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
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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

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/

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 LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL Roots Review 85 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 85

American Roots Live 85 was one very special week of live music capped by a grand celebration of Orphan Annie's 30th Anniversary on Sunday.



ARL's Sunday show fell on the day marking three decades of live music for the Romano family, who built their business and many friendships on the stuff. We were honored to host the live music gala...


...great live music from eight great bands, for eight straight hours... then the mountains of free food caused me to recall a time long ago when I discovered that free food and live music made for a good time, though that free food sequestered in a small room back-stage was for the band - Sunday at Orphan Annie's was as if everyone had a backstage pass while friends, fans, guests and bands all mingled together at the serving tables.

We remembered our late great friend Bernie Brausewetter who was forever part of the OA landscape and missed him dearly realizing that if this party were held last year, he'd be on stage with us this day.

In BB's absence we welcomed his mom Mrs. B who attended the event with Big Nancy and husband Danny Swarbrick.
















Thanks to the Congregation (pic top), John Powers, JR Bradfield, Eryn Shewell Band (pic above), Tony Santos & his Blues Conspiracy with Big Nancy, Joe Morrison Project, Rockin' Daddy, The WALL and Dilly for the non-stop joyous noise.

In my 20 years playing Orphan Annie's, I've never seen so many people in that room at one time. We were absolutely mobbed! Here's to the next 30 years of live music at Orphan Annie's. Anne, Frank, Rick... congratulations.

Thursday, after we gave away 8 pairs of concert tickets to Starland Ballroom for the Pink Floyd tribute, we played host to one of the most famous anonymous singers in America; Joe Cerisano. Joe's is the soulful, raspy voice you've heard on more than fifty recognizable commercials on TV and radio. Joe was also the lead male voice on the 80's hit "Hands Across America" and, among many, many other projects including singing a recent hit for Korn - Joe Cerisano was lead singer with Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 1998 when the touring troupe went double platinum with their smash holiday album Christmas Attic.

It was great having Joe on our stage and fun hearing him and Mimi Nowak singing and having fun together with Roy Macnamara, Peter Mailliss, JR Bradfield and Anthony Gagliano rounding out the band.

With us all week, both at Writers in Raritan and American Roots Live, Joe, on his first night at ARL really enjoyed Hershall Dow and Mordechi Jones with Randy Marinelli on drums and Corey Small on bass. Then was knocked-out when Corey picked-up his acoustic guitar and did fifteen minutes of thumping, innovative original songs. He would marvel at Big Nancy's harp discipline, precision and tone three nights later.

Lisa, Jeri and Lucky, who we know and love as Cleaver June, entertained us Thursday with a rockin' high energy stint and really turning it up - turned heads.

There was a great vibe in the room all week!

ARL 85's playlist also included accomplished contributions from Johnny Thompson, Tommy Toye, Ed Pampani, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Carlo Trentacosta, Don Howland and Ron Seibert.

At Wednesday's Writer's in Raritan, with heavies Joe Cerisano, Tommy Fuller and Mike Caruso from the Doughboys in the house; Gerry Perlinski, Peter Prasa, Sheli Aarden and Keith Monacchio bared their souls, their songcraft and solo performance to enthusiastic attendies in an especially entertaining evening of original music.

We've since booked a special show at WiR for January 9 featuring Tommy Fuller, Joe Cerisano, Sheli Aarden and Peter Prasa - mark down that date but first, don't miss the powerful December 12th line-up of Christine Martucci, Aster Pheonyx, Sarah Donner and Kevin Reavey.

Many thanks to Ed Pampani for these live pics and for being an integral part of ARL. Also many thanks to all who help keep live music live. See you soon again.

Keeping it real,

Ned

Phishboy performed ARL 85

american roots live with nasty ned arl review 81 by nasty ned

ARL Roots Review 81

What a wonderful week of music.

It started Wednesday at Writers in Raritan with John Powers and Aster Pheonyx (pic) dealing strong songcraft in solo, acoustic performance with Jim Popik and Kevin Reavey - then me and Bradfield and Jim Popik really getting into something at the end.

Aster Pheonyx, who you'll hear more of in the future, is where passion and pain meets "strong songwriting and dynamic vocals". Watch for good things for her.

Thursday's American Roots Live 81 was a talent packed, horse-choking line-up of great musicians all showin' their stuff, starting with Johnny Charles, Kim Brewer, JR Bradfield ,Ed Pampani, Tommy Toye, Tony Pilleggi, Bobby Z, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Ron Seibert, Dice; Rich, George and Al. Randy Marinelli, Hershall Dow, Mordechai Jones, Steve Pozz, Rich Keorner, Carl Marcantonio, Corey Small, Ed Avilia, George Nicola, Jerry Lanza, Rob Bianco and Ernie Fortunato.

Continued fun Friday night when I joined the DelRosso Experience at the Blue Moon Cafe and laid it down with Bob DelRosso, Vinnie Capodice and Kevin Brennan with a sit-in visit from ol' 88's Jim Beckerman. What a groove...

Then Saturday night at the Stanhope House hearing the magnificant Jo Wymer & the Itty Bitty Band open for Christine Martucci Band, who put a solid ass whoopin' on the house with two and a half solid hours of good rockin originals and big Janis gems. Damn that girl can sing and them boys can play!


