May 6, 2008
FAKE FEST info!!!
Information for the Fake Fest Atlantic City show mentioned below is at this link:
FAKEFEST
March 5, 2008
HEAD GAMES RESURRECTED!!!
Yes, HEAD GANES has come out of hiding! Due to nunerous requests to play everywhere from casinos to cruises, the band has decided to accept a few choice offers and reunite with 2 new members. Simon Walsh was recruited to play bass and Mike Hack has jumped in to play keyboards. These 2 talented musicians bring new life and vigor to the band and many years of experience playing the NYC/Long Island music scene. You will be seeing them rock the stage with HEAD GAMES on Sunday June 29 at Trump Marina, Atlantic City for Fake Fest. They played there last in 2005 and it was a blast! There are a few more choice shows in the works, so check back for more updates.
July 25, 2007
SAD NEWS
It is with great sadness we note the passing of our friend, keyboard player, and bass player Jose Damien. He played keyboards for Head Games and bass for Legacy. He also was mastermind for progressive rock band Celestial Oeuvre. Jose was a friend and brother to us all and one of the most talented musicians you could ever meet. Words cannot express how much Jose meant to us all in Head Games and Legacy. His generosity and sincerity as a friend, as well as teacher, go beyond all boundaries. Please go to the link highlighted above to experience his vision of music and get to know first hand the man and his legacy. Love to all his family and friends.
July 11, 2007
CATCHING UP AGAIN!!!
Wow! It's been almost a year since our last update. The search for a keyboardist goes on. In the meantime the rest of the band has formed a classic rock cover band called LEGACY to keep busy. Playings songs by Boston, Journey, Foreigner, Queensryche, Styxx, and many others. Their next show is this Friday, July 13 at Yerman's Irish Tavern in Glendale, NY. For directions go
here . Show time is 9 PM sharp. Their is a SPECIAL GUEST appearing at the show. Someone all local metal heads know and love. Shhh! Secret...
Mike Ledesma is busy working with Ted Poley of Danger Danger and Vic Rivera of Adrian Gale. They played a packed show at The Cup Complex in NJ earlier this yeara and debuted the new material as well as D2 favorites to a capacity crowd which included members of XENON and many other metal bands.
Mike has alsp teamed up with drummer Mike Dagostino and former bandmates from WILD AUGUST to record original material for submission for movies, tv shows, commercials, etc.. The material is varied and exceptionally well recorded and produced. Some samples will be made available for listening sometime soon.
Till next time: Keep the faith!
July 31, 2006
CATCHING UP!!!
Soryy it's been months since the last update. We hope you're still with us. SO MUCH is going on!
Singer Mike Ledesma has been very busy working with Ted Poley from Danger Danger and Vic Rivera from Adrian Gale on Ted's solo material. Mike sang background vocals on his latest release "Collateral Damage" on Kivel Records, Adrian Gale's former record label. You can check out Ted's website and order his cd by clicking
here. Vic is an old friend of Mike's from the band Hangtown, a Lamour's , Brooklyn metal outfit that was managed by the owners of the Rock Capital of Brooklyn, THE PLACE to be, see, and hear the best metal in the 80's and 90's. The place that spawned such bands as White Lion, Tyketto, Overkill, Biohazard, and Type-O-Negative. Anyway, Ted and Vic have written new material that can only be described as amazing. They are presently being courted by several labels to release it. Please visit Ted's site and his and Vic's myspace pages at:
Ted Poley and
Vic Rivera.
HEAD GAMES is looking for a new keyboard player. So, pass the word around. Gigs are being turned down due to this situation. If there are any kb playhers out there who can sing background harmonies, please contact the band by clicking
here.
The website is still being re-vamped and will be up sometime soon. We appreciate your support ,guys and gals, and we WILL rock for you very soon! Cheers!
February 2, 2006
NEW GIG!!!
Yes! HEAD GAMES will be returning to The Bayou in Mt Vernon, NY on Saturday, March 11, midnight show. Opening for the band will be Journey tribute band Separate Ways. As once mentioned before, the band is on a kind of hiatus for the time being due to personal commitments. So, this show will be the only one for the next few months. This will be your ONLY chance to see the band rock out some Foreigner tunes! Besides, The Bayou serves a great cajun/Louisiana style cuisine, and has a cozy atmosphere with a crowd that LOVES rock and roll! Plus, there is limited seating, so you might get turned away if you don't get there early. They are strict with fire rules.
