Roots Review 22 by Nasty Ned

Roots Review 22
I'll open with thank you. Thank you to all of the people who have made a difference in our American Roots Movement. From the amazing musicians, to the volunteers and supporters, those who spread the word, the thousands of music fans who have come to enjoy the music, make donations to the band and win gifts and prizes - to all of those who embrace the cause of preserving American Roots Music - and certainly the venue owners, bookers, cooks and bartenders.

American Roots would like to thank Zupko's Tavern Theater, in particular Rich Zupko for having vision and giving us the opportunity to continue to present American Roots Live without interruption. Thanks to Lynn, Nordy, Jeff, Nick, Melissa, Dave and Jane. We'll miss you as we move and expand American Roots Live to every Wednesday night at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ beginning September 6 and every Thursday night at the Bluetone Cafe in Easton, PA beginning September 14.

Crossroads is perhaps the coolest blues and roots club in north Jersey located at 78 North Ave. Crossroads has an awesome house sound system, large stage and full concert lighting. Lee and Ronnie share the Roots Revival vision too and we're proud to be associated with them.

The Bluetone Cafe, rated the #1 blues and roots room in the Lehigh Valley is run by one of the nicest men in the business, and a real music fan. Joe has the vision, too. And both venues are destination rooms for the finest musicians in the area.

We had a blast on our last night at Zupko's, though. American Roots Live 22 introduced more fantastic new acts, namely the talented soloists Ron Dill and Maureen Gallagher and the frolicking, New Orleans style trio, This Old House. What a blast they were.

With John Powers guest hosting, The Wiliamzboy heated things up right out of the box and we were off and running - and I probably played and sang more at 22 than any other Roots Live I can remember - with John Powers and Josh Gephardt, Johnny Charles, Alan Rogoff, Greg Stier and Greg Louganis, then Arne Englund, Len DePiano and JR Bradfield. Standout performances by all of the above and including Kate Weber and Bassboards with John Caruana, Dr. Greg, Brad Sicotte, Mark Weber and Bones Sanford. We heard Bernie Brauswetter, Robert, Ed Pampani, Chaz, Arlene Schar, Bill Simmons, Paul Daloia, Ray Scro and more - it was a blast!

Special thanks to Win of Elliott Newcomb Designs, Amelia Lange, Jamie Flynn, Big Boy Kenny Nerbak, Arne Englund, Mary Anne, Seamstress Sue, Arlene, Robert, Jack Powers, Ed Pampani, Eddie Ray of Computown, Manville Music, LouMarc Signs, SDC Studios, Rich Zupko, Crossroads, Bluetone Cafe, Elmore Magazine, Richard Skelly, Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation and ambassadors John Powers, HoneyBoy Dupree and Duane Chez.

We look forward to a great opening night in Garwood with a special show planned for you with big name players and some really cool gifts and prizes including CDs, Elmore Magazines, autographed harmonicas, concert tickets and the NEW American Roots with Nasty Ned T shirts! So get your rider by your side and come down to the Crossroads - Wednesday, September 6th.

Keeping it real,

Ned

AMERICAN ROOTS HAS A NEW AND PERMANENT HOME

Nasty Ned Hosts
American Roots Live

Every Wednesday 8:30PM
Crossroads
78 North Ave. Garwood, NJ
908 232-5666

Every Thursday 9PM
Bluetone Cafe
683 Walnut St. Easton, Pa
610 258-5812
An update of Neds' schedule

September 22, 2006 Saturday
American Roots Benefit
Nasty Ned
John Powers & the Arturos
American Roots All-Stars
@ Crossroads
78 North Ave.
Garwood, NJ
Show 9:30PM
908 232-5666
October 7, 2006
Nasty Ned & The Noo Dogs
private party

October 14, 2006
The Bull
229 Williams St.
Piscataway, NJ
Show 10pm
www.thebull2000.com

November 4, 2006 Saturday
Nasty Ned & Michael Krizan 7:30pm
Chaz Depaolo 8pm
St. Peter's Haven Blues Series to Benefit Homeless Families
Blues Concert inside St. Peter's Church
Clifton, NJ
http://www.chazdepaolo.com

December 22, 2006 Saturday
Nasty Ned & the Noo Dogs
Pine Tavern
Corner Route 34 & Cottrell Rd.
Old Bridge, NJ
Show 8:30PM
732 727-5060

http://nastyned.com/

http://www.xxroads.com/

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American Roots Live 21 REVIEW BY NASTY NED

American Roots Live 21 was very special in that we introduced yet another new act, American Halo, who are an all girl band playing all original music.


Well, our temporary arrangement at Zupko's Tavern Theater has come to and end with one more Tuesday show to go. We are happy to announce that on Wednesday, September 6, American Roots Live will open in it's new home at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ and run every Wednesday night there after. Crossroads not only has 5 star dining and great ambience but is known as a destination room for musicians. A real "A" venue with a large stage, concert lighting and a great house sound system. We thank Lee and Ronni from Crossroads for their cooperation and their vision - we are all very excited.

American Roots Live 21's standout performances go to John Powers & the Arturos, American Halo, Kelly Caruso, Johnny Charles, Mike Caruso, Alan Rogoff, Rich Senatore, JR Bradfield, Robert, Ed Pampani, Nathaniel Mills, Bones Sanford, Rotten Robert, Randy, Arlene Schar, Bernie Brauswetter, Rob, The Eight St. Band, Ian Christie, Jimmy Somma, Len DePiano, Lori V, Chaz and more.

Special thanks go to John Powers for his continued solid efforts to promote American Roots on and off the stage.

And special thanks to many other special people who help keep the American Roots Movement up and running, namely Win of Elliott Newcomb Designs, Amelia Lange, Jamie Flynn, Big Boy Kenny Nerback, Mary Anne, Sue, Robert, Jack Powers, Ed Pampani, Eddie Ray of Computown, Bobby Malavenda of Manville Music, LouMarc Signs, SDC Studios, Rich Zupko and new folks who have stepped forward to pledge their support (just today) - and you know who you are - thank you - and many, many thanks for support from Elmore Magazine, Richard Skelly and the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation as well, ambassadors HoneyBoy Dupree and Duane Chez.