Norman Nardini Gig Updates! Jan-2005

Gig Updates

January 29 - 2005
Jeffrie's Landing: Bridgewater, PA 724-728-7878 (Please call for directions)
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sat.
It started snowin' about 5 o'clock this afternoon. No cancellation for this wintry evening. It's on with the show! F the snow and what a show it was! Norman hadn't been to the Beaver valley in a few years. I can't believe I just said those words! You mean he hasn't been laid in a few years?! Whatever! Makin' it look easy. A lot of insane conversation tonight. Norman was talkin' out of his mind and playin; guitar real fine. Whitey and Harry never missed a beat with both of them singin' sweet. Too many good songs to mention but "Million Tears", "Shackin' Up", "Burnin' Up" and the last tune, a revved up slide version of "Not Fade Away" made it all happen. Somewhere in the mountains of Pennsyltucky, in a snowy little town called Bridgewater, rock n' roll lived and breathed. It was glorious!

January 28 - 2005 Map
Moondog's: 378 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA (412) 828-2040
10:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Fri
One night - 2 Great Bands! Norman & The Guys + Glenn Pavone & The Cyclones!!! Don't Miss it!
Right out of the box, a crazy version of "Night Club". "Looks Are Deceivin'", "Who Dat Do Dat", "Shackin' Up", "Million Tears". It just kept comin'. D.J. Steve Rohan Classic Rock 97fm RRK has been playing "Smoke Two Joints", so Norman sent that one out to Steve. Smoke em if you got em. "Help Me Make It Through The Night" closed the set. Encore, "What The F*&%". White trash indeed! Glenn Pavone & The Cyclones came on and did great. An original song by drummer Frank, "Bang Bang" was kickin'. Bass player, Tom "The Love Man" Valentine did a great version of the Beatles tune "You Can't Do That". As always, Glenn Pavone smoked on guitar! Norman joined the Cyclones and did a killer version of "Boilermaker". He then sang "Look What You Done". After that, Whitey Cooper jumped in to sing James Brown's "Try Me". Harry Bottoms joined Norman to sing background vocals. The last song of the night was Norman singing Johnny Cash's "Fulsom Prison Blues". You should have heard Glenn Pavone playing the sh*& out of some serious country licks! Norman then handed his Tiger slide guitar to Whitey Cooper who proceeded to put on a show of his own down on his knees. Happy Birthday Whitey!

January 22 - 2005 Map Snowed Out!
Billy's Road House: 10150 Old Perry Hwy Wexford, PA 15090 (724) 934-1177
9:00 p.m. - 1 a.m. - Sat.

January 15 - 2005 Map
Moondog's: 378 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA (412) 828-2040
10:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Fri.
Who would go out to a club after the incredible overtime Steeler's vs. Jets playoff game? The people who really wanna have fun, that's who! Whitey said, "the Steeler game was so exciting, he almost threw up". "Lazy Bones", "Boilermaker", opened up the 2 hour first set. "Rock n Roll City", "White Trash Tragedy". The music was coming off the stage in waves. Norman said he wanted to do some new songs. "Wild Yonder Blues" and "Shackin' Up", both up tempo rockers, sound like winners! Both feature slide guitar. Harry Bottoms sang "King Of The Road" and got a giant round of applause. The instrumental classic "T-Bird" closed out the first set. The 1 1/2 hour second set was just as amazing as the first. An unbelievable version of "Night Club" kicked it off. "Nothin' To Lose" soared. The music and laughter just kept comin'. Whitey Cooper sang a very soulful version of James Brown's "Try Me". "Smoke Two Joints" closed out the incredible evening.

January 1 - 2005 New Years Day!
The LongVue Lounge: N. Versailles, PA - Call Jackie if lost at 412-823-9602
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. - Sat.
Most bands don't have the balls to book a gig the day after New Years Eve, but like Norman says "I've Got More Balls than brains". You could tell Norman was insane tonight. With a little help from Whitey & Harry it was just nuts. A woman in the audience tried to go toe to toe with Norman. Bad idea! Although it did make for an entertaining evening! Double N told her "Darlin' You're not lookin' too good here" (appearing to still be on the same roll that probably started on New Years Eve) so she grabbed her crotch, flipped him the bird and yelled out "You Guys Suck!" It seemed to please Norman. Real Life! Ain't nothin' better! Oh yeah, the guys played great tonight!

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