January 16, 2006
SAD NEWS
It is with great regret to announce the passing of a great and dear friend of HEAD GAMES. Cory Garcia passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006 in his home in Lynbrook, NY. Cory is the nicest, friendliest person you could ever meet and was always at our shows head banging and getting people around him to have fun. He will be missed by his many friends and loved ones, including us. Our thoughts are with him and his family. You can get to know him in his own words, by clicking here . We all love you, Cory, and you will always be in our hearts.
August 13, 2005
NEW GIGS
Two more gigs have recently been added to the band's schedule. September 16 and 17th at the Monticello Raceway Casino in Monticello, NY. The band will play 3 sets of Foreigner each evening. And the very next weekend, Saturday, September 24th, at The Bayou in Mt. Vernon, NY. They will play 2 sets, at 12AM and 1AM. Detalis and directions are on the SHOWS page.
The band would like to thank everyone who showed up at the Astoria Park show, and especially the NYC Police Department who showed up in full force. Also, thanks to the Central Astoria Development Corporation for sponsoring the event. Thanks Barbara!
July 18, 2005
DIRECTIONS TO ASTORIA PARK SHOW
Directions to the Astoria Park show can be found by clicking here. Those of you coming from Long Island or Brooklyn must be careful not to miss the Hoyt Ave. exit because if you do you will be on the Tri-Boro Bridge going into the Bronx and Upstate New York. So, keep your eyes peeled folks! We'll try and post the set list before show time.
July 07, 2005
TRIBUTE CITY FEATURES HEAD GAMES
HEAD GAMES is now being featured on Tribute City's web site. Visit
www.tributecity.com and you'll see the band's picture and link.
We apologize for neglecting the monthly TRIVIA contest. Personal, business, and professional matters have been taking time away from the band and we'll soon be racking your Foreigner brains very soon. STAY TUNED!!!
June 29, 2005
TRUMP MARINA REVISITED!!!
HEAD GAMES would like to thank everyone who came to the show at Trump Marina and to the venue for their hospitality. Some fans drove 5 hours just to see the show.! The band extends their warmest, heartfelt, thanks to those who braved the traffic, the distance, and the heat to rock out in Atlantic City. There were two other great bands (Blushing Brides, Get The Lead Out) who totally rocked The Deck at Trump Marina. The band apologizes for not posting the song list for both sets. Next stop is the gig at Astoria Park on Thursday, July 21. Directions for the park will be posted in the next few days. Check the SHOWS page for details.
BTW, some members of the band will be hanging out on Long Beach this weekend. Don't be afraid to say hi. Have a great Fourth of July weekend everybody!!!
June 4, 2005
DANGER DANGER!!!
Singer Mike Ledesma was asked to provide background vocals on former Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley's new solo cd for Kivel Records. Old friend Vic Rivera is co-writing/producing and playing on Ted's new project, and according to Mike L they've created some major kickass rock and roll. They recorded up in Tarrytown, NY at Chunky Studios and layed down the background vocal tracks on 4 songs penned by Vic and Ted. Mike will be layering more bg vocals on a few more tracks in the coming weeks. You can visit Vic's Myspace page by clicking
here . Danger Danger fans will be sure to love Ted's new cd, as this new cd showcases Ted's distinctive vocal sound we all know and love. Stay tuned for more updates...
May 28, 2005
INFORMAL GIG TUESDAY, MAY 31 2005!!!
Two members of HEAD GAMES will be playing an informal gig in NYC at The Village Lantern on Tuesday, May 31st. It's located on Bleecker and Sullivan St's in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Keyboard player Jon Loyd has a regular gig there and singer Mike Ledesma will be guest vocalist on Tuesday. They will be performing a wide range of popular tunes, including songs by Toto, Starship, Three Dog Night, Elton John,among others, maybe even some Foreigner. So, come on down, say hello and have a great holiday weekend!
April 30, 2005
HEAD GAMES AT TRUMP MARINA!!!
