Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The Year in Review. . .


Down to the wire. We love all of you so much. Here's what 2009 looked like for The Turn. Anything with a star denotes a full band performance. Looking forward to starting our new list, and to big things in 2010. New logo, new web site, new music. We're gonna have a great year. Tell anybody you'd like, everyone's invited. Happy New Year!
  1. January 3, 2009 - Private Event (Rockville Centre, NY)
  2. January 3, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  3. January 7, 2009 - Keats (New York, NY)
  4. January 8, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  5. January 10, 2009 - RJ Daniel's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  6. January 14, 2009 - Keats (New York, NY)
  7. January 15, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  8. January 16, 2009 - The Bullpen (New York, NY)
  9. January 17, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  10. January 20, 2009 - New Jersey Songwriters in the Round @ Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ)
  11. January 21, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
  12. January 22, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  13. January 23, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
  14. January 24, 2009 - Austin's Ale House (Kew Gardens, NY)
  15. January 28, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  16. January 30, 2009 - The Shrine Bar (New York, NY)
  17. January 31, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  18. February 5, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  19. February 6, 2009 - Paddy Reilly's (New York, NY)
  20. February 7, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  21. February 12, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  22. February 13, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  23. February 18, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  24. February 19, 2009 - Ruvo (Port Jefferson, NY)
  25. February 20, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  26. February 21, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  27. February 24, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  28. February 25, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
  29. February 26, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  30. February 28, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  31. March 4, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  32. March 5, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  33. March 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
  34. March 7, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  35. March 8, 2009 - Lilly O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  36. March 11, 2009 - Green Rock Tavern (Hoboken, NJ)
  37. March 12, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  38. March 13, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  39. March 14, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  40. March 17, 2009 - TGI Friday's (Manhasset, NY)
  41. March 18, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
  42. March 19, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
  43. March 20, 2009 - McBride's (Bellmore, NY)
  44. March 21, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  45. March 22, 2009 - Lilly O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  46. March 25, 2009 - The Shrine Bar (New York, NY)
  47. March 27, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  48. March 28, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  49. April 3, 2009 - J Paul's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  50. April 4, 2009 - RJ Daniel's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  51. April 8, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
  52. April 10, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  53. April 11, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  54. April 14, 2009 - Muldoon's (New York, NY)
  55. April 15, 2009 - McSwiggan's (New York, NY)
  56. April 17, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
  57. April 18, 2009 - THE BIG SHOW @ MADISON HALL (Rockville Centre, NY)*
  58. April 22, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
  59. April 23, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
  60. April 24, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  61. April 25, 2009 - Music Vs. Myeloma @ BLVD (New York, NY)
  62. April 25, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  63. April 30, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
  64. May 1, 2009 - McGuinness's (Sunnyside, NY)
  65. May 2, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
  66. May 8, 2009 - McBride's (Bellmore, NY)
  67. May 9, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  68. May 12, 2009 - Gotham Rocks @ Crash Mansion (New York, NY)
  69. May 13, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
  70. May 14, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
  71. May 15, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  72. May 16, 2009 - Bar 43 (Sunnyside, NY)
  73. May 17, 2009 - NYC Walk for AIDS (New York, NY)
  74. May 20, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
  75. May 22, 2009 - The Parkside Lounge (New York, NY)*
  76. May 23, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  77. May 24, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
  78. May 27, 2009 - Cabo (Rockville Centre, NY)
  79. May 29, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  80. May 30, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  81. June 3, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
  82. June 4, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  83. June 5, 2009 - Live @ Best Buy (New York, NY)
  84. June 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  85. June 6, 2009 - Webbstock @ The Webb Institute (Glen Cove, NY)
  86. June 6, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  87. June 7, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
  88. June 10, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
  89. June 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  90. June 12, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  91. June 13, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
  92. June 14, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
  93. June 17, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
  94. June 18, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  95. June 19, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  96. June 20, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
  97. June 23, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  98. June 24, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
  99. June 26, 2009 - The East End (New York, NY)
  100. June 27, 2009 - Local West (New York, NY)
  101. June 27, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  102. June 28, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
  103. July 1, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
  104. July 2, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  105. July 4, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  106. July 8, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
  107. July 9, 2009 - Mercury Bar (New York, NY)
  108. July 9, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  109. July 10, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  110. July 11, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  111. July 12, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  112. July 15, 2009 - Butterfield 8 (New York, NY)
  113. July 16, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  114. July 17, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  115. July 18, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  116. July 19, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  117. July 22, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
  118. July 23, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  119. July 24, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  120. July 25, 2009 - Overlook (New York, NY)
  121. July 26, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  122. July 28, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  123. July 29, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
  124. July 30, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  125. July 31, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  126. August 1, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  127. August 2, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  128. August 5, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
  129. August 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  130. August 7, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
  131. August 8, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  132. August 9, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  133. August 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  134. August 12, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
  135. August 13, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  136. August 14, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  137. August 15, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
  138. August 16, 2009 - Cancer Benefit @ Amityville Beach Club (Amityville, NY)
  139. August 16, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  140. August 25, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  141. August 28, 2009 - RC Dugan's (East Meadow, NY)
  142. August 29, 2009 - Private Event (Bel Mar, NJ)
  143. August 30, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  144. August 31, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
  145. September 1, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  146. September 2, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
  147. September 4, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  148. September 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  149. September 6, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  150. September 8, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  151. September 9, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
  152. September 10, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  153. September 11, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  154. September 13, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  155. September 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  156. September 18, 2009 - Southern Hospitality (New York, NY)
  157. September 19, 2009 - Private Event (Atlantic Beach, NY)
  158. September 20, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  159. September 22, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  160. September 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  161. September 25, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  162. September 27, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  163. September 29, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  164. October 1, 2009 - Mad River (New York, NY)
  165. October 2, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  166. October 3, 2009 - Run Amuck Festival (Pomona, NY)
  167. October 3, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  168. October 4, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  169. October 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  170. October 7, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
  171. October 8, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  172. October 9, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  173. October 10, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
  174. October 11, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  175. October 13, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  176. October 14, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  177. October 15, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  178. October 17, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
  179. October 18, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  180. October 20, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  181. October 22, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  182. October 23, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  183. October 24, 2009 - Private Event @ Under The Volcano (New York, NY)
  184. October 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
  185. October 25, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  186. October 27, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  187. October 29, 2009 - Swish Bar (Lyndhurst, NJ)
  188. October 31, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  189. November 1, 2009 - ING NYC Marathon (New York, NY)*
  190. November 1, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  191. November 3, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  192. November 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  193. November 6, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  194. November 7, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  195. November 8, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  196. November 9, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
  197. November 10, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  198. November 13, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  199. November 14, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
  200. November 15, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  201. November 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  202. November 18, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
  203. November 19, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  204. November 20, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  205. November 21, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  206. November 22, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  207. November 24, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  208. November 27, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  209. November 28, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  210. November 29, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  211. December 1, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  212. December 3, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  213. December 4, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
  214. December 6, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  215. December 8, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  216. December 10, 2009 - The Red Lion (New York, NY)
  217. December 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  218. December 12, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  219. December 13, 2009 -Arctica (New York, NY)
  220. December 15, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  221. December 16, 2009 - Whiskey Bar (Hoboken, NJ)*
  222. December 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
  223. December 19, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  224. December 20, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
  225. December 22, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
  226. December 23, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  227. December 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  228. December 26, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
  229. December 27, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  230. December 29, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
  231. December 30, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
  232. December 31, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave
Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Not Your Average "About Me"

