last shows of 2011
11/25 - with tony mecca & the heavy mental gypsys
@ roxy & dukes - dunellen, nj 9:30pm
12/3 - with tony mecca @ cookie's - s.philly yo! 9pm
12/10 - bill mattson & the vindictive leftovers performing the 1st montrose album in it's entirety. @hot shots - westville, nj 10pm
@ roxy & dukes - dunellen, nj 9:30pm
12/3 - with tony mecca @ cookie's - s.philly yo! 9pm
12/10 - bill mattson & the vindictive leftovers performing the 1st montrose album in it's entirety. @hot shots - westville, nj 10pm
galaxy reunion
11/12/11 with surrender dorothy. oh man, this is gonna be fun.
8/26/11-fun!
great show last night @ the tin angel, with tony mecca & the heavy mental gypsys. great crowd but small stage! real small. the venue has a great sounding pa.
upcoming gigs:
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys
8/26/11 @ the Tin Angel - Phila., Pa. supporting Ever/After
8/27 @ THE GREEN TURTLE - 7:30PM Salisbury Maryland
9/24 @ Cookie's S. Philly, Pa.
10/22 @ MID CITY CAFFE - 5PM Washington DC
11/25 @ Roxy & Dukes - Dunellen, NJ
8/27 @ THE GREEN TURTLE - 7:30PM Salisbury Maryland
9/24 @ Cookie's S. Philly, Pa.
10/22 @ MID CITY CAFFE - 5PM Washington DC
11/25 @ Roxy & Dukes - Dunellen, NJ
simply the best...
Bill uses MaxxPlay pedals for his guitars and basses. When they 'have' to work and work well.
http://www.maxxplay.us/
http://www.maxxplay.us/
HD @ HRC...
Hammer Down at the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ. now that was fun! great room, great staff. John 'doc' Farrel on sound and John 'JP' Piscopo on lights. really nice job.
with "PRIMARY COLORS"
ok, this is strange but gonna be a lot of fun. it's also gonna rock like hell!. was talking to two old bandmates from 1980 - 1982. we had some great songs. we got together to play. the magic never left! after 29 years, we are going to play again. used to be my favorite way to play...3 piece. all of us playing our asses off with 3 part harmonies! the return of "PRIMARY COLORS"
live - 6/17 @ the Pennant
James Chielli - guitar/vox
Mike Pagano - drums/vox
Bill Saltzer - bass/vox
live - 6/17 @ the Pennant
James Chielli - guitar/vox
Mike Pagano - drums/vox
Bill Saltzer - bass/vox
by date:
3/26 w/Tony Mecca @ cookie's
4/2 sound for Red Square Theatre fundraiser @ London, Phila.
4/4 w/Tony Mecca @ the Note, west chester, pa. with Gene loves Jezebel
4/8 w/tony mecca @ the North Star Bar
4/23 w/Tony Mecca in n.y.c.! @ cin-m-art 43
5/13 Hammer Down @ the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ
5/15 w/The DelCats in De. - blues for the cure
5/20 w/Hammer Down @ the pennant
6/10 w/hammer down @ the pennant
6/17 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ the Pennant, NJ
6/17 also the return/debut of PRIMARY COLORS
7/09 W/ Tony Mecca - private party
7/20 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ World Cafe Live in Phila., Pa.
8/27 w/the Gypsys in Maryland - details to follow
fall 2011 w/Surrender Dorothy @ the Pennant
4/2 sound for Red Square Theatre fundraiser @ London, Phila.
4/4 w/Tony Mecca @ the Note, west chester, pa. with Gene loves Jezebel
4/8 w/tony mecca @ the North Star Bar
4/23 w/Tony Mecca in n.y.c.! @ cin-m-art 43
5/13 Hammer Down @ the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ
5/15 w/The DelCats in De. - blues for the cure
5/20 w/Hammer Down @ the pennant
6/10 w/hammer down @ the pennant
6/17 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ the Pennant, NJ
6/17 also the return/debut of PRIMARY COLORS
7/09 W/ Tony Mecca - private party
7/20 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ World Cafe Live in Phila., Pa.
8/27 w/the Gypsys in Maryland - details to follow
fall 2011 w/Surrender Dorothy @ the Pennant
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsy's
3/26 @ cookie's bar in s. phila.
4/4 @ the Note, west chester, pa. with Gene Loves Jezabel
4/8 @ the North Star Bar in Phila.
