5 Years of Local Music
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5 Years of Local Music
Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 2 3 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Take five guys from the suburbs, give them a stage and they’ll show you what having a good time is all about. They’ll provide everything you need, and leave you wanting more. It’s genius! Sub*G is the band you’ve been hearing about from Northern New Jersey to Philadelphia, Dewey Beach, Delaware straight down to Ocean City, Maryland. Playing clubs like Seacrets, The Rusty Rudder, 15 North, LaCosta, Colorado Cafe, Kildares, The Lagoon and many more. Sub*G is the high-energy, modern rock and 80’s party-band that will deliver today’s hard-hitting sounds and the biggest dance grooves. Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, Sub*G knows how to throw a party. Their raw talent, overthe-top performance, and free-drink giveaways make every show unforgettable. Sub*G covers modern rock in their own way. They’ll mash up Rick Springfield with Disturbed, or hammer out a medley of 80’s hits featuring Duran Duran to Guns ‘n Roses, keeps the crowd wondering, “What are these guys going to do next?” Between sets Sub*G keeps the party going by meeting and greeting fans, and running spontaneous contests like “Birthday Singa-long” or “Name That Tune” Sub*G gets everyone singing, gets the ladies dancing, and keeps the party going right up until last call. 4 Sub*G equally shares the responsibility for the night. Every member plays multiple instruments and is able to front the band at any time. JRock and Rick hold together the bottom end with a pulsing rhythm that draws people to the dance floor. Nate will drop his keyboards to pickup a guitar or lead a sing-a-long. You can catch Chris rockin’ the mic when he’s not slashing away on lead guitar. Brian uses his smooth charm and amazing vocal range to bring down the house night after night. A night out with Sub*G is not just another night out, it’s suburban genius! Check out SubG at www.subg.net. Sub G is booked by Apollo Artists Attractions www.apolloartists.com 5 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com by The Wicked Witch of the North East - Miss Broom Gildagloom Here are some picks for the Halloween season! • VALLEY OF FEAR • SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE’S FREIGHT FEST • SCARE BROTHERS • NIGHTMARES ON BROAD STREET • EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY THE VALLEY OF FEARS FEASTERVILLE PA The Valley of Fears is now open every night till Halloween. Located in Feasterville Pa., take a trip into one of America’s most horrifying woods.You’ll see tractor drawn Haunted Hayrides, walk into 3 Haunted Houses, also check out the Haunted Forrest Maze. The Valley of Fears is now into it’s 17th year of scares. visit them at : www.valleyofFear.com or call 215-942-9787 - more on pg. 17 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 6 5 Years of Local Music by Jaclyn Myers Casale What started in an apartment in the fall of 2001, has evolved into one of the regions most recognizable resources for the local music scene. Having gone through the highs and lows f DIY publishing, Origivation Magazine has never strayed from its focus. On Saturday, November 18th, the first of three parties will take place at The Pirates Den in Gloucester City, NJ to honor of its five-year anniversary. The event promises to be something that should not be missed. With several of the regions top metal bands slated to perform, guests will also be treated to door prizes, free-bees and sponsor display tables. The first 100 people through the door will also get a free limited-edition Origivation Magazine t-shirt designed specifically for this event. “The Pirates Den has been a constant in our venue-starved scene, a very positive influence. Brian [Cohen, owner] has always been there for hungry bands looking for a stage. I’m very grateful to have his support, not only with the magazine, but for special events like this.” Says editor Anthony Caroto. Alas, let ye not be fooled- hitting the five-year milestone with a printed publication was not an easy task, as those associated with its monthly production can attest to. “There were definitely times when we thought we’d have to pack it in, most due to our financial situation. Things cost money.” According to assistant editor and head photographer Yaron Gabai. Today the publication thrives as distribution and readership continue to grow. Among the early credits for inspiration and growth, Caroto lists Out On the Town founder Mike Vagnoni. “Mike has always been there for me, sharing his stories and suggestions. That was very important, especially in the early days- he even had me on his radio show once. I think, from a publishers standpoint, it’s important to network and associate with those who also think with their hearts and not always with their wallets.” Says Caroto. Performances by: The Hixon, Se7en Heads, Noosphere, Spinebelt, From Dissension, Anthrophobia and more. Confirmed Sponsors: Bastard On Wheels Clothing, Adrenaline PR, Trojan Condoms, and Jagermeister (more on the way) Saturday, November 18 The Pirate’s Den Gloucester City, NJ Cover: $10 (21+ only) Showtime: 8pm ˆ 2am 7 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com MorningSide Invades The Northeast MorningSide is coming home. For a band whose travels have reached Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and all reaches of Pennsylvania, Northeast Philadelphia has always been the place MorningSide calls home. Sean MacGregor (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Pete DiCanto (Lead Guitar,Vocals), Joe Mauro (Bass,Vocals) and Ben Kless (Drums) will be headlining the Ashton Pub on Friday night October 27, 2006 at 10pm with Eric Mellor. MacGregor and Mauro grew up in the Northeast around the corner from the Ashton Pub so this homecoming is especially sweet. “It’s a chance for us to play for those we grew up with in a place that is so familiar and enjoyed by the community,’’ says MacGregor. Morningside’s career has been taking off. It started with their involvement with local WMMR favorite, Jaxon’s Local Shots CD Volume 1. MorningSide was asked to contribute their single “Just Another Girl’’ to the album as well as headline the CD Release Party held last December. MorningSide debuted their first full-length record titled “Road Less Traveled’’ on April 29th 2006 with a CD release party at Grape Street Philadelphia. More recently in July, the band headlined the main stage at the Trocadero Theater with some great local bands and more than six hundred tickets sold. Lately, MorningSide has been giving back to the community through work with charities such as the American Heart Association and the Kutztown Library by performing at walks and charity events in the area. “It’s a little way to say thank you for all of those who work so hard and give so much time and energy for these worthwhile causes,” states DiCanto. So what’s next for a band that is headed in the right direction? As Bon Jovi would say, “who says you can’t go home”. Home is where MorningSide will be on Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Ashton Pub in the Northeast. Local fans and neighbors are invited to come to the show as well as grab a copy of MorningSide’s first full-length record for only $5. Don’t miss a great rock show with a great local favorite! Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 8 HAZY’S BAR & GRILL...Lovin’ All Sports and The #1 Flyer’s Bar In The Area... The staff at HAZY’S are all over their #1 FLYER - BERNIE PARENT as seen here in this photo taken last week! “LET’S GO FLYERS!!”