Banding Together, a benefit webathon to benefit the Spondylitis Association of America is now underway!
Be sure to listen at any time during this weekend and remember to donate at blowupradio.com. Below are the days, times, and websites where you can listen to my performance.
Saturday 10/18 @ 1:10pm on 40FootHoleStudio.com
Sunday 10/19 @ 1:10am on 40FootHoleStudio.com
Monday 10/20 @ 4:20pm on Blowupradio.com
Monday 10/20 @ 10:20pm on Blowupradio.com
Hope you are able to tune in!
Each year, it gives me great joy to record a live set of original music to benefit a great cause.
Lazlo, who runs NJ’s blowupradio.com, has put together a webathon of epic proportions… all in the name of raising money for the Spondylitis Association of America. He combines his talents for gathering some of the best local original music artists with his dedication to finding a cure for this disease. It’s truly a labor of love for him. And for that reason, it gives me great pleasure each and every year to take part in this webathon.
I’ve pre-recorded a live acoustic set of original music specifically for this event. Just me, my acoustic guitar, my voice, and my songs. All songs were recorded live in one take.
From Friday, October 17th through Monday, October 20th you can tune in online to listen to the benefit webathon and donate to a great cause. There are two online stages. Each will be broadcasting live sets beginning noon on Friday and not finishing until 11:30pm on Monday! That’s a lot of live music! I encourage you to check out the full schedule of performances right here.
My set will air four times over the course of the webathon:
40FootHoleStudio.com Stage
Saturday 10/18 at 1:10pm
Sunday 10/19 at 1:10am
Blowupradio.com Stage
Monday 10/20 at 4:20pm
Monday 10/20 at 10:20pm
I’ve donated one of my songs to the exclusive compilation album for this event. It’s only available to those who contribute a tax-deductible donation!
It was a lot of fun to pre-record this year’s set from my apartment. I took a different approach on the technical side of things. I’ll share some of those details in a future post.
Recorded live in Cape May, NJ at the Chalfonte Hotel. August 13, 2014. A cover version of “Say Something,” by A Great Big World.
Shareable link: http://youtu.be/eaaGdyLySPk
Join me for an after work show this Wednesday at Pianos Upstairs Lounge on the Lower East Side. NYC. 7pm. Free.
It’s a solo acoustic gig. I plan on playing some new songs. I really hope you can make it!
RSVP to the Facebook event here.
I had a great time with double-breasted playing at the Chalfonte hotel in beautiful, historic Cape May, NJ.
The Chalfonte is always great about putting up signs and advertising the performance.
We had a great turnout and an attentive audience.
Here was the view from behind the drums (pre-show).
Here was the setlist.
And here we are after the show in the King Edward Bar!
Bonus: You can watch a clip of our cover of A Great Big World’s “Say Something.” I’ve embedded it below, but in case you can’t see it, you can also watch it on Facebook here.
Sure, it’s last minute. But sometimes last-minute gigs can be the most fun and spontaneous. If you’re around on Saturday, I hope you stop by. I’m going to try out at least one new original song and also a new cover.
Saturday, August 16th
solo acoustic
Northern Soul
557 First Street
Hoboken, NJ
8pm
FREE
See you Saturday? Hope so!
On Sunday, July 13th, I’ll play with double-breasted at the Music Den’s 30th Anniversary celebration.
The Music Den has had quite an influence on my musical upbringing. One of the owners was actually my first elementary music teacher. I remember when he left the teaching position to devote himself to the Music Den store full time. Later, as I pieced together my first drum set, I bought many pieces from the Music Den. I bought my first electric guitar there. Most importantly, I took my first lessons on drum set there, studying with John Hvasta. He taught me so many skills that I still apply to my playing today.
It’s hard to believe that the store has been open for 30 years, but I’m happy to help them celebrate and perform a set with double-breasted.
Of course, the celebration is open to the public… I hope to see you there!
Sunday, July 13th
with double-breasted
The Music Den – 30th Anniversary
1030 Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ 07869
3PM
The storm held off and Groove on Grove went off without a hitch. Here’s the group.
From left to right: Justin Sabaj, Christina Alessi, me, and Jonathan Andrew
And here’s the setlist.
Good times.
This Wednesday, July 9th, I’ll be performing with Christina Alessi in Jersey City at Groove on Grove. This is a great outdoor show at the Grove Street Path stop from 6pm-9pm. It will feature three female-fronted bands! I’ll be playing drums for the show, Jonathan Andrew will be playing bass, and Justin Sabaj will be playing guitar.
Show begins at 6pm. We’re on at 7pm. Don’t be late!
Wednesday, July 9th
with Christina Alessi
Groove on Grove
Grove Street PATH Plaza
Jersey City, NJ
7pm
FREE!
Here’s a photo from rehearsal the other night. Jonathan is behind the camera.
Two weekends ago, Ardith, Kristy, and I played under the gazebo for an attentive audience in Wharton, NJ.
Kristy was ready to rock. 
Here’s Ardith making notes on our setlist… an analog equivalent of a “Save As” of our setlist last August.
