Again, let me first give thanks to the Lamp Post Drunken Gospel Choir and all of last nights performers. By brushing off skipping CD's with grace, your proved to be true professionals. Send me some pics.
Tonight, the Magical Mustache is spinning at the Lamp Post, if facial hair is your calling, be ready to groom on March 14 at Public Assembly in Brooklyn. Locally, Balance Hair Salon/World of Style Vintage is staging a 50's styled, Pomp-Off. Morrissey molded men should call 201-369-7000 or visit them to be made. This is part of a video they are shooting for their JC Fridays event on March 6th. Unfortunately, it will also be World of Style's final JC Friday, The Board of Directors voted to close down their brick and morter establishjment, and they are clearing the inventory out at 50+/- % discounts. Don't dispair though, World of Style will still exist through their internet portal .
The Attic Emsemble is taking a new business approah withe their presentation of Glengarry Glen Ross. This tale of cutthroat competition among real estate salesmen runs from the 20th to Martch 1st.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Step up to the Mike part 1
Even though my iPOD may never play music again, and even if I lost all of my playlists. I am breaking out the mikes for some performance spacing this Thursday Night at the Lamp Post. It will be a dj karaoke dance fiasco and would be reason enough to showcase your rock band skills. You'll need to have a good diet to be at your best so tonight, start out with a screening of Food Matters at Project Plates at 8 pm, or if you really want to get your whole grains, hops, and barley in, take an adult field trip to Cricket Hill Brewery on the 99 beer club bus. You wont need your parents permission, and LITM is boxing dinner for you. Be at LITM at 6 pm.
When you get back to Jersey City, you can finish up with DJ Lorenz at the Lamp Post. Steff Street Justice Kautzmann is behind the bar. On Thursday, Steff has her own gig at DC's Tavern in Hoboken. Tonight , Wednesday Night, in Hoboken Roland Ramos hosts the other Jam Session at Shades (the place has a parking lot and is close to the 9th Street Light Rail).
This weekend music line-up has Any Day Parade at O'Haras on Friday Night. While, the Plastic Passion band Headlines a Femmetastic band line-up in Staten Island on Friday. Saturday Night, Detroit Native, Jersey City resident, Eliza Neals plays the Bitter End. The Ankles re-unite to play at the Lamp Post, and The Poconos debut their new stuff at Automata Chino. Former AWM guitarist/drummer Mikey plays with the Filipino Pop band Pow Wow at the Annex in NYC. . On Sunday Dayish, Ben Franklin (Billy Grey from the Meltdowns) plays an all ages show at the Cake Shop.
When you get back to Jersey City, you can finish up with DJ Lorenz at the Lamp Post. Steff Street Justice Kautzmann is behind the bar. On Thursday, Steff has her own gig at DC's Tavern in Hoboken. Tonight , Wednesday Night, in Hoboken Roland Ramos hosts the other Jam Session at Shades (the place has a parking lot and is close to the 9th Street Light Rail).
This weekend music line-up has Any Day Parade at O'Haras on Friday Night. While, the Plastic Passion band Headlines a Femmetastic band line-up in Staten Island on Friday. Saturday Night, Detroit Native, Jersey City resident, Eliza Neals plays the Bitter End. The Ankles re-unite to play at the Lamp Post, and The Poconos debut their new stuff at Automata Chino. Former AWM guitarist/drummer Mikey plays with the Filipino Pop band Pow Wow at the Annex in NYC. . On Sunday Dayish, Ben Franklin (Billy Grey from the Meltdowns) plays an all ages show at the Cake Shop.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Un Lucky n Love Weekend
Compliments to Jersey City Tattoo for this blog's title. For Friday, the 13th Chuck, Adam, and Jake are inking the #13 for $13, and on Valentine's Day, Hearts are going for $14. thus it's an an unlucky and love weekend. Stop by, the lines were long last year so better have Mentos. This weekend theme will be transcended through art and music this weekend. World of Style Vintage is also having a 50% winter clearance sale, but their real Gents special is their "Pomp-Off" and 50's party for the March 6th JC Fridays enter if you dare! You don't have to have a pomp, just pomp-able hair. Drop by or call Balance at (201) 369-7000 for details. The results will be announced at our gala '50s party during JC Friday, March 6th and shown on Groovy! At 18 Erie.
Tonight, Jersey City artist, Brenda Buck is featured at the Leo Kesting Gallery's True Love is Fleeting. Brenda's father worker for Polaroid, and her works feature large scale realistic renditions of some treasured shots from her child hood. The opening begins at 7 pm tonight. Afterwards, Bromancers, Leonard Smalls and Cootah spin at the Luckys and the LampPost (dis respectively). Ladie's Heart Throb, Dancing Tony is back at the Lamp Post next Thursday but he's (i am) spinning on Friday at LITM (Love is the Message).
Also on Friday Night, the Stockingnet Cafe hosts and art opening for the Photography of Brett Matthews of Sublime Light Photography. The Stockingnette Cafe is on the corner of Third and Jersey. One block down, new comers, Public School (a lifestyle boutique) offers independent brands of unique Streetwear, as well as print and wall art. Check these guys out and support the future. just don't forget about the past. The Art opening runs from 6 to 9 pm with an after party gathering at ox Restaurant. Mixing Music, Spoken word and the JCity Theatre Group is takes Love to New Highs and Lows with their presentation of Bad Luck: Good Love at the St. Micheals' Underground Theatre.
Also on Friday, Jersey City's Twilight Light Procession plays an early show at the Cake Shop. Former Uncle Joe's Booker, Billy Filo, heads this rock out fit. Not to be confused with Billy Alpha, whose current ensemble WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice take on OHaras with two sets free Sweetnesss. . If Roses were out of the budget for this weekend, Jupiter One is offereing there first album for free on their site. If you are in need of more love, you can download, That's the Kind of Love, and the entire American Watercolor Movement Catalogue for free from their site. Former AWM guitarist Mikey V-M, now plays with Filipino Party Band Pow Wow, today they are feature on the Deli Magazines website. You can catch them live this Monday at Senor Studios (you may need to dress up like an SVA student for that show) or catch them at the Annex on the 21st. And hey if you are in a band looking to play the Groove on Grove concert series email me as we are putting together the schedule for this summer.