Sunday night American Roots Live 81 featured a cool new band, Reality Addiction. Dustin, Adam, Robby (pic), and Jonathon brought a good sound, a good vibe and good originals.

The night's playlist included a young new friend from Oxford, NJ on guitar named Justin Kamm, then JR Bradfield, Evan Miggs, Ed Pampani, "Phishboy" Keith Autocunas, Ron Seibert, Sticks Obremski, Chris Mongiello, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Keorner, Mike Coyle, Phil Liebergall and Gene Goodman.

Thanks to Win for the ARL 80 group photo that'll hang on the Wall of Fame at Orphan Annie's. That's Win, down low in the foreground and HoneyBoy Dupree on the cell phone. Can you find yourself here?

Thanks again to all the folks who work hard to keep the music alive.

See you soon.

Keeping it real,

Ned

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL REVIEW 79 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 79
We did it again last week - got together Thursday and Sunday at American Roots Live, plugged in and had a blast. Blues, country, jam, R&B and outer-space - it's all good! Lots of smiles and high fives.

And again ARL presented "Writers in Raritan" on Wednesday; the pre-booked solo, acoustic, original, singer-songwriter showcase series that featured

the Asbury Park Five -

George Wirth,

Sheli Aarden,

Michael Brett,

Jo Wymer and Aster Pheonyx.

Each one of them was fantastic!The week before that WiR featured John Powers, Robert Ross, Bruce Jepson, Peter Prasa and the Wiliamzboy - and each of them was Fantastic!

Don't miss the next one!Yeah buddy, lots of great music being made around here. I suggest, if you haven't done so already, get over to www.nastyned.com and leave your email address for me so I can keep you informed on all the great upcoming events.Remember, November 1st is special at American Roots Live as it is the night of the ARL All Stars autographed guitar raffle drawing. The guitar is covered front and back with the signatures of some of the most awesomely talented people around. A real collectors piece. If you want a chance to win this guitar, come early Thursday and get your tickets before the drawing.November 1st will also feature a smokin' blues showcase by New York City's Tony Santos & His Blues Conspiracy with Pinky Mendez .

the 1st is group photo night.Come get in the picture and be forever memorialized on the Orphan Annie's wall of fame.

ARL 79's playlist read:Mimi Nowak, JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Ron Seibert, Al, George and Rich of The Dice from Jackson, NJ., Robert Zee, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Carlo Trentacosta, Ed Avilia, Bones Sanford, Carl Marcantonio, Rob Bianco, Rich Keorner, Grady Frederick, Frank Cerulli, Chris Mongiello, Stix Obremski, Gene Goodman, John Listori, Mordichai and the return of Hershall Dow - way to go!Thanks to all who help our shows happen each week and we hope to see you all soon again.Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Aster Pheonyx, George Wirth, Jo Wymer, John Powers, Michael Brett, Robert Ross, Sheli Aarden, Writers in Raritan

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL Roots Review BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review
We had lots of great music by passionate musicians last week. Some new-comers, some regulars and some old friends we haven't seen in a while.Young Joe DeRogatis sings some old school R&B.

We introduced Kayka for the first time at American Roots Live

with some 50's blues done 60's style with a new millennium attitude accompanied by Ed Avilia on bass, Ed Pampani on drums and our new friend Mike Coyle playing harmonica.

ARL 78 kicked off with lots of people sharing Edgar and Johnny Winter stories as at least a dozen American Rooters made the Winter's show at Starland Ballroom after winning tickets for the concert last week at ARL 77 thanks to Blueskid.

On Sunday more than 40 musicians, including seven bands came together during our twelve hour marathon to raise money for the Eden Institute in Princeton at our Roots Rockin Riders Bikers Benefit for Autism co hosted by Flock Promotions.

During the day the name Bernie Brauseswetter was respectfully evoked, numerous times, as we all knew if BB were still with us, he'd be there too helping out for a good cause as he so often did.Many thanks to all the musicians who came to help, all audience members for their support, Orphan Annie's for the venue and good vibe and to AJ, Lee and Frankie for their unwavering, tireless work for the Eden Institute - and special thanks to my friend and yours, co-host JR Bradfield.

American Roots Live's combined playlist read: Joe DeRogatis, Robert Zee, JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Mimi Nowak, Ed Avilia, Johnny Thompson, Tim Ludwig, Dave Alles, Mike Coyle, Kayka, Randy Marinelli, Carlo Trentacosta, Carl Marcantonio, Spider Lilly, Bones Sanford, Gene Gagliardi, Mike Carroll, Frank Cerulli, Ryan Maas, Johnny Thompson Band, Phil Leibergall with Phil n' the Blanks, The Congregation: Chuck Wegman, Evil Dick, Sal and Rich, The Dogs: Lee Fink, Mike Flynn, Gene Downin, Jake Jar el, The Jerry Lanza Band, Ray DiGiovanni, Tito, Chris O'Sullivan, Johnny Charles & the Straight 8 Blues Kings, Kim Brewer, Jamo Flynn, Katmandu, Tal, Rich, Randy, Jeff Kesili, Vinnie Capodice, Snakeman Runyan, Tom Cucciara, Keith Autocunas, Ron Seibert, Tommy Toye, Joe Colucci, Roy Macnamara, Peter Malliss, Chaz and Jimmy Farkas.Many thanks to all who make American Roots Live the place to be week after week, OA's, Annie, Frank, Rick, Karin, Joe, Rich, Bradfield, Powers, Macnamara, Nowak and especially Win and Ed for the great photos.

