NEVAH at The NEXT GENERATION THEATRE in BREWER MAINE - April 16th

NEVAH is … again … appearing at the NEXT Generation Theatre on April 16th, 2016 … believe it or not, this is their 5th appearance in as many years … and with the unpredictably crazy weather Maine's been having lately it truly is “a Cabin Fevah Relievah". 

NEVAH brings an eclectic mix of instrumentation and tunes, some familiar, some original, that can’t be labeled in any particular genre … and therefore they created their own term to describe the NEVAH sound, “prograssabilly” music. Besides the multi-part harmonies and sweet arrangements … you will laugh, cry, sing along - drink beer and wine, eat home made chocolate chip cookies (baked at the Next Generation Theatre) … want to scream out loud, “enough already” (but please don’t) - a guaranteed evening of funtastic entertainment.

NEVAH is: Phil Pitula on Bass, Richard Silver on Mandolin, Ed Russell on Sax and Flute, Larry LeBlanc on Guitar, Eric Brown on Percussion, Jack Anderson on Pedal Steel, Hal Meyers on Banjo – and everyone on vocals … we are anchored by our eighth member the amazing Sound Engineer Mark Shane.

The show starts at 7:00 pm and ends with the last note… (9:00 pm-ish for those that really need to know). 

Ticket prices are still only $10.00. For further information and to purchase tickets in advance – highly recommended – (seating is limited) … please call: 207-989-7100. You can also visit NEVAH on Facebook or nevahband.com for any updates.

Lots of music, fun, laughter … be there, or be there … in any case … be there!

The NEVAH Band at the NEXT Generation Theatre in Brewer Maine

NEVAH's Banjo Guy - Hal Meyers Performing Live Acoustic Music at the 4Pts BBQ in Winterport

Well, well, well … friends and fans of NEVAH, thought I'd let you know that I (Hal the NEVAH banjo guy - hmmm kinda rhymes) … will be performing at the incredible 4pts BBQ and Blues House in Winterport, Maine … this Friday - January 16th from 5pm to 8pm. Tel: 207-223-9929

I hope you all can make it, lots of live acoustic music played on Banjo and Guitar, laughing, great BBQ, beer, singing, singing-alonging (especially to the tunes you know), more beer which ultimately leads to more laughing and very loud singing …

Hal Meyers Live Acoustic Music in Maine at the 4Pts BBQ in Winterport Maine

… oh, oh, oh and prestidigitation, sleight-of-hand … okay some pretty cool magical-type tricks performed right in front of your very eyes. Did I mention beer?

… and if I'm really lucky hopefully some of my NEVAH brethren will come on down and join me for a few tunes. Oh yeah …

Hope to see you all this Friday.

A NEVAH HOLIDAY GREETING

From all of us in NEVAH … 

… Phil Pitula on Bass, Ed Russell on Sax and Flute, Richard Silver on Mandolin, Larry LeBlanc on Guitar, Eric Brown on Congas, Jack Anderson on Pedal Steel, Mark Shane on Sound and Hal Meyers on Banjo …

Click here for a YOUTUBE link to a little Holiday greeting for all our friends and fans … 

Happy Holidays from NEVAH

NEVAH brings LIVE music to the Next Generation Theatre in Brewer - Oct 4th

YES!!!! … it’s happening this SATURDAY OCT 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm

What you ask?

… the NEVAH band is presenting our first EVAH Fall Fling

It’s a delightful, funtabulous evening of LIVE musical entertainment with lots of musical surprises in store.

Where you ask? 

… at the one and only Next Generation Theatre - 39 Center St., Brewer Maine

Maine's NEVAH band presents LIVE Music at the
Next Generation Theatre in Brewer

The cost?

Tickets are only $10.00 per person

Who do you call?

For reservations and advanced ticket purchases please contact: 207-989-7100

NEVAH at the NEXT GENERATION THEATRE - OCT 4th

BREAKING press release from NEVAH … 

NEVAH’s 1st EVAH FALL FLING…

We are NEVAH, a Maine band, bringing A LIVE MUSIC SHOW to the WORLD FAMOUS NEXT GENERATION THEATRE, October 4, 2014 AD from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. We present a unique concert experience with an abundance of original and familiar tunes. We’ve coined the word, “prograssabilly” to describe the blending of progressive, newgrass, folk, rock, soulful sounds and shimmering vocals into a cohesive musical event which will change the course of the universe and the lives of each audience member. 

