Submitted by Al Kanovsky 7/24/13
Big hearts and kind souls came
together at Boston's on the Beach in Delray Beach last night. The event was a fund raiser for Val Ward who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Charlie Boyer, Debby,
Little Mike, Jimmy Belize, Maxine and I shared a table. The rest of the room was
filled with almost every BLUES musician in
Florida.
Most of the true
BLUES fans were there as well. Blues Bobby and his wife, Piano Bob and Mary,
Tania BLUES, Jay Skolnick, Betty Rosenthal, Jim Nestor(the booker), Merry Mary Council and John Yurt(BackRoom) were there. Lots of folks that I recognized from other
BLUES venues including the Big Easy, Fish Tales and The Funky Biscuit. Many of
the musicians were there to perform, others to add their support for the worthy
cause. In addition to a great night of music there were raffle prizes and a
silent auction. I would name all the musicians but a guy tipped a beer glass
over and drowned some of my scribbled notes. Some of those names follow; Mark
Telesca and Mike Hundley(Blues Dragon), Jerry Mascaro, J.L. Fulks, Nicole Hart,
Rockin' Jake, Joel DaSilva(Midnight Howl) and Stan Waldman. Musicians who
performed were J.P. Soars and the Red Hots with Chris Peet on drums, Ken
Burkhart, Little Mike(the Tornadoes), Eddie Blake, Capt.Reese and the Son of Man
band, the Nucklebusters Pat and Famous Frank Ward, Ricco, the Regulators and
many others whose names went down with the ship, drowned in beer. If I were to
run through the playlist it would reflect BLUES history. Every kind of BLUES
including rock-a-billy and boogie-woogie filled the room with sound. I danced
with Debby, Jimmy danced with Maxine and lots of folks danced with lots of
folks and some even with themselves. Chris Peet told me that he started to play
drums when after helping a friend move, was informed that he could take anything
he wanted, in thanks. At first he declined but his pal insisted. There were two
drum kits. He was told he could have the smaller of the two. Thus began the
career of Chris Peet. Thank you to all the musicians who donated their talent,
Cd's and T-shirts. Thanks to Boston's for hosting this event. Thanks to all the
warm hearted BLUES fans who made contributions. Thanks to Charlie Boyer who
allows me to write and then publishes this stuff on line at JAZZ & BLUES
Florida.
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| Famouse Frank & Little Mike |
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| Capt Reese at the helm! |
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| Big Dog, doggin' it! |
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| Ricco keeping it steady.... |
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| Rockin' Jake, Little Mike & Al Kanovsky |
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| Dar doing the MC work she does so well, so well, so well.... |
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| Rockin' and Rollin' them blues! What a front line! |
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| Little Mike of Little Mike & The Tornadoes - Look for his return to Blue Tuesday in September for a full show of his own! |
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| You can see it in Ricco's smile and eyes... THIS is a night to remember! |
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| Pat Ward keeping those bass lines sharp and clear! |
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| Devine inspiration going on here, or what, Ken Burkhart? |
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| Cindy Galiardo is a winner! |
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| So much generosity and gratitude going on here tonight! |
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| I think there are more than a couple people in the house that provide lessons for that... |
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| Face off! JP Soars and Steve Laudicina taking their tools to task! |
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| Have you voted for Chris Peet yet? He MUST be running for Florida Musician Poster Man of the Year! |
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| Nice Pic! |
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| Steve Laudicina - he's got it.... |
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| Look out for the creepy guy trying to get in everyone's pictures! |
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| Little Mike, Peter Blewzzman Lauro & Al Kanovsky - The are here from ALL over tonight! |
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| Lobster! |
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| Chef John Jones & JP Soars - wow wow wow... |
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| Susie Goldberg and perhaps the funkiest of the Funkabillies, Chuck A Billy? |
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| Can you say "fun!"? |
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| Stunning, simply STUNNING! Hi End & Kathy! |
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| Famous people sighting all night long! One Night Stan Waldman & Jim Nestor of BluzPik! |
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| Debby & Mary - far, far away from The Yearling! |
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| Vote soon! Vote often! A vote for these guys is a vote for great blues in Florida! |
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| The beast and the Beauty? Come on Tim! (Tim Kuchta & Nicole Hart) |
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| TJ keeping some fine, fine company with Katina Rikas! |
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| TJ Hughes, David Blum (yes, it IS hard to recognize him with a camera in his face!) , and a new friend, Kathy Wheeler! |
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| The oh-so lovely Ms. Betty Rosenthal & Tom Perry - looking good people! |
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| Joel DaSilva, Little Mike & Blues Bobby - what a mix! |
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| Blues Traveler! |
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| OK - let's stay in touch! |
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| They travel for miles for Blue Tuesday! Karen, Enid & Bill |
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| Merry Mary Council & Mike Ancona - some people let things happen and others MAKE things happen. You are looking at two MAKERS here! |
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| Plotting over in the corner....Tom Perry & Piano Bob providing oversight for the event... |
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| Mark & Karene Telesca - people extraordinaire! |
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| I don't really know what to caption this one.. suggestions? |
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| Hi Tania! |
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| Yep... things are good at Blue Tuesday! |
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| Everyone is a winner tonight! |
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| Mr. G... work, work, work... and fun in between! |
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| Really? THAT funny Mark Pisarri? |
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| Allen Kanovsky, Maxine & Jimmy Belize - how much fun is allowed? |
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| Jerry Crepeau & |
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| Hello Karen! Got ya! |
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| Ken & Al trying to let me know the lens cover is on...I think... |
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| The one and only, truly original, BONGO and Susie Goldberg - some people just live right! |
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| Willy Lojo (LowDown 13), John Yurt (Back Room Blues Bar) & James Noble (Orange Door) |
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| Mr. G & Willy Lojo - it was a see and be seen kinda night here at Boston's! |
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| Dr. Lee & Steve tearing it up into the early morning... |
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| AJ Kelly - Bass, bass, bass! |
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| Big Boss Men! Chef John Jones & Mark (I) DeAtley |
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| Val Ward & TJ Hughes - cutting the rug... |
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| Joey & Jerry taking it all in! |
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| Chris Peet (The Red Hots) and Guilermo Willy Lojo (LowDown 13) |
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| Mark Sachnoff & Tania Blues - Yes, Denny was in the room for this event... |
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| World fav... Nicole! |
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| Piano Bob checking on how Al's nap is going...just WHAT is he dreaming about anyway? |
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| Pat Ward, James Noble, Mark Sachnoff, Eden Evans - hanging with great people, for sure! |
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| Dr. Lee - a blues remedy! |
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| James, Mark, Tania & Little Mike - going back YEARS! |
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| Good night all! Thanks for inviting us over... we had a blast being with all of you! All the good photos here where taken by Debby - the rest I will take the blame for! |
Al's Disclaimer:
A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"
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