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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 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 77 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 77
Your bed's on fire! Your bed's on fire!

That's what I've been saying to my friend Copa - the multi-instrumentalist best known as the keyboard player in my earliest bands, Shadowfax and R Band and a more recent Famous Chili Dogs - for as long as I can remember, because he played so hot. At least I think that's why I always said that.

Copa and I spent a lot of time together. In the late 70's we traveled to places like Houma, Louisiana and Hafuf, Saudi Arabia and almost everywhere in between - in bands that had little to do with us - then spent most of the early 80's writing songs and recording comedy skits in his home studio behind gallons of producer juice and piles of other stuff.

Well, Copa, who now lives about a hundred miles south of here, made it up to American Roots Live 77 at Orphan Annie's last week to play with us all. He brought his keyboards, but spent the night burning up the bass - I told you he was hot - and we loved it as much as he did, as he made many new friends. Thanks Cope.

Last week was full of great players as we welcomed back our old ARL friends Jimmy Somma and Tommy Hayes and Peter Malliss - and some old favorite regulars like Johnny Charles and Evil Dick of the Congregation.

And we gave away 6 pairs of tickets to see Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter in concert at the Starland Ballroom compliments of BluezKid. Everybody was smilin' big time!

We lit up the northern sky at 77 as we have many times at ARL and just as we'll do again this Thursday night and ALL DAY Sunday, October 21st at our "Roots Rockin' Riders, Bikers' Benefit for Autism. Doors open at 12N, music starts at 2pm and goes til midnight featuring Johnny Thompson at 2pm, Phil 'n the Blanks 3pm, The Congregation 4pm, Nasty Ned & the Dogs 5pm, The Jerry Lanza Band 6pm, Johnny Charles & the Straight 8 Blues Kings 7pm, Katmandu at 8pm and then an American Roots Live All Star Jam the rest of the way - and I'm pretty sure we're going to have some "girl power" coming!

77's playlist read: JR Bradfield, John Powers, Copa, Jimmy Somma, Tommy Hayes, Mimi Nowak, Ed Pampani, Ron Seibert, Bobby Z, Robert Zee, Hershall Dow, Mordichai, Dave Alles, Ed Avilia, Randy Marinelli, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Joe Salerno, Frank Ceruli, Joe DeRogatis, Phil Leibergall, Sandra Lynne, Molly, Evil Dick, Dennis Grove, Tommy Toye, Jeff Frank, Sticks Obremski, Vinnie Capodice, Tim Ludwig, Peter Malliss, Amy Franza, Tony Prochilo, Bones Sanford, Johnny Charles, Johnny Thompson, Carlo Trentacosta, Gene Gagliardi, Retox, Carl Marcantonio, Chaz, Ron Michaels, Arlene Schar, Rob Bianco, Rich Keorner and Vinni Meleto.

Thanks to all who make American Roots Live work week after week: Orphan Annie's Rick, Karin, Joe, Bradfield, Powers, Mimi and Ed and Win for their support and photographs. (Due to a misfunction in Blogger today there are no pictures here, sorry)

See you soon again.

Keeping it real,

Ned

P.S. Tonight, Wednesday October 17th is opening night of Writers in Raritan, our new singer-songwriter show at DeCicco's featuring Robert Ross, John Powers, The Wiliamzboy, Bruce Jepson and Peter Prasa - please check it out at Writers in Raritan

Labels: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, Edgar Winter, Jimmy Somma, Johnny Charles, Johnny Winter, Orphan Annie's, Roots Rockin' Riders, The Congregation

"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 WITH NASTY NED ARL REVIEW 75 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 75

Wow, what a week ARL 75 was. A week of new friends, horns and GIRL power!




New friend, singer/guitarist Ed Saultz from Philipsburgh, NJ performed a solo set. In touch with his roots, Ed played songs that evidenced the European influence on American roots music. Very enjoyable.

We met Mordeci who joined good 'ol Hershall Dow on stage with Randy Marinelli, and as I said earlier - GIRL power.

Roy Macnamara took the stage with a back-up band comprised almost entirely of women. Lisa Lewis on Drums, Cat Viksne playing fiddle, Lisa Batruch and her Jembi drum shared vocals with Mimi Nowak and Lucky and our new friend Sandy Lynne on saxophone - oh, and JR Bradfield played bass.

After a while Lisa switched to guitar and the women took over the stage, employing Bradfield on bass and Randy to play drums.

