* Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live! (poprockdoowopp.com).

Jeff Eats has been “kicking around” the music business for over 45 years…to say that I’ve been to my fair share of concerts- would be the ultimate understatement!

I just wanted to mention to you guys-that one of the best, if not the best producer of “oldies” shows in South Florida has to be Boca Raton based- Praia Entertainment Group headed by Joe Mirrione. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that Praia’s Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live “concerts” are PROFESSIONAL shows…from the acts, sound, lighting, bands/orchestras, staging, MCs, it’s all done RIGHT!!

Jeff Eats has seen a number of Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live! shows- and they have all killed! Nothing beats seeing-a well produced-concert and to “put on” anything less, is really an insult to you, the audience! I can’t begin to tell you, how many crappy “track-backed” shows and lousy “back-up” bands I’ve seen…I don’t know about you guys, but I want to see legendary artists, with orchestras, top sound, top staging, top lighting- top Everything!

Printed down “below” is a drop of background-info on Praia Entertainment Group and Joe Mirrione…

You can checkout Pop, Rock & Doo Wop Live! at poprockdoowopp.com. By the way, Praia produces- Pop, Rock & Doo Wop Live shows in…New York/New Jersey, Connecticut, Michigan, Boca/Delray-Florida, Port St. Lucie-Florida, Daytona Beach-Florida, Fort Myers-Florida, Pennsylvania.

The point of this whole discussion…keep an eye on Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!’s website…and when it has a show you-like, you’ll know that you are going to get a great bang for your hard earned buck!

One final thought, you now have a picture of Joe Mirrione- so on the odd-chance that something isn’t right at “the show” he’s the guy to bitch to!

Joseph Mirrione & Praia Entertainment Group…
From resort showrooms and supper clubs to arenas and amphitheaters, Praia Entertainment Group is producing concert events that have audiences raving. “The little things don’t mean a lot – they mean everything,” says Joseph Mirrione. “I think audiences are a lot more intuitive than they’re often given credit for. They notice when a producer goes the extra mile for them.”

Joseph Mirrione’s music career began in New York at the age of 15. His commitment to excellence was first on display in his group Younger Dayz, called “one of the best acappella groups of the nineties” by Classic Urban Harmony and voted the Group of the Year in 1994 by the United in Group Harmony Association.

Over a career spanning 20+ years, Joe has managed artists, been publisher and associate editor of two music publications, released Grammy Award winners’ music on his record label, and, of course, produced and promoted concert events.

From 2005 to 2011, Joe recorded with and toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Terry Johnson & the Flamingos, performing at some of the most prestigious and legendary venues in the world. As proficient in the studio as he is on stage, Joe’s recordings have been featured on over 20 compilations, played on radio stations around the globe and featured in TV shows.

He is the creator and producer of Jazz, Bossa & Blues Live as well as Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live, which features original rock and roll pioneers from all over the country and has just completed its 12th production in as many months.

Outside of the music business, Joseph Mirrione has worked intimately with numerous multi-national organizations in the fields of health care, security, education and humanitarian aid. Having been recruited by the US Government to serve on an elite team of professionals following the events of September 11th, 2001, Joseph is proud to be recognized as a charter member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He has also received accolades and recognition from a wide variety of organizations as diverse as the New York State Senate, Rotary International and the White House. Over the years, Joseph has contributed his time and talents to dozens of charitable organizations and continues to give a portion of the proceeds from all of his productions to charitable organizations.

Some kind words from artists and fans…

“We frequently attend shows and this was one of the very BEST we have seen!!! Such a toe-tapping, sing along, fun, fun time!! Can’t say enough about how much we LOVED it. So glad it will be coming back!!!” – Kathy D., Bonita Springs, FL (12/13/13 “Motown Holiday Spectacular” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall)

“One of the best Doo Wopp concerts I have ever attended!” – Greg M., Port Orange, FL (3/28/14 “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live!” at the Peabody Auditorium)

“You made us (your guests) feel very special. It was the best New Year’s Eve party EVER for us and we really appreciated this wonderful event. THANK YOU!” – Paul F., Fort Lauderdale, FL (New Year’s Eve with Charlie Thomas’ Drifters at the Delray Beach Marriott)

“We are now your fans. Never have I seen so much thought and caring for both the fans and performers go into presenting a show.” – Sandy Deanne, founding member of Jay & The Americans

“I am not impressed easily but was so impressed with you! Thank you so much for all the details you took care of for us. Your professionalism and generosity was just overwhelming.” – Bob Miranda, original lead singer of The Happenings

“You do a terrific job of taking care of the performers as well as putting on a spectacular show.” – Sonny Turner, former lead singer of the Platters

* Jay Siegel’s Tokens.

