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Zipper at Cattails - National Park MAY 4! New Venue!

Mark's down to his final month with Zipper... three shows remaining... a new venue, a favorite venue, and a big public venue!!

First up...  Cattails National Park
Zipper heads down this Friday to Cattails in National Park!
This is a new venue for us! 

Facebook Event!


The show starts at 9pm!

So I had never been to Cattails before.  Quite honestly the pics of the outside that I found on the internet were misleading.

But I took a ride down there tonight (Thurs).  Had a few drinks, took some pics.

And I really like this place!!!   I can't wait to play there Friday night... and actually, i can't wait to get back there again soon just to hang out!!

Inside it definately has local bar feel...  but its bright and friendly, and much roomier than it looks from the outside.

Large bar in front, pool table, a living room set-up (yes, I said that!)

Band sits in the room opposite the bar... but everyone gets to hear.

Its open.  It's inviting.

One of the biggest features for summertime is, they have a covered deck on the back, that sits along the river!    Tables are set up, and i see a small outside bar, but not sure if it will be open on Friday.  But the deck definately will!!

Its going to be in the 80s on Friday...    its awesome that you can step right out into the cooler cooler air along the river.

Location:

I had no idea where this place was.   Truth is I've driven in this area 100s of times and had no idea it was here.

If you know anything about National Park, than you know the Parke Place bar (now called Soulsations).   Well from Parke Place go 1/4 on Grove towards West Deptford and as the bridge approaches you'll see the sign for the bar and a turn-off to the right.

Its only 3 miles from Westville... home of Hot Shots, Clancy's and Shileens.

I really think this is going to be fun!   Well it will be fun if the Zipper fans are there!!


Cattails
150 Riverview Avenue
National Park, NJ 08063

Our original schedule had us playing at the Pike Tavern on this date.  Unfortunately the Pike Tavern is closed currently.  Brian helped us find a replacement gig.  We were really looking forward to playing at the Pike, because Brian and the bar were one of the first places to support us when we were starting out.  We wish the best of luck to Brian.  Be sure to visit him over at Wink's Tavern in National Park.  

And a big thanks to Cattails for bringing us in!




Last Full Gig:  Hot Shots May 19th
After CatTails, Mark performs at his last full show...   at Hot Shots on may 19th!!!
If Mark were to name his "local" bar... Hot Shots is it!

Hot Shots
May 19th  /  10:00pm
500 Gateway Boulevard
Westville, NJ 08093

Collingswood May Fair: The Final Countdown!
We are very happy to announce that Zipper has been chosen to perform at the Collingswood May Fair!
This is South Jersey's premier town festival.  Over 50,000 people enjoying over a mile of fun, food, crafts and music.
This event is so big, it has multiple stages!!

Zipper will be at Stage 1, down by the Car Show (and Little Louie's BBQ)
We perform two sets...

Collingswood May Fair
May 26
Haddon Ave and Crestmont
Near the car show
Collingswood NJ

Times:
12:45 - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 3:15pm


Zipper at Pike Tavern Fri April 6. Dollar Dog Night. Mark is retiring?

 Zipper - Pike Tavern - Friday April 6 !!

Mark is retiring??   More on that in a second.  But, first...

After a month long break, Zipper is back…
hitting it out of the park at the Pike Tavern in Magnolia NJ, this April 6th!

 
We are celebrating the start of the baseball season!!!!

 - Dollar Dog Night!!   $1 Hot Dogs start at 8pm
 - Zipper goes on at 9:30 pm
 - Wear your Phillies gear!
 - Wear your bunny outfit!
 - And we'll even have the Phillies 2008 World Series DVD playing!

 
Oh yeah… and did I mention Zipper is going to ROCK THE JOINT!!!
 
Friday April 6th

9:30pm -  ??


Pike Tavern
320 White Horse Pike S 
Magnolia, NJ 08049
 
Check out the Facebook event for more information!!!

George Stott
Fundraiser!!!
April 29th!

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FOR DETAILS!!! 


Big (bad) News!!!
Lead singer Mark has decided to take a break from bands, and Zipper.  

This is not an April Fool's joke!
 
We have 6 more shows through the end of May and Mark will be singing with Zipper through all of them!
Make sure you get out to these shows and get your fill of Zipper over the next 2 months!  Mark says other than a few random open mics, he'll be out of action for a year or so... who knows?!
 
