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Thursday, December 29, 2011

RSVP to NYE - ASAP


update - update - update - update 

Twenty - 12 Hour Party People ++
for New Year's Eve at 58 

This Event is a PRIVATE PARTY and attendees should email rockitdocket@gmail.com or respond on the facebook event invite to attend.


New Year's Eve at 58 : Twenty 12 Hour Party People
58 Gallery : 58 Coles Street, JC, NJ 07302 
8 pm doors. 

Live Music by : Times are Sharp. Midnight Happens at Midnight so don't be late.  

9:00 Shayfer James http://shayferjames.com/
11:00 Thomas Francis Takes His Chances http://thomasfrancistakeshischances.bandcamp.com/
and the return of American Watercolor Movement at Midnight
[with special guest Marcos Garcia - Chico Mann]


Followed by DJ's

More info www.rockitdocket.com 

++ although a great promotional party name, this party will NOT last 12 hours. Your party can, just take it elsewhere. 


Friday, December 23, 2011

Nu Year's Eve

Happy Holidays to you old Rock-it Docket !
Have a safe and Merry Weekend.

The Rock-it Docket will be on relative hiatus as we prepare for the
Twenty - 12 Hour Party People for New Year's Eve at 58.

This Event is a PRIVATE PARTY and attendees should email rockitdocket@gmail.com or respond on the facebook event invite to attend.

Facebook Invite http://www.facebook.com/events/326764594008755/

New Year's Eve at 58 : Twenty 12 Hour Party People
58 Gallery : 58 Coles Street, JC, NJ 07302 7 pm

Live Music by :

8:00 Special Guests www.???.com
9:00 Shayfer James http://shayferjames.com/
10:00 Wyldlife http://wyldlife.bandcamp.com/
11:00 Thomas Francis Takes His Chances http://thomasfrancistakeshischances.bandcamp.com/
and the return of American Watercolor Movement at Midnight
[with special guest Marcos Garcia - Chico Mann]
www.americanwatercolormovement.com


Followed by DJ's
Scott FREE  http://www.facebook.com/scottFREEnyc
Motorfunker  http://www.facebook.com/motorfunker


More info www.rockitdocket.com | www.fifty8.com




Thursday, December 8, 2011

Let's get Seussical by the Moonlight Santa babies

Special thanks to The One and Nines, The Micks, The Orion Experience, Fort Courage, and the Charlie Afrosheens for last JCFridays awesome performances. Another successful event in the 10th most artistic city on in America. No time to take a bow, the show must go on ! And this Saturday Night we are going to take Jersey City's Thomas Francis Takes His Chances and In Musth to Moonlight Mile Studios for a Mobius Christmas. DJ Street Justice spins. Doors are at 9 pm.

Tonight and through this weekend. Art House Productions, Stages ! [a Theatre Academy and Youth Performance Group] scramble their own versions of Green Eggs and Ham, served with a Cat in the Hat for Seussical Jr! This is of course a kid friendly event, but you don't need to wait for your heart to grow three times it's size if you want to get down in who-ville. On Friday Night, adults can help raise funds for Art House Productions Holiday Party at Lucky Seven's. $20 donation gets you an open bar for two hours from 8 pm to 10pm, plus great raffle prizes inclusive of tickets for this year Snow Ball. Please don't ask me to do the math?

Theatrically Speaking, JCity Theatre, is putting up the tree for their annual Tuna Christmas, and if you can't get through the holidays without visiting Bedford Falls, a radio reading of It's a Wonderful Life is being performed by the Attic Ensemble at Barrow Mansion/. Beyond tearing up when Harry Bailey toasts the richest man in town, the annual Holiday Cheer of this Saturday's Santacon [Santa Convention] is great fun for anyone looking to dress up as Mr. or Mrs. Claus. On Sunday, head to Grace Church for their second annual Holiday Concert: Performers include : Roland Ramos, Debra Devi, J Hacha De ZoLa, Found Wandering, Frank Ippolito, Carolyn Light, Amy Elise, Tersea Blunda, Kate Kaiser, Chrissy Roberts, Glen Coleman, John Young, Katja Larssen, Stacy Weidenmuller, David Ribyat, Donald Gallagher, Mary Aiken, Dave Ace Case, Cat Lombardi, Anthony Blunda, Peter Moffitt. 1:30 pm

On the live music side, Omega Please, Shen and a combination of letters that I don't feel like typeing is playing tonight at the Lamppost. Omega Please, is a musical project of Thomas Carlson [Jc Artshool] , Daivid Sullivam [Neurourolist] and Lizzie Kenny [TFTHC], check it out swing by Woolpunk studios to score a date first though. If you already have someone , great invite them to your work holiday party, or take your super special to catch Manouche Bag at Madamme Claude's beforehand. 

Remember Shop Local - Stores are open Late on Thursdays.



Thursday, December 1, 2011

JC TRidays

Tonight the group that started this whole fun-asco known as JC Fridays, Art House Productions  gets and early start on the weekend with their signature event The Art House, tonight's featured performer is Peter Debbene, a poet,novelist and comic book writer. 58 is also getting a jump on the JC Friday tonight with a preview of Hiroshi Kumagai's new works.  Brendan Carroll from the Jersey City Independent interviewed Hiroshi about tonight show here. Tonight DJ Pastiche spins with light refreshments by Sweets and Bitters. www.SweetsandBitters.com  She will be serving her original Matcha Cupcakes and Transpacific Punch!  This event is partially sponsored by awesome DRYDOCK of Redhook! http://www.drydockny.com/. Take a break anytime before 10 pm and get your holiday shopping done locally as downtown businesses will remain open until late until the world's favorite anti-burglar slides down your fire escape.  


The city scope widens up on JC Fridays with multitudes of events. This seasonal will surely have a seasonal purpose,  since no good holiday can't happen with out music, we've set up a Band Bonanza at 58 with The Charlie Afrosheens [530], Fort Courage [7], The Orion Experience [745], The Micks [830], and The One and Nines [915] -Times are sharp- If you would prefer to do your own show Take Your Chances and Head over to 4th Street. On the late side, Piano land has an after - after party til day break. Somewhere in between all of this please make a point to visit Robert Piersanti's Stdio on Pavaonia, in addition to a art work that will surely get your heart flowing, I'm sure he will additionally impress with some live burlesque performances and maybe a sword swallower and an elephant  


Once you Wake up or if you stay up. Get some costummed crafts courtesy of Not Yo Mama's Craft Fair's Happenin' Holiday Hullaloo ! at Art House Productions [also open JC Fridays] Saturday Night, is the DJ Leonard Smalls B-Day party at Lucky Sevens. Aminal [9pm] and Thomas Francis Takes His Chances [10pm] play. Dancing Tony, Scott Free and the Birthday Boys, spin at this event which also DJ Leonard Smalls annual holiday fundraiser. This year's drive is for The Learning Community Charter School www.lccs.org if you want to do this on your own. Also on Saturday the Cicada Radio, The Had Faces Then, Meet/Pause and Holy City Zoo return to the Lamp Post, since being snowed out on Halloween. heckle these guys until you here Pink Triangle. 


That's your Tri-Day enjoy.   

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

A Peace of the Action

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Thanks to everyone who helped out, cooked and came to Monday's Pagan Thanksgiving at Halcyon.We raised over $500 for the Human Needs Food Pantry.

Enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends and family before the holiday invasion starts.. on a different front.. Friday is also our annual House|Apt Costume Party : This year's theme is WE COME IN PEACE, yes another generalization that allows you use your creative forces in coming up with a costume. It's $5 for ladies and the costumed | $10 for dudes w/o costume.  There is free beer and wine as well as an out of the world cocktail selection in Star Trek Crew Lounge. The United Federal of Planets has send Ambassador Street Justice and Dangerous Dave Feldmen [Wyldlife] and special guests to keep you focused on the prime directive during your down time.  Spinning in the DMZ, is DJ's Appetite, Leonard Smalls [Lucky 7's] , Scott FREE and Dancing Tony.  In Peace Pipe Tee Pee DJ William McCamie, DJ Pastiche and Sean McAdams as well as other tribal souls.

