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Nominated six times for a "Keeping the Blues Alive Award" (category: Commercial Radio), Graveyard Blues brings you
the very best in blues music! The show features "live" in-studio performances from national acts as well as the hottest
blues bands in the Long Island / NYC area, concert info, "blues" news with Marisa and all of the information that you
could possibly want on your favorite blues artists!
Look for some of the biggest names in "blues" music to stop by the Graveyard Blues studio in the coming weeks! Since
it's inception, Jerry has interviewed B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Mick Fleetwood, John Mayall & Hubert Sumlin!
Warren Haynes and The Derek Trucks Band have played "live" in the Graveyard Blues studio!
the very best in blues music! The show features "live" in-studio performances from national acts as well as the hottest
blues bands in the Long Island / NYC area, concert info, "blues" news with Marisa and all of the information that you
could possibly want on your favorite blues artists!
Look for some of the biggest names in "blues" music to stop by the Graveyard Blues studio in the coming weeks! Since
it's inception, Jerry has interviewed B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Mick Fleetwood, John Mayall & Hubert Sumlin!
Warren Haynes and The Derek Trucks Band have played "live" in the Graveyard Blues studio!
Jerry's on-air radio career began in 1990 at WNYG 1440AM, an oldies station in Babylon, NY. That gig led to on-air
positions at Beach 104.7 in Amagansett, NY and working in various positions, including on-air, during a 9 year gig at
WBAB in Babylon, NY. A common misconception is that Graveyard Blues began on 102.3 WBAB. It did not. In fact, WBAB
never had a blues show. I think the misconception stems from the fact that, for a short time, a couple of local business
men paid for air-time each week (like an info-mercial) and hosted a show that featured a few local blues and rock
bands. However, that show only aired on the station's east end signal, 95.3 WHFM. Graveyard Blues started in January
of 1998 on WBAB's sister station 1240AM WGBB. It held the Thursday at 10PM time slot until the station was eventually
sold. In May of 2002, Graveyard Blues found a new home, on Sunday night, at WRCN! Graveyard Blues is currently in it's
6th year of broadcasting on "Long Island's Only Classic Rock: 103.9 WRCN!"
Each month, Graveyard Blues brings you "Borrowed & Blue on Graveyard Blues" where we feature a classic blues tune
performed by two different and usually diverse artists! "Blues News" is another monthly feature that keeps you up to
date with what's going on in the world of blues! To suggest an idea for "Borrowed & Blue on Graveyard Blues" or to
submit a story for "Blues News"... go to the contact_us page!
The story of Gravefest:
Several months after the first anniversary, of Graveyard Blues, quietly passed in May 2003... many of the bands began
suggesting some type of party / free concert to commemorate the show's milestones.
Rather than begin with the second anniversary, in May, we decided to celebrate the "100th Broadcast on WRCN" in
April, 2004! On a rainy Sunday (04/04/04) at The Velvet Lounge in Setauket, NY... great bands (Dare Ya, Black Cat Bone,
Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys, Phil Varca & The Slamjammers, Bob "Hooch" Paolucci, Sam "Bluzman" Taylor, Lex
Grey & The Urban Pioneers and The Kerry Kearney Band) great friends, the WRCN staff and the best listeners in the
world... celebrated the 100th Broadcast of Graveyard Blues! The free event was a huge success and everyone wanted
to know when the next party would happen! Gravefest was born!
Everyone agreed that waiting, for show #200, was too far down the line... so Gravefest '05 was held at The Viking in Islip,
NY on Sunday, May 15th! The lineup included: Little Toby Walker, Breakaway, Dare Ya' w/ special guest Andy Aledort,
Tommy Keys, Hooch & The Bluesicians, Kane Daily and Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys! In an effort to give something
back to the community... most of the proceeds, from the event, went to The Honeysuckle Foundation... a local charity
that helps the families of children with cancer. The last musical notes, from Gravefest '05, had barely faded, when plans
for Gravefest '06 got started!
The Mill House in Yaphank, NY was the site for "Gravefest 06", on Sunday May 21st, and it was supposed to be an
outdoor event. Mother Nature had other ideas and the rain forced everybody inside. The party had a swampy, honky-tonk
feel and the music was great! Performances from Jack O'Diamonds, Little Toby Walker, Joe Vicino & The
Smokedaddys, Pam Betti and head liner Eddie Kirkland (The John Lee Hooker Band) rocked the house and even made
the sun come out! A close friend's 1 year-old son was diagnosed, with Cerebral Palsy, shortly before the event. This
news led to the decision of making The Suffolk County Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy, the official charity of Gravefest.
