: The 2nd Where is Eric
First of all, thanks for all all the responses and encouragement. I hope to get things on a more regular schedule, but right now I’m still getting my “sea legs” as it were, so bear with me. There’s one late minute addition (this Wednesday) plus a few changes and new stuff coming up in July, so here’s the latest edition of….
Where in the world is Eric (playing that is)?
July 1st, Friday, 8-?? PM – Blues Jam – Franklin Tavern, 97-99 Franklin Ave. West Orange, NJ 973-325-9899
There’s so much I could say about this place. From time to time I show up at various blues jams in the area; but the one I’ve been going to the longest is run by Kevin Kiley at the Franklin Tavern in West Orange. Every Wednesday night for the last four years, Kevin has attracted a crowd of disorganized, unruly musicians and somehow manages to get everyone to play in the same key at the same time. You never know who you’re gonna play with and what it’s going to sound like, but more often than not great music comes out. This Wednesday is the fourth anniversary celebration, so it’s promises to be a blast. There will likely be other keyboard players showing up, so if you don’t see me playing at first, have a beer, grab a slice of free pizza, and enjoy the show.
http://www.myspace.com/franklintavern
http://www.myspace.com/kevinkileytheoutpatients
http://www.myspace.com/kevinkileyfromjersey
July 3, Friday, 10:00-10:45 PM – The Funky Fritters at The Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia) in Manhatten (212) 673-7030
Last week’s show (my first with the Funky Fritters) was a gas, and this one should be even better. The ‘Fritters’ do a mix of New Orleans flavored buses, rock, R&B, and gospel. The Bitter End has a $10 cover charge.
http://www.bitterend.com
http://www.myspace.com/thefunkyfritters
http://www.thefunkyfritters.com
July 10, Friday, 7:00-9:30ish PM – Ruthie’s Bar-B-Q & Pizza, 64 1/2 Chestnut Ave, Montclair (973) 509-1134
I’m back at Ruthie’s. Most likely I will be doing a solo show, but there may be some special guest appearances.
July 25 Saturday, 8:00-??? PM – Beatles Tribute, Jimmy’s Rock Cafe, 110 Moonachie Ave, Moonachie, New Jersey (201) 939-1244
Nikki Armstrong is doing yeoman’s duty in pulling this special event together. Full details are not available yet, but there will be some very talented people showing up. I will be playing with the ‘house band’ and doing a solo slot of some of my favorite Beatles tunes. There is a $10 cover charge, they also serve dinner.
http://www.myspace.com/nikkiarmstrongbands
http://www.nikkiarmstrong.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jimmysrockcafe