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Tue, Sep 15th World Café Phila., PA
Page 2 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 3 Page 4 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com and tailor made for the audience. She combines singing, dancing and she even acts as DJ SEE in between sets, never leaving the stage. Is band. It is rare that there anything this girl can’t do? No, I don’t you will find a band this good, I promise think so! After hearing her demo I was imyou that. You can check them out right now pressed but after interviewing her I was even at www.nastyhabits.tv and to book the band more impressed. Doreen has a very sweet contact Chuck Darrow at 609-502-2289. confidence about her. Oh, she knows she Bars and Clubs – of you want a “sure thing” is good, but she knows what she is capable for your establishment, call THIS band! Peace of doing, too, and is always ready to take on Out! songs that challenge her. As Doreen stated, “my show is a 4 hour dance party, with choDoreen Taylor reographed numbers, and I cover everything from Country, Rock and Dance music to even A Supreme Talent with a Sexy ElHip Hop. My act is very Vegas-like, but people egance don’t have to spend the money on air fare to By: Krista Doran get a high quality show!” Doreen has a bubOk, so I have to admit when Mike Vagnoni bly personality that shines with elegance and called me last week and said, “Krista, I want warmth and this completely comes through you to interview this woman Doreen Taylor, to the audience during her shows. who has a one-woman act in Atlantic City,” Although Doreen is capable of singing all I pictured was senior citizens coming back anything, I asked her what her favorite type of from their free buffet dinner to see some music was to perform, and she surprised me cheesy middle-aged lounge act. Boy, was I by saying “harder-edge rocked up songs that mistaken – BIG TIME!!!! really challenge me.” I can’t possibly think of WOW! Is all I can start off saying about any song that would be “challenging” for this Doreen Taylor, who just signed a 10-week girl. Seriously folks, she IS that good! She contract at one of Atlantic City’s HOTTEST even writes her own original music! When I Clubs, Ego, located in the Trump Taj Mahal. went to look at her website, there was a song This beautiful and talented songstress has playing in the background which I thought a long list of extremely impressive accosurely was something I had heard on the lades including a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal radio. I was right…It was actually her own performance from the Hartt School of Music original song called “Unbreakable” which is in Hartford, CT and a Masters Degree in from her debut CD of the same name. Opera Performance from Temple University This girl is HOT. She is talented. She is Stones or the Allman Brothers in the blink in Philadelphia. of an eye. They even do one of my all time Growing up in a small town outside of favorite songs – “Driven to Tears” by the NY, Doreen began entertaining at a Police which is a song I have NEVER heard a Buffalo, very young age and has been showcased in band even attempt to cover. And let me tell countless performing groups such as Spirit of you, they do exactly what I said at the begin- Youth, which is an international singing and ning of this article – a faithful interpretation, dancing tour group as well as performing the note for note! National Anthem for the AHL Philadelphia The 60’s and 70’s really influenced this Phantoms, NHL New York Islanders, Hartpowerful six piece Classic Rock band, who Whalers and Boston Bruins and Minor continue to thrill and delight music lovers of ford baseball team, the Buffalo Bisons. all ages with their high-energy performances League Doreen was the featured composer/soloist and an incredible musicianship you seldom with the Golden State Pops Orchestra in Los see or hear on the local cover band circuit. and has performed extensively in Nasty Habits is Dave J – Lead Vocals andGui- Angeles Atlantic City Casinos and public venues, as tar, Chuck Darrow on Bass, Ralph Confredo well as private events, throughout the United on Lead Guitar, Danny Wagman on Drums, States. In addition, Doreen has had numerDoug Treen covers the Sax, Harmonica and leading operatic roles in many opera all Percussion and Vinnie Vescio on Keyboards. ous throughout the country and has Additionally, they all sing back up too. I really companies lead roles in two Broadway national tour could go on and on about Nasty Habits, but I had groups. So I think you get the picture, right? am only allowed so much space for these ar- This girl is GOOOOOD!!!! ticles! So let me end by saying this is a MUST Her new show at club Ego is edgy, sexy sic. The Dave J Orchestra went on for several years, and Dave and Chuck decided it was time to form a band and take these songs that they had mastered over the years to a whole new level. They now have a band that has been going strong for 8 years, Nasty playing some of the best rooms in the area Habits such as PJ Whelihan’s, Scatturo’s, The House of Blues, and the Trump Plaza Beach Bar We All Need to name a small few. Their versatility as Some Nasty Habits just musicians and incredible list of songs in which By: Krista Doran they can play is something that will always What do you get when a fun time for anyone that wants to you combine top notch musi- create dance and have a good time. Dave described cianship, a faithful interpretation of a song what Nasty Habits does in a very unique way, and great passion? You get Nasty Habits. No, “We perform the history of Rock and Roll I don’t mean THOSE kinds of Nasty