Performance / Tour News

The English Beat Celebrates 30th Anniversary... For Crying out Loud!

Source: conqueroo
January 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The English Beat, formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, are celebrating their 30th anniversary with an action-packed 2009. Led by founding member, lead vocalist and songwriter Dave Wakeling, the band will be recording and touring extensively.

The sparkling live show includes the band’s best-known originals, among them “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Save It for Later,” “Stand Down Margaret” and “I Confess,” and their inspirational covers of “Tears of a Clown” and “Can't Get Used to Losing ...

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Anthony Gonzales Ferench M83 Band Dream World in the Square Garden

Source: Michael Ricci
January 26, 2009

From a Galaxy Far, Far Away, the Electro-Pop Wizard of a Fragile Dream World Songs are almost afterthoughts for Anthony Gonzalez, the songwriter, singer, guitarist and keyboardist behind the French band M83.

He’s after enthrallment instead, and on Saturday night at Irving Plaza he had time to be sweeping. M83 is touring as the opening act for the Killers, and was on the bill at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. But as the headliner at the club, ...

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M83 Gets the L.A. Phil Treatment

Source: Michael Ricci
January 26, 2009

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Trombonist Vincent Gardner at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers on February 22

Source: All About Jazz
January 26, 2009

The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz (CPFJ) continues our 29th year of monthly concerts by presenting the Vincent Gardner Quintet in performance on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 5:00 at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, Second Floor Ballroom, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA. The Central Dauphin East Jazz Band led by Keith Richardson opens for Mr. Gardner.

CPFJ has always taken great pride in bringing top musicians on their instruments to our area. Trombone players are no exception. Masters ...

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Leslie Uggams Puts Her Own Stamp on Lena Horne in 'Stormy Weather'

Source: Michael Ricci
January 26, 2009

ON A ‘STORMY’ PATH: “This is really all about Lena,” Leslie Uggams says. “I’m not doing a copy of Lena. There is only one Lena Horne. But I’m bringing the essence of Lena.” Both entertainers overcame racism and broke barriers for African Americans. Uggams is portraying Horne at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Leslie Uggams and Lena Horne have crossed paths only a few times. But Uggams feels that the force and power of the iconic singer have always been a part ...

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Obama Septet: Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Asked to Provide Band for President-Elect Before Inauguration

Source: Claudia Artzer
January 26, 2009

The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival was asked to provide a band for a private event for President-Elect Barack Obama and his family and friends.

Members of Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Artistic Advisor Paquito D'Rivera's Quintet performed at the early dinner buffet on Sunday evening, January 18, at the Blair House, where the Obamas lived prior to moving into the White House on inauguration Day, January 20.

Bassist Oscar Stagnaro, pianist Alex Brown, drummer Mark Walker, trumpeter Diego Urcola, piano tuner ...

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Henry Grimes & Rashied Ali at Gordon Theater Camden, NJ

Source: Graziella PR
January 26, 2009

Jazz legend Henry Grimes returned to the music world in 2003 after 35 years away, will perform with world renowned drummer Rashied Ali.

Master jazz musician (acoustic bass, violin) HENRY GRIMES will perform with world renowned RASHIED ALI on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 8 pm at Rutgers-Camden Walter K. Gordon Theater located at 3rd & Pearl Street, Camden, NJ at the base of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Free Parking in Lot 14 on 3rd Street. Tickets only $20. General ...

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Pnuma Trio: West Coast

Source: JamBase
January 26, 2009

The Pnuma Trio to Play 3 Shows on the West Coast: January 29, 30, & 31, 2009

The Pnuma Trio Dynamic electronica youngsters The Pnuma Trio have been known for their forward-thinking compositions and moving, powerful improvisations since their explosion onto the scene in 2004. Not so young anymore, Ben Hazelgrove, Alex Botwin, and Lane Shaw are proud to call STS9's 1320 Records their new home as they release their debut studio album, Character. With a refined, glitch-informed electro/hip-hop feel ...

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