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Studio A Sessions Begin This September!
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Todd Horton
Todd Horton's Soulsearch Music with Ill Eagle Productions will present a series of special concert events, called “Studio A Sessions", once a month, beginning this September at Studio A Philly, located in South Philadelphia. These events will be filmed and recorded for future broadcast. Each concert will feature an artist of exceptional talent and virtuosity. Their stories will be told through their performances and filmed interviews, which will be included as part of the program for broadcast. Think “Sessions At ...
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Dance Your Way Into September With A Fiddle Workshop And World Barn Dance On Saturday, September 7th At New England Conservatory
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Three Live Bands, Lots of Dancing, No Partners or Experience Necessary / Families and Children Welcome Dance your way into September with a Fiddle Workshop and World Barn Dance featuring three live bands, dance instruction and more on Saturday, September 7 at New England Conservatory’s Brown Hall. The event is organized by New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation Department. Activities from 6 - 8 p.m. will be geared for families with children of all ages, beginning with a 6 ...
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WBGO/Actors Fund Benefit: Lady Day W/dee Dee Bridgewater + Hostess Jessye Norman
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM and The Actors Fund Host A Special Benefit Performance of new Billie Holiday Musical Lady Day Starring Dee Dee Bridgewater Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 pm at Little Shubert Theatre Renowned Opera Star JESSYE NORMAN to Serve as Honorary Chair and Hostess of Benefit Tickets On Sale Now Previews Begin September 19 Opening Slated for October 3 NEWARK, NJ: Don’t miss ...
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Future of Music Coalition Announces 2013 Summit: Washington, DC, October 28-29
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HypeBot
Future of Music Coalition is holding its annual gathering, the Future of Music Summit 2013, in Washington, DC in late October. Described as the “only conference that makes the connection between musicians and fans, policymakers and academics, legal experts and technologists, media professionals and entrepreneurs," Summit 2013 brings together a diverse group of speakers and attendees. A live webcast of speakers will be available for those who can't attend. This year's Future of Music Summit will be hosted at Georgetown ...
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JazzMN Orchestra At The Dakota
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Connie Shaver LLC
A rare club performance comes to the Dakota to benefit JazzMN’s educational outreach program. JazzMN patrons have long desired to hear the band outside the concert hall. The Dakota’s intimate setting, the searing band let loose, and Connie Evingson’s fabulous vocal stylings will sate that desire. This atmosphere offers more room for soloists such as Dave Karr, Pete Whitman, Kathy Jensen, Dave Jensen and Dave Graf to play while Joe Pulice drives the band. As an added bonus, the first ...
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Jazz "Musician's Artist" 100th Birthday Commemorated With New Fine Art Collection
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VINCENT GERARD
The centennial birth year of acclaimed modernist jazz illustrator David Stone Martin marked by release of 100 limited edition prints. In the world of jazz there’s one artist collected the world over who’s never played a note of music yet left an indelible mark on jazz culture and modern art & design. David Stone Martin (1913-1992) was one of the most prolific and influential artists of the postwar era. With his signature hand sketched graphics in two or three primary ...
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Ancient Future "World Without Walls" Reunion Concert At The Freight And Salvage, Berkeley, October 16, 2013
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Matthew Montfort
Ancient Future World Without Walls Reunion Concert World Jazz featuring Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Jim Hurley (violin), Doug McKeehan (keyboards, piano), Ian Dogole (percussion) and Kash Killion (bass) Ancient Future Performs '14 Steps' at “World Without Walls" Reunion Wednesday, October 16, 8 pm Freight and Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94704 Tix: $18.50 in advance, $20.50 at the door. Info: Call 510-644-2020 or email [email protected] Poster (703k pdf). Facebook Event. The exact lineup of Ancient Future that performed ...
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Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck To Appear At The NYCB Theatre In Westury On October 12, 2013 And At The Beacon Theatre In NYC On October 15, 2013
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Mike Perciaccante
Legendary music icons and Grammy Award winners, Brian Wilson (co-founder Beach Boys) and Jeff Beck (Yardbirds) are co-headlining a North American tour. Two of the music industry's most celebrated entertainers will kick off their tour on September 27th in Hollywood, FL and will visit 20 cities as they bring an evening of historic musical collaboration to fans across North America. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 9th at NOON at livenation.com and will also be available at ticketmaster.com. Throughout ...
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