Happy new year, everyone! Apologies for our absence last week, but newsletters get holiday vacations just like everyone else. However, I'm sorry that some of you went down to Kili on Sunday and found no jam, but we'll be back there this coming Sunday and I'll buy you a drink if you made the trip last week.
But we're back in force this week with a LOT to tell you about. So much that I know I'm going to miss some great music this weekend no matter what, but that's not a bad problem to have.
Tonight, of course, there will be Good Times with the Sheriff of such at the Baggott. Meanwhile Jonah Bruno will be out in Brooklyn at Bar BQ with the South Slope String Band.
Tomorrow night, Reckon So is going to be at Banjo Jim's, with a special guest -- Larry Campbell, who's played with lots of luminaries including Bob Dylan. If you'd rather play than watch, you can head to either Freddy's or Jalopy for a jam.
Friday night (and from the looks of it, Saturday morning), Jonah Bruno is hosting an all-star all-night tribute to John Hartford at Jalopy. This promises to be pretty amazing. On the bill will be Jones Street Boys, Dawn Breakers, Alex Harvey, Toby and Casey King, Josh Stacy, Tom Bailey, Jen Larson, Doug Hatt, Joe Choina, Jake Tilove, John Fletcher, Brian Hollander, Charles Puckett, Sarah Alden, Harris Wulfson, Brad Einhorn, Five Deadly Venoms, Audra Tsanos, Jennifer Milich, Tom Bierowski and (really) more. And the house band looks pretty hot too.
Also on Friday, Kate Giampetruzzi will be playing Sunny's, joined by some special guests including Tone Johansen, Rick Shields, Trip Henderson and Emily Eagen, Charlie Shaw, Kari Denis and myself. We'll be doing some of Kate's beautiful new originals, some Kate&Lou tunes, and some traditional songs.
Andy Cartoun also informs us that legendary bass player Mike Bub will be in town for two shows with alt-country songwriter Jimmy Stewart, one at the Rodeo Bar on Friday night and the other at the Living Room on Saturday night.
Sunday night, fiddler Rob Hecht will bring his Irreducible Rascalities to the Living Room. The band includes Tuey Connell, Ross Martin and Jim Whitney, and they'll be doing some originals. They're all great, creative players so check it out.
Monday is the first Monday of the month, which means Michael Daves' jam will be at the Parkside, preceded by Sheriff Uncle Bob and Friends. And you know the Sheriff has a LOT of friends, so don't miss it.
Tuesday, rest up, because you'll be out late at the Baggott on Wednesday. And we'll tell you what's happening next week; please send your emails (or MySpace bulletins) by Wednesday for inclusion to pickin@ponkiesburg.com, and if you have any trouble write me directly at pickin-owner at ponkiesburg.com.
Wednesday, Jan 2
8:30pm South Slope String Band
Bar BQ, 6th Ave and 20th Street, Brooklyn NY
9pm Sheriff's Good Time Jam
The Baggott Inn, 82 West 3rd Street, New York NY
Thursday, Jan 3
9pm Reckon So
Banjo Jim's, 375 3rd Ave, New York NY
9pm Freddy's Old-Time Americana Jam
Freddy's, 485 Dean Street, Brooklyn NY
9:30pm Old Time Country Blues Jam
Jalopy, 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn NY
Friday, Jan 4
9pm John Hartford Tribute
Jalopy, 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn NY
9pm Lennie's Jam
Contact Lennie: lenniekagan@aol.com or 646-215-0577
9pm Anina's First Friday Jam
110 Bleecker St., New York NY
10pm Kate Giampetruzzi
Sunny's, 253 Conover St, Brooklyn NY
11:30pm Jimmy Stewart with Mike Bub
Rodeo Bar, 375 3rd Ave, New York NY
Saturday, Jan 5
12:30pm Bluegrass Brunch with Copper Kettle
Nolita House, 47 E Houston St
10pm The Freight Hoppers
Jalopy, 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn NY
10pm Bluegrass Jam at Sunny's
Sunny's, 253 Conover Street, Brooklyn NY
11pm Jimmy Stewart with Mike Bub
The Living Room, 154 Ludlow St, New York NY
Sunday Jan 6
12:30pm Bluegrass Brunch with Fresh Baked
Nolita House, 47 E Houston St, New York NY
5pm Ponkiesburg Pickin' Party
Kili, 79-81 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn NY
5pm Paddy Reilly's Jam
Paddy Reilly's, 2nd Avenue and 29th Street, New York NY
8pm Rob Hecht and the Irreducible Rascalities
The Living Room, 154 Ludlow Street, New York NY
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Monday, Jan 7
7:30pm Sheriff Uncle Bob and Friends
Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St.
9:30pm Michael Daves' Bluegrass Jam
The Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St., New York NY
Wednesday, Jan 9
9pm Sheriff's Good Time Jam
The Baggott Inn, 82 West 3rd Street, New York NY
Thursday, Jan 10
9:30pm Old Time Country Blues Jam
Jalopy, 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn NY
Friday, Jan 11
9pm Lennie's Jam
Contact Lennie: lenniekagan@aol.com or 646-215-0577
Saturday, Jan 12
12:30pm Bluegrass Brunch with Copper Kettle
Nolita House, 47 E Houston St
10pm Bluegrass Jam at Sunny's
Sunny's, 253 Conover Street, Brooklyn NY
Sunday, Jan 13
12:30pm Bluegrass Brunch with Fresh Baked
Nolita House, 47 E Houston St, New York NY
2pm Joe Beasley Sacred Harp Sing
St. Paul's Church, 199 Carroll St, Brooklyn NY
5pm Ponkiesburg Pickin' Party
Kili, 79-81 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn NY
5pm Paddy Reilly's Jam
Paddy Reilly's, 2nd Avenue and 29th Street, New York NY
