WHEN IT RAINS (IN A GOOD WAY…)

When it rains, it pours. Sometimes in a good way!

Does the above image shock you? It certainly surprises me, and I created the damn thing! Been a long time since I did a list of “tour dates” (tongue firmly in cheek) so breathe this in, my friends!

You are all familiar with Supernova, as I’ve helped that band since December 2022 (!) with my first gig at Airport Pub. Since then, I’ve played with them at Black River Barn a few times, as well as Lentini Farms, Patrick’s Pub, Mason Street Grille, etc. So when bassist Tony Buono asked me today about “7-string sling(ing) on August 22 at Black River?”, I responded YES! Last time I played with them was January 3 at BRB. So this will be great to return and make some noise in a cramped space!

Now who’s this band called Blame It On The Girl?!

Well, a few may recall that I was helping a cover band called Naked Glory and a bassist who auditioned in 2022 was Tom Tsilionis. Since then, I played in one of his side projects Rock Hard, along with longtime friend Alana Quartuccio on vocals. Tom and Alana are in Blame It On The Girl (he started the band many years ago). Tom asked me soon after Tony did, about “Able to fill in for two shows in June?” and again I responded YES! This band does more party/dance rock so it will be a nice challenge and change of pace for me. They cover a wide range of artists from AC/DC to Amy Winehouse, and whatever else they feel like playing. Once Tom sends me the set list, I will get to work at home on the tunes. This will be exciting.

My debut sub gig with BIOTG will be at a private party on Saturday June 14, which works for me. And then a week later (Saturday June 21, first day of summer!) the band will be at…get ready…Zeppelin Beer Garden in Jersey City! I have to play a place called Zeppelin!! (Will Plant, Page and Jones show?)

So for now I have three dates, which is awesome. I always said I would be happy doing one-two shows a month, and now I have three spread out over two months.

Glad I stocked up on new Strings By Aurora, and the newest pedals I got will see sunlight.

Game on!