...is what they are all saying for sure! By Mike De Palma / Photos by Steve Trager Great food and good people and better bartenders is what you will find at HAZY’ S Bar and Grill located at 1740 Bridgetown Pike in Feasterville Pa, also you must add in one more important item - SPORTS! This is what makes this bar so special. The Eagles and the Sunday NFL Ticket, Flyers, Sixers and college football all on new flatscreen HDTV’s along with super drink prices on many domestic beers. Hazy’s is open daily serving great food, from lunches to special platters of many favorites. They offer a compete new menu and new hours to match.You can order most items up till 12 midnight. The staff at HAZY’S is really one of the best looking you may ever see in any corner bar or big sports bar. In the Photo above, all the bartenders are around one of their all time favorite FLYER... BERNIE PARENT’ ( Bernie is all smiles in the photo - with this kind of attention... you would smile too -Lucky guy! ) At HAZY’S they really love the FLYERS and you will like getting into the games here at the bar. Durning all sports events you will see prices that are just awesome in this day and age. When the Eagles play look for 30 cent wings and $1.50 pints. Hazy’s offers some music too and every 3rd Friday of the month look for LAST CALL ( former members of WEEKEND AT BERNIES). Weekly you also will find their famous friday night promo - $1.00 Miller High Life Bottles from 9 to 11pm. and add in their daily happy hour with specials on pints for $1.50 from 5pm to 7pm, you’ll soon see why this place has become one of the most talked about bars in the area. DJ / KJ Of The Month “Paul Kircher” Host and DJ/ Singer Our DJ/ host and KJ of the month is Paul Kircher who is a resident of Ne Phila. He has been a DJ / host and Karaoke jock for the last 3 years.You can see him each week at places like: City Limits, Liberties Old Colonial Inn, The Windsor Bar, The Club House and Stocks in Bristol Pa. Paul mixes great music along with being the personality that he is and loves to sing duets with his patrons when he performs his karaoke show. He is energy teamed up with personality. He has a song list of over 16,000 songs to sing, and at all of his shows, he uses only the *top end in mics, speakers, and sound systems. *(JBL speakers and Bose Sound systems along with top end wireless mics) Paul said, “with each of my shows...by using all top of the line stuff - each singer gets to feel like a real pro when they get up on the stage”. Paul is great with the crowds and has a great voice to match. Check him out one night this week at a bar near you...He is one of biggest names out there in DJ/KJ shows. He is available for private parties Call him at: 215-267-446-0329 or visit him at: paul@ptkaraoke. com. You also can find out more in this ISSUE see his ad in the paper or online at: www.ootweb.com 9 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 10 11 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 12 13 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 14 15 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 16 Bartender of the Month Lori Harris From: Johnny Apples Restaurant & Bar Holland, Pa Lori is a master behind the bar...she has worked in places like: The Irish Rover, Hazys, and Puss & Boots. Lori has a great smile and warm personality. She makes the bar come alive with each shift. You can see her Thursday to Sundays from 11am to 6pm at Johnny Apples Restaurant and Bar. She also loves working the Happy Hours & after work parties. Lori has been tending the bar for the last 10 years, and she had this to say, “ I would like to thank all of my friends and loyal customers that have been coming around for the last 10 years or so...I want each and every one of them to know that I am now at JOHNNY APPLES” Lori is a resident of Yardley and her hobbies are: Softball, going to yard sales and shopping. She loves the EAGLES, PHILLIES and THE METS and the FLYERS. She stands in at 5’ 8’’ and has blonde hair and Blue eyes. On your next night out on the town, try and make it a point to stop by Johnny Apples and say hello to our Bartender Of the Month. See more photos on www.ootweb.com 17 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com - cont. from pg. 5 Six Flags Great Adventure Presents FRIGHT FEST JACKSON - NEW JERSEY Enjoy Halloween themed fun every weekend in October at Six Flags Fright Fest. Great rides and add in great scrares to match. What you’ll find is total fun. This place will send chills up your spine and leave your heart pounding in your chest. The park is decorated in Halloween fun and almost everywhere you turn you will see some kind of ghost or ghoul waiting to scare you to the max. Easy to get to in JACKSON NJ. SCARE BROTHERS STATION PARK - HATBORO, PA Voted Scariest Haunted House in Philadelphia!! 3 terrifying attractions – One low ticket price! We are an indoor event – don’t worry about the weather. Three of the most horrifying attractins imaginable have been brought together for one unforgettable experience that blurs the line between nightmare and reality! www.ScareBrothers.com NIGHTMARES ON BROAD STREET - South Philadelphia Terrifying is something so ture here. Nightmares on Broad Street is one attraction you have to feel. It is running now till Halloween. See the Wachovia Spectrum turned into a massive four -leveled scream park that also host 100’s of live performers at every turn. This is Halloween at its best! The makeup, the costumes, the performers are so real - just one glance and you will be screaming in terror! EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY - TERROR BEHIND THE WALLS, NIGHT WATCH AND MORE! This is the real deal in entertainment. Visit the massive Eastern State Penitentiary which is a gothic, castle -like structure in Philly’s Fairmount section. This was once the most famous prison in the world. Stark towers and soaring fortress walls, this building will intimidate you. This place was built to do just that, way back in the beginning of its time. This was the home of Al Capone and Slick Willie Sutton. This location is the home of Terro Behind the Walls - and this was voted as the 6th best haunted attraction by America Online. “Perfect for Halloween” as quoted by the NEW YORK TIMES.You’ll want to visit Night Watch.You’ll have to have flashlights and you will be in complete darkness - this is one of five separate haunted houses on the 11 acre complex. Other rooms are: Intake, Maximum Security, 13 rooms, The Experiment ( in 3-d)..This is Hollywood quality special effects and great sound and animatronic creatures of the night. Directions: 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue , Phila - just 5 blocks from the Phila Museum of Art Call: 888-763-NITE / www.EasterState.org FOR MORE GHOULISH EVENTS go to: www.13haunts.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com MEAT LOAF AT TRUMP TAJ MAHAL NOVEMBER 10 Electric Factory presents Meat Loaf in the Mark Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Friday, November 10. Showtime is 8pm with doors opening one hour prior. In 1977, Meat Loaf made history with the release of Bat Out of Hell, which featured the smash hits “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” and “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth.” Sixteen years later, lightning struck twice with Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, which included the international chart-topper “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” and earned Meat Loaf a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance. Combined, the two Batalbums sold nearly 50 million copies worldwide, establishing Bat Out Of Hellas a true musical franchise. Now, rock’s most epic adventure has returned once more to complete the trilogy. Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose more than lives up to the standard of excellence set by its two predecessors, and stands as one of Meat Loaf’s most symphonic, emo- tional and personal journeys yet. The new album captures the theatricality, elegance and melodicism of the first two Bats, but it’s even more diverse and dynamic, featuring a range of orchestration and instrumentation that’s nothing short of breathtaking. The album is due to be released on October 31, 2006. Meat Loaf has made appearances in such movies as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Roadie,Fight Club, Wayne’s World, Out of Bounds, The Squeeze, and Leap of Faith, among a total of nearly 60 television and film roles. At the outset of his performing career, he also appeared onstage in Hair in Los Angeles, Detroit and on Broadway. Ticket prices are $95, $75 and $65. Tickets can be purchased by either calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420, online at www. ticketmaster.com or in person at the Taj Box Office. For box office hours and more information call (609) 449-5150. For more information on Meat Loaf, visit www.meatloaf.net. 18 Itʼs the most wonderful time of the year as the Tropicana unveils the Second Annual Holiday Spectacular It’s holiday time in Havana at the Tropicana! Holiday shows, snow, and twinkling skies will mark the Second Annual “Holiday Spectacular” at Tropicana which will feature some of the areas most breathtaking holiday décor in Atlantic City. Guests and visitors will experience a picturesque setting with snow dusting The Quarter to bring the best of the holiday weather indoors, twinkling lights, breath taking views of 25’ sprawling trees, a live Poinsettia tree, enormous snowflakes and much more. It’s a winter wonderland only at Tropicana Casino and Resort, Home of The Quarter. The Holiday Spectacular will receive its official kick-off with the Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 9 at 1:30 pm. Tropicana’s 25’ Holiday Tree, located in Fiesta Plaza at The Quarter, will officially become illuminated with the help of dignitaries from both the State and local governments, and famed comedian Charlie Prose. To help kick off the 2006 Holiday Season, Tropicana has teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. Tropicana will be collecting unwrapped toys during the week of Monday, November 6 through Friday, November 10 that will be donated to the Tots for Tots Foundation and distributed to area children. All guests attending the Tree Lighting are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to be place under our tree and donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. On Monday, November 13 the Tropicana will also host a “Havana Claus” contest, a Santa Claus look-a-like contest, in the Fiesta Plaza at 2 p.m. Interested Claus’ should visit www.tropicana.net/santa to pre-register, then arrive dressed to impress at the Fiesta Plaza located in The Quarter. The winner will receive cash prizes and a “Retreat & Relax Getaway” to the Tropicana, and additional prizes will be given out for first and second runners-up. ENTERTAINMENT Also part of “Holiday Spectacular,” Tropicana will be featuring the following holiday themed shows in the Tropicana Showroom: • “The Spirit of Christmas” from Saturday, November 4 through Friday, December 15 on a select schedule with tickets priced at $20 and $25. • “Brenda Lee’s Christmas Show” on Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26, tickets are priced between $15 and $65 • “Charlie Prose Christmas Show” will be appearing from Saturday, December 16 through Wednesday, December 20 with tickets priced at $25. Additional shows in the Tropicana Showrooms include: • Engelbert Humperdinck will perform Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12 with tickets ranging from $35 to $175. • World Champion Lou Neglia presents Ring of Combat on Friday, November 17 with tickets ranging from $55 to $200. The IMAX Theatre in The Quarter at the Tropicana will be showing: • Happy Feet daily beginning Friday, November 17 with tickets priced to be announced. • The Polar Express in 3D daily throughout December with ticket prices to be announced. • Santa vs. the Snowman in 3D daily throughout December with ticket prices to be announced. For a complete breakdown of days, times, and ticket prices please visit www.tropicana.net 19 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 20 21 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 22 23 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 24 25 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 26 27 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Tenacious D Tweeter Center Indoors Wednesday, November 29th - 8pm • $39.50 Hailed by their ever-expanding fan base as “the greatest band on Earth,” the super-sized acoustic metal/comedy duo Tenacious D was an unlikely success story. Few people would imagine that two chunky guys bashing on acoustic guitars and singing songs can become one of the biggest cult bands of this generation, but it happened. With their sheer charisma, humor, and energy, singers/guitarists/actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass exploded from LA’s underground comedy scene to their own series on HBO and a major-label album deal. That was only the start. Now, the rock superstars are going on tour to support a new album and a New Line Cinema movie! Their tour will make a stops November 29 at the Tweeter Center. The new album, Pick of Destiny, is highly anticipated by critics and fans across the nation and set to be released November 14. This is the soundtrack to the musicalcomedy-adventure of the same name that follows Tenacious D on their quest to obtain a guitar pick to become “the greatest band on Earth,” which will arrive in theaters 3 days after the album. Besides the film’s slew of guest appearances, the CD also has guest voices, including Grammy-winner Meat Loaf and legendaey metal singer Ronnie James Dio. Jewel (Acoustic) Music Box at The Borgata Saturday, December 2nd - 9pm $45.50 & $55.50 2006 marks Jewel’s tenth year as an artist and the anniversary of her the area), Nelly Furtado (whose song “Promiscuous” has been THE summer hit), Pussycat Dolls, Cassie (debut album was #2 R&B/Hip-Hop album), and debut Pieces of You. With each suc- JoJo (singer and movie star with cessive body of work, Jewel contin- three movie roles this year). ues her path of truth, authenticity, Before the Jingle Ball made its and creative risk. Jewel has over home at Tweeter, the star-filled 25 million albums sold worldwide show took place at the Electric and she continues to explore Factory just six years ago. fresh musical directions. After 2 Now, more fans will have the successful shows at The Borgata opportunity to see a blend of with fellow musical sensation Rob Thomas, Jewel is making a special stop at the Music Box December 2 for an acoustic show! Her newest album, Goodbye Alice in Wonderland, is said to be her most personal and autobiographical record so far. It has broken the top 10 in both Billboard Albums and Internet Albums since its release in May. On the CD, critics said this - her sixth album - is her most sonically appealing record yet. For this show, Jewel will truly demonstrate her acoustic abilities