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April 16, 2004

Hi All,

It's been a very busy and exciting holiday season. I would like to THANK everyone who came to the many shows that we had over the past few days. You guys made it all that much better by being there.

The show on "WOOD FRIDAY" at ARLENE GROCERY was packed and for good reason. BANANA FISH ZERO, FELICIA COLLINS AND THE LIFE, SMACK DARTS, DRAG CITIZEN, THE SEXY MAGAZINES, MAN IN GRAY and PETRO all rocked the house. Plus the added diversity of our very own Japanese belly-dancer JAMEELA made for a rockin good time,

Saturday nite marked the final performance of DIRTY LENIN with the current members. The show at the CUTTING ROOM was sold out and the band gave us everything they had. It was a fitting send off for a great band. We wish all the members well in their next endeavors. Don't worry, COSMO POLITAN (bassist for DIRTY LENIN) assured me they will be back with some new members.

Of course with MAD JUANA presiding at OTTO's on Sundays, it was another wild evening of r'n'r. They were followed by SAMI's fellow BLACKHEART, DOUGIE NEEDLES, who did a moving tribute to honor JOEY RAMONE, acoustically. We know Joey died on EASTER, even though it was a different date, but it's where it came from that counts. We all miss JOEY and DEE DEE and JOHNNY and... the list goes on and so must we. ROCK'n'ROLL WILL NEVER DIE!

In that spirit, it was a complete surprise when SYLVAIN SYLVAIN from the NEW YORK DOLLS jumped on stage (after the gentle prodding of yours truly, and a few shots) to join GASS WILD and his band THE OUTSIDERS. They cut the power to the stage after awhile because SYLVAIN didn't want to stop playing and we were all having too much fun for the BLOOMBERG patrols.

TUESDAY was another memorable one at the C-NOTE with QUEEN V playing an acoustic set that was riveting. She was followed by ACESEX - the ACoustic EStrogen Extravaganza (an acoustic version of BITCH NITE). T.J. JORDAN and RON RESIGNO from WOUNDED were the backing band and they turned in an excellent performance. From the unrehearsed improv jam they played while JAMEELA belly-danced, followed by 1 song each from PURPLE PAM, LA'SHELLE, and STEPHANIE WILLIAMS and 2 songs each from LISA McQUADE, MILITIA, JENNIFER JARACKAS and SWEET AMI it was outrageous. The next one will be on May 11 at the C-NOTE and will feature FELICIA COLLINS (from the DAVE LETTERMAN show) and the LIFE. Don't miss it!

Speaking of FELICIA COLLINS, she played a great set at a new venue (I may soon be promoting) called SUITE 16. This place has a nice little vibe to it, it even has bathroom attendants. Ooooh!

THE MERMAID PARADE is quickly approaching, and if you want to join us and BANANA FISH ZERO on the PUSSYCAT LOUNGE float, you should contact me a.s.a.p. It is going to be wilder than last year and the party will continue all nite at the PUSSYCAT LOUNGE with BANANA FISH ZERO headlining the evening.

I will once again be involved with the M.E.A.N.Y. fest this year. Click the link here or on the website home Page. Just check the Frank Wood submission and you get a $10 discount on the registration fee.

Here's what I have coming up - click on the links for details:

FRIDAY, April 16
FRANK WOOD presents:
DOWNTOWN WOOD
in the CAT BAR
upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE

SATURDAY, April 17
FRANK WOOD presents:
DOWNTOWN WOOD
in the CAT BAR
upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE

SUNDAY, April 18
FRANK WOOD presents:
WIND DOWN SUNDAY
in the TIKI LOUNGE
of OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD
and
NYC UNPLUGGED
the core of NYC's best bands
and
The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM

FRIDAY, April 23
FRANK WOOD presents:
DOWNTOWN WOOD
in the CAT BAR
upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE

SATURDAY, April 24
FRANK WOOD presents:
DOWNTOWN WOOD
in the CAT BAR
upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE

SUNDAY, April 25
FRANK WOOD presents:
WIND DOWN SUNDAY
in the TIKI LOUNGE
of OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD
and
NYC UNPLUGGED
the core of NYC's best bands
and
THE "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM

Monday, April 26
FRANK WOOD presents:
WOOD NITE
at
MEOW MIX

WEDNESDAY, April 28
STATIC AGE, RADICAL RECORDS and FRANK WOOD present:
INTENSE SHORTS & VIDEOS
from NYC R-n-R bands
plus some burlesque and the Japanese rock'n'roll belly-dancer JAMEELA
at
THE ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES

THURSDAY, APRIL 29
FRANK WOOD presents:
UPTOWN WOOD
at
HOGS AND HEIFERS UPTOWN

That's enough to keep you busy.

Gotta go.