American Roots Live 75's playlist read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Mimi Nowak, Bones Sandford, Ed Saultz, Robert Zee, Joe Salerno, Hershall Dow, Johnny Thompson, Howard Cohen, Mordeci, Carlo Trentacosta, Keith McGonigle, Randy Marinelli, Chaz, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Phil Leibergall, Frank Cerulli, Roy Macnamara, Doug Deittmann, Johnny Charles, Paul Obremski, Ron Michaels, Cat Viksne, Sandy Lynne, Tommy Toy, Vinni Capodice, Lucky, Lisa Lewis, Carl Marcantonio and Rich Koerner.
Thanks to Orphan Annie's, Rick, Karin, Win and Ed.

Remember the Roots Rockin' Riders Bikers' Benefit for Autism October 21 (see poster below.) And I'll see you soon again at American Roots Live with Nasty Ned.

Keeping it real,

Ned

P.S. get hip to... Writers in Raritan at www.myspace.com/writersinraritan

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

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

AMERICAN ROOTS REVIEW 62 BY NASTY NED

Roots Review 62
John Powers must be a long-ago drifter reincarnated into a young man with a special gift; the ability to communicate age-old human experience through music. Whether you call it alternative country, Americana or just rockin' emotion with a hook and a beat - John Powers writes and performs songs that get stuck in your head, your heart and your soul. There is no escape from them playing over and over in your mind. Once you've heard them, they're in you.The audience at American Roots Live 62 was treated to an extended set by this talented song smith who previewed several melodic, message laden gems for us from his forthcoming John Powers CD, "Highway Lines". Infectious.

And another great night of roots music celebration was underway.Again they came from near and far - New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Los Angeles and Florida. This week; Phoenix, Arizona and San Francisco, California. Last week and the week before; North Carolina and Kentucky as word of all the fun we're having at ARL spreads.And last week, we started collecting ARL All Star's autographs on a new guitar (soon to be completely covered with artist's names) and raffled off - a means to pay for our new drum kit. Tickets are $3 a piece, two for $5 and five for $10 - and you won't even have to be present on the night of the drawing to win. Come to American Roots Live for your chance at the collectible and playable autographed guitar, and soak up the sweat sounds that are the heartbeat of our culture

- American roots music.ARL 62's play list read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Carl Bittman, Jamo Flynn, Roy Macnamara, Garry Hodgson, Bob DelRosso, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Robert Zee, Ed Avilia and Arne Englund.Thanks go to Orphan Annie's, Rick, Karin and Annie, Elmore Magazine, Stevie, Cynthia, Kenny and Joe, Honky Tonkin' Tracey Stones for her spirit, Win for these photos and Len DePiano for the extra mile.We're having way too much fun for just one night so this Thursday we're kicking-off our first week of "two big ARL nights per week" with a 5th of July party. This will be one for the books. That's right, American Roots Live will now play every Thursday at 9 and every Sunday at 8 starting July 5th. And this party will be lights-out-over-the-top as our Arizona blues brother, HoneyBoy Dupree joins Lee Fink and friends, on stage and many, many more... and there is a distinct possibility we'll be joined by a very special surprise guest as well. Watch your email and circle your calendar.Happy Birthday America! We'll see you on the 5th of July.Keeping it real,Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, autographed guitar, HoneyBoy Dupree, John Powers, Orphan Annie's

5th of July with HoneyBoy Dupree @ AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE 60 REVIEW BY NASTY NED

