Benefit Season Continues Today
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4/20/2007 - I keep humming ''Summer in the City'' by The Lovin' Spoonful because I'm so eager for the season to arrive. But even more than the warm weather, sandals and t-shirts, I'm looking forward to the many outdoor musical events sure to make this summer a hit in Southern Chautauqua County. After kicking off last weekend, benefit season continues with three more worthwhile events happening for families and charity today, Saturday and Sunday in Jamestown, Kennedy and Hartfield. Details on those events and more are in this week's edition of The Late Night Spotlight. And there's not even any 4/20 jokes.
¯ SPOTLIGHT ON A TRIO OF BENEFIT EVENTS — The Mercers will headline a benefit event for homelessness tonight at the Hartfield Bay Cafe. Organized by the band's front man, Farin Kautz, the show will also feature performances by Flood The Shoreline, The Deception, Jeff Warner, Tribe Vendetta and Addictive Tragedy.
''I had read this amazing story about a guy named Brad Wills. He pretty much founded a little homeless community for a bunch of homeless individuals squatting in New York City,'' Kautz said. ''It really inspired me and I decided to put something together to give back to the homeless community.''
Located at 6040 Lake Road in Hartfield, the Hartfield Bay Cafe can be reached by calling 753-7711. For more on the show or The Mercers, visit MySpace.com/FarinLukeTroy.
Fliers for the Brandon Matjoulis Benefit Show describe the concert as an event ''for a fallen friend and gifted musician.'' Scheduled to start at noon on Saturday, the day-long benefit will feature several local and regional bands. Proceeds from the event will go to the Matjoulis family.
Singer and lyricist in the band Aniasin, Matjoulis passed away in late March. At 22 years old, Matjoulis had just returned from a month-long tour with his band. The tour took the metal band to Florida and several other states. The all-ages show is being held at the Kennedy Fire Hall and costs $10. Bands playing the event include Canto V, Zero Point I, The Audience, Discidium, I Am Frankie Scrapmetal, Everything Ends, D Lyrix, Blue Mountain Railroad Band and Fatal Mishap. For more on the Brandon Matjoulis Benefit Show, see the article in today's paper.
On Sunday, there will be a benefit for Bruce Fry at the War Vets in Jamestown. Both Two For Flinching and Porcelain Bus Drivers will perform as part of the event. Proceeds from the event will go to help the family of Bruce Fly with medical and burial expenses which result from his long fight with cancer.
¯ THE PLACE TO BE THIS WEEKEND — When Colin Pate, guitarist in the band Remote Islands, e-mailed me about his show tonight at Mojo's, he described his group's sound as being somewhere between Simon and Garfunkel and Can — which immediately piqued my interest. Listening to songs from the group's debut CD, ''Smother Party,'' it's easy to hear what he meant.
Remote Islands bury idiosyncratic pop songs under layers of indie rock in the vein of Animal Collective, Olivia Tremor Control and Pere Ubu. While its easy to see that they could pull off straight-forward songs, the band chooses to break its melodies into pieces and pile on the random noise — making their songs more like interesting aural pastiches than actual songs.
From the band's bio sheet: ''In the album, we are taken through many a curious journey of the post-adolescent psyche and the whimsical ruminations of a brilliant new songwriter.''
The band will play Mojo's tonight with Rhubarb. For more on this concert and others happening in the area, visit ChautauquaAMP.com.
¯ FIVE OTHER THINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND — Close your eyes, spin in a circle and spit. Chances are, if you're outside in Southern Chautauqua County, you're likely to have hit a bar or club with a live music event happening this weekend. Don't feel like spitting? Then dig the following five options:
5. Two For Flinching will play Shawbucks tonight. 4. Ice Pick Mary will play Carol's Silver Dollar tonight. 3. Deja Blues and the Bruce Peterson Project will play the Infinity Cafe tonight. 2. The Porcelain Bus Drivers will play the Sherman Hotel tonight and will play Shawbucks on Saturday. 1. David Allen Coester will play the Intermezzo Coffeehouse in Fredonia on Sunday afternoon and will then play the Jamestown Unitarian Church in the evening.
¯ DELICIOUS DRINK OF THE WEEK — I Googled ''Spring Drinks'' and found a recipe for ''Rum Swizzle.'' To make a Rum Swizzle, mix two ounces of rum with one ounce of lime juice and one teaspoon of superfine sugar. Add in two dashes of bitters and a bit of club soda, stir well and serve the drink on ice in a highball glass.
¯ COMING NEXT WEEK — The Bruce Peterson Blues Project will perform a tribute to Aretha Franklin and Derek Trucks at the Reg Lenna Civic Center next Friday. The event is supported by the New York State Music Fund.
¯ QUESTION OF THE WEEK — Tara Leigh Patrick was born today in 1972, though she's better known by another name. Do you know the Hollywood name of this Playboy poster and Baywatch alumna who has been romantically linked to everyone from Cypress Hill front man B. Real and Dennis Rodman to Tommy Lee and a member of Jane's Addiction? In answer to last week's question, Camp Nobebosco in New Jersey is the real, operational camp where the ''Friday The 13th'' movies were filmed.
