Performance / Tour News

Singer Antonia Bennett To Debut Songs From Adult Alternative Pop Album With Five Showcases At South By Southwest Music Conference

Source: 1888 Media
March 4, 2011

Readying her forthcoming debut album, singer Antonia Bennett is gearing up for a special run of live performances during the 25th Annual South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference in Austin, TX.

March 16: Austin, TX, Sheraton Austin at the Capitol (7PM) March 17: Austin, TX, Elephant Room (11PM) March 18: Austin, TX, Momo's, Planet LA Records' Party (3PM) March 18: Austin, TX, Victorian Room at The Driskill, ASCAP Showcase (7:30PM) March 19: Austin, TX, Primary Wave Publishing [Invite-only]

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Jazz Around Town

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
March 4, 2011

A few recent gigs in the Twin Towns not only keep the jazz flame alive, but remind us that one of the genre's historically significant artifacts—gathering and reinterpreting sounds—is its insurance of a vibrant future. Some would not define Lizz Wright as a “jazz singer" despite her use of improvisation and roots in the blues. Hers is a voice with no boundaries, deep and soulful, with stunning intonation. Her respect for lyrics and the underlying story came through on every ...

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Composer Portrait | Fieldwork

Source: Ars Nova Workshop
March 4, 2011

On March 11-13, Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present Composer Portrait: Fieldwork. These three nights of live music will provide an intimate glimpse at the collective and individual work of three widely celebrated and critically acclaimed composer-performers: pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Steve Lehman, and drummer Tyshawn Sorey. “A jazz power trio for the new century” (NPR Fresh Air), Fieldwork exemplify the new generation of forward-thinking jazz artists who are pushing the boundaries of creative music in unparalleled directions. The ...

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Jazz at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center This Friday, March 4

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
March 4, 2011

A great night of jazz is on tap at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center on Friday, March 4, 2011. The Ben Schwendener Group takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., celebrating the release of its new CD Apfelschaun: New Episode. The group includes pianist composer Ben Schwendener, saxophinist Uew Steinmetz, bassist Bridget Kearney and drummer Michael Calabrese. Then at 9:00 p.m. the Judi Silvano Group performs, bringing a rich selection of jazz classics and some original compositions as well. Vocalist Silvano ...

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JFJO: Tour Dates, New Music, Album Reissues

Source: JamBase
March 4, 2011

FINAL LEG OF STAY GOLD TOUR STARTS MARCH 30 Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is set to hit the Midwest at the end of this month on the final leg of the Stay Gold release tour. All tour dates are below. In the second half of January, the band reconvened at The Church Studio in Tulsa, OK where they recorded a suite of music written by Chris Combs about the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot. Check out video from the session below. ...

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The Macpodz: East Coast Tour

Source: JamBase
March 4, 2011

FUSION TROUBADOURS DELIVER “DISCO BEBOP" ON EAST COAST SPRING TOUR Fusion Troubadors the Macpodz Deliver “Disco Bebop" on East Coast Spring Tour. Ann Arbor's own The Macpodz will hit the road on a quick Spring jaunt that will begin on March 17 in Rochester, NY, head through Northampton, Burlington, Ithaca, Southbridge and more, before ending March 26 in Buffalo, NY. The Macpodz 2011 Spring Tour showcases their trumpet, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion, creating a sound built on the core ...

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Warren Haynes: Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
March 4, 2011

WARREN HAYNES ANNOUNCES SPRING DATES IN SUPPORT OF MAN IN MOTION The Warren Haynes Band will be performing at NYC's Beacon Theatre on May 12, Boston's Orpheum Theatre on May 13, and Philadelphia's Tower Theatre on May 14. After this initial weekend, the band will head to Chicago, St. Louis & Indianapolis on the way to the Hangout Festival, before heading out west through Memphis & Kansas City before two shows at The Odgen Theatre in Denver, CO. The Warren ...

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Metrotix, Fox Theatre Offering Presale of Steely Dan Tickets on Friday, March 4

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
March 4, 2011

Metrotix and the Fox Theatre are offering online buyers a presale of tickets to the concert by Steely Dan on Wednesday, August 24 at the Fox. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, March 5; the presale begins at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 4 and continues until 10:00 p.m. that evening. To access the presale, go to the Metrotix site and use promo code HEY19. For a band whose musical output is usually categorized ...

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