Sunday night, Orphan Annie's in Stirling, NJ was full of daddies...In the house and on the stage.We thank mothers and children for sharing their daddies with us at American Roots Live 60 and, thank the daddies for sharing live music with their kids.Again our open Celebration of American Roots featured an eager youngster performing with us on stage in the name of music preservation. Emily Mulhall, an 11 year old singer from Hampton, NJ belted out a 1940's styled cabaret number showing real presence and poise with nice range and vocal discipline. Her proud father Jeff looked on.Room silent. Could'a heard a pin drop. Emily warbled wonderfully accompanied only by Nancy Coletti on piano.Orphan Annie's is a great family placeto enjoy good music and good food together. A clean, well managed establishment, we thank Orphan Annie's for helping us feel right at home. It was evident on Father's Day. Lots of smiles, and fun and good food.And on this night it was kids winning a lot of the cool raffle prizes! 4 year old Emily Wegman won an autographed Hohner Harmonica while Emily Mulhall held the winning ticket for the Entenmann's Chocolate Donuts. Others went home with music CD's; Charlie Parker, one autographed by Pinetop Perkin's, and the latest issues of Elmore Magazine "Saving American Music".Another kick Sunday was Fickle, a young band out of Covington, KY. Currently touring, but with a night off, they dropped in at Orphan Annie's in NJ to play ARL on their way between gigs - Saturday in Quincy, MA and Monday, Baltimore, MD.It was great meeting and hearing Brian Martin, Dennis DeZarn, Ian McGee and Chris Mueller.After their set, Fickle hung out and dug other performers, commenting on myspace.com/americanroots, they enjoyed playing with us and it was inspiring to see what goes on at American Roots Live. The new Fickle CD on Orchard Records is available online at CD Baby and iTunes - go get it.Thanks to Rick, Karin and Annie, ARL 60's play list read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Nancy Coletti, Emily Mulhall, Mimi Nowak, Chuck Wegman and Evil Dick of The Congregation, Ed Pampani, Roy Macnamara, Robert Zee, Chaz, Bob Giglio, Gary Paul Hermus, Arne Englund, Garry Hodgson and Fickle.We always have a blast at American Roots Live - and now we're in a great new room - so if you haven't been to one of our celebrations... what are you waiting for? ARL 61 this Sunday night at Orphan Annie's is a good idea.Keeping it real,Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Blueskid Productions, Elmore Magazine, Fickle, Gary Paul Hermus, John Powers, Nancy Coletti, Orphan Annie's, The Congregation

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE RETURNS TO THE RAIL !

C'mon 55
We've had to deal with a lot of adversity over the first year and a month of American Roots Live with Nasty Ned.

There was the repaving on Main Street at ARL 3 where the parking lot at the Rail was not accessible to vehicles and we had to carry all the equipment in from a parking lot across the street, dodging trucks, tractors and machines spewing hot tar - and the show went on. Duane Chez will remember.

There was ARL 8 almost being cancelled after flames shot from the manhole covers on Main Street after a speeding train blasted past the station blowing a transformer - but the show went on.

There was the difference in visions with old management that sent ARL 18 thru 28 scrambling into two different venues. Then, the last minute cancellation of our night-before-Thanksgiving show because one of those venues insisted on doing something else, so we took the show to Phoenix, AZ with HoneyBoy Dupree and Paris James - yet ARL continued uninterrupted another week. Then upon returning from Phoenix finding the aforementioned rogue venue had pulled the plug on us altogether - and still American Roots Live went uninterrupted thanks to Win and Mike and Lynn at the Rail in Bound Brook for giving us temporary asylum on Sunday nights.

Yes, American Roots Live has had its share of adversity - and joys and triumphs, too - now expanded to two nights per week at the Rail with our consecutive weeks streak unbroken all the way up to ARL 54.

Then a force so great, known as mother nature, spilled millions of gallons of water over the banks of the Raritan River and into the streets of Bound Brook drowning Main Street under 7 feet of water and ARL 55 with it. Thankfully, because the Rail sits highest on Main Street, our stage was an island.

As if the sky was crying over the loss of our late brother Bernie Brausewetter, the rain continued for days turning downtown Bound Brook into what looked like the ninth ward - thank God no life was lost to the water.

Well, we can't reverse mother nature. But we can dry ourselves off - clean up the mess - and get back to work, and that's exactly what we're going to do.

Please come to the Rail as we bring back the music Saturday night with yours truly joining Johnny Charles & the Straight 8 Blues Kings and Sunday night for the return of American Roots Live!

55 has finally arrived and we couldn't be happier - but on such short notice, we've decided that the Royal Memorial Show for BB will be next week, both Thursday and Sunday at American Roots Live 56.

Many players pledged to be there as tribute to the big man when we thought we'd be open two weeks ago, so I'm asking you all now to be there May 10th and 13th to play in Bernie's honor.

Now, a little lost in the shuffle was ARL 54 because I was in no condition to write a proper Roots Review, following those tremendous nights of music, as we had just learned of our dear friend's passing. So I'll use this space today to recognize some of those incredible musicians who made American Roots Live 54 the incredible musical extravaganza that it was - we were all on an all-time high!

Kickin' off with John Powers and all our fantastic regulars, proper kudos must go out to a 16 year old song bird named Brianna Beatie making her ARL debut.


Veteran performer Nancy Coletti, who sings the Sea World commercial on TV, accompanied the youngster on piano then sang and scatted up a storm for us and brought the house down.

