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Performance / Tour

Carman Moore and The Skymusic Ensemble May 8th - A Mother's Day Special

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
May 5, 2011

This past Sunday, May 1st at Merkin Concert Hall the internationally-renowned Continuum, in being one of New York's oldest contemporary music-presenting organizations—in celebration of its 45th New York season, premiered major new works written for Continuum by 5 composers. Among those granted this honor was the very gifted, eclectic Carman Moore. The talent and vision of Mr. Moore is difficult to put into words. So what a treat it is for the communities of Huntington and surrounding LI towns this ...

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Music Industry

Crowley Arts Centre: KoSA Arts Centre has a name change

Source: Vivo Musique Internationale
May 5, 2011

Montreal, Quebec. Effectively immediately, the KoSA Arts Centre is now to be known as the Crowley Arts Centre. The name change comes as a result of a decision to reflect the centre's presence as a general events and arts establishment, that is home to a variety of activities, artists, and groups corporate and private. In addition, the name change reflects the fact that the building is on Crowley Avenuein the NDG (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce) neighbourhood of Montreal's West End. Crowley Arts Centre ...

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Recording

Former Zappa Keyboardist Tommy Mars Records Music For Modern Fairytale - Willie Nickerson's Egg

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 5, 2011

Norway—Former Frank Zappa keyboardist Tommy Mars, best known for his work on such Zappa classics as Sheik Yerbouti, Joe's Garage and Them or Us, has recorded music for a modern day fairytale—'Willie Nickerson's Egg.' Written by Norwegian guitarist Jon Larsen and released on Norway's Zonic Entertainment (a label that features exclusively dedicated Frank Zappa inspired music). Along with Tommy Mars, 'Willie Nickerson's Egg' also features the talents of Zappa alumnus Arthur Barrow. Willie Nickerson is a very sensitive porcupine. He ...

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Education

Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music Announces Cinco de Mayo Freebies

Source: Edward Weiss
May 5, 2011

Cinco de Mayo is almost here. And the online piano lessons site Quiescence Music is offering a special where prospective students can get a free piano lesson and 342 page book. The site, owned and operated by pianist/composer Edward Weiss teaches a style of piano playing known as 'New Age.' The New Age style has been around since the early 1980's and has recently seen a resurgence in popularity. Asked why this may be so, Weiss responds: “I think people ...

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Event

2011 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash Details Unveiled; 10 Years After His Passing, The Punk-Rock Legend Lives On

Source: Stephen M. Thornton
May 4, 2011

New York, NY: On what would have been his 60th birthday, the life of punk icon JOEY RAMONE will once again be celebrated at the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH which takes place Thursday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this year's lineup and a sellout Bash is expected again. Net proceeds will go to benefit Lymphoma research. This year's Bash is the 11th annual ...

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Interview

UYS: The Jazz Passengers Interviews - "Reunited"

Source: underyourskin
May 4, 2011

Performance / Tour

Avram Fefer Trio CD Release Show May 9th featuring Michael Bisio and Chad Taylor

Source: Avram Fefer
May 4, 2011

Celebrating the release of Eliyahu (NotTwo Records), Avram's tenth recording as a leader. A trio recording featuring long-time collaborators, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Chad Taylor—Eliyahu picks up where their last recording, Ritual (Clean Feed Records) left off.... with killer grooves, memorable tunes, and potent improvisations. For this performance, the bass chair will be filled by bassist exrtraordinaire Michael Bisio. Monday, May 9th @ 9pm (one set only)—$10 CSV Cultural Center 107 Suffolk St # 312 ...

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Event

The Jazz Composers Orchestra Readings at Columbia University on June 5 and 6

Source: Yulanda Denoon
May 4, 2011

The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the American Composers Orchestra will present the first-ever Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings. The ACO will perform new works for orchestra by eight composers who participated in a week-long Jazz Composers Orchestra Intensive, held on the Columbia University campus in July 2010. 30 jazz-identified composers in various phases of their composing careers, drawn from a national call for applications, worked with leading composers, conductors and performers in a curriculum designed by ...

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