Heritage Bar - 4/21/12 Yonkers, New York

The band played really well tonight and were all very pleased with our performances as a unit and as individuals. Collette rose to the occasion once again and played to the crowd with showmanship and Eric got to meet one of his musical heroes Prince Rogers Nelson who is quite the showman himself (see photo above).

After the show Collette, Rob, Eric and myself had some drinks in the dressing room and discussed the minute details of our individual ensemble contributions, RickRolling, other bands, the universe at large, future songs to cover and Meg White.

... after which Collette found sixty dollars which may or may not have been hers.

Rob ferried us all home in the zip car but for the commuters heading away from Brooklyn it was all Burrito's and brake lights as we passed a large convoy of sedentary police cars with roof lights ablaze in the opposite lane.

For awakening him from his slumber I apologize to Sean for accidentally texting Blog ideas to his phone in the wee hours (and what will he make of it all tomorrow ?).

Also of note David Lee Roth is a bit effeminate in real life so I hear.



Eric giving the Molocchio to Dave for an unknown reason, this is becoming habitual with us.

Is White Wedding becoming Black Wedding ?



Collette fronting the band during the Journey classic "Don't Stop Believing".

There was no one available to take photos at this show so I stepped out from behind the drums during my brief "intro" pause to snap this pic and fortunately got back in time without a hitch.



Living in the Limelight.



J.C. tickles the ivories and was a good sport dodging my flying drumsticks, he did promise to "throw them back the next time" however.

its o.k. I have his red bag for ransom.



The Heritage is a fully stocked bar as well as the home of the best Guinness this side of Dublin. One of our most favorite places to play and a home base of sorts for us.

This Is Show # 167

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 3/3/12 Yonkers, New York

Tonight was our first performance with Diana and I walked away most impressed with her vocal prowess of which I heard not one single sour note and as a testament to her as a performer this was only the second or third time she sang these songs EVER!!! much less with White Wedding. On a personal note I do regret not informing her of the Heritage Pub's band policy (Free Food) and our new singer was left eating Pricey Imported British Potato Chips (that she paid for).



Beach Blanket Bono.



Power To The People.



The band played well AND WE SHOULD performing and rehearsing about ten times a month as Eric settles into his guitar chair and I settle into my Chicken Quesadilla, Oh Wait that wasn't tonight.

Rob had me hysterical like always and tonight Panacea (she was named after a RUSH song that I have since learned is called "Panacea" Thanks Jamie) and her table rooted Rob on by saying "We like you, You're Weird!!!" which of course Rob ran with then performed "Turning Japanese" WW Style in response to such an inspired compliment.

Sean got me and the kit drums to the show tonight, Bless him AND his EZpass, and his Angry Birds ways, and his Pink Floyd "The Wall" "Nobodys Home" lamp/reading chair setup at home and getting me and the kit drums to the show tonight.



There was a particular blonde woman in the audience who was dancing quite effortlessly, energetically and gracefully in a set of stiletto heels that impressed me a great deal,.... or did I dream it....



After our first set (and before our second) I adjourned to our table to sample Dave's and my menu choice of the night, Asian Steak Egg Rolls (seasoned steak with asian style vegetables rolled served in a crispy wonton in a thai garlic chili sauce $9.50) which were most outstanding served over the famous Heritage Bar salad which is also the Chicken Quesadilla bed that had impressed me in the past,... HEY WAITTAMINNIT!!!! That wasn't Thai Garlic Chili Sauce, that was like Ranch Dressing!!! Delicious just the same.

This Is Show # 157

FLICKR

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 1/21/12 Yonkers, New York

Certainly not one of my better nights performing as I popped the bass drum head just a few numbers into our first (of 3) sets during "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears for Fears and Nancy and myself were feeling under the weather causing Nancy's cancellation making it a male 80s band show with Paul and J.C. handling vocal duties between Rob's costume changes, The crowd did not seem to notice and were as raucous as ever. Kudos to Rob for ducking a patron landing on top of him whilst in his Bono lying on the floor guise of which I only heard of after the fact.

I don't see anything from my vantage point.



Diamond Head Dave and his flying V.



Dave and myself perform "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" prior to our set. NOT!!!



My little corner at the Heritage.



Dublin style Fish & Chips served with Baked Beans, Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce in faux newspaper wax paper with Lemon wedges.

DELICIOUS.

This Is Show # 150

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 12/31/11 Yonkers, New York

I finally learned what an Ulster Fry is, oftentimes on the daily menu specials at the Heritage (but not tonight) this item is listed. I previously surmised that it was a "fried food platter" and that Ulster is "a place" and I was right on both counts (Ulster is geographically located at the top of Ireland and the contents of the plate was rattled off to me so expertly and quickly that I can only remember that there were Beans). This information was provided by members of the wait staff who had ended their shift and were counting out receipts at the very table next to which I set up my Drum Kit and as it was getting closer to showtime I went ahead and set up around them, they were all very sweet but realized once the band "came in" that this was a bit loud and somewhat intrusive. Oh Thats Right SHOWTIME, this entry is about the show.

It being New Years eve the Heritage was its usual lively self with a few extra well wishers 'Round Midnight, this place has fans and a core audience that need no explanation once you have experienced the Heritage spirit.

