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We are proud that the award winning CONSHOHOCKEN BREWING COMPANY is powering the bar at Jamey's!
This great company boasts a popular core line of award winning premium fresh ice cold beers on tap as well as numerous seasonal selections, premium Pennsylvania wines and premium Pennsylvania spirits for your favorite cocktails. Our bar features a dozen well maintained taps chilled to 28 degrees using a precise blend of carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases to deliver the perfect glass of beer to you every time!
HAPPY HOUR! Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6 - 7 pm, and every Sunday noon to 1 pm at the Blues Brunch. Join the Lansdowne Business Professionals Association for the Thursday night Happy Hour.
We at Jamey's would like to very gratefully acknowledge filmmaker Jill Frechie and producer John Ricciutti of Main Line Television for producing this mini-documentary on the musical genesis of Jamey Reilly, founder of Jamey's House of Music.
We are very proud to have been selected by the FirstGlance Film Festival as one of four films to premiere at the 2025 festival in Philadelphia. "Jamey and the Blues" has since gone on to win a prestigeous silver Telly Award!
Music inspires in many ways, primarily through sound - but also visually through the medium of the visual arts.
In order to honor the fullness of music's impact on our lives, we have added gallery space at our venue to display the artistic creations of those who devote themselves to music through painting and photography.
Click on the ART link above to read up on what's happening at the Little Gallery at JHOM!
Visit us live in-person or at home via live stream! Our full HD stereo pay-per-view option is the perfect alternate way to experience the whole show as it happens if you are unable to attend in person. Please note: The orange "Reserve Now" button to the left of the event listing is for live in-person attendance only, while the orange "Pay Per View" button next to it on the right is for the online livestream video only, which happens in real time simultaneously with the performance. PPV tickets are available anytime, including during the performance. There is no recording of the event for viewing after the event. If you purchase the PPV ticket, you will receive an email receipt with simple instructions with links for viewing the event at showtime. The ticket types are not interchangeable. PPV is available Friday and Saturday evenings only.
Online "Reserve Now" advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show. Walk-ups however are available at the door all evening, unless the show is a sell-out. You do not need a separate reservation for dinner, your ticket is your reservation. Paper tickets are not issued. Just give your name to the hostess when you arrive. Our open seating is first-come-first-serve. Kids 12 and under get in free. The kitchen is open for dinner from 6 to 9:30 for show attendees only. Take-out is also available. Box office tickets for any show may be purchased Friday and Saturday evenings.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
KATE GAFFNEY'S CORNER
with PETE GUSTAVSON
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney hosts an evening of Folk/Americana/Blues/Americana frequently featuring special guests
booking@kategaffney.com - Wanna play a couple songs at Kate’s Corner? Email Kate to find out if there’s room on any given night
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast, and laid musical roots in Northern California. Pennsylvania has since called her back home....Kate has been a blur of creativity since coming home, with becoming a Philadelphia Folksong Society board member, joining the fabulous Philly Blues Kings, performing at numerous venues, running an open-mic at Poppy's Tavern, and now launching Kate Gaffney's Corner every second Thursday at Jamey's to feature her own great body of work, welcome guest artists from Philly's vibrant music community, and host an open-mic on many nights.
Pete Gustavson (née Scapegrace) is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter residing in southeast Pennsylvania. He writes songs about love and life and death and the ache of regret, and enjoys reinterpreting well-known classics from the American songbook.
From 1997 to 2008, he won some regional acclaim north of the Mason-Dixon Line as a founding member of the countrifunked jazzabilly band The Unpronounceable, performing and recording under the name Jorgé Beefalo.
As an acoustic soloist, he calls upon influences ranging from '40s torch songs to '90s Alternative Rock, and pulling at the strings that tie Old-time Country to '60s Folk-Rock. The resulting Americana mash-up evokes the sweetness of Jim Croce, the plaintive croon of Chris Isaak, and the resonant energy of Richie Havens.
“There’s something about Kate…something a little 80’s, a little 90’s, with a touch of the modern day, all steeped in the Summer of Love. You get a feeling, when you listen to Kate, that she understands the blues, but serves as a muse to keep the blues away. She’s a songwriter who songwriters write songs about. Watching her perform is somehow comforting and her honest vulnerability lends a welcome tone to her concerts. She has found a nice rapport with her audience and is one of the few performers with whom I welcome the banter. Kate is both disarming and razor sharp at the same time.” - Aaron Redner, musician/writer
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast and toured everywhere in between. She laid musical roots in Northern California, building a loyal following in Sacramento and within the San Francisco Bay Area music community. Pennsylvania has since called her back home. Gaffney’s festival nods include Philadelphia Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Hangtown Music Festival. She has opened for a variety of touring acts including Richie Havens, Todd Snider, Xavier Rudd, Chris Smither, Carolyn Wonderland, Jackie Greene, Karl Denson, Kaki King, Elephant Revival, and Dead Winter Carpenters. Kate Gaffney has released four albums: Highways, The New Then, The Coachman, Here by the Ocean.
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
BLUESTIME! House rockin', juke joint jumpin’ electric blues played by folks that grew up listening, watching and learning from the Golden Age Blues Masters. ..."After connecting only a few short years ago, BLUESTIME! has become a standout in the local/regional scene. If you caught our shows at the regional blues/roots festivals this past summer then you know we leave the stage with no gas left in the tank! Anglesea Blues Festival in North Wildwood, Gypsy Moon Blues Festival in East Petersburg (3 years running), Lancaster Roots and Blues -We tore 'em all up. Our local Philly area gigs include multiple appearances at the Grape Room including the Philly Blues Society Bluesfest, Liberty Musicfest, Parx Casino, Dawson’s Pub, Great Barn Taproom and Taphouse, Crooked Eye Brewery, Mermaid Inn, Pickering Creek Inn. We played multiple gigs at Tellus 360, the premier live music venue in Lancaster, Pa. Our mix of original music combined with covers of some of our favorite artists’ work create a blend that “don’t need no hot sauce” to get you off your hands, out of your seats and on the dance floor. We may be old, but we are bold and we leave nothing untold. Not the flower but the roots - workout!
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Kelli Baker may be the biigest thing to come down the blues highway in decades...
Kelli Baker is in the majors now. No more clubs or small halls. She has put in the hard work and tears to climb the slippery mountain of national success, and stands triumphant at the pinnacle. And she deserves every bit of that wonderful recognition. Despite huge crowds clamoring for her on big stages, she remains loyal and true to her friends who have stood by her on her journey. We are most fortunate that she once again will return with her amazing band to our humble stage - to be with friends, who truly love her. Please join us for a show that will leave you drained and delighted.
