President: David Pohorylo PARROT HEAD 35 Boot Shop Lane Monroe, CT 06468 (203)261 -1381 [email protected] PRESS Executive Vice President: Lorraine Bosshard Metro Parrot Head Monthly Newsletter August 2011 6 Mountainview Court NY, NJ, CT Vol. 19 No.8 Fort Salonga, NY 11768 (631) 757-4043 Treasurer: Peter Bosshard 6 Mountainview Court Fort Salonga, NY 11768 (631) 757-4043

Secretary: Marianne Straaik TALES FROM MY BANK OF BAD HABITS 25 Rhode Island Ave ’s “Welcome to Fin Land” tour comes to Jones Beach August 19th. I hope Massapequa, NY 11758 you have all received the club tickets you ordered by now. We have been hard at work (516)795 -4126 ------making tailgate arrangements, because this August at Jones Beach marks the start of th Parrot Press Metro’s 20 year celebration. Lorraine/Eric Rosen 737 Highview Ave I do have one disappointment to share with you. I was contacted by the Coral Reefer Westbury, NY11590 management last night and advised that due to a few recent situations this year at some 516-807-8191 [email protected] other venues, the Coral Reefers are no longer allowed to conduct a “Meet and Greet” at the host club’s tailgate, but only at the Shrimp Bus. Sounds like a good Sue Leudesdorff marketing idea on Margaritaville’s part, but make of it what you will. They have said [email protected] LI Coordinators they would try to arrange priority access for Metros at the bus. Stay tuned, I’ll let you Ray Leudesdorff know how that works out. Cell 516-768-9348 [email protected] Ralph Wotruba We’ll be setting up in Parking Field No. 5, to the left of the Zack’s Bay bathhouse, in the 631-891-8006 same area that we have been in the last few years. Ed Travers will be playing down our

[email protected] row for his sponsor, Landshark Beer. and the Rebel Goombas will also Eastern LI be in the area alternating sets between them. The King Wellington Band will be back this Joe Lombardi (631)324-9354 year, and Jimmy and the Parrots will be playing for the Wantagh Fire Department. Not [email protected] too shabby. NYC Coordinator Terri Amundsen (718)956 - 5658 Come early, the earlier the better. We can’t hold spaces for everyone, and if you come in Upstate & Ct Coordinators during the middle of the afternoon, you may be on the other end of the Parking Field Carol Pohorylo (203)261-1381 No.5, or maybe 6 or 7. [email protected] For your comfort, Metro has arranged for two port-a-potties to be on site at the tailgate. Western Coordinators They will not be for general public use, but for Metro members and their guests. We are Linda Peter/Larry DeGennaro not disparaging the coed line at the men’s side of the bathhouse; we are merely giving [email protected] [email protected] you some options. However, there may be a small tax at our port-a-potties if you have NJ Coordinator over-indulged in too much Mexican food the night before. Tracey McGowan [email protected] 732-668 -1620 One non-Jones Beach related item. I have received several requests from members Ticket Liaison wanting the return of Long Island’s Happy Hour to a bar, and we plan to make this Tom Dalton [email protected] happen for September. We are looking for the best venue, and welcome any suggestions (631)-979-8337 you may have. Let me know if you have any ideas. Webmaster Larry "Squid" Kiewra [email protected] So, I hope your summer has been going well, and I look forward to seeing everyone at Jones Beach: Dave Pohorylo

Sunset Cruise

Hello Phriends,

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you who cruised on the Delta Lady Friday night with the Metros and supported the Alzheimer's Association and Team False Echoes. Althought the weather started out a little stormy, we barely noticed; surrounded by good music, smiles and laughs among friends. The Metros do know how to throw a party and this was no exception. Of course the party had a purpose and we're proud to be able to add over $830 to this year’s totals!

Thanks also to those of you who donated baskets and prizes for the raffle and to those who bought raffle tickets. Special thanks to the organizers for this event: Ralph Wotruba, Fred Gallagher, Ray Leudesdorff, with special thanks to Kathy Lucano for all of the help on the boat.....

Team False echoes was started in 2004 with just the 2 of us and the support of a few friends. Our team continues to grow each year and this year we will break $50,000 raised for the lifetime of the team!! Because this is so personal for us we are especially grateful for your support. Watch for further info to come on our team page and follow our progress for this year's walk on October 9th.

Thanks Again!

Larry and Denise

PARROT HEAD NEWS!!!! Long Island Happy Hour August Happy Hour To Benefit The ALS Foundation In Memory of Betsy Mazziotti Sat August 27,2011 (Note Change of Date) @ Eric & Lorraine’s House 7:00pm 737 Highview Ave Westbury NY,11590 Please RSVP to [email protected]

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.

TIKI BAR #7

This month our special guest is John Frinzi.

1. What is your favorite drink? Red wine, pinot noir.

2. If I looked into your CD collection what artists would I find? Wow... I've got 1000's. too many to list them all but... Beatles, Buffett, Eagles, JD Souther, Tom Rush, James Taylor, Norah Jones, NRBQ, Keith Sykes, Larry Joe Taylor, Michael Franks, Jackson Browne, John Gorka, Marshall Crenshaw and many many more.

3. How many instruments do you play? Piano and guitar and my main instruments, I also play a little drums, bass, autoharp and uke.

4. Did you have any formal training? Piano lessons as a kid.

5. At what age did you realize that you wanted to play TropRock music? I've been playing in bands since I was in 7th grade. I just love to play music. I'm not into labels and genres...

