Feb 27 2014

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Author: Uncle Steve

For 20 years from 1992 to 2012, Mark “Slick” Aguilar was Jefferson Starship’s lead guitarist, when in 2012 Slick had to depart the band when he fell ill with Hepatitis C.

On March 14 2014 at 8pm, the NJPAC Victoria Theater will host a Wellness Benefit Concert for Slick Aguilar.

More on the concert in an upcoming post. But here is a song that Slick would like people to hear, a song that he likes a lot. The song is While My Guitar Gently Weeps with Slick at lead guitar with Jefferson Starship performing at The House of Blues in Chicago on February 21 2006.

Feb 20 2014

Johnny Winter: A Life in the Blues
Still touring at 70, the guitarist opens up

Author: Uncle Steve
Johnny Winter explains why black clubs welcomed him<br>as a young guitarist because he was an albino<br>and knew about being put down for his skin color.

In December 1968, guitarist Johnny Winter and his manager Steve Paul went to New York’s Fillmore East to hear blues-rockers Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper. Mr. Winter was staying with Mr. Paul, who ran a club in the city and had brought him up from Houston. Backstage, Mr. Paul nudged Mr. Winter to ask Mr. Bloomfield if he could sit in. What followed changed Mr. Winter’s career and influenced several generations of blues-rock guitarists.

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Jan 22 2014

200 Club

Author: Uncle Steve
The 200 Club of Morris County Memorial

The 200 Club of Morris County remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice serving our community.

Please join The 200 Club of Morris County Memorial and read the names of those who gave their lives to protect and serve the citizens of Morris County. I am happy to sponsor anyone interested in joining this effort. Membership is $200 in annual dues, thus, the 200 designation.

The 200 Club of Morris County proudly supports Morris County Police Officers, Fire Fighters, First Aid Squad Members, and Members of the New Jersey State Police who die in the line of duty. When tragedy occurs, grief is shared amongst the family as well as the members of The 200 Club of Morris County.

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