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And of course, a BIG congratulations to all 2010 inductees! Is anyone going to post a play by play? Joey

DCPers, A BIG thanks to all involved who made last night a booming success. My band and I had a Crazy time performing for a very appreciative crowd. A huge shout out to Margaret Anderson for Defying Gravity with her incredible coordination skills. Margaret's hard work and dedication made for the smoothest Drum Corps show I've ever had the privilage of performing at. Curt was surely looking down, Wrapt with emotion, listening to the power and finesse of Mighty St. Joe's very talented 2010 ranks. Joe's performed a variety to music from their past, as well as some new, groovy music. Performing such tunes as Children of Sanchez (via Chuck Mangione 1978), brass arranger/guru Donny Allen has fused a unique, old meets new sound that illuminated the classic audience, though late in the evening. Although I wasn't able to see everyone who performed last evening, I know that every group certainly brought their brand of Resonance to the table! I was able to hear Prime Time Brass from a distance. Led by Chris "Scooter" Castellon, Prime Time offers a fantastic amalgamation of Drum Corps and entertainment based Jazz. PTB has a full compliment of true musicians who are breaking barriers and entertaining crowds at a very high level! BRAVO! My band and I had the pleasure of watching the Ghost Riders from parts unknown prior to our show. Under the tutelage of Donny Allen, GR made it look easy, spouting off a variety of very creative music, true-to-form for their western-meets-entertainment vibe. Joey Pero band member, bassist Jeff Little was quoted saying "man, these guys can gallop". Great soloists and solid on stage branding makes Ghost Riders a force to be reckoned with in the DCA/MCA circuit and beyond. A special thanks to Bob Wielgosz, Doug Mellenthine, Robert "Sully" Sullivan and Larry Keppel for bringing us in and making sure we had everything we needed to make our show dynamite. Impeccable coordination folks! Thank you, thank you! Stay tuned for more. Joey Pero

A BIG thanks to all involved who made last night a booming success. My band and I had a Crazy time performing for a very appreciative crowd. A shout out to Margaret Anderson for Defying Gravity with her incredible coordination skills. Margaret's hard work and dedication made for the smoothest Drum Corps show I've ever had the privilage of performing at. Curt was surely looking down, Wrapt with emotion, listening to the power and finesse of Mighty St. Joe's very talented 2010 ranks. Joe's performed a variety to music from their past, as well as some new, groovy music Performing such tunes as Children of Sanchez (via Chuck Mangione 1978.), Brass arranger/guru Donny Allen has fused a unique old meets new sound that illuminated the classic audience, though late in the evening. Every group certainly brought their brand of Resonance to the table! I was able to hear Prime Time Brass from a distance. Led by Chris "Scooter" Castellon, Prime Time offers a fantastic amalgamation of Drum Corps and entertainment based Jazz. PTB has a full compliment of true musicians who are breaking barriers and entertaining crowds at a very high level! BRAVO! My band and I had the pleasure of watching the Ghost Riders from parts unknown prior to our show. Under the tutelage of Donny Allen, GR made it look easy, spouting off a variety of very creative music, true-to-form for their western-meets-entertainment vibe. Joey Pero band member, bassist Jeff Little was quoted saying "man, these guys can gallop". Great soloists and solid on stage branding makes Ghost Riders a force to be reckoned with in the DCA/MCA circuit. A special thanks to Bob Wielgosz, Doug Mellenthine, Robert "Sully" Sullivan and Larry Keppel for bringing us in and making sure we had everything we needed to make our show dynamite. Impeccable coordination folks! Thank you, thank you! Stay tuned for more. Joey Pero

DCPers, The band and I are so excited for the Classic! If you're on the fence...GET OFF, grab your tickets and get ready to be audibly and visually wowed buy the incredible show St. Joe's has organized. See you there, Joey

Thanks you to everyone who posted, sent notes and commented on facebook. It is greatly appreciated! I'll be posting the following officially in the next day or so. But to any one in the western PA area (and beyond); please mark your calendars for May 7th, 2010. My band and I will be performing two back-to-back shows @ Little E's Jazz club in Pittsburgh, PA! More to come. Joey

