Friday, February 19, 2010

We're Havin' a Heatwave!

Greetings Boogiers!


Tonight, Friday February 19 Rock with "The Quake" at the Georgetown Saloon. The Quake features guitar god David Webster, who has recorded with Bob Dylan and played with Chuck Berry. It's really amazing how much talent is right here in Connecticut.

Since some of my favorite musicians are touring, I will also give you the updates. Caravan of Thieves, featuring the great Fuzz Fuzzman of Deep Banana Blackout fame, appear live at Milk Boy Coffee in Ardmore, PA. I'll keep you informed of their travels.

This Sunday, February 21, there will be a day of music at Route 22 in Stamford CT. It's a Red Cross Relief Benefit Concert for Haiti. 9 local bands will be performing live. You can support your local artists and feel really good about it.

Friday February 26 is going to be a great night at Sabrosura Restaurant in Danbury CT
Strawberry Brown, my favorite band of the moment, will be performing live.
This band is intoxicating! Dreamy vocals by Karen Johnstone backed up by some of the area's finest musicians including, Tim DeHuff! You will feel like you have arrived on an exotic island and trust me, you won't believe you are in Danbury.

On Saturday night, February 27 come to Two Boots in Bridgeport to see Eliot Lewis.
An artist of his caliber in a local club is a gift Boogiers. I saw him with AWB and he knocked me out! He has played with Hall & Oates, Smokey Robinson and Todd Rundgren and he delivers the goods!

Moving ahead to March... John Lamb, a talented songwriter and musician will be performing his new original music and some old stuff too on March 16 at the Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, CT.

There will be alot more to report Boogiers. Stay Tuned!

Peace and Don't forget to Boogie!

Patty Robinson
Music Maven

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Winter Blues? Music is the Cure!

Greetings Boogiers!

I've been very busy creating my Weekly Boogie broadcast for WPKN radio 89.5fm

Here's the latest

On Friday night, February 12, how about some much needed Mental Health! Mental Health Band has some great seasoned players and you can hear them live at Murphy's Law, 239 Bridgeport Ave in Bridgeport CT

Also February 12, my old friends Spontaneous Combustion will be performing live at Redding Roadhouse in Redding CT. This band features Erica Schwichtenberg, a classically trained violinist who promises to heat up the taproom along with a crackling fire!

Here's a very special event. Premiering their latest album, Four X Four, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Cutrone and Jerry Bruno will serenade you with some cool jazz at the Wilton Playshop in Wilton CT on Saturday night, February 13, Tickets are $35.00
The show will be followed by a reception and Q&A with these celebrated jazz musicians. It will be at 8pm and you may call 203 762 7629 for information

The following Friday, February 19 you can check out All the Above Band live featuring John Lamb at the Beachcomber in Milford CT. They surely will be rockin the 'Comber!

Saturday night, February 20 we have smokin rock & roll with The Quake. With Dave Webster on lead guitar you shouldn't miss it. It will be happening at The Georgetown Saloon in Georgetown, CT

Ok folks, on Friday February 26 mark your calendars for Strawberry Brown Band live at Sobrosura Restaurant & Bar, 278 Main St in Danbury, CT. I LOVE this band! They are a hypnotic combination of the smooth vocals of Karen Johnston, Latin and reggae rhythms, and top notch players including the Great Tim DeHuff.

MIGHT AS WELL FACE IT, I'M ADDICTED DEHUFF!!!!!!

Congrats to local musician Adam Currie on his record deal with Purple Hart Records. YOU GO ADAM!

In the coming weeks I'll be bringing you a wide range of information on live music events. I will be reporting on all ages and styles, so please email me at weeklyboogie@aol.com and I would be happy to mention you.

Peace and DON'T FORGET TO BOOGIE!

Patty Robinson

Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Thaw Continues and Patty goes on WPKN 89.5

Greetings Friends,

I created this blog to share the gift of live music, to lift the heart and feed the soul.

I will be in the studios of WPKN 89.5 this afternoon recording my first Boogie Report that will be broadcast weekly.

I hope you all will support me and listen. I'm not sure when you will hear me yet but just listen anyway, there's alot of great stuff going on.

