| Having a party, graduation, wedding, corporate party
and want to ROCK OUT? We provide a
guaranteed good time!
For booking please contact
the following . . . Ron Gill: 207-602-6708 Dave Cipullo: 207-774-6288 Chad Thorne: 207-582-8578 |
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MUSICIANS!
It's been A YEAR and a half and thank you for your support! THE JAM IS HOPPIN' UP IN LEWISTON! Our run at the
jam sponsored by the Maine Blues Society at
the
Cage is now into its' 12th month. So if
you'd
like to trade licks with your's truly (c'mon lemme have it, I can take
it!) or just want to comp some rhythm with a random collection of
players, then polish off the old axe, jump
in the jalopy and head over to The Cage at 97 Ash
Street in Lewiston. We'll might even buy you a beer if you make it onstage! We've met a ton of great folks both
musicians
and blues lovers. This is quickly becomming the place to be
in
L/A on
thursday nights. We'd LOVE to
have you!
Ron
Gill, aka "Pokechop",
has been playing rockin' rhythm and blues guitar for any number of
years
now
.
He was born in New York City but spent most of his life in the west.
What began in
a small Colorado cowtown as an experiment at playing a musical
instrument
in the
1960's during the heyday of the British Invasion turned into a
lifetime of study and devotion to the guitar, harmonica and all styles
of the
blues. Influences are many as would be expected over the
period
of this long a time but current favorites are Little Charlie Baty,
Freddie King and Hollywood Fats on guitar, James Harman and
of
course Little Walter on harmonica and Jimmy Reed and Lucky Peterson for
their songwriting skills. Other groups he's performed in are
The
Phantom Freeway Rhythm and Blues Revue, Otis T. and the Hammers, Cindy
Sweeney and Wichita River and Plymouth Rock. Did I mention,
Once
upon a time the blues boarded a riverboat down in New Orleans. .
. 
Dial us up when we come to your neighborhood, support your local musical establishment and have a great time! We're performing all up and down the beeyoutiful Maine Riviera, that stretch of the northern east coast that includes sandy beaches and cool surf. Come say howdy so we can get to know you.
The Other White Meats (TOWM).
Dave "2.0" Cipullo is now anchoring the
heartbeat to the soul of the blues that is The Other White Meats.
He and Poke Chop share the bond of being graduates of the same
college in Denver Colorady...Go Roadrunners!
Dave
comes from a family of musicians--his grandfather was a conductor and
percussionist and wrote marching band music. His father, who was a
drummer of dance bands, gave him his first drum set and lessons at the
age of 2. By the age of 13, there wasn’t a song he was not
willing to tackle. As a teenager, he also learned to play the trumpet
in the drum and bugle corps but loved to play the drums.
Went on to play with Rock 'N Roll bands throughout the 70's in
Massachusetts before and after a short stint in the military. He was
accepted to play drums for the Army, unfortunately it didn't fly
because of a commander who had better plans for him. During college in
he played with the Jazz Ensemble at Metropolitan State College in
Denver, Colorado. It was in Denver where he had some stints performing
Rhythm & Blues with bands including Ricky Earl.
More recently in Maine, he did some recording with an Eagles tribute
band and then some performing and recording with a Christian rock band
as well as some steady Sunday performance at a local church. He also
trained as a DJ at WMPG radio in Portland, ME.
He still has the dream, like all musicians, to make it big sometime,
even if it's in a blink of the eye. He has a great attitude, enjoys
people, and likes to get out and listen to other musicians perform. He
has traveled the country, lived in other places and had a good time so
far and will keep on drumming.


Chad
Thorne is now holding down the bottom end. While he IS a lefty,
we won't hold it against him. He
began playing guitar right-handed at the tender age of
thirteen. In 1980, after many years of playing righty, an injury
to Chad's left arm rendered him unable to fret strings with his left
hand. He subsequently discovered that he could pluck strings with that
hand, however, and set about re-learning how to play guitar
lefty. In the midst of that process Chad also found his true
"musical voice," the electric bass. He has now played that instrument,
thankfully and joyfully, for a number of years in a variety of musical
contexts.
Chad (also known as "Lamb Chop") is happy to be "bringing the funk" with PTOWM. More on Chad will be revealed as
it becomes apparent. We're examining him with a suspicious eye,
after all he IS a lefty!
