Performance / Tour News

Allman Brothers NYC Run Moved from Beacon to United Palace

Source: JamBase
January 11, 2010

The Allman Brothers Band Announce NYC Run Historic Shows Moved from Beacon to United Palace Theatre

Allman Brothers In what has become a rite of passage and annual destination for fans of The Allman Brothers Band, the iconic and revered group will return to New York City in March 2010 for a lengthy residency beginning March 11, with eight shows confirmed (March 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20), just as they have since 1989. 2010 marks ...

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The Disco Biscuits | 12.31 | New York

Source: JamBase
January 11, 2010

Word & Images by: Jesse Borrell

The Disco Biscuits :: 12.31.09 :: Nokia Theatre Times Square :: New York, NY

The Disco Biscuits :: 12.31 :: New York Arriving for their second annual five-night run at NYC's Nokia Theatre, The Disco Biscuits found themselves in the midst of personal growth. Following a prolific year of touring and with their new album Planet Anthem set to hit the first week of February, this run was an opportunity to celebrate the ...

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Umphrey's McGee | 12.29 - 12.31 | Chicago

Source: JamBase
January 11, 2010

Words by: Cal Roach | Images by: Chad Smith

Umphrey's McGee :: 12.29 - 12.31 :: The Vic Theatre & Aragon Ballroom :: Chicago, IL

For many music fans, the only way to end a year is in the company of their favorite band. Champagne, balloons and “Auld Lang Syne" are the only guarantees, but you can generally expect some sort of shenanigans. Sometimes the gimmicky nature of the holiday run can leave fans wanting more, but 2009 has ...

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Pianist Ayako Shirasaki Performs at 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

The German Jazz Magazine JAZZTHETIK covered New York based Jazz Pianist Ayako Shirasaki's solo and trio performance at the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009 in Hamburg. From page 66 in their December 2009 issue:

By Nabil Atassi:

“Improvisation, interpretation or composition? This question arises from the possibility of being able to experience the jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki on two consecutive evenings with completely different formations. The conditions of the two concerts in Hamburg could not be more different: ...

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The Tenor Sax Leads the Fusion

Source: Michael Ricci
January 10, 2010

The tenor saxophonist Chris Potter puts enormous force into his sound, and an even greater measure of control. His tone, all over the extended range of the horn, is dry and dark, often brusque: he doesnt purr or warble, and he treats vibrato as a special indulgence, like a dusting of shaved truffles. Hes fond of thwarted symmetry and surprising digressions. He knows how to build pressure in a solo, and he does this with such extraordinary technical command that ...

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Denise Donatelli Brings in New Year @ Charlie O'S

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2010

Dear friends, Happy New Year! ... and warmest wishes for a year filled with love, laughs and live music! Just wanted to let you know about an upcoming live performance and we hope you'll come hang with us ... Thursday, January 14th 8:00pm to Midnight Charlie O's Jazz Bar and Grill 13725 Victory Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91401 818.989.3110 www.charlieos.com No Cover/Free Parking featuring Denise Donatelli, vocals Bill Cunliffe, piano Hamilton Price, bass Aaron Serfaty, drums ... it bugs me ...

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Curtain Comes Down on Sad 'Ragtime' Band

Source: Michael Ricci
January 8, 2010

A hit at the Kennedy Center, the complex musical with ensemble cast can't find its legs in New York.

Before the Dec. 28 evening performance of “Ragtime," the show's producers asked the cast to assemble on the stage of the Neil Simon Theatre for the dreaded announcement that always turns Broadway dreams to cinders: The lovingly crafted musical would have to shut its doors for good Jan. 10. The producers offered affectionate valedictories, and some of the lead actors, like ...

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Dave Pell & Med Flory Quintet @ Henri's Friday Night

Source: All About Jazz
January 7, 2010

The legendary sax of Dave Pell with the Med Flory Quintet plays the southland

Friday, January 8th The Back Room at Henri's 21601 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 348-5582

Dave Pell - Tenor Med Flory - Alto John Campbell - Piano Chuck Berghofer - Bass Frank Capp - Drums

Shows: 7pm and 9pm No Cover Intimate Affordable Full Bar Good ...

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