Ron Michaels, TV's Mr. Aleeve, wailing on his trumpet and fluggle horn. JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Len DePiano, Jaimo Flynn, Roy Mcnamara, Arne Englund, Dennis Macarone and on and on - it was wild. (Please scroll down a bit to see the entire roll call. Everyone was great.)

Hope to see you all Sunday at 55 - the Rail really needs our support!

Keeping it real,

Ned

Sunday Night - May 6th
American Roots Live 55
Nasty Ned, John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak
and more, more, more!!!!!
AT THE RAIL ON MAIN STREET IN BOUND BROOK, NJ

Please join us - the Rail needs your support!

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ROOTS REVIEW 51!

American Roots Live 51 was brimming with excitment last week. Maybe it was everyone's anticipation of ARL 52 - this week's one year anniversary celebration. Maybe it was because our friend, NYC firefighter, Brian Z was back on stage again. Maybe it was because guitar legend, Dave DiPietro was making his American Roots Live debut and smoking the house slow.

Maybe it was because Arlene Schar and Mimi Nowak sparkeled like diamonds or maybe it was Len De Piano, John Powers or JR Bradfield showing everybody how it's done with class, ability, humility and dedication.

OR just maybe it was that charbroiled 16oz steak with all the trimmings The Rail serves-up for just $9.95.

Whatever it was, we raised the bar again at American Roots Live 51 and we're looking forward to seeing all of you this week down at the station as we click past ARL 52 signaling one solid year of "open" roots rockin' fun.

It seems like just yesterday when I introduced our first co-hosts, Bassboards Blues Band with our friends Kate Weber and John Caruna



...then co-host Duane Chez
and, so sad to say adios when he left for Puerto Rico after ARL 8


...then so fortunate to come together with the incredible John Powers who co-hosts ARL to this day.



There are so many wonderful, solid people to recognize and thank including, but not limited to Billy K, Ed Pampani, Elliot "Win" Newcomb, Johnny Charles, HoneyBoy Dupree, Eddie Ray, Bobby Malavenda, Larry Gliozzi, Charles T. Wegman, Mike and Lynn Ruane, Elmore Magazine, Ben Elliot, Joe Karam, and Richie Zupko RIP.

ARL 51's role call includes John Powers, JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Len De Piano, Mimi Nowak, Dave DiPietro, Keith Mc Gonigle, Tommy Fuller, White Knight; Ed, Glenn, Shawn and Tom, Arlene Schar, Randy Marinelli, Carlo, Robert Zee, Arne Englund, Chris O'Sullivan, Uncle Wayne, Joe Sax, Dennis Macarone, Rob Fraser, Cal Richards, Brian Z, Chris Porto, Dave O, Bones Sanford, Roy MacNamara, and Metal Bob.

With lots of Roots fun in the future, including our long awaited TV show by the same name (which is just on the horizon), please don't forget the American Roots All-Stars autographed guitar that is being given away this Sunday at ARL 52. With only two opportunities left to buy tickets; this Thursday night and early in the evening Sunday, be sure and get yours.

Remember we're raising money with the guitar raffle as a part of the Blaze Benefit for our friend Harry Okie and his kids.

Hope to see you all soon.

Keeping it real,

ned


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

Roots Review 46, 47, 48

Roots Review 46, 47, 48
Well, I've been going a hundred miles an hour in every imaginable direction and do apologize for (this time) being three weeks behind on your Roots Review. The good news is, the dust is beginning to settle and we're gearing up for some great new American Roots Live open mic shows at the Rail and a brand new, long awaited, American Roots Live with Nasty Ned TV program that will air initially on Cablevision's channel 22 in Green Brook, Dunellen, Piscataway, Middlesex, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Manville, Raritan and Bridgewater, NJ.

I'll send an email with the air dates soon so you'll be sure not to miss it.

We have one more sponsorship spot left to fill so if you or someone you know would like to support American Roots Live and have your business message delivered on TV (very affordably to 40,405 central Jersey households) please contact me by email with your phone number at nastyned@att.net and I'll be sure to be in touch with you. Please mention a best time to call.

As for American Roots Live 46, 47 and 48, our open mic celebrations of American roots music at the Rail, we have had a blast and it's sure to get even better as the weather begins to break!

A few weeks back we were honored to have 12 year old Brent Meyers playing his guitar with us on stage. Brent is the young man we first met at the Bluetone Cafe in Easton. He has a natural gift with his guitar abilities and an interest in American Roots music. We are always pleased when his father Eric brings him to our shows because sharing the music with young people is what American Roots Live is all about.