This sounds like a lot and is is a lot. If you would like to help set-up on Friday, help work the door, or be the ultimate and help clean-up on Saturday, let me know, and I'll cover your door plus. I am also looking for a general all around cleaning person for Friday night [paid gig - you must be relatively sober all night]

Peace Out.









Thursday, November 17, 2011

The Busy Season Begins or Beam Me up Turkey

Ah just like college, a bunch of all nighters await me.  I've got two big Finals to prep for and you are all invited to see if I can pass the test.

First next Monday is the 21st Annaul Pagan Thanksgiving Feast. A tradition that started in college, continues into our second decade. This years host restaurant is Halcyon in Montclair, the swanky sister restaurant to Egan's. If this is all new to you. Here's the deal on a platter for you. We make 7 turkeys, 3 hams, 60 pounds of mashed potatoes, and stuffing. You bring your best side dish. Cocktail Hour 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Dinner next. This event is a benefit for the Human Needs Food Pantry.  email me with any quiestions. NJ Transit trains stop at Walnut Street. you can hitch a ride back to JC.

Then next Friday the 25th is our Annual House Party : This year's theme We Come in Peace : Costumes are a must if you want to pay $5 at the door. Hold on there's a fee. yes there is. This party is all inclusive and you need only to bring your alien-indian-sheriff-judge-piece of pie self. There free beer and wine, and a premium cash bar in the Star Trek Crew Tavern. For this event DJ Bill's room will has been renamed the Indian Peace Pipe Dance TP my room will be referred to as New DMZ or Dancing Madness Zone. Confirmed DJ's so far Street Justice, Scott Free, DJ William McCamie, Dangerous Dave [Wyldlife] Leonard Smalls, and more to come ===

Okay keep this stuff in mind : Here's what up for the rest of the weekend.

Saturday : Rising Tide Capital and Arthouse Present : Art Fest at Art House [see pic] noon to 7 pm
Sunday : 4th Street Arts 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Bake-off Benefit [check link] noon to 6 pm
Sunday :  Pork Chop at Paul Vincent Studios [hoboken] 3 to 7pm live music with Animal Crackas and Ame the Amazing
Sunday : LITM Turns 8 - Vintage Style

Saturday, November 12, 2011

on a nutshell.......

sat: got my best flannel for a post midnight 90's dj set for me at lucky seven's. mad mad madia party  are taking over Moishe's Moving / Mana Downtown  tonight. 22nd Annual Cathedral Arts Festival at grace church, don't who knows who's playing at the lamp post , who is zac? , probably someone I know.. check your facebook that's why you signed up sorry. not my job.. it's your move. Happy Birthday Harold !!

sunday: volleyball noon to 4pm. or just sleep late. again it's your move

coming up next monday : 21st Annual Pagan Thanksgiving
coming up friday after thanksgiving : We Come in Peace Annual House Party get your costumes ready.

thursday dec 1st : Hiroshi Kumagai at 58 [preview 6 to 9 pm]
jcfridays dec 2nd : Charlie Afro Sheen, The Micks, and The One and Nines at 58
dec 3rd : a DJ Leonard Small Birthday [live performance by Thomas Francis Takes his Chances]

dec 10th : a moonlight mile christmas

Friday, October 28, 2011

58 to host ghost - or haunting it old school


the last 36 hours leading up to this event have really been eventful. now we need to make an event out of it.

So.. Looking for volunteers to help set up tomorrow at 1 pm.  The task of readying 58 needs some extra hands if you are available to help out from 1 to 3 as we relocate, organize and decorate tomorrow give me a ring at 973-219-9696 or just stop by.

Thanks Dancing Tony

afterwards there are parties galore from litm, luckys, pj ryan's, porto lounge,  you know the drill dress you best and win the prize !!!

Ghost of Uncle Joe's Party Moving Indoors Saturday Night

Plug that glue gun back in we are going to move the Ghost of Uncle Joe's Party indoors for Saturday Night. The event will be at a downtown location. Same time 5 pm to 10 pm. $10 donation

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghost of Uncle Joe's FAQ's and FYI's or My Last Will and Testament

www.rockitdocket.com
Ghost of Uncle Joe's Facebook Page 
Jersey City Independent Story
jerseycitycemetery.org [to donate directly]


[post resureditted from last year]

Although there won't be a quiz, I wanted to make sure you zombies and ghouls are all experts on this Saturday's Fundraiser.

First FAQ

Q:   I heard it's going to be cold and rainy and may even snow on Saturday will the event still occur ?

A: Of course not silly, cold and rain don't make fun parties. The Rain Date for the Cemetery portion of the party with will be SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 at 3:30/4:00 PM. THE AFTER LIFE PARTY AT THE LAMP POST WILL HAPPEN REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER. But come early as we may throw an extra band or two on the bill.

We will make a call on the event on Friday Evening, or early Saturday Morning . Check www.rockitdocket.com for the latest updates. 

+++ Please be respectful of the cemetery grounds and those persons in attendance in spirit +++++DO NOT Smoke around the graveyard. Smoke in the driveway area only and DO NOT LITTER
DO NOT Lean on, sit on, play on the Gravestone. Most of them are older than you.
BE CAREFUL walking the grounds of  the cemetery. The walkways are old and some of the ground has settled. DO NOT - DO NOT go into any restricted areas as there are dangerous and most likely have poison ivy as well.

The event is outdoors,  and it starts at 5 pm and ends at 10 pm. It's a fundraiser for the Cemetery. (since you are not the charity please donate $10.) You need to be 18 to enter, or must be with a guardian to attend this event and will need to sign a waiver to enter.

Parking. Please park your car down the hill from the cemetery. There is no Parking on Newark Ave. Food and Drinks  Lucinda's Crepe truck, Cal's Hot Dogs and Made with Love Organic Bakery will be on hand serving food, hot chocolate and hot cider until 9:30 pm. This year we rented TWO porto-potties. You can BYOB to this event. We will also have ghoulish libations available. 

Set Times : 5:30 Vice Presidents of the US, 6:15 Nirvana , 7:00 The Faces, 7:45 U2, 8:30 The Cure, 9:15 The Ramones. DJ Jam Master Jay All Night [our apologies to Belinda Carlise we didn't know the The Go-Go's are on Vacation

10:00 Zombie March to the Lamp Post for the After Life Party with : 10:30 The Exploding Hearts , 11:10 The Talking Heads, 11:50 Foo Fighters 12:30 Weezer  1:10 Smashing Pumpkins with DJ Jam Master Jay and Deadman Tony.

The After-life party is free but we will be accepting donations and selling Totes, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts and Hoodies with and image designed and printed by the Jersey City Art Workshop to raise money for the Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery [click here for link to donate] Flyer Design by Mike Mandracchia.
















Saturday, October 22, 2011

s-a-t-u-r-d-a-y- night (plus?)

i could have tweeted this 
SAT 
++moonlight mile studios [123 harrison hoboken] Mike V of the Everymen|Radio Exiles|WJ & The Sweet Sacrifice|Wyldlife 8pm doors $7 donation [bands and beer] byob OK
++the one and nines vinyl release at maxwells [hoboken] with bryan benninghove's hangmen 9pm 
++The Sea of Otters and Aminal @ The Lamppost 10 pm 
++ British Invasion with DJ Alix - Sexy Lexy @ the White Star 10 pm 
++ Emperor X CMJ 
++ Front Bottoms CMJ 
++ Shayfer James CMJ 
SUN
great day for volleyball 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

New Movement Takes over Jersey City

Hey Occupationists ! Don't worry Journal Square is still yours. But we wanted to invite artists and those interested in live model drawing for the debut of the Downtown Figure Movement tonight at 58 hosted by Joe Velez. First pose is at 7:30. Details below :

The Downtown Figure Movement is an inclusive weekly figure drawing/painting/whatever session (non-toxic materials only and no photography). It will take place in the heart of Jersey City's art community, The 58 Gallery, and will be hosted by Joe Velez.   All, and we mean ALL, skill levels are welcomed to join. It's going to be a light, fun and casual atmosphere. All you need to bring are your supplies, your smiles and $10!  Each session is 3 hours and will consist of:  5 - 2 minute poses,  4 - 5 minute poses,  3 - 10 minute poses ,  1 - 30 minute pose,  1 - 90 minute pose. 

