Four bands in one night with a few of us playing double duty in more than one band at the Three Jolly Pigeons, quite the festival by the standard usually set by two, maybe three bands tops. What made this night special was that nearly everyone knew each other, I knew everyone except Rich Taglieri the drummer for Little Old Ladies and now I know him too (Really good drummer, very nice fellow) and all the bands were there for each other with a true sense of camaraderie. Brian Dillon pretty much emceed the whole night and a splendid time was had by all.
Frankie's Attic started the evening with a tasty set of acoustic numbers (amplified acoustic) featuring Fran-Simpson Cozzolino on vocals and as I am prone to say to her "You were great but I expected as much anyways", Fran also brought her Harmonizer so she could double track her vocals live. Frankie's Attic tonight were my old comrades Thomas Roberto, Franklin Poska and Nina Roberto,.... Nina Roberto ?!!!
And there she is Nina on Tambourine, I had no idea, I know she is a burgeoning Percussionist but did not know she was performing, great Job too, take it from me.
The Good Yeggs opened the noisy electric portion of the evening with a tight and concise set (all that rehearsal is paying off) premiering a new original song and one of our musically densest yet entitled "She's Gone" which was a tough one to nail down not so much due to its standard enough song structure but closely paid attention to "parts". Are the Good Yeggs becoming RUSH ?, not if Joe and Thomas have anything to say about it.
Resplendent in his Pink & Black RUSH related bowling shirt as he writes about himself.
Next up was SMOOCH for their sophomore performance. Unfortunately no photo's exist from this performance as legal advisors from KISSNATION were in attendance and all members of the SMOOCH ARMY were asked to please not take any pictures flash photography or not. If there are any photo's out there please contact us and they will be added here. The band introduced its new feature KISSAOKE tonight and Fran Powers (Little Old Ladies) took a crack at "Strutter" as well as Sal's brother in-law Ralph on "Rock And Roll All Night", Tom Roberto (Good Yeggs) was slated for a song but the clock ran over. Premiered tonight were the fan favorites "Rocket Ride" and "Parasite"
Earlier this evening I spoke to Brian (Gene) Dillon regarding Fran Powers stage wear (see below) and he asked me to add to this entry "I will no longer be breathing fire or spewing blood, I choose now to shit money"
The Enigmatic Fran Powers (Fran-Ma) sports a Flowery "Duster" as he leads the troops in the Little Old Ladies through their set. I am told these were mostly new songs from their upcoming CD. In typical Fran fashion he is not a man who is at a loss for words.
After the Little Old Ladies set I mentioned to Carl how his playing and riffing reminded me of Hawkwind.
Why ?, I completely forget, Will have to hear the material again but it did.
Brothers In Bass (L to R - Brian Dillon, Joes new Hofner Bass, Joe Cacciola)
Steak Chimichanga from Pancho's Restaurant just down the block, its part of the package.
Frankie's Attic started the evening with a tasty set of acoustic numbers (amplified acoustic) featuring Fran-Simpson Cozzolino on vocals and as I am prone to say to her "You were great but I expected as much anyways", Fran also brought her Harmonizer so she could double track her vocals live. Frankie's Attic tonight were my old comrades Thomas Roberto, Franklin Poska and Nina Roberto,.... Nina Roberto ?!!!
And there she is Nina on Tambourine, I had no idea, I know she is a burgeoning Percussionist but did not know she was performing, great Job too, take it from me.
The Good Yeggs opened the noisy electric portion of the evening with a tight and concise set (all that rehearsal is paying off) premiering a new original song and one of our musically densest yet entitled "She's Gone" which was a tough one to nail down not so much due to its standard enough song structure but closely paid attention to "parts". Are the Good Yeggs becoming RUSH ?, not if Joe and Thomas have anything to say about it.
Resplendent in his Pink & Black RUSH related bowling shirt as he writes about himself.
Next up was SMOOCH for their sophomore performance. Unfortunately no photo's exist from this performance as legal advisors from KISSNATION were in attendance and all members of the SMOOCH ARMY were asked to please not take any pictures flash photography or not. If there are any photo's out there please contact us and they will be added here. The band introduced its new feature KISSAOKE tonight and Fran Powers (Little Old Ladies) took a crack at "Strutter" as well as Sal's brother in-law Ralph on "Rock And Roll All Night", Tom Roberto (Good Yeggs) was slated for a song but the clock ran over. Premiered tonight were the fan favorites "Rocket Ride" and "Parasite"
Earlier this evening I spoke to Brian (Gene) Dillon regarding Fran Powers stage wear (see below) and he asked me to add to this entry "I will no longer be breathing fire or spewing blood, I choose now to shit money"
The Enigmatic Fran Powers (Fran-Ma) sports a Flowery "Duster" as he leads the troops in the Little Old Ladies through their set. I am told these were mostly new songs from their upcoming CD. In typical Fran fashion he is not a man who is at a loss for words.
After the Little Old Ladies set I mentioned to Carl how his playing and riffing reminded me of Hawkwind.
Why ?, I completely forget, Will have to hear the material again but it did.
Brothers In Bass (L to R - Brian Dillon, Joes new Hofner Bass, Joe Cacciola)
Steak Chimichanga from Pancho's Restaurant just down the block, its part of the package.
This Is Show # 13
- Spike