Jay Siegel was the lead singer of the legendary Rock N Roll/vocal group The Tokens- The group is most famous for their gigantic hit-record The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

Rather than going into “history’…there are currently two Tokens groups working in the United States. One is Jay Siegel’s Tokens and the other is- The Tokens which features original Tokens- Phil & Mitch Margo. For what it’s worth, The Tokens “work” the west coast of the United States and Jay Siegel’s Tokens “work” the east coast. Jeff Eats has seen both groups and they are both very good. That said, nothing for nothing- Jay Siegel was THE LEAD SINGER OF THE ORIGINAL GROUP- so you can-if you like, figure out the rest of the story for yourself!

Anyway, Jay Siegel’s Tokens (as per the schedule down below) has a number of 2015/2016 Florida appearances coming-up.

Just a suggestion, if you are into 50’s-60’s Oldies-Rock N Roll, you owe it to yourself to “see” Jay Siegel’s Tokens at least once.

Trust Jeff Eats, you’ll really enjoy this group!

From jaysiegelandthetokens.com
Date City Venue Country
02/01/15 – 02/15/15 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Royal Caribbean Cruise Line United States
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02/28/15 Delray Beach, FL Kings Point United States
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Time: 7:00pm.
03/01/15 Sunrise, FL Sunrise Lakes Theater United States
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Time: 7:00pm. Address: 9361 Sunrise Lakes Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33322.
03/14/15 Cerritos, CA Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts United States
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03/26/15 Port St. Lucie, FL Port St. Lucie Civic Center United States
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03/27/15 Daytona Beach, FL The Peabody Auditorium United States
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04/11/15 Schenectady, NY Proctors Theater United States
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04/18/15 Flushing, NY Holy Cross H.S. United States
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Time: 8:00pm. Address: 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd.. Venue phone: 718-279-0470.
04/25/15 New Brunswick, NJ State Theater United States
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05/02/15 Providence, RI The Vets United States
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05/08/15 Mahopac, NY Mahopac High School United States
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05/30/15 Akron, OH Akron Civic Center United States
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06/27/15 Ocean Grove, NJ The Great Auditorium United States
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07/10/15 Hamden, CT Town Center Park United States
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08/31/15 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair United States
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09/12/15 Lancaster, PA American Music Theater United States
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10/03/15 Roslyn, Long Island, NY Roslyn High School United States
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10/10/15 Ledyard, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino United States
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11/07/15 Newton, NJ The Newton Theatre United States
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12/05/15 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theater United States
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12/12/15 Westbury, NY NYCB Theater at Westbury United States
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01/17/16 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino United States
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Time: 3:00pm. Bowzers 15th Anniversary Rock N’ Roll Party
03/04/16 Boynton Beach, FL Avalon Estates Clubhouse United States

* Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen.

Do you really care?

What in the world could these two guys talk-about that- someone would actually pay $97.25-$380.75 to listen to?

ON SALE
Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen

Saturday, April 18th
The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
On Sale Now!
Buy Tickets- ticketmaster.com

* A Bronx Tale Starring Chazz Palminteri.

Way back on January 2, 2015 Jeff Eats told you guys about- A Bronx Tale which plays one night only- Thursday- February 26, 2015 at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino…

I know some people and I’m hearing that there are a handful of tickets left- so if you wanna go, you’d better get busy and call or do something!

Jeff Eats is taking Mrs. Jeff Eats, let’s call it a belated Valentine’s Day present!

Trust Jeff Eats, you definitely will love this show, or else!
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January 2, 2015
* A Bronx Tale Starring Chazz Palminteri

You think I’m funny? Leave the gun take the cannoli. Look how they massacred my boy… I know- wrong-gangster, whatever!

Long story short, don’t miss this show- it kills (pun intended)!