“Kelli Baker headlined the Paxico Blues Festival and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made in 20 years of running our event. Her talent, stage presence, connection with our community, professionalism, performance and passion set a new gold standard. Anyone considering booking her should do it right away before it’s too late and she’s selling out Madison Square Garden. Do it and I promise you won’t regret it”.
- Michael Hund, Promoter and MC, Paxico Blues Festival
Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock. With a voice that commands attention and lyrics that cut to the bone, Baker has earned a reputation for setting stages ablaze across the country.
Crowned the winner of the 2024 615 Blues Revival Competition in Nashville—judged by blues icons like Kenny Wayne Shepherd—Kelli is more than a performer; she’s a reckoning. Her July tour included support dates for Grammy-winning guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and genre-defying Samantha Fish, placing her alongside the most influential names in contemporary blues. August ‘25 brings a full week at the world-renowned Sturgis Bike Rally.
From her early days singing in Phoenix gospel choirs to lighting up New York’s legendary venues like The Bitter End and The Cutting Room, Kelli’s sound is an arresting fusion of rock grit, blues soul, and siren-like poetry. Her music has topped the Roots Music Report, and her live shows are known for leaving audiences breathless.
Three hours of phenomenal live blues with some of the hottest players in the region from 1pm to 3 following a blistering set of soul satisfying straight ahead blues with the band from noon to 1pm, featuring great all day hot brunch and great drinks!
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.....Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.
Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!
Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there!
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
JUST GUITARS!
Live Podcast featuring AC STEEL AND THE PERPETRATORS
LES PAUL GIVEAWAY NIGHT!
Riff-off competition live on stage with guest guitar players from the audience, and the winner takes home a tricked out LES PAUL GUITAR!
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
A partnership between MelodyVision, Films 4 Good, Jamey’s House of Music, and Superior Guitar Works The podcast provides an in-depth exploration of guitars, guitar players, and the music for which each guitar is renowned....Tonight's selected guitar is the ubiquitous world favorite, the Les Paul. AC Steel and the Perpetrators will be the special musical guest, performing a full set to show what that guitar can do. Guitar and guitar gear Manufacturers We will take questions and comments from the audience. We will highlight the evening with a special guitar riff-off competition amongst the guitar players present in the audience, with the winner taking home AC Steel's personal tricked out Leas Paul guitar!
Your hosts are Rodney Whittenberg, Emmy award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and filmmaker, and Tim Huenke, a guitar luthier and TEDx presenter.
Rod and Tim will take you into the history of the instrument, share anecdotal stories, and offer guitar maintenance tips. So come out and join us for our premier episode.
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Three-time Blues Music Award (BMA) nominee including the ‘Koko Taylor’ and Best Soul Blues Female Artist award categories, Alexis P. Suter is an American blues, and soul blues singer-songwriter. Raised in Brooklyn, NY by a musically gifted family, Alexis P Suter was infused with the passion and belief that music is to be an emotional and spiritual experience....Miss Suter brings an abundance of love and energy into each of her performances.
Alexis P. Suter owns that big, booming voice heard roaring out of Brooklyn and straight into the heart of North America and beyond. Her voice ranges from a pained passion to explosive and soul bearing. She and her backing band have released six albums to date.
The Alexis P. Suter Band, a powerful and unique six-piece ensemble, artfully blends the lines between Blues, Soul and Rock music. The band burst on to the music scene with regular performances at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Rambles in Woodstock, NY.
Alexis and her core band, fellow Brooklyn natives Ray Grappone (drums), Jimmy Bennett (guitar), Daniel Weiss (keyboard), Peter Bennett (bass) and Vicki Bell, (producer, vocals and percussion) have been making music together for almost three decades. Grappone and Bell own and operate the Hipbone Records label. They met Alexis soon after Alexis signed with Epic/Sony Records Japan in the 1990's. At the time, Alexis was performing House Music, Funk and RandB. Impressed with her incredible and unique talent, Grappone and Bell invited her to record vocals on a Hipbone project. A life-long collaboration ensued which culminated in the Alexis P. Suter Band.
APSB live shows bring audiences across the globe to their feet to dance and sing along to rollicking Roots songs one minute or funky Blues the next. Then a few songs in, are brought to tears from an awe-inspiring version of "Let it Be" or the kind of songs that reach deep down inside clenching the very heart of our souls. Alexis and her band are not just another musical act, but an energetic and emotional experience to which fans of all ages flock time after time. Their touring schedule spans across venues and festivals on both East and West US Coasts to parts of Europe such as France and The Netherlands.
Critics struggle to find words to describe her powerful yet velvety, deep voice and unique style. Elmore Magazine summarized it well, "Suter is as fascinating to watch as to hear. A stunning, ample woman with the face of a cherubic African queen, her molasses contralto can whisper and purr, then swell into a pulsating wave of sound that radiates from the depths of her being".
The band continues to harvest a fresh sound to their catalog by exploring new songs with a variety musical genres. They are selling out venues, receiving rave reviews, and filling their calendar with national and international performances.
Now, during an exciting and transformative time, the band is exploring new musical creations, fusing genres with creative expression into fresh and innovative sounds. Led by producer Byron Issacs (Lumineers, Levon Helm Band), work is complete on a new album releasing June 6, 2025.
Meanwhile, a taste of what’s to come is the single, “4 Wheels Beats 2 Heels.”
The Alexis P. Suter Band recently signed with Nola Blue Records. "We are incredibly inspired to join the team supporting the Alexis P. Suter Band during this exciting new chapter,” says Sallie A. Bengtson, Nola Blue Records president. “Her BMA nominations from the traditional, soul and contemporary blues categories provides but one example of the breadth and diversity of musical offering we can expect from Alexis and her band. We’re shifting into overdrive in preparation to share ‘4 Wheels’ with the worldwide music community.”
"Thank You Sallie Bengtson and Nola Blue Records for signing us, believing in us, and ultimately for including us into your family of talented musicians."
Suter has garnered nominations at the Annual Blues Music Awards for the Suter's repertoire ranges from old-time Delta blues like "John the Relevator" to classic electric blues like "Got My Mojo Working" to vintage soul including "Take Me to the River" and even to the Beatles - watch her rendering of "Let It Be" and marvel how she finds the soul song that always lurked inside of this ballad you've heard a million times - and Jimi Hendrix. She's like the entire diverse history of the blues wrapped up into one soulful package.
You know him. You love him. The man with that irresistable je ne sais quois.
Concert - $35 online advance / $40 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Billy Price is one of the best known and loved artists in the music business, with 50 plus years on many of the biggest stages in the nation...Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan's LPs, That's What I'm Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs.
Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of best soul blues album. He was nominated 11 times for BMAs between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.
His latest recording, Person of Interest on the Little Village label, has been nominated for 2025 BMAs for Soul Blues Album and Album of the Year.
