The Moonshine Band

Happy Birthday Jeff!!

2006-06-29T22:53:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Jeff! You're the best!!!
(sorry this was a few days posted late!!)

Congrats to Matt & Joanne!!

2006-04-14T16:42:00.000-04:00

Congradulations to Matt & Joanne!!
They had a 9 pound baby boy last week!
Alexander :)

Happy Birthday Matt!!

2006-03-30T23:37:00.000-05:00

"Happy Wonderful Birthday Matt!!!! :) "

Happy Birthday Larry!!!!

2006-03-05T14:25:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday Larry!!! Hope you have an awsome day!!!

Happy Birthday Mikey Mo!!

2006-02-08T00:13:00.000-05:00

Happy Most Wonderful Birthday Mike!! We love you!

Tommy Santoriello Music Link!!

2006-01-21T02:59:00.000-05:00

Tommy Santoriello is a good friend to the Moonshine Band and we just love and adore him!! (Tommy is also *slightly* related to Tony Strakhov: Tommy's brother, Alan Santoriello, is married to Alex, Tony's sister :) Tommy is in the well known band 'The Little Wilson Band.' He was also in 'Cadillac Moon.' He hipped us to this site where you can hear him play live (recorded live actually..) It's just sooo awesome so we HAD to put a link here for you to check out. Just scroll down to his name and click on the mp3. The date also says "December 7th" (Tony's birthday ironically;) There is also another one a bit down that dates October 5th. They are both free and run about 30 minutes each. Man, we can't say enough about Tommy. He is just a phenomenal guitar player and gentle spirit. Enjoy!!!

(PS. A picture of Tony and Tommy playing last Christmas Eve at a family dinner. Tommy is wearing the orange shirt:)

Listen to Tommy Santoriello Here

Arizona's February 4th...

2006-01-16T23:56:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all who came out in the cold and snowy weather on Saturday night! Hope everyone made it home safe!!
A BIG shout out to all the UPS guys!! You guys rock the house!!!!!
Wasn't Rob on guitar, and Greg on mandolin just awsome??!!
They really made it incredibly enjoyable!!
We should have some cool pics to post soon! :))
{Rob also video-taped most of the 2nd set!}

The next gig is Saturday, February 4th at Arizona Bar & Grill.
Arizona's is located at: 6106 Jericho Tpk., in Commack.
Telephone: 631-462-9382
Directions:
It's on the south side of Jerico Turnpike in Commack-
between Larkfield Road and TownLine Road.
The bar is next to The Pathmark Shopping Center.
There is also a Lemon Tree Hair Salon next to the bar.
Hope to see you there!

Moonshine Band Addition! :)

2006-01-12T00:15:00.000-05:00

The Moonshine Band has a special addition to the band's up & coming Gunther's gig this Saturday!! Jeff's cousin, Rob Sanchez: on guitar and some vocalance! As some of you know, Rob actually started the original Moonshine Band years ago. While various changes came and went through the years, Rob moved to Montana to protect the wild buffalo there. A cool job indeed; ask him about it sometime, it's an incredible story and cause!! I know there is a website all about the buffalos and as soon as I see him, I'll ask him and post it here.
We are all so excited he is back and stepping in. We look forward to jamming with him Saturday!
Here are some old pictures of Rob a few New Years Eve's ago with the newer Moonshine Band. Rob is the one wearing the hat and green shirt :)

Above: The Moonshine Band Guitarists of the evening from left to right: Christian, Rob, Jeff, and Tony.

Above: Wade, Tony, Rob, and Chuck singing!

Pics from DS Shanahans!!!

2005-12-27T23:18:00.000-05:00

Here are the pics from DS Shanahans!! Not sure if any are missing; I think a few..
Wish we took more! Time for a digital camera!!!! :)

Above: Mikey Mo,Tony, Jeff and Larry...

Above: Mikey Mo, Tony, Matt and Larry...

Above: Larry and Jeff on drums!!!

Above: Larry and Matt on drums...

Above: Suzanne, Tony, and Jeff by the fire...

Above: Jim, Nat, Bob, Matt Flood, and Greg by the fire...