Valentine's Day brings, two other Jersey City music foundations to Automata Chino, The Roadside Graves and Glass Trees both play. It's $5 at the door, bring your ID too. It's a DJ Charlie party at the Lamp Post, while Zac Atom joins Leonard Smalls for Lucky Sevens Valentine's Day Party. The real mass acre will be the large warehouse party at 660 Grand Street. John Fathom's Rock Soup Productions is putting together a dance party. Things start at 10 pm. $5 at the door before 11pm. If you want to go the full distance, check out the Rubalad party near the Brooklyn Navy Yards. These events are always $10 if you are early, really late, or in costume.
After the love dust settles from Valentine's Day, you can pick up your body and check out the Craft Mafia Mixer at LITM. Organized by Jersey Wine and Spirited Manager Luca, the event is a socail gathering of artist forces. Things flow at 5pm. With Monday being a Holiday, the Sunday Night dance schedule is open with a special, Latin, Salsa Hip Hop party at Shades in Hoboken. DJ Soul spins, classy dress is required for this one, but only $5 at the door. My roomate, DJ William McCamie is over at Luckys for industry night.
President's Day is this Monday, and DJ Birbal has been spinning an exclectic mix from Acid House to Zydeco Soul. Check Him out and the Silver Fox at Lamp Post.
Tonight, Jersey City artist, Brenda Buck is featured at the Leo Kesting Gallery's True Love is Fleeting. Brenda's father worker for Polaroid, and her works feature large scale realistic renditions of some treasured shots from her child hood. The opening begins at 7 pm tonight. Afterwards, Bromancers, Leonard Smalls and Cootah spin at the Luckys and the LampPost (dis respectively). Ladie's Heart Throb, Dancing Tony is back at the Lamp Post next Thursday but he's (i am) spinning on Friday at LITM (Love is the Message).
Also on Friday Night, the Stockingnet Cafe hosts and art opening for the Photography of Brett Matthews of Sublime Light Photography. The Stockingnette Cafe is on the corner of Third and Jersey. One block down, new comers, Public School (a lifestyle boutique) offers independent brands of unique Streetwear, as well as print and wall art. Check these guys out and support the future. just don't forget about the past. The Art opening runs from 6 to 9 pm with an after party gathering at ox Restaurant. Mixing Music, Spoken word and the JCity Theatre Group is takes Love to New Highs and Lows with their presentation of Bad Luck: Good Love at the St. Micheals' Underground Theatre.
Also on Friday, Jersey City's Twilight Light Procession plays an early show at the Cake Shop. Former Uncle Joe's Booker, Billy Filo, heads this rock out fit. Not to be confused with Billy Alpha, whose current ensemble WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice take on OHaras with two sets free Sweetnesss. . If Roses were out of the budget for this weekend, Jupiter One is offereing there first album for free on their site. If you are in need of more love, you can download, That's the Kind of Love, and the entire American Watercolor Movement Catalogue for free from their site. Former AWM guitarist Mikey V-M, now plays with Filipino Party Band Pow Wow, today they are feature on the Deli Magazines website. You can catch them live this Monday at Senor Studios (you may need to dress up like an SVA student for that show) or catch them at the Annex on the 21st. And hey if you are in a band looking to play the Groove on Grove concert series email me as we are putting together the schedule for this summer.
Valentine's Day brings, two other Jersey City music foundations to Automata Chino, The Roadside Graves and Glass Trees both play. It's $5 at the door, bring your ID too. It's a DJ Charlie party at the Lamp Post, while Zac Atom joins Leonard Smalls for Lucky Sevens Valentine's Day Party. The real mass acre will be the large warehouse party at 660 Grand Street. John Fathom's Rock Soup Productions is putting together a dance party. Things start at 10 pm. $5 at the door before 11pm. If you want to go the full distance, check out the Rubalad party near the Brooklyn Navy Yards. These events are always $10 if you are early, really late, or in costume.
After the love dust settles from Valentine's Day, you can pick up your body and check out the Craft Mafia Mixer at LITM. Organized by Jersey Wine and Spirited Manager Luca, the event is a socail gathering of artist forces. Things flow at 5pm. With Monday being a Holiday, the Sunday Night dance schedule is open with a special, Latin, Salsa Hip Hop party at Shades in Hoboken. DJ Soul spins, classy dress is required for this one, but only $5 at the door. My roomate, DJ William McCamie is over at Luckys for industry night.
President's Day is this Monday, and DJ Birbal has been spinning an exclectic mix from Acid House to Zydeco Soul. Check Him out and the Silver Fox at Lamp Post.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Three Sides Live : Tuesday Night
Kudos to you if you got my old album reference. But there are three live shows on for tonight.
At Public Assembly in Williamburg, AfroBeatist, Chico Mann plays with Stuart Bogies's Superhuman Happiness. Public Assembly is the old Gallapagos on North Six. It's right next to The Musichall of Williamsburg, which was formerly known as North Six. Things start as 9 pm. There are also DJ's in-between and afterwrads. Facebook Link .
In ye old JC, Melissa Surach's Babyhole will tickle issues from teen pregnancy and the "we are all going to be eating dog food "economy. Show woman, Pamela Gallagher and the Swigs play at 9:30 pm sharp. Further up Second Street, the weekly installement of Singer Songrwiter Night at Lucky Seven's features 3D-Excellerator, Binky Bianca and Blackstar Inc. Both spots are free with drink specials, maybe just Luckys, but at the Lamp Post Melissa Surach will let you perform for free.
Here's a brief synopsis of the week of love. I'll follow-up later.
On Wednesday Night, the arrows of love will be flowing heavily with Street Justice's man o man Scott K DJing. Masked Man the DJ Lucha is on the decks at Luckys.
Thursday : DJ Alfonse at Lamp Post. Leonard Small at Luckys for Ladies Night.
