ORIGINALS, MODERN, CLASSIC & SOUTHERN ROCK, COUNTRY MUSIC
Jammboxx is a band of veteran performers playing original music and the most popular modern rock, classic rock, southern rock, and country music.
Every Jammboxx show is aimed at building and solidifying a strong connection with the clubs and the fans. With each band member having more than 20 years’ experience playing in the mid-Atlantic region, Jammboxx already has a great following and knows how to grab an audience and keep them all night. Collectively, the members of Jammboxx have played just about every venue in the mid-Atlantic region and plan to continue rocking the East Coast for years to come with this new lineup.
Jammboxx will bring back that feel-good party atmosphere and keep the clubs rocking all night long!
BAND MEMBERS
Ricky “The Animal” Johnson / Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar: Ricky was raised in the DC metro area and has been a singer-songwriter all of his life, performing in various venues as an acoustic act from 1985 to 1987. Ricky started singing in organized bands in 1988 including GVB (Genuine Virginia Band), Outta Touch, Smylin Jack, and Slider. Ricky’s passion for performing and dedication to the music has made him one of the DC area’s top front men. Ricky has been fortunate enough to tour with and support such acts as Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, Blue Oyster Cult, Steppenwolf, the Marshall Tucker Band, David Allen Coe, .38 Special, the Outlaws, and many others over his long career. Having many influences over the years, Ricky has created a unique sound and commanding stage presence that draws and keeps the crowds coming back for more.
Dave “Sweet Licks” Taylor / Lead and Rhythm Guitar and Vocals: Dave has been playing lead guitar in high energy rock bands around the DC Metro area for the past 18 years, playing both covers and original music. Bands he has played with include Shagnasty, Harmless Prank, Mach One (w/ Kenn Taylor of DC Star), and Slider just to name a few. Playing on various instruments since the age of 5, Dave now focuses on his favorite instrument, playing a wide range of styles from heavy metal to classical. Dubbed as Sweet Licks for his various riffs, Dave grew up on Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Sabbath, Zeppelin, Yes, and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. He now also composes original music with and for various artists around the area and is widely known for his precision and commanding stage presence.
Jay “Jaybird” Alper / Drums, Percussion, and Vocals: Jay first became interested in drums when he was about five years old and had the chance to sit behind his cousin’s drum set and he was hooked. Jay got his first drum set when he was twelve years old and never looked back. Jay listens to and is influenced by all styles of music, although he has always gravitated towards rock. Jay has played in a number of local bands in a variety of musical genres since he moved to Northern Virginia from the Midwest including Child at Heart, The Lisa Taylor Band, and Slider, among others. Jay’s favorite drummers and main influences over the years include Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater) and Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs) among many others. Jay’s rock solid beats, tasty fills, and eye for detail rounds out the Jammboxx rhythm section perfectly.
Randy “Iceman” Lindsay / Bass Guitar and Vocals: Randy hails from central Virginia and is a veteran of the mid-Atlantic music scene having performed for many years all along the east coast in groups including Calamity Jane, Outta’ Touch and Slider. These bands have supported dozens of national acts as well as Randy performing with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde on Gibson Guitar Clinics throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Randy brings a solid foundation and level of professionalism cultivated from many years as a bass instructor, studio session experience and live performances ranging from intimate club settings to concert level venues. For Randy, the music is the bottom line, the feedback from the crowds and the satisfaction knowing your talents, creations, and ideas touch each person in a positive and reactive way. Jammboxx is the perfect performance avenue for Randy to satisfy these musical cravings and looks forward to everyone enjoying the ride.
“Smiling” Chuck Bertrand / Lead and Rhythm Guitar: Chuck is an accomplished guitar player from Northern Virginia. Chuck started playing guitar at age 12 and was influenced by a wide variety of players from different genres of music, some of which includes but not limited to, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, the Blues Greats and more. Chuck has played in different bands over the years, most notably, Nuthin’ Fancy and Outta’ Touch. Like the other members of Jammboxx, Chuck shares the same passion, desire and commitment to perform music at a high level. Chuck believes it’s all about the music, whether covering a classic or performing an original. Chuck’s ability to create and maintain a high level of professionalism within the band rounds out a powerful and solid line up that is sure to please!
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From Manassas Park Patch
You’ve heard the old saying that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade? If that’s true, Shea Dowling, a 6-year-old from Haymarket, is making gallons of grief a little easier for families of the 72 fallen law enforcement heroes who died in the 9/11 tragedy.
Dowling, a first-grader, raised over $1,470 on May 1 at the Lion and Bull Restaurant in Haymarket at a lemonade stand, through the sales of drinks, t-shirts and charitable contributions and tips, and hopes to raise even more this Thursday at a stand in D.C.
The proceeds are going to the Twin Towers Initiative, which is donating money for a national law enforcement museum to be built in 2013 through the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
ROCK! COVERS
Rescue Squad is a Rock Cover band that follows the 80/20 rule…80% Modern Rock Covers, 20% Classic Rock Covers. These 5 guys comprise one of DC’s best cover bands. Outkast? You got it! Foo-Fighters? You got it! Muse? You got it! Linkin Park? You got it! Soundgarden? You got it! Zep? You got it! Aerosmith? You got it!
Get the drift?? You got it!!