What was so cool about the last time Brent performed with us is that he didn't want to go on stage early, opting to wait until a larger audience was assembled - I love that!

Many thanks to John Powers for steadfastly co-hosting American Roots Live for all these weeks and special thanks and appreciation to all the dedicated musicians who make it happen week after week, namely: JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Len DePiano,
Mimi Nowak, Robert Zee, Roy McNamara, Arne Englund, Walter Foot, Keith McGonigle, Josh Gebhardt, Johnny Charles, Jaimo Flynn, Vern Mobley, Bobby Malavenda, Jake Jar El, Chris Porto, Randy Marinelli, Bob Giglio, Gavin Lawrence, Eric Plotkin, Dave O, Mike Mastrianni, Dave Rivera, Carlo, Metal Bob, Chris O'Sullivan, Paul DeLoia, Tommy Fuller, Arlene Schar, Dexterity, Summer Project, Evan Coniglio, Steve Yadlosky, Rotten Robert, Jim Michaels and more.

We are approaching our one year anniversary of American Roots Live and will celebrate the milestone on Sunday April 1st at the Rail where we'll give away the ARL autographed guitar to one lucky winner in attendance. As you know the guitar has been being raffled off for the past several weeks with all proceeds going to our friend Harry Okie who lost his home and all worldly possessions in an ugly house fire just before Christmas.

There is still time to purchase a ticket or two or six or ten - just come to American Roots Live any Thursday night starting at 9pm or any Sunday night starting at 7 at the Rail in Bound Brook and join the fun.

Thanks to Bobby Malavenda of Manville Music for donating the guitar. Many thanks to Rail ownership; Lynn and Mike and special thanks to the infamous Byron J for the kit. Props to Win, Ed Pompano and Eddie Ray and all our volunteers, sponsors and supporters and thanks to Elmore Magazine and publisher Suzanne Cadgene.

See you all soon.

Keeping it Real,

Ned

american Roots live with nasty ned Reviews 43 & 44

Roots Review 43 & 44

Thursday nights at American Roots Live at The Rail have been a blast. Lots of great music, awesome performances, lots of smiling faces, winning raffle ticket recpients and tons of fabulous food.

Ol' Nasty Ned is hurricane busy as usual - and now with production for American Roots TV in full swing (yes, we'll be on the air soon)- we're still playing catch up here.

Between ARL 43 and 44 we held a fun and very successful American Roots Live All Stars Benefit Concert for Harry Okie that raised $1,500 for him and his kids who lost everything when their home burned down just before this past Christmas - and the fund raising continues as Bobby Malavenda of Manville Music donated a guitar to be raffled off in hopes of raising even more money for Harry and kids.

The guitar is being signed by ARL All Stars and the raffle tickets can be had at every American Roots Live show - twice a week now - Thursdays at 9 and Sundays at 7 at The Rail as ARL is so much fun we now need two nights to enjoy it all.

Please stop in and join the all this fun and get in on the raffle. The ARL All Star autographed guitar will be awarded to one lucky winner at ARL 52, Sunday April 1st - that's our one year anniversary show. You must be in attendance to win.

Thanks go to all the wonderful Bands who participated in the benefit concert: The Country Westernaires, Tommy Fuller, The Wiliamzboy, Joe Cassady & West End Sound, Kate Weber & Bassboards Blues Band, The Congregation, John Powers Band, Big Daddy & the Wild Cats, Bad Monkey w/ Mimi Nowak, Tweed Schade & the Sugar Daddies, Nasty Ned & the Noo Dogs, Johnny Charles & Straight 8 Blues, Jimbeau & the Retrocasters and
Wiser Time.

Thanks go out to all musicians who have taken part in the regular open mic celebrations of American Roots Music, that's ARL 43 and 44: John Powers, Keith McGonnagle, Josh Gebhardt, Jr Bradfield, Len Depiano, Robert Zee, Ed PAmpani, Mimi Nowak, Bob Del Rosso, Mike Flynn, Dave Ambrosy, Lee Fink, NYC Firefighter; Brian Zaleski, Rotten Robert, Bob Giglio, The Doctor, Walter Foot, Bones Sanford, Mike Carrol, Roy MacNamara, Bobby Malavenda and more.

