RkS - Low-frequency Exploits . .




Gigs

I'll be playing with the following bands/projects at the following venues:

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NOTES -
 
I want to take a few moments to make my fellow musician friends and associates aware of a new music-related independent craftsman. Fellow bassist and electronics wizard Steve Varao and his company Varao Guitar Effects produce custom guitar effects designed for the individual player, based on his or her needs. Classic designs are also available.  And of course those old classic “standard” pedals can be built as well.  Mods and upgrades are available for many pedals that Varao produces. The basic modifications offered begin with upgrading low quality components in the signal path to audio grade parts. This alone gives the musician a more transparent and open sound, especially on those pedals without true bypass. After that it's whatever the performer wants improved or changed. You can see examples of Steve's gorgeous “boutique” pedal designs and contact him to place an order for your own custom-made guitar or bass effects pedal on his Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/varaoguitareffects.  And tell him R.k. sent ya! 

Also, a big big shout to all of the great fans, local music supporters, and other local and independent musicians and venues out there who've been spreading the word about shows, coming out and supporting the bands I'm involved in and other local independent music acts, and contributing all of the fantastic photos and pics that are seen here on my site and in other spots on the Internet.  You're all fantastic people.  We struggling musicians can't do what we do without you!

Also, don't forget, you can now get information regarding my various musical exploits at this nifty little spot:


And of course, you can catch me at my Fan page on Facebook at:


Electric TnT                                  

Date:  June 6, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Location:  Park 33
               618 Park Avenue
               Freehold, NJ  07728
               732-761-1317

Summer is just around the corner and so are Electric TnT!  We'll be back at the Park 33 with our classic Rock n’ Roll vibes.  Electric TnT are Paul Falcone on drums and vocals, Tony Psi on vocals and guitar, Tommy Aboussleman on guitar and vocals, and myself on 5-string electric bass. For details and directions, check out:
 
http://park33.com/          
                                                  
                                                    

Date:  May 4, 2012

Time:  9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location:   The Walt Street Pub
                180 Monmouth Street
                Red Bank, NJ 07701
                (732) 741-5936

Here come Bad Dads!  We’ll be back at the Walt Street Pub in beautiful Red Bank, NJ!  Come soak in the Rock n’ Roll goodness with Bill Winters on Guitars and Vocals, Bill D on Keyboards and Vocals, Kevin Gilmore on Electric Guitar and Vocals, Kat Viksne on Electric 5-string Violin and Vocals, myself on Electric 5-string bass, and Mark Empire on Drums! For more information and directions, check out:


The Bad Dads                            

Date:  April 13, 2012

Time:  9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location:   The Walt Street Pub        
                180 Monmouth Street                        Red Bank, NJ 07701
         (732)741-5936 

We’re baaaaaack!  The mighty Bad Dads will be rockin’ at the Walt Street Pub in beautiful Red Bank, NJ!  Come check out Bill Winters on Guitars and Vocals, Bill D on Keyboards and Vocals, Kevin Gilmore on Electric Guitar and Vocals, Kat Viksne on Electric 5-string Violin and Vocals, myself on Electric 5-string bass, and Mark Empire on Drums as we tear up the joint! For more information and directions, check out:

    

Electric TnT                                       

Date:  March 24, 2012

Time: 10:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Location:  Park 33
               618 Park Avenue
               Freehold, NJ  07728
               732-761-1317

The Electric TnT crew are back at the illustrious Park 33 with our onslaught of Rock n’ Roll madness.  And one never knows who out of the pool of local musical talent may pop up to sit in with us!  Of course,  Electric TnT are Paul Falcone on drums and vocals, Tony Psi on vocals and guitar, Tommy Aboussleman on guitar and vocals, and myself on 5-string electric bass. For details and directions, check out:
 


                                                      
Date:  February 25, 2012

Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Location:  Connolly's Pub Klub 45 NYC
               121 West 45 Street
               New York, NY  10036
               212-597-5126

A "stripped-down" version of the incomparable Blues juggernaut, the Ramblin' Dawgs will be a blues set at Connolly's Pub Klub 45 NYC in Time's Square, New York City!  Carlos "C-Dawg" DC (guitar and vocals), Raul DC (drums) and myself on 5-string electric bass will be rockin' the house with original Ramblin' Dawgs selections as well as Blues standards!  Some come take a trip into the City and check out some dynamic Blues action! For more information, directions, and what-have-you, check out:



