Performance / Tour News

Raul Malo to Perform in Philadelphia March 2

Source: conqueroo
January 31, 2011

Austin, TX: Self-produced in his home studio, Sinners & Saints is the most intimate, honest and complex album Raul Malo has made in an already distinguished career. One hears in it a lifetime's journey, from the singer-songwriter's youth in Cuban neighborhoods of Miami through his years as one of the most intriguing talents in the Americana scene. The album was released October 5, 2010 on Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group, and follows 2009's critically acclaimed album Lucky One, Malo's Fantasy debut. ...

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Project/Object Returns to the South with Legendary Zappa Band Members

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
January 31, 2011

New York, NY—Project/Object continues their mission of performing Frank Zappa's music with a rotating lineup of Zappa's most beloved band members. On this tour the band will be joined by alumni Ike Willis and Ray White, and at selected gigs, Denny Walley, Don Preston and Bunk Gardner. Project/Object's collaboration with these legends is a testament to the bands desire to present Zappa's music as it was recorded and performed live, while also developing creativity in live performance. Ike Willis is ...

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Other Places: Stanko in Sydney

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
January 30, 2011

The veteran Polish Trumpeter Tomasz Stanko's late-blooming fame puts him in demand around the world. His reflective musings often inspire reviewers to compare him to Miles Davis. Davis was an inspiration, but Stanko long since absorbed, internalized and personalized the influence. Tonight he is playing in Australia at the Sydney Festival with his band of young Scandinavians. In the Sydney Morning Herald, John Shand traced Stanko's career, including his importance to the film composer Krsystof Komeda.Komeda was the composer/pianist who ...

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Mr. Ho's Orchestrotical! Performs at Club Passim in Cambridge on Sunday, January 30

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
January 29, 2011

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (January 28 - February 4, 2011) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
January 29, 2011

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates January 28th thru February 4th, 2011(Matt Ferguson -Von Freeman's bassist @ The New Apartment Lounge Tuesday night gig")... Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pm Upcoming performances Sundays 7pm—Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany Mondays 7pm—Guy King's Organ Trio Tuesdays 7pm—Tim Fitzgerald Trio feat. Vocalist Sara Marie ...

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Wilco and Jeff Tweedy Live Dates

Source: JamBase
January 29, 2011

FULL BAND SHOWS IN MAY, SOLO GIGS IN MARCH Wilco and their leader Jeff Tweedy have announced their first spring and summer tour dates for 2011. JEFF TWEEDY SOLO DATES

MAR-22—Toronto, ONT—Queen Elizabeth Theatre MAR-25—Montreal, QUE—L'Olympie de Montreal MAR-26—Portland, ME—State Theatre MAR-28—Madison, WI—Capitol Theater MAR-29—Rochester, MN—Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall MAR-30—Iowa City, IA—The Englert Theatre

WILCO TOUR DATES

May-2—Montgomery, AL—Montgomery PAC May-3—Mobile, AL—Saenger Theatre May-5—New Orleans, LA—Jazz Fest May-6—Houston, TX—Verizon Wireless Theatre May-7—Denton, TX—University of North Texas Main Auditorium May-8—Tulsa, ...

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MMW: 20th Anniversary Shows

Source: JamBase
January 29, 2011

REQUEST SETS AND OLD SCHOOL SHACK PARTIES! Medeski Martin & Wood have announced the first details of their 20th anniversary plans for 2011. A statement from the band emailed to fans reads: MMW Fans: Request your favorites! MMW's entire first set of their March tour will be comprised of song requests. Their second set will be a nod to the improvisational shack party days with special guests to be announced. Fans can make requests through the MMW Facebook page starting ...

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Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Vernon Reid, Medeski, Jack Bruce

Source: JamBase
January 29, 2011

FOUR MONSTER TALENTS GATHER TO SALUTE VISIONARY MUSICIAN & BAND Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute featuring legendary bassist of Cream and one-time Lifetime member Jack Bruce, guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Colour), organist John Medeski (Medeski Martin & Wood), and ace drummer Cindy Blackman brings their unique take on Williams' revolutionary music to The Blue Note in New York City (Jan. 27-30), Yoshi's in Oakland (Feb. 2-5) and Jazz Alley in Seattle (Feb. 7 & 8). Lifetime was founded as a trio ...

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