We all wish Hershall Dow a quick recovery and quick return to the show - God speed brother.See you soon again.

Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Eden Institute, Jamo Flynn, Johnny Charles, Johnny Winters, JR Bradfield, Lee Fink, Mike Flynn, The Congregation

WERE ELSE COULD YOU FIND TALENT LIKE THIS ALL IN ONE PLACE TWO NIGHTS A WEEK ?

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ! THATS WERE !

EVERY WEEK , WEEK AFTER WEEK I AM BLESSED WITH THE COMPANY OF A FINE BUNCH OF FRIENDS AND MUSICIANS!

I take pleasure in playing drums with these musician and others every week and i can definitely say there is no other show like it any were !

This Sunday we will be raising money for autism i will post more info at the bottom of this bulletin.

so come on out for a good cause and here some of these fine musicians and more enjoy good food, beverage and perhaps meet old friends and new !
i will be there playing drums with Phil 'n the blanks and later a jam will take place music starts 2 2.00pm so come on down and support a good cause anfun all at the same time . peace Ed Pampani aka A PLEASANT SYMMETRY

I TOOK THESE PICTURES BUT ITS NOT LIKE BEING THERE YOU HAVE TO BE THERE TO REALLY EXPERIENCE WHAT I KEEP RAVING ABOUT .

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12NOON TO MIDNIGHT ! THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 21RST 2007

ROOTS ROCKIN RIDERS BENEFIT FOR AUTISM AT ORPHAN ANNIE'S

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Then, every Thursday and Sunday night it's...

American Roots Live with Nasty Ned

...there's no other show like it anywhere!

Celebrating two big nights of roots music each week!
-Thursdays at 9 and Sundays at 8

Orphan Annie's
1255 Valley Road
Stirling, NJ 07980
-908 647-0138

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American Roots Live is an equal opportunity celebration of roots music recognizing Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock&Roll, R&B, Rock, Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel, Soul, BeeBop, Dixieland, Zydeco, Cajun, Native and everything in between that came before.

All players and their friends and fans are welcome!

Great Food, Fun and Prizes!

Convenient from Interstate 78...

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the American Roots Live All Stars autographed guitar!

You do not have to be present on November 1st to win.
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And please continue to support everyone who works hard to keep the music alive.

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Elmore Magazine "Saving American Music" http://www.elmoremagazine.com/

Roots Rockin' Blues Newsletter http://RootsRocknBlues.com/newsletter

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AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED ARL REVIEW 76 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 76

SEE http://american-roots.blogspot.com/ FOR PHOTOS BY ED PAMPANI AND WIN


American Roots LIVE with Nasty Ned...

there is absolutely no other show like it anywhere!


Don't be fooled by imitations.

American Roots Live is not a typical open mic or open jam. It's not some casual effort by a part time musician to plug in and make some noise. American Roots Live is a legitimate show in a legitimate music room, not some neighborhood shot & beer joint - it's the longest running of its kind - and it stands for roots music preservation.

ARL is an equal opportunity celebration of the music. It's for passing the torch to the next generation in an effort to keep the fire burning AND to create an outlet for players to play and network as the "live" music scene is shrinking... and venues are dying off one by one...

American Roots Live appreciates and recognizes the contributions of its participants. ARL puts everyone in the spotlight making everybody an All Star. Every participant is invited to sign the ARL all stars autographed guitar. And ARL puts every one's name in print right here in our weekly roots reviews.

American Roots Live also has official photographers and is the only show of its kind where you can perform one week - come back the next week and possibly take home a beautiful color print of your performance the week before - for free!

American Roots Live doesn't just have its hand out for the sake of gathering donations. ARL, now approaching its 77th week, passes the bucket to keep the show going and always gives something back to the people. Fans and players alike win music CDs, harmonicas, T shirts and other great prizes each week. Last night we gave away Delbert McClinton and a number of Elmore Magazine CD samplers featuring John Mayall, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Roy Orbison and more. In previous weeks; the Allman Brothers, Al Green, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin, 25 Years of R&B, 25 Years of Soul, T Bone Walker, BB King, lots of great new music CDs from our many All Stars and on and on.

American Roots Live is where you have a chance to take home autographed guitars. We've given away two so far and our third guitar give-away happens November 1. Tickets are still available, but going fast so hurry out for your chance to take home the Austin electric strat autographed by so many: Nasty Ned, John Powers, Johnny Charles, Jamo Flynn, Lee Fink, Phoenix Arizona's HoneyBoy Dupree, Bob DelRosso, Arne Englund, Rob Fraser, Gene Goodman, Dean Schot, Pinky Mendez, members of the Congregation, members of Cleaver June, Mimi Nowak, Roy Macnamara, Nancy Coletti, Lori V, Hershall Dow, Ron Michaels, north Georgia's Smokestack the Foothill Fury, Toronto Canada's Vanderpark, Covington Kentucky's Fickle and many, many, many more.

You do not have to be present to win!


