I beg your pardon I never promised there wouldnt be a beer garden

ok. i did it. made the trip to the beer garden tonight. check it out. just don't let them know that you are "typical bohemium scum" or they may recommended go somewhere else :) an dont try to steal the mugs either.

Again thank to everyone who came out to Ian's opening last night at 58 , we will get the pictures if his work shortly so you can see the show. or stop by the gallery Fridays or Saturday or make an appointment with orlando@fifty8.com . And thanks again to Tree and her parade for coming through. Saturday Night we had planned on hosting a CD Release Party for Lushlife but it appears that the city can only tolerate so much art. So you can catch the CD Release Party at Maxwells instead, doors are at 10 pm and Lushlife plays around 11. If you are city bound, Get Grand at the Tribecca Grand with The Golden Filter with Penny and Stephen who buried their former band because Love is more.

If you are staying put, The Vinyl Solution returns from our Happy Birthday American Hiatus this Saturday with Neil McCoy and Billy Filo on the decks at the White Star. You can catch some jazz at Made with Love at 8pm. check out my earlier posts for outer stuff, this is just an update.

Sunday v-ball, pot luck dinner at grass roots, dj my f=cking roomie at Luckys' yeah

words first pictures later

First, thank you! to all of the huddled masses that came out for last weekend for the American Idols Dylan Egon Closing party and the Fireworkout BBQ at Morris Canal. America's best days may lie ahead but the nights were quite grand. Oh and Did I say thank you for coming to Peter Bill's Opening at LITM on Tuesday? Yes. Kind of.

Times have changed, and so has our exhibit at 58. Ian Kauli'i's new works : Ephemera hosts a combination of installation works and mixed medium pieces (nothing electronic here folks) . Ian's works are the combination of a sharp knife, a strong mind and a heavy heart, come by after 7 pm for the opening. Doze Green is scheduled for some DJ time and Tree from Any Day Parade has assembled an ensemble of songs and musicians for an 9 pm performance. Her guests included John Shell, Chuck Daly, Nick & Pat Byrne (DJ Lucha) and Patricia. Afterwards, I am holding a He-Man Women Hater Club Meeting at the Lamp Post. Ladies can head over to Luckys Seven . There shall be not mingling with the opposite sex after 10 pm Thursdays from now on.

Besides his DJ and a musical talents, Pat Byrne's hosts "THE UPSET TRIANGLE COMEDY HOUR" Friday 9:30pm @ the Peoples Improve Theater. If you are heading into the city, or heading away from it. Art House Muse Christine Goodman is the featured performers at Cornelia's Street Cafe , Son of a Pony Open Mic Series. Thing start at 6pm. If this is enough Carrot for your wild bunnies you should also check out DJ William McCamie's Deep Sounds Fridays at Bar 13. The Roof top is open are you ?

You can also get your laughs at home on Friday. The Stockinette is hosting a Comedy Night with 7 seven comedians for $3. It's a BYOB event, just don't forget to bring your laughs. If you are interested in performing send a illiterate death threat or whatever you shtick is to younerjry at yahoo dot com This Monthly comedy will run every second Friday with the exception of the Friday after Thanksgiving which usually falls on the Third or fourth Friday anyway. For you open mic comedian's Melisa Surach's Babyhole Comedy now runs every other Tuesday , this upcoming one being one of them, at her new home the IMAC ,
On Friday Night Particle Zoo, Temporary Basement (DC), & Cicada Radio play at the IMAC.

My Saintly Namesake, St. Anthony Church, New Jersey's oldest Polish Parish begins their annual festival on Friday. Music, Raffles and strangely enough, some of the best rice balls await you, your stomach, and the kids. The Festival runs all weekend and can not be missed if you are on the corner of Monmouth and sixth.

Summer and outdoors are really theming up. the Creative Grove art Market on Fridays is blooming, we got our first noise (music) complaint at Groove on Grove, and it looks like battling the summer heat with cold beer at the new Zeppelin Beer Garden is the way to go. Lucky Seven's hosts their second annual BBQ this Saturday with music by The One and Nines, The Poconos, Julia Hattigan & the Hooligans, Tip Canary, Steve Clark, Pray for the Wanderer, and WJ w/o the Sweet Sacrifice all play. Leonard Smalls and Rocker Tycoon DJ the rest of of the Night. The Punk Nationous Polyabuse , and Strange Things done in the Midnight Sun are at the Lamp Post. Crewman Number Six, The Embracers, and Natch!, Copesetic are at IMAC Saturday Night. Next Thursday at IMAC, Cootah and I are hosting a special Thursday Night show. The night starts early at 8:45 with Heather Duby, who has performed with Minus the Bear, She is followed by Finest Dearest from San Francisco and Palmyra from Brooklyn. Don't worry that schedule still give you enough time to get back to Second Street.

Not that I am done with Saturday yet, because we are hosting a special CD release Party for Lushlife at 58. This is a private event, so if you want in just mention the word "please or hello".

Sunday-Funday let's see if we could get that one back. Volleyball starts at 1 pm. Also athlete's the Kickball Game is on for August 8th get your teams ready to roll.

just wed

quickly groove on grove is so on for today. plowing mud forver and no pasarn, you ve got movies in van vorst, dj sub babes at L7, Birbal @ Star Bar and Chuck Daly and Brett Wilson are spinning at LP.

til tuesday do us part

hey kids i know this is sixth hour, but I am dj-ing at Peter Bill's art opening tonight (T) now I need to get ready. also Paul Vincent Life Drawing, Babyhole, Singer Songwriter are all going on tonight. i'll clean upi this mess of a blog jam up later

write about now

after this i am back to setting up for tonight's American Idols Dance Party at 58. again RED WHITE and BLUE dress or American Idol or Iconic Dress. Leonard Smalls, Caligula and Scottie (JCDJs) get digital on you, you know what to do my fellow Americans. Afterwards, or when you as free people choose to do so Lex is having The Timid Roosevelts play at 2 am. Celebrate your freedom to party all night. Gocha is in for Caligula at the lamppost.
july 4th. were doing a special volleyball bbq at morris canal it's a full sunny day I've got some big beef and portabellas and a mexican styled corn on the cob. text me at 973-219-9696 on suggestions to bring. tomorrow you can also tour with Easy riders jc or get scavenger around town with the trip and fall crew. once the sun passes out from drinking, the skys ablaze at liberty state park. sell your car it's going to be gridloque. before you pass out The Swigs play the Lamp Post.
i couldn't get it all together so here what facebook told me.

surf and your turf (updated - again )

Thanks to everyone who made it out for Groove on Grove Wednesday Night. With our schedule booked and our supply of 12 x 12 tents our shows will be on every Wednesday unless Hurricane or Thunderstorms are rolling through. Bongo Surf played a 75 minute set and Will again make waves on August 15th with a Coney Island Boardwalk gig. Next week we welcome Kilsy with a side if side project, the Bossa-nova styled Touristas for hopefully a sun drenched evening. We all missed the Coffin Daggers, but their drummer Pete is playing at Frank Sinatra park with the Swingin Neckbreaker and and a two drummer band tonight (R) at 7pm.

The threat of rain postponed The Film at Van Vorst , the Visitor to next next Wednesday. As far as I know nothing prevented Kevin Spkyer DJ Purple Stuff at the Lamp Post tonight (W) , DJ Sup Babes is at Luckys and DJ Birbal has relocated Give the Drummer to the Star Bar on Wednesday

Thursday I am spinning at the Lamppost. Tonight will now of course be a MJ Karaoke Tribute For the records, I'll be at the White Star Bar Saturday Night with an all vinyl affair. Thursday, we've also the Mr. Afternoon Funtastic Figure Drawing at 58. It's a quirky quick pacer life drawing class that starts at 7pm. $10 donation, if you are coming straight from work, there will be a supply of art stuff for sale from Hudson County Art Supply. Afterwards it's me (again) , or Ladies Night at Luckys with DJ Leonard Smalls , also JCGLO is sponsoring a Disco Costumed party at the Star Bar, also its this weekend is the Pride Parade in NYC .

Friday, the art market, Creative Grove is back. I have been besides artists and craftswomen, uta is also looking for DJ's and bands to play. so if you want in contact her through the Creative Grove website. I'll be by with a new Philly transplant to play at around 3 pm. It should be a good warm-up for Art House Productions big SUMMER BLOW-OUT. with a "DJ Soul" Dance Party and a Special Performance by the Jack Parsons Moon Project This event is only $5 and they've got some fun raffles and goodies to share . If you can help set up contact Christine or Jack at info@arthouseproductions.com .

On the art side, Joe Russo , has a multi-media exhibit at 660 Grand for LAETITA , some of Joe Photographs will also be on display. He is a regular lens, who photgraphed events at 58 and at the Jonathan Levine Gallery. Jonathan's opening for WK and the Invader (check out the video on the right) is on Saturday. There's usually a cool after party. Get to the gallery before nine if you want to get in. There's also an art opening at the Skylight Gallery that Saturday evening (look right)

Let me get back to Friday though, The One and Nines are playing O'Hara's Fridays Night with WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice at IMAC. On Saturday Night, Brine and the Bastards are at the Lamppost. Also on Saturday Night, The Whoods are playing at Abbeys 2 in Bayonne as part of the Board to Live Fundraiser at Abbeys Too. The event features skateboards transformed into different forms of art 25 artists. The event actually starts on Friday with Live Music and then Has Poly Abuse and Whoods on Saturday and then finally on Sunday, Middle Poet and Skrypted speak the word with Beats by Lady J. Facebook Info Here .

