Performance / Tour News

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, December 17-23

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
December 18, 2010

Highlight, Last Week The snowstorm that hit the area from late Friday through Saturday nearly upstaged the music in the Twin Cities, and eliminated pretty much all live jazz on Saturday night. I said “nearly" because even Old Man Winter couldn't outshine the Bryan Nichols Quintet, fortunately scheduled for two nights at the Artists Quarter. We only got Friday night, but that was enough to carry the weekend. Not only were we treated to new compositions from Nichols, but also ...

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo: 2011 U.S. Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
December 18, 2010

TOUR STARTS JANUARY 18 IN OAKLAND Ladysmith Black Mambazo kick off their North American tour on January 18 in Oakland, CA, blending their iconic, moving harmonies with high- energy toe-touches and audience sing-alongs. The tour will make stops in over 40 major markets across the US and Canada (including Hawaii) in just two months. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's U.S. Tour Dates:

Tue Jan 18—Oakland, CA—Yoshi's Wed Jan 19—Oakland, CA—Yoshi's Fri Jan 21—Sacramento, CA—Crest Theater Sat Jan 22—San Luis Obispo, CA—Cal Poly ...

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North Mississippi Allstars: New Dates Announced

Source: JamBase
December 17, 2010

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED; KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OUT FEB. 1, 2011 The North Mississippi Allstars are happy to announce they will be performing at the Dominion Theater in New York on January 27. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Friday at noon. The band is also pleased to announce they will be performing at the annual SXSW festival in Austin, TX this March. Get more details on both shows at www.nmallstars.com. In addition to the new shows, ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Jim Ridl at the Unitarian Universalist Church (Media, PA) on January 19

Source: Suzanne Cloud
December 20, 2010

Pianist Jim Ridl willl be appearing at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA, with his band on January 19, 2011. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: 610-745-3011 Free refreshments. Jim Ridl is a jazz pianist, composer, arranger and teacher in the New York City area. He performs internationally and nationally with the Jim Ridl Trio and Quintet, the Dave Liebman Big Band, the Denis DiBlasio Quintet, and the Antfarm ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Denis DiBlasio Collingswood Community Center on January 6, 2011

Source: Suzanne Cloud
December 20, 2010

Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio and his band will be appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave, in Collingswood, NJ, on January 6, 2011. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 856-858-8914. Appearing with Denis will be guitarist Brian Betz, bassist Steve Varner and drummer Jim Miller. Baritone saxophone and flute artist Denis DiBlasio directs the Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University. He is a multi-talented reedman who was ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Ralph Bowen at Cheltenham Art Center on January 5, 2011

Source: Suzanne Cloud
December 20, 2010

Saxophonist Ralph Bowen has made his mark on the New York jazz scene for over two decades, while bringing his “casual perfectionism" to clubs, concert halls, and festivals worldwide. Bowen's discography of over 60 titles includes collaborations with Orrin Evans, Michel Camilo, and Horace Silver. Bowen will be appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on January 5, 2011. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 Appearing with ...

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Video: Behind the Scenes on the DJ Shadow Tour

Source: HypeBot
December 16, 2010

Over the last few months during the extensive DJ Shadow tour, Michael Fiebach, the tour's Project, Marketing & Merchandise Manager have Hypebot readers an exclusive look inside they market and stay connected to fans. The 5 part series is a must read for anyone interested in the hands on challenges of modern music marketing (read , Part 4, Part 5) In this end of tour video postcard, DJ Shadow and Michael share a behind stage look and introduce the gang ...

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Jazz Around Town: Shoveling out the Jazz Between Shoveling out the Driveway....

Source: Jazz@Rochester
December 20, 2010

Isn't JANUARY the snowiest month usually? We're on track to get 60" in December. In this week before Christmas, isn't that the last thing we need for our last minute holiday scurrying? Oh well, get out of the snow and hear some jazz over the next seven days....

Monday, December 20, 2010

Rick Holland @ Bistro 135, 6:00 pm Brad Batz Group @ Little Theatre Cafe, 7:30 pm The “Monday Night Live" Christmas Party, featuring Hard Logic & The Jimmie ...

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