The Billy Price Band, based in Billy’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., consists of Dave Dodd (drums), Tom Valentine (bass), Ian Arthurs (guitar), Jim Britton (keyboards), Eric Spaulding (sax), and Joe Herndon (trumpet).
Your fav blues homeboys holding down the noon hour
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
The Philly Blues Kings has been around for a minute. This band represents the best that the contemporary blues has to offer....The lineup is fronted by internationally acclaimed Nola Blue recording artist Clarence Spady on guitar and vocals and backed by Mr. Saxman Frank McKitty on tenor, Hammond ace Joey Stout at the Hammond organ, piano and vocals, and driven by the powerful rhythm team of Jamey Reilly on bass and Paul Albrecht on drums. Our newest member, Kate Gaffney, is a stunning alto singer/guitarist with a national presence on the singer-songwriter circuit. She has released several acclaimed albums and has toured widely across the USA. She is a fearless performer who has embraced the blues with passion and brings a whole new polished feel to the raw edginess of the Kings.
Musically, they are first rate, combining the powerful impact of electric blues with skilled musicianship and stellar vocals. Their sets feature a mix of beloved standards, modern covers, originals and obscure relics that only a music historian would recognize. True to their music-first ethos, the group eschews fame and fortune, and indeed has never even recorded an album together. These performers love the blues - and love to play!
Like so many other blues artists before them, you need to go hear them live if you want to hear them at all. You can find them performing for their loyal fans every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday at their home base, Jamey's House of Music, where they are the house band. The Sunday Blues Brunch is a Philly institution and features local, national and international blues artists and guests who jam at the club.
Philadelphia has long been known for "The Philly Sound" with numerous world beating soul and RandB groups, as well as being a nexus for top jazz and blues artists and a strong supporting community. The Philly Blues Kings is honored to take its place alongside these giants, and contribute "The PBK Sound" to the world of blues!
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Born and raised in greater-Philadelphia area, Steve Shanahan, started his musical journey with guitar at the conservatory level at the age of eleven...Through the years, Steve has honed his craft listening to and emulating his musical influences including BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan and more.
After his graduation from the University of Delaware, Steve became a family man and then returned to music playing local jams, blues clubs and performing in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kansas. After a ten-year relationship with Mikey Jr. that evolved from the local jam and performance venues, the next logical step was to produce Steve’s inaugural release, Blue Ranchero, on 8th Train Records. Steve’s guitar tone and playing have an authentic sound which is true to the blues and a tribute to the players he has emulated over the past 50 years. “Blue Ranchero”, an original instrumental by Steve, is the title track on the record and evokes the magic of electric guitar and the feel of speed common to the muscle-car years of the 1960s. His slow blues ballads exude the richness of the original vocal versions while up-tempo shuffles and standards are filled with tuneful guitar, harp, piano and saxophone solos. Steve’s goal in his live performances is to pay homage to the originators of the form while informing his audiences with the history and the connections between artists from one generation to the next that keep our Blues alive and ever evolving January 2024
The blues greatest songwriter Willie Dixon proclaimed “The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives so will the blues.” The 14 tunes on guitarist/vocalist Steve Shanahan's auspicious debut are a testament to Dixon's quote and exemplify the continuity and adaptability of the blues. A Philadelphia area native and University of Delaware graduate, Shanahan has played guitar since he was five and along the way developed a love for blues and American music. He's been friends with producer/harmonica ace Mikey Junior for ten years. Shanahan is a frequent visitor to Mikey Junior's Sunday blues jam at the Twisted Tail in Philly which ultimately led to their collaboration here. Mikey Junior's regular band of guitarist Matt Daniels, bassist Jimmy Pritchard, and drummer Scott Stump are augmented by tenor saxophonist Steve Kirsty and keyboardist Judd Nielsen on the 12 covers and two original instrumentals (Shanahan's “Blue Ranchero,” a slashing ode to his beloved Blue Ranchero, Ford's precursor to Chevy's El Camino, and Mikey Junior's loping “Speedway Shuffle” featuring muscular harp evocative of Little Walter). Half of the covers come from the crème de la crème of Chicago blues legends (Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter) Texas, California, West Coast, and the Delta are also covered. The lone contemporary track is Keb Mo's “Dangerous Mood.” The opening track “Train Kept A-Rollin'” further underscores Dixon's quote. Originally a R and B hit from 1951 for jump blues maestro Tiny Bradshaw, then a hit for rockabilly progenitors Johnny Burnette and the Rockabilly Trio, then further popularized by the Yardbirds and Aerosmith, and now by Steve Shanahan. Thomas J. Cullen III, Bucks County Blues Society and Blues Music Magazine
Blue Ranchero is available on all digital platforms, CD at show, and is supporting Steve’s live show, “100 Years of the Blues”. The “100 Years” show explores the impact of blues music through performances of some of the most well-known blues, r and b, and rock artists/labels of the 20th Century such as Muddy Waters, BB King, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, MOTOWN, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. The live performance features The Hit Men consisting of: Philadelphia Journeyman vocalist and keyboardist Joe Mass, drummer Eric Scatteregia and bassist Dave Giorgio.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
DOCTOR HARMONICA AND ROCKETT 88
One of the storied masters and his incredible band
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
The Wilmington Delaware music scene flourished in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. Bands that made the rounds in northern Delaware and beyond included favorites such as the Melton Brothers, Sin City Band, Johnny Neel and the Shapes of Soul, the Watson Brothers, The Bullets, Tommy Conwell and his Young Rumblers, Lisa Jack, The Drinkers, Larry Tucker Band, Rockett 88, and the big dog in the neighborhood, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers. ...It’s a time Mark Kenneally remembers fondly, mainly because he was one of the stars of that music scene, or at least his alter ego was — Dr. Harmonica.
Kenneally is the front man and lead singer — and harmonica virtuoso — for Rockett 88, a band that has been around since the late 1970s and was inducted into the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Dr. Harmonica is now in his mid-70s, but he’s still chugging along, albeit more slowly than he did in his prime. That physical decline really began four years ago, when he was injured while rescuing his dog from traffic. Kenneally fell and tore both of the quad muscles in his legs and he’s still unable to walk without assistance, even though the injury was repaired using transplanted muscle from a cadaver.
“I’m doing all right, but I’m really not happy with my progress,” Kenneally says. “I’m doing much better than I was after it first happened, and therapy has really helped and continues to help. But it was a devastating injury — I could hear the muscles snap when it happened.
“So, it’s been a long road and it’s still a long road. I’m just trying to do the best I can with what I have to work with.”
Also, Kenneally was born with cerebral palsy, a disability he learned to cope with a long time ago and which, indirectly, led him to the harmonica. His condition prevented him from playing most team sports when he grew up in the Brandywine Hundred neighborhood of Devon in the 1960s, although he played rugby for a while. So, he turned his focus to cars and music, and even his music choices were limited because of his cerebral palsy. He tried the trumpet and trombone, but they didn’t excite him.
