This is not a complete list yet, but we are getting closer....
City Limits: 19 NE 3rd Ave. citylimitsdelray.com. 279-8222. Sets 8pm or 9pm Thurs-Sun; Cover varies; Dec 31: New Mastersounds, Bonerama.
Lake Worth Playhouse: 713 Lake Ave. lakeworthplayhouse.org 586-6410 Dec 31: 8pm $35/adm Latin Jazz Project.
Eissey Campus Theatre: 11051 Campus Dr. pbcc.edu/x13029.xml Concerts: 8pm; Dec 31: $40/adm tel. 688-1330 Indian River Pops.
Sunset Bar & Grill: 2500 Broadway. sunsetbarandgrill.biz. 832-2722 1st seating 6-9pm, 2nd seating 9pm-12am, $60 Dec 31: 8pm-12:30am Patti Wicks w/ Mark Braun.
Sushi Blues Café & Blue Monk Lounge: 2009 Harrison St. 929-9560. sushiblues.com. 9:30pm $10 min. Dec 31: The Delusions.
The Regent: 10295 Collins Ave. regenthotels.com 455-5460. 1 Bleu Restaurant; Dec 31: Debbie Orta Quintet w/ Mike Levine, Greg Diaz, Mike Harvey, & Nicky Orta.
Coconut Grove Sailing Club: 2990 S Bayshore Dr. cgsc.org 444-4571 Dec 31: New Orleans Style New Year's Eve Dinner & Party w/ Piano Bob's 88's & Bonefish Johnny.
Tobacco Road: 626 S Miami Ave. Miami. tobacco-road.com. 374-1198. Dec 31: BeBob Grabowski's Jazz Jam.
Beach Shack: 1 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 beachshackbar.com. 321-783-2250. Ev. Fri-Sat: 8pm Blues; Dec 31: Bone Dogs.
Bradfordville Blues Club: 7152 Moses Ln. Tallahassee. bradfordvilleblues.com. 850-906-0766. Dec 31: Johnnie Marshall Blues Band.
Green Parrot: 601 Whitehead St Key West. greenparrot.com. 305-294-6133. Dec 31: New Years Eve with The Carter Brothers.
Rosey Baby: 4587 N University Dr. 749-5627. roseybaby.com. Dec 31: JD Danner.
Tennis Center: Atlantic Ave. Delary Beach, downtowndelraybeach.com/pdfs/firstnightbrochure.pdf First Night Celebration 8:30pm-midnight Dec 31: Son of Man.
300 Block of Atlantic Ave: Delary Beach, http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/site.php?PageID=5 First Night Celebration 7-11pm Dec 31: Jazz Stream.
Fritz & Franz Bierhaus: 60 Merrick Way. Bierhaus.cc. 774-1883. Dec 31: Albert Castiglia Band $28 All-U-Can-Eat 7-11pm.
Buckingham Blues Bar: 5641 Buckingham Rd. Fort Myers, buckinghambar.com, 239-693-7111. Dec 31: Blues Jam
Gilbert's Resort: 107900 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, gilbertsresort.com. 305-451-3986. Dec 31: Midnite Johnny w/ Feeda Band.
Elwood's Dixie Barbeque: 301 E Atlantic Ave. 272-7427. Dec 31: Flyers.
Freebird Live: Jacksonville, Dec 31: JJ Grey & Mofro
Heidi's Jazz Club: 7 N Orlando Ave. Cocoa Beach. heidisjazzclub.com. 321-783-4559. Dec 31: New Years Eve Party Featuring the Ron Teixeira Trio.
Bradfordville Blues Club: Tallahassee, Dec 31: Johnnie Marshall Blues Band
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
MUSIC VISIONARY PHIL RAMONE TO CONDUCT MASTER CLASS AT UM
CORAL GABLES, FLThe University of Miami Frost School of Music continues the Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series with a master class by Phil Ramone. The music legend will visit the campus on Thursday, February 19th at 7:30 p.m at the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall located at 5501 San Amaro Drive.
This unique learning opportunity, which is an integral part of the School's educational mission, is free and open to the public on a first come first serve basis.Phil Ramone is the innovative producer of music by the likes of Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, B.B. King, and Luciano Pavarotti to name just a few. Ramone has won nine Grammy awards and an Emmy since 1965 for his work in composition, sound engineering and record producing.
His new book, Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music, chronicles his lengthy career.Just this past year, musicians John Corigliano and Joshua Redman have also been part of the Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. This series is made possible with the generous support of Roe and Penny Stamps.
The program, now in its sixth year, brings distinguished musicians and composers together with music students from the University of Miami in performance, lecture, and master class activities. For more information and directions to the master class, please visit www.music.miami.edu or call (305) 284-3941.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Amore
305-284-6266
eamore@miami.edu
The Frost School of Music, one of two schools created in 1926 when the University of Miami was founded, is one of the largest and best music schools located in a private university in the U.S., and one of the most comprehensive in all of higher education. The naming gift from Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost was one of the historic highlights in the life of the School. Building on its foundation as a Conservatory of Music, the Frost School has pioneered new curricula and was the first in the nation to offer professionally accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Business and Music Engineering Technology.
The Frost School was also among the first to offer degrees in Studio Music and Jazz, Music Therapy, and Accompanying and Chamber Music. In addition, the Frost School was the first in a major university to develop a student-run label, 'Cane Records, and a publishing company, Category Five. The School's innovative programs, combined with its traditional areas of concentration, offer its students one of the widest choices of career programs of any music school in the nation. The Frost School continues to lead, having recently established a new songwriting degree; the "Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program." Also, the world-renowned Henry Mancini Institute has relocated from Los Angeles to the Frost School.
The University of Miami's mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.
This unique learning opportunity, which is an integral part of the School's educational mission, is free and open to the public on a first come first serve basis.Phil Ramone is the innovative producer of music by the likes of Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, B.B. King, and Luciano Pavarotti to name just a few. Ramone has won nine Grammy awards and an Emmy since 1965 for his work in composition, sound engineering and record producing.
His new book, Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music, chronicles his lengthy career.Just this past year, musicians John Corigliano and Joshua Redman have also been part of the Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. This series is made possible with the generous support of Roe and Penny Stamps.
The program, now in its sixth year, brings distinguished musicians and composers together with music students from the University of Miami in performance, lecture, and master class activities. For more information and directions to the master class, please visit www.music.miami.edu or call (305) 284-3941.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Amore
305-284-6266
eamore@miami.edu
The Frost School of Music, one of two schools created in 1926 when the University of Miami was founded, is one of the largest and best music schools located in a private university in the U.S., and one of the most comprehensive in all of higher education. The naming gift from Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost was one of the historic highlights in the life of the School. Building on its foundation as a Conservatory of Music, the Frost School has pioneered new curricula and was the first in the nation to offer professionally accredited bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Business and Music Engineering Technology.
The Frost School was also among the first to offer degrees in Studio Music and Jazz, Music Therapy, and Accompanying and Chamber Music. In addition, the Frost School was the first in a major university to develop a student-run label, 'Cane Records, and a publishing company, Category Five. The School's innovative programs, combined with its traditional areas of concentration, offer its students one of the widest choices of career programs of any music school in the nation. The Frost School continues to lead, having recently established a new songwriting degree; the "Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program." Also, the world-renowned Henry Mancini Institute has relocated from Los Angeles to the Frost School.
