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'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY MELLIX
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'SOUTHSIDE' JERRY MELLIX's Events
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SILKS LOUNGE
December 18, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOW CASINO
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SILK'S LOUNGE
December 19, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm – SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOWS RACE TRACK & CASINO
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NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
December 31, 2009 at 9pm to January 1, 2010 at 1am – HUBER HALL
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Latest Activity
- SILKS LOUNGE on December 18, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
- SILK'S LOUNGE on December 19, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
SILK'S LOUNGE at MEADOWS RACE TRACK & CASINO
October 23, 2009 from 8pm to 11pm
'Southside' Jerry will be performing in support of THE FOUR TOWNSMEN, a 50's thru 60's Doo-Wop/R&B vocal group.
Profile Information
- Favorite website
- http://www.youtube.com
- Pittsburgh Connection
- I was born in Pittsburgh, PA. I went to Soho and Forbes Grade Schools and Fifth Ave. High School. I also went to Pittsburgh Univ. but left before graduation to go on the road with the Pittsburgh based 'oldies' show band, THE MEMORIES. I spent 20 years with that band. .
I lived on the lower hill district until I went in to the Army in 1965. But I "lived" on the hill district or what we called back then, 'THE SET'. I am based out of Wilkinsburg, PA.
- Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
- I have many, many favorite musicians from 'the 'burg''. Too many to name here. A lot of those players were 'cats' who only got to play in those "hole n' the wall joints" . And they never got recorded or will never be known outside their neighborhoods.
But I will say that sax players like my brother Ron, Art Nance, the late great J.C. Gordon, StanleyTurrentine - Hammond B-3 player John Papi - guitar player Larry 'Butch' McGhee - vocalist like Hattie Taylor, members of the group:These Gents and the late Johnny Jack and Jerry Betters - and of course everyone from the group The Memories, inspired and encouraged me....and I apprecaite them all for that!......are my early favorites.
- Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
- WDUQ - 90.5fm
KJAZZ - 88.1fm AUDIO STREAM
- Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
- CJ's and the old Living Room. But none today are like my favorites of yesterday, like: Homewood's The Blue Falls - Ellens - The Loft, East Liberty's: The Tiger Tail and I can't rember the one down by Penn & Negley Ave.-run by Buck Brice - Shadyside's Encore and of course the numerous famous and not so famous places in the Hill District HIll District.
- About Me:
- I am a 61 year old sax player, mainly a tenor man but I've been known to pick up an alto, bari and flute if needed. And yes, I'll sing a tune or two, too. For over 40 years now, I've been performing and making Blues and 50's thru 60's R&B my "bread & butter" in the music industry. That is what helped me get my daughter thru medical school. I started out playing in The Hill City Marching Band back in 1959. I then migrated to the high school band and later found myself working weekend nights with a band called: 'Little' Willie Beck & The Crossfires.
By the time I got out of the Army I had learned to play a lot of genre's of music but none attracted me more then R&B.
I'm now retired from the post office and as I look back, I don't know how I managed to find the time or way to keep that job and still perform in rooms in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlantic City and points in between. I've met so many wonderful greats, near greats and wanna be greats. All of which have enriched my life. All of whom I learned something from and appreciate that I crossed their paths in my life.
I don't tour too often any more but I still keep busy working with a local 'oldies' group called: THE HOLIDAYS(www.holidayproductions.com). The orginial group had a few hits back in 1961. I also free lance with other bands, when time and desire permits.
- Website:
- http://www.southsidejerry.com
- Artist or Fan
- artist, fan, industry professional
HERE IS MY CURRENT CALENDAR - [All dates are performance with THE HOLIDAYS, unless noted otherwise]:
2009 SCHEDULE:
JAN. 10th - 2nd ANNUAL OLDIES JAM - BRADLEY HOUSE - PITTSBURGH, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/LEON DANIELS & THE ELVENOS -Special Guest: Johnny Angel & The Halos and The Magic Moments
FEB. 14th - VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE/DINNER & SHOW - STRATIGO'S BANQUET CENTER - N. HUNTINGDON, PA. - PERFROMANCE w/THE HOLIDAYS and w/LEON DANIELS & THE EL VENOS
MAR 14th - ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE - NORWIN ELKS #2313 - Sandy Hill Rd.-NORWIN, PA.
