North Star Bar - Out On The Town
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North Star Bar - Out On The Town
Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 2 3 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 4 5 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com THE INTERNS The Interns are a young and exciting 5-piece band from Philadelphia that parties up and down the east coast all the way from Boston down to Washington DC, but on Saturday, Aug 11, the band is stopping off in Wildwood NJ to play The annual Philadelphia Soul Summer Slam Party. They are “the official band” of Jon Bon Jovi’s Philadel- phia Soul and the band has played the event every year. The Interns started with The Soul since the inaugural season in ‘04 and enjoy playing for The Soul and all its fans. “The event is such a fun time. Every year it keeps getting better and better. The team had a great run in the playoffs this season and the Slam Party should be the best yet!” said band leader Tony Costello. The Soul and The Interns invite everyone to come out and party with their fans, players, and any “special guests.” One of the most sought after bands for Weddings, Corporate Events and Nightclub shows, The Interns bring a creative, and unique show each and every night. They play a wide range of music that everyone is sure to enjoy, and they have such a good time on stage that it’s inevitable for the audience to dance, sing along, and party with the band. Come out and see their shows, and see why they are becoming can’t-miss events. The band is Tony Costello - Lead Vocals, Guitar; Mike Arellano - Lead Guitar,Vocals; Joe Urbano - Keyboards,Vocals; Jesse Mell Drums; Jim McBride - Bass Check them out on Saturday, Aug 11 at Schellenger Ave Beach in Wildwood at 1:00 pm for the Philly Soul Summer Slam. For an updated schedule, check them out on the web at www.theinternsband.com or www.myspace.com/internsband . For bookings call Jamey/Ess Entertainment at 215-572-1005 or www.essbands.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 6 CLASSIC ROCK 102.9 MGK BLOCK PARTY STARRING FOGHAT “GEEZER” The CLASSIC BAND TO WATCH! (See them at the AMBER INN Doylestown Pa) GEEZER has been playing Classic Rock and Roll for the last 5 years in the central & upper bucks area The band is Matt Stauffer vocals, Donn Martin drums, Tom Frame Guitar, Kirk Mill bass and Brian Mentzer guitar. GEEZER is the formation of musicians that have played since high school, and continue to keep a high level of respect for the Classics. The boys in the band love what they do and love playing that good old Rock and Roll. GEEZER, ROCK & ROLL, PLAYED BY THOSE WHO’VE LIVED IT! Check it out at geezerrox.com Philadelphia’s Classic Rock 102.9 MGK is proud to announce the Classic Rock 102.9 MGK Block Party starring Foghat. MGK will bring the band Foghat to entertain a listener, their family and one hundred guests at a party held on their block on August 26. MGK will provide the food and non-alcoholic beverages as well as staging, sound and all of the technical requirements needed to have a legendary rock band perform a live outdoor show. “It doesn’t get any better than having Foghat play a show for you a few feet from your doorstep,” said Program Director, Charley Lake. Listeners can register themselves for the contest by going to www.wmgk.com. During the week of August 6th through August 10th listeners will also be able to call-in to register at 215-263-WMGK. For more information, please contact Dan Fein, WMGK Promotion Director, at 610-617-4866 or [email protected] 7 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 8 9 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Jenn Kastenhuber From: The Red Stallion Warminster, Pa Jenn is behind the bar at the Red Stallion, in Warminster, Pa, every Sunday night and also has shifts on Mondays and Wednesdays. She loves working the bar at the Stallion and has many friends who stop by week after week to have a few brews and chat with this bartender with a warm and friendly smile. Coming from the restaurant industry, in management, she worked for some years at Ruby Tuesdays, and for the last 3 years she changed her focus and became a bartender. “I really like working behind the bar and meeting new people each week”says Jenn. “I like the fun and enjoy seeing people have a good time.” ON STATS: Jenn stands in at 5’ 3’’ and has green eyes and brown hair. She has a great personality and is very upbeat with all of her patrons. HOBBIES: In her spare time she loves the great outdoors and enjoys camping and taking her dog “Lager” a Ridgeback Lab, on long walks. ON SPORTS: Jenn loves the FLYERS and is getting ready for the EAGLES! Stop See more of “JENN” on OOTWEB.com by the Red Stallion and say hello the JENN, our bartender of the month. You can see her also on the “OOT” website at: www.ootweb.com DRINK RECIPE: “The Red Stallion Red Eye” Dragon Fruit Vitamin water mixed with Vodka - mix and you can serve it on the rocks! The Red Eye has a great taste and vibrant color. This is one cool summer drink! Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 10 THE ROAD HOUSE kicks off the “OOT TV SHOW” with taping of the AUCTION for the NEWPORTVILLE FIRE CO. By Mike Vagnoni The Road House in Newportville, Pa., held their 6th Annual auction for the Newportville Fire Comany and raised over $2,800 on Sunday, July 29th. The house was packed and it was a fun time. Special shouts go out to all the staff at the Road House...great event for a great cause! OOT was in the house with DFT audio video taping segments for an upcoming TV special being shot on the ROAD HOUSE for WMCN TV / DT 44 on COMCAST and for INTERNET BROADCAST. Shouts to Don and Justin who shot the video of the event and did a segment with the Fire Captain and crew from the NEWPORTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT. You can see this segment this coming OCTOBER on TV/ WMCN and on the internet coming soon at: www.ootweb.com More to come on this in the next ISSUE of the OOT. Be sure to make it over to the ROAD HOUSE on AUGUST 22nd, for a night of taping as we will shoot segments on KARAOKE with Paul Kircher and Chef Jimmy and Perry B. the entertaining and psychic card reader. To find out more, go to the OOT website (*news and alerts) Here are some great photos from the AUCTION! THE ROAD HOUSE ROCKS! 