Event News

The Day the Music Conferences Died...

Source: Digital Music News
October 29, 2010

We go to a lot of music conferences, and over the past few years, we've witnessed substantial audience declines. But this goes beyond simple head-counting: exactly how many of the people that remain are paying full fare? It's not completely uncommon to see more than ten people on stage, and speakers get in for free. Of course, the number of execs with expense accounts in hand is drastically lower these days. But the question for many of these conference organizers ...

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Clare Teal plays home town Charity Concert to raise money for The Brandon Trust

Source: Callum Jones
October 29, 2010

Bath Resident Clare Teal, one of the country's most popular jazz singers, returns to the stage in her adopted home town on Friday 19th November wth a stunning new show in aid of The Brandon Trust. The concert, which is to raise money to help people with learning difficulties and complex needs, will be held at Komedia Bath 22-23 Westgate Street Bath BA1 1EP After many years of performing sell out shows based on the traditional American songs of the ...

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Rally to Restore Sanity: Tweedy and Staples, the Roots, Sheryl Crow

Source: JamBase
October 29, 2010

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 AT NOON; SEVERAL UNANNOUNCED MUSICAL GUESTS On Saturday, October 30, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will hold their “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" in Washington D.C. The National Park Service only approved the permit for the rally today, and the 60- page-plus document reveals some information regarding the musical guests. The festivities kick off at Noon with a 40 minute performance by The Roots. After entrances from Stewart and Colbert and readings from actors Sam Waterston ...

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Philippe Bertaud Wowed Audiences at D’Addario & Alhambra’s Classical Guitar Concert Series at Carnegie Hall

Source: Philippe Bertaud
October 28, 2010

October 28, 2010 Saw an Incredible Performance from D’Addario Endorsees Philippe Bertaud and Cem Duruöz Complemented by 2010 Koblenz Classical Guitar Competition Winner, Rafael Aguirre Miñarro FARMINGDALE, NY, November 8, 2010 – The reinstatement of the D’Addario Music Foundation’s Classical Guitar Concert Series after 20 years proved to be a huge success. On Thursday, October 28, 2010, D’Addario & Alhambra hosted a gala event and stunning classical guitar performance by Philippe Bertaud and Cem Duruöz with delightful opening set from ...

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Miles Davis London Exhibition

Source: Claire Thornton
October 28, 2010

The last remaining 100 original paintings and drawings As we are nearing the 20th anniversary of his death, Miles Davis, considered by many to be the world's greatest jazz musician, will have his last remaining 100 original drawings and oil paintings showcased at Gallery 27 in Cork Street Mayfair from Tuesday 7th December 2010 to Saturday 12th December. Many of his paintings reflect his well documented fascination with and love of women, together with evocations of African tribal art. This ...

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Party at Stax with Huey Lewis & the News on October 28

Source: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
October 27, 2010

Join us to celebrate the release of Soulsville, the Stax Songbook recorded at legendary Ardent Studios, by Huey Lewis & the News!

Thursday October 28 at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music: VIP Private Event 6:00pm-7:00pm: $100 per person (limited to first 50): Guest will have the opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Huey Lewis, get a personalized autographed CD, and be the very first to hear the new album. To purchase tickets, come ...

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A Thanksgiving Night of Gospel Jazz & AfroSoul

Source: Ayo Arama
October 27, 2010

DreamWeavers Entertainment and Arama Creations gladly present “A Thanksgiving Night of Gospel Jazz & AfroSoul.." Music by: Guitar Maestro-Agboola Shadare Abraham Ogunlade, the phenomenal “Sax Man" From Lagos, Nigeria-AfroSoul Gospel's best-KORE Jazzy, soulful and inspiring fresh talent-Falu.Phalu (Houston, TX) and Atlanta's very own Soulful Gospel Singer-Tosinger Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010 Time: 5.00pm Venue: Daily Bread Cafe “ROOM 842" 842 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318. Tickets: ...

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Benny Goodman Centennial Tribute to Benefit Hospice

Source: Michael Ricci
October 26, 2010

Nationally recognized jazz vocalist and Woodstock resident Terry Blaine, along with acclaimed clarinetist Allan Vache, will present in concert a tribute to Benny Goodman on Sunday, November 14 at Olin Hall Theater on the campus of Bard College in Annandale. The concert will begin at 3:00p.m., and will benefit the music therapy program at Hospice, Inc. The not-for-profit agency provides comprehensive medical and counseling services to terminally ill patients and support programs to their families throughout Dutchess and Ulster counties. ...

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