The Writers in Raritan has 2 great nights under it's belt.
Robert Ross - NYC
John Powers - Jersey
The Wiliamzboy - Philly
Bruce Jepson - Jersey
Peter Prasa - Jersey
The 1st had Robert Ross who wrote a big hit for Johnny Winters and shared the bill with Hendrix laid out a Blues set and 4 more outstanding performers of whom Bruce Jepson knocked it out of the park for me with his bluegrass set.
Last night:
George Wirth
Sheli Aarden
Michael Brett
Jo Wymer
Aster Pheonyx
5 Asbury Park Music Assoc. award nominees proved themselves more than worthy of their nomonations. The surprise was Aster Pheonyx a 20 year old tatooed billboard last up everybody thought was just there for the ride who blew everyone away. Sang, played, and wrote her compelling songs with lines and hooks that would pull in Moby Dick. Gonna be hard to top. If you's know any writers who'd like to come in let us know.
American Roots Live open mic has a new venue for Songwriter/Musicians in Raritan NJ at DeCicco's on Anderson St. every Wednesday from 8-12. Just turn off Rt 202 at Anderson St. and drive 3 blocks toward Main St. or only two blocks from the train station. Just get off of the train and head towards Main St and it right there. Contact
Nastyned@att.net
to arrange to play or check out
http://www.myspace.com/writersinraritan
for more information.

The Writers in Raritan has 2 great nights under it's belt.
Robert Ross - NYC
John Powers - Jersey
The Wiliamzboy - Philly
Bruce Jepson - Jersey
Peter Prasa - Jersey
The 1st had Robert Ross who wrote a big hit for Johnny Winters and shared the bill with Hendrix laid out a Blues set and 4 more outstanding performers of whom Bruce Jepson knocked it out of the park for me with his bluegrass set.
Last night:
George Wirth
Sheli Aarden
Michael Brett
Jo Wymer
Aster Pheonyx
5 Asbury Park Music Assoc. award nominees proved themselves more than worthy of their nomonations. The surprise was Aster Pheonyx a 20 year old tatooed billboard last up everybody thought was just there for the ride who blew everyone away. Sang, played, and wrote her compelling songs with lines and hooks that would pull in Moby Dick. Gonna be hard to top. If you's know any writers who'd like to come in let us know.
American Roots Live open mic has a new venue for Songwriter/Musicians in Raritan NJ at DeCicco's on Anderson St. every Wednesday from 8-12. Just turn off Rt 202 at Anderson St. and drive 3 blocks toward Main St. or only two blocks from the train station. Just get off of the train and head towards Main St and it right there. Contact
Nastyned@att.net
to arrange to play or check out
http://www.myspace.com/writersinraritan
for more information.

American Roots Live open mic has a new venue for Songwriter/Musicians in Raritan NJ at DeCicco's on Anderson St. every Wednesday from 8-12. Just turn off Rt 202 at Anderson St. and drive 3 blocks toward Main St. or only two blocks from the train station. Just get off of the train and head towards Main St and it right there. Contact
Nastyned@att.net
to arrange to play or check out http://www.myspace.com/writersinraritan
for more information.

Although all styles are welcome this is the quintessential Jersey Blues Showcase every Thursday from 8:00 -1:30 at the RAIL Steakhouse in the bound Brook train station.

American Roots Open Mic
hosted by Nasty Ned
nastyned.com

the Rail in Bound Brook
therailonmain.com

BlueZcity Music is an Independent Label always looking for talented new people to develop. We are looking for solo & duo singers/songwriters/lyricists with unique creations that need to be recorded. If you play,sing, or write and fill the bill email services@AMUF.org call 732-968-1947 for our submission policy. Our studio is located in Central Jersey ============================================= We currenly seek 2 or 3 Artists with one hour of original material that can keep an audiences attention in NY, NJ, AC, PA club venues. (not laid back Coffee House stuff) If you fill the bill email services@AMUF.org or call 732-968-1947 ===========================================
======== !!!!!Brass and Keyboard players!!!!========== I'm looking for Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and/or Tuba player 18+80yr. (prefer females) to tour and record in NY, NJ, Pa. Mostly Original and some cover material Memphis/Norleans/R/B sound. Rehearsal & studio in Central Jersey(Rutgers) mostly weekend gigs. Sample MP3's to listen to at JR Bradfield or blueZcity 1st, 4th, and 11th songs have brass section. Players should read music and have ability to figure out a decent solo. If you played in your High School band and miss playing and like having fun, come grow with us. Our goal is musical fun, no superstars needed. email services@AMUF.org or call 732-968-1947

The Thursday open mic has been put on hold for the Holidayz. Check back for updates or a new location here. thanks to all the talent and those who supported. If anyone knows a possible new club in the area that's interested or other open mics post them here. Happi Holidaze

Dunellen Hotel --- Open Mic Thursday ---
Musician/Songwriter/Acoustic
120 N. Washington & Front St Phone# 732-968-2900
9 - 12 ----- www.dunellenhotel.com
2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th thurs.
Acoustic, folk, rock, blues, jazz -- sound system -- Upright Bass
Exit Rt 22 onto Washington Ave Rt. 529 - south 1 mile (one block before 2nd light)

287 exit 5 = Rt. 529 North - Stelton Road 5 lights - over R/R tracks will become Washington Ave.
One mile over bridge...One mile under R/R bridge then one block past the light on right

2 blocks from Train Station - Exit station into Bank parking lot next to Police station.
Walk to street. Turn left at Washington Ave go 1 block past light.

Hosted by the American Musicians Unity Fellowship - email - services@amuf.org
Call me at 732-968-5862 or or junior@JRBRADFIELD.com

Thank you for your interest in this fellowship, the music, and the information in these recordings. The dream behind this fellowship is to allow talented musicians and those who never find a way through the labrynth of the Recording Industry and Media to have a format for mass exposure of their talent. Therefore, a Musicians United Fellowship is needed to provide a meeting place to merge and create in a civilized enviroment. The Fellowship should also provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy our songs either through live perfomance or internet subscription.

As each Lodge is created, it's goal will be to provide recording areas and a Performance Showcase for Musicians. Each Lodge will operate under the rules of the Fellowship's Constitution, providing a civilized enviroment for members. Apprentices will be awarded a trial membership based on their musical ability and through a vote by senior members. Lodge Rulers will not govern but will be trusted servants and will be overseen by a board that will review grievances from each group's members should they occur.

If you are a musician and feel you have been blocked out of your right to be heard, join us in creating a "one musician, one vote" network that will unite musicians and give them control over their destinies rather than leave them at the mercy of the America hating Media Moguls of New York and Hollywood.