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American Roots Live Returns January 7th 2010 !!!!!

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

Every Thursday Night! 8pm
STARTING January 7, 2010
GOOD TIMES TAVERN
13 Hamilton St.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Your American Roots host -Nasty Ned
Co-host , coordinator -Peter Prasa
Stage Manager -J.R. Bradfield
Drum Tech - Randy Marinelli
Web Promo -Ed Pampani
Manager -Bill Peck
Be Sure To Visit http://www.myspace.com/americanroots
http://american-roots.blogspot.com/

American Roots Live Studio Masters artists getting radio play all over the world

check out neds radio list here http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/

always loved, never forgotten R.I.P. Honey Boy Dupree

Posted byNasty Ned (original post here http://american-roots.blogspot.com/ )

HONEYBOY DUPREE... DEC 1, 1952 - APRIL 4, 2009

Rest in Peace My Brother

"I'll be right up there with you when my time down here is through" HBD


you can hear his music here

http://www.myspace.com/honeyboydupree

http://honeyboydupree.com/

He was a great man and great musician .

He may be gone but His music is in our hearts .

His songs are getting major airplay all around the world !

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED/WRITERS AT ROOTS 8PM MANVILLE NJ

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE 9PM!

WRITERS AT ROOTS 8PM


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American Roots Live w/ Nasty Ned is Back
...
Rhythms of the Night
729 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
Phone:908-707-8757

American Roots Live; Showcase and Open Mic Show
Sponsor:
Manville Music Shop
249 S Main St
Manville, NJ
908 203-16
http://www.myspace.com/americanroots
http://american-roots.blogspot.com
http://www.nastyned.com
http://apleasantsymmetry.blogspot.com/

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE IS STILL ROCKIN AND STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE PICS AND NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE

http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/



American roots is a smokin show for American music .

all styles and genres , music that is performed live by both showcase acts and jammers alike .

its a show that can not be missed !

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE RHYTHMS MANVILLE NJ 9PM WRITERS AT ROOTS 7.30PM

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AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE RHYTHMS MANVILLE NJ 9PM WRITERS AT ROOTS 7.30PM

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE 9PM!

WRITERS AT ROOTS 7.30PM

STARTING OCTOBER 1RST !

American Roots Live w/ Nasty Ned is Back

...

Rhythms of the Night
729 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
Phone:908-707-8757

The Equal Opportunity Celebration is Back!

and JR Bradfield says "howdy y'all"

American Roots Live; Showcase and Open Mic Show

Sponsor:
Manville Music Shop
249 S Main St
Manville, NJ
908 203-1610

http://www.rhythms-of-the-night.com/

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

ARL is a BLAST at Rhythms

TO SEE THE LATEST PHOTOS CLICK HERE http://american-roots.blogspot.com/

IT"S HERE!! American Showplace Music

Our record label; American Showplace Music has released a new, 16 track recording titled "American Roots Live presents the Studio Masters, Volume One", featuring Christine Martucci, Aster Pheonyx, John Powers and Nasty Ned.

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD all the fresh new music NOW at amazon, itunes, emusic, rhapsody, etc., etc. Just type in the artist or label name,

The CD is currently available at all ARL and WiR shows, but will soon be available from the label at www.AmericanShowplaceMusic.com and on-line and in stores everywhere!

Labels: American Roots Live, American Showplace Music, Aster Pheonyx, Christine Martucci, John Powers, Nasty Ned

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED HAS A NEW HOME!

American Roots Live at Rhythms
Starting Thursday May 29th, 9pm

American Roots Live w/ Nasty Ned is Back!

@Rhythms of the Night
729 South Main Street
Manville, NJ 08835
Phone:908.707.8757

The Every Thursday Night Equal Opportunity Celebration of Music is Back!

American Roots Live Showcase and Open Mic Show

Sponsored by
Manville Music Shop
249 S. Main St
Manville, NJ
908 203-1610


http://www.rhythms-of-the-night.com/

American Roots Live 102, 103, 104 posted originally by nasty ned arls last show at orphan annie's comming soon

The full load of pics can be found here
http://american-roots.blogspot.com/


I have many fond memories of Orphan Annie's perhaps i will share some in the near future .

