February 1 The VooDUDES (BYOB)
Admission $6 at the door, (includes light refreshment); doors open 7:30pm
No Advance Ticket Sales • No Reservations
Information: 732.329.4000 x7635 • arts@sbtnj.net
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Dave Ambrosy, Gary Ambrosy, Andy B!, Fred Saunders, John Pittas
What is this voodoo that the VooDUDES do?
Well first you gotta make a Roux!!!
Then add in some New Orleans funk, blues, boogie-woogie and honky-tonk. Add a pinch of Zydeco, Southern soul and Caribbean party music and let it simmer ’til it’s real thick.
In the vast VooDUDES library of original songs, nothing is sacred. Whether it’s imploding the hits of Hank Williams into the ultimate drivin’ and cryin’ song (“That Hank Williams Feeling”), or eulogizing the Southern jazz funeral (“Party When You’re Gone”), The VooDUDES do it all–and with a beat that will make you move your feet.
The VooDUDES have been featured in numerous festivals, including The Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, Philadelphia’s “Jambalaya Jam”, New York’s “Benson & Hedges Blues Festival” and Ft. Lauderdale’s “Crazy Crawfish Fest.” They’ve shared the stage with many of their favorite musicians–among them, Dr John, Levon Helm, Branford Marsalis, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Buckwheat Zydeco, C.J. Chenier, Chubby Carrier, Mavis Staples and more.
The band has performed everywhere from Montreal, Canada to New Orleans. The band has also toured in Europe. They’ve produced six CDs: I’ve Been VooDUDE, Wake the Dead, Night of the Living ‘DUDES, Block Party, Let ’em Roll and Take Cover!
The VooDUDES are:
Dave Ambrosy- Vocals and Drums
Gary Ambrosy- Vocals and Guitar
Andy B!- Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion and Rubboard
Fred Saunders- Bass and Beads
John Pittas- Keys and Accordion
March 1 Dual bill: Matt Wong • Blue Jersey Band
April 5 • Sandy Sasso
Sandy Sasso will perform inventive interpretations of standards as well as her own originals. In her decades long careeer, Sandy Sasso has worked with such iconic band leaders as Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey and Nelson Riddle. She has performed at numerous jazz clubs and venues through the Northeast United States including President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration. A classically trained pianist and vocalist, Sandy tours world-wide, performing with small jazz combos as well as big bands. For more, visit www.sandysasso.com.
May 3 Bob Smith Trio
Herb Eckert Auditorium in the Senior Center
South Brunswick Municipal Complex
540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction
Admission $6 at the door, (includes light refreshment)
No advance ticket sales • No reservations
Doors open 7:30pm, 732.329.4000 x7635 • arts@sbtnj.net