Join The Downtown Figure Movement and create amongst some of the most notable Artists in the area!


The rest of the weekend look good to me, especially since it doesn't require me booking, banding, djing, etc.  It's nice to be a guest, sometimes.

This weekend is the debut of the Golden Door Film Festival here in Jersey City : Thurs through Sunday [check link]

Friday and Saturday : Art in Motion a combination of words, dance and music happens at Downtown Live.

Roland Ramos,  who is renting out space to artists on the third floor of the Monroe Center in Hoboken, has again put together another great assemblage of artists for this Years Digable Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday [check blog link]

Sunday :  Volleyball - The Walkmen Play Hoboken Pier A hMag Festival it's FREE but you need to RSVP.

Two weeks to get your costumes for the Ghost of Uncle Joe's Halloween Benefit at the Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery. Check out Another Man's Treasure for some deadly duds at not so scary prices.





Friday, October 7, 2011

There goes the Gayborhood

Mother Nature is blessing this weekend with some great weather. Maybe because she had whipped up a Hurricane for the August 31th Do Ask Do Tell - Hudson Pride Festival which will be held this Sunday instaed. Stop by the Rock-it Docket End of the Rainbow Stage from noon to 6:30. Here's the schedule Ignite Violet [noon], Sing GAZELLE! [1245], M. Josephine [130], MrBlackman JuneStar & the Afro Charlie Sheens [215], Thomas Francis Takeshischances [300], DJScott Free dance-set-tearia [345], SIRENA [415], Dujuana Sharese with Spacious Curtis [445], The Aster Pheonyx Project [530]. Tonight PINT host a special Gayborhood Event and there some burlesque to be seen in town tonight as well. Check out this link for the full schedule of events

Tonight. Join 58 for their annual group show. Long time artist and new bloods particiapte in what may be a Grand Finale as the city again is trying to close down the gallery.

Thomas Francis is live tonight on the radio  ~WRSU 88.7 Rutgers Radio~ Tomorrow night 10pm - 12 am In studio performance / interview - Overnight Sensations* sure to amuse. And plays this Sunday's Hudson Pride Festival at 3 pm and Asbury Lanes at 8 pm

As usual y apolgies becuase it's alomost 2 pm and I am just getting time to do this. I'll have to cut out my West Wing time and my Android Backgammon time from now on. NOT.






Saturday, October 1, 2011

JC Artist's Studio(s) Tour Weekend

Check out the Jersey City Independent's Interactive Map for the Artist's Studio Tour. An un-line version is available in this week's Jersey City Reporter

It figures that the weekend with the most things to do, is the hardest weekend for me to get this blog out.  I've been up all night water-proofing the 4th Street Art and Music Festival [11 am to 10 pm] Afterwards I'll be spinning the after party at Lucky's Sevens with the L7's BBQ Master and DJ Leonard Smalls.

Friends there are plenty o things to do this weekend. And had it not been 5 am at this time I, would tell you more. Just please enjoy !


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Movin', Shakin' or Grillin' and Killin'

Hey all thanks to everyone who came out to my birthday and/or the Any Day Parade Reunion show. Thanks to Carol for awesome decorations, Autumn, Ross, and Orlando for bar tendering, and Joey and Jay for cleaning up.

As for 58 my friends, I'll be taking off some time from putting on shows at 58 so I can focus on hopefully making some history with my kids, Thomas Francis Takes His Chances. I've been trying to hard pull off to many things at once at need to re-focus. If your band is interested inperforming at 58 you can contact orlando directly at orlando(at)fifty8.com. Or call Jon Besante at 201-420-0202. Thanks to 58 for allowing me to put these shows on and getting my rep.

The kickball finals originally scheduled for this Saturday have been moved to Sunday. I did this to ensure that teams White Star and Lucky Sevens, who players have a big stake in fantasy football would be ineligible to play. It worked and both more athletically enhanced teams have dropped out ! Regardless though, both teams kept with their donations for the Learning Community Charter School. Sunday's games are still going forward, First Game at 1 pm  but instead of battling it out for some superficial glory that causes most of you to behave like d0uchbag5, we will just play for fun. Everyone is invited to play some good old fashion Recess Time Kickball this Sunday. $10 donations will be greatly accepted. Just down the Street on Sunday will be the Lot Clean Up for 4th Street. That starts at 11am and there's refreshments for weed pullers. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Crabtree to Stay at home !

Sunday is also the Going into Business Sale for the Jersey City Artists Workshop, another Thomas John Carlson | Jersey City Art School product. Additionally Artists looking for Art Space will soon be able to rent space in the 1 McWilliams Building [Art House Productions], Just as well Roland Ramos has also secured a floor at the Monroe Center in Hoboken. Here's a link to the 6th Boro Artists Village.

Going backwards, Saturday is the Second Annual Hamilton Park BBQ. I've lined up 4 Country | Americana Acts for this event, with The Ashes [1pm] The Porchistas [2:15], Jeremy Wallace Trio [3:30], Ace Case and the Crosstown Country All-Stars [4:45] and Luaren Shub [Jazz Vocalist - 6:00]. Plenty of good foods and beverages. Later on Saturday check out Marty O'Kane [Jody Porter and the Black Swans, x-April Smith] at Maxwells.

Friday Night is a fundraiser for the Make Your Move dance project at Art House Productions. Live music by Sylvanna Joyce and the Moment and PHWK and DJ Purple Stuff.

The rest or some of the rest is posted up on my blog. www.rockitdocket.com


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Riots and Reunions

Big weekend of music and reunions. Rye Coalition second bi-annual reuinion show [they played one earlier this year] takes place as part of the Brick City Sound Riots in Newark. Big ups to Jen and Zac of Ghost Train for steamrolling this event. Things start Friday and end Sunday. Here in the Jersey City In Musth plays reemerges from there summer slumber to play Lucky's on Saturday Night.  on Friday Night, Ms. Jackson comes back to town for a special meeting of Automated Data Processors. Text me if you need to know where the conference is taking place.

I'm late for work sorry that's it for now.

Friday, September 9, 2011

TGIJCF

Thansk to everyone who came out last night for Kirk Bray's Gatherings at 58. The doors open again tonight for JC Fridays with Natty Adam's Chip Tuned Flash Heart playing at 8:27 and The Defending Champions on at 9:23. Afterwards, DJ Dangerous Dave Feldmen [Wyldlife] spins the wax.

Groove on Grove's Season Finale starts at 5 pm with Segunda Quimbambra at 5pm. Shayfer James [6pm] Ladell McLinn [7pm] Delexio [8pm] Fancy Colors [9pm] many Thanks to the HDSID for making this happen. We will actaully be back next week for the All about Downtown Street Fair on Saturday Sept 17th. Six Bands on that Bill.

There's many great shows on JC Fridays check out the website for a full listing.

Rob Piersanti, Sirena Mercado, Live Jazz at Moore's Lounge .... much much good ness.

Thanks Art House Productions for making sh!t happen :)

Tomorrow Night. Dylan Egon has his first solo show at the Jonathan Levine Gallery. Check it out if you can.