NEVAH - performing LIVE Music in Maine at
the Next Generation Theatre - Oct 4th

NEVAH is a fairly large band, eight (8) musicians with instrumentation running the gamut from acoustic guitar, mandolin and banjo to electric guitars, electric bass, saxophone, flute, pedal steel & dobro along with a percussion section (drums and congas). Our individual musical tastes vary from bluegrass to folk to rock and roll, jazz, waltzes and the list goes on. And somehow, we … Phil Pitula, Ed Russell, Richard Silver, Larry LeBlanc, Dick Knipping, Jack Anderson, Eric Brown and Hal Meyers … “blend”. 

And we have even more exciting news too … Mark Shane … the audio guru will be running our sound for this and hopefully future events.

We look forward to seeing you at the Next Generation Theatre on Oct 4th.

The NEVAH Band
nevahband.com / nevah on Facebook

NEVAH Band Members playing- LIVE MUSIC IN MAINE - this Friday - 4Points BBQ and The Big Easy Lounge

Hey fans and friends of NEVAH … got a terrific start to the weekend for you …

NEVAH's Phil Pitula is playing some hot Blues along with our good friends Lauren and Trent - also known as the BLOOD ORANGE MARTINIS - at 4Points BBQ & Blues House … this Friday, Aug. 29th. 

NEVAH's Phil Pitula playing in the BLOOD ORANGE MARTINIS
at 4Points BBQ and BLUES HOUSE
in Winterport - Friday August 29th 

Awesome BBQ and blues spot right in the heart of rocking downtown Winterport! Hope we see you there!

… and …

On the same evening …

NEVAH's – The3Guys – Hal, Richard and Larry – are performing at the BIG EASY LOUNGE & CAFE at the Charles Inn in Downtown Bangor Maine. Lots of Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Singing, Laughing, Drinking, more laughing, more singing and definitely more drinking … 

NEVAH's - The 3 Guys Hal, Richard and Larry
Playing LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC in Maine at the Big Easy Lounge
in Bangor - Friday August 29th

We start playing at 9:00pm and finish at midnight-ish.

NEVAH Appearing at TANTRUM Nightclub and Lounge - Opening Day of Bangor's American Folk Festival

BIG BIG NEWS for all our NEVAH friends and FANS …

We, NEVAH, are appearing at TANTRUM Nightclub and Lounge this FRIDAY - AUGUST 22nd, playing from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, outside on their deck, on the opening day of the American Folk Festival. Tantrum is located at 193 Broad St. (top floor), Bangor, ME 04401 -
 {see the map for location}

NEVAH playing LIVE Music in Maine
at TANTRUM Night Club and Lounge
Opening Day of Bangor's American Folk Festival- Friday August 22 -

And … TANTRUM is offering THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY
- for $10.00 per person - OPENING DAY ONLY:

A Barbecue Meal
Drinks
a Live Performance by NEVAH - from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
– Maine’s ONLY Prograssabilly Band 
and Late Night Dancing with TANTRUM’s DJ 
                – from 9:00pm to midnight

Parking is FREE

So come, eat, drink, listen, go to the festival, come back and dance the night away - all for only $10.00

NEVAH playing LIVE Music in Maine
at TANTRUM Night Club and Lounge
Opening Day of Bangor's American Folk Festival- Friday August 22 -

NEVAH Performing LIVE MUSIC in Old Town - Summer Concert in the Park Series - August 14th -

Hey there friends and fans of NEVAH … this Thursday, August 14th -  from 6:30 to 8:00 pm … we, NEVAH will be performing - LIVE - in the Old Town Library's - Concert in the Park Series.

Looking forward to a wonderful evening of music at the Gazebo.

FYI: If it's raining we will still be performing at the Elks Club on 4th Street Extension.

The NEVAH Band presents Live Music in Maine at the Old Town Library's
Summer Concert in the Park Series

LIVE MUSIC IN MAINE from NEVAH this July + more!

Okay … big things are happening over the next two weeks for the NEVAH band, starting with a private concert tomorrow (Thursday - July 10th) for the Bangor Veterans home. Phil the NEVAH bass man wrote a terrific piece called "Remembering Those Who Served" in the previous post.

Then … NEXT Wednesday … July 16th NEVAH (that's us) … will be performing in Round Pond at the Historic Little Brown Church located on rte 32 Round Pond Village. 