Again Let me get back to Friday because its Claudia's Birthday Party at the Lamppost on Friday with DJ's Caligula and Scottie L (aka JCDJs - check out his blog here) . And Lex is having a party at his cribbapple.
It's the part 2 of the Party of the Seven B's, with one of them being BYOB

I think that puts me back to Saturday afternoon. From 1 pm to 3 pm LITM's Jelynne hist a class class on being an entrepreneur (and we all know its hard enough to spell as it is!!) " The first part of the class will cover the mind game of becoming an entrepreneur. The second part will cover the planning stages, creative financing, industry specific information, incorporating and other technical business topics. and then there will be a Q+A session for you to ask all of your unanswered questions. Plus...we'll cover "What Jelynne would do differently if she started all over again. "If you want to start your own small restaurant or retail store, reserve today.$35 per student, includes a FREE copy of my book, "Restaurant From Scratch". Coming out in Fall 2009 " http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66645. On a related Note NEW magazine's summer/fall edition just his the streets. With a picture of our Orlando Reyes on the Cover with stories about running and supporting our local businesses.

Also on the business side, Kathleen from World of Style Vintage is hocking some personal items with some other vintage babes at 275 7th Street there's Vinyl, Clothes, Shoes, Books, vintage items, small dog clothing, books, knick-knacks, costume jewelry, and more!!!. Wheel it and deal it. Make sure you pick up something Americana for our July 3rd American Idols Costume party at 58. This party will be make you an Icon.

The Weather looks good enough for Sunday Volleyball, things are starting to warm up enough where a little rain will only scare away the wicked witch, we are on for Sunday. Let me know what you plan to bring for our July 4th Volleyball Fireworks Spectacular. If you didn't hear Macy's is officially paying homage to New Jersey Shoppers by moving the fireworks to the Hudson River. Oops so much for your Brooklyn Rooftop this year.

Also on Sunday, Carla is breaking out the Love Lotion and Potions and perhaps some electrical erotics for a Sex Toy party at Balance at 3pm. You could also head up to JSQ for an afternoon of Belly Dance performances at the Journal Square Cafe, things start shaking at 4 pm. It's a Belly Dancing Extravaganza with over 40 Belly Dancers performing.

Let me percervier into Monday and Tuesday Nights so I can rest peacefully and prepare for my big days and next weekend. This Monday DJ Birbal is a Lamp Post, he's switching of with LuLu on Mondays. Need to know who is there, just show up or call 201-222-1331.

On Tuesday Night. Melissa Surach moves the Babyhole Enterprise to IMAC for her Summer Season Debut. Equipping herself with a true stage, the stand up night will be hands down a good time. It's still free, This week the House of Leaves play. Former sex slave to Big Tabacco, Ralph may be on double duty with dj-ing at the LP ? I don't know see number above :)

sorry thats all i can write.

Everybody's Working for the Weekend

Loverboy was right about something even if their fashion sense may have been a little off. It all adds up to this the weekend ? Really? well maybe not really. Anywhom, last night I caught the Jersey City debut of Scottie L aka DJJC at the Lamppost. He was in filling it in for my little bro Cootah, this Saturday they both ship them selves off to the Gaslight in Hoboken (Adams and 4th ) for a transplant able JC party. Saturday is loaded sandwich served on Seven Grained Heads; with Steff " Street Justice" Kautzmann (Lamp Post Wednesdays) womanninng the Vinyl Solution at the White Star, Andrea WK is teaming up with Leonard Smalls at Luckys and Billy Filo (Twilight Procession/Higgins) is spinning at the Lamppost this Saturday Night. Plus DJ Soul "George Fernandez" and Meagan Wagner are spinning 660 Grand's Depression Era Party ( This dynamic DJ Duo also spins Art House's Summer Blow-out on Friday the 27th)

Tonight is Friday so do let me readdress myself. With Eric Brown on a Greyhound Bus passing through Dawson Pass, the monopoly of the mustached (Caligula) is at the Lamppost to skoul you. If you are still stuck in the City make your way home via Bar 13 for Dj William McCamie Deep Soul Sounds he actually does this every Friday and things are enhanced with an extended Happy Hour and a Rooftop Bar (As you may have heard DJ Bill also spins Industry Night at Lucky's ). If you need a plan B at midnight tonight (F), head to 143 for the Seven b's party. Ladies are free, but guys will get a stung at the door.

Shifting from playing music to making music, The Boro Six Festival is going on in Montclair/Bloomfield this weekend. Featuring many bands that make Jersey City their second or first home, you can catch Ben Franklin (F) , The McMickle Brothers (S), Bern and the Brights (S) , and the One and Nines playing the Festival Finale on Sunday Night. You can also catch the Freak Flames of Flaming Fire with Haunted Pussy II and Musical Comedian and Babyhole Featured Performer Jessica Delfino tonight (F) in at Union Pool in Brooklyn. Also touring out of town tonight are Any Day Parade and the Roadside Graves who are playing at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick. Try your luck with the door staff here, they are infamous for being smugger than a flea circus at a carpet outlet !!

Saturday's Big Daytime draw is also out of town, as the Mermaid Parade washes up on the shores of Coney Island. Sea Nymphs and Warlocks play in Neptune's world of wonder. The Parade starts at 2pm with Harvey Keitel as King Neptune, (Better watch out Jersey Girls for the Bad Lieutenant)

Sunday does seem like a wash-out for Volleyball, but don't despair, your games on indoors at Passout Records with Mister Badger and then head out to Kitty Nights : NYC Rising Stars of Burlesque. Magdela Fox who entertained us for Robert Piersanti's opening reception at 58, is on board for this show and will also be posing for 58's hosting of Mr. Afternoon's Funtastic Figure Drawing Bonanza this Thursday. Bring your trade tools (charcoal, magic markers) for an unique skteching experience you will need to rsvp heypizza@gmail.com beforehand. Plus Hudson County Art Supply will have some supplies on hand as well as a door prize. In addition to this, Paul Vincent Studios is hosting their life drawing class on Tuesdays, space is limited for this week so contact paulvincentstudios@gmail.com if you want in.

Even with a wash-out for Volleyball, you can start getting your RED, WHITE and BLUE outfits ready for our closing reception for Dylan Egon's United Saints of Oil on July 3rd. The reception runs from 7 to 10 pm and then an things transform into an American Idol after party. Dress as your favorite American Idol or Icon, we don't need a roomful of Paula Abduls and Simon Whoever. Then on July 4th, it's our annual July 4th Volleyball Picnic at Morris Canal. t make things extra special I spoke with Macy's about doing a Fireworks show. Thank me later.

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After Grove on Grove this Wednesdya 6 pmn to 8 pm

Art House has a reading of TALLGRASS GOTHIC by Melanie Marnich today, WEDNESDAY , JUNE 17TH, 2009 its FREE! Cast Megan WagnerAlex AliotoRichard CR KirkwoodVictor ArmoohJennifer PontonCem Uyanik Stage DirectionsStephanie Lubalin Directed By Matteo Masiello Art House ProductionsHamilton Square1 McWilliams Place, 6th FloorJersey City, NJ(SE Corner of Hamilton Park near Erie St/8th St) About "Tallgrass Gothic"The longing, isolation, desire and fear of the classic Jacobean tragedy The Changeling are transported to the Great Plains of the Midwest in this haunting tale. At the center of the story is Laura, whose need to leave her small, rural home and controlling husband is ignited when she falls in love with a man who offers her escape and a future. But in this place where history and its ghosts populate the landscape, Laura's hunger for a new beginning sets off a violent chain of events that leads her not out of town, but to a profound (and terrifying) understanding of her true nature. (cut and pasted)

Something Ventured : Something Gained

grab a six pack and your art supplies friends. the Paul Vincent studios is hosting Life Drawing class on Tuesday Nights starting tonight (T). The models are booked for the next three weeks and if things go well the classes will run into July. Similarly and after a long delay, Jon Besante, who has been planning an Dr. Sketchy Anti Art School esque type life drawing class at 58 is planning a class for Thursday June 25th . You can call him at 201-420-0202 if you would like to attend or model.


a new business model just rolled up in Jersey City, Easy Riders offers bicycle tours and rentals, let them take you for a ride the easy way ;) www.easyridersjc.com/. Now maybe a good time to convert your place into a youth hostel

Artist Fred Kluth, who recently became a father is looking to start up a new dad support network.



and you are looking to start a dog family these American Staffordshire Terrier mixes will be up for adoption. They are being house trained and going through basic training with Karina contact her at rnk07302@gmail.com if you are interested.





Wednesday, Groove on Grove is back with Bern and the Brights and WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice. You can also help support the local music scene at the 4th Street Art and Music Festival Clothing and Accessory Swap.


I am out and out of communication, my cell phone was murdered. the FBI-AUTO line is stillup if you need me

who is going to love you in a do-it-yourself scene ?

Sorry, I was busy living and couldn't give you my take on what you should do with your life. As always, a lot of events are already posted on the right hand side of my blog so feel free to hype yourself to them. Actually, Autumn and I, just got back from Williamsburg's Northside Art and Music Festival. Bedford Ave was closed down and peeps zooming about where we ran into Fish with Braids Gallery and Boutique owner Uta with her wares Besides her space, Uta's drive brought the Creative Grove market to the Grove PATH on Fridays. Hit her up if you want to get crafty with her. If you need some material, hopefully you checked out the Jersey City Craft Mafia's Detash and Amass material swap at Stockinette today (as in now).

