Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV Show Series Episode No. 1009

Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV Show Series Episode No. 1009

In studio guests The Skyland Roller Girls from Warren County NJ with music from The Rockids, Plainfield Slim, Gar Francis and The Doughboys. Plus Bongo Boy Goes Wild with Wild Adventurez Host Mitchy B plus music videos from Indie Bands brought to you from around the Globe completes this fun entertaining and energetic TV show hosted by our own unique and really funny Wayne Olivieri.

 

In this TV episode host Wayne brings to you the Skyland Roller Girls; as they are looking for a new location to roll and play and new members. You will learn the ins and outs of RollerDerby with a little bit of history and explainations about the sports of RollerDerby. skylandrollergirls.com
Our segment “Bongo Boy Goes Wild” with Mitchy B. Wild Adventurez teaches you all about the snakes and other interesting and quit cute animals. "Indie Band Brought To You From Around The Globe" gives indie bands the opportunity to showcase their best music video. We received many submissions with great assistance of Deuce Mgmt & Promotions, as they did a shout out for Bongo Boy TV to find the best music video for this production back in September.

This month selected artist is Chris Pope with a new single called "Mutiny On The Thames" from the UK.This first taste of Chris Pope’s forthcoming album Peace Of Mind is in the shape of "Mutiny On The Thames
Chris has not only been a (hard) working musician since the late 1970s, he’s also a very talented songwriter as well. He was responsible for writing timeless anthems such as Maybe Tomorrow, Brave New World among others with The Chords as well as the critically acclaimed Pope albums Grace Of God and Tall Tales And Cheap Thrills. Artist website:popemusic.co.uk

Deuce Management & Promotion offers bands and artists from across the globe worldwide exposure. Further information can be found at deucemp.com and facebook.com/deuceradioshow or you can email Rob Saunders at rob@deucemp.com with a link to your music for a FREE evaluation.
BBRR TV Team:
TV Host - Wayne Olivieri
Lighting/Stage Manager - Tod Olivieri
Wardrobe/Makeup - Johanna Van Der Heyden
Producers Gar Francis and Monique Grimme
More info:
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Email us at: bongoboyrecords@aol.com or info@bongoboyrecords.com

Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV Show with guest The Doughboys

Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV Show with guest The Doughboys and our new segments like Bongo Boy Goes Wild with Wild Adventurez Host Mitchy B and music videos from Indie Bands brought to you from around the Globe complete this fun entertaining and energetic TV show hosted by Wayne Olivieri.
bongoboyrecords.com/TVSHOW.html
In this TV episode host Wayne brings to you the legendary 60's Garage band The DOUGHBOYS from Plainfield NJ. You will be introduced to their rich history, their story and premiere of their new release CD "Shakin Our Souls".
thedoughboysnj.com

 

A new segment called “Bongo Boy Goes Wild” with Mitchy B. Wild Adventurez premiers and you will be introduced to some pretty cool snakes. facebook.com/wild.adventurez

A brand new segment " Indie Band brought to you from around the Globe" gives indie bands the opportunity to showcase their best music video. We received many submissions with great assistance of Deuce Mgmt & Promotions, as they did a shout out for Bongo Boy TV to find the best music video for this production. This month selected band The KUT was the results from over 50+ music videos received Their single " Doesn't Matter Anyway" comes from the UK. An all girls band with a garage sounds is closing this episode. thekut.co.uk

 

Deuce Management & Promotion offers bands and artists from across the globe worldwide exposure. Further information can be found at deucemp.com and facebook.com/deuceradioshow or you can email Rob Saunders at rob@deucemp.com with a link to your music for a FREE evaluation.

BBRR TV Team:
TV Host - Wayne Olivieri - Lighting/Stage Manager - Tod Olivieri- Wardrobe/Makeup - Johanna Van Der Heyden
Producers Gar Francis and Monique Grimme
More info at bongoboyrecords.com
info: bongoboyrecords@aol.com or info@bongoboyrecords,com

An Exclusive Taste Of Cheesecake Girl Genya Ravan on TV

As a female TV producer I was very excited for the opportunity for an exclusive interview of the legendary female rocker from New York City Genya Ravan.

 

So off I went and here is the completed show.

I hope you will enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed producing the show.  

Direct link online click here: https://vimeo.com/49270918

 

The Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll Show is 30 minutes long so this will give you just a small taste of The Cheesecake Girl Genya Ravan. We hope you brought your appetite because your taste buds will be entertained!

