TODAY'S EVENTS

Monday, February 8th

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Times/Dates may change, so you should always confirm the performance on the band or venues's website, or by calling ahead to the venue before you head out.

02/14 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM  13th ANNUAL BROOKDALE GUITAR SHOW     Brookdale Community College  Lincroft, NJ       Inside the Student Life Center

02/14 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Richard Reiter Spiritual Drum Circle Workshop     Puffin Cultural Forum-Teaneck  Teaneck, NJ       Five Sundays,  February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7; noon – 2:00 p.m. Can all the members of a large group communicate with each other simultaneously and have a joyous time doing it? According to Richard Reiter, that's the purpose of his "Spiritual Drum Circle" workshop.   The workshop, where participants drum together, is so popular that Reiter has become one of the area’s top drum circle facilitators, appearing at First Nights (Montclair, South Orange/Maplewood, Teaneck, Morris County), Montclair Art Museum, plus numerous schools, libraries and community and corporate events. Nature of Event: Participatory workshop  for adults and older children who are comfortable in an adult environment. Cost:  $50 for the 5 sessions Contact: Marc Lambert  (Puffin, Executive Director) 201 836-3499 Participants are urged to register in advance at info@puffinfoundation.org, but they can also register at the door

02/14 @ 4:30 PM  Matt Wade     Twisted Tree Cafe'  Asbury Park, NJ

02/14 @ 8:30 PM  Pat Karwan     The Mill  Spring Lake, NJ       Pat Karwan TRIO

02/16 The VooDUDES     Fat Tuesdays Cajun Restaurant and Bar  Rahway, NJ       The 5th Annual Oddfellows Celebration Beads and other giveaways, jambalaya,  the whole nine yards.

02/16 @ 8:00 PM  Gary Cavico & Stone Blue     Brewster's at the Bradley Beach Bowling Lanes  Bradley Beach, NJ       Gary and Stone Blue host a GREAT jam! They are up first and then it is JAMMIN' TIME!   Come early to sign up.  Everyone Welcome.

02/17 Roxy Perry New York Blues Queen     Monster B's Bar & Grille  Stamford, CT       Roxy and  the house band ( Chris Cross, Joe Najmi, Bob Fusco & Mike Marble) hosts a very special Jam all throughout Febraury! JAMMING FOR HAITI TONIGHT special guests are: Angel Rissoff Matt Rae Trio

02/17 @ 8:00 PM  Little Dave and the Chess Kings Blues Band     La Riviera  Matawan, NJ       Little Dave and the CHESS KINGS host a SUPER  jam! The band play a set first and then it's  TIME TO JAM!   Come early to sign up.    Whether you play or just love to listen... Everyone is Welcome.

02/18 @ 8:00 PM  Matt Wade     The Saint  Asbury Park, NJ  $8     Phanphest.com Present "Asbury Rising" Rock Groove 8PM   Matt Wade 9PM  The Conjugals with Matt Wade (B3) and Lew Rosengrant (Drums) Must be 18 to enter, 21 to drink event. $3 Miller Lite Bottles/$3 PBR Drafts

02/19 The VooDUDES     Trinity Restaurant & Lounge  Keyport, NJ       Mardi Gras Celebration Weekend! Funky setting, menu specials, a great place to combine Mardi Gras with date night.

02/19 Rob Paparozzi Quartet     Shanghai Jazz  Madison, NJ       2 shows- call for reservations Featuring Ed Alstrom. Jeff Ganz and Don Giunta

02/19 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Pat Karwan     Klee's Bar & Grill  Seaside, NJ

02/19 @ 6:30 PM  Norman Taylor     Legends Pizza- Burlington  Burlington, NJ

02/19 @ 8:00 PM  Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz     Crossing Vineyards  Washington Crossing, PA  $20 includes wine tasting and concert

02/19 @ 8:00 PM  THE USUAL SUSPECTS FEATURING SONNY KENN     McLoone's Supper Club  Asbury Park, NJ       THE USUAL SUSPECTS Guitar Bo Pezzulla John Fanizzo- drums Wilbo Wright- stand up bass Chase Acito - trumpet, trombone and scat Featuring: Sonny Kenn Chelsea Palermo and Sandy Mack! They're gonnal make the joint jumpin'! Can't Miss with this One!

02/19 @ 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM  Robert Ross Band     Lockwood Tavern  Byram, NJ       Master of Ceremonies: the host of HomeGrownRadioNJ's "3 O'Clock Blues"the amazing Uncle Pete!! Featuring: Mark Dann on bass, Robert Ross on vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harmonica, more info to come.