Kudos to The Rail's ownership; Mike and Lynn Ruane, management and staff; Byron, Sarah, Evan, phtographers Win and Ed Pampani, webmaster Eddie Ray, Elmore Magazine and pulisher Suzanne Cadgene, and all the ambassadors, sponsors, volunteers and supporters.

See you all soon down at the station on Thursdays and Sundays.

Keeping it real,

Ned

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Roots Review 41 & 42

Yes, I have some catching up to do. Sorry for the delayed Roots Review - and, that I'm combining 41 and 42 - but it gets that way sometime.

With juggling the American Roots Live Shows and all that goes with it, my duties for Elmore Magazine and arranging the Blaze Benefit for Harry Okie, I've been running in wet sand.

I hope you can join us Sunday, January 28 for the American Roots Live All-Stars Blaze Benefit Concert for Harry Okie starting at 1pm and running 'til midnight. Doors open 12N at The Rail.

15 ecclectic All Star acts will perform in an all-day benefit concert to raise money for Harry Zierdt and his kids who lost everything when their home burned down just before Christmas 'o6. Asking for a $10 donation at the door, we will graciously accept whatever you can afford, and will gladly accept any donations above $10. You can read Harry's story here and Up Stage Magazine's story about the benefit here. Complete line-up of acts here

It has been my pleasure and honor to host the American Roots Live shows each week and am so appreciative of our stead-fast, headlining co-hosts John Powers and Billy K. And it's so satisfying to be surrounded by the many talented musicians who have stepped onto our stage to tear us all a new one.

Recognition goes to Powers and K and all the particpating musicians at ARL 41 and 42: Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Ed Pampani, Kieth McGonagle, Robert Zee, Bob Del Rosso, Randy Marinelli, Bob Giglio, Tommy Fuller, Walter Foot, Eric Plotkin, Bob Malevenda, Joe Braverman, Bones Sanford, Whiskey Tango, Len Depiano, Carlo, Mike Carrol, ATypical Situation, Bad Monkeys, Chip Bush, Ed Moore, Jimi Hendrix's Anthem, Frank, Doc Z, Leo, Frank Tapler, Steve, Wes, Mike, Bob, Laurie Razz, Kieth Pagan Sr. and Kieth Pagan Jr., Matt Roman, Don Howland, The Bluetone's Aaron, Michael Lopresti, Pocono Players, Mr. Deno, Nick T and Ross, especially for the Anthem.

Please Note: the current scheduling for American Roots Live Shows; every Thursday 9pm at the Rail in Bound Brook, NJ, and starting Sunday 7pm, February 11 and every Sunday there-after - just two weeks after the benefit concert - ARL will be one big show on two great nights. ARL and the Bluetone Cafe will be taking a winter hiatus and will look at a re-start date in the future. All ARL shows at the Bluetone have been postponed until notice.

Thanks to Joe Karam, Mike and Lynn Ruane, Byron, Evan Coniglio, Win, Elmore Magazine and Suzanne Cadgene and everyone else for their interest and support.

See you at the benefit.

Keeping it real,

Ned

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED

We're still on for this Sunday January 7th at The Rail with American Roots Live 40 - and what a show we have lined up for you starting at 7pm. Headliner: John Powers, with Johnny Charles. Mimi Nowak, JR Bradfield, Spiros Soukis, Bobby Malavenda and many more and very special surprises!!!

Then ARL moves back into it's original time slot every Thursday night at the Rail starting this Thursday January 11th at 9pm. Hope to see all the old faces for ARL 41 Thursday.

Make sure to come early to enjoy 25 cent wings and $2 drafts between 4 - 8pm And enjoy the Rail's delicious 16 oz. Steak Special (all day - everyday) including expertly prepared red potatoes and seasonal vegetables for only $9.95.

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Remember this Sunday at the Rail...

American Roots Live 40 with Nasty Ned
...in 2 Great Locations - Bound Brook, NJ & Easton, PA

Sunday night at 7 pm
at The Rail
350 E. Main St.
Bound Brook, NJ
732 742-RAIL
www.therailonmain.com/

HEADLINERS: John Powers & Friends ...plus a huge star studded cast of your favorite American Roots All Stars!

... will you be among them?
Come to the Rail early and enjoy the $9.95 Steak Special from their delicious new menu and get a great seat for the show!

Thursday night at 9 pm
at The Bluetone Cafe
683 Walnut St.
Easton, PA
(610) 258-5812
www.bluetonecafe.com

HEADLINERS: Billy K & the Pocono Players and a star studded cast of American Roots All Stars from both sides of the river!

