Roots Rockin' Riders for Autism

Labels: Eden Institute, Jerry Lanza, Johnny Charles, Johnny Thompson, Nasty Ned and the Dogs, Orphan Annie's, Phil 'n the Blanks, The Congregation

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

ARL Roots Review 66

She came down out of the hills of eastern Pennsylvania to tear us all a new one last week at American Roots Live 66 after a too-long hiatus - but she was back, and that's all that mattered. Sue T. ripped through a few rockin' blues numbers, Hound Dog, Cross Cut Saw and others, like a pole cat on a mission. ...and she sang and played better than ever!American Roots Live 66 saw many incredible performances by outstanding musicians on our stage last week, all in the name of music and fun. We also saw the return of another ARL favorite; Miss Kate Weber, and with the good doctor, Greg Louganis joining her on keyboards.Kate Weber and Sue T. were gracious enough to sign our ARL All Stars autographed guitar being raffled off to raise funds for our new stage equipment - making it an even more sought-after collectible. Thank you both.There's always a groovin' good time waiting for new comers and old friends alike at American Roots Live, ARL 66 was no exception. The 66 playlist read like a who's who of monsters on the circuit: JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Roy Macnamara, Bones Sanford, Gene Goodman, Carlo Trentacosta, Carl Marcantonio, Chris O'Sullivan, Arnie Englund, Sue T., Rich Koerner, Walter Foot, Don Howland, Bob Giglio, Jerry Lanza, Mimi Nowak, Snakeman Runyan, Joe Salerno, Lori V., Peter Mailliss, Amy Franza, Chaz, Doug Diettman, Ron Siebert, Pat Mulhern, Paul Obremski, Phil Liebergall, Kate Weber and the good Dr. Greg Louganis.As word spreads of our roots music celebration we are now pre-booking acts from out of state who are passing through while on tour. You'll not want to miss these exciting acts in August and September down from Massachusetts and up from Georgia. Dang! You don't want to miss American Roots Live at all, period! You never know what you might wittness, who you're going to see or what you might hear!As for the autographed guitar; it is being covered with some of the coolest names on our music scene - a collectible piece you'll cherish and want to display proudly, no doubt. Among the autographs emblazoned on the axe body so far are Johnny Charles, John Powers, Nancy Coletti, Jamo Flynn, Dave Carta, Kim Brewer, Keith McGonigle, Snakeman Runyan, Arnie Englund, Robert Zee, Roy Macnamara, Sue T., Kate Weber, Jerry Lanza, HoneyBoy Dupree, Lee Fink, JR Bradfield, Mimi Nowak, Lori V., Nasty Ned and many, many more.Tickets are just $3 a piece - two for $5 - and five for $10 and you don't even have to be present to win. We are only letting go of a limited number of tickets so you should get yours soon before they're gone. The limited number of tickets in circulation assures everyone good odds, but please be aware, there is no limit to how many tickets you can acquire. You can improve your own chances to win.Here's how it will work. We're asking everyone to put a first name and telephone number on the backs of each ticket. At the end of the summer, when the winning ticket is drawn (and if you're not in the room) you will be phoned by me from the stage and told the good news. You only have to answer your phone. That's all!Also, during the month of August everybody will have extra chances to win the guitar. Just show up at American Roots Live any Thursday or Sunday inside Orphan Annie's and order up some mouth watering vittles. Yes, just come and eat with us and you'll receive a autographed guitar raffle ticket for FREE! See you soon. Thanks to all who make ARL possible.Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Arnie Englund, John Powers, Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Kate Weber, Nasty Ned, Orphan Annie's, Sue T.

ARL Roots Review 64 & 65 by nasty ned

Oh man, we do have fun at American Roots Live!

