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Brandi Disterheft, Charlie Hunter, Sophie Hunger and Ibrahim Maalouf Light up L'astral
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AAJ Staff
Organizers of the Jazz All Year-Round series, part of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD, are proud to add four concerts to the marquee at L'Astral, the magnificent venue housed by the Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan. We welcome three revelations and a “young veteran" who shone last year, especially at the Festival: young Canadian acoustic bassist Brandi Disterheft, spellbinding Swiss singer Sophie Hunger, supremely gifted Franco-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf and virtuoso American guitarist Charlie ...
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Decemberists: Spring U.S. Tour
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JamBase
THE KING IS DEAD OUT NOW The Decemberists have announced the dates for their Spring U.S. tour, which will begin on April 16 in Colorado Springs, CO. The two-week trip will see them pass through Omaha, Iowa City, Madison, Pittsburgh, Royal Oak, and other cities. The tour ends on May 2 in Atlanta, GA. Their new album, The King is Dead, was released in January. The band will be touring in the U.S. between now and February 19. Click below ...
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Yes: Spring Tour Dates
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JamBase
TOUR STARTS MARCH 6 IN HOUSTON, TX Yes will embark on a mini- tour of very special intimate performances, encompassing their extraordinary musical catalog. This string of dates will kick-off early March for a select number of shows. The tour will feature a lineup of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, and drummer Alan White, as well as Oliver Wakeman (son of Rick Wakeman) on keyboards and lead singer Benoit David. For additional ticket information please visit yesworld.com. YES TOUR ...
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Bob Seger: 2011 Tour Dates
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JamBase
FAN CLUB MEMBERS PRESALE STARTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Bandr have confirmed the initial details of their 2011 tour. Set to begin March 29 in Saginaw, MI, the tour will be Seger's first since his 2006-2007 trek. More dates are set to be announced soon. BobSeger.com Silver Bullet Club Members can enter a special advance presale ahead of the public on-sale. The presale will take place on Thursday, February 10 at 10AM to 5PM for ...
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Leron Thomas / 6 Figures / Logan Richardson at 92Y on February 18
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Poppi Kikos
Leron Thomas presents a mixed genre event at 92Y Tribeca on Friday February 18. The three artist bill showcases the spirited post-bop talents of Logan Richardson featured with an incredible line up; Keyon Harrold, Sam Harris, Burniss Earl Travis and Bram Kincheloe. The amazingly fun, high energy funk band 6 Figures includes; Louis Cato, Nozomi Yamaguchi, DJ Ginyard, Corey Bernhard, ((D White}} and James Casey are sure to deliver. Returning to 92Y Tribeca following an outstanding set at Jason Moran's ...
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Sugar Shack Songs & Kitchen Table Romps: De Temps Antan on Tour
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rock paper scissors, inc.
De Temps Antan will tell you: There's no right place to learn a song. They've picked up tunes in sugar shacks on the US-Canadian border as the maple sap bubbled. They've spent weeks digging through tens of thousands of ditties in university archives. They've learned ballads from granddads and uncles, in villages where thousands of traditional songs are alive and thriving. But there is a right way to perform them: with all the foot-stomping, tongue-twisting energy of a good old ...
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Michael Wolff Residency at Knickerbocker Gets Underway
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Seth Cohen PR
The great saxophonist James Moody Comments: “I love playing with Michael Wolff. He's a monster musician; so talented!" In February, Wolff returns to a familiar haunt, his beloved KNICKERBOCKER BAR and GRILL, for a month-long weekend residency featuring some of the most storied artists in jazz. For each multi-show weekend gig, Wolff intends to use a different trio line-up: on 2/4 & 2/5, Wolff will be joined by Chip Jackson on bass, and the legendary Mike Clark on drums; On ...
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Marc Hoffman Duo To Perform at New Jazz Club in Raleigh, NC
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blueplate pr
February 6, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC)—The Marc Hoffman Duo, led by pianist and vocalist Marc Hoffman with a special guest on bass, will make its debut appearance at BetDeez Jazz Lounge in Raleigh on Saturday, February 19, from 9 p.m. until midnight. Hoffman and his duo, trio and quartet are well known in the Charlotte area for their appearances at jazz clubs, concerts, and other special events, most recently at the Ritz Carlton in uptown Charlotte. They have also performed nationally ...
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