Friday, September 2, 2011

Asburied with stuff to do this weekend

Hope you made it through the hurricane. Some folks didn't do as well. Thomas Francis and The Everymen are playing a benefit show on Sunday at the Asbury Lanes. Doors 8 pm $5+ donation to Red Cross. If you come down before hand, having a BBQ around the corner at my friend Ross's 5pm, Text me for the location and bring beer. I'm heading down to Asbury Saturday if you are around, meet up on the beach for some volleyball ? I'm sure the JC Volleyball crew will be playing Sunday and Monday. As for Labor Day, it's called Labor Day and   this working stiff is taking a holiday. See you later City of Inbreds

We've got a very busy weekend following: Gatherings: by Kirk Bray opens at 58 on Thursday for sneak preview from 7 pm to 9 pm. Then we'll do it again as part of JCFridays but this time we'll have live music by Flash Heart [Natty Adams] at 8pm and The Defending Champions 
JC Fridays is also the Grand Finale Show for year's Groove on Grove. Don't worry we'll be back in fuller swing next year. But for our last edition we have Segundo Quimbabra [5pm], Shayfer James [6pm] Ladell McLin [7pm] Delexio [8pm] and Fancy Colors [9pm] Bring your ID's, Barcade and LITM are setting up Off-licenses. 

Next weekend,  also marks the 10th anniversary of September 11th. Art House Production's is currently showcasing Sandra Swieder's From Across the River.  A Jersey perspective on the attacks on New York.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Kicking Balls - Taking Names

Hey All,
We have two days of that grueling, so hard to play without proper athletic skills, kickball going on this weekend. If you haven't A> Made plans to go to the beach cause this is one of the last weekends before Labor Day B> Going a a friend's wedding, bbq, or deportation hearing. please consider coming down to ye olde Enus Jones Park to help us with this Fundraiser for the Learning Community Charter School. I'm coordinating a couple of teams for Saturday and Sunday, so we'll definitely have room for you to have fun. $10 donation is all it takes. email me at rockitdocket(at)gmail.com or you can text me 973-219-9696.

Tomorrow Night, the skies will be all clear for the Souled Out Showcase at this week's Groove on Grove. If you are unaware, some Grove Point Residents are appealing to the city the shut down, Groove on Grove, Creative Grove and the Farmer's Market, in essence they are looking to end any programming in the plaza. So as usual, here we are again fighting to keep something from being shut down, please sign this Save JC Music on-line petition. As you may have also heard, Port Authority is looking to raise the PATH fare from $1.75 to $2.75. Apparently, some one ran off with all of their money ! Bullsh1t.

I know most of you are lovers and not fighters so here's some other reasons to spread your self out

Tonight

JUST ADD LAUGHS open mic JERSEY CITY! at the Warehouse cafe FREE 8 pm
The Everymen and Ben Franklin @ Mercury Lounge  

Wednesday

Bob Piersante's POPulation at Club H 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Thursday

Thomas Francis Takes His Chances at John and Peter in New Hope

Friday

Norm Kirby White Star Art Show

Saturday

Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery Benefit Show 5 pm

Sorry friends duinner is calling











Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Footstock | 3 Days of Peace Love and Kickball and other ways to Trip Balls

After some scheduling delays and a lock out by team owners, the Kickball Olympics aka Footstock dates have been set. Sadly,  now we need to scramble to utilize the field for next weekend, August 20 and 21st, but they our our for the using so to wait until September seems a waste. Huddle in, here's the deal, we are running a three day Olympics that will culminate on Saturday September 24th at Mary Benson Field. For next weekend, August 20th and the 21st, we are setting up qualifiers that will allow the two best teams to get a buy round for the Olympic finals. Regardless of how teams perform next weekend, all teams that play will automatically make it into the September 24th finals.

Here's what you need to do. Help me spread the word. Get a co-ed team of ten (max 15 on roster) peeps together. A minimum of 4 women must play for the qualifiers, teams will be even 5 guys 5 gals for the finals. Email me at rockitdocket(at)gmail.com and let me know if you can play Saturday noon to 7 or Sunday noon to 6. Oh and don't worry about missing brunch the White Star is next door. Just a note the Olympics are a charity event, so if you think you are the charity of this town, please skip contacting me. If it was free for me to get the field, free for me to make sur ethere's a full cooler, free for me to drive around, free for me to..... you still don't get it ? Sorry I ranted. obviously not very becoming of me.

Okay if I didn't turn you off here's the rest of the goings on.

Tuesday : bands at Lucky's  | DJ Glampost at the LP
Wednesday : Groove on Grove w/ First Time's a Charm Showcase
Thursday : Pier Sessions in Hoboken
Friday: Wyldlife at LP
Sat: Cooling Reception for Orlando Reyes in NYC
Sun: Volleyball

maybe i turned my self off too ?
I'm done

Saturday




















Saturday, July 30, 2011

BBQ is the New Brunch

Hey All:

Why not make Sunday Brunch a BBQ ? You can listen to some great bands, bowl, and enjoy a back yard BBQ compliments of Lucky Seven's while you support the Historic JC and Harismus Cemetery . 3 pm Barrow Mansion please come.

Tuesday

Caribou : New Tape pieces by Kayt Hester at LITM : Art and music created and inspired by Pixies songs

Thursday

Joe Valez art opening at 58  - 7 to 11 pm.

APAOCRYPHA : Painting and Drawings by Joe Valez

Monday, July 25, 2011

The Benefit of Bee-Bee-Quing

My parents were always avid grillers. From the hottest day in summer to the coldest winter day, only a rainy day could grant me a respite of my mother calling me from work to "set up the grill". Kingsford Briquettes were the brand of choice, same routine every time, following the instructions on the side of the bag ; make a pyramid, add lighter fluid, wait one minute, light. Never failed, at most it faltered and that only game me the opportunity to disobey the instructions on the lighter fluid " Do not pour on open flame !"

Sunday, we have some good grilling going on for a special cause. The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery [ the location of last year, and this year's Ghost of Uncle Joe's Halloween Party] i hoping to raise some $50,000 to obtain a matching grant, in addition their running tight on their expenses and are in need of some financial assistance. So we've gathered up 6 bands, 2 lanes of bowling, racks of ribs and cans of beer to have a nice Sunday Cook-out. It's Sunday, so we are starting things early at 3pm. Live Music by Leaf Pile, The Audio Bodies, The Milwaukees, Ladell McLin, Bad Cop [Nashville], and Thomas Francis Takes His Chances  all team up for this event.  $25 entry with BBQ from Lucky's, $20 without, $5 off admission with two non perishable food items to donate for the St. Matthew's Food Pantry. Can't make it but can donate www.jerseycitycemetery.org

There's live music leading up to this all week. A new doubled down effort has been going on at the Lamp Post, courtesy of Zac Clark and Jen Schwartz of Ghost Train PR on Saturday's and Thursday Knights Candice. Ghost Train is also booking Lucky's Tuesday Nights,  a good way to get some shows under your belt.

This Wednesday's Groove on Grove is a Three Round Bout Showcase with Pat Van Dyke, Sylvana Joyce and the Moment, with the Defending Champions, stepping into the ring last.

That's all for now have to make a flyer run. This Internet thing can be misleading. Before I go, please don't forget about Kayt Hester's Caribou at LITM next Tuesday. The artwork is all inspired by the Pixies as will be my play list.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Hotter than July

Groove on Grove is back tonight with a Sweet and Sour Showcase featuring : the 1000 Pities, Sonny Honey and WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice. Bring your bathing suit, we may need to pool hop afterwards. Van Vorst Park is also hosting Inception at 8pm and there are three open mikes around the neighborhood. Uptown | Downtown and Newport. Get  the full listings on www.jerseycityindependent.com.

Thursday Night, Thomas Francis Takes his Chances and Ballroom play at the Lamp Post it's a free show as all Lamp Post music nights are. Glen D and the Lodi Three and Wyldlife play the LP on Saturday.  On Thursday Night, DJ Leonard Smalls resets the counter on a quest to beat his most consecutive Ladies Nights DJ'ed at Lucky 7's.

