I'll be playing a short set to celebrate the CD release of the "Best of the Baggot Inn" wich I'm on. It's a benefit and the money will be given to New Orleans music cares in the name of Jon Anthony. Jon was a long time soundman at the Baggot Inn and recently passed rather sunddenly. Admision includes a free CD.
Phil Mann - drums/vocals, Matt Lindsey - bass/vocals. Here's the lineup:
8-Elgin Movement
8:30-Bill Malchow
9:15-Licorice
10:00-David Kolker
10:45- The Dizzy Band
12-Myxx
Mama Roux and the Greasy Skillets will be reuniting for a Katrina benefit show.
Joining us will be the Cajun influenced band The Doc Marshalls and New Orleans Funk influenced Sly Geralds Band
There will be food, booze, and more. 100% of the door will be going to charity. The Baggott Inn will be donating as well. Please join us.
8pm - Doc Marshalls
9:15pm - Mama Roux and the Greasy Skillets
11pm - Sly Geralds Band
A hurricane Katrina benefit organized by New Orleans native Racheal Harris. 60$ includes an open bar, food, card games and more. We go on at 6pm and play till 9ish. Bill Malchow - vocals / keys Arnie Gotlieb - Bass Brad Gunyon - Drums
The grill is cooking with awesome hamburgers (has peppers in it), ribs, or whatever else Lillie has brewing.
I'll be playing New Orleans Piano with bass and drums in the style of Proffesor Longhair, James Booker, and Dr. John.
Phil Mann - drums
Arnold Gottlieb - bass
We will be donating our pay and tips to hurricaine relief.
This is a benefit for some of the folks from New Orleans that have relocated to New York City. There will be many bands, raffle etc.
Last minute Gig Addition!
Phillip Mann - Drums /Vocals
Roy Shimmyo - Bass
Proceeds will go to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic.
http://wwoz.org/clinic/
Back to the Beach! We are back for two nights!
Junko Partners are back on Block Island.
This a benefit open to the public for Margaux Laskey's production called "size ate". In addition to 30 minute sneak peak of the show, I'll be performing with my jazz trio.
Fredi Meli - Bass
Jeremy Portwood - Drums
www.sizeate.com
BMFX = BMF - piano - bass + sax + organ.
Organ trio time! We sing too! Sean Nowell (tenor sax with effects) will be joining us. We'll be playing some of my originals, and maybe a Beatles, Police cover or two, and something dedicated for the late great Jimmy Smith for sure.
Bill Malchow (vox, organ)
Phillip Mann (vox, drums)
Sean Nowell (tenor sax with effects)
I'll be special guesting with Impostor Syndrome at 10pm!
http://www.artistspaintforpeace.org/ Artists Paint for Peace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Free Murals & Facility Beautification for New York State shelters, group homes, and treatment centers, and Arts Training for the children who reside within them.
This space is pretty cool loft type space in Williamsburg. The $15 admission includes Free Beer donated by Sierra Nevada, West African Food made by Ma Skillets own Alicia Rau, and music by BMF, Benecio & the Del Torros, Ma Skillet and the Funky Fritters. Musicians bring your instruments there will be some jamming in the later hours...
Legendary bassist Jerry Jemmott will be sitting on some tunes throughout the night.
Subbing for Roy on bass this show will be the legendary Jerry Jemmott! www.jerryjemmott.com
This show will be part of the East Village Howl Festival
Block Island Music Festival
Playing outside on the deck for the Barbecue ($5 all you can eat - ribs, burgers, veggie stuff)
Check out this new turkish "Meyhane" (wine house) in the East Village. It has good food and good Raki!
Debut of the Junko Partners!