Went to a totally awesome performance at the Palladium in St. Pete on Friday to the Simon & Garfunkel Retrospective Show by AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle. Both artists are originally from Bethlehem (pronounced BETH-LEM), with AJ living in St. Pete now and Jon still in Pennsylvania.
Words here cannot describe the sound, feelings, warmth and magic that they conveyed to the audience. This was their first performance in Florida and I can safely say will definately not be their last. During the show, I closed my eyes several times and literally heard Simon & Garfunkel and brought back memories of Bleeker Street and the sounds attributed during those very profound times in NYC.
I highly recommend to catch this show next time in Florida and if you are anywhere near their national tour schedule, without question, do attend their show, you will not be disappointed. Check out their website at http://www.simonandgarfunkeltribute.com/
Before their show, the awesome talented, local singer/songwriter Jayne Kelli performed a nice handful of songs from her album "Wake" including the title track....catch her on http://www.jaynekellimusic.com/
Last weekend, Charlotte Harbor Parrothead Club (CHPHC) celebrated their 4th birthday with a fun-filled weekend of music, phfood, phriends and party ending with a great afternoon at the Nav-a-Gator grill
(thank you Dennis and Nancy) hosted by Sunny Jim White for a Songwriter's Spectacular....
The only requirement of the songwriters was to play a new original song...which all did and then played our favorites as well....John Frinzi, John Friday, Capt. Josh, Jimi Pappas, Jack Mosley, Steve Tolliver, John Reno, Eric Ellis (I'm sure I missed someone) were awesome as usual. Although hot and humid, we all persevered (lol - of course we would !). Made some new phfriends, saw alot of old ones and thoroughly enjoyed the day.....next stop, MOTM....see 'ya there.....
Started off Saturday afternoon going to the new bar/restaurant on THE PIER in St. Petersburg to Jonny Reno's.....great place right at the end of the pier overlooking Tampa Bay. Michael J. Weiss was playing at the outside patio bar which was great ! Take a look at the photos from the afternoon....HERE
Then it was off to my first art gallery photoshoot for an awesome person/owner of Gallery Woo who was holding a first annual summer gallery presentation. Bill Correira had live painters, a jazz horn player, some light refreshments and other artists.....had a great time and lots of great displays....check it out HERE
Finally ended up at the Old Northeast Tavern for another great performance by my friend AJ Swearingen. I was with some very good friends and we had a great time.....check out the pics....HERE
Sunday afternoon took me to the recording studio with Global Affect....things are progressing very well for the debut CD and live performance in October.....you surely don't want to miss it.....
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Hi All.....been busy playing auto mechanic, friend, Parrothead and of course, photographer ! Was at The Yard last Saturday for Michael J. Weiss and Michael Petrantoni.....awesome show ! Gotta catch them (btw, the "Michael" duo will be at the Hideaway Cafe soon...working on details.....
TBPHC meeting this past Wednesday.....3 new members....good times were had by all......tonight is Ringside Cafe with John Q band at 9 PM then on to the Hideaway Cafe for some Jayne Kelli.......it really doesn't get any better folks !
Tomorrow is a art show in downtown St. Pete by the Gallery Woo with live artist paintings, smooth jazz players and a very eclectic atmosphere I am sure....can't wait.....
See you all there and around...............
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Celebrated my birthday on July 5 at the Hideaway Cafe with a party given by John & Nicole Kelly. We had beer, pizza and birthday cake and had an awesome time with all my Florida friends....love you all very much...thank you for all you've done....I am truly blessed.....
Thanks to all my family, extended family and FB friends......for the many, many birthday wishes.....love and miss you all too !
Another year in the books.....Cheers !
Went to the Venice Train Depot last night which is located in Venice, Florida and now serves as an historic location and has a large room available for rentals/parties which is used by Trop Rock artist Sunny Jim White for his monthly Suncoast Serenade series/shows. This train station/depot was used by Ringling Brothers Circus for years as the end of the line where all the animals/performers were unloaded when returning home from touring. It is quite a great venue and an awesome listening room. Last night, Sunny Jim was joined by fellow Trop Rock artist Hugo Duarte. An great 3-hour performance which included many, many songs and some great stories by both.......great music, great stories and great friends.....don't miss his monthly shows....
Wow ! What a weekend ! Started out on Friday night at Skipper's Smokehouse with the Coral Reefer Show with Doyle Grisham, Robert Greenidge, Nadira Shakoor with Outside Art, Jim Mayer, John Frinzi and John Patti....outstanding lineup all hosted by JD Spradlin from Radio Margaritaville.....SOLD OUT performance which was not to be missed !!!!! Many kudos to Deb Grisham for getting this show together !!!
On to Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds and the famous WTF Tailgate Party......great hosting by the Tampa Bay Parrothead Club with Skipper Bryan Crews and First Mate Dorothy Bedlin, and haveing a Coral Reefer Meet & Greet......many kudos to Renee Marquiss and Shelly Speckman from Virtual Parrothead Club for a great party.....Z-Man Boat Drinks, John Frinzi, John Friday and the Charlie DeCosa Trio provided a great afternoon of music combined with the entire Parrothead community in the parking lot !!!! What a time we all had !!!
Pre-Buffett music by the Trop Rock Junkies with guests Tim Poole and Jayne Kelli....great job by all !!!! Thanks Steve and the Band !!!!
Jimmy Buffett again started his tour in Tampa and the set list was great !!!! That is why we all still love him !!!!
Well world, the tour has begun.....enjoy and Cheers !!!! Phins Up !!!