Habits! I in 3 sets.” These guys can go from Elvis or mean the band Nasty Habits! Motown to Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling This band, originating out of New Jersey has been taking the whole Delaware Valley area by storm with their stage presence and great musical ability. Last evening I interviewed Dave J, lead singer and guitarist for the band. I originally met Dave back when I owned my band management company and we’ve kept in touch ever since. It was nice to talk about his band and their recent successes, such as opening for great acts like Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone, at Cooper River Park, as well as Little Feat and Roseanne Barr at Atlantic City’s famed House of Blues. It is not often that cover bands will get these types of opportunities, which only proves that Nasty Habits is not just a bar band. The band started out as a duo called the Dave J Orchestra, which was a pretty funny description for 2 guys on guitar. Dave had built a demand for his solo performances long before the duo, but a chance meeting at a Tom Petty concert with their current Bassist, Chuck Darrow enabled him to go out with a partner and cover a bigger repertoire of mu- humble. She is totally worth the trip to Atlantic City, so get there before Labor Day, or you will miss out! If you are interested in a high class, elegant, sexy, fun and talented performer, look no further. You can contact Doreen Taylor Music, LLC at (856) 625-2375 or visit her website www. doreentaylormusic.com. Casinos and Atlantic City Night Clubs please contact Daniel Mulhern Entertainment at 609-383-3200. Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 5 Page 6 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com From Casper’s Maria Guinter Maria is a new addition over at Casper’s and she works on Thursdays and Fridays - doing the day shift. Maria has a very outgoing personality and makes the bar come alive with her smile and quick service. She’s been bartending for over 5 years and this Mayfair resident stands in at 5’ 5’’ with blonde hair and brown eyes. FAVORITE RADIO STATION: She likes 94.5 FM HOBBIES: Maria likes to paint in her spare time and also enjoys going to the movies and hang out with her friends when not working. ON SPORTS: Likes all sports and follows the Philly teams. The Phillies, Eagles, Flyers & Sixers and is kind of excited about the new soccer team that will be coming our way the UNION. “I like all the teams and its kind of cool in seeing a new soccer team coming our way” ON BEING A GOOD BARTENDER: “I am kind of quick when behind the bar and I listen to my patrons. A good bartender should do just that. I also like the fact that many of my friends come to see me during the day and this just makes the job even more fun.You have to like people and I like meeting the many new patrons each week that come up to my bar”, she says. ON MUSIC: Likes Jack Johnson. FAVORITE DRINKS: Blueberry and Club and a nice cold Heineken Light. Stop by this week and see Maria in action at Casper’s located at 3510 Cottman Ave in NE Phila. See more photos at : www.ootweb.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 7 Page 8 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com McStews LUAU Party! Page 9 Page 10 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 11 Page 12 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Philadelphia’s My 106.1 Radio Station and The Coastline in Cherry Hill Present the Coastline Concert Event of the Summer featuring Stevie B; Rockell, and Coro AND My 106.1 Goes Live on Sunday Night from Chickie’s & Pete’s Philadelphia area’s My 106.1 radio station and the Coastline Restaurant and Nightclub present the Coastline Concert Event of the summer with recording act Stevie B and guests Rockell and Coro performing live Friday night, August 14 beginning at 8 PM. My 106.1 has been broadcasting live every week from the Coastline with its Friday Night Live party hosted by Frank Cerami since 2007. The live radio show at the Coastline has garnered top ratings along with record attendance since its inception in 2006. Three national recording acts will perform live on stage at the event. They are Stevie B (biggest hit songs are: “Spring Love”; “I Wanna Be the One “; “Party Your Body”; web site link is); Rockell (biggest hit song: “In A Dream”; and Coro (biggest hit song is “Where Are You Tonight?) The Coastline is located at 1240 Brace Road in Cherry Hill, NJ. Phone 856-7951773. Website address is www.coastlinereastandbar.com. My 106.1’s music format is Rhythmic Adult Contemporary featuring a large amount of dance music from the 1970’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and today. The audience’s age falls mostly between 25 and 54 years old. (http://www.my1061.com) Frank Cerami also begins broadcasting live from Chickie’s and Pete’s on the Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia every Sunday Night beginning at 7 PM. The Night is sponsored by Yuengling Beer and Classic Nissan of Mount Holly, NJ. Chickie’s and Pete’s is located at 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19116 Phone 215-856-9890. For more information please contact: Frank Cerami: 215-5691069, frank@ceramicreative.com Or Matthew Shultz, 610-7845343, matthewshultz@clearchannel.com MGK HOUSE BAND FINALISTS ANNOUNCED 16 bands will compete over the next 5 weeks for the chance to become WMGK’s Official House Band for a year & play to 50,000 at the station’s Let Freedom Rock Festival. After receiving hundreds of submissions, Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK is proud to announce the 16 bands that have been selected as finalists for the station’s 