when mixed with her musically rich repertoire. It was announced September 28 that Jewel would replace Wynonna Judd as co-host for the fifth season of the country music talent show “Nashville Star”, sharing duties with Cowboy Troy. The new season is set to begin January 11, 2007 on the USA Network. Q102 Jingle Ball 2006 featuring Nick Lachey, The Fray, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Cassie and JoJo Tweeter Center Indoors Wednesday, December 13th - 6pm $49.50 & $65 It’s about that time again Q102’s annual Jingle Ball is coming December 13 to the Tweeter Center. This year, fans can expect to see the hottest musical acts around, all on one stage! The Jingle Ballers include: Nick Lachey and The Fray (both having sold out shows in their favorite singers performs together who otherwise might not. Past Jingle Ball acts include Alicia Keys, Ryan Cabrera, Simple Plan and Jessica Simpson. Jim Norton New Year’s Eve Celebration Music Box at The Borgata Sunday, December 31st - 10pm • $50 & $60 Jim Norton will bring his frank sense of humor and blunt come- dic stylings to the Music Box for a New Year’s Eve performance that won’t soon be forgotten. He has been all over TV and radio with a starring role in HBO’s “Lucky Louie,” and co-host of XM Satellite’s “Opie & Anthony Show.” Norton has also had the chance to travel to Iraq with Colin Quinn’s USO tour entertaining troops abroad. Recently, he has been the headlining act on “Opie & Anthony’s Travel- ing Virus Comedy Tour,” which made a stop in Philadelphia last month. Norton’s stop at the Music Box will allow fans to bring in the New Year with style - raunchy, but hilarious style! For tickets to this, or any Borgata event, go to TheBorgata.com, or call 866-900-4TIX (4849). Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 28 Sufjan Stevens at the Tower Theater Sufjan Stevens was undoubtedly the breakout artist of 2005. His album Illinois, the second in a series of albums based on states, was ranked number one on a huge number of top albums lists last year. The hype surrounding the album was everywhere, and it really was well deserved. Illinois was ranked number five out of my favorite albums of last year, and I felt like Stevens really had something going for him with the states concept. If he could even finish half the states by the end of his career, I felt like he’d be remembered as one of the great American artists. Over a year has passed since the release of Illinois but a new state album has yet to come. I’m doubting he’ll ever even get to half the states, and my prediction of him becoming one of the great American singer/songwriters seems a lot more outlandish now. But that’s all beside the point. Whether or not he finishes up making an album for every state, he’ll at least be remembered for writing some great songs. By Eli Sentman photo: Denny Renshaw courtesy of www.billions.com Almost everything about Stevens’ were nothing special and their set show worked. Obviously, every musidragged on a bit too long. Even Sufjan and his band got off to a slow start, cian sounded great and the venue playing a few instrumental numbers in helped them to sound their clearest. a row. Opening with an instrumental A slow start couldn’t kill what came would’ve been fine, but the crowd after, and besides for a few boring can only wait so long until they get to moments, I was very pleased. Sufjan On September 28th, Sufjan stopped Stevens definitely has a lot going for by the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. hear an actual “song”. But once things him and all the recognition he’s gotten I can’t stress how important it is that picked up, it was smooth sailing. The songs off of Illinois were the highlights is well deserved. He appeals to a wide he chose to play the Tower over any of the set. Especially excellent were array of people. The average age at other venues. His music perfectly songs like the haunting, “John Wayne the show was around 30 but I saw suits the venue. There are a whole Gacy, Jr.”, and the closing song of the everything from teenagers to people lot of different instruments used in regular set, “Jacksonville”. Some of in their 50s. His music just has that the music, and Stevens had a small the finest moments came in the most kind of quality that makes it enjoystring/horn section with him. It’s no able to just about anybody. Let’s just secret that the acoustics in the Tower intense moments where the band hope the albums start coming out at a are awesome, and everything came out would build up to a huge volume, full quicker pace. sounding better than it would’ve had of power. Unfortunately, I did find myself yawning during the same songs he played at somewhere else in the www.sufjan.com area. Openers My Brightest Diamond that I usually find boring on album. 29 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com ELECTRIC FACTORY –––––––– October 19, 8:00pm: Ben Kweller with Sam Roberts Band and Hymns. $18.50, 20* October 20, 7:30pm: Miller Lite Presents Good Charlotte with The Pink Spiders and Young Love. $22, 25* October 21, 8:30pm: Zakk Wyldeʼs Black Label Society with Black Stone Cherry. $30 October 22, 1pm: Jamrama Live. $25 (GA – seated) October 23, 8pm: The Killers. SOLD OUT! October 24, 7pm: Atreyu with From First to Last, Every Time I Die and Chiodos. $25 October 25, 8pm: Insane Clown Posse with Boondox, Subnoize Souljaz and Wolfpac . $25, 27* October 26, 8:30pm: Alice In Chains with October 31, 8pm: 30 Seconds to Mars with Head Automatica, The Pink Spiders, Cobra Starship and Men, Women & Children. Hurt. SOLD $22, 27* ($2 special OUT! discont) October 27, November 1, 8:30pm: The 8pm: The DecemFray with The berists with Lavender Feeling. SOLD Diamond. $22, 25* OUT! November 3, October 8:30pm: Queen28, 8pm: John sryche. $28.50, Legend with 32.50* Robin Thicke. November 4, $29.50, 35* 8:30pm: Miller Lite Presents The Black Keys with The Black Angels. $18, 20* November 5, 7pm: Hellogoodbye with Reggie & The Full Effect, Cute Is What We Aim For and David Melillo. $15, 17* November 6, 8pm: Placebo/She Wants Revenge with Chris Holmed (DJ Set). $28, 30* November 8, 8:30pm: Michael Franti & Spearhead with State Radio. $19.50, 23* November 9, 9pm: Broken Social Scene with Do Make Say Think. $25, 27* November 10, 8:30pm: Imogen Heap with Magnet. $25, 27* November 11, 8:30pm: Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood. $22, 25* TWEETER CENTER Camden, NJ: –––––––– October 21, 7pm: HIM with Papa Roach, Lost Prophets and Kill Hannah. $35 – CANCELED!! November 4, 7pm: All-American Rejects with The Format, The Starting Line and Gym Class Heroes. $25 November 17, 7:30pm: Dashboard Confessional with Brand New. $29, 34* November 29, 8pm: Tenacious D with Neil Hamburger. $39.50 December 13, 6pm: Q102 Jingle Ball featuring Nick Lachey, The Fray, Nelly Furtado, Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, JoJo, Chingy and Cherish with special guests Brooke & Hulk Hogan. $49.50, 65 WACHOVIA CENTER: –––––––– October 23 and 24, 7:30pm : Red Hot Chili Peppers with The Mars Volta SOLD OUT! 30 October 27, 6pm: Power House 24 featuring Ludacris, Ciara, T.I., LeToya, Lyfe Jennings, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Young Dro and Yung Joc. $9.99, 29.99, 39.99, 49.99, 59.99 tickets available November 17 & 18, 8pm: Delirium a Cirque du Soleil Live Music Event. $39.50, 71.50, 91.50, 127 31 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 32 The Never-ending Cycle Another season ends without a title by Josh Ellis With the Philadelphia Phillies’ season ending short of another playoff bid, the streak of seasons without a championship for the city of Philadelphia grew. The last team from Philadelphia to win a major sports championship was the 76ers in 1983. Since then, it seems as though a never-ending cycle of failure has set itself firmly in the fabric of our city’s teams. The best theory anyone has come up with yet for our sports teams is the Curse of William Penn. Penn was the founder of Pennsylvania and therefore a statute of him was built atop City Hall in Center City, Philadelphia. Because of tradition, no building was to stand taller than the statue, which stood 548 feet tall, but in 1987 the city was expanding and One Liberty Place was built to a total of 945 feet, soaring over the statue of Penn. Ever since then, it seems our sports teams have taken the brunt of the consequences from breaking tradition. 