Friday Night : JCity Theatre Presents a Night of bad Luck and Romance. Twilight Procession plays Cake Shop. DJ dancing Tony at LITM, Caligula at
Saturday : V-Day : Valentines Day Massacre Party at 660 Grand Street. A wild one compliments of Rock Soup - John Fathom.
Sunday : Jersey City Craft Mafia @ LITM
At Public Assembly in Williamburg, AfroBeatist, Chico Mann plays with Stuart Bogies's Superhuman Happiness. Public Assembly is the old Gallapagos on North Six. It's right next to The Musichall of Williamsburg, which was formerly known as North Six. Things start as 9 pm. There are also DJ's in-between and afterwrads. Facebook Link .
In ye old JC, Melissa Surach's Babyhole will tickle issues from teen pregnancy and the "we are all going to be eating dog food "economy. Show woman, Pamela Gallagher and the Swigs play at 9:30 pm sharp. Further up Second Street, the weekly installement of Singer Songrwiter Night at Lucky Seven's features 3D-Excellerator, Binky Bianca and Blackstar Inc. Both spots are free with drink specials, maybe just Luckys, but at the Lamp Post Melissa Surach will let you perform for free.
Here's a brief synopsis of the week of love. I'll follow-up later.
On Wednesday Night, the arrows of love will be flowing heavily with Street Justice's man o man Scott K DJing. Masked Man the DJ Lucha is on the decks at Luckys.
Thursday : DJ Alfonse at Lamp Post. Leonard Small at Luckys for Ladies Night.
Friday Night : JCity Theatre Presents a Night of bad Luck and Romance. Twilight Procession plays Cake Shop. DJ dancing Tony at LITM, Caligula at
Saturday : V-Day : Valentines Day Massacre Party at 660 Grand Street. A wild one compliments of Rock Soup - John Fathom.
Sunday : Jersey City Craft Mafia @ LITM
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Soon this will all be on facebook
Let me first just say that : It's Freezing and I am DJing tonight (Thursday) at the Lamp Post
I was so happy when myspace flopped, one less spot to bulletin, and yes, I may know a lot less about people what people had for breakfast, but ADD Blogging, chatting, video chatting, cellphones, and tv beat Prozac any day. I don't want my blog to be just a cut and paste from Facebook either, so I'll be doing some reexamination over the next couple of weeks to see how to best utilize my blog. So again, I am short on time..... blah blah blah, you know the wine, here's the cheese.
John Whiten, formerly of City Belt, has started a new online publication, the Jersey City Independent . In his words, it much like a City Belt 2.0, a little more polished, but still taking an independent look at events. Also taking a new look towards events in Jersey City is the newly formed One Jersey City party. The One Jersey City Political Group is supporting Dan Levin for Mayor and is also supporting two at Large candidates for the City Council. I have added links so you can read on about the new party, as you know I love parties.
Live Music/Performance Happenings : Thursday Greg D plays solo acoustic at Googies (NYC), The Art House Featuring Diane Schwaeble at Art House Productions starts at 8pm. On Saturday Night, The Distraction (poughkeepsie play Automata Chino, The Demands and The Fringe Dwellers are at The Lamp Post. I have no idea who is playing at Ohara's, please tell them to get a f+cking website if you play there this weekend.
DJ's : Thursday Night. Leonard Smalls @ Luckys, Dancing Tony @ the Lamp Post. Pat Longo and friends at DC's Tavern. Friday Caligula @ The Lamp Post. Saturday Night Leonard Smalls and special guests dd at Luckys.
Art and Excess Happenings : Ok Okay how did I mange to bury my own even on the fourth paragraph. Well you see the pictures, and for those who do follow the works of American Impressionist Artists. come out to 58 this Friday to see John Besante's Interpretation of works by (and I am reading this off an envelope) Julien Alden Weir, Winslow Homer. Willard Metcalf, John Henry Twachtman, Fredrick Carl Frieske, Robert Vonnoh, Childe Hassam, and John Singer Sargent. In addition to our opening, Lex Leonard, who is the new proprietor of 54 Coles Street, is opening his new space, which is one door over. Back to Art, 32 Jones Gallery, which is housed in the Hudson Pride Offices on 32 Jones Street is hosting an art opening on Friday Night as well. The event features art work by photographer Ron Zheng. On Saturday Afternoon, Kathleen and Carla invite you over at 18 Erie (Balance/World of Style Vintage) feature “The Past Is Present”, Lina Haskel’s photographs of Neo-Rockabilly scenesters in New York and Jon Hammer’s evocative paintings of groovy old urban saloons that still look the same as they did 60 years ago. It's from 5 t0 8 pm. bring a bag of ice, they always seem to run out early. On Saturday Night, The Newark Artist Space Association is having a art-party 401/407 Mulberry Street 4th floor in Newark. The night is a mixture of art-music dance and good times.
for a more complete listing see Facebook.
I was so happy when myspace flopped, one less spot to bulletin, and yes, I may know a lot less about people what people had for breakfast, but ADD Blogging, chatting, video chatting, cellphones, and tv beat Prozac any day. I don't want my blog to be just a cut and paste from Facebook either, so I'll be doing some reexamination over the next couple of weeks to see how to best utilize my blog. So again, I am short on time..... blah blah blah, you know the wine, here's the cheese.
John Whiten, formerly of City Belt, has started a new online publication, the Jersey City Independent . In his words, it much like a City Belt 2.0, a little more polished, but still taking an independent look at events. Also taking a new look towards events in Jersey City is the newly formed One Jersey City party. The One Jersey City Political Group is supporting Dan Levin for Mayor and is also supporting two at Large candidates for the City Council. I have added links so you can read on about the new party, as you know I love parties.
Live Music/Performance Happenings : Thursday Greg D plays solo acoustic at Googies (NYC), The Art House Featuring Diane Schwaeble at Art House Productions starts at 8pm. On Saturday Night, The Distraction (poughkeepsie play Automata Chino, The Demands and The Fringe Dwellers are at The Lamp Post. I have no idea who is playing at Ohara's, please tell them to get a f+cking website if you play there this weekend.