A harmonica was handed to Kenneally at 13. The rest is history.
Then one day, when he was 13, a friend stopped by his house and handed him a couple of harmonicas. And from there Mark Kenneally eventually morphed into Dr. Harmonica.
It didn’t hurt that one of Kenneally’s best friends was George Thorogood, who was in his class at Brandywine High in the late 1960s. Thorogood’s star hadn’t started to rise yet. In fact, Kenneally says that when he first started playing with Thorogood he didn’t even play guitar — he was the band’s singer.
Later, Kenneally joined Rockett 88, whose lead guitarist at the time was Tommy Conwell before he became a Young Rumbler. Rockett 88 was just one of many great local bands at the time, and Kenneally says he played with just about all of those musicians at one time or another, including the late Johnny Neel, who went on to greater fame as a member of the Allman Brothers Band.
“I actually got to make a living doing it, so I got to do what I love and I never got up before noon,” Kenneally says. “I didn’t care who I was playing with or where we were playing. All I wanted to do was play music with like-minded people, and there were a lot of them around here back then. We were all into the music.”
And music has helped him deal with the many crosses he’s had to bear over the years. Because of his physical limitations, Rockett 88 only plays a couple of times a month, but even that bare-bones schedule has been great mental and emotional therapy for him, even though it can be physically demanding
“It gives me something to focus on besides my problems,” he says. “I still love it, even though I don’t enjoy it as much as I did when I could jump around and be much more animated. But playing, and practicing to get ready to play, gives me a goal, something to shoot for, something to look forward to. And we’re getting great crowds whenever we play, and that helps my outlook, too.”
Those crowds don’t see the hyperactive Dr. Harmonica of the old days, but he still gets the people on their feet and dancing.
“What I love about Mark the most is his enthusiasm, and that hasn’t changed at all,” says Paula Wolkind, who, along with her husband George Wolkind, founded the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“He doesn’t just play — he puts on a show, and the crowd really responds to him,” Paula Wolkind says. “Some people are natural entertainers, natural showmen, and that certainly describes Mark.”
George Wolkind certainly knows rock and roll, especially the local variety — he was the lead singer for the popular band Snakegrinder in the early 1970s. He and his wife decided that the music scene in Delaware needed to be recognized, and that led to the creation of the Delaware Rock and Roll Society (which begat the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) in 2018, and recently the organization found a permanent home in the Smyrna Opera House.
And there was never a doubt that Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88 would be among the first bands to be inducted.
“Mark loves music and he loves sharing that music with the crowd,” George Wolkind says. “People sense that and they send that energy back to the band. That’s the beauty of live music, and nobody brings that energy like Mark, even with all the hardships he’s had to deal with.”
Other members of the ever-evolving Rockett 88 include Alan Yandziak on tenor saxophone, Quentin Jones on guitar, Danny Bendig on drums and Patrick Redding on bass. Jeff Simon occasionally sits in on drums when he’s not touring with Thorogood. And adding something extra to the mix for Rockett 88 is new guitarist Nick Kane, who played with the Mavericks from 1993-2000 and was part of that internationally-known band when it was nominated for five Grammy Awards and won once.
Rockett 88 has cut back on its performing schedule and they rarely play in Delaware anymore. They do show up at the St. George’s Country Store on occasion — they last played there in March. Kenneally said his band mostly plays in the Lancaster, Pa., area.
“For some reason, there’s a big music scene up there,’ he says.
It’s been a long time since Dr. Harmonica wailed at the Barn Door in Wilmington or the Blue Boar Inn in Arden, or George Thorogood walked along the top of the bar while playing his guitar at the Buggy Tavern in Brandywine Hundred (none of those venues exist anymore).
Kenneally, who now lives in Milford, holds onto those memories even while crafting new ones as an elder statesman of rock and roll in Delaware. He makes the best of his current circumstances, even though he’s had to sacrifice because of them — Thorogood has played in our area just twice in recent years and both times he asked Kenneally to join him on stage, but Dr. Harmonica had to decline because of his health.
But even though the flesh is weak, the spirit continues to boogie.
“I’ve had it tough, but a lot of people have a lot tougher than me, and I always try to remember that,” Kenneally says. “And I have something most people don’t have — my music.”
- Kevin Noonan
Sunday, November 30, 2025
THE PHILLY BLUES KINGS featuring KATE GAFFNEY
Your fav kings of the blues holding down the noon hour
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
The Philly Blues Kings has been around for a minute. This band represents the best that the contemporary blues has to offer....The lineup is fronted by internationally acclaimed Nola Blue recording artist Clarence Spady on guitar and vocals, alternating with national artist Kate Gaffney on vocals and guitar, and backed by Mr. Saxman Frank McKitty on tenor, Hammond ace Joey Stout at the Hammond organ, piano and vocals, and driven by the powerful rhythm team of Jamey Reilly on bass and Paul Albrecht on drums. Our newest member, Kate Gaffney, is a stunning alto singer/guitarist with a national presence on the singer-songwriter circuit. She has released several acclaimed albums and has toured widely across the USA. She is a fearless performer who has embraced the blues with passion and brings a whole new polished feel to the raw edginess of the Kings.
Musically, they are first rate, combining the powerful impact of electric blues with skilled musicianship and stellar vocals. Their sets feature a mix of beloved standards, modern covers, originals and obscure relics that only a music historian would recognize. True to their music-first ethos, the group eschews fame and fortune, and indeed has never even recorded an album together. These performers love the blues - and love to play!
Like so many other blues artists before them, you need to go hear them live if you want to hear them at all. You can find them performing for their loyal fans every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday at their home base, Jamey's House of Music, where they are the house band. The Sunday Blues Brunch is a Philly institution and features local, national and international blues artists and guests who jam at the club.
Philadelphia has long been known for "The Philly Sound" with numerous world beating soul and RandB groups, as well as being a nexus for top jazz and blues artists and a strong supporting community. The Philly Blues Kings is honored to take its place alongside these giants, and contribute "The PBK Sound" to the world of blues!
Featuring SLIM AND THE SOUTH STREET HUSTLE withROGER GIRKE
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
The Philadelphia Blues Society Night features artists who call the Philly region home, or who have made a significant impact on the blues...Slim and the South Street Hustle is a band comprised of a fantastic roster of some of the Mid-Atlantic's top up and coming blues men. Lead by Philadelphia Slim; a vocalist and harmonica player who has been playing in the greater Philadelphia area for over a decade and around the country with acts like Billy the Kid and the Regulators, the band is jam packed with energy. Slim is a 2020 International Blues Challenge semi-finalist and a 2020 Blues Blast Music Award Debut Record Nominee. Come see some of the best rockin' blues and soulful jams that only this band can perform.