Come to the Bluetone Cafe early for the BEST southern fried chicken, cheese mac and sweet potato fries this side of the Mason-Dixon and get yourself a good seat for the show!

Don't miss American Roots Live. There is no other show like it anywhere !

Upcoming Live Shows w/ Nasty Ned
January 12, Friday - Nasty Ned & Noo Dogs The Bull, Piscataway NJ
January 13, Saturday - Nasty Ned joins Big Daddy & the Wildcats at Smoke House BBQ, Hackettstown, NJ


Attention: Acts wishing to showcase at American Roots Live can email Nasty Ned at nastyned@att.net

Please forward this email to a friend and help spread the word.

And please continue to support everyone who works hard to keep live music alive.

Roots Review 39

The kids are alright!

Last Thursday's American Roots Live was the epitome of what our movement is all about... the kids. In a packed Bluetone Cafe full of musician's and fans of all ages American Roots music was the focus from blues to country to rock to free style jam.

Billy & K the Pocono Players laid down a solid set of roots based classic rock then backed Carl Van Camp who tore through some Elvis, Johnny Cash and George Jones (pic). Fans young and old soaked in the sweet sounds of yesterday.

Billy K was joined on stage by his 14 year old son Dolan Kutzman on Drums and 17 year old friend Tim Beery on Bass. Nick T on guitar and vocals played with nine year old Brent Meyers who took center stage this week playing his own strat in front of Ed Moore on drums and Chip Bush playing bass.

Nancy Colletti aired out her amazing voice while her children listened and 21 year old Michael Lopresti rocked electric with Matt Roman. Roman then free styled quite interestingly with Billy K - deep.

Other stand outs were Clay Reilly on trumpet. Kevin Tracy , keys, Jaimo Flynn on drums, Joe Matthews, bass Brian Becklin, guitar Sonny Young, guitar & vocals, some guy named Ned blowin' harp and with Arlene Schar in the house, many others.

Thanks to Elmore Magazine and publisher Suzanne Cadgene for their continued support of the effort, the Bluetone's Joe Karam, Doug, Aaron, Katelyn and Christine and thanks to all the parents for recognizing that American Roots Live Shows are a good place to bring the kids to grab a piece of history and expand a mind. For learning to play their instruments better on stage - which is an ultimate form of artistic expression - builds confidence in young people.

We all had fun. We're all proud.

Keeping it real,

Ned

Roots Review 37 & 38

Roots Review 37 & 38

The Bluetone Cafe in Easton, PA and the Rail in Bound Brook, NJ have had a lot of incredible musicians grace the two stages since we've started American Roots Live.Our taleneted and accomodating co-hosts John Powers in New Jersey and Billy K in Rennsylvania, make American Roots Live the place to be every Thursday and Sunday nights where the roots rock like no place else.Our celebration of 20th century American roots music continues to draw new musicians and fans alike.


Parents are learning that ARL is a great place to introduce their kids to the music and for this we are pleased.Last Thusday at the Bluetone we had nine year old Brent Myers on stage playing Billy K's stratocaster along side Nick T with Ed Moore on Drums and Chip Bush on bass. The kid was good and had us all satisfied that this is in fact what ARL is all about - bringing it to the kids.Both venues have become destination rooms for musicians of all ages and all talent levels from amature to pro. We've been fortunate enough to jam with Brian Becklin, Doc Z, Johanna, Michael Lopresti, Jim Ruffi, John Kasper, Bernie Brauswetter, Vern Mobley, Kieth McGonagal, Johnny Charles, Kim Bierny, Robert Zee, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Bob Del Rosso, Jaimo Flynn, Bones Sanford, Lorrie Millheim, Alan G, WDIY's Stew Brodian, Keith Pagam Sr., and Keith Pagam Jr., Craig Thatcher and more.We thank all the musicians who participate - all fans who come out to support the cause and our venue owners and managaement.


We thank our volunteers and photographers and hope to see you all again soon.Keep in mind that Christmas Eve and New Years Eve have pre-empted the Sunday shows at the Rail but we will be back in full swing in Bound Brook starting again on January 7th. In the meantime the Bluetone has not missed a beat all Thursday shows have, and will go on through the holidays.Here's wishing everyone a joyous hoiliday season and we look forward to seeing you again soon.Keeping it real,Ned

Roots Review 36 by Nasty Ned

American Roots Live 36 was tons of fun - both at the Bluetone Cafe in Easton, PA on Thursday night and our re-opening at The Rail in Bound Brook, NJ on Sunday night.