But sometimes what happens is I'm forced to combine two weeks of roots reviews,

for one reason or another - and such is the case this time for two reasons; busy and busy - AND for being out of town on personal business.I am grateful, however, the shows went on as they did during this busy time with lots of great players and loads of fun, but especially grateful for the show in my absence that went so smoothly due specifically to the spirit, dedication and team work of ARL All Stars JR Bradfield, John Powers, Len DePiano and Mimi Nowak. Thanks guys.I've combined the ARL 64 and 65 playlists here and peppered a few cool pics through-out; thanks to photogs Win and Ed Pampani, but have to close on a somewhat somber note.With two shows per week, Thursday at 9 and Sunday at 8, ARL 64 and 65 covers a total of four shows. Some of the talented folks listed here came to more than one, while some made it to all.So why not come to American Roots Live with Nasty Ned and see your name in print and maybe even your picture on this page, too.ARL 64 and 65's playlist included: JR Bradfield, Johnny Charles, Kim Brewer, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Roy Macnamara(pic 3), Ed Avilia, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Doug Diettman(pic 1), Fred Malley, Frank Cerulli, Dave Carta, Paul Obremski, Bob Giglio, Mimi Nowak, The Kaytells, Ron Siebert, Joshua Reyes, Phil Liebergall, Joe Salerno, John Powers, Bob DelRosso, Bones Sanford, Gavin Lawrence, Randy Marinelli (pic 2), Arnie Englund, Robert Zee, Carlo Trentacosta, Tony Bozza, John Bozza, Chaz, Carl Marcantonio, Rich Koerner, Gene Goodman, and Walter Foot.Thanks to Orphan Annie's, Rick, Karin, Frank, Annie, Win, Ed, Big Nancy, Stevie, Elmore Magazine and The American Roots Live All Stars.As we remembered our fallen brother, guitar great and ARL All Star, Bernie Brausewetter with a grand memorial concert and final CD release party Sunday at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ - the music world mourned yet another true great this past week in Bill Perry. So sad. Such a loss.In honor of Bill Perry and for sake of remembering his genius, I have posted a CD review here that I am proud to have written for Elmore Magazine a few months ago. RIP brother.Bill PerryDon’t Know Nothin’ About Love(Blind Pig)Bill Perry may know nothin’ about love, but he sure knows how to rock the blues. And that’s exactly what the veteran bluesman from Chester, NY does on his fourth Blind Pig release in four years with one funky infectious groove after another.Don’t Know Nothin’ About Love finds Perry at his artistic best as once again he is matched in the studio with producer and New York City blues legend, Popa Chubby. And Chubby seems to know something about Perry. He brings out the best in the artist capturing on disc the raw power and brilliant honesty Bill is known for in his live performances. The album features eight new and vigorous Perry originals and three covers, including a remarkable remake of the Temptations classic, “Ball of Confusion” complete with a ferociously rocking guitar.The title track pines traditional, while “My Baby Loves to Dance” makes you want to. “Can’t Afford to Die” is a smoldering tone-tender blues that Perry smokes way down low proving that phrasing and feel define an artist more than anything else.To say Bill Perry’s guitar talks is an understatement. It actually screams and cries and it preaches. It deeply communicates the blues. In fact on the self penned, socially relevant “Down in New Orleans” Perry brings us even deeper than the blues with a dark chill that will make you feel the flood waters rise.I will not make a comparison here, but must say, I can’t remember being spoken to so intimately by a guitar since Stevie Ray’s. Bill Perry’s performances here are inspiring, fluid, soulful, biting, funky and as gritty as a gravel road. Don’t Know Nothin’ About Love is well worth your hard earned money. And if you like to dance, you’d better roll the rug back off the floor before pressing play.Keeping it real, Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Bernie Brausewetter, Big Nancy, Bill Perry, Blind Pig, John Powers, Johnny Charles, JR Bradfield, Nasty Ned, Orphan Annie's, Popa Chubby, Stone Pony

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE WITH NASTY NED REVIEW 63 BY NASTY NED

NASTY NED WITH HONEY BOY DUPREE

ARL Roots Review 63
Our time with HoneyBoy Dupree at American Roots Live with Nasty Ned was a blast as he and his big voice ripped through some of his old tried and true favorites; Howlin', Bring It On Home To Me, You Can Leave Your Hat On among others, and a smokin' slow blues that he made up as we went along.I especially had a great time playing with Dupree and Lee Fink. It was our first time together since ARL 18. We were joined on stage this night by drummer Jamo Flynn and keyboardist Len DePiano. There was so much talent in the house at ARL 63, I wondered if we were violating some kind of monopoly-on-talent law. The ARL 63 playlist read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, HoneyBoy Dupree, Lee Fink, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Robert Zee, Bones Sanford, Jamo Flynn, Keith McGonigle, Josh Gebhardt, Lori V, Snakeman Runyan, Ed Avilia, Paul Obremski, Nancy Coletti, Roy Macnamara, Richard Poliner, Andy Koenig, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Doug Diettman, Bob Giglio and Arne Englund - and the All Stars autographed guitar is getting filled with the names of special people.Hurry out to American Roots Live at Orphan Annie's for your chance to win this awesome guitar. Raffle tickets are only $3 each or get five chances to win for only $10. It's a collector's piece, yes, but it's also the exact same guitar as one Johnny Charles plays so sweat.As always, many thanks to OA's, Rick, Karin, Annie, Frank, Elmore Magazine, Win for these photos and Stevie for the M&M's.See you soon.Keeping it real, Ned