Tonight (S), Scenemaker, Lamppost Bartender and Band Booker Joe Conderacci's Third Party Plays at Lamp Post with Fairmont. the IMAC Has Colonel Pratt here's the full line-up Brian Molnar, Joe Cassady, Bryan Baxter and the Last Great American Band & Colonel Pratt. Actually bands I am booking Thursday Nights starting in July at the IMAC. Please note : I am looking to mix townies with tourists, and cant have you if you are touring jc that weekend. Baking up the Scene, Made with Love Organics has Live Jazz with Ann Fizman

My DJ tour is on tonight, I am at Lucky's with Leonard Smalls. My punk rock twin Neil McCoy is is spinning at The White Star (Pavonia and Brunswick) oh but that too far me ? Really ? Feel free to check all (or none) of us out tonight.

Even with some possible thunderstorms tomorrow Volleyball on ? Call me 973-219-9696 or check out the blog for an update. If you are not planning on going to the Mermaid Parade next Saturday. Maybe you would like to join the Derelict Garden Tools play the Morristown Madams Roller Derby Team on the 20th. I've got room in my car. Let me know.

The sky is half full or Get your GonG on.

JC Fridays really kicked off a great weekend. Thanks to everyone who made it out and made it. Here's a link to Joe Russo's pictures from our opening for Dylan Egon's United Saints of Oil at 58 and Dylan's link some of his prints. This show and most of the art exhibits that opened on JC Fridays are still up, so you still have a chance to check them out. In addition, get your outfits ready for an American Idol Costume Party on July 3rd, as well as July 4th for our annual Volleyball BBQ at Morris Canal.

Our Groove on Grove, for JC Fridays was also a great success, thank to The Black Hollies, The One and Nines, The Milwaukees, and Jupiter One who rocked it under the Big Top. Today (W) The Demands and The Subway Surfers will bring the musical thunder. Expect some black leather and dark humor from Subway Surfer's front man Eric Fusco. The Demands, Jahna Rain, who also plays with Mister Badger will keep you warm between her verses.

After the show, head over to Van Vorst Park for the season opener of Van Vorst Park Assocation's Film's in Van Vorst Park . Tonight's movie is Iron Man. A full list of the shows is here http://filmsinvanvorst.wordpress.com/ . Movies are every other Wednesday, they start at about 8:30 pm, rain dates are the following Wednesday. Bring a chair or blanket, and some popcorn. This Friday, Art House Productions, is presenting a "Bad Movie" Night by screening Wicker Man, I haven't seen it, but based on their billing I assume that heckling and talking may be allowed during the show. Just don't screen "FIRE"

Late Tonight (W), it should be DJ Sup Babes (Brian Grundle) at Lucky's and Steff is hosting a Soft Rock Party with LULU. Beforehand, they'll have the Yankees Red Sox and the Phillies Mets Games playing for a soft jock rock.

Thanks for the humble showing at the White Star last Saturday Night for the debut of Sit and Spin Saturdays. Matt and I tinkered with needles and the mixer for the first 30 minutes, but after that it was all all WAX affair. This week, Uncle Joe's Veteran, the CEO of Something to do Thursdays, Neil McCoy spins. Next Saturday Street Justice does her thang. I am on for this Thursday at the Lamppost as Leonard Smalls plays cross-street at Lucky's, just dance your way up there or down here to see us.

For some real great dance performances, check out the Nimbus Dance Works 5th Season Home Opening Performance at Grace Van Vorst Church. Thursday's performance features live music by NYC-based Chorus, The New Amsterdam Singers. The Gala opening is also a fundraiser for the Church's Community programs, such as their Breakfast Plus program and their Senior services. There's a champagne reception after the performance on Thursday. Performances also run Friday and Saturday with student/Senior rates as well. Here's the link for tickets.

the best inTENTions

Don't let the rain get you down. We've got a tent for the JCFridays Groove on Grove show

sometimes there just isnt enough letters in the d-a-y

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Look i really really love to tell you everything that's going on this weekend. I've posted most of it in pictures to the right, but i f i miss something this time around its because there is a sh!tload of stuff going on this weekend. I know you prefer a one horse town or a two trick pony, but we live by the water, so get used to the idea that and octopus needs to come ashore every once in a while and ink this place up. Of course, I say this with no disrespect to those of you who don't like to see our little urbian "littered" with flyers, but not everyone gets their information from the Internet : post on.

Maybe it was Obama's speech in Cairo, but Middle Eastern Dance seems to be surging these days. Tonight (R)Emiline and Ariel ( x- Grassroots Community Mondays) perform at Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City. As part of JC Fridays, the Hoboken/Jersey City Bellydancing Meet-up Group perform at the Journal Square Cafe (above Cohen Optical - near Loew's Theater). And Saturday, I am dj-ing for a Paws and Shimmy Animal Shelter Fundraiser at the Elks Club in Hoboken. The event features Middle Eastern and Salsa Dance Performance, Food and Drinks included 7pm to 10 pm $25 adv/$30 door Contact pawsandshimmy@hotmail.com for tickets. After Paws and Shimmy, I'll be DJ-ing for the debut of Sit and Spin Saturdays at The White Star Bar.

Performance Enhancing a bunch of other things, you can catch Chico Mann headlining tonight's (R) Afrobeat Ferstival at the Kniiting Factory. Bryan Beninghove is got his downtown shakedown at the IMAC tonight (R) , and Pow Wow plays Santos Party House. Damn as you know JCFridays is pretty Heavy, we've got Flaming Fire at 10 pm for Dylan Egon's United Saints of Oil art opening at 58 . Grove on Grove has The Black Hollies play first at 6 pm, then it's The One and Nines at 7 pm, The Milwaukees are at 8pm, with Jupiter One at 9 pm. LITM provides liquidity. The Black Hollies enocore at the Grand Banks with The Fringe Dwellers, Any Day Parade and the Novellas. the IMAC also has a special FREE show for JCFRIDAYS and Made with Love Organic Bakery has more than cakes cooking :) DJ Street Justice will keep things going later at 58 and Caligula is at the LP.

Again, besides the many art openings for JC Fridays, on Thursday, Fish with Braids Gallery hosts a reception for Animal Pharm by Lee P. Johnson, On Saturday Night, The Resonating Object Group Art Show curated by Gocha Tsinadze (opens at the Lex Leonard Gallery. Along with the art show there is also live performances. The Catherdal Arts Festival at Grace Church features live music, spoken word and art on Saturday Night at 8:00pm. There's a Dance RockParty at the IMAC, Hotchacha from Cleveland plays with locals little big, the secret photos and the unstoppable death machines. At the Lamppost, the alien space ship lands as Manchild and Mr. Pants and the Adventure Soundtrack performs. Moonlight Mile (123 Harrison St, Hoboken) host WJ and The Sweet Sacrifice (10:30 pm) and Any Day Parade (9:30 pm) they've got a bbq at 7 pm but get there early if you want to eat or bring your own grillings.

Finally and speaking of grilling, Cootah's Annual Picnic is back on for this Sunday, and the forecast is right. Bring Games, Food and Blanket, but check your bad vibes, psycho drama at home or at least locked up to your bike. I'll be bringing the kickball set, I am looking for some recruits for a June 20th k-ball tournament vs the Morristown Madame Roller Derby Team in Morristown. Plus save, Saturday July 17th for the first round of JC Olympics, god willing. Volleyball is still on for Sunday at Morris Canal. Chad's got then net and radio be there at 1 pm to set up.

Grassroots also their Soulful Sundays Pot Luck dinner on every Sundays too, on Mondays are now Meditation Mondays, Chess Nights are Wednesdays, and Au Capoeira Classes are Tuesdays/Thursdays/and Saturdays check out their schedule on their website.

thats a wrap.

Preservations Required

While New York City is preparing to open the The High Line. as usual, we are struggling to save ours. The first of many, CHARITY:EMBANKMENT dinners hosted by Atelier Production to generate awareness within the community, and to raise funds for the Embankment Preservation Coalition happens tonight (T) at OX Restaurant on Newark . Just down the street, the New Orleans Preservation Society is hosting an art exhibit and fundraiser at LITM for rehabilitation workers still rebuilding from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. The art show will be up all month, and LITM is also hosting the acclaimed documentary, Trouble the Water on Saturday Afternoon at 1 pm. Skip your Tuesday taco night and come out to support to great causes at great restaurants. Afterwards check out singer songwriter night at Lucky Sevens.

This Friday is a JC Friday and this town should be hopping enough to shake everyone out on the streets. 58 is hosting Dylan Egon's The United Saints of Oil, plus we have the very engaging Flaming Fire - (no actual flames just music heat) Performing at 10 pm. Steff "Street Justice" will also be burning it up on the decks. Groove on Grove also moves to Friday with the Black Hollies, The One and Nines, The Milwaukees and Jupiter One under the glow of the PATH Station Lights. JC Fridays Event Creators, Art House Productions , host an enchanting Late Night Curiosities at 9:30 and 11 pm. On Thursday they have the final Art House open mike until October. There's plenty more for me to talk about, but my lips are calling for breakfast right now . Here's the full listing http://www.jcfridays.com/ In addition, Rock and Sushi : For the Love of Music at Grand Banks hosts The Fringe Dwellers, Any Day Parade, The Novellas, and an encore performance by the Black Hollies on Friday at Grand Banks. These guys are doing a monthly First Friday Music Series.

Oh and dont worry there plenty of stuff for Saturday too.

much munch

now before it comes later

I was operating out of a log cabin when I sent out my last email, so I have to start with some corrections. Kevin Spkyer and John Young's band is called the Land of Look Behind name change aside they are playing with Bern and the Brights at the IMAC tonight (F). The Swigs play two sets at O'Hara's tonight . And Billy Filo's Twilight Procession is at the Parkside Lounge in the city with the Bamboo Kids . So you can get your JC Bands on anywhere. On Saturday Night, Kilsy is at the Lamppost. While the Campbell Apartment is at the IMAC. Sunday you can catch live Music from Noon to 4 pm at the Village Art and Flea Market.