Tonight there were 2 Michael Jackson's at one point but dont worry I know who the real one is and I aint telling, there was also some breakdancing during "Sister Christian" which was instigated by Rob, Well... at least that sounds right to me, I was in prescription shades in a dimly lit room but I mean who else would do that!!!. This is also the show that I experienced a common drummer nightmare, that of the band being onstage ready to start without you, I was at the bar getting a third set Guinness discussing the band Rush with a patron when I heard Rob introducing the opening number "Anyway You Want It" by Journey.

Thanks Steve for delivering the Stout to me.



The Two Michael's



Is this a Material Girl ?



Welcome to the Jungle.



Note: White Wedding t-shirt



Axlette Rose.



Rockin' The Heritage.



The band played very well and it was nice to have Nancy back in the fold for the evening. Nancy had a blast as well, I was there.



We got there early (Sean drove me) and actually got a seat at the bar along with Nancy & Paul. I purchased a Heritage Bar polo shirt since they treat us so well there (and its a nice shirt) and finally tried their Sliders which were very tasty.



Dave and myself vamped behind MC Rob counting down the new year for the crowd after which I meant to shut off my digital camera but forgot so we get 18 minutes of audio from tonights show instead of five, ALL for the price of a dime.

This Is Show # 148

FLICKR

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 10/22/11 Yonkers, New York

Maybe its the Delicious Guinness Stout talking but its always a pleasure to perform at the Heritage Pub in Yonkers. For the first time I forgot my camera at home but fortunately Richard was in attendance and took some shots, I did get the color pic at the bottom with my LG cellphone to post on Facebook and right here on this Blog in case there was a shortage of photos. The band played a good gig and Tiffany was in attendance to check out our show pacing and performance.



Dave looking Quite the Biker.



Paul looking Quite the Guitarist.



I finally wore my "Hello Cleveland" shirt for Rob's soundcheck. It's the 80's It's Spinal Tap.



J.C. on the Roland and Korg.



Recognize quite a few people in this shot, hmmmmmm,.........



A Dance Band ? Certainly.



Its always a good idea to have a fresh Stout before the next set begins.

FLICKR

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 9/24/11 Yonkers, New York

The Irish are a very festive people and the Heritage is the most Irish of pubs with the most Irish of clientele, pair this up with Ireland getting into the World Cup quarter finals while your band is performing there and prepare to see some serious celebrations. For the first time the crowd was up and dancing from our opening number and the night was going well only to be enhanced by a crowd of sports fans with their own "world cup(s)" that they were waving around, at first I didnt know what was going on (did this team just win a trophy ?) until I remembered J.C. earlier during the performance giving a shout out to Ireland's victorious football team.



While putting finishing touches on my drum set up I kept hearing Nancy's infectious laughter from behind me, turns out she saw the absurdity in blowing up a ghostbuster accessory with a hand pump in the back of an irish pub,.... like that was weird or something.



Always a bit of a challenge setting up the kit "catty cornered" at the Heritage. Yet another cymbal set up kept things challenging tonight.



We picked up Paul on the way to the show and I complimented him on his 80s tie and dress shirt, turns out he had an office party that afternoon and was still dressed for that. After a few more similar compliments from bandmembers Paul decided not to change at all and I had to get a photo.



Steve saw a bit more from his table then I did from behind my drum kit, details* soon. I have since heard that the "World Cups" that were waved around were filled with Beer!!!*



This gets posted because I took this photo while drumming, we are performing "Eye of the Tiger" at the request of the "Football Hooligans"



Pre-gig I had time to try some of the "crunchy" food at El Loco Burrito on Graham avenue and the "Spicy Beef Nachos" ($7.00) did not disappoint, Very Delicious. Some leftovers barely made it home with me in the gig bag, they were so Bamboozled you don't even wanna see a photo, T.G.F.T. (Thank God For Tupperware).



Squirrels Just Wanna Have Fun.

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 8/27/11 Yonkers, New York

Tonight's show was cancelled due to emergency conditions brought on by Hurricane Irene (Cara).

- Spike

Heritage Bar - 7/23/11 Yonkers, New York

The Most Delicious Guinness Stout On The Planet.



Tonight was 4/6ths of the core band as Nancy could not make the show due to a family loss and Paul was on guitar duties but there was some interesting people in the audience that finally started dancing by the second and third sets. This was the night that a woman walked up to Paul, saw a little hole in his jeans and ripped it making a bigger hole, what strange behavior to show your appreciation.



Taking Dave's lead I decided that I Also Had To Have the Chicken Quesadilla from the menu. A Decent if not Large sized dish of a quartered Quesadilla over a most flavorful and respectable salad flanked by portions of Pico de Gallo (mmm Cilantro), Guacamole with a hint of Lemon and Sour Cream. Take a closer look at that Salad, There was All Kinds Of Stuff in there.



- Spike

Heritage Bar - 4/30/11 Yonkers, New York

Spiccoli and myself arrived an hour early to enjoy some Guinness (plural) and try some of the Heritage Bar's food menu but the dining room was mobbed (as was the bar) so we had a few pints before the rest of the band arrived. Once again the mood was boisterous but there seems to be the drinking OR dancing factions (amongst the crowd) of which there was both, One of my favorite places to play and the staff is most generous indeed.

New songs premiered tonight were "Heart Of Glass", "Born in the U.S.A.", "Material Girl" and befitting this most Irish of Bar's, U2's "With Or Without You"









The new business cards are in.



The Heritage Bar serves the Most Delicious Guinness Stout Ever. I Dont know what their secret is and they aint tellin'

- Animal