11 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 12 13 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com World Class Tribute to Elvis 34 years and still going strong ranked as one of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world in 2002 and has been personally endorsed by Ron Blackwood of the Blackwood brothers gospel quartet who was a close personal friend of Elvis. (Ron Blackwood has actually said when Michael performs you feel like Elvis never left) Michael OʼConnor is also the only Elvis tribute artist to be endorsed by the Elvis international fan club of Philadelphia in 50 years since there inception. Well known music producer from Las Vegas says that Michael OʼConnor is the only singer that can match the natural tones and rhythm of the true voice of Elvis by a computer match. Michael will be a special guest on WHYY channel 12 public television on August 15th during there special airing between 8PM-9:30PM to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Elvis passing they will interviewing him during the Michael OʼConnor may just be the youngest breaks though out the show. oldest Elvis tribute artist in the world Also Michael will performing on August 18th He has been performing since he was 6 and at the Westgate mall in Bethlehem PA for a over the past 34 years has been fortunate to special 30th Anniversary concert the concert perform all over the country and at several is FREE and starts at 7:30 PM last time major Amusement parks and Casinos he Michael performed there in 2002 over 1,200 has opened for such acts as Chubby Checker people were in attendance. He is also perand the #1 rated Beatles tribute band in forming a special 9-11 tribute Concert at the the world called 1964 they were ranked by Ashton pub at Ashton and Willits road in NE Rolling stone magazine. Philadelphia on September 15th the concert starts at 10:pm and the cover is only $5.00 He has been doing his heart felt tribute To find out more visit his new website at to Elvis professionally since he was 10 www.worldclasselvis.com or call Michael (Michael says I feel lucky and honored to directly at 267-432-1702 or the Ashton Pub pay tribute to the best entertainer who ever at 215-676-9160 lived) Michael has also been fortunate to be Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 14 BIG HEADS - RICHBORO PUB! Photos by Helene, Story by Mr. OOT Last Issue was special in the “OOT” paper because we announced the 15th Anniversary party being held at the RICHBORO PUBʼs BIG HEADS - on July 26th. The night was such a blast...and many friends and patrons came by to help celebrate with Jerry Walsh and company. Special shouts go out to all the staff and of course the management for a great night and for 15 super years! Special shouts go out to bar manager - Shelly, Chef Rich and Doug. Hey guys, keep it going for another 15 ....When it comes to IRISH BARS...BIG HEADS is tops in food, sports, and entertainment and a good time. Visit any BIG HEADS in the area, and youʼll find the same thing - great drinks and the best atmosphere in a bar. Check out these party pics! 15 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Eddington House’s 15th Anniversary Party Celebration! By Helene aka Groovy Suzie There’s a P-A-R-T-Y in the house! At the Eddington House aka “E-House” that is! They are celebrating their 15th Anniversary on August 24th with a big bang! Their theme is USA once again so don’t forget to wear your Red, White, and Blue to show your support! There will be drink specials, t-shirt give a-ways and other fantastic prizes! Generation Next will be there to kick off the celebration from 9-1, but come early and enjoy the complimentary buffet that starts at 8 pm! The fun begins when you walk in the door. They have a big bar area and their dining area is both smoking and non-smoking. If you are a sports fan you can get all that and more on their 20 brand new plasma televisions that are placed throughout the club. After work you can enjoy their Happy Hour Monday-Thursday; Wednesdays is E-House’s big Family-Trivia night from 8-10 pm! Winners go home with gift certificates and cash prizes! There is live entertainment on Thursdays and Friday nights and Saturday is Karaoke Nite with Steve Bolsover. The E-House is considered to be one of the best family and neighborhood sports bars and restaurants in the Bucks county area. Bryan and Gina, the owners of the E-House, bought the place on August 24, 1992, shortly after they were married, with the help of their parents. They recently expanded one of their rooms and will make a special dedication in memory of Bryan’s father, who passed away this past February. The new room will be named after him and his favorite drink; “Mr. G.” V.O. Manhattan Room. A gesture that would certainly delight Bryan’s late father. Bryan and Gina wanted to also extend special thanks to all of their regulars who have come to be a big part of the E-House family. They also contribute much of their success and take great pride in their ability to provide excellent customer service by their bartenders and wait staff that is both friendly and courteous. And let’s not forget the “behind the scenes staff” like their great chefs and cooks who continue to conjure up some of the best meals around like Chicken Marsala, Pot Roast, Prime Rib and their famous Turkey Dinner- all cooked to order. And next time you stop-in; make sure you get a taste of Bryan’s special chicken noodle soup…MMM MMM Good! If you are a ”regular” or a “newbie” don’t forget to mark your calendar for August 24th and become a part of E-House’s big “family”! For more information check out their website at www.eddingtonhouse.com HAZY’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing at the Bensalem Country Club...Oh what a day! By Mike Vagnoni This year’s golf outing by the staff at HAZY’S BAR, from Feasterville Pa., was just a blast! The day was perfect and the 140 golfers just a had a great time. OOT once again, was a proud sponsor of a hole, this year, along with many other great sponsors. I know we had a great time and shot a 70 and that was par for the course... we did not cheat ;-) Word has it that one team was like -20 under par - now them guys are real golfers. All of us had fun and the dinner and party with prizes after the day of golfing was just outstanding at the Bensalem Country Club. Hats off to BOB, MIKE and all the staff at HAZY’S along with celebrity Flyer “BERNIE PARENT” in the house...we can’t wait to do it again next year! Check out these photos from: HAZY’S 2007 GOLF OUTING! Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 16 POISON & RATT ROCK THE TAJ MAHAL By ROB NAGY With another summer concert season winding down pop metal concert goers were recently treated to the continued rebirth of the 80’s when Poison and Ratt played Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal. A near capacity crowd of forty something’s paid seventy dollars a ticket to take a walk back in time and enjoy the bone crunching sounds of these one time charting artists. Ratt opened the show playing a seventy-five minute set, which included their most notable hits “Round and Round” and “Dance”. Original lead singer Stephen Pearcy fronted the band garbed in his signature black leather pants. Looking every bit the rock star Pearcy was a presence from the opening chord. While showing visible signs of years on the road he is still very capable of hitting the notes that catapulted the band to stardom more then twenty years ago. Women, now middle aged, pushed up against the barriers in front of the stage screaming and hollering as if they were teenagers again. With nothing is yet confirmed, look for a new CD from Ratt later this year. For more info go to www.therattpack.com Following a lengthy intermission Poison came on stage with the gusto of a band twenty years younger. Each member made his way on stage with the climax being the stage entrance of lead singer Brett Michaels. Unlike Ratt, Poison has remained in-tact for decades with all the original members. Guitarist C.C. Deville and Michaels played center stage causing an uncontrollable frenzy with the female fans in attendance. While the band is now past mid life they have aged well considering the notorious reputation they have for partying and fraternizing. They played with great enthusiasm and abandon cranking through the Poison catalog of hits, which included “Talk Dirty To Me”, “Your Momma Don’t Dance” and Every Rose Has It’s Thorn”, the bands closing encore for the night. During portions of their excruciatingly loud set video projections of topless women dancing played behind the band. With a number of very young fans in attendance I found this to be inappropriate and unnecessary as well as taking away from what Poison does best, playing loud head banging rock and roll. It was not uncommon to see lots of fans wearing a straw cowboy hats, like Brett Michaels sports on stage. For more info on Poison go to www. poisonweb.com Poison and Ratt wind down their tour in Atlanta, GA. on September 3, 2007. Photos by Rob Nagy SUMMER HAPPENINGS! Here are some summer happenings: The Tiki Bar at Bootleggers in Woodlyn Pa. is a great place to spend a summer night. New Bar Restaurant Opens in Trevose, Pa JOHN’s Restaurant and Bar serving up good food and some great times. Sundays with Bob Shetzline are special. New Jersey’s “The Smithereens” played the main stage the third and final day of the annual WXPN music festival at Camden’s Wiggins Park. A capacity crowd enjoyed an hour of all the Smithereens classics, which included “Blood And Roses”, “A Girl Like You”, “Behind The Wall of Sleep”and “Only A Memory”, they also played select Beatle remakes off their latest Koch Records release “Meet The Smithereens”. The band sounded better than ever pulling out all the stops. Following a two-song encore they left the crowd chanting for more. Suzanne Vega followed the Smithereens closing out another successful festival. For up to date Smithereens happenings go to www.officialsmithereens. com Photos by Rob Nagy 17 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 18 19 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 20 21 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 22 23 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 24 25 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Resorts Atlantic City to present “The World’s Greatest Party Band,” The B-52’s Saturday, August 18 Resorts Atlantic City announced that the B-52’s will perform a special one-night-only show on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 8 p.m. in the Superstar Theater. Dubbed “the world’s greatest party band,” the B-52’s are trailblazers of the rock world who have managed to remain at the forefront. It’s all due to their groundbreaking style and their penchant for breaking the rules. Formed in an Atlanta Bar one night in October of 1976 and named for a bouffant hairdo, the B-52’s were anything but ordinary right from the start. Their sound – as well as their style – can be described as quirky while emitting a contagious highenergy feel. But above all, the B-52’s can be described as fun. Hence, the moniker “the world’s greatest party band.” Originally made up of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland, the B-52’s made an instant impact with their first single “Rock Lobster” in 1978. The reception was so overwhelming, they were invited to appear regularly at New York City’s legendary club CBGB’s among other venues. Success snowballed, and in time The B-52’s landed a coveted record deal. Their eponymous first album sold well and included the hits “Rock Lobster” and “52 Girls.” Success followed in 1980 with hits from their second album “Wild Planet,” including “Private Idaho,” “Give Me Back My Man” and “Strobe Light.” Beyond the fun, much-adored music that seemed to bestride all types of genres and fans, the B-52’s were shaping future bands with their style, sound and innovative use of language. The next two albums launched The B-52’s as a household name as the MTV generation was exposed to this quirky band. And the reception was again huge. However, it was during the mid-1980s at the height