DJ's : Thursday Night. Leonard Smalls @ Luckys, Dancing Tony @ the Lamp Post. Pat Longo and friends at DC's Tavern. Friday Caligula @ The Lamp Post. Saturday Night Leonard Smalls and special guests dd at Luckys.
Art and Excess Happenings : Ok Okay how did I mange to bury my own even on the fourth paragraph. Well you see the pictures, and for those who do follow the works of American Impressionist Artists. come out to 58 this Friday to see John Besante's Interpretation of works by (and I am reading this off an envelope) Julien Alden Weir, Winslow Homer. Willard Metcalf, John Henry Twachtman, Fredrick Carl Frieske, Robert Vonnoh, Childe Hassam, and John Singer Sargent. In addition to our opening, Lex Leonard, who is the new proprietor of 54 Coles Street, is opening his new space, which is one door over. Back to Art, 32 Jones Gallery, which is housed in the Hudson Pride Offices on 32 Jones Street is hosting an art opening on Friday Night as well. The event features art work by photographer Ron Zheng. On Saturday Afternoon, Kathleen and Carla invite you over at 18 Erie (Balance/World of Style Vintage) feature “The Past Is Present”, Lina Haskel’s photographs of Neo-Rockabilly scenesters in New York and Jon Hammer’s evocative paintings of groovy old urban saloons that still look the same as they did 60 years ago. It's from 5 t0 8 pm. bring a bag of ice, they always seem to run out early. On Saturday Night, The Newark Artist Space Association is having a art-party 401/407 Mulberry Street 4th floor in Newark. The night is a mixture of art-music dance and good times.
for a more complete listing see Facebook.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Plow through this
Quickly the snow is piling up. I'll elaborate tomorrow
Tuesday : Babyhole at the Lamp Post, Rolando Ramos performs. singer songwriter night at Lucky's (I think, their website says nuthin)
Tomorrow: Roland Ramos Jam Session at Shades (Monroe Center). Art Opening at LITM FREE I am DJing 7 to 10 pm. DJ's Shawn Towey vs. Keniche at The Lamp Post 10 pm. DJ sub babes at Lucky's.
Thursday : The Art House (featuring Dianne Schwaeble) 8 pm $5. Dancing Tony Dance Party at the Lamp Post. Ladies Night featuring Leonard Smalls at Lucky's.
Friday : John Besante's American in Paris at 58 Free 7 to 10 pm.
Saturday : Art Opening at Balance/World of Style Vintage Free 5 to 8 pm
“The Past Is Present” features Lina Haskel’s photographs of Neo-Rockabilly scenesters in New York and Jon Hammer’s evocative paintings of groovy old urban saloons that still look the same as they did 60 years ago. Who said the 20th century was over?
Tuesday : Babyhole at the Lamp Post, Rolando Ramos performs. singer songwriter night at Lucky's (I think, their website says nuthin)
Tomorrow: Roland Ramos Jam Session at Shades (Monroe Center). Art Opening at LITM FREE I am DJing 7 to 10 pm. DJ's Shawn Towey vs. Keniche at The Lamp Post 10 pm. DJ sub babes at Lucky's.
Thursday : The Art House (featuring Dianne Schwaeble) 8 pm $5. Dancing Tony Dance Party at the Lamp Post. Ladies Night featuring Leonard Smalls at Lucky's.
Friday : John Besante's American in Paris at 58 Free 7 to 10 pm.
Saturday : Art Opening at Balance/World of Style Vintage Free 5 to 8 pm
“The Past Is Present” features Lina Haskel’s photographs of Neo-Rockabilly scenesters in New York and Jon Hammer’s evocative paintings of groovy old urban saloons that still look the same as they did 60 years ago. Who said the 20th century was over?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
I blog corrected
Oops, sorry, my mistake, excuse me, but the Debut show for The Milwaukees, Hudson Rail Company, and Miss Ohio at IM Automata Chino is on Saturday not Friday. With Saturday now being the old Friday, on the real Friday, The One and Nines are playing at O'Hara's (two sets starting at 10:30pm), and Bryan Benninghove plays with 14 other Saxophonists and two drummers in the Sensorium Saxaphone Orchestra in Brooklyn on Friday Night. Bryan is also playing with the Hangmen on Tuesday Night at Parkside Lounge in New York City. Getting Back to the the One and Nines, they also play at Lucky Sevens Saturday Evening Showcase with Tip Canary and Los Chrispatores (www.myspace.com/deivisgarcia) music starts at 7 pm. In more garbled grammar, you can also check out Live Jazz tonight, Thursday at the new Organic Bakery, Made with Love. tonight is BRENDAN KIBBEE with special guests: Kaz Araki, John Lenis, Nobuki Takamen performing from 7 to 9 pm sharp. Combining my two previous blogs, you should be able to make out that it's going to be a busy live music weekend here in JC.
My musical medium is my feet, so lets talk a little about DJ stuff, Cootah is at the Lamp Post tonight, and I am on next Thursday, from now on we will be tag-teaming Thursday Nights. DJ Caligula is on decks this Friday Night. Thursdays, as always, is Ladies Night at Lucky 7's with Leonard Smalls, he will also be DJing this Saturday after bands at Luckys. Anytime after 3 am's this weekend, hit up Lex's Laisse Faire at 143 Columbus.
Thanks to, Any Day Parade, 100 Hits, Twilight Procession, WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice for donating CD's for the Snow Ball last Saturday. Here's a link to some great pics of the event taken by Lauar DeSantis-Olsson. Contact here at lauraseantisolsson@verizon.net if you want prints.
On the art side, we'll be opening the doors for 58's sixth Season next Friday with works by John Besante. John has a special arrangement to interpret artworks at the Metropolitan Musuem. Expect to see a lot of American Impressionist masterpieces at reasonable prices for this show. The opening starts at 7 pm. The Ides of March by Thomas J Carlson, will be up for March, You can check out 58's website for this year's listing.
