Lenice Klinger Live at Path Cafe-12/15/12
So, a while back I was asked to man the sound dials at Path Cafe on short notice and I'm sure glad that I was free that night because I had the pleasure to do sound for several amazing performers! I knew from the moment I started the sound check that Lenice Klinger would be amazing and she certainly was!
Her songs are soothing yet deep and they tend to seep in to your soul. She has such a beautiful, unique and natural voice.
Lenice is originally from Kansas but plays all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you ever see her name on a bill, do yourself a big favor and go see her!
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Friggin Fabulous Radio is now available as an app for iPhone and iPad! Go to the iTunes Store and download the "Podcast Box" app and type "Music" in the search field. Friggin Fabulous Radio should be one of the first ones in the list. It costs $1.99, but it's totally worth it if you like Fabulous live music, interviews, Booze News and more!
*It's also available for Android and Kindle Fire in the Amazon App Store.
Please download and enjoy!
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MJ Cyr Live From Path Cafe, NYC 3/8/13Every once in a while I suffer from a syndrome known as "Amazed Ears" and it happens when I hear music that reaches in and pulls my soul out through my throat, so to speak. MJ Cyr's set at Path Cafe recently was one of those times.MJ Cyr is an amazing singer/songwriter/composer from Toronto, Canada.Please check out and buy her music at:http://mjcyr.com/music
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Jasper Lewis Live From Path Cafe, 10/9/12
Jasper Lewis performed an amazing set as part of the Friggin Fabulous Showcase at Path Cafe, NYC, on 10/9/12.
Jasper's new album, "The King of Ideas and the Weirdo Kid" just came out and it's incredible!
E. W. Harris recorded and mixed it at Scifidelity in Brooklyn and it was mastered at Friggin Fabulous Studios:
http://www.frigginfabulousradio.com/audiovideoservices.html
Jasper's album can be downloaded at CD Baby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jasperlewis
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Sea of Otters @ Path Cafe!!
131 Christopher Street, NYC
Tuesday, 12/11 @ 8 pm
With Marybeth D'Amico & Johnny Brilliant & Strider Bob!
No Cover
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Randy Burns Live From Path Cafe, NYC, 8/28/12
In 1966, Randy Burns was dropped off on the corner of Bleecker and MacDougal Street, with a bag over his shoulder and a guitar in his hand…ready for anything Randy had gotten his start a year earlier at The Exit Coffeehouse in New Haven, Connecticut but soon left to join the Urban Folk Revival in Greenwich Village.
It was an honor to have Randy play the Friggin Fabulous Showcase at Path Cafe, NYC!
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Ryan Morgan Interview-5/11/12I sat down with Ryan Morgan, one of my favorite song writers, at Path Cafe, NYC, on a lovely Spring Day in Manhattan. Ryan talks about his new album, "Chivalry is Dead", the state of the News Industry in America, The Death of Amy Winehouse, Big City Folk and lots more. You REALLY need to buy his new album, which was produced and engineered by E.W. Harris.
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Rachel Epp Interview-3/21/12
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with the amazingly talented singer/songwriter, Rachel Epp, at Path Cafe in NYC.
Her songs invoke imagery of ghosts, graveyards, trains, the country and the city. Her new EP Rosary has been on auto play on my iPod all week!
I suggest you get a copy as soon as possible!
http://www.rachelepp.com/
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Mike Viola Interview
"From the get-go, Viola’s new release Electro De Perfecto pulls listeners in with a decidedly hot-rodded version of his acclaimed songwriting. Songs that are gloriously dark and uplifting about being lost in the maze of middle age, hungry for life as the body decays."
That's from Mike's web site:
http://www.mikeviola.com/
His new album "Electro De Perfecto" is Fabulous and I had such a great time interviewing him!
Check it out and share it with the world!
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Mike Doughty Interview
Nick Ciavatta's Friggin Fabulous interview with Mike Doughty,
who talks about his new album,"Yes and Also Yes", his days with Soul
Coughing and the unconventional use of an anti-depressant capsule on his
recordings. Download the new album on Amazon and iTunes! Download the Friggin Fabulous Podcast on iTunes for Free!!
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Lyva Interview
Lynda McLaughlin and Valerie Gurka are two friends who met at a cover
band gig in an Irish bar in New York in 2005. They both share passion
for music performance, production, business, media and technology. Their
music is hard to classify because it spans multiple genres. If you like
Sade, The Gypsy Kings and Shayna Zaid, you're going to really dig LYVA!
http://lyvamusic.com/artists
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Phoebe Legere Interview
Phoebe Legere is a beautiful and uber talented performer dubbed
"The Female Frank Zappa" by Roman Kozack of Billboard Magazine.
