Press Release: May 16, 2008

Musicians and Fans Will Come Together for "American Roots Live" in Manville


(MANVILLE, NJ, May 16, 2008) American Roots Live the 2 years-running, weekly showcase and open mic show hosted by Nasty Ned and co-host JR Bradfield, announced today that the music will continue on Thursday, May 29, 9pm, and every Thursday night there after, inside Rhythms of the Night, 729 South Main Street, Manville, NJ.

American Roots Live (ARL), is the "weekly equal opportunity celebration of roots music", says the show's host. Adding, "we recognize jazz, blues, country, rock&roll, R&B, rock, bluegrass, folk, gospel, soul and everything in between that came before today’s music… you know, the roots".

Each week ARL features some of the region's biggest names in music as well as touring acts and some of the area's most talented up-comers. ARL also encourages and inspires children and young adults to appreciate roots music as the birthplace of today's music and provides opportunity for young and aspiring players to perform on stage with professional musicians.

May 29th's opening night of American Roots Live at Rhythms in Manville will feature some of the area’s most endearing musicians, and bands, in showcase and jam performance: Plainfield Slim and the Groundhawgs, Joe Cerisano formerly of Tran-Siberian Orchestra, Mike Caruso of The Doughboys, Nasty Ned, Lee Fink, JR Bradfield, Johnny Charles, Florida Rod, Spiderlily and more.

Show host Nasty Ned, with a soulful voice and bluesy harmonica, may be best known as the fun loving bluesman from Nasty Ned & the Famous Chili Dogs, a band largely popular in the 1990's on strength of their recordings for Interstate Records and always exciting live shows. Ned has entertained audiences for 42 years.

Rhythms of the Night also houses JP's Steakhouse which features fresh cut angus steaks, slow roasted prime rib, baby back ribs, chicken, pastas, and boasts the area's freshest all-you-can-eat salad bar. The facility is also open for weddings and banquets.

ARL at Rhythms of the Night is sponsored by Manville Music Shop, 249 South Main Street, Manville, NJ.

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Contact: Nasty Ned:
Rhythms of the Night: 908.707.8757
Web site: http://www.rhythms-of-the-night.com/
Manville Music Shop, Dave: 908.203.1610








All aboard!! They'll be comin down the mountain, when they come! May 29...

ARL 88 & 89 pics

ARL 88's playlist included JR Bradfiled, Ed Pampani, Joe Cerisano, Ed Avilia, Todd Johnson, Van Thorne, Aster Pheonyx, Stix Obremski, Ron Seibert, Randy MArinelli, Corey Small, The No Names, Mimi Nowak, Keith Autocunas, Bill Bruesch, Pat Scarangella, Jill Gasco, Robert Zee, Robby Z, Ron Michaels, Bob Ricky, Tommy Toye, Pam Sax, Chris O'Sullivan, Chet Smith, Bill Cherensky, Chris Mongiello - WiR Chuck Schaeffer, Pete Carril, Kelly Carvin, Scott Thomas Webster.

ARL 89's playlist included Ed Pampani, JR Bradfield, Joe Cerisano, Randy Marinelli, Keith Autocunas, Tommy Toye, Johnny Thompson, Tim Ludwig, Ron Seibert, Corey Small, Chris Mongiello, Hershall Dow, Mordechai Jones, Rich Peterson, Steve Pozz, Frank Cerulli, Gerry Perlinski, Aster Pheonyx, Robert Zee, Cheryl D - WiR Peter Prasa, Sheli Aarden, Joe Cerisano, Tommy Fuller.

-photos: ARL Ed Pampani -- ARL & WiR pic:win

KiR,
Ned

ARL Roots Review 85

American Roots Live 85 was one very special week of live music capped by a grand celebration of Orphan Annie's 30th Anniversary on Sunday.



ARL's Sunday show fell on the day marking three decades of live music for the Romano family, who built their business and many friendships on the stuff. We were honored to host the live music gala...


...great live music from eight great bands, for eight straight hours... then the mountains of free food caused me to recall a time long ago when I discovered that free food and live music made for a good time, though that free food sequestered in a small room back-stage was for the band - Sunday at Orphan Annie's was as if everyone had a backstage pass while friends, fans, guests and bands all mingled together at the serving tables.

We remembered our late great friend Bernie Brausewetter who was forever part of the OA landscape and missed him dearly realizing that if this party were held last year, he'd be on stage with us this day.

In BB's absence we welcomed his mom Mrs. B who attended the event with Big Nancy and husband Danny Swarbrick.
















Thanks to the Congregation (pic top), John Powers, JR Bradfield, Eryn Shewell Band (pic above), Tony Santos & his Blues Conspiracy with Big Nancy, Joe Morrison Project, Rockin' Daddy, The WALL and Dilly for the non-stop joyous noise.

In my 20 years playing Orphan Annie's, I've never seen so many people in that room at one time. We were absolutely mobbed! Here's to the next 30 years of live music at Orphan Annie's. Anne, Frank, Rick... congratulations.

Thursday, after we gave away 8 pairs of concert tickets to Starland Ballroom for the Pink Floyd tribute, we played host to one of the most famous anonymous singers in America; Joe Cerisano. Joe's is the soulful, raspy voice you've heard on more than fifty recognizable commercials on TV and radio. Joe was also the lead male voice on the 80's hit "Hands Across America" and, among many, many other projects including singing a recent hit for Korn - Joe Cerisano was lead singer with Trans-Siberian Orchestra in 1998 when the touring troupe went double platinum with their smash holiday album Christmas Attic.

It was great having Joe on our stage and fun hearing him and Mimi Nowak singing and having fun together with Roy Macnamara, Peter Mailliss, JR Bradfield and Anthony Gagliano rounding out the band.

With us all week, both at Writers in Raritan and American Roots Live, Joe, on his first night at ARL really enjoyed Hershall Dow and Mordechi Jones with Randy Marinelli on drums and Corey Small on bass. Then was knocked-out when Corey picked-up his acoustic guitar and did fifteen minutes of thumping, innovative original songs. He would marvel at Big Nancy's harp discipline, precision and tone three nights later.

Lisa, Jeri and Lucky, who we know and love as Cleaver June, entertained us Thursday with a rockin' high energy stint and really turning it up - turned heads.

There was a great vibe in the room all week!

ARL 85's playlist also included accomplished contributions from Johnny Thompson, Tommy Toye, Ed Pampani, Keith Autocunas, Lisa Batruch, Carlo Trentacosta, Don Howland and Ron Seibert.

At Wednesday's Writer's in Raritan, with heavies Joe Cerisano, Tommy Fuller and Mike Caruso from the Doughboys in the house; Gerry Perlinski, Peter Prasa, Sheli Aarden and Keith Monacchio bared their souls, their songcraft and solo performance to enthusiastic attendies in an especially entertaining evening of original music.

We've since booked a special show at WiR for January 9 featuring Tommy Fuller, Joe Cerisano, Sheli Aarden and Peter Prasa - mark down that date but first, don't miss the powerful December 12th line-up of Christine Martucci, Aster Pheonyx, Sarah Donner and Kevin Reavey.

Many thanks to Ed Pampani for these live pics and for being an integral part of ARL. Also many thanks to all who help keep live music live. See you soon again.

Keeping it real,

Ned

Phishboy performed ARL 85