*****
Release:
A Bronx Tale Starring Chazz Palminteri Set for Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Thursday, February 26, 2015
Tickets on Sale Friday, December 26
The hit play, “A Bronx Tale,” starring actor Chazz Palminteri, is coming to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 8 p.m.
Tickets priced at $45/$65/$80 will go on sale Friday, December 26, at 8 a.m. via Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling1-800-653-8000.
A New York City native, Palminteri originally wrote the script for “A Bronx Tale” for the stage and performed it as a one-man show in Los Angeles. It premiered in 1990, achieving great critical success. He then moved the show to New York City where it had a successful off-Broadway run.
“A Bronx Tale” tells the story of Cologero Anello, a young boy from a working class family who gets involved in the world of organized crime.Cologero’s father is a bus driver who tries to instill working-class family values in his son. As Cologero gets older, the aura and mystique of the Mafia, and the charms of Sonny (the local mob boss who befriends Cologero and ends up becoming a father figure to him), become difficult to resist. As Cologero comes of age, he must struggle with the choice of following his beloved father’s values or submitting to the temptations of a life in organized crime.
Academy Award winning actor Robert DeNiro helped turn the play into a movie, which premiered in 1993. Palminteri starred opposite DeNiro, who chose the script for his directorial debut.
Palminteri has more than 50 movies to his credit including “The Usual Suspects,” “Analyze This,” “Mulholland Falls” and “Bullets over Broadway,” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

***** J28 Sandwich Bar, 1854 North Young Circle, Hollywood, Florida 33020, (754) 208-2902.

Got something real good for you guys…J28 a terrific fast food Peruvian sandwich joint in Hollywood. Order at the counter/pickup at the counter, seating inside/outside.

Take a look at the below “food” pictures…trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that the “food” actually tastes as good as those pictures “say” it does! By the way, if you aren’t impressed with the photos-I’m sure that Jeff Eats will have another-joint for your consideration, in a day or two or three!

Absolutely loved this joint and highly recommend that you give it a shot.

No fooling here, after eating the chicharron- and chicken breast stew- for a brief moment, Jeff Eats actually contemplated renouncing his US citizenship and moving to Lima (that’s Peru’s capital city)…but Mrs. Jeff Eats talked me (him) out of it!

Just so you know, the joint’s menu is also printed down below…for other info check j28sandwichbar.com.

J28 Sandwich Bar is open Sunday,Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, closed Monday.

J28
MENU
PERUVIAN INSPIRED SANDWICHES
J28 SIGNATURE BUTIFARRA
Sliced pork, lettuce, pickled onions, served on a roseta roll, side of boiled potato or cancha toasted corn.
$8.50
TURKEY
Sliced turkey breast, lettuce, pickled onions, served on a roseta roll, side of boiled potato or cancha toasted corn.
$8.50
CHICKEN SALAD
Chicken breast mixed with finely cut celery and mayonnaise, served on a roseta roll, side of boiled potato or cancha toasted corn.
$7.50
AJI DE GALLINA BREAD BOWL
Chicken breast stew, hot and creamy, served in our own fresh roseta roll, side of boiled potato or cancha toasted corn.
$9.50
LOMO SALTADO
Certified angus beef, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chinese onions stir-fried, served on a roseta roll, side of golden potatoes.
$13.50
MUSHROOM SALTADO
Mushrooms, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chinese onions stir-fried, served on a roseta roll, side of golden potatoes.
$11.50
QUINOA LOMO SALTADO
Certified angus beef, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chinese onions stir-fried, served with peruvian quinoa.
$16.50
QUINOA MUSHROOM SALTADO
Mushrooms, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chinese onions stir-fried, served with peruvian quinoa.
$13.50
PERUVIAN INSPIRED QUINOA
CHICHARRON
Pork belly, pickled onions, sweet potato, served in our own fresh roseta roll.
$10.50
DRINKS
PURPLE CORN REFRESHMENT
Chicha Morada
$2.50
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
$2.00
SAUCES
YELLOW PERUVIAN PEPPER
Salsa de Aji Amarillo
ROCOTO PERUVIAN PEPPER
Salsa de Rocoto
ROCOTO FIRE
Rocoto bien picante
PERUVIAN BEER
Cuzquena, Cristal
$4.00
AMSTEL, CORONA BEER
$4.00
WINE
Trumpeter Malbec, Las Perdices Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc
$15.00
DESSERTS
LUCUMA FLAN
$3.50
BREAD PUDDING
$3.50
ORGANIC PERUVIAN COFFEE
$1.80
INKA COLA
$2.50
HUANCAINA
(YELLOW PEPPER WITH QUESO FRESCO AND MILK)
COFFEE/TEA
ASSORTED TEAS
$1.80
OPEN HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday : 11:30am-9:00pm
Friday – Saturday : 11:30am-10:00pm
Sunday : 11:30am-9:00pm
Monday : Closed

* Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience.

Jason’s late father-John Bonham was Led Zeppelin’s drummer. Like his father, Jason is also a professional drummer.

Jeff Eats has seen Jason Bonham play. I’ve also seen Julian Lennon, Zak Starkey, Dhani Harrison and Lorna Luft perform- and I can tell you without hesitation- that Jason and all of the other folks mentioned are extremely talented!