NEVAH performing LIVE music in Maine

The Rpund Pond show starts at 7:30pm … with a suggested donation of $10.00 - a portion of the proceeds goes to help maintain the historic facility. 

… children are free (unless you want to make a donation).

And … if that isn't enough, two days later, which makes it Friday - July 18th, Hal - the NEVAH banjo guy, Richard the NEVAH mandolin maven and Larry the NEVAH guitar guru are performing as a live acoustic music trio in the big Easy Lounge and Cafe located within the Charles in … in Bangor. Music starts at 9pm.

Live Acoustic Music in Maine from …
Hal Meyers the NEVAH banjo guy, Richard Silver the NEVAH mandolin maven
… and Larry LeBlanc the NEVAH guitar guru

Oh… oh … oh … and the following Friday on the 25th Hal, Richard and Larry will be playing the Wrong Turn Pub located at the Kenduskeag Golf and Country Club. (please see poster for details).

Live Acoustic Music in Maine from …
Hal Meyers the NEVAH banjo guy, Richard Silver the NEVAH mandolin maven
… and Larry LeBlanc the NEVAH guitar guru

Eh-Yup July is a NEVAH Month … and there is more coming your way. So check out NEVAHBAND.com or this FB page for future LIVE NEVAH music events.

Hal

the NEVAH banjo guy

Remembering Those Who Served

            Summer means a lot of different things to us here in Maine.  After a long trying winter we relish the blue skies, the fresh air, and the warm temps that finally make their way up to us in July.  For the guys of NEVAH, July and summer have a very special meaning with an event dating back before we were actually a serious "group," - playing at the Veterans Home in Bangor Maine.
            If memory serves me right, which at my age I begin to question, it has been over 10 years since we first visited and played for the Veterans for their yearly family cookout.  At the time a loosely knit group of people, me, Kim my wife, Charlie Earley, Richard, Ed, Dr. Eric, Jack, Hal, and Dan Groshan happily accepted an invitation to offer up a little music for this event.  Going under the name of "Never to Late" we played for an hour and a half and it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had.  Here were the people who put their lives on the line defending our great nation, many of them from what is now called the "greatest" generation, tapping their feet, dancing, and singing along to some songs they knew.  Thoughts of my Dad and his brothers, all of whom served during World War II, flooded my mind and it was difficult to hold back the tears as the realization hit me that if it wasn't for all of these people we probably would not be there playing music and enjoying our freedom.
            So here we are many years later eagerly anticipating our annual July performance which this year will take place on Thursday, July 10th.  Some things have changed, members of the band, vets who have gone on to their reward, but the commitment from the band now named "NEVAH" remains the same - Honor those who have given so much to protect and preserve our freedoms, our Veterans.
            It  seems very fitting to me to post this today, July 4th - Independence Day - on the behalf of our current line-up Ed Russell, Richard Silver, Hal Meyers, Larry LeBlanc, Jack Anderson, Eric Brown, Richard Knipping, and yours truly Phillip Pitula - the men of NEVAH, so in the words and music sung by Kate Smith we say to you,
                                                  "GOD BLESS AMERICA"

A NEVAH THANK YOU to John Ramirez of 4Points BBQ

The NEVAH band would like to send out a humongous THANK YOU to John Ramirez and the folks at the 4Points BBQ for last weeks Lawnchair Concert in Winterport.

John Ramirez Owner of 4Points BBQ in Winterport
at NEVAH's appearance at the  Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14th

NEVAH performing LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

We were very lucky that the weather held off and it was a sunny/cloudy/cool-ish - day and evening with only a momentary drop or two of rain. Seriously I think I saw two drops.

And … it was graduation weekend on top of everything else - crazy!

NEVAH performing LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

NEVAH performing LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

NEVAH performing LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

We had a blast and it appears the audience did as well. They sang along, danced, clapped, cheered, applauded loudly, laughed at our banter (sometimes) … oh, clogged (yes, we encourage clogging). All of this as we presented a full NEVAH evening including the addition of 7 new tunes and/or arrangements never heard by our audiences.

Some NEVAH Fans watching NEVAH perform LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

Some NEVAH Fans watching NEVAH perform LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

Some NEVAH Fans watching and dancing  while NEVAH performs LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

We also received this quote from one of our NEVAH fans: "Great night of music last Sat @ 4 pts!! Best Band in Maine!!! Thank you for such an enjoyable evening!"