John Besante also has two two bedroom condo's, and a commercial space available on Brunswick street. The Apartments are brand new, two bed room/two bathroom units with new appliances and a Jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom. The new commercial space on the ground floor. If you'd like to see them, his number is 201-420-0202 or email me at rockitdocket@gmail.com. Originally, these apartments were going for $2400 and the commercial space is at $3500. But John is looking to make a deal and knock hundreds from the rent for new tenants.
These last three blogs should get us through Saturday. I am still looking for a place to deep fry for the Superbowl Sunday so I'll keep me posted.
My musical medium is my feet, so lets talk a little about DJ stuff, Cootah is at the Lamp Post tonight, and I am on next Thursday, from now on we will be tag-teaming Thursday Nights. DJ Caligula is on decks this Friday Night. Thursdays, as always, is Ladies Night at Lucky 7's with Leonard Smalls, he will also be DJing this Saturday after bands at Luckys. Anytime after 3 am's this weekend, hit up Lex's Laisse Faire at 143 Columbus.
Thanks to, Any Day Parade, 100 Hits, Twilight Procession, WJ and the Sweet Sacrifice for donating CD's for the Snow Ball last Saturday. Here's a link to some great pics of the event taken by Lauar DeSantis-Olsson. Contact here at lauraseantisolsson@verizon.net if you want prints.
On the art side, we'll be opening the doors for 58's sixth Season next Friday with works by John Besante. John has a special arrangement to interpret artworks at the Metropolitan Musuem. Expect to see a lot of American Impressionist masterpieces at reasonable prices for this show. The opening starts at 7 pm. The Ides of March by Thomas J Carlson, will be up for March, You can check out 58's website for this year's listing.
John Besante also has two two bedroom condo's, and a commercial space available on Brunswick street. The Apartments are brand new, two bed room/two bathroom units with new appliances and a Jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom. The new commercial space on the ground floor. If you'd like to see them, his number is 201-420-0202 or email me at rockitdocket@gmail.com. Originally, these apartments were going for $2400 and the commercial space is at $3500. But John is looking to make a deal and knock hundreds from the rent for new tenants.
These last three blogs should get us through Saturday. I am still looking for a place to deep fry for the Superbowl Sunday so I'll keep me posted.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
three to five days per paragraph
Okay, the DJ line-ups have been formalized for tonight. Lulu is spinning at the Lamp Post, and Lucha DJ (identity classified by Mexican Officials) is at Lucky's. Saratonin, not the happy brain chemical, but the video projectionista, will be also debut with Lulu's debut. On Saturday Night (corrected from Friday) the quaint sized, Automata Chino will debut their live music space next door to the Iron Monkey with The Milwaukees, Hudson Rail Company, & Miss Ohio. The lay-out is tight and some creative space management will surely be utilized for fit this 5 piece into a three piece band area. I am personally expecting one guitar one the copper top bar. I think this show starts at 8 pm. If your band is interested in playing there contact booking@automatachino.com . It seems that PJ Ryan's name (and I assume ownership) change to O'hara's, is also bringing more local live music. This Saturday, the Super Bowl Karaoke Fun time band has enough material for a true length Bruce Springstein show, that should make you feel less gypped than watching the 10 minute performance for this Sunday's Superbowl. Also on Saturday Night, you check out the Buck Rodgers Inspired Costumes and music of Manchild at the Lamp Post. In other poorly organized paragraphs, the Ukaladies play at Jalpoy in Red Hook this Thursday Night. On Friday, my soundsytem and the energy of about a hundred MTV aged kids will be at the Monroe Center in Hoboken for the CD Release Party for Goodnight Bravado, Things start early with thee Com3back Season after 6pm. The Monroe Center is close the Ninth Street Light rail Station, plus there's free parking. For $15 you get admission, plus a reserved copy, plus an after dance party. This is most likely an alcohol free event so pack accordingly. by planning accoprdingly, please note that DJ Bill McCamie is no longer DJ-ing at Automata Chino, if you did make it out to see him through bone chilling temps, he thanks you.
Here's my post from Tuesday, so I don't have to repeat myself.
As you may have heard, a bodega owner was killed Tuesday morning on Coles Street (across from McNair Academy) from what I understand, no arrests have been made, so be careful my friends. Hopefully, they will find out who ended the life of a man , who many people described as a great warm man. A Vigil is being organized for this Friday.
This Thursday, several local restaurants are participating in the "Dine out for Kids" Night. Restaurants donate 10 to 20 percent of their lunch and/or dinner receipts towards the Hudson Country Child Abuse Prevention. Click here for the list of Jersey City Establishments. Also on Thursday Night, Club H is holding a comedy night to raise money for, Innervation. an organization that provides mentoring and athletic programs for at risk and underprivileged children program. There's a four comic line-up for that night, show starts at 8pm, come see how to you make fun of rock hard abs ? It's for a good cause
Here's my post from Tuesday, so I don't have to repeat myself.
As you may have heard, a bodega owner was killed Tuesday morning on Coles Street (across from McNair Academy) from what I understand, no arrests have been made, so be careful my friends. Hopefully, they will find out who ended the life of a man , who many people described as a great warm man. A Vigil is being organized for this Friday.
This Thursday, several local restaurants are participating in the "Dine out for Kids" Night. Restaurants donate 10 to 20 percent of their lunch and/or dinner receipts towards the Hudson Country Child Abuse Prevention. Click here for the list of Jersey City Establishments. Also on Thursday Night, Club H is holding a comedy night to raise money for, Innervation. an organization that provides mentoring and athletic programs for at risk and underprivileged children program. There's a four comic line-up for that night, show starts at 8pm, come see how to you make fun of rock hard abs ? It's for a good cause
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
In thirty minutes or less (rough draft version 6)
As you may have heard, a bodega owner was killed this morning on Coles Street (across from McNair Academy) from what I understand, no arrests have been made, so be careful my friends. Hopefully, they will find out who ended the life of a man , who many people described as a great warm man.