Roger Girke is a road tested guitarist, singer and writer who has performed over 5,000 career live shows, concerts and festivals in addition to numerous recording sessions and multi-artist releases.
Roger's career began performing in rock bands in the eastern PA/NJ area, eventually joining the legendary Philadelphia area roots rock band Pickins (Capitol/Ariola), followed by many years of touring and recording with Sharks (Elektra), Robert Hazard (RCA), and many other notable artists.
Since 2000 roger has released 5 CD's and has regularly performed at blues festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
The Roger Girke Band was a top 10 finalist in the 2009 Memphis, TN International Blues Challenge as well as receiving top tier Independent CD finalist awards* in the 2005 and 2009 International Blues Challenge, a part of the Blues Foundation.
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Wonder House is a Philly-based original band formed in 2021. The group started as a collaboration between songwriters John Luther, who fronted the successful band Hot House Orchids in Phoenix, AZ and moved to Philadelphia in 2020, and Topher Horner, a longtime veteran of the Philadelphia area music scene (April Mae and the June Bugs, The Knife and Fork Band, The Low Road, and Go To Blazes among others)....Wonder House music is built on a solid foundation of Jon Kelsey’s drums (as heard in the Manayunk Homeboys The Knife and Fork Band, and The Rolling Hayseeds) and Topher’s upright bass. A three-prong guitar approach from Mark Tucker (John Train, The Donuts, The Rolling Hayseeds), Matt Voelker, and Chris Hoxie provide depth and intricacy, intertwining with John’s integral keyboards. Mark also brings his excellent steel guitar and keyboard playing into the mix. John is an engaging front man with a powerful voice and a lot of energy. Chris, Topher, and Julie Whitaker add strong vocal harmonies.
Wonder House plays original music with a wide range of influences, including Rock, Folk, Funk, Blues, Americana, Jazz, and Pop. Wonder House songs explore memories of good times and hard times, hopefulness of the way things could be and acceptance of things as they are, and celebrations of being in the moment, enjoying uplifting music with good friends.
The Donuts, Philadelphia’s premier pub rock outfit, formed in 2001 after meeting at an AC/DC show. They have since released six critically acclaimed albums and shared stages with Richard Lloyd (ex-Television), the Plimsouls, Vashti Bunyan, the Flamin’ Groovies, and many more. In 2018, they performed Rockpile’s legendary Seconds of Pleasure lp in its entirety, and since then have composed answer songs to the Rockpile originals, calling the project The Pleasure of Seconds, scheduled for release in long-playing form in 2026 on Chapter 7 Records. The Donuts were recently called “a band to watch” in Playgirl magazine and are presently in the midst of their Farewell, USA FY26 World Tour™.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
THE KENNEDYS Rockin' Holiday Show!
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
If there is any band that is dear to our hearts, like family really, it is the Kennedys...
Pete and Maura have lived lifetimes together in their illustrious 30 year history as a husband and wife musical duo. They have seen highs and lows and together and have not only endured, but triumphed. As you can imagine, they have so very much to share and celebrate, not least of which is their brand new 17th album "HEADWINDS". They return to Jamey's for the holidays, a place where they played many times as guests of the great folk DJ, Gene Shay. We hope you can join us for a Rockin' Holiday Show like no other!
Songwriting duo Pete and Maura Kennedy make a strong return to the studio and stage after three years of weekly live-streamed lockdown-era concerts. They took the opportunity to explore classic songwriting in depth, performing over a thousand songs during the pandemic. That vast overview strengthened and refined their own writing and laid the foundation for this new collection of original, socially-conscious songs.
“After such a deep dive into American roots music, we felt like we had a new set of writing tools. We were ready to create this body of work, and there’s just SO much to write about,” says Maura. “During our five-year hiatus from writing and recording, America changed in massive ways, divisive ways that have shaken our whole foundation. That has to be addressed by creative artists, those of us who have a voice to speak for others. Our love of the great things about this country, things that are under threat, is the reason we decided to make “Headwinds” the title track of the CD. Political and social headwinds are making it hard to get back “home’ to our greatness as a nation. We want to push back in a positive way against those winds.”
In addition to singing and writing, Pete and Maura are multi-instrumentalists. The thirteen songs are cast in a soundscape that draws from the classic canon of American roots, in keeping with the theme of getting back “home” as a nation. Acoustic and electric guitars, a vintage steel guitar, a gospel-inflected piano/organ mix, and even a slide ukulele all add colors to a songbag of sounds that have drawn us together during hard times. Pete and Maura believe that those sounds still have the power to pull us through again.
The Kennedys began their writing and touring life three decades ago as members of Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra, developing their own sound as a frequent support act on Nanci’s tours across America, Ireland, Scotland and England. Collaborations with Nanci continued, culminating in Pete and Maura producing her final album, “Intersections.” Along the way, they hosted a nationwide radio program, “The Dharma Cafe” on Sirius/XM, wrote and released sixteen CDs of original music, and have been core artists on folk radio, expanding their audience further with the inception of the AAA and Americana formats.
Your fav blues homeboys holding down the noon hour
SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH & JAM
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.....Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.
Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!
Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there!
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
KATE GAFFNEY'S CORNER
with JASON AGER
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney hosts an evening of Folk/Americana/Blues/Americana frequently featuring special guests
booking@kategaffney.com - Wanna play a couple songs at Kate’s Corner? Email Kate to find out if there’s room on any given night
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast, and laid musical roots in Northern California. Pennsylvania has since called her back home....Kate has been a blur of creativity since coming home, with becoming a Philadelphia Folksong Society board member, joining the fabulous Philly Blues Kings, performing at numerous venues, running an open-mic at Poppy's Tavern, and now launching Kate Gaffney's Corner every second Thursday at Jamey's to feature her own great body of work, welcome guest artists from Philly's vibrant music community, and host an open-mic on many nights.
Jason Ager is a dedicated father, a passionate college professor, and a hyper-literate original songwriter. Balancing a PhD in German Literature with a few days a week as a stay-at-home dad, Jason still plays more than 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. On his third album, Porchlight, Ager’s talent as a storyteller shines as he weaves together the academic and the arcane into clever lyrics that reward the careful listener. Nestled comfortably atop classic soul, RandB, and rock influences, songs like “Overload” and “Everybody Needs Love” epitomize Jason’s ability to rouse hearts and minds in the same breath.
