Distraction . . .

https://stewardship-innovations.com/dealing-with-distractions/

Several years ago, I encountered the talented and distinguished local musical artist Doug Allen Wilcox at the now-defunct SAW Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley in Frederick, MD. I much appreciated his thoughtful, laid-back style, insightful writing and jazz-sensitive musical approach. When he asked me if I would consider performing his latest album (at the time) with him, live at the Frederick Coffee Company, I hesitated not in the least. During the process of learning the tunes, I experienced the wonderful composition 'Distraction.' I was enamored, envisioning potential improvisations in my mind when listening to the melody and the chord progression. Eventually, I mustered the nerve to ask Doug if I could include his composition on my next album, to which he humbly and characteristically replied - Yes.  Here is the result.

Thanks again Doug. 

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Final . . .

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Songwriters' Showcase at Brewer's Alley
124 North Market Street (route 355), Frederick, MD
Monday November 11, 2019
7:30 pm

Please join us for the last Songwriters' Showcase at Brewer's Alley (as we now know it).  Tomorrow's shows features Victoria Vox and will be kicked-off with a piano prelude by Peter Roebuck.  Supporting characters Rod Deacey, Ron Goad, Tomy Wright, Todd Walker and Ray Jozwiak.

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Reasons . . .

. . . to support local music . . .


(from https://puckermob.com/entertainment/top-5-reasons-you-should-support-local-music/)
". . . **That guy or girl sitting in their basements writing songs for nobody might just be one of your favorite artists, and you don’t even know it yet. Maybe their music will speak to you on a level that no one else has been able to reach. You’ll never know if you don’t get the opportunity to experience it!
**Wherever there are musicians sharing their love for creating, there is no doubt a community of people supporting them and befriending each other. My own experiences in music scenes have seen bands of all genres sharing the staging, supporting each other’s music, finding places to sleep while out on tour, and genuinely caring for each other. For fans and musicians alike, a thriving scene for local music provides a group of people that are welcoming to anyone.
**Entertainment. Obviously. Why go to the bar and listen to a DJ when you have the option to hear real life instruments and singers playing live? The passion you get from musicians performing provides an altogether different experience than just listen to popular music being played through speakers.
**It makes your city more interesting! In Annapolis, street performing musicians are encouraged to park themselves on a bench, or on a sidewalk, or really anywhere they can accommodate their craft, and provide music for anyone exploring the streets. Doing this creates a great atmosphere and helps people enjoy themselves, even if they are just there to shop.
**If you’re a musician, having an outlet and support can be the most important aspect of succeeding. Everyone feels anxious performing for the first time, or showing a new song off to a friend, so the encouragement can drive them to keep pursuing their passion. That’s one thing our current society needs more of: people happy with what they are doing and pursing something they love. We’d all be a little better off. . ."
***Brewers Alley [124 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701; (301) 631-0089; https://brewers-alley.com/]- Songwriter Showcase Concert  7:30PM
Piano Prelude - Ray Jozwiak
3 Songs           - Jazlyn Sligh
Dual Features - Jeff Talmadge
                        - Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus

Parade
©2019 Raymond M. Jozwiak




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From . . .

. . . The F.A.M.E. [Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise] publication, The Sound Post, Roy Greene, editor 

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Show . . .

. . . case

Monday, March 12
Brewers Alley - Songwriters Showcase Concert 7:30PM
    Piano Prelude:  Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano  www.rayjozwiak.com
    Feature:  Woody Lissauer                                www.woodylissauer.com
    3 Songs:  Michelle Swan                                www.facebook.com/michelleswan
                    Mike Kelly                                      www.michaelkellytunes.com


Brewer's Alley
124 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
brewers-alley.com
(301) 631-0089

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Tenth . . .

. . . Anniversary. . .


Come out tonight, Monday, May 8 for The Brewer's Alley (124 N. Market Street, Frederick MD) Songwriters Showcase's Tenth Anniversary Show which features Kate MacLeod and Michael Kelly and featuring Teporah Bilezikian. Ride the elevator to the listening room - SSSSHHH!!  - on the 2nd floor. Produced by Roderick Deacey, Todd Walker and Ron Goad at this location since MAY 2007. "We make Mondays better than most Saturdays." Full menu, bar, great music

Show begins at 7:30 with Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano

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My latest solo offering, No Frills, is now available at - No Frills

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Mondays . . .

. . . and rainy days . . .

. . . don't always have to get you down.



Songwriters' Showcases at Brewer's Alley
124 North Market Street (route 355)
Frederick, MD
Mondays 7:30 pm Since May 2007
Featured Performer April 10 is Tony Denikos
Affiliated with FrederickAcoustic.org, SAW.org, BaltimoreSongwriters.org, BMI.com, WAMAdc.com. The volunteer team showcases experienced songwriters, including winners and nominees from SAW's MASC, WAMA's WAMMIES, regional and touring Folk Alliance and Kerrville participants and promising new-found talents too. Friends Rod Deacey, Todd Walker, and Ron Goad enjoy volunteering to produce each show. Tomy Wright and poet John Holly are also part of our volunteer team at the shows. Brewers-Alley.com - Take the elevator to the 2nd floor listening room, where we have a full dining menu and bar; limited menu after. 9 pm.

What do you think?
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Brewer's . . .

. . . Alley Songwriters Showcase . . .