2009 MGK House Band Competition. These sixteen bands will compete in a series of four semi-final events. The winner of each semi-final event will advance to the Final event on August 27 at Cavanaugh’s River Deck. The eventual winner will be recognized as the station’s official House Band for a year, serve as the opening act for WMGK’s 2010 Let Freedom Rock Festival in front of 60,000 people, play various paid station events throughout the year, receive two days of recording time at Fifth Stone Studios in Philadelphia, PA and a gift certificate for $1,000 from Guitar Center. The following is a list of semi-final events and the bands playing them. All events will be held on a Thursday from 8pm to 11pm. Events will be hosted by MGK’s Debbi Calton (weekdays 9am2pm) or Andre Gardner (2pm-7pm). August 13 – Kildare’s Pub in King of Prussia, PA Dog Bite Money, Harness, Big Chill, Sub G August 20 – Philadelphia Park Casino’s Circle Bar in Bensalem, PA Shabby Road, Crosswind,Vertigo Vibe, Pawnshop Roses 102.9 WMGK-FM is owned by Greater Philadelphia Radio, Inc., a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc., the parent company of 23 AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey and several telecommunications towers located throughout the United States. Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com WMMR-FM Named Among Finalists for 2009 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Preston and Steve Named in “Major Market Personality of the Year” Category Boston, MA (July 23, 2009): Greater Media announces WMMR-FM and station morning personalities Preston & Steve have been named among the finalists for the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards. WMMR-FM has been named as a finalist in the “Major Market Station of the Year” category. In addition, station morning personalities Preston & Steve were also named among the “Major Market Personality of the Year” finalists. “We are very proud of Bill Weston, Preston & Steve, along with the entire WMMR family for the station being named as finalists for these distin- guished awards,” said Greater Media Chairman and CEO Peter H. Smyth. “It is a true testament to their continued dedication and commitment to our listeners and the continued growth of radio in Philadelphia.” The awards, which honor radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting, The NAB Marconi Radio Awards were established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi. The winners will be announced on September 24th at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held during the NAB Radio Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The NAB Radio Show is the largest annual convention for radio. This year’s show, Sep. 23rd-25th in Philadelphia, delivers a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity for station professionals representing all format and market sizes. WMMR-FM is owned and operated by Greater Boston Radio, Inc.,, a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc., the parent company of 23 AM and FM radio stations in the Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia markets. It also owns a group of weekly newspapers in central New Jersey as well as several telecommunications towers located throughout the United States. YES & ASIA PLAY TO A SOLD OUT TOWER THEATRE By Rob Nagy On July 28th rock legends “Yes” and eighties progressive pop band “Asia” graced the stage of Upper Darby’s Tower Theatre. “Yes” last hit the area in the fall of 2008. For Asia this was their first tour in several years. Playing to a packed theatre of forty something’s, Asia, which included original members Steve Howe (guitar), John Wetton (bass and vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards) and Carl Palmer, of Emerson, Lake and Palmer fame, (drums) opened the show playing an hour long set of all their classics, which included “Heat of the Moment”, “Sole Survivor” and “Don’t Cry”. They also did a moving rendition of King Crimson’s “Court of the Crimson King”, Wetton played with King Crimson for a brief period of time, as well as the “Buggles” pop classic “Video Killed the Radio Star”. Downes wrote and recorded this cult classic with Yes alumnus Trevor Horn. It was the first music video to air on the newly formed MTV back in 1981. Anchored by the powerful drumming of Palmer and the impeccable skill of Howe and Downes, the band was incredibly tight with Wetton’s voice sounding stronger than ever. Following a lengthy stage changeover,Yes, which included Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Alan White (drums), Oliver Wakeman (keyboards) and Benoit David (vocals), hit the stage at 9:30 P.M. performing a high energy set lasting nearly two hours featuring a number of Yes classics and a few more obscure songs. Guitarist Steve Howe, a long time member of Yes and Asia, pulled double duty playing with both bands. Both Howe and Squire drew the most attention from the crowd as there were visibly many fans that came to not only see both Yes and Asia but to hear one of the greatest rock guitarists and bass players of all time.Vocalist Benoit David, who has been filling in for the ailing Jon Anderson, did an outstanding job singing with the passion and precision that very few performers could equal. At times, if you shut your eyes, you would think it was Jon Anderson singing. Standout songs included “Yours Is No Disgrace”, “Roundabout”, “Tempus Fugit”, “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “And You and I”, “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and for an encore an incredible version of “Starship Trooper”. One of the highlights was Howe taking the stage to