Performance / Tour News

Nov 8 - Evan Flory-Barnes: Acknowledgment of a Celebration

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
November 6, 2009

Sunday, November 8 Evan Flory-Barnes: Acknowledgment of a Celebration A Meet the Composer Commissioning Music/USA commission World Premiere Town Hall, 8, $18-24 BUY ONLINE The Seattle bassist and composer presents his large-ensemble fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and classical music, complete with modern dancers and freestyle break dancers. Flory-Barnes is excited to premiere the large chamber work, a snapshot of the abundance of inspiration that can thread artistic mediums together, right here in ...

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Pearl Jam | 10.31.09 | Philly Spectrum

Source: JamBase
November 6, 2009

Pearl Jam :: 10.31.09 :: Wachovia Spectrum :: Philadelphia, PA

Pearl Jam celebrated Halloween by performing the final show ever at the legendary Philadelphia Spectrum. Completed in 1967, the Spectrum was home to both the 76ers and Flyers and also housed a plethora of rock concerts. The Grateful Dead played 53 shows there (the most of any band), The Doors, The Who, Pink Floyd, Genesis, KISS, Aerosmith, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix and scores of others all played the hallowed ...

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Miike Snow Tour

Source: JamBase
November 6, 2009

MIIKE SNOW ANNOUNCE FULL NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR THIS SPRING Tour Dates Kick Off March 22 In Atlanta and Continue Through April 15 in San Francisco

Miike Snow Following their wildly successful tour throughout North America this fall, the Downtown Records/Universal Republic trio Miike Snow are eagerly returning to the U.S. in Spring 2010 for their second headlining tour. The tour begins March 22 in Atlanta and continues across the country, wrapping up April 15 in San Francisco. ...

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Digable Planets Members Tour

Source: JamBase
November 6, 2009

Digable Planets Presents: Butterfly and Doodlebug Featuring the Cosmic Funk Orchestra (CFO) Band

Butterfly and Doodlebug Butterfly and Doodlebug, of the Grammy awarding-winning group the Digable Planets, are hitting the road again.

In an age of auto-tone hip hop, the men of Digable Planets are working to return the genre to its roots and bring back meaningful, substance-driven lyrics over timeless beats. Following a successful Fall 2008 tour, Butterfly and Doodlebug will continue bringing their jazz, blues and ...

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Rubright, Ruffin to Perform This Sunday at Webster Records

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 6, 2009

Webster Records will host a free live performance from guitarist Dan Rubright and singer Lydia Ruffin as part of an “open house" sale to be held this Sunday, November 8.Rubright and Ruffin will perform from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., playing songs from their new CD Christmas Cafe, which will be available for purchase.The store also will be holding a bake sale in support of owner Jennifer Bellm's participation in the Phoenix Rock n' Roll Marathon ...

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Tim Kuhl's Doomsayers - Live at Bar 4 on November 9th

Source: Two for the Show Media
November 5, 2009

Hello AAJ Readers, At Bar 4 on, Monday November 9th @ 7pm I will be playing with my very fun experimental group called the DOOMSAYERS. This night features some VERY VERY exciting musicians... DOOMSAYERS: Ben Gerstein - Trombone Jonathan Moritz - Tenor Saxophone Jonathan Goldberger - Guitar Garth Stevenson - Double Bass Tim Kuhl - Drums + Destruction + Cymbals ...

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Derek Trucks Band: 2010 Hiatus

Source: JamBase
November 5, 2009

The Derek Trucks Band To Go On Hiatus In 2010

The Derek Trucks Band After 16 years of relentless touring, and a fantastic 2009 that featured the release of Already Free, and a World Tour that brought the band to more than a dozen countries on four continents, The Derek Trucks Band is taking a hiatus in 2010. There are still a number of dTb dates scheduled throughout November and December of 2009 - details below.

To commemorate a stellar ...

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George Wein & Newport All-Stars at Chicago's Jazz at Symphony Center, 11/13, 8PM

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
November 5, 2009

GEORGE WEIN & THE NEWPORT ALL-STARS PERFORM AT SYMPHONY CENTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8:00 PM NEW YORK, NY - George Wein, one of the world's leading producers of jazz festivals and music events, is not always on the stage; but, as a pianist and vocalist, he draws standing ovations when fronting his band, the Newport All-Stars. Catch a rare performance by the jazz impresario on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 pm when George Wein brings his Newport All-Stars to Jazz ...

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