While driving an unforgettable beat is their trade, these men comprise the rock solid rhythm section that is the hallmark of dance music around the world.
Harpman, Duane Asdourian: ![]() Nobody works the harmonica more effortlessly, nor shills for the band any harder than Duane! |
Vocalist, Diana Knowlton: Bringing some passion, bringing some grit to the blues. |
Come see us at the following venues. . .
| Full Band Dates |
| Special Solo/Duo events |
| DATE | VENUE | Time |
| H A P P Y 2 0 0 9 ! | ||
| Sat. Jan 10th | The Rack, at the base of SUGARLOAF Mountain, Carrabassett ME. 207-237-2211 |
4pm |
| Thu. Jan. 15th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Jan 16th | The Midnight Blues Club, 2 Silver St, Waterville ME, (207) 877-8300 | 9pm |
| Sat. Jan 17th | Joshua's, 123 Maine Street Brunswick, Maine, 207-725-7981 | 9pm |
| Thu. Jan. 22nd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Jan 23rd | Bray's
Brew Pub and Eatery, Naples ME207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Sat. Jan 24th | Schmooses, 513 Main St. Jackman ME.(207) 668-7799 | 9pm |
| Thu. Jan. 29th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Jan. 30th | The Frog and Turtle, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook ME 591-4185 | 9pm |
| Thu. Feb. 5th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Feb. 7th | Gritty's
68 Main St, Auburn, ME 207-376-2739 |
8:30pm |
| Thu. Feb. 12th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Feb 13th | Auburn VFW, 588 Minot Ave. Dinner ($10) served from 5pm-6:30pm. Stay for the music! (special guest!) 207-783-2561. | 7pm |
| Sat. Feb. 14th | The Rack, at the base of SUGARLOAF Mountain, Carrabassett ME. 207-237-2211 |
4pm |
| Thu. Feb.19th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| DATE CHANGE Fri. Feb. 20th |
The Freeport Cabaret, 5 Depot St, Freeport. 207-865-1780 |
8pm |
| Thu. Feb.26th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Feb.28th | The Midnight Blues Club, 2 Silver St, Waterville ME, (207) 877-8300 | 6pm |
| Sat. Mar. 14th | The Rack, at the base of SUGARLOAF Mountain, Carrabassett ME. 207-237-2211 |
4pm |
| Tue. Mar. 17th | ![]() IT's ST. PATRICKS DAY @ The Frog and Turtle, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook ME 591-4185 ![]() |
6:30pm |
| Fri. Mar. 20th | Bray's
Brew Pub, Naples ME 207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Sat. Mar. 21st | Joshua's, 123 Maine Street Brunswick, Maine, 207-725-7981 | 9pm |
| Fri. Mar. 27th | The
Frog and Turtle, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook ME 207-591-4185 |
9pm |
| Sat. Mar. 28th | Mt. Abram Ski Area. 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood ME 207-875-5000 | 6:30pm |
| Thu. Apr. 2nd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| NEW DAY Fri. Apr. 3rd |
Little Dan's BBQ and Grill. 757 Main Street, Lewiston,ME (207) 333-3BBQ Just like us, Lil'Dan is all about the pig! |
8:30pm |
| Sat. Apr. 4th | Shooters, 347 Lisbon St. Lewiston ME. (207) 376-3042 |
7:30pm |
| Thu. Apr. 9th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Apr. 11th | The Smiling Moose Publyk House, 10 Market Sq. S. Paris (207) 739-6006 | 7pm |
| Thu. Apr. 16th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Apr. 18th | Gritty's
68 Main St, Auburn, ME 207-376-2739 |
8:30pm |
| Thu. Apr. 23rd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thu. Apr. 30th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. May 1st | The
Frog and Turtle, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook ME 207-591-4185 |
9pm |
| Sat. May 2nd | Bentley's Saloon, 1601 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME, (207) 985-8966 | 2pm |
| Tues. May 5th | Torches Patio Pub and Grille757 Post Rd, Wells ME. 207-646-0344 | 7pm |
| Thu. May 7th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. May 8th | Brian
Boru Traditional Irish Pub. 57 Center St. Portland ME 207-780-1506 |
10pm |
| Sat. May 9th | The Midnight Blues Club, 2 Silver St, Waterville ME, (207) 877-8300 | 6pm |
