Performance / Tour News

Electric Prunes, Love & Sky Saxon Unite on California '66 Revue Tour in August

Source: conqueroo
June 15, 2009

Eastern and Midwestern tour to commence in Philadelphia on August 4, wrapping up in DC area on August 18

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Three of the premiere bands of the Los Angeles psychedelic era of the late ’60s will join forces August 4-18 for the California ’66 Revue tour. The Electric Prunes, Love and Sky “Sunlight” Saxon of the Seeds will bring the spirit of Sunset Strip in the late ’60s up the East Coast and into Canada and the ...

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L.A. Jazz Students to Participate in White House Program

Source: Michael Ricci
June 15, 2009

Continuing to spotlight the importance of the arts, First Lady Michelle Obama will host the first in a series of White House musical workshops today for 150 middle and high school jazz students, including 14 Los Angeles-area teenagers from the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

The event will bring together young students from several jazz education and outreach organizations throughout the country to interact with and learn from jazz sensations Wynton, Branford, Jason, Delfeayo and Ellis Marsalis.

Students will participate ...

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Pete Yorn at Joe's Pub in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
June 15, 2009

Fresh from a month on the road supporting Coldplay, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Yorn will perform a rare club show at Joe's Pub on June 18th to mark the release of his new album, Back and Fourth (June 23, Columbia). The show will serve as a preview both for his new album and for the extensive summer tour Yorn has confirmed for July and August. He returns to NYC for two nights at Webster Hall on July 28 and 29. ...

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Romero & Roman: Guitar Duo (USA-Russia) On tour! Summer-Autumn 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 14, 2009

Contemporary melodies, outstanding technique, passionate, romantic and inescapably infectious. Latin Grammy owner Hernan Romero and one of the most prominent virtuosos in Russian contemporary jazz Roman Miroshnichenko. Line Up 2 piece: Hernan Romero - acoustic guitar Roman Miroshnichenko - acoustic guitar On Stage: duo Travel Party: 2 About Hernan Romero: Infusing classical and flamenco guitar with jazz riffs and contemporary melodies, composer and guitarist Hernan Romero brings world/jazz to a new realm with his ...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Benefit w/ Dave Douglas & Brass Ecstasy

Source: All About Jazz
June 14, 2009

Jazz for Justice: Annual Benefit for Legal Services NYC with Special Performance by DAVE DOUGLAS & BRASS ECSTASY

On June 15th, Legal Services NYC will hold its annual Jazz for Justice benefit to celebrate its 42nd year helping improve the lives of thousands of low-income New Yorkers.

The Annual Benefit, which draws some 400 attendees from New York City's leading law firms and corporations, will be held at the Allen Room at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at ...

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23rd Annual Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras Festival Featuring Hubert Sumlin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Jimmy Vivino, Barbara Morrison, Cafe R&B, Sweet Baby J'ai

Source: Teresa Conboy PR
June 13, 2009

Hear the sounds of New Orleans at the 23rd Annual Long Beach Bayou & Mardi Gras Festival, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28th at the Rainbow Lagoon Park, 11:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Cajun, Zydeco and Blues music along with a daily Mardi Gras Parade led by New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band. Blues legends guitarist Hubert Sumlin (Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters) and harmonica player/drummer Willie Big Eyes Smith (Muddy Waters) will team up with guitarist Jimmy Vivino's East West Connection ...

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Rock Royalty Tour: Zombies, Yardbirds, Spencer Davis

Source: JamBase
June 13, 2009

The Zombies, The Yardbirds and The Spencer Davis Group Announce Summer 2009 North American Tour

The Zombies Some of the finest artists from the British Invasion return to the States for the “Rock Royalty Tour 2009." Topping the bill are The Zombies, featuring original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent. The Zombies are celebrating the release of the Odessey & Oracle 40th Anniversary Concert. A DVD of ...

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Cheap Trick to Do 'SGT. Pepper' in Vegas Run

Source: Billboard Magazine
June 13, 2009

Cheap Trick wants you to want to hear the Beatles. Las Vegas Hilton officials say the 80s rock group best known for “I Want You to Want Me" will band with an orchestra to perform the one of the Beatles' most popular albums during a special run in Las Vegas. Hotel spokesman Ira Sternberg says Geoff Emerick, the producer of “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" will be on hand for nine shows performed live -- start to finish -- ...

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