The NAIL-ing List: Neil Alexander's News & Happenings
Welcome to the August 2015 issue of
The NAILing List.
It's been crazy around here! Seriously, really amazing things going on, gigs popping up all over the place! Just got back from 2 days in Portland OR with Decora. The next day had an amazing Mr Gone gig in Nyack. I only wish I had time to let you all know - my apologies for not getting this out sooner. In the interest of keeping things going, i'm going to shorten the Newsletter format. There' still a lot going on this month, starting with the Thunderhead Organ Trio thisFriday night at Quinn's in Beacon NY.
So here goes:
Friday August 7th 10 pm
Thunderhead Organ Trio
QUINN'S
335 Main Street Beacon NY
Pretty Self explanatory. See you there.
PS No Cover and Great Food.
Friday August 14th 7:00 pm
MATT JORDAN QUINTET
Mesier Park & Homestead
(East Main Street & NYS Route 9D)
Wappingers Falls NY 12590 US
Jazz & Stuff. Great players including Matt Jordan (trumpet) and Ken Gioffre (sax). Outdoors, free...fun!
Sunday August 16th 2:00 pm
Hudson River Poets
Performing at the
HUDSON VALLEY
INTERNIATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
(I will perform a few pieces
with my dear friend Mona Toscano)
More, you say? ThunderHead Organ Trio continues their monthly residence at the Wherehouse in Newburgh on third thursday of every month on Thursday August 20th. As usual there's no cover, just their awesome beer selection & great menu. As always, it's Joe Gil (trombone) and yours truly on keyboards. 8:00 pm.
Sunday August 23rd 9:00 pm
Decora
Performing at the AFROPUNK FESTIVAL
AFTER PARTY
Do Or Dine
1108 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY
9 pm
Decora & I will perform a duo set with an emphasis on Jamming - Funk Jamz and loops, Freestyling and a few tunes too. An after party for One of the biggest music festivals in Brooklyn. Gonna be a throw down.
BEAN RUNNER CAFE
201 South Division Street Peekskill NY
$10 cover
Friday August 27th 5:00 pm
Thunderhead Organ Trio
APPEARING AT
MAZZSTOCK 35 HAMPTON RD MARLBORO NY
THE MAZZSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015!
3 Days, 2 Stages, 1 Love, No Worries!
August 28 @ 2pm - August 30 @ 8pm - 3 days of peace, love, and music!With a full extra day, two stages, and triple the bands from last year.THUNDERHEAD ORGAN TRIO will perform early on the first day (5 pm). Tickets: http://bit.ly/mazzstocktix.
Saturday August 29th 6:00 pm
It's the long awaited return of
Neil Alexander & NAIL
Featuring the old crew of bassist
Charlie Kniceley & Drummer Nadav Zelniker
Pine Island Town Park Kay Road & Treasure Lane,
Pine Island NY
6 pm - No Cover - Outdoors!
After the incredible audience reception to a short set at my 55th Birthday concert back in April, we realized we had something good here. So we're at it again...!
Next Month So Far...
9/9 (or 9/16) - Wired Wednesdays returns
9/10 - Decora in Montreal
9/11 - 9/13 - Electro Music Festival, Hugenot NY
9/12 - Psychedelic Zombie Bar-B-Q, Newburgh NY
9/17 - Thunderhead at the Wherehouse Newburgh
9/18 - Mr GONE at Maxfield's in Boonton NJ
9/19 - 9/20 - Decora at Pop Montreal
9/25 - Maiko at the Falcon Marlboro NY
9/27 - Newburgh Open Studio Tour Location TBA
As Always, CHECK THE CALENDAR (link below) -
Stuff is getting added ALL THE TIME!!!
"SOFT INVADERS" - recorded live on "Music With Space" on WPRB radio in October of last year. as always, pay what you want - even free.
"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.
