Tony Mecca: Live Dates

Thank you so much for supporting our 5th annual Christmas with the Gypsys show last night at 2 Street. Nothing like playing to a full house, and so many great friends. We hope to keep the tradition going, and to always bring our neighborhood together when we play in Philly. For those of you who have asked, the setlist from last night:

Laugh Lucy laugh (Fun)
The farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We always lie (Hello, Goodbye...)
Susie Lonestar hero (Purple Monkeys)
Not as tough (Hello, Goodbye...)
I ain't that stupid anymore (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Patricia knows (Fun)
How can I be sure (The Rascals)
My girlfriend lied ((New Album)
Dennis and I ( Hello, Goodbye...)
Logic ( Hello, Goodbye...)
Back in time (New Album)
Be my baby (Ronnie Spector)
Yeah yeah yeah (Hello, Goodbye...)
Say goodbye to Judas (Princes...)
Which Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah I love her so (Ray Charles)

Fun time at this great new venue. I encourage music lovers to support events at the Wander Inn. You will love it! The set list …

Laugh Lucy Laugh
The Farmer
Suzie Lone Star Hero
The Land of Upside Down
Logic
Truth Or Fiction
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny

A nice return to our home ground, now with a new name. Thanks to everyone who came out for out return to 2nd street! The set and CDs where they live:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire with Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Be My Baby (Cover-Ronnie Spector)
My Girlfriend Lie (New Song)
Expressway To Your Heart (Cover-Soul Survivors)
I Ain't That Stupid (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Cover-Queen)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)
Halleluiah I Love Her So (Cover-Humble Pie)

Cool time being back out on the Open Mic road. Setlist:

Laugh Lucy Laugh
Suzie Lone Star Hero
Truth Or Fiction
The Land of Upside Down
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny

Cool time being back out on the Open Mic road. Setlist:

Laugh Lucy Laugh
Suzie Lone Star Hero
Truth Or Fiction
The Land of Upside Down
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Logic
Witch Jenny

Incredible night with PURE PETTY & SKIPPY'S TOY, and a full house of dancing, rock 'n rolling friends. Thanks so much for making our return to NJ a remarkable success. The set list (& the cd's where they reside) for those who asked:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire with Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Be My Baby (Cover-Ronnie Spector)
My Girlfriend Lie (New Song)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)

A huge thanks to the loyal friends and fans who attended our 2nd Gypsy Salon. Bravo to the fine artists and their wonderful performances ... Thomas Christopher, Jimmy Mannix, Steve Cal and The Gypsy Drama Cooperative (Gene Foschini, Cory Mecca, Michelle Davis-Tortu, Will Neri, Jeff Horowitz), you were all excellent! For our new friends who asked, here is our set list.

Laugh, Lucy Laugh
The Farmer
We Always Lie
Not As Tough
Mary Claire with Silver Hair
Suzie Lone Star Hero
I Ain't That Stupid
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Witch Jenny
The Friends of Joey Coyle

A huge thanks to the loyal friends and fans who attended our inaugural appearance at Tollman Joe's. For our new friends who asked, Here is the set list.

Laugh, Lucy Laugh
The Farmer
We Always Lie
Not As Tough
Dennis & I
Mary Claire with Silver Hair
Expressway To Your Heart
Suzie Lone Star Hero
I Ain't That Stupid
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Write It
Time of the Season
Logic
Say Goodbye to Judas
The Friends of Joey Coyle
Witch Jenny?
Hallelujah, I Love Her So

A huge thanks to the loyal fans who attended, and stayed for the entire inaugural Gypsy Salon. For our new friends who asked, Here is the set list and Evening's program.

Host: Gene Foschini

Heavy Mental Gypsys - Set 1:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh
The Farmer
We Always Lie
Mary Claire with Silver Hair
Devil w/ the Blue Dress
Nights Like These
Back In Time
My Girlfriend Lied
The Letter

Comedians: Jazmynne "Jazz" Sierra & Will Neri

John Merlino:
Chopin Etude Op. 10 #7
Maple Leaf Rag

Tony Mecca & Stephanie Davis:
Truth Or Fiction
Two Trees

Tony Mecca:
Crucifix

Heavy Mental Gypsys - Set 2

Be My Baby
Suzie Lone Star Hero
I Ain't That Stupid
Jack The Ripper.
Expressway to Your Heart.
Write It
Logic
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny?
Hallelujah, I Love Her So

Wow, wow, wow! Thanks to all of our Gypsy friends for supporting us in my home town last night. The energy was high between the band and the great folks that came out to enjoy a night with KQE and the excellent Zillion Dollar Babies!

SOLD OUT! And such a wonderful "pro-active" group to share the evening. Thanks so much for supporting our tribute!