I would like to thank our ARL headlining co hosts, John Powers (left) and Billy K (right) for their undying dedication to our cause - and for all their hard work.

I feel a need today to post our mission statement, so please read it and then check-out the American Roots Live 36 performers line up below. Thanks to all who participated in both venues. You were awesome and we hope to see and hear you again soon.


American Roots Live Mission Statement:

American Roots Live is a movement whose purpose is to promote and preserve the heartbeat of a culture - American roots music - Blues, Jazz, Rock, Country, Rock & Roll, Bluegrass, R&B, Soul, Gospel and all other hybrid rhythms and rhymes in-between.

This music, of a time period running roughly from the 1890's through the mid 1970's, makes up the genre our movement recognizes as American roots music. American Roots Live's purpose also includes reviving a "live performance scene" open to all who want to listen or play.

We are dedicated to sharing, encouraging and inspiring children and young adults to recognize and appreciate American roots music as the birthplace of today's music by getting involved at any of a growing number of American Roots Live open-mic locations - to play along-side a professional musician or just to come and listen.

The impetus behind the movement is significant as American roots music is no longer played on mainstream radio or showcased by mainstream media, forcing it into a narrowing niche away from mainstream American audiences.

As exampled by music venues originally opened as 'blues" or "roots" rooms now finding other forms of entertainment to pay their bills.

Disturbingly, this has become the norm for many venues around the country.

It is therefore the mission of American Roots Live to promote and preserve our American Roots heritage through live performance and all other media available, including television, radio, print, recorded media, internet and pod-cast so that grandchildren will pass it on to their grandchildren and so forth... and for this vital cause, we ask for your interest and support - musician and fan alike.

Founded in March of 2006, by Nasty Ned, American Roots Live functions as a dedicated volunteer group of regional American Roots Live Ambassadors; Duane Chez / Puerto Rico, John Powers / New Jersey, Honey Boy Dupree / Arizona and Billy K / Pennsylvania, Board members; Elliott Win Newcomb and Johnny Charles, E Team Director; Ed Pampani, Special Projects Manager; Arlene Schar, Audio/Video/Special Projects Producer; Bob Malavenda, Coordinators; JR Bradfield, Robert Zee, Amelia Lange, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Photographers; Win, Ed Pampani, Eddie Ray and Don Shatto with Web Design and Hosting by Computown Technologies.

ARL 36 Roll Call:
John Powers
Josh Gebhardt
Billy K
Chip Bush
Ed Moore
Johnny Charles
The Congregation
Ed Pampani
Robert Zee
Mimi Nowak
Uncle Wayne
JR Bradfield
Bones Sanford
The Bixbys
Michael Lopresti
Nick T
Paul Berger
Jack Powers
Walter Foot
Bobby Malavenda
The Doctor
Nasty Ned

...and this comment was just posted today on Roots Review 33:

"Ned, you do a great job in trying to keep the roots of American music alive. In this day and age people are STARVING for the quality of all styles of song we grew up with and are forever in our DNA. There is a huge void in our current music culture that can only be filled by the American Roots music and legacy. Its great that dedicated musicians such as yourself carry on and when I grow up I want to be just like you!"
J'ai Guru Buck Bixby & Brandi.

ALSO NOTE


American Roots Live 37 with Nasty Ned
...in 2 Great Locations - Easton, PA & Bound Brook, NJ

Every Thursday night at 9 pm - 12/14
at The Bluetone Cafe
683 Walnut St.
Easton, PA
(610) 258-5812

http://www.bluetonecafe.com


HEADLINERS: Billy K & the Pocono Players and a star studded cast of American Roots All Stars from both sides of the river!

Come to the Bluetone Cafe early for the BEST southern fried chicken, cheese mac and sweet potato fries this side of the Mason-Dixon and get yourself a good seat for the show!

NEW Every Sunday night at 7 pm - 12/17
at The Rail
350 E. Main St.
Bound Brook, NJ
732 742-RAIL
www.therailonmain.com/

http://www.therailonmain.com/


HEADLINERS: John Powers & Friends ...plus a huge star studded cast of your favorite American Roots All Stars including Johnny Charles and, this Sunday, introducing Texas songbird Kim McBierney!

... will you be among them?

Come to the Rail early and enjoy dinner from their delicious new menu and get a great seat for the show!

Don't miss American Roots Live. There is no other show like it anywhere !