The gig at Trump Marina in Atlantic city, NJ on Saturday, June 25 is confirmed and all details are on the SHOWS page. This is a FREE SHOW!!! HEAD GAMES will be playing two shows at The Deck in Trump Marina. The first at 2:00PM and the second at 7PM. So, all you New Jersey Foreigner fans should make a note on your calendar for this one. The set list for both shows will be posted very soon.
April 5, 2005
GUEST BOOK DELETED!!!
We have discovered a new and very pretty guestbook that was recommended by some internet security experts. We are working on integrating it within our website and it should be up soon. Stay tuned for the new HEAD GAMES GUEST BOOK PART DEUX, and a spritzer-type revamping of the web site!
March 27, 2005
GUEST BOOK REVAMPED... AGAIN!!!
Yes, we were hit again by some hackers. The guestbook was breached, but no serious damage was done. Only an annoying message announcing it. In a way, this is a good thing. These hackers let us know, in their own unique style, that we still had holes and to please plug them up. They could just as easily have done more damage. So, we upgraded our guest book to the latest version, which we are still tweaking, and this one has no known security flaws. ...gulp...
As you can see, we are going through some changes on our website and will have a nicer looking one very soon. Please, bear with us.
March 22, 2005
HEAD GAMES ASTORIA PARK GIG CONFIRMED!!!
It's confirmed. The band will be playing beautiful Astoria Park on Thursday, July 21 as part of the Thursday night concert in the park series. Showtime is sometime after 7:30 PM. Directions to the park will be posted any day now. So, keep checking back.
March 13, 2005
HEAD GAMES INTERVIEW
Mike L and Billy have been interviewed by online music magazine Lions Pride Music. To see the interview, click HERE. Other interviews include such luminaries as Ted Poley from metal band Danger Danger, Kelly Keeling, from Baton Rouge., and other current artists.
February 28, 2005
TRIVIA QUESTION WINNER!!!
This month's winner is Stephanie Kushner! She correctly answered, before anybody else, that Mick Jones produced Billy Joel and Van Halen, aside from Foreigner. Congratulations, Stephanie! Keep looking for the next installment of Foreigner TRIVIA here at HEAD GAMES International.
February 26, 2005
NEW TRIVIA QUESTION!!!
There's a new Foreigner trivia question this month. A really alert Foreigner fan should get this one. So, click the QUIZ button on the left there and win a FREE GIFT! Who needs Mega Millions when you can be a HEAD GAMES TRIVIA QUIZ winner?
February 4, 2005
ATLANTIC CITY GIG!!!
HEAD GAMES has just been booked for an outdoor show called Fake Fest at Trumps Marina in beautiful Atlantic city, NJ, on Saturday, June 25. There will be 2 shows: 2PM and 530PM on the beautiful, oceanside facility the Donald has built. There will be 2 other tribute bands performing alongside HEAD GAMES. So, mark your calendars now! It's 5 months away, but time flies by so fast these days. More details coming soon!
January 25, 2005
MYSPACE.COM AND HEAD GAMES!!!
Have you ever heard of a fun site called myspace.com? It's a place where you can have your very own web page with your own pictures, graphics, and meet TONS of cool people on the net. And it's FREE! Just sign up at www.myspace.com and let the fun begin! Of course, HEAD GAMES are no exception. You can find a nice little web page devoted to us. Check it out at: www.myspace.com/headgamestheforeignertribute, and enjoy!
January 22, 2005
TRIVIA RUNNER-UP WINNER SNAGS PRIZE!!!
This month's FREE gift will not go to the winner mentioned below. This month's prize goes to the runner-up, Alan, from Florida. Congratulations, dude! He came in 2nd place and steps in to recceive the honors. Keep checking back for the next installment of the TRIVIA CONTEST!!!
January 6, 2005
TRIVIA QUESTION WINNER!! ALREADY!!!
Unbelieveable! In less than 24 hours we have a winner in the TRIVIA QUIZ contest. Congratulations John Daffron. He instantly answered correctly that Lou Gramm sang "Lost In the Shadows" on the LOST BOYS movie soundtrack. He wins a free gift. Keep checking back for the next contest.
January 5, 2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Plus NEW TRIVIA QUESTION!
