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Paris, France

Paris, France '07

No kiddin' - I spent a week gigging
around town. Oooo, la, la baby.



Welcome to 2008 dear friends. Here we go...
 
Jan 12 Back to start the year right at the Bar 55, Christopher Street in The Village.
   
Jan 19 The DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware  with the Tim Lauchey Big Band, from 7-11pm.
   
Feb 9
55 Bar, Christopher Street, NYC (W. Village) early show, 6:00-9:00. Gladstone Trott, piano; Desi Norman, vibes; Mike Carino, bass.
   
Mar 8 55 Bar, Christopher Street, NYC This time with Steve Elmer, piano; Desi Norman, vibes and Rick Crane, bass
   
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NOTICE: Due to a real mix-up with the club's license, the 55 Bar is prohibited from serving alcohol for about two weeks. This will impact this Saturday's (March 8th) gig. Only non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Oh well, stuff happens. We'll still be there swingin'. There are two bars right next door!
   
Mar 23 Spend an hour with me and my fabulous St. Mary's Children's Choir as we sing the Easter Mass (10:00 AM) at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Richmond Ave., Deal, NJ. Joyous!
   
Apr 12 55 Bar (with liquor) for the early show, 6:00-9:00. Steve Elmer, piano: Rick Crane, bass and Desi Norman, vibes.
   
Apr 13 The Mill, in Spring Lake, I'll be judging (American Idol style) the New Jersey Fame Game contest. There should be upwards of 80 contestants. All proceeds to Prevent Child Abuse - New Jersey. Look out Paula Abdul !!!
   
May 10 The 55 Bar, Christopher Street, NYC. Come celebrate my birthday and a few of the band's as well. This will be a fun night. Gladstone Trott, piano; Mike Carino, bass and Desi Norman, vibes. 6-9.
   
May 11 My darling Children's Choir of St. Mary's Church, Richmond Ave., Deal, will be singing their last concert of the season. Come celebrate at the 12:00 noon mass with us. The little ones will be making their First Holy Communion too. Such joy! If you're in the spiritual mood, remember that I sing every Sunday at the 10:00 mass, providing I'm not touring. Stop in and recharge your batteries.
   
May 17 A dinner dance for the Edison Arts Council at the Merriott off Hwy. 287 (in that crazy industrial cluster of hotels). Looks like an 8 - 12. Must call The Edison Arts Council for further details.
   
May 21-24 Goin' to Chicago, sorry but I can't take you................
A little singing, a little shopping etc. Look for me at Andy's, Blue Chicago and The Back Room.
   
June June 1,8,15,22 & 29 at the 10:00 mass, St. Mary's Church, Deal. Charge your batteries.
   
June 14 Back at the 55 Bar, celebrating Flag Day. Steve Elmer, piano; Desi Norman, vibes and Rick Crane, bass. Snacks and flags for sure. 6:00-9:00.
   
July July 6,13,20 & 27 at the 10:00 mass, St. Mary's Church, Deal. Spend some quiet time with us.
   
July 12 Our favorite joint to perform, 55 Bar again with same crew as last month.
   
July 19 Billion Dollar Big Band at that very cool venue in Clinton, the Historical Society & Museum. Bring chairs, libations, whatever. Watch the bats fly in time with the music. So beautiful here. 7-9:30
   
July 23 Still swinging with that big band at South Amboy Marine Park. 6:30-8:30pm Another beautiful setting. Rain location is in the High School just before the bandstand.
   
August August 3,10,17,24 & 31 at the 10:00 mass, St. Mary's Church, Deal. Some summer solitude.
   
Aug 8 Another big band gig at that cool and funky Sewaren Peninsula Park. Usually a 6:30-8:00. Double check this date it could move to a different day.
   
Aug 9 Steamy and cool at the 55 Bar, maybe this time I'll bring some ice cream! Couldn't hurt.
   
Aug 17 The Billion Dollar Big Band at Warren Park in Woodbridge. A nice park with a great bandshell. 6:00-8:00. Bring your chairs and hang out with me and the guys
   
  Jazz Festival in Somerville Because the financing isn't in place just yet, the Town of Somerville has moved the jazz festival to next year. They promise it will happen and it will be great!
   
Aug 30 THE DOWNTOWN - Jazz Brunch. A cool new venue, in Red Bank, located at 10 West Front Street, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Gladstone Trott on piano. Stop in, it's close and there is no cover. This could be the start of something.
   
Sept 13 Bar 55 NYC 6-9 with the usual suspects
   

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