Al-Vis
Welcome to my MySpace page! AlvisRocks.com

Male
51 years old
LONG BRANCH, New Jersey
United States



Last Login: 7/16/2009
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    Al-Vis's Interests
MusicAlmost all music but esp roots rock, blues, roots country, singer-songwriters, classical, Stax, some folk. Heavily influenced by Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, Albert King, Chet Atkins, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, early Stones, Dylan, Neil Young, Jimmy Webb, Steppenwolf, Booker T & The MGs, King Curtis, Charlie Parker etc etc Current faves include Counting Crows, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Tommy Emanuel, Christine Martucci Band, Robert Randolph, Virago, Mimi Cross.
MoviesBig Lebowski, Barton Fink, No Country For Old Men, Murder My Sweet, all '40s noir, all westerns
TelevisionNot much, mostly TCM and the documentary channels
BooksKurt Vonnegut, any about history, music or film
HeroesEric Clapton, Bill Clinton, Abbie Hoffman, Neil Young, The Dude

     Al-Vis's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Neptune, NJ
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:Capricorn
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Musician

   Al-Vis's Schools
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft,NJ
Graduated: 1992
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Accounting/English
 

1991 to 1992
Rutgers The State University Central Office
New Brunswick,NJ
Graduated: 1982
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Music
Minor: History
 

1978 to 1982
Neptune High School
Neptune,NJ
Graduated: 1976
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1973 to 1976

   Al-Vis's Networking
Music - Performance - Guitar

Music - Performance - Vocals

Music - Production - Songwriter




Al-Vis is at a private party w/Mike and Al-Vis this Sat
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The Story Of JP Gotrock pdf  (view more)

The Story Of JP Gotrock Installment 8: Acknowledgements  (view more)

Al-Vis update for July 2009  (view more)

The Story Of JP Gotrock Installment 7: Chapter 6, Aftermath  (view more)

For MJ, the words to "I'll Be There"  (view more)

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   Al-Vis's Blurbs
About me:
Singer-guitarist-songwriter from the Asbury Park NJ area. My web site is AlvisRocks.com. Veteran of dozens of bands including JP Gotrock, the Disco Rejects, Big Danny, Blue Plate Special, Andy Hughes, Gary Cook and many others. Currently perform in Chik-A-Boom and the Mike And Al-Vis duo in and around the Asbury Park area.
Who I'd like to meet:
Other musicians and people in the music industry, esp local to the Asbury Park area or those who are interested in the music or history of the Asbury Park area music scene.

   Al-Vis's Friend Space (Top 20)
Al-Vis has 128 friends.
 Mimi Cross 


 Christine Martucci 


 Andrew James Hughes 


 sunny 


 Lackawanna Rail 


 Big Nancy 


 The Coaster 


 Billys Fault 


 A Tribute to Scott 


 Virago 


 The Wonder Bar 


 Mean Venus People 


 Kevin Kavanaugh 


 The Original Traveling Open Mic Show 


 Sam Cooper 


 Bobby D 


 Joe Bellia 


 Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea 


 Boathouse Bar & Grill 


 Lil Mama 





Al-Vis's Friends Comments
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JulieAnn





Jul 6 2009 11:36 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!! FROM ONE LONG BRANCHIAN TO ANOTHER : )
Sweeter Than Honey





Jun 27 2009 11:19 PM

Hi Al-Vis!

Thanks for the add! We're glad you enjoyed the show! Any particular favorite tune, did you get to hear any of our originals? If not, check out the songs on our myspace and let us know which one you like. Please come back and see us on July 25, August 15, or September 5 at the same time (12 PM), same place. It'd be great to see you there! Thanks so much for your support....we really appreciate it. Please keep us in mind if you know of any individual, events or places that we can contribute to and pass our info. along to them, that would be a great help to us.


Thanks Again!

Sweeter Than Honey
April Taylor





Jun 26 2009 1:44 PM

Glad you like to CD's Please take care of Beth.. make sure she makes it back to Tennessee in One Piece.
Can't wait to meet you in person.
Sam Cooper





Jun 24 2009 5:05 AM

I'm diggin' on the blogs. Wish you were in Acme Boogie, too. Coulda used someone to document the band's history--somebody coherent! Keep rockin' bro!
Mojo Sons





Apr 14 2009 10:01 PM

Hi. Hope to see you this Thursday at Connie's in Sayreville. We start at 10 P.M. sharp.

= The Mojo Sons =
The Original Traveling Open Mic Show





Apr 2 2009 12:45 PM

Hey You,
We Rocked the Tree Sunday...
That was the way to start off the night... All thanks to you, Dave and Sheli...
Cook
Eryn Shewell





Mar 30 2009 6:57 PM

Thanks for stopping in! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Eryn
Jo Wymer and the Itty Bitty Band





Mar 30 2009 6:52 PM

It's a shame you did not stay....Hope to play for you soon.

Regards,
Jo
♫ Rosie ♫





Mar 5 2009 4:24 AM


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The Original Traveling Open Mic Show





Feb 26 2009 12:47 PM

Hey Al...
have you been checking out Tuesday nights at Brewsters...
Cook
BARBERELLA'S, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN!





Feb 25 2009 12:45 AM

thank-you! you have no idea how your commpliment has up-lifted my weary soul god- bless you , love oxox barberella
The Original Traveling Open Mic Show





Feb 14 2009 1:09 AM

See you Saturday night...
Catherine





Jan 27 2009 7:11 PM

Thanks for the add!
Sam Cooper





Jan 19 2009 3:14 AM

Yo, Al! The best to you and the guys for 2009.
Some of the new pics reminded me, my last official band gig in Jersey was the WLB firehouse on New Year's Day, 2006 with HEY! BETTY! Keep rockin' and smilin' bro!
MOM





Jan 9 2009 2:39 PM

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Funny Pictures & Myspace layouts





HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLD FRIEND!!
sunny





Jan 9 2009 8:36 AM

Suzi





Jan 8 2009 4:03 AM

Happy Birthday a day and small change early. Have a good time tonite...
BARBERELLA'S, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN!





Jan 3 2009 11:29 PM

BEST WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY- BIRTHDAY! BUON COMPLIANO!!! LOVE OX BARBERELLA
Billys Fault





Jan 1 2009 12:36 AM

Happy New Year Al-Vis

If he tries to slip ya the tongue slap him HEHEHEHEHE

Tell John Happy New Year as well
C Ya soon
The Wag





Dec 31 2008 3:45 AM

Glad to have played with you.
You were great! Happy New Year!
Christine Martucci





Dec 30 2008 8:03 PM


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Gary Cavico





Dec 25 2008 8:30 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AL
LOVE,
GARY AND HARRINE
♫ Rosie ♫





Dec 24 2008 10:11 PM

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Bobby D





Dec 24 2008 6:26 PM

Hey Al...thanks for the Christmas cheer.....We hope you and Denise have a nice holiday Season, as well! Oh yeah......fake Alvis's, huh!!!! LOL

Bobby D.
♫ Rosie ♫





Dec 20 2008 7:57 PM

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We love you Al-vis,
Peace
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