Our 4th annual "Christmas with the Gypsys" show was another joyous and fun evening at The Shamrock Pub. A huge thanks to our good friends who came out to enjoy the night with us. Thank you for another great year, and we look forward to playing for you, and sharing more music with you in the coming year. The Set List & Album Homes:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire with Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Devil with the Blue Dress (cover...Mitch Ryder)
Nights Like These (Rina) (cover...Habits & Mecca)
Back In Time (New)
My Girlfriend Lie (New)
The Letter (cover...Box Tops)
-Johnny plays Tchaikovsky-
I Ain't That Stupid (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Jack The Ripper (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Time of the Season (cover...Zombies)
What's the Ugliest Part of Your Body (cover...Frank Zappa)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
-Joe plays Charlie Brown Theme-
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Expressway to Your Heart (cover...Soul Survivors)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (cover...Humble Pie)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Corridors (Heavy Mental Gypsies)

Another great night at The Shamrock Pub. Thanks to Retro 5 for a set of wonderful songs from our youth. You guys nailed it. And of course to the packed house that hung with us all night. We can't thank you enough for your support and beautiful kind words and compliments about our songs and performance. For those who inquired, here is the set list and albums where the songs reside:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye …)
Mary Claire w/ Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
The Happy Hop (Fun)
No One Ever Gets What They Want (NEW SONG)
Back In Time (NEW SONG)
The Letter (Cover of Box Tops/Joe Cocker)
God, In My Town (NEW SONG)
Corridors (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
What A Wonderful World (Cover Louis Armstrong)
My Girlfriend Lied (NEW SONG)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye …)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye …)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Witch Jenny? (Fun)
Hallelujah I Love Her So (Cover of Humble Pie/Ray Charles)

Set List:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh
We Always Lie
The Farmer
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny
The Friends of Joey Coyle

A wonderful first show at the Mifflin Tavern. Ownership and staff was so friendly and accommodating to us and our friends, Wayout Wilson. We do plan to return in the fall, so if you miss our show this time ... there will be more. For the many great folks that shared their kind thoughts about our music, here is a list of the songs we played and the CDs where you can find them.

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire w/ Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Time of the Season (cover of The Zombees)
Simple Cindy (Purple Monkeys)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Silly Joey (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
All This Crazy Dream (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Expressway to Your Heart (cover of The Soul Survivors)
Hallelujah, I love Her So (cover of Humble Pie/Ray Charles)

A big "thank you" goes out to the wonderful SKIPPY'S TOY for inviting us to play on their show last Friday night at SWEENEY'S PHILADELPHIA. We had a great time playing for some new faces, and a few old friends that live in Bucks County or made the trip from South Philly and NJ. Thanks again for the kind words about our songs and performance. Here is a list of what we played and the album where they appear for you guys and gals that asked:

Uncle Meat (Frank Zappa cover)
Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye...)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye...)
Mary Claire w/ Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Time of the Season (Zombees cover)
All This Crazy Dream (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye...)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes/New Dark Age)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah, I love Her So (Humble Pie cover)

A wonderful return to the Krunch Inn. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating to us. We do plan to return in the fall, so if you miss our show this time ... there will be an encore. For the many great folks that shared their kind thoughts about our music, here is a list of the songs we played and the CDs where you can find them.

Uncle Meat - Johnny's opening salvo (cover of Frank Zappa)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire w/ Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Time of the Season (cover of The Zombees)
Simple Cindy (Purple Monkeys)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Silly Joey (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
The Land of Upside Down (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
All This Crazy Dream (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Expressway to Your Heart (cover of The Soul Survivors)
Sweet Sunshine (Fun)
New Green Shirt (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Hallelujah, I love Her So (cover of Humble Pie/Ray Charles)

A packed house filled with great music fans that stayed with us the entire night. We cannot ask for more. Thank you so much, again! For those who asked, here is the set list and the albums where the songs appear:

The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Mary Claire w/ Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Time of the Season (cover)
Simple Cindy (Purple Monkeys)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Silly Joey (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
The Land of Upside Down (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
All This Crazy Dream (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Expressway to Your Heart (cover)
Sweet Sunshine (Fun)
New Green Shirt (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Hallelujah, I love Her So (cover)

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to everyone that came out to the Shamrock Pub on Friday night for our 3rd annual "Christmas with The Gypsys." We always appreciate the great support from each of you guys and gals, and we hope we fulfilled your expectations. You know who you are, and we love you all. In sickness and in health! The Set List:

Laugh Lucy Laugh
The Farmer
Fun House
Back In Time
We Always Lie
Suzie Lone Star Hero
You Are Not As Tough
Jack
Jack The Ripper
Expressway To Your Heart
Write It
Say Goodbye To Judas
Time Of The Season
Dennis & I
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Logic
Sweet Sunshine
Witch Jenny
Hallelujah I Love Her So

Free green shirts and birthday cake for everyone as Tony & The Gypsys celebrated their first concert of the Fall, and Jim, Tony, Michele and Justin's birthdays. Thanks to our new and old friends for supporting. Also, thanks so much for the kind words about our performance and songs. for those who asked, here is the set list and albums where you can find each song:

All This Crazy Dream (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Corridors (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Fun House (NEW)
Just A Little While (NEW)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Back In Time (NEW)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen Cover)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
My Girlfriend Lied (NEW)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes... & H.M.G.)
New Green Shirt (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Time of the Season (Zombies Cover)
Yeah Yeah Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & H.M.G.)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between)
Witch Jenny (Fun)