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

AMERICAN ROOTS LIVE 61 REVIEW BY NASTY NED

Let there be drums!Picture these silver-sparkled babies in white pearl and that's what you'll get when you come to play at American Roots Live with Nasty Ned. A brand new, 4 piece Gretsch jazz kit with a kickin' little "18 bass drum.

Can I get a shamalama ding dong?There was a lot more than just ratta-tat-tat going on at American Roots Live 61, though. We had some of the hottest musicians in the tri state area on stage; Johnny Charles, Bob DelRosso, Dave Carta, Roy Macnamara and Mike Carrol to name a few.Yeah buddy, ARL keeps gettin' hotter and hotter each week. We should be in serious melt down mode by time HoneyBoy Dupree arrives from Phoenix, AZ for our 5th of July Party that kicks off ARL's Thursday nights at Orphan Annie's. Yes, we're back to two big shows per week. Every Thursday at 9 and every Sunday at 8, but don't worry about the heat, Orphan Annie's is nicely air conditioned and comfortable - a great place to chill, eat, drink and listen to some blistering-hot live music.ARL 61's playlist read: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Mimi Nowak, Johnny Charles, Kim Brewer, Roy Macnamara, Dave Sherman, Andy Koenig, Don Howland, Robert Zee, Chris O'Sullivan, Mike Carrol, Dave Carta, Bob DelRosso, Rex Miller, Gene Gagliardi, Paul Obremski, Ron Seibert, Bob Giglio, Phil Liebergall, Adam Pliss and NASCAR photographer Rich Singer from Charlotte, NC who put down his camera and picked up a bass guitar to join us on stage.ARL 61 also saw us collecting All Stars autographs on a new guitar just like the one in the picture held proudly by winner, Phil Ouilette.

That means there will soon be another autographed All Stars guitar winner. Don't miss your chance to take it home with you. Get in on the fun. Come out and join us. Guitar raffle tickets will be available starting Sunday, July 1st.Special thanks to Orphan Annie's management and staff; Rick, Karin, Brian and Annie, also Elmore Magazine and Stevie for the Drake's Devil Dogs, mmm good!Along with nine fabulous nights of ARL in the upcoming month, July is going to be pretty eventful. Lot's of other live music in store for you as well including the Bernie Brausewetter Tribute Concert at the Stone Pony. Visit Nasty Ned dot com for the details on this show, the NYC Blues Cruise with Michael Krizan, and lots of other exciting live dates.Get some rest. We'll see you Sunday at ARL inside OA's.Keeping it real,Ned

Labels: American Roots Live with Nasty Ned, Bernie Brausewetter, Dave Carta, Johnny Charles, Orphan Annie's

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Join our open mic celebration of American roots music - Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock, R&B, Rock&Roll, Bluegrass, Soul, Gospel, Zydeco, Cajun, BeBop and everything in between that has tapped the root. All players and fans are welcome.

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American Roots Review 59 by Nasty Ned

American Roots Live with Nasty Ned held its turf Sunday night at Orphan Annie's playing host to many knock-dead roots jammers. Great people, great music and great prizes including commercial baked goods!Yes, the special raffle prize along with the Charlie Parker CD, Elmore Magazines and autographed harmonicas was a red bag of Archway "Big Batch" Chocolate Chip Cookies.From blues to folk-blues to rock inspired by roots music,