The University of Miami's mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world. www.miami.edu.
Miami-Dade Community College Spring 2009 Latin Jazz Courses
[+] Composition on the Fly. Organize a Jam
This workshop demonstrates ways to create an ensemble performance in an improvised setting. Together, we will create music by converting and refining ideas into melodies and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and imagination.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
Ref No
Dates
Days
Time
Room
Campus
516043
2/21
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] I Recorded a Record, Now What?
Do you want to be a recording artist? Have you recorded a single/album? What should you do to begin to realize your dreams? An industry expert will provide useful and practical information that can help you put you on a path to success to include:what should be in your promotional package; can you do it on you own; major label vs. independent labels; the role of the internet.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516042
2/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
5105
Kendall
[+] Jazz Drums
The Drums in Latin Jazz-Through discussion and demonstration Grammy award winning Nomar Negroni of Negroni’s Trio will show different rhythms for drums in Latin Jazz. You will also learn about the different styles and how they have changed over the years for drum playing in Latin Jazz.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516047
4/25
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Latin Jazz Experience (Grades 6-12)
Music students of all levels will have a blast at the Miami Dade Kendall Campus for this daylong event. Bring your instruments, and play along with some of the top Latin Jazz artists and band Director Steve Kirkland. Your parents will be thrilled seeing you play in the concert scheduled at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 6
516159
4/18
S
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
K413
Kendall
4/18
S
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6120
Latin Percussion-Styles Y Patrones
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516046
1/28
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6120
Kendall
Percussion in Latin Jazz
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516048
2/4
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
K413
Kendall
[+] Piano in Latin Jazz
The Piano in Latin Jazz- The piano in all kinds of Latin music began with “montunos” and improvisations. In this workshop Javier Concepcion, Latin music recording artist, will enlighten you to the “roots” and beginnings of the piano in Latin Jazz. Learn the history and get an earful of the different styles of piano that have evolved from the 1920’s and 30’s Big Band and jazz era musicians.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516045
2/28
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Radio Broadcasting in Latin Jazz
Intro to Radio: Behind the Scenes with On Air Personality Cary Alexander of WDNA Radio. Have you ever thought of becoming a radio personality? Do you think that you have the voice and personality? Cary Alexander who hosts “The Latin Jazz Quarter”, a daily show on WDNA, will discuss some of the daily behind the scenes of what it takes to produce and host a successful radio show. Students should listen to show 3 times for a Q & A discussion before start of class.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516044
3/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] The Bass Guitar In Latin Jazz Holding the Bottom Together
Holding the Bottom Together-The Bass Guitar in Latin Jazz: The bass guitarist is responsible for holding the “bottom” or maintaining the rhythm of the entire group. Learn basic techniques and styles with Sal Cuevas who plays and records with the top Latin groups of today.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516040
1/24
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120Community Education Master Music Workshops
[+] Composition on the Fly. Organize a Jam
This workshop demonstrates ways to create an ensemble performance in an improvised setting. Together, we will create music by converting and refining ideas into melodies and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and imagination.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
Ref No
Dates
Days
Time
Room
Campus
516043
2/21
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] I Recorded a Record, Now What?
Do you want to be a recording artist? Have you recorded a single/album? What should you do to begin to realize your dreams? An industry expert will provide useful and practical information that can help you put you on a path to success to include:what should be in your promotional package; can you do it on you own; major label vs. independent labels; the role of the internet.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516042
2/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
5105
Kendall
[+] Jazz Drums
The Drums in Latin Jazz-Through discussion and demonstration Grammy award winning Nomar Negroni of Negroni’s Trio will show different rhythms for drums in Latin Jazz. You will also learn about the different styles and how they have changed over the years for drum playing in Latin Jazz.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516047
4/25
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Latin Jazz Experience (Grades 6-12)
Music students of all levels will have a blast at the Miami Dade Kendall Campus for this daylong event. Bring your instruments, and play along with some of the top Latin Jazz artists and band Director Steve Kirkland. Your parents will be thrilled seeing you play in the concert scheduled at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 6
516159
4/18
S
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
K413
Kendall
4/18
S
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6120
Latin Percussion-Styles Y Patrones
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516046
1/28
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6120
Kendall
Percussion in Latin Jazz
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516048
2/4
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
K413
Kendall
[+] Piano in Latin Jazz
The Piano in Latin Jazz- The piano in all kinds of Latin music began with “montunos” and improvisations. In this workshop Javier Concepcion, Latin music recording artist, will enlighten you to the “roots” and beginnings of the piano in Latin Jazz. Learn the history and get an earful of the different styles of piano that have evolved from the 1920’s and 30’s Big Band and jazz era musicians.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516045
2/28
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Radio Broadcasting in Latin Jazz
Intro to Radio: Behind the Scenes with On Air Personality Cary Alexander of WDNA Radio. Have you ever thought of becoming a radio personality? Do you think that you have the voice and personality? Cary Alexander who hosts “The Latin Jazz Quarter”, a daily show on WDNA, will discuss some of the daily behind the scenes of what it takes to produce and host a successful radio show. Students should listen to show 3 times for a Q & A discussion before start of class.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516044
3/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] The Bass Guitar In Latin Jazz Holding the Bottom Together
Holding the Bottom Together-The Bass Guitar in Latin Jazz: The bass guitarist is responsible for holding the “bottom” or maintaining the rhythm of the entire group. Learn basic techniques and styles with Sal Cuevas who plays and records with the top Latin groups of today.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516040
1/24
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Timbales in Latin Jazz
Timbales in Latin Jazz- “Timbales Latines” were invented in the early 20th century as a more portable replacement for the standard large Timpani drum. Edwin Bonilla, a master “timbalero” will discuss the history of the timbales in Latin Jazz and demonstrate using a variety of stick and hand strokes, rim shots and rolls on the skins to produce a wide range of percussive expressions.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516041
1/31
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall* End of List *
Kendall
[+] Timbales in Latin Jazz
Timbales in Latin Jazz- “Timbales Latines” were invented in the early 20th century as a more portable replacement for the standard large Timpani drum. Edwin Bonilla, a master “timbalero” will discuss the history of the timbales in Latin Jazz and demonstrate using a variety of stick and hand strokes, rim shots and rolls on the skins to produce a wide range of percussive expressions.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516041
1/31
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall* End of List *
This workshop demonstrates ways to create an ensemble performance in an improvised setting. Together, we will create music by converting and refining ideas into melodies and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and imagination.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
Ref No
Dates
Days
Time
Room
Campus
516043
2/21
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] I Recorded a Record, Now What?