Some NEVAH Fans watching NEVAH perform LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

Some NEVAH Fans watching NEVAH perform LIVE music in Maine
at the 4Points BBQ 2014 Lawnchair Concert Series - June 14

Really appreciate everyone coming out … here are a few pictures and we'll be uploading some video in the near future.

Thanks …

Hal
the NEVAH banjo guy

4POINTS BBQ in Winterport Features NEVAH Saturday June 14th

Oh yeah … a big THANK YOU to Emily Burnham from the Bangor Daily News … in her 5 Things To Do section …

NEVAH @ the 4Points BBQ in Winterport, Maine this Saturday - from 6 to 9pm.

Please call ahead for reservations as we've heard through the grape vine (which we understand is more reliable then two cans and a string) … that tickets have been selling like crazy.

NEVAH playing live music at the 4Points BBQ in Winterport
June 14th - 6 to 9pm

Call: 207-223-9929 

And tell them Hal the NEVAH banjo guy sent you, but only if you want to tell them that. It won't do anything for you, but it makes me feel semi-important.

NEVAH playing live music at the 4Points BBQ in Winterport
Saturday - June 14th - 6 to 9pm

See you all Saturday …

… and NEVAH mind the weather - which is supposed to be pretty a-okay.

NEVAH's HUGE WEEKEND of LIVE Music in Kenduskeag, Winterport and Hampden Maine

Hey there … friends and fans of NEVAH - we have one heck of a big live acoustic music weekend coming up …

… kicking it off will be NEVAH's own dynamic trio - Hal Meyers, Richard Silver and Larry LeBlanc playing at the Kenduskeag Golf and Country Club on Friday June 13th from 8pm to 11pm …

Live Music in Maine by NEVAH's own …
Hal Meyers, Richard Silver and Larry LeBlanc

Then …

on Saturday - JUNE 14th - NEVAH will be performing at the

4Points BBQ Lawn Chair Concert Series … in Winterport … and let me tell you, we've got one heck of a show planned. So be there, be hungry, be thirsty … be ready …oh yeah!

Live Music in Maine by NEVAH
at the 2014 Lawn Chair Concert Series
at the 4Points BBQ in Winterport

Live Music in Maine by NEVAH
at the 2014 Lawn Chair Concert Series
at the 4Points BBQ in Winterport

Live Music in Maine by NEVAH
at the 2014 Lawn Chair Concert Series
at the 4Points BBQ in Winterport

We'd love to see you at any one of these events …

Hal

the NEVAH banjo guy

Hal Meyers, Larry LeBlanc and Richard Silver - have a blast at the BIG EASY LOUNGE in Bangor

Had a terrific time playing the Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn … in Bangor with my two good friends and NEVAH compadres - Larry LeBlanc and Richard Silver.

Here are some photos that Kim Pitula and Lucie* - took from the Charles Inn "gig" this past Friday May 30th. Really appreciate Phil, Kim and Valerie coming out to the Charles Inn to "support". 

From L to R: Richard on Gibson Mandolin, Hal on Martin Guitar, Larry on Dobro
Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn, Bangor Maine - Friday May 30th
- Live Acoustic Music in Maine - 

Left to Right: Richard on Mandolin, Hal playing his Stelling Sunflower with
Jet Black Kavanjo Banjo head, Larry on his Martin Guitar
Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn, Bangor Maine - Friday May 30th
- Live Acoustic Music in Maine - 

Richard Silver, Hal Meyers, Larry LeBlanc
during set one at the …
Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn, Bangor Maine - Friday May 30th
- Live Maine Music - 

And a thank you to Sonja Hannington - too - for stopping by after your gig. Sonja is a superb Sax and Flute player, constantly in demand for gigs all over the place.

Richard Silver on Mandolin, Hal Meyers on Guitar, Larry LeBlanc on Dobro
- Live Acoustic Music in Maine -
Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn, Bangor Maine - Friday May 30th 

Richard Silver on a 1930's Gibson Mandolin
Hal Meyers on Stelling Sunflower Banjo with Jet Black Kavanjo Head
Larry LeBlanc on his Martin D-35 Guitar
- Live Maine Music -
Big Easy Lounge at the Charles Inn, Bangor Maine - Friday May 30th

And funny as it may seem … Dick (DDD - Dick Da Drummer - from NEVAH) had just told me about another band he plays with … the * Lucie HotBand. I "friended" Lucie that very morning, and sure enough, guess who shows up as we are finishing our sound check … and stays for the entire evening …

… I'm not going to tell you , you have to guess.

