Open Mic & Jam w/ Jon Titone

10/06/2024

My open mic is OVER at The Banner.

Last Wednesday was our last dance…

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank everyone who made it such an awesome night!!!

Thank you to all of the players and their families and friends who came out, all of the musicians who came through, and especially to Michelle behind the bar!

We have had a great but short run there, and “the last dance” last Wednesday was really fantastic and special!!! I will never forget it.

Peace out, Rockland! ✌️ 🎸❤️

10/04/2024

I would like to ask my friends for your possible consideration in helping my extraordinary friend.

My buddy finally secured appointments with the foremost medical experts that could potentially change his life, and help him avert the suffering he endures from hemophilia.

Maxwell Feinstein is someone who should be creating, engineering and producing his brilliant music, a great artist and visionary, an inventor and producer, a master of ambient textures and someone who lives life more ferociously and authentically than most could ever dream…someone who is an advocate raising the profile of the need for research and awareness of hemophilia and what it means to those suffering with this unfamiliar condition…while producing new sounds, original grooves, while being a decent individual…a distinct but very decent prototype of what we can be…

He’s finally able to see the absolute best doctors and experts and going to the Mayo Clinic. It’s expensive despite his insurance. If they can help him, he can make more amazing music for us and support others in making their music. Can you please help him, even with any small amount?

Max is also an amazing inventor of my favorite pedal on my effects board…the Tape-O-Neg “artisinal noise enhancer”! He’s also going through legal BS defending his patents.

Please see his page. He is offering professional music services in return for support now. He is a genius. His work, extraordinary.

Can you help, please? ❤️🎸🕺🏿🔥

Thank you for your time and consideration in reading this. To … Maxwell Feinstein needs your support for Support Max Feinstein's Medical and Legal Journey

10/03/2024

Ron Rudy photography! Not only is he one of the best shooters in the business 📸, he’s a mighty fine shredder, as well!!! 🎸 I had no idea!!!

09/30/2024

On Sept. 18, most of The Hell Yeahs stopped by for an awesome set; their second ever with Bill, Chad and Felicia…the future is bright!

09/30/2024

Bean’s set with Chad, Chuck, John and Peter from Sept. 18.

Thanks to Darryl Campbell for the video!!!

09/26/2024

Sue P captured these shots of Bean’s first song, and my “historic” conga playing with the legends!

09/26/2024

A few from last night…good times!! Thank you, all!

We really need some drummer representation…but otherwise, it was a blast. A few more first timers to our open mic, though the great Don C. played The Banner’s previous open mics under the former ownership there. Jessie, welcome!!! We loved your incredible originals. Awesome stuff!!!! Had some good murder ballads!!! Thanks, Derek. And Dave K and Andy K made their triumphant return to play some songs together.

John and Bean brought some amazing chops and great blues, and Don joined them which was fantastic. I even played congas on the first song, but felt I was probably detracting from their grooves. We love your playing and thank you for the continued support!!!

Great stuff!!!

09/25/2024

❤️🎸

Written for my wife for our 20th anniversary.The Girl I’m Gonna Marry8/22/2024[Verse 1]I saw her in the mall one dayHer boyfriend by her side We stopped and ...

09/25/2024

It’s OPEN MIC WEDNESDAY!!!! Let’s go!!!! 🎸

09/20/2024

The Hell Yeahs came by to play their second show ever with Chad. The drummer had to work, but caught him the night before with them and he’s great. A little Nina Simone!!!
Hell Yeah 👍!!!! Hell Yeah 👍!!

(Cameraman/sound guy had to sneak behind to adjust the amps…)

09/20/2024

A bit of Bean’s set with Chad, Chuck, John, and Peter…❤️🎸

09/20/2024

Jules and Nick throwing down Stick Season by Noah Kahan

09/20/2024

This was my debut performance of the great Aussie-indie band, You Am I’s song, Heavy Heart, circa ‘98 on their “ #4 Record”, from my Sydney days!!!

09/18/2024

It’s Wednesday; it’s open mic night! 🎤 🎸 🎶

Come on down!!!!

09/18/2024

Why don’t DJs at some radio stations play a wider variety of music?

Morning Edition on NPR One | 3:18

09/17/2024

Darryn’s in tomorrow! Who else?!? We had a much slower night last week…Hope to see you!

Heading back to The Banner Pub and Cafe Wednesday night for The Banner Pub & Cafe - Open Mic & Jam w/ Jon Titone! Some fun new covers on the menu - hope you can stop by to see me and the many other talented performers! Music starts at 8pm!!

09/12/2024

Paul Rossi shared one of his originals with us, a beautiful love song for his wife!!!

09/12/2024

It was a quieter night at The Banner last night, so we all enjoyed some extended playing time. Marty played the drums on Like a Rolling Stone with me and we had a few new participants…thanks to Barbara for the backing vocals on the Dylan. Sorry…did not get a picture of “the band” together. Many thanks to Chris, Marty and Paul for their great work and stepping up with some additional tunes!!! …and to Martin (?) for the Tom Petty! Fun stuff!!!!

The keyboard and organs sadly went unused…

09/11/2024

You know you want some…come and get it!

09/11/2024

A very soulful Larry Dunn!

09/11/2024

Bean Lefebvre lets it roll with John Parnaby on leads, Bill Carter on Rhythm and Alex Pease on the drum kit!

09/11/2024

Last week sure was fun!!! Let’s do it again!!!

Tomorrow!! Wednesday…sign-ups from 7:30.