I alos managed to not mention the Garden State Rollergirls chrity bout tonight (F) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On the DJ Side Caligula, Lamppost tonight (F). On Saturday Night, Pistol Pete (Rockin Lifestyle) guest DJ's with Leonard Smalls at Lucky's.

Saturday is set to be a full day of stuff. During the day, free tours of the Italian Village Section start at noon. Come by Madame Claude's (4th and Brunswick) before noon for your venture into the old world. Also Es Oro Gallery on Brunswick is hosting "Speakeasy Summer Sessions Vol. 1 " with The REAL LIVE SHOW, a live hip hop band from BKLYN/NYC and Resident DJ Zuko" things start at 2 pm with the band on at 3pm. Come by to also check out their latest exhibit the Division Bell. Artwise, at 58, we have the final viewing of MARE 139's exhibit. There is an artist talk at 5pm and the closing reception is from 7 to 10 pm with DJ Johnny Astronaut.
Also on Saturday Night 660 Grand is having an art function, the night is followed/or continues to transform into a party into the late hours.

Sunday Looks Delicious fort Volleyball as well as the Art and Flea Market on 4th Street. ...............

If you made it this far, congrats you beat me..

Grilled to meet you

Volleyball is on today for a Memorial Day Treat. We set up about noon. Plus, I am bringing the BBQ. Text me at 973-219-9696 if you need a suggested. (Orlando, if you are reading this I need to come by). It's a New Moon on Monday tonight with DJ LuLu at the LP.

We play volleyball at Morris Canal, the park by the Portside Apartment Buildings at the end of Washington Street. Google 155 Washington Street (or is it an evenue) just follow Washington away from Hoboken.

Give thanks to those who made America Safe so we could enjoy this holiday.

outdoor super-market open today

thanks to Uta from fish with braids gallery the creative grove outdoor art market starts today (F)
memorial day weekend is a little light in events. but an urban dance party in on tap at the lamp post tonight (F). there are some rumblings about an water bug weekend but I am not into rumors text me if u want to be scooped. 973-219-9696

the rest is at www.rockitdocket.blogpspot.com (look down )

next week :

Tuesday : Babyhole Spring Finale Show part 1 or 2
Wed : DJ William McCamie at ole
Thurs : Dancing Tony Karaoke Party
Friday the 29th, Garden State Rollergirls Charity Bout . The Swigs at O'Haras.
Saturday the 30th. Backyard Beats @ Eso Oro Gallery; Closing Party for Mare 139 with DJ Johnny Astronaut
Sunday the 31st : Village Flea Market

4 days in 4 days out

short spurts - location based :

Made with Love " DJ Hells Yeah (R) , Jazz Night (S)

Lamp Post : DJ Caligula is in for DJ Alfonse tonight (R) at the LP, Street Justice's Urban Dance Party is Friday Night with the Kabuki Killers and Destitute NJ on Saturday Night

Lucky Sevens : Ladies Night(R) with Leonard Smalls, Leonard Smalls on Saturday. DJ William McCamie this Sunday Industry Night

the IMAC : Black Water on Friday Night. The Old Man and his Po' Bukra with Nathan Carpenter, Darren Deceide, and someone else (check to the right)

Volleyball: Monday instead of Sunday, but if you want to play on Sunday call me to arrange to pick up the net.

sorry but the dream machine is out of hype today. I can tell you this if you would rather go to the city every night just move there. oops too angry.. okay how about this the opportunities to expand your neighborhoodliness are waiting for you.. that's better and just in time for graduation

APW Festival

Miss Ohio takes the Curvy Staights home tonight

Groove on Grove is all on tonight (W) with Miss Ohio and the Curvy Straights playing. Miss Ohio walks the pageant line at 6 pm and then it's the Curvy Straights at 7 pm. Afterwards, music continues with the Hominid Party at Stockinette with the Moon Parsons Band. The Hominid Party is a open mike BYOB event.

Afterwards, it's HOT Rod (WFMU) at the LP tonight (W) and Lucha DJ (Pat Byrne) at Luckys.

I think I got it... now let me tell you about it -

Hey Campers. I just spoke with Roland Ramos and Camp Jammy-Land is still on for this weekend. It's a weekend worth of melodical momentum with a 24 hour jam session. Call the Birthday Boy at 201-394-9891 if you want to get in it's $25 for the weekend. As for Sunday, Cootah is keeping an mouse click on the Weather Channel to make sure his BBQ and Kickball Game wont be washed out, if so a rain date will be in the works, running in the same parrelel universe Sunday's Volleyball will out.

Start our Saturday Spinning for Life at Club H. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Spin Master Larissa Drennan has some slots open at 1 pm if you need brunch first. On Friday May 30th, The Garden State Rollergirls have their 3rd Annual Charity Bout for the American Cancer Society. This weekend you can also help support the Historic Loews Theatre by attending their Legendary Laughs films on Friday and Saturday. And even with our own municipal election almost over, you can help Support the Charismatic Crusading Raverend Bill Talen in his efforts to win the New York City Mayoral Election at Fundraiser at the Lex Leonard Gallery.

There are a couple of Art Adventures coming up. This Friday, Es Oro Gallery opens their season with The Division Bell (Black and Blue) explores the difference between between Black immigrants and African American Culture. On Saturday, you can catch artists and businesses at the Everything Jersey City Festival in the Heights. Uta from Fish with Braids Gallery has worked with City (HDSID and Cultural Affirs) to start a weekly art market at the Grove Street PATH. The first event is scheduled for the 22nd and Artist looking to get involved can check out http://www.creativegrove.org/. You can also show and hustle your art ways the the First Annual Village Flea Artket Sunday May 31st, or get involved in Jersey City's Cultural Arts Festival at Liberty State Park on June 7th. Artists can Contact Greg Brickey at Cultural Affairs Tel (201) 547-6921. Applications are due on May 20th get a move on. Artists, I am also looking for someone to design my Rocki-it Docket Logo. I don't have much to offer you but good exposure and some official merchandise when it comes out (excluding the Rock-it Docket Porsche).

Speeding things up to tonight (R), DJ Hells yeah plays an early unique song set at JC's hottest Venue the Made with Love Organic Bakery. Really, every Saturday Night you can check out Live Jazz, R&B, or Tango. There's a link to teh right by Luckys and the Lamppost. I've got my gig at the Lamppost tonight(R) , I have to delay a full on Karaoke Party until the 28th. I am working on some new songs and don't have all of my glitter ready. Thursday will be a celebratory affair at Luckys though. Mrs. Leonard Smalls will be on hand celebrating her 20 th B-Day. Street Justice is at DC's in Hoboken for an all vinyl sound slam. and Tris McCall is in (his) My Teenage Stride at the Cake Shop tonight (R) . They return with Pow Wow for the Cake Shop's 4th Anniversary show on Saturday Night. Check the schedule because it's a 16 band 44 song set.

On Friday Night, Mr. Badger and Friends are at the IMAC, Saturday Night, Brooklyn's Ben Franklin joins, Kilsy and the Frozen Gentlemen at the IMAC. The Pocono's are at the Lamppost Saturday Night. Brendan Kibbie plays Jazz at Made With Love. Also on Friday, At Tierney's tavern in Montclair, Lucky Seven's Tuesday Night Showcaser's Deivito! http://www.myspace.com/deivisgarcia, Bern & the Brights http://www.myspace.com/bgroove, Tip Canary http://www.myspace.com/tipcanary, McMickle Brothers http://www.myspace.com/boquiver

As for Sunday, go back to the top it's one big circle from here. But don't forget about Grassroots Community Space's Sunday Soulful Potluck Dinner. On Monday's tehy have a Middle Eastern Dance Session.

This Wednesday it's Miss Ohio and the Curvey Straights at Groove on Grove.

The End Results

The Heally Team may still be at Casino in the park after last night's almost sweeping victory. Hopefully someone will be out today taking down all of the signs. Thank to all of the candidates for making my mailbox feel loved again. It was a tough love showing for upstart the One Jersey City , but considering how other more entrenched candidates polled, their movement will continue to grow and be heard. Downtown's Steve Fulop cleared the finish line two lengths ahead of the pack. You can read up on the results at the JC Independent or nj.com. Hope you voted, like the other 10% of us ?

As for the rest of the Jersey City's Party Party, we all fared well and will be celebrating our non elected positions at Groove on Grove today with the Little Jazz Giant - Bryan Beninghove Organ Trio today (W). That's from 6 to 8. Hoboken Council Man for the Arts , Pat Longo is spinning tonight (W) at the Lamppost. The King of Chess (DJ Caligula) holds court at the Grassroots Community Space firts pawn moves at 7 pm ?

The Choice is Yours - Poll with it

http://www.rockitdocket.blogspot.com/

Attention Fellow Citizens :

Jersey City is auctioning off the Mayor's Office and the entire City Council tomorrow (T) . Yep I know it sounds crazy, but they have this strange system known as an election where you and your Friends can go to place bets on who you want to be our next Mayor, and our representative Council Peeps. It's like going to Boston Market, you get to choose a Main Course and get a couple of sides to go with it. The Polls open from 6am to 8 pm. Please go out and vote. If you are still unsure if you want the Fried Chicken with Macaroni and Cheese and Spinach or the Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and a butter roll. Here some advice from some taste makers :

The Jersey City Independent has done a great job following the candidates. Their election coverage has debate videos, candidate information. and can even tell you where to go. The Hudson Reporter and the Jersey Journal also have their takes on the election. But a more personal approach can be filtered from JC Resident and Political Musician Tris McCall . He's actually done a sign count. Yummy. You can also check out Melissa Surach's (Babyhole Comedy Night) choices on her blog. She'll be hosting an Election Night Special tomorrow at the Lamp post. It may be the first night she get returns. (get it returns!) As for me, you can check out my blog or my front stoop to 9 C who is right for me with Ward E.