Moving forward :

The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Ave, is seeking to obtain $50,000 of matching funds and grants to help this non-profit organization maintain the grounds of this historic cemetery run entirely by volunteers. Please join us SUNDAY JULY 31st at Barrow Mansion [83 Wayne Street] for a BBQ, BANDS, BOWLING BENEFIT.  Thomas Francis, The Milwaukees, The Audiobodies, Leaf Pile. Bad Cop [Nashville] Ladell McLin, and others are ready rock-it. $25 for entry and a plate of BBQ from Lucky Seven's BBQ menu [ $5 off with donation of 2 non perishable items for St. Matthew's food pantry] .

Also I am getting all Pixielated for Kayt Hester's CARIBOU at LITM on Tuesday August 2nd. Masking tape works inspired by the music of the Pixies all night.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Oracle told me to go to NYC on Friday Night

Running a little late. I must have missed my exit on the information super highway.

Thanks everyone who came out for the Social Distortion Show at 58 last Thursday
Thanks everyone who came out for July 4th. Another banner night for America.
Thanks everyone who made it our last night's Spirit of 7/6 Showcase at Grove Street.

Wyldife plays the Studio at Webster Hall this Saturday Night and the Front Bottoms play Maxwells on Saturday, Teaneck on Friday.

Tonight Shayfer James, The Pochistas and Billy Alpha [WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice] play the Pier Sessions in Hoboken.

Friday: Orlando Reyes [58 Gallery's Executive Director] has a solo exhibit at Oracle 113 in NYC. The opening reception is from 8 pm to 10 pm, but you must RSVP for this event at via email at info(at)oracle113.com.

This weekend is the St Anthony's Festival on Sixth Street. Everything you could ever want in a street fair. Come Hungry - Leave Happy.

Sunday - Volleyball.

Next Tuesday

Sunday, July 3, 2011

July 4th BBQ | Volleyball | Festival of Light @ the Jetty aka Morris Canal aka the Korean War Memorial (155 Washington St.)


sometimes when you have the same party every year you can just use the same email

Jersey City may be cutting it's budget on Fireworks (actually, they have been canceled) but that doesn't equate to us cancelling the annual July 4th BBQ and Volleyball. NOPE, it means another DIY opportunity in Jersey City.

Jersey City Festival of Lights Party
BBQ | Volleyball | Karaoke | Dance party
Noon to Doom. (set-up at 11 am) Folks I really need a couple of people to set-up


Folks here's what we need to do, without burning down half of Jersey City, we need to illuminate the coast. So bring flash lights, colored lights, glow sticks, and think about a way that we let launch a giant, illuminated balloon to let Macy's know that we blew our fireworks money on crack. :) JC's infamous Illuminiationist NORM FRANCOUR filling the minivan. I plan to bring a generator so we have a power source.

If all goes according to plans once dust comes, we will have an illuminated, karaoke, dance party on the waterfront.

WHAT TO BRING (text me or message below)

Bring Games :
We have the volleyball net set up, but only 12 people can play at once so check your parents garage for :

Horseshoes, Paddle ball, Bocce, Frisbee

Bring Food for the BBQ:

We will have two grills :

I am marinating a couple of London broils and veggies for the grill. 

we need someone to say yes to :

Burgers  - Thank you Matt from White Star /  Captain Al's
veggie burgers 12 - we need - but i assume a vegetarian will bring them.
burger buns Thank you Matt from White Star /  Captain Al's
hot dogsThank you Matt from White Star /  Captain Al's
hot dog buns Thank you Matt from White Star /  Captain Al's
some chicken, or somefunky type of sausages,  or better yet help cook. 

Bring something to drink :

I am bringing two cases of water and soda, and making some lemonade. Jersey City Police frown upon bringing a keg to the park so use your f*cking brain folks and maybe make some punch. also we will most likely Big Red Plastic cups 16oz.

Help DJ ?
Help Clean-up ?
Help Norm set-up his lights ?

If you haven't gotten the point yet, if your idea of contributing to a group is just showing up with a pack of cigarettes, do me a favor and find another BBQ. Thanks I love you Jersey City but it's time you got your sh+t together

Message up on what you can Bring.
973-219-9696 cell


Dancing Tony
Jersey City Department of Love and Leisure
www.rockitdocket.com
www.facebook.com/dancingtony
 
home 201-FBI-AUTO (324-2886)




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Jersey City Department of Love and Leisure
www.rockitdocket.com
www.facebook.com/dancingtony
 
home 201-FBI-AUTO (324-2886)
cell 973-219-9696

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Dancing Tony
Jersey City Department of Love and Leisure
www.rockitdocket.com
www.facebook.com/dancingtony
www.facebook.com/grooveongrove
www.thomasfrancistakeshischances.bandcamp.com
www.fifty8.com

home 201-FBI-AUTO (324-2886)
cell 973-219-9696

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

word to the wise

Tuesday (tonight) :
Thomas Francis and Ballroon @ the Cake Shop $6 9 pm doors http://www.cake-shop.com/
Fiesta Flamenca at Bar Majestic FREE 8 pm
The Bodyguards & Stanley Wu (aka the Micks) at Lucky 7's
DJ Glampost [dangerous dave] at the Lampost

Wednesday

Groove on Grove : 1st and Grove Showcase [fisrt time GonGers]
  The Plush Interior [6pm] These Animals [7pm] Devi [8pm]
The Tempest Jam at the Lamppost FREE 8 pm
OPEN MIC: Acoustic Open Mic @ Boca Grande hosted by Nick Ciavatta FREE 8:30 PM
Ellina Graypel  at The Museum of Russian Art , 80 Grand Street, $20 7 pm an award-winning Russian-American singer/songwriter who has been writing songs since she was a child. Ellina's style is soulful, playful, haunting and versatile, from Russian country folklore to boogie rockabilly.She sings in both Russian and English.Cover charge: $20 (one drink included). RSVP: museumora@gmail.com

Thursday

Social Distortion |  New Works by Joe Iurato, R.E.U.J, Distort Opening 7-11p with DJ SCOTT FREE

Manouche Bag at Madame Claude Cafe 9 pm FREE

Friday

Creative Grove Art Market 1 pm to 9 pm
JC Slam at Grassroots Community Art Space

MONDAY JULY 4th
BBQ VOLLEYBALL LIGHTSHOW EXTRAVAGANZA at Morris Canal

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Summer Solstice Train of Thought

Yep say goodbye to daylight as the night will now begin to re assert itself. I don't either way as long as a moped is running well I am happy.

First,  please help support the Embankment Preservation Coalition win the some money from the National Trust for Historic Preservation secure some cash by voting here .

Second, if you haven't seen Ian Kuahli'i OX Blood Exhibit at 58 check seize the moment and check out this link or check out this link .

Third, my week and weekend are already full, with , Groove on Grove Ladies on the Mic Showcase, Art House Productions' Summer Blow-Out, the Jersey City Record Riot, Not Yo Mamma's Craft Fair. And yes my friend's Chewie Paloozastock is back Saturday Night !!!! I've got links to all of this stuff on my blog www.rcokitdocket.com .

or here it is my day by day

Tuesday:

Ben Franklin | Hold City Zoo @ Lucky Sevens FREE 8 pm .
DJ sup Babes spins afterwards

Wednesday :

Groove on Grove Ladies on the Mic Showcase FREE 6 pm Grove Street Plaza [tent or shine]
Featuring Karen Davis, Melinda Davis,Chrissy Roberts, Kate Hedman with specials guests
The Plastiq Passion Band [7pm] The Aster Phoenxy Project [8pm]
Tempest Open Jam at Lamp Post FREE 8 pm

Thursday :

What's In A Name - starring Christine Goodman - Final Showing @ Ceol in Brooklyn. and June 23rd @ 7. The Ceol Irish Pub is at 191 Smith Street, two blocks from the Bergen St station on the F train. Seating is limited to 35 seats per performance. Uptown Crew - Open Mic check out my link

currently I think I am free but I'll keep you posted

Friday

No Pasaran/Cold Fur/The Nolan Gate/Cicada Radio 8:30 p.m. $8 @ maxwell's
Art House Summer Blow Out www.arthouseproductions.org

Saturday : So big of a Day I am renting a U-Haul

JC Record Riot @ Parlay Studios 9 am to 6 pm. $20 before 11am | Free Afterwards.