Another wonderful display of the music and culture of our South Philadelphia home! The set list:

Fun House
The Farmer
Logic
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny

A quickie short set that went very well. The performance featured Tony (Guitar & Vocals), Steph Davis (Vocals, Clarinet), Michele Davis (Violin, Vocals) & Justin Gonzalez (Ukulele, Vocals).
The set list:

The Farmer
Say Goodbye to Judas
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Back In Time
Logic

Just a wonderful evening this past Saturday playing for many dear old (and new) friends who came to celebrate this year's Shamrock Palooza. We couldn't have been more humbled and filled with joy to be ask to perform at Shamrock Palooza for the third year. As always we thank you for the kind words about our music and performance. It truly means everything to us. For those who asked, the set list:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Sweet Sunshine (Fun)
Expressway To Your Heart (Cover by The Soul Survivors)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Time Of The Season (Cover by The Zombies)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Cover by Humble Pie)
Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age & HMG)

As the Bar 2300 continues to improve its sound and appeal as a destination for original (and cover) music, The Gypsys and I are always happy to perform for the true music lovers of our Rock community. Last night was special because we welcomed old friend Buddy Cash (Buddy Cash's Revelation) to perform. And ... Wow, what a band! Mixing a wide array of hard rock classics and a few "deep cuts," Buddy and company closed out the night is spectacular fashion. The support of the audience for our original music, and Buddy's killer covers was vibrant and enthusiastic from beginning to end. Thanks so much for the kind words about our music. And for those who asked, these are the songs we played and the albums where they appear:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Sweet Sunshine (Fun)
Time Of The Season (Cover by The Zombies)

Back In Time (New Song)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)

Expressway To Your Heart (Cover by The Soul Survivors)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Cover by Humble Pie)

Just a wonderful night playing to Many dear old friends who came to share our music, and celebrate great friendships that still burn bright even if we don't see each other as we did years ago. I couldn't have been more humbled and filled with joy. As always we thank you for the kind words about our music and performance. I truly means everything to us. For those who asked, the set list:

Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Sweet Sunshine (Fun)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)

Time Of The Season (Cover by The Zombies)
Hello (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Back In Time (New Song)
Jack The Ripper (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)

Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Expressway To Your Heart (Cover by The Soul Survivors)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Cover by Humble Pie)

Helping Mike & Suzanne celebrate Barometer's 10 year anniversary was an honor and pleasure for Steph, Michele and I. First time playing Tom & Jerry's was great! The short set list:

Suzie Lone Star Hero
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Back In Time
Write It
Witch Jenny?
Truth Or Fiction

Just a wonderful night playing to a fully engaged audience of both old and new friends. As always we thank you for the kind words about our music and performance. I truly means everything to us. For those who asked, the set list:

The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)

Paper Thin (Cover by Tina Dico)
No One Ever Gets What They Want (New Song)
Back In Time (New Song - 1st Performance)
We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Two Trees (Heavy Mental Gypsies)

The Letter (Cover by Joe Cocker)
Jack (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Jack The Ripper (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Time Of The Season (Cover by The Zombies)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies)

Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age)
I Am She (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Cover by Humble Pie)

Encore: Expressway To Your Heart (Cover by The Soul Survivors)

Christening a new place is often filled with challenges. Along with JAILBREAK, we took on those hurdles and succeeded. We graciously accept you suggestions for the betterment of BAR2300, from the sound issues to stage placement and everything in between. Thanks for jumping in with us. The set list for those who asked:

01 - Joey Coyle
02 - Farmer
03 - Suzie
04 - Not As Tough
05 - Paper Thin

06 - We Always Lie
07 - Boy Meets Girl
08 - I Ain't That Stupid
09 - Jack/Jack The Ripper
10 - Time Of The Season

11 - Write It
12 - Say Goodbye To Judas
13 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
14 - Witch Jenny
15 - Hallelujah, I Love You So

A great night at Harrah's - Our first casino experience was a total blast! We met many new friends that introduced themselves (thank you) and said they had a great time. The staff and audience made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs we performed for those who asked:

01 - The Farmer
02 - We Always Lie
03 - Suzie
04 - Not As Tough
05 - Write It
06 - Judas
07 - Witch Jenny
08 - Expressway To Your Heart

A great night at the Shamrock with good friends for our 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE GYPSYS show! New friends introduced themselves (thank you), and said they had a great time. Old friends supported as always. Special thanks to STICKY MIX for getting the juices the flowing and to Gypsy Michele Davis-Tortu for working overtime in covering for our infirmed Steph Davis-Gonzalez who missed her first show in our 9 1/2 year history. You all made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs we performed for those who asked:

01 - The Farmer
02 - We Always Lie
03 - I Ain't That Stupid
04 - Suzie
05 - Not As Tough
06 - Boy Meets Girl

07 - Jack the Ripper
08 - Corridors
09 - All This Crazy Dream
10 - Write It
11 - Judas
12 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

