Your weekly Am & A

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Manic Anywhere @ The Quays

The Quays 45-02 30th ave

Starring:

8p***David Lowe***

9p***Sean Wiggins***

And introducing-
***The ANYWHERES***

FREE Show

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Return of Terrible Tuesday

Shillelagh 47 22 30th ave

your favorite worst open mic is still here -
and if you…’ve been missing it lo these many weeks, now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about.

* full back line
* state of the art PA
* drink specials that’ll make your wallet wanna propose
* all your favorite local and future favorite local singers, musicians, songwriters, poets, comedians and hooligans

sign-ups at 9
stage opens up at 10

Saturday February 13th, 2010

OK, kids.
You may want to take a seat for this one, and you may want to make sure that seat is in your bathroom.
Because,

on saturday
february 13th
ASTORIA
will have
a brand NEW
MUSIC VENUE
!!!!

That’s
right… The Astoria Brewhouse (31st St & 30th Ave) is opening up
their sweetass 2nd floor space for AM&A on Saturday, February 13th,
and we’re bringing some of your favorite Queens bands to christen it.

The Jamies – Astoria’s very own (and only) all-girl rock band (www.myspace.com/thejamiesmusic)
Sweet Magma – Astoria’s very own molten heavy metal rockers (www.myspace.com/sweetmagma)
Ekra – these guys are from Jackson Heights, but they throw down some serious psychedelic ROCK and they’re NOT from Brooklyn (http://www.myspace.com/ekrasound)

So, to recap:
Rock. Your. Face. Off. With. Kick. Ass. Queens. Bands. in. Brand. New. Sweet. Ass. Space. IN ASTORIA.

You’re
not gonna want to miss this event – doing so may cost you the respect
of your grandchildren, their children, and their children’s children.

Door is $5*
Severe Drink Specials TBA

*all
proceeds will go into the Astoria Music Now! Festival fund – our huge
summer music festival (3 stages!!) in your beloved Astoria Park

See you there!

AM & A

Freedomhead, Order of Protection and Nico Blues

Saturday night at Shillelagh was not for the faint of heart or the light of feet.

Freedomhead, Order of Protection and Nico Blues filled the back room of Shillelagh and rocked Astoria.

AM&A Presents: Digamy, Freedomhead and the Nico Blues @ The Shillelagh

Saturday, February 2nd

When ***Freedomhead*** and ***Digamy*** share the stage there is a rift in the stratosphere that is unparalleled to modern science.

And introducing: ***The Nico Blues*** The Nico Blues are based out of North Jersey and NYC. Consisting of five music history fans including two sets of brothers. With influences that range from Husker Du to Blind Melon they create an authentic psychedelic rock experience bedazzling new audiences throughout the city.

-This show is $5

Original Art By Ben Louria:
AM&As very close friend Ben Louria is hosting his very 1st solo show in Astoria @ Hellgate Social. Starting at 7pm stop by and check out his show before the Shillelagh. (for more info see link below)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315511012597

Far Out Festival Success

Astoria Music and Arts, Mishap Productions and Stomp &  Howl Movement would like to thank everyone who came out this past Friday and Saturday for the Far Out Festival and Benefit. All proceeds of the evening are going to doctors without borders.

There will be no manic monday tonight. But stay tuned for upcoming shows this weekend and of course Terrible Tuesday tomorrow night at Shillelagh.

james call

Illimanjaro

The Jamies

Bliminal: The Revival

Mishap and AM&A’s first ever Far Out Festival: Part II

Saturday, January 30th 

 

Part two of two nights of nonstop music back to back at the end of January… cheap drinks, great music, all around far-out times

featuring
THE JAMIES!
annnnnnnnnnnd
BLIMINAL (the revival)

all proceeds will go to the relief effort in Haiti…

The Quays: 45 02 30th ave, Astoria

 

Click here for invite

 

Friday- January 29th: Mishap and AM&A’s first ever Far Out Festival: Part I

In collaboration with the Stomp & Howl Movement we are dedicating all the proceeds of this show to Doctors Without Borders, a select relief effort for the victims of Haiti.

$5- Benefit Show

First of TWO nights of nonstop music back to back at the end of January… cheap drinks, great music, all around far-out times.

This invite is for the first Night at Shillelagh Tavern
FEATURING:
Deep Sound Diver, Illimanjaro, James Call & Erotic Photo Hunt feat. Adrienne Efficiency -Michael Benedetto (from raTrap Bumpkin) and more TBA

Shillelagh Tavern

47-22 30th ave, Astoria

Click here for invite!

Your Week (brought to you by AM&A)

Monday, January 25

Manic Monday will bring you healing. In a yogic fashion.
@ the Quays
8 pm
no cover
45-02 30th Ave

Tuesday, January 26

Terrible Tuesday will redeem you (as it always does)

@ the Shillelagh
9pm
no cover
47-22 30th Ave

FarOut Festival Benefit for Haitian relief on Friday & Saturday will certainly, if not already, seal the deal for ultimate salvation

Friday, January 29th
Shillelagh
8pm
$5 cover
with James Call, Illimanjaro, Mike Benedetto (from RATTRAP BUMPKIN) & Deep Sound Diver

Saturday, January 30th

Far Out Festival Part II
The Quays
9pm
no cover
with The Jamies and Bliminal (the revival!!)

AN UNUSUAL MANIC MONDAY 2010

Monday, January 18th

Gene (of Sorriso notoriety) will be subbing tonight for Justin as AM&A and the Quays presents another Manic Monday Music Showcase.

8pm – RITZ RIOT
9pm – MICHELLE and ALABASTER (of GUTTER & SPINE notoriety)
10pm – GENE and COMPANY

It’s also the ep release for Ritz Riot.

Another QUAYS event NOT TO BE MISSED, and guaranteed to be full of surprises.

The Quays: 45-02 30th Avenue, Astoria

Jesse Pagano and Friends

This Saturday night, stop by the Quays and check out Jesse Pagano and friends.

Special guest performers include : Paul Micca , Noah Pagano, Scot Gropper , Paul Micca , Tim McArthy , Joe Pepe , Janene Otten and  Jesse David Pagano.

Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

Free!

The Quays is located at 45-02 30th Avenue, Astoria

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