of their success that the band suffered the tragic loss of one of its founding members, Ricky Wilson, to AIDS. After a period of mourning, the band bounced back and continued to produce hits just as Wilson would have wanted – and in his honor. In fact, Strickland switched from drums to guitar and learned the unique style with which the late gifted Wilson played his instrument. In 1989, the band finally released an album again. And with it came even more success. “Cosmic Thing” included the chart-climbers “Love Shack,” “Roam” and “Deadbeat Club.” And a new generation of B-52’s fans was born. After a separation, the band is back, much to the pleasure of fans around the globe. They’ve recently recorded an album and are doing what they were born to do – shake things up in the music world. The B-52’s will perform in Resorts’ Superstar Theater, August 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced at $75 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or by logging onto www.ticketmaster.com Built to Spill at the TLA By Eli Sentman It’s no secret that I love Built to Spill. As far as indie rock guitarists go, Doug Martsch has to be near the top, just under guys like Dinosaur Jr’s J. Mascis. I’ve reviewed Built to Spill shows twice already, but I always feel that after every show I have plenty of new things to say. Their show on July 6th at the TLA was better than the show I attended back in October, but I’m still not sold on if it was better than the first time I saw them a few years back. One thing’s for sure: they were excellent, as always. Let’s start with the set list, shall we? The crowd was treated to a mix of everything. From earlier tracks to, to new songs, and even a cover of Brian Eno’s “Third Uncle”, Built to Spill played it all. The highlight of the set for me, and I’m sure, most of the crowd, was “Car”, a favorite of many fans. The band put the song to rest the last few tours, but finally I got to hear it live. It’s one of my favorite songs ever, and at the opening notes the audience was ecstatic. Immediately after that, they launched into a song off their very early album Ultimate Alternative Wavers. The rest of the set list was just as solid. But a good set list makes no difference of the band isn’t good. Not that I had any fears that they wouldn’t play well. The triple guitar attack of Built to Spill is just plain awesome. The songs are just as layered, and sometimes more, than they are on album. The three guitarists create a wall of sound of sorts that you can only experience at a live show. I’ll admit, sometimes the song can get lost in the mix, though that’s rare. But if you were really prodding me to say something negative, I’d have to throw that out there. Not every song needs to be so layered and complex. Basically, what I’m saying is that Built to Spill’s best live strength, can also be their biggest weakness. Three guitars works for many of their songs, but sometimes it just doesn’t. The songs where it really does work well are the ones that would be expected, like the more jam oriented songs off Perfect From Now On. Case in point here is the encore, “Randy Described Eternity” which lasted for a little over 20 minutes. The song starts normal and just keeps building and building to something bigger. The wall of sound I was talking about before? It’s at it’s best at this point. These guys just play their instruments so well. It’s refreshing to see a band being both technically proficient and melodic, as many times bands seem to sacrifice one for the other. To sum it all up, it didn’t surprise me to once again enjoy the great show that Built to Spill puts on. Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 26 DJ HOLLYWOOD From The Lagoon - Essington, Pa DJ Hollywood has been a top shelf DJ for the last 8 years. He started his spinning days with the Class Company of Shaffer Sounds Productions. He now works with Johnny Knockout Entertainment and you can see him at the Lagoon, in Essington Pa. DJ Hollywood cuts with Dance, Hip Hop, Reggae and House. He enjoys the rush of a full crowd in a Hot Dance Club. “ Hey that is better then sex” , he jokes. DJ Hollwood can spin vinyl and can mix with digital *CD players. *( that is an art in this day and age) He has connected in the Industry and is being filmed by Resyn Videos - A myth beyound his legend. You can see his videos on Resynvideos.com or on YouTube.com and Myspace.com ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF BEING A DJ: “Its all about who you know and how to put the right pieces together” so says DJ Hollywood. Check him out this week at the LAGOON. For bookings. [email protected] The Deck Itʼs better outside on the water! The party continues in August with live bands seven nights a week! PARROT BEACH –Every Wednesday in August, 7 p.m. DANCE PARTY w/JERRY BLAVAT – Every Thursday in August, 5 p.m. B STREETS – Every Thursday in August, 7 p.m. MISS “DECK”ADENCE – The most decadent bikini contest takes place every Friday in August with finals on August 31, 8 p.m THE EXCEPTIONS – Every Sunday in August, 2:30 p.m. USUAL SUSPECTS – Every Sunday in August, 7:30 p.m. COUNTRY NIGHT w/HAWKINS ROAD – Every Tuesday in August, 7 p.m. THE INTERNS – Friday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. BKG – Saturday, August 11, 2:30 p.m. DONʼT CALL ME FRANCIS – Saturdays, August 11 and 25, 7:30 p.m; and Friday, August 31, 7 p.m. DR. CHEEKO –Mondays, August 13, 20 and 27, 7 p.m. LOST IN PARIS –Friday, August 17, 7 p.m. JOHN EDDIE —Saturday, August 18, 3 p.m. LeCOMPT – Saturday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. SPLIT DECISION – Friday, August 24, 7 p.m. LIFESPEED – Saturday, August 25 2:30 p.m. 27 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com 28 29 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com with Mike & Barbara Vagnoni The Eddington House 2815 Hulmeville Road Bensalem Pa., 19020 215-639-1220 Fax Orders 215-639-8366 www.eddingtonhouse.com The Eddington House ... Keeping a 52 year tradition alive in Dining with “Great Food” By Mike Vagnoni Keeping a family tradition alive is such a wonderful thing in life. For over 52 years, The Eddington House, located in Bensalem