Above: Mikey Mo on guitar and Frank on Harp by the fire...

Above: Mikey Mo on guitar and Frank on harp by the fire; take 2...

Above: Tony, Suzanne funny face, and Jean Paul at the diner...

Saturday January 14th 2006!!!!!!!!!!!

2005-12-18T22:09:00.000-05:00

The Moonshine Band is playing at Gunthers Tap Room Saturday,
January 14th 2006!!! (mark your calendars people!)
Gunthers is located at 84 Main Street, in downtown Northport Village.
phone: (631) 754-9559.
No cover.... JP and Dee bartending :)
Starts about 10pm...
Hope to see you there!

P.S. 2 Possible "Arizona" (Commack) gigs coming up as well in
February and March...
Check back for confirmation on those dates after the new year.

P.S.S. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone!!!
Thanks for all your support and love :)

December 7th 2005!!

2005-12-07T16:54:00.000-05:00

Happy Most Wonderful Birthday Tony!!!!!

D.S. Shanahans

2005-11-29T18:28:00.000-05:00

THANKS to all who came to the Moonshine gig on Saturday! (Brian, Diane, Eileen, Greg, Jim, Andy, Frank, Matt & his brother Adam: congrats btw;), Bob & Lea, Dan & Jaime, Nat & Renee, Mike V, Adam from Echoes, Christine, and Jean-Paul for making it at the very last minute for a diner run :) (yes he was there, we have pics to prove it lol)
{I know I'm probably leaving some names out and if I forgot your name, I'm sorry!! It was so crowded!}
We all had a blast! Hope you did too!
We'll post the pictures as soon as Mikey Mo sends em!!!!
Thanks again for tuning in.. see you at the next gig..
(which might be Gunthers Saturday, January 14th, still pending..)

Some Old pics from St. Pepper's

2005-11-28T21:07:00.000-05:00

GIG: Sat. Nov. 26th 2005

2005-10-31T01:42:00.000-05:00

The Moonshine Band is playing at
DS Shanahans in Kings Park: Sat. Nov. 26th!!
Special opening guest is: Curb Dog.
Show starts around 10pm till ???
DS Shanahans is located at 515 Old Dock Road, Kings Park.
Phone: (631) 544 - 4545
Directions: 25A East to LEFT on Sunken Meadow Road. Then RIGHT onto Old Dock Road.
Bar is on the LEFT.
(Has a HUGE fire pit roaring outside to enjoy as well!)

Found this on the web about the bar!!
D.S. Shanahans, a bar located in Kings Park is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman. The bar is situated right next to the buildings commonly known as "The Quad", part of the former Kings Park Psych Center. Though it has been under other names, the bar itself has been in operation through most of the heyday of KPPC. Of course it has collected some interesting stories over the years.
One such interesting story was told to us by one of the men who work at the bar. He had been upstairs and saw a woman in the hallway. He called out to her since he was wondering how she got there. To his surprise she disappeared right in front of him. The woman has been reported by other people who spend significant time at the bar. One of the female employees also told us that the bar used to be a brothel. If any one else has seen the mysterious D.S. Shanahans lady, they would like to hear about it.

Another odd legend about D.S. Shanahans concerns an old tree located in the back. The way the branches and trunk are arrayed convinces some that they see the shape of a woman embedded in the tree. Of course this is somewhat of an illusion. Some say in jest that she is a dryad, a spirit living inside a tree to guard over it.
Now of course you have to admit that a lot of drinking goes on at a bar and the customers are sometimes just as likely to see the winning lottery numbers in the clouds but the tree definitely looks gnarled enough and is interesting to look at. Actually you can almost see the outline of what might look like an old man with a beard, but maybe we have just watched Lord of the Rings one too many times. You can decide for yourself with the photo below:

The Moonshine Band's First Post!!

2005-10-31T00:40:00.000-05:00

Members of The Moonshine Band are:

Jeff Mucciolo = acoustic & electric guitars, vocalance, drums
Larry Nathan = bass, vocalance
Tony Strakhov = electrifying guitar
Michael Morrison = keyboards, backing vocalance
Matt Alberici = drums, vocalance