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Detroit Blues Society to Host Fundraiser on May 25th

Source: Just Roots PR
March 1, 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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Aliant Mobility Sounds Fantastic & TBS Present the Juno Award Winning Garrett Mason Band

Source: Just Roots PR
February 29, 2008

What: Garrett Mason Band Where:George's Roadhouse Mount Allison University Sackville, NB E4L 1G9 Phone: (506) 536 9000 When:Friday, March 7, 9PM Tickets: $10 in advance (at Ducky's 536-1344) and $12 at the door Special Student Price only at the door (ID required): $6

Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, Canadian blues legend Dutch Mason. Garrett's ...

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Abigail Riccards Live at Cornelia St. - 2/28 (Thursday)

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2008

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Tony Bennett Added to Dennis Irwin Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2008

Jazz at Lincoln Center: Playing Our Parts Concert Proceeds From This Concert Will Benefit THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA For DENNIS IRWIN March 10, 2008 - The Allen Room - 7:30 p.m. WHO/WHAT: Joe Lovano and John Scofield team up with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis to bring together incredible performers in a benefit concert for beloved bassist Dennis Irwin. All artists are donating their services and Jazz at Lincoln Center is ...

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America Embraces Achison, Relocated Aussie Guitarist Tours Us Coast to Coast 2007/08

Source: Just Roots PR
February 27, 2008

After a year living in the US, Australian guitarist/songwriter Geoff Achison has had a big impact on the Blues/Roots music scene here. And America has had it's own impact on him, his wife and 5 year old son, who see the US for the first time.

Geoff Achison is about to complete his first year as resident of the country from which the music he adores originates. With countless radio interview and performance spots, multiple television broadcasts, tireless touring and ...

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Meet the Composer Presents "New Music for Soloist Champions" at Symphony Space 3/19/08

Source: All About Jazz
February 26, 2008

Meet The Composer presents “New Music for Soloist Champions" March 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM Featuring the world premieres of works by Don Byron for Lisa Moore, piano Jason Eckardt for Taimur Sullivan, baritone sax Michael Lowenstern for Todd Reynolds, violin Huang Ruo for Min Xiao-Fen, pipa Joan La Barbara for Margaret Lancaster, flute Steven Burke for Mary Nessinger, soprano ...

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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame to Honour Oscar Peterson

Source: All About Jazz
February 26, 2008

The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 5th Annual Gala is excited to announce that it has today added two legends of the international jazz world to its already exciting lineup. The addition of New Orleans icons Ellis and his son Branford Marsalis elevates the evening to new heights, as the duo perform in honour of Canadian jazz luminary, the late Oscar Peterson. Branford, a three-time Grammy Award winner and world-renowned saxophonist, will perform Peterson's Wheatland alongside his father Ellis, who ...

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Harlem Is... Music - The Spirit of Community Honoring Jazz Icon Olu Dara

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

New York, NY (February 2008) - On Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 7 pm, Community Works, a leading city-wide non-profit arts organization, will present a special invitation-only gala inaugurating the newest exhibition of its harlem is...MUSIC series. Entitled The Spirit of Community, this newest display of Harlem musical excellence honors jazz icon Olu Dara, along with the late master jazz percussionist Max Roach, and the legendary Harlem nightclubs The Cotton Club, Lenox Lounge, Minton's Playhouse, St. Nick's Pub and Showman's. ...

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