Commander Cody and Professor 'Louie' In Concert at Brookhaven Laboratory, September 15
August 7, 2007
UPTON, NY - A concert featuring the Commander Cody Band is scheduled on Saturday, September 15, at 8 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory in the Berkner Hall auditorium. The band will be joined on stage by Professor "Louie" and the Crowmatix. Sponsored by the BNL Music Club, the event is open to the public. Visitors to the Laboratory age 16 and over must bring a photo ID.
Commander Cody (a.k.a. George Frayne) has been playing music for decades. Most notably on his resume is the runaway hit, "Hot Rod Lincoln," recorded by Paramount Records. The song reached the top ten in 1972. The members of the band at that time found themselves on bills with legendary musicians such as the Eagles, the Doors, Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. Today, Commander Cody and his band continue to tour and entertain fans across the country. Current band members include Steve Barbuto (drums/vocals), Rick Mullen (bass), and Mark Emerick (lead guitar and vocals).
At the Brookhaven concert, Commander Cody's band will be joined on stage by Professor "Louie" and the Crowmatix. The Crowmatix have several recordings in their repertoire, including their first CD, Souvenir, Vol. 1, released with Levon Helm, on Woodstock Records in 1997. The band's set includes originals and a selection of songs by other artists with a blend of country, folk, and rock and roll. They have performed at premier clubs and theaters and have opened shows for Taj Mahal, Cyndi Lauper, and The Band, to name a few.
Tickets for the event are $25 each and may be purchased in advance at www.ticketweb.com, at Bobbique Restaurant, W. Main Street, Patchogue, NY, or at the door the night of the show. Call 631-344-3846 for additional information.
The Laboratory is located on William Floyd Parkway (County Road 46), one-and-a-half miles north of Exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway.
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