Do you want to be a recording artist? Have you recorded a single/album? What should you do to begin to realize your dreams? An industry expert will provide useful and practical information that can help you put you on a path to success to include:what should be in your promotional package; can you do it on you own; major label vs. independent labels; the role of the internet.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516042
2/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
5105
Kendall
[+] Jazz Drums
The Drums in Latin Jazz-Through discussion and demonstration Grammy award winning Nomar Negroni of Negroni’s Trio will show different rhythms for drums in Latin Jazz. You will also learn about the different styles and how they have changed over the years for drum playing in Latin Jazz.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516047
4/25
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Latin Jazz Experience (Grades 6-12)
Music students of all levels will have a blast at the Miami Dade Kendall Campus for this daylong event. Bring your instruments, and play along with some of the top Latin Jazz artists and band Director Steve Kirkland. Your parents will be thrilled seeing you play in the concert scheduled at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 6
516159
4/18
S
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
K413
Kendall
4/18
S
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6120
Latin Percussion-Styles Y Patrones
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516046
1/28
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6120
Kendall
Percussion in Latin Jazz
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516048
2/4
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
K413
Kendall
[+] Piano in Latin Jazz
The Piano in Latin Jazz- The piano in all kinds of Latin music began with “montunos” and improvisations. In this workshop Javier Concepcion, Latin music recording artist, will enlighten you to the “roots” and beginnings of the piano in Latin Jazz. Learn the history and get an earful of the different styles of piano that have evolved from the 1920’s and 30’s Big Band and jazz era musicians.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516045
2/28
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Radio Broadcasting in Latin Jazz
Intro to Radio: Behind the Scenes with On Air Personality Cary Alexander of WDNA Radio. Have you ever thought of becoming a radio personality? Do you think that you have the voice and personality? Cary Alexander who hosts “The Latin Jazz Quarter”, a daily show on WDNA, will discuss some of the daily behind the scenes of what it takes to produce and host a successful radio show. Students should listen to show 3 times for a Q & A discussion before start of class.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516044
3/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] The Bass Guitar In Latin Jazz Holding the Bottom Together
Holding the Bottom Together-The Bass Guitar in Latin Jazz: The bass guitarist is responsible for holding the “bottom” or maintaining the rhythm of the entire group. Learn basic techniques and styles with Sal Cuevas who plays and records with the top Latin groups of today.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516040
1/24
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120Community Education Master Music Workshops
[+] Composition on the Fly. Organize a Jam
This workshop demonstrates ways to create an ensemble performance in an improvised setting. Together, we will create music by converting and refining ideas into melodies and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and imagination.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
Ref No
Dates
Days
Time
Room
Campus
516043
2/21
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] I Recorded a Record, Now What?
Do you want to be a recording artist? Have you recorded a single/album? What should you do to begin to realize your dreams? An industry expert will provide useful and practical information that can help you put you on a path to success to include:what should be in your promotional package; can you do it on you own; major label vs. independent labels; the role of the internet.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516042
2/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
5105
Kendall
[+] Jazz Drums
The Drums in Latin Jazz-Through discussion and demonstration Grammy award winning Nomar Negroni of Negroni’s Trio will show different rhythms for drums in Latin Jazz. You will also learn about the different styles and how they have changed over the years for drum playing in Latin Jazz.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516047
4/25
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Latin Jazz Experience (Grades 6-12)
Music students of all levels will have a blast at the Miami Dade Kendall Campus for this daylong event. Bring your instruments, and play along with some of the top Latin Jazz artists and band Director Steve Kirkland. Your parents will be thrilled seeing you play in the concert scheduled at the end of the day. Lunch will be provided.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 6
516159
4/18
S
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
K413
Kendall
4/18
S
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
6120
Latin Percussion-Styles Y Patrones
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516046
1/28
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6120
Kendall
Percussion in Latin Jazz
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516048
2/4
W
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
K413
Kendall
[+] Piano in Latin Jazz
The Piano in Latin Jazz- The piano in all kinds of Latin music began with “montunos” and improvisations. In this workshop Javier Concepcion, Latin music recording artist, will enlighten you to the “roots” and beginnings of the piano in Latin Jazz. Learn the history and get an earful of the different styles of piano that have evolved from the 1920’s and 30’s Big Band and jazz era musicians.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516045
2/28
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Radio Broadcasting in Latin Jazz
Intro to Radio: Behind the Scenes with On Air Personality Cary Alexander of WDNA Radio. Have you ever thought of becoming a radio personality? Do you think that you have the voice and personality? Cary Alexander who hosts “The Latin Jazz Quarter”, a daily show on WDNA, will discuss some of the daily behind the scenes of what it takes to produce and host a successful radio show. Students should listen to show 3 times for a Q & A discussion before start of class.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516044
3/7
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] The Bass Guitar In Latin Jazz Holding the Bottom Together
Holding the Bottom Together-The Bass Guitar in Latin Jazz: The bass guitarist is responsible for holding the “bottom” or maintaining the rhythm of the entire group. Learn basic techniques and styles with Sal Cuevas who plays and records with the top Latin groups of today.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516040
1/24
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall
[+] Timbales in Latin Jazz
Timbales in Latin Jazz- “Timbales Latines” were invented in the early 20th century as a more portable replacement for the standard large Timpani drum. Edwin Bonilla, a master “timbalero” will discuss the history of the timbales in Latin Jazz and demonstrate using a variety of stick and hand strokes, rim shots and rolls on the skins to produce a wide range of percussive expressions.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516041
1/31
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall* End of List *
Kendall
[+] Timbales in Latin Jazz
Timbales in Latin Jazz- “Timbales Latines” were invented in the early 20th century as a more portable replacement for the standard large Timpani drum. Edwin Bonilla, a master “timbalero” will discuss the history of the timbales in Latin Jazz and demonstrate using a variety of stick and hand strokes, rim shots and rolls on the skins to produce a wide range of percussive expressions.