OHO's Ray Jozwiak performs a three-song set at Brewer's Alley's mainstay showcase with a plethora of other talented singer/songwriter/musician/performers including the featured performer, WAMMIE Award Winning Tony Denikos
Monday, April 10th, 2017
BREWER'S ALLEY
Brewer's Alley Songwriters Showcase - 7:30PM
124 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 631-0089
Price: no cover

What do you think?
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Come Out . . .

. . . vote on election day, but also, come to the . . .

Monday Night Songwriters Showcase
Monday, February 22nd @ 7:15PM
at Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery
(take the elevator on the right to the 2nd floor)
124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701
Telephone: 301-631-0089 Fax: 301-631-1874
  http://www.brewers-alley.com/

Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano
performs the piano prelude

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My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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A Little . . .

Piano -

“If I ever go to China, I’m going to find a piano and play “Chopsticks”--only not with my fingers, but rather I’ll be using two forks.”  ― Jarod Kintz, Great Listener Series Mute Women 

“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind - From "Spiders web” by Maria Cristina Mena

“When you play, never mind who listens to you.” ― Robert Schumann

“When she started to play, Steinway came down personally and rubbed his name off the piano. ”  ― Bob Hope 

Ray Jozwiak brings you 'Gonzo Piano'

Friday, October 16 @ 6:00PM

Wine Down Fridays-Indoors

Elk Run Vineyards

15113 Liberty Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771

(410) 775-2513

http://www.elkrun.com

and

Monday, October 19 at 7:15PM

The Piano Prelude at 

Monday Night Songwriters Showcase at

Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery (take the elevator on the right to the 2nd floor)

124 North Market Street 

Frederick, MD 21701

Telephone: 301-631-0089 Fax: 301-631-1874 http://www.brewers-alley.com/

 Please visit http://www.rayjozwiak.com

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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) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak.  Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com 


My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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Providing. . .

. . . the Piano Prelude

Courtesy of Eric Willison

at the Brewer’s Alley Songwriters showcase  

Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 7:15PM

Brewer’s Alley Songwriters Showcase

124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701
Telephone: 301-631-0089 Fax: 301-631-1874

http://www.brewers-alley.com/

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“. . . his unique and cutting edge jazz style in spades. Although very difficult to pigeon-hole and self-admittedly unique to any genre, his style is at once esoteric yet melodic and demands the listener to really pay attention. His writing takes you on jazz journeys that take you to places you never expected to go and make Ray an interesting listen. I like to call this “Brandy Music”, cause it goes so well with a snifter in hand. . .   3 of 4 Martinis!!”   

Steve Lambert, The Green Lounge

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http://pianogonzology.blogspot.com/

http://cdbaby.com/all/rjozwiak

 http://www.myspace.com/gonzopiano

 http://www.sonicbids.com/RayJozwiakGonzoPiano  

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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) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak.  Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com 


My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

(To Access all Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano music you can copy-and-paste this URL directly to
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Monday . . .

(from Mr. Ron Goad, DC area musician and supporter/promoter of local arts and talent NONPAREIL!)
A WELCOME ADDITION -Brewer's Alley Songwriters' Showcase -- Monday Feb 23 -- FREDERICK, MD -- The show starts at 7:15 w/ Patrick Post on piano -- Also enjoy Cousin John Mobley -- Pianist Ray Jozwiak in a rare mid-show set -- Featuring the mesmerizing Nicole Belanus -- Violin monster Bruce Lebovitz will perform too! -- 124 North Market Street -- At this location since May 2007 -- Ride elevator to the 2nd floor -- Show info -- Roderick Deacey -- Todd Walker -- Ron Goad -- Enjoy poetry by John Holly and Service-with-a-smile thanks to Katherine Miller -- In lieu of cover charge, your donations go to the feature.

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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) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak.  Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com 


My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music will be released April 7, 2015  Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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New Year . . .

. . . of performances . . .

. . . for me at Brewer's Alley . . .


Monday, January 26, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
Brewer's Alley Songwriters' Showcase, Monday @ Brewer's Alley Restaurant
124 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (United States) - Map
(301) 631-0089

Starting with January 26th-

       Piano: Ray Jozwiak

                       Feature:  ANDREW MCKNIGHT

                       3-Songs: Michelle Lockey

                                Kristin Rebecca

                                Doug Alan Wilcox

                       Poetry: John Holly & Rod Deacey

What do you think?
Tell me at
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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) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak.  Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com 


My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music will be released April 7, 2014  Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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On With The Show . . .

 "Awesome!" says Mr. Ron Goad. "The show on Monday Nov 17 starts at 7:15 w/ Ray Jozwiak --also enjoy Adrienne Smith -- Linda Nelson -- and an extended set from Kipyn Martin."


Monday Night Songwriters' Showcase (now in its seventh year!) is held every Monday evening upstairs at Brewer's Alley, 124 N. Market St., in beautiful downtown Frederick, MD. The program starts at 7:15 pm with a piano prelude, followed by three or four songwriters doing three songs each (so you can't get bored). The featured songwriter for the evening goes on around 8:30 pm or so for an extended set, followed by three more three-song performers. Somewhere in the mix we throw in some poetry from our resident poet John Holly and songs and/or poems by founder and local music promoter Rod Deacey. Our MCs are Ron Goad and Todd C. Walker. Our featured songwriters are a mix of national and regional touring performers, with many award winners from all genres.

What do you think?
Tell me at
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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) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak

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

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