This Thursday, several local restaurants are participating in the "Dine out for Kids" Night. Restaurants donate 10 to 20 percent of their lunch and/or dinner receipts towards the Hudson Country Child Abuse Prevention. Click here for the list of Jersey City Establishments. Also on Thursday Night, Club H is holding a comedy night to raise money for, Innervation. an organization that provides mentoring and athletic programs for at risk and underprivileged children program. There's a four comic line-up for that night, show starts at 8pm, come see how to you make fun of rock hard abs ? It's for a good cause...........
unlike Tonight's (Tuesday's) Babyhole Comedy Night at the Lamp Post, in which the money only really goes towards Melissa's Bar Tap. Seriously, Tonight's Guest Performer's Plowing Mud Forever, even features two babyhole comedians, with Ryan "Skinner's Loft/Vespa Tech" Stevens, and the forever loved "Camel Dude" Ralphie. I am not sure whose playing for Lucky's Singer Songwriter night, but Lucha DJ is back tomorrow night.
more tomorrow. i am late for dinner
This Thursday, several local restaurants are participating in the "Dine out for Kids" Night. Restaurants donate 10 to 20 percent of their lunch and/or dinner receipts towards the Hudson Country Child Abuse Prevention. Click here for the list of Jersey City Establishments. Also on Thursday Night, Club H is holding a comedy night to raise money for, Innervation. an organization that provides mentoring and athletic programs for at risk and underprivileged children program. There's a four comic line-up for that night, show starts at 8pm, come see how to you make fun of rock hard abs ? It's for a good cause...........
unlike Tonight's (Tuesday's) Babyhole Comedy Night at the Lamp Post, in which the money only really goes towards Melissa's Bar Tap. Seriously, Tonight's Guest Performer's Plowing Mud Forever, even features two babyhole comedians, with Ryan "Skinner's Loft/Vespa Tech" Stevens, and the forever loved "Camel Dude" Ralphie. I am not sure whose playing for Lucky's Singer Songwriter night, but Lucha DJ is back tomorrow night.
more tomorrow. i am late for dinner
Friday, January 23, 2009
TV Night in JC
DJ Caligula is back at the Lamp Post tonight, after taking a one week sabatical, Jesse is ready to rock the lamp post Obama world. Keep your ears pinned for obsure refernces to the new administrations energy policy. Meanwhile, Reaganomics will be flowing at Luckys tonight for their 80's TV Party. If you have ever been trapped, stuck,or even living oblivious in that excessive era, now is yor time to strap on Mork's Rainbow Suspenders and have a good time. The Radio will be set to the Loud Idiots Station. Costumes, drink specials, prizes await, more importantly, it will be interesting to see what channels the media outlets will be on tonight.
Tomorrow Night, tap your inner art elite and treat yourself to a black tie creative night at Art House Production's Snow Ball. $60 cant be used more practical then supporting what we makes art happen in Jersey City. Bryan Benninghove and DJ Soul provide a great soundtrack for silent auctions, fine food and drink. You can start out early with the Folk Festival at Passout Records in Brooklyn. Jersey City's Mr. Badger plays around 7:30pm. Also on Saturday Night, Bongo Surf Plays at O'haras and Miss Ohio plays at the Lamp Post. You can also head out Kilkenny's in Newark for a lively night.
Skip What's Going Down Chicken on Friday and Saturday Night and draw first blood on 3 am at Lex's.
Tomorrow Night, tap your inner art elite and treat yourself to a black tie creative night at Art House Production's Snow Ball. $60 cant be used more practical then supporting what we makes art happen in Jersey City. Bryan Benninghove and DJ Soul provide a great soundtrack for silent auctions, fine food and drink. You can start out early with the Folk Festival at Passout Records in Brooklyn. Jersey City's Mr. Badger plays around 7:30pm. Also on Saturday Night, Bongo Surf Plays at O'haras and Miss Ohio plays at the Lamp Post. You can also head out Kilkenny's in Newark for a lively night.
Skip What's Going Down Chicken on Friday and Saturday Night and draw first blood on 3 am at Lex's.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
ice cream and a brand new president makes everything sweeter
www.rockitdocket.blogspot.com
don't give up on your optimism yet, there are many local balls to enjoy right here in the JC area.
With the economy needing some serious infusion of rock solid policies, Plowing Mudd Forever is playing at the Trash bar in Brooklyn at 9 pm. Leave now, then catch DJ Street Justice at Motor City for an Obama Party. Even Atheists, we're covered in Obama's inaugural speech when he called upon "non-believers" to celebrate, for a deeper understanding of how this effects you, speak with Natty Adams , (no relation to Samuel , Maybe John Quincy), he's at the Stone Creek Bar on Lexington and 27th for a meet-up, he's there until ten so maybe you should see Steff after ?
On the home continent, the babyhole express has run a ground at the Lamp Post, on this day of hope, Melissa hosts her own inaugural ball. She will introducing and most likely swearing in her own cabinet this evening. If you want a slot get there early to apply for the secretary of the posterior. At Lucky 7's, Tip Canary, Deivito and Special Guests play at 9 pm. Get on your tuxes, citizens. On Friday Lucky's is having an 80's Television Party, costumes, prizes, and the lot. Mork from Orsen is DJing.
On Wednesday night, Brian Jones is DJ-ing at the Lamp Post, firing off an all vinyl salute, his carefully sculpted selection will have everything from Nigerian Afro-pop to 70's soul to '08 dance punk classics. He last trimmed down his best hour ever for New Years Eve at 58, now he's got time to stretch things out. Steff "Street Justice" Kautzmann and Claudia serve the serpents. Down the street, see who is rumored to play at Luckys.
There's more, but for now just get your Snow Ball Tickets for Saturday
don't give up on your optimism yet, there are many local balls to enjoy right here in the JC area.
With the economy needing some serious infusion of rock solid policies, Plowing Mudd Forever is playing at the Trash bar in Brooklyn at 9 pm. Leave now, then catch DJ Street Justice at Motor City for an Obama Party. Even Atheists, we're covered in Obama's inaugural speech when he called upon "non-believers" to celebrate, for a deeper understanding of how this effects you, speak with Natty Adams , (no relation to Samuel , Maybe John Quincy), he's at the Stone Creek Bar on Lexington and 27th for a meet-up, he's there until ten so maybe you should see Steff after ?