Yep, never be fooled by imitations. There is only one American Roots Live. It's Thursdays and Sundays at Orphan Annie's and it's hosted by yours truly. There really is no other show like it anywhere - on any night, guaranteed.





ARL 76's playlist read: JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Ed Pampani, Len DePiano, Bones Sanford, Rotten Robert, Carlo Trentacosta, Robert Zee, Randy Marinelli, Mordecai, Hershall Dow, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Jerry Lanza, Roy Macnamara, Mike Carroll, Dave Frant, Gene Gagliardi, Ed Avilia, Doug Deittmann, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Koerner, Jim Sventy, Pinky Mendez, Bob DelRosso, Larry Lip, Tommy Toye, Sticks Obremski, Al Marchitto, Nick Lavirtano, and Frank Cerulli. That's 32 musicians and singers coming together on one stage in the name of the music - awesome. Oh, and adding me is 33.

Thanks to all who make ARL a "one of a kind" - Orphan Annie's, Rick, Karin, Ashley, JR Bradfield, John Powers and Win and Ed for the photos.

If you read and enjoy these Roots Reviews, please email me here let me know who you are. Please let me know if you have any suggestions to make this page OR our show better or just to say hello. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.

See you real soon.

Keeping it real,

Ned

Labels: American Roots Live, HoneyBoy Dupree, John Powers, Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Lee Fink, Nasty Ned, Orphan Annie's, Pinky Mendez

"WRITERS IN RARITAN" ARTICLE IN UPSTAGE MAGAZINE

THE SONG IS THE STAR AT "WRITERS IN RARITAN"

Special UpstageMagazine.com Online Only Article
(RARITAN, NJ) --

RARITAN, NJ) -- American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, the popular, weekly open-mic celebration of American roots music - currently in its 76th week - announced today, the creation of "Writers in Raritan", a singer/songwriter showcase series that will take place every Wednesday night, 8:30 pm at DeCicco's, 10 Anderson St. in Raritan, NJ starting October 17, 2007. No cover charge.

Featuring the area's finest veteran and upcoming singer/songwriters, Writers in Raritan is not an open mic event like its "American Roots Live" parent show. Instead, Writers in Raritan is a pre-booked by invitation event showcasing the most talented singer/songwriters available to play 30 to 40 minute performance sets every Wednesday night. Writers in Raritan will also feature irregularly scheduled songwriter's workshops conducted by the show's co-host, renowned performer and songwriter, JR Bradfield.

Writers in Raritan will be hosted by American Roots Live founder and promoter; performer/producer, Nasty Ned.The "roots" and "live music" proponent says, "we want this showcase series to help people better connect with live music by focusing on the song and the artist who writes it. We'll have no drums, no bands and no accompanying players. The song in its stripped down form is the star".


DeCicco's in Raritan offers an intimate music setting with cold beer, blue-collar prices and an earthy, worn-brick back drop reminiscent of a Greenwich Village venue. The show host adds, "With the train station two blocks away, connecting us to Hoboken and New York, DeCicco's is perfect for our series". The New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania tri state area is a hot-bed of songwriting talent. Writers in Raritan looks to create a new and much needed outlet for this talent to be heard and appreciated.


The New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania tri state area is a hot-bed of songwriting talent. Writers in Raritan looks to create a new and much needed outlet for this talent to be heard and appreciated.Opening night, October 17th will feature five of the area's most talented songwriting-story-tellers: Robert Ross, John Powers, The Wiliamzboy, Bruce Jepson and Peter Prasa. Please include Writers in Raritan in your regular calendar of events.


Artists BiosRobert Ross is a distinctive and soulful singer who knows how to sell a song. Rafael Alvarez wrote in Guitar World magazine, "Robert Ross is an imaginative writer with files of Twilight Zone tales", while Tom "Bones" Malone of Blues Brothers fame calls Ross, "the new Bob Dylan". Bill Carlton of the NY Daily News once wrote, "Robert Ross is a fine singer, a snappy lyricist, and an even better blues rock guitarist ... time after time Ross delivers the goods".Ross is an able guitarist indeed. His spine-tingling solos tell stories words alone cannot express. Blues legend Albert King once said of Ross' guitar playing, "He's so fast, lightning would have to get on roller skates to catch him". Robert Makin of the Aquarian once wrote of Ross, "If you closed your eyes you'd swear Ray Charles was playing Buddy Guy's guitar. In 1980 Johnny Winter recorded Robert's composition, "Sittin' In The Jailhouse" for Columbia then re-released the song on Legacy in 1994 as part of a "best of" CD entitled, "A Rock 'n" Roll Collection". Robert Ross is a NY Music Award winner for Best Blues Artist.Having performed on network television's "Alive at Five" and "Good Morning America" as well as the Chicago Blues Festival, Montreal International Jazz Festival and countless venues large and small across the U.S. and Europe, Robert holds the enviable distinction of having played on stage with Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Robert Ross lives in New York City, NY.



