Via Jeff Kazee
A brief clip from the Jukumentary “GAMEPLAN! JUKES VS CHICAGO 7/22/11″ — Asbury Jukes trombonist Neal “The Dude” Pawley takes advantage of a greenroom chalkboard to map out the Jukes’ strategy toward the audience in regards to the evening’s performance.
Via: Speak Into My Good Eye by Chris Rotolo, Senior Staff Writer: According to a tweet made Tuesday afternoon by local producer, and electric ivory tickler for the Southside Johnny led Asbury Jukes, Jeff Kazee, he and the aforementioned front-man have finished recording a cover of The Beatles‘ “I’m Down” for a lengthy project, nearing the entrance to its third year, named The Beatles Complete On Ukulele (TBCOU).
So, how did YOU spend your Wednesday night?
Me? Well, after bolting from the office at the stroke of 5:00, I jumped on the train down to Asbury Park to simply catch the opening show of Outside the Box’s summer residency. What I ended up with, however, was the privilege of experiencing one of those great nights at the legendary Stone Pony.
I have often felt bummed that I missed out on Asbury Park during its glory days (ahh, Bruce’s “Glory Days”…a shout-out to SS on that one. LOL) There is something about the mix of music, boardwalk and beach that just resonates with me. And, due to the storm that had blown through, there was hardly anyone on the beach. Perfect…just the way I like it.
Outside the Box featuring Southside Johnny and Jeff Kazee – Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ – 06/01/11
It’s been a while, since I found that brown envelope in my mail. A very thoughtful friend over in NYC got me the debut record of a young, promising, talent, singer, songwriter and pianist… That’s been 1999, when this talent was about to join that band from across the river… a move which should make the young Kentuckian an honorary citizen of the great state of New Jersey – which has been made official and permanent just shortly after. Although he pretends to be still living in the city today – truth is, that he’s been living in recording studios of all kinds and on stages of all sizes ever since. Backing the greatest bar-band of all times and today’s biggest all American arena act (also from the neighborhood), jamming in the smallest hole in the wall and on (Inter)National TV. This Wizard of social media & Key Master of Cool is Mr. Jeff Kazee. And the record in that brown envelope has been No River, his debut as a solo recording artist.
John Kowalenko’s plan to bring together a crew of musicians and restaurateurs to raise money for cash-strapped East End food pantries is coming together.
The event, which will be held on August 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Principi farm in Amagansett, will feature a performance by a cast of serious musicians, all with ties to both East Hampton and to famous musical groups.
The group, calling itself the “Band of Brothers,” includes Simon Kirk from Bad Company, G.E. Smith from Saturday Night Live, John Conte from Billy Joel’s band and Jeff Kazee from Bon Jovi and Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes.
Local musicians will warm up the audience and surprise guests are expected.
“The show opens up with the Escola de Samba BOOM, who will open up coming through the audience, and will end up on stage and turn into the opening act with Bastards of Boom,” said Mr. Kowalenko. “Rob Camillio, out of New York, is a cross between Bruce Springsteen and B.B. King.
The Surf Dogs come on next—they’re a bit like the Ventures. Then will be Mamma Lee and Friends, and Danni D. She’s the new Madonna. She’ll have a couple of backup singers and dancers. All these musicians are donating their time, which is really cool.”
U.S. Representative Tim Bishop and New York City mayoral candidate John Finan are also expected to attend.
Jeff Kazee, Rich Pagano and John Conte perform Son of Your Father at The Bitter End in New York City during their ‘EE’ Early Elton show. A complete website and Facebook page is under construction.
This for sure has been the hottest night in NYC yet this year. Videographer “WORST984″ might have been the busiest man in the audience at B.B.King’s Blues on 42nd Street in New York City. Here’s just an extract of my personal fav’s of his excellent and extensive coverage of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes on YOUTUBE.COM
I’M LOOKIN’ FOR A LOVE (featuring Jeff Kazee)
This is for our American friends who are hooked on the right cable TV channels:
THE GAME 365: Episode 26 – Garden of Dreams – “Give Some More”
Great musical performances have always had a home in Madison Square Garden, whether they come from all-time greats or the hottest ticket of any given year. Now, this winter, The Garden becomes home to one more, after a team of musicians led by singer-songwriter Jeff Kazee comes together to create a new theme song for the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Fran Healy takes viewers inside the recording session to see musical magic happen firsthand, on The Game 365, presented by American Express.
Premieres on: MSG Plus on Monday, 12/22/08 6:30pm
and on MSG on Thursday, 12/25/08 11:30pm
Now I just hope that this will also show up on the MSG Youtube channel, so everybody can watch it…
SOURCE: MSG.COM
This came in via Jeff Kazee’s MYSPACE.COM:
The Making of “Give Some More”
On October 1st, I produced an original track called “Give Some More” to be used as the theme song for Madison Square Garden’s own Garden Of Dreams Foundation; a fantastic Charity dedicated to enriching the lives of NYC’s kids–many whom are under-privileged, at risk, or sometimes carrying some serious health issues.
We were able to get our friend Robert Randolph–among others– to pitch in on the recording, and we are really proud of the result. Even better, one of MSG’s crack film crew–including famed play by play man and televison host Fran Healy–was there to document the recording as we put it together at NYC’s famed Sear Sound studios.
The Cast:
Jeffrey Lee Campbell: guitars
Charley Drayton: drums
Tony Tino: bassKyle Kelso: engineer & mixing
Howie Weinberg: masteringRobert Randolph: steel guitar & vocals
Jeff Kazee: producer, keyboards, & vocalsSpecial Thanks to the Garden of Dreams handpicked children’s choir!
For more info and pictures, head to GardenOfDreamsFoundation.org.