From Mark...
No plans yet on what this means to the band
No big drama reason. No pressure from anyone. My wife is more shocked than anyone.  I love the band, love the guys and fans. I guess, while its an awesome thing we've been happily doing this for 3 years, I never really expected it to go this far (even tho I was doing a lot of the pushing!)… I love music and singing, but there are other things I want to accomplish with the time right now… things that can help get my ass retired well before I am 65!  I'm a computer guy during  the day and there are a few ideas I want to jump into now…  helps boost up my skills, and who knows… maybe I write the next million dollar selling iPhone app?!

Thanks everyone for supporting me in 4+ years of bar bands... it's been a blast.  I hope to see all of the Zipper friends many times over the next 2 months, and into the future.

 
Mark's Final Gigs!

  • Apr 6 Pike Tavern
  • Apr 21 Merryfields
  • Apr 29 George Stott Benefit
  • May 4 Pike Tavern
  • May 19 Hot Shots.. the last full bar band gig
  • May 26 Collingswood May Fair.   A huge crowd for the last show!!


George Stott fundraiser: April 29th… Zipper and The Strayz!
George Stott, a long time great friend of Zipper and the South Jersey band community is fighting one of life's toughest battles… kidney cancer.  George and his family needs our prayers and support.  His friends and family have organized a fundraiser on April 29, 2012 (Sunday) at the Brooklawn American Legion to help with medical bills, and to show him we are there for him.
 
Its a 5 hour event….  4pm-9pm

  • Dinner Buffet
  • Silent Auction
  • Theater Show Revue
  • And two bands….  
  • Zipper!!!
  • The Strayz,  as we all remember them… with George, Marla, and Vince reuniting with the Band!!!    This alone is worth the ticket price!!!

 
More information (including ticket information) is available at the
Facebook Event Page.  Or… tickets will be available at Zipper's Pike Tavern gig!
 
I've heard that over 200 tickets have been sold already, so you'll have to MOVE FAST and BUY TICKETS NOW!!!
 
Facebook Event Page
Contact Email:  lplount@sbcglobal.net


Zipper at Hot Shots Westville March 10!

It's only March, and Zipper is back at Hot Shots for our second time...  good thing cause its one of our favorite spots.

HOT SHOTS is our ONLY SHOW IN MARCH!!!

Mark and Sharon head to Clearwater after later in the week!

Anyway Zipper had a great time in January at Hot Shots!!!   Great crowd, great sound...  WOW!!!!


Hot Shots is one of the best places to see a rock show...  dedicated stage... dedicated sound system... dedicated lighting system.
Great set-up for both the band and the fans.  And awesome bartenders!!!

A little later start at 10pm.   Go take care of some shiznit during the day then come relax with Zipper!!!

Hot Shots
500 Gateway Boulevard  (RT 45 near Brooklawn Circles)
Westville, NJ 08093

10pm - 


What else is new...

Awesome time at Merryfields 2 weeks ago...   
Don't believe me, then check out the GREAT pics we got, over on Facebook.  Tag 'em, comment on them, have fun!!!


Also grabbed this very rough clip showing everyone having a great time, and sadly was just a few days before the passing of Davey Jones.  We had no clue at the time we were celebrating his life.

Merryfields Oaklyn - Saturday Feb 25th

 Zipper brings the craziness to Merryfields Saturday February 25th.
Starting around 9:30



Great food!   Great band!


Facebook event!!


Also...  check out our friend at OnTheBandwagon.com

Sports... fun...  whateve they feel like posting.

www.OnTheBandwagon.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/onthebandwagon

Connie Macs - Friday Feb 10, 2012

Short update... cause I had written a larger one and shut the browser down without saving...  Whhahaaaaaa

Anyway:
Connie Macs Pennsauken, Friday Feb 10, 2012.
Start around 9:30
Valentine Hearts for the ladies
New lighting set-up
facebook event


Zipper is South Jersey and Philadelphia area's best Rock Party Band.  Our roots are in Rock-n-Roll, but we have enough variety in our set list to mix things up right for any venue. 

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Upcoming Gigs!

May 4  Cattails - National Park
May 19  Hot Shots
May 26   May Fair - Collingswood

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