On the subject of Elections, The Reverend Billy Talen, who is running for Mayor of NYC is having a fundraiser (read Hellraiser) this Friday at 143 Columbus, more info to follow.

Blast (and I'm) Off !!

busy ?

tonight (F) Jaden Rogers and Kate Hoos are on and off the wall at Balance. The Reception for their new works ExLibius (aka books) is from 7 to 10 pm. Caligula twirls his mustache and music at the Lamppost after 10 pm. Heavy Craft Soft Landing plays tonight and ends after tomorrow night (S) with and cast party and Full Moon Celebration at 660 Grand. Early on Saturday you can saddle up on the LITM tour bus and head upstate to Alba Vineyards $65 gets you there and back and everything in between (click on the pic to reserve a spot). There is also a Bark for the Cure, Canine Cancer Fundraiser at Liberty State park. This will defiantly be a pet-friendly spot.

Ever Reviled Records is hosting a Early 3pm , CD Release Party for Nathan Carpenter, The Old Man and His Po Buckra, with The Dirty Teardrops from Brooklyn. Lats time I caught Nathan Carpenter, it was a real Bayou Bonanza, the Old Man does the same. again it's an early affair to get your Saturday Swinging. Finish the night up with Any Day Parade at the Lamppost.

You can the IMAC website for a this weekends band listing http://www.automatachino.com/. Next week Ben Franklin, Kilsy, the Frozen Gentlemen play at the IMAC.

Call me/email me if you can Volleyball on Sunday. I have dinner with Mom at 5 pm. so i would be down for a noon start. Remember she love you no matter what, o take care of her.

Outdoor Living

Groove on Grove is back up and rocking today (W) at the Grove Street PATH. Higgins (6 pm) and Any Day Parade (7pm) stage press with LITM slinging drinks. The Groove on Grove are sponsored by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District and the music series runs every Wednesday until September 30th, with two supershows on JC FRIDAYS (06/05 & 09/11). The Silver Fox and I run sound and host. With local businesses promoting everything from Antiques to Zen Meditation. We have a full line-up with two bands per session this year.

After Grove on Grove, additional music can be made along side of sweaters and scarves at the Hominid Party at the Stockinette. Brian Leoplold from the Poconos will be your sweet muffin for the evening. The event is an open mike affair and a BYOB shindig. Later on tonight (W) ex Camel Hocker Ralph DJ's is at the Lamppost and Lucha DJ celebrates seis de Mayo at Luckys. JC resident Justin Woo spins at the Warper Party at the Delancey. This event is billed as "2 Floors of Omnidigital DJs and Biomorphic Musicians. Live Music from 8pm Sharp!"

For a more grounding experience. Tonight the gloves come off in the battle for Ward E (Downtown JC) Debate tonight at the Cordero School. Local Independent Steven Fulop will be defending his 4 year service against Guy Catrillo (Healy Party) Joe Terrazi (Manzo Team) Jamie Vazquez ( Smith Team) . The debate starts at 7:30 pm and questions from the audience will be directed from the moderator. The election is next week so make an educated decision and read Jersey City Independents Election Coverage .

On Thursday Night, The Milwaukees play their monthly show at Bar Majestic, my littel bro, DJ Alfonse spins at
the Lamppost and Ladies Man Leonard Smalls spins a gender biased drinking special session at Luckys Sevens (it's Ladies Night).

As long as the weather hold out tomorrow you can also catch the Ward E Mayor's Block Party atClemente Sports Complex at Enos Jones Park/Ward E from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009, weather per. This is the location where last year's Olympic Kickball Finals were held. Speaking of, summer is quick upon me and I am looking for volunteers and assistance putting together some summer fun. Email me at rockitdocket@gmail.com if you are interested in helping me organize, promote, get sponsors, referee, cater any of the following

Rolling Thunder Parade : a two wheel party procession to benefit Meals on Wheels and the Breakfast Plus Program at Grace Church (July 18th)
Shangri-la : Local Music Festival at Owen Grundy Pier (July 18th)
Bowling and BBQ'ing at Barrow : A fund raiser and food drive (date tba)
The Kickball Olympics : Expanding from a one day tournament to a monthly round robin playoff. (dates tba)

you know how i rolled . hope you can help

Mayday Mayday !!! Is anyone out there ?

Thank you to everyone who came out for April's going away party last night. She left Promptly at Midnight, but promised me she would be back in 11 months, guaranteed, okay folks, at least that what's she promised May before she left.

Actually everyone will be out tonight (F). In addition to our opening at 58 for Veteran Graffiti Artist Mare 139 , Grassroots Community Space is hosting The People's Revolutionary Party (a jazz outit) its 143 Columbus Ave that's hosting(sorry my mistake) Ward E Candidate Guy Catrillo, and the Mayor is alos supposed to stop by. He's actually kicking off his Block Party Tour today in Ward A. Perhaps the political posse party will start with the Cinco de Mayo Party and Parade across from City Hall at Bar Majestic. Cerveca starts to flow at 4 pm and Mi casa amigo senor bill mccamie spins. His second shift for Cinco de Mayo is at Luckys at Midnight. The Conquistador, Caligula is at the LP tonight.

Things also kick off with two debuts this evening (F) . Art House Productions Heavy CraftSoft Landing begins their run on The Human Life Cycle. Rock and Sushi Roll presents the first show tonight (F) at the Grand Bank (across from the post office) WJ and The Sweet Sacrifice Headline. The Event is the offspring of teh mysterious Mike Digger who runs the The Jersey City Music Scene myspace page. He's is going to be doing monthly shows, so bands give him a shout. Speaking of Shouting, a reformed Flaming Fire along with their new marching Greek Chorus at the ISSUE project Room in Brooklyn. It's an all ages, we got dinner covered affair.

On Saturday night, folk rockers Copsetic play the IMAC, at the Lamppost Kawasaki Riding Tara Elliot and the Red Velvets play with the rock femmenistas Six to Eight Mathmatics. There Live Jazz at Made with Love Organic Bakery. Whose desserts with be on hand at Tonight's Meetball Dinner. I hope they aren't frisking people for Ziploc bags. My liitle bro Alfonse (LP Thursdays) in flying solo at Luckys Saturday Night. Chazza amtazzical Leonard Smalls in on tanning in FLA.

On Sunday, Made with Love Organics and Bag The Habit who make stylish reusable shopping bags and produce totes out of recycled plastic will be at the Hoboken Spring Art and Music Festival. Stop by Bag the Habit first so you can fill things up. There's also live music on two stages and fun for the kids. On the cutting edge of Hoboken, you will find the LOWBROW art show at Paul Vincent Studios. Weather wise, it looks like rain so Volleyball is a maybe at best. Sunday will also be the last chance to catch the Attic Ensemble's Nunense Sunday's show is at 3pm.


The Real Cinco de Mayo is on Tuesday both OX restaurant is hosting a luna a sol at 8:30. LITM welcomes the sensations of spring with the Birds and the Bees group show. If you need to get stung, Melissa Surach's Babyhole Comedy Night will be back on Tuesdays.

Groove on Grove resumes on Wednesday May 6th at 6 pm with Higgins and Any Day Parade (7pm) LITM will be on hand to serve for two Happy Hours. While we rock, head are going to roll at the final debate for Ward E Candidates at the Cordero Elementary School from 7:30 pm to 9 pm.

You can get more Political Action from the Jersey City Independent or The JC Votes Guide for more in depth coverage on the upcoming municipal election on May 12th. Also, there's Talking Politics for some great examination of the Hudson County machine. Ay Dios mio!

sometimes i have to be impartial

just a quick fix folks. I'll give you the full story later.
all the pictures on the right are updated. click and learn.

coming up this week.

Wed: Street Justice's Down Town JC Night at the Lamppost with Lucha DJ and Coney Island Baby. DJ Sup Babes at Luckys, and Trivia Night at Barrow. Chess Night at Grassroots

Thursday: DJ Dancing Tony at the LP, Leonard Smalls at L7.

Friday : we've got Mare 139 @ 58 for an art opening. DJ birball (Monday Nights at the LP) will be spinning.
The Opening of Heavy Craft Soft Landing at Art House Productions. Bar Majestic Cinco de Mayo Party with DJ Bill McCamie, after party at Lucky Sevens. Flaming Fire show in Brooklyn. Rock and Sushi Roll Party at Grand Banks.

Saturday: Van Vorst Park Association's Meetball Dinnaer at St. Peter's Prep, Arcade Jungle Party in South Amboy, 6 to 8 Mathematics at the LP, Copacetic at the IMAC.

Sunday : Volleyball. Hoboken Spring Art and Music Festival, Lowbrow show at Paul Vincent Studios, Your for a song art show at the Coffee Cafe in Newark.

Tuesday : Cinco De Mayo at OX. The Birds and the Bees at LITM. Return of Babyhole.

Also wanted to mention that Roland Ramos is setting up Camp Jammy Land for May 15th to the 17th. He's looking for Happy Campers and DJ's and Musician fora an all music weekend. http://www.artifications.com/

summer time in spring

volley ball is here

BUMP SET SPIKE HERE

155 Washington St.
aka the Jetty aka Pennisula Park aka Morris Canal

first game at 1 pm. set ups at 12:30
thank dt

i am bringing the grill.
please bring something to share :)

also let me plug teh art attack at club h from 1 to 6pm again. it's on the way there and back

thanks

Friday Follow-up

Here's the weekend we've been waiting all winter for : Weather wise, the only way you can get wet, is to walk through a car wash or go to the beach. The parks are calling, (and calling for your help on Saturday at Van Vorst Park on Saturday from 10 to 4 ) back your paddle balls and your lotion.