“There’s something about Kate…something a little 80’s, a little 90’s, with a touch of the modern day, all steeped in the Summer of Love. You get a feeling, when you listen to Kate, that she understands the blues, but serves as a muse to keep the blues away. She’s a songwriter who songwriters write songs about. Watching her perform is somehow comforting and her honest vulnerability lends a welcome tone to her concerts. She has found a nice rapport with her audience and is one of the few performers with whom I welcome the banter. Kate is both disarming and razor sharp at the same time.” - Aaron Redner, musician/writer
Singer-songwriter Kate Gaffney honed her skills in her native Philadelphia, jumped from coast to coast and toured everywhere in between. She laid musical roots in Northern California, building a loyal following in Sacramento and within the San Francisco Bay Area music community. Pennsylvania has since called her back home. Gaffney’s festival nods include Philadelphia Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Hangtown Music Festival. She has opened for a variety of touring acts including Richie Havens, Todd Snider, Xavier Rudd, Chris Smither, Carolyn Wonderland, Jackie Greene, Karl Denson, Kaki King, Elephant Revival, and Dead Winter Carpenters. Kate Gaffney has released four albums: Highways, The New Then, The Coachman, Here by the Ocean.
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
““Imagine you're making a list of today’s top female blues/rock guitarists. No doubt you'll include Bonnie Raitt, Samantha Fish, Susan Tedeschi, Ana Popovic. If you don’t include Debra Devi, your list is not complete.”
— American Blues Scene..."Debra leads “a ferocious guitar-driven band equally adept at sprawling psychedelic jams and terse soulful rockers.” (NY Music Daily). Her core band is Kevin Jones on bass and John Roccesano on drums, plus a rotating crew of gifted keyboardists, including Rob Clores (Jesse Malin), Andy Burton (LIttle Steven, Cyndi Lauper) and Matt Wade (Samantha Fish).
Debra's growing acclaim as "one of the most remarkable guitarists on the East Coast." (Good Times) has led to festival dates from Memphis to Montana. She endorses Homestead Amplifiers, which builds custom amps for Gov’t Mule, Gary Clark Jr. and Jimmy Herring. She's opened for Joan Osborne, Jesse Malin, Ana Popovic, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Joe Louis Walker and Marshall Crenshaw.
Debra's passion for the blues led her to write The Language of the Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu (foreword by Dr. John) which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for Outstanding Book on Music. The book is blurbed by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Bonamassa, Hal Willner, Bob Margolin and Jimmy Vivino. Debra gives her “Language of the Blues” talk at colleges, clubs and festivals.
Debra fell in love with electric guitar as a girl, listening to her teenage neighbor play Led Zeppelin while he worked on his car, and her brother’s rock albums. “I always sang the guitar solos, instead of the lyrics,” she says. Growing up in that Milwaukee suburb, though, she got the message that only boys played in bands.
When she saw Bonnie Raitt perform in college, Debra couldn’t stifle her longing to play anymore. She bought a Fender Mustang at a pawnshop and moved to NYC. She joined various punk, industrial and rock bands, touring the US, Canada and Europe.
As a solo artist, Debra created a classic blues/rock sound that enables her to indulge her love of the guitar. “I think people are starved for real, live music – to experience that spontaneous magic,” Debra says. “I hope to deliver that magic with every record and performance.”
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
The Mark Margolies Band is comprised of seasoned and popular players from the Philly region. Most of them are stars in their own right, and together they form a tight group soaked in the blues with flavors of jazz, R and B, and early rock n roll...
Mark has been passionately playing guitar since he was 13 years old. Growing up he learned to play what he heard on the radio. Mostly self-taught, he started playing professionally shortly after graduating from the PA College of Optometry in 1985. In 2022 he released his first album of contemporary Blues music entitled “Can’t You See”. His album has been played on SiriusXM radio and on other radio stations around the country. Mark regularly performs in the greater Philadelphia area while still maintaining an independent optometric practice in Levittown, PA.
Three hours of phenomenal live blues with some of the hottest players in the region from 1pm to 3 following a blistering set of soul satisfying straight ahead blues with the band from noon to 1pm, featuring great all day hot brunch and great drinks!
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.....Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.
Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!
Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there!
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
Thursday, December 18, 2025
JEAN LENKE
"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS"
Popular singer Jean Lenke once again makes the homeward pilgrimage to Philadelphia to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family and friends
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Jazz-Folk vocalist Jean Lenke paints scenery & emotion through song, approaching her canvas with broad strokes and a free hand....Having launched her musical career late in life, her music is influenced by an eclectic mix of genres that span generations. Jean has recently made her home in the Pacific Northwest, on the Olympic Peninsula. Through her music she celebrates all the shades and hues life brings us here, feelings, beautifully expressed and set free!
As a performing artist, composer, lyricist, and bandleader she brings the joy of her parent’s music of the 1940’s together with the spirit of the Folk-Rock and Jazz-Rock Fusion soundtrack of her own youth in an eclectic mix ~ familiar, yet slightly off center, with haunting appeal.
Artfully blending the magic of the past with the energy of the future Jean's delivery is transportive, melting hearts with her a crystal clear tone and sultry warmth.
“I started my musical career late in life, so there’s never been any time to waste! My love of music had always been there - I just needed to tap into my own voice. Over the past 15 years I’ve learned that it’s never too late to recreate yourself."
Jean Lenke's debut album, Restless!, released in 2019, is as diverse as Jean is and highlights her musical creativity brilliantly! Restless! includes covers and original material by Jean, Philadelphia songwriters James Soloman, Danie Ocean and Canadian David R. Miller. Fresh lyrics to classic instrumental standards and new interpretations of Joni Mitchel and Steely Dan favorites round out the project brilliantly!
"Everything I know about music, I learned in Philadelphia. Philly tough me to sing, to write, and to fly free. When I realized I as moving west to Seattle, I knew I had to record my musical experiences before I left. Sometimes you just need to get off the couch and go for it! Whatever is pulling you forward, don’t settle. Give in to your own restlessness. Be brave! Just go for it and see where things land! You'll never regret it.” ~ Jean Lenke
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
It would not be Christmas if our beautiful friends were not on hand to spread the love and joy that only Laura Cheadle and her family can bring. ...This is one family band that truly has enough talent, energy, and good humor to put holiday smiles on the faces off all who come for this, their annual Christmas musical extravaganza. Laura has exploded world-wide and shares her electrifying radiance with everyone whose life she touches. Her voice is a national treasure and her stage presence is fierce yet vulnerable. Come. Make your Christmas special with a little bit of Laura and her family. Special note must be made too, of her daddy, whose left hand keyboard bass-lines are an earth-shaking marvel.
If you’re longing for some real music that you can feel in your heart, lyrics that speak to your soul, and a live performance with the power to blow the roof off the sky, you can stop right here. If you’re tired of all the staged choreography, blinding light shows, capes, costumes, lip-synching and auto-tunes that seems to have taken over live performances, you have found a place to rest, refresh, and renew. Welcome to the world of Laura Cheadle.
Laura Cheadle has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.
As Traveler Guitar’s newest Brand Ambassador and her solo career is starting to explode, with her new album ‘Mannequin’ already amassing millions of streams, and having recently been honored with the Musician of the Decade award for her body of work and trend-setting style.
