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George Wein To Get Star on SPAC Walk of Fame

Source: R.J. DeLuke
May 12, 2011

Saratoga Springs, NY—Jazz impresario George Wein, often referred to as the “father" of modern music festivals, will be honored by Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 25 for his role in founding SPAC's Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the longest-running and most celebrated jazz events in the world. Wein will be honored at the festival with the dedication of a bronze star in SPAC's Walk of Fame. Immediately following the ceremony, Wein will perform on SPAC's stage with ...

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The Coventry Lions Club To Host 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4

Source: Just Roots PR
May 11, 2011

Coventry, PA—The Coventry Lions Club will host the 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting, with food and drinks available for purchase throughout the afternoon. The Barbecue will be held rain or shine as Wyndsor Farm has a large indoor arena that will serve as ...

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The Woodstock Quantum Ensemble and Holland Hopson/James Keepnews to perform at Backstage Productions in Kingston, NY on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm.

Source: James Keepnews
May 11, 2011

An exciting night of creative electro-acoustic improvised music will be unleashed in Kingston, NY when The Woodstock Quantum Ensemble and the duo Holland Hopson/James Keepnews take the stage at Backstage Productions (BSP) on Friday June 3rd at 7:30 PM. Admission will be $15 at the door and $10 for students and seniors with valid ID. The Woodstock Quantum Ensemble is the brainchild of guitarist Johnny Asia. This freewheeling, improvisation based ensemble utilizes electric and acoustic instruments to channel “sounds of ...

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Former Yes Lead Singer Jon Anderson Signs Guitar For Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia Gala Auction

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 10, 2011

Philadelphia. PA—Scott Bluebond is the marketing and communications director at the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (CSCP). But he is also one huge Yes fan. He was able to combine his love for helping people with cancer and the group Yes this week. CSCP is having their annual gala on May 20 and this year, there will be an auction for the first time. Scott called his friend Rich Chodak, owner of Bluebond Guitars and Music School (www.bluebondguitars.com/Bluebond/Home.html), for help. ...

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Sunday Brunch and Live Jazz on Mother's Day This Sunday, May 8 in Massachusetts

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
May 7, 2011

Happy Mothers, Live Jazz and Sunday Brunch—talk about a winning combination! MassJazz has compiled a list of places to hear live jazz in greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts this Sunday, May 8, 2011 for Mother's Day.BOSTON 75 Chestnut75 Chestnut StreetBack Bay10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Sunday Jazz Brunch with Billy Novick and Bill Duffy617 227-2175 Beehive Jazz Club 541 Columbus Ave South End 617 423-0069 10 a.m.ת:00 p.m.Sunday ...

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2011 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash Details Unveiled; 10 Years After His Passing, The Punk-Rock Legend Lives On

Source: Stephen M. Thornton
May 4, 2011

New York, NY: On what would have been his 60th birthday, the life of punk icon JOEY RAMONE will once again be celebrated at the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH which takes place Thursday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this year's lineup and a sellout Bash is expected again. Net proceeds will go to benefit Lymphoma research. This year's Bash is the 11th annual ...

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The Jazz Composers Orchestra Readings at Columbia University on June 5 and 6

Source: Yulanda Denoon
May 4, 2011

The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the American Composers Orchestra will present the first-ever Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings. The ACO will perform new works for orchestra by eight composers who participated in a week-long Jazz Composers Orchestra Intensive, held on the Columbia University campus in July 2010. 30 jazz-identified composers in various phases of their composing careers, drawn from a national call for applications, worked with leading composers, conductors and performers in a curriculum designed by ...

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The Dark Side: Pictures of Rosaria La Ciura

Source: Ross La Ciura
May 4, 2011

Opening: May 4, 2011 Presentation of Fabio Savagnone, photographer and Gianmichele Taormina, professor of jazz history period: from May 4 to June 4, 2011 Broadway Performing Arts Library Via Rosolino Pilo 18 Palermo, Italy Daily from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 19.30 Free admission Working on a scene setting marked by white and black, two classic colors which neutrality flares up in accordance with the jazz of world history, Ross La Ciura ...

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