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The Hooters might not make as much noise around these parts as they did in their ’80s heyday, but drummer David Uosikkinen has been making his own racket of late with his In the Pocket project. With a rotating cast of local-hero musicians joining Uosikkinen, ITP’s been on a mission to record and perform some of Philly’s “essential songs”—tracks originally written by Philadelphians and/or recorded here, including well-known ditties from Robert Hazard, the Dovells, Todd Rundgren and, yes, the Hooters. It’s all to benefit Philly’s Settlement Music School, which provides lessons and activities for anyone, regardless of financial circumstances. Along with Uosikkinen, tonight’s ITP lineup includes Tommy Conwell, Ben Arnold, Jeffrey Gaines, members of Beru Revue and Soul Survivors, and others, with proceeds going to SMS. Admission is $20; $45 gets you an early dinner and a meet-and-greet with the band. 9pm. $20-$45. Brownies 23 East, 23 E. Lancaster Ave. 610.649.8389. brownies23east.com

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One of your favorite Philadelphia bands of all time (I am, of course, talking about the Hooters) may not be all that active these days, but their drummer, Dave Uosikkinen (no, I have no idea how to pronounce it either) sure has been keeping busy. A while back, he launched Songs In The Pocket, a series of reinterpretations of “essential songs of Philadelphia,” benefitting Settlement Music School, and this Saturday, he and Ben Arnold, Jeffrey Gaines, and Tommy Conwell (to name a few) will play the catalog at Brownie's in Ardmore. Tickets are $20 to $45, so go here to buy some and support a worthy musical cause.

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David and Dallyn stopped by to say a quick hello to the E Street Band's Steven Van Zandt before the Springsteen's concert in Philly on March 29th, 2012.



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David Uosikkinen visits WXPN's Dan Reed to talk all things "In The Pocket."






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WZBN TV's Mark Fontes reports on IN THE POCKET at the Lambertville/New Hope WInter Festival.
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David Uosikkinen, drummer from the Philadelphia based pop band, The Hooters, assembled this All-Star line-up, resurrecting some of the forgotten classics of the past, while raising money for the Settlement Music School. These veteran musicians are giving their city's music the respect that it rightfully deserves, while putting on an energized jam not to be missed.


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The fourth release in David Uosikkinen’s “In The Pocket: Essential Songs Of Philadelphia” singles series “Soon You’ll Be Gone.” The single—which features appearances by brothers Richie and Charlie Ingui (of The Soul Survivors) as well as current Hooters members Rob Hyman and Fran Smith, Jr.—is a tribute to John Kuzma and Bobby Woods, two founding members of The Hooters who passed away earlier this year. The official release for the single is at 7 p.m. Monday, October 3rd, at World Cafe Live. Tickets to the show are $20–$30 (a portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit Settlement Music School); you can purchase tickets here. ”Soon You’ll Be Gone” is available for 99 cents via songsinthepocket.org; below, you can watch the video.

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:::VIDEO:::WXPN's Helen Leicht interviews David Uosikkinen about IN THE POCKET: ESSENTIAL SONGS OF PHILADELPHIA, his appearance at WXPN's XPoNential Music Festival and the next single, "Soon You'll Be Gone" featuring the Soul Survivors.




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Feel-Good Project by a Local Musician

For In The Pocket: Essential Songs Of Philadelphia, Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen has called on some of the area’s most respected musicians – Including Hooter bandmates Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, Tommy Conwell, Jerry Blavat, Jeffrey Gaines and more – to re-record classis, often little-known songs by Philadelphians. So far, three tracks are available through iTunes and Amazon, and proceeds benefit students at Philly’s Settlement Music School. This is an ongoing project, so expect more good things to come. songsinthepocket.org





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An excerpt from the ICON MAGAZINE article on Gamble & Huff, featuring David Uosikkinen...


We’re currently in the nostalgic afterglow. All you need to cut a record these days,
Young says, is a computer before dropping the tracks in the studio.
Thanks to the Internet, the music industry’s bar of entry is pretty much on the
ground. “You’re a producer if you say you are,” says David Uosikkinen, the longtime
drummer for The Hooters. Tarsia compares the changing music scene to television.
There used to be three TV stations, he says, but “now we have 300 [and] no one can afford
anything of substance.”
“Musicians don’t go to the studio and create music anymore,” Young says.
“I think that’s the way technology has changed music,” says Uosikkinen, whose project,
In the Pocket (www.songsinthepocket.org), features a rotating group of musicians
playing songs either recorded in Philadelphia or by Philadelphians. “For better or for
worse, that’s how it is. It’s expensive to do it [like Gamble and Huff]. There are a lot of
economics involved. Just to get five great musicians into a room together costs money.”
Just because something is the norm, doesn’t make it right. “There’s nothing like
being in a studio [with musicians] because you’re going to feel the real dramatics from
the human beings that are going to be inflicted into your music,” Huff says.
“Humans sweat,” Gamble says. “That’s what’s missing from the records today, is the
sweat and the effort and the energy. And the other thing that’s missing from it is the
mistakes that humans make that sometimes turn out to be something that’s fantastic.”
Gamble and Huff ’s collaborative, hands-on days do come back—every 13-and-a-half
minutes, to be exact.
“That scene was remarkable,” says Uosikkinen, who plans to record “Back Stabbers”
with MFSB guitarists Bobby Eli and T.J. Tindall for In the Pocket. “It’s part of Americana
and it comes from our city. It’s awesome.” 

