PIE, PIE, GONNA MAKE A PIE, GONNA MAKE A FINE PIE, REAL SOON

Seven Potatoes were used in the making.



Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and Vacuum Packed Gwavy.



Into THE OVEN!!!





IT'S MASHED POTATO TIME !!!



Photogenic, Perhaps Not.

Delicious, YES!!!

R.I.P. Mike Edwards - E.L.O. Cellist 1948-2010

Mike Edwards, one of the early members of the British rock ensemble, Electric Light Orchestra, died Sept. 3 in an accident.

Mr. Edwards was driving a white van along a countryside road in the southwestern county of Devon when a 700 pound hay bale tumbled down a hill and landed on the windshield of his vehicle, killing him instantly, police said.

He was a particularly eccentric character of the band, who was known for wearing a tailed tuxedo, and playing solo tunes using a grapefruit for a bow.

He also had one particular piece, called the "dying swan," when at the end of his routine, his cello would "explode."

He played with ELO from 1972 to 1974 before becoming a Buddhist, changing his name to Deva Pramada, and making money teaching the cello.

- Washington Post

White Wedding - The Water Witch Club 9/10/10 New Jersey

The Water Witch Club in Monmouth Hills, New Jersey is certainly amongst the most Beautiful and comfortable buildings I have been in and I knew that the Drums (spelled S.N.A.R.E.) would sound wonderful in the arched almost vast wooden room in which we performed (and they did) and was confident that the band would play very well (and we did) due to the laid back atmosphere of the event, an Back to the 80s Party which well,... We are perfectly suited for.

I regret that we as a professional band could not partake in the Kamikaze Ice Luge but was honored to play music for one just the same, Keep in mind that this was a Very "Rural" as in Dirt Road Gig so we needed to assure that we would find our way out of the winding woods to Party On Again.



4/6 of the band.



The drums as seen from stage left, right in front of the antique table and stool.



Our newest and most sought after collectible the Official White Wedding 2010 T-Shirt.

The Simple Surprise And Coolnessity Of Being Posted On The Internet By People You Dont Know

Turned out that Louie Prima's Drummer's Daughter saw a pic of me on The Facebook which she must have liked and got in touch with me to post on her Drummer's Collective page here. Of course I obliged and am saving the screen captures here for posterity. Forgive my Narcissism.

Alice Cooper - Theatre Of Death 9/5/10 House Of Blues - Atlantic City, New Jersey

RUSH - Time Machine tour 9/3/10 PNC Arts Center - Holmdel, New Jersey

Heart - P.C. Richard & Son Theater 9/1/10 Tribeca, New York

Electric Light Orchestra - Live/The Early Years DVD

It becomes easy to lose sight that ELO at the heart of it is a simple Rock and Roll band (albeit flavored with violin, Moog synthesizer and 2 cello's) due to the fact of the lush orchestration and attention to detail that Jeff Lynne productions have taken on (and which is why we love them so much) once he was afforded the time needed to exercise perfection.

The band is completely on the money but in very much the Chuck Berry meets Beethoven strain that they created as a group just prior to "A New World Record", Due to copyright terms (I guess Eagle Vision didnt want to spend the extra money) the U.S. release of the ELO Live DVD omits 2 performances of "Roll Over Beethoven" and 1 "Day Tripper" which would have cemented the Berry Beethoven link even further. Great to see the band Rocking Out before things became grander on all scales and I am hoping we get to see some more of post 1976 ELO on video in the future being a fan of the Grand Scale works as well.

Friendly's/Days Inn - 8/28-29/10 Connecticut

The Zesty Queso BurgerMelt - Black Angus Beef Burger with Chipotle Seasoning, Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Jalapeno's and Crunchy Tortilla Strips Served on a Grilled Sourdough Bun With French Fries Of Course. I Love Mexican Food, I HAD TO. The Jalapeno's were mild and the Cheddar Creamy.



The Grilled Cheese BurgerMelt - Beef Burger served BETWEEN TWO HOT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES with Lettuce,Tomato & Mayo, Flanked by The Waffle Fries (59 cents extrey). BETWEEN TWO HOT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, Thats ALL You Have To say. I almost got this the night before so knew I had to try one.



