Performance / Tour News

Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams Performs Eight Year Steamers Anniversary Event

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Caf on Tuesday, August 18 at 8 PM in celebration of his eight-year anniversary performing at the venue. Seating for the performance is limited with no cover charge and 2-item minimum. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met with great enthusiasm by ...

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Incus Records Presents the Phoenix Festival at Cafe Oto

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Following its return to active service this year with the reissue of Lot 74 and the stunning new Barcelona Chronicles trilogy, Incus Records has announced that another new release is imminent and that its launch will coincide with two days of live concerts presented by the label.

On Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September, at Cafe Oto in Dalston, London, a host of musicians who have long-standing associations with the label will play in a series of solo, duo and ...

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Kawan Debose Named Van Dyke Cafe's Artist of the Month

Source: PRemiere Public Relations
August 18, 2009

MIAMI Local R&B/soul singer, songwriter and pianist, Kawan DeBose, has been named Artist of the Month by historical South Beach venue The Van Dyke Caf. As such, Kawan will headline The Van Dyke's Twilight Concert Series on August 28th at 5:00pm.

Kawan's Twilight Series appearance is certain to be a perfect pairing of incredible live music, and a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Stepping outside of the venue's well-known Upstairs lounge, the Twilight Series will treat guests to music and dining ...

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“Bridge to Hope” All-Day Music Festival, to Feature Top Artists, Gourmet Food, Art Show, Saturday, September 26th at Fort Mason’S Great Meadow

Source: Nina Gordon Public Relations
August 18, 2009

Tickets On Sale Now… Lazarex Cancer Foundation Presents Event to Raise Funds and Awareness San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is the perfect scenic backdrop for the first annual “Bridge to Hope,” an all day music festival set to be held Saturday, September 26th at San Francisco’s famous Fort Mason on the Great Meadow from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will also include an art show featuring many of the Bay area’s best local artisans, and a selection ...

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Announce 34-City North American Tour

Source: Calabro Music
August 18, 2009

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey have announced a 34-city North American tour in September and October to support their new EP, One Day In Brooklyn. The band will begin the trek in their home state of Oklahoma before hitting Texas for two nights and then heading west where they'll work their way up the left coast to Seattle. After one night home in Tulsa for a release party and performance, they'll immediately join Phish bassist Mike Gordon as opening support on ...

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Zappa Alumnus Ike Willis to Tour with Pojama People

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
August 17, 2009

8/17/2009 - Eugene, OR - Known for his uniquely identifiable baritone voice, former Zappa alumnus Ike Willis will be touring with Eugene ensemble Pojama People. Willis worked with music legend Frank Zappa from 1978 to 1993, and can be heard on such notable albums as Joe's Garage (he was “Joe"), Thingfish (he was “Thingfish") and Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life (he was “The Walrus"). Vowing to keep the music of Frank Zappa alive, he has teamed up ...

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Vocalist Sony Holland @ The Dakota Jazz Club (Minneapolis) on September 20th

Source: Michael Ricci
August 17, 2009

Also at The Venue (Fargo, ND) on September 19th

California based vocalist Sony Holland returns to her home state of Minnesota to debut at the Dakota Jazz Club on Sunday, September 20th. She will be backed by musicians from the Twin Cities.

As part of her sentimental journey she’ll also be singing with the Jazz Arts Group Big Band in Fargo, where she attended high school at Fargo North. That concert takes place the night before (September 19th) at the ...

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70 Year-Old Blues Legend to Electrify New York

Source: Michael Ricci
August 17, 2009

JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA BRINGS blues LEGEND Beverly “Guitar" Watkins TO NYC TO SHARE HER LEGACY WITH GIRLS AT WILLIE MAE ROCK CAMP

70-Year-Old Phenomenon to Electrify New York City August 21-23

NEW YORK CITY - On Friday, August 21st, 70-year-old Atlanta-based blues singer/songwriter/guitarist Beverly “Guitar" Watkins will play a special performance at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls (WMRC) in DUMBO, Brooklyn. She will demonstrate her signature behind-the-head guitar playing technique for an audience of approximately 90 girls, ...

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