Ten Wishes for my Birthday. . . lol

A birthday recently passed and did the usual things - a dinner or two. Checked out two shows featuring some of my favorite acts. In short an enjoyable week.

As is often the case with a birthday, I have found myself pondering those things I would love to get but just will not happen.

If nothing else, I can list them here. All relate to in some fashion to music and rock & roll. . .

1. The need for more green. . olive green rock tee-shirts. Brown and red tee-shirts are good too. I am tired of black rock tee-shirts. Honestly, it is rare i find a shirt I really like.

2. The recent recordings/ album of the now defunct Glorious Revolution.

3. In that same vein I imagine a joint effort featuring Karen Curious on vocals and Bernie Torme doing the guitar on Karen's tune, Rising Sun.

4. A venue up in White Plains, the size of the Vintage, perhaps not as nicely furnished but with a nice big bar, a good kitchen and a solid stage, and sound and light system.

5. An investment fund that would allow for such a place and the money to properly advertise and promote the shows in it. It simply takes money to make money.

6. Ideally a group of investors who could stand behind such a venue, and the artists and musicians performing there.

7. A road trip down to Florida to catch up with a buddy and check out LA Guns, who are playing down there soon enough.

8. Another trip over to the UK to check out a 2nd Bernie Torme show. Especially considering that he will be out on tour this fall supporting his new CD, Flowers and Dirt.

9. An iPhone that can load all my music. Got another year on my contract. . .

10. Dinner with my wife Joanna and son Philip, who also has a birthday happening soon enough. Oh wait, this one is no longer a wish. . . dined with them tonight at the Lucky Buddha.

The list could go on but some of these truly are doable. They may not be given to me on a silver platter, but that makes them more desirable.  Time will tell. In some respects they are pretty boring. . . but I figured I would not get into Dana Danger and the like, etc. . .

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Stuff Going On. . .

We may not be doing much over here but some of the acts we are in touch with are hard at work. Some are in the studio, others are just trying out something new and different in rehearsals. Here is a quick and dirty update on some of that.

Last week I wandered down and caught Karen Curious (The New Professionals) and Lani Ford (Stark) doing some acoustic stuff at a little place on Avenue C. It was a cool show-mellow but still neat. Karen tried out a new song or two, both sounding promising. the neat thing though is that she is moving from bass guitar to lead guitar. We got a sampling I think in the course of the acoustic set, as she was just not into the bar stool acoustic show. She was up and about more like doing the electric guitar on a stage with a band. From the little I caught, she should be fine. Soon enough the New Pros are heading to SXSW.

Lani Ford has likewise busy. She was playing out in Pennsylvania last weekend and at Arlene's this weekend. the more interesting news is that her and the band (Stark) are in the recording studio working on what will be their third album. We got a sampling of one tune they had just recorded along with a mix of other numbers from her most recent CD.

Jumping ahead to next week, we got have the release party for a CD that has been done for awhile. Queen V will be having a CD Release/ Birthday party at her Take Back New York show at Don Hills. Quite the CD, Death or Glory features various guest artists, including Vernon Reid of Living Colour. Forget the artists, she just has some cool tunes on this album, (not that her earlier stuff was not good!). i have heard some of these on off for the last year or more and it will be nice holding the Death or Glory CD in my hand. I am, I guess, one of those folks who still likes a CD. I won't go the next step and say that vinyl is even better-it ain't. Regardless of all that, it is just very cool that Death or Glory is finally coming out!

Well who else was I wanting to talk about. . . There are two acts who are in the studio now or will be soon enough. Both KILLCODE and Do You See The Dark are aiming to have CDs out shortly and they are or will be in the studio shortly. Do You See The Dark has been working on new material for awhile and their sound and even their older material has evolved, so I am looking forward to their CD!

Lastly it seems that Words On Parchment appear to be back! Rob and Anthony are back and perhaps even have a drummer so they moving from the acoustic indie sound to a pop punk band sound. Last i heard, they were still needing a Bass player. And they are back at Mr D's in Yonkers sometime soon with the Halfway Crooks. And with the new sound has come a new name=Burning Times.

So that is an update on what is going on with some of the local talent I am in touch with.

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April 13-The New Professionals Hit Acoustic Sundays at Mr. D’s in Yonkers NY!

The New Professionals make their debut at Acoustic Sunday’s at Mr. D’s on Sunday, April 13th.

Acoustic Sundays are an acoustic jam and more, with featured artists and bands every week!

Sunday, April 13 we have the New Professionals, Michelle DeAngelis, and Seize the Night.

Mr. D’s Pub and Lounge is located at 748 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.

Shows start at 4:00 PM.

No cover to enter.

Must be 21.

The New Professionals making their debut at Mr. D’s on Sunday, April 13th.

The New Professionals are gearing up for their second CD, Coffee and Medication, which follows their first, Come Hell or High Drama. The New Professionals is fronted by Karen Curious, covering the vocals and bass duties. The band also includes Texas, a drummer who is known in and around the NY scene for his work in Banana Fish Zero among others. With Karen’s unique voice, a solid band behind her, and some great tunes, they will leave more than an impression!

In addition to the New Professionals, featured artists include Michelle D’Angelis and Seize the Night.

Michelle is a classically trained pianist who found her true passion in writing music, and has performed in various NYC clubs and venues. She is currently working on her first album which she intends to have out before the end of the year. We are happy to have her join us!

Seize the Night is an acoustic rock duo based out of Westchester, NY who bring a "minimalist acoustic" style to both some classic and contemporary tunes. I know one of these folks but what intrigues me is their “minimalist acoustic” approach. It is quite like my stripping away that wall of sound, which is part of what the Acoustic Sundays are all about. Seize the Night are new and this I believe will be their debut anywhere! Come and check them out.

Come and check these artists out and if you play, bring your guitar or keyboard with you. All are welcome!

And do not forget, this Sunday, April 6th-today, we have TJay, JSanti, the Priestess and the Fool and Pigeon?

Who said you can’t party on Sunday!

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