02/20 @ 2:00 PM  Kati Beddow Brower     Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch  Shrewsbury, NJ  FREE     Kati's Local Commotion Walking History Presents a Musical Journey of Gospel and a Salute to Thomas A. Dorsey. From early spirituals and gospel to when Thomas "Georgia" Dorsey put the blues and soul into the music.  FEATURING: On vocals:  Kati Beddow Brower, Diane Wran-Farris, Althea Williams and Ms G Top Players: Guitar Bo Pezzullo Saxophonist Everald Williams Hammond B3 Matt Wade localcommotionwalkinghistory.com

02/20 @ 7:00 PM  Matt Wade     Espresso Joe's  Keyport, NJ

02/20 @ 9:00 PM  Mudbelly Blues Band     Murhpy's  Greenwood Lake, NY

02/20 @ 9:30 PM  Billy Hector Band     Tierney's Tavern  Montclair, NJ

02/20 @ 10:00 PM  The Fins     Trinity Restaurant & Lounge  Keyport, NJ

02/21 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Richard Reiter Spiritual Drum Circle Workshop     Puffin Cultural Forum-Teaneck  Teaneck, NJ       Five Sundays,  February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7; noon – 2:00 p.m. Can all the members of a large group communicate with each other simultaneously and have a joyous time doing it? According to Richard Reiter, that's the purpose of his "Spiritual Drum Circle" workshop.   The workshop, where participants drum together, is so popular that Reiter has become one of the area’s top drum circle facilitators, appearing at First Nights (Montclair, South Orange/Maplewood, Teaneck, Morris County), Montclair Art Museum, plus numerous schools, libraries and community and corporate events. Nature of Event: Participatory workshop  for adults and older children who are comfortable in an adult environment. Cost:  $50 for the 5 sessions Contact: Marc Lambert  (Puffin, Executive Director) 201 836-3499 Participants are urged to register in advance at info@puffinfoundation.org, but they can also register at the door

02/21 @ 5:00 PM  Frankie Bell Princess of the Blues & Jazz     FLAT 5 RECORDS & Entertainment  Eatontown, NJ  $10 admission     Come on down for a Grand ole Time! Frankie will be doing the music of Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, KoKo Taylor and many more.  **Price of Admission includes Food and Drinks.

02/22 @ 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM  Swingadelic     Maxwell's  Hoboken, NJ  No Cover

02/23 @ 8:00 PM  Gary Cavico & Stone Blue     Brewster's at the Bradley Beach Bowling Lanes  Bradley Beach, NJ       Gary and Stone Blue host a GREAT jam! They are up first and then it is JAMMIN' TIME!   Come early to sign up.  Everyone Welcome.

02/24 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Rob Paparozzi     89.1 WFDU-FM  , NJ       Rob live on WFDU  89.1 with Nikki Armstrong http://alpha.fdu.edu/wfdu/wfdufm/home.html

02/24 @ 8:00 PM  Little Dave and the Chess Kings Blues Band     La Riviera  Matawan, NJ       Little Dave and the CHESS KINGS host a SUPER  jam! The band play a set first and then it's  TIME TO JAM!   Come early to sign up.    Whether you play or just love to listen... Everyone is Welcome.

02/24 @ 8:00 PM  Roxy Perry New York Blues Queen     Monster B's Bar & Grille  Stamford, CT       Roxy and  the house band ( Chris Cross, Joe Najmi, Bob Fusco & Mike Marble) hosts a very special Jam all throughout Febraury! JAMMING FOR HAITI TONIGHT special guest is: Rhett Tyler

02/25 @ 10:00 PM  Matt Wade     Espresso Joe's  Keyport, NJ

02/26 @ 8:00 PM  Matt Wade     D'Arcy's Tavern  Bradley Beach, NJ

02/26 @ 8:00 PM  Gary Cavico & Stone Blue     Brewster's at the Bradley Beach Bowling Lanes  Bradley Beach, NJ       Gary and Stone Blue host a GREAT jam! They are up first and then it is JAMMIN' TIME!   Come early to sign up.  Everyone Welcome.

02/26 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM  The Incinerators     Woman's Club of Red Bank  Red Bank, NJ  $10 donation at the door

02/26 @ 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM  The Gerald Carboy Jazz Trio     McLoone's Supper Club  Asbury Park, NJ       Vocalist Layonne Holmes joins the Gerald Carboy Jazz Quartet featuring pianist Bob Himmelberger, percussionist/drummer David Silliman, trumpeter Michael Gribbroek and bassist Gerald Carboy performing a Tribute to the Grande Ladies of Jazz featuring the music of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone and Etta James plus many more.

02/27 @ 2:00 PM  Kati Beddow Brower     Twin Rivers LIBRARY  East Windsor, NJ  FREE!     Local Commotion Walking History Presents a Musical Presentation: RHYTHMS OF THE BLUES 4 distinct sounds and rhythms move this musical presentation right along.  Fun, informative and by golly it's FREE! FEATURING: Kati on Vocals Guitar BO localcommotionwalkinghistory.com

02/27 @ 2:00 PM  The VooDUDES     The Sawmill  Seaside Park, NJ

02/27 @ 9:00 PM  Billy Hector Band     Bernie's  Chester, NJ

02/28 @ 7:00 PM  Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz     Andrea's Clearfield's Salon  Philadelphia, PA  $10.00     duo arrangement with Latin Jazz Pianist Suzzette Ortiz.