Course fee: $49.00 Hours: 3
516041
1/31
S
9:00 am - Noon
6120
Kendall* End of List *
Monday, December 29, 2008
ST. JOHN’S BLUES FESTIVAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
7th ANNUAL ST. JOHN’S BLUES FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th
SUN DOG CAFE AND GEKKO GAZEBO
MONGOOSE JUNCTION - CRUZ BAY
8:00 PM
CRUZ BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
FREE
ISLAND BLUES
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
CORAL BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
THE DEB CALLAHAN BLUES BAND
FREE
SHIPWRECK LANDING
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
CORAL BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
DAVE GERARD & GROOVE THANG
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th
THE BEACH BAR
WHARFSIDE VILLAGE - CRUZ BAY
8:00 PM
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
AQUA BISTRO RESTAURANT & BAR
AT COCCOLOBA - CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
LIVE BLUES MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG
FREE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20th
SHIPWRECK LANDING RESTAURANT & BAR
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
FREE
SATURDAY - MARCH 21st
ISLAND BLUES
CORAL BAY
3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
"TGIB" - THANK GOD IT'S BLUES DAY PARTY
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
THE 7th ANNUAL ST. JOHN BLUES FESTIVAL
CORAL BAY BALL FIELD - CORAL BAY
7:00 PM
STARRING:
2007 BLUES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR MS. JANIVA MAGNESS
ZAC HARMON BLUES BAND
2007 IBC FINALISTS THE RUSTY WRIGHT BLUES BAND
2008 IBC WINNERS TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT
ADVANCE TICKETS - $25
TICKETS @ THE GATE - $30
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE JANUARY 7TH, 2009
ADVANCE LOCATIONS POSTED SHORTLY
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL
EVENING
BRING A BLANKET, BRING A CHAIR BUT PLEASE BE
COOL.....NO COOLERS
SAFARI TAXI RIDES AVAILABLE ALL EVENING FROM CRUZ BAY
FERRY DOCK TO CORAL BAY BALL FIELD AND BACK FOR $5 EACH WAY
LATE NIGHT FERRY TO RED HOOK AT 1:00 AM
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd
CLOSING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
THE BEACH BAR - WHARFSIDE VILLAGE - CRUZ BAY
4:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
SURPRISE GUEST BLUES ARTISTS
FREE
additional information at: stjohnbluesfestival.com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th
SUN DOG CAFE AND GEKKO GAZEBO
MONGOOSE JUNCTION - CRUZ BAY
8:00 PM
CRUZ BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
FREE
ISLAND BLUES
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
CORAL BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
THE DEB CALLAHAN BLUES BAND
FREE
SHIPWRECK LANDING
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
CORAL BAY OPENING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
DAVE GERARD & GROOVE THANG
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th
THE BEACH BAR
WHARFSIDE VILLAGE - CRUZ BAY
8:00 PM
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
AQUA BISTRO RESTAURANT & BAR
AT COCCOLOBA - CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
LIVE BLUES MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG
FREE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20th
SHIPWRECK LANDING RESTAURANT & BAR
CORAL BAY
8:00 PM
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
FREE
SATURDAY - MARCH 21st
ISLAND BLUES
CORAL BAY
3:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
"TGIB" - THANK GOD IT'S BLUES DAY PARTY
BILLY GIBSON & MITCH WOODS
THE 7th ANNUAL ST. JOHN BLUES FESTIVAL
CORAL BAY BALL FIELD - CORAL BAY
7:00 PM
STARRING:
2007 BLUES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR MS. JANIVA MAGNESS
ZAC HARMON BLUES BAND
2007 IBC FINALISTS THE RUSTY WRIGHT BLUES BAND
2008 IBC WINNERS TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT
ADVANCE TICKETS - $25
TICKETS @ THE GATE - $30
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE JANUARY 7TH, 2009
ADVANCE LOCATIONS POSTED SHORTLY
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL
EVENING
BRING A BLANKET, BRING A CHAIR BUT PLEASE BE
COOL.....NO COOLERS
SAFARI TAXI RIDES AVAILABLE ALL EVENING FROM CRUZ BAY
FERRY DOCK TO CORAL BAY BALL FIELD AND BACK FOR $5 EACH WAY
LATE NIGHT FERRY TO RED HOOK AT 1:00 AM
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd
CLOSING BLUES FESTIVAL PARTY
THE BEACH BAR - WHARFSIDE VILLAGE - CRUZ BAY
4:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
SURPRISE GUEST BLUES ARTISTS
FREE
additional information at: stjohnbluesfestival.com
New Year's Eve Celebrations in S. Florida w/ Jazz or Blues
We are working on putting a list together and hope to have it posted by this evening. If you know of something we may not be aware of, let us know!
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Wynton Marsalis Tour Schedule
01/09/2009 - 01/10/2009 in Easton, MD Avalon Theatre
01/15/2009 in Wilmington, NC University of North Carolina Wilmington:
01/16/2009 in Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall
01/17/2009 in Virginia Beach, VA Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
01/18/2009 in Chapel Hill, NC Memorial Hall
01/22/2009 in Miami, FL The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
01/23/2009 in Daytona Beach, FL Mary McLeod Bethune PAC
01/24/2009 in Jacksonville, FL UNF Fine Arts Center: Lazzara Hall
01/25/2009 in Naples, FL Philharmonic Center for the Arts
01/27/2009 in Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
01/29/2009 in Savannah, GA Trustees Theater
01/30/2009 in Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall
02/19/2009 - 02/21/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater (JALC)
02/27/2009 in Chicago, IL Symphony Hall
02/28/2009 in Springfield, IL UofI at Springfield: Sangamon Auditorium
03/01/2009 in Indianapolis, IN The Madame Walker Theater
03/03/2009 in Sioux City, IA Orpheum Theater
03/06/2009 - 03/07/2009 in Minneapolis, MN Orchestra Hall
03/08/2009 in Milwaukee, WI Uihlein Hall: Marcus PAC
03/10/2009 in Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan: Hill Auditorium
03/15/2009 in Boston, MA Boston Symphony Hall
03/16/2009 in Washington, DC Kennedy Center: Concert Hall
03/19/2009 in Bergen, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
03/20/2009 in Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Center
03/21/2009 in Morristown, NJ Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
04/16/2009 - 04/18/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater (JALC)
04/24/2009 in New Orleans, LA NO Jazz and Heritage Festival: Jazz Tent
05/10/2009 in New York, NY Avery Fisher Hall
02/09/2009 - 02/10/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater
04/25/2009 in New Orleans, LA NO Jazz and Heritage Festival
01/15/2009 in Wilmington, NC University of North Carolina Wilmington:
01/16/2009 in Charleston, SC Charleston Music Hall
01/17/2009 in Virginia Beach, VA Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
01/18/2009 in Chapel Hill, NC Memorial Hall
01/22/2009 in Miami, FL The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
01/23/2009 in Daytona Beach, FL Mary McLeod Bethune PAC
01/24/2009 in Jacksonville, FL UNF Fine Arts Center: Lazzara Hall
01/25/2009 in Naples, FL Philharmonic Center for the Arts
01/27/2009 in Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
01/29/2009 in Savannah, GA Trustees Theater
01/30/2009 in Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall
02/19/2009 - 02/21/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater (JALC)
02/27/2009 in Chicago, IL Symphony Hall
02/28/2009 in Springfield, IL UofI at Springfield: Sangamon Auditorium
03/01/2009 in Indianapolis, IN The Madame Walker Theater
03/03/2009 in Sioux City, IA Orpheum Theater
03/06/2009 - 03/07/2009 in Minneapolis, MN Orchestra Hall
03/08/2009 in Milwaukee, WI Uihlein Hall: Marcus PAC
03/10/2009 in Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan: Hill Auditorium
03/15/2009 in Boston, MA Boston Symphony Hall
03/16/2009 in Washington, DC Kennedy Center: Concert Hall
03/19/2009 in Bergen, NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
03/20/2009 in Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Center
03/21/2009 in Morristown, NJ Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
04/16/2009 - 04/18/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater (JALC)
04/24/2009 in New Orleans, LA NO Jazz and Heritage Festival: Jazz Tent
05/10/2009 in New York, NY Avery Fisher Hall
02/09/2009 - 02/10/2009 in New York, NY Rose Theater
04/25/2009 in New Orleans, LA NO Jazz and Heritage Festival
BB King Tour Schedule
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
12/29/2008 House of Blues - Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
12/31/2008 Warnors Centre For The Perf. Arts, Fresno, CA,
1/02/2009 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
1/03/2009 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, NV,
1/04/2009 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
2/05/2009 Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
2/06/2009 UCF Arena, Orlando, FL
2/10/2009 Shoreline Ballroom, Hilton Head Island, SC
2/12/2009 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
2/14/2009 Midland Theatre (1) Kansas City, MO,
2/15/2009 Louisville Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY,
2/16/2009 Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI
2/18/2009 Providence Perf. Arts Ctr., Providence, RI,