John Powers, at 28 years of age is already a veteran of the New Jersey music scene. Having spent a third of his life in recording studios and clubs across the northeast, he has built a loyal fan base of music lovers and fellow musicians. John taught himself to play guitar at age seven and by 15 had recorded his first EP in New York City. He is about to release his much anticipated, first full-length CD, "Highway Lines" in the coming weeks.John spent a year as co-host of American Roots Live with Nasty Ned and most recently opened for John Eddie at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. A young man with a special ability to communicate age-old human experience through music, John Powers writes and performs songs that get stuck in your head, your heart and your soul. There is no escaping them playing over and over again in your mind once you've heard them. John Powers lives in Bridgewater, NJ.


The Wiliamzboy is a regular performer at the House of Blues in Atlantic City, the Bitter End in New York and the Trocadero in Philadelphia. He is a singer/songwriter whose ferocious live performance and gritty original music has helped him garner acclaim and notoriety wherever he plays. Equally at home playing bar-room-blues, ramshackle folk, alternative country or acoustic funk, the Wiliamzboy's sound is timeless. Playing guitar and harmonica on a neck-rack, he sings soulful, moving songs that are uniquely his own. With sincerity in his voice and forthright truth in his music, his songs speak their own language. The Wiliamzboy lives in Philadelphia, PA.


Bruce Jepson, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter delivers songs that are well crafted and from the heart. A central New Jersey native, Bruce is a two-time finalist in The Chris Austin songwriting contest at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and has twice performed at the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Songwriter Showcase" during the "World of Bluegrass" festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Along with festival work Bruce has appeared at such venues as the Stone Pony, CBGB'S, Albert Hall, John and Peter's, Turning Point and many more. He is largely known in the tri state area as the lead singer and guitarist for bluegrass band "String Fever". Look for Bruce Jepson's first solo release, "I'm Still Blue" in the coming weeks. Bruce Jepson lives in Somerset County, NJ.


Peter Prasa says, he "wasn't born for these times", but everyone he's touched is grateful for his life at this time. Like many songwriters, he's taken life experience and put it to words. In his songs he displays melodic explosions of depth and level headedness with a dash of confusion. A multi-instrumentalist, he writes about lost love, found love, heaven, pain and even a recipe for Banana Bread. His father's first guitar, left in the basement of the family's home in Hillside NJ, where Peter spent his teenage years, became his first songwriting tool. Peter's song, "Angels Breath" gained an honorable mention from VH-1. Peter Prasa is a piano technician where while tuning pianos, some of his compositions are crafted. He says, "Everything has a song in it and every emotion creates a melody". Peter Prasa lives in Somerville, NJ.


JR Bradfield (co-host) is a singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso who has logged over 100K skymiles during the 90's playing venues throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, North Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. He has entertained Governors and Officials of the British West Indies, the Royal Family of Qatar, played the Royal Palace in Abou Sofaine, Tunisia, and has entertained guests at Wyndham, Allegro, and Club Med Resorts. Bradfield's recordings showcase his comedic songwriting prowess. His repertoire features hilarious compositions like "Butt n' a Half" and the "Honky Blues". JR Bradfield lives in Piscataway, NJ.



Nasty Ned (host) has been performing and writing since 1966. He released his first recordings in 1981 and is best known as the singing, harmonica playing front man of Nasty Ned & the Famous Chili Dogs, and for his studio work and live performance with Johnny Charles and others. Ned is founder and host of American Roots Live with Nasty Ned and Writers in Raritan and is currently working to complete a cable television show entitled American Roots Live. Nasty Ned lives in Middlesex, NJ.


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American Roots Live Roots Review 74 by nasty ned

ARL Roots Review 74

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Wow! With over 30 musicians and bands on the 74 playlist, American Roots Live with Nasty Ned proved again why it is far and away the premiere open mic celebration anywhere.
Both nights were filled with incredible music by such notables as

John Powers, Johnny Charles (pic), Dean Schot, Arne Englund, our new friends from Toronto, Canada, touring band; Vanderpark and many more.For six years now, Vanderpark has been creating a buzz above the border by playing everywhere they can. They've also showed off their songwriting savvy, tight harmonies and serious musicianship opening shows for the legendary Little Feet across the great north as well as playing with the Spin Doctors and others.Now on tour in the states, we were fortunate enough to be treated to a Vanderpark performance when Dave, Marcus, Al and Hanaya took time from the long road to stop in at ARL last week. If you haven't heard of Vanderpark yet, you will.There is an undeniable dynamic that exists between its members making a Vanderpark show easy and refreshing. With three show dates left in the US including Cincinnati and Cleveland before returning to Toronto to celebrate their CD release party at the famed El Mocambo, try to catch Vanderpark whenever and where ever you can. Their music is intelligent, accessible and it rocks, and it's available from iTunes, Napster and on the band's myspace page - go get you some.ARL 74's playlist read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Mimi Nowak, Len DePiano, Randy Marinelli, Robert Zee, Carlo Trentacosta, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Johnny Charles, Cleaver June; Lisa, Jeri and Lucky, Chaz, Gene Gigliardi, Carl Marcantonio, Bob Giglio, Frank Cerulli, Vanderpark, Tommy Toye, Hershall Dow, Vinnie Capodice, Sticks Obremski, Bill LaClaire, Roy Macnamara, Arne Englund, Dean Schot and Rich Koerner. Thanks to all who make ARL possible week after week and please try to come to our benefit for autism on October 21

ARL Roots Review 73 by NASTY NED

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

( PICS BY WIN AND ED PAMPANI HERE http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/ )