ARL - the only open mic celebration of roots music that might get you fat - was tons of fun!With your regular favorites joined on stage by lots of new faces, ARL 59 was off the scale.Here's how the play list read: JR Bradfield, Ed Pampani, Roy Macnamara, Garry Hodgson, Ron Seibert, Gene Gigliardi, Chris O'Sullivan, Chaz, Ed Avilia, Paul, Phil and Los Gringos with Josh Lafargue, Stacy Hanft, Ed Hanft and George SegaleSpecial thanks to Big Daddy and the Musician's Trading Post in Washington, NJ for the set of white Pearls, Stevie for the cookies, Ed, Karin, Rick, BluesKid, Elmore, Win and more.
See you again on Sunday.
Keeping it real, Ned

american roots live with nasty ned review 58

The music's hot and there ain't no doubt. Son where ya' going? Where the music's hot"!
Slim Harpo

I can remember seeing Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show gyrating inside a little black & white-glass-globe-picture-tube. I know. That tells you I've been around for awhile - and yes, I've seen a lot.

But Sunday night at ARL 58, I saw the Wiliamzboy - the bluesy, folk-a-billy artist from Philadelphia at his finest and playing with a drummer and bass player. And I saw Ron Michael's, the guy who pitches Aleeve on TV these days, blowing sparks from his trumpet and flugelhorn simultaneously.

That's something I never saw before.

Singers, songwriters and musicians from everywhere, as well as music fans of all root styles, came to celebrate American roots music at American Roots Live with Nasty Ned on our first night at Orphan Annie's.

With lot's of your favorite players and a good blend of new comers, the well-known roots roadhouse on Valley Road in Stirling, NJ took on a whole new glow.

From blues to jazz to be-bop and rock & roll – to country, R&B, folk, bluegrass and soul – all are the birthplace of today’s music at our American Roots Live open mic celebrations.

You can’t hear all of this music on the radio anymore but you can hear it live when you come to ARL at OA's on Sunday nights.

American Roots Live has always been amazing - and it still is, but what's really amazing is that ARL is still getting bigger and hotter, and me... more excited.

At ARL 58, singers smoked, drummers sizzled, guitarists burned and the lucky raffle winner of a box of Entenmann's Chocolate Donuts managed to get the tasty treats out of the building before the icing melted.

Others won autographed harmonicas, music CDs and copies of Elmore Magazine. But have no doubt, ARL 58 was all about the music, and that was very hot!

Again, they came from near and far and some, among the finest musicians (and baked goods) on the planet.

Many thanks to all who participated; JR Bradfield, Jamo Flynn, the Wiliamzboy, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Nancy Coletti, Roy Macnamara, Mimi Nowak, Arlene Schar, Rob Fraser, Ed Avilia, Bones Sanford, Ron Michaels, Freddie Macarone, Pam Priscilla, Brian, Gene, Chaz and more, and special thanks to Garry Hodgson for his efforts to record the evening for posterity. Also many thanks to Corrinne, Rick, Blueskid Productions, Win and Suzanne Cadgene.

The big diesel locomotives no longer rumble to within ten feet of our stage, but there's still a place for musicians and fans to come together in the name of music. It's where the music's hot - American Roots Live at Orphan Annie's every Sunday night. Thanks.

Keeping it real,

Ned
Labels: American Roots Live, Elmore Magazine, JR Bradfield, Nancy Coletti, Nasty Ned, Orphan Annie's, Rob Fraser, Ron Michaels, Suzanne Cadgene, Wiliamzboy

AMERICAN ROOTS REVIEWS 56 +57 BY NASTY NED

ARL Roots Review 57
American Roots Live 57 was another fun night of good friends and great music as we packed our bags down at the station and hit the road heading for the hills.
We heard our old friend Dean Shot tear off a few with Johnny Charles and Freddie Mac - Bradfield and Piano layin' it down with Powers - Bones plunkin' bass with Robert Zee and more.
The spirit of the players is what it's all about - everyweek - everywhere at ARL.
Thanks to John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Ed Pampani, Mimi Nowak, Johnny Charles, Bones Sanford, Robert Zee, Roy Macnamara, Josh Gebhardt, Brandon Kurzawa, Metal Bob, Freddie Macarone, Ron Michaels, Dean Shot, Walter Foot, Cal Ritchie and Byron J, our last night at the Rail rocked.
We're all excited to be opening American Roots Live on Sunday, June 3 in Stirling at Orphan Annie's, a venue that's been featuring live music since the 1970's. Rick Romano and BluezKid Productins has been running "open jams" on Sunday nights for years hosted by the likes of Bernie Brausewetter and many others. It seems fitting that American Roots Live will be taking over that slot.
So tell yo mamma and yo pa, and all your aunts, uncles and cousins, too that American Roots Live 58 with Nasty Ned will be lighting it up on Sunday night at 8 pm sharp with the Wiliamzboy, JR Bradfield, Roy Macnamara, Len DePiano and many other of the hottest players in three states.
Those coming from the Bound Brook area just head for the glow in the northern sky...
Keeping it real,
Ned


