Festival News

Fiction Plane Drummer Pete Wilhoit Returns to Roots at Bloomington Jazz Festival, Dec. 11-12

Source: Michael Ricci
December 9, 2009

Fiction Plane Drummer Pete Wilhoit returns to roots at Bloomington Jazz Festival, Dec. 11-12

Reuniting with Indiana-based jazz combo 3rd Man for the event!

Pete Wilhoit, drummer for international indie rock band FICTION PLANE (which is fronted by music icon Sting's eldest son Joe Sumner) is returning to his roots (and alma mater) as he is participating in the Bloomington Jazz Festival, which is taking place at Bloomington High School South on December 11-12.

A Bloomington, IN native, Wilhoit will ...

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James Morrison to Perform at the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival on February 19th, 2010

Source: Chillout Productions
December 9, 2009

Get ready for the stirring appearance of Britain's favorite idol James Morrison at Dubai Media City Outdoor Amphitheater on the closing night of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival, which is to kick off on Wednesday February 10th, 2010. Best described as the British Stevie Wonder, Morrison's music incorporates a variety of elements from the soul music maters such as Ray Charles, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, and Joe Cocker. The chart topper and the preferred of today's Europe music scene ...

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Another Exciting Edition of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival to Kick Off on February 10th, 2010

Source: Chillout Productions
December 9, 2009

It is the time of quality entertainment and fun, the 8th edition of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival is kicking off on the 10th of February 2009 till the 19th of the same month featuring legends, virtuosos, divas and musicians from all around the globe, with musical styles including jazz, blues, Pop, R&B, Soul and everything in between. Festival fans can look forward to all sorts of concerts and live shows throughout 10 consecutive nights all at the Dubai ...

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Jamaicas Best Music Festival Seeks to Make Dreams Come True This Holiday

Source: CaribPR.com
December 9, 2009

CARIBPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 7, 2009: Jamaica and the Caribbeans best annual musical festival, is seeking to make dreams come through this holiday by giving one lucky amateur musician or band, the opportunity to play before thousands at the annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival from January 24-30, 2010 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Entry is now open for the 2010 JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Band Quest on the festivals website at http://www.jamaicajazzandblues.com/. The winner will take home a ...

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Top Names at Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival, Dec 11-12

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2009

Christmas has come early for jazz lovers in Bangkok this year. For two evenings, Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th December, Nius on Silom Jazz Club and Wine Bar, in association with Enlightened Planet will present some of the top names in international jazz, blues and soul in an open air setting in the heart of Bangkok. The venue is the atmospheric European-Style piazza at Baan Silom Arcade and table seating will accommodate four hundred. Festival goers will be ...

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Women's Visions: A Festival Across Genres and Traditions

Source: Michael Ricci
December 6, 2009

Alwan is proud to announce its upcoming festival, Women's Visions: A Festival Across Genres and Traditions, which explores the woman's voice in the realms of cinema and song across various Middle Eastern cultures. The festival runs from December 11th to December 19th and is comprised of three concerts, featuring artists Salma Marjieh from Palestine (Dec 11th), May Nasr from Lebanon with Lourdes Prez from Puerto Rico (Dec 17th), and Negar Booban from Iran, (Dec 19th), and a film by Egypt's ...

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The Jazz Festival in the Mexican Caribbean

Source: Michael Ricci
December 6, 2009

In November 2009 Riviera Maya became one more time the host for the best national and international Jazz acts of all times. Combining the most varied expressions of the genre once again in it's seventh edition the Riviera Maya Tourism Board shared with visitors an unforgettable “fiesta" of sun, ocean and music where fun was guaranteed. Artists such as Gino Vannelli, Herbie Hancock, The Royal Band, Colin Hunter, Al Jarreau, Juan Alzate, Mark Aanderud, Enrique Neri, Narimbo, Jim Beard, Spyro ...

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3rd Annual Mondo Mundo Festival

Source: Press Junkie PR
December 2, 2009

Walter World Wide & Highline Present The 3rd Annual MONDO MUNDO FESTIVAL FEATURING AN ALL-STAR LINEUP OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FROM: OCOTE SOUL SOUNDS, TOSHI REAGON, BURKINA ELECTRIC, & ABAJI @ Hiro Ballroom // Saturday January 9, 2010

Doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30 pm // $15 // 371 W. 16th St, New York, NY // 21+

New York, NY - Over the past three years, Mondo Mundo has quickly emerged as one of the leading booking agencies in the loosely ...

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