NYE Warmup Concert with a Live Audience

While live gigs have been few and far between, online streaming has been a lifeline helping musicians stay connected with patrons and fans of our music. Together with Espresso 77, we produced an early online series called E77 Remote Live, bringing E77 regular performers into people's living rooms while the city was shut down in the height of the NYC pandemic. It was a breath of fresh air that ran it's course as a regular live stream.

Moving forward into 2021, we teamed up with Jenny Van West to produce a new and improved live show from the safe comforts of home. The show will feature the music of Jenny Van West (Portland, ME) and Jonny Meyers (Queens, NY), door prizes, segments and more. What's different here is that there will be a visible audience present throughout the show, not just in the comments section.

For that, we are switching over to ZOOM, making the show exclusive to this invite, and will not be replaying the show to any streaming social media. In essence, it's a gig with a specific time and place. The show will take place on December 31st and will be from 7:00-8:15pm. There is a suggested donation for individuals and/or households, but you can also request a free ticket if you are hurting in any way. Nobody will be turned away at the door.

If you are interested, simply respond to the Eventbrite Link below and provide us with an email. We will be sending the private ZOOM link prior to the show to those that respond.

Eventbrite link: https://rb.gy/siq1qt

Let's try this out together and make the event a great, positive push into 2021. Please reach out to me with any questions at jonnymeyers73@yahoo.com (yes, I'm old school). Also please check the performer links above to see what great music you'll be getting yourselves into.

Back on the online scene this Sunday with The LIC bar, Lizzie Edwards and our gracious host Gus. 8pm start...see us on the LIC bar Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/LIC-Bar-119633874719553/

For over 10 years, Espresso 77 has been hosting live music in Jackson Heights. Recently, we’ve had to change our format, both on the cafe side and the live music side, but that won’t stop us from bringing you what we deem essential - coffee and live music. So, this Friday night, I’ll be playing a live set from my living room on Instagram live at https://www.Instagram.com/officialjmqmusic/

The set will begin at 8:00pm and I’m taking it back to our roots...no PA, no mic, just me and my guitar. I’ll be watching who chimes in, so please join in, say hi, let us know you’re listening, heckle and shout out requests, just like we do at the café.

We have a few other artists lined up to do the same in the coming weeks, so it would be good to gauge how well it works this Friday night. So please tune into #officialjmqmusic between 8:00-8:45pm and let us know you’re there.

E77 is a place for gathering and the recent, necessary shut down has left many of us feeling all sorts of ways. For now, we gather remotely, sharing music like we do at the end of every week. I’m excited to try this and I hope you’ll join me and make yourself present with some text-driven hootin’ and hollerin.’

Espresso 77 Presents: Remote Live w/Jonny Meyers

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Instagram live Friday 3/27, 8pm.

slinging Telecaster with Jenny Van West (Maine, Singer/Songwriter)

slinging the Telecaster with Jenny Van West (Maine, Singer/Songwriter)

slinging the Telecaster for Jenny Van West (Maine, singer/songwriter)

Paul Trust (bass/vocals), Seth Goldberg (drums) and Jonny Meyers (guitar/vocals) debut at The Mad Donkey.

Jonny Meyers (guitar, a.k.a. Juan) and Paul Trust (Upright Bass, a.k.a. Pablo) start the new year with a gig close to home at Espresso 77. It's been several months since the duo hit the stage, so they are very excited for Jan 11th. Original material and choice covers. Come on out.

From 1998-2009, I was honored to be part of a great band called The Stingers ATX. Through these years, we traveled the world, made some memorable records and formed relationships that will last forever. On this weekend, we join forces with Jeremy Pena and The Bandulus for two reunion gigs in the Pacific Northwest - in Portland, OR. It's gonna be a total blast, with many original members making the trip out there. We can't wait and hope that you can make it too!

From 1998-2009, I was honored to be part of a great band called The Stingers ATX. Through these years, we traveled the world, made some memorable records and formed relationships that will last forever. On this weekend, we join forces with Jeremy Pena and The Bandulus for two reunion gigs in the Pacific Northwest - in Portland, OR. It's gonna be a total blast, with many original members making the trip out there. We can't wait and hope that you can make it too!

Right in the heart of the parade, the NYC Ska Orchestra will be playing the after party that can't be missed. 2 sets Ska, Reggae and Jazz played by 18 stellar musicians.

Playing guitar with a great country music singer from Maine, Jenny Van West. https://jennyvanwestmusic.com/

Playing guitar with a great country music singer from Maine, Jenny Van West. https://jennyvanwestmusic.com/

Playing some twangy country licks with the great Jenny Van West, country singer-songwriter from Maine. Great songs and a great backing band - The Outer Borough Boys. Come through! https://jennyvanwestmusic.com/

The JMQ brings our brand of outer borough Rock-n-Soul to the sunny beaches of Atlantic Beach. Full quintet w/horns!

Come join the trio as we do the BBQ brunch gig at Strand Smokehouse, a comfy spot in the heart of Astoria.

Playing a summer show with the small version of the band. Guitar driven Rock-n-Soul!

The annual event is back. Another year stronger, wiser, and more blessed. Happy birthday to me and the best gift that life can offer - family, friends, fresh air, and the Jonny Meyers Quintet in full force. Come out, sit outside, shake a tail feather - whatever floats your boat. I'll be doing it all!

The Stingers Duo on our mini tour! Walter and Jonny bring The Stingers classics back to Kafee Zapoi (Mind Your Head, the literal translation) in Mechelen, Belgium. We'll be opening for the great Gregor Terror and the Calypso Gigolos.