03/01 Richard Reiter Spiritual Drum Circle Workshop     Puffin Cultural Forum-Teaneck  Teaneck, NJ       Five Sundays,  February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7; noon – 2:00 p.m. Can all the members of a large group communicate with each other simultaneously and have a joyous time doing it? According to Richard Reiter, that's the purpose of his "Spiritual Drum Circle" workshop.   The workshop, where participants drum together, is so popular that Reiter has become one of the area’s top drum circle facilitators, appearing at First Nights (Montclair, South Orange/Maplewood, Teaneck, Morris County), Montclair Art Museum, plus numerous schools, libraries and community and corporate events. Nature of Event: Participatory workshop  for adults and older children who are comfortable in an adult environment. Cost:  $50 for the 5 sessions Contact: Marc Lambert  (Puffin, Executive Director) 201 836-3499 Participants are urged to register in advance at info@puffinfoundation.org, but they can also register at the door

03/02 @ 8:00 PM  Gary Cavico & Stone Blue     Brewster's at the Bradley Beach Bowling Lanes  Bradley Beach, NJ       Gary and Stone Blue host a GREAT jam! They are up first and then it is JAMMIN' TIME!   Come early to sign up.  Everyone Welcome.

03/03 @ 8:00 PM  Little Dave and the Chess Kings Blues Band     La Riviera  Matawan, NJ       Little Dave and the CHESS KINGS host a SUPER  jam! The band play a set first and then it's  TIME TO JAM!   Come early to sign up.    Whether you play or just love to listen... Everyone is Welcome.

03/06 JSJBF's Second Annual "End O' Winter Jazz and Blues Party"     Paul's Tavern  Lake Como (S.Belmar), NJ  $15.00 donation     Come join our end of winter party!  Let's celebrate with some these bright Jazz & Blues performers! FEATURING: JSJBFs Jazz & Blues Youth Project Mikey Jr. and Matt Daniels Jennifer Jordan Band Matt Wade Blackberry Blues Band Groupo Yuri and the super Rob Paparozzi

03/07 HAITIAN RELIEF BENEFIT AT CROSSROADS IN GARWOOD     Crossroads/Garwood  Garwood, NJ       Help those in great need: FEATURING: Bobby Kyle Dean Shot Slippery Chickens Chuck Lambert Mdniht Ramblers Victoria Warne Paul Gargiulo Thanks to John Muller for putting this together!

03/07 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Richard Reiter Spiritual Drum Circle Workshop     Puffin Cultural Forum-Teaneck  Teaneck, NJ       Five Sundays,  February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7; noon – 2:00 p.m. Can all the members of a large group communicate with each other simultaneously and have a joyous time doing it? According to Richard Reiter, that's the purpose of his "Spiritual Drum Circle" workshop.   The workshop, where participants drum together, is so popular that Reiter has become one of the area’s top drum circle facilitators, appearing at First Nights (Montclair, South Orange/Maplewood, Teaneck, Morris County), Montclair Art Museum, plus numerous schools, libraries and community and corporate events. Nature of Event: Participatory workshop  for adults and older children who are comfortable in an adult environment. Cost:  $50 for the 5 sessions Contact: Marc Lambert  (Puffin, Executive Director) 201 836-3499 Participants are urged to register in advance at info@puffinfoundation.org, but they can also register at the door

03/12 Scoville Blues Band     Red, Hot & Blue  Cherry Hill, NJ

03/12 Rob Paparozzi and The Hudson River Rats     Robin's Nest Blues Bar and Grill  Linden, NJ

03/13 Swingadelic     HOBOKEN ELKS CLUB  Hoboken, NJ       USH Casino Night $70, including free food and drinks, live music, and great prizes

03/13 Rob Paparozzi and The Hudson River Rats     Robin's Nest Blues Bar and Grill  Linden, NJ

03/15 @ 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM  Swingadelic     Maxwell's  Hoboken, NJ

03/18 @ 8:00 PM  Matt Wade     The Bitter End  , NY

03/19 Rob Paparozzi with the Grover Kemble Group     Shanghai Jazz  Madison, NJ       Please make reservations

03/20 @ 9:00 PM - 01:00 AM  Nine Below Zero     Blue Moon  S.Amboy, NJ

03/20 @ 9:00 PM  Mudbelly Blues Band     Keegans Ales, NY  Kingston, NY

03/21 @ 3:00 PM  Martin Taylor, Jerry Topinka and Mike Hogen     Middletown Arts Center  Middletown, NJ  $35 for tickets- open (non-reserved) seating     Guitar Virtuoso Martin Tayler Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitarists in the history of the instrument. He's undelievable" -   Pat Metheny **Middletown Arts Center is beautiful spot to hear great music.

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