NY Yankee Bernie Williams, Marky Ramone to Perform at Jammys
jambands.com
New York Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams will perform at the second annual
Jammys, this Thursday June 28 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Williams, who
plays guitar, will take the stage with Jazz Mandolin Project and cover Ornette Coleman’s
“Ramblin’.” Marky Ramone and Jerry Only (The Misfits) will collaborate with Lake Trout
for interpretations of two Ramones songs. Other artists slated to perform include The
Del McCoury Band featuring Robert Randolph and DJ Logic, Tom Tom Club featuring
Michael Franti (Spearhead), Col. Bruce Hampton & Friends featuring the Steve Kimock
Band & Derek Trucks, Soulive featuring Talib Kweli and Me'Shell Ndegeocello, The
Disco Biscuits featuring John Popper, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade featuring Junior
Brown, and a special dual-stage tribute to the Meters featuring George Porter Jr. and
special guests. The Derek Trucks Band will be the house band for the evening.
Paul Shaffer will present the award for “Jam of the Year” and is expected to join the
musical festivities. Comedian Jim Breuer will host the event. |