13 - Johnny's Christmas Piano Recital
14 - No One Ever Gets What They Want
15 - Witch Jenny
16 - Hallelujah, I Love Her So

01 - The Farmer
02 - We Always Lie
03 - I Ain't That Stupid
04 - Suzie
05 - Not As Tough

06 - Paper Thin
07 - Boy Meets Girl
08 - Jack the Ripper
09 - Corridors
10 - All This Crazy Dream

11 - Time of the Season
12 - Write It
13 - Judas
14 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
15 - No One Ever Gets What They Want

16 - Dennis & I
17 - Logic
18 - Witch Jenny

A great night at the Shamrock with good friends! New friends introduced themselves (thank you), and said they had a great time. Old friends supported as always, and all were enthusiastic and engaged in the music, and the passion of our community. You all made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs we performed for those who asked:

01 - Johnny Play Beethoven
02 - The Farmer
03 - We Always Lie
04 - I Ain't That Stupid
05 - Boy Meets Girl
06 - My Girlfriend Lied
07 - Paper Thin
08 - Casanova
09 - Jack the Ripper
10 - Corridors
11 - Time of the Season
12 - All This Crazy Dream
13 - Margaret Strange
14 - Write It
15 - Judas
16 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
17 - No One Ever Gets What They Want
18 - Dennis & I
19 - The Friends of Joey Coyle
20 - Witch Jenny
21 - Hallelujah, I Love Her So
22 - Expressway To Your Heart

A big thanks to Danny & The Business for having me and The Gypsys back at the 3rd Annual YO SOUTH PHILLY PHESTIVAL. A great time, indeed! Another big thank you to our wonderful friend, and Business drummer, Steve Tabilio for being a Gypsy-For-A-Day, and sitting in with us - Great job as usual! And one more big thanks for all of the Heavy Mental Gypsy supporters for coming out and joining us at the important cultural endeavor. The set list:

01 - Johnny Plays The Maple Leaf Rag ... Just because
02 - The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
03 – We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
04 – Expressway To our Heart (Soul Survivors)
05 - Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age-2005)
06 - Witch Jenny? (Fun-2011)
07 - I Ain't That Stupid Anymore (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)

An great night at the 2300 Arena with good friends, Jailbreak, Liquid Puzzle, Dead End Kidz and Diamond Dogs. Several new friends introduced themselves (thank you), and said they had a great time. Old friends supported as always, and all were enthusiastic and engaged in the music, and the passion of our community. You all made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs (and CDs) we performed for those who asked:

01 - The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
02 – We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
03 - I Ain't That Stupid Anymore (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
04 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys-2003)
05 - You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
06 – Expressway To our Heart (Soul Survivors)
07 – No One Ever Gets What They Want (NEW SONG)
08 - Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016) w/Michele Davis
09 - Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age-2005)
10 - Witch Jenny? (Fun-2011)
11 - Hallelujah (by Ray Charles/Humble Pie)

Again, I thank our friends, both old and new, that came out to The Shamrock Pub on Friday night to share an evening of acoustic music with several Gypsys, friends and I. Here are the songs we played and the CD on which they appear:

From Purple Monkeys:
Suzie Lone Star Hero
Mary Clair With Silver Hair
Billy The Bully

From Princes of the New Dark Age:
William The Great
The Land Of Upside Down
Say Goodbye To Judas
New Green Shirt

From Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between
Plain Jane & Average Joe
Dennis & I
Love To Me
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

From Fun:
Laugh Lucy Laugh
Sweet Sunshine
Witch Jenny

From Heavy Mental Gypsys:
The Farmer
Write It
All This Crazy Dream
Corridors
Two Trees/Three Trees
Riders On The Storm

New Song:
No One Ever Gets What They Want

Covers:
A Girl Like You (Rascals w/ Mr. Gus)
Soul Kitchen (Doors w/ Mr. Gus)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Humble Pie w/ Gypsys)

An very nice night at the Shamrock Pub. Several new friends introduced themselves (thank you), and said they had a great time. Old friends supported as always, and gave thumbs-up to the new songs (you're opinion is what really matters to us) ... all enthusiastic and totally engaged in the music, and the passion of our community. You all made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs (and CDs) we performed for those who asked:

01 - Johnny plays Bach
02 - The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
03 - I Ain't That Stupid Anymore (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
04 – We Always Lie (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
05 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys-2003)
06 - You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
07 - My Girlfriend Lied (NEW SONG)
08 – The Letter (Box Tops/Joe Cocker)
09 - Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016) w/Michele Davis
10 - Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age-2005)
11 – No One Ever Gets What They Want (NEW SONG)
12 - Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
13 - Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
14 - Lonely Lisa (NEW SONG)
15 – I Am She (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
16 - Witch Jenny? (Fun-2011)
17 - Hallelujah (by Ray Charles/Humble Pie)
18 - The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys-2003)

Our first all Original Band Night at The 2300 Arena was a great success. Thanks to our many friends and fans of our music for coming out to support, and share these authentic Social Experiences with us. Thanks to Cyanide Saints, Mach 22 and Stone for joining us, and displaying their wonderful talents and energies. For those who asked, these are the songs we played, and the CD's where they appear...