2/20/2009 Constitution Hall, Washington, DC, DC
2/21/2009 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY,
2/22/2009 House of Blues (5) Boston, MA
2/24/2009 Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ,
3/25/2009 Murat Centre, Indianapolis, IN,
3/27/2009 House of Blues - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH,
3/28/2009 Rochester Auditorium Ctr., Rochester, NY,
3/29/2009 Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, MD,
3/31/2009 State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, PA,
4/01/2009 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA,
4/09/2009 First Tier Events Center, Kearney, NE
4/10/2009 Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO,
4/11/2009 Casper Events Center, Casper, WY,
4/14/2009 Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City, UT,
4/16/2009 Fox Oakland Theater, Oakland, CA
12/29/2008 House of Blues - Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
12/31/2008 Warnors Centre For The Perf. Arts, Fresno, CA,
1/02/2009 Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
1/03/2009 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, NV,
1/04/2009 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
2/05/2009 Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
2/06/2009 UCF Arena, Orlando, FL
2/10/2009 Shoreline Ballroom, Hilton Head Island, SC
2/12/2009 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
2/14/2009 Midland Theatre (1) Kansas City, MO,
2/15/2009 Louisville Palace Theatre, Louisville, KY,
2/16/2009 Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI
2/18/2009 Providence Perf. Arts Ctr., Providence, RI,
2/20/2009 Constitution Hall, Washington, DC, DC
2/21/2009 Beacon Theatre, New York, NY,
2/22/2009 House of Blues (5) Boston, MA
2/24/2009 Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ,
3/25/2009 Murat Centre, Indianapolis, IN,
3/27/2009 House of Blues - Cleveland, Cleveland, OH,
3/28/2009 Rochester Auditorium Ctr., Rochester, NY,
3/29/2009 Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, MD,
3/31/2009 State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, PA,
4/01/2009 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA,
4/09/2009 First Tier Events Center, Kearney, NE
4/10/2009 Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO,
4/11/2009 Casper Events Center, Casper, WY,
4/14/2009 Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City, UT,
4/16/2009 Fox Oakland Theater, Oakland, CA
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Music on the Plaza at Marina Square - Ft. Pierce, FL
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
The City of Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, and BlueBird Productions, Inc. presents Music on the Plaza at Marina Square, a new and exciting event taking take place the second Sunday of each month until May 10, 2009. The location of this event is Marina Square on Melody Lane in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. This event runs from 12:00 noon until 4:00 Pm. This free event features a variety of musical genres from Rock to Pop, R&B, Country, Roots and Americana, Latin-Jazz and Salsa, and Jazz & Blues.
The Sunday January 11, 2009 event will open with Smoothskin a great local smooth-jazz band from Port St. Lucie and the featured act will be the Treasure Coast's favorite Ossie Wright and the Groove Division Band laying down the best smooth-jazz and r&b sounds. www.groovedivisionband.com
This event is surely to become a Sunday afternoon staple. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy great music, food, and beverage the second Sunday of each month beginning Sunday October 12, 2008 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 Pm. For more information visit www.bluebirdshows.com or call (772) 979-6176
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BlueBird Productions
809 Delaware Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
(772) 979-6176
Fax (772) 460-6491
www.bluebirdshows.com
The City of Fort Pierce, Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, and BlueBird Productions, Inc. presents Music on the Plaza at Marina Square, a new and exciting event taking take place the second Sunday of each month until May 10, 2009. The location of this event is Marina Square on Melody Lane in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. This event runs from 12:00 noon until 4:00 Pm. This free event features a variety of musical genres from Rock to Pop, R&B, Country, Roots and Americana, Latin-Jazz and Salsa, and Jazz & Blues.
The Sunday January 11, 2009 event will open with Smoothskin a great local smooth-jazz band from Port St. Lucie and the featured act will be the Treasure Coast's favorite Ossie Wright and the Groove Division Band laying down the best smooth-jazz and r&b sounds. www.groovedivisionband.com
This event is surely to become a Sunday afternoon staple. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy great music, food, and beverage the second Sunday of each month beginning Sunday October 12, 2008 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 Pm. For more information visit www.bluebirdshows.com or call (772) 979-6176
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BlueBird Productions
809 Delaware Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
(772) 979-6176
Fax (772) 460-6491
www.bluebirdshows.com
Friday, December 26, 2008
Gold Coast Jazz to Host Monthly Jazz Jams
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
Gold Coast Jazz to Host Monthly Jazz Jams with a Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL - The Gold Coast Jazz Society is honored to announce the award of an $18,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for the Society’s educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. The Gold Coast Jazz Society was one of only 31 awardees of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership grant initiative and one of three organization awarded grants from Broward County. Grant award winners were publicly announced at a special reception held on Dec. 1 at the Miami Art Museum in Miami, Florida.
The $18,000 matching grant from the Knight Foundation will assist Gold Coast Jazz in the first two years of the new educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. This project, a monthly live jazz jam session to be held at ArtServe in Ft. Lauderdale, will provide students of all ages a chance to perform for free with veteran professional jazz musicians. A live professional backline will be provided for each First Friday Jazz Jam. The “Jams” will be open to students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities as well as to the general public. “This intergenerational community event will provide parents, teachers, students and the public a chance to witness the development of local young jazz talent,” said Pam Dearden, Executive Director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society. “We are indeed privileged to be among the very few to be awarded a grant by this prestigious foundation.” Videos of the other 2008 winners of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership can be viewed at www.KnightArts.org .
Knight Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the First Friday Jazz Jams project. The Knight Foundation Arts Partnership is a five-year, $40 million initiative to transform the South Florida arts. The effort includes endowment grants to leading arts institutions, plus a community-wide contest to fund the best arts ideas. Other sponsors for the First Friday Jazz Jams project include the HI Foundation, Barbara Cooper, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, DeMeo Young McGrath – Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and ArtServe.
The kick-off event for the First Friday Jazz Jams program will occur on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. Admission is free and open to the public. The remaining the First Friday Jazz Jams will occur on Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs, a jazz scholarship program and other events. For more information call the Gold Coast Jazz Society office at 954-524-0805 or visit the Gold Coast Jazz website at www.goldcoastjazz.org.
Funding for the Gold Coast Jazz Society is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and Funding Arts Broward.
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About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of the U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. The Knight Foundation focuses on projects with the potential to create transformational change. For more information, visit www.knightfoundation.org.
Pam Dearden
Executive Director
Gold Coast Jazz Society
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-524-0805 954-525-7880 (FAX)
www.goldcoastjazz.org
Gold Coast Jazz Society The Best in Classic Jazz...
Gold Coast Jazz to Host Monthly Jazz Jams with a Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL - The Gold Coast Jazz Society is honored to announce the award of an $18,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for the Society’s educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. The Gold Coast Jazz Society was one of only 31 awardees of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership grant initiative and one of three organization awarded grants from Broward County. Grant award winners were publicly announced at a special reception held on Dec. 1 at the Miami Art Museum in Miami, Florida.