Can you believe it's 2005 already? A hearty HAPPY NEW YEAR to every FOREIGNER and HEAD GAMES fan from the band! That means it's time for another monthly TRIVIA QUESTION! If you want to win a free prize, click that QUIZ button on the left. HURRY!
December 23, 2004
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
HEAD GAMES would like to wish all our friends and their loved ones a very HAPPY HOLIDAYS! And a big THANKS!!! for all the support you've given us in bringing Foreigner's music to their fans and a whole new audience as well. We'd also like to give a big WELCOME!!! to the newest members of our mailing list. Folks who have seen us live and decided to like us enough to sign up for our list. And those who have discovered us through the internet and also wanted to be a part of this experience. We will strive to present the most professional musical experience we can produce through the coming year and continue to rock out on some of the best music ever written.
December 7, 2004
TRIVIA QUESTION WINNER!
This month's winner is Mindy Roth. She was the first to guess correctly that Mick Jones was a member of Spooky Tooth just before he formed FOREIGNER. Congratulations, Mindy!
DON"T FORGET: This Friday HEAD GAMES will be performing at The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY. Check the SHOWS page for details. And if you want to be notified of news and upcoming shows, just click on the EMAIL button on the left and get on the mailing list.
November 27, 2004
NEW MONTHLY TRIVIA QUESTION!
Check out the latest monthly TRIVIA QUIZ question on the QUIZ page. It concerns Mick Jones. Remember: the first person who guesses the correct answer is the winner and wins a free gift. And you aren't qualified to win if you have already won in the past 3 months. Plus, members of HEAD GAMES, their friends, or family members are also ineligible. GOOD LUCK!
October 14, 2004
B. B. KING BLUES BAR
The world famous club has a link that lets anyone suggest a new artist to play there. If enough requests pour in, then B. B. King's will book them for some shows. So, click on the link below and request that the club book HEAD GAMES The Foreigner Tribute.
www.bbkingblues.com/suggestartist/suggestArtist.cgi
October 5, 2004
FLASH!!! NEW SHOW!!!
Foreigner's music will rock Long Island once again! The Downtown has just asked the band to play another show! The date is Friday, December 10. Show time is 9:30 PM. HEAD GAMES will be opening up for the fabulous Journey tribute band, Evolution. Returning to play with HEAD GAMES will be regular keyboard player Jose Damien. KEEP THIS DATE OPEN!!!
October 5, 2004
THE DOWNTOWN SHOW!!!!
This past Saturday's show at The Downtown was everything it was hoped to be! Great sound, great crowd; a real blast! It was especially coolest meeting the newest members of our mailing list in person. We also made alot of new friends at the show. People who never even heard of us signed up for the mailing list. We'd also like to thank the following long-time supporters for sticking by us: Rob Ledesma, Al Guiler, Gothic Rob, Deborah Dagostino, Tami, Noel, Donna, Ed Jackson, Cory, Mary, Marie, Uncivil Servants, Keith, .Joe, and Ralph.
NEW TRIVIA QUESTION!!!
Check out this month's new TRIVIA QUESTION. Click on the QUIZ button on the left and take your best shot. This month's question is an extremely obscure one. So, put on your FOREIGNER thinking caps, squint real hard, and click that button fast!
September 28, 2004
SET LIST FOR THIS SATURDAY'S SHOW AT THE DOWNTOWN!!!
We have received so many requests to post our set list for each show that we've decided to oblige. It's tricky business, since the list may change at any moment up to the very moment any song is played, for various reasons. However, here is the current set list for this Saturday's show at The Downtown in Farmingdale, NY:
1. Long, Long, Way From Home
2. Double Vision
3. Blue Morning, Blue Day
4. Ready or Not (Lou Gramm Solo)
5. Dirty White Boy
6. Head Games
7. Cold As Ice
8. Say You Will
9. Waiting For A Girl Like You
10. That Was Yesterday
11. Urgent
12. I Want To Know What Love Is
13. Feels Like The First Time
14. Hot Blooded
15. Juke Box Hero.
There it is! You asked for it, you got it!
September 26, 2004
HEAD GAMES MENTIONED ON THE RADIO!!!