01 - Johnny plays Chopin
02 - The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
03 - I Ain't That Stupid (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
04 - My Girlfriend Lied (NEW SONG)
05 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys-2003)
06 - You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
07 - Expressway To Your Heart (by The Soul Survivors)
08 - Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
09 - Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age-2005)
10 - Witch Jenny? (Fun-2011)
11 - Hallelujah (by Ray Charles/Humble Pie)
12 - Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys-2003)

An incredible night at the Shamrock Pub. A packed house from beginning to end. New friends, old friend ... all enthusiastic and totally engaged in the music, and the passion of our community. You all made us feel wonderfully grateful that we get to do what we do. Thank you so much for the kind words! These are the songs (and CDs) we performed for those who asked:

01 - Johnny plays Beethoven
02 - The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
03 - I Ain't That Stupid (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016)
04 - Laugh Lucy Laugh (Fun-2011)
05 - My Girlfriend Lied (NEW SONG)
06 - Down To Zero (by Joan Armatrading)
07 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys-2003)
08 - You're Not As Tough (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
09 - Expressway To Your Heart (by The Soul Survivors)
10 - Billy The Bully (Purple Monkeys-2003) feat Frank Bruzio on vocals
11 - Lonely Lisa (NEW SONG)
12 - Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies-2016) w/Justin & Michele
13 - Say Goodbye To Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age-2005)
14 - Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
15 - Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between-2007)
16 - Witch Jenny? (Fun-2011)
17 - Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys-2003)
18 - Hallelujah (by Ray Charles/Humble Pie)

A great show, and the first time The Gypsys ever played at The Troc. Hopefully, it won't be the last! The songs for those who asked. All songs are available at our store. Just saying... The set list:

The Farmer
Laugh Lucy Laugh
Suzie Lone Star Hero
Say Goodbye to Judas
Witch Jenny
Hallelujah, I Love Her So

A great show for a great cause to benefit the family of a local, fatally wounded warrior at this wonderful private venue. The songs for those who asked. All songs are available at our store. Just saying... The set list:

... Inventions in F Major (Johnny plays Bach)
... and Johnny plays The Maple Leaf Rag
I Ain't That Stupid Anymore
Laugh Lucy Laugh
Suzie Lone Star Hero
You're Not As Tough As You Think
Expressway To Your Heart
Before I Begin
The Farmer
Uncle Meat (Johnny plays Zappa)
Dennis & I
Logic
Say Goodbye To Judas
Witch Jenny
Hallelujah, I Love Her So

Thanks again for the kind words, emails and texts to all who attended our inaugural show at the wonderful, MOONSHINE, this past Friday night. Stephanie, Justin, Michele and I thank you so much for your enthusiastic support. For our new friends that ask about the songs we played on Friday, and which CD's they appear, here is the set list:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
Mary Claire with Silver Hair (Purple Monkeys)
Before I Begin (Unrecorded New Song)
Oh Caroline (Purple Monkeys & HMG- New CD)
William The Great (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes of the New Dark Age & HMG - New CD)
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Hello, Goodbye & Everything in Between & HMG - New CD)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Two Trees (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Truth Or Fiction (Unrecorded New Song)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Logic (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Plain Jane & Average Joe (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Love To Me (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Boy Meets Girl (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
I Am She (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Jack The Ripper (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Corridors (Heavy Mental Gypsies)
Paper Thin (Cover by Tina Dico)
New Green Shirt (Princes of the New Dark Age)
Halleluiah, I Love Her So (Cover by Ray Charles)

Thanks again for the continued kind words, emails and texts to all who attended our 2300 Arena show supporting The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Also, thanks for the wonderful comments about the new CD. Really glad you are enjoying it. For the new Friends that ask about the songs we played Saturday, and which CD's they appear, here you go:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
You're Not As Tough... (Hello, Goodbye & Everything...)
Expressway to Your Heart (The Soul Survivors)
Before I Begin (Unrecorded New Song)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
The Happy Hop (Fun)
Say Goodbye to Judas (HMG - New CD & Princes...)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles)

Thanks again for the continued kind words, emails and texts to all who attended our CD release show at The Shamrock Pub this past Saturday. Also, thanks for the wonderful comments about the new CD. Really glad you are enjoying it. For the new Friends that ask about the songs we played Saturday, and which CD's they appear, here you go:

... Inventions in F Major (Johnny plays Bach)
Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun)
Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys)
You're Not As Tough... (Hello, Goodbye & Everything...)
Expressway to Your Heart (The Soul Survivors)
Before I Begin (Unrecorded New Song)
The Farmer (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Two Trees/Three Trees/ Favorite Things (HMG - New CD)
Devil with the Blue Dress (Mitch Rider)
Write It (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)
Say Goodbye to Judas (HMG - New CD & Princes...)
Witch Jenny (Fun)
Dennis & I (Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between)
Plain Jane & Average Joe (Hello, Goodbye & ...)
Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles)
The Friends of Joey Coyle (HMG - New CD, Purple...)
I Am She (Heavy Mental Gypsies - New CD)

Another great show organized by Dan Vanore and the wonderful BUSINESS - Our set list for those that asked...