… guessing yet?

I also had a chance to do a little close-up magic for a few folks. I always like watching people flip out when their signed card ends up inside my wallet … the inner wallet inside the outer wallet that is … oh yeah.

Again thank you to everyone who came by, sang along, laughed a bit, drank a lot, laughed some more and applauded throughout the evening …!

More performances at the Big Easy in the coming months … and stay tuned as NEVAH has several gigs in a couple of weeks.

Make it live …

Hal
the NEVAH banjo Guy

The BIG EASY LOUNGE in Bangor Maine presents Live Acoustic Music with Hal Meyers, Larry LeBlanc and Richard Silver - Tonight Friday May 30

Hey … fans and friends of NEVAH …

TONIGHT, it's tonight …

I know it's last minute, but and however … tonight - FRIDAY - May 30th starting at 9pm …

Hal Meyers - the NEVAH banjo guy, along with Larry LeBlanc and Richard Silver will be performing at the BIG EASY LOUNGE in the CHARLES INN … located in downtown Bangor. from 9pm to midnight

Hal Meyers (tNbg*), along with NEVAH's very own Larry LeBlanc and Richard Silver … on guitar/dobro and mandolin/guitar, will be performing at the BIG EASY LOUNGE located within the CHARLES INN in Bangor …

Live Acoustic Music in Maine at the Big Easy Lounge in Bangor with
Hal Meyers - the NEVAH banjo guy
Larry LeBlanc on Guitar and Dobro … and …
Richard Silver on Mandolin and Guitar

I hope you can come and catch us, listen to some familiar tunes, sing along, laugh a bit, get a tasty beverage from the Big Easy's huge selection of BREWS … and maybe, just maybe get to see some close-up sleight of hand magic performed right in front of you during one of our breaks.

Therefore … see you this evening. We'll be playing until midnight!

Hal

*the NEVAH banjo guy

NEVAH at 4Points BBQ LAWNCHAIR CONCERT SERIES - NEW POSTER

Hey … Hal the NEVAH banjo guy here …

I just went to the 4Points BBQ Facebook page and saw this wonderful image … it's the NEW Poster for the 2014 4Points BBQ & Blues House – LawnChair Concert Series - in Winterport - Maine … 

See if you can spot the NEVAH name!

We're right in the mix with some truly amazing talent. Oh, yeah - it's going to be one heck-of-uh great concert line-up this summer that you won't want to miss - seriously.

The 2014 4Points BBQ LAWNCHAIR Concert Series POSTER
Can you spot NEVAH?

Contact the 4Points BBQ and Blues House in Winterport, ME - to get further information. 207-223-9929 and to purchase NEVAH tickets … which we understand through the 4Points BBQ grape vine (or was that beer line -?) are going pretty fast.

See you there …

Hal

tNbg

The NEVAH BANJO GUY on KAVANJO.COM Home Page

Hey friends and fans of NEVAH …

A lot of you have seen us perform live and I know you’ve seen my Stelling Sunflower Banjo with the shiny Jet Black Banjo head. Not your standard/typical banjo look, but kinda fits my on-stage persona. I’m trying for the older bald guy who wears a lot of black, cowboy boots and requires reading glasses to see the frets … a persona I think I’ve achieved.

NEVAH at Macy's
Note (on left) my "Older Bald Guy wearing Black Look" with my Stelling Banjo sporting the Kavnajo
"Black Diplomat" ® banjo head system

… well …

I just found out that my picture (along with another band member - can you guess who) has been included in the KAVANJO.com home page, along with some amazing “notable musicians”.

Kavanjo.com site with Hal and another NEVAH band member - we're amongst GREAT company

Turns out I asked for and received the first Jet Black Kavanjo Banho head, now called a “Black Diplomat” ®. This banjo head with a hand wound patented hum bucking pickup system allows me to quickly and easily “plug in” and amplify my banjo whilst playing music, especially with NEVAH … and it works seamlessly with my Line6=G30 wireless rig too.

I posted several images of the banjo and of me using it, and even wrote a few articles/blogs for my halmeyers.com site.

Would anyone like to take a closer look at my new Kavanjo Banjo Head?

Yesterday I contacted John Kavanaugh - the inventor and manufacturer of the Kavanjo Banjo Head system to tell him I was going to show it around at the upcoming Kruger Brother academy in North Carolina. John then informed me that my picture was on his site … oh yeah.

Definitely check out kavanjo.com when you get a chance …