a word from nasty ned

4/20/2006
More hot-blues, raw-country, roots-rock-jammin' and sultry-balladeering down at the station made American Roots Open Mic the place to be if you were anywhere near the northern hemisphere last night.We had talented players, from as far away as New York City in one direction and Philadelphia in the other, making music for local music aficionados and one who arrived by train from Puerto Rico - not sure which route he took to get to Newark's Penn Station, but once there it's a short train ride down the Raritan Valley Line to our little station - as word of the American Roots celebration continues to spread. (Click into any of the links here marked "Friends" in the lower right column to see some of what I'm referring to.)Many thanks again to Duane Chez for his inspired playing, dedicated attitude and tireless efforts in helping keep the roots music flame flickering bright for the generations to come. Players ages 20 to 60 stood side by side and entertained a very receptive audience as the stage beneath their feet; if you closed your eyes, could have been from anywhere in New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Austin or Chicago.Memorable performances by Hunterdon County's favorite blues diva Lori V, Jersey guitar legends Johnny Charles and Bernie BB Bruaswetter, guit slingers Jim Mosca and Jeff Page and the spirited presence of Tommy Fuller, who sang and played like a man possessed, made for an awesome night of music and mayhem in Bound Brook, NJ.New comers Case Newcomb tore it up on his '59 Les Paul. Joe Cassady & the West End Sound laid it down like it was a family tradition. Kate Weber dished it out to the guests and an all-star supporting cast made sure it all went down so smooth.Great efforts by Todd Lanka, Tyler Penn, Steve Decker, JR Bradfield, Arnna Wendt, Mark Weber, youngsters from Dirty Brown Sound and Dexterity, and on and on - all are applauded.There were so many quality players getting on and off the stage, I'm sure I missed somebody here - forgive me if I have, but thank you for your support non the less.Kudos to Rail ownership, management and staff; Eddie Ray from Computown, Ed Pampani, Win, Jessica, Byron and the train conductors who step down, wave with a smile, and then have get back on the train knowing how much fun we're having at this station.Last night's lucky ticket holders won cool T shirts and hot live CD's from Gus Bardaji, a Nasty Ned Hohner harmonica and concert tickets to see Marshall Tucker Band and Ten Foot Tall on stage together at Starlands.The No Cover Charge at American Roots Open Mic means you can come down to the station even if you're light in the pocket - while stuffing the optional donation jug means you get opportunities to win groovey prizes later in the night.I've got to say, from the bottom of my heart, thank you all who continue to make this American Roots celebration bigger and better each week - and "something" very well worth my turning down a steady gig in Austin, Texas to stay and host.

bob lanza blues band

Sat April 15&22
Orphan annies jam time
9 pm start
1255 Valley Rd. Stirling, NJ 07980
908-647-0138
http://oannies.tripod.com/




Saturday April 29
http://www.bluetonecafe.com/index.htm
The Bluetone Cafe • 683 Walnut Street • Easton, PA 18042Ph (610) 258-5812

This cozy cafe` offers an all new great pub menu featuring our home-made, made-to-order pub specialties. The kitchen is open till closing so come and enjoy a lite appetizer or a full blown meal anytime. For you carbohydrate conscious dieters, we have added a few specialty salads with your favorite toppings.
We are known for our huge portions so be sure to come hungry and in the warmer weather, come and enjoy our outdoor sidewalk cafe with the only view of the beautiful and historic county courthouse.



Saturday May 6
Orphan annies jam time
9 pm start
1255 Valley Rd. Stirling, NJ 07980
908-647-0138
http://oannies.tripod.com/

i will be at the jam drumming and taking pics see you there



Sat may 20

Old Brewery Tavern
138 W Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018-3804
610-691-9406
http://www.theoldbrewerytavern.com/

the top ten reasons you should see nasty ned thursday night

...you should make a serious effort to come to Nasty Ned's American Roots Open Mic tomorrow night at The Rail in Bound Brook:

Here are the Top 10 Reasons why:

10. To join others in joyous celebration of American Roots music.

9. If you're a musician; to be heard by a very enthusiastic audience in an historic old train station with good food, a friendly staff and good prices.

8. If you're a music fan; get up close to live music being performed by very passionate musicians in an historic old train station with good food, a friendly staff and good prices.

7. Duane Chez and friends

6. The opportunity to hear or play with Duane Chez and Friends, Johnny Charles, Snakeman Runyan, Gus Bardaji, Michael Krizan, Jake jar el, Gene Downin, JR Bradfield, Tommy Fuller, Kate Weber, or well... you never know who you may see or hear down at the station...

5. There is NO cover charge at American Roots Open Mic

4. You may win tickets to see the Marshal Tucker Band with Ten Foot Tall Band at Starland Ballroom..

3. The road construction is ancient history and Main Street in Bound Brook is as smooth as a baby's...

2. You can also get there by train from almost anywhere, as many of you did last week ...

And the Number 0ne reason why you should make a serious effort to come to Nasty Ned's American Roots Open Mic, Thursday, 8PM at The Rail, 350 E. Main St. Bound Brook, NJ is...

BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN! (didn't mean to yell)

If you forgot how much fun we had last week, click into

http://www.nastyned.com

and see or click into

http://american-roots.blogspot.com

to read all about it!