Keep an ear tuned to Long Island radio station WBAB 102.3 for announcements promoting this Saturday's show at The Downtown. The advert mentions the band and, of course, Bon Jovi tribute band Bad Medicine, who, by the way, are AMAZING! Special guest playing with BM is none other than Hugh McDonald of Bon Jovi! This is a show NOT to be missed!
The set list that HEAD GAMES will be performing will be posted in a day or two. It's still being finalized due to a substitute keyboard player being necessary. And the song list had to be accomodated a bit. Regular k.b. player Jose Damien has a prior engagement with his other band, Gael Force. Sitting in for Jose is original k.b. player for HEAD GAMES, Jon Lloyd.
Keep your date book open for this Saturday night!
September 14, 2004
TRIVIA QUIZ WINNER!!!!
This month's TRIVIA CONTEST winner is Jim Halaby. Congratulations, Jimmy! He was the first to guess that "Mr. Wrong" was the movie to feature the Foreigner song "I Want To Know What Love Is". Jim wins a free gift! A quick thanks to last month's winner, Korey Whitaker, for being so patient while waiting for his free gift to arrive. We had some problems in that area, but are back on track. Shouldn't be much longer. Thanks, guys!
September 11, 2004
NEW HEAD GAMES SHOW!!!!
Head Games will be rockimg the house at Long Island's
The Downtown in Farmingdale. They will be the opening act for the Bon Jovi tribute band Bad Medicine. Showtime is 9:30 PM. The club is one of the most prestigious venues on Long Island. This is an important show, since a good turnout will mean return engagements. So, please make an effort to come down and show your support. And just have a rocking, good, time!
August 31, 2004
NEW TRIVIA QUESTION!!! PLUS IMPORTANT BOOKING INFO.
There is a new trivia question this month. A pretty hard one, too. Check it out by clicking on the QUIZ button on the left. Winners receive a free gift.
(For those of you interested in how the music business works)
When inquiring about booking HEAD GAMES to play at your venue, we would like to make it clear that the riders, or contracts, required to book the band are primarily for long distance shows at the big venues, where hotels, airfare, and other neccessary accomodations are involved. All serious entertainers use them. All the larger venues will not book any act without them. They provide legal protection for all involved. It's smart business. For the more local shows where no air travel or accomodations are needed, of course, different arrangements are made.
If you would like to inquire about booking the band for your venue, just click the BOOKINGS button on the left, and all your questions will be answered promptly. So, go ahead. Click it! Book us!
July 05, 2004
BYRAM FUND RAISER SHOW!!!
Last week's Fund Raiser was quite a show with HEAD GAMES and Spread Eagle delivering a bevy of classic rock anthems at the Western Junior High School auditorium to a most appreciative audience. Thanks to Tom Greco and his staff for organizing the whole affair and providing support for both bands.
June 16, 2004
TRIVIA WINNER!!!
This month's TRIVIA winner is Korey B. Whitaker! He wins a free gift from HEAD GAMES. He somehow knew that FOREIGNER's original name was TRIGGER. It wasn't as obscure as we thought, I guess. Next month's question will be a little harder. Congratulations, Korey!
June 8, 2004
NEW TRIVIA QUESTION!!!
To see the new TRIVIA QUIZ question, click on the QUIZ page. It's a pretty obscure one, so put on your thinking caps, and good luck!
June 4, 2004
BYRAM SHOW INFO!!!
The Byram Volunteer Firehouse Fund Raiser is coming up on Saturday, June 26, at 7:30PM. Directions can be found here. Advance ticket sales have been going through the roof! The show will be mentioned on radio stations Q104 and Island 94.3. And it's for a worthy cause, so please come to the show. Eagles tribute band Spread Eagle will be performing, as well. And, who doesn't love the Eagles? So, it will be a real rockin' time!
BTW, HEAD GAMES t-ishirts will be unveiled for the first time at the show. They are $10.00 per shirt and come in SM-MED-LARGE sizes. Be the first one on your block to sport one of those.
May 17, 2004
TRIVIA WINNER and OTHER NEWS!
This month's Trivia Quiz winner is Lisa Kern. She correctly identified before anybody else Ian MacDonald and Al Greenwood as two other members of the original lineup of FOREIGNER. She wins a free gift. Congratulations Lisa!