Not Yo Mama's Craft Fair @ Morgam Lot over 90 original art crafter's | Food Trucks | Beer Trucks
and Seven Bands  Saturday's Band Line Up : [noon] Mike Napolitano's School of Rock, [1pm] Ickett (acoustic)[130pm] Fairmont, [230pm] Manouche Bag, [330pm] The Micks, [430pm] Sylvana Joyce and the Moment, [515 pm] tHe AuDiObOdiEs, [600pm] The One and Nines. Times are sharp, beer is cold.

Chewie Palooza Stock V (clink link for location) $5 at the door - plenty of plenty. DJ's, etc etc. 5pm to ----come empty handed and you won't stay long. $5 peeps. lighting by norm francoer. cool house back yard party.

Sunday

Volleyball : I am coming Back

Next Tuesday

Thomas Francis Takes His Chances @ Cake Shop

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

This blog is Hobroken or Thomas Francis THC w/ Bad Cop & Everyman at Maxwells Tonight

Tuesday :

Thomas Francis Takes his Chances roll into Maxwell's tonight. Playing with Bad Cop (Nashville) and The Everymen. TFTHC just wrapped up recording a EP at Moonlight Mile Recording in Hoboken, expect a seven to ten inch release in the upcoming months with some tour dates now that they will have something else to sell besides backrubs :)  Doors are at 8:30 with the Everymen at 9 and Bad Cop at 9:45. If you come late might as well stay til Thursday to catch Kiwi.

Shut up and Laugh at Lamppost FREE 9pm

Wednesday

Groove on Grove : Roots, Reggae and Roll Showcase 6 - 9 pm FREE
--GMJ Groove [6pm] Rainbow Fresh [7pm] Kiwi [8pm]--

OPEN MIC: Out of the Box 'Chilltown' Open Mic @ Hudson Pride Connection Center FREE 7:30 pm
32 Jones St.
Tempest Open Mike at the Lamppost 9 pm FREE

Thursday

Another Man's Treasure 5th Anniversary Party 20% off 7 pm .
Come dressed in your favorite Another Man's Treasure purchase to be entered into the store's prize drawing for a $100 gift certificate or other prizes from places like Balance Hair Salon, Hudson County Art Supply, Iris Records, Jersey City Tattoo Company, LITM, Madame Claude Wine & Cafe & more.

Manouche Bag  @ Madamme Claude's Cafe FREE 8 pm
'Gypsy jazz' featuring Mattias Gustaffson, Jim Kaz, Joe Bussey and Bryan Beninghove.

John Brown's Body and Kiwi at Maxwell's 9 pm. $ 8

Friday

JC Slam at Grassroots Community Center $5 students 9 pm 45 Cloes Street
The weekly JC Slam is the only PSI sanctioned and nationally recognized slam in North Jersey. Most nights include a brief open-mic session before the slam.

Saturday

Country Rock BBQ FREE at Lucky Sevens 4 pm
with Wyldlife, Blackout Stereo, Air Panther, The Ashes, Crosstown County Allstars and Nikki Sue & the Bad News. Square Dance Party to follow with DJ's Dancing Tony and Leonard Smalls

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Hot Jazz on a Cool Night or Ice Versa

Tonight's edition of Groove on Grove gets a Jazz infusion with :

6 pm  Brendan Kibbee http://brendankibbee.com/ | 7 pm The Broc Hempel Trio | 8 pm  Jordan Piper Duo http://www.jordanpiper.com/

Later Tonight (W)

The Tempest Sound Hole Live Recording  at The Lamp Post
Just Add Sound - the HEAT is ON! at the Warehouse
DJ Sup Babes at Luckys

Thursday Night

UPTOWN CREW OPEN MIC @ Moore's Lounge aka Bill & Ruth's

Coming Up.

Next Tuesday June 14th :
Thomas Francis Takes His Chance | Bad Cop (Nashville) | The Everymen at Maxwell's $8 9 pm

Shut Up & Laugh Comedy Show at the Lamp Post Free 9 pm

all listings compliments of cut and paste










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Friday, June 3, 2011

The Emperor is Coming

http://www.jcfridays.com/ http://www.rockitdocket.com/

Emperor X is coming to 58 tonight, he's looking for Ian Kuahi'i and promises there will be Ox Blood to pay, to add injury to insult, Chico Mann has promised to give Ian an Afro-Cuban Beat-down, not to worry thought Street Justice will prevail at the end of the night.

On Saturday.

Get on your Bike and Ride for the Jersey City Bike Ward Tour 2.0
Food - Sun - Beer - Fun

After Ward Tour Party at Exchange Place at 1 pm with

1 pm The Bad Parts
2 pm BMX Bike Demo by Grove Street Bikes
2:20 pm The Defending Champs
3:15 The Audio Bodies
4:00 Kiwi

Sunday Funday Volleyball at Morris Canal 1 pm

Monday, May 30, 2011

Blogging In

Simply Put Down.

Memorial Day : Volleyball BBQ @ Morris Canal 1pm.
Thursday: Ben Franklin +  + + @ the Lamppost
Thursday : Art House @ Art House
JC Fridays : Ian Khuali'i Ox Blood at 58 w/ Emperor X and Chico Man
JC Friday : Groove on Grove The One and Nines, Roland Ramos, The Black Hollies, The Milwaukees
Saturday : BikeJC : Ward Tour 2.0 - After Tour - The Bad Parts, The Audio Bodies, Kiwi.

more details later ?

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Groove on Grove Kicks Off Today

It's on, so don't worry about this rain that's what sombreros are for Amigos.

Come by Grove Street PATH for our Groove on Grove Cuatro de Mayo Fiesta today. Things start at 6 pm. With the Mexican wrestling sensation Lucha DJ, then the Spanglish Stylings of Deivto and Los Pescadores (aka Los Hombres Hojos), fianlly we will wrap it up, or in this case make a burrito with the some Tex Mex by the Crosstown Country All-Stars.  We've got the Taco Truck, Parka nd Sixth, Lucinda's Crepes for food and Cerveza from los nuevos amigo de Barcade. Afterwards, Lucha DJ will take his hombres to Luckys. Roland Ramos runs a Tempest Jam at the Lampost.

On Friday :  Bob Piersanti's : The Underground opens at 58. DJ Pat Longo and Bill Dolan, and burlesque performances at 8:00 and 9:00pm.

Saturday : City Hall host and Adopt a Lot thingy. JC Arts Groups and bands make the city look good. Live Performances by Art House Productions " Murder on Ice", Grassroots Community Center,

ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS


...BIKE JC / EASY RIDERS

CREATIVE GROVE

COMPANION ANIMAL TRUST

CUDA Culture

DISTILLERY GALLERY

DOWNTOWN LIVE

GAIA

GRASSROOTS

GROVE STREET BICYCLES

PARLAY STUDIOS

POP UP ART

PRESCHOOL OF ROCK

PRO ARTS

ROCK IT DOCKET

ROCK SOUP

UMPA LUMPA

UPTOWN CREW

4TH STREET ARTS



DESCRIPTIONS BELOW FOR DETAILS!!!



MUSIC



WJ & THE SWEET SACRIFICE

BLACK WATER

THOMAS FRANCIS

THE FRONT BOTTOMS





FOOD BY …

LUCINDAS CREPES

RUE VIET

MADAME CLAUDE CAFE

NEW JERSEY BEER COMPANY

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

JC Sporting for Good or Dodgeball Tournament May 14th

Hey All,

Spring is starting to spring back;  T-shirts, shorts and high socks, you know what I am talking about here;  Yep Dodgeball, my friends. Saturday May 14th (raindate May 15th) at the Skate Park by the White Star Bar. This event is the premier event for JC Sporting for Good, a project that I started with Ms. Elise Glaser, she's putting her sorority fundraising skills to work as we look to raise money for the Grove Street Bike Rehab Program. You see, for the past two years Grove Street Bikes has refurbished nearly 300 donated and used bikes, those bikes were then recycled into transportation, mobility, and exercise for people in need. The tournament will raise money to defer to the cost of refurbishing, storing and transporting the bikes. In addition, if you know of an organization or group that could use bikes shoot me an email or contact Mike Wilson at grove street bikes.

