Performance / Tour News

The Incomparable Mycah Chevalier and the Roux Project

Source: All About Jazz
January 25, 2009

Vocalist and songwriter Mycah Chevalier celebrates the recent release of her debut CD, Rouxs Fantasy, on Sunday, February 15th at LeftBank in Adams Morgan Washington D.C.

This cant-miss affair will feature a live performance by the beautiful Mycah and her soul-stirring band, The Roux Project. Mycahs captivating worldwide-released debut CD features 11 full-length songs, including radio favorite Shadow of Your Smile.

Mycahs smooth, sultry blend of jazz, soul, and blues, spiced with the influence of her Creole roots, takes you ...

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Chicago Afrobeat Project | 12.13 | Il

Source: JamBase
January 24, 2009

Words by: Mitchell Bander | Images by: Chris Monaghan

Chicago Afrobeat Project :: 12.13.08 :: The Morse Theatre :: Chicago, IL

Chicago Afrobeat Project :: 12.13 :: Chicago The Chicago Afrobeat Project, like the city itself, is a stew of origins. Mainly, there is the deliberate rhythms of African origin that provide the background for layers of American-refined interpretations of roots music. To only think of this band as an Afrobeat act would miss ...

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School of Seven Bells Tour

Source: JamBase
January 24, 2009

School of Seven Bells Tour with Fujiya & Miyagi Release “Iamundernodisguise" Single and Alpinisms on Vinyl

School of Seven Bells “A promising blend of the psychedelic and the futuristic." - Jon Pareles, The New York Times

“A reverberating march of twinkling effects, glitchy Bjorkian rhythms, and insistently echoed drones of womanly harmonies." - Pitchfork Media

“...the sum of hip contradictions: om-drone modernism coated with the Dehezas' antique vocal blur...The effect is warm goth - New Order with more ...

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Side FX Featuring Kim Cameron Performing Live @ Blues Alley on March 5

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
January 23, 2009

Join Kim Cameron and the Side FX band on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 as they celebrate the release of their debut album Contradictions at the legendary Blues Alley jazz club in Washington DC. RSVP to [email protected] to receive a free gift at the show!

About Kim Cameron Kim Cameron and the Side FX band offer an eclectic blend of pop, rock and jazz into a smooth, groovy listening experience. Think Carly Simon with an attitude. The group launched their first ...

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Music Sends a Message to America

Source: Michael Ricci
January 23, 2009

Woodstock provided the anthems for a generation that wanted to make a revolution and establish a counterculture. In coming years we all may look back on the concerts and parties celebrating President Barack Obama's inauguration as when a new generation rediscovered the hope in some of the nation's most treasured symbols

Obama told the hundreds of thousands gathered in the chill, the hope within themselves. For all the musical star power and celebrity support that entertained and cheered the new ...

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Charlie Haden at the Grammy Museum

Source: Michael Ricci
January 23, 2009

The jazz bassist shares resonant stories in an interview and performance. There may be no greater ambassador for jazz these days than L.A.'s adopted son Charlie Haden.

Haden's nearly 40-year career has encompassed such genres as free jazz, Portuguese fado and vintage country -- the last of which is featured on his latest album, “Rambling Boy" -- not to mention a consistently revolving roster of sidemen and bandleaders that reads like a list from some imaginary jazz hall of fame. ...

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Helen Sung Takes the Stage at Encounter 09

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2009

Helen Sung, award winning jazz pianist, will perform at International Arts Movement’s Encounter 09, “Art in Action,” February 27, 2009 at Tribeca Performing Arts Center (Borough of Manhattan Community College), at 7:30 p.m.

She will share the bill with former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins and painter Makoto Fujimura, former member of the National Council on the Arts and winner of the NEA Chairman’s Medal (2009).

Helen Sung has been called “one of the brightest emerging stars in jazz today.” ...

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Phish Adds Knoxville Show

Source: JamBase
January 23, 2009

Phish Adds 6.10.09 Knoxville, TN Show

Phish Phish has announced an additional show to their summer tour. On June 10, 2009 they will play the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN.

Fans may request up to six tickets for this show. Tickets are $49.50 Reserved. A limited number of tickets are available now through Phish's ticketing system at phish.portals.musictoday.com. The request time ends: Sunday, January 25 at 11:59 a.m., EST.

Tickets for the Knoxville, TN show will go on sale to ...

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