The NAIL-ing List: Neil Alexander's News & Happenings from the world of NAIL
Welcome to the February 2017 issue of
The NAILing List
Neil Alexander's Performances, Workshops and other bits...
Ah February.... that time of year when you just know - even though it's still cold out - that Spring is on it's way, for real. The days are getting longer, and even the sun comes out now and again. January ended up being crazy busy, with multiple projects popping up all over the place - like the Funk Facilitators, which returns to the Falcon this month. Lots of other things are brewing, including a spring workshop series, new solo performances and more; plus Decora's big CD release show on Feb 16th at Lincoln Center. Once again I am truly grateful for so many great opportunities.Here's what's up February:
Wednesday February 8th 7:30 pm
Falcon Underground
Jazz Sessions
With Doug Weis, Joe Carozza and Neil Alexander
The Falcon Underground 1394 Route 9W Marlboro NY
Come out for the Wednesday Falcon Underground Jazz Session - hosted by the great bassist Doug Weiss, with drummer Joe Carozza and myself. Musicians are invited to sit in after the first set. And of course there's always the Falcon's fabulous food drink - and vibe.
Thursday February 9th 7:30pm
Funk Facilitators
The Falcon 1394 Route 9W Marlboro NY
Funk Facilitators returns to the Falcon on Feb 9th with another night of hardcore funk classics and deep tracks, this time featuring special guest Corey Glover of Living Colour.
Featuring Funk Masters Richard Fracasse on Bass and Vocals (of the Funk Junkies); Neil Nail Alexander on Keys and Synth, Gennaro Esposito on Guitar (of the Funk Junkies), Peter Furlan on Tenor Sax (from Mr Gone), Derrick James on Alto Sax (of the Funk Junkies), Rick Savage on Trumpet and Cleveland Best on Drums. Get ready to Feel the GROOVE, y'all!
What can I say? This is gonna be one of THOSE shows - NOT to be missed. Decora's amazing words and delivery - with a stellar backup band including guitarist Dylan Doyle, bassist Sam Smith, drummer Lee Falco, the twin talents DJ H20 and Trumaster Tru, with Jon Powell & Nicole Davis on trumpets and Joey Rayand Shay Leonia on backup vocals. Choreography by Nina Johnson, and extra special sonic magic by the one and onlyRyan Ball. There's no cover, but a capacity of approx. 290 and reservations are almost gone! Seriously - get there. Facebook Event - Decora's Website
Monday February 27th 8 pm
"Jazzoetry" A coming together of jazz and poetry artists for an evening of music and creative improvisation.
Quinn's Restaurant 33 Main St. Beacon NY
Calling All Poets! Jazzoetry is a coming together of jazz and poetry artists for an evening of music and creative improvisation, hosted by singer Kitt Potter. The band for this month features Eric Pearson (Sax and Flute), Robert Kopec (Bass) and Featuring Kitt Potter on vocals with guest poets.
Next Month So Far...
3/3 Pete Furlan Trio - Marcellos - Suffern NY
3/4 Funk Junkies - Billie Joe's Ribworts Newburgh NY
Now you can download my entire CD catalog - that's ELEVEN releases (11!) - all at the same time on my Bandcamp site for ONLY $4 BUCKS! Cheap! Grab 'em now, not sure how long I'll keep this offer open for. :)
Latest CDs:
"SOFT INVADERS" - Physical CD's NOW AVAILABLE! Go To Music.nailmusic.com to order this limited edition CD in "ecologically neutral" packaging (a simple cardboard sleeve) for only $7.
Recorded live on "Music With Space" on WPRB radio in October of last year; as always, pay what you want - even free to download or order the disc!
"A SAMPLING OF WORLDS" - a retrospective collection featuring tracks from 18 years worth of recorded music. Also contains an unreleased track "Spring is Here", recorded live in 2010.