| Thu. May 14th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. May 16th | Torches Patio Pub and Grille757 Post Rd, Wells ME. 207-646-0344 | 7pm |
| Thu. May 21st | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. May 22nd | The Freedom Cafe & Pub, 923 Roosevelt Tr. Naples ME 207-693-3700 |
7:30pm |
| Sat. May 23rd | Bray's
Brew Pub, NaplesME 207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Thu. May 28th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. May 30th | Torches Patio Pub and Grille757 Post Rd, Wells ME. 207-646-0344 | 7pm |
| Thu. June 4th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Jun. 6th | Gritty's
68 Main St, Auburn, ME 207-376-2739 |
8:30pm |
| Fri. June 12th | Torches Patio Pub and Grille757 Post Rd, Wells ME. 207-646-0344 | 7pm |
| Sat. June 13th | American Legion Post 153. 71 S. Main St. Auburn ME | 8pm |
| Sun. June 14th | Run of the Mill, 100 Main St. Saco, ME.(207) 571-9648 |
5pm |
| Thu. June 18th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. June 19th | The Bramhall Pub. Open Mic night. 769 Congress St. Portland ME. 207-773-9873 | 9pm |
| Sat. June 20th | It's
the MAINE BLUES FESTIVAL IN NAPLES. We'll be at the Freedom Cafe! Check
back for more details! Meanwhile get your tickets NOW. Click here for info! |
8pm |
| Thu. June 25th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Mon. June 29th | Boothbay Harbor, Maine (207) 633-0400 |
6pm |
| Thu. July 2nd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. July 3rd | Rick's Cafe, Route 302, Naples ME. 207-693-3759 |
9:15pm |
| Sat. July 4th | ![]() Schmooses, 513 Main St. Jackman ME.(207) 668-7799 |
9pm |
| Thu. July 9th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. July 10th | The Freedom Cafe & Pub, 923 Roosevelt Tr. Naples ME 207-693-3700 |
7pm |
| Sat. July 11th |
|
9pm |
| Wed. July 15th | Boothbay Harbor, Maine (207) 633-0400 |
6pm |
| Thu. July 16th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. July 17th | The Seadog Microbrewery. 1 Main St. Topsham ME. 207-725-0162 |
9:30pm |
| Sat. July 18th | Boothbay Harbor, Maine (207) 633-0400 |
6pm |
| Thu. July 23rd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. July 25th | Bray's
Brew Pub, EOM Blues. Naples ME207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Thu. July 30th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Aug 1st | Sorry, Private party with Poke Chop and TOWM. This could be YOU! Call 207-602-6708 | |
| Thu. Aug 6th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Aug 8th | 7pm | |
| Mon. Aug. 10th | Boothbay Harbor, Maine (207) 633-0400 |
6pm |
| Thu. Aug 13th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Aug 14th | Brian
Boru Traditional Irish Pub. 57 Center St. Portland ME 207-780-1506 |
10pm |
| Sat. Aug 15th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Thu. Aug 20th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Aug 21st | Tuckerman's Tavern @ the New England Inn & Lodge. N. Conway NH. 603-356-5541 |
8pm |
| Sat. Aug. 22nd | Little Dan's BBQ and Grill. 757 Main Street, Lewiston,ME (207) 333-3BBQ Just like us, Lil'Dan is all about the pig! |
8:30pm |
| Thu. Aug 27th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Aug. 28th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Sat. Aug. 29th | The Freedom Cafe & Pub, 923 Roosevelt Tr. Naples ME 207-693-3700 |
7:30pm |
| Thur. Sep. 3rd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Sep. 5th | Bray's
Brew Pub and Eatery, Naples ME 207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Thur. Sep. 10th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Sep. 11th |
|
9pm |
| Sat. Sep. 12th | Greater Newburyport Benevolent Foundation Appreciation night benefiting the Pettengill House. Mission Oak Hall, Newburyport, MA. (Sorry this one's by invite only!) | 7pm |