GEEEEEEEneeee, Thanks for your post, always a pleasure. It is indeed an honor to be featured in a major publication! Wynton was kind enough to give an interview in my behalf and mention those names despite his VERY busy schedule. BTW... What did Mendez say to you when you met him?! Inquiring minds want to know. Joey

Dear DCPers, I hope this post finds you all well! I wanted to let the board know that I had the honor of being featured in the May 2010 issue of DownBeat magazine. The article, written by Phil Lutz, includes some Drum Corps references; in addition to some fantastic quotes by friend and mentor Wynton Marsalis. Read the article here. You may also pick up a hard copy of DownBeat at your local Barnes & Noble book store. I look forward to seeing you all at the Curt Anderson Memorial Classic hosted by Might St. Joe's Alumni this Saturday! Much, much more to come, Visit www.JoeyPero.com for the latest news and information. For booking inquiries, please email; contact@JoeyPero.com

A big congratulations to John and Jessica. I've had the pleasure of being a good friend of John's over the past several years. He is a gem of a person, fantastic trumpet player and thoughtful teacher. It's minds like his that move our approach to education towards the future. I'm very happy to see this post! The "give and take" in life can been a struggle. I know John is the kind of guy that only moves forward with the upmost integrity and grounding...and his drumcorps family will be right there with him! Here's to your new phase of life man!

I've had the pleasure of knowing Paul for many years through the St. Joe's organization. He always offered the very best guidance, expressed of course as only he could! I don't think I've ever laughed as hard after seeing Paul's "Fred Astaire impression." He will be sorely missed. Many condolences to the Neiss family.

Western, NYers; Joey needs your help! After several successful shows in NYC, we are bringing "Resonance" to Western NY. Please comment my facebook or send us an email. We need to profile our WNY support to the club bookers. It would mean a great deal! Thank to everyone whose continued support, allows me to keep entertaining and sharing the gift of music! Good music, good people, good times! Please send your emails to; contact@joeypero.com See you soon!

Tom, I'm glad to hear you're dealing with this in stride. From me and my family, we are sending you the very best healing intentions your way; get well soon!

Greetings DCPers! We have another killer show scheduled for next Thursday, February 11th at the hip Jazz spot "12 Grapes" located in historic downtown Peekskill, NY. We will begin promptly at 8PM so be sure to call 914.737.6624 and make your reservations for dinner today! Tantalizing entree's and an extensive wine list meet the comfortable and intimate atmosphere at this celebrated mecca for great music and has been dubbed "A little bit of SOHO in downtown Peekskill." Check out the menu, directions and more by clicking below, or visiting www.12Grapes.com. Peekskill, NY is located approx. 45 miles North off NYC and is a short drive from the Tappan Zee Bridge. We had an incredible time at our last show at Joe's pub. My band and I played to a packed house of friends, fans and music lovers and blew the roof off of the celebrated NYC venue. Thanks to my Drum Corps friends who came out to show their support; traveling from as far as Pittsburgh, PA to celebrate a high energy night of music, food and drink. Come and see the live adaptation of my highly acclaimed debut record "Resonance". See you there! add me as a friend on Facebook;

