Festival News

Two Great Cities, Two Great Festivals Unite to Celebrate Rich History of Jazz

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
May 18, 2010

TWO GREAT CITIES, TWO GREAT FESTIVALS UNITE TO CELEBRATE RICH HISTORY OF JAZZ SISTER FESTIVALS: CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival (August 6 - 8), Newport, RI Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival (November 3 - December 4), Barcelona, Spain Jazz Impresario George Wein Performed at May 17 Reception in Barcelona to Announce Collaboration Celebrate the rich history of jazz when two great cities and two great festivals - CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI and Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival in ...

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Chicago Jazz Fest for 2010 Goes thru Big Change

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
May 19, 2010

Changes are a comin' for the Chicago Jazz Fest this year (2010)...

(well one thing that hasn't changed is that the event's programming is still done by the non-profit Jazz Institute of Chicago)...here are the upcoming changes and early news on the fest:--Grant Park portion of the fest goes from three to two days, September 4th and 5th--A Chicago Jazz Festival Week will offer major events at Millennium Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and the Spertus ...

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Dusseldorfer Jazz Rallyturns 18 with a Big Spring Swing

Source: Michael Ricci
May 18, 2010

The Dusseldorf “Jazz Rally" has established a well-deserved reputation as one of the premier early summer engagements in the European festival scene. This year's edition runs from Thursday May 20th to Sunday May 23rd.

Besides a sterling selection of talent, Dusseldorf provides a vibrant backdrop for a widespread mix of venues, street concerts and people watching. In terms of socially structured asthetics Dusseldorf compares well with great jazz festival locales like Montreal or Nice. With over 70 shows scheduled for ...

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Austin City Limits Festival Announces Lineup

Source: Michael Ricci
May 19, 2010

The Eagles and Phish will be making their only festival appearances of the year at the ninth annual Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Tex., from Oct. 8 to 10.

They will be joined by more than 100 other acts, including Muse, the Strokes, M.I.A., Norah Jones, Flaming Lips, LCD Soundsystem, Band of Horses, the National, Gogol Bordello, Deadmau5, Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Sonic Youth, Monsters of Folk, the XX and Girls.

Want some more names? O.K.: Matt and Kim, ...

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Pete Seeger/Clearwater Festival Final Line-Up

Source: Michael Ricci
May 19, 2010

Clearwater Announces Final Line-up and Stage Schedules for the 2010 Great Hudson River Revival.

BEACON, NY: Clearwater has finalized the line-up for the 2010 Great Hudson River Revival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on Hudson, NY.

Tickets range from $40 (early bird) to $80 (gate) for day passes and $60-$115 for weekend passes. Tickets are available at ClearwaterFestival.org or 845-418-3596

Inspired by Pete Seegers desire to clean up ...

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A Festival Grows in Brooklynn

Source: Michael Ricci
May 19, 2010

Brooklyn Jazz was celebrated this April, known nationally as Jazz Appreciation Month, during the 11th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival from March 27th to April 30th. From Coney Island to Bushwick, Brooklyn's contributions to the jazz world and its talents were showcased to nearly 5,000 tourists and locals with 37 events. Programming included panel discussions, youth activities, photography exhibit, Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame induction/awards ceremony and performances by local and international acclaimed artists. The next Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival ...

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Tanglewood Jazz Festival Holds Contest for Talented Musicians to Perform at This Year's Festival

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
May 18, 2010

Grace Kelly played the Jazz Cafe at TanglewoodTanglewood Jazz Festival - which presents some of the world's best jazz artists each year over Labor Day weekend, is hosting a video contest for four performance slots at this year's festival.

The contest is open from May 6 through June 15. Contestants must submit a link to their video and electronic press kit through the music website, Sonicbids.

Winners will be announced on July 1. They will receive national publicity and ...

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The Baked Potato 40th Anniversary Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
May 17, 2010

THE BAKED POTATO 40TH ANNIVERSARY JAZZ FESTIVAL SATURDAY MAY 22, 2010 & SUNDAY MAY 23, 2010

Legendary jazz and fusion greats Larry Carlton, the Yellowjackets, Steve Lukather, Volto featuring Tool's Danny Carey, Jazz Ministry, the Michael Landau Group, Don Randi & Quest, Lee Ritenour and others will perform at this weekend-long festival celebrating the 40th anniversary of the eclectic club.

The Ford Amphitheatre May 22nd : 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 23rd : ...

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