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Downchild Blues Band to Play Benefit for Jane Vasey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Source: Just Roots PR
November 2, 2007

Downchild Blues Band To Play Benefit For Jane Vasey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund Annually Awards Scholarships To Brandon University's School of Music Piano Students

Who: Downchild, with special guest appearances from The Happy Pals and pianist and JazzFM personality Bill King What: A celebration in memory of Downchild pianist Jane Vasey When: Tuesday November 27, 8.00 p.m. Where: Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W, south of Bloor W How much: Tickets $28.50 in advance, $32.50 at ...

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Five Weeks for Miles - Brownman's Miles Davis Tribute, Every Fri in Nov @ Trane Studio, Toronto

Source: Andrew McIntosh
November 2, 2007

The Trane Studio in conjunction with Brownman Music Inc. proudly presents: FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES by Nick “Brownman" Ali A Tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis Every Fri in Nov @ Trane Studio, Toronto Week 1 - Fri. Nov 02: “Young Miles" - The Bird Years Week 2 - Fri. Nov 09: “Birth Of The Cool" - Post-Bop Miles Week 3 - ...

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International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) Deadline Approaching

Source: Just Roots PR
November 1, 2007

The 4th Annual IAMA's deadline is fast approaching; you have a few days left to enter! IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only, Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Caf Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio.

IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new ...

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Randy Napoleon Returns to Brooklyn Roots

Source: Verbronics Enterprises
November 1, 2007

Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Randy Napoleon, who critics have compared to Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass, will bring a trio to the Brooklyn Lyceum on November 11 to perform originals and standards, some featured on Napoleon's recent albums, “Between Friends" and “Enjoy the Moment." Songs include “These Foolish Things," the classic ballad popularized by Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra, and a cheerful rendition of “You're My Everything." “I feel it's important to go beyond the darker colors of the emotional ...

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Goin' Home: An Evening Honoring Fats Domino and the Music of New Orleans

Source: All About Jazz
October 31, 2007

TIPITINA'S FOUNDATION PRESENTS GOIN' HOME: AN EVENING HONORING FATS DOMINO AND THE MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS IN NEW YORK CITY. A BENEFIT CONCERT TO PRESERVE THE MUSICAL HERITAGE OF NEW ORLEANS What: Goin' Home: An Evening Honoring Fats Domino and the Music of New Orleans. A benefit concert to preserve the musical heritage of New Orleans. Who: Tipitina's Foundation and Pink Elephant When: Thursday, November 8, 2007 @ 8:00pm Where: Pink Elephant 530 West 28th Street (Between 10th ...

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Sean Noonan's Brewed by Noon: November 9th & 18th with Thierno Camara, Aram Bajakian, Abdoulaye Diabate, Mat Maneri

Source: All About Jazz
October 30, 2007

Brewed By Noon pre-recording session sneak album preview performances When:Tea Lounge, Friday, November 9, 9pm Soundfix Records, Sunday, November 18, 7pm With: Thierno Camara -bass/vocals, Aram Bajakian -guitar, Abdoulaye Diabate -vocals, Mat Maneri - viola, Sean Noonan - drums SEAN NOONAN'S BREWED BY NOON DELIVERS A RICH BLEND OF TRADITIONS ON STORIES TO TELL Drummer/composer Sean Noonan describes Brewed by Noon as “tribal rhythms by an Irish griot....My goal is to adapt folklore in a modern jazz context, ...

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North by Northeast (NXNE), Canada's #1 Showcase for the Best New Independent Music and Music-Related Films, Feverishly Announces Its Kick-off Showcase on Tuesday, October 30

Source: Just Roots PR
October 30, 2007

North by Northeast (NXNE), Canada's #1 showcase for the best new independent music and music-related films, feverishly announces its kick-ass KICK-OFF SHOWCASE on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Screw “Canadian Idol"--real careers in music get made at NXNE! Snag a ringside seat to celebrate the start of the annual NXNE circus with a Nu Music Nite at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern with four great bands:

9:30: The Dudes 10:20: Casey Baker 11:10: Purrr 12:00: DD/MM/YYYY

Every ...

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Roots Music Association Proud Sponsors of Armadillo Supermoto

Source: Just Roots PR
October 30, 2007

Event Assists in Giving Centerstage to Independent Artists

Wimberley, TX--The Roots Music Association is proud to be a sponsor of the Armadillo Supermoto. The event will take place November 2-4, 2007 at Moody Gardens, Galveston Island, Texas.

“The good people that are coordinating the Armadillo Supermoto have been extremely supportive of our vision and commitment to bringing independent artists to a larger audience. The exposure that has been given our association through this sponsorship opportunity and that which will be ...

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