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ARL Roots Review 56 Our open mic celebration of American roots music is really spreading its wings. Week after week American Roots Live gets better and better and gains more and more notoriety among musicians and music fans as people from far and near continue to stream in.
There really is no other show like it anywhere!
As we gear up for HoneyBoy Dupree's return to our stage from Phoenix, Arizona in July, we've played host over the last two weeks to players from NYC, Allentown, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ and all whistle stops in between.
As was American Roots Live 55, the Royal Memorial for BB, this past week's ARL 56 was spectacular. Player after performer after picker after participant - each as impressive as the one before.
What astounds us all is not only the abilities of these fine musicians who make the pilgrimage each week, but the joy and passion they bring to the stage. With each show the sweat music of our immensely talented All Stars fills the room and - matched by the energy and ability of our newcomers - this is what marks American Roots Live as the premiere open mic show anywhere.
American Roots Live may be habit forming.
John Powers' love of song and enthusiasm for performing is contagious. JR Bradfield's tireless dedication to the live show is invaluable and tantamount to our success. Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak and Ed Pampani - invaluable to ARL and a joy to watch. Each is the type of warm, engaging person that is a pleasure to meet. Come out and get to know them. Play with them. You'll be hooked - you'll want more.
Arl 56 featured captivating performances by half of the Congregation, Johnny Charles and Tommy Fuller, Nancy Coletti, Roy Macnamara and Bob Del Roso, newcomers Roz King and Earl Fonnastock, my boys; the Noo Dogs, and many, many more.
Roots rockin' fun at its finest!
Here's the playlist in no particular order including those mentioned above. Keep in mind some of these folks make both Thursday's and Sunday's shows: John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Ed Pampani, Chuck Wegman, Evil Dick, Bones Sanford, Randy Marinelli, Freddy Macarone, Arlene Schar, Lee Fink, Mike Flynn, Gene Downin, Jake Jar el, Robert Zee, Johnny Charles, Roy Macnamara, Brandon, Kurzawa, Metal Bob, Carlo Trentacosta, Tommy Fuller, Ron Michaels, Bob Giglio, Saxaphone Joe, Dennis Macarone, Nancy Coletti, Roz King, Earl, Fonnastock, Mike Carol, Bob DelRoso and myself joining many to blow and sing and get a cardio work-out behind the drums.