I Ain't That Stupid Anymore
Suzie Lone Star Hero
The Farmer
Say Goodbye To Judas
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Witch Jenny

A great show at this wonderful new venue. The songs for those who asked. All songs are available at our store. Just saying... The set list:

... Inventions in F Major (Johnny plays Bach)
I Ain't That Stupid Anymore
Suzie Lone Star Hero
You're Not As Tough As You Think
Expressway To Your Heart
The Farmer
Say Goodbye To Judas
Uncle Meat (Johnny plays Zappa)
Dennis & I
Plain Jane & Average Joe
Logic
The Friends of Joey Coyle
Sweet Sunshine
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Witch Jenny

Our first venture into a live performance at this wonderfully friendly music store/studio was a great time. Thanks to Locust St. Riot for inviting Steph and I to play, and another thanks to all the BridgeSet crowd for the kind words. The set list for those who asked:

Suzie Lone Star Hero / Truth Or Fiction / Say Goodbye To Judas / Yeah, Yeah, Yeah / Eleanor Rigby / I Am She / Witch Jenny / I Ain't That Stupid Anymore

Another great time at the Shamrock Pub - Thanks to our friends , new and old, for all of their wonderfully kind words. Another thanks our friends Wayout Wilson for sharing the stage and to John Brennan and entire Shamrock staff for their kindness - The set list for those who asked ...


... Inventions in F Major (Johnny plays Bach) / I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Suzie Lone Star Hero / You're Not As Tough As You Think / Expressway To Your Heart / The Farmer / Write It (with Justin Gonzalez & Michele Davis) / Say Goodbye To Judas (with Justin Gonzalez) / Uncle Meat (Johnny plays Zappa) / Dennis & I / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Logic / The Friends of Joey Coyle / Sweet Sunshine / Hallelujah, I Love Her So / Witch Jenny

A great time was has by all at the Shamrock Pub - Thanks to our friends , new and old, for their wonderfully kind words. Don't forget to visit our web site, and email us for a free CD sampler of our music. The set list for those who asked about the songs:

1st Set
Laugh Lucy, Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Truth Or Fiction / Expressway To Your Heart / The Magnetic Rag (Johnny plays Joplin) / Dennis & I / Logic / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Say Goodbye to Judas / The Farmer / Sweet Sunshine / Witch Jenny

2nd Set
I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Who Do You Love-Clapping Song / Boy Meets Girl / All This Crazy Dream (full blown) / Jack The Ripper / Shy / The Letter / The Friends of Joey Coyle / I Am She / Hallelujah, I Love Her So / New Green Shirt

Playing in the VIP lounge was cool, but expensive. So many folks that wanted to come in and see us were turned away. We're sorry about that, but we had no say - To those who did see the show, thanks for yur kind words. Don't forget to visit our web site, and email us for a free CD sampler of our music. The set list for those who asked about the songs:

The Friends of Joey Coyle / Paper Thin / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Logic / Say Goodbye to Judas / The Farmer / Witch Jenny / New Green Shirt

Wow, estimates of 1,000 people for the 1st annual YO SOUTH PHILLY PHESTIVAL - What a great time! So many talented musicians contributed to make this a total success. Thanks to our friends, THE BUSINESS, for inviting us. Thanks to our friends, new and old, for their wonderfully kind words. Don't forget to visit our web site, and email us for a free CD sampler of our music. The set list for those who asked about the songs:

Laugh Lucy, Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / The Farmer / The Friends of Joey Coyle / Witch Jenny / Hallelujah, I Love Her So

For a great cause, it was a magic night for the Gypsys to visit DOBBS for the first time. A packed house, and so many kind compliments! Thanks you so much! Thanks to our new friends ... again! Don't forget to visit our web site, and email us for a free CD sampler of our music. The set list for those who asked about the songs:

Laugh Lucy, Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / The Farmer / The Friends of Joey Coyle / Witch Jenny / Hallelujah, I Love Her So

A fantastic time at the Shamrock Pub - Thanks to our friends , new and old, for their wonderfully kind words. We can't wait to play for you again! Don't forget to visit our web site, and email us for a free CD sampler of our music. The set list for those who asked about the songs:

1st Set
Laugh Lucy, Laugh / Black Cloud / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Expressway To Your Heart / The Magnetic Rag (Johnny plays Joplin) / Dennis & I / Logic / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Say Goodbye to Judas / The Farmer / Sweet Sunshine / Witch Jenny

2nd Set
I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Who Do You Love-Clapping Song / Boy Meets Girl / All This Crazy Dream / Jack The Ripper / Shy / Two Trees / The Letter / Fun House / I Am She / New Green Shiet / The Friends of Joey Coyle / Hallelujah, I Love Her So