Ok Dodgeball, maybe a little scary, but you can wear a helmet, or dress like the riot police if necessary. or those guys from the Capital One Commercial (no real knives though), we are giving out prizes to the winners AND the losers.  its a fundraiser!  not the Olympics, okay maybe we called it the Olympics, but that was just for fun. Here's the deal if I haven't lost you; $100 team of six, three gals, three guys, you can have up to ten people on your roster. $15 for lone warriors, we will set you up on a team. email jcsportingforgood(at)gmail.com. or email me or text me 973-219-9696 or call me 201-324-2886. Team registration fees need to be paid in advance, we need your money,  even if you decide the night before to break your own drinking record. Speaking of,  Drink special from the White Star all day and Survivor's dance party that night at Lucky Seven's.

To get you in the sporting mind, we have Volleyball Sunday's starting back up this....Sunday...now entering into our 11th season, these Sunday games have left such a mark that the permanent loss of grass can be seen from satellite images. We play at Morris Canal Park, aka the Jetty, aka the Pennisula. or Right Here Set up is at 12:30. All levels are welcome to play, this a a fun days that is only sometimes ruined by sore losers, so you do need to bring effort, don't let anyone tell you otherwise :).

I'll end the sports talk here

Tomorrow (W) is the Board of Education Elections : The polls open at 7 am and close at 9 pm. Downtown Councilman and Mayoral Hopeful Steve Fulop is urging citizens to vote No on the budget and is recommending three candidates . One Jersey City has two candidates they are pushing. The Jersey City Independent has a Great Meet the School Board Candidate feature, plus a bunch of political ads you can click on. The main part here is this is a real opportunity to begin the transition out of the current regime and party domination of this city. This dictatorship is boring and exhausting the city. Hey thanks for spending all of the money from the boom days, oh what we are f@cking broke and selling the museum for a $1. I'll buy it, hold on I don't buy it !

Okay as the city struggles, real groups that don't have the benefit of a budget line are trying to raise money and keep Jersey City Alive, so head over to the Cemetery this Saturday for their annual Earth Day / Arbor Day Celebration. http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org/ for all the info.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

game time - tonight

game show fever is all set up for tonight at art house. we tape at 8 so don't be late.

parlay studios is also hosting a kannibal fashion show with live music by wyldlife and shafer james

kayt hester has her art opening at white star bar

in musth and two other bands rock the lamp post.

choices -- thank you america

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Game Show Fever Pandemic Spreads Through Jersey City

Local hospitals are having difficulty containing a recent outbreak of Game Show Fever. If you are experiencing cold sweats, itchy palms and urges to bid and win on nearly $5,000 worth of prizes come on up to Art House this Saturday.

Here's some more details from my favorite Fever Fox

for those of you who haven't heard from me in a while, I've been working on this Saturday's event! Game Show Fever is a joint fundraiser for Pop-UP Art (the curating work I've been doing with Michelle Mumoli and other JC artists) and Arthouse Productions (a great JC arts non-profit). If you're in the area, come on down to Arthouse on Hamilton Park, doors open at 6, mingling and refreshments at 7 and live game show taping at 8pm. We have 26 great prizes to give away and 17 fun and quirky games designed for you to win! Tickets are $10 to attend and $25 for two chances to be called up on stage.


For more info check out the event page on facebook, visit Art House Productions
or look at this article that came out this morning in the Jersey City Independent!
Go here: http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2011/04/06/two-jersey-city-arts-groups-hope-a-case-of-game-show-fever-can-boost-their-financial-health/


Hope to see you there!
Best Wishes, Beth Ann  aka Fever Fox

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Junestar Mr Blackman to lead Bandtalions at this Saturday's Artstrike !

A Jersey City Independent reporter embedded with the art rebel forces confirmed that Junestar Mr. Blackman and the Afro Charlie Sheens will be the first Bandtallion of the 58th Division this Saturday Night.
Uta Brauser,  in an address to her forces, tapped Junestar for the lead, citing that General Roland Ramos forces would not be able to reach the Mansion until 21:00 hours (that 9 pm). Brauser in a 30 second voice mail said "unleashing anything with Charlie Sheen associated to it" was a spiritual as much as logistical choice.
Furthermore, Braser confirmed that Lucinda's Crepes and Jersey Wine and Spirits will be with the initial brigade, so good rations will be aplenty. Leaked military plans also revealed that The Radio Exiles will follow June Star, with Roland Ramos. Ladell McLin and finally, Wyldlife will end the celebration.

Support in the Airwaves will be lead by DJ Motor Funker , who will be dropping beats like bombs all night in the Bunker Bowling Alley, with Lightning Brigade of Norm Francoer .

People of Jersey City, we ask you to join us.

ARTSTRIKE

A Spilt Fundraiser for Creative Grove artist and designer market and the 58 Longevity Fund
-----------BOWLING, BANDS , ART , FOOD---------------
Tickets $20 or $15 with non perishable food for the St. Matthews church pantry, (we always accept higher donations with open arms :)

ticket presales fridays at CREATIVE GROVE (2 - 8 pm, Grove street x Newark ave) or online www.creativegrove.org, paypal address creativegrove@gmail.com

Live Performances by

7:45 June Star MrBalckman and the Afro Charlie Sheens (hip-funk-soul)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168460386538295#!/profile.php?id=100000701487177

8: 35 The Radio Exiles (Punk)
ttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Exiles/292909715018?sk=wall

9:25 Roland Ramos Presents (Reggae)
http://www.rolandramospresents.com/

10:15 Ladel McLin (funky-blues)
http://new.ladellmclin.com/

11:05 Wyldlife (dirty rock)
http://www.merrifieldrecords.com/wyldlife/

Free Disco Bowling with Motor Funker in the Basement.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Motor-Funker/100001431797364


LIGHTning and Thunder by Norm Francoer
AFTER PARTY DJ Leonard Smalls and Dancing Tony at Lucky Sevens
http://www.facebook.com/lucky7tavern


Flyer image by Cara Christopher  | Layout Mike Mandracchia

About the organizations.

Please join us for an opportunity to help two vital art organizations here in Jersey City. Creative Grove(Arts in Action, a non profit for the arts), ...providing and outdoor space in the public where artists can showcase themselves, bring installations, interactive ideas, work for sale, performances, music, deejays and build an independent market place for the locally handmade.. 58 Longevity Fund is a non profit organization raising money to help 58 Gallery with zoning issues and grant support.

About the bands :

JUNESTAR MRBLACKMAN AND THE CHARLIE AFRO SHEENS @ 7:45
RADIO EXILES @ 8:35
ROLAND RAMOS PRESENTS @ 9:25
http://www.rolandramospresents.com/
RRP, or Roland Ramos Presents, transports concert-goers to the islands and into the stratosphere simultaneously. Often finding inspiration in the slightest utterance, the band goes from zero to 10,000 in a matter of bars (excuse the pun). Roland Ramos also runs the Open Jam session at The Lamppost Bar every Wednesday.

LADELL MCLIN @ 10:15
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Ladell Mclin
http://new.ladellmclin.com/

Ladell has been described as an artist who possesses the ability to transcend the bounds of conventional music through his muse, the blues. Born on the South Side of Chicago, a notable center for the blues, Ladell discovered the music that would be profoundly influential in his life. He then worked to hone his seemingly natural talents on the guitar.

