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President: David Pohorylo 35 Boot Shop Lane PARROT HEAD Monroe, CT 06468 (203)261-1381 [email protected] PRESS Executive Vice President: Lorraine Bosshard 6 Mountainview Court Metro Parrot Head Monthly Newsletter December 2011 Fort Salonga, NY 11768 NY, NJ, CT Vol. 19 No.12 (631) 757-4043 TH Treasurer: HAPPY 20 ANNIVERSERY!!! Peter Bosshard 6 Mountainview Court Fort Salonga, NY 11768 (631) 757-4043 TALES FROM MY BANK OF BAD HABITS Secretary: Marianne Straaik 25 Rhode Island Ave Hi Metros, Massapequa, NY 11758 (516)795-4126 ------------------------------ Just a little business to mention: Parrot Press Lorraine/Eric We will be awarding the Metro Parrot Head of the Year Award again this year at our Rosen th 737 Highview Ave Frosted “20 Anniversary” Party. We would like to have your input in order to Westbury, NY11590 516-807-8191 determine the winner. If you feel that one of our members (and spouse or significant [email protected] other) has been an outstanding Metro this past year, we want to know, but don’t Banana Wind Sue Leudesdorff just give us a name, give us a reason why. Email me at [email protected] or Peter [email protected] Bosshard at [email protected] with your suggestion. LI Coordinators Ray Leudesdorff Cell 516-768-9348 Speaking of the Frosted Party, we are now selling tickets regularly, so order yours [email protected] Ralph Wotruba now while you can. We are also looking for a little assistance with the party, both in 631-891-8006 the planning and on the day of the actual event. If you can help us, please email me. [email protected] Eastern LI One change, the Stephen Talkhouse has decided to close for the month of February Joe Lombardi for renovations; therefore Jim Morris’ acoustic show there has been canceled. Jim (631)324-9354 [email protected] will now kick off our anniversary celebration playing; Friday, February 10th at NYC Coordinator Terri Amundsen Shooters in Wantagh, NY, the venue for our January Happy Hour. Jim’s Talkhouse (718)956-5658 show has been rescheduled for August 15th. Upstate & Ct Coordinators Carol Pohorylo (203)261-1381 Dave Pohorylo [email protected] Western Coordinators Linda Peter/Larry DeGennaro [email protected] [email protected] CAROL & I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH NJ Coordinator Tracey McGowan AND A SAFE, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. [email protected] 732-668-1620 Carol & Dave Pohorylo Ticket Liaison Tom Dalton [email protected] (631)-979-8337 Webmaster Larry "Squid" Kiewra [email protected] METRO PARROT HEAD CLUB 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2012 7 PM to MIDNIGHT HOLIDAY INN PLAINVIEW, NY UNLIMITED BUFFET AND 5 HOUR OPEN BAR $65 per person Rooms $109/NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT BY And the BIG BAMBOO BAND Ed Travers BENEFITING CHARITY TICKETS: ROOMS: CHECKS PAYABLE TO METRO PHC CONTACT HOLIDAY INN SEND TO 215 SUNNYSIDE BLVD. PETER BOSSHARD PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 6 MOUNTAIN VIEW CT (516) 349-1240 FORT SOLONGA, NY 11768 ASK FOR THE PARROT HEAD RATE TIKI BAR #7 The Christmas lights are glowing bright on our Tiki Bar tonight as we welcome Nadirah Shakoor, who has agreed to answer a few questions: 1. What is your favorite drink? Spring water, fresh squeezed juice, margarita on the rocks with patron and salt. 2. If we looked into your CD collection what artists would we find? Nadirah Shakoor and many others: Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Mos Def, Femi & Fela Kuti, JB and all the CRB CDs, Patsy Cline, Ella, Osunlade, Jackson 5, Beady Belle, Chaka Khan, Miles Davis, (should I continue?) 3. Do you play any musical instruments? Yes, the first musical instrument: Voice :) and a little tambourine 4. Did you have any formal training? Yes, I studied music with emphasis on commercial voice in college and I studied with a private vocal coach for a while in Los Angeles. 5. At what age did you realize that you wanted to sing in a TropRock setting? I guess that would be about my 2nd year with the CRB so I was 35. 6. Who do you enjoy performing with? Anyone who is proficient on their instrument and loves positive music and performing. 7. We love to see you play at Nikon Jones Beach Theater & anywhere in Key West. Is it as much fun for you as it is for us? I absolutely love what I do and enjoy every moment of it! 8. Where is your favorite vacation spot? any island anywhere. 9. Name 5 of your favorite places to play. With JB and CRB? DC area (favorite crowd), Atlanta(family is always present), The Shell (It's in Hawaii), Alpine Valley (awesome view of audience from stage), & Any stage on any Island. 10. Do you have any pets roaming around the Shakoor household? Just got rid of a bunch of ants and there are squirrels, chipmunks, an occasional rabbit, and raccoons running around outside. 11. Are you working on a new CD? Yes, I am writing and recording with my present band"Outside Art" and the band I was in at age 18 "I Want the Girl". 12. If you had not become a singer what would you have done for a living? I would have been a medical doctor. 13. Do you have a favorite TV show or book? Any book by Khalil Gibran or Thich Nhat Hanh. Dexter, True Blood, Shameless, United States of Tara. 14. What is your favorite movie? Ladyhawke 15. Name one thing about yourself that would shock your fans? I once went 9 years without a man :) 16. What do you do to keep your voice so perfect? Far from perfect but I try to get 8 hrs of sleep per night, I work out, and I eat lots of organic veggies and fruit. 17. Where do you write most of your songs? At home in my studio but many of them begin when I'm alone driving in my car. 18. How does your family feel about having a Super TropRock Star living with them? Lol, My family and I are very close. My household consists of my spouse and I, my nephew, and my sister in law. We are all involved in the family business Muziki Kianga Entertainment, llc. No complaints yet so I guess they feel good about it :) 19. What is your favorite mode of transportation? Private jet of course. 20. What is your favorite food? Too difficult to answer I like almost all food. the only exceptions are pork, okra, and eggplant. Feel free to plug your newest cd or anything else you want! I am promoting 2 things at the moment: 1. A documentary film I co-produced "Bullying A Shameful Dilemma" 2. A Children's story book to help promote good nutrition and fight childhood diabetes "The Adventures of Energetic Eddy" ($20 if anyone is interested) Well I hope you enjoyed our special Christmas guest this month. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. That's it until 2012, Marianne & Al PARROT HEAD NEWS!!!! Long Island Happy Hour December Happy Hour Please Come To Bosco & Nancy's Holiday Party With A Purpose Toys For Tots Saturday 12/17, 7PM 11 Honeysuckle LaneKings P RSVP [email protected] Please Bring A Toy For A Tot The Metro North Happy Hour Takes place on the second Tuesday of each month (with the exception of our summer months). 6:30 pm at the East Side Cafe in Norwalk, CT anyone planning on attending should RSVP to Carol a [email protected] so that table space can be reserved. Buffett Performs at Child Mind Gala Jimmy Buffett was in New York City on Thursday night where he performed at the Child Mind Institute charity gala, hosted by Matt Lauer, and received the 2011 Child Advocacy Award with his wife Jane. In a video message Amy Poehler and Will Arnett toasted the Buffetts, who were receiving the Child Advocacy Award, saying they’d personally give them an award for “the best fake Southern accents for real New Yorkers, the best collection of flip flops for a CEO,” and for being “the coolest rich people on the planet.” Getting slightly more serious, they noted that “wealth is measured by kindness and generosity,” and on that score the Buffetts richly deserve the evening’s honor. WRAPPED WITH LOVE FUNDRAISER November Happy Hour Purrs & Licks A GIANT thank you to all who came to support our 3rd annual Wrapped with Love fundraiser for No Kill Animal Shelters on Long Island. A GIANT thank you to those as well, who could not make it but sent much needed items. A GIANT thank you to Corrie Sanchez for donating the Myrtle Beach Hotel package . A GIANT thank you to Lorraine Bosshard for donating the beautiful Christmas in the Caribbean package. A GIANT thank you to Pat Montefusco for keeping us entertained. Once again the generous Parrotheads have supplied us with the following: $1500.00 in cash and checks , 400 lbs. of dog/cat food, 30 dog/cat toys, 92 towels, 28 blankets ,1 sleeping bag, 1 dog kennel, 1 dog bed and 1 bottle bleach! We will distribute all the above over the next several months as the shelters don't have room to store everything at once. Thank you again from the knees of our hearts..... Paws and Fins Up, Marianne & Al Editor’s note Lorraine and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah And a Happy & Healthy New Year! 2011 has been a great year and we are looking forward to a better 2012 Lorraine and Eric Rosen Sandra Batorsky 1 Margaritaville Jennifer Mintzer 1 A Pirate Looks at 40 Hot Toddy Lawrence Comella 2 Surfing in a Hurricane Ingredients: Jose Guevara 3 Margritaville Bob Roberts Society 1 oz brandy, Bob Scalia 3 Band whiskey or rum Terry Muldoon 6 All of Them 1 Tbsp honey Victoria Riess 6 Tin Cup Chalice 1/4 lemon 1 cup hot water Larry Sullivan 11 Off to See the Lizard 1 tea bag John Everett 14 Maureen Farrell 15 Hey Good Lookin Art Markart 15 Gypsies in the Palace Preparation: Brad Bute 17 Volcano Carol Pohorylo 17 Scarlet Begonias 1.