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February 2013 Mel and Vinnie Music News


Mel and Vinnie Florida Music News
Check in with Mel (melhealy@yahoo.com) for more information.

February 2013
Tuesday February 5 ToST (Clayton and Julius) host open mic 7 – 11pm at South Shores Tavern, 502 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth FL 561-547-7656

Wednesday February 6 We’re going back to The Shed right here in Lake Worth to put down some more tracks. Not putting a project together, just recording more original, parodies and some of our “signature” cover tunes. Ric Pattison has a good vibe going there.

Thursday February 7 8:15 and 9:15pm Ric Pattison’s open mic at the Living Room in Boynton Beach. 15 minute sets. Mel and Vinnie acoustic duo at 8:15. Vinnie C instrumental electric at 9:15.

Friday February 8 noon We’ll be on Wes Blackman’s internet radio show High Noon in Lake Worth with AnnaMaria Hunt who will be talking about the Art Stroll on Sunday.  She has a blog, Lake Worth every minute.

EVERY Friday 5-6pm Peace Vigil in Curry Park at the MLK Memorial on N Flagler Drive and 23rd St in West Palm Beach. Bring a sign or pick a message from Bob’s supply.

Sunday February 10 noon – 5pm Mango Groves Neighborhood Association Art Stroll. On North L Street, the 200 block. Street parking in a residential neighborhood, volunteers will be there to direct you to available spots. Music by Mel and Vinnie all afternoon and Master story teller Javier Del Sol at 3 p.m.  Artists include: Karine Albino, Aidana Baldassarre, Jack Barry, Celestial Hunter Drums, Elise Crohn, Ray Gross, Consuelo Grushin, AnnaMaria Hunt, Steve Horan, Jill Karlin, Stacey Mautino, Pam Melvin, Raymond Neuray, Not Fade Away, Annette Rawlings, Audrey Scott, Janet Vallasmil, Julie Williams, Rosemary Otto, Morreale-Tavares. Informal modeling by London Edge & Trash Fashions and food at Pop-Up CafĂ©.

Monday February 11 8:15 and 9:15 Thursday is Valentine’s Day so no open mic at the Living Room. Moved it to Monday. Ric Pattison’s open mic at the Living Room in Boynton Beach. 15 minute sets. Mel and Vinnie acoustic duo at 8:15. Vinnie C instrumental electric at 9:15.

Tuesday February 12  Mardi Gras at South Shores Tavern ToST (Clayton and Julius) host open mic 7 – 11pm at South Shores Tavern 502 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth FL 561-547-7656

Tuesday February 19 ToST (Clayton and Julius) host open mic 7 – 11pm at South Shores Tavern 502 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth FL 561-547-7656

Thursday February 21 8:15 and 9:15pm Ric Pattison’s open mic at the Living Room in Boynton Beach. 15 minute sets. Mel and Vinnie acoustic duo at 8:15. Vinnie C instrumental electric at 9:15.

Saturday February 23 3 – 7pm South Shores Tavern during Lake Worth Street Painting Festival.  They start Friday night closing off Lake and Lucerne. Parking gets tricky, many pay lots spring up. Great fun time in the city. Still time to volunteer.  Street Painting continues through Sunday.

Tuesday February 25 ToST (Clayton and Julius) host open mic 7 – 11pm at South Shores Tavern 502 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth FL 561-547-7656

Thursday February 28 8:15 and 9:15pm Ric Pattison’s open mic at the Living Room in Boynton Beach. 15 minute sets. Mel and Vinnie acoustic duo at 8:15. Vinnie C instrumental electric at 9:15.

NY NEWS:
If you are in NY in June now is the time to buy tickets for the 2013 Clearwater Festival which will be held June 15 & 16 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, in Westchester County.  The festival is an annual fundraising event for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.  The Early Bird Period for purchasing tickets ends on February 16. The initial line-up features diverse artists from around the world including: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Son Volt, Hot Tuna, Patterson Hood, Keller Williams & The Travelin' McCourys, Antibalas, David Bromberg Quartet, Jason Isbell, The Lone Bellow, Red Baraat, Vieux Farka Toure, Jorma Kaukonen & Steve Kimock, Toshi Reagon & Big Lovely, Delhi 2 Dublin, FLOODWOOD (feat. Al Schnier & Vinnie Ammico of moe.) and many more to be announced. Festival website