The NAIL-ing List: Neil Alexander's News & Happenings
Welcome to the April 2016 issue of
The NAILing List
Neil Alexander's Performances, Workshops and other bits...
It's April, and spring is here. Once again we are grateful for so much going on. This month we premier an original project with saxophonist Peter Furlan; a weekly Funk residency at Quinn's; Mr Gone at the Falcon; the return of Thunderhead Organ Trio and a second in the silent film series at the Wherehouse and much more.
But before we continue I'd like to take a moment to remember the great Keith Emerson. Keith Emerson & ELP had a profound influence on me in my early days, showing that not only could Jazz, Rock, Classical music & synthesizers work together, but that they in fact belonged together. His death was untimely and genuinely tragic, and he will be truly missed by many, including this keyboardist. RIP Keith and GodSpeed.
Here's what's up in April:
Sunday April 3rd 3:00 pm
F.A.Q.
The Peter Furlan / Neil Alexander Quintet
Trumpets Jazz Club 6 Depot Square Montclair NJ
Peter Furlan & I are proud to premiere F.A.Q., a new quintet playing exclusively original compositions by Peter & myself, at Trumpets in Montclair NJ. Also featured is the Rockland Youth Jazz Ensemble. FAQ is Peter Brendler (bass), Richie Morales (drums) Pete Furlan (saxes) and me on keys; plus special guest Duane Eubanks on trumpet. $20 music charge plus $7 minimum; we start at 3 pm.
Every Wednesday in April!
April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 8:00 pm
Neil Alexander's
ELECTRIC GROOVE
FACTORY
Quinn's
713 Main Street Beacon NY
A month of Hi test funk & groove jams at the wonderful Quinn's in Beacon NY! Join me every Wednesday in April as I cook up a new stew of heavy grooves with some amazing local musicians including: Brian Mooney - Ian Carroll - Sam Smith - Tony Parker - Ray Levier - Terry Silverlight - Michael Colletti - Tony DePaolo - Peter Furlan -
Steve Frieder - Gary Kelly - Joe Gil
and more, plus MANY special guests! Music starts at 8:00 pm each week. Come out and taste the heat!
MR GONE returns to the wonderful Falcon in Marlboro NY for a very special show - a double bill with the Sweet Clementines. One of our absolute favorite local bands (they're from New Paltz), John Burdick (lead singer & guitarist) and I have talked about a double bill for years and here it is! If you don't know their music head on over to their Bandcamp page and have a listen. Mr Gone is: Peter Furlan (saxes), Ratzo Harris (basses), Terry Silverlight (drums), yours truly on the keys & synthesizers, and for this show the great Richie Morales joins us on drums. As always there's no cover, and the Music starts at 7 pm.
Sunday April 10th 12:30pm
Jazz Brunch with Vocalist Steve Kaiser
Brotherhood Winery
100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive Washingtonville, NY
A lovely jazz brunch playing tunes from the Great American Songbook with vocalist Steve Kaiser. This will be my first gig with Steve and my first gig at Brotherhood Winery. 12:30 to 3:30.
Thursday April 14th 7:00pm
Wired Wednesday
Newburgh Free Library 135 Grand Street Newburgh NY
Another edition of Wired Wednesdays, this month on a (gasp) Thursday. This time I'm offering an advanced Ableton LIVE clinic, focusing on generative music applications. Free admission; 7 – 8:30 pm.
Friday April 15th 7:30pm
Peter Furlan Trio
Marcello's Ristorante 21 Lafayette Ave Suffern, NY
Another night of Live Jazz and outstanding Italian Cuisine with Peter Furlan at Marcello's. Always a great hang!
Thursday April 21st 8:00 pm
THUNDERHEAD
Organ Trio
The Wherehouse
119 Liberty Street Newburgh NY
We're back after our month off. Get ready to rock! Nadav Z, Joe G and I will be blasting off around 8 pm for our usual tour around the outer reaches of the solar system!
Sunday April 24th 6:00 pm
The Wherehouse Restaurant presents:
Sunday Silent
Supper Club
Prix Fixe Dinner and A Silent Film Classic
With Live Music by Neil Alexander
This Month:
"Last of the Mohicans" (1920)
The Wherehouse Restaurant
119 Liberty Street Newburgh NY
Poet Gold presents Poelodies: Poetry, Spoken Word, Melodies, & Song: April 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, which was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Poet Gold’s poetry balances the written word with performance, delivering Spoken Word Poetry that is both transformative and entertaining.
Monday April 25th will feature Poet Gold, Neil Alexander, and The Evolving Wordsmiths
Friday April 29th 7:00 pm
D.R.A. Dancers Responding to Aids
DANCE THEATER LAB SUNY PURCHASE 735 Anderson Hill Rd Purchase NY
A special concert hosted by the Conservatory Of Dance; I'll be doing a short solo set. Plus, faculty choreographer Kevin Wynn will present a new work with music by me. Check my website for details which I will post when I get them.
Next Month So Far...
5/6 Ashville Electronic Music Festival
5/13 Mr Gone - Maxfield's on Main, Boonton NJ
5/18 Wired Wednesday - Newburgh Free Library Newburgh NY
5/19 Thunderhead Organ Trio - Wherehouse, Newburgh NY
5/27 Piktor's Metamorphosis - 10th Street Live, Kenilworth NJ
As Always, CHECK THE CALENDAR (link below) -
New dates are getting added ALL THE TIME!!!
In the meantime,
Thanks for supporting Live Music.
Stay Warm - Spring is on it's Way!
Now you can download my entire CD catalog - that's ELEVEN releases (11!) - all at the same time on my Bandcamp site for ONLY $4 BUCKS! Cheap! Grab 'em now, not sure how long I'll keep this offer open for. :)
Latest CDs:
"SOFT INVADERS" - Physical CD's NOW AVAILABLE! Go To Music.nailmusic.com to order this limited edition CD in "ecologically neutral" packaging (a simple cardboard sleeve) for only $7.
Recorded live on "Music With Space" on WPRB radio in October of last year; as always, pay what you want - even free to download or order the disc!
"A SAMPLING OF WORLDS" - a retrospective collection featuring tracks from 18 years worth of recorded music. Also contains an unreleased track "Spring is Here", recorded live in 2010.