Gravefest '07, was held on Sunday May 20th at Bobbique Restaurant in Patchogue, NY and featured the legendary
"Hubert Sumlin" as the head-liner! Hubert was backed by the New Jersey based "Billy Hector Band." Phil Minissale
opened the show with his "finger-picking" style of guitar and he was followed by the infectious blues/rock of
"Breakaway!" "PP & Hooch" followed Howie, Lou and the boys and they got the crowd into it with their uniques style!
Our good friends, "Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys" (w/ Jack Licitra) on keyboards, hit the "Gravefest" stage next... and
they whipped the crowd into a frenzy! In between sets the "Gravefest Girls" collected raffle money for the Suffolk County
Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy. When the "smoke" (from the Smokedaddys set) cleared and with the Bobbique staff
working feverishly to keep the crowd happy with great food and drink... "The Billy Hector" Band took the stage! After a
few tunes... blues legend (and one of the nicest men that I've met in the business) "Hubert Sumlin" joined them on stage!
He wowed the crowd with his unique style of guitar playing as he ripped through "Howlin' Wolf" and "Muddy Waters"
tunes! Many of them, that he originally played on the records!!! Although the clock approached 10:00... we weren't done
yet! "Dare Ya" hit the stage with their blues/rock/R&B style of music and even threw in a cover of the Clarence Carter
tune (that Gregg Allman had a hit with on After the Bullets Fly) "Slippin' Away!" Looking back on the days events... we
realized that we saw some amazing musical talent, ate a lot of great food, witnessed "blues royalty" up-close and
personal and raised a lot of money for a great cause! Basically... what "Gravefest" is supposed to be all about!
Gravefest '08, happened on Sunday May 18th at The Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, NY! The incredibly talented
Jack Licitra and fellow guitarist Dave Raccanelli (Jack's Waterfall) kicked-off the festivities at 1PM and the crowd got
into it immediately! Everyone was hoppin' and very impressed! The inside was packed while the outside area was just
getting started! The pig (probably the only one not having fun that day) was roasting, the special "Graveyard Blues" beer
was flowing and C&B Blues Revue was getting ready to attack their set at 2PM! Dave, Pat and "Ed the Hat" tore threw an
amazing set (despite popping a few breakers along the way) that left the crowd shaking their collective head in awe!
Some equipment issues caused a minor delay but Jack Licitra came to the rescue (thank you again, Jack!) and
entertained the crowd with a stripped down acoustic set inside while the Kerry Kearney Band set-up on the outside
stage. Kerry, Frank, Eileen and Tony (w/ Papa Jim Flemming on fiddle & mandolin) "wowed" the crowd as usual...
despite the fact that the rain had begun to fall. Meanwhile... back inside, MisBhavin hit the stage at 5PM and everyone
dancing! Pat Hunter, Danny Kean, Don Celenza & Phil "Boom Boom" Bloom brought down the house with the blend of
blues, soul and R&B! At 6PM, Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys hit the stage for an inspired set that kept the crowd
jumping! Joe, Pete & Chris ripped through their set without restraint! Pam Betti sat in and sang a tune or two... and at the
end of the set, Joe slid his strap off and threw his guitar to the stage... leaving thre crowd wanting more! Jimi would be
proud! 7PM brought the Gary Sellers band to the outside stage and with them came the end of the rain! Gary and the
boys (featuring drummer extrordinaire Mario Staiano of Savoy Brown) picked up where The Smokedaddys left off! As
darkness fell on The Brickhouse, the Gary Sellers Band played an amazing set and the crowd loved every note! Now it
was time for the featured act and our old friends... all the way from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Brooklyn and
Minneapolis... Scrapomatic! Some lighting issues required the use of car headlights to illuminate the stage from the
side, but that little hiccup didn't affect Mike and Paul! Actually, the unusual "stage lighting" created a old-time, spiritual
feel with Paul Olsen's haunting guitar licks and the soulful sound of Mike Mattison's voice coming from under the tent,
with the stage bathed in a warm, eerie glow! The guys rose to the challenge and the crowd soon found themselves to be
part of something very special! Their incredible set included some covers, Scrapomatic favorites from earlier albums
and some new tunes sprinkled in, as well! We'd love to have them back for future Gravefests! All in all it was a fantastic
day of great music, great food & drink and great friends... old and new! As always, the best part is the passion and
generosity of the greatest music fans in the world! We raised serious money for the Suffolk County Chapter of United