Take care,

FRANK WOOD

"Then HE commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which GOD giveth him under the sun."
- Ecclesiastes 8:15

"We're on a mission from GOD!"
- The BLUES BROTHERS

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April 16, 2004 Hi All, It's been a very busy and exciting holiday season. I would like to THANK everyone who came to the many shows that we had over the past few days. You guys made it all that much better by being there. The show on "WOOD FRIDAY" at ARLENE GROCERY was packed and for good reason. BANANA FISH ZERO, FELICIA COLLINS AND THE LIFE, SMACK DARTS, DRAG CITIZEN, THE SEXY MAGAZINES, MAN IN GRAY and PETRO all rocked the house. Plus the added diversity of our very own Japanese belly-dancer JAMEELA made for a rockin good time, Saturday nite marked the final performance of DIRTY LENIN with the current members. The show at the CUTTING ROOM was sold out and the band gave us everything they had. It was a fitting send off for a great band. We wish all the members well in their next endeavors. Don't worry, COSMO POLITAN (bassist for DIRTY LENIN) assured me they will be back with some new members. Of course with MAD JUANA presiding at OTTO's on Sundays, it was another wild evening of r'n'r. They were followed by SAMI's fellow BLACKHEART, DOUGIE NEEDLES, who did a moving tribute to honor JOEY RAMONE, acoustically. We know Joey died on EASTER, even though it was a different date, but it's where it came from that counts. We all miss JOEY and DEE DEE and JOHNNY and... the list goes on and so must we. ROCK'n'ROLL WILL NEVER DIE! In that spirit, it was a complete surprise when SYLVAIN SYLVAIN from the NEW YORK DOLLS jumped on stage (after the gentle prodding of yours truly, and a few shots) to join GASS WILD and his band THE OUTSIDERS. They cut the power to the stage after awhile because SYLVAIN didn't want to stop playing and we were all having too much fun for the BLOOMBERG patrols. TUESDAY was another memorable one at the C-NOTE with QUEEN V playing an acoustic set that was riveting. She was followed by ACESEX - the ACoustic EStrogen Extravaganza (an acoustic version of BITCH NITE). T.J. JORDAN and RON RESIGNO from WOUNDED were the backing band and they turned in an excellent performance. From the unrehearsed improv jam they played while JAMEELA belly-danced, followed by 1 song each from PURPLE PAM, LA'SHELLE, and STEPHANIE WILLIAMS and 2 songs each from LISA McQUADE, MILITIA, JENNIFER JARACKAS and SWEET AMI it was outrageous. The next one will be on May 11 at the C-NOTE and will feature FELICIA COLLINS (from the DAVE LETTERMAN show) and the LIFE. Don't miss it! Speaking of FELICIA COLLINS, she played a great set at a new venue (I may soon be promoting) called SUITE 16. This place has a nice little vibe to it, it even has bathroom attendants. Ooooh! THE MERMAID PARADE is quickly approaching, and if you want to join us and BANANA FISH ZERO on the PUSSYCAT LOUNGE float, you should contact me a.s.a.p. It is going to be wilder than last year and the party will continue all nite at the PUSSYCAT LOUNGE with BANANA FISH ZERO headlining the evening. I will once again be involved with the M.E.A.N.Y. fest this year. Click the link here or on the website home Page. Just check the Frank Wood submission and you get a $10 discount on the registration fee. Here's what I have coming up - click on the links for details: FRIDAY, April 16 FRANK WOOD presents: DOWNTOWN WOOD in the CAT BAR upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE SATURDAY, April 17 FRANK WOOD presents: DOWNTOWN WOOD in the CAT BAR upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE SUNDAY, April 18 FRANK WOOD presents: WIND DOWN SUNDAY in the TIKI LOUNGE of OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD and NYC UNPLUGGED the core of NYC's best bands and The "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM FRIDAY, April 23 FRANK WOOD presents: DOWNTOWN WOOD in the CAT BAR upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE SATURDAY, April 24 FRANK WOOD presents: DOWNTOWN WOOD in the CAT BAR upstairs at THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE SUNDAY, April 25 FRANK WOOD presents: WIND DOWN SUNDAY in the TIKI LOUNGE of OTTO'S SHRUNKEN HEAD and NYC UNPLUGGED the core of NYC's best bands and THE "SOFA KING" WILDE JAM Monday, April 26 FRANK WOOD presents: WOOD NITE at MEOW MIX WEDNESDAY, April 28 STATIC AGE, RADICAL RECORDS and FRANK WOOD present: INTENSE SHORTS & VIDEOS from NYC R-n-R bands plus some burlesque and the Japanese rock'n'roll belly-dancer JAMEELA at THE ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES THURSDAY, APRIL 29 FRANK WOOD presents: UPTOWN WOOD at HOGS AND HEIFERS UPTOWN That's enough to keep you busy. Gotta go. Take care, FRANK WOOD "Then HE commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labor the days of his life, which GOD giveth him under the sun." - Ecclesiastes 8:15 "We're on a mission from GOD!" - The BLUES BROTHERS