First a quick reminder on tonight in Hoboken. It's an strong JC line up at the Monroe Center (720 Monroe Street) WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice, Plowing Mud Forever, Nathan Carpenter, The Old man and his Po'kra, Darren Deceide, plus. Now, Shades is going through some ABC bullshit, so it's a sort of BYOB, Tailgating Style drinking event. Bring a flask, eat some brownies, inhale ground nutmeg. Basically this an "21+show " with an all ages format :). Afterwards big kids can return to the hood for Caligulation at the LP.

I'll give you a full report after the show. But if you really want to read about local music, Check out Zak Clark (Lucky 7's/Trainspotting) Rocker Tycoon Blog . Zak breaks down shows in a methodical strategy, he's basically a conce rt concierge and now I wonder why we haven't been out to a show together yet ? Call me 201-FBI-AUTO

If you plan to pull out of Jersey City tomorrow night (S) , head out to Newark for an Red Hair Strangeness Tribute to Willie Nelson at Kilkenneys Ale House. Any Day Parade, Bern and the Brights, the McMickle Brothers all pay homage to the Mr. Nelson, who celebrated his birthday on the High Holiday of April 20th (4/20). Before hand it's a last look at the Go-Go going works of Robert Piersanti at 58. Closing reception is from 7 to 10 pm. I am out at 10 sharp to catch Holmes and the Subway Surfers at the Lamppost. Or you can have a Brixton Riot of a time at the IMAC, JC's Cambell Apartment enjoins.

If you'd rather Jazz around on Saturday, the Bryan Benninghove Trio plays Casa Dante while Brendan Brendan Kibbee plays at Made with Love Organic Bakery on Jersey Ave from 7:30 to 9:30.

If you are more of the mafia type. Check out Jersey City Craft Mafia 's Art Attack at Club H on Sunday from 1 to 6 pm, If the exercise machines start to make you cringe, get some POISON (group art show) at Curious Matter (272 5th) . Here's there blog http://www.curiousmatter.blogspot.com/

We (I and many other ?) will be playing volleyball on Sunday, set up is going to be at 1 pm. come early and call or text me about what you can bring for the grill 973-219-9696.

Just to jump into Monday. The Grassroots Community Space at 54 Coles is offering Middle Eastern Dance Lessons on Monday Nights. you can check them out here http://www.grassrootscommunityspace.com/
And don't forget DJ Birball and Avalon hold down the Lamppost on Monday Nights.

have you got a minute? Can you fit me into it ?

Volunteers listen up? The world is calling. We may not have your direct line, but as we are all aware of times are a little tougher and we need to lean on eachother once and a while for support. I know you are looking for someway to give back to your community so here it is.

Tomorrow (R) from noon to 8pm, Loews Theaterat Journal Square is hosting a Volunteer Expo. Of course, and there will be many community organizations of all flavors looking for your assistance. Plus " There will be free give-aways, as well as "speed volunteering” -- hands-on activities that guests will accomplish right there, on-site, including toiletry kits to be assembled and youth arts and craft projects. " The theater itself is being restored by the Friends of the Loews , who originally saved this Majestic Palace from the wrecking ball over 20 years ago. This weekend you can check out a Lion in the Winter (F) and Journey to the Center of Earth (S) on their big screen. Here's the story link from the Hudson Reporter (it's on your doorstep too)

Tonight (W) you can help out Art House Productions prepare for their upcoming performance of Heavy Craft, Soft Landing, with some soft crafting and maybe some heavy lifting , really there's some set constructing and painting tonight (W) from 7 to 10 pm and on Saturday (S) from Noon to 8 pm. Also, Christine Goodman is looking for pair of HEADPHONES (BIG kind with the padding over the ears) , a DICTIONARY (with DICTIONARY very clearly in big, bold type across the front) FAKE PLANTS ( green and bushy & fake potted trees) and WHITE LAB COAT(S), plus END TABLE ( a small, we will need to paint it WHITE and it must have a DRAWER). Contact info@arthouseproduction.org if you gots the goods.

If you want to spend your Saturday Volunteering outdoors, Help the Friends of Van Vorst Park for their annual planting. You can also probably get some Financial Advise from the 20 Goldman Sachs Volunteers who are always there to help out. While I am on volunteering, let me remind you about the Breakfast Plus Program at Grace Van Vorst Church on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Here's the link to volunteer.

On the subject of civil responsibility, you can check Tris McCall croon about the Jersey City Political Landscape at tonight's (W) fundraiser for the One Jersey City party at Jordan'sLounge tonight from 7 to 9 pm. You can also catch the Mayoral Candidiates Debate tomorrow night (R) at the Bright Street School. The debate is sponsored by the Coalition of Downtown Neighborhood Associations and Civic JC. You can check out http://www.jcvote.org/ for information about the Mayoral and City Council Candidates. In addition, on the right (side) , you 'll see a link to the Jersey City In dependent's Election Coverage. For vintage coverage, check out Another Man's Treasure at Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show this weekend (April 24 - 26)

All of this volunteering and you will have to give some time back to yourself. Tonight (W) DJ Caligula's Brainwork will be at the Grassroots Community Space for their debut of CHESS NIGHT. Overall, it's all fun and games with Kerri hosting a Game Night at Simple Bar and Cafe, and Trivia Night at Barrow Bar. Tonight, there's also a Homind Party at The Stockinette Cafe. Poets, Songsters and Wordsmiths are all welcome come after 7:30 pm BYOB OK.Later on Steff does Street Justice to Wednesday Night with DJ Dorien (Chuck Daly's roommate) at the Lamppost and Lucha DJ at Lucky's.

I am back on my DJ gig at the Lamppost this Thursday. Things will still hopefully erupt into a dance party of course, but it's a no-Karaoke night. Ladies, make sure you check out hot stuff Leonard Smalls at Lucky Seven's before/after you see me (wink x3).

It is really going to be park weather this weekend, and things will start to heat on on Friday with the return of the Garden State Rollergirls to their track at Branch Brook Park. They face off against the Hudson Valley Horrors at 8 pm. Tickets here. There's parking a plenty here and as well, at the Monroe Center in Hoboken where JC's WJ and The Sweet Sacrifice, Plowing Mud Forever, Nathan Carpenter, the Old Man & His Po' Buckra and Darren Deicide. It's only $10 a BYOB affair (but I hear it may be best to pack a flask)

On Fridays it's Fairmont, Rick Barry, Nightmares for a Week, & TBA at the IMAC, on Saturday Night, It's The Cambell Apartment, Brixton Riot, and the K's at the IMAC. The Sweet Sounds of Holmes (old friends from College) and Eric Fusco's Subway Surfers are at the Lamppost on Saturday Night.

On Saturday Night, we are hosting a closing reception for Robert Persanti's Painted Tribute to Go-Go Burlesque and Pop Culture. Sorry there but Ms. Saturn, BB Heart, Ms. Tickle, Magdelena Fox, and Melody Sweets will not be reprising the show kids. But we will keep the stage open for you do your own show :) Next Friday we have B-Line B-Boy Drawings and Sculpture by Carlos Mare139 Rodriguez

Sunday : 85 degrees : volleyball

That's it for Now.

on the net again today

hey players.

mother nature must like volleyball too. windy yes, cloudy yeah. but no rain. see you at 1 pm today.
I may need someoen to bring the net home becuase I plann to catch LUNAFEST at LITM today at 5 pm.

xo,
dt

where for ART thow ?

It's an art triple play tonight (FRI) with a side of chips tonight. Art House Productions second remote gallery hosts their group show at Cosi Gallery 2 at 1 Exchange Place (PATH) it's a beautiful day stop by the pier. the Girls and Weakness exhibit at the Lex Leonard Gallery closes tonight and new work by photographer Tatsuro Nishimura are on display at the StockingNet Cafe at 7 pm tonight. Afterwards OX Restaurant hosts an after party at 10 pm. That should be the same time that DJ Caligula spins for Jackie's 30th Birthday Tonight (F) at the Lamp Post.


The One and Nines play double time at O'Hara tonight (F) and the Devyl Nellys take their show out to Irish Outpost O'Donoghue's Saints & Sinners at 205 First Street in Hoboken. Both bands are also in the Groove on Grove Series that kicks off two weeks from now with Any Day Parade and Higgins on May 6th. Also you should mark your calenders for the debut bout for the Garden State Roller Girls next Friday the 24th.

Hungry Tigers and Jett Brando are at the IMAC tonight(F). On Saturday Night, the Chem Trails from Asbury Park play with Prawn and the Press play and indie/experimental sounding night. On Saturday Night, Nathan Carpenter, The Old Man & his Po’ Buckra, Darren Deicide, and Mutiny Amongst friends (from CT)!! play at the Lamppost. Natty Adams joins Leonard Smalls at Luckys this Saturday, I hope the sand is cleaned up.


Saturday is going to be such a beautiful day that we are going to set up the net for Volleyball at Peninsula Park (aka the Jetty) just foll0w Washington Blvd away from Hoboken and towards the Korean War Memorial and you will find us at the park. We'll set up around 1 pm. Sun provided by Mother Nature.