(please note to watch the credits for a final laugh with Genya, as it is really funny)

You can watch the show here today with an exclusive release of Genya's upcoming new single "Cobblestones Rolling Stones" from her recently released her full new album "Cheesecake Girl".

Show Summary:

I was welcomed into Genya's Studio in NY State as Genya shared some of her life experiences, some greater details about her book "Lollipop Lounge", the tour with the Rolling Stones during Goldie and The Gingerbreads days in the UK, "Women Power" with Ten Wheel Drive and the hard work, and the upcoming movies and musical.

This month's show will also introduced a new segment called "Wild Adventurez" by Mitchy B and J. R.Vulpis; which will give you a closer look at New Jersey's wild life. We are very excited about the new segment, which will start next month.

Also a great blues song by Bongo Boy recording artist Blues Diva Jeanne Lozier with our own South Plainfield native Bernie Brausewetter on guitar (RIP 4/15/2007, bless his soul) and Big Nancy on the harp.
Closing out the show is a segment about the indoctrination of Episode No.1005 which covered the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District with music by The DOUGHBOYS – “Queen City”. Hosted by Wayne O. That episode is now officially preserved in the archive of the Public Library of Plainfield NJ together with the New DVD "Rock n' Raw" by the legendary 60's Garage Rock band of Plainfield, NJ The DOUGHBOYS.

Music in this episode:

Can Your Hear My Heartbeat - Goldie and The Gingerbreads.

The Sweetest One - Genya Ravan.

Pedal To The Metal -Genya Ravan.

Cobblestones Rolling Stones - New Album - Genya Ravan.

Men R' Men - New Album -Genya Ravan.

How Long Before I'm Gone- Ten Wheel Drive with Genya Ravan.

The Skip - Goldie and The Gingerbreads.

Beg and Plead - Jeanne Lozier with on Guitar Bernie Brausewetter

( RIP 4/15/07) and Big Nancy on Harp.

Let Go My Hand -Plainfield Slim.

Queen City - The Doughboys.

Show theme song - Lady Gaga by the Swinging Iggies.

All music available on www.iTunes.comor www.cdbaby.com.More episodes are located on this web site:

www.bongoboyrecords.com/TVSHOW.html

Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll monthly TV show airs on TV at with these distribution partners:

Comcast, Cablevision and soon on FiOS.

Channel 21, 280, 96 and soon on Channel 15 and FiOS

Check your local listings. Thank you!
Monique Grimme – Producer 908-455-1576

 

Free Download by Gar Francis - "Back In 1985"
From the New EP Shine On  released this year on Bongo Boy Records.
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SATURDAY MAY 12 Tickets: $ 12.00 Advance

Tickets are Available Now

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 ALSO Free gift for you!

Check this out: Gar's track "Back In 1985" from his new EP SHINE ON is

now a free download at the Joe Strummer Foundation's web site in the UK!

If you are a fan share this news onwards and download this awesome track.

Enjoy the track and see you in Bordentown this Saturday!

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GAR FRANCIS

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

May 12. GAR FRANCIS / PLAINFIELD SLIM Record Collector- Bordentown NJ

More Shows:

May 10. KELLY CARUSO radio WNTI - MEL IN THE MORNING 8:00am 91.9FM

May 18. THE DOUGHBOYS - HILL COUNTRY NYC

May 26. THE DOUGHBOYS - WONDERBAR ASBURY PARK, NJ

June 3. THE DOUGHBOYS - FORT LEE STREET FESTIVAL

June 15. THE DOUGHBOYS - The Rodeo Bar, NYC

June 16. THE GAR FRANCIS BAND - ALBERT MUSIC HALL, WARETOWN, NJ

June 23. The DOUGHBOYS - Private Party

Aug 16. The DOUGBOYS - Pier Village, Long Branch. NJ

September 8. THE GAR FRANCIS BAND - ALBERT MUSIC HALL, WARETOWN, NJ

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“Back in 1985” introduces us to more of a Rolling Stones/Americana influence

Gar Francis, Shine On EP

February 24, 2012 | by Skope

Gar Francis is a Garage rock/Americana/Blues solo artist hailing from Belvidere, New Jersey with a long list of accolades and credits to his name. He has received awards from The John Lennon Song Contest, the Unisong Music Awards, and an honourable mention in the Billboard Song Contest. He’s been writing, recording and playing live for decades, has written songs for the Doughboys, and Jeanne Lozier, as well as writing a tribute for the USA Armed Forces and performing for them. Gar is a busy man, but my task today is to dig into his brand new EP “Shine On”, which comes to us courtesy of Bongo Boy Records.

