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XMAS Jam Adds John Paul Jones Daily Schedules Announced

Source: JamBase
November 13, 2008

Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam Adds John Paul Jones, Daily Schedules Announced

Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam is pleased to announce that John Paul Jones will be joining the Jam. Other recently announced performers include Coheed and Cambria, Roosevelt Collier and Audley Freed.

The Christmas Jam lineup and day schedules have been posted below. More artists will be added over the coming weeks. Pre-sale Civic Center and VIP Ticket Packages are still available via Christmas Jam Ticketing. Tickets will go on-sale to ...

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Rex Foundation: Sweet Music

Source: JamBase
November 13, 2008

Sweet Music Everywhere The 25th Anniversary Rex Foundation Benefit on December 13

Jackie Greene by Blakesberg On December 13, the Rex Foundation will once again fill San Francisco's Warfield for an evening of music, connection and helping. Bring your friends and family for some dancing in the streets to celebrate what the Grateful Dead started 25 years ago and all that we can do together in the next 25 years.

Billed as “Sweet Music Everywhere," this festive evening ...

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Tony Bennett to Unveil Bloomingdale's Holiday Window & Perform at the Apollo Theatre

Source: All About Jazz
November 12, 2008

On November 20, the 15-time Grammy award winner will be on hand when Bloomingdales' unveils their holiday windows on Lexington Avenue in New York City, with a special mini-holiday concert to be held outside on 59th street in front of the store starting at 4:30 pm that day. This concert event is Bloomingdales' gift to New York City as it is free and open to the public. Bennett will perform a selection of holiday classics from A Swingin' Christmas. The ...

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John Beasley & "All-Star" Quartet at Ronnie Scott's, London Nov 24-26, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
November 12, 2008

Buster Williams, Bennie Maupin, Jeff “Tain” Watts and John Beasley Bandleader JOHN BEASLEY assembles bassist Buster Williams and multi-reedist Bennie Maupin, two original members of Herbie Hancock’s Sextet (Mwandishi and Sextant), along with drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, who has performed on every Grammy Award winning jazz record by both Wynton and Branford Marsalis, to play music from Beasley’s 2009 GRAMMY considered latest CD Letter to Herbie, a tribute album to Herbie Hancock. “Every night Hancock’s creative and groundbreaking Sextet played ...

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7th Annual San Francisco Bay Area International Salsa Congress

Source: All About Jazz
November 11, 2008

PB&G Productions, Inc. (Ricardo Sanchez and Michelle Castro), renowned Salsa dance promoters and directors of world championship salsa dance team Pretty Boys & Girls, bring Latin dance and music enthusiasts together for the “7th Annual San Francisco Bay Area International Salsa Congress and Competition" November 20th-23rd at the Oakland Marriott City Center. The event is produced in association with ATP Events . Attendees are invited to enjoy daily workshops, performances and competitions showcasing talent from novices to world champions Oliver ...

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Jazz Pianist George Kahn Rings in the Holiday Spirit with His 4th Annual Benefit for Path Ventures and Celebrates the Release of His 6th Album , “Cover Up!”

Source: Imaginary Friends
November 9, 2008

Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, returns to the CATALINA BAR & GRILL with a “JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS" benefit performance for PATH Ventures and homeless families in Los Angeles.

The George Kahn Quintet will feature an ALL-STAR band of LA's best studio musicians:

George on piano, Robert Kyle on sax, Gabe Johnson on Trumpet, Pat Kelley on guitar, Karl Vincent on bass and M.B. Gordy on drums. In addition, Special Guest Vocalists, The Wright Combination will add their singing talents to ...

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Stephanie Jordan Headlines Black Leadership Forum 2008 Lamplighter Awards; Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Source: All About Jazz
November 8, 2008

Washington, D.C. - On November 8, 2008 the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. will host the 2008 Lamplighter Awards at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street, NW, Washington DC 20009. Founded in 1977, the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. has honored and empowered African Americans and corporations that continue to advocate for effective change in the community, through public policy. The 30th Lamplighter Awards will begin with a 5:30pm black tie reception followed by the awards program at 7:00p.m. The event ...

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City Hall Salutes "Breakfast with the Beatles"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 8, 2008

You say you want a resolution?

The Beatles will get one Friday in L.A. City Hall from Councilman Tom LaBonge, who also orchestrated the council’s proclamation of “Brian Wilson Day” in Los Angeles. Specifically, the council will salute “Breakfast With the Beatles,” the weekly radio show focusing on the Fab Four’s music now carried on KLOS-FM (95.5), for its 25 years on the air in L.A. Host Chris Carter who took over six years ago after the death of the ...

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