The forecast for Sunday can dictate a day inside watch movies or listening to Music. You can do both away from your couch as Mister Badger plays a Sunday 5 pm show at the Lamppost and _gaia studios presents LUNAFEST at LITM at 5 pm. Lunafest showcases a short film about arranged marriage and is aslo a fundraiser for Breast Cancer. Don't forget that the Grassroots Community Center has Soulful Potluck Dinner on Sundays.

As you may or may not know JERSEY CITY'S LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY is up for a million dollar makeover. The makeover is awarded to the shelter that gets the most votes through ZOO TOO . Nine other shelters completing for it too... so every vote counts.START NOW, GO TO: http://www.zootoo.com/home/create an account with pic validate your email THEN VOTE DAILYhttp://www.zootoo.com/americavotes/introvote up to 10x a day VOTING ENDS THIS SUNDAY 4/19.

TGIGF

We've got a couple of changes to this weekend's schedule.


On the art side. 32 Jones gallery is hosting TRACE : an exhibition of works by NJCU's art and design students at 7 pm this (Friday) evening. In addition to Hamlet's show at Balance and The Closing reception for Beth Achenbach's work at Art House (Saturday) tomorrow. If you find yourslef outside of the 07302. Stop by the Jajo Gallery in 77 Orange Street in Newark for a (RED) Velvet Fundraiser. Besides Fine Art, Photography, and DJ's the night also features a live performance by The Whoods things begin at 7 pm.

Also tonight ( Friday) Pat Byrne (Lucha DJ) and his writing partner are performing in the BIG city tonight. 2 thirds of the Upset Triangle are performing with the Free Love Forum(www.freeloveforum.com) at the People's Improv Theater at 154 W. 29th St. (Between 6th and 7th) 212-563-7488$10http://www.thepit-nyc.com/. Okay there's your links as well. In The City tomorrow night PowWow plays at the Cake Shop (Ludlow).

Not as funny as the tank of Nitrous that DJ Caligula inhaled yesterday, The Mustached Man himself faced his own Doom and Disco at the hands of his dentist and will not be at the Lamp post tonight (Friday). DJ Master and Superhero Street Justice is his place. She will also be at Motor City (Ludlow) street on Tuesday Night.

Six o'clock - time for me to punch OUT

Coming Back from the Read

First LET ME apolize for not blind copying my last email. Please respect the privacy of others and don't REPLY ALL to my last email update or send announcements to this group. I will gladly send related stuff to anyone.

Second , thank you! to everyone who came out to my stoop sale on Sunday. I hope what ever you picked up is adjusting well in your pad.

I am doubled up this weekend with two DJ gigs. Tonight , Thursday, Auttie McNaughty and I will be on decks for Little Jess's Birthday Party at the Lamppost. It's going to be a full scale Karaoke Dance Party, so stretch you larynx out or at least coat them at the bar beforehand. This Saturday, I am teaming up with Leonard Smalls (Thursday Night - Ladies Night at L7) at Lucky Sevens for their Beach Party. Two tons of sand can't be wrong, with a buried treasure of boozy booty and prizes to be found. If you need your karaoke fix and can't come to the Lamp Post tonight. let me sing-le out Art House Production's closing reception for photographer Beth Achenbach's In Search of Mother Nature. From 4 to 7 pm on Saturday stop by Balance Hair Salon/18 Erie Gallery for I am Hamlet : new works by Hamlet Manzueta. Next Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm, JC Cultural Affair's Naturalanza de la Danza opens at the City Hall Rotunda Gallery

Street Justice is spinning at Hoboken's DC's Tavern tonight (thursday) this quaint spot will be rocked off it's foundation with Steff on the jam pad. It's Up to No-Good Friday' with the Doom and Disco debutante, Caligula at the Lamp Post.

Tonight at the IMAC , Bryan Beninghove's Big in Jersey plays for his monthly Downtown Shakedown. On Friday. catch electronically enhancer's beta.beta with secret photos at the IMAC, and on Saturday WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice play with Sikamore Rooney and others. Partice Zoo and The House of Leaves play at the Lamp Post on Saturday Night. If you are looking for some Hard Rock or KY action, check out Jupiter One's Kentuky Show's tonight and Friday or their Saturday Night Gig at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh.

Mother Nature was kind enough to sun shine for last Sunday's Volleyball, but it looks like Easter Bunnies and Eggs are best kept inside this week :(

Happy Easter/Passover to you and yours
xo 'dt

Sunday Pay-Peruse

Good Morning.

I am up early to line up your daily specials here at my own Bail-Out Stoop Sale.
I am cleaning out some vintage and non vintage eye candy items that you may want to take home with you ?
All prices are cheap to negotiable. I've got your unusual assortment of clothes, records, vintage kitchen table, and kitchen chairs, old cameras, weird 8mm stuff, I even have some vintage coffee and bagels . No I am not choc full of nuts here people. Come by if you can. 516 Jersey Ave (at Columbus). I'll be ready by 9 am.

Afterwards, there is still plenty of SUN day to be had.

@ LITM there's a Blood Mary Show Down $15 buck get you an all you can judge cup. Later on in the evening Megan Gulick Closing Reception slashes prices like a rabbit foot factory. Noon

@ The Jetty ( end of Washington by the Portside Apartment Buildings) Get your Volleyball on at Noonish.

@ Grassroots Community Center a Soulful Potluck Dinner starts at 3 pm

@ Lucky 7's DJ Bill McCamie spins for Industry Night . After the sun has settled in for the night.

gotta go, I think someone is knocking on my window.

The artist part to swallow

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Tonight (Thursday) the Art House. Jersey City's longest running Spoken Word/Music/all things verbose, dedicates this monthly installment for National Poetry Month. There are 5 minute slots available for signup at the door at 8pm. This is not a stoop sale so don't try to come early for a bargain slot. You can stoop by my sale this Sunday as I unload some vintage clutter at 516 Jersey Ave. I'll be up and running around 9 am and be exhausted by 5 pm. I'll have to rain check my own Mostly Sunny volleyball day for some rent money. Come by to haggle and heckle me. But for some real Vintage Treats, celebrate Another Mans Treasure Grove Street One Year Anniversary Sale on Saturday. It's 10 percent Everything.

Back to Thursday. Paul Vincent Studios is hosting a Life Drawing Class tonight. The event has a light handed atmosphere with 5 to 15 minute poses with a side of some music and a BYO. It's a sketchy time but not a sketchy place. $10 admission at 7 pm. Also artsist both LITM and 32 Jones Gallery (I think, really I am having a hard time keeping up today) are looking for art submissions for their upcoming shows. Contact Andrea@LITM.com if you would like to submit something for their "Birds and the Bees"opening on May 5th. Make it quick Spring has Sprung. If your work is more LOW Brow contact the Paul Vincent Gallery.. You can also go with The Jersey City Museum who is looking for Pictures to Celebrate I Love Jersey City.

All of Robert Piersanti's work is up at 58. For his painted tribute to Burlesque, Go-Go and Pop Culture. Things start early at 7pm . Along with his work, Miss Saturn, and Melody sweets. and Ms. Tickle help you loosen your tie and enjoy. In addition, we also have special guests Magdelena Fox and Bea B Heart
in circulation. The opening ends at 11pm, and showing up fashionably late will only help if you want to miss everything.

On Saturday, Art House Productions hosts two V-Day performances of Presentation of A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer: Writings To Stop Violence Against Women and Girls is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle. VDay is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.Further information about V-Day can be found at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102523215768&s=1099&e=001WHj9Hz7WSzBalPL2H6HjZaxoeKLlUbj3v5fs6DJaykU1Q8aS_5fBv9fFF8F0YveYnrI_xhSZ5NrifYToWPMlW8k-fs39fEgzt8WnKQJr17E=. V-Day Jersey City is sponsored locally by LOCAL SPONSORS: _gaia, Art House Productions, Newark Art Supply/Art Kitchen, Design Factory. Show times are 3 and 8 pm. Don't forget this is also the final week for the God Committe by JCity Theater

For the real kids, there is a Karaoke Dance party at the Haunted Diner on Pine Street. The Event is a fundraiser for the Learning Community Charter School . On Sunday, Dujanna Sharese hosts Generation Cypher : a Poetry for Reading for kids (ages 5 to 11) from 2 to 3pm at the Imagine Atrium. This event is the first of a monthly, first Sunday's Poetry Reading Series. I will keep you posted on the next months location, because unfortunately, this will also be the last day the this independent bookstore will be open :( .. For more information about , workshops or other children's poetry events please visit cyphermovement.com. It is through your continued support of the word that art is possible. Thank you.

This weekend you can also truly enjoy the politics of dancing at One Jersey City's : One Love, One Hope, One Chance - Let's Dance campaign kick-off party for Council Candidate, Emelio De Lia on Saturday, April 4, 6:00pm to 10:00pm at St. Demetrios Church, 524 Summit Ave., just east of the Journal Square PATH station. Parking available at the lot next door. Enter church on Magnolia St. The election is coming up next month and to get a full listing of all of the Candidates for the May 12th Mayoral and City Council Election at the Jersey City Independent .

Okay let me put politics aside and get back to some some people who performance is judged immediately.

On Thursday Night. DJ Hells yeah has a warm up spot at teh Made with Love Organic Bakery from 9 to 11 pm. Later on, Dj Alfonse spins at the Lamp Post while it's ladies Night at The Lamp Post (you already knew this). Tris McCall ponies his piano skills with My Teenage Stride at Cameo in Brooklyn, Pow Wow, is also on this bill. In Town, The Milwaukees monthly Bar Majestic semi-acoustic show tunes in. On Friday, Caligula, who is recovering from a pulled pork sandwich, spins at the Lamp Post. The One and Nines play @ Bowery Poetry Club with The Defending Champions (www.myspace.com/thedefendingchampions) and The Big Takeover (www.myspace.com/bigtakeover) The One and Nines start things at 10 pm. 308 Bowery Street (btwn Houston & Bleeker)New York, New York.