I've read and participated in a whole bunch of "50 Things You Never Knew" or "20 Random Facts" and I posted the favorite songs one fairly recently. . But I just thought I'd shed a little light on what it is I'm doing at all hours of the morning.

Usually the answer is watching live concert videos and writing songs. There really is nothing like a great live performance, both for the performer and the spectator. And there's no better way to get inspired to play play play than watching other people slay it on huge stages. Here are ten of the most recent videos I've been checking out, and links to where you can find the kick ass footage. Thank goodness for YouTube.

1. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely (Live @ Glastonbury 2008) I happened upon this one while looking for scenes from "It Might Get Loud", which comes out tomorrow. It started my Raconteurs love affair. This is definitely the best one though.

2. Queen - Somebody To Love (Live in Montreal) This is the most recent obsession. Freddie Mercury was something else. I know this isn't news to anyone, but rediscovering stuff at a later point in life is always rewarding. It occurred to me while watching this video that even my mom liked Queen. . and she and I didn't always see eye to eye when it came to music.

3. Queens of the Stone Age - No One Knows (Live @ Reading 2005) I posted this one on Pat's wall a few weeks ago at 5 in the morning. I have to imagine that it was the best day of most of the guys in that band's life. The entirety of the performance is basically flawless, and the scenery (both the sky, and the 50 thousand people) was probably a rush. Probably, haha. Couldn't really ask for a better day to rock.

4. David Gray - Lately (Live @ Pinkpop 2006) You didn't really think there would be a list of mine without this song on it, did you? Nah. This one really gets me though. It's pretty interesting considering I've spent most of my time listening to this song at night, that it still speaks just as well even on a beautiful sunny day. Few do it like David Gray. But my feelings on him are well documented.

5. Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker (Live from Earl's Court) Jimmy Page is a fucking beast. Led Zeppelin somehow managed to be the most rock and roll while simultaneously being the biggest rock stars. Those two are not always coincidental. Assholes.

6. Lady Gaga - Paparazzi (Live at 95.8 Capital FM Radio) Obviously. At this point anybody that would deny her talent is a jackass. You don't have to like it, but be fair and give credit where credit is due. Also, I don't think she's a hermaphrodite. In fact, I think that's horse shit. But, she does have the biggest balls.

7. Queens of the Stone Age - White Wedding (Live Acoustic @ Live 105.com) First of all Billy Idol is awesome, though cheesy. I'll forgive him that, for sure. Secondly I think that paying homage to the artists that have influenced you most kicks ass. Given the number of songs that Pat and I have played over the last couple of years that we don't actually like, I'll speak for both of us in saying it's particularly rewarding to play stuff that moves you.


9. Nirvana - Drain You (Live & Loud) Kurt Cobain was a genius. Maybe a bit dramatic at times, but no less a genius. Truly a king of guitar noise. . and really just noise in general.

10. Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire (Live on David Letterman) This is pretty old considering the life span this song has now enjoyed. As my tweets and Facebook updates attest to, I'm not sick of this song (or Use Somebody). These guys take a shit load of pride in their live performance, and I most assuredly appreciate that. Sick way to end a song. We may have borrowed that idea. . From them and whoever they borrowed it from.

You can also check out our YouTube Page for some pretty bad ass, ever growing, ever evolving collection of live footage.

I love all of you

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies Bitches