The $18,000 matching grant from the Knight Foundation will assist Gold Coast Jazz in the first two years of the new educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. This project, a monthly live jazz jam session to be held at ArtServe in Ft. Lauderdale, will provide students of all ages a chance to perform for free with veteran professional jazz musicians. A live professional backline will be provided for each First Friday Jazz Jam. The “Jams” will be open to students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities as well as to the general public. “This intergenerational community event will provide parents, teachers, students and the public a chance to witness the development of local young jazz talent,” said Pam Dearden, Executive Director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society. “We are indeed privileged to be among the very few to be awarded a grant by this prestigious foundation.” Videos of the other 2008 winners of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership can be viewed at www.KnightArts.org .
Knight Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the First Friday Jazz Jams project. The Knight Foundation Arts Partnership is a five-year, $40 million initiative to transform the South Florida arts. The effort includes endowment grants to leading arts institutions, plus a community-wide contest to fund the best arts ideas. Other sponsors for the First Friday Jazz Jams project include the HI Foundation, Barbara Cooper, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, DeMeo Young McGrath – Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and ArtServe.
The kick-off event for the First Friday Jazz Jams program will occur on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. Admission is free and open to the public. The remaining the First Friday Jazz Jams will occur on Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs, a jazz scholarship program and other events. For more information call the Gold Coast Jazz Society office at 954-524-0805 or visit the Gold Coast Jazz website at www.goldcoastjazz.org.
Funding for the Gold Coast Jazz Society is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and Funding Arts Broward.
# # #
About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of the U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. The Knight Foundation focuses on projects with the potential to create transformational change. For more information, visit www.knightfoundation.org.
Pam Dearden
Executive Director
Gold Coast Jazz Society
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-524-0805 954-525-7880 (FAX)
www.goldcoastjazz.org
Gold Coast Jazz Society The Best in Classic Jazz...
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 10, 2008 - 8:00 p.m.
South Florida JAZZ welcomes the Tiger Woods of jazz piano, Eldar, with his trio making his first appearance in the state of Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - South Florida's premier modern jazz organization is excited to be the first jazz presenters to feature the 21-year-old piano phenom Eldar Djangirov. This is actually a sneak preview, as Eldar returns on January 25 to board the m/s Westerdam's Playboy Jazz Cruise along with many other jazz luminaries. At this concert, SFJ will announce the winner of a free cabin on the cruise raffled off among SFJ cruise purchasers.
This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. Tickets are $35 ($25 for South Florida JAZZ members and $10 for students at any level with I.D.) and may be purchased from the AutoNation Box Office by calling 954.462.0222 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization's official Website.
For more details visit: southfloridajazz.org
Few wear the prodigy/virtuoso label better than Eldar Djangirov, the 21-year-old pianistic phenomenon. Born in Bishkek, Kyrgystan, a former Soviet republic, Eldar, born to a classical pianist mother and a jazz-loving father, began his studies at the age of three and it was quickly apparent that this child had a special talent. At nine he performed at a jazz festival in Novosibirsk, Siberia, impressing an American patron who then obtained consecutive summer scholarships for him at the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. Meanwhile, the family decided to immigrate to Kansas City, Missouri, which they recognized as a historical center for jazz.
Some have called him the Tiger Woods of jazz piano. Since immigrating to America at 12, Eldar has dazzled fans and critics with his extraordinary technique drawn from Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson. He appeared on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz that same year and then Billy Taylor did a feature on him on the CBS Sunday Morning show. Not a bad start for a kid.
With three acclaimed CDs under his own name on Sony with guest artists like Michael Brecker and Chris Botti, Eldar is now a major artist. His most recent CD, Re-imagination, was nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Having discovered the "inner Eldar" he is a truly brilliant performer who no longer feels the need to overplay, a criticism of his teenage years. Along with the obvious influences above, Eldar cites as heroes Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea Brad Mehldau, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Entering the eclectic mix are classical pianists, Evgeny Kissin and Arcadi Volodos, plus Bjork, Sting and Radiohead.
Eldar's trio has players familiar to South Florida audiences. Bassist Armando Gola also plays with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Arturo Sandoval. Cuban-born drummer Ludwig Alfonso studied at University of Miami and played with Ira Sullivan, Othello Molineaux, and Sammy Figueroa before leaving for New York and a stint with Spyro Gyra. Both players are in great demand.
Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 10, 2008 - 8:00 p.m.
South Florida JAZZ welcomes the Tiger Woods of jazz piano, Eldar, with his trio making his first appearance in the state of Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - South Florida's premier modern jazz organization is excited to be the first jazz presenters to feature the 21-year-old piano phenom Eldar Djangirov. This is actually a sneak preview, as Eldar returns on January 25 to board the m/s Westerdam's Playboy Jazz Cruise along with many other jazz luminaries. At this concert, SFJ will announce the winner of a free cabin on the cruise raffled off among SFJ cruise purchasers.
This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. Tickets are $35 ($25 for South Florida JAZZ members and $10 for students at any level with I.D.) and may be purchased from the AutoNation Box Office by calling 954.462.0222 in Broward County; also toll-free at 877-311-SHOW, as well as online at: southfloridajazz.org, the presenting organization's official Website.
For more details visit: southfloridajazz.org
Few wear the prodigy/virtuoso label better than Eldar Djangirov, the 21-year-old pianistic phenomenon. Born in Bishkek, Kyrgystan, a former Soviet republic, Eldar, born to a classical pianist mother and a jazz-loving father, began his studies at the age of three and it was quickly apparent that this child had a special talent. At nine he performed at a jazz festival in Novosibirsk, Siberia, impressing an American patron who then obtained consecutive summer scholarships for him at the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. Meanwhile, the family decided to immigrate to Kansas City, Missouri, which they recognized as a historical center for jazz.
Some have called him the Tiger Woods of jazz piano. Since immigrating to America at 12, Eldar has dazzled fans and critics with his extraordinary technique drawn from Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson. He appeared on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz that same year and then Billy Taylor did a feature on him on the CBS Sunday Morning show. Not a bad start for a kid.
With three acclaimed CDs under his own name on Sony with guest artists like Michael Brecker and Chris Botti, Eldar is now a major artist. His most recent CD, Re-imagination, was nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Having discovered the "inner Eldar" he is a truly brilliant performer who no longer feels the need to overplay, a criticism of his teenage years. Along with the obvious influences above, Eldar cites as heroes Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea Brad Mehldau, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Entering the eclectic mix are classical pianists, Evgeny Kissin and Arcadi Volodos, plus Bjork, Sting and Radiohead.
Eldar's trio has players familiar to South Florida audiences. Bassist Armando Gola also plays with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Arturo Sandoval. Cuban-born drummer Ludwig Alfonso studied at University of Miami and played with Ira Sullivan, Othello Molineaux, and Sammy Figueroa before leaving for New York and a stint with Spyro Gyra. Both players are in great demand.
Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Gold Coast Jazz Society to Host jams with Grant Money
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
Gold Coast Jazz to Host Monthly Jazz Jams with a Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Gold Coast Jazz Society is honored to announce the award of an $18,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for the Society’s educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. The Gold Coast Jazz Society was one of only 31 awardees of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership grant initiative and one of three organization awarded grants from Broward County. Grant award winners were publicly announced at a special reception held on Dec. 1 at the Miami Art Museum in Miami, Florida.