Cerebral Palsy and we had a lot of fun doing it! I know that I sure did! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Gravefest '09 happened on Sunday, May 17th at "Fatty Beltbuckles" in Rocky Point! Opening the show at 2PM, and
making their first Gravefest appearance, was Brother Peach! They ripped through a blistering set of Allman Brothers
classic tunes... much to the delight of the folks who got there early! Phil Varca made a triumphant return to the
Gravefest stage with his high-energy blues/blues rock! Bassist Pete Kiernan and drummer Ed "The Hat" rounded out
Phil's line-up and added some "punch" to the raucous set! Next up was The Josh Allen Band. Josh (playing without the
other Jack's O'Diamonds guys) put on a great show with a couple of "young guns" on drums and bass! The Electrix,
who just 2 1/2 months earlier, lost a dear friend and long-time band member, Rob DePaulo... played an amazing set and
mixing in some originals to compliment the cover tunes that they do so well! It was bittersweet to watch their
performance, knowing the circumstances surrounding the band. Finally, Joe Vicino & Friends took the stage and played
a "jaw-dropping" set... that sent everyone home with a smile on their face! As always, a great time was had by all!
Gravefest '10 was HOT... figuratively and literally! The Brickhouse in Patchogue was the host venue and the stage was
set up outside in the sunshine and 90 degree heat! The festival kicked off at 1pm and the early birds were treated to the
incredibly talented Jack's Waterfall! Jack Licitra and the guys wowed the audience with treasures from their songbook,
past and present! Up next, was The Gary Sellers Band, featuring Sly Geralds on bass and the inimitable Mario Staiano on
the drums! The fellas (along with guest harmonica genius, Ken "The Rocket" Korb) tore through an amazing set that
featured blues and blues rockers... including a couple of brand new tunes that will be featured on Gary's new CD! In
between sets we gave away a guitar to a long-time listener who, over the course of a few years had some health
issues, that left him unable to play his guitar. He had recently felt better and wanted to start playing guitar again, but he
had sold off all of his guitars years ago and currently, wasn't in the financial position to buy one. His reaction and the
look on his face, when we handed him his new electric guitar... was priceless! It was definitely the highlight of my 20
year radio career. Keep on rockin' Don! OK... then the Joe Vicino Band took the stage next and they delighted the crowd
with a mix of blues, classic rock and a little bit of R&B thrown in for good measure! The 4 O'Colck hour brought The
Electrix & Friends to the stage for a little blues, a little Dead, a little Allman Brothers and a lot of fun! Papa Jim Flemming
was the only member of the Electrix on stage but he was helped out by Ed Travers and other very talented musicians!
As we approached the 1/2 way point of Gravefest '10... it was time for The Kerry Kearney Band! As usual, the KKB
supplied their crowd-pleasing brand of "psychedelta" blues that had the folks up dancing. Bass player Frank Celenza
couldn't make the show but the talented Pete Kiernan sat-in for the set. Somewhere between raffle give-aways, live
radio breaks and other fun stuff going on... the KKB morphed into the Dashboard Saints, featuring Kerry, F.L. Lombardo,
(and Gary Sellers' rhythm section from earlier in the day) Sly Geralds and Mario Staiano. Look for the 'Saints' to make a
lot of noise (in a good way) on the L.I. music scene this summer and fall! Beer was flowing, people were dancing, money
was being raised for UCP of Suffolk County and a live radio broadcast was happening in the middle of all the partying! At
this point... Tale Wagon hit the stage with a fiery brand of blues-rock that hinted of Sticky Fingers era Stones! The band
featured Kane Daily on guitar/vocals, Pete Kiernan on bass and Chris Anstiss on the drums. Their smokin' set gave way
to the vocal stylings of Miss Pamela Betti and the PBB. The Pamela Betti Band ripped through tunes that got people up
and out of their seats again! Sound man and harp master Bob "Hoochie Coochie" Paolucci even got to 'sit in' from his
post at the sound board! As the sun was setting on Patchogue and just when you thought that the musical energy had
to slow down... Jack's O'Diamonds hit the stage with a hard-drivin' brand of rockin' blues! Both original music and
covers had the tired crowd back on their feet for one last time! Graveyard Blues and WRCN is extremely thankful to
every single musician that was involved in Gravefest '10! Their musical talent is only surpassed by their graciousness
and class! We raised a good chunk of money for UCP, we partied, we danced and we had a lot of fun! We rocked
Patchogue, NY on a hot, sweaty Sunday afternoon! if you were there... thank you for coming out and supporting 'live'
music on Long Island! If you weren't... then we'll look forward to seeing you at our next location for Gravefest '11 on
June 26th, 2011!
