FYI...I know the unofficial members will be in the house, but those of you that haven't been yet, get ready for the Days of Wild end of summer/fall dates.

AUGUST
Friday August 29th - The Bitter End@ 1 am
Saturday August 30th - The Bitter End @ 1am
Sunday August 31st - The Memory Motel in Montauk @ 10pm

SEPTEMBER
Thursday September 4th - The Red Lion @ 1 am
Friday September 5th - The Bitter End @ 1 am
Thursday September 11th - The Red Lion @ 1 am
Friday September 12th - The Bitter End @ 1 am
Saturday September 13th - ****Wicked Willy's**** (formerly Asylum, formerly The Rock & Roll Cafe, where DOW was born) @ 8-11
Thursday September 18th -Rock Off Concert Cruise, The Skyport Marina, boarding at 7, leaving at 8pm SHARP!! For info and pics http://prince.org/msg/2/280414
Thursday September 18th - The Red Lion @ 1 am
Friday September 19th - The Bitter End @ 1 am
Saturday September 20th - The Dinosaur BBQ @ 10:30-1
Thursday September 25th - The Red Lion
Friday September 26th - The Bitter End

OCTOBER
Thursday October 2nd - The Red Lion @ 1am
Friday October 3rd - The Bitter End @ 1am
Thursday October 9th - Empire City ****Early show**** 7-11
Thursday October 9th - The Red Lion @ 1am
Friday October 10th - The Bitter End @ 1am
Sunday October 12th - The Memory Motel @ 10pm
Thursday October 23rd - The Red Lion @ 1am
Friday October 24th - The Bitter End @ 1am
Thursday October 30th - The Red Lion @ 1am
Friday October 31st - The Bitter End @ 1am

NOVEMBER
Saturday November 1st - Wicked Willy's ****Early show****8-11

The Bitter End - 147 Bleecker Street, NYC (212)673-7030
The Red Lion - 151 Bleecker Street, NYC (212)260-9797
The Memory Motel - 692 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, New York 11954
Wicked Willy's - 149 Bleecker Street, NYC (212) 254-8592
The Dinosaur BB - 646 W 131st St., NYC 212-694-1777
The Skyport Marina - 23rd & FDR Drive (EAST side)
Empire City - 810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY (914)968-4200
[Edited 9/23/08 7:54am]
[Edited 9/27/08 20:54pm]
[Edited 9/27/08 20:56pm]

On a last minute decision, Funkteer, myself and my friend Miles went to the show on the 30th. It has got to be one of the best shows ever. They played nothing but Prince/Prince related music....America, Gett Off, Sexy MF, Sign O the Times, Wild and Loose, DMSR, Musicology, Let's Work...Even though we didn't do our usual pre-show dinner the three of us had a fabulous time and the guys in the band, the owner Paul and the bouncer, Kelly were super glad to see us.

Thanks again guys for a great time. Thank Miles and Amalia for the joining me for a late night adventure. Until next time.

We had a great time, for sure! The place was packed, and a lot of folk were feeling the funk, and they were dancing. I am glad we decided, last minute to go. Thanks Kelly and Miles.

OMG!!! The last two nights have been OFF THE CHAIN.

The boat ride was beyond fabulous. The guys had us moving and grooving even through many rocky moments. The music was fabulous, the people were sexy and the vibe was wonderful. The post-boat ride/regular Thursday night gig at the Red Lion was a little mellower, and a number of people coming to sit in, but the guys were just as funky as ever.

Friday night's show at the Bitter End was full of unexpected moments. Starting on time being the first, which left Guy and Tak and Shu the only ones on stage, but before the night was over the stage was full, people were on their feet dancing (ok I was standing on a chair, shaking everything my mama gave me), and people were feeling the F-U-N-K!

To all of you Orgers in the NJ/NY area: Come and check out a show, you will definitely not be disappointed!

To all of you Orgers in other areas of the US and outside the USA: If you are planning a trip to NYC, come and check out the Days of Wild and meetup with us NY Orgers.

Look out for some really great events coming up in the next few months and even next year.

I am just getting home (at 5:30 in the morning) from the Saturday Night DOW gig at the Dinosaur BBQ and I had to tell you all that the show was completely BANANAS. In fact, we declared that the entire weekend was absolutely positively INSANE. Each show the guys were knocking it outta the park.

Since this show was at a restaurant, I took my son with me because I wanted him to experience the funk live after listening to their CDs. Sitting in with the guys (Stephane, Guy, Fritz, Tak and Sandro) was TANYA MICHELLE and ALISSA B and could these ladies blow. I am so blown away by the evening (and the delicious food) I can't properly explain it.

Let me repeat again, you have to come and check them out. I am going to pass out now and when I return to the land of the living I will happily post pics.

Updated Calendar to include October shows

Devoted Puppy and I had a marvelous time. The guys were tight with, Stephane on the mic, Papa Guyo on the drums and piano, Tak on the bass, Swang on the keys, drums and mic, Alissa B on the mic and percussions, Sandro on the trombone, Daffy Duck on the piano, keys and mic, and Shuji on the guitar. Last night was Shuji's last night before returning home to Japan. "Good-bye Shuji, it was really nice meeting you. I hope that you had a great time sitting in with the guys and will come back one day to visit again." There was also a bevy guest players, including the infamous Tony (biker guy for those that don't know his name), who got on the mic and ended the night for us all by tearing up "Born to be Wild."

Updated calendar to reflect November show.

Hey Vysyons, you forgot to tell everyone we will be showing up in costume on Halloween. I hope you all join us for a funky Halloween party. I already ordered my costume

funkteer said:

Sorry, I was sooooo tired yesterday, my brain was barely functioning. I've already bought my costume, but no hints of what I am going to be until the big day. LOL. Get dressed up and come and join us. More details will follow of the full plans, but the Bitter End will definitely be decked out to celebrate the day.

Ok, after way too much family drama last weekend I really need to kick back and relax this Friday. It may be difficult for me to do it with a sling on one arm and a brace on the other, but I am planning on kicking back and cutting loose as much as possible. Who's game?

I know we have an outta towner from Chicago joining us this weekend, an outta towner from Switzerland joining us for the second time on the 24th and an outta towner from the UK the weekend of Halloween. Catch the guys while you can because they will be taking a bit of a break after the November 1st show. Keep your eyes opened because I will be having news of more DOW gigs, solo projects and other Prince cover bands in the very near future.

with my bro we shall hopefully make it to one of the three shows over the week-end I hope you guys are friendly with us Brits!!!

We are very friendly.

funkteer said:

i hope so i can't wait to taste New York, i have never been to america before, i'm trying to plan our ten days now...