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25th ANNUAL OLDIES SHOW TO BENEFIT F.O.P. LODGE 22 at CANON-MAC H.S

April 28, 2013 from 7pm to 10pm
"SOUTHSIDE' JERRY will perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS. Headliners for this event are:  Special Guest:  BARBARA HARRIS & THE TOYS and TERRY SYLVESTER (of The Hollies)See More
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MONESSEN'S WOMEN AUXILLIARY BENEFIT OLDIES DANCE & SHOW w/THE LAURELS at THE SOCIAL HALL @ Monessen Vol. Fire Dept. #1

April 20, 2013 from 7pm to 11pm
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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
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artist, fan, industry professional

HERE IS MY CURRENT CALENDAR - [All dates are performances with THE HOLIDAYS, unless noted otherwise]:

2013 SCHEDULE:

JAN. 4th - OLDIES DANCE w/SHOW TO BENEFIT N.A.A.C.P. - @ Monessen Vol. Fire Dept. #1 Social Hall (15 East Gate Ave. - Monessen, PA. 15062 - PH:  724-684-3771) - I'll perform in support of THE LAURELS (their vocals consist of members or former members of The Marcels, The Four Dots, The Skyliners, The Orlandos and Pure Gold)

 

FEB. 16th - VALENTINES DAY OLDIES DANCE w/SHOW - @ THE PALISADES - I'll perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS - 7pm

 

MAR.  - T.B.A.

APRIL 13th - DOO-WOP WEEKEND DINNER & SHOW - 7 SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT – 6pm – I'll perform alongside /THE HOLIDAYS 

Special Guest:  William Dell and Wee Jams  - PH:  1-800-352-2223

 

APRIL 20th  - OLDIES DANCE w/SHOW TO BENEFIT WOMEN'S AUXILLIARY - @ Monessen Vol. Fire Dept. #1 Social Hall (15 East Gate Ave. - Monessen, PA. 15062 - PH:  724-684-3771) - I'll perform in support of THE LAURELS (their vocals consist of members or former members of The Marcels, The Four Dots, The Skyliners, The Orlandos and Pure Gold) - 8:30pm

 

APRIL 28th  - 25th ANNUAL OLDIES SHOW @ CANON-MAC 
H.S. - TO BENEFIT F.O.P. LODGE 22 (call:  724-745-8020 ext. 18 for more info.) - I'll perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS - 7pm - Special Guest:  BARBARA HARRIS & THE TOYS and TERRY SYLVESTER (of

The Hollies) This performance is to benefit Canonsburg’s F.O.P. Lodge 22

 

 

MAY 2nd - DIMARCO’S BRISTO & CANTINA (26 Morgantown St. – Uniontown, PA.15405 – PH:  724-438-1611) – w/THE BOBBY REED ORGAN TRIO – 7-10pm

 

MAY 3rd - SILK'S LOUNGE @ THE MEADOWS RACE TRACK & CASINO -  I'll perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS - 7pm

MAY 9th - DIMARCO’S BRISTO & CANTINA (26 Morgantown St. – Uniontown, PA. 15405 – PH:  724-438-1611) – w/THE BOBBY REED ORGAN TRIO – 7-10pm

 

MAY 18th - JOHNNY’S RESTAURANT – PH:  412-824-6642 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm – I'll perform Blues, Jazz, Pop Standards and R&B with my quartet:   ‘SOUTHSIDE’ JERRY & FRIENDS 

 

MAY 26th - ELIZABETH’S RESTAURANT (Inside Hotel) @  CONNEAUT LAKE PARK, PA. - 7pm - PH: 814-213-0120 - I[ll perfom alongside /THE HOLIDAYS (a 50’s thru 70’s R&B group)

 


JUNE 14th - SAINT BRUNO’S PARISH-FESTIVAL - I'll perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS - 7pm

 

JUNE 21st – ST. ANTHONY FESTA’S  PARK-FESTIVAL - @ 225 Park Ave. Monongahela,  PA. 15063 (PH:  724-258-9710) - I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS – 7pm

 

JUNE 29th – ST. THOMAS A’BECKETT PARISH FESTIVAL -  I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS – 7pm

 

JUNE 30th – ELLWOOD CITY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL @ EWING PARK [GPS:  418 Beatty St.] - I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS – 6:30pm

JULY 3rd - 47th ANNUAL PUNXSUTAWNEY GROUNDHOG  FEST. - I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS  - GPS:  301 E. Mahoning St. – Punxsutawney, PA. 15767-2142