play a ten minute acoustic solo set of several of his infamous guitar instrumentals. While both bands have aged there is no denying they still have the talent to captivate an audience, sounding as great decades later as they did when they first emerged onto the music scene. To stay up to date with Yes go to www.yesworld. com For Asia go to www.originalasia.com Photos by Rob Nagy Page 13 Page 14 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 15 Page 16 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 17 Page 18 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 19 Page 20 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Party On The Best Deck In The Area... Party At The General Davis House! By Mike Vagnoni Located at 76 Street Road in Southampton, PA is the General Davis House. Here is where you can find the best of both worlds - Great dinning and also a great bar that features an outside party deck. For years, this has always been one of the best summer party spots in the region.Voted time after time the best deck area restaurant bar in Bucks County, there is a reason for this honor and that is the working staff over at the General Davis House. We had the chance to speak to Sean Ryan, one of their bartenders, and he gave us the insight as to what the General Davis House is all about. “ We have a great staff here .All of the staff is like a family and we all do our best to make sure that everyone always has a great time when they visit us. Our GM is Julie Bryen and she has been coming up with events and promotions along with the owner, Joe Carfi. Here at the General Davis House we have so many great daily specials on food and drink, I thinks this is why our deck area and the bar & restaurant is one of the best places to check out,” says Sean. We found that the General Davis House has so many great daily events and specials and wanted to share them with you. First off: on Monday nights... FREE WINGS along with $1.25 draft beers - you can’t beat that anywhere. Tuesdays look for $2 Yuengling lager bottles and drafts. Wednesday nights $1 domestic 16oz drafts... on Thursday nights it’s karaoke along with $2 Domestic bottles and $5 pitchers of Captain and coke along with half price burgers. Fridays $2 Miller Lite Bottles and things are really buzzin on the outside deck over the weekends. Live music Saturdays and specials on Sundays like 1/2 price appetizers and also you will find Coors Light Bullets 5 for $5 along with $2.75 bottles and a FREE BUFFET from 2pm to 4pm. For dining the General Davis House offers only the top quality in American and Italian favorites. From salads to wraps to steak dinners and pasta.. they have it all - check out their menu and enjoy! All in all, the General Davis is your best bet for summer and fall fun. Coming up on August 14th they will be hosting a wild Bikini contest at 9pm along with cash prizes and drink specials along with DJ Greg. Sports lovers you will never be left out Steve Wynn IV * Minus 5 * The Baseball Project live: Tue, Sep 15th World Café Phila., PA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE since the General has flat screens all around the cozy bar area and here the Phillies and Eagles rule. College football is coming and they like that, too. All sports is favored at the General Davis House.. Open 7 days a week... happy hour is Mon to Thu from 5 to 7pm and on Fridays a free buffet with 1/2 price drinks... this is the General Davis House... they offer it all! Voted the best Deck area bar - year after year... DJ’s, Live music, Karaoke, all sports, excellent finger foods and a 4 star dining experience. Come check them out this week and to find out more - see their schedule in this OOT and also find them online at : www.ootweb.com Give them a shout at : 215-322-1000 The General has it all so come on over and grab some fun. Come Party on the Best Deck in the Area. STEVE WYNN IV / MINUS 5 / THE BASEBALL PROJECT ON TOUR IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER Get ready for the barnstorming tour of the year! Steve Wynn, Linda Pitmon, Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck will be hitting the US highways in various musical disguises as the brand new Steve Wynn IV, the Minus 5, and The Baseball Project, with all three bands made up of the same players with a possible costume change or two. (See full tour schedule below.) According to Wynn, “I’m fairly certain it won’t be a typical three-band bill with separate sets, And I have a feeling we’ll be mixing it up and changing from night to night.” This tour will be the first time the four musicians perform live and on tour together, unless you count for the appearance of The Baseball Project on the “Late Show With David Letterman” (in 2008) and at Wynn and Pitmon’s wedding (also in 2008). The group will be touring in support of their latest albums: “Crossing Dragon Bridge” – Steve Wynn (ROCK RIDGE MUSIC, 2008) “Killington” – Minus 5 (YEP ROC, 2009) “Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails” – The Baseball Project (YEP ROC, 2008) Who’s who on the tour? STEVE WYNN – The Dream Syndicate, Gutterball, Danny & Dusty, Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 SCOTT MCCAUGHEY – Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, REM, Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3, Tuatara PETER BUCK – REM, Minus 5, Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3, Tuatara LINDA PITMON – Zuzu’s Petals, Golden Smog, Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 Online: Steve Wynn IV: www. stevewynn.net The Baseball Project: yeproc.com/ artist_info.php?artistId=12539 Minus 5: www.minus5.com AN EVENING WITH... Steve Wynn IV, The