Norman Nardini Gig Updates!

Gig Updates

April 29, 2003 The Hope Concert:
Norman Nardini jammed his heart out in New Jersey this past Tuesday as the opening act for John Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Gary U.S. Bonds, South Side Johnny and Bobby Bandiera! He kicked all ass!

Jon Bon Jovi, Norm's good friend since the early 80's called and asked him to come. He brought Whitey Cooper his drummer/backup vocalist along to The Count Basie Theatre which was completely sold out to 1200 seats. I tried to buy tickets online but they were going for $1350-$2800 per seat by the scalpers! Ouch!

Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce stood at the side of the stage watching Norm as he electrified the audience with his usual sense of humor talking about his name being "Norman Roosevelt Aloysius Nicodemus Amadeus Valentino Giovanni Nardini", got the audience in an uproar from the front to the back of the concert hall, including Al & Tipper Gore in front row. Then he ripped into a searing rendition of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" fortified by a heart pounding guitar solo that taught New Jersey music lovers what Pittsburgh is all about! We are so proud of him! See reviews here

April 26, 2003 - Pittsburgh Pennsyltucky- Excuses, South Side:
This was a special night. Whitey Cooper, Norm's drummer/backup vocalist had to attend a family wedding so they brought "George the Greek" in to play drums and Chizmo Charles in to front the band singing. It was a magic night. George really clicked and pounded those skins like a champ and Chizmo belted out the blues like the true blues legend that he is! Incidentally, Chizmo did a gig for 4 hours before he came to gig with Norm! He must have just did the first gig to warm up because he was on fire. He had the ladies blushing and cooing, with all the men sitting in awe. It was a great night! They played till ten after 2am and pissed off George, the owner of Excuses. ;-) By the way, George is "THE MAN" in South Side Pittsburgh! :-))))
Notables in attendance: George, Sandy, Maria, the girl in handcuffs and wedding veil on her bachlorette night before the wedding and her troops.

April 11th - Cleveland - Beachland Ballroom Tavern:
Opening act The Balls of Fire from Cleveland. featuring Jack Snyder and old friend of Normans from the 80's. They did a great set of "punkabilly"? Norman came out and played 2 hours straight and by the way, Mike Pella filmed the whole thing for using it in the upcoming rockumentary about Norman Nardini's life and times. More on that later. Cleveland rocks!
Notables in attendance: Tommy Nardini, Kim Farainachi & Mike, Katherine, Dave & Dawn, J.D., Brian, Dawn Grandstaff

April 5, 2003 Erie, PA - Goofies Bar:
Norman and band jammed the night away with Jake's Blues opening the show. Jake was kickin' ass that night! Then Norm came up and had a great set. Afterwards, Jake came up with Norm and they got down for the last half hour together. The night somehow ended up with Whitey Cooper singing "I Got My Mojo Workin" with "George The Greek" on drums. Two of Western PA's best bar bands on the same night! "The Pennsylvania Plow Boy" and "The Manful handful". Whew!
Notables in attendance: Moondog

Stay tuned for the latest updates! Better yet, come to one of the shows and experience "The Manful Handful" himself, first hand!

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