Electric TnT                                    
                             

Date:  February 4, 2012

Time:  10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Location:   The Brunswick Grove
                327 Milltown Road          
                East Brunswick, NJ                
                08816-2259             
                732-254-0495

Look out! The Electric TnT crew are back at the Brunswick Grove for our first show of the new year!  Come check out some of our New Year's rock n' roll business!  Of course, Electric TnT are Paul Falcone on drums and vocals, Tony Psi on vocals and guitar, Tommy Aboussleman on guitar and vocals, and myself on 5-string electric bass. For details and directions, check out:



All-Stars                                           
 
Date:  January 28, 2012
 
Time:  7:30 PM -12:30 AM
 
Location:   East Brunswick Elks
                Lodge #2370
                Hardenburgh Ln
                East Brunswick, NJ 08816
                (732) 821-7120
 
Please join us for the HollyRock3: Battle for Bobby event.  All proceeds from this event will go towards medical bills and funeral expenses incurred by East Brunswick NJ resident Bob Connington, who unfortunately has passed away earlier this month after battling small-cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer.  And for this HollyRock jam, we’re doing something a bit different.  A wide variety of East Brunswick High School alumni musical talent will be performing throughout the night, backed by an “all-star” rhythm section consisting of Tommy Aboussleman on guitar and backing vocals, myself on 5-string electric bass, “Doctor” Rick Lewis on keyboards and backing vocals, and the great Mike Antol on drums! If you’re an EBHS alumnus and musician, bring your axe and join us for an incredible All-Stars jam!  Tickets to this event are $35 a piece, $40 if purchased at the door, the night of the event.  Hurry before tickets sell out!  So come out and enjoy some great live music, great food, and great fun for a great cause!   For more information and for online ticket sales (PayPal is accepted and preferred but hurry . . . the show may already be sold out!), check out: 


And EBHS alumni musicians, for information on how to participate in the jamming festivities, check out:  



All-Stars                                    

Date:  January 12, 2012

Time:  9:00 PM -1:30AM


Location:   The Cambridge Inn
                19 Summerhill Road
                Spotswood, NJ 08884
                (732) 251-5420

All-Stars are back!  Come check out the rock n’ roll madness when some of the best local musical talent at the Cambridge Inn in Spotswood, NJ.  Myself on “RoboBass” and guitarist Tommy Aboussleman will be joined by an interesting array of musicians as we churn out some tasty classic rock tunage!  And you never know what we’ll play next!  For more information and details, check out:


The Darcy                        

Date:  January 8, 2012
 
Time:  4:00 PM -8:00 PM
 
Location:   Mason Street Pub
                24 Mason Street               
                Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
                (973) 663-4412
 
I'll be joining Singer/Songwriter phenom Ken Darcy for an afternoon/evening of acoustic rock n' roll magic.  We'll be playing a vast selection of acoustic rock classic and favorites at the Mason Street Pub right on the shore of Lake Hopatcong in northern New Jersey.  Ken will be providing lead vocals and playing guitar, and I'll be playing acoustic 5-string bass.  We'll also be joined by the incomparable Bob Coffee and singer/songwriter Don Lee, both on acoustic guitar and vocals.  For more information and directions, check out:
 

The Bad Dads                      

Date:  January 6, 2012

Time:  9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Location:   The Walt Street Pub        
                180 Monmouth Street        
                Red Bank, NJ 07701        
                732-741-5936

Happy New Year from the mighty Bad Dads!  Our first gig of the year will be at the Walt Street Pub in Red Bank, NJ!  Of course, The Bad Dads crew are Bill Winters on Guitars and Vocals, Bill D on Keyboards and Vocals, Kevin Gilmore on Electric Guitar and Vocals, Kat Viksne on Electric 5-string Violin and Vocals, myself on Electric 5-string bass, and Mark Empire on Drums.  For more information and directions, check out:


Date:  December 31, 2011               

Time: 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Location:  La Tavola Cucina
               700 Old Bridge Turnpike
               South River, NJ  08882
               732-238-2111

Come join Diplomanics as we ring in 2012 at La Toyola Cucina in South River, NJ!  Come check out the fine dining, atmosphere, and the smooth sounds of Diplomanics!  The evening's line-up will be Jon Mitzner on vocals and acoustic guitar, Kat Viksne on 5-string electric violin and vocals, myself on acoustic 5-string bass, and Mike Wilder on drums.  For details and directions, check out: