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In honor of our dearly beloved friend, Dr Sal Caputo, who passed away 6 years ago on Sunday, August 6, 2017, I wrote this song and sang it at his funeral. Sal will always be in our hearts and minds.

 

The Gentle Giant

 

The Gentle Giant was a friend of mine

When he rode into town

All the people laughed and sang

When he was around

 

A selfless man he was for sure

Healing all who came

A loving father and husband too

He will always remain

 

He’s resting in a better place

With the good Lord by his side

We shed a tear and mourn for him

A never ending changing tide

 

The Gentle Giant was a friend of mine

When he rode into town

All the people laughed and sang

When he was around

 

-He’s around

 

-He’ll always be around…

 

 

 

© 2017 Jerry DeMeo

 
 
 
 
"...Jerry DeMeo, with his multifaceted personality, brings to the table of any concert goer, not only great singing and original songs, but he's like having a relative perform at your table. He's both witty and funny, and he brings a friend and family milieu to any venue that he performs at..."
Michael "Eppy" Epstein
-Partner at Road Warrior Entertainment, New York, N.Y.
-Owner/Operator of My Father's Place, Roslyn, N.Y.
-Long Island Music Hall of Fame Inductee

 
***CD NEWS UPDATE: Jerry's debut CD is…"served up acoustic, seasoned with spicy electric... "Headin' East Headin' West" is a little bit country, a taste of rhythm and blues, throw in a bossa and you have this delicious stew."
You can preview it and purchase downloads or the physical CD on the MUSIC tab. "Headin' East  Headin' West" is also available on ITunes, CD Baby, Amazon and many other fine music distributers. 
In addition, there is a FREE download of a new song, "A Fifth of You". Feel free to share the tune with friends.           
 
***RADIO INTERVIEWS: On Friday, May 2, 2014, Michael Mand interviewed Jerry on his show, the St. James infirmary, at www.owwrny.org, SUNY College at Old Westbury web radio, Westbury, N.Y. They played tracks from "Headin East  Headin West", and some previously unrecorded songs. The broadcast is available at www.stjamesinfirmary.net. On Sunday, February 2, 2014, on WLRN 91.3 FM, Miami, Fla., Michael Stock interviewed Jerry and he played songs from his new CDIf you missed the interview, you can hear a portion of it on the VIDEOS tab. Sunday, September 8, 2013, Jon Stein interviewed Jerry on WTBQ 93.5 FM, Warwick, NY., and played tracks from Jerry's new album, live and recorded. You can hear the show anytime @www.wtbq.com Hootenany Cafe podcasts. 
 
***RADIO PLAY While Jerry's radio plays are too numerous to list, here is a small sampling of spins: On Sunday, November 3, 2013, John Platt of WFUV 90.7 FM, Bronx, NY, played "Springtime in New York" from "Headin' East Headin' West". To hear the spot, go to www.wfuv.org, Archives, The Sunday Breakfast, 11/3/13. Jerry was the featured artist on Jon Stein's show, Sunday, June 16, 8pm on WTBQ 93.5FM, Warwick, NY and streaming live at www.wtbq.com. Jon played selected tracks from "Headin' East  Headin' West". The podcast of the show is available @ www.wtbq.com. Nick Noble from WICN 90.5 FM, Worchester, MA spun one of Jerry's tunes, "Leavin' In The Morning", Thursday, June 6, 2013.  Sunday, March 10, 2013 on WUSB 90.1 FM, Stonybrook, N.Y., Mary Lamont played the song "Investment Analysis Blues" from Jerry's album. To hear the spot, go to www.marylamont.com, Mary's Radio Show, 3/10/13 MP3. The track can be found at 48:20.  
In addition, songs from Jerry' CD can now be heard on Jango Internet radio @ www.jango.com/music/jerrydemeo , Spotify @ www.spotify.com, Pandora and most other streaming internet radio stations.

Listen to Jerry DeMeo Radio on Pandora !! 
 