Her
voice is stunning and she plays several instruments. Her live shows are
multimedia masterpieces! Phoebe and her quintet are playing at Iridium
Jazz Club in NYC on tuesday, January 18th.
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Niall Connolly Interview
I sat down with Brooklyn Based Singer/Songwriter, Niall Connolly
at Red Lion on Bleecker Street recently where he talked about his Irish
roots, the American Media and 99 Cent Stores in Jersey City. According
to his Bio, he recorded his first album in 2001 using money raised by
selling his body for medical research, and in 2010 he funded his fourth
album, "Brother The Fight Is Fixed" from pre-sales from fans across the
globe. It's an honor to have Niall on Friggin Fabulous Radio!
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Craig Greenberg
Craig Greenberg is one of my favorite NYC performers and song
writers, and I finally got the chance to interview him in front of Cafe
Vivaldi in the West Village. His new EP, "Spinning in Time" features his
guitar, piano and vocal work and is stuck on reapeat on my iPod. If you
like Ben Folds Five, Jackson Browne and Ben Harper, you're going to
love this!
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Peter Doran
This time I interviewed the super talented singer/songwriter Peter
Doran, from the fair city of Dublin, Ireland.Peter plays "soulful and
seductive folk-pop" according to Cyber PR, and I have to agree. If you
like Jeff Buckley, Fionn Regan and David Gray, you're sure to love the
music of Peter Doran!
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J-Punch and Dave Moonshine
"Blast us with wind, melt us with acid and set us ablaze. What are we
left with? Sitck Figure Guy." That's the quote on J-Punch and Dave
Moonshine's new album, "Stick Figure Guy." I f you like Depeche Mode,
Moby, Everything But The Girl, you will love these guys. Their amazing
lyrics and Downtempo beats will blow you away!
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Josephine Ancelle
It
was a joy to sit down with Josephine Ancelle at the Ariel Publicity
Press Conference a couple of months ago. Her gorgeous voice, amazing
song writing skills and French and English lyrics are mesmerizing!
http://www.josephineancelle.com/
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Big Five Chord
I spoke with John Lundbom, jazz
guitarist extraordinaire from the band "Big Five Chord" at Blind Tiger
Ale House in NYC. We spoke about everything from his roots in Chicago,
to the genius of Ornette Coleman, Frank Zappa and Little Feat. Their new
album, "Accomplish Jazz", is a Jazz and Fusion extravaganza with some
beautiful, beefy compositions.
http://www.jonlundbom.com/
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Another great Interview from
Ariel Publicity Headquarters with Lauren O'Brien. Lauren's new album,
"Inconsequential Dream"is truly unique and original-a total trip for the
soul! Check it out here:
Lauren
O'Brien Interview
Nick Ciavatta sat down with the
multi-talented Mark Plotkin, from the band, "Miles", at the Ariel Publicity
Press Conference in Brooklyn, NY. Recorded in a few different studios,
their new album, "As Fast as You Can", combines Pop, Rock, Alternative,
Electronica and a touch of hot sauce to make a truly delicious musical
stew.
http://www.milestheband.com/
Miles
Interview
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DEVI
Friggin Fabulous Interview with Debra and Keith from the band "DEVI."
Debra is one of the best female guitarists and vocalists out there! If
you like Joan Jett, Jimi Hendirx, Blondie and Television, you're going
to love DEVI!
http://www.devi-rock.com/
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Strange Lights
My fascinating interview with
Deb and Lonny from Strange Lights. If you like The Grateful Dead,
Velvet Underground and The Shins, you will love them!!
http://www.strangelights.net/
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Hong Kong is full of interesting bars and clubs, and has something for
everyone - from small taverns and tapas bars to loud Rock clubs.Check out Nick's take on the Hong Kong Bar Scene here:
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Interview with New York City artist,
Rafael Santiago. His works are on display at Bold Hype Gallery in
Orlando, Florida through March 6th, 2010.
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Booze News Interview with Mike Cadoux of Peak Organic Brewing of Portland, ME. Nick Ciavatta of Friggin Fabulous Radio sat down with Mike at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY.
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Ladies and Gentleman-Check out the new interview with the amazingly talented Chris Kirby. Chris Kirby's new album,"Vampire Hotel",
deliciously blends Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul and more, and the lyrics
are Fabulous too! No wonder he's been nominated for 4 East Coast Music
Awards. You definitely want to check this one out!
