THE RADIO LONDON COLLECTIVE:

A tight-knit amalgam of seasoned veterans of Ithaca’s music scene, playing vintage ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll in the spirit it was originally intended: infectious, foot-tapping, topical and engaging.

“Expect lots of killer harmony-filled tunes from the 1960s.”

– Jim Catalano, Ithaca Journal

Personnel:

*Jon Hilton - bass guitar

*John Simon –  acoustic guitar, vocals

*Ken Zeserson –  guitars, saxophones, vocals

*Mark Cushman - drums, vocals 

*Neal Massa - Keyboards, vocals

*On Sound - Eric Humerez, who takes good care of the volume and equipment….

Mark the calendar!  Summer 2009 Schedule (more to follow):

July 3, 2009 (Friday) - Radio London kicks off the holiday weekend on the deck of the Boatyard Grill from 6-9:30 p.m. Drummer Mark is back from a leave of absence, horn man Ken is out west for a family thing and former front man Jan Nigro is back in the ranks for this one. Should be a wild scene!

July 23, 2009 (Thursday) - It's the Downtown Ithaca Alliance Summer Concert Series and the Commons fills with lawn chairs, dancers, unsuspecting passersby and happy food vendors. We're on from 6-8, rain or shine. Come on down and make some noise!

August 20, 2009 (Thursday) - Radio London returns to the Groton Summer Music Series at the Gazebo on Conger Boulevard from 6:30-8 p.m. It's cozy, small-town scene. Bring a blanket and a picnic and stop at the cool little ice cream shack on the way back home. A perfect end to a summer evening ....

Meanwhile....

John & Ken have been playing around town as....The Yardvarks, with Tom Farrell on guitar, harmonicas and vocals and Eric Ott singing and playing 5-string bass. Tight harmonies, intricate instrumental interplay, and a very cool and eclectic repertoire.

Catch a glimpse of The Yardvarks soon!

June 26th (Friday) - It's Happy Hour at Micawbers Pub on Aurora Street in Ithaca, 6-9 p.m. Shoot pool in the back room, pull up a seat at the bar, grab a table and bring in some take-out. Watch for surprise dancers, local dignitaries and school teachers freshly-released for summer. Fun, fun, fun!

July 8th (Wednesday) - .The Red Newt Bistro in Hector, NY 7-9 p.m. A breath-taking view, an award-winning menu and 4-part harmonies while you pore over the Red Newt wine list. Depending on the weather we may just stroll the deck and serenade your table.....

July 29th (Wednesday) - .The Trumansburg Farmers' Market from 6-8 p.m. It's
 acoustic, it's outside and great vendors abound.   We did it last
 year in a pelting rain and loved it enough to want to come back formore.  Please join us!

July 31st (Friday) - .The Pourhouse in Trumansburg [7-9:30 p.m.]. Great beer list, quality food and service and the band is up close and personal. Start your weekend off in this small-town place where everybody knows your name.

Flashback to a simpler time...with Radio London!

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