Joseph Locatelli

My three favorite bands played a rockin show last night at JJ’s to benefit the newly formed Laramie roller derby team The Naughty Pines. I’ve never played for as large a crowd…some 400 paying the cover at the door. Next up Jamnesty on tuesday. Organized by Daniel May, I’ve participated in one way or another in three out of the four years of its existence. Prompted by a suggestion from Andrew Hays, Adam, Marko, Carter, Alysia and I put together this press release which I hope to use as a template for future events:

Jamnesty Press release for Tuesday March 10, 2009

Where: University of Wyoming Union Gardens

When: March 10th 8-10 pm

What: Jamnesty. Amnesty International at the University of Wyoming has been active on campus for at least 25 years, and they have sponsored many large events, including film festivals, speakers and concerts. This academic year, the main focus of the group has been to convince the University of Wyoming to adopt the Designated Supplier Program, which would provide further protection beyond current University policy that clothing bearing UW logos does not come from sweatshops.

Each of the past 4 years, UWAI has sponsored Jamnesty, a concert featuring local bands and musicians. Jamnesty has always featured a wide variety of musical styles, and this year is no different. This spring, Jamnesty is a series of Tuesday night shows throughout the semester, in the Wyoming Union Gardens. For a full Jamnesty schedule, please visit www.uwyo.edu/amnesty

Who: The Neo-Nostalgics… i.e. Adam Man Dude Johnson, Joseph Anthony Locatelli, Carter Cartrouble Parks, Abe Abramson, assorted Meanderer’s, Drifters, Pariahs, Martyrs, Vagabundos, Usually no Thieves, Big Country, C-Murda, Sassqueezy and the Squatch, Marko el pollo loco, Mes and Wegan Isbell; CiRcUsMoBoRg. We are excited to participate in this year’s Jamnesty. Many thanks to Amnesty International and Daniel May for their efforts and enthusiasm. We are Hardworking.Diligent.Serious.Well Behaved! House Broken. Almost free of Disease. Adam: I am a neon Cobra. Tired. Hopeful. Tricky, clever; well versed, well coifed, Joe: Yes we are well coifed. We are emanations. We live in Laramie we all play our own instruments…No outsourcing: life is good…enjoy one’s self. For more information about The Neo-Nostalgics please visit www.neonostalgics.com

Who: The Patti Fiasco… The Patti Fiasco formed in November of 2008 when five strangers, born to wolves and raised by outlaws, congregated over amber shots of whiskey at the Buckhorn Bar. The five drew dollars like pistols from their pockets (Alysia, from a holstered skirt), and drowned their spirits in strange synchronization. Coincidence has denied responsibility for the band’s formation, and instead points a crooked finger at Fate. Since, they’ve been composing original tunes as restless and wild as their respective histories. The quintet, featuring Scott Clabby, drums; Joe Locatelli, bass; Abe Abramson, banjo; Dee Tyler, vocals, lead guitar; and Alysia Kraft, vocals, guitar; is known for making crowds shake a leg and shake a room with their moon howling, fast riding, train robbing tunes.

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I hope that the Branding Iron sees fit to use even part of this; if not it was a good exercise that obviously still needs fine tuning. Alysia wrote the Patti bio which to me is the most catching section. It is difficult to distinguish the line between not taking this too seriously and being professional enough that it has a chance in hell of being printed.