On the home continent, the babyhole express has run a ground at the Lamp Post, on this day of hope, Melissa hosts her own inaugural ball. She will introducing and most likely swearing in her own cabinet this evening. If you want a slot get there early to apply for the secretary of the posterior. At Lucky 7's, Tip Canary, Deivito and Special Guests play at 9 pm. Get on your tuxes, citizens. On Friday Lucky's is having an 80's Television Party, costumes, prizes, and the lot. Mork from Orsen is DJing.
On Wednesday night, Brian Jones is DJ-ing at the Lamp Post, firing off an all vinyl salute, his carefully sculpted selection will have everything from Nigerian Afro-pop to 70's soul to '08 dance punk classics. He last trimmed down his best hour ever for New Years Eve at 58, now he's got time to stretch things out. Steff "Street Justice" Kautzmann and Claudia serve the serpents. Down the street, see who is rumored to play at Luckys.
There's more, but for now just get your Snow Ball Tickets for Saturday
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Won't you be my neighbor ? The Inagural Edition
Dear Citizen-elect Bush,
I heard that your lease will expire at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue this Tuesday. I live at 516 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City (above Sushi Tango) and my neighbor has recently moved. This one bedroom studio would be great for Laura and yourself. You and your secret service detail can come over anytime for scrabble, Operation, and or karaoke. Let me know I have the key if you want to take a look, one thing though, my friends have first dibs though. (really $995 a month Feb 1st) great for a single or couple. If not I think you and Laura might want to talk with my Friend Lex Leonard, I think he has a space available in the gallery. you should come over tonight after 3 am for some Lassie Faire Fun.
Jersey City has a lot to offer for former chief executives, if you aren't busy packing tonight, I would say that you should come out and check out my roommate DJ Bill McCamie at Automata Chino by the Iron Monkey. It's a nice small spot that will be hosting live music shortly. Bands give me a call so we can get some booking done. DJ Bill spins Thursday and Saturday Nights. On another note bands, Billy Gray band Ben Franklin is looking to share a space at Pearl if you have extra room shoot him an email at billy@tankcrash.com. I am also looking for any extra promo cds, eps or merch for the SNOW BALL gift bags.
The Snow Ball is the annual Art House production fundraiser for their 2009 season. Next Saturday get ready to get dressed up all fun-swanky, with live music by the Bryan Benninghove Trio and DJ Soul. The Art house sits on the top floor of the the old St. Francis Nursing School of Hamilton Park. Rumor has it that the rooftop view inspired register nurses to fight for the first open air lounge. with food, drinks from LITM, Bar Majestic and Trish Cooks. Plus plenty of auctions goodies. Click here for more info and tickets.
Tonight George, you can still be the Commander in Chief at O'Hara's with the Super Karaoke Fun Time Band. I know you are used to If Rock Band and Guitar Hero have you high fiving your friends in your living room, take it to the text level by front manning up and lead. DJ's Leonard Smalls and Andrea WK are at Lucky's tonight. At the Lamp Post, Fairmount and The Narrative play. The Orion Experience plays with Nightmare of You, and US Royalty, so Bottle up and Go to Maxwell's . You can skate there, the Hudson is frozen.
Laura, don't worry Jersey City has something for you as well, next weekend the Garden State Roller Girls hold try-outs at their Arena in Branch Brook Park. No one would mess with THE First Lady, you can check out a clinic beforehand, the league also needs referees, score and record keepers, and people to pull bodies of the floor for them. all genders can apply.
On Sunday, I am in at Luckys Seven's for DJ Bill, my iPOD took a death dive from my bathroom door so it's all eight tracks and maybe some cassettes.
Get hot and Get out. I am done
I heard that your lease will expire at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue this Tuesday. I live at 516 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City (above Sushi Tango) and my neighbor has recently moved. This one bedroom studio would be great for Laura and yourself. You and your secret service detail can come over anytime for scrabble, Operation, and or karaoke. Let me know I have the key if you want to take a look, one thing though, my friends have first dibs though. (really $995 a month Feb 1st) great for a single or couple. If not I think you and Laura might want to talk with my Friend Lex Leonard, I think he has a space available in the gallery. you should come over tonight after 3 am for some Lassie Faire Fun.
Jersey City has a lot to offer for former chief executives, if you aren't busy packing tonight, I would say that you should come out and check out my roommate DJ Bill McCamie at Automata Chino by the Iron Monkey. It's a nice small spot that will be hosting live music shortly. Bands give me a call so we can get some booking done. DJ Bill spins Thursday and Saturday Nights. On another note bands, Billy Gray band Ben Franklin is looking to share a space at Pearl if you have extra room shoot him an email at billy@tankcrash.com. I am also looking for any extra promo cds, eps or merch for the SNOW BALL gift bags.
The Snow Ball is the annual Art House production fundraiser for their 2009 season. Next Saturday get ready to get dressed up all fun-swanky, with live music by the Bryan Benninghove Trio and DJ Soul. The Art house sits on the top floor of the the old St. Francis Nursing School of Hamilton Park. Rumor has it that the rooftop view inspired register nurses to fight for the first open air lounge. with food, drinks from LITM, Bar Majestic and Trish Cooks. Plus plenty of auctions goodies. Click here for more info and tickets.
Tonight George, you can still be the Commander in Chief at O'Hara's with the Super Karaoke Fun Time Band. I know you are used to If Rock Band and Guitar Hero have you high fiving your friends in your living room, take it to the text level by front manning up and lead. DJ's Leonard Smalls and Andrea WK are at Lucky's tonight. At the Lamp Post, Fairmount and The Narrative play. The Orion Experience plays with Nightmare of You, and US Royalty, so Bottle up and Go to Maxwell's . You can skate there, the Hudson is frozen.
Laura, don't worry Jersey City has something for you as well, next weekend the Garden State Roller Girls hold try-outs at their Arena in Branch Brook Park. No one would mess with THE First Lady, you can check out a clinic beforehand, the league also needs referees, score and record keepers, and people to pull bodies of the floor for them. all genders can apply.