positions at Beach 104.7 in Amagansett, NY and working in various positions, including on-air, during a 9 year gig at
WBAB in Babylon, NY. A common misconception is that Graveyard Blues began on 102.3 WBAB. It did not. In fact, WBAB
never had a blues show. I think the misconception stems from the fact that, for a short time, a couple of local business
men paid for air-time each week (like an info-mercial) and hosted a show that featured a few local blues and rock
bands. However, that show only aired on the station's east end signal, 95.3 WHFM. Graveyard Blues started in January
of 1998 on WBAB's sister station 1240AM WGBB. It held the Thursday at 10PM time slot until the station was eventually
sold. In May of 2002, Graveyard Blues found a new home, on Sunday night, at WRCN! Graveyard Blues is currently in it's
6th year of broadcasting on "Long Island's Only Classic Rock: 103.9 WRCN!"
Each month, Graveyard Blues brings you "Borrowed & Blue on Graveyard Blues" where we feature a classic blues tune
performed by two different and usually diverse artists! "Blues News" is another monthly feature that keeps you up to
date with what's going on in the world of blues! To suggest an idea for "Borrowed & Blue on Graveyard Blues" or to
submit a story for "Blues News"... go to the contact_us page!
The story of Gravefest:
Several months after the first anniversary, of Graveyard Blues, quietly passed in May 2003... many of the bands began
suggesting some type of party / free concert to commemorate the show's milestones.
Rather than begin with the second anniversary, in May, we decided to celebrate the "100th Broadcast on WRCN" in
April, 2004! On a rainy Sunday (04/04/04) at The Velvet Lounge in Setauket, NY... great bands (Dare Ya, Black Cat Bone,
Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys, Phil Varca & The Slamjammers, Bob "Hooch" Paolucci, Sam "Bluzman" Taylor, Lex
Grey & The Urban Pioneers and The Kerry Kearney Band) great friends, the WRCN staff and the best listeners in the
world... celebrated the 100th Broadcast of Graveyard Blues! The free event was a huge success and everyone wanted
to know when the next party would happen! Gravefest was born!
Everyone agreed that waiting, for show #200, was too far down the line... so Gravefest '05 was held at The Viking in Islip,
NY on Sunday, May 15th! The lineup included: Little Toby Walker, Breakaway, Dare Ya' w/ special guest Andy Aledort,
Tommy Keys, Hooch & The Bluesicians, Kane Daily and Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys! In an effort to give something
back to the community... most of the proceeds, from the event, went to The Honeysuckle Foundation... a local charity
that helps the families of children with cancer. The last musical notes, from Gravefest '05, had barely faded, when plans
for Gravefest '06 got started!
The Mill House in Yaphank, NY was the site for "Gravefest 06", on Sunday May 21st, and it was supposed to be an
outdoor event. Mother Nature had other ideas and the rain forced everybody inside. The party had a swampy, honky-tonk
feel and the music was great! Performances from Jack O'Diamonds, Little Toby Walker, Joe Vicino & The
Smokedaddys, Pam Betti and head liner Eddie Kirkland (The John Lee Hooker Band) rocked the house and even made
the sun come out! A close friend's 1 year-old son was diagnosed, with Cerebral Palsy, shortly before the event. This
news led to the decision of making The Suffolk County Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy, the official charity of Gravefest.
Gravefest '07, was held on Sunday May 20th at Bobbique Restaurant in Patchogue, NY and featured the legendary
"Hubert Sumlin" as the head-liner! Hubert was backed by the New Jersey based "Billy Hector Band." Phil Minissale
opened the show with his "finger-picking" style of guitar and he was followed by the infectious blues/rock of
"Breakaway!" "PP & Hooch" followed Howie, Lou and the boys and they got the crowd into it with their uniques style!