The $18,000 matching grant from the Knight Foundation will assist Gold Coast Jazz in the first two years of the new educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. This project, a monthly live jazz jam session to be held at ArtServe in Ft. Lauderdale, will provide students of all ages a chance to perform for free with veteran professional jazz musicians. A live professional backline will be provided for each First Friday Jazz Jam. The “Jams” will be open to students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities as well as to the general public. “This intergenerational community event will provide parents, teachers, students and the public a chance to witness the development of local young jazz talent,” said Pam Dearden, Executive Director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society. “We are indeed privileged to be among the very few to be awarded a grant by this prestigious foundation.” Videos of the other 2008 winners of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership can be viewed at www.KnightArts.org .
Knight Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the First Friday Jazz Jams project. The Knight Foundation Arts Partnership is a five-year, $40 million initiative to transform the South Florida arts. The effort includes endowment grants to leading arts institutions, plus a community-wide contest to fund the best arts ideas. Other sponsors for the First Friday Jazz Jams project include the HI Foundation, Barbara Cooper, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, DeMeo Young McGrath – Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and ArtServe.
The kick-off event for the First Friday Jazz Jams program will occur on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. Admission is free and open to the public. The remaining the First Friday Jazz Jams will occur on Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs, a jazz scholarship program and other events. For more information call the Gold Coast Jazz Society office at 954-524-0805 or visit the Gold Coast Jazz website at www.goldcoastjazz.org.
Funding for the Gold Coast Jazz Society is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and Funding Arts Broward.
# # #
About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation promotes excellence in journalism worldwide and invests in the vitality of the U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. The Knight Foundation focuses on projects with the potential to create transformational change. For more information, visit www.knightfoundation.org.
Pam Dearden
Executive Director
Gold Coast Jazz Society
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-524-0805 954-525-7880 (FAX)
www.goldcoastjazz.org
Gold Coast Jazz Society The Best in Classic Jazz...
Gold Coast Jazz to Host Monthly Jazz Jams with a Grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL - The Gold Coast Jazz Society is honored to announce the award of an $18,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for the Society’s educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. The Gold Coast Jazz Society was one of only 31 awardees of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership grant initiative and one of three organization awarded grants from Broward County. Grant award winners were publicly announced at a special reception held on Dec. 1 at the Miami Art Museum in Miami, Florida.
The $18,000 matching grant from the Knight Foundation will assist Gold Coast Jazz in the first two years of the new educational project, First Friday Jazz Jams. This project, a monthly live jazz jam session to be held at ArtServe in Ft. Lauderdale, will provide students of all ages a chance to perform for free with veteran professional jazz musicians. A live professional backline will be provided for each First Friday Jazz Jam. The “Jams” will be open to students from area middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities as well as to the general public. “This intergenerational community event will provide parents, teachers, students and the public a chance to witness the development of local young jazz talent,” said Pam Dearden, Executive Director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society. “We are indeed privileged to be among the very few to be awarded a grant by this prestigious foundation.” Videos of the other 2008 winners of the Knight Foundation Arts Partnership can be viewed at www.KnightArts.org .
Knight Foundation is the presenting sponsor for the First Friday Jazz Jams project. The Knight Foundation Arts Partnership is a five-year, $40 million initiative to transform the South Florida arts. The effort includes endowment grants to leading arts institutions, plus a community-wide contest to fund the best arts ideas. Other sponsors for the First Friday Jazz Jams project include the HI Foundation, Barbara Cooper, the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, Publix Super Market Charities, DeMeo Young McGrath – Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and ArtServe.
The kick-off event for the First Friday Jazz Jams program will occur on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale. Admission is free and open to the public. The remaining the First Friday Jazz Jams will occur on Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5.
The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, jazz education programs, a jazz scholarship program and other events. For more information call the Gold Coast Jazz Society office at 954-524-0805 or visit the Gold Coast Jazz website at www.goldcoastjazz.org.
Funding for the Gold Coast Jazz Society is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council, and by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and Funding Arts Broward.
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Pam Dearden
Executive Director
Gold Coast Jazz Society
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-524-0805 954-525-7880 (FAX)
www.goldcoastjazz.org
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Friday, December 19, 2008
40th ANNIVERSARY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL LINE-UP
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APRIL 24 - 26 (1st WEEKEND)
Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Earth Wind & Fire, Wilco, Spoon, Erykah Badu, Irma Thomas, Orishas, Third World, Robert Cray, Etta James & the Roots Band, Mavis Staples, Drive-By Truckers feat. Booker T. Jones, Johnny Winter, Pete Seeger, Hugh Masekela, Better Than Ezra, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Galactic, Roy Haynes, Pete Fountain, Avett Brothers, Kinky, Roy Rogers, Del McCoury Band, Terence Blanchard, Marc Broussard, DJ Jubilee with 5th Ward Weebie and Ms. Tee, Buckwheat Zydeco's 30th Anniversary feat. The Hitchhikers, Tab Benoit, Locos por Juana, Trombone Shorty, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Yacub Addy and Odadaa of Ghana, Rebirth Brass Band Reunion with Kermit Ruffins, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Donald Harrison, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Tribute to Mahalia Jackson featuring Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, and Pamela Landrum, Chris Smither, Henry Butler, Papa Grows Funk, Robert Mirabal, Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Sonny Landreth, Benjy Davis Project, The Vettes, Mem Shannon & the Membership, Stephanie Jordan, Warren Storm, Willie Tee and Cypress feat. Tommy McLain and T K Hulin, Astral Project, Ladysmith Redlions of South Africa, Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders, Amammereso Agofomma of Ghana, The Dixie Cups, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Germaine Bazzle, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Marlon Jordan, Tabby Thomas, Spencer Bohren, Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Dew Drop Inn Revisited hosted by Deacon John feat. Wanda Rouzan, Eddie Bo, Allen Toussaint, Robert Parker, and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, Leroy Jones presents the Fairview Brass Band Reunion Tribute to Danny Barker, Bruce Daigrepont, Vivaz!, Pfister Sisters' 30th Anniversary, Gringo do Choro, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, Thais Clark, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, Henry Gray & the Cats, Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste, Jr., Lil' Buck Sinegal Blues Band, EOE, Pine Leaf Boys, Ebony Hillbillies, Crescent City Allstars feat. James Andrews, Hot 8 Brass Band, Schatzy, Jake Smith, 19th Street Red Blues Band, Brasilliance!, Mighty Chariots of Fire, Sharde Thomas & the Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, Chris Owens, Topsy Chapman, New Bumpers' Revival Jazz Band of France, Zulu Male Ensemble, Jo "Cool" Davis, Leah Chase, Herlin Riley, Roderick Paulin, Mahogany Brass Band, Ingrid Lucia, MyNameisJohnMichael, Texas Johnny Brown & the Quality Blues Band, Rockie Charles & the Stax of Love, AsheSon, Jim McCormick, Lil' Malcolm & the House Rockers, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Thomas "Big Hat" Fields & his Foot Stompin' Zydeco Band, Guitar Slim, Jr., Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Waterseed, Creole Wild West and Golden Blade Mardi Gras Indians, DJ Hektik & the New Orleans Society of Dance with Freedia and Nobi, Tipsy Chicks, Jonno Frishberg & Bayou DeVille, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Kumbuka African Drum and Dance Collective, NewBirth Brass Band, High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band, New Orleans Night Crawlers Brass Band, Hadley Castille & the Sharecropper Band, Carrollton Hunters and Cherokee Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Big Steppers, Furious Five, and Untouchables SAPCs, Patrice Fisher & Arpa feat. special guests from Brazil, Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders feat. Butch Thompson, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Betty Winn & One A-Chord, McDonogh #35 High School Gospel Choir, Sophisticated Ladies feat. Barbara Shorts, Leslie Smith, Cindy Scott, and Judy Spellman, Golden Comanche and Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Ensemble, Real Untouchables Brass Band, Olympia Aid, New Look & First Division SAPCs, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Tommy Sancton, Society Brass Band, Connie Jones, St. Joseph the Worker Music Ministry, UNO Jazz Combo, June Gardner & the Fellas, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Kid Simmons' Local International Allstars, Semolian Warriors, Comanche Hunters, and Golden Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Franklin Avenue B.C. Mass Choir, Small Souljas Brass Band, Val & the Love Alive Fellowship Choir, Single Ladies, Family Ties, Big Nine, and Keep N It Real SAPCs, Second Mount Carmel Gospel Choir, Xavier University Jazz Ensemble, Heritage School of Music Band, Gospel Soul Children, Nine Times Men, Single Men, Dumaine Gang, Divine Ladies, and Lady Jetsetters SAPCs, Red, White & Blue and Wild Mohican Mardi Gras Indians, Reverend Charles Jackson & the Jackson Travelers, Nineveh B.C. Mass Choir, Kid Simmon's Local International Allstars, Voices of St. Peter Claver, David & Roselyn, Grayhawk, Washboard Leo, Red Hot Brass Band, Kayla Woodson & Louisiana Lightnin'....