In other news, the LISTEN page now has mp3 links that should work on every browser. There were complaints that browsers with Windows XP weren't showing the buttons to download the Real Audio and MP3 audio files. That's because naughty Bill Gates excluded Java support on his new XP operating system. The new links are just below the 2nd set of buttons. Let us know if there are any other problems on our web site by clicking here .
April 23, 2004
HEAD GAMES CHAT ROOM IS UP!!!
Finally, the CHAT ROOM is up and running! Say, "Hey!", to your chums, "Love ya!", to your mums, talk about the band, or your other favorite bands... Send
SECRET messages! Or, just hang out and people watch. It's up to you. This is a private chat room. There are no monitors watching and waiting to pounce. So, don't be afraid to say what you feel. ENJOY!
April 21, 2004
FOREIGNER TRIVIA QUESTION!!!
The monthly Head Games Foreigner Trivia Quiz is not open to current members of Head Games, or anyone related to any member of the band, nor anyone currently working for the band in any way. And you can't win more than once in any 3 month period. The first correct answer will receive either a Head Games 8x10 photo, demo cd, or a spot on the guest list for an upcoming show. Just click on the QUIZ button on the left to go to the Trivia Quiz page.
April 18, 2004
NEW GUITARIST JOINS HEAD GAMES!!!
Head Games would like to welcome guitar whiz John Francese to the band. John fronted the rock band Steel House, a NYC based quartet that recorded at the famed Bearsville recording facility in upstate NY. Once again, the band is complete and are looking forward to rocking your town real soon.
April 12, 2004
HEAD GAMES CD and TRIVIA QUIZ!!!
In order to meet the demand of our fans, Head Games will soon make our CD available for purchase. It will include all the songs already on the web site, plus a bonus track. The audio quality will be far superior to the mp3's on the
LISTEN page. However, since the tracks aren't full songs, averaging about 2 minutes a piece, the CD will be accordingly cheap. Dirt cheap!
Also, look for the monthly Foreigner trivia quiz. The winner will get either a free Head Games cd, 8x10 photo, or a spot on the guest list for an upcoming Head Games show. So, sharpen up on your Foreigner skills and may the best person win!
April 11, 2004
SEARCH CONTINUES
In our ongoing effort to find a guitar player, Head Games would like to invite anyone who would like to audition for the band to contact us at foreigner_tribute@yahoo.com to schedule an audition. We are open to all genders, races, colors, and creeds. If you love Foreigner, can play like Mick Jones, can sing great background vocals, and would love the opportunity to play some of the greatest rock and roll ever written, CONTACT US!!!
March 5, 2004
NEW BAND MEMBER!!!
Head Games would like to welcome new band member Jose Damien on keyboards. Jose is an accomplished, well-rounded, musician who plays a variety of instruments and sings background vocals in a few bands. He plays bass guitar in acclaimed Irish rock band Gael Force and keyboards for classic rock band SCUZZ... . Welcome aboard, Jose!
February 24, 2004
NEW SHOWS!!!
Two new shows have been added: A Firehouse Fundraiser in Greenwich, CT, on Saturday, June 26, in which 3 other bands (to be announced) are going to perform; and Saturday, July 24, at Hogs and Heffers on 1st Avenue and 95 Street in New York City. If you've never been to Hogs..., you're in for a treat. Sometimes the bar maids get a little crazy there. And some of the patrons get in on the act, as well. 'Nuff said, nudge, nudge... wink, wink... It's all in fun. Check the
SHOWS page for details.
Note: Hogs and Heffers has been cancelled...
February 14, 2004
NEW UPDATE!!!
Sorry for the long pause, everyone! Changes in personnel left little time to make timely updates to the web site. And the band wishes to make the following announcements:
First, the departure of Jim Luckey and Jon Loyd. They are great, talented, musicians and people as well. The band wishes them the best in their future endeavours.
Second, we are currently auditioning guitar players and keyboard players. Anyone wishing to try out for the band can reach us at: foreigner_tribute@yahoo.com
Thanks for hanging in there with us. And
Happy Valentine's Day!
