THE RESURRECTION OF SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS BAND

Name: THE RESURRECTION OF SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS BAND
Start: 2025-04-05T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Jamey's House of Music

Schedule

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jamey's House of Music | Lansdowne, PA

Forget about zombies! With the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band, the man who invented shock-rock is back and he is gonna put a spell on you. Don't miss the most exciting stage act since Screamin' Jay Hawkins first emerged from a coffin.
- Steve Bergsman, author of I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and a dozen other books.
Mike Armando is a great jazz and blues guitar player. Working with Screamin' Jay for years has clearly influenced his life and music.
- Tommy Castro - Tommy Castro & The PainKillers While watching The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. My attention was quickly grabbed by a person coming up out of a casket. I actually thought I was seeing Screamin' Jay Hawkins. I got to tell you Mike. That was pretty awesome. You nearly had me convinced that Jay was being Resurrected. - Artt Frank - drummer for the late great Chet Baker
"Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band" I thoroughly enjoyed it ! I compared it to YouTube clips of the Original and found your Groups "Resurrection Tribute" to be ; Musically adept and entertaining as well as presenting a Historically correct Tribute to the Man and his Music.
- Dave Nichols - On Air Producer - Progressive WOWI-Fm
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ role as a groundbreaking innovator is legendary in the annals of American Musicology. Guitarist Mike Armando was at Hawkins’ side back in the day and his new project The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band breathes new life into this fun and important music.
- Steve Scarborough - KZFR , 90.1 FM People Powered Radio Chico, CA
From somebody who got to see Screamin’ Jay Hawkins himself, The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is practically the real thing, and a must to witness..
The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is doing their part in Saving American music.
- Arnie Goodman - Elmore Magazine
Mike Armando was the guitarist for Screamin' Jay Hawkins during the 1970's. ( I Put A Spell On You). In 1976 Screamin' Jay Hawkins suffered facial injuries when he was burned by one of his flaming props while performing with Mike at the Virginia Theater in Alexandria, Va. During the concert Screamin Jay Hawkins had to be rushed off stage. Jay kept Screamin' to Mike “keep on playing”. Mike shared the stage with major musical acts such as 5 Satins, Critters, Marveletts, Bobby Lewis, Velon’s, Scott Mckenzie and many more. He has performed at the Iridium in NYC. His music has been played throughout the U.S and in Europe. Mike has contributed his Screamin' Jay Hawkins touring experiences in the book I Put A Spell On You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins written by author Steve Bergsman, published by Feral House.
Mike has produced 15 CDs on the mja Record label with such artists as Grammy award winner Fred Lipsius, from Blood Sweet and Tears, Nancy Monroe, David Allan Gross, Chris Clark, Pat Morrissey, Artt Frank. One of the tracks from Fred Lipsius, mja release "Better Believe It" was released and distributed throughout the world on MCA Records. Mike produced many of Artt Frank's recording's. Artt was the drummer for the late great Chet Baker. Artt was inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on November 16, 2010. Mike Armando was the producer for all of Artt;s three CD's.
Mike has worked with other great musician's in his recording and musical career with the likes of Eddie Gomez, Marcus McLaurine, Michael Cochrane, Mike Stern, Ra-Kalam Bob Moses, David Allan Gross. Ra-Kalam Bob Moses has recorded on two of Mike Armando's latest CD releases, In The Moment and The Countdown. One of Mike's first recording, Half Steppen was rated the top ten radio playlist records in Bill Board Magazine. Mike Armando has worked with Actress Sharon Stone with drummer Artt Frank on his mja Records release, Waltz for Sharon Stone. Mike was also the producer for that CD.
"TheRealShakar" Brumfield is a vocalist, actor, poet and writer from Brooklyn, NY.
TheRealShakar has performed on stages and all over the Tri-State area and the DMV. In late 2016 he won the Apollo's theater’s Amateur Night Making a Star competition and performed on the world famous stage in a showcase featuring RandB crooner TANK. There is a 4 part web series, on TheRealShakar's YouTube Channel, chronicling the journey to the World Famous stage at the Apollo Theater.
TheRealShakar also, made his stage-acting debut in the off-Broadway stage play/musical "Life Insurance" in December 2016. TheRealShakar continues to perform throughout the Tri-State area and the DMV. He is also, a lead, support and background vocalist for 10 Tri-State/DMV area bands. These bands range, in genre, from Classic RandB Soul cover bands to Original Street Soul, Reggae, RandB, Hip-Hop, Disco, Lite Rock, Funk and Soul Bands.
On September 8, 2018 TheRealShakar released his 1st single as an RandB Soul Singer entitled "Circles (The SoulMate Song)” on his own label imprint USWE Music. It's available everywhere music is sold and streamed online. On September 14, 2018, his second single,"Movin On," was released on Catch 22 Recordings. "Movin On" is a Soulful House record Produced by world renown DJ Disciple. In November 2018, Shakar self published and released 3 books entitled "Missing Honesty Integrity Transparency I, II and III: Thoughts, Social Media Writings and Posts of Shakar K. Brumfield." There is no limit to what this young man will accomplish throughout his career. So stay tuned….
Saxophonist Tony Michaels a native of the Bronx NY is a master at what he does. Tony has been around for years playing the clubs in and around NYC. Tony's playing is very soulful and jazz bassed.
Tony learned how to play the Saxophone from his Uncle who was a professional musician.
In school (middle school through high school) Tony was an active member in all of the school musical groups: Concert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles and Small Combos that engaged in performances during the school year. Outside of the school curriculum Tony began forming bands with neighborhood friends that performed at local battle of the bands, neighborhood parties and a host of other social events that morphed into many paid events starting a professional musical career for Tony. Singing, coupled with the ability to play the Saxophone and Flute opened up many opportunities that led to forming his own ensembles and music company spanning a career over 30 plus years.
The highlight of Tony's career came when he was given the opportunity and honor of singing our National Anthem at Shea Stadium in 1997.
Currently a retired New York City DOE Music Teacher, Tony substitutes at NYC schools as needed and performs with various bands as well as, performing at Senior residences throughout the New York Tri-State area.
Andrew Golba a bassist living in New York City has been on the jazz / blues music scene for many years. He has performed at many of the top jazz clubs including the Iridium with jazz blues guitarist Mike Armando. Andrew can be described as a jazz bass adventurer. He plays it all. Jazz, blues, soul, rock, metal no matter what music you throw at him he can play it. Many are Impressed with Andrew’s bass lines, rhythm and solid time. He doesn't waver.
Andrew has recorded with drumming great Ra-Kalam Bob Moses on the CD “In The Moment”. He has done many recording sessions in and throughout the New York City area. He has performed and toured from New York City to Texas with the Rob Balducci Band performing at the Bitter End in New York City and the Sellersville Theater in Pennsylvania.
Michael Fox Drummer Education Graduate of the High School of Performing Arts. Studied Mallets with Jim Price Manhattan School of Music.. Michael has Performed with Etta James, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, The Devotions, the Classics and the late great Tommy Mara and the Crest.. Michael Powers Clarence Spady.. Sonny Hudson French Rock and Blues Star Manu Lanvin and many others.
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