John, Marty, Marco, Dave and Steve will have you exhausted by nights (or mornings) end…So if you want to dance, do it! If you want chill, do it! If you want to rock, do it! If you want to buy the band drinks, DO IT!
Please check out their website, http://www.rescuesquadband.com, from there, you can follow them on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube.
Raw Bar in our Tavern every Thursday from 4-9.
We’ve Got …
Steamed Spiced Shrimp – $5.50 for a 1/2 pound or $9 for a full pound
Steamed Clams – $5 for a 1/2 dozen or $9 for a dozen
Sauteed Mussels in a white wine garlic sauce or spicy tomato – $5.50 per pound
Oysters on the 1/2 shell – $5.50 for a 1/2 dozen or $9 for a dozen
Crab Legs – $11 for two clusters
MELODIC & EMOTIONAL ROCK & ROLL
Hathaway Brown comes to Lion & Bull with their collection of hook-laden songs to serve their crowd an expertly blended mix of midwest rock, pop and country. With songs currently featured on hit TV shows like MTV’s Jersey Shore and live performances that rival their songwriting they have become one of the areas best kept secrets.
About Hathaway Brown:
Late 2008 found Jarrett Randazzo and his band mates in the New Jersey pop/rock outfit Copperpot changing tires on the road to ruin. Despite an album’s worth of hook-laden songs, a growing and devoted fan base, being featured in various television shows and movie soundtracks, and moving nearly 35,000 copies of their self-titled album out of the back of their converted school bus (dubbed the “Cool Bus”)… Copperpot seemed destined to become the best band you never heard of.
Cut to 2010.
After spending three straight years on the road — clocking over 150 shows a year, showcasing for every record label in the land, and opening for notable acts like The Plain White T’s, Sugarcult, Butch Walker and My Chemical Romance, Randazzo retreated to the studio where he would begin working on what would become his sharpest effort to date.
“We’d spent so much time taking cues from what the people with nice suits were telling us… How we should sound, what we should look like, I just got so tired of trying to please everyone else, and got back to trying to please myself.”
Dubbing the new project HATHAWAY BROWN, and naming the record “Keep Moving Forward”, Randazzo has shaped an album that should not only make he and his bandmates proud, but also garner them the attention they so rightly deserve. Songs like “Frustrated” and “Tired of Waiting” call on the crunchy melodic sound fans are accustomed to from this award winning songwriter, while gems like “Now or Never”, “Stutter” and “Start Again” push Randazzo’s abilities into crafting timeless sounding tracks, reminiscent of a young Jackson Brown or an “A.M.” Wilco.
Sometimes success comes when you least expect it; if there’s any justice left in rock and roll, HATHAWAY BROWN is on its way to tasting it.
“…a genius mix of midwest rock, pop and country.” – Kaj Roth (Melodic.net)
“It..s all about high impact, dead center, fastball melodies and clean hooks. all the verve, the pop and connective grip that great, accessible, radio ready pop music should have. We all could only dream of writing songs this accessible to millions.” – Bruce Bodeen (Not Lame)
“Every song on this crunch and hook-filled gem should be on a TV or movie soundtrack – they’re all that strong! He’s raised the songwriting bar even higher with this brilliant 12 song effort! This is radio-ready stuff folks! Every bit as good as what gets played these days” – Ray (Kool Kat Musik)
T ‘Akila Jones (TJ), a four piece band based in Northern, Va., is fresh to the Maryland/Virginia scene under the name T’Akila Jones, however possessing grass roots as the band formerly known as Capgun Suicide. Formed in November 2010, the band is comprised of former members of Capgun Suicide, and the recent addition of Akila Jones.
Band members include; Akila Jones-lead vocals, Rob Jones-guitars, vocals; Steven Lockhart-bass guitar, vocals; and Todd Bryer-percussion, vocals. The natural chemistry felt within the band is hard to come by however, clearly reflected when they play, as a result you are taken to a different level of music and intensity.
TJ plays an extremely varied mix of high energy dance music reaching across all genres of music, from rock to pop, country, reggae and soul. Artists such as: Cee Lo Green, Big ‘N Rich, Gavin DeGraw, Pink, Bon Jovi, Peter Tosh, Katy Perry, Orianthi, Paramoure, Ke$ha to name a few. By adding their own musical styling and rock edge to each song, TJ produces a great night of dancing backed by a fantastic stage show. With such a rich selection of material, the band structures the night based on the element of dance, energy, and all out fun, making T ‘Akila Jones a Premiere band in the Northern, VA area for a guaranteed great time.
Learn More at TAkilaJones.com
Help support one of our community’s youngest entrepreneurs, Shea Dowling in her quest to earn Haymarket a spot on the map as an official Lemonade Day city and raise money to honor law enforcement who died on 9/11 and support the new National Law Enforcement Museum opening in Washington DC in 2013.
Proceeds from Shea’s Lemonade Stand will be donated to the Twin Towers Initiative.
The Twin Towers Initiative is a nonprofit, 501C3 organization that honors the 72 law enforcement officials who died on September 11, 2001 while rescuing thousands of people trapped in the World Trade Center Twin Towers and benefits the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund specifically for the campaign of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
Discounted menu specials, face painting, glitter tattoos AND a visit from Mr. Lemon too!
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
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