Baseball Project & Minus 5... Tour Schedule: 8/26 – Portland, OR – Center for the Performing Arts 8/28 – Lake Arrowhead, CA – Lake Arrowhead Village 8/29 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour 8/30 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall 9/7 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot 9/10 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club 9/11 – Chicago, IL – Martyr’s 9/12 – Clark, NJ – Union County Music Fest 9/13 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern 9/15 – Phila, PA – World Café Live 9/16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Café 9/17 – Louisville, KY – St. Francis 9/18 – Lexington, KY – Octoberfest 9/19 – Newport, KY – Southgate House 9/21 – Albany, NY – Valentine’s 9/22 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East 9/23 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom 9/25 – Arlington,VA – Iota 9/26 – Chapel Hill, NC – Cat’s Cradle 9/27 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl 9/28 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt 10/1 – Austin, TX – Continental Club Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com GREEN DAY ROCKS SPECTRUM l. Ramage’ Green Day hails as one of the last Rock bands to bring the house down at the Philadelphia Spectrum before the building gets razed later on this year. They did a spectacular show complete with an explosive confetti finale! They performed all their hits such as; “Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Know Your Enemy, Holiday, St. Jimmy and Time of Your Life!” This was one Great Show! Annual HippieFest came to The Keswick l.Ramage’ I hear you asking? What was Hippie Fest? For you flower Power lovers out there, it was a neat experience at the Keswick Theatre featuring Flo and Eddie from the “Turtles” performing their 1967 hit “Happy Together.” It also included Felix Cavalier from the “Rascals” doing hits like; “Good Lovin, Groovin and People Got to be Free.” It also included British rocker Joey Molland from “Badfinger” doing his hit “Come and Get it and No Matter What.” Denny Laine former and original singer for the “Moody Blues” and also with Paul McCartney’s “Wings” sang a few hits. Chuck Negron from “Three Dog Night” brought the house down with “One, Momma Told me Not to Come and Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog!” Everyone sounded and looked Great! You might want to check this out next year as even some of the patron pulled their peace signs and 60’s garb out of their closets! Page 21 Page 22 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com SION) Tue, Aug 18th - 7pm - $5 THE NEW MUSIC SERIES, SOPHIST, PLASTIC DOVES, OCTOPUS FOR YES, WE ARE NOTHING YET Wednesday, Aug 19th - 7pm - $8 GREATER ENEMY, ALL GET OUT, WINSTON AUDIO, NORTH OF CANADA Thu, Aug 20th - 7:30pm - $35 ART OF PROG IX welcomes PROGRESSIVE ROCK LEGEND, EDDIE JOBSON (from UK, Jethro Tull, Roxy Music, Curved Air, 801,Yes, and the Frank Zappa Band) His first solo tour featuring an all virtuoso band, Marco Minnemann (UKZ), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Toto), Greg Howe (Michael Jackson), and Michael Bernier (Stick Men). Fri, Aug 21st - 9pm - $10 MEETING IN THE AISLE, SONS & HEIRS Sat, Aug 22nd - 9pm - $8 THE BETTER HALF, MR. NORTH STAR BAR 2639 Poplar Street RADAR, SPINNING LUCY, ANDREW JUDE www.northstarbar.com - myspace.com/northstarbar Sun, Aug 23rd - 7pm - $8 CONVERSATIONS WITH Shows are 21+ and require ID unless otherwise ENEMIES, THEY CALL US THE WAY FAIRS, CONnoted. For more information and to purchase advance TROLLED STORMS, THE SELDON PLAN tickets please visit NorthStarBar.Com. Mon, Aug 24th - 7pm - $8 LEE, JAE-WON, MUMPSY, MUSIC FOR HEADPHONES Thu, Aug 13th - 8pm - $12 MILES HUNT & ERICA Tue, Aug 25th - 7pm - $10 40 OZ. TO FREEDOM, NOCKALLS OF THE WONDER STUFF, COLLING- EGRESS, BRIXTON SAINT, KINGS & COMRADES WOOD, METROPOLIS Thu, Aug 27th - 8pm - $10 MOTHER MOTHER, THE Fri, Aug 14th - 9pm - $12 STARLIGHT MINTS, WYE NEW MOTELS, GLASS EMPIRES OAK, JP INC.. THE MAJOR LEAGUES Fri, Aug 28th - 9pm - $10 Heyday & 94.1 WYSP’s Sat, Aug 15th - 9pm - $8 DARK SPEAKERS, HEAVY ROCKERS present MISSTALLICA - All female MetalHAND, GLISS, BLUE HIPPOPOTAMUS lica Tribute from Philly, RITUAL - Jane’s Addiction Sunday, Aug 16th - 7pm - $10 BAND OF SKULLS, Tribute from Philly, UNDERTOW - Tool Tribute THREE 4 TENS, SUNSHINE RECORDER Aug 29th - 9pm - $10 MIKE PINTO, BALLYHOO, Mon, Aug 17th - 7pm - $8 DAVE WALSH (of THE CASE OF THE MONDAYS, THE GROOVEMENT LOVED ONES) with BUICK AUDRA - Acoustic Duo Aug 30th - 7pm - $10 THE ART OF PROG X, INShow, KEVIN HOLTERMANN (of The Hotspots) MY FINIEN, AFICIONADO BEST FRIEND (features Damian from THE EXPLO- Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 23 Page 24 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Pike’s Pub, Bar & Family Dining Spot By Helene Pike’s Pub is located at 457 Second St. Pike, in Southampton Pa. Don Mc Geary, Owner, and Sue Randall, Manager, took over this place about 6 years ago and through diligence and hard work they were able to turn this place around to what it is today. A family dining spot and neighborhood hang-out. The bar and restaurant area are separated so that diners can assure a smoke-free environment while dining. The simple but comfortable dining area has booths and tables to accommodate any size family or just for one. The employees were very welcoming and friendly. Pike’s Pub offers a variety of food items from sandwiches to pizzas, to pasta dishes to Filet Mignon and Home-made Crab Cakes and Coconut Shrimp too all reasonably priced. And their wings are awesome. You can get them Hot, Mild, Sweet and Spicy, Garlic, or