Our good friends, "Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys" (w/ Jack Licitra) on keyboards, hit the "Gravefest" stage next... and
they whipped the crowd into a frenzy! In between sets the "Gravefest Girls" collected raffle money for the Suffolk County
Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy. When the "smoke" (from the Smokedaddys set) cleared and with the Bobbique staff
working feverishly to keep the crowd happy with great food and drink... "The Billy Hector" Band took the stage! After a
few tunes... blues legend (and one of the nicest men that I've met in the business) "Hubert Sumlin" joined them on stage!
He wowed the crowd with his unique style of guitar playing as he ripped through "Howlin' Wolf" and "Muddy Waters"
tunes! Many of them, that he originally played on the records!!! Although the clock approached 10:00... we weren't done
yet! "Dare Ya" hit the stage with their blues/rock/R&B style of music and even threw in a cover of the Clarence Carter
tune (that Gregg Allman had a hit with on After the Bullets Fly) "Slippin' Away!" Looking back on the days events... we
realized that we saw some amazing musical talent, ate a lot of great food, witnessed "blues royalty" up-close and
personal and raised a lot of money for a great cause! Basically... what "Gravefest" is supposed to be all about!
Gravefest '08, happened on Sunday May 18th at The Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue, NY! The incredibly talented
Jack Licitra and fellow guitarist Dave Raccanelli (Jack's Waterfall) kicked-off the festivities at 1PM and the crowd got
into it immediately! Everyone was hoppin' and very impressed! The inside was packed while the outside area was just
getting started! The pig (probably the only one not having fun that day) was roasting, the special "Graveyard Blues" beer
was flowing and C&B Blues Revue was getting ready to attack their set at 2PM! Dave, Pat and "Ed the Hat" tore threw an
amazing set (despite popping a few breakers along the way) that left the crowd shaking their collective head in awe!
Some equipment issues caused a minor delay but Jack Licitra came to the rescue (thank you again, Jack!) and
entertained the crowd with a stripped down acoustic set inside while the Kerry Kearney Band set-up on the outside
stage. Kerry, Frank, Eileen and Tony (w/ Papa Jim Flemming on fiddle & mandolin) "wowed" the crowd as usual...
despite the fact that the rain had begun to fall. Meanwhile... back inside, MisBhavin hit the stage at 5PM and everyone
dancing! Pat Hunter, Danny Kean, Don Celenza & Phil "Boom Boom" Bloom brought down the house with the blend of
blues, soul and R&B! At 6PM, Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys hit the stage for an inspired set that kept the crowd
jumping! Joe, Pete & Chris ripped through their set without restraint! Pam Betti sat in and sang a tune or two... and at the
end of the set, Joe slid his strap off and threw his guitar to the stage... leaving thre crowd wanting more! Jimi would be
proud! 7PM brought the Gary Sellers band to the outside stage and with them came the end of the rain! Gary and the
boys (featuring drummer extrordinaire Mario Staiano of Savoy Brown) picked up where The Smokedaddys left off! As
darkness fell on The Brickhouse, the Gary Sellers Band played an amazing set and the crowd loved every note! Now it
was time for the featured act and our old friends... all the way from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Brooklyn and
Minneapolis... Scrapomatic! Some lighting issues required the use of car headlights to illuminate the stage from the
side, but that little hiccup didn't affect Mike and Paul! Actually, the unusual "stage lighting" created a old-time, spiritual
feel with Paul Olsen's haunting guitar licks and the soulful sound of Mike Mattison's voice coming from under the tent,
with the stage bathed in a warm, eerie glow! The guys rose to the challenge and the crowd soon found themselves to be
part of something very special! Their incredible set included some covers, Scrapomatic favorites from earlier albums
and some new tunes sprinkled in, as well! We'd love to have them back for future Gravefests! All in all it was a fantastic
day of great music, great food & drink and great friends... old and new! As always, the best part is the passion and
generosity of the greatest music fans in the world! We raised serious money for the Suffolk County Chapter of United
Cerebral Palsy and we had a lot of fun doing it! I know that I sure did! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
Gravefest '09 happened on Sunday, May 17th at "Fatty Beltbuckles" in Rocky Point! Opening the show at 2PM, and
making their first Gravefest appearance, was Brother Peach! They ripped through a blistering set of Allman Brothers
classic tunes... much to the delight of the folks who got there early! Phil Varca made a triumphant return to the
Gravefest stage with his high-energy blues/blues rock! Bassist Pete Kiernan and drummer Ed "The Hat" rounded out
Phil's line-up and added some "punch" to the raucous set! Next up was The Josh Allen Band. Josh (playing without the
other Jack's O'Diamonds guys) put on a great show with a couple of "young guns" on drums and bass! The Electrix,
who just 2 1/2 months earlier, lost a dear friend and long-time band member, Rob DePaulo... played an amazing set and
mixing in some originals to compliment the cover tunes that they do so well! It was bittersweet to watch their
performance, knowing the circumstances surrounding the band. Finally, Joe Vicino & Friends took the stage and played
a "jaw-dropping" set... that sent everyone home with a smile on their face! As always, a great time was had by all!
