Performance / Tour News

Mike Gordon | 09.08.09 | Brooklyn

Source: JamBase
September 16, 2009

By: Brian Bavosa

Mike Gordon :: 09.08.09 :: Music Hall of Williamsburg :: Brooklyn, NY

Mike Gordon by Dino Perrucci Coming off the recent, wildly successful Phish Summer Tour, Mike Gordon had no trouble getting in synch with his solo band when they kicked off their own tour at Brooklyn, NY's Music Hall Of Williamsburg last week. Joined by guitarist Scott Murawski (Max Creek), Todd Isler (drums), Tom Cleary (keys) and Craig Myers (percussion), Gordon was in a loose, ...

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Sheldon Jazz Concerts to Feature Pre-Show Talks from Dennis Owsley

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 16, 2009

The Sheldon Concert Hall has announced that jazz DJ, historian and photographer Dennis Owsley will present a series of pre-concert talks before each performance in their 2009-2010 jazz series. The talks will begin at 7:10 p.m. before each 8:00 p.m. concert, and are “designed to introduce new audiences to jazz and deepen the impact of the touring artists' appearances."The Sheldon's 2009-10 jazz series concert dates, performers and lecture topics will be:Saturday, October 3 - Dee Dee ...

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Brubeck at Jazz Alley

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
September 16, 2009

On the heels of the announcement that he is a 2009 Kennedy Center honoree, Dave Brubeck wrapped up a rare extended club engagement, part of his latest western tour. Sunday, at the helm of the “new" edition of the quartet he has headed since 1951, the 88-year-old pianist and composer played to a packed house for the final set of a four-night engagement at Seattle's Jazz Alley.

Brubeck has come a long way in his recovery from a viral infection ...

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Jazz Night at the Michener: Lily White in Doylestown (PA) on September 26th

Source: Michael Ricci
September 16, 2009

Saturday, September 26, 2009 8 to 11 PM

James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St. Doylestown, PA 18901 215.340.9800

Saxophonist Lily White is one of the most promising and engaging young musicians on the New York jazz scene. In small clubs or large concert halls, on alto, tenor, or soprano sax, Lily never fails to inject her sunny personality and sharp wit into her playing.

In the past, Lily has ...

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New Brownout Album out & New Tour Dates Added

Source: Michael Ricci
September 15, 2009

Six Degrees has just released the new album from Brownout, the Psychedlic Latin-Funksters' sophomore release, Aguilas and Cobras. The members of Brownout have backed the legendary Prince in Las Vegas, at Coachella and on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Their other alter-ego band Grupo Fantasma was also nominated for a GRAMMY last year. Brownout is Grupo Fantasma's psychedelic Latin funk little brother.

UPCOMING US TOUR DATES: Wed 9/16/09: Club Congress, Tuscon, AZ Thu 9/17/09: Zanzibar, Santa Monica, ...

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Brand New Heavies Announce UK Tour and Live Album

Source: Noble PR
September 15, 2009

The Brand New Heavies, the UK's premiere soul and funk band, have confirmed an extensive November 2009 UK tour, and the October 5th release of the live album Live in London. Tickets for the UK tour are on sale now.

The UK tour starts Monday 2nd November at the Cambridge Junction, followed by dates at the London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (Nov 4), Southampton Soul Cellar (Nov 7), Manchester Academy 2 (Nov 8), Liverpool, The Mask (Nov 9), Bristol Metropolis ...

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NJPAC's Season Jazz Calendar: 2009-2010

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2009

ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Visit the NJPAC website at njpac.org for program notes and updates.

3rd Annual ENCUENTRO! Latin Jazz Festival * October 30-November 1 An NJPAC Alternate Routes event

Baila Mi Gente | Latin Dance Party Friday, October 30 at 7:30 * Victoria Theater * Tickets: $28 Step out of your seat and onto the dance floor! Mix, mingle and dance the night away at this special event that kicks off a ...

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Symphony Center Celebrates Halloween with "Hallowed Haunts"

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2009

CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH ANNUAL “HALLOWED HAUNTS" FAMILY CONCERT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Civic Orchestra of Chicago Performs Spooky Music; “Haunted Ballroom" Offers Fun Activities for Kids

The spirit of Halloween is creeping into Symphony Center! On Saturday, October 24, at 3pm, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Hallowed Haunts" - a special concert for families featuring spine-tingling musical tales. Before the concert, Symphony Center hosts spooky festivities for kids in the “Haunted Ballroom" from 1:30 to 2:30. ...

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