For more information on the Lifetime Achievement Award Gala for Gamble and Huff, visit www.chamberorchestra.org/gala
or call 215-545-5451, ext. 29.

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WMMR's Pierre Robert does a stunning recap of the ITP show and plays a clip of "You Can't Sit Down."

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The latest release in David Uosikkinen’s “In The Pocket: Essential Songs Of Philadelphia” singles series is a cover of The Dovells’ 1963 song, “You Can’t Sit Down.” The single—which features a guest appearance by The Geator With The Heater, The Boss With The Hot Sauce Jerry Blavat—gets its official release at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12th, at World Cafe Live; tickets to the show are $15 (a portion of the proceeds from this show will benefit Settlement Music School). Later this week “You Can’t Sit Down” will be available with the video here at Songs In The Pocket.

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David Uosikkinen’s In the Pocket: The Essential Songs of Philadelphia returned to the studio last week to record the Dovell’s “You Can’t Sit Down.” The musicians brought together for this recording at Conshohocken’s Elm Street Studio were Eric Bazilian (Hooters), Graham Alexander (cast of “Rain” on Broadway) , Rob Hyman (Hooters), Jerry Blavat (The Geator), Tommy Conwell (Solo Artist), Uosikkinen (Hooters) and Jay Davidson (on sax).




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Most times the artists that visit Loud and Local are up and coming bands, which is always a lot of fun for me.

Occasionally though, I get a visit from a Philadelphia legend. I had that on Sunday night when David Uosikkinen came in to talk about The Hooters, his new project “In The Pocket: The Essential Songs Of Philadelphia,” and something that everyone has an opinion on, Andy Reid.





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From the heart of beautiful downtown Burbank. It's UMRK Web Radio. On today's fun filled adventure we have David Uosikkinen of the Hooters joining us to talk about a new project called "In The Pocket: Essential Songs Of Philadelphia. And of course your favorite classic tunes to shake your groove thing to.

NOTE: David's interview begins at 1:05 into the show.


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World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, hosts The Hooters’ David Uosikkinen on Tuesday, January 25 from 7 - 10 p.m., with a party and a big Philly jam as he continues his web-based singles project, In the Pocket: Essential Songs of Philadelphia with the second song, Open My Eyes.

Originally recorded by Todd Rundgren and Nazz. The digital single is now available for 99 cents at http://songsinthepocket.org, along with a video documentary of the making of the song. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School.

The jam lineup features David Uosikkinen, Eric Bazilian, Richard Bush, Greg Davis, Rick DiFonzo, Jeffrey Gaines, Rob Hyman, Jeff Thomas, and William Wittman. For tickets(General Admission Seating/Standing: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee) or info, call 215-222-1400 or visit http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3883.
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Dave Uosikkinen of The Hooters has embarked upon a FABULOUS project called IN THE POCKET. He is picking songs that have special Philadelphia meaning and re-working them in the studio with various local musicians. Most recently, he's redone the great NAZZ tune "Open My Eyes". Give a listen here, download and read all about this terrific hometown effort! http://songsinthepocket.org









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David Uosikkinen chats with Randy Kotz about IN THE POCKET: ESSENTIAL SONGS OF PHILADELPHIA at WYSP's Rock Expo.

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In the Pocket: Essential Songs of Philadelphia
David Uosikkinen (Songsinthepocket.org)

Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen has some old tunes he'd like you to hear-all of them either recorded in Philadelphia or written and performed by Philadelphians. The first, Youth Camp's 1983 shoulda-been hit, "All My Mondays," is available for download for 99 cents. The revamped version of the lost classic features Uosikkinen and fellow Hooters, Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, Richard
Bush (The A's, Peace Creeps), Greg Davis (Beru Revue), and William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper). A portion of the proceeds from In the Pocket benefits Philadelphia's Settlement Music School.
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The Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen Presents In The Pocket: Essential Songs Of Philadelphia. Watch David teach Talk Philly host, Ukee Washinton how to play "All My Mondays". For more information go to Songsinthepocket.org



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Hooters founders Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman surprised fans at the Gypsy Saloon (128 Ford) in Conshohocken for the band's drummer David Uosikkinen's launch party for his project "In the Pocket: Essential Songs of Philadelphia," to benefit the Settlement Music School. The guys played a few tunes with Uosikkinen, including "All My Mondays" from the album, accompanied by Richard Bush from The A's and Beru Revue's Greg Davis and Mark Julian Teague. For more info on the new charity release, visit songsinthepocket.org.