APR. 13th - CONCERT @ ATRIA'S RESTAURANT(4pm to 7pm) - PITTSBURGH, PA.(North Side) - PERFORMANCE w/THE SOUL MERCHANTS
APR. 26th - CONCERT @ CANON MAC H.S. - CANONSBURG, PA. Special Guest: Sonny Geraci & The Outsiders
MAY 22nd - PEPSI COLA ROAD HOUSE(7pm to 11pm) - BURGETTSTOWN, PA. - SPECIAL GUEST INCLUDE: KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES and THE JAGGERZ
JUN 19th - ST. BRUNO'S CHURCH FAIR - GREENSBURG, PA.
JUN 20th - ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH FESTIVAL(7pm) - CANONSBURG, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
JUN 27th - ST. THOMAS A'BECKET CHURCH FAIR - JEFFERSON HILLS, PA.
JUL 4th - WESTMORELAND ARTS& HERITAGE FESTIVAL @TWIN LAKES(6:30pm) - GREENSBURG, PA.
JUL 11th - FOLLENSBEE COMMUNITY DAY(5:30pm) - FOLLENSBEE, WV. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
JUL. 12th - ITALIAN FESTIVAL @ ASCENSION CHURCH - JEANNETTE, PA.
JUL.18th - CAR CRUISE - ELLWOOD CITY, PA.
JUL 19th - CONCERT IN THE PARK - CANONSBURG, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
AUG 1st - WESTINGHOUSE RECREATION CENTER(7pm-Barcaly Ave.) - FOREST HILLS, PA.
AUG. 15th - SALLUTE TO THE CLASSICS CONCERT @ SANDCASTLE'S RIVERPLEX - HOMESTEAD, PA. - I'll also perform in support of THE DUBS("Could This Be Magic" and others hits) and THE TRAMMPS("Disco Inferno" and other hits) {Special Guest are FRED PARRIS & THE FIVE SATINS}
AUG 16th - CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH DAY FESTIVAL - CALIFORNIA, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
AUG. 21st - SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO(8pm & 10pm) - WASHINGTON, PA.
AUG. 22nd - SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO(8pm & 10pm) - WASHINGTON, PA.
AUG. 30th - SUMMER CONCERT - FOLLENSBEE, WV. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
SEP. 12th - AN EVENING w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN - WORTHINGTON, PA(7:30 & 9pm) - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
SEP. 13th - JUKE BOX LOUNGE @SAND CASTLE - HOMESTEAD, PA.(5:30pm) - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
SEP. 26th - ALL SAINTS GREEK HALL - CANONSBURG, PA.(7:30 & 9pm) - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
OCT 3rd - APPLE FESTIVAL(1pm & 4pM) - HICKORY, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
OCT 10th - FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL - BEDFORD, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
OCT. 17th - FAT FISH BLUE RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB(9pm-12am) - CLEVELAND, OH. - PERFORMING w/R&B STATION BAND and w/MARK PENDER(Trumpet player for 'Tonight Show With Conan O'Brian')
OCT. 23rd - SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO(8 & 10pm) - WASHINGTON, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
OCT. 24th - SILK'S LOUNGE @ MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO(8 & 10pm) - WASHINGTON, PA. - PERFORMANCE w/THE FOUR TOWNSMEN(This show includes original members of the 1958 group)
OCT. 31st - THE PALISAIDES ROOM - McKEESPORT, PA.(6:30pm) - I'll also perform in support of THE DUBS("Chapel Of Dreams")
DEC. 31st - HUBER HALL - LATROBE,PA.(9pm-1am)
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Jerry Keep on, Honkin ... Sounds good... john papi
Good Morning, Mr Jerry Mellix.
Thank you for the request. Well, I have to write that I'm honored to have you on my friendlist. And thanks for the very nice compliment about my website. As an artist/photographer is feels great that people like my visual words. *smile*What a great way to wake up. I't very early here in right now..:)
If you will be a member of my website you are very welcome.
This is the link: http://margarethosju.ning.com/
Now I shall see if I take some coffee to wake up.
I wish you a wonderful week.
Best wishes from Sweden
Margareth
Thanks for the add Much Respect.One..
The lyrics are on my page. Just read them to yourself as you play the soundtrack. I'm glad you like it.
From you: I have learned more than music and will be more than music to you. You are more than an ambassador of music, but a great friend.
love,
j
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