In the Beginning

Nasty Ned invites singers, songwriters and musicians everywhere, as well as music fans of all genres, to come and enjoy American Roots Open Mic and share in the celebration of American roots music of the 20th century.

Players and singers of all music styles are encouraged to participate in this effort to focus attention on American roots and help preserve our musical heritage."There's finally a place for musicians and fans to come together to play or just listen and remember where it all came from," says the blues man and open mic host.

From blues to jazz to be-bop and rock & roll - to rock, country, R&B, soul, bluegrass, folk and zydeco - all are the birthplace of today's music, according to Nasty Ned.

Contact: Nasty Ned at nastyned@att.net

Nasty Ned has played with:
Albert King
Bobby Blue Bland
James Cotton
Delbert McClinton
Big Jack Johnson
The Nighthawks
Jim Weider
Garth Hudson
Sid McGinniss
Jimmy Vivino
The Radiators
Todd Wolfe
Wet Willie Band
38 Special
...and more

Nasty Ned Discography
1982 "All I do these days" Nick Petti, Interstate Records
1991 "A Storm is Comin'" Famous Chili Dogs, Interstate Records
1993 "Hot Wired" Johnny Charles, Blues Cat Records
1994 "Just Like Life" Famous Chili Dogs, Interstate Records
1997 "Moon Over the Trailer" KC Carey, Black Potato Records
1997 "Garden State Blues" Comp, Taxim Records (Europe)
2004 "Red Hot Blues" Comp, United Jersey Blues Network
2006 "Straight Eight Blues" Johnny Charles, TBA
2006 "Time With You" Jack Powers, TBA

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Bands interested in guest-hosting an open mic can email nastyned@att.net. You will be asked to bring your drums and amps, play the first set then turn it over to the other open mic participants. This is a great way to be heard at our venues and possibly get your own gig, and a good way to get on a cable TV show, maybe...