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Carl Testa (from Anthony Braxton 12tet+1) at Outpost on 10/22

Source: Kevin Frenette
October 17, 2011

Saturday—October 22, 2011 OUTPOST 186 186 1/2 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 8:00 PM Carl Testa/Kevin Frenette Quartet World renowned master bassist Carl Testa (from Anthony Braxton's 12+1tet) and Boston's own avant-jazz co-conspirators Kevin Frenette (guitar), James Rohr (piano) and John McLellan (drums) present an evening of improvised music centering on exceptionally intricate interplay, texture and timbre on Saturday, October 22. The Carl Testa/Kevin Frenette Quartet will take the stage at 8 p.m. at ...

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Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials to Perform in Levittown on Saturday October 29

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
October 17, 2011

LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS TO PERFORM IN LEVITTOWN! Alligator recording artists Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials will perform as part of the 34th Annual Halloween R&B Spectacular at McStew's Irish Sports Pub in Levittown on Saturday, October 29, 2011. They will be playing songs from their most recent CD, Full Tilt. Chicago slide guitar master Lil' Ed Williams and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials—guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James “Pookie" Young and drummer Kelly Littleton—are celebrating ...

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Shows I'll Never Forget: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Nov. 18, 2003

Source: Something Else!
October 16, 2011

By Tom Johnson, at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona We finished dinner a little before six and headed over to the Marquee theater, which was really only a few minutes away. Since Bela Fleck & the Flecktones came on at 7 p.m.—a very early start time—we figured we'd just wait at the venue. Might as well sit and be comfortable for a while, right? We ended up having to stand in line, however, and as more and more people ...

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Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band Electrify in an Afro-Caribbean Jazz Double Bill

Source: AAJ Staff
October 15, 2011

Philadelphia, PA: The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its 11/12 Latin Roots series with the dual presentation of Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band with special guest Dafnis Prieto, October 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM. With both critically-acclaimed acts showcasing their unique fusion of complex Latin rhythms and impeccable jazz improvisations, lines between Latin and jazz fall to the wayside in an all-out celebration of dynamic, exhilarating rhythms in this one-night-only ...

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Bob Seger: December Dates

Source: JamBase
October 15, 2011

NEW DATES IN DALLAS, OAKLAND, PHOENIX AND MORE Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band have added dates to their ongoing North American tour, including stops in Oklahoma City, Dallas, Oakland, and more. Check below for a complete itinerary and all ticketing information. If you are not currently a member of BobSeger.com but would like to participate in the presale, click here for the details on how to become a member. Bob Seger Tour Dates Dec 15 Oklahoma City, OK ...

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JFJO: East Coast Tour

Source: JamBase
October 15, 2011

TOUR DATES IN BOSTON, NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, PHILADELPHIA, PORTSMOUTH, AND MORE Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey have unveiled plans to hit cities up and down the East Coast in support of their new album The Race Riot Suite. See below for a complete list of tour dates. As previously announced, the band has decided to enlist the help of local horn players in your city by way of a contest. Click here to learn how you could get the chance to ...

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Oscar Penas Appearing In NYC In Support of New Recording "From Now On"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 14, 2011

Guitarist/Composer Oscar Penas Appearing In NYC In Support of New Recording From Now On Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 PM at the 55 Bar with Dan Blake (saxophones), Moto Fukushima (bass), Franco Pinna (drums), and very special guest, Gil Goldstein November 5 at the Bar Next Door with Moto Fukushima (bass), Franco Pinna (drums), “Oscar's music is inviting and from the soul; finely cultivated and fully realized...his writing and playing have beautiful motion and uniquely sensuous melodies." —Esperanza Spalding “Oscar is ...

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