Roots Review 37 & 38

The Bluetone Cafe in Easton, PA and the Rail in Bound Brook, NJ have had a lot of incredible musicians grace the two stages since we've started American Roots Live.

Our talented and accommodating co-hosts John Powers in New Jersey and Billy K in Pennsylvania, make American Roots Live the place to be every Thursday and Sunday nights where the roots rock like no place else.

Our celebration of 20th century American roots music continues to draw new musicians and fans alike. Parents are learning that ARL is a great place to introduce their kids to the music and for this we are pleased.

Last Thursday at the Bluetone we had nine year old Brent Meyers on stage playing Billy K's stratocaster along side Nick T with Ed Moore on Drums and Chip Bush on bass. The kid was good and had us all satisfied. This is what ARL is all about - bringing it to the kids.

Both venues have become destination rooms for musicians of all ages and all talent levels from amateur to pro. At ARL 37 and 38 we were fortunate enough to jam with the greats, Craig Thatcher, Bernie BB Brauswetter and Johnny Charles. Brian Becklin, Doc Z, Johanna, Michael Lopresti, Jim Ruffi, John Kasper, Rob Bianco, Vern Mobley, Kieth McGonagal, Kim Bierny, Robert Zee, JR Bradfield, Len DePiano, Mimi Nowak, Bob Del Rosso, Jaimo Flynn, Bones Sanford, Lorrie Millheim, Alan G, WDIY's Stew Brodian, Bobby Malavenda, Keith Pagam Sr.and Keith Pagam Jr.

We thank all the musicians who participate - all fans who come out to support the cause. Our venue owners and management. Our supporters; Suzanne Cadgene publisher of Elmore Magazine, Richard Skelly WRSU and Elliot Newcomb. We thank our volunteers and photographers and hope to see you all again soon.

Keep in mind that Christmas Eve and New Years Eve have pre-empted the Sunday shows at The Rail but we will be back in full swing in Bound Brook starting again on January 7th. In the meantime the Bluetone has not missed a beat, All Thursday shows have, and will go on through the holidays.

Here's wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


Keeping it real,

Ned