Performance / Tour News

Jeremy Davenport, Peter Martin to Perform Friday, April 2 at the Sheldon

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 7, 2010

Pianist Peter Martin has announced the second show in his new series at the Sheldon Concert Hall: a duo performance with trumpet player, singer and fellow St. Louis native Jeremy Davenport (pictured) at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2.The show is billed as “The Reunion," since Martin and Davenport are old friends. Both attended University City High School here, and both moved to New Orleans in the 1990s to further their musical careers. Both also returned to St. ...

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13 Things I Learned at the Chris Botti Show

Source: One Working Musician by Jason Parker
February 8, 2010

I saw Chris Botti for the first time tonight at The Paramount Theater in Seattle. Thanks to my Twitter buddy Tim Lefebvre, who plays bass is Chris band (among others), I had KILLER 4th row center seats. Thanks Tim!

The show was an eye-opening experience in many ways. I have heard all the talk about Chris, both positive and negative. Without getting into all that, here's 10 things I learned tonight:

1. Chris has one of the most amazing trumpet ...

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Kevin Frenette/Forbes Graham Duo @ 119 Gallery on 2/13

Source: Michael Ricci
February 8, 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010 119 Gallery 119 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 8PM Kevin Frenette / Forbes Graham Duo Kevin Frenette (guitar) Forbes Graham (trumpet) + Dr T - video mix Boston area guitarist Kevin Frenette has performed throughout the Northeast USA making music that is inspired by both avant-garde jazz and contemporary improvisation. He studied guitar, composition, and music theory at UMASS-Dartmouth where he received a BA in Theory/Composition. He has ...

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Zak's Who dat The Who had Keep the Beat Superbowl Halftime

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2010

The Who at the Super Bowl: Roger Daltry, Pete Townshend, and drummer Zak Starkey still rockin'

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, the band's two surviving original members, tore through a medley of their hits at the Super Bowl.

For non-fans who noticed the drummer looked younger than Daltry and Townshend, he's actually Zak Starkey, the son of Ringo Starr. British rockers The Who played a medley of their greatest hits at the Super Bowl halftime show in ...

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Super Bowl Events Around South Florida

Source: All About Jazz
February 6, 2010

Super Bowl XLIV: Concerts roundup. Who's in town? Yep, and so are Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Barenaked Ladies and others. The band is among the plethora of performers that will stream into South Florida for the Super Bowl.

It's one thing to know The Who is scheduled to rock the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 at Sun Life Stadium. It's another to spring for the ticket. This is a 12-minute, made-for-TV concert sandwiched by halves of football. Who but The ...

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New Orleans Super Bowl Week of Music

Source: All About Jazz
February 6, 2010

NEW ORLEANS MUSIC NEWS The latest music updates from New Orleans and South Louisiana Entertainment, Music. A week's worth of good music starting Friday, February 5, 2010

FRIDAY

The Dirty Bourbon River Show celebrates the release of its new album at Tipitina's. At One Eyed Jacks, the New Orleans Bingo! Show debuts its new lineup. The rough-voiced country-rocker and occasional hobo Stix duh Clown performs with Debauche at Circle Bar. Upstairs at the Dragon's Den, the Soul Rebels ...

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When Generations Collide: The Who at the Super Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
February 6, 2010

As Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend left their Super Bowl news conference Thursday, Daltrey carried a Saints helmet and Townshend one for the Colts. Minutes before, the two leaders of the Who held acoustic guitars for an expressive mini-concert that included “Behind Blue Eyes," “Pinball Wizard" and “Won't Get Fooled Again."

“Meet the new boss. ... “ Daltrey sang, ending the final song by purposely leaving off the final line, “same as the old boss."

Rock music at halftime is ...

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Telepath | 01.31 | Lake Tahoe

Source: JamBase
February 6, 2010

Words by: Brennan Lagasse | Images from: telepathmusic.com

Telepath :: 01.31.10 :: Crystal Bay Club Casino - Red Room :: Lake Tahoe, CA

Telepath Coming off three solid shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, Telepath showed up to the Crystal Bay Club (CBC) and took the audience for a wild ride. Blending their unique sound full of Middle Eastern, Afrobeat, drum & bass, and dub influences, this ...

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