BBQ and they sell a ton of them! They have daily lunch specials, Monday thru Friday, from 11am to 3pm, serving items like Stuffed Tomato & Tuna Salad for just $7.25, Chicken Salad Melt for just $6.95 and their popular French Dip for $6.95. They also have weekly dinner specials, from 4pm until closing, which includes soup or salad and vegetables. For example every Monday night you get Prime Rib for just $10.95 and every Wednesday it’s All-U-Can-Eat Crabs for just $19.95 and that’s a great deal! During my visit my guest and I tried this week’s specials. I had the Pan Seared Filet Mignon, stuffed with Crab Meat. My guest had the Chicken Breast stuffed with fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers and Spinach. The sauce was very good and was made with garlic, white wine and basil infused oil. Both dishes were beautifully served along with fresh Asparagus, Baked Potato re-stuffed mashed with sour cream, butter and chives and grilled Zucchini and Squash sautéed in garlic, oregano and butter. And our little guy ate up the Chicken Fingers and French Fries, along with two servings of chocolate milk. Kids meals are only $3.95 and up! Our Chef tonight was Aaron Randall, who has been in the business for 22 years. He was filling in for this special visit- you can meet Pike’s regular Chef Al Smith any other time for a satisfying meal. Pike’s Pub is open 7 days a week and has some fun events and daily drink specials in the bar area too. For more information check out their ad in this issue of OOT! Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com JOHNNY O and the Classic Dogs Of Love... One of the best all time bands ever out of the Philly area is Johnny “O” and the Classic Dogs of Love. Here are some photos of their special reunion show held down at the LIGHT HOUSE POINT in Wildwood NJ., this past summer. This band can do it all...rock, modern rock, r&b, funk, dance - you name it and they can do it all! The show they did had hundreds coming out of the woodwork to see them once again in action. * Johnny “O” now resides in Florida, and has a small band and keeps on working...He came up and took part in the reunion show, with his past band mates, and as always - they rocked the house! *Note: one of the best front man and sax players ever out of Philly - This is Johnny O and his Classic Dogs of LOVE Whiskey Tango’s Wet T-Shirt Competition... By Angle Casiano What a job... some one had to cover the Wet -T Shirt contest held over at the Whiskey Tango...and I did get the call to cover this event so here it is boys and girls - Here are some photos from the night held two weeks ago...The winner took in $500 in cash and will go on to be a ring girl in October up in Reading Pa...for a UFC Professional fight. The place was packed at the Whiskey Tango and the girls that took part in this show were kind of amazing. This was held on a hot summer Thursday night and the place was packed! The Whiskey Tango seems to be on a roll with promotions and has some of the best in the region...your place for great music and good times each week is what you will find. ( See their schedule in this OOT and also online ) find out more by going to: www.ootweb.com or www.TheWhiskeyTagno.com HAZY’S GOLF OUTING! by Mike Vagnoni Hazy’s Bar & Grill just held their 3rd annual Golf outing at the Bensalem Township Golf Course, two weeks ago on a monday, and it was a perfect day for their event. OOT was a proud sponsor once again for the third straight year. Here are a couple of photos taking right after a day of Golf. The staff at Hazy’s took care of everyone on the course and at the end of the day all kinds of cool prizes were offered after a great dinner. Hazy’s Bar & Grill is located at 1170 Brigetown Pike in Feastervill Pa., and is one of the top area sports bars. Great food , fun and of course the best beers around, both domestic and imported, is what you will find plus their good looking bartending staff! Visit them soon! For more info on HAZYS seem them in this Issue of the OOT both in the paper and also online at : www.ootweb.com Page 25 JT’s Phila House. ... WOODSTOCK PARTY! Photos by Jimmy A salute to the Woodstock era was held with JEFF WASHINGTON and his band along with CLUTCH CARGO. JT’s had a giant video wall with the sights of the Woodstock era...IT was fun and over 150 came out on a Sat night to check out the fun and the food & the music of Woodstock... The newest place to party is JT’s Phila House located at 7312 Castor Ave... DJ’s, live music and fun events is what you will find here - JT’s is also you place for all sports. They have one of the biggest screens and many TV’s set up all around the bar...you be part of the action when you check out the next Phillies game or coming up EAGLES Football. FIND OUT MORE by going to : www.JTPhiladelphiaHouse.com or see them online at: www.ootweb.com Page 26 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 27 Page 28 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Ritchie DeCarlo Teaching More Than Drum Lessons At Wyld By John J. Ruppert 8-7-2009 Ask any musician or anyone in the Philly music scene to mention great drummers and Ritchie DeCarlo will be one of the first names mentioned. The same Ritchie DeCarlo who has dazzled thousands and thousands of fans over the past 30 years playing in such talented bands as LeCompt, Don’t Call Me Francis, Big City as well as Singer/Songwriters like the great Lauren Hart The way he takes complete control behind his drums are what legends are made of. The sounds and the rhythms that come out of his kit are enough to make any drummer ask how is he doing that and can I do that too? The answer is yes because Ritchie DeCarlo