Harrisonburg’s DJ Maskell is at again.
This Thursday, March 27 at 9:30, bring back the Thursday nights of JMU dancing at Rocktown Bar and Grill.
Maskell plans to resurrect the Thursday night classic atmosphere of 2005 and Mix Master Mike with danceable popular music and a JMU-only party. Maskell will be spinning top 40 and dance music without the monotonous rap music we’ve all become numb to at most dance clubs.
So if you just want to dance (like Dane Cook knows you do), now you know where to go ahead, put your shoes in the middle of the circle and get down.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Hey Happy Valley
(I don’t care if Penn State is the official Happy Valley: Harrisonburg is sunnier.)
Did ya’ miss me?
It’s been wet and wild over here in Firenze, but right now I’m more interested in hearing about what’s been diggen’ on your side of the world.
For all of you rock n’ roll-aholics out there, there’s been plenty of opportunity for jamming. Between the Aardvarks on Saturday the 15, Shamrock Fest in DC, ShamRock-n-Roll fest on the 19, Future on the 20, Eric DiNardo shows up north, Midnight Spaghetti in PA and VA and David Shultz and Exebelle on the 22, I feel out of the loop. Post some comments about all the good tunes! I’m missing without them.
And for all of you who have been missing out and indulging with peeps and hard-boiled eggs: there are still plenty of opportunities for you to join in on the good life:
This week on Wednesday, March 26 at 9 Ryan Villanueva, Eliminator Jr. and Kiddie Pool Cougars are coming to Rocktown Grill thanks to Bangorang Productions and on Friday, March 28 Murphy’s Kids and Eastern Standard Time are coming to Casey’s at the Holiday Inn in the ‘Burg, so get your dance pants on.
On Thursday, April 3, Midnight Spaghetti is coming to WXJM Live on 88.7FM Harrisonburg, available on the dial or online from 8 to 10pm.
And keep your eyes peeled and your ears prepared for the mighty return of MACRoCK the weekend of April 5-6.
Know a show? Be sure to share! Comment here!
Peace, love and parties.
Did ya’ miss me?
It’s been wet and wild over here in Firenze, but right now I’m more interested in hearing about what’s been diggen’ on your side of the world.
For all of you rock n’ roll-aholics out there, there’s been plenty of opportunity for jamming. Between the Aardvarks on Saturday the 15, Shamrock Fest in DC, ShamRock-n-Roll fest on the 19, Future on the 20, Eric DiNardo shows up north, Midnight Spaghetti in PA and VA and David Shultz and Exebelle on the 22, I feel out of the loop. Post some comments about all the good tunes! I’m missing without them.
And for all of you who have been missing out and indulging with peeps and hard-boiled eggs: there are still plenty of opportunities for you to join in on the good life:
This week on Wednesday, March 26 at 9 Ryan Villanueva, Eliminator Jr. and Kiddie Pool Cougars are coming to Rocktown Grill thanks to Bangorang Productions and on Friday, March 28 Murphy’s Kids and Eastern Standard Time are coming to Casey’s at the Holiday Inn in the ‘Burg, so get your dance pants on.
On Thursday, April 3, Midnight Spaghetti is coming to WXJM Live on 88.7FM Harrisonburg, available on the dial or online from 8 to 10pm.
And keep your eyes peeled and your ears prepared for the mighty return of MACRoCK the weekend of April 5-6.
Know a show? Be sure to share! Comment here!
Peace, love and parties.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Painfully Tasteful
Since 2002, residents of the Lehigh Valley (and now Northern New Jersey) have had the opportunity to witness the evolution and explosion of The Aardvarks.
The band has been praised by bar owners, employees and fans alike for their ability to cater to any crowd by performing a wide array of musical genres and styles for a variety of events including weddings, local festivals and weekend shows. This Saturday, March 15, the boys are making their debut at Smokey’s Texas BBQ and Steakhouse in Stanhope, New Jersey.
“The Aardvarks are pretty much our biggest band,” said Mezza Luna Sports Bar and Grill employee Michael Gubitosi. “I’ve seen them at least 10 times and they are always entertaining and have set records here.”
The band holds records both for attendance and sales at the Mezza Luna and prides attendance records at the Lehigh Sangerbund of approximately 900 people. Competing bands have not come within 300 people of the ‘Varks’ record.
The band’s rock and roll journey began in 2002 when lead singer and guitarist Mike Rauscher and vocalist, keyboard and pianist Rod Walls decided to take a break from the music scene after a decade of traveling and performing with other bands including Honeybuzzards, Seamrippers and The Armadillos. However, within a few weeks they formed a duo, A Pair of Armadillos and performed throughout the Lehigh Valley.
In 2003, the duo was joined by bassist Scott Erickson of Circle Sky and drummer Jay Sanita of Wake up Naked. A year later, the band went through another transformation as new members, bassist Jon Novak of Spacestation Integration and The Legendary Truth and guitar and vocalist Jay Morgan of Good Time Charlie were welcomed.
Tiring of one animal band name beginning with the letter “A”, the band mates decided to try a new breed and The Aardvarks were born.
