WUSB Stonybrook

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Just did a great interview with John Ottaviano from WUSB Stonybrook Radio. Talked about a lot of stuff that I can't even remember now. I sang a few songs and talked about why I wrote them. This is the second time I've been out at Stonybrook for an interview.

Grey Horse Tavern

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:10:00 GMT

This was my first brunch. I have to say it was kind of weird playing in a bar for brunch! The crowd was into it though and the sound was great. After the performance I had some brunch myself and then headed out.

Gizzy's

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

This is a cool little place in the Village. Ate there beforehand and had a great steak wrap. Even though this place is small, I liked playing here and think I will again in the summer. Thanks Gizzy's!

Bitter End

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:30:00 GMT

Yes, at The Bitter End again! No Chick Singer Night this time, just me for 30 minutes. Love this place!

AOA, Raw Oyster Cult (Rads)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

So I performed at this cool restaurant / new music venue. I opened for 3 members of the Radiators and John Gross from Papa Grows Funk. Had a great time. Near the end of my set Mark Rechler of Circus Mind came on stage with me to play keyboards as I sang Dr. John's Such A Night. Later, Circus Mind invited me on to sing Son Of A Preacher Man with the band backing me, which was awesome!!! Can't wait to do it again. Got to hang with my weird friend!

The Cup

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

I performed at a tiny little coffee house in Wantagh. Little too much conversation noise for me. I almost shushed everyone, but decided against it. Good bunch of people came down to see me, so that was good.

Brickhouse Brewery for Don Audio Showcase

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:30:00 GMT

I know, I'm only 13 and in a Brewery! Don puts on some good shows, so how could I say no. Check out the cool beer brewing stuff behind me. Food was good and my dad like beer, so it's all good.

Hole in the wall gang concert

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:45:00 GMT

Wow, I love this place! Hiro Ballroom is a huge beautiful venue. I opened for Papa Grows Funk! Great night and then an interesting train ride home with some family friends. JP you are funny! Glad I donate my time to a good cause.

Chick Singer Night

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:35:00 GMT

This was my second CSN and fourth time performing at The Bitter End. I always love playing here, the sound is great and the crowd is always good. Chick Singer Night is cool because the great CSN band learns my songs before and then plays with me. Thanks to Deena for making this happen!

OysterFest

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT

OMG, what a weekend, good and bad. I did a set at OysterFest on Saturday. I didn't really do a sound check which was a big mistake. While I was singing, I couldn't hear myself. When I asked them to turn up the monitors, I just heard feedback. Each time they tried to get me to hear myself the feedback got worse. I only sang 4 songs and couldn't continue. Try putting your fingers in your ears and then talk to people. You will sound funny and probably be yelling. That's what it was like for me. Tim Wright who is in charge of the sound wasn't there at the time. When he found out later the problems I had, he felt terrible. Tim called us that night, said they fixed the issue and asked if I would please come back on Sunday. I did a set on Sunday at 2:30pm. Wow, what a difference! I could hear myself perfectly. Thanks to everyone that came down! The place was packed! I love performing in my town, so I'm so glad it worked out in the end.

Music From The Hive

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:05:00 GMT

This is a cool show that I did a while back and tonights was there big anniversary show. All original songs, 4 performers on stage and going from one to another. Only 2 songs each, but it was great to listen to all the other talent out there. Couldn't stay the whole night, because I had a school project to finish, but I ended up getting it all done. Thanks to Mark & Naomi for putting this on!

Huntington Fall Festival

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:50:00 GMT

So straight from the Autism Speaks event, we raced to Huntington to perform in the Fall Festival. Nobody bothered to tell us that there was also a parade in Huntington and Main Street is closed down. On of the police we talked to was really an a$$h... (not supposed to use that word) and another was really nice. We explained that we needed to get to the park, but he said he's not from the area and couldn't tell us another way. Luckily John Chicherio from the festival was able to talk us through a route to get close and then picked up my equipment in a golf cart! Great show with a lot of people!

Autism Speaks

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:40:00 GMT

So check it out, there were 30,000 people in Jones Beach Field 5. I thought they must have meant 3,000, but when we got there we couldn't believe how many people were there. They had speakers everywhere, so that people way far away could still hear me. Check out the picture with the Jumbotron! Someone emailed me that they saw me from the highway.

MEANY Fest

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:10:00 GMT

Great night tonight at MEANY Festival at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC. This was a really cool place and was kind of a last minute thing, but there still were a bunch of fans there!!!

Sayville Seafood Festival / Autism Speaks Farmingdale

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT

So glad it didn't rain, the weather channel said it was going to. This festival was supposed to be in August, but Hurricane Irene ended that. I was at a cool park in West Sayville right on the water. I wish I could have hung out there longer, but had to leave to sing at an Autism Speaks event at Stuart Thomas Manor in Farmingdale. It was a battle of the bands type thing. I'm technically not a band, but gave them as much sound as I have (to do battle). I couldn't stay there after either, yet another event to go to. At least I don't have to think about practicing tonight, I sang enough for one day!

Party!

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

I took 10 friends to the bowling alley for a bowling party. So much fun! After, most of my friends came back to my house and we all hung out in my tipi. That's right, we have a huge tipi in our backyard. My dad lit the fire and then we all of played music, danced, sang all night. I think it was my best birthday party yet!

BIRTHDAY!!!

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:35:00 GMT

Had a great day! Was in the recording studio most of the day getting the final mix of my newest original "Until It's Gone". Then we went out to eat at this place Luce that has been in Oyster Bay for years, but for some reason we never tried it. Wow, the food was great! Can't wait to go back.

Last Cruise Night of this Summer

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:40:00 GMT

Title says it all. This was the last night that Oyster Bay is seeing me as a 12 year old, tomorrow's my birthday! The Voodoo channel guys also came down to film a live performance. After my family went to our favorite restaurant, Coach Tavern in Oyster Bay.

Voodoo Channel Interview

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:35:00 GMT

When I was playing Cruise Night on Aug 23rd, this guy Charlle came up to my mom and said how much he liked my singing. He said that he wanted to do a feature on me for his website. So I played in their studio and had an interview. I can't wait to see how it turned out. The voodoo channel, voodoochannel.com get's around 6,000 hits a day, so a lot of people will be seeing me!

School :(

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:35:00 GMT

Actually, it wasn't that bad. I had not gotten my schedule, so I had to deal with that when I got there. I think they messed up most of my grades schedules, so I wasn't alone. It's great to see all my friends that I didn't see over the summer! Homework already started argh!