is now teaching at Wyld Studios. I met him at Mobile Headquarters, his 24 Track Recording Studio that caters to bands, Singer/Songwriters as well as any audio or voice work. to get all the information on his teachings and philosophies behind the drums. “I’ve been teaching for the past 10 years out of my house. I was at Howard Herbert’s until that closed. Jay Bruno was the drum teacher there. I took over the students he had left and I opened up RDC Music which unfortunately didn’t make it through this economy. I was able to hold onto a dozen students and now I’m renting a room at Wyld Studios which isn’t far from the old store. I’m there 2 nights a week Tuesdays and Thursdays. We’re going to expand as more students come there in the fall. I teach just about everything from Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Jazz, Rock. I do however just teach drum set and snare drum. I don’t get into Latin or Classical Percussion because it’s not a field I feel qualified to teach in. My students range from 8 year olds that want to start to play drums to somebody who’s been playing in a band and they just wants to learn new things. I’ve got Rock drummers that want to learn Jazz and vice versa. I’ve had students in High School that needed to learn what they were doing in High School. I’ve also prepared students for their College or All City auditions. I mean anything that helps my student get one step further is what I’m about. I was able to maintain stability in the music industry for 30 years so if they wanted to learn things like how to get into a band, how to keep a band together, what’s important on stage and off stage, I can teach that as well. I’ve even taught students how to teach drums which some people don’t realize there’s actually a different way to go about playing drums opposed to teaching drums. I’ve had students that wanted to learn how to record and because I’ve had years of experience at my studio or others I can teach them that too. I remember my first gig I was 12. We played a block party on Labor Day from 4:30 to 5:30 and I remember I threw up before we started that’s how nervous I was. The first paying gig I had was at a retirement home. They booked us there by mistake. I’ve also played with Lauren Hart at a bunch of shows. We did the Today Show and a bunch of Flyers games. She’s great and I’m glad to hear she’s doing so well. In addition to teaching I’m currently working on projects at my studio with Chris Gordon a guitarist who runs The School Of Rock in Delaware and musicians from a well known local band Purple Reign. I’ve had experience in all these fields so it’s easy for me to teach them to anyone who wants to learn.” If you want your name to be the next one mentioned or need a great mentor for your musical career then You Gotta contact Ritchie DeCarlo today at (856)-261-3303, www.myspace.com/ritchiedecarlo or visit him at Wyld Studios 8348 State Road Philadelphia, PA (215)-331-4542. Tell him JJ sent ya. JJRUPP@aol. com or www.myspace.com/jjrupp1 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Donny’s Joke Corner Rumbles The “loud rumbles” in the sky that you have been hearing for the last few weeks were NOT thunder. It was Elvis beating he CRAP out of Michael Jackson for marrying his daughter .... Did you know ?? That the words “race car” spelled backward says “race car”. That “eat” is the only word that if you take the 1st letter and move it to the last, it spells it’s past tense “ate”. And..................... Have you noticed that if you rearrange the letters in “illegal immigrants,” and add just a few more letters, it spells out: “Fuck off and go home you free-loading, benefit grabbing, kid producing,violent, non-English speaking cocksuckers and take those hairy faced, sandal wearing, bomb making, goat fucking, smelly rag head bastards with you.” How weird is that? Bradley’s Test Drive With this whole Cash of Clunkers thing, luxury cars are soon to be a thing of the past. Bored out of his mind one day, Bradley decided to take a luxury car for a test drive, just for the heluva it. The salesman Scott sat in the back seat describing the car and it’s options. The seats were of particular interest. Scott explained that the seats directed warm air up your butt during the winter, and cool air up your butt during the summer. “ This must be a Republican car then.” Bradley said. “Why’s that” the salesman asked. Bradley explained “Well ... if this was a Democratic car, the seats would just blow smoke up your ass all year long ! “ 12 Year Old Scotch A guy walks into the Whiskey Tango, and asks Tony the bartender for some 12 year old scotch. Tony thinking this guy is just some tool who wouldn’t know the difference either way, pours the guy some six year old stuff and hands it to him. The guy grabs it, takes a sip and freaks out saying “This isn’t 12 year old scotch ... this is six year old stuff” Tony is shocked !! He apologized, got the guy some 12 year old stuff, and then gets into a pretty deep conversation with the guy all about scotch and his knowledge of it. Bowie sitting at the end of the bar and catching what had just happened proceeded to hand the guy another Page 29 glass. The guy grabs it, takes a swig, and spits it all over the bar. “This is PISS” the guy exclaimed !! “I know” said Bowie, “but how old am I?” BEER BY SEVEN YEAR OLDS A handful of 7 year old children were asked ‘What they thought of beer’. Some interesting responses, but the last one is especially touching. ‘I think beer must be good. My dad says the more beer he drinks the prettier my mom gets.’ --Tim, 7 years old ‘Beer makes my dad sleepy and we get to watch what we want on television when he is asleep, so beer is nice.’ --Mellanie, 7 years old ‘My Mom and Dad both like beer. My Mom gets funny when she drinks it and takes her top off at parties, but Dad doesn’t think this is very funny.’ --Grady, 7 years old ‘My Dad gets funny on beer. He is funny. He also wets his pants sometimes, so he shouldn’t have too much.’ --Sarah, 7 years old ‘My Dad loves beer. The more he drinks, the better he dances. One time he danced right into the pool.’ --Lilly, 7 years old ‘I don’t like beer very much. Every time Dad drinks it, he burns the sausages on the barbecue and they taste disgusting.’ --Ethan, 7 years old ‘I give Dad’s beer to the dog and he goes to sleep.’ --Shirley, 7 years old ‘My Mom drinks beer and she says silly things and picks on my father. Whenever she drinks beer she yells at Dad and tells him to go bury his bone down the street again, but that doesn’t make any sense.’ --Jack, 7 years Little Joseph A teacher rewarded her class with Lifesavers. The children began to identify the flavors by their color: Red - Cherry - Yellow - Lemon - Green - Lime Orange Finally the teacher gave them all HONEY Lifesavers. None of the children could identify the taste. The teacher said, ‘I will give you all a clue. It’s what your mother may sometimes call your father.’ Little Joseph looked up in horror, spit his Lifesaver out and yelled, “Oh my God! ... They’re ass-holes!” What’s up gang ?!? Be sure to stop on out for OOT’s next TV show taping going on this time at the Stadium bars - ALL of them !! Get yourself on TV, and also online !! I believe we start shooting on the 20th of August. Check out OOTWEB.com for details. Always a blast !! As always - if you have a good one, send it on over to DonnysJokes@Yahoo.com Have FUN !! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE LEGENDARY E STREET BAND TO ALSO HELP CLOSE THE SPECTRUM WITH DDED SHOWS ON OCTOBER 13-14 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, one of the most popular acts to ever perform at the Spectrum, will return to perform two more shows before the building closes on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, as part of the final farewell series of concerts to say “goodbye” to America’s Showplace, the Spectrum. Springsteen tickets will go on sale exclusively through ComcastTIX on Monday, July 27 at 10am at ComcastTIX. com, by calling 1-800-2984200, in person at the Wachovia Complex box office or select Acme Markets. Tickets are also on sale at LiveNation.com. “This is the house of rock. This is the first arena we ever played,” said Bruce when he and the E Street Band performed at the Spectrum on April 28th. “They don’t make arenas like this anymore. There is a democratic-ness to these old buildings. It’s a treat to really be here again and playing this lovely lady of a building.” Springsteen first performed at the Spectrum as an opening act for Chicago on June 6, 1973. He performed a very emotional show on Dec 9, 1980, a night after John Lennon was shot. He opened his performance that evening with a speech to the crowd: “It’s a hard world that asks you live with a lot of things that are unlivable. And it’s hard to come out here and play tonight, but there’s nothing else to do.” Springsteen also graced the Spectrum stage on Sep 24, 1999, the night after his 50th birthday. It was a rare return to the Spectrum during a six-night stand in which he performed five of the other shows at the neighboring Wachovia Center. The following night (Sep 25, 1999), Springsteen performed across the parking lot at the Wachovia Center. Comcast-Spectacor, owners of the Wachovia Center and Spectrum, submitted to Guinness Book of World Records “The Shortest Distance Ever Traveled by a Rock Show” – 758 feet, nine and a half inches. Guinness turned down the attempt. Springsteen’s latest album Working on a Dream (Columbia Records) debuted at #1 World Wide, and received exemplary reviews everywhere. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have recently added 25 new U.S. concert dates to their 2009 “Workin’ On a Dream” tour and have now sold over 1.5 million concert tickets in 2009 alone, with the new dates expected to push that number over the two million mark. The Spectrum, known as “America’s Showplace,” will close at the end of this upcoming final concert series, which began July 21, 2009 at a sold-old Green Day concert. Once closed, the site of the Spectrum will become Philly Live, a retail, restaurant, and entertainment complex. Page 30 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Sovereign Bank Arena 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611 Call 1-800-298-4200 or log onto www.ComcastTIX.com for ticket information Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations, Electric Factory Box Office, Ticketmaster. com and Charge-by-Phone 215-336-2000/ 856338-9000/ 302-984-2000. September 11, 8:30pm: Clutch with Wino and Revolution Mother. $25, 27* September 12, 8:30pm: Down with Evil Army and Weedeater. $25, 28* September 24, 8:30pm: Regina Spektor. $35, 37* September 25, 8:30pm: Lebowski Fest – Movie Party. $20, 22* September 26, 8pm: Porcupine Tree with King’s X. $26, 29* September 28, 8pm: Phoenix with Chairlift. $20, 22* September 30, 8pm:Y-Rock on XPN Welcomes Arctic Monkeys. $25, 27* Key: [* = Day of Show Price] Sep 26, So You Think You Can Dance Oct 6, WWE Smackdown & ECW Live Nov 6, Lingerie Football: Philadelphia Passion vs. Miami Caliente Nov 15, Lipizzaner Stallions Nov 27, Disney Live! Dec 11, Lingerie Football: Philadelphia Passion vs. Tampa Breeze Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com Page 31 Page 32 Volume 31 Number 09 • August 12, 2009 to September 2, 2009 • www.OOTWEB.com