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   Friends & Bands

  • Al Stewart 
    You've no doubt heard this Grammy nominee's hits "The Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages," which still get constant airplay. The Captains opened up for him November 4, 2007.
  • Blue Light District 
    Our compadres in soul, funk and R & B.
  • Cap'n Chris' personal web page 
    The remarkably true story of the man behind the horn.
  • Capt. Jim and his Sadowsky 
    Find out more about Captain Jim's bass and rig.
  • Captains MySpace site 
    When your just can't get enough of your fave band.
  • Dave Nachmanoff 
    The Captains opened up for this talented guitarist 11/4/07.
  • Go With Me - debut CD featuring Capts Rich, Scott & Dave 
    Bassist, producer, and studio owner Bob Idakaar of MuzikStudio.com set out to make a really listenable record. His band, GO WITH ME creates unique sounds by crossing different genres and styles. "Everything Almost Never Happens" is an eclectic combination of cross genres, memorable hooks, and thought provoking melodies. Just by listening you can sense GO WITH ME had fun in producing the album. Order your copy today from www.CDbaby.com.
  • Jam-Bone 
    New Jersey's #1 jam band and our good friends who do originals as well as Dead and Phish covers with boatloads of energy. Jam-Bone opened for the Captains at the Stanhope House 5/26/07.
  • Melvin Sparks 
    His career began in backing Sam Cooke, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Solomon Burke, The Supremes, little Stevie Wonder & others. Melvin's work is featured on over 100 jazz albums with artists such as Grover Washington, Jr., Lou Donaldson, Hank Crawford, Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff and dozens more. Recently toured with Karl Denson Tiny Universe and Robert Walters 20th Congress. The Captains opened for this legend on 7/15/05.
 
    Venues
  • Bernie's Hillside
    This is truly the last great roadhouse of North Jersey, an intimate venue with an ample stage, nestled in the woods off Route 206 in Chester. It's always worth the trip for a night with the Captains and the occasional search for a Lost Dog.
  • Darress Theater
    As one of the few surviving original Vaudeville stages in the country, the Darress Theater offers its patrons a truly unique entertainment experience. Built in 1919, the theater retains much of its original charm, and its style and character are wholly unmatched. Enter under the stage, enjoy the beauty of the woodwork and tiered balconettes, and feel as though you have stepped back through time.
  • Mexicali Live
    Mexicali Live (formerly Mexicali Blues Cafe) was built from the ground up with one thing in mind: to provide the ideal setting to enjoy music. "The last musical oasis in the free world" was featured as a Venue of the Month on Jambands.com.
  • Mohawk House
    The Mohawk House is a throwback to the original lakestyle homes indigenous to Lake Mohawk. The warm mix of rustic woods, stone and brick, creates a comfortable, yet elegant atmosphere. Mohawk House is an elegant venue showcasing established local talent, as well as special regional groups and accomplished artists.
  • Pavinci Italian Grill
    Pavinci is a unique venue overlooking picturesque Lake Hopatcong. Cruise in by car, kayak, canoe, or catamaran to enjoy the music of the Captains.
  • Stanhope House
    New Jersey's premier blues venue had been presenting all types of live music for over thirty years. This historic music setting, circa 1790, had been host to the best national, regional and local bands, and had a reputation for presenting the finest musical artists in various genres to include bluegrass, rock, folk as well as the blues. The Captains played there 14 times over the years. Sadly, it closed in 2007.
 
    Nothing Personal, Just Business
  • Computer Images Web
    Computer Images Web has extensive experience in web design and development on large and small projects for corporate and commercial clients. They excel at integrating design and functionality to create unique and interesting designs that are logical and easy to use. (They did our site naturally.)
  • Create A Vibe
    Northern New Jersey's Independent live music promoters presenting a variety of quality artists. Create A Vibe LLC has been around for over 8 years, focusing mainly on Mexicali Live, but has also presented festivals and events at Waterloo Village, the Stanhope House, the Baker Theatre, and the Darress Theatre.
  • Dave's Piano Shop
    Captain Mouse's piano restoration business. Don't trust your precious ivories with anyone else lest ye be keelhauled.
  • Dave's Sound Repair
    The Musicians Service Center
  • Golden Age Fretted Instruments
    Offering a great selection of new guitars by some of today's finest builders, clean, original vintage collectible guitars and used utility instruments. Where else are you gonna find sweet axes like Jeff's James Tyler or Jim's Sadowsky?
  • MuzikStudio.com
    Full Production Recording in a friendly, relaxed environment with an experienced and Certified Pro-Tools engineer. This is where the debut CD from Go With Me was produced featuring Captains Rich, Scott, and Dave.
  • Paladin Music & Entertainment, Inc
    PM&E, Inc is a private company providing diverse entertainment for the public including independent films, medieval festivals, casting and production, off-Broadway plays, various genres of music including Gothic, Dance, New Age and Fantasy Ambient Music. Paladin has several subdivisions including Talent Management, Professional Production Services, Investment in Films and more.
  • Skylands Professional Audio
    Skylands Pro Audio is a premier full-service production company committed to providing the highest quality sound reinforcement and recording services available to concerts, corporate events and entertainment productions of all kinds.
  • The Music Den
    Your complete music center; where Captains Jeff and Scott are bonefide instructors during shore leave. Visit them in Ledgewood or in Kinnelon.
  • Valley Music Center
    The Captains helped kick off the grand opening of this vital community music center located in Long Valley.
  • Wolfgang Lemmerz
    Exceptionally talented photographer whose work emphasizes various musical perspectives.
 
   Would We Kid You?
  • Talk Like a Pirate Day
    The one and only, official, accept-no-substitutes Talk Like A Pirate Day Web site. You've read about it in Dave Barry's column. Learn all about September 19 - International Talk Like A Pirate Day!