Wow, what a great evening. Thanks to THE BUSINESS for inviting us, and thanks to the great crowd of super-nice folks for rooting us on! Nothing like great music supporting a great cause. The set list:

Laugh Lucy Laugh / Black Cloud / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Expressway To Your Heart / Say Goodbye To Judas / The Farmer / Who Do You Love-The Clapping Song / The Magnetic Rag (john solo) / Logic / New Green Shirt / Witch Jenny

Rock 'n Roll Psychotherapy quartet style. Always nice to play in the quartet configuration as it give us a chance to play some of the other songs. The Shamrock Pub gang were very attentive, and we thank them for all of their kind words about our music. The set list:

Suzie Lone Star Hero / William The Great / Logic / Dennis & I / Plain Jane And Average Joe / Paper Thin / The Happy Hop / Say Goodbye To Judas / Expressway To Your Heart / I Am She / Witch Jenny

A great crowd with many new and old friends we haven't laid eyes on for some time. This was the first time in awhile the full Heavy MeNtal Gypsy band has played, and it felt so good ... and powerful! Glad everyone enjoyed it. The set list:

I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Fun / Write It / Expressway To Your Heart / Logic / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Dennis & I / The Farmer / The Letter / Fun House / The Happy Hop / Say Goodbye To Judas / The Friends Of Joey Coyle / Hallelujah, I Love Her So / Witch Jenny

Rock 'n Roll Psychotherapy as Me Tarzan, You Jane (Tony & Steph) charmed the folks at the Dead Pirates show. It's always nice to play as a duet as some of our other songs can be visited. The JR's gang were very attentive, and we thank them for all of their kind words about our music. The set list:

Logic / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Dennis & I / Count To Ten / Paper Thin / Say Goodbye To Judas / The Farmer / Witch Jenny

W2W2 was a complete success with participation of a packed house. Steph was wonderful in leading us with her typical amazing vocals. Her "dream came true" in getting to cover 3 songs by her favorite artist, Tina Dico. The set list:

Count To Ten / Strong Man / Paper Thin

Another adventurous evening with the Dead Pirates, but this time Steph, John and I huddled closely together for a more intimate presentation for the JR's faithful. The set list:

Suzie Lone Star Hero / Triad / I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Two Trees / The Farmer / The Land of Upside down / I Am She / Say Goodbye To Judas / Witch Jenny

Lots of fun playing with Way Out Wilson again! Our Halloween show had plenty of treats including getting to merge with The Wilson's on some classic Rascals and Doors songs. The set list:

I Ain't That Stupid / Black Cloud / Expressway To Your Heart / The Farmer / The Friends of Joey Coyle / The Letter / Say Goodbye To Judas / Logic / Witch Jenny ...

*A Girl Like You (Tony & Jimmy with Way Out Wilson)
*Good Lovin' - Come On Up - Roadhouse Blues (Tony with Way Out Wilson)

Thanks to our friends that kept Cookies Bar packed all night for our special "Songs We Never Play" program. The Heavy MeNtal Quartet became the Quintet when our bassist Bill Saltzer jumped across the water with a bag of percussion. The set list:

Morning Coffee / Triad / Oh Caroline / Billy The Bully / Truth Or Fiction / I Am She / The Land of Upside Down / Yeah, Yeah, Yeah / Patricia Knows / Dotty & Me / Two Trees-Three Trees / Boyfriend Girlfriend Song

Thanks to our friends who came out to witness our inaugural performance at NICKEL'S TAVERN - A complete success with a full house for much of the night - Another thanks to WAY OUT WILSON for playing between our two sets - great job boys! Welcome aboard to our new friends and subscribers - The Set list:

Early Set
Laugh, Lucy Laugh
Black Cloud
Who Do You Love-Clapping Song
Suzie Lone Star Hero
Not As Tough As You Think
Expressway To Your Heart
Logic
Dennis & I
Only You Know And I Know
Sweet Sunshine
Witch Jenny?

Late Set
I Ain't That Stupid
Say Goodbye Judas
Truth Or Fiction
The Letter
The Farmer
Two Trees
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Fun House
The Friends Of Joey Coyle
New Green Shirt

A great night at Cookies with our friends WAY OUT WILSON! The joint was packed, and many dear old friends showed-up to celebrate lifelong relationships and some great rock 'n roll. The set list:

I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Who Do You Love-Clapping Song / Black Cloud / Suzie Lone Star Hero / The Letter / Dennis & I / Logic / Expressway To Your Heart / The Farmer / Only You Know And I Know / Say Goodbye to Judas / Fun House / I Am She / The Friends Of Joey Coyle / Witch Jenny? / Hallelujah, I Love Her So

Our first time at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in Philadelphia was good fun. We played a short set along with a couple New York acts (Ray G. Ward & Anika and Philly's own Kliener) - We hope to go back in the new year and bring some of you guys along. COFFEEHOUSE SHOWS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! The set list:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Say Goodbye to Judas / The Farmer / Two Trees / Witch Jenny?