 

***PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS: Jerry keeps an active performance schedule. In addition to his solo shows, in 2012 he shared the stage with Aztec Two Step and Jim Dawson in August, Frank Carillo and Peppy Castro (Barnaby Bye) in early November and The Funk Filharmonik in late November. In 2013, Jerry performed with Jackie Martling, Soul Be It and Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin in May and he opened for Toby Walker in November. In January 2014, he was invited to perform at the CanadaFest in Hollywood, Florida. After having such a wonderful time in the Fall of 2013 Jerry once again shared the stage with Toby Walker in September, 2014, at Page One in Glen Cove. Jerry had been in invited back to perform at the CanadaFest in Hollywood, Florida, in January, 2017. He looks forward to continued collaborations in 2024, supporting "Headin' East Headin' West"
2014 was a special musical year because of the inauguration of The DeMeo Brothers Band. After three successful SRO performances, The Brothers continued their 2015-2016 tour, with shows in New York City and on Fire Island. Stay tuned for future dates in 2024 and 2025.  
 
Jerry is currently booking 2024 shows in the Northeast, and Winter 2025 shows in Florida. In addition, he does the booking for the DeMeo Brothers Band. Please see the separate Band tab above. Select upcoming public performances are listed below. By joining his email list and friending him on Facebook, you will be kept apprised of new bookings and progress on his and the Band's future recording and video projects. 
Jerry is available for private concerts, corporate events and festivals. Solo, duo, or the full band will be provided as required. 
Jerry DeMeo is available on YouTube. Simply go to the VIDEOS tab above, or to Jerry DeMeo on YouTube. 

When not performing on stage, playing and writing music, or managing, developing and mentoring other artists, Jerry spends his time as a Senior Vice President/Senior Portfolio Manager at a global wealth management firm.
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Previous events

Nov8

This will be a very special concert in an intimate setting. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended, but not required. Please let the staff know that you are coming to hear and see the DeMeo Brothers Band when you make your reservations. Uncle Dennis and Uncle Peter will be back in town, and you know what that means boys and girls…The DeMeo Brothers Band will be rocking' the house down for round two !!!

Oct19

Oyster Festival @ Jack Halyards

Jack Halyards, 62 South St., Oyster Bay, N.Y.

The Oyster Festival, the East Coast's largest waterfront festival, returns this October for its 31st year, offering a fun mixture of new activities and old favorites that are certain to entertain the entire family. The Oyster Festival originated as a hometown parade honoring Theodore Roosevelt before evolving into the largest outdoor festival on Long Island, under the auspices of the Oyster Bay Rotary. Every year, more than 200,000 visitors flock to an Indian-summer weekend on the waterfront in downtown Oyster Bay – drawn by live entertainment, Tall Ships, top-notch artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, and the iconic oyster eating and shucking contest. And of course…the Food Court, where volunteer chefs and culinary pros work side by side, cooking and serving dozens of unique oyster, clam and other seafood concoctions along with traditional festival fare. This year I will be performing in front of Jack Halyards on South Street on Saturday Night October 18, then on Sunday from 11am-12noon I will be on Festival Main Stage/Food Court, and back to Jack Halyards Sunday evening 7-10pm. What a whirlwind of music . Come on and make your way over. Age limit: All ages

Oct19

Oyster Festival on the Main Stage/Food Court

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Oyster Bay Waterfront Main Stage/Food Court Stage, West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY

The Oyster Festival, the East Coast's largest waterfront festival, returns this October for its 31st year, offering a fun mixture of new activities and old favorites that are certain to entertain the entire family. The Oyster Festival originated as a hometown parade honoring Theodore Roosevelt before evolving into the largest outdoor festival on Long Island, under the auspices of the Oyster Bay Rotary. Every year, more than 200,000 visitors flock to an Indian-summer weekend on the waterfront in downtown Oyster Bay – drawn by live entertainment, Tall Ships, top-notch artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, and the iconic oyster eating and shucking contest. And of course…the Food Court, where volunteer chefs and culinary pros work side by side, cooking and serving dozens of unique oyster, clam and other seafood concoctions along with traditional festival fare. This year I will be performing in front of Jack Halyards on South Street on Saturday Night October 18, then on Sunday from 11am-12noon I will be on Festival Main Stage/Food Court, and back to Jack Halyards Sunday evening 7-10pm. What a whirlwind of music . Come on and make your way over. Age limit: All ages

Oct18

Oyster Festival @ Jack Halyards

Jack Halyards, 62 South St., Oyster Bay, N.Y.