On Sunday, I am in at Luckys Seven's for DJ Bill, my iPOD took a death dive from my bathroom door so it's all eight tracks and maybe some cassettes.
Get hot and Get out. I am done
Friday, January 16, 2009
sorry i haven't had a chance to update this week
out of date
i'll update on saturday january 17
please call ahead to make sure your flight is on time
i'll update on saturday january 17
please call ahead to make sure your flight is on time
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
To Barcelona with Love
the word, there i got it out so I should be done. ...nope just starting.
It's a new year, most of the gloss on 2009 is beginning to fade, have you had that first cigarette or worn your too tight black leather pants already? don't give up, midnight comes every day and you can start anew at any moment.
Melissa Surach's Babyhole is back at the Lamp Post this Tuesday. Former Camel Promotion Magante Ralph is guest hosting. Melissa will be back next week, as will Babyhole, which will now move to a new weekly format. Singer Songwriter Night is also back at Lucky Seven's tonight, with Copacetic and Square Wave Punch playing Bar Right.
At LITM, Teeth Eat, paintings by Vincent Minervini debut. Free snack (or whatever french word you like) and cheap wine are in the court. Glancing and introspective interpretation begin at 7 pm.
Wednesday reclaims it's normal status this week, shedding it's Eve surname, DJ's Pat Longo plays for Street Justice and her ensemble at the Lamp Post,and DJ Sup Babes plays at Luckys.
On Thursday, I'll be spinning at the Lamp Post for Autumn, Erika, and Lauren's "Fiesta de Adios" party. The ladies are leaving for Barcelona next Monday, so we'll have to have something worthy of a Spanish Inquisition that night. Erika and Lauren are looking for someone to take care of a 1 and 1/2 year old cat named Napoleon. Apparently, this cat can actually use the toilet.
Also on Thursday, the Art House, Jersey City's longest running spoken word night takes the stage for 2009.
My roommate, DJ William McCamie started DJing at JC's newest Venue, the Iron Monkey Automata Chino (next door to the Iron Monkey) last Saturday, he will be spinning there this Thursday and Saturday in this former Chinese Restaurant. Equipped with a stage, the new space will hopes to open a new chapter for live music downtown. Keep your ears open on more events.
Saturday Night, The Nolan Gate and The Swigs tear the Lamp Post a new hole in the wall.
Adios
It's a new year, most of the gloss on 2009 is beginning to fade, have you had that first cigarette or worn your too tight black leather pants already? don't give up, midnight comes every day and you can start anew at any moment.
Melissa Surach's Babyhole is back at the Lamp Post this Tuesday. Former Camel Promotion Magante Ralph is guest hosting. Melissa will be back next week, as will Babyhole, which will now move to a new weekly format. Singer Songwriter Night is also back at Lucky Seven's tonight, with Copacetic and Square Wave Punch playing Bar Right.
At LITM, Teeth Eat, paintings by Vincent Minervini debut. Free snack (or whatever french word you like) and cheap wine are in the court. Glancing and introspective interpretation begin at 7 pm.
Wednesday reclaims it's normal status this week, shedding it's Eve surname, DJ's Pat Longo plays for Street Justice and her ensemble at the Lamp Post,and DJ Sup Babes plays at Luckys.
On Thursday, I'll be spinning at the Lamp Post for Autumn, Erika, and Lauren's "Fiesta de Adios" party. The ladies are leaving for Barcelona next Monday, so we'll have to have something worthy of a Spanish Inquisition that night. Erika and Lauren are looking for someone to take care of a 1 and 1/2 year old cat named Napoleon. Apparently, this cat can actually use the toilet.
Also on Thursday, the Art House, Jersey City's longest running spoken word night takes the stage for 2009.
My roommate, DJ William McCamie started DJing at JC's newest Venue, the Iron Monkey Automata Chino (next door to the Iron Monkey) last Saturday, he will be spinning there this Thursday and Saturday in this former Chinese Restaurant. Equipped with a stage, the new space will hopes to open a new chapter for live music downtown. Keep your ears open on more events.
Saturday Night, The Nolan Gate and The Swigs tear the Lamp Post a new hole in the wall.
Adios
Friday, January 2, 2009
2009 : A Place Odessey
Thanks again for the gold mine of recycling you helped create on New Years. It was a shopping cart frenzy on New Year's Day at 58. According to our records, only one person was up before 5 pm to come over and help clean. Thanks again to Any Day Parade, Melissa Surach and DJ's Neil Eggs McCoy, Brian Jones, DJ Soul and mEgan and Auttie McNaughty for spinning things right. Lex took through after 4 am, and he's pulling the same shift tonight (Friday) and tomorrow (sat) at his place.
Two days later, "the weekend" is back just like good old 2008. It's late Friday and Caligula should be just about at the Lamp Post. On Saturday Night. Brooklyn's Pow Wow, and the Spanish Prisoner's with Mikey from American Watercolor Movement on drums play live at the Lamp Post. Beforehand, We are getting together to celebrate Jon Besante's 58 at 58. Jon Besante support of arts as the landlord and partner of the Mary Bensen Gallery, Es Oro Gallery and 58, has kept art in Jersey City alive. Tomorrow night's event is a dinner party, so bring a dish, vegetable if you'd want Jon to taste it, a bottle of wine, or a box a cigars for a good friend. Dinner is at 8pm, please call ahead if you can.
Cheers
Tony
Two days later, "the weekend" is back just like good old 2008. It's late Friday and Caligula should be just about at the Lamp Post. On Saturday Night. Brooklyn's Pow Wow, and the Spanish Prisoner's with Mikey from American Watercolor Movement on drums play live at the Lamp Post. Beforehand, We are getting together to celebrate Jon Besante's 58 at 58. Jon Besante support of arts as the landlord and partner of the Mary Bensen Gallery, Es Oro Gallery and 58, has kept art in Jersey City alive. Tomorrow night's event is a dinner party, so bring a dish, vegetable if you'd want Jon to taste it, a bottle of wine, or a box a cigars for a good friend. Dinner is at 8pm, please call ahead if you can.
Cheers
Tony
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