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Neil Young Tribute Concert: Keller, Roots, Mason Jennings

Source: JamBase
November 18, 2010

CONCERT TO BENEFIT MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH Michael Dorf announced today the first artists confirmed to play a special tribute concert to take place February 10, 2011, at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the music of Neil Young. The initial, star-studded lineup of musicians honoring the legendary songwriter's music include: Patti Smith, Living Colour's Vernon Reid, DeVotchKa, Shawn Colvin, Bettye LaVette, Bebel Gilberto, Aimee Mann, J Mascis, Keller Williams, The Roots, Cowboy Junkies, Mason Jennings, and Larry Campbell as part ...

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The Theatre of the Absurd

Source: The Ring Modulator by Adrian Stevenson
November 18, 2010

Simcock Meets Charnock—London Jazz Festival, Purcell Room, Southbank, London. 12th November 2010 Well this was new and strange—improvised jazz with improvised movement, Gwilym Simcock on the piano with maverick Nigel Charnock on 'movement.' Initially the whole thing seemed somewhat absurd. Simcock started with some very quiet and reflective playing that Charnock soon started contorting to. The thud of his feet on the stage was really quite loud relative to the quiet piano, and after having adjusted to the absurdity, I ...

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Dark Star Orchestra Recreate 12/31/76 Show on Nye

Source: JamBase
November 17, 2010

DSO TO PLAY HISTORIC 12/31/76 SHOW; “FROM A CITY NEAR YOU TOUR" STARTS NOV. 26; 2011 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED Dark Star Orchestra will close out 2010 in style at The Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT December 30 and 31. On 12/31 Dark Star Orchestra will be recreating the legendary Live at the Cow Palace show from 12/31/76. DSO will kick off the evening with a rare acoustic set for set 1 then crank into the historic 1976 New Year's show. ...

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Massive Attack/Thievery Corporation | California | Review | Pics

Source: JamBase
November 18, 2010

Words & Images by: L. Paul Mann Massive Attack/Thievery Corporation :: 11.05.10 :: Santa Barbara Bowl :: Santa Barbara, CA In the biggest double bill to descend on the Santa Barbara Bowl in the last few years, new music masters Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack closed out the 2010 season. As part of the Santa Barbara New Noise Conference and Music Festival, the November 5th concert was the crown jewel of the three day event. New Noise brings musical events ...

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The Last Waltz Ensemble: Holiday Show and CD Release

Source: JamBase
November 18, 2010

SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR CELEBRATING THE BAND'S FINAL SHOW On Friday, November 19, 2010, Smiths Olde Bar in Atlanta will host The Last Waltz Ensemble's all star celebration of The Band's final show at Winterland for a seventh consecutive year. The show has become a tradition, an annual trek, a night for fans to dance, sing along, revel and remember. This year will feature opening sets by Turtle Folk and O'Mello-Cello Tree, as well as guest performances by: Oliver Wood, Jon ...

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Jazz This Week: John McLaughlin and 4th Dimension, Mike Stern, Charles "Bobo" Shaw, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 18, 2010

This week's jazz and creative music events in St. Louis include visits from two stellar guitarists known for their electrified explorations; two appearances by the too-rarely-seen drummer Charles “Bobo" Shaw; and lots more. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight through Saturday, guitarist Mike Stern is back at Jazz at the Bistro, accompanied by St. Louisans Dave Weckl on drums and Tom Kennedy on bass, plus tenor saxophonist Bob Malach. Though he's demonstrated considerable versatility over the course of his 30-year ...

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Vocalist Allan Harris Releases New Christmas CD: “Dedicated to You… a Nat King Cole Christmas”

Source: Allan Harris
November 18, 2010

Jazz vocalist Allan Harris has just released a new Christmas CD, entitled Dedicated to You, Allan Harris Sings a Nat King Cole Christmas. This CD was recorded in front of a live studio audience at KUVO radio in Denver, CO and includes a rare holiday gem called “The Little Boy that Santa Claus Forgot." Arturo Gomez, KUVO Music Director says, “I gave Allan a copy of Nat Cole's original recording and Allan just fell in love with it. I knew ...

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Paul McCartney Live at the Apollo

Source: JamBase
November 17, 2010

MUST BE A SIRIUS XM SUBSCRIBER TO ENTER THE CONTEST On December 13 at 8:00 pm ET, history will be made. For the first time in his career, Paul McCartney will perform at Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater, at an exclusive live concert event for SiriusXM listeners. This very special, invitation-only concert will celebrate SiriusXM reaching 20 million subscribers, a milestone the company expects to achieve shortly. As a thank you to its loyal subscribers, SiriusXM will broadcast the concert ...

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