The Times Hereald Record did a quick interview with Mickity Mack last week on our 10 year Anniversary. Nice little article. You can read the whole thing here:

Nuts in a Blender turns 10 with bash at Billy Joe’s

Party band Nuts in a Blender was only supposed to exist for four nights.

It was only supposed to plug the hole in Gully’s entertainment schedule after bassist and singer Mike Mack’s band, Punky B, broke up, leaving four musicless nights during the summer of 2002.

It was only supposed to be those four nights in 2002. But tell that to the members of Nuts in a Blender.

Friday, the party band best known for covering Rihanna, the Beastie Boys and everything in between will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a two-set bash slated for Billy Joe’s Ribworks on the Newburgh waterfront.

“We’re expecting a huge turnout. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years,” Mack said. “This is celebrating everyone who comes out to see us. Without them, we’re zero. We’re nothing.”

Nuts in a Blender began a decade ago as a rock cover band, replicating the sounds of Bon Jovi, Journey and Guns ‘N Roses.

“Our motto from day one: If you can’t sing along or dance along to it, we won’t play it,” Mack said, “and we’ve stuck to that.”

The music has changed over the years. A typical Nuts in a Blender show these days features the soulful crooning of Adele and the hip-hop techno of LMFAO. But on Friday, as party rock is in the house, don’t be shocked if you hear old faves thrown in.

Back in 2002, with gigs lined up at Gully’s and no band to perform, Mack asked his friends if they’d be willing to form a band for the summer, and then they’d be done. But as the summer of 2002 ended, band members decided to keep Nuts in a Blender around for just a little while longer.

Nearly 1,000 shows, more than 300 songs, 15,000 photos and 100 videos later, the band is not even close to slowing down. Band members have come and gone. Each has kept Nuts in a Blender going.

“We’re a family,” Mack said. “It’s a great feeling to realize that we’re still together, that we’re as close as we always were. Us having fun is what makes people have a lot of fun. We hope we have another 10 years together.”

With band manager Steve Hansen at the helm, Mack hopes that Nuts in a Blender can share the sound that made them a Hudson Valley mainstay to the tri-state area.

“We would like to play in new markets,” he said, “and make new friends in other states.”

Original Gangstas… 2nd Ever NUTS show- Gully's June 21st 2002

Four score and over a thousand beers ago, in a county not so far away, birthed the idea for a band that the Hudson Valley had never seen before. Not just a

cover band but a non-stop musical party. It started as a side project, four fill in dates on the Newburgh waterfront. It’s grown into one of the most popular bands in Upstate NY, gigging in over 100 rooms in seven states. To date, we’ve performed close to 1,000 shows, driven more than 100,000 miles, performed over 300 songs, posted more than 15,000 pictures and hosted more than 100 videos.  And we feel like we’re just getting started.

1st WRRV CruisaPalooza July 2004

The last 10 years have been great to us but none of this would have ever happened without YOU, the audience, to keep us going.  We’ve made so many fantastic friendships over the years that we will never take for granted. For without you there would be no show. Even though we’ve played all over the Northeast and more our favorite place to be is The Hudson Valley. Other places are certainly nice to visit, however the Hudson Valley is what keeps us inspired to keep plugging away. To all the local  friends, family, fans and foes you’ve all helped to make this band a life investing one… Thank you.  You keep us on our toes, learning new songs, practicing old favorites and figuring new ways to bring this party to new heights.

Montgomery Day Parade 2005

This Friday we want to invite you all to return to that waterfront and help celebrate a decade of great memories, good times and lost weekends. NUTS is playing it’s 10^th Anniversary party Friday July 27^th at Billy Joe Ribworks and we are pulling out every stop we can get our nutty little hands on. Simon of WRRV will be there to MC the event, and Jagermiester, Bud Light and Corona will all be providing some giveaways to the audience. We’ll even have some former NUTS on stage from the past who will join us for a couple of songs.

NUTS in 2006

Although we love our current line-up we certainly appreciate everyone who has had a hand in getting the band where it is today.  Over the years we’ve had fifteen members of this band. Yes that includes Zippy too. It started in the summer of 2002 with just, Mike Mack on Bass, Bryan Seeley on vocals, Grant Kikkert on guitar and Pat O’Connor on drums. A year later we added Steve Hansen as our manager. Over the years additions, subtractions and replacements included: guitarists Frank Blackmon, Frank Perrago, Mark Lowe and Andrew Alfono.  Drummers Al Affuso, Dave Goodrich and now Richie Owens. Even a DJ-Pat McKeon (DJ AUX). There has never been one lineup that has been better than another. In fact each line up brought a little different flavor of NUTS to the table.And we can’t forget all the helping hands over the years who helped keep the show running along: Jason ‘Muffin’ Brennan, The BIG EB.. Ed Brandon, Dan The Man, John Niss, Tyler De Vogel, Eric The Intern, Jimi Ferrera,  Cousin Paulie Mags… Jason at D&D Auto Parts, Jason Catserlin at Imperial. This is an ever growing list and we hope that we didn’t miss anyone.

NUTS at Captain Nick's Block Island July 2008

Having an opportunity to hit this milestone puts a smile on every one of our big faces. As we said before, we feel like we’re just getting started. We easily have another 10 years of great music and good times in our veins.  So as much as this Friday is an Anniversary… it’s also a kickoff for the next 10 years of Nuttiness. So come out and get NUTS with us. Show starts at 10pm. And here’s to many more weekend adventures with your #1 Party Experience in the Hudson Valley.

THIS FRIDAY July 27th: 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY at BILLY JOE’S RIBWORKS-26 Front St, Newburgh, NY Show Starts at 10pm.

-From NUTS With Love

N.I.A.B Lineup 2008-2010

NUTS 2010-2012

Here’s a few scenes from our last incredible night at BJRW’s. We try our best to keep these Gig Recaps under 5 mins but we had way too much great video to sort through. A curiously enthusiastic energetic dancing guy. Another guy doing back flips. Too bad we missed Zippy crowd surfing.

Who knew New Windsor was so into bands. Actually we did having played there a few times before, Still it floors us till next Tuesday to see crowd participation like this.  Ever see a 100+ person conga line? Well now we have! Had a blast playing New Windsor the other night. Here are some short video highlights.

New Windsor Community Day is becoming a bit of a annual event for NUTS. A few years back we played the Annual Community Day, and last year we were invited back again. Unfortunately the event was rained out. So we scheduled this Wednesday July 11th as a makeup. It’s part of their Summer Concert Series. This is an all ages event and with the kids out of school a perfect family night out, so pack some lawn chairs and a blanket. We’ll be hitting at 7pm sharp and playing until 8:30pm. Details are below and also linked.

Join the Town of New Windsor for our annual Nancy Pullar Summer Concert Series that takes place at the Town of New Windsor Town Hall Band Stand. We have eight Summer Concerts that take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Free refreshments are served such as soda, water, hotdog’s, popcorn, snow cones, and Italian Ice. This concert is made possible by sponsors. Thank you to Royal Foods for supplying the hot dogs, to Parties Alacart for being on hand at each concert and giving away endless popcorn and snow cones, and to Rita’s Ices for coming and giving away Italian Ice.

Address: Community Center (555 Union Avenue Town Hall Complex) New Windsor, NY

New Windsor Summer Concert Series