4/23 w/Tony Mecca in n.y.c.! @ cin-m-art 43
6/17 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ the Pennant, NJ
7/09/11 @ phila., pa
7/20 @ world cafe live
4/4 @ the Note, west chester, pa. with Gene Loves Jezabel
4/8 @ the North Star Bar in Phila.
4/23 w/Tony Mecca in n.y.c.! @ cin-m-art 43
6/17 w/Tony Mecca & the Heavy MeNtal Gypsys @ the Pennant, NJ
7/09/11 @ phila., pa
7/20 @ world cafe live
with Surrender Dorothy
coming this fall @ the Pennant
yes, the bitch is back. one last time. after years a one-off show, probably the last we'll ever do.
this is gonna be so sweet.
yes, the bitch is back. one last time. after years a one-off show, probably the last we'll ever do.
this is gonna be so sweet.
with the DelCats
the cats are back...even if it may be the last gig, who knows
Sunday 5/15 @ blues for the cure in Middletown, DE.
Sunday 5/15 @ blues for the cure in Middletown, DE.
with Hammer Down
friday -3/18 @ the Pennant. yea! 1st gig since the surgery. as long as my hand holds out this should be a blast. if not, a total fucking disaster!
5/13 Hammer Down @ the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ
5/20 @ the pennant
6/10 @the Pennant
5/13 Hammer Down @ the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City, NJ
5/20 @ the pennant
6/10 @the Pennant
back playing......i hope....
ok, booked the gig in hopes of making it. 1st gig since the surgery.
with HAMMER DOWN
2/18 @ the pennant
time to make some noise again!
with HAMMER DOWN
2/18 @ the pennant
time to make some noise again!
this is it....
ok, this is the last show before i have my surgery and i can't wait to bang it out! also, i'm scared shitless of the surgery. it has just become so,so painful to do anything, especially play bass, guitar or piano. i know i have to get it done but just hope it works out afterward.
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
10/8/10 @ Mojo 13, Newark, DE.
10/16 @ Cookie's, S. Philly, PA.
11/6 @ 2nd St. Irish Society, Phila., PA. RECORD RELEASE PARTY for the new album "FUN"
10/16 @ Cookie's, S. Philly, PA.
11/6 @ 2nd St. Irish Society, Phila., PA. RECORD RELEASE PARTY for the new album "FUN"
with Hammer Down
9/25 @ the Pennant, Brooklawn, NJ 1 set 11pm
10/23 @ the Pennant 1 set...day after my birthday!
10/23 @ the Pennant 1 set...day after my birthday!
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
10/8/10 @ Mojo in DE.
10/16/10 @ Cookie's, Phila., Pa.
11/6/10 @ 2nd st. Irish Society, Phila., Pa. ***record release party..don't miss it.
10/16/10 @ Cookie's, Phila., Pa.
11/6/10 @ 2nd st. Irish Society, Phila., Pa. ***record release party..don't miss it.
with HAMMER DOWN
9/25/10
10/23/10
both at the Pennant, Brooklawn, nj
10/23/10
both at the Pennant, Brooklawn, nj
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
friday 6/18 @ Cookie's in S. philly, Pa. 9pm
with Hammer Down
6/19 @ the Pennant 9pm
7/17 @ the Pennant 9pm
8/28 @ the pennant 9pm
7/17 @ the Pennant 9pm
8/28 @ the pennant 9pm
with the DelCats
sunday 5/16/10 - benefit- Blues for the Cure @ odessa fire hall- Odessa , De. 1 set - 2pm sharp
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental gypsies
5/15/10 @ the Northstar bar -26th & poplar, phila., Pa. 10pm 1 set
with hammer Down
4/17 @ the Pennant 9 pm
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
March 13th 9 pm @ cookie's bar, s. philly. yo! small but crazy...come on out
saturday-3/13
Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
@ Cookie's Bar 9 pm
2026 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19148
small but a cool room for music
@ Cookie's Bar 9 pm
2026 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19148
small but a cool room for music
with the DelCats
March 28th 6 - 10pm @ L'Etage 6th & bainbridge, phila., pa
a benefit for 'Red Square Theatre'
come on out and git yo blues on and help a great new venture
a benefit for 'Red Square Theatre'
come on out and git yo blues on and help a great new venture
with Tony Mecca & the Heavy Mental Gypsies
April 10th 8 pm @ the Northstar Bar 26th & poplar, phila., pa.
headlining a great show with 3 other great bands including
Louis James & the Cruizin' Nicks
headlining a great show with 3 other great bands including
Louis James & the Cruizin' Nicks
with Hammer Down
April 17th 9 pm @ the Pennant Brooklawn, nj
a great night of rock and roll
a great night of rock and roll