The Oyster Festival, the East Coast's largest waterfront festival, returns this October for its 31st year, offering a fun mixture of new activities and old favorites that are certain to entertain the entire family. The Oyster Festival originated as a hometown parade honoring Theodore Roosevelt before evolving into the largest outdoor festival on Long Island, under the auspices of the Oyster Bay Rotary. Every year, more than 200,000 visitors flock to an Indian-summer weekend on the waterfront in downtown Oyster Bay – drawn by live entertainment, Tall Ships, top-notch artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, and the iconic oyster eating and shucking contest. And of course…the Food Court, where volunteer chefs and culinary pros work side by side, cooking and serving dozens of unique oyster, clam and other seafood concoctions along with traditional festival fare. This year I will be performing in front of Jack Halyards on South Street on Saturday Night October 18, then on Sunday from 11am-12noon I will be on Festival Main Stage/Food Court, and back to Jack Halyards Sunday evening 7-10pm. What a whirlwind of music . Come on and make your way over. Age limit: All ages

Jul21

For a tenth year in a row, on Monday evening, July 21, some of Long Island's top musical talent will gather at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow to perform the music of the late singer-songwriter-activist Harry Chapin, playing his songs for the cause to which he dedicated himself. It was on his way to perform at that stage that Chapin died in a car crash on the Long Island Expressway.

Entitled “Just Wild About Harry,” the concert, set to begin at 7:30 p.m., will include 18 Chapin songs, ranging from from his hits “Cat’s In the Cradle” and “Taxi” to fan favorites like “Flowers Are Red,” “Mr. Tanner” and “Mail Order Annie.” Artists slated to perform include Gathering Time, Frank Walker, Josh Joffen, MediaCrime, Wonderous Stories, Grand Folk Railroad, Rorie Kelly, Patricia Shih, Christine Solimeno, the Folk Goddesses, Friends on the Journey, Robin Eve, Katie Pearlman, and Sid Cherry. Nationally touring songstress Marci Geller will pay tribute to Pete Seeger with Harry's song about the folk legend, “Old Folkie,” and new to the show will be bluesy songwriter Jerry DeMeo and expatriate Long Islander Robin Greenstein.

The concert is free, but guests are encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items for distribution to needy Long Islanders through Long Island Cares, the food bank founded by Chapin that works to relieve hunger on Long Island. Over the years the concerts have raised more than five tons of food and several thousand dollars for the organization.

Though Chapin died 33 years ago, his music and efforts combatting hunger have lived on, and the concert venue has been renamed the Harry Chapin Lakeside Stage in his honor. A commemorative plaque was dedicated in his honor at the concert in 2010.

A CD of the 2012 show and Chapin fan items will be available at the L.I. Cares Tent. Co-promoting the show will be the Folk Music Society of Huntington, on whose board Markus serves.

Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the park, which is located off Merrick and Stewart Avenues in East Meadow. The event is scheduled rain or shine, barring lightning storms. For information about summer concerts and other events, call (516) 572-0200.

Jul19

Come on over and join us at our favorite place on Fire Island to play. This will be a very special evening with The DeMeo Brothers Band. Dennis, on guitar and vocals will be flying in from the West Coast, Pete on percussion and vocals, floating in from the Delaware River and Jerry on guitar and vocals will be rolling in from Huntington.

Photo by Kathi Gemma

Photo by Kathi Gemma