November 9, 2003
We're very sorry to say that Lou Gramm's father, Ben Grammatico, passed away on November 1, 2003. Lou inherited his musical talents from his father. Here's an excerpt from Foreigneronline.com:
"Lou's father Ben Grammatico passed away on November 1, 2003 from a terminal illness. Please keep Lou and his family in your prayers. Ben was actively involved with music all of his life. The last 10 years found him playing and directing the Gateswinger's.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
American CancerSociety,
1400 Winton Rd., N.,
Roch., NY 14609
or to
St. Mary's Hospice,
89 Genesee St.,
Roch., NY 14611
in Ben's memory. Lou, all of us Foreigner fans are deeply saddened to hear of this news. Our deepest condolences."
That goes for al of us here at Head Games as well.
October 26, 2003
A review for the show at A's Cafe was posted on the Foreigner Chat site by Jon, a great Head Games/Foreigner fan. You can read the review by clicking here. Thanks for those awesome words, Jon. Hope to see you at The Village Pub in Port Jefferson on November 14th.
This is a show NOT to be missed. Headlining is Evolution, the legendary Journey tribute band, featuring the amazing Hugo; a Steve Perry look-a-like who truly exudes the Journeyman's 80's persona and vocal prowess. Foreigner and Journey in one night, on the same stage! Long Island will rock till it sinks! You can't go wrong.
Be sure to ask for our free temporary tattoos at our shows.
Yes, we've managed to create some neat little temporary tattoos you can splat on your body, face, hands, legs, the back of your neck, anywhere you want. They wash off after a day or two. Jim, is that right? It's the "H" logo you see in the background on the web site, and here & there as a button to get on our mailing list.
The Guest Book is FINALLY, & for sure this time, up and running.
This guest book is on our server and dedicated to & managed by Head Games. It will be improving in appearance as time goes by. PHP & MySQL are not for the faint-hearted. You computer geeks know what I'm talking about. And, you won't see any annoying ads or banners. Just comments from friends, family, fans, enemies, etc. So, post to your heart's content. Enjoy!
October 17, 2003
Last night was another rockin' night for Head Games. It was a rainy night in Bergenfield, NJ, but the crowd at A's Cafe was ready for some Foreigner, nonetheless. New Head Games temporary tatoos were given out and a couple were seen adorning an arm or two by the end of the night. The fabulous T K Walker band finished the night performing their rock classics. Thanks to Mike the drummer from TKW for lending his drums to Mike D (inset, at Le Bar Bat) for their set. The Village Pub, Port Jefferson, NY is next in November.(photo by Alvery Guiler)
October 13, 2003
This Friday is the A's Cafe show in Bergenfield, NJ. Don't forget! Mark it on your calendar, now. Head Games are opening up for the TK Walker Band, a popular classic rock cover band with a long track record. Two additional songs are being performed Friday night: "At War With the World" & "I Want To Know What Love Is." The latter will be showcasing the enormous and ebullient vocal harmonies the boys are capable of.
September 29, 2003
Saturday night was a blast at Le Bar Bat in NYC. Foreigner's music blasted the huge, former, NYC church. It was another great turnout. That's Jimmy (former guitarist for Head Games) on the right at Le Bar tearing into "Dirty White Boy". The show was filmed for a special DVD being put together. A few new songs were added to the set list. They were "Heart Turns to Stone," "Waiting For a Girl Like You," and "Prisoner of Love." They say the NYC crowd is a tough one. But, Le Bar Bat was ROCKIN' Saturday night. Especially on "Hotblooded" and "Juke Box Hero", where they were dancing even on the balcony. The staff at Le Bar are a friendly and likeable bunch. Some friends and family came from as far as the Green Township, NJ and Nyack, NY areas. Not to mention the farthest reaches of Long Island. And a sprinkling of Queens, Staten Island, and Manhattan. But, the biggest turnout was from Jon Loyd & Mike D. territory: Brooklyn! Next stop: A's Cafe, Bergenfield, NJ, Friday, October 17. See you there! (Photo copyright 2003 by Alvery Guiler)
September 17, 2003
NEW SHOWS!!! The Village Pub, Port Jefferson, NY - A's Cafe, N. Bergenfield, NJ. The boys are opening up for the legendary Journey tribute band Evolution at The Village Pub in Port Jefferson, NY. And they have rescheduled their cancelled show at A's Cafe in N. Bergenfield, NJ. Check the SHOWS page for details.