Another great time at The Second Street Irish Society. This is a show that we've done in November 2007, 2008, 2010 & 2012 - It is especially intended for our fans/friends that tell us that this venue and environment is their favorite place to see us. So we hoped you enjoyed the show, and perhaps we'll do it again next year. For those of you that usually make this show, but couldn't attend - The set list:

01 - Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun - 2011)
02/03 - Jack/Jack the Ripper (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
04 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
05 - You're Not as Tough... (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
06 - Eleanor Rigby (Single - 2012)
07 - The Farmer (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
08 - Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
09 - I Ain't That Stupid, Anymore (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
10 - Riders on the Storm (Single - 2012)
11 - The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
12 - I Am She (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
13 - New Green Shirt (Princes Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
14 - Two Trees (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
15 - We Called Her Saint Anne (Purple Monkeys 2003)
16 - Fun House (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
17 - Logic (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
18 - Sweet Sunshine (Fun - 2011)
19 - Witch Jenny? (Fun - 2011)
20 - Goodbye (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
21 - Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles via Humble Pie)
22 - Who Do You Love/The Clapping Song (Bo Diddley via The Doors)

I want to thank everyone so much that piled into Cookies on Friday night and hung-out with me and The Heavy MeNtal Gypsys. You guys were great! I'm so glad you liked the new material, and can't wait to play for you again.

Some folks asked for the names of the songs we played and which CD's they appear. Here you go:

01 - I Ain't That Stupid, Anymore (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
02 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
03 - Jack (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
04 - Simple Cindy (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
05 - You're Not as Tough... (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
06 - Plain Jane & Average Joe (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
07 - Logic (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
08 - Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun - 2011)
09 - An American Kid (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
10 - Two Trees (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
11 - The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
12 - Fun House (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
13 - I Am She (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
14 - The Farmer (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
15 - Say Goodbye to Judas (Princes Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
16 - Sweet Sunshine (Fun - 2011)
17 - Witch Jenny? (Fun - 2011)
18 - Riders on the Storm (Our New Digital Download Single)
19 - New Green Shirt (Princes Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
20 - Who Do You Love/The Clapping Song (Many Artists)
21 - Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles Via Humble Pie)

Great weather and enthusiastic music lovers are what an outdoor music event is all about, and that perfectly describes the House Of Brews' "Toys For Tots" benefit this past Saturday. We hit the very spacious stage at about 3:50 and had a total blast. What makes it all worthwhile is that after the show I spoke with several of our loyal friends who came out to share and enjoy the day with us (and you know how much I appreciate you guys coming out), and made a few new friends who enthusiastically asked about our songs - better than the pay my friends, better than the pay. The set list:

Laugh, Lucy Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Jack-Simple Cindy / You're Not As Tough As You Think / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Logic / The Farmer / Who Do You Love-Clapping Song / The Friends of Joey Coyle / Sweet Sunshine / Witch Jenny / I Ain't That Stupid, Anymore / New Green Shirt / I Am She / Fun House / Say Goodbye To Judas / Hallelujah, I Love Her So

I want to thank everyone so much that piled into Cookies on Saturday night and hung-out with me and The Heavy MeNtal Gypsys. You guys were just fabulous! I'm so glad you liked the new material, and can't wait to play for you again.

While we're busy recording we won't be playing live quite as much, but please don't be a stranger! Feel free to write, email and call us with your questions and opinions. It makes us feel so good!

Some folks asked for the names of the songs we played on Saturday night,
and which CD's they appear. Here you go:

01 - I Ain't That Stupid, Anymore (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
02 - Suzie Lone Star Hero (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
03 - Jack (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
04 - Simple Cindy (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
05 - You're Not as Tough... (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
06 - Plain Jane & Average Joe (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
07 - Logic (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
08 - Laugh, Lucy Laugh (Fun - 2011)
09 - An American Kid (Hello, Goodbye... - 2007)
10 - Two Trees (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
11 - The Friends of Joey Coyle (Purple Monkeys - 2003)
12 - Fun House (The First Single After The Next CD)
13 - I Am She (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
14 - The Farmer (Next CD "Heavy MeNtal Gypsys")
15 - Say Goodbye to Judas (Prices Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
16 - Sweet Sunshine (Fun - 2011)
17 - Witch Jenny? (Fun - 2011)
18 - Riders on the Storm (Our New Digital Download Single - Help us out, buy it for just a buck)
19 - New Green Shirt (Prices Of The New Dark Age - 2005)
20 - Who Do You Love/The Clapping Song (Many Artists)
21 - Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles Via Humble Pie)

Always a nice time in "The Bury" - Thanks to Tri and the gang for the hospitality, and as always, great sound! The set list:

Early Set: I Ain't That Stupid Anymore / Simple Cindy / The World Is... / Lonely Lisa / Logic / Dennis & I / Plain Jane & Average Joe / Sweet Sunshine / Witch Jenny?

Late Set: Laugh, Lucy Laugh / Suzie Lone Star Hero / Truth Or Fiction / I Am She / The Farmer / William The Great / Say Goodbye To Judas / The Friends Of Joey Coyle / Green Shirt / The Happy Hop