For now let these pictures tell the story

i will be posting a link to pics of orphan annie's last night of music very soon .

peace Ed

ORPHAN ANNIES CLOSING IT'S DOORS AFTER OVER 30 YEARS OF MUSIC LAST CALL IS APRIL 27TH 2008

Curtain call coming for Orphan Annie's

By CHRIS JORDAN
STAFF WRITER

LONG HILL — A part of the local live music scene is about to find itself orphaned.

Orphan Annie's, a haven for blues, jazz, rock and R&B for the last 30 years in the Stirling section of the township, is closing Monday, co-owner Rick Romano announced.

"It's time," said Romano, who operated the club and restaurant at 1255 Valley Road with his parents Frank and Ann Romano. "My parents are elderly and they wanted to get out. It's a united decision."

Orphan Annie regulars were told of the closing last week.

"The closing feels surreal," said Warren bluesman Bob Lanza, who performs at the club on Saturday. "You don't think a place affects you that much but I've spent a lot of time there, going back to my wilder younger days."

Orphan Annie's opened for business in 1977.

"When we close it'll be a piece of history to a lot of people," Romano said. "Music wasn't the main focus right at the beginning, but we had somebody play every Friday and Saturday night and that was it. If a band was doing very good, they'd play once a month and it developed into a blues and rock 'n' roll club."

Graced by some of the biggest names in music — James Cotten, Randy Jackson of Zebra, Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens, Hubert Sumlin and members of the Spin Doctors along with local Jersey legends such as Bernie Brausewetter, Billy Hector and Nasty Ned have all performed at Orphan Annie's. The music was often spiced up by theme parties, such as the mid-winter beach party.

Incidently, Orphan Annie's is named after Ann Romano, who is not an orphan.

The younger Romano will keep active in the music scene with his Blueskids Productions music promotion group and is looking for booking opportunities at area clubs. He'll be recording Saturday night's show for a later release on the Blueskids label.

In the fall, the venue itself will become Taverna Quattrini, featuring rustic down-home Italian fare, said new owner Ilir Bitici. Bitici's family owns several restaurants in the area, including Fiorino Ristorante in Summit.

"I've been there a few times and I definitely respect what they did," said Bitici of Orphan Annie's. "When people talk about it they always have an anecdote about the place."

Bitici said he has no plans for presenting live music at Quattrini, but it will be considered once the restaurant is set up.

The final weekend at Annie's includes The Billy Hector Band on Friday ($12 admission); the Lanza-led open jam and recording on Saturday ($5) and the American Roots Live open jam with Nasty Ned and Jr. Bradfield on Sunday (free admission) for the last night of live music at the club. The Romanos and long-time bartender Sandy McCoo will say good-bye from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday.

Orphan Annie's has meant a lot to me i met many great musicians and made friends over the years it will be sad to walk out the door tonight when the music stops.

I reposted this article from the courier news online

http://www.c-n.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/NEWS/804240335#

Tonight American Roots Live With Nasty Ned

will be the last blast of music at a one of a kind venue

The show starts at 8 and runs until rick tells us it time to go !


A special thanks go out to Ann and Frank romano and Rick Romano proprietors of Orphan Annies for all the years of supporting live music !

AMERICAN ROOTS TURNS 2 TONIGHT SUNDAY APRIL 6TH (plus pictures from American Roots Live 100 & 101, WiR)

Join us tonight at orphan annies to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the much talked about jam session in sterling nj

