Festival News

Celebrating the Sounds of Appalachian Strings

Source: Michael Ricci
July 3, 2009

At the Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C., jam sessions seem to be natural phenomena.

“First contest, first first-place,” said Brennen Ernst, a 15-year-old banjo player from Leesburg, Va., minutes after picking up a blue ribbon at the 85th annual Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C. It was afternoon on the festival’s second day, and Brennen, wearing a black derby and a pink T-shirt, had been playing all but nonstop since before ...

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Istanbul Jazz Festival 2009 Tour

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2009

We're putting together a free-wheeling package to coincide with this summer's 16th Istanbul Jazz Festival: July 2-16, 2009.

Tom Carabasi,World Music & Brazilian Jazz percussionist, heads the Dep't of Photography at the Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. Tom's multi-cultural experience in education and his dual careers as a musician and photographer will come into play as he leads our exploration of the sounds and sights of Istanbul, the center of East-West fusion. During each day, members ...

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Face for Jazz by Corno and Cha'ur Du Monde by Yves Archambault

Source: Michael Ricci
June 30, 2009

Opening of the Galerie du Festival Face for Jazz by Corno and Chœur du monde by Yves Archambault Montreal, - The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal is happy to celebrate today’s opening of the 14th season of the Galerie du Festival. This 30th edition of the Festival has the immense privilege of presenting an original work created for the occasion by Corno, a Quebec-born artist of international stature. Entitled Face for Jazz, the piece-which can ...

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Grammy and Juno Winners Headline Fifth Annual Marsh Jazz/Blues/World Music Fest July 7 – 13 in Sackville

Source: Just Roots PR
June 30, 2009

The Marsh Jazz/Blues/World Music Fest has become a summer “must see” event in Southeast New Brunswick, drawing people from all over the Maritimes to their exceptionally high quality and reasonably priced concerts in Sackville New Brunswick.

This year, the Festival will hold three concerts – on July 7, 10 and 13. “Janet Crawford and Friends” will open the Festival on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. with a “pay what you can ” outdoor concert at the newly renovated Campbell ...

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Telluride Bluegrass Fest | 06.17 - 06.21 | CO

Source: JamBase
June 30, 2009

Words by: Sam Boehms | Images by: Bill Ball

36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival :: 06.17.09 - 06.21.09 :: Telluride, CO

Telluride Bluegrass 2009 High in the San Juan Mountains lies a small town where once a year bluegrass festivarians come by the thousands to join a temporary community of musicians and fans, friends and family. This weekend marks the 36th year of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival where the best artists in their fields come out to play together ...

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Murcia in Spain to Rock with Jazz, Blues and World Music

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

This summer music lovers should head for a quiet region on Spain's Mediterranean coast. Murcia will be filled with the sound of music - jazz, blues, world and rock - from not one, but two major festivals. Kicking off tomorrow, the 12th San Javier International Jazz Festival will feature 16 concerts with music greats like John Fogarty of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. And just 16 miles down the road, the city of ...

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Sway to the Vibe of Three Unique, Affordable Jazz Travel Experiences for Singles in 2009!

Source: All About Jazz
June 28, 2009

Jazz lovers can't miss with Singles Travel International's three unique and affordable travel opportunities for jazz lovers in 2009 the Smooth Jazz Charity Weekend in August, Chicago Jazz Festival in September, and a five-star Jazz Cruise experience to the Caribbean this November. Party to the sounds of the best jazz artists in a variety of venues with single adults who love to travel, too!

Smooth Jazz Children's Charity Weekend Featuring Jazz Artist/Saxophonist Mindi Abair, Melbourne, Florida, August 7 9, 2009, ...

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Gibson Guitar Announces Partnership with 2009 Montreux Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2009

Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument maker and leader in music technology, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Montreux Jazz Festival. Gibson will be the official musical instrument provider of the festival and Title Sponsor of the Gibson Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition. The Montreux Jazz Festival will take place July 3-17, 2009 in the beautiful lakeside city of Montreux, Switzerland. Founded in 1967, the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival has become a must-see event for music fans from ...

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