You guys now know how to get early-bird tickets for a terrific Led Zeppelin Tribute Show!

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* 2015- 3rd Annual Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one…if the 3rd Annual Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration is anything like the 2014- 2nd Annual Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration was, it’s going to be terrific. How do I know?- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats were at #2 and it was dynamite.

First of all it’s FREE ADMISSION…great food, crafts, kids’ stuff, entertainment.

Check daniabeachartsandseafoodcelebration.com for full schedule.

The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) proudly presents the award winning third annual Arts and Seafood Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and Sunday, March, 22, 2015 from 10:00 am to 7:00pm on both days.
In the heart of downtown Dania Beach at Frost Park, experience two days of fun and excitement featuring:
•Fresh Delicious Seafood
•Great Music
•Culinary Delights from Top Local Restaurants
•Fine Arts, Crafts
•Local Retailer Booths
•Beer and Wine Garden
•Magnificent Sand Sculptures
•Family Activities and More

Entertainment: The main stage comes alive with a dazzling line-up of entertainers in a variety of scheduled performances you won’t want to miss. Plan to stay for the day – bring your lawn chairs and blankets; relax and enjoy exciting entertainment and great food; and stroll through the Fine Arts Treasure Cove and Crafters Island.

“Dania Kids Beach Party Funville”: With activities for all ages, there will be something fun for everyone in the family. Some of our great attractions will include: The Sand Clinic, Lets Paint the Fire Truck, Macaroni Kids, and The Under the Sea Art Mural. So join us to explore your artistic side and much more

* Coconut Grove Arts Festival.

This is a good one!

More artists, crafts, kids’ activities, food vendors, music-entertainment than you can imagine!

Gonna- cost you 15 bucks a day to get in…

For tickets/info- cgaf.com.

By the way, if you do go, try and catch Beebs And Her Money Makers (see Jeff Eats’ 1/13/15 story). Trust Jeff Eats on this one- they put on a great show!

* Valentine’s Dinner at Diplomat Prime.

You guys do know that on any given day Jeff Eats receives numerous unsolicited pr- e-mails.

Just got the below pr- e-mail “concerning” a Valentine’s Dinner at Diplomat Prime in Hollywood.

Now, if I’m doing my math right, I’m thinking that this dinner is gonna run close to $440 for two-people.

Jeff Eats is seriously considering being- “removed” from Diplomat Prime’s e-mail list.

Personally, I’d rather make a mortgage payment, car payment, FPL payment, AT&T payment, Comcast payment. HOA payment, student loan payment- than spend $440 on a dinner for-two, but that’s just me!

Come to think of it, based on $440- I could pay this month’s FPL bill and AT&T bill and have enough- left over for a lunch for-2 at Five Guys Burgers & Fries!

***** Munchiez A Unique Sandwich Joint, 158 Northwest 20th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 395-0833.

Munchiez…trust me, I get the name- hey! I went to college!

Let me start by saying that Jeff Eats absolutely loved this- order at the counter “hole in the wall” sandwich joint located in a rundown strip center- a hop, skip and a jump from FAU’s Boca Raton campus. Just so you know, Munchiez has maybe 2-tables outside/and a handful of counter seats so don’t be planning a big-Bar Mitzvah or a Wedding Party there…

Munchiez menu has a nice mix of salads, soups, hot & cold subs/sandwiches/wraps, burgers/hot dogs- trust me if you got the munchies you’ll find what to eat…of course, the stuff you “eat” may taste like-something else and you may not remember that you ate the stuff in the first place…but that’s a whole-nother story for another day!

If I remember correctly, a recent outing had Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “trying” #6. The Willie Nelson munchiez house roast beef, apple wood bacon, vermont aged cheddar, coleslaw, french fries, red onions, b.b.q. sauce, texas toast, served hot $9.99…#16. Bill Clinton With T.H.C. “this one he inhaled” our bill clinton combined with smoked turkey, virginia ham, vermont aged cheddar, american cheese, aioli, texas toast $9.99…17. Funky Fungi marinated grilled portabella, gouda, roasted red pepper, grilled red onions, spinach pesto, basil, focaccia kaiser roll $8.99- and I gotta tell you that everything was right on the money.

Like I said 4.5 seconds ago, Jeff Eats loved Munchiez. The food, the munchies’ theme/decor, the prices, the vibe…just right!

Man! You can check menu/pictures/info at munchiez420.com.

Munchiez A Unique Sandwich Joint is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-3am, closed on Sunday.

This guy really fits in! A real life of the party!