Gravefest '10 was HOT... figuratively and literally! The Brickhouse in Patchogue was the host venue and the stage was
set up outside in the sunshine and 90 degree heat! The festival kicked off at 1pm and the early birds were treated to the
incredibly talented Jack's Waterfall! Jack Licitra and the guys wowed the audience with treasures from their songbook,
past and present! Up next, was The Gary Sellers Band, featuring Sly Geralds on bass and the inimitable Mario Staiano on
the drums! The fellas (along with guest harmonica genius, Ken "The Rocket" Korb) tore through an amazing set that
featured blues and blues rockers... including a couple of brand new tunes that will be featured on Gary's new CD! In
between sets we gave away a guitar to a long-time listener who, over the course of a few years had some health
issues, that left him unable to play his guitar. He had recently felt better and wanted to start playing guitar again, but he
had sold off all of his guitars years ago and currently, wasn't in the financial position to buy one. His reaction and the
look on his face, when we handed him his new electric guitar... was priceless! It was definitely the highlight of my 20
year radio career. Keep on rockin' Don! OK... then the Joe Vicino Band took the stage next and they delighted the crowd
with a mix of blues, classic rock and a little bit of R&B thrown in for good measure! The 4 O'Colck hour brought The
Electrix & Friends to the stage for a little blues, a little Dead, a little Allman Brothers and a lot of fun! Papa Jim Flemming
was the only member of the Electrix on stage but he was helped out by Ed Travers and other very talented musicians!
As we approached the 1/2 way point of Gravefest '10... it was time for The Kerry Kearney Band! As usual, the KKB
supplied their crowd-pleasing brand of "psychedelta" blues that had the folks up dancing. Bass player Frank Celenza
couldn't make the show but the talented Pete Kiernan sat-in for the set. Somewhere between raffle give-aways, live
radio breaks and other fun stuff going on... the KKB morphed into the Dashboard Saints, featuring Kerry, F.L. Lombardo,
(and Gary Sellers' rhythm section from earlier in the day) Sly Geralds and Mario Staiano. Look for the 'Saints' to make a
lot of noise (in a good way) on the L.I. music scene this summer and fall! Beer was flowing, people were dancing, money
was being raised for UCP of Suffolk County and a live radio broadcast was happening in the middle of all the partying! At
this point... Tale Wagon hit the stage with a fiery brand of blues-rock that hinted of Sticky Fingers era Stones! The band
featured Kane Daily on guitar/vocals, Pete Kiernan on bass and Chris Anstiss on the drums. Their smokin' set gave way
to the vocal stylings of Miss Pamela Betti and the PBB. The Pamela Betti Band ripped through tunes that got people up
and out of their seats again! Sound man and harp master Bob "Hoochie Coochie" Paolucci even got to 'sit in' from his
post at the sound board! As the sun was setting on Patchogue and just when you thought that the musical energy had
to slow down... Jack's O'Diamonds hit the stage with a hard-drivin' brand of rockin' blues! Both original music and
covers had the tired crowd back on their feet for one last time! Graveyard Blues and WRCN is extremely thankful to
every single musician that was involved in Gravefest '10! Their musical talent is only surpassed by their graciousness
and class! We raised a good chunk of money for UCP, we partied, we danced and we had a lot of fun! We rocked
Patchogue, NY on a hot, sweaty Sunday afternoon! if you were there... thank you for coming out and supporting 'live'
music on Long Island! If you weren't... then we'll look forward to seeing you at our next location for Gravefest '11 on
June 26th, 2011!
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