Hi folks , I've been busy organizing a few new things so I haven't been out much..

This coming Sun 10/28/01 there will be a benefit fot the families of those who were lost from SQUAD 1 in Brooklyn. It will be at ARLENE'S GROCERY (95 Stanton St) starting at 8pm. Featured performers are TWO CHICKS and a CASIO (www.twochicksandacasio.com), Leah's (the tall chick) brother-in-law was one of the firefighters from SQUAD 1 who didn't come home to his family. Also HUEY LYNCH and his band will be paying their respects to their fallen buddies (these guys are members of
SQUAD 1). BLACK FLAMINGO (www.mp3.com/blackflamingo) will be singing a special song she has written about the things that have happened. There will be a special appearance by GOD-THE BAND, followed by a rocking out performance by 69 NOVA (www.69nova.com). This is gonna be a great show for an even greater cause so come on down and show these guys we love them and appreciate what they do for us. THANK YOU SQUAD 1! (and all the other heroes)

As some of you might know, Stemway.com along with NYROCK.com will be bringing you FRANK WOOD Presents at the 10/50 LOUNGE every Sunday starting on NOV. 11, 2001. This will be a combination grand opening/benefit for the victims of the WTC tragedy. OH, 11/11 is also my birthday so we're combining them along with some other SCORPIOs to make this the "MUST BE AT" of the year. There will be 15 bands and many surprise guests spread out b/w the bar, the cabaret room and the restaurant (this place is big). More info will be coming so keep your eyes peeled here for it!

On Wed. Oct 17th I went to DON HILL's (511 Greenwich st c/o Spring St) to see MIMIROCK (they will be at opening nite of the 10/50), while I waited for them to go on I was talking with Rob the bartender and listening to VIAL, led by Tammy, and we were trying to figure out if she was wearing any panties under that short dress (RESULT: unconfirmed but doubtful).

The next nite I escorted my friend, Ken, to the middle of the ghetto known as Bedford-Styvusant (he had never been there) to check out some friends of ours. The place was Club CASABLANCA (c/o Malcom X blvd and MacDonough st), and it was a cool little spot. The band we were checking out was FENIXS. Fronted by an old friend T.C. on sax, the guys (Swann/guitar, Chris/bass, and Al/drums) played some groovin old time R & B, and to make it even better ESTHER fed us big time (turkey wings, ham, ribs, greens,rice and much more) and it was all FREE! Dave, the owner, told me they do this every thurs. nite so stop by any thurs b/w 7 & 10pm.

69 NOVA played at the CONTINENTAL (25 3rd Ave, c/o St Marks Pl) and they were as outrageous as usual. Tuesday always sings and dances her heart out and Joe (guitar).
Mike (bass), and Dave (drums) were up to the task with the music. Don"t miss them at the benefit this weekend for SQUAD 1. They were follwed by LAURA DAWN, who was followed by some old friends BANANA FISH ZERO, which made for a rollicking evening.

GRAND OPENING
CLUB 10/50 November 11, 2001 Benefit for the twin towers families and also SCORPIO birthday party (mine is 11/11/55), stay tuned for more info.

WOOD'S PICKS
THE FAMOUS 'WOODIES' RATING SYSTEM: = 'heard about it' = 'heard about it..from a reliable source' = 'I...Myself actually reccomend it' = 'You better not miss this' = ' Contact me, I may be able to get you in, it will be soldout"
October 24	SQUINT(www.squintnews.com) @ ACME UNDERGROUND (9 Great Jones st) 8pm BLUSH 66 (www.blush66.com) @ ACME UNDERGROUND 10pm The WOLFMAN's VIDEO SHOW this week will be CBGB's 1977 (Featuring Blondie, Ramones, Dead Boys + others) at El PATIO (141 attornet st,c/o stanton st) 9pm
October 25	DROSSELLS @ CONTINENTAL (Not sure of showtime) LAVA BABY @ DON HILL's (Spring & Greenwich sts) 8pm GOD-THE BAND @ SIDEWALK CAFE (94th Ave A, c/o 6th St.) 10pm
October 26	WOUNDED @ KENNY's CASTAWAY (Bleeker St. b/w Sullivan and Thompson Sts, nyc) Midnight - This is T.J.Jordan's band (he is the guitarist from LOURDS) Rock and roll at 211 PEARL ST with the MEMPHIS MORTICIANS - BLIND PHAROAHS and more 9pm
October 27	BEACH PARTY @ MOTOR CITY BAR (Ludlow St, b/w Rivington & Delancey Sts) 5-10pm BLACK FLAMINGO @ C-NOTE (157 Ave C, c/o 10th St) 9pm
October 28	BENEFIT for SQUAD 1 @ ARLENE's GROCERY 8pm -see above for detail
October 29	JOANIE BEAU @ C-NOTE (157 Ave C, c/o 10th St) 9pm TAINO @ KNITTING FACTORY (74 Leonard st, b/w Broadway & Church St) -10pm
October 30	ROBERT ROSS @ TERRA BLUES (149 Bleeker St, b/w Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl.) 7-10pm
October 31	HALLOWEEN with LOURDS @ DON HILL's (Spring & Greenwich Sts) - costumes preferred

Until next time, Take care, FRANK WOOD
FRANK WOOD.