Organizations
Blues Hall of Fame
http://www.blueshalloffame.com/The Blues Hall of Fame ® is a non-profit International Organization of Performing Blues Artists & Friends, which honors Master & Local Blues Artists of the World by inducting the Artists into The Blues Hall of Fame ® as either a Great Master Blues Artist or a Great Local Blues Artist level
WFDU 89.1 FM
http://wfdu.fdu.edu/home.htmlABOUT WFDU WFDU FM 89.1 Mhz on the dial -- the Radio Voice of Fairleigh Dickinson University for over 3 decades! Since 1971, WFDU FM has provided distinctive entertainment shows and prize-winning public affairs programming for the tri-state metro area from studios on the Metropolitan (Teaneck, New Jersey) campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. With a staff of over 40 university students and alumni as well as seasoned community volunteers, the station broadcasts from the historic Armstrong Tower in Alpine, New Jersey. WFDU FM shares the 89.1 Mhz dial position with New York University's WNYU FM. WNYU FM is on the air weekdays from 4PM until 1AM the following day. WFDU FM is professionally managed by two veteran broadcasters
NJPRO
http://www.nj-pro.com/NJ-PRO.com New Jersey Paranormal Research Organization (NJ PRO) is a non-profit group of paranormal investigators located in Central Jersey. The organization includes an elite group of individuals with various degrees of skill and knowledge in specific areas of primary interest. NJPRO is a non-profit organization recognized by the state of New Jersey under section 501 (c)(3). All services provided are at no cost to the client. Generous contributions or donations from those who support the services we provide are accepted. Sponsors are welcome
The Blues Foundation
https://www.blues.orgThe Blues Foundation is Memphis-based, but world-renown as THE organization dedicated to preserving our blues music history, celebrating recording and performance excellence, supporting blues education and ensuring the future of this uniquely American art form. Founded in 1980, The Blues Foundation has 3500 individual members and 185 affiliated local blues societies representing another 50,000 fans and professionals around the world. Its signature honors and events--the Blues Music Awards, Blues Hall of Fame, International Blues Challenge and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards--make it the international center of blues music. Its HART Fund provides the blues community with medical assistance while its Sound Healthcare program offers musicians health insurance access. Blues in the Schools programs and Generation Blues scholarships expose new generations to blues music. Throughout the year, the Foundation staff serves the worldwide Blues community with answers, contact information and news.
Resources & References
Makin' Music NY
http://makinmusic.ning.comCall it New York, NYC, Gotham, Manhattan, the “Big Apple,” or Greater Metro, this town boasts the most vital music scene in the world. And Makin' Music NY covers it ALL. **If you haven't joined this community, make it a point to do so.
Andy Lackow 3D Illustration
http://www.andylackow.comAndy Lackow, an illustrator in the New York metropolitan area for over 30 years, uses high-end 3D software to create award-winning computer generated 3D illustration and animation.
Music & Sound Equipment
Fodera Custom Guitars and Basses
http://www.fodera.com/PublicPages/HOME.aspxSpecial Thanks to Joey Lauricella and the folks at Fodera!! We have a NYC Empire 5 Deluxe, donated by Joey. If ya'll wanna check out this fine hand crafted instument for yourself, just stop in the club. **Experience the ultimate in handmade bass guitars... Experience Fodera. There is a reason why many of the world's most prominent bassists trust the crafting of their instruments only to Fodera. **All our custom bass guitars are crafted by hand in our custom guitar shop in Brooklyn, New York, using some of the oldest, rarest, most beautiful wood in the world. Our highly skilled artisans collaborate with musicians to construct handmade bass guitars and solid body electric guitars that are works of art, responding and resonating like no other instruments available on the market today.
Fender
http://www.fender.comFender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the world’s leading guitar manufacturer, and its name has become synonymous with all things rock ‘n’ roll. Iconic Fender® instruments such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s musicians and collectors. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, Fender has touched and transformed music worldwide and in nearly every genre: rock ‘n’ roll, country and western, jazz, rhythm and blues and many others. Everyone from beginners and hobbyists to the world’s most acclaimed artists and performers have used Fender instruments and amps, in the process making the company not only a revered music industry name, but also a cultural icon.
D'Angelico Guitars
http://www.dangelicoguitars.com/During 32 years of production and innovation, the D’Angelico Workshop built 1,164 guitars of exceptional beauty, precision and performance. Although these superb hand-crafted instruments originally sold for prices similar to those of factory-built models, today they are highly collectible, worth many thousands of dollars, and are regularly included in museum and gallery shows as the guitar representative of the high art and design of the Art Deco style.
Carvin Guitars, Amplifiers & Pro Audio
http://www.carvin.comCarvin has been making custom electric and acoustic guitars & basses, as well as guitar and bass amplifiers, pro audio gear, mixers, speakers and other accessories for over 60 years. In recent years, we've added MIDI synth access guitars, classical guitars, customized guitar and bass amps, and a wide selection of professional quality PA speakers, enclosures, power amps and other rack gear for live sound and studio applications. Because Carvin sells direct to you, there are no middleman mark-ups, which can save you a significant amount of money versus shopping at a traditional retailer. Carvin gear is made in the USA, and our quality, craftsmanship and service are second to none. Try Carvin today - we know you'll be satisfied. **Robin's Nest Rhythm and Blues, features a CARVIN PA System, designed by Joe Lauro.
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