Hey Folks, I just thought I'd let you know about my two upcoming shows in NYC. There has been a great showing of support from the Drum Corps community; thanks to all who have come out! We have a fantastic show planned and I hope to see you there! Much Love, Joey Joey Pero at Feinstein's DATES: Thursday, Oct 15, 2009: 7:30PM Friday, Oct 16, 2009: 7:30PM October 15th and 16th, New York’s Feinstein's at the Loews Regency – a celebrated mecca for outstanding music performance - will host world-renown trumpeter Joey Pero and his high-energy ensemble performing selections from his recently released, critically-acclaimed CD, “Resonance.” "This is a very special treat for the band and I to bring “Resonance” from the studio to a live concert audience,” stated Pero, one of the trumpet world’s fastest-rising star performers. “We want to deliver the unique energy and excitement that 'Resonance' is to Feinstein's wonderful audience,” he added. Pero’s CD, "Resonance” launched earlier this summer to rave media reviews. Throughout the CD, Pero displays virtuosity that puts him in an elite category, being compared by critics to trumpet greats such as Wynton Marsalis, Allen Vizzutti, and the late, great jazz trumpeter, Maynard Ferguson - in whose Big Bop Noveau Band Pero spent time touring and sharpening his awesome “chops.” Allaboutjazz.com listed “Resonance” as one of their highest recommended CDs this year and called "Resonance": "Incredible, Fascinating, and Tremendous... Pero is a supreme master of the instrument in both Jazz and classical disciplines, an achievement of grand (and near impossible) proportions." “Resonance” Producer Charles Ressler stated in a recent interview: “Resonance” displays modern jazz and virtuoso musical creativity at its absolute finest.” “Joey Pero has only the brightest of futures ahead of him – and, as great and talented as they are, there are aspects of Joey’s playing that Chris Botti and even the great Wynton Marsalis – Pero’s musical mentor - would envy!” Ressler hailed. Joey Pero and his ensemble consisting of pianist Jon Ware, bassist Jeff Little, drummer Pete Abazia, and accompanied by epic marimba player, Simon Boyar (who produced “Wicked’s” “Defying Gravity” for “Resonance,” and Brubeck's "Blue Rondo") will perform two shows; Feinstein's at the Loews Regency on October 15th and 16th. For further information about Joey Pero and “Resonance,” please visit: JoeyPero.com Get tickets @ Ticketmaster!

A warm greeting to all in the DCA community! past I would first like to thank everyone who came out to support DCA this year. It became apparent to me by day one that there was a certain electricity in the air. The incredible showing at I&E's and mini corps set up the weekend stunningly. Congrats to all participants; it's really awesome to step back and understand the amount of talent that DCA fosters under it's umbrella... and that is what it's all about! Keeping the activity alive 101. present I'd like to also acknowledge every competing and alumni corps who entertained and performed. Everyone's dedication keeps the fans coming back year after year after year. A special thanks to the Empire Statesmen family who always greet me with open arms and an open heart every time; and for being the family that's helped me realize that all dreams are possible. Much love to Fran and Barb for the wonderful words of encouragement (in more ways than one); DCA president Gil Silva, for giving the thumbs up to promote my record "Resonance" throughout the weekend (which surmounted our expectations); Hugs and Kisses to THE best sales force on the continent; representing The New York Skyliners, DCA and Joey Pero were Bob and Carol Holton, Lou and Lorraine Marshello and Patsy and Ray Peters. Kudos to Allen Buell on perfecting the art of running a show smoothly and nailing it every time! There is a LOT to coordinate, and Allen just has the gift. HUGE thanks to Tom Peashey for liaising us with DCA and being a great friend who shows up every time. Thank you Thank you! A special recognition to Canada for excusing the lack of anthem in the first show! Finally, thank you to everyone who came to me with kind words and support, bought a record, screamed from their seats, or bought me a drink. I will pay it back 10 fold and continue to make new music while paying homage to what came before. If I've forgotten anyone, I'll chime in again. future For anyone who lives in the NY Metro area, or would like to take a road trip; I'm pleased to extend an invitation to my next show at NYC's Metropolitan room. My band and I played to a sold out room last Thursday and we hope to do the same next Wednesday, September 30th at 9:30 PM. If you can make it, It will be an honor to have you! Visit: The Metropolitan Room website or call: 212 206 0440 to make your reservations. We promise to entertain you, and send you off feeling energized and humming a tune! The set features the live adaptation of my debut record "Resonance". Much love,

Greetings to all, I just wanted to write a quick note letting you all know that some tracks from "Resonance" will be played on Jazz 91 FM out of Toronto. Visit http://www.jazz.fm/ between 1-1:30PM or tune in if it's in your FM reach. If you like what you hear, please let them know what you think. Every bit helps! Radio play blog entry. All the very best to you, and as always, thank you for the support. More to come,

I've had the pleasure of working with Bruce on many occasions. He is really a great human being! All the best wishes and blessings in Bruce's directions. Joey Pero

