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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Collette & the Mudcats 8-23-13 Blues that Rock



[Collette's little voodoo mic stand]

On Friday 8-23-13 Collette & the Mudcats performed from 8p-12a, at Panther Mountain Inn, Chestertown, NY, with a wicked blues rhythm to all their songs. Extremely talented musicians and vocalists, harmonica & guitar playing that blows one's mind, you don't want to miss seeing them live if you ever get the chance. Midnight seemed to come way too soon, every song was stunning, no one wanted to leave the room for fear of missing something. I hope we'll be seeing a lot more of them soon!

The playlist of all videos from their shows starts with this video introduction to the members of the band below, with newest show videos at top and older shows last. Further down this page, I've embedded my fave video/song (Mulehead cover) of the night, and the band info/links.




The harmonica on this Mulehead cover is just frigging incredible! I believe his name was Joe and he only sat in for a few songs, we all missed him when he left, as his harp playing really made the music hit harder, deeper and added a flavor that goes with blues like salt does pepper.




Contact the band for info & bookings, check out their original music and more at the following links:







Filmed & uploaded in 1080i HD by Gina Jordan, 8-23-13.
[Collette & the Mudcats logo]



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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Frank Palangi Live at P-House 8-16-13


Frank Palangi performed Friday Aug. 16, 2013 in Chestertown, NY at the Panther Mountain Inn pub, from 8p-12a. Frank is a songwriter and accomplished musician with 3 albums released so far of original songs & recently opened for Alice in Chains & Jane's Addiction at SPAC. Winner of many awards, he is one of the most stunningly talented and hard working artists I've ever known. 



Frank is friendly & enjoys riling up the crowd & satisfying fans wherever he goes. This night there were a few out of town fans who traveled up to see him play live, Joelle Tanner and her mother, pictured below, posing with Frank on one of his performance breaks. Does anyone know an artist who just opened for big name famous bands one week, and posing with fans in rural upstate NY the next? Then he signed just about every CD he sold at the show, including mine of course. 

In his early 20's, he appears as such a young innocent, that when the heavy metal growling kicks in, one wonders how he does it, so slight of frame, and with a big smile on his face, he floors audiences, and wins them over, wherever he goes, including a bar used to a more sedate repertoire of music like country, folk and blues. The younger AND older patrons welcomed him with open arms, appreciating the freshness and energy as well as his sound.

If you get a chance to see him perform, don't miss it! See below for videos, playlist and more!

Frank, Joelle & her mom outside the P-House


For more info and booking, see his websites at:






Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankpalangi






Frank Palangi performs an acoustic song from his new EP, I Am Ready:



The playlist contains all of the videos of Frank performing at P-House, including the previous show, but all the 8-16-13 songs are 1st, followed by the older ones. Check out his brand new songs & CD, starting with Boohoo, below:




One of his official music videos:


Me & Frank outside the P-House

Filmed, photographed & written by Gina Jordan 8-16-13, all rights reserved.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Car Show & Dennis Dross 8-2-13

Debra Eves models the spirit of the 50's & the '37 Chevy Coupe


Another month, and another classic car hop & cruise around town here in the southern Adirondack mountains. Ride along with me in a 1965 GTO with a 389ci motor, check out the 1937 Chevy Coupe among many other cool cars & trucks. This video is a compilation of the trophy winners, a panorama view of the cars & crowd, followed by an exhilarating drive in a growling classic "goat". 

These monthly car hop events, open to all models and year vehicles (not just classics), are free family friendly gatherings for all to attend and enter the competition for 3 trophies! Children can compete in a coloring contest for cash or gift certificate prizes. Car show's are held from 6-8:45p or so, 50/50 raffle, coloring contest winner and trophies are awarded about 8:15, the cruise at 8:30p, followed by live music down at the pub, also no charge!






1st place, an antique & cherry condition 1937 Chevy Coupe


2nd place, Marty & his Ford Falcon mint condition classic


3rd place, a classic blue beauty of a SS Chevelle


Following the car show, Dennis Dross performed live at Panther Mountain Inn Pub, Chestertown NY from 9p-1a on Aug. 2, 2013. Many guest vocalists joined in, including Michelle Howland, AKA Bass Diva, so check out all the videos in the playlist. Also check out the May 2013 playlist for his previous show at P-House by following this link: 


http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEiEKUoq9f6VFAfSVuUrHsidINCPayIWC

Below is the video that starts the 8-2-13 playlist:








Filmed, photographed & written by Gina Jordan, 8-2-13.