American Roots is 2 years old this SUNDAY to- night! 8pm at Orphan Annie's 1255 Valley Rd Stirling, NJ, 07980 US NO COVER CHARGE 908-647-0138 www. OANNIES.com Blueskid Production ALL JAMMERS WELCOME ALL STYLES WELCOME ! LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT PARTY TO REMEMBER TONIGHT ! I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU THERE PEACE ED ( A PLEASANT SYMMETRY) ======================================================= 04/06/2008 08:00 PM - ORPHAN ANNIE’S AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED SUN 8PM 1255 Valley Road Stirling, New Jersey 07980 US Cost:0 Description:american roots open mic with nasty ned Each week we have 30 to 40 of the most talented and recognized musicians and singers from the area on stage playing their hearts out to an incredibly responsive audience. Come out and see for your self. Check out previous weeks parties at http://american-roots. blogspot. com or www. nastyned. com http://oannies. tripod. com/ CHECK OUT SOME PICTURES FROM THE LAST FEW WEEKS http://american-roots.blogspot.com/

American Roots Live 94 & 95 and Writers in Raritan

photo of Anir Ban by Ed Pampani

more pictures of American Roots at this link : http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/

American Roots Live 92 & 93 posted by nasty ned

Christine Martucci

to see more photos by Ed Pampani

CLICK ON THIS LINK

http://american-roots.blogspot.com/

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL 91

ARL 91
Robert C. "Bobby" Malavenda November 19, 1963 - January 26, 2008Bobby, you not only brought us the Wiliamzboy and American Halo, and donated the guitar that was autographed and raffled to raise money helping brother Harry Okie, but you brought energy, vision, dedication and an eagerness to help American Roots Live do its work. Your performances on the ARL stage were always inspiring. You will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace brother...

HERE IS A LINK TO BOBBY'S STORE THE MANVILLE MUSIC CENTER

http://www.manvillemusiccenter.com/




PICTURES LOCATED AT THIS LINK

http://american-roots.blogspot.com/


Obituaries
Robert C. Malavenda (November 19, 1963 - January 26, 2008) Manville, NJ – Robert C. Malavenda, 44, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. Born in Somerville, Robert had been a lifelong resident of Manville.
Robert owned & operated the Manville Music Center. His love of music and passion for guitar playing was a gift he shared with the many students he had taught over the years. He was the founder of Musicians for Children’s Charities and was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Manville-Hillsborough Lodge #2119.
Robert was predeceased by his dear father David D. Malavenda in 1976.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved mother & step father, Barbara D. & Bud Connell of Venice, FL, his adored son Zachary Malavenda of Hillsborough, his loving siblings, sister Alisa Malavenda of Milwaukee, WI and brother David Malavenda of Point Pleasant, and his cherished godchild Carly Malavenda. He also leaves behind a step brother Thomas Connell and his wife Jane of Somerset, a step sister Sandra Connell of New Providence, NJ, and several nieces and nephews each of whom will miss him dearly.
A funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 31, 2008 beginning 11:00am at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835. Robert will be laid to rest in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9pm and on Thursday from 10:00am until service time. Memorial contributions to Deborah Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 820, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 would be appreciated.

FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE FUNERAL HOME AND TO LEAVE CONDOLENCES

http://www.webfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=164416&fh_id=10530&s_id=A5D4ADCC0AFF088D4193377DDFDC98A4








photos: Ed Pampani

Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: Bobby Malavenda, Ed Pampani, Harry Okie, Wiliamzboy. American Halo

ARL 90 pics AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

Photo credit:
ARL & Wir, pic:win; ARL: Ed Pampani; Pic of Ed playing drums: Amy Franza

AMERICAN ROOTS REVIEW 88 & 89 BY NASTY NED

VIEW PICS @
http://american-roots.blogspot.com/

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL ROOTS REVIEW 87 BY NASTY NED

Words alone can't describe the incredible week of live music we experienced over the holidays at American Roots Live and Writers in Raritan. Here's a photo taste of how we celebrated the music and rang in the new year...


Photos; Ed Pampani and pic:win

Photos include: Lee Fink, Sweeter than Honey; Ruth, Sam & Josh Rios, Mark Bodino, Plainfield Slim & Ned, Mojo Road; Todd & Van, Mike Caruso, Rocco Scavone, Christine Martucci, Melissa Anthony, HoneyBoy Dupree, Ron Seibert, Keith Autocunas, Zacherey Gaviria, Brent Myers, Corey Small, Hershall Dow.