It’s 5 seconds in and I have to pause to absorb this. Gar Francis knows how to rock, and he’s certainly not content to phone in this performance, preferring rather to set the tone with stomps, claps, distorted guitars and a gravelly, Tom Waits-type lead vocal that carries with it a true rock n’ roll spirit. The energy has elements of punk rock and much of the vocals remind me of Iggy Pop, which is a wonderful thing. Authentic, well-written, and forceful. The production is top notch and the bass, guitars and drums are all interesting; never missing a cue. The bellowing chorus refrain of “Shine on” sounds like both a rebellion and a celebration of life and perseverance. Shine on, indeed.

“Back in 1985” introduces us to more of a Rolling Stones/Americana influence, and no speed has been lost on our trek through this EP. The celebratory, open-hearted aspects of Bruce Springstein’s work are evident in the sound here as well. Gar Francis’s voice is experienced and unpredictable. He sounds vital and thoroughly energized as he reminisces about 1985. This is a perfect example of remembering the good times without dwelling; still seizing the moment, ready to have more fun.

“Blue Cadillac” is immediately cooler than cool; ice cold, in case you didn’t guess. Rarely do you hear a classic sound as fully pepped up as this. If there ever was highway music, music to turn up loud and get out of town, these twanging guitars and peppy beat fit the bill. The destination would have to be some dirty, southern rock bar with just a hint of danger. The kind of place where anything could happen. Gar Francis croons “Rock with me, baby, in my blue Cadillac” and shows the kind of swagger most would shy away from.

“Tragedy” brings a simple two-chord progression with a great lead guitar line, the kind that Tom Petty would take a liking to. The happy-go-lucky feel of the music itself brings an intriguing dash of irony to the song, which is about loss and hardship. And alas, this makes “Tragedy” an intriguing piece, as Gar is taking the zen observer’s approach, or at least the wise man’s perspective that “it happens to all of us”. There’s no reason to be afraid because we are all in this together. A bona fide radio hit that I’d like to see spread for Mr. Francis.

Gar Francis closes this 5-track EP with “I’m Still Alive”, and the energy hasn’t let up. With an explosive Stooges-type guitar bringing the bluesy punk, Gar screeches “I remember different times when youth could stop a war. We were young but we were right. No one gives a damn no more.”

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Gar Francis’s EP “Shine On” is recommended listening for any rock n’ roll fans. It’s inspiring to hear this type of output coming from anyone; Mr. Francis’s guttural Iggy Pop-like delivery and genuine fire eclipses most music I’ve heard from artists who are probably half his age. This really is a fantastic EP and I look forward to the next full length for another rock fix.

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                                        Reviewed by Independent Music Promotions – james@independentmusicpromotions.com

"SHINE ON" new EP by Garage Rocker Gar Francis.

"SHINE ON" new EP by Garage Rocker Gar Francis.
Gar Francis sounds effortlessly vintage-cool as he again proves what rock & roll sounds like from where it truly originated - the garage. "Shine On" is the new EP from singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Gar Francis. Gar indeed shines his musical talent through "clouds of pink majestic skies" as he uses lyrics like "baby boomers sit back and take view, graffiti masters Peter Max tattoos". Yes, music world  "Shine On" is here and with all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran.

Produced by Gar Francis and Kurt Reil at the House Of Vibes. It's undoubtedly a
brilliantly consistent EP. It is obvious these five tracks are not only TV/film-synch ready, but a must have in your music collection. 

 "Shine On" is here and with all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran. "Shine On" the new solo EP from Doughboys guitarist Gar Francis continues with that 60's Garage Rock sound that we have come to know and love so well.

  

 SONG TITLES                    

1. SHINE ON

2. BACK IN 1985

3. BLUE CADILLAC

4. TRAGEDY

5. I'M STILL ALIVE

The first track "Shine On" starts with that 60's psychedelic groove.  

Next comes "Back In 1985" with a 60's type ballad feel reminiscent of a Phil Spector production.

"Blue Cadillac" is a bluesy groove with production from the same inspiration as the Black Keys.  

"Tragedy" is a pure 12 string guitar based song about the equal opportunity everyone has in finding themselves homeless.

And "I'm Still Alive" is an old Who type song declaring that the child inside still remains many years after.

 

Band Members

GAR FRANCIS/VOCALS & GUITARS,  LEE FINK/GUITARS, 

MIKE CARUSO/BASS, ROCCO SCAVONE/DRUMS,  

MYKE SCAVONE/HARMONICA, KURT REIL/BACKING VOCALS.

