One of the best private parties that we have had the privilege to perform at done up in true 80s style with an 80s costume contest and the attendees truly in the spirit of things.
Earlier that afternoon I picked up a pound of Prosciutto Balls at Landi's Pork Store of Brooklyn.
A nice return engagement to the Bunion. We got a few more bookings and an even larger crowd this time. The band debuted Six New tunes at this gig (Turning Japanese, Take On Me, Billie Jean, Jump, The Power Of Love and Dont You Want Me) and they all went without a hitch.
The Bally Bunion Of Bay Ridge is a Long Standing Establishment (L.S.A.) amongst Brooklyn's Classic Bars and it was a fine experience to be privvy to the hospitality, kind words and Fabulous Drink Prices that the "bunion" afforded us as entertainers for the evening.
Perhaps due to the Bands Rabble-Rousing ways whatwhith the pom-pom and DEVO hat action whipping the Audience and Solid Gold Dancers (and just plain onlookers) into such a Frenzy we were invited back before our set ended.
Given such an opportunity we promoted our return gig (see July 17, 2010) over our P.A. from the bandstand.
There was a Really Drunk Guy Too (And NOT A Bandmember)
If I met Wendy O' Williams This is the face I would make at her.
Charity events are always fun to perform at and to my unexpected expectations this party and awards dinner was held at a different venue than the previous Pride for Youth benefit that we performed at, Not to knock the former space but its always interesting to get another room under your belt. Doc Brown had the foresight to secure some Fruit Salad pre-gig but I missed out and had a Vegetable Salad between sets.
One of the most humbling Lesson's for a musician is not only in serving the music but also in serving your employer. There is no room for ego in the wedding setting and it was quite a different experience sitting on the bandstand while speeches went on in front of me. I expended little to no kinetic energy for the first half of our performance as I played at a very low energy level so the guests could talk to each other and enjoy the delicious Sri-Lankan foodstuffs.
The band performed very well and Spiccoli made all of the requested announcements with aplomb and benevolence.
The band had a nice sophomore show at O' Flanagan's and it never ceases to amaze me at the number of youth who appreciate Eighties music since most weren't even born when these records were originally released yet they sing, holler, hoot and dance along just the same. I ran into a couple of Old friends whom I haven't seen since high school at the gig as well. Special thanks to the bar staff and venue for all the Free Drink.
Yet another Lively, Energetic and Festive crowd at O' Flanagans enjoying the 80s tunes and dancing to their hearts content. This was A Billie Jean Extravaganza as our fearless singer carried most of the tunes as well as premiering "Goodbye To You" and an Amazing rendition of "Gloria". Spiccoli was away on business so Doc Brown and Amadeus picked up the slack, Towards the beginning of the evening I heard a voice unknown to me speaking through our P.A. only to witness Amadeus at Stage Left commandeering his share of between song onstage banter. A group effort indeed.
We performed two sets for the Class of 1988 on 80s night at the CRT Lounge and this crowd was ready for us and by god we were ready for them as energy fed off energy. Lots of singing and non-stop dancing kept us fueled to deliver the goods and I had a nice vantage point to be entertained myself. These photos do no justice to how packed and electric the room was but I popped off a few random "hold the camera over your head, point and shoot" pics even to the detriment of missing my opening cue to Lita Ford's "Kiss Me Deadly" (DONT mention this to the band, I dont think they noticed) .-) Certainly a successful and enjoyable show for all of us.
How Can You NOT Love Mister Two Beers !!!
I thought it was "Melt With You"
The Equipment Is Properly and Safely Loaded.
I Should have never eaten that Cheeseburger right before bedtime.
They say third times a charm and in our case it was, aside from B.B. King's gracious sound technicians and charming wait staff (not to mention performing at the historical venue B.B. Kings Blues Club has become) we were also presented with a Band Menu along with the industry standard complimentary cold cut tray and fruit basket so they also fed us kitchen food this time, and Delicious it was.
An energetic fun loving crowd makes all the difference in the world to any performing unit and we had a sizable one out on the dance floor twisting and frugging to an 100% uptempo high energy set of Thirty 80s classics. Billie Jean and Spiccoli rose to the occasion and kept the crowd wanting more while the band held down the fort.
Rockin' Out to a Great Crowd.
Bride Of Breakfast Club.
Our Newest member Amadeus.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Guns & Roses !!!
Not just any old door.
The Delicious Pulled Pork from the Band Menu that I unfortunately didnt finish.