Thanks to Lenny D,

our house keyboardist and one-man street team, we met Cleaver June at American Roots Live 73.All the way from Springfield, Ohio, the all-female rock band was hard-hitting, high-energy and fun... and Lenny? Always cool. Thanks "D" Len DePiano, a big part of our success, puts out a good vibe. He is all about the music, all about having fun with the music and all about people coming together in the name of music. He is also never happier than when he's tickling his 88's. And man this cat can play!He shows it every week and 73 was no exception. That's why Lenny D is an American Roots Live All Star.D's autograph is among the 50 or so All Stars' signed on the Austin electric guitar we're giving away.This guitar is being raffled off very soon so don't miss out! Come to our show with-out further delay for your chance. You do not have to be present to win, but I can't imagine why you wouldn't want to be...We have loads of fun at ARL and some nights it's pure magic. If you're a music fan you'll really appreciate the wide diversity of talent. And on any given night you may hear some of the biggest names on the circuit. Whether seasoned veteran or eager newcomer, everyone brings their own unique talent. Did I mention no cover charge?ARL 73's playlist included John Powers, Ed Pampani, JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Len DePiano, Keith Autocunas, Robert Zee, Johnny Thompson, Carlo Trentacosta, Rich Peterson, Cleaver June; Lisa, Lucky & Jeri, Bob Giglio, Frank Cerulli, Phil Leibergall, Lisa Batruch, Tommy Toye, Sonny Young, Arlene Schar, Gene Gigliardi, Joe Salerno, Sandy Joren, Roy Macnamara, Paul Obremski, Rich Koerner, Carl Marcntonio, Ron Seibert, Doug Deitmann and Rob Fraser.Thanks to Orphan Annie's, Rick, Sandy, Karin, to Cookie & Carl, Ed & Win, Lenny, Baby Brother and Bradfield.

See you soon.

Keeping it real,Ned

american roots live with nasty ned review by nasty ned

ARL Roots Review 71

( this link for photos http://american-roots.blogspot.com/ )

Behold the talking guitar. It speaks volumes for the fun and excitement that has taken place on the American Roots Live stage, and for all of the talented musicians who have come together in the name of "live music" and "roots music preservation".It also bears the autographs of those talented and diversely interesting players - some, the finest in the country - who have stepped onto the ARL stage over the last three months to entertain audiences and themselves with live roots rockin' fun, while in some cases, forging new bonds with musicians they've never played with before!Would you like this "talking" guitar to come and live with you? It can happen. Because the purpose of this guitar and all of its significant signatures, is to raise money for new American Roots Live stage equipment so the magic may continue uninterrupted as it does week after week.Please support American Roots Live by coming out with your friends; enjoy the music, the food, the adult beverages and purchase a chance or two to win this awesome, real-live, electric guitar. Raffle chances are only $3 per, two for $5 or five for $10 AND you do not have to be present to win. The big raffle is right around the corner and the exact date will be announced soon.Come to a show on any Thursday or Sunday night at Orphan Annie's in Stirling, NJ and I'll explain how simply it works AND while you're there you may be witness to one of the most exciting impromptu performances you have ever heard.ARL 71 was no exception as we played host to some big Dogs and a big dude: Mike Flynn and Lee Fink of Nasty Ned & the Dogs and Fred Saunders of the VooDUDES. (left to right below; pic:win)These three, with 16 strings between them, put on a virtual clinic. The place rocked with mouths agape as sweet swirling sounds filled the room.

Mike, Lee and Freddie had fun on stage for close to an hour while we rotated different drummers, singers, keyboardists and harp players on and off the stage so all could get a piece of playing with the dynamic trio.

The ARL playlist read: Ed Pampani, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Phil 'n the Blanks, Robert Zee, Freddie Saunders, Bones Sanford, Ron Seibert, Lee Fink, Mike Flynn, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Ed Avilia, Randy Marinelli, Phil Leibergall, Frank Cerulli, Jamo Flynn, Nick Conti, Bob DelRosso, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Koerner, Gene Goodman, Bill Ceseni, Roy Macnamara, Joe Salerno, Janet and John of Critical Mass, Chaz, Todd Lanka, Bob Giglio, and Tom Toye. Many thanks to all who help make ARL possible Rick, Frank, Annie, Joe, Sandy, Karin, Ed Pampani and win for the pics. And congratulations to Tim Bridge for winning the Orphan Annie's Labor Day guitar give-away compliments of Heineken.Hope to see you again soon. Don't miss what the talking guitar is going to say next.Keeping it real, Ned

Labels: American Roots Live, Bob DelRosso, Jamo Flynn, JR Bradfield, Lee Fink, Mike Flynn, Nasty Ned, Orphan Annie's, Smokestack and the Foothill Fury

ARL Roots Review 70 by nasty ned

(see http://www.american-roots.blogspot.com/ for live photos )

American Roots Live with Nasty Ned is not only about the music - it's also about the people. Those special people who make the music on our stage every Thursday and Sunday. Those passionate about the music we promote to preserve. And it's about the vibe those people put out.