PA., has been offering food and drink for the working man and his family. Built with a solid name for dining, is what has been stamped in the minds of generations who make it a point to stop by week after week, with family and friends, for a good meal. This is a real neighorhood bar, restaurant and Tavern, with real family behind this long lasting name. For the last 15 years, Brian and Gina Gramiak have taken on the traditions along with their hardworking staff, and have made some changes that only increased popularity of this fine establishment. The menu is large and can satisfy anyone. On our recent visit, on a friday night, we started our dining experience with two appetizers. My wife ordered the E- House wings( $6.50)..You can oreder them either hot or mild. We went to the mild side and they came served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks and they were excellent. For our entrees, my wife Barbara ordered the Chicken Piccante (($12.95). This was made with a a white wine sauce and garnished with garlic and lemon. I ordered one of my favorites...Chopped Sirlon ($11.50) with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms and served with a special E-House recipe of spices. Good portions on both dinners. All the entrees come with soup or salads and you choice of baked potato or their creamy garlic mashed potatoes, or French fries and a freshely baked loaf of bread or your choice of garlic bread. I had the creamy garlic mashed potatoes to go with my dinner, and they are just out of this world. They call the menu a “Full Service” menu at the Eddington House, that is what Gina Gramiak said to me, and it sure is.You can order anything from Pasta to Seafood, Beef, Veal, Chicken and Steak dinners or any kind of sandwich, hot or cold to Pizza and all your favoirte finger foods too. The service is quick and friendly and the prices are the best you’ll find. The E- House is not only a good restaurant but a great sports bar with 21 Flatscreen HDTV’s for all sports. The EHouse is entertainment with top names in local entertainment weekly and they also have live music happy hours. The E- House touches all the bases. All year long, they also have various promotions from wing eating contest to Karaoke contest.. The E- House is just a great place to enjoy. Coming up - Help Brian and Gina Gramiak and the staff and family of the EHouse celebrate (15 great years! ) on August 24th, with a party that will run all day long and all night long. Music will be by Generation Next. Rating: **** (4 stars out of 4 ) Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Sunday Wine Down at the New Mission Grill! Another busy weekend? Wind down your weekend on Sunday nights at Mission Grill! Every Sunday night beginning at 4pm enjoy “Sunday Wine Down.” This special features 1/2 off all bottles of wine & 1/2 off all tequila flights. And to give you an idea of just how great a deal that is- Mission Grillʼs most expensive bottle, Opus One Cabernet, normally $385, is only $192.50!!! Along with their 2 tequila flight choices, normally either $27 or $54 (for 3 super premium shots), now only $13.50 or $27! And donʼt forget- while you sip your wine or spirit, order from Mission Grillʼs special Sunday night $30 pre-fixe menu. The menu, created by Executive Chef Jose Vargas, changes weekly, and will be served in addition to their full dinner menu. A weekly sample menu features marinated King Crab topped off with roasted tomato and corn salsa in a lemon herb vinaigrette as an appetizer, roasted Beef Tenderloin with truffled Isreali Couscous and glazed asparagus as an entree, and topped off with vanilla flan with caramelized bananas, raspberry chantilly and strawberry coulis for dessert. Donʼt forget to Wine Down every Sunday night at the new Mission Grill! www.themissiongrill.com FOORREEE!!!...Watch Out for The Prime Rib Golf Outing! A golf outing and celebration set for Monday, October, 1, 2007 will raise funds for a scholarship named for the late John F. Mannino of Broomall, PA, who died in 2004 after a one-year battle with brain cancer. He was the always charismatic co-owner of The Restaurant Collection with life-partner Patti Klein. The event will take place on October 1, 2007 at the Pine Hill Golf Club in Pine Hill, NJ with registration and lunch beginning at 10:30 AM and a shotgun start at noon. An open bar and silent auction follows at The Prime Rib, 1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia at 6pm, followed by dinner, awards and live auction at 7pm. To participate in the entire day for an individual the cost is $325 and $1100 for a foursome. Not a golfer? To attend the auction, open bar and dinner only is $150 per person. Sponsorships begin at $350 and the event will again be sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and the funds raised will benefit the John Mannino Scholarship Fund at the Temple University School of Tourism & Hospitality Management. To golf, attend the dinner at The Prime Rib, or become a sponsor, please contact The Prime Rib at 215.772.1701. To make an auction donation to the John Mannino Scholarship fund, please e-mail [email protected]. For more details, go to www.therestaurantcollection.com/E vents.html. www.theprimerib.com Marigold Kitchen Extends Itself for Dining Days! Just back from their second stint at The James Beard House, Marigold Kitchen is taking part in University Cityʼs Dining Days from July 26th - August 2nd. They are offering an amazing 3 course meal for just $30....and thatʼs not all! Marigold will be extending its Dining Days menu for a second week, through August 9th! So, just in case your palm pilot is on overload this week, not to worry - because Michael Solomonov, Philadelphia Magazineʼs Best New Chef of 2006, is taking care of you! For reservations please call (215)222- 3699. www.marigoldkitchenbyob.com Want the Best? Well, Here They Are! Enjoy not 1, but 4 great deals during the ʻBEST OF Phillyʼ Week from August 5th- 10th. The Restaurant Collectionʼs below prior ʻBest ofʼ winners will feature the following deals: Bon Appetit! The Prime Rib Enjoy a 3- course $33 Best of Philly® menu, with choices, all evening long.1701 Locust St. (215)772-1701 www.theprimerib.com. Marigold Kitchen BYOB Enjoy a 3 course $30 menu, with choices, throughout the course of the week. 501 S. 45th St. (215)222-3699. www.marigoldkitchenbyob.com. World Cafe Live Enjoy a Daily Lunch Special for $8 along with their awesome Iced Teas for $2.75 (your choices change daily for both lunch & tea). 