Event News

Abigail Riccards Live at Cachaca

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2008

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Dave Allen Quartet at 55 Bar May 22nd

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2008

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Armen Nalbandian to Perform John Zorn's Masada for Benefit for the Stone

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2008

Fresno Art Museum and Blacksmith Brother / Noise Boutique present: RHYTHMS OF ART concert series Armen Nalbandian Solo piano performance of John Zorn's Masada (Proceeds to benefit the The Stone) Thursday, May 29th 2008, 7:00pm On Thursday, May 29, 2008 Fresno Art Museum's Musical Director/Artist-in-Residence Armen Nalbandian will conduct a solo piano performance of John Zorn's Masada starting at 7:00pm at the Fresno Art Museum's Bonner Auditorium. This very special engagement has been produced with the permission and the support ...

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Update: The Next Great Drummer Hosts a Competition and Fundraiser to Benefit Katrina Survivors and Children

Source: Just Roots PR
May 15, 2008

Eric Seats, drummer to major recording artists, a single father and mentor to local youths using drums, along with his business partner Chrystal Allen, and Spaun Drum Company in Chino, California present a one day “Drum-Off" . The “Drum-Off" is a competition among local area drummers for the title of “Top Drummer."

This “Drum Off" competition will be held 6/ 21/ 08 at Spaun Drums - 5505 Daniels Street, Chino, CA 91710 - ( 909) 364-0100, and will benefit Katrina ...

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Detroit Blues Society to Host Fundraiser on May 25th

Source: Just Roots PR
May 15, 2008

Detroit Blues Society announces that due to declining economic conditions in the Metro Detroit area, they will be hosting a fundraiser to help bolster their coffers and to help them achieve their membership goals for 2008. This fundraiser will help, in large measure, to allow them in the continuing efforts toward presenting their unique musical programming to the masses. The aforementioned programming is entirely based around Blues Education and encompasses live performances, teaching, history, and the promotion of this uniquely ...

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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Presents The Louis Armstrong Legacy Program And Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2008

MAY 20, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, AT THE CONCERT HALL OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO MUSIC CENTER Nine Chicago Area Public Schools Participated in Program CHICAGO, IL - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (CJE), with a grant and support from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation and the Polk Bros. Foundation, presents the 2008 Louis Armstrong Legacy Program and Celebration (LALPC), which includes a Master Class with CJE Artistic Director Jon Faddis and members of the CJE on Tuesday, May ...

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8 Bands Kick Off Lansing's Concert Season at 6th Annual Blues Brawl Sunday May 18!

Source: Just Roots PR
May 14, 2008

Spring is finally here and that means the annual Capital Area Blues Society Blues Brawl! Do not miss the party that kicks off the concert season in Lansing - eight bands will perform their best short set in front of the Green Door crowd and a panel of judges. The Winner receives an enhanced prize package that includes more than $500 in cash, a prime gig at September's Old Town Blues Festival, a slot at the July Mill Street Blues ...

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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to Pay Tribute to the Kings of Swing

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2008

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will perform a tribute concert to the Kings of Swing featuring Cleveland Pops Music Director Carl Topilow. Topilow will perform Artie Shaw's Clarinet Concerto as part of the evening's festivities.

The concert will be held of Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 8pm at the Fairmount Temple Auditorium in Beachwood, Ohio. The Cleveland Music School Settlement Jazz Orchestra will open the show at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance and $15 for seniors ...

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