Chris Kirby Interview
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T-Shirts, T-Shirts, We've got Friggin Fabulous Radio T-Shirts!
They feature the classic logo by Rafael Santiago and are only $10 each! Send an email with your men's size to:
info@frigginfabulousradio.com
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Ever wondered what the difference is between an Ale and a Lager? Want to know where to find the best craft beer in Manhattan?
Check out Don Mathisen's interview with Nick Ciavatta for Intel Radio/New York Magazine:
Craft Beer Interview
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New Poetry By Kevin Carroll:
Melee
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Captain Lawrence Day at the Spring Lounge, NYC
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Jennings Interview
It
was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Jennings at the Blind Tiger,
NYC, and talk about her expansive sound featuring piano, amazing vocals
and a hint of electronica. Her music reflects an enormous strength and
drive that is uniquely hers.
Here is the latest Bar Review, partially
recalled from the infamous night that a bunch of us went to the new
Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden in Jersey City:
Zeppelin Hall Biergarten - Review by Nick Ciavatta
And some excellent new Prose and Poetry from Sarah Kolbasowski and Kevin Carroll on the Poetry Page.
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The "King of Nostalgia", Joe Franklin, interviews Roger SeLegue,
author of "No Sun Without Shadow", June 2009.
Coming Soon, Nick Ciavatta's interview with Joe Franklin!
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And the interview with Katie Deedy of "Grow House Grow"
Custom Wallpaper!
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What's new, you ask? New Poetry by Kevin Carroll:
Listen To Her.
Glenn Page's Review of the new "The Damned Album"
The Damned-"So Who's Parnoid?"
And a new Gig at Parkside Lounge in NYC, Tuesday, July 7th @ 8PM
Nick's Gigs.
Interview with my good friends and amazing musicians, "Condo" from Fontana's in NYC.
Glenn Page is back with his thoughts on "The Monkees" and why they haven't been inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
Misunderstood Monkees
Mr. Boyd Interview
Mr. Boyd weaves a colorful musical tapestry that includes many styles.
I was fortunate enough to interview him at Old Town Bar in Manhattan
Bar Saints & Sinners
205 First Street
Hoboken, NJ
Friday, June 19th @ 7:30pm
info@frigginfabulosradio.com
http://www.frigginfabulousradio.com/
www.myspace.com/nickciavatta
Stay tuned for more gigs in July.
New Anchor Steam OBA Tasting Video!
Hot Buttered Rum
I was fortunate enough to interview Aaron Redner from "Hot Buttered Rum" from their "Well Oiled" Eco Friendly tour bus, en route from PA to NYC. Sit back with a nice cup of Hot Buttered Rum...
And
Pimps of Joy Time
My funkilicious interview with The Pimps of Joy Time, in conjunction with Ariel Publicity. I had a lot of fun with this one...
And Glenn Page's review of the new Kaiser Chiefs album:
Music Review: Kaiser Chiefs. Review by Glenn Page.
My Cocktails for iPhone story:
Cocktails For iPhone Dowload Any Drink Recipe To Your iPhone
And Paul Lin's latest on Chelsea Brewing Co., NYC:
Chelsea Brewing Co. - A Paul Lin production.
Music/Movie reviewer is now an FF Radio contributor! Check it out:
Music Review: Ladytron, Velocifero (Nettwerk)
Absinthe Video - Absinthe is now legal in the US after being banned for over 100 years. Here is Paul Lin's video story...
Also, a fabulous interview with Paul Doucette from Matchbox 20:
Break and Repair Method
Interview with "Break and Repair Method", aka, Paul Doucette from Matchbox 20. Milk The Bee", is a wonderful solo debut, which is available on 9/16/08.
The "Top 25 Best Bass Lines.."
And:
I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Robertson from
Mason Dixon.
Mason Dixon Interview
John Wilkey Interview
John Wilkey has a truly unique view of things and it comes out in his music. We are old friends who met years ago when we worked at WHTG. Go to:
www.myspace.com/mrwilkey
And More "Booze News"
Summer Beers Video - Paul Lin on the case again...
Anchor Steam OBA Tasting - Paul Lin, Asher and I from Waterfront Ale House, NYC.
Hong Kong Bars-Best Joints in HK
Seattle Beer Bar Review - Edited Version from News Wire
Manhattan Beer Bar Story
Brooklyn Beer Bar Story
Thanks for all your support!!
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