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Roman, Joe Mac, Jean Rose, Tim Timid
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Roman & The Heard Review
Lehigh Valley Beat, June 1
Roman and The Heard opened for Poppa Chubby at the Sellersville Theatre on Thursday. Now that's not that unusual, Roman has played there before with Kind of Blue, or Mad Dog and Blues Night Out or maybe other configurations of bands. If you're from the Valley you may think you know Roman but I assure you this was not the "jamming at Grumpy's" Roman, this was Roman with his hair on fire. Roman is by far one of the most versatile musicians I have ever met. Anyone who says Roman's playing is "too Jazzy" has never heard The Fux. The second song of the set he rocked out to the title track off a FUX CD called "I'm On TV". Then he whipped off that sophisticated blazer to reveal the ripped-sleeved tattooed rocker underneath. He nailed "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash. The recognizable influences of Punk, Blues and Rock were unmistakable, yet the gestalt of the show was riveting. This formation of the band typically performs at Otto's Shrunken Head in NYC. I hear that's where the old CBGB's crowd hangs out these days. About half way through his 25 minute set, I closed my eyes, and I could have sworn I heard Bob Dylan singing the CCR tune "Bad Moon Rising" and I liked it. Roman is a dramatic performer who entertains as if he were born behind a microphone with a guitar in his hand. He seamlessly transitioned from Johny Cash to a tune that was a Sex Pistols meets The Monkey's version of "Stepping Stone". This was NOT the Roman you see in the Valley. All I have to say is "Hey Roman you can bring NYC to the Valley anytime". In fact dude, you should do it more often. Ok so Roman did not rock it out all by himself, he brought a bad ass chick drummer none other than Jean Rose Carno (Acid Rays, NYC) that beat the skins like she had a metronome in her head, and the Valley's newest favorite, Chicago guitarist Joe Mack and Roman's long time FUX bassist Tim 'Timid' Sostak. Joe Mack was cool as a cucumber effortlessly slicing the purest sounds from that guitar. He plays up there making it look likeanyone can do it. If he had a third arm it would be an axe.
ROMANand the HeardBy Mary PiercePhotographs courtesy of martinkimages.commarypierceentertainment.comMary Pierce is a successful and sought-after band managerand event and entertainment promoter in the Lehigh Valley,Upper Bucks County, and Pocono Mountains. If you wouldlike your band featured in “Bands That Rock” email Mary atMabPierce@hotmail.com. |
About Roman & The Heard The Heard is the collection of NYC musicians hanging out at Otto's Shrunken Head at 14th & Av A. The Heard is comprised of many guests, some from the old CBGB's scene, some, like blues great Bobby Radcliff below, just pro's who live nearby. Recentley Chicago session cat Joe Mac has been on the scene and this guy rips it up. He's played with all the great blues originals if they've been of Chicago. Some are famous, some not. Some are just not famous yet! Always cool, creative and original fun people. Just SEE IT! The Heard is exclusive to NYC but drift with the right temptations. If they are anywhere outside Manhattan and near you...GO!!! (Sellersville Theater, PA w/ Popa Chubby 5/26....Hank's Saloon, Brooklyn 6/3) Sunday May 3rd,
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Jean's Birthday, 10/10/10
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Happy Birthday Grrrl!
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Sunday July 18, NYC
 Jean Carno-drums |
 Tim Sostak-bass |
 Roman-guitar |
More pictures of this show on my FACEBOOK
I also highly recommend Chateaustudios.com
Roman & The Heard plays exclusively at Otto's Shrunken Head, on board the pirate ship WOOD.
Frank Wood
hosts "Wind Down Sunday" , a great way to end your weekend of rocking, partying, or depression!
Below are some photos from past "Wind Down Sunday" sessions,
and there are more from the GALLERIES links.
Sunday May 3 2009
 Opening up Otto's with a massage : Beth and Ellie, Mark waits his turn, Laura watches |
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 Mark Lewis, blues student |
 A walk down St. Marks |
 Some rain didn't stop anyone from enjoying the site |
 Caught on film by surprise |
 A tourist stop: McSorely's |
 McSorelys serevs only two kinds of beer: light or dark. And they give you two glasses for every one you order. |
 Back to business: The Heard sets up |
 Bobby Radcliff, Roman, Otto, Jean Carno in back |
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Laura, Beth, Ellie
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 Jean Carno, Heard drummer |
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Sunday April 5, 2009
Bobby Radcliff, Roman, Allan Otto, Jean Carno
Welcome to Otto's Shrunken Head |
 Roman and Capt. Frank Wood |
 Tiki Gods greeting you on the way in |
 Men's room |
 Ellie and Bobby |
 Roman's rig for the night |
 Bobby takes a moment to pose before showtime |
 Showtime! No more posing. Roman on rhythm |
 Miss Jean Carno |
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 Bobby, Roman, Allan "Electro Harmonix" Otto |
 Ellie taking care of business |
 Bobby taking care of business |
 The house PA system |
 More men's room albums on the wall |
 wallpaper |
 Goodbye! Thanks for coming!! See you next Sunday!! |
March 8, 2009
 Bobby Radcliff, Jean on drums, Roman |
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 EH Otto on bass |
 Jean Carno |
 A happy guitar player |
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 Frank Wood |
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 Sharon and Dave came up from Sellersville PA |
 Your humble photographer Mrs. Roman |
later on that night at The Bitter End:
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Last December with special guests
Bobby Radcliff on guitar, Suavek Ziensienko on bass, Mad Dog Moyer on harp
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