(photo - J. Moroni)

I have previously had a Cheeseburger from Friendly's and was quite pleased but nothing could prepare me for my two day Friendly Eating Spree (2FES) this time around. When it comes down to it the Burgers are Really just O.K. but there is something in the presentation and unique ingredient combinations which makes you want to come back for more.



A Reese's Friend-Z Soft serve, OH MY LORD, DELICIOUS!!!





The Days Inn provided an adequate room for sleeping and I suppose TV watching (basic cable equipped) and the ice machine was at the end of the hall, we were on the first floor so I cant say wether or not each floor had a dedicated ice machine. Shampoo and Soap provided by Sol Terre' (Made exclusively for Days Inn)

Gilbert Gottfried - 8/26/10 Caroline's Times Square, New York City

What can I say, Gilbert played to a packed and hysterical Caroline's and did A meet and greet afterwards at the merchandise table.





The (L To R) Chicken Parmigiana and Philly Cheese Steak Heroes from the Historic L & B Spumoni Gardens of Brooklyn. Unbeatable.

White Wedding - Bally Bunion 8/21/10 Brooklyn, New York

This is the real weepy part of the story beginning Oh my Brothers wherein your narrator and friend had quite the Dickens of a toothache five hours previous to showtime which has always been a timing concern of mine but some Extra Strength Tylenol and a few glasses of Cabernet pulled me through with flying colors, By the time I actually started drumming any dental diversion had completely left me. We had a Great gig at the Bunion and the crowd keeps getting just that much bigger each time we perform there.

Special thanks to the Solid Gold Dancers and to my Simcha who purchased a 40 ounce Colt 45 for me to sip at from behind the drumkit And special thanks to Jamie for taking all the Fantastic pictures.

















Of course afterwards I knoshed on some French Fries with Brown Gravy at the local diner which is the toothache friendly food just below Mashed Potatoes and Potato Salad on the list.

The B-52's/Belinda Carlisle - 8/19/10 Coney Island,New York

The Residents - Ralphamerica Closes Its Virtual Doors

And so it came to be that the Mighty Ralphamerica ceased to be due to the almighty download but where will new archival projects and collectable Doodads, DVDs and t-shirts be sold ? at the nearest Virgin Megastore ?

Well those dont exist anymore either due to the almighty dowload.

May We Check Your Bags Sir? : Harrah's Resort & Casino 8/15-17/10 Atlantic City,New Jersey

The newest addition to Harrah's resort is the Waterfront Tower which is oddly titled since the view only contains reservoirs of the Atlantic City marshlands hundreds of feet below near a construction area but any shortcomings vanish after this, besides if I was paying for the view I wouldnt be visiting Atlantic City for one. Access to the Boardwalk and all of the casinos (and asian massage parlors) are convenient via taxi, Jitney or car and one need not venture further than the Harrah's Casino area which is fully equipped with shoppes, restaurants and a year round swimming pool.

THE PROS: Luxury Suites, Flatscreen TV, Quality Sundries courtesy of Gilchrist & Soames (UK), Extremely Comfortable Simmons Beautyrest Bed, Private Toilet ensconced away from Shower/Sink area, Holy Bible and Phonebook in night stand, Harlot Service, Room Service, Ice Machine (OBOYOBOYOBOY), Small Refrigerator, Large and Efficiently rapid elevator service, Check Out available via TV and Telephone, 60 minute checkout extension, Room Darkening curtains.

THE CONS: No Ipod Dock, Fee for Internet Services, Conditioning Shampoo combination.



One of the truly greatest nights of Snooze in my life was courtesy of THE Simmons BeautyRest Mattress World Class line (with Memory Foam) which I almost mistook for a Tempurpedic. There is a lot to be said when you are having a whirlwind time on vacation and the hotel room bed is foremost on your mind and at the top of your preference list marked "I Would Rather Be There". The Simmons was like sleeping on a particularly comfortable and Large (eider) Downy-Soft Cloud.



And from the buffet on Monday evening (8/16) just next door at the Borgata.
Succulence at its Succiest, In Other Words Delicious.

(R to L from noon) Broccoli Floret, Freshly Carved Beef, Grilled Iron Steak, Caramelized Onions, Mango Corn ChutneySalsaDelightWhatNot and Borgata Mashed Potatoes with the Brown Gravy.