Greetings and Salutations, I'm very excited to announce that due to the overwhelming response to "Resonance" we are currently assembling a North East tour, to further promote the record. We're very humbled by the support and accolades we've received from the drum corps community! A very heart felt thank you to all who have emailed and phoned with words of encouragement over these past few months. I will continue working hard to reciprocate the sentiments! I've recently began a blog with playing tips, performance clips along with thoughts on other great artists and musicians. Most recently, I posted a partial video of the finale to "Serenade in Brass" circa 1994. This was my solo debut! Please enjoy the clip and help me name the players on stage. Check out my blog here See more videos here As always, I will keep everyone updated on the very latest! If you'd like to be the first to know, please sign up for my mailing list at: JoeyPero.com. If you haven't already, pick up a copy of "Resonance" with stunning limited edition packaging on the website, or purchase it digitally from itunes. I know in my heart that you will love it as much I loved making it! Cheers, Joey

Dear Friends, There are so many exciting things going on and we want you to be the first to know. "Resonance" has just become available on ITunes! Many thanks to our friends at apple for a quick turnover! Now the album is one click away here: Joey's Itunes store Please swing by Joey's ITunes store and leave a comment. We appreciate all of you who have purchased "Resonance" and have sent us feedback. Also, remember that the CD (if you are the kind of person who loves limited edition packaging) is available through JoeyPero.com. There is a ton of great information, including stories, pictures of the recording process, and loads of interactive things to do. We worked really hard to make the website a great experience for everyone, so we hope you love it. Blessings and Light to all of you! Joey

Dear Friends, I just wanted to thank everyone for the positive feedback. We've had an incredible response to "Resonance"! Our team has been contacted by people all over the world regarding the record and bookings. We're gaining momentum quickly! If you haven't already, I'd encourage you purchase the record at JoeyPero.com. We've pulled out all the stops to make your listening experience audibly pleasing and aesthetically stunning! For those of you who are environmentally conscious, we've packaged the record with biodegradable materials and no unnecessary plastics. Please continue to spread the word and thank you all again! More to come, Joey Pero

Dear Friends, I hope this e-mail finds you well. I have not stayed in as good of touch as I would like; finishing the record and all of the meetings that go along with that, in addition to the inauguration... have kept me very busy. I promise to give more frequent updates moving forward. My new record is finished and ready to ship in a few weeks. If you would like a copy, I highly recommend signing on to my brand new website to pre-order your copy today... This will ensure delivery to you by the middle of March. The packaging is absolutely stunning in addition to being totally environmentally friendly! www.joeypero.com There is so much information and fun to have on joeypero.com. Please take some time to navigate around the website. I hope you have as much fun on the site as we had making it for all of you. It's fun and informative and will play a couple of pieces of music that are previously unreleased. Sharing the microphone with Freddy Cole, Phoebe Snow, Daryl Sherman, Simon Boyar and Jack Antonoff really was an exceptional experience! I know you will love the music and be blown away by the treatments and performances! I hope you have as much fun on the site as we had making it for all of you. Also, for those of you who don't know, I was a featured performer at several of the inaugural events. If you didn't know this and would like to know more please visit my blog at: www.myspace.com/joeyperotrumpet I hope you are all having days and weeks filled with blessing. Be sure to stay in touch and I will do the same... oh, and visit www.joeypero.com and click "retail therapy" to reserve your copy of Resonance and have myriads of informative fun. Please feel free to forward this on and spread the word! Cheers, and thank you for the support and encouragement! Joey

Tom, What can I say? 40 years is certainly a benchmark. You have something very special! All the best to you Karen. To 40 more years of happiness! *raises glass* Joey

Donny! Happy Birthday to you my friend. All of the very best of luck and success in your new era of life. May you find happiness and sanctity and continue to share your talents for many years to come. Your friend, Joey

Wow Tom, Thanks so much for clearing up that paradox, she was very sweet. For a minute there, I thought Madeline Albright had some major plastic surgery! Last I heard, Gov. Patterson IS an Empire Statesmen! Joey

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cupcakes and family. Such sad news. Joey

I just wanted to thank you all for the wonderful wished and regards. The trip far exceeded our expectations! I've put together a play by play blog of the very exciting inaugural events! You can visit my myspace page and click on "inauguration events" below the music player, or, simply click on the link below to visit the blog directly. I've included pics and vids for your viewing pleasure. The past few days were a whirlwind; I'm happy to be able to share them with you! Inaugural Blog Does anyone else feel more patriotic than they have in a long time?