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HOOTERIZATIONS: There's music new and old from hometown heroes The Hooters to tout. Band drummer David Uosikkinen has started a singles-oriented recording project called "In the Pocket: Essential Songs of Philadelphia." First salvo, a vibrant piece of '80s pop punk called "All My Mondays" (B+) done originally by Joey Wilson and his band Youth Camp, in which Uosikkinen drummed. The lively remake (think Elvis Costello meets Boomtown Rats) also features Hooters' Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman, plus Richard Bush, Greg Davis and William Wittman. It's available for a 99 cent download at www.songsinthepocket.org. A portion of proceeds go to Settlement Music School.




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...In other Philly-covers-Philly news, The Hooters’ David Uosikkinen’s new revolving-member project ITP (In The Pocket) is recording his fave Philly tunes with proceeds of their download charges (songsinthepocket.org) going to SettlementMusicSchool. The first tune? “All My Mondays” from the late great Joey Wilson’s ’80s band Youth Camp with John Kuzma and Uosikkinen. The new version features Hooters Uosikkinen, Rob Hyman, Eric Bazilian with Richard Bush (The A’s/The Peace Creeps) on vocals and Greg Davis (Beru Revue) on guitar.




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The Hooters' David Uosikkinen is recording what he feels are "the Essential Songs of Philadelphia," songs which were either recorded in Philly or written and performed by Philadelphians. These essential songs will feature the band ITP (In The Pocket), a rotating lineup of Philly's most respected musicians. The first song, "All My Mondays," is available for download for 99 cents at songsinthepocket.org. "All My Mondays" was originally recorded by '80s band Youth Camp. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Philadelphia's Settlement Music School.

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David Uosikkinen of The Hooters has a new project at SongsInThePocket.org where he's been working on covering "the essential songs of Philadelphia" -- songs that were recorded, written or performed in the city of brotherly love by Philadelphians. The songs feature the band ITP (or In The Pocket) and a rotating line-up of the town's most respected musicians. The first release is a version of Youth Camp's "All My Mondays"... oddly enough, an 80s tune. The songs can be downloaded at the site for 99 cents with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Philadelphia's Settlement Music School.





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From the band that brought national attention to Philadelphia's pop music scene, The Hooters' David Uosikkinen is recording what he feels, are the Essential Songs of Philadelphia. The songs that drummer Uosikkinen chose to revisit were either recorded in Philadelphia or written and performed by Philadelphians. These essential songs will feature the band ITP (In The Pocket), a rotating line up of Philly's most respected musicians. The first song, All My Mondays is available for download for 99 cents at songsinthepocket.org. Award Winning producer/director Steve Acito of Bluewire Media will produce a video documentary of the recording of each song.

IN THE POCKET: ESSENTIAL SONGS OF PHILADELPHIA's debut song, All My Mondays originally recorded by 80s band, Youth Camp. The new version features some of Philadelphia's premiere musicians: David Uosikkinen (The Hooters) on drums, Eric Bazilian (The Hooters) on guitar/vocals , Richard Bush (The A’s/The Peace Creeps) on vocals, Greg Davis (Beru Revue) on guitar, Rob Hyman (The Hooters) on keyboards/vocals and William Wittman (Too Much Joy/Cyndi Lauper) on bass.

Initially recorded in 1983, Youth Camp played the Philly music scene for a mere six months before calling it quits. Youth Camp's lineup included lead singer Joey Wilson, John Kuzma on guitar, bassist Rob Miller and David Uosikkinen on drums. Joey Wilson passed away on Christmas Eve in 1998.

"I chose All My Mondays because it's a song that has stayed with me all through the years," explains Uosikkinen. "It's also a way to pay tribute to Joey, whose talent should have gone far beyond the Philadelphia music scene."

A portion of IN THE POCKET's proceeds will benefit Philadelphia's Settlement Music School. With six branches in PA and NJ, it is the largest community school of the arts in the United States serving 15,000 students each year regardless of age, race, or financial means. Settlement brings together an enormous diversity of students and helps them to not only develop musical and artistic talents, but also build self-confidence and readiness for academic and other achievements. Settlement Music School's alumni includes some of Philadelphia's most beloved residents including Kevin and Michael Bacon, G. Love, Stanley Clark and Kevin Eubanks. Settlement awards more than $2 million annually in financial aid and scholarships. For more information, visit www.smsmusic.org or call 215-320-2600.

Check out what David Uosikkinen, the drummer for The Hooters, is up to these days, apart from his role with the Hooters. He's recording essencial Philadelphia songs with famous Philadelphia musicians to raise money for the Settlement Music School.



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Hooters' Drummer Presents Essential Songs Of Philadelphia - a project by David Uosikkinen.
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