Festival News

Saint Lucia Jazz Festival Offers Travel Packages

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 23, 2011

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, Grammy-award winning multi-Platinum artist John Legend will headline this year's Saint Lucia Jazz Festival. The singer, in his album collaboration with The Roots, recently picked up three awards on February 13, 2011 at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards show for Best Tradition R&B Vocal Performance for “Hang On In There," Best R&B Song for “Shine" and Best R&B Album for Wake Up!. Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit ...

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Healdsburg Jazz Festival Returns For A 13th Season, June 3-12

Source: GoMedia PR
March 22, 2011

After a harrowing near death experience, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns bigger and better than ever this coming June 3-12, with a glittering roster of jazz giants on the bill. This year the musicians themselves are personally committed to reviving the singular institution of Healdsburg's jazz festival by donating their time and talent to assure the event's continued success. Running from June 3-12 at venues around the picturesque Wine Country town, the 13th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival showcases a sensational ...

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Grammy Nominees Set to Headline Reno Jazz Festival April 7-9

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 22, 2011

Born into jazz royalty as the son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer Ravi Coltrane has claimed his own rightful territory, creating work The New York Times has called “what jazz sounds like now."

Joining the 2011 University of Nevada, Reno Jazz Festival in concert, the Ravi Coltrane Quartet brings its groundbreaking presence to town for an encore performance Friday, April 8, at 7:30pm in Lawlor Events Center. The Festival opens Thursday, April 7 at ...

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Gathering of the Vibes Festival Announces Lineup

Source: Randex Communications
March 22, 2011

16th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Festival Announces Initial Lineup FURTHUR Featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction and Elvis Costello to Perform July 21-24, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT Single Day, Camping and VIP Tickets On Sale Now! Gathering of the Vibes, the Northeast's premier summer music festival, announces initial lineup including: FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, moe., The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John ...

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Alex and Ani Help Continue the Legacy of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 22, 2011

NEWPORT, RI—For the first time in the history of the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, one corporation will be a sponsor at both events. Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani will sponsor the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park at the Newport Folk Festival on July 30-31 and at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6-7, it was announced today by Newport Festivals Foundation, the recently-formed 501(c) (3) organization that produces the two events. ...

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Newport Festivals Foundation Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 22, 2011

NEWPORT, RI—Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. today announced the support of a new sponsor, Alex and Ani, and the schedule of the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, which is set for August 5-7. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday events go on sale worldwide Friday, March 25, at 10:00 am through TicketMaster. Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani joins the ranks of dedicated corporate sponsors to help continue the legacy of the Newport Jazz Festival. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, ...

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Huey Lewis and Umphreys at Summer Camp 2011

Source: JamBase
March 19, 2011

A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Umphrey's McGee have announced that they will be performing with Huey Lewis at this year's Summer Camp Music Festival. The set will feature all of Umphrey's, a full horn section, backing vocals, and Huey Lewis on vocals/harmonica. They will perform under the name Huey Lewis and the rUMors. The 11th installment of the Summer Camp Music Festival will take place May 27㬙, 2011 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. moe. and Umphrey's McGee will once ...

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The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal Named "Festival of the Year" During Canadian Music Week

Source: AAJ Staff
March 17, 2011

Montreal—Organizers of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal were proud to learn that their event had been named Festival of the Year by the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry during the Canadian Music Week gala, held last Thursday evening at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Alain Simard, president and founder of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, is delighted: “We are very honoured to receive this award. It is the result of many years of effort poured ...

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