Laura Cheadle has opened for/shared the stage with The Jonas Brothers, Sister Hazel, The Spin Doctors, Average White Band, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Kasim Sultan, John Oates/Hall and Oates, Terrance Simien, Peter Tork of The MONKEES, Garland Jeffreys, Constantine Maroulis, Ryan Cabrera, Derek Forbes, The Stars From The Commitments, John Sebastian, Marc Broussard, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Big Freedia + many more.
PHILADELPHIA BLUES SOCIETY'S FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Concert - $25 online advance / $30 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
The Philadelphia Blues Society is putting in the last word in Christmas...
On the tail end of a hugely successful first blues festival, the Philadelphia Blues Society is throwing down the first annual christmas party at Jamey's in high style with not one, but two terrific blues bands, The GOGER GIRKE BAND and the NICK KANE BAND, plus holiday discounts on the full bar and kitchen menus, a 50/50, and a Fender guitar raffle!
Come out and celebrate with all your blues loving friends. Members get a 10% discount with your member card, or by using the member discount code for online ticket purchases.
Nick Kane is an acclaimed American guitarist best known for his dynamic work with the Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, as well as his solo projects that blend rock, blues, country, and surf influences. A lifelong musician, Kane began playing guitar as a child and honed his craft beginning in the early 1970’s across Europe and the U.S., performing everything from blues and rock'n'roll to roots and Americana.
Joining The Mavericks in the 1993, Kane helped shape the band’s signature sound through his distinctive tone, tasteful phrasing, and genre-spanning versatility. After leaving the group in the early 2000’s, he released his acclaimed solo album Songs in the Key of E, showcasing his mastery of melodic instrumental guitar and deep appreciation for classic American styles.
Today, Nick Kane continues to perform, record, and collaborate from his base in New Jersey, bringing decades of experience, energy, and soul to every stage he steps on.
Roger Girke is a road tested guitarist, singer and writer who has performed over 5,000 career live shows, concerts and festivals in addition to numerous recording sessions and multi-artist releases.
Roger's career began performing in rock bands in the eastern PA/NJ area, eventually joining the legendary Philadelphia area roots rock band Pickins (Capitol/Ariola), followed by many years of touring and recording with Sharks (Elektra), Robert Hazard (RCA), and many other notable artists.
Since 2000 roger has released 5 CD's and has regularly performed at blues festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
The Roger Girke Band was a top 10 finalist in the 2009 Memphis, TN International Blues Challenge as well as receiving top tier Independent CD finalist awards* in the 2005 and 2009 International Blues Challenge, a part of the Blues Foundation.
Three hours of phenomenal live blues with some of the hottest players in the region from 1pm to 3 following a blistering set of soul satisfying straight ahead blues with the band from noon to 1pm, featuring great all day hot brunch and great drinks!
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.....Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.
Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!
Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there!
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
Friday, December 26, 2025
SUPER SABBATH
Classic Rock
CHABLE
Progressive Rock
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Super Sabbath is a Philadelphia-area classic rock band with a spirit for creating raw, passionate unfiltered musical ideas both on stage and in the studio. The band is devoted to finding new exciting sounds, while still honoring the ideas of their inspirations. ...Super Sabbath’s sound is born from the spirit of 60s-70s pop, rock, and blues. The band’s inspiration comes from bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, and Rush.
Super Sabbath’s self-titled debut album was released in November 2023. The album is a 7 song classic rock journey that encompasses their first year playing as a unit and highlights their musical prowess and growth over the period spent preparing it.
Since the release of their fist single “Unbroken By Its Time”, the band has accumulated over 5,000 all time listeners and over 12,000 streams on Spotify alone. The band has performed around Philadelphia and surrounding venues on the Main Line.
David Lopez - Drums
Will Christman - Bass
Jude Nieuwenhuijsen - Guitar
CHABLE isn’t just a band—it’s an indie-prog rock adventure straight out of Philadelphia. Known for diving headfirst into anything and everything, CHABLE thrives on unpredictability and originality. Their mission? To craft music that feels like a modern love letter to alternative rock icons such as Built to Spill, Pixies, and Dinosaur Jr., while still sounding unmistakably their own.
The trio behind the magic:
Rory Alison – Guitar/Vox
Ben Cook – Bass
Sean Alison – Drums/Vox
Together, they blend intricate riffs, bold rhythms, and a dash of chaos into a sound that’s as progressive as it is raw. Whether you’re into soaring guitar lines, punchy bass grooves, or drums that hit like a freight train, CHABLE delivers a sonic experience that keeps you guessing—and grinning.
Swing, jump and wail into the new year with a party for your ears!
Concert - $20 online advance / $25 door
Kitchen and Happy Hour!- 6pm, Showtime - 8pm
Online advance ticket sales close at 5pm day of show
Born out of a simple idea and a love of good music, ~ Swing That Cat ~ is on a mission, with a message:
Dance your tail off!...What more could you ask for from a band that sounds like a Sonic Cocktail of Jump Blues swizzled in Horny Swing, with dash of Cabaret, and a splash of Bourbon Street. This female-led band, backed by cats howling “Yo Philly” with horns, guitar, bass and drums, have earned their stripes at shows and streaming around the world. In June 2025, Swing That Cat released a new full length studio album "LEAP". Follow Us: @SwingThatCat
Your fav blues homeboys holding down the noon hour
SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH & JAM
FREE ADMISSION!
Doors and Happy Hour!- Noon, Houseband - Noon - 1pm, Jam - 1 to 3pm
Jamey's is one of the longest running blues jams in the region, as well as the #1 original Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam.....Blues lovers and players know that this is THE place to come for some really indescribably delicious all-day breakfast cooked to order by Chef Suyun, a dozen thirst-quenching ice-cold beers on tap from Conshohocken Brewing Company as well as wines and mixed drinks, fresh ground coffee and espressos, superb live blues music, great service and friendly people. The vibe is home-like and cool, and the sound is second to none.
Jamey's provides a full professional grade backline, so players only need to bring their instrument to jump up on stage and jam.
The open mic jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm, and the host band lays down a set from noon to 1 pm to get things rolling and then supports guest jammers as needed. The always rocking SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH rocks a HAPPY HOUR from noon to 1pm. Featuring two bucks off draft beers and hard ciders, and a dollar off wines and mixed drinks, and a 10% discount on all menu items!
Admission is 100% free! Plus, it is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of free local parking. Being right in the center of downtown Lansdowne, next to the train station, there is abundant public transportation as well.
Blues lovers new and old can come to play, eat, drink, chat and enjoy a day soaked in the blues. Guests also like to host gatherings or parties during the brunch, as there are tables and chairs for dining in our stage side Little Art Gallery, and comfortable seats to listen to the music - and it does not cost them a thing to meet up there!