Mimi Nowak is one of those people. She is a talented singer who is out-going, fun loving and enthusiastic - all about the show - all about learning, sharing and expanding her abilities - and she puts out that good vibe.Mimi Nowak is an American Roots Live All Star and we're proud to call her our friend. Her autograph is among other ARL All Stars' autographs on the All Stars signature guitar we're raffling off at the end of the summer to help raise money for new stage equipment.Only $3 a chance, two chances for $5 and five chances for $10, so please give yourself a chance (or chances) to win this awesome one-of-a-kind, signature guitar when you come out to American Roots Live. It's not a toy, it's a quality Austin electric guitar and a real collector's item. Johnny Charles plays one exactly like it and makes it sing when he performs.So, if you win, you don't have to hang it on the wall if you don't want to. You can plug it in and jam on it.Johnny Charles' autograph is on this guitar as are other ARL All Stars; John Powers, JR Bradfield, Snakeman Runyan, Len DePiano, Nancy Coletti, HoneyBoy Dupree, Lee Fink, Steve Pozz, Chuck Wegman, Evil Dick, Rob Fraser, Jamo Flynn, yours truly and many, many, many more.And speaking of winning a guitar - Orphan Annie's is giving away a six string acoustic guitar at American Roots Live 71 this Sunday night, September 2nd compliments of Heineken - be there!. Winning the Heineken guitar is super easy, too. All you have to do for a good chance to win is show up, buy a coke or a beer or anything from the bar and you'll be given a numbered raffle ticket. And you'll be given a guitar raffle ticket every time you purchase ANYTHING - all night long- a drink a burger a coke a bag of chips - anything!Around 12 O'clock we'll draw the winning number and somebody will go home with that guitar. Pretty cool huh? I think so.Last week's ARL playlist included a very talented 16 year old guitar protege of John Powers named Matt Stelljes. If you were there, you caught a pretty cool performance by the youngster. If you missed it, don't fret - Matt promised to come back again soon.

The entire ARL 70 playlist read: Matt Stelljes, John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Bones Sandford, Mimi Nowak, Phil Leibergall, Ed Pampani, Randy Marinelli, Corey Small, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Ed Avilia, Don Howland, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Ron Seibert, Rich Peterson, Doug Deittmann, Steve Klem, Kate Weber, Mark Weber, John Caruanna, Mike from Bassboards Blues Band, Chaz, Joe Salerno, Gene Goodman, Garry Hodgson, John Breen, Bob Giglio and our resident singing bartender, young Joe DeRogatis. A great time was had by all - why not join us next time?Thanks to all the usual suspects for making it happen. We encourage you to support live music where ever it is played and we hope to see you again this week at American Roots Live 71.Keeping it real,Ned
Labels: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, Evil Dick, Heineken, John Powers, Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Orphan Annie's

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED review 69 by nasty ned

ARL Roots Review 69
Not just for musicians anymore!

Actually, it never was meant to be that way, but there have been more musicians than music fans at American Roots Live with Nasty Ned as word spread like wild fire within the musician's community that ARL is the place to be to play and have great fun with other top notch musicians.

And when top notch musicians get together with other top notch musicians to have fun, well... this is something a music fan does not want to miss - then, given the great food and drink at Orphan Annie's and the cool music prizes we give away on stage...

well, there is no other show like it anywhere! Here, The Congregation filled our room with a higher power of sound late Sunday night at ARL 68. You wanna talk about fun -

Divine.Then we picked up right where we left off with American Roots Live 69

as Carlo Trentacosta did his slide thing and we all came together again in the name of music

Thursday night at Orphan Annie's. Groove bassist extraodinare, Todd Lanka had more than just fun on his mind when he showed up Thursday night to air it out on guitar - that is, before he eyed Bertha laying across the floor.

With permission, Todd picked up Bertha and slapped her around for awhile(upright bass )

as I blew harp and Bradfield plunked Stumpy(jr's homade guitar )...Bertha is JR Bradfield's upright acoustic bass and Stumpy is the guitar he built using an antique banjo ring, a dobro resonator and a hunk of tree stump from his back yard.

Then, Sunday night's ARL 69 was down right dilly-icious as Basking Ridge, NJ's Frank, Neil and Amanda showed up to perform their newly formed trio called Dilly. Bright acoustic guitars twinkled as Amanda's soaring vocals kept a good sized crowd satisfied.

I hope Dilly comes back soon as I forgot to have them autograph the ARL All Stars signature guitar - which by the way will be raffled-off after September 21. Raffle tickets are going fast for the September drawing, so please don't say I didn't warn you. If you want that guitar, come and get your $3 raffle ticket before they're all gone. You can buy as many tickets as you like, but only the remainder of this first role of tickets will be sold.Me and JR Bradfield would like to thank everyone who make this celebration of roots music possible: Orphan Annie's, Rick, Karin, Frank & Annie, BluezKid, Win and Ed Pampani for the photos, John Powers, Stevie and, well... you. Thanks.Hope we see you again soon and if you know any music fans - do them a favor - bring 'em.Keeping it real,

ps. check here for pics taken by a pleasant symmetry aka ed pampani

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

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED REVIEW # 68 by Nasty Ned

ARL Roots Review 68

The BluezKid and me are always at odds over the terms "open mic" and "open jam". He doesn't like one and I don't care for the other, especially when it comes to describing American Roots Live with Nasty Ned; the premier, equal opportunity celebration of roots music, recognizing Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock&Roll, R&B, Rock, Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel, Soul, BeeBop, Dixieland, Zydeco, Cajun, Native and everything in between that came before... See?American Roots Live is open to all but is much more than an open-mic or an open-jam. ARL's aim is to preserve and promote roots music with equal opportunity celebrations that are run like shows and in effect are showcases where the musician who graces the stage is promoted!