 

JULY 13th - JOHNNY’S RESTAURANT – PH:  412-824-6642 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm – I'll perform Blues, Jazz, Pop Standards and R&B with my quartet:   ‘SOUTHSIDE’ JERRY & FRIENDS

 

JULY 18th  – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ CRANBERRY COMMUNITY PARK - @ ROTARY AMPHTHEATER - Cranberry, PA. -  I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS – 7pm 

 

JULY 21st  – MONROEVILLE PA. COMMUNITY PARK @ TALL TREES AMPHITHEATRE - 2447 Tilbrook Rd. - I'll perform alongside  THE HOLIDAYS – 6:30pm

AUGUST 16th - OUR LADY of JOY PARISH FESTIVAL – PLUM BORO, PA.  15239 - I'll perform alongside THE HOLIDAYS - 6:30pm

 
SEPTEMBER 7th - FIDO BALL @ STRATIGO’S BALL ROOM – (More info. T.B.A.) – (131 Colonial Manor Rd – North Huntingdon, PA.) - .PH:  724-864-5600 - w/ THE HOLIDAYS

 

OCTOBER - CONNEAUT LAKE FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL @ The Dock Side Ball  - I'll perfrom alongside THE HOLIDAYS

NOVEMBER - T.B.A.

DECEMBER - T.B.A.

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LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL KEYBOARD PLAYER

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THE HOLIDAYS are looking for a professional keyboard player to help support our 9 piece (4 vocals / 5 musicians) 50's thru 70's R&B show.  This group has been performing within the tri-state for over 10 years and has  recorded 4 Cds in that time span.

If you are interested in getting well paid for a one hour  or two one hour shows and/or want more information please call:  SAM FERRELLA @ 412-400-3629 or e-mail him at: …

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THE PASSING OF LENNY GLICK

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For those you who might know yet know, but there was a passing of yet another local musican. I'm talking about the piano player, Lenny Glick. If any of you knew him or worked with him, I bet it would make his family and other friends who read any posting you might make on his Obituary…

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At 12:46pm on June 13, 2010, George Heid said…
Hello Jerry,

Sorry if I didn't respond to your kind words. I rarely check this site. It's great to run into the precious souls at CJ's Supper Club - (29th and Penn Ave.) every Thursday night. That's the great Roger Humphries RH Factor night (8:00 PM to Midnight). Some sit in later in the evening, but Roger and the quintet take care of the truest Jazz played in this city for the first couple of hours. I hope you come down and hunt me out. I'm usually at a table LISTENING ! You should know me... I'm the out of shape ugly guy who loves this music, so often I might be wiping a tear from my eyes. It's just that spiritual. Meanwhile, hope our paths cross again and sooner then later. Blessings and peace my friend.
~George
At 7:21pm on May 21, 2010, Buddy Chase said…
Jerry, as soon as I learn how to play that B3 I will do just that.
There are pics of us in the archives under the RARE FORM BAND, the last I knew.
Buddy Chase
At 3:50pm on May 21, 2010, Buddy Chase said…
Jerry, I'm sure our path will cross in the near future. You blow a mean tenor my man.
Buddy Chase and Kimberly
At 12:26am on January 13, 2010, Bill Coffee said…
Hey Jerry! Thanks for the invite and the complements on my playing.
I hope to catch your show some day.

Bill Coffee
At 3:46am on November 12, 2009, Schrubbel gave SOUTHSIDE JERRY MELLIX a gift…
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Hi Jerry ! Thank you for Friendship ! May I invite you to my new platform for Artists & Friends http://colognejazzart.ning.com/. Welcome ! Schru.
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At 12:05am on November 12, 2009, Chris Larcovic said…
Hiya Jerry Just joined the site and wanted to say "hello" Stop down to see us (Weet, me and Mama) sometime! Chris Larcovic
At 6:48pm on October 25, 2009, Schrubbel said…
Hi Southside Jerry ! Welcome ! Greetings from Schru. Cologne/Germany
At 3:41pm on June 9, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Hi Jerry , It was great seeing you at the party ,what a surpize.. Thanks jerry i need your mailing address... email jpapi@comcast.net God Bless john
At 8:46pm on May 18, 2009, JOHN PAPI said…
Hi
Jerry Keep on, Honkin ... Sounds good... john papi
At 5:10am on November 10, 2008, Margareth Osju said…


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

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