A Pleasant Symmetry

A PLEASANT SYMMETRY

A PLEASANT SYMMETRY
A PLEASANT SYMMETRY

Friday, October 27, 2006

The Red Masque /Skeletonbreath

















The Red Masque


Band: The Red Masque /Skeletonbreath
Date: Sat. November 4, 2006
Time: 8:00pm / Doors: 7:30pm
Venue: Old Franklin Schoolhouse Metuchen, NJ
Directions
Ticket Price:$20 (online orders) / $25 (door day of show)

Old Franklin Schoolhouse
491 Middlesex Ave (RT 27)
Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Red Masque :
Special Guests: Paul Sears (The Muffins) Drums
Dave Kerman (5uu's, Thinking Plague) Drums

Brandon Ross - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards
Lynnette Shelley - vocals, lyrics, noises & percussion
Brian (Vonorn) Van Korn - drums & percussion, keyboards, theremin, guitar & sundries
Andrew Kowal - electric & acoustic guitar, 12-string, mandolin, violin, hand drums



The Red Masque is an original avant rock band from the Philadelphia area. Part art, part alchemy, the group's experimental songwriting style is both angular and eerie, accented by freeform space rock improvisations, intricate acoustics, dark atmospherics and chunky riffs. Unconventional and eccentric in musical form, the sophisticatedly sinister The Red Masque fuses together such disparate musical references as horror movie soundtracks, rock-in-opposition, zeuhl, heavy rock, gothic, psychedelia and kraut rock.

Founded in February 2001 by bassist/keyboardist Brandon Ross and vocalist Lynnette Shelley, the Red Masque went through several lineup changes over the years, but its intent and integrity has always remained the same. The band's goal was, and is, to create original music that pushes the envelope of the listener's expectations. With such influences as Magma, King Crimson, Hawkwind, Gong, Pink Floyd, Bauhaus, Art Bears, and Van Der Graaf Generator, The Red Masque's compositions are as intense as they are unique. To subscribe to the band's email list and learn about upcoming events, or for further information, please email the band at theredmasque@theredmasque.com.

http://www.theredmasque.com/





Wednesday, October 25, 2006

American Roots Nooz

american roots nooz
Come join the fun TONIGHT!

American Roots Live with Nasty Ned
...now in 2 exciting locations

Tonight and every Wednesday night at 9 pm
at Crossroads
78 North Ave.
Garwood, NJ
908-232-5666 http://www.xxroads.com

Tonight's HEADLINERS: John Powers & Friends, Kelly Caruso & Friends
...plus a star studded cast of American Roots All Stars!

Come to Crossroads early for expertly prepared, mouth watering Cajun and American cuisine and get yourself a good seat for the show!

Tomorrow night and every Thursday night at 9 pm
at The Bluetone Cafe
683 Walnut St.
Easton, PA
(610) 258-5812
http://www.bluetonecafe.com

Thursday's HEADLINERS: Billy K & the Pocono Players w/ special guest, also Johnny Charles and a star studded cast of American Roots All Stars from both sides of the river!

... will you be among them?

Don't miss American Roots Live. There is no other show like it anywhere !

Come to the Bluetone Cafe early for the BEST southern fried chicken, cheese mac and sweet potato fries and get yourself a good seat for the show!


...enjoy reading the latest Roots Reviews at http://american-roots.blogspot.com
...view the entire American Roots Live photo gallery at http://www.nastyned.com and leave your email address to get your nooz.

There is never a cover charge at American Roots, but we do encourage donations of any amount... and your generosity will send you home with the current issue of Elmore Magazine "Saving American Music" and maybe an Elmore CD featuring great music by John Lee Hooker, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Hot Tuna and more!

We hope to see you there!

Attention: Acts wishing to showcase at American Roots Live can email Nasty Ned at nastyned@att.net

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Roots Review 29 by NASTY NED

Alright. We are all having fun at the American Roots Live celebrations at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ and the Bluetone Cafe in Easton, PA.

We've had the honor and privilege of hearing and playing with some of the most incredible, veteran musicians anywhere, like Johnny Charles, BB Brauswetter, Mike Caruso, Lee Fink, Gene Downin, Jake Jar el, Mike Flynn, Spiros Soukis, Roger Prieto, Michael Krizan, Rob Fraser, Tweed Schade & the Sugar Daddies, Rob Paparozzi, Todd Lanka, HoneyBoy Dupree, The Congregation, Alan Rogoff, Jimmy Somma, Dean Shot, Big Boy Kenny Nerbak, Duane Chez and the list goes on and on...

We've also had the enviable opportunity of being able to showcase new, upcoming stars like John Powers, The Wiliamzboy, Kelly Caruso, Kate Weber and literally hundreds of (if not more) enthusiastic and talented players and singers, young and old, too numerous to mention here.

Today I want to recognize someone, who from the behind the scenes, as well as from on the stage, has been instrumental in keeping American Roots ticking.

I first knew Ed Pampani (pic) as a photographer, but soon learned he was a good drummer, too, AND a wonderful human being.














I think it was BB, who commented after jamming with Ed one night,"man, this guy's a time piece." And that's what Ed Pampani is - a time piece - and just as steady.

Ed Pampani has helped spread the American Roots Movement message with his myspace, blog and other internet presences and along with Win and his camera, Ed Pampani and his camera have been to all of the American Roots Live celebrations from 1 thru 29.

When you come to an American Roots Live show, say hello to Ed. He is indeed a pleasant symmetry and I am proud to call him my friend. We should all be thankful that he is a friend of American Roots. Thank you Ed Pampani.

We'll talk more about Ed and other "behind the scenes American Rooters" like Win and Robert Z and others in coming posts, but for now, we hope to see you soon.

Keeping it real,

Ned

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