That's partly why I'm always spouting, "there is no other show like it anywhere!"

ARL is the twice weekly live music event where you can hear great music with your dinner - then, if you are a musician, play for an enthusiastic audience after dinner - and ARL is where parents can bring their youngsters to listen or to perform live music on stage with professional musicians.American Roots Live is also an event where fans, musicians and youngsters can win prizes like classic roots music CDs, local artist's CDs, national music magazines, autographed Hohner harmonicas, delicious baked goods (yes, cookies and donuts) and even All Stars autographed electric guitars!

Also the aim of ARL is to rejuvenate an ever-shrinking "live music scene" by bringing music into venues on nights other than Fridays and Saturdays - bringing attention to "LIVE" music - and waging a fair fight against Karaoke, bad DJs, Texas Hold 'ems, Jello wrestling and other culturally deficient activities. ARL encourages everyone to support live music whenever and where ever it is performed.

We commend our brother Len DePiano and good friends Dean Shott and Todd Wolfe for creating other live music opportunities for musicians - and ARL recognizes other live music "open sessions" popping up in other areas across the state and around the country.

Go! It's all about the music. Robert Zee knows it. Zee knows it's about playing it live, having fun with it and sharing the roots of the music with kids. The music is the heartbeat of our culture. We can't forget it.

American Roots Live 68 at Orphan Annie's in Stirling, NJ was another great two nights of, well... all that I've been talking about.Come out and see for yourself.

There really is no other show like it anywhere.

ARL 68's playlist read: Johnny Charles, Kim Brewer, Mimi Nowak, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, John Powers, Ed Pampani, Keith Autocunas, Snakeman Runyan, Paul Obremski, Robert Zee, Ed Avilia, Bones Sanford, Mikey K., The CONGREGATION, Phil Leibergall, Chaz, Evan Coniglio, Roy Macnamra, phil 'n the Blanks, Gene Gigliardi, Doug Diettmann, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Koerner, Bob Giglio and Amy Franza and Peter Mailliss,

to Orphan Annie's, Rick, Tim, Frank, Annie, Brad for finding the bad tubes, Stevie for drivin me around, Ed for breaking down the drums and Win for the photographs and of course, the BluezKid.

See you at American Roots Live 69!Keeping it real, Ned

Labels: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, Dean Shott, John Powers, Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Orphan Annie's, Snakeman Runyan, The Congregation, Todd Wolfe

American Roots Live review 67 by nasty ned

ARL Roots Review 67

If a picture really is worth a thousand words what does this picture of Ken Brodack from Fort Myers, Florida, taken at a recent American Roots Live celebration tell you?This is why I say ARL is a good way to make the best of just another Thursday night and a great way to cure the Sunday night blues! For 67 weeks - now two nights per week; Thursdays and Sundays - American Roots Live with Nasty Ned is where musicians and fans, from near and far, come to meet and party in the name of music. If you haven't joined us already you really should!

Kate Weber knows a thing or two about having fun. And she knows about the music; where it comes from, the artists who made it, (long before she was born) and she knows it about as well as she knows how to belt out any Janis Joplin song you can throw at her!Our ARL co host, JR Bradfield, the hardest working man in the show, knows how to have fun too. Then again he's had a lot of experience - he and his black Takomini guitar have played for hundreds of thousands of people over hundreds of thousands of miles across this earth before settling in for awhile at home at American Roots Live. There really is no place like home. For me home is where my harp is and right now that's American Roots Live every Thursday and Sunday night at Orphan Annie's in Stirling, NJ. We really do have fun. Come and see for yourself.Here's me gettin' down and having some fun - right at home. Man that feels good!Join me and JR Bradfield and the rest of the American Roots Live All Stars at American Roots Live 68 and have some get down fun of your own. Or just order up some home cookin' and sit back and relax. Remember, when you eat at ARL you'll be given a FREE raffle ticket that could win you this ARL ALL Stars autographed guitar at our end of the summer drawing.Here's the playlist from ARL 67. Remember, some of these talented folks participated in both shows: JR Bradfield, John Powers, Len Depiano, Mimi Nowak, Roy Macnamara, Johnny Charles, Carlo Trentacosta, Gavin Lawrence, Garry Hodgson, Keith McGonigle, Bones Sandford, Robert Zee, Doug Diettmann, Steve Pozz, Peter Mailliss, Amy Franza, Jamo Flynn, Lori V., Ed Pampani, Phil Liebergall, Chaz, Keith Autocanus, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Ron Seibert, Brad Sicotte, Bob Giglio and a new band named Phil 'n the Blanks.Many thanks to all who help make American Roots Live happen; Orphan Annie's, Rick, Tim, Sandy, Karin, Annie, Frank, Garry, Lori, Win & Ed for these photos and Stevie for the baked goods.See you soon we hope.Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, Janis Joplin, John Powers, Johnny Charles, Kate Weber JR Bradfield, Orphan Annie's