6. Who do you enjoy playing with? Keith Sykes, John Patti and Charlie DeCosa.

7. We love to see you play on the roof @ Blue Heaven. Is it as much fun for you as it is for us? Yes!

8. Where is your favorite vacation spot? FL's gulf coast. There are so many quiet beaches. Love it here!

9. Are you currently working on a new CD after Shoreline? Yes, I have new songs co-written with both Tom Corcoran and Keith Sykes. I'm working on them now. This year I will release a few iTunes singles, then a CD in the fall. I am very excited about the new work!

10. Are you married & do you have any children? Yes, almost 20 years with my wife! I have a wonderful little 7 year old boy.

11. You play over 200 times a year, how do you make each show so fresh & fun? I love to perform live. The audience makes the show.

12. If you had not become a musician what would you have done for a living? I used to work in TV production in NYC... I guess I'd still be doing that.

13. Do you have a favorite TV show? I really don't watch much TV.

14. What is your favorite movie? Not really... sorry.

15. Name one thing about yourself that would shock your fans? I get up before the sun every day.

16. Do all you songs come from personnel experiences? No. Some do, but most are observations of what happening around me.

17. Where do you write most of your songs? In my studio at home.

18. How does your family feel about having a Super TropRock Star living with them? My family is wonderful and very supportive of what I do.

19. What is your favorite mode of transportation? Small planes.

20. List your 5 favorite places to play? I love small listening venues and house concerts. Places where I can tell stories and sing the ballads... Ashland Coffee is one of my favs!

That's all for this month, join us next month at Tiki Bar #7, Marianne & Al

20th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2011 "Don't Stop The Carnival" (Key West, Florida)

November 3-November 6, 2011 Hey folks, here is the latest update from Charlotte regarding MOTM2011 If you have not jumped off the fence or your still on our famous Island Time. Your going to miss out on being at the 20th Anniversary MOTM 2011 "Don't Stop The Carnival". There's going to be lots of surprises, lots of fun things to do and the most important thing about MOTM. The reunion of old friends and making new friends for life while we all "Party For A Purpose".

Oh yeah, it's going to be awesome! Oh yeah, it's going to be a memory of a life time and so fitting to close the 20th Anniversary of MOTM "Don't Stop The Carnival".

On stage Saturday night at the Casa Marina!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mac McAnally, , , Peter Mayer, Jim Mayer, Doyle Grisham, Tina Gullickson, Nadirah Shakoor and Roger Guth. This is the 1st time ever that Roger Guth will be joining ALL the Coral Reefers on stage at MOTM.

What Time Is It?????

There are only a couple hundred spots left until we hit 3500!!!!!!!!!

It's time to get registered, book your room, search for those flights and book your rental car from AVIS.

Registration for the 20th Annual Meeting Of Minds 2011 "" http://phip.com/MOTM_Reg.asp Online registration closes on September 30th at 11:59pm (PDT). Mail-in registration must be postmarked no later then September 15th. As you are filling out your registration please take time to look over all the committee's that need volunteers...sign up to help!

As you are searching those airlines to book your flight. Don't forget if you need a car rental book through AVIS. http://phip.com/MOTM_Traveling.asp AVIS will be giving a discount for the following airports. Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Key West for MOTM. By using this discount a percentage is given to the Paradise Charitable Foundation. http://www.paradisefoundation.org

Peeps staying at the Casa. If you have booked more then one room in your name. You have already received a email from Rick Fyffe (MOTM Registration Chair). Please reply back to Rick ASAP! [email protected] Everyone in these rooms need to be registered and confirmed.

89 days until we all are at the end of the road! I'm getting so excited!!!!!!!!!

August Welcome New

Member’s Birthdays Bill Hertlein Maria Flick 2 Changes in Latitude Capt Frank Fumega Mary Lonergan 3 Nancy Weil Richard Ries 3 Cuban Crime of Passion Dee Fumega Wild Bill Marion 5 Sending the Old Man Home Frank Bushman Richard Bautista 7 Gypsies in the Palace Ted Sadlowski Robert Chase 8 12 Volt Mab Walter Pabst John Maher, 9 Keith Quinlan Bill Hertlein 13 Migration Cori Quinlan Marianne Straaik, 13 A Pirate Looks at 40 David Barlow Colleen Anne Linda Barlow Force 17 Bill Hertlein 18 Margaritaville Mark Frace Wendy Frace Michael McCarron 18 One Particular Harbor Jim Totino 18 One Particular Harbor

David Barlow 19 5 O'Clock Somewhere

God's Alabama Keith Quinlan 20 5 O'Clock Somewhere Slammer recipe Kathleen Gieser 22 Scott Lubliner 22 Tampico Trauma 1 oz sloe gin Joanie Terciak 22 It's 5 O'clock Somewhere 1 oz Southern Comfort® Kathleen Gieser 22 Changes in Latitudes peach liqueur Saul Alter 24 Barometer Soup 1 oz amaretto almond liqueur Sandy Sass 26 Margaritaville 1 oz lemon mix Sue Terry 27 Desperation Samba 1 oz orange juice Marty McAteer 29 The Wino I Know Combine all ingredients in a Jim Hill 30 One Particular Harbor blender with lots of ice. Blend well, pour We are always looking for Stories, pictures and articles. Please send whatever you would like to share. If we miss your birthday or any of the information is incorrect please drop us an email @ [email protected] Thank you Eric & Lorraine