33 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Since 1987, Philadelphia franchises have not been necessarily bad, but their consistency in coming up short in the playoffs and in championship games is the cornerstone of the neverending cycle. The Philadelphia Flyers have gone to and lost two Stanley Cup Finals since 1983, once in 1987 and again in 1997. The 76ers lost in the 2001 NBA Finals, the Phillies in the 1993 World Series and, most recently, the Eagles lost in the Super Bowl in 2005. Additionally, teams from Philadelphia have also lost seven conference championships since 1987 as well. With all the excitement followed by crushing disappointment, is there any hope in sight for any of our beloved teams? The 76ers are ready to begin a run to the NBA Finals, much like they did in 2001. They return much of the same faces from the team a year ago that finished 38-44 and missed the playoffs by two games. Their poor regular season granted the Sixers a good draft choice, for which they chose Rodney Carney, a 6-7 forward from Memphis. Veterans Allen Iverson and Chris Webber are back, along with Samuel Dalembert and Andre Iguodala but, with no major moves being made, sadly this looks like another year the Sixers will be bottom dwellers in the Atlantic Division. The Flyers are looking to rebound from a disappointing season last year where they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Buffalo Sabers. Off to a slow start this season, captain Peter Forsberg is back from off-season surgery and trying to lead this team with a core of young stars back to the playoffs. Sadly, the end of the Philly curse isn’t likely to be broken by the Flyers. They have too many questions on this team, especially between the pipes with goaltenders Antero Nittymaki and Robert Esche having injury and skill issues respectively. The Philadelphia Phillies just ended their season after an exciting run towards the wild card where they finished just short again. With a young core group of players the team looks promising for next season and may take a serious run at the playoffs. But, the team with the best chance for the city is the Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are the city’s hope for a championship though in the near future. Through the short season so far, Donovan McNabb has been as good as any player in the NFL, Brian Westbrook continues to be an explosive offensive option and our defensive line is attacking opposing quarterbacks with uncanny ability. It’s safe to say that if one team in our great city can pull off a championship in the near future, the Philadelphia Eagles, carrying our prayers with them on their backs every Sunday, the holiest of days are the team to do it. Ashton Pub Loves Sir Rod! By Mike Vagnoni The Ashton Pub located at 904143 Ashton Road in NE Phila., knows how to have speciality parties that work and bring out the fans. This past September, they had the fabulous *Sir Rod Tribute show...( *the show is dedicated to ROD STEWART ) Fans from all over the greater Delaware Valley made it a point to check out this really cool show. The Ashton was packed like it always is when they do these kind of shows..let me tell you this, SIR ROD brings out the gals. He sounds like the real deal and even looks like Rod! The Band was on the money and hit on all the right songs of Rod Stewart. Coming to the ASHTON PUB: Here are some more interesting shows coming up at the ASHTON PUB: On October 21st, you have to see MIKE LECOMPT in action with special guest TANGIER... recording stars from the early 80’s...for any would be rocker this is one show you do not want to miss. LECOMPT is just awesome to see live and as the saying goes... he just keeps getting better all the time...Mike is like a fine wine... and with rock and roll the longer he plays out - the better he is and sweeter the music is ...* just like a fine wine! Keeping it real is - MIKE LECOMPT! Coming up in October look for the return of BLUE COLLAR local recording stars from NE PHILA... and for more information see the ad in this issue and also go to: www.Ashton-Pub.com The Ashton offer up great food... big drink specials weekly, and also is your connection to all the best sports with the NFL TICKET. They are the home of Eagles Football... and here too, the ASHTON loves the PHILA. FLYERS! Great live bands, drink specials, good food and sports...the ASHTON has it all so come check them out this week and as the saying goes...come on baby let the Good Times Roll! Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 34 UPCOMING BAND SCHEDULES GREG & HELENE FROM GROOVY SUZIE FOR BOOKINGS CALL: 267-334-2678 *OCT. 21ST: PIKES PUB *OCT. 28TH: *FRIGHT NITE BATTLE OF THE BANDS (FULL BAND) THE ARENA *NOV. 3RD: NICKY FISHER’S *NOV. 4TH: PIKE’S PUB *NOV. 5TH: PRIVATE PARTY (KRISTIN & RICK PEREZ) *NOV. 10TH: AJ’S SPORTS BAR (AFTER WORK PARTY) JAMISON - October - 2006 October 21- 10 pm-2 am - Finnigan’s Wake (The Quiet Man Pub) October 27 - 8 pm-12 am - Irish Northern Aid Banquet - Commodore Barry Club (The Irish Center) • Jamison’s “All Irish Need Apply” T-shirts as well “Live at the Arsenal” CD will be on sale at all performances. Thanks for your support! Check out where to find us next at http://www.jamisonirish.us LENNY G & THE SOULSENDERS R & B, Blues, Reggae, Soul, Funk, Jazz October 2006 Sat. 26th Maennerchor Club, Doylestown, PA Thurs. 26th Rock Bottom, King of Prussia Plaza, King of Prussia, PA Fri. 27th Appetites on the Main, Exton, PA Sat. 28th Private Party Sun. 29th Private Party www.lennyg.com UNDERKOVER UnderKoveR will be appearing at The Street Road Bar and Grille located at 3631 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 Saturday October 21, 2006, (near Hooters and Michael’s). We will start at 10:00 P.M. If you haven’t visited the Street Road Bar and Grille it is certainly a fun spot. Great food, beverages, and people. So come and enjoy!!! Many of your friends will be there. Thanks to all that made it out to the Red Stallion. We will back there in the future. Please do not hesitate to e-mail back with any song selections you might like to hear. We know many tunes and are more than willing to fit them into the set list. It should be a great night of “Rock “n” Roll”!!! Come and party!!! 