August 29, 2003
Tonight's Village Pub South show was a great success. Great turnout, even though it was the big holiday weekend. A big THANKS!!! to all who came to the show & showed their support. If you have any pictures from the show you can email them to us and we'll post them up. Even if it's just you at the show send them in and become famous!
Flash!!! New Show!!! Le Bar Bat in NYC Saturday, Sept. 27 This is a large, upscale club in the heart of Manhattan that features famous musicians like the Saturday Night Live band jamming on any night of the week. Visit the web site at www.lebarbat.comCheck the SHOWS page for details
August 23, 2003
Next week's Village Pub South show is definitely on, barring any unforseen circumstances. So don't forget. Even though singer Mike L has been further diagnosed with small nodes on his vocal chords, singing isn't a problem if care is followed. In 3 months his chords should be healed. But, talking after a show will be minimal, if at all. So, please don't take offense if he just smiles & nods enthusiastically after Friday's show. He might even talk in sign language. Just humor him.
Guitarist Jim Luckey brought the brand, spanking, new HEAD GAMES banner to practice. Looks awesome. Great job, Jimmy!
August 11, 2003
This weeks A's Cafe show, as well as all rehearsals, were cancelled due to singer Mike Ledesma developing slight laryngitis. This was due to a bad allergy season. His dr's. told him to not sing for at least a week & to limit talking, too. It's always a blow when a gig is cancelled. Hopefully, we'll see you all at the The Village Pub South, on August 29th. See the SHOWS page for details. Apologies to Mark at A's Cafe
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July 24, 2003
Today Mike L and Jim went to see Lou Gramm at the Readington, NJ Ballon festival. Jim saw the whole show, but Mike only caught the last three songs. He got lost on the way! Jim says Lou was in good form. The band was tight. Stand out songs were Head Games, Dirty White Boy, and Juke Box Hero. Set list:
Ready or Not,
Dirty White Boy,
Heartache,
Double Vision,
These Tears Must Fall -new song,
Waiting For A Girl Like You,
Just Between You and Me,
Rev on the Red Line,
--drum solo--,
Lost In The Shadows,
Blue Morning, Blue Day,
I Want You,
Head Games ,
Midnight Blue,
Jukebox Hero,
You Can't Do That - Beatles, &
Hot Blooded. The sound was good even though guitarist Rockett told the guys they didn't even get a sound check. Their rendition of The Beatles' song was excellent. A real treat. The best part was meeting the band & Lou himself after the show. He was warm, friendly, & gracious.
July 9, 2003
Exciting news today! The band was picked up by Coallier Entertainment. They handle Twisted Sister, Thin Lizzy, Bad Medicine, Evolution, 70's rockers Angel, & many other acts. Check out Coallier Ent. at:
www.coallierentertainment.com and click on Tribute Central. Look for Head Games & there you are! Coallier is run by the inimitable Danny Stanton, formerly of the metal band Wild August, whose former members include none other than HEAD GAMES drummer Mike Dagostino. Small world!
June 16, 2003
Head Games is now part of Tribute City and Tribute-Band.com. Just click on the links and do a search for Foreigner tribute bands.
June 6, 2003
The web site is officially online! It's pretty primitive, but with the design & development team of Jim, Mike L, & Mike D, it won't be long before it's up to speed. The smart thing to do is to design it BEFORE you go online, but, hey, this is rock & roll.
April 26, 2003
Finishing touches were put on the final mix of the Head Games demo. Six songs in all were recorded, but only four were deemed suitable for the actual demo cd. Because of budget restrictions 1-2 minute excerpts from each track were recorded instead of the full songs. And just 3 are being uploaded to the soon-to-be online web site. The fourth song may be swapped with one of the other 3 songs from time to time. John Campos produced, engineered, & mixed the project at his own Powerhouse Studios in Astoria, NY. John worked with Mike L in Lamour's metal band Hangtown some years ago & John recently worked with Alex Skulnick from Testament on his latest instrumental release.
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