Since 2004, The Aardvarks have assembled a catalog of over 100 songs including artists ranging from The Beatles, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Cream, The Cars, Van Morrison, The Police, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynrd, The Doors, The Stones and Led Zepplin to Phish, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Wallflowers, 311, Ben Harper and Outkast, to name just a few, and are constantly expanding their repertoire both with covers and originals. The ‘Varks perform monthly at the Mezza Luna which features live music 3 nights a week and regularly throughout the Lehigh Valley area. However, the band’s popularity has grown substantially, making them more than a typical “bar band” with over 30% of their scheduled shows in 2008 being private events and weddings.
“The Aardvarks are definitely one of our top acts,” explained Mezza Luna owner Mark Culnen. “They hold the audience’s attention until the end of every night and that’s why we keep them coming back.”
Despite record setting attendances and an impressive music catalog, perhaps the most endearing quality of The Aardvarks is their youth and energy. No matter the age or size of the crowd, the type of the event or the location, the band delivers quality performances consistently making them a local favorite and guaranteed good time for friends, family, employees, guests and fans alike.
Culnen agreed, “They are fantastic. They have a great stage presence, play good music and are very talented. They are one of the best bands in the valley and we love having them here.”
To see why Culnen keeps bringing the boys back and why Smokey’s is bringing them Saturday, check out their painfully tasteful site for more information about future performances, pictures, the song catalog, other links and more.
The band has been praised by bar owners, employees and fans alike for their ability to cater to any crowd by performing a wide array of musical genres and styles for a variety of events including weddings, local festivals and weekend shows. This Saturday, March 15, the boys are making their debut at Smokey’s Texas BBQ and Steakhouse in Stanhope, New Jersey.
“The Aardvarks are pretty much our biggest band,” said Mezza Luna Sports Bar and Grill employee Michael Gubitosi. “I’ve seen them at least 10 times and they are always entertaining and have set records here.”
The band holds records both for attendance and sales at the Mezza Luna and prides attendance records at the Lehigh Sangerbund of approximately 900 people. Competing bands have not come within 300 people of the ‘Varks’ record.
The band’s rock and roll journey began in 2002 when lead singer and guitarist Mike Rauscher and vocalist, keyboard and pianist Rod Walls decided to take a break from the music scene after a decade of traveling and performing with other bands including Honeybuzzards, Seamrippers and The Armadillos. However, within a few weeks they formed a duo, A Pair of Armadillos and performed throughout the Lehigh Valley.
In 2003, the duo was joined by bassist Scott Erickson of Circle Sky and drummer Jay Sanita of Wake up Naked. A year later, the band went through another transformation as new members, bassist Jon Novak of Spacestation Integration and The Legendary Truth and guitar and vocalist Jay Morgan of Good Time Charlie were welcomed.
Tiring of one animal band name beginning with the letter “A”, the band mates decided to try a new breed and The Aardvarks were born.
Since 2004, The Aardvarks have assembled a catalog of over 100 songs including artists ranging from The Beatles, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Cream, The Cars, Van Morrison, The Police, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Lynyrd Skynrd, The Doors, The Stones and Led Zepplin to Phish, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Wallflowers, 311, Ben Harper and Outkast, to name just a few, and are constantly expanding their repertoire both with covers and originals. The ‘Varks perform monthly at the Mezza Luna which features live music 3 nights a week and regularly throughout the Lehigh Valley area. However, the band’s popularity has grown substantially, making them more than a typical “bar band” with over 30% of their scheduled shows in 2008 being private events and weddings.
“The Aardvarks are definitely one of our top acts,” explained Mezza Luna owner Mark Culnen. “They hold the audience’s attention until the end of every night and that’s why we keep them coming back.”
Despite record setting attendances and an impressive music catalog, perhaps the most endearing quality of The Aardvarks is their youth and energy. No matter the age or size of the crowd, the type of the event or the location, the band delivers quality performances consistently making them a local favorite and guaranteed good time for friends, family, employees, guests and fans alike.
Culnen agreed, “They are fantastic. They have a great stage presence, play good music and are very talented. They are one of the best bands in the valley and we love having them here.”
To see why Culnen keeps bringing the boys back and why Smokey’s is bringing them Saturday, check out their painfully tasteful site for more information about future performances, pictures, the song catalog, other links and more.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Get Your Green On
Tired of celebrating St. Pat's at the same ol' Irish Pubs with the same ol' corned beef and cabbage?
Check out Shamrock Fest.
The 8th annual festival starts this Saturday, March 15 at 12:00pm and continues all day at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds in Washington, DC. This year the festival will feature over 50 bands, DJ's (including Harrisonburg's own DJ Mark Maskell), performers, entertainers, rides, games, amusements, party zones, live acts, open fields and Irish entertainment.
Two ticket options are available now to see bands including Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Army of Me, Carbon Leaf, Great Big Sea, The Tossers, Pubcrawlers, Charm City Saints, Pete Moss and the Bog Band, and many more.
The festival is raging, rain or shine and part of the proceeds will benefit Stop Child Abuse Now.
Join over 40,000 others in celebrating the most Irish day of the year with 11 party zones, 33 major live acts, 8 performance stages and acres of celebration space.