35 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com By Lynn Ramage’ Pippo’s A Fantastic Dining Experience! Pippo’s Restaurant & Night Club 765 Second St. Pike Southampton, PA 215-953-7775 A highly recommended Restaurant/club is “Pippo’s” on Second Street Pike in Southampton, PA. The establishment has been there Fifteen years and was once the Home of Entertainer Ernie Palumbo in the 1970’s. It was then the Hampton House and then 2 Streets. It is now owned and operated by George and his lovely wife. It’s a 2 Floor combination nightclub/restauterant. This was the first time I had dined there and was not a bit disappointed with our visit. My recommendation is that you get there early to take advantage of the early bird special menu where selected entries prices range from $7.95- $10.95 which includes Soup, salad, a vegetable or pasta and desert of the day, the portions are overwhelming! It’s truly a deal! For the regular dinner hours expect a full menu for prices then ranging from $8.95 to $22.95. You’re seeking dining with atmosphere you say? Pippo’s is certainly not lacking in any way in decor and atmosphere. The marbleized painted neutral walls give to a very relaxing aura. The many carved Greek Support columns add to a sense of class and the tasteful array of the gold framed artwork and rich carpeting complete the cultured sense of balance this restaurant has achieved. I felt very relaxed there and most importantly un-rushed. The rating of service is superb! When my pal Sandy Smith and I arrived we stopped first at the bar to say hi to Bartender” Jimmy” who has been at that location for over 20 years. He’s not slight with the vodka! We also met with the manager “Dana” who was also very pleasant and helpful with our questions. Once seated we both dug into the delicious warm basket of home made Italian bread and ordered appetizers of Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with red roasted peppers, smothered in smoked mozzarella and sauce. This was very good but the mushroom was flattened out and sliced and then covered in the cheese and sauce. I’m one who finds it much more appealing to be served with the whole visual effect of the mushroom. The only small flaw I found in our dining experience. Sandy who is a strict vegetarian was delighted at the selections she was able to choose from such as; Stuffed Shells, to Homemade Spinach Ravioli to a splendid variety of garden salads. She decided to try the eggplant Parmigiana which was light and she exclaimed it was so tender she cut it with a fork! I selected my favorite which is; chicken Parmigiana and the portion was huge and also very tender! The selection of the mozzarella cheese covering and sauce was just perfect! There were other very tempting entries that Chef “Emad” prepares such as: Lasagna, Spinach and Cheese Manicotti, and Grilled Salmon with Plum tomatoes and pine nuts. The variety of seafood menu really peaked my interest! Our Waitress “Diane” suggested I try the homemade rice pudding for desert and that was also delicious! Diane showed me around the facility and I was surprised at their very nice formal banquet room that holds from 40-120 and can be rented out for weddings and special occasions which I also found very warm and inviting and eloquently decorated in shades of Peach. Downstairs there is a very nice private nightclub reminisce of the 1940’s era in the terms of ambiance. A very cozy and intimate atmosphere. Dana Explained they have live entertainment as well in the evenings there such as; “Harry O” with Karaoke, and Joe Cavaliere on Wednesdays and singer Debbie Knight on Fridays and Saturdays. Look for a very good band called the “Night Owls” playing hits from the 60’s to today appearing on October 20th. They also try to have Comedy nights too. They are open seven days a week and also have a Happy hour MondayFriday 5-7 with a buffet. All in all I would give our recommendation of Pippo’s a very high rating as it was an extremely pleasant dining experience! d n u o Ar e th 36 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com n w Toat HAZY’S GIRLS HAZY’S GIRLS Hazy’s The Woodbine The Roadhouse THE WOODBINE LUAU & LIMBO CONTEST AT THE ROADHOUSE!! www.StonesShow.com 37 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com THIS DOG CAN DANCE things that it doesn’t need. Soon we tire as the song turns unruly. Specialists must be called. Opinions are offered. Blows are exchanged, teeth loosened, adhesives applied. Each one of our young songs goes through such a phase – a kind of musical version of the “terrible two’s”. However, all must be patient. The song simply needs time to grow. We love a song no matter which direction that it chooses in life – as long as it is happy and well paid. THIS DOG CAN DANCE is a 4-piece original rock band from Cherry Hill, NJ and is comprised of guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. Known as “The Thinking Man’s Pop Music”, THIS DOG CAN DANCE can excite and delight crowds with original songs that will leave an audience singing them back to themselves even after the first time they hear them. This phenomenon is known as “earworms.” ……….songs that stay with the listener. The band takes their songs seriously on their newly released CD entitled “Between Medications.” So seriously, that there is a method – or a process – behind each track………and it goes like this: From what we can best surmise, a song first appears to us after it has broken orbit and fallen from the cosmos. Partially burned from re-entry, the song is a sad almost horrific sight. We quickly wrap the wayward tune in a warm blanket, nourish it and try to make it feel at home. Each of us takes turns sitting with the song – feeding it – and dare I say, even sleeping with it. The song begins to keep us up at night. It drains us. We spoil the song. We give the song THIS DOG CAN DANCE is comprised of Robert Sans, (lead vocals, guitar) Damon Schunk, (keyboards, lead vocals) Dave Glavis, (vocals, bass) and Matt Bell. (drums) Check them out live at the Grape Street Pub in Manayunk on Friday, November 10th for an original rock experience you will not soon forget! www.ThisDogCanDance.com IN THE NUTSHELL By Lynn Ramage’ Out on the Town Entertainment News http//www.ootweb.com Fall TV Shows in the Nutshell I know I’m not the only one glued to the Tube with the return of so many good TV shows this fall! Who could miss LOST? The keep you on the edge of your seat writing for this show still appears to be just as good as last season with the return of the same cast. Jack, Freckles and Sawyer were the main focus last week as they are held captive by the “Others “ with bad boy Sawyer naturally making several unsuccessful attempts to escape. So far it looks like another great season of LOST! A new show starring John Lithgow called “Twenty Good Years” left me kinda Agh..John was great in “Third Rock from the Sun” and I guess I was hoping for that same funny persona. I sure hope the writing picks up. Another comedy I’m so so about it “Ugly Betty” which about a dumpy unattractive poor girl landing a job in a High Fashion magazine and trying her best with her dorkis ways. Writing predicable and more geared to the adolescent scale where I’m sure in the end the ugly duckling with turn into a beautiful swan and live happily ever after. A new show called “Heroes” on Monday nights is Maintaining my interest at best. The effects are great which is based on come alive comic book super hero’s that are here to save the world. Good casting but more geared for the teen age mind in my opinion. Following that show is a great new show called “Studio 60.” Now this show may see an award is my prediction! Excellently casted with Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford. Shows the viewer the behind the scenes overall of a television show production such a Saturday night live. “Greys Anatomy” which is one of the best shows on TV right now came back with a bang! Meredith finally made her choice following an emergency appendectomy and Izzy was given quite a surprise from beyond 38 the grave from her former deceased love played by Robert