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NHB Back in Cleveland
On Thursday July 2nd, 2009 the band returned to Quaker Steak & Lube in Cleveland for a special “Bike Night” performance.
With new keyboardist Bruce Cody on hand, NHB delivered three straight hours of high powered rock-n-roll. Lead guitarist Stephen Christopher’s family surprised everyone by driving down from Detroit for the show! But an even bigger surprise occurred when young roadie T.J. Klisavage jumped on stage to sing a rousing rendition of “Play that Funky Music White Boy”. T.J. said he couldn’t help himself because he has always wanted to sing that song with NHB’s great drummer Ron Beitle (Wild Cherry).
Nied’s Hotel and Norm Nardini rock the house at the Nied’s Hotel Amphitheatre
On Saturday June 13th, 2009, the Nied’s Hotel Band had the honor of opening for rock-n-roll legend Norm Nardini as the gand celebrated the Stanley Cup victory of the Pittsburgh Penguins! Wow, what a night!! The fans were rockin’ as the sun set over the stage and the music shook the streets of Lawrenceville. Check it out below!
Nied’s Hotel Band Opens Michael Stanley Concert in Cleveland
On Friday May 29th, the Nied’s Hotel Band journeyed up the Ohio Turnpike to Cleveland to open for rock-n-roll legend Michael Stanley and his band The Resonators.
Followed every step of the way by documentary film maker Frank Ferraro and his camera crew, the band had a great trip culminating in a fast paced, high energy set that earned the approval of the audience. Photographer Andrew Vento captured the entire experience below!
Frank Ferraro and John Vento Birthday Bash at Nied’s Hotel
Saturday April 4th, 2009 was a very special night for the entire Nied’s Hotel family. What started as a birthday bash for the Nied’s Hotel Band singer John Vento and film producer/artist Frank Ferraro, quickly turned into an incredible evening of friendship and music. Along the way we collected nearly $1000 in donations for the Parkinson’s Foundation in support of Frank’s opera, Gravity & Grace.
A special thank you to Jim Nied and his dedicated staff at Nied’s Hotel, photographers Andrew Vento and Cynthia Hoskins for capturing the evening, and all of the amazing musicians who entertained the crowd into the early morning hours; Andy Quinn, Mike Meliton, James Buckley, Slim Forsythe, Stephen Christopher, Stephen Geruschat, Russ Oblinger, John Fiore, Rhonda Watson, Susan Halpin, Jim McCullough, Scott Grill, and Jim Franciscus.
Upcoming Documentary Features Nied’s Hotel Band
On Sunday March 8, 2009 the band began laying down the initial tracks for their upcoming cd to be released later this year. Producer Bud Hall and engineers Charlie Simeone & Mike Ehman, turned Nied’s Hotel into a remote recording studio
As if recording a new album wasn’t enough action for one day, “Bar Band” documentary director Frank Ferraro & camera man Ben Herstrom filmed all of the action. This turned out to be a great opportunity for The Nied’s Hotel Band to present its donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Additionally, Radio personality, and rock-n-roll DJ legend, Sean McDowell (102.5 WDVE - Pittsburgh) surprised everyone with an impromptu visit which Ferraro quickly turned into an incredible interview for the documentary.
Special thanks to photographers Andrew Vento & Cynthia Hoskins for capturing this magical day through their eyes.
Moondogs
The band returned to the legendary venue, Moondogs in Blawnox, PA., to a packed house! Opening the night for international act Rheme Cleo, the Nied’s Hotel Band delivered over two non-stop hours of rock-n-roll and it was all captured by photographer Andrew Vento.