No reservations are needed. Just load up some friends and head on down!
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"BY FAR the best live music venue on the East Coast"
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"No kidding - Jamey's House of Music just might be the best music venue on the planet. If you enjoy live music and fine dining - go there now!"
"...the coolest venue in the universe..."
"Best. Venue. Ever."
"It's like being inside a bubble of pure sound."
"I could feel the bass in my heart. It was awesome."
"We just bought a house in Lansdowne to be closer to Jamey's"
Jamey's House of Music is Delco's best kept secret! What a gem of a space - intimate, amazing acoustics, and talented and engaging musicians. Sets run about 2 hours. The bar has a partnership with Conshohocken Brewery and offers a wide selection of beer as well as cocktails. The food is sensational -- check out the online menu ahead of time and then ask for recommendations from your server. We came in, new to the space, and fell in love with the entire vibe. Best of all was the service -- we were treated like family. We left having made friends with everyone and will certainly be back for a Thursday jazz session, another Friday or Saturday evening blues show, and the Sunday blues brunch. Prices are reasonable (about $75 for the ticket price plus food and alcohol) and there is plenty of nearby parking. If you love live music, jazz and blues, and intimate spaces with top noch sound, this is the place to be. Introduce yourself to Jamey too - he has a long and rich history of working in the music business.
"For musicians, this venue is heaven on earth!"
"Truly the very coolest venue for live music ANYWHERE"
The Lightyears: "Jamey’s House of Music is in our top 3 all time venues to play along side The 02 Arena & Marquee Club, London"
"...If you've never been to Jamey's - it's like you died and went to heaven, the venue is state-of-the-art and puts other music venues to shame, the food, craft ales and wine menus are incredible and the staff and crew are all amazing. AND - if (for some sad reason) you can't get there - Jamey's live-stream their concerts ..the legendary Jamey Reilly, emperor of the hippest music venue in the multiverse..."
"We can't wait until you have your venue up and running again!! It's recognized as one of the top small venues in the region, if not in the entire country!!"
- Black Oak Artists
"Home. It's doesn't get any warmer than being in Jamey's House!"
"We've played every kind of venue imaginable on several world tours, and I have to tell you that this is probably the best venue we have ever played. It's simply brilliant. Thank you for everything done to perfection."
"What an amazing room! A friend asked me today what I thought of the room and without hesitation I said it was in the top five I’ve ever done. It was more than just the great sound, stage and set up. It was clear to me that there was such respect for the musician from the moment I walked in."
"Jamey Reilly couldn't possibly have created a finer oasis for musicians to perform. It's really a gem. SERIOUSLY! Everybody try and get a date there!!! (Just leave some room for us because we're definitely going back!!!)"
"Amazing! A hidden, intimate live music venue with impeccable sound. Sat at long tables next to total strangers and it felt like being with family. Delicious food (and great craft beer the night I was there). It’s rare to find a venue owner who cares this passionately about the music! Two big thumbs up."
"Last night we debuted at Jamey Reilly's Jamey’s House of Music. Jamey has outdone himself. He has an incredible backline, and the sound, which he engineers is exquisite. Working with Jamey helps make performing seamless. He knows what he is doing and is an excellent communicator. He is also a musician, which helps a great deal (the man has ears). The food at this venue is incredible. The flavor-I can’t begin to find the words to express how excellent it is. If you have not been to Jamey’s House of Music, get down there, catch a show. Get there early and enjoy the amazing cuisine. It will blow your mind."
"This small room is by far the best sounding music venue I've ever experienced. It's a truly exceptional labor of love..."
"Not enough room here to tell you how fabulous this venue is—music, people, food, on-tap beer, and staff are all top drawer! Prices are fantastic! The photos are shrimp over grits and a fabulous vegan burger with vegan bacon!"
"THE place to Jam!!! Jamey is the man, the myth, the legend. Great equipment & exceptional drum set."
"Jamey's is the BEST. People who never heard of the band will show up to listen, because they KNOW Jamey books the official bands, has the great food, great sound, great atmosphere...and now great craft beer. WORLD CLASS JOINT, yo!"
"I tell everyone about Jamey and Jamey's House of Music. Everyone in Nashville knows about this place. I play some of the best rooms in the world, like the Bluebird, Douglas Corner, Third and Lindsley, places with great sound systems, and nothing beats the sound in this room. ...This is my favorite place to play in the whole world."
"The sound is absolutely perfect. I could hear every note of every instrument. Just incredible."
"Great pro sound, fantastic food, great beer and an owner that is a super nice human!!!"
"Congratulations to the incredible Jamey Reilly for spending this (COVID shutdown) time improving facilities at the already fabulous Jamey's House of Music, the best music venue in the Philadelphia area."
I'm a "venue snob" and this place is AWESOME ! Cozy, intimate, acoustically A+, comfy seating, bathroom is spotless, people are warm & friendly ... can't wait to return !
"... a dream performance space. Perfect acoustics, top quality production values, a visually lovely setting, and an overall aesthetic ambience that, like a tea ceremony, lifts every gesture to it's highest level. It's perfection, both for the audience and the performers."
"Intimate music venue with great artists. Offers several craft beers on tap— a full bar bar with Pennsylvania spirits and cider is soon to come. The excellent food and friendly service are an added delight. Highly recommend Jamey’s for an enjoyable evening of music and dinner at a reasonable price. Also very gluten friendly."
"And a special thanks to Jamey Reilly for his hospitality and for providing what is surely one of the greatest listening rooms in the country!"
Says John Nemeth and the Blue Dreamers: "Lansdowne is hands down - number 1!"
This wonderful Man, known to many of you bc he is Jamey Reilly who owns and runs Jamey's House of Music. Jamey did an amazing thing for me. I was shooting one night at his place and he asked to see me...I came back to him and here he was holding up a little button and said to me, "Do you know what this is?" Noooo I siad, "It's the Liza button!" He said, and pointed it at the stage and clicked the button and the stage lights all changed to exactly the kind of light I like to shoot with! I couldn't believe it! Jamey Reilly, you are SUCH a class act. I wish all venue owners were like you.
THANK YOU!!!
"Totally going again soon! A++++++!!!"
"I can't even explain how delicious everything was."
"One word. ..incredible!"
"Awesome food..."
Jamey's House of Music Stickers, Tee Shirts and Hoodies!
Top quality, black, all cotton Champion tagless or Hanes shirts ($30) and hoodies ($45)
with 5 color silk screen; Full color stickers, die-cut, ~ 4"x6" vinyl ($1)
We accept cash, NFC and these major charge cards
JAMEY'S HOUSE OF MUSIC Livehouse, Restaurant, Bar and Gallery
32 S. Lansdowne Ave. Lansdowne PA 19050
(We rarely answer the phone, so send an email if you can't find what you need on the website)