Thank you for your support,

Monique email: mgrimme@aol.com

908-455-1576

Not In Hall of Fame - Articles: Live Music Head: Gar Francis

Not In Hall of Fame - Articles: Live Music Head: Gar Francis

 Photo By Bruce Ferguson ( the Easy Outs)

“American Idol” Kelly Caruso On Prime Time TV This Month.

Catch “American Idol” ’08 & ’10 Kelly Caruso on a new episode of the Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV show starting this week on Comcast Cable.

Kelly Caruso, who grew up in Pittstown, Hunterdon County,
New Jersey has just released her first single on the Bongo Boy Record label. We caught up with Kelly and learnt during the TV show interview that Kelly has been singing since a very young age, and made it twice to Hollywood as an American Idol, first on season 7 in 2008 and again on season 9 in 2010. She also tells us that her father, Mike Caruso bass player of the legendary 60’s Garage band The DOUGHBOYS, has been and still is a very important influence to Kelly’s music career. She talked about her great great great uncle opera singer Enrico Caruso and her experience about being an American Idol in Hollywood.

Her first single “Born Dainty” written and produced by veteran musician Gar Francis is making a great impact in the music scene. Two weeks after its official release the single has been placed in a movie about the Nashville Derby Girls, premiering at the Nashville film festival next
month. Radio stations are playing the single and Kelly also tells us that her cover band Garden State Radio has been touring all over the country at various night clubs and casinos to packed houses.

“Born Dainty” is a modern country rocker shows off an incredibly powerful voice that would give Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert a run for their money.
The Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV show is hosted by Wayne “O” Olivieri and produced and directed by Monique Grimme. Recorded at SHOWTIME Boutique in Belvidere, NJ and airing twice a week on Monday’s and Thursday’s night at 7:30pm. COMCAST CABLE broadcasts the TV show North of Princeton, East of Clinton, West of Chatham and South of Chester as well as Warren County, Morris County and Hunterdon County. Check your local TV listing (Princeton area channel 280 or channel 21 for Northwest Jersey).

Via satellite Kelly Caruso is our guest on the Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV show host Wayne O from Bongo Boy on Vimeo.

Or catch it online 24/7 at www.bongoboyrecords.com/tvshow.html

SHINE ON new EP by Garage Rocket Gar Francis

"SHINE ON" new EP by Garage Rocker Gar Francis.

Gar Francis sounds effortlessly vintage-cool as he again proves what rock & roll sounds like from where it truly originated - the garage. "Shine On" is the new EP from
singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Gar Francis. Gar indeed shines his musical
talent through "clouds of pink majestic skies" as he uses lyrics like
"baby boomers sit back and take view, graffiti masters Peter Max tattoos".
Yes, music world "Shine On" is here and with all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran.

Produced by Gar Francis and Kurt Reil at the House Of Vibes. It's undoubtedly a brilliantly consistent EP. It is obvious these five tracks are not only TV/film-synch ready, but a must have in your music collection.

"Shine On" is here and with all the psychedelic rock coolness you would expect from a rock & roll veteran. "Shine On" the new solo EP from Doughboys guitarist Gar Francis continues with that 60's Garage Rock sound that we have come to know and love so well.

SONG TITLES
1. SHINE ON
2. BACK IN 1985
3. BLUE CADILLAC
4. TRAGEDY
5. I'M STILL ALIVE

The first track "Shine On" starts with
that 60's psychedelic groove.
Next comes "Back In 1985" with a 60's type ballad feel reminiscent of a Phil Spector production. "Blue Cadillac" is a bluesy groove with production from the same inspiration as the Black Keys.
"Tragedy" is a pure 12 string guitar based song about the equal opportunity everyone has in finding themselves homeless.
And "I'm Still Alive" is an old Who type song declaring that the child inside still remains many years after.

Band Members
GAR FRANCIS/VOCALS &
GUITARS, LEE FINK/GUITARS,
MIKE CARUSO/BASS, ROCCO SCAVONE/DRUMS,
MYKE SCAVONE/HARMONICA, KURT REIL/BACKING VOCALS.
REVIEWS

Track Listing: Shine On, Back In 1985, Blue Cadillac, Tragedy, I'm Still
Alive
Rating: 6 stars!
Mixing classic rock with 80's style & just a touch o' country tinge in pieces, Gar Francis has a new EP out that gives his fans 5 slices o' the mans brilliance.
Gar's guitar playing & singing compliment each other well & the production sounds great for an independent release. Review by Rock and Roll Experience

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