Downey, Jr. Another Hospital favorite is “HOUSE” and I just love Dr. Gregory House played by Hugh Laurie and wish he were my doctor. I love bluntness and no one on TV is more blunt then House! My heart was broken to see the non return of “Windfall” which again I thought was superbly casted and I rather liked the fairy tale notion of a bunch of friends each winning 20 Million dollars.I hope they do bring that back again! My heart was not broken as I didn’t see the listings of “Alien Nation” this season. How many of you knew that show was produced by the once teen idol Shaun Cassidy? That show started out good but lost my interest quickly. I think we’ve all been exposed to as many of the little green men movies and shows now to last us a lifetime. “Boston Legal” another favorite of many returned and again the writing of the show I predict will maintain most of their fan base another good season. Excellent casted with William Shatner, Candice Bergen and my favorite James Spader! James dry laid back humor just tickles me! It’s nice to see Clarisa Flockhart (Ali McBeal) return to TV but I’m not so sure this new show “Brothers and Sisters” also casted with Sally Field as the mother is going to maintain my interest for to much longer. These “The Walton’s have dark secrets” type of family TV shows become “ho hum” after a while. Peyton Place already had it’s day, we’ll see if this picks up speed or not. Finally my dear pal rocker Don Dokken is the one who got me totally addicted to “Desperate Housewives.” I called his house one night on a Sunday and he answers impatiently “Not now Lynn, Desperate Housewives is on and I can’t miss Eva Longoria” OK OK...so I was compelled to finally find out what all this buzz was about and have been hooked ever since (thanks Don!)! Eva reminds me of this generations “Joan Collins” AKA Alexis Carrington of Dynasty. Eva fits the role perfectly as the rich diva bitch much as Joan did in Dynasty. The casting is perfect and the twists and turns of the writing leave you hunger for the next show! I have yet to miss one in fact! In my opinion the still the best show on TV. Get hooked! Myspace.com/lynnRamage 39 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com Astrology By Psychic Perry B. Aries (March 21-April 19) Adventure seems to be your middle name. Surprise is normal so expect the unexpected. Look a little deeper into things right now and think decisions through carefully. Try not to be too pushy it might get you into trouble. You need a change of scenery get yourself out. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You are in a whirlwind right now and too much is coming in at you all at once. Make sure that you are on solid ground and tighten up loose ends. Be sure that a project you are working on is on track. Do not let others distract you. Keep in mind that you are not alone, so ask for help if you need it. Gemini (May 21-June 20) You will be happier if you don’t try to control things at this moment. Take care how you judge other people, stay open minded as much as you can. There is potential for growth and opportunity. Stay the course and you will achieve what you are looking for. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your insight is very sharp and your ability to understand what is going on takes you in a new direction. Friends will think you have changed your thinking but that is not true. You are just approaching it from a different point of view. Talk it over with them and they will see it your way. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Money seems to be the issue at this time. Know how you want to deal with it and it will work out. Spend wisely and be sure you don’t get caught up in over indulging in that witch you want instead of the things you need. Take someone shopping with you that will keep you grounded. It will aid in your buyers remorse later. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You have changed quite a bit and are looking at things from a different view from the past. Be aware of what is being said and listen carefully it will give you better understanding of how things really are. Now is a time to keep your opinions to yourself and listen to others. They are looking from the outside in. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Tighten up the ground rule and let people know you have done so, even though you are not sure of what you intend to do yourself. Stand your ground and it will come to you. Take a hard look at relationship and be sure it is where you want it to be. A fresh start is usually a good thing. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Things are changing around you very quickly and it is if you are spinning. Take aim at what you are looking for and although you are shooting at a moving target you could hit your mark. Make the changes work for you and you will see a big improvement. Someone at work needs to be shown the way. Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec. 21) Keeping an eye on a situation right now will benefit you later. Try not to let it get out of hand. Just remember that you cannot do it all, so seek some help. Taking on too much will divide you and you could lose control. When questions come up answer them openly. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19) You are stretched too thin and too much is coming in at you at one time. Prioritize and only get done what you can handle. A loved one is feeling your strain and it could hurt the relationship. Make time for love and let smaller thing wait. You will get a clearer picture of things once you clear the clutter. Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb 18) Take care when dealing with others. Try not to get overly involved. By waiting for the dust to settle you will have more impact. A loved one may upset you, but it really is not your fault they are just lashing out at whom ever is closest. Look for a major change around the end of the month. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t allow yourself to get overly involved in things at this time. People have a habit of pulling you in and before you know it you are in the middle of a major war you have nothing to do with at all. Try to relax, as much as you can, your batteries need recharging. Get to a club and dance your stress away. Psychic Perry B. appears live, reading Tarot Cards on Wednesdays at Road House Inn, Newportville, PA and on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at Michael’s Café’, Bensalem, PA *Call 215-677-4855 to speak to Perry B. *Email psyperryb@aol.com. Perry B. is available for private readings, groups, organizations, and Tarot Card parties. Call for costs and availability LET’S BE FRIENDS JOIN OOT ON MY SPACE ONLINE! WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ OOTWEB JOIN OUR GROWING NETWORK OF BANDS, PROMOTERS, AGENCIES, FRIENDS & FANS!! Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com 40 DONNY’S JOKE CORNER JOURNEY AND DEF LEPPARD asked her father, “Daddy, what the heck was that?” Shocked, but not wanting to expose his little girl to anything sexual at such a young age, the father replied, “It.....it was only a bug, Honey.” The daughter sat with a confused look on her face, and after a moment said .... “Sure had a big dick, didnʼt it?” SOUTHWEST AIRLINES A mother and her very young son were flying Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago. The little boy (who had been looking out the window) turned to his mother and asked, “If big dogs have baby dogs, and big cats have baby cats, why donʼt big airplanes have baby airplanes?” The mother (who couldnʼt think of an answer) told her son to ask the stewardess. So the boy went down the aisle and asked the stewardess. The stewardess, who was very busy at the time, smiled and said, “Did your Mom tell you to ask me?” The boy said, “yes she did.” “Well, then, you go and tell your mother that there are no baby airplanes because Southwest always pulls out on time. Have your Mom explain that to you.” Here is some great T-shirts Iʼve seen: 1) Donʼt Take Life so Seriously. It isnʼt permanent. 