New Years Eve 2008
with Nicky Addeo and The Nite Owls
By Pamela Horner
New Years’
Eve 2008 was special for us. Charlie and I welcomed in the New Year in the
ocean-side Borough of Allenhurst, New Jersey. Mister C’s Beach Bistro
provided the perfect combination of a lively crowd, great food, a panoramic
view of wind-driven waves crashing ashore and some fabulous music.
We chose
Mister C’s for our New Years Eve dinner primarily because we wanted to see
Nicky Addeo and The Nite Owls Band. Nicky Addeo is a name well known to vocal
group enthusiasts. From nearby Asbury Park, his career began in the early
1960’s, eventually recording with The Darchaes, The Plazas, The Uniques and
The Nite Owls. He’s still performing now, with and without The Nite Owls.
Mister C’s
Beach Bistro has a stunning view of the ocean. The food and ambience were
surprisingly excellent for such a large gathering. Nicky Addeo has an
operatic range and a soaring falsetto. We had previously seen him and the
Nite Owls at UGHA and Nicky’s voice and range remain as powerful as ever. The
Nite Owls consisted of four members who both sang and played instruments.
According to “Mr. Popeye” Ken Pentifallo, the group had not sung together for
quite a while; they were however exceptional.
Everyone was
invited onto the dance floor. We had an enjoyable time dancing. We
especially liked to swing dance to Little Richard and Fats Domino’s tunes.
Vocal group harmony sides they sang of note included The Skyliners’ “Since I
Don’t Have You”. On this tune Mr. Popeye added a talking base while playing
the drums. The Heartbeats’ “Crazy for You” and “After New Years Eve” were
superb slow dances. Nicky Addeo and The Nite Owls even grooved to soul tunes
by The Delfonics “Didn’t I Blow Your Mind This Time” and The Stylistics “You
Make Me Feel Brand New”. These were exceptional examples of excellent
falsetto leads by Nicky Addeo. Another song the group has a great arrangement
of is “Stardust”.
Please check
out Nicky Addeo’s web site on our LINKS page for information on where you can
see him perform. I know Charlie and I would love to see Nicky Addeo and The
Nite Owls again. And when in the area, check out Mister C's Beach Bistro
for a great restaurant. Their website is on our
LINKS page.
Mister C's Beach Bistro, Allenhurst, NJ
(Photo courtesy of Mister C's Beach Bistro)
Nicky Addeao & Nite Owls Band
Pam & Charlie
(Photo courtesy of Mister C's Beach Bistro)
Nicky Addeo, Pam & Charlie
Nicky Addeo
(Photo courtesy of Mister C's Beach Bistro)
Nicky Addeo & Darchaes record
(from the Classic Urban Harmony Archives)
Mr. Popeye & Pam
Mr. Popeye & Charlie
Nicky Addeo & Darchaes record from 1979
Only a few copies exist in red wax
(from the Classic Urban Harmony Archives)
Charlie & Pam
Mr. Popeye
(Photo courtesy of Mister C's Beach Bistro)
For an update on Nicky Addeo see our article
"Nicky Addeo at
Asbury Park's Wonder Bar" or visit his website through our
Links Page.
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