3025 Walnut St. (215)222-1400. www.worldcafelive.com. Philadelphia Fish & Co. Enjoy the Best of Philly® special-award winning Burger & Crabcake, served with a side of French Fries for $12. This special is offered for lunch only. 207 Chestnut St. (215)625-8605 www.philadelphiafish.com. 30 31 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com North Star Bar 2639 Poplar Street 215.684.0808 www.northstarbar.com All Shows are 21+ and require ID unless otherwise noted. For more information and to purchase advance tickets please visit the North Star web site at: www.northstarbar.com Thursday, August 9th 9pm - $15/$17 Goodie Goodie and Heyday present: An Evening With THE STANTON MOORE TRIO featuring Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars, Robert Walters 20th Congress) Friday, August 10th 9pm - $12 LENNON Saturday, August 11th 9pm - $8 THE CANON LOGIC Sunday, August 12th 7pm - $18/$20 SPECIAL ALL-AGES SHOW!!! MAE Tuesday, August 14th 8pm - $5 TURN IT UP TUESDAY with A Sense of Belonging Pfunkt Tsunami Rising The Tea Club Kilion and Mahlon Wednesday, August 15th - 7pm - $10 SPECIAL ALL-AGES SHOW!!! COLOUR REVOLT Thursday, August 16th - 9pm - $8 THE GREEN TREES BAND Scarecrow Collection Royal Malcontents Peasant Friday, August 17th 9pm - $8 BLACK COBRA Serpent Throne Javelina Jail Saturday, August 18th - 9pm - $8 THE CURRENT Nobody Yet Junior Thomas Ports of Call Kelly Overdrive Monday, August 20th 8pm - $8 DARK MEAT Wednesday, August 29th - 8pm - $10 A Katrina Benefit featuring Black Landlord McRad Man is Doomed My God Theyʼre Filled With Stars Tuesday, August 21st 8pm - $5 TURN IT UP TUESDAY with Nano 3 The New Connection The Wasted Daises The Worms Jen Lightfoot Thursday, August 23rd - 9pm - $13/$15 *Show Moved from the TLA, Refunds on TLA tickets available at Point of Purchase* STEREO TOTAL Friday, August 24th 9pm - $20 DADA Tuesday, August 28th 8pm - $5 TURN IT UP TUESDAY with Red Ox Turning Point Tempertrend Culver City Sunday, Sept. 2nd 8pm -$5 TURN IT UP with Procession Came Opposite Cityscapes Small Town Fire Dre Time Music for Ladels Wednesday, Sept. 5th 8pm - $15 NEW MODEL ARMY Echoes & Shadows (featuring Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory) Mischief Brew Friday, Sept. 7th - 9pm $12 THE EXPENDABLES Saturday, Sept. 8th 9pm - $10 32 A Katrina Benefit featuring JIM STEVENTS and TEAM FLASH Kuf Knotz Lizanne Knott John Conahan Upcoming Shows: Enter Shikari, Noisettes, Jaimie T, Dave Matthews Collaborator Tim Reynolds, Glenn Mercer Band, The Mountain Goats, Teddy Geiger, Doug Stanhope, IAMX, Donna Jean and The Tricksters and more!!! www.northstarbar.com 33 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com Bringing’ Back The 80’S at ROCKLAHOMA WARRANT VINCE NEIL By: Steve Trager As the word quickly surfaced throughout the Internet as being one of the most eagerly anticipated rock events of more then a decade, became a rockers fantasy come true for more then 100,000 concert fanatics from all over the us and not mentioning six continents world wide all just for one thing and that was to be apart of this years first ever ROCKLAHOMA in Pryor Oklahoma. I myself got wind of this event and thought what a great ideal to host four amazing days filled with nothing but 80’s rock to which millions have grown up listening to throughout their youth. I immediately said I’m heading west to catch this event come hell or high water. The 80’s given us much more then just pretty faces on MTV, it’s given us a building foundation of what we had and what we still have today despite of the ever changing latitude of music filling the radio airwaves and concert venues from back to front. I have never really done much traveling for any concert, but there are such exceptions to the golden rule of just going around in a square hole for certain bands and shows. I hoped for great weather despite the fact that being forewarned about it raining continuously in Oklahoma weeks away from this show, that can certainly put a mood swing on anything outdoors as far as entertainment goes. One can only imagine being on the grounds of a forty acre venue complete with camping, hot showers, tons of beer, and all the music you can intake for four days to offset any typical rock show. I would say this reminded of a Woodstock show but nothing but the core of 80’s band’s that redefined and shaped our rock roots as youngsters. I can’t even put a price tag on the amount of talent that shaped every single day on the main stage with headlining perfor- mances till the wee hours of the morning with the likes of POISON, VINCE NEIL, and the mighty TWISTED SISTER. Despite the missing members throughout each band, each day captivated every rock fan that stretched across the venue. I myself haven’t seen certain bands in years and this was what I can say a trip of a lifetime to endure as much glamour rock from the 80’s as anyone can ever swallow being a part of history right in the heart of Pryor Oklahoma. I was slightly stunned to know that Philly’s own Britny Fox performed on one of the days but without Johnny D and Michael Kelly Smith on hand. I can understand one not being present but the core guitar work that given Britny Fox their own signature sound throughout their music wasn’t even present. I had a chance to catch up with Tommy Paris and said hey man where’s Michael? He replied different place, different time. He said when you see us play cont. on page 33 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com The Revenge of the Monster Truck The Monster truck’s popularity emerged around the late 70’s or early 80’s. It was with the first real Monster Truck “Big Foot” show events that left folks in utter amazement. Back then? The average copy cat Monster truck owner was in their late teens to early 20’s. These were enthusiasts who attempted to afford such a barely