2) Let me drop everything & work on your problem! 3) EMBARRASSING MY CHILDREN: Just one more service I offer 4) Getting married was Her idea. 5) HERE I AM now what are your other two wishes? 6) Nosey Little Bastard arenʼt YOU? 7) Iʼll love you when youʼre More like me 8) I Never make Mistakes. I thought I did once, but I was Mistaken. 9) 3 3 3 - Iʼm only half evil 10) Work Harder - Millions on welfare depend on it! 11) Iʼm RETIRED - Go Around me OLD LADIES An older lady gets pulled over for THE BUG speeding... A man and a woman were driving Older Woman: Is there a problem, down the road, arguing about his officer? deplorable infidelity when suddenly Officer: Maʼam, you were speeding. the woman reached over and sliced Older Woman: Oh, I see. the manʼs weiner off. Angrily, she Officer: Can I see your license tossed it out the car window. Driving please? behind the couple were a man and his Older Woman: Iʼd give it to you but 6-year-old daughter. The little girl was I donʼt have one. chatting away at her father when all Officer: Donʼt have one? of a sudden the weiner smacked their Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago car windshield, stuck for a moment, for drunk driving. then flew off. Surprised, the daughter Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please. Older Woman: I canʼt do that. Officer: Why not? Older Woman: I stole this car. Officer: Stole it? Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner. Officer: You what? Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun. Officer 2: Maʼam, could you step out of your vehicle please! The woman steps out of her vehicle. Older woman: Is there e a problem sir? Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner. Older Woman: Murdered the owner? Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please. The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. Officer 2: Is this your car, maʼam? Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers. The officer is quite stunned. Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license. The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer. The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled. Officer 2: Thank you maʼam, one of my officers told me you didnʼt have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner. Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too. WIND DOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE BORGATA By Rob Nagy The Borgata played host to their last official concert of the summer when Journey and Def Leppard graced the stage of the main ballroom on September 22. Journey and Def Leppard have toured the U.S. all summer long playing to packed venues in what has turned into one of the most successful tours of the year. Journey went on at 8:00 P.M. playing an amazing 90-minute set, which included all the “Journey” classics we have come to know and love to a crowd of awe struck fans. The band continues to be anchored by longtime members Neil Schon on guitar, Ross Valory on bass and Jonathan Cain on keyboard and guitar. With Steve Perry no longer a part of “Journey” the duties of lead vocals were split between drummer Deen Castronovo and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, who is filling in for the ailing Steve Augeri. Augeri started the tour in June but was forced to leave due to strained vocal chords. The band could not have been any tighter and sound any better. If one didn’t know better you would have thought this was the “Journey” we have always known. The crowd of 3,000 plus went nuts with every note often singing in time with every word. Both Castronovo and Soto were right on with every note. Neil Schon was on fire playing as good as ever proving that he is still one of the most dynamic guitarists on the planet. Highlights included the songs “Only The Young”, “Don’t Stop Believin”, “Faithfully”, “Open Arms” and “Wheel In The Sky”. Through-out the show up close visuals were projected on large screens behind the stage and out front to each side giving those in the back a view that they would otherwise not see and those up front a larger then life effect. A visual history of “Journey” through the years was mixed in complete with vintage photos and footage recognizing a band that has truly stood the test of time and showing no signs of aging. With no immediate plans for a new album they continue to promote their most recent release “Generations”, a collection of new material featuring the vocal abilities of various band members, which was released last fall on the Sanctuary label and is available in stores and on-line. Def Leppard closed out the evening playing an intense 90 minutes, which featured many of their classics as well as selections off the bands current release “Yeah!” Sporting their most consistent line-up going on sixteen years now, Def Leppard features Joe Elliott on vocals,Viv Campbell on guitar, Phil Collen on lead guitar, Rick Allen on drums and Rick Savage on bass. The band was greeted with equal enthusiasm to that of “Journey”. With the main floor was standing room only not a single person could be seen sitting or not dancing their entire 41 Volume 28 Number 11 • October 18, 2006 to November 8, 2006 • www.OOTWEB.com set. Joe Elliott’s voice was at its best, while the entire band played meticulously with lots of enthusiasm. Phil Collen and Viv Campbell sounded great together playing licks that would stand up against any duo. Drummer Rick Allen, a fan favorite, played his typical amazing drum work earning huge applause from the Def Leppard loyalists. While there wasn’t a single song that wasn’t impressive standouts included “Rock of Ages”, “Hysteria”, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and “Photograph”. Staying consistent with the theme of the evening’s production, Def Leppard also presented a visual montage of the history of the band adding to the longevity of one of the most dynamic bands to emerge over the past three decades. On October 24 Def Leppard will be releasing a special edition of Hysteria, the group’s best-selling album and one of the pre-eminent rock albums in music history. The release celebrates the album’s upcoming 20th anniversary with a two-CD Hysteria - Deluxe Edition (Bludgeon Riffola/Island/UMe). Never one to just sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor, Def Leppard is continuing to work on their next studio album while on tour with an expected release in 2007. No word on what the new release will be, but if it is true to Def Leppards style it is sure to be another great body of work. Journey and Def Leppard take a brief two-week break before going back out on the road together through the end of November where the tour will wind down in Puerto Rico on November 19. Journey hits the road after the holidays to do a tour of the UK. Def Leppard will take some needed time off before heading back out on tour in the spring when they have a new album to promote. If you missed the chance to see these two legendary acts you don’t want to miss them next time they come through town. 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