Nurtured by his musical family’s close ties to Chicago’s most notable and historic creators of the blues, Ladell began playing at Buddy Guy’s famed nightclub, Legends, with musicians such as John Primer, and Eddie Burks. Ladell then became a touring member of the James “Blood” Ulmer and Fernando Jones’ bands.

WYLDLIFE @ 11:05

Forming out of Purchase College, Wyldlife quickly strided into the New York music scene with a pair of leather boots on their feet and a mission in their hearts: to bury the days of tame rock and roll. Still digging on their collection of 70′s punk and power pop, perhaps the boys were born into the entirely wrong decade altogether? Or perhaps they realize that to get an audience on its feet, all that’s need is a fast beat and a loud melody- a timeless simplicity enhanced with refined grit that has (nearly) been lost in today’s clutter of rock boredom. The Nicotine EP, Wyldlife’s newest and highly-addictive release, is guaranteed to create arguments over which track is best.

With an insanely kinetic live show that has been compared to Iggy & The Stooges, The Hives and The Ramones, it seems that all ground is covered. The gang is onto something bigger and want to take you along for the ride.

Let’s move!
more infoprmation :
www.rockitdocket.com | http://www.creativegrove.org/ | http://www.fifty8.com/

Monday, March 21, 2011

Underground Art Leaders call for City-Wide Art Strike Saturday March 26th

For Immediate Release (and prolonged pleasure)

(Jersey City, NJ) Uta Brauser from Creative Grove and Orlando Reyes of the Fifty Eight  announced a planned Art Strike for Saturday March 26th. In a joint communique, leader of the rebel forces and noted "Outlaw", Orlando Reyes said that five Bandtallions will join the 58th infantry in the artsault on the Barrow Mansion. Creative Grove, art strong woman Uta Brauser also vowed to unleash a barrage of art on the facility. Brauser, in an earlier interview, cited that several local artists had already donated pieces to help the rebels funding efforts. Additionally, illuminationist Norm Francoer,  pledged to light up the mansion, going so far to say that he plans to make turns "the bowling alley in the basement into a disco inferno". This assertion was reiterated by DJ Motor Funker who guaranteed a sound throw down of epic proportions. Further claims by the Dancing Tony, the groups Sinsiter of Information, of a stockpile of Rockit Docket's could not be confirmed at press time.  However, even without verifying this information, our sources were able to confirm that the group has gone so far as to establish a safe corridor between the Mansion and Lucky Sevens in the event the group needs to retreat to higher ground with a planned curfew to take place at midnight.

Volunteers and new recruits can contact Dancing Tony at rockitdocket@gmail.com  for further information in helping the cause.

Listed Below is the full communique.

ARTSTRIKE

A Spilt Fundraiser for Creative Grove artist and designer market and the 58 Longevity Fund

-----------BOWLING, BANDS , ART , FOOD---------------

Tickets $20 or $15 with non perishable food for the St. Matthews church pantry, (we always accept higher donations with open arms :)

ticket presales fridays at CREATIVE GROVE (2 - 8 pm, Grove street x Newark ave) or online www.creativegrove.org, paypal address creativegrove@gmail.com

Live Performances by

7:45 June Star MrBalckman and the Afro Charlie Sheens (hip-funk-soul)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168460386538295#!/profile.php?id=100000701487177

8: 35 The Radio Exiles (Punk)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radio-Exiles/292909715018?sk=wall

9:25 Roland Ramos Presents (Reggae)
http://www.rolandramospresents.com/

10:15 Ladel McLin (funky-blues)
http://new.ladellmclin.com/

11:05 Wyldlife (dirty rock)
http://www.merrifieldrecords.com/wyldlife/

Free Disco Bowling with Motor Funker in the Basement.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Motor-Funker/100001431797364

LIGHTning and Thunder by Norm Francoer

AFTER PARTY DJ Leonard Smalls and Dancing Tony at Lucky Sevens
http://www.facebook.com/lucky7tavern

Flyer image by Cara Christopher |  Layout Mike Mandracchia

About the organizations.

Please join us for an opportunity to help two vital art organizations here in Jersey City. Creative Grove (Arts in Action, a non profit for the arts), provides an outdoor space in the public where artists can showcase themselves, bring installations, interactive ideas, work for sale, performances, music, deejays and build an independent market place for the locally handmade.. 58 Longevity Fund is a non profit organization raising money to help 58 Gallery with zoning issues and grant support.

About the bands :

ROLAND RAMOS PRESENTS @ 7:45 : Roland Ramos hosts the Tempest Open Jam on Wednesday Night's at the Lamppost. In addition to booking his own events. Ramos,  plays solo and with Forbidden Fruit.

RADIO EXILES @ 8:35 Evoking elements of the Clash and Gang Gang Dance, Radio Exiles will lead you to water and force you to dance.

JUNESTAR MRBLACKMAN AND THE CHARLIE AFRO SHEENS @ 9:25 : Junestar cool collection resembles an affection towards grooving beyond a simple patter. Think psychedelic argyle leather jeans.

LADELL MCLIN @ 10:15
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Ladell Mclin http://new.ladellmclin.com/

Ladell has been described as an artist who possesses the ability to transcend the bounds of conventional music through his muse, the blues. Born on the South Side of Chicago, a notable center for the blues, Ladell discovered the music that would be profoundly influential in his life. He then worked to hone his seemingly natural talents on the guitar.

Nurtured by his musical family’s close ties to Chicago’s most notable and historic creators of the blues, Ladell began playing at Buddy Guy’s famed nightclub, Legends, with musicians such as John Primer, and Eddie Burks. Ladell then became a touring member of the James “Blood” Ulmer and Fernando Jones’ bands.

WYLDLIFE @ 11:05

Forming out of Purchase College, Wyldlife quickly strided into the New York music scene with a pair of leather boots on their feet and a mission in their hearts: to bury the days of tame rock and roll. Still digging on their collection of 70′s punk and power pop, perhaps the boys were born into the entirely wrong decade altogether? Or perhaps they realize that to get an audience on its feet, all that’s need is a fast beat and a loud melody- a timeless simplicity enhanced with refined grit that has (nearly) been lost in today’s clutter of rock boredom. The Nicotine EP, Wyldlife’s newest and highly-addictive release, is guaranteed to create arguments over which track is best.

With an insanely kinetic live show that has been compared to Iggy & The Stooges, The Hives and The Ramones, it seems that all ground is covered. The gang is onto something bigger and want to take you along for the ride.

Let’s move!
more infoprmation :

www.rockitdocket.com |  http://www.creativegrove.org/  | www.fifty8.com

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Saturday Morning Cartoons

I used to get up this early all the time to watch cartoons, now I get to sit in front of another screen for hours.

Drop buy 58 today. In order to make room for our new brazilian roommates, Au Capiero, we are clearing out the garage. With the exception of 4 black and red chairs that went missing last Friday, most of the garage contents are up for sale. Plus, If you didn't get a chance to check out/ buy one of Ken Bastard's PULP pieces,

I'll be out today posting some flyers for our Art Strike event. Sorry I bet you can see it well on your smart phone. The Art Strike is a joint fundraiser between Creative Grove  and  58 . Five bands, disco bowling, arts, food and drink for $20 or $15 with a non perishable food donation.

Today you can show some local support at the Speakeasy event at the Historic JC and Harimus Cemetery at 2 pm. Things are starting to warm up and be on the look out for a Pushing Up the Daisies festival in May/June. WFMU is also down to there last two days of their fundraising marathon, with the final hours wrapping up in tomorrow night at Maxwell's.

Tonight (S), I am heading to the Cake Shop for The Everymen Record Release Party. With Thomas Francis Takes His Chances, Gross Relations and Sunshower Orphans. TFTHC is on second so don't pregame yourself too much.

Hey as you may know I am booking Groove on Grove. So send me any band links that you may think of.

Also make sure you have saved
April 9th for Game Show Fever.
May 3rd Groove on Grove Debut
May 7th Dodge ball Fundraiser for Grove Bikes Donation Project
May 22nd Ward Tour 2.0