Submitted by Al Kanovsky 08/12/14
...my communication skills. Whether verbal or written. I can
even use Morse code at about 60 words a minute. But, I am at a loss to
describe to you all the great BLUES musicians I listened to last night at The
Funky Biscuit.
I was not alone. Mark Telesca (bass guitar/vocals) hosted the jam
and opened with Robert Allen Gibbs (guitar/slide) and Antony on drums. The
audience was replete with BLUES musicians who would, later on, participate in
the Jam. The trio did BLUES standards including "Stand My Ground",
"Where the Sun Crosses the Dawn" and "Going Down To the
Crossroads".
Al Poliak announced that it was Brittany's birthday and
we all joined in the song. Drew Preston(guitar) and Colin James (B3) join the
trio to do "Don't Know Where I'd Be" and then a Jimi Hendrix tune, "She's Walking Through A Cloud". Al has joined in on B3 with Colin moving to the
keyboard.. All conversation in the room is stifled by the performance we are
experiencing. J.L. Fulks(guitar/vocals) takes the stage with Kenny
Burgner (bass) and Chuck Fiore Jr. on drums and Colin returning to the B3. J.L
plays and sings his composition "Going Back To Memphis" to a nice
'shuffle' beat. Colin and J.L.'s solos deserve 5 star ratings. They do
"Call It What You Want" and everyone in the joint is having fun
with the music. They play "If You Want It' and then Dianne DeNoble is on
stage to do a swinging "Rte 66". Following Dianne is Montress
the Soul Singer. Chuck Fiore Sr. takes over on bass. Bam-Bam (drums) and
Tom Miller on B3. He opts for "The Thrill Is Gone". Dynamic to say
the least with a great J.L. Fulks solo. If possible, it seems J.L. gets
betterer and betterer with each performance. Now it's Stan (the Man) doing
"On the Dock Of the Bay". Bob Grabau joins the group when Tom Willis
gets up to sing "Ain't Gonna Worry My Life Anymore" Drew Preston
has rejoined the group and both he and Bob deliver outstanding solos. Tom
continues with"Everyday". Tom Malloy is now playing the B3 and David
Brian is on guitar with Roland on bass. Nancy and Jimmy can't stay seated
and are up dancing during Bob G's solo. The thrill is definitely not gone as
Billy Burns joins in to play harp and sing "Everything I Do Is
wrong".
Now I'm up and 'doing it' with the enchanting Jackie Deering. We
are joined by Jimmy and Nancy. "The band does "I'm Sweet On You
Baby" --- oh! if I was 20 years younger and Jackie was 10 years
older how many dances would we share. Shea Eischen (drums) and Liz
Bennet are now on stage to do "Love Me Like a Man" and
BluesBobby helps out on harp. They all do "Chain of Fools".
A beautiful woman, Valerie, joins in playing a swinging flute to introduce
"Moon Dance". Pat Ward (Franks son) is now playing bass having done
double duty as sound engineer. Then they all do "I Just Don't Know".
Jack Jackson comes up. He is wearing a Peter Max print frock and silvery high
heels. "Hootchie Kootchie Man" has us all tappin' and clappin'.
He closes the show and ends the evening of wonderful BLUES with "Bring It
Home To Me". If I left anyone's name out, it is definitely my dismal fault.
I am sure Jerry, (Mosher St. Records) will let me know about it next time.
Thanks to all who played and again HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRITTANY!!!!!
By the way
Jimmy Belize is responsible for that picture of me at the top. Don't think that
a camera can't lie... And Paul Gettleman is responsible for this one:
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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