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ARL Roots Review 55 - BB's Royal Memorial
Thoughtfully, Arlene Schar, violinist and American Roots Live All-Star; Hellertown, PA, circulated a mother's day card among ARL 55 participants on the first of Bernie's Memorial nights Thursday at the Rail in Bound Brook, NJ.Then, Friday, she "over-nighted" the mother's day card full of our signatures and well wishes to BB's mom with my phone number on the back.As Arlene had hoped would happen, Bernie's mom got the card on Saturday and decided to come to 55 for the second night of the Royal Memorial for her son on Sunday.Before the second show, as the Rail filled with players, friends and fans my cell phone rang.Mrs. B arrived that night, driven by Bernie's good friend Dawn, just as the evening's music was starting. She appreciated all of the talented, dedicated players who showed up on both nights in her son's honor, and so do I.They came from near and far.Just off his tour of Holland and England, our friend Jake Walker came in from New York City on Thursday to join 28 other performers at the Royal Memorial.On Sunday, it was our friend the King of the Rust Belt Blues; Mike Dugan from Allentown, PA with bass player and ARL All-Star Rob Fraser joining 21 others to play and pay tribute.Yes, the hottest players in the area made it to our stage to honor BB. And though he has has left the building and his stool sits empty on our stage, Bernie Brausewetter will remain in our hearts and our minds and our ears.Many special thanks to all who took part in American Roots Live 55; John Powers, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Johnny Charles, Jamo Flynn, Billy K, Nancy Coletti, Arlene Schar, Ed Pampani, Sonny Young, Jimmy Somma, Jake Walker, Mike Carrol, Jake Jar el, Bob Del Roso, Bones Sanford, Roy Macnamara, Snakeman Runyan, Chris Porto, Randy Marinelli, Carlo Trentacosta, Jack Powers, Mike Caruso, Dennis Macarone, Vern Mobley, Arne Englund, Robert Zee, Alan Rogoff, Metal Bob, Aaron, Ramir, Gavin Lawrence, Freddie Macarone, Ron Michaels, Rusty, Walter Foot, Bob Giglio, Mike Dugan, Rob Fraser, Tony Goncalves, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Cal Ritchie, Big Nancy, Richard Skelly, Russ Allison, Susan, Noah, Dawn and of course Mrs. Brausewetter. (Pic with Bernie below.)Remember, it was on the morning of Bernie's passing, April 15th, that the sky started crying and flooded 7 feet of water into downtown Bound Brook. It rained for three days putting the Rail and hundreds of other businesses and residents out of commission, including American Roots Live for three weeks.ARL wants to help the Bound Brook Area Chamber of Commerce to help those businesses and the historic Bound Brook Theater back on their feet. Please watch this page and your email inbox for information about upcoming fund raising events including an American Roots Live spear-headed Spirit Festival downtown in July.It all starts with a Somerset Patriots baseball game Monday, May 21 at Commerce Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ.Purchasing tickets for that game (and the fun activities prior to the game) from the Bound Brook Area Chamber of Commerce will assure the monies go to the downtown folks affected and will greatly help the efforts of restoration undertaken by so many.To attend the game and festivities for the sake of the cause, please call Mafalda at Versatile Printing for tickets. Her phone number is 908 489-4753 and tell her Nasty Ned told you to call. I'd like to see you at the ballpark on Monday as the Somerset Patriots celebrate their tenth season while helping Bound Brook, in a game against the Bridgeport Bluefish.Thank you.Keeping it real,Ned
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ARL 55 The Royal Memorial for Bernie Brausewetter Thursday May 10th and Sunday May 13th

Thnx to all who came out to to see or participate in arl 55 , it was a blast

i was good to se bernies mom again , i could tell she was really digging the show

ARL is back in buisness folks !

We will dearly miss bernie but he will live on in our hearts .

LATEST DISAPOINTMENT

Sorry Folks - false alarm. There will be no shows at the Rail in Bound Brook this weekend.

No Johnny Charles show tonight

No American Roots Live show Sunday

The Rail was promised a final inspection by Friday so they could re-open this weekend and they were let down - the inspector was a no show - so there will be no shows Saturday and Sunday.

American Roots Live 55 and the tribute to Bernie Brausewetter will happen Thursday, May 10th and Sunday, May 13th. Hope to see you all then.

Nasty Ned & the Noo Dogs and Johnny Charles & the Straight 8 Blues Kings will also be rescheduled at later dates.

I'll keep you posted. Sorry for the roller coaster ride. We'll all just have to be a little more patient. Thank you.

Best

Ned

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HANG IN THERE FOLKS LETS KEEP BELIEVING THAT THURSDAY WE WILL BE BACK IN ACTION PEACE ED

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 53, 54 ARL remembers Bernie Brausewetter

I've been excited with anticipation to review the first two absolutely amazing American Roots Live shows of our second year celebrating the music, but now find myself seriously lost for words.

Today we are all stunned and saddened by the passing, Sunday, of our friend, our brother, a true American Roots Live All-Star and international guitar-legend in his own right, Bernie Brausewetter.

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BB was with us, on stage, through-out ARL's first year in every venue we played. Even when we expanded to two shows per week in two states, Bernie often made both, back to back.

Always a gentleman and a pro's pro, Bernie Brausewetter thrilled fans everywhere he went with his awesome genius and brilliant guitar work.

I can't say enough about the big man so I'll stop trying to find the right words. Forgive me. I'd rather post photos of Bernie this time and simply post ARL 53 and 54's role call of totally over-the-top performers below. Those shows were very special, but I know you and they will all understand that I don't gush here about tremendous performances.