Ironically, there's not much going on this weekend but I will be introducing myself to my audience and talking about my passion for music.

I will update you all after today. I hope I won't be nervous since I haven't been behind the mic in a few years! Let's make this fun!

Patty

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The January Thaw

Now that's more like it! A heatwave! Get out there people!


Lets start the weekend off with a little Mental Health. I walked into the Lumberyard Pub a few months ago and had the good fortune to discover this cool band.

Mental Health Band Live
Two Boots
281 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT
Friday January 15,9 pm

Another great option is John Lamb and All-The-Above Band. I've known John for many years and he is a multi-talented and original talent. Go have a burger and check him out! Kenny Owen's will be playing and he's Jose Feliciano's bass player!! Rub elbows with the stars!

All-The-Above Live
The Black Duck Cafe
Westport, CT
Friday January 15, 9:30 pm

That was just a warm up to Saturday Night my people!

Again and always let me recommend Mystic Bowie. Is there anything more comforting than Reggae in January?

Mystic Bowie Live
Route 22
Stamford, CT
Saturday, January 16 9pm

I've been dying to see this band, Pimpinella! Not since we went to see Deep Banana Blackout every single weekend has there been a funk band to love!

Pimpinella Live
Rowley's Tavern
Norwalk, CT
Saturday, January 16 9:30pm

Here is something extra and extra special. A benefit for WPKN Radio at Pequot Library. There will be some very accomplished musicians there including Mark Naftalin, formerly with Paul Butterfield Blues Band on keyboards and the one, the only Chance Browne on guitar. On drums, Barry Urich along with a few other great players.

Put on your dancin shoes people!!

Peace,

Patty Robinson
prob1nson@sbcglobal.net

Friday, January 8, 2010

This week's events

You have to come from good stock to boogie this cold weekend. You can do it! I know you can!!!

Friday night, January 8, 2010

Take a trip to Jamaica with Mystic Bowie and never go through the inconveniece of travelling in our troubled times.

Mystic Bowie Live
O'Neill's Pub
South Norwalk, CT
10 pm

Here is a new discovery. Strawberry Brown (my favorite local band of the moment)

This band is intoxicating and they will take you places you've never been. They are hypnotic!

Strawberry Brown Live
Sabrosura Restaurant
278 Main St.
Danbury, CT
9:30 pm

If country rock is more your style try The Desberardos. Brothers Marc and Chris will rock the chill right out of your bones!

The Desberardos Live
Route 22
Stamford, CT

Saturday January 9, 2010

This is very special. My new friend, Charlie Lagond who was formerly the sax player with Kid Creole and the Cococuts (one of my favs of all time!!) will be appearing with The Darryl Tookes Band.

The Darryl Tookes Band Live
Casalto Ristorante
Elmsford, NY
9 pm

This list is shorter than usual but just the beginning.

Stay tuned

Peace,

Patty Robinson

Thursday, January 7, 2010

This week's events

You have to come from good stock to boogie this weekend. You can do it, I know you can!

Go to Jamaica with Mystic Bowie!

Warm up with Mystic and groove to his wonderful music

Mystic Bowie Live, Friday January 8
O'Neill's Pub
South Norwalk, CT
10 pm

If country rock is more your style try The Desberardos

The Desberardos Live, Friday January 8
Route 22
Stamford, Ct
9:30 pm


If you love funky jazz, and who doesn't here's a great one

The Darryl Tookes Band with Charlie Legond Live!
Saturday, January 9
Casalto Ristorante
Elmsford, NY
9pm

I met Charlie when he played with John Cutrone at Sono Seafood Sunday afternoon Jazz in the summer. Charlie played sax with one of my favorite bands of all time, Kid Creole and the Coconuts.

I may send more tomorrow if my peeps send me more late details.

Peace,

Patty Robinson

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Stay Young

Welcome to The Weekly Boogie. Your music guide for Fairfield County, Connecticut.

I have been following the live music scene for over 30years and have insight into the great musicians of the area. Facebook reminded me of how many gifted musicians I know.

It is my mission to inspire you all to get out there and nurture your soul.

Stay tuned. I will let you know before each weekend what your options are.

Patty Robinson
prob1nson@sbcglobal.net