American Roots Live 87's playlist includes: JR Bradfield, Aster Pheonyx, HoneyBoy Dupree, Rhyme & Reason; Jim & Rob, Christine Martucci, Corey Small, Randy Marinelli, Ed Pampani, Hershall Dow, Lee Fink, Plainfield Slim & the Hawgs, Gar Francis, Mike Caruso, Rocco Scavone, Gene Goodman, Mace Gill, Ron Seibert, Zachery Gaviria, David Alles, Mimi Nowak, Gerry Perlinski, The Mark Bodino Band; Mark, Jack & Robert, Sweeter than Honey; Ruth, Sam & Josh Rios, Tommy Toye, Mojo Road; Ken, Nick, Todd & Van, Chris Mongiello, Billy k

, Brent Meyers, Eric Meyers, Robert Zee, Joe Salerno, John Breen, Chaz.

Writers in Raritan: Melissa Anthony, Corey Small, Christine Martucci, Frank Victor

Shout out to Jim Beckerman, the Noisy Neighbors, Blue Moon Cafe, Walter, Adrian, Rick, Karin, Orphan Annie's, Denise, Joe, DeCicco's, Win, EP,


Tracey Stones, Pat and everybody that works to keep music live and alive.

Keeping it real,

Ned,

- Happy New Year!

see american roots blog spot for the picture reference

http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL ROOTS REVIEW 86 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 86

American Roots Live 86 and Writers in Raritan in the week leading up to this Christmas holiday was full of comfort and joy, new and old friends - and lots of love.

Perhaps as close as we'll get to living inside a Courier & Ives print in this year of 2007.

Our new friend "E" from Miami, Florida was the center piece in this holiday tapestry. "E", (above, pic:win) exuded brotherhood and goodwill during his showcase performance and had us riveted as he sang of warmth and love, rivers of honey, forgiveness and tolerance in his tremendously rich and authentic blues voice. Except for the muted bling-tone of some one's pocketed text messenger, it was "E's" heartfelt performance and a silent night.

If you weren't there - you should have been.

Many made the pilgrimage to ARL and WiR this week as if filled with anticipation of tiny hoofs on a roof-top or just filled with party spirit and seeking an outlet to let loose. What ever you came looking for - we had it.

Down to the mini marshmallows for your hot cocoa.

John Powers revved us up with his unforgettable songs, Kerry Anderson held the whole world in her hand, Corey Small thumped and hammered home his wonderful creations, Dennis Macarone reminded me of sharing the stage with the Chiffons in 1966, Joe Cerisano of Trans-Siberian Orchestra sang of fathers and sons, Mace Gill gave us Blind Willie Johnson, Mimi Nowak brought the house down, Johnny Charles ripped us all a new one, JR Bradfield smiled and accommodated, John Breen sang Christmas carols with his ukelelee... I think the only thing missing was the partridge and the pear tree.

Our playlist recognizes: JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, "E", Mace Gill, Corey Small, Robert Zee, Johnny Charles, Kim Brewer, Tommy Toye, Hershall Dow, Mordechai Jones, Carlo Trentacosta, Keith Autoncunas, Randy Marinelli, Doug Ivey, Tim Ludwig, Johnny Thompson, Joe Cerisano, Randy Smith, Chris O'Sullivan, Mimi Nowak, Bob Giglio, Ed Avilia, Ron Seibert, John Breen, Snakeman Runyan, The No Names, JW & the Honky Tonk Buicks, Gene Goodman, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Keorner, Roy Macanamara, Dennis Macarone, John Powers, Kerry Anderson and Peter Prasa.

As we revel in the spirit of this holiday season and reflect back on a year of circumstance and accomplishment let us look forward toward the future. Our future together as friends, our future as individuals, as a society, as a world and let us be happy, thankful and joyous, and please, let us never forget the glue that holds us all together - the music, sweet music, let there be music everywhere.

Thanks to all who give it life and longevity. Thanks to Win and EP. And bless you all.

Merry Christmas to us all - everyone.

Keeping it real,

Ned