So ship up to DC and find your wooden leg.
Check out Shamrock Fest.
The 8th annual festival starts this Saturday, March 15 at 12:00pm and continues all day at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds in Washington, DC. This year the festival will feature over 50 bands, DJ's (including Harrisonburg's own DJ Mark Maskell), performers, entertainers, rides, games, amusements, party zones, live acts, open fields and Irish entertainment.
Two ticket options are available now to see bands including Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Army of Me, Carbon Leaf, Great Big Sea, The Tossers, Pubcrawlers, Charm City Saints, Pete Moss and the Bog Band, and many more.
The festival is raging, rain or shine and part of the proceeds will benefit Stop Child Abuse Now.
Join over 40,000 others in celebrating the most Irish day of the year with 11 party zones, 33 major live acts, 8 performance stages and acres of celebration space.
So ship up to DC and find your wooden leg.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
H-burg Blues
Looking for a way to get over the hump of the week? Check out this new Wednesday night, Harrisonburg hotspot, starting this Wednesday, March 12:
The party starts at 9:30pm at Bourbon Street, formerly known as Bombay Courtyard on South Main in Harrisonburg (next to El Charro's). The newly renovated venue has reopened as a Louisiana Southern Cuisine Bar and Grill, featuring New Orleans style food and starting Wednesday, the sweet spins of the 'Burg's own DJ Mark Maskell who is well-known for his Top 40 and House mixes, impressive lighting and sound systems, showmanship, talent and style. If you're looking for turntables, flashing lights, great mixes of new music, no cover charge and a late night kitchen: mark your calendar now.
Bring University ID for this college crowd exclusive and don't forget your party pants.
Wednesdays just got wild.
For more on Maskell also check out this Breeze throw-back and look for the event on facebook.
The party starts at 9:30pm at Bourbon Street, formerly known as Bombay Courtyard on South Main in Harrisonburg (next to El Charro's). The newly renovated venue has reopened as a Louisiana Southern Cuisine Bar and Grill, featuring New Orleans style food and starting Wednesday, the sweet spins of the 'Burg's own DJ Mark Maskell who is well-known for his Top 40 and House mixes, impressive lighting and sound systems, showmanship, talent and style. If you're looking for turntables, flashing lights, great mixes of new music, no cover charge and a late night kitchen: mark your calendar now.
Bring University ID for this college crowd exclusive and don't forget your party pants.
Wednesdays just got wild.
For more on Maskell also check out this Breeze throw-back and look for the event on facebook.
Culture Corner
For those of you looking to infuse your life with a little culture, I’ve got just the trick.
Friend and topic of two past blogs, violinist Gil Morgenstern, is performing in New York City at the Rubin Museum of Art on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm. The program is entitled Reflections: Dance, Dialogues and Dualism and will feature pieces ranging from Bach, Beethoven and Ravel to Barkauskas, Berio and Paert, exploring a wide range of musical styles from vastly different historical periods with an aim to connect the music of one age to another.
The performance will feature Gil Morgenstern, violinist and artistic director, with Jonathan Feldman on piano and is part of a series of events happening at the Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), a unique and impressive 70,000-square-foot museum located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. RMA is a nonprofit institution, which focuses on the art of the Himalayas and supports educational programs, a permanent collection, and a wide range of exhibitions, all of which are designed to aid a diverse audience experience and connect with other cultures.
RMA boasts an impressive collection of Himalayan art including paintings, sculptures and textiles ranging over two millennia and brings recognition to a largely unacknowledged artistic region. The museum offers audiences the opportunity to experience other cultures through various means beyond the museum itself through an impressive calendar featuring events including music, film, family activities, speeches, tours, workshops and theater and Mr. Morgenstern has earned a place on the demanding schedule.
If you’re by the big apple, take a swing by on March 19 and have a bite.
Let me know how it tastes.
Friend and topic of two past blogs, violinist Gil Morgenstern, is performing in New York City at the Rubin Museum of Art on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm. The program is entitled Reflections: Dance, Dialogues and Dualism and will feature pieces ranging from Bach, Beethoven and Ravel to Barkauskas, Berio and Paert, exploring a wide range of musical styles from vastly different historical periods with an aim to connect the music of one age to another.
The performance will feature Gil Morgenstern, violinist and artistic director, with Jonathan Feldman on piano and is part of a series of events happening at the Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), a unique and impressive 70,000-square-foot museum located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. RMA is a nonprofit institution, which focuses on the art of the Himalayas and supports educational programs, a permanent collection, and a wide range of exhibitions, all of which are designed to aid a diverse audience experience and connect with other cultures.
RMA boasts an impressive collection of Himalayan art including paintings, sculptures and textiles ranging over two millennia and brings recognition to a largely unacknowledged artistic region. The museum offers audiences the opportunity to experience other cultures through various means beyond the museum itself through an impressive calendar featuring events including music, film, family activities, speeches, tours, workshops and theater and Mr. Morgenstern has earned a place on the demanding schedule.
If you’re by the big apple, take a swing by on March 19 and have a bite.
Let me know how it tastes.
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