Nick Dean is a Post-Journal staff reporter. Comments on this column can be sent to ndean@post-journal.com. Suggestions and items for submission can be sent via e-mail or by calling the newsroom at 487-1111, ext. 251.
¯ SPOTLIGHT ON A TRIO OF BENEFIT EVENTS — The Mercers will headline a benefit event for homelessness tonight at the Hartfield Bay Cafe. Organized by the band's front man, Farin Kautz, the show will also feature performances by Flood The Shoreline, The Deception, Jeff Warner, Tribe Vendetta and Addictive Tragedy.
''I had read this amazing story about a guy named Brad Wills. He pretty much founded a little homeless community for a bunch of homeless individuals squatting in New York City,'' Kautz said. ''It really inspired me and I decided to put something together to give back to the homeless community.''
Located at 6040 Lake Road in Hartfield, the Hartfield Bay Cafe can be reached by calling 753-7711. For more on the show or The Mercers, visit MySpace.com/FarinLukeTroy.
Fliers for the Brandon Matjoulis Benefit Show describe the concert as an event ''for a fallen friend and gifted musician.'' Scheduled to start at noon on Saturday, the day-long benefit will feature several local and regional bands. Proceeds from the event will go to the Matjoulis family.
Singer and lyricist in the band Aniasin, Matjoulis passed away in late March. At 22 years old, Matjoulis had just returned from a month-long tour with his band. The tour took the metal band to Florida and several other states. The all-ages show is being held at the Kennedy Fire Hall and costs $10. Bands playing the event include Canto V, Zero Point I, The Audience, Discidium, I Am Frankie Scrapmetal, Everything Ends, D Lyrix, Blue Mountain Railroad Band and Fatal Mishap. For more on the Brandon Matjoulis Benefit Show, see the article in today's paper.
On Sunday, there will be a benefit for Bruce Fry at the War Vets in Jamestown. Both Two For Flinching and Porcelain Bus Drivers will perform as part of the event. Proceeds from the event will go to help the family of Bruce Fly with medical and burial expenses which result from his long fight with cancer.
¯ THE PLACE TO BE THIS WEEKEND — When Colin Pate, guitarist in the band Remote Islands, e-mailed me about his show tonight at Mojo's, he described his group's sound as being somewhere between Simon and Garfunkel and Can — which immediately piqued my interest. Listening to songs from the group's debut CD, ''Smother Party,'' it's easy to hear what he meant.
Remote Islands bury idiosyncratic pop songs under layers of indie rock in the vein of Animal Collective, Olivia Tremor Control and Pere Ubu. While its easy to see that they could pull off straight-forward songs, the band chooses to break its melodies into pieces and pile on the random noise — making their songs more like interesting aural pastiches than actual songs.
From the band's bio sheet: ''In the album, we are taken through many a curious journey of the post-adolescent psyche and the whimsical ruminations of a brilliant new songwriter.''
The band will play Mojo's tonight with Rhubarb. For more on this concert and others happening in the area, visit ChautauquaAMP.com.
¯ FIVE OTHER THINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND — Close your eyes, spin in a circle and spit. Chances are, if you're outside in Southern Chautauqua County, you're likely to have hit a bar or club with a live music event happening this weekend. Don't feel like spitting? Then dig the following five options:
5. Two For Flinching will play Shawbucks tonight. 4. Ice Pick Mary will play Carol's Silver Dollar tonight. 3. Deja Blues and the Bruce Peterson Project will play the Infinity Cafe tonight. 2. The Porcelain Bus Drivers will play the Sherman Hotel tonight and will play Shawbucks on Saturday. 1. David Allen Coester will play the Intermezzo Coffeehouse in Fredonia on Sunday afternoon and will then play the Jamestown Unitarian Church in the evening.
¯ DELICIOUS DRINK OF THE WEEK — I Googled ''Spring Drinks'' and found a recipe for ''Rum Swizzle.'' To make a Rum Swizzle, mix two ounces of rum with one ounce of lime juice and one teaspoon of superfine sugar. Add in two dashes of bitters and a bit of club soda, stir well and serve the drink on ice in a highball glass.
¯ COMING NEXT WEEK — The Bruce Peterson Blues Project will perform a tribute to Aretha Franklin and Derek Trucks at the Reg Lenna Civic Center next Friday. The event is supported by the New York State Music Fund.
¯ QUESTION OF THE WEEK — Tara Leigh Patrick was born today in 1972, though she's better known by another name. Do you know the Hollywood name of this Playboy poster and Baywatch alumna who has been romantically linked to everyone from Cypress Hill front man B. Real and Dennis Rodman to Tommy Lee and a member of Jane's Addiction? In answer to last week's question, Camp Nobebosco in New Jersey is the real, operational camp where the ''Friday The 13th'' movies were filmed.
Nick Dean is a Post-Journal staff reporter. Comments on this column can be sent to ndean@post-journal.com. Suggestions and items for submission can be sent via e-mail or by calling the newsroom at 487-1111, ext. 251.
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