As soon as the flood waters recede in Bound Brook, hopefully Thursday, American Roots Live 55 will be dedicated to BB with a special memorial show. I already have a long list of musicians who love and admire him, who have agreed to play in his honor. We hope to see you all there. Let's keep Bernie's memory and music alive.

Thanks to Win for the photos and his heartfelt BB eulogy that I'll post excerpts from another time. More of Win's, Ed Pampani's and Eddie Ray's photos of Bernie and friends can be viewed at the ARL photo gallery. Thank you.

Keeping it real,

Ned

American Roots Live 53 & 54 Performers

John Powers,JR Bradfield,Johnny Charles,Jaimo Flynn,Ed Pampani,Mimi Nowak,Len DePiano,Robert Zee,Snakeman Runyan,Keith McGonigle,Josh Gebhardt,Metal Bob,Chris O'Sullivan.Roy Macnamara.Maria Riggi,Scott McPherson,Rotten Robert,Arlene Schar,Bones Sanford,Randy Marinelli,Matt Warta,Jake Jar el,Ron Michaels.Nancy Coletti,Brianna Beatie,Arne Englund,Freddie Macarone,Dennis Macarone,Lori V,Carlo Trentacoste,Artie LeAndro,Sonny Young, Bob Giglio

ROOTS REVIEW 52 HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY !

Our one year anniversary celebration of American Roots Live at The Rail last week had me feeling like Lou Gehrig. By that I mean I felt like the luckiest man on the face of the earth.

And when I think about American Roots Live and the tight little artist's community that has come together over the past year, I realize I am the luckiest man on the planet. To be surrounded by so many talented and dedicated musicians and coordinators who have all helped me realize a dream, and a dream that has become their own reality as well - working together to preserve American roots music for future generations - I am most fortunate indeed.

American Roots Live 52 Sunday night was a masterpiece. After the raucous crowd response to our national anthem played on harmonica, Chuck Wegman and Evil Dick of The Congregation embraced the honor of kicking off the show with an unplugged, unpretentious set of Congregation originals and covers. Awesome.

Then, on to the youngsters. Nine year old Brent Meyer, with his big Fender Stratocaster and his parents and sister in attendance, stood proud center stage picking strings before an enthusiastic audience supported by Jaimo Flynn on drums, JR Bradfield on bass, Len DePiano on keys and ARL Ambassador from Pennsylvania, Billy K on guitar.

After Brent breezed through his set he was followed on stage by his seniors, 14 year old Dolan Kutzman playing drums and 16 year old Tim Beery on bass, both rockin' in the free world with Dolan's father, Billy K center stage.

What followed was a roots revival to be rivalled by no other - remember, there's no other show like American Roots Live anywhere!

ARL 52 Sunday was also the night of the all-stars autographed guitar contest, completing the blaze benefit for Harry Okie and his kids who lost their home to fire just before Christmas '06.

Phil Ouellette of Union, NJ was the lucky recipient of the autographed guitar donated by Manville Music. He smiled with pride in accepting the prize knowing that he - along with many other people - donated to the cause that, all totalled, raised $1,960.02.

No one knows from where the two pennies came, but they were in the bucket and appreciated none-the-less.

Everybody was jacked both Sunday and Thursday nights as tremendous performances were put in by the afore mentioned players as well as John Powers, Mimi Nowak, Ed Pampani, Big Daddy & the Wild Cats, Roy MacNamara, Johnny Charles, Robert Zee, Snakeman Runyan, Arne Englund, Metal Bob, Gavin Lawrence, Randy Marinelli, Al Madison, Johnny Thompson, Uncle Wayne, Bob Giglio, Chris Porto, John DiGiovanni, Steve Pozzelanti, Ray Mack, Mike Carrol, Dennis Macarone, Saxophone Joe and Cal Ritchie with special thanks going to Elliot "Win" Newcomb , Elmore Magazine and much appreciation to many others.

Also, as an aside - for those aware and concerned - Monday's surgery was a success and I'm recovering nicely wrapped in terry cloth and perched atop a bag of frozen peas. Thank you all for your generous gifts and offers of assistance, and your prayers, thoughtful emails and phone calls.

I'll see you tomorrow night down at the station for American Roots Live 53 and can't wait to experience the excitement this next year will bring!

Keeping it real,

Nasty Ned

PS - Happy Birthday to Muddy Waters - April 4th


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