| Thur. Sep. 17th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thur. Sep. 24th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Sep. 25th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Thur. Oct.1st | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Oct.2nd | Tuckerman's Tavern @ the New England Inn & Lodge. N. Conway NH. 603-356-5541 |
7:30pm |
| Sat. Oct.3rd | The Freedom Cafe & Pub, 923 Roosevelt Tr. Naples ME 207-693-3700 |
8pm |
| Sun. Oct. 4th | Run of the Mill, 100 Main St. Saco, ME.(207) 571-9648 |
5pm |
| Thu. Oct. 8th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thu. Oct. 15th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Oct. 16th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Thu. Oct. 22th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thu. Oct. 29th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Oct 31st | It's Halloween at the Biddeford Eagles Club! |
|
| Thu. Nov. 5th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thu. Nov. 12th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Nov. 13th | Joshua's, 123 Maine Street Brunswick, Maine, 207-725-7981 | 9pm |
| Sat. Nov. 14th | The Juke Joint @ Bucks Naked BBQ and Steakhouse, 568 U.S. Rt 1, Freeport ME 207-865-0600 |
9:30pm |
| Thu. Nov. 19th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Nov. 20th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Thu. Nov. 26th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat Nov. 28th | Tuckerman's Tavern @ the New England Inn & Lodge. N. Conway NH. 603-356-5541 |
8pm |
| Thu. Dec. 3rd | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Thu. Dec. 10th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Dec. 11th | The Rack6:30pm-9pm "Acoustic" Duo performance by Poke Chop and Lamb Chop. 10pm-12M It's Poke Chop and TOWM! at the base of SUGARLOAF Mountain, Carrabassett ME. 207-237-2211 |
6:30pm |
| Sat. Dec 12th | Schmooses Christmas Party, 513 Main St. Jackman ME.(207) 668-7799 |
8pm |
| Thu. Dec. 17th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Fri. Dec. 18th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Thu. Dec 24th | Maine Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Cage, 97 Ash St. Lewiston ME. 207-783-0668 | 8pm |
| Sat. Dec. 26th | The Shipyard Brew Haus @ the Whitecap Lodge. Sunday River. Check back for more details! |
|
| Sun. Dec. 27th | Sorry, Private party with Poke Chop and TOWM. This could be YOU! Call 207-602-6708 | 6pm |
| Thu. Dec. 31st | ![]() Town of Gorham New Years Eve Celebration! Robie Gym 8:30-10-30 so get there early! |
8:30pm |
| H A P P Y 2 0 1 0 ! Here we are embarking on 100+ dates AGAIN! | ||
| Fri. Jan. 8th | The Tailgate 61 Portland Rd. Gray ME 207-657-7973 |
8:30pm |
| Fri. Jan. 15th | The Seadog Microbrewery. 1 Main St. Topsham ME. 207-725-0162 |
9:30pm |
| Sat. Jan. 16th | The Shipyard Brew Haus @ the Whitecap Lodge. Sunday River. Check back for more details! |
|
| Fri. Jan. 22nd | Bray's
Brew Pub and Eatery, Naples ME 207-693-6806 |
9pm |
| Sat. Jan 23rd | Schmooses, 513 Main St. Jackman ME.(207) 668-7799 |
9pm |
| Fri. Jan. 29th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Sat. Feb. 13th | The Shipyard Brew Haus @ the Whitecap Lodge. Sunday River. Check back for more details! |
|
| Sat. Feb. 20th | Schmooses, 513 Main St. Jackman ME.(207) 668-7799 |
9pm |
| Fri. Feb. 26th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Sat. Feb. 27rh | 7pm |
|
| Fri. Mar. 26th | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Sat. Mar. 27th | Gritty's
68 Main St, Auburn, ME 207-376-2739 |
8:30pm |
| Fri. Apr. 23rd | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |
| Sat. May 15th | 7pm | |
| Fri. May 21st | RJ's Pub, 173 Ocean St. S. Portland, ME. 207-799-4135 | 9pm |

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Maybe you'd like to peruse the list of songs we cover along with our own creations.
You can download our
original music and current DEMO here.
Do
you love blues? If so check out Murphy's
Saloon, podcast home of the blues.
He hosts a weekly hour long show of blues artists, new, old,
known and unknown! He's even played some of my stuff!
Tell
him Poke Chop sent you!