I forgot . . .

Dear Tony,
Just to let you know, last Friday was not exactly a great tip night.  Not only were there not ANY forthcoming, but the tip bucket was off to the side of the stage and I couldn't remember to move it front and center.  The crowd was visibly and audibly appreciative of my efforts though.  The vineyard is a very nice venue for both the crowds and the ambience. But finally, at the end of the evening, someone anxiously wanted to find the tip jar and asked me where it was.  I knew, even though as I said I still had not put it in its proper place, so I told him.  He place his gratuity in the proper receptacle and expressed his enjoyment at the performance.  I, superior intellect that I am, thought to myself, 'don't forget to retrieve that before you leave.'

So to the point, in case you're wondering about that by now, I collected my fee from the staff, packed all my gear car and drove away.  About two miles up the road, I realized that I did, indeed, forget to retrieve the tip before I left.  I thought to myself, no point in turning around at 9:30PM when I have a 40 minute ride ahead of me and the amount, while greatly appreciated, was probably minimal. I am writing to you to say, please help yourself to the tip, if it is still in the bucket.  But, I did want to mention, if it's perchance a hundred dollars or some larger amount, I hope you will consider splitting it with me.

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OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)

My latest solo release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

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Elements . . .

. . . of good reporting . . . 


Who:   Ray Jozwiak

What:  Event - Wine Down Friday

When:  July 11, 2014 6:00 pm
             Until 9:00 pm

Where: Elk Run Vineyards
             15113 Liberty Road
             Mt. Airy, MD 21771
             e-mail elk_run@msn.com
             phone 410-775-2513

Why:   For your entertainment

How:   Pack a picnic meal, drive to Elk Run Vineyards, stop at the tasting room to taste the wines,    choose your favorite, buy a bottle,  find a good seat under the tent, relax, eat, drink and listen to the music as the sun sets behind the vineyard

What do you think?
Tell me at
http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html 

OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(and, if you're in town, at Trax On Wax on Frederick Rd. in Catonsville, MD)

My latest solo release, '2014' of original, instrumental piano music, can be downloaded digitally at:

(or you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
your browser:  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rayjozwiak4)

Also, be sure to visit:
http://www.rayjozwiak.com

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Bread, Circuses & Gonzo Piano. . .

Bread
Aish MerahrahMade - with fenugreek seeds and maize; dough allowed to ferment overnight, then flattened and baked

Ajdov Kruh - made with buckwheat flour and potato

Babka - Traditional types usually contain some sort of fruit filling, and are glazed with fruit flavored icing; some contain chocolate or cheese filling

Bagel - ring shaped, usually with a dense, chewy interior; usually topped with sesame or poppy seeds baked into the surface

Baguette - Thin elongated loaf, made of water, flour, yeast, salt, instantly recognizable by slits cut in top surface before baking to allow gas expansion

Barbari bread - invented by Barbar tribes of Iran and Northern Afghanistan

Bazlama - Flat and circular, average thickness of 2 cm, usually eaten fresh

Bofrot - Round, comes in various sizes, made with white flour


Circuses
There is no proof that Phineas Taylor Barnum ever said, "there's a sucker born every minute." He did, however, say that "every crowd has a silver lining," and acknowledged that "the public is wiser than many imagine."

Big Apple Circus' four-legged performers are all horses and small dogs. This not-for-profit circus began 32 years ago in Battery Park, New York City. This year’s show, “Bello is Back!” features Bello Nock, the playful clown with gravity-defying hair.

25 years ago Cirque du Soleil began its modern interpretations of the circus, minus rings and animals. With unique artistic flair, Cirque du Soleil featured state-of-the-art costumes, sets and acrobatics set to music.

Zumanity, an adult-themed circus, features contortionists, acrobats and aerialists. The host of the show, the Mistress of Seduction, says there are no bad seats in the 1,261-seat theater. “It is the only Cirque du Soleil show that talks to the audience. They are very much a part of the show,” says the Mistress.


Gonzo Piano by Ray Jozwiak
Friday February 22nd at 6:00PM
Bread & Circuses Bistro
27 E. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD  21286
410-337-5282
http://bandcbistro.com/

What do YOU think?
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You can NOW download your
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newest release:
AMBIENCE & WINE

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Oho. . .

. . . plays for you. . .

OHO (2012, that is) a rocking, folking, jazzing amalgam of inspiration, ability and dedication all together on one stage at:  Bread & Circuses Bistro

27 E. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD  21286
410-337-5282
 http://bandcbistro.com/

Oho is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak
(with special guest Matt Graboski)
Friday, August 31, 2012
@ 9:00PM
On The Patio

Please visit http://www.ohomusic.com
for all things OHO

                                          (from the 1990 Wammie Awards Show,
                                           Washington DC)


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AMBIENCE & WINE

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Fine wine. . .

. . . time . . . if you're inclined . . . Friday til nine . . . (I get tired of all these attempts at clever etc., don't you????)  BUT . . . THIS FRIDAY, beginning at six . . . 
at Elk Run Vineyard . . .

Doug Alan Wilcox and Ray Jozwiak-Gonzo Piano (joined by Tomy Wright, percussion)  These guys [Doug and Tomy] are GOOD.  Guaranteed!  

Elk Run Vinyard
15113 Liberty Road  Mt. Airy, MD 21771  Phone: 410-775-2513 • Fax: 410-875-2009 • TOLL FREE: 800-414-2513 • elk_run@msn.com





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Pop goes the culture. . .

Have you read about Rebecca Black's FRIDAY video or seen Katy Perry's LAST FRIDAY NIGHT or do you dig Justin Bieber? If there were no www, I would probably know nothing of any of it. But, alas there is; ergo, I do.

I normally enjoy weightier matters, but I must say, at my age, it's good fun to watch the turmoil that develops over superficial, pop-centric 'events' such as the FRIDAY video thing. I barely have an opinion, excepting that none of it surprises me.

Oh yes, then there's the question of how much talent Rebecca Black actually possesses, as deduced by the 'expert' television, soft-news personalities. Again - YAWN!!!

You want to see TALENT???. . . .



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ANOTHER SHOT
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