street legal toy! The Higher! The Better! It was like struck Penile envy “my trucks bigger then your truck!” To drive one is an adrenaline rush similar to the feel of a Harley between your legs or pulling a hole shot in a muscle car getting ready to go down the quarter mile track. “I must admit it is a truly wicked feeling mastering the wheel of one.” You also must respect the fact that these are indeed Monsters and can do a lot of physical damage if handled irresponsibility. I find it amazing however at the daring stupidity of other fellow average drivers that will purposely pull out in front of you never 34 considering that the torque and weight and height of these metal racehorses makes it twice as difficult to stop then say a normal size car or truck. In 1982, I bought my 1976 Ford F150 (4 speed) at age 19 and worked two jobs to pay it off and continually added to it. It became an addiction. First the 3” polyurethane lift kit, then custom made shocks, then the double loop roll bar, the $150.00 a piece wheels and $300.00 a piece 38” tires. Then came the headers and customizing the interior. I sat for hours making a velvet button tufted headliner. I smoked the windows and spent another $2,000 on the suspension up at Linwood Bose’s 4 x 4 shop in North Wales. I had her slopping around in the mud often and besides steep hill climbs my favorite dare feat was to run her up creek beds in the middle of the night and watch the fish just fly in front of the hood in the headlights! That was awesome! Now how many chicks can say they’ve done that? Today? It’s become next to impossible to find places to play off road where you won’t get fined or chased away. “Brutus” was originally Black & Silver and sat 35 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com for many years. I then loaned her to my good friend Bob Sandy from Warminster for 2 years, and he brought her back to life with a fresh candy apple red paint job and gave her some upgrades such as a tilt wheel, power windows, air conditioning and tons of chrome in the motor and a long list of other enhancements. Bob loves her as much as I do and did a great job of giving her life again! She still only has 57,000 original miles on her as I only take her out now and then for sh*ts and giggles and my boyfriend simply humors me. Believe it or not? Even with a 360 motor she does much better on gas then my little Blazer. Now in the 90’s the Monster trucks ran into many legal problems due to some irresponsible owners that didn’t handle their size and power properly and there were many unnecessary road fatalities and these trucks were apparently banned in many states. There was a time that the state made it next to impossible for me to get “Brutus” inspected. I had to lower the bumpers, get fender flares and finally I was told to lower her. After spending over $2,000 to get her up there? Bringing her back down was not an option, so she sat till the fad ran out and you started seeing less and less of these on the roads. Extinction set in. Now that the laws have seem to ease up, It’s exciting to find a fellow Monster owner and am finding a slight resurgence of them on the highways again. They’re coming back and bolder then before! Funny so many of these kids are out there painstakingly lowering their Pick ups and then there is that certain breed that ask “So what’s that little thing gonna be when it grows up?” I came across Aaron Clayton from Hulmeville, PA whose purple 1979 Ford Monster is actually up for sale! I had to go check her out and she is just gorgeous! She has smoked flames as a front mask air brushed so tastefully! Now this truck originally done up in West Virginia is really hog wild with upgrades. She blows mine totally away. They really went to town on this one! A lot of time and a lot of money went into this truck! Now this one has a worked 460 big block and new automatic transmission and loads more. You can contact him for serious inquiries only at: 215-804-8940. Cya On the Road! 36 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com www.StonesShow.com Astrology By Psychic Perry B. Aries (March 21-April 19) Family should be your priority right now that summer is over. You have to focus on the domestic scene. Getting things back to routine is important. Take the time to organize your days, and you will see it will payoff later. Donʼt let fall keep you in. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Display your dynamics, and try to instill some of your energy into others. You are a leader, and show that, and others will follow. But do not forget to take time for yourself. Play time is very important. Get out more, and show the merchandise, and you will see a big difference in relationship matters. Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might want to stay close to home for the next few days. There is much to be done there, and you have put it off long enough. Save the weekend for fun. However, you will need a break. What you have to work this weekend? Call in sick. NOT! Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your uncanny way of seeing deeper into things causes people to come to you for help. Being a Cancer you never turn them down. That is fine, but be sure to leave sometime for yourself. Just because summer is over does not mean fun time is over. Add a little fun into the plan. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You may seem a bit rushed, but donʼt allow that to control you. Take your time and all will get all done little by little. Plan a meeting with those close to you. It give you a better understanding of a rumor that is floating around. Bring it out into the open. It will stop the buzz. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) An early start is the best approach to getting things done just now. You are at your best in the AM. Save the afternoon for rest, and relaxation. In the evening get out to a club after all you are entitled to have some fun. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The needs of others may be getting you down, but it is your own fault. You are trying to be everything to everybody, and it is wearing you out. You need some self time, and you should take it soon. You have needs too, and they have to be fulfilled also. Put some more balance into your life, and pay yourself first. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There will be someone new coming into your life, and they will be very exciting, but do not forget you older friends. You donʼt want to create chatter, or gossip. Include your gang into your plans, and you will see the more the merrier. Sagittarius (Nov.22-Dec. 21) A family dispute could cause problems later on. Be flexible in your stand, and things will not be as tense. If you feel you are right say so but then you must be open to the other side of the story. A friend could give you a different prospective. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19) Try to look at all sides of a confrontation. It might be important to get another point of view. Be sure you have all the facts in line before you confront. You might be surprised as a friend comes to your aid. Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb 18) Beware of your mood swings when it comes to relationship. If you send mixed messages you will confuse your spouse or lover. As always it is better to look before you leap. Listen carefully to what is being said, and concentrate instead of fashioning you next statement. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) It is time for a change in the method in which you approach your relationship. The time has come to either say yes or no to your lifeʼs expectations. Being firm will bring a more confident reaction in your relationship. Remember it is not how much you love the other person it is how much of their nonsense you can tolerate. Psychic Perry B. appears live, reading Tarot Cards on Wednesdays at Road House Inn, Newportville, PA, and on Fridays & Saturdays at Michaelʼs Café, Bensalem, PA. *Call 215-677-4855 to speak to Perry B. *Email [email protected]. Perry B. is available for private readings, groups, organizations, and Tarot Card parties. Call for costs, and availability. DONNY’S JOKE CORNER “WELL, WHO IN THE HELL IS HE, THEN?” HE DEMANDS. SHE LOOKS HIM DEEPLY IN THE EYES AND SAYS, “THATʼS ME BEFORE THE SURGERY.” VALENTINES DAY LITTLE LORI COMES HOME FROM FIRST GRADE AND TELLS HER FATHER THAT THEY LEARNED ABOUT THE HISTORY OF VALENTINEʼS DAY. “SINCE VALENTINEʼS DAY IS FOR A CHRISTIAN SAINT AND WEʼRE JEWISH,” SHE ASKS, “WILL GOD GET MAD AT ME FOR GIVING SOMEONE A VALENTINE?” LORIʼS FATHER NOAH THINKS A BIT, THEN SAYS “NO, I DONʼT THINK GOD WOULD GET MAD. WHO DO YOU WANT TO GIVE A VALENTINE TO?” “OSAMA BIN LADEN,” SHE SAYS. “WHY OSAMA BIN LADEN,” HER FATHER ASKS IN SHOCK. “WELL,” SHE SAYS, “I THOUGHT THAT IF A LITTLE AMERICAN JEWISH GIRL COULD HAVE ENOUGH LOVE TO GIVE OSAMA A VALENTINE, HE MIGHT START TO THINK ROUTE 1 EDDIE THAT MAYBE WEʼRE NOT ALL BAD, AND MAYBE START AFTER A LONG NIGHT OF MAKING LOVE, EDDIE NOTICES LOVING PEOPLE A LITTLE BIT. A PHOTO OF ANOTHER MAN ON HIS NEWLY FOUND AND IF OTHER KIDS SAW WHAT I DID AND SENT LADYFRIENDS NIGHTSTAND BY THE BED. VALENTINES TO OSAMA, HEʼD LOVE EVERYONE A LOT. HE BEGINS TO WORRY. “IS THIS YOUR HUSBAND?” AND THEN HEʼD START GOING ALL OVER THE PLACE TO EDDIE NERVOUSLY ASKS. TELL EVERYONE HOW MUCH HE LOVED THEM AND HOW “NO, SILLY,” SHE REPLIES, SNUGGLING UP TO HIM. HE DIDNʼT HATE ANYONE ANYMORE.” “YOUR BOYFRIEND, THEN?” HE CONTINUES. HER FATHERʼS HEART SWELLS AND HE LOOKS AT HIS “NO, NOT AT ALL,” SHE SAYS, NIBBLING AWAY AT HIS DAUGHTER WITH NEW FOUND PRIDE. EAR. “LORI, THATʼS THE MOST WONDERFUL THING IʼVE EVER “IS IT YOUR DAD OR YOUR BROTHER?” HE INQUIRES, HEARD.” HOPING TO BE REASSURED. “I KNOW,” LORI SAYS, “AND ONCE THAT GETS HIM “NO, NO, NO .... YOU ARE SO HOT WHEN YOUʼRE JEAL- OUT IN THE OPEN, THE MARINES COULD SHOOT THE OUS!” SHE ANSWERS. FUCKER.” LET’S BE FRIENDS JOIN OOT ON MY SPACE ONLINE! WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ OOTWEB JOIN OUR GROWING NETWORK OF BANDS, PROMOTERS, AGENCIES, FRIENDS & FANS!! 37 Volume 29 Number 8 • August 8, 2007 to August 29, 2007 • www.OOTWEB.com ROCKLAHOMA cont. from page 33 you will be amazed of the lineup we put together which still included Billy Childs. Yeah the axe man who they call Crash kicks on the guitar. So I can say even hearing the good ole favorites like “ Girls School”, “Louder”, and “ Shot From My Gun” as always sounded very refreshing to hear each of them live with the current lineup. Other great sets over the weekend were featured by: RATT who has Stephen Piercy back in the fold as frontman to which his voice wasn’t at its peak but none the less sounded great with “ Wanted Man” , “ Lay It Down”, and “ Round n Round “. Each and every other band that performed timeless rock classics seemed to nail Despite the long set changes, vocal checks which made the headliners perform right around midnight each night never bothered the full house packed to the gills for Poison who played Friday night along with RATT. Other band performances that rocked into the weekend were SKID ROW, Y&T, WARRANT, DOKKEN and FIREHOUSE who always never leaves any rock fan disappointed with their live sets.. POISON DOKKEN As if the last two days didn’t rock out enough, Sunday we were treated to great sets by : QUEENSRYCHE who got added to the bill back in June. Nothing one can ever say bad about Geoff Tate and his band, always a grand performance with songs going back as far as 1984. I have seen these guys more times then I can remember and even when they played smaller venues still they rock. But the entire weekend wouldn’t be truly complete without a stunning set with TWISTED SISTER in full makeup. It’s been years since I last seen this band perform and yet they still can grasp the fans with balls and let every song just rip into shreds.” The Kids Are Back”. and “ I Wanna Rock” just were the icing on the cake topping out the set of songs at this years ROCKLAHOMA. I can finally say this was a trip through time with each and every band playing their hits we have come to expect from this show and we certainly got our money’s worth even with the heat and humidity which made it feel like a typical rock show in the blazing sun. 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