Static Live Magazine August 2019

Rocktails
with Chez Rocker
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Frank Sinatra , Old Blue Eyes, Chairman of the
Board, crooner and actor entertained millions
over his career spanning six decades. With
ties to the likes of John F. Kennedy, Sammy
Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and
Joey Bishop; the leader of the Rat Pack was
one of the best selling artists of all time with
over 150 million albums sold worldwide. Born
in Hoboken, New Jersey to Italian immigrants
in 1915, Sinatra played with Big Band legend
Tommy Dorsey early in his career, which
seemed to stall out around 1946. He became
a resident act in Las Vegas, along with the
Rat Pack in the ‘50s, which brought about a
resurgence that made him legendary.
Sinatra also starred in films such as The
Manchurian Candidate and From Here
To Eternity, for which he received an
Academy Award and a Golden Globe
for best supporting actor. Although you
would see a martini in his hand out on the
town, it’s said his drink of choice was Jack
Daniels with three ice cubes.
Jack Daniels is American’s top selling
whiskey; a Tennessee Whiskey with its
home in Lynchburg for 144 years. I
hope the libation to follow would
make Old Blue Eyes proud.
Old Blue Eyes
2oz Jack Daniels
whiskey
½ lemon, squeezed
8 blueberries
¼ oz simple syrup
(sugar water)
In a short glass muddle
6 blueberries and simple
syrup; strain into another
glass with ice and lemon
juice and add Jack
Daniels. If it’s too sweet.
add some soda water...
and Enjoy!
Phantom Foodie
Goodbye
Famous Philly’s
Famous Philly’s Beef and Beer … admit it, after
a night of bar hopping on Flagler Avenue in New
Smyrna Beach, we have all seen that sign still glowing
in the wee hours and were drawn to it like fireflies.
Nothing was better than to catch your breath, sober
up a little, and have some fun food before calling your
Uber, crashing at a friend’s house, staggering home
or finally releasing your designated driver.
Joe and Marci Trapuzzano were always welcoming,
friendly and generous to patrons, musicians and
friends. Going to Philly’s was like hanging out in
your friend’s backyard. Whether stopping during
Wine Walk, listening to live music, watching an
Eagles game, taking in a festival or parade on Flagler
Avenue, Philly’s was a popular spot for locals and
visitors alike.
Philly’s was a great music venue. Walking down the
street, you could hear the Potlikkers, Eddy Davis,
Payne Brothers, Big Rick and the Troublemakers
and automatically know the sound was coming from
Philly’s. Many times, Joe himself would sit in on
drums with the band.
On Thursday, July 11, Famous Philly’s Beef and
Beer officially announced the closing of their New
Smyrna Beach location. Although some of us knew
it was coming, it was still a sad FaceBook post to
read. There is some hope for the fans of Philly’s,
though, the post reads, “Watch for new locations and
Franchise Opportunities soon”.
It won’t be the same without Joe and
Marci, but we wish them the best and have
enjoyed working with them (and sometimes
for them) over the years.
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