On Saturday Night The One and Nines play Lucky Sevens for an early band night. Afterwards. Pistol Pete (Rockin Life Style) spins birthday tunes for his girlfriend Wendy, along side of kingspin Leonard Smalls. The IMAC has hosts Jersey City Vine House and Eliza Neals. The Poconos Brian Leopold and Sikamore Rooney's Brad Your plays at the Lamp Post on Saturday.

On Sunday . Catch the Bloody Mary showdown at LITM and the closing reception for Megan Kulick's show. Don't forget to stop by my stoop as well. The Volleyball kids will be at the Jetty warming up.

Monday Night, DJ Birball spins at the Lamp Post with Star Bar Tender Transplant Avalon. Also. if you didn't know the first Monday at Bar Majestic is half price off everything night. Eat Drink and be merry. The tables should be back outdoors.


I have to end here....

moving onwards....part 2

I've got a couple of add-ons for this weekened.

Tonight, Friday. No Pasaran! is playing at the IMAC with eastern Anchors, Freddy and His Fingers, and someone else. At Maxwell's, Ape Fight plays with Marky Ramone.

We are heading to The Holy Rosary Church on 6th Street to play some B-I-N-G-O. It's $14 for a sheet and you could win up to $2,000. I can use that cash, we all call, things start at 7:30 pm sharp, there's food and snacks, come out for a Grand (Parent) Time :).

Don't forget tomorrow morning at 10 am starts Not Yo Mamma's Craft Fair at LITM. They got a great write up in this week's TIME OUT.

What ever I missed, I'll tell you after BINGO.

Moving On...

Don't let this cold rainy weather get you down, take my word that there are worse ways to spend your time indoors.

I've got some catching up to do. But wanted to get out the word about some tonights and tomorrows before Blogger shuts down for 10 minutes at 7 pm Eastern Standard Time.

On the outside (of Jersey City) you can catch Pow Wow at playing at Maxwells tonight (Thursday). In addition, The Milwaukees play at the Delancy in NYC at 8pm tonight. On Friday, Jupiter One returns to the Mercury Lounge for a midnight performance. On Saturday Night, Flaming Fire plays in Brooklyn as a benefit to save the SS Gay. They go on at 9pm at the
@ DCTV (Downtown Community Television) on 87 Lafayette Street (between Walker and White, 2 blocks south of Canal St.) Suggested Donation: $5 (or $20 if you choose. Or more if you're rich and nice.) ALSO FEATURING: free food, go-go dancers, booze, raffles, djs, all that party stuff. On Sunday Night, The Plastiq Passion Band trips over the border for their own gig at Maxwells.

With our own city lines, On Thursday the Lamp Post is hosting live music tonight. And Leonard Smalls is hosting his ladies night at Lucky's. On Saturday Night, Any Day Parade plays their debut show at the IMAC, while the Whoods Family Band plays the Lamppost. I am still unsure whose playing at Oharas this weekend ? The guys at 660 Grand are hosting a Warehouse Party Part 2 this weekend. Three great art spaces will be open to check in and check out. Taxi please.

Last Night, JC City Theater opened The God Committee. There performances take place at the Underground Theater at St. Micheal's. Here's the word from Clay Cockrell about the show : There's a $5 discount for organ donors :)

Let the games begin!
One heart, four transplant patients and a ticking clock. The God Committee is a medical drama full of high wire tension and crackling humor that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats for the entire evening. Issues of race, gender, and of course money are debated and argued while a newly harvested heart is racing toward the hospital.
Alliances are formed, broken and reformed as the committee argues, accuses, debates and ultimately votes. And just when the matter seems to be decided, the playwright upends the proceedings with theatrical dynamite.
In honoring their tradition of producing enticing material, J CITY Theater has once again chosen a script that confronts hard questions and does not settle for easy answers. You are invited to come out to the Underground Theater in Jersey City for an evening of electrifying theater.
Audiences are encouraged to book tickets now due to limited seating and a limited run.

The God Committee
March 25 through April 4
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Tix: $20.00 ($15.00 for organ donors with proof of registration)
Tickets can be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com or calling 800-838-3006
At
The Underground Theater at St. Michaels Church – Hamilton Park
252 Ninth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07303
Contact: Clay Cockrell, J CITY Theater, 917-685-8461 / clay@jcity.org / www.jcity.org

Be Ligula - Pre Dig You La

The Moustached mis matched competitor is back tonight (Friday) to celebrate his showing (up) at last week's NY Beard and Moustache Competition, things looked good for the wild woven wonder until some heavyweights crashed the podium stairs before Jesse could claim his prize. Don't worry, there is still cause to celebrate one of JC's Hairy Hopefuls. At the stroke of midnight DJ Caligula cerebalates his birthday. Meet me on the dancefloor the place is going to as good as a sidecar ride.

Part Deux may be overshadowed by in Saturday Night, when Leonard Smalls and I Join forces for an Equinox of Rock at Lucky Sevens. In Newark, Kilkenney's is hosting a prime dance and band party fpr Jen Schwartz with Chainsaw Trio, The Coppertones’, Frozen Gentlemen, and Deivito playing at Kilkennys Alehouse. There's a dance party afterwards. me like.

I messed up The One and Nines are in Montclair at Tierneys with the McMickle Bros (http://www.myspace.com/boquiver) and Tip Canary (www.myspace.com/tipcanary) 10pm
on Friday Night. The play Ohara's on Saturday Night !!!

Things are still booking music wise, Ohara's has the One and Nines on Saturday Night, The IMAC has America's Sweethearts (3/4 sweethearts 1/4 beefcakes) , Prison Pretty and Jon DeAngelo. On Saturday The Curvey Staights, The Fringe Dwellers, and the Smoove Sailors play first, come for early for this experimental side project of member or members of the jc sound scene at the IMAC. While Square Wave Punch is at the Lamp Post.

Sunday's Weather beckons a call for Volleyball. We'll be there about 1 to start practicing. Email me if you are ready to lead the work-out. rockitdocket@gmail.com . I'll have the bears with me, and a chair for you Autumn.

When the net comes down, Hoboken's Stuyvesant plays the Mercury Lounge.

Good Nights
dt

Erin Go Blog

Ah Green. One of my favorite flavors. Happy St. Patricks to all of you in the extended Irish Family ! May your pot at end of Rainbow not be a toilet bowl you puke in.

We have two events going on at 58 this week. Tonight, Thomas J Carlson, who's current exhibit, Ides of March, is sharing some new sketches as well as his culinary skills with a Tempeh Taco Tuesday Dinner Party. I am going to whip up some green guacamole, and that's about as Irish as this one gets folks. If you want to come enjoy artwork and tacos come by and bring a beverage. Things start at four and we are done at eight. Come sober, save your shenanigans for the Lucky Sevens St. Patricks Day Party or The White Star - Green Star Party God (referring to Catholic for this Racial Tinge) who isn't having a St. Patrick Day's Party ?

Well, that of course would be Melissa Surach's Babyhole. She's canning the Bagpipes and killing leprechauns with a Limerick Contest and Sausagefest Contest (the first female stand-up to sign-up gets a bottle of champagne) . Musical Guests, Crazy and the Brains play first. For those of you who attended last week's benefit Melissa congrats on Raising almost $200. On further congrats to WFMU for Raising over $1million during this years fundraising marathon.

On Wednesday Night, DJ Sup Babes, who alternate Wednesday Nights at Luckys with Lucha DJ will be spinning. Steff and Claudia are joined by an all ladies DJ troupe Tanner and Hooch ?

On Thursday Night, we are hosting an artist reception for Jersey City Artist, Ron English and West Coast Artist, Bigfoot. Starting this Tuesday, these two artist's will be painting a mural on the side of the Hudson County Art Supply Store, which is on the corner of 1st and Coles. Keep on the look out for more murals, Dylan Evans, who staged the Prime Surreal Estate exhibit at Canco is working with the City's Department of Cultural Affairs get the city carpeted Wall to Wall. The reception starts at 8. Afterwards you can follow me over to the Lamp Post for my alternating Thursday Night Gig. And mark your calenders for April 2nd Karaoke Dance Party.

Artists, of you are looking for a exhibition gig, Art House Productions is looking for an artist for the Cosi Restaurant near Pavonia Newport. Submit 5 images to art@arthouseproductions.org if you are interested, the deadline is March 23rd at 5pm. In addition, _gaia, is holding auditions for this years V-Day project the reading of MMRP on Wednesday March 18th (yes as in tomorrow) . (see below) the link is for the facebook listing.

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A PrayerJersey City 2009_gaia Studio in association with Art House Productions are holding auditions for A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer for V-Day Jersey City 2009, part of a worldwide campaign to stop violence against women. This year marks a very special year for us! We are celebrating 6 years of fighting violence against women and girls in New Jersey, New York City and beyond. I personally invite you to join us this year by auditioning, volunteering, or supporting us in your own community.

Opposite my Thursday Night DJ at the LP, Leonard Smalls will be spinning Ladies Night at Luckys Seven's. To make things easier on everyone. Leonard Smalls and I will be mixing media for the Vernal Equinox, and the start of Spring this Saturday Night at Luckys. I'll clear some tables for a dance floor.

Also on Thursday, Bryan Bennighove's Hangmen and Lux Capacitor ? Shakedown the Downtown with some avante-jazz sounds. The are at the IMAC , it's next door to the Iron Monkey. Jam starts at 9 pm. $5. Rock-it I am out for now.