40th ANNIVERSARY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY SHELL
APRIL 30 - MAY 3 (2nd WEEKEND)
Aretha Franklin, TBA, Sugarland, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Tony Bennett, Kings of Leon, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Common, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Los Lobos, The O'Jays, Toots & the Maytals, Allen Toussaint, John Mayall, Solomon Burke, Doc Watson, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Whispers, Jakob Dylan, Chuck Brown, Meter Men: Zig, George, and Leo, Kurt Elling, Rance Allen, Cowboy Mouth, Guy Clark, Radiators, Aaron Neville, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Tab Benoit & the Wetland Allstars, Marcia Ball, Ellis Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Frankie Ford, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Mississippi Mass Choir, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, Anders Osborne, the subdudes, Esperanza Spalding, Patty Griffin, Deacon John, Chris Thomas King, Kind of Blue @ 50 Tribute to Miles Davis feat. Jimmy Cobb, Wallace Roney, Larry Willis, and Buster Williams, John Scofield & the Piety Street Band, George Wein & the Newport Allstars feat. Randy Brecker, VaShawn Mitchell & Friends, Nicholas Payton, Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Bonerama, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Genius of Sidney Bechet: A Tribute feat. Bob Wilber, Dr. Michael White, and Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Theresa Andersson, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, Bobby Lounge feat. Sarah Quintana, Chieck Hamala Diabate of Mali, The Iguanas, Treme Brass Band, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Lionel Ferbos & the Palm Court Jazz Band, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, Soul Rebels, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Luther Kent & Trickbag, Banu Gibson's Hot Jazz with Bucky Pizzarelli, Mark Braud, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Marva Wright & the BMWs, Kenny Bill Stinson & the Ark-LA-Mystics, Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds' Tribute to Danny Barker feat. Juanita Brooks, Eric Lindell, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Rumba Buena, Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars, Charmaine Neville Band, Eddie Bo, Ori Danse Club of Benin, Crocodile Gumboot Dancers of South Africa, Rotary Downs, George French & the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, Walter Payton & Filé Gumbo, Dash Rip Rock, John Boutté, Sonny Bourg & the Bayou Blues Band, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Sherman Robertson, Honey Island Swamp Band, The Revealers, I'Voire Spectacle feat. Seguenon Kone, Alex McMurray, 101 Runners, Midnite Disturbers, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Big Chief Peppy & the Golden Arrows Mardi Gras Indians, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, James Rivers Movement, Otra, Tony Green's Gypsy Jazz, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, John Rankin, Betsy McGovern & the Poor Clares, Kenny Neal, Lil' Brian & the Travelers, Jeremy Davenport, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Jamal Batiste & the Jam-Allstars, Red Stick Ramblers, Ensemble Fatien feat. Seguenon Kone, Dr. Michael White, and Jason Marsalis, Sharon Martin, St. Louis Slim, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, TBC Brass Band, Lady Rollers, Original C.T.C., and Nine Times Ladies SAPCs, Feufollet, War Chief Juan & Young Fire and White Cloud Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans Bingo! Show, David Egan, Kidd Jordan-Al Fielder & the IAQ, Drew Landry Band, Driskill Mountain Boys, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Washboard Chaz, Bamboula 2000, Danza, Marisa y Mariachi Agave, J. Monque'D Blues Band, Cedric Watson, Twangorama, Higher Heights, Tim Laughlin, Elysian Fieldz, Percussion Inc., Pinettes Brass Band, Scene Boosters, Old N Nu Fellas, Secondline Jammers, and Ladies of Unity SAPCs, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Glen David Andrews, Po' Henry & Tookie, Sherman Washington & the Zion Harmonizers, Culu Children's Traditional African Dance Ensemble, Paky Saavedra's Bandido, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Shamarr Allen, Free Agents Brass Band, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Benny Grunch & the Bunch, Javier Tobar & Elegant Gypsy, Creole Zydeco Farmers, Bonsoir Catin, Corey Ledet, Gina Brown, Reggie Hall & the Twilighters feat. Lady Bee, Forgotten Souls Brass Band, Young Magnolias, Golden Sioux, and Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Westbank Steppers, Valley of Silent Men, and Pigeon Town Steppers SAPCs, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Truth Universal & Jimi Clever, Shades of Praise Gospel Singers, Brother Tyrone, Lazarus, Berard Family Band, New Orleans Jazz Ramblers, Courtney Bryan Trio, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, DJ Captain Charles, Blodie's Jazz Jam, New Orleans Helsinki Project, Original Last Straws, Chris Clifton, Panorama Jazz Band, Mario Abney, John Lee & the Heralds of Christ, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Hot Club of New Orleans, The Moonshiners, Clarinet Woodshed feat. Evan Christopher and Gregory Agid, SUBR Jazz Ensemble, Michael Ward, DJ Soul Sister, The Johnson Extension, Black Eagles, Geronimo Hunters, Wild Tchoupitoulas, and Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries, Tulane University Jazz Ensemble, First Emmanuel Baptist Church Choir, Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs, Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors, Red Hawk, and Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, Leviticus Gospel Choir, Dillard University Jazz Ensemble, Bester Singers and the Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers, Bon Temps Roulez, New Generation, and Undefeated Divas SAPCs, The Electrifying Crownseekers, Pinstripe Brass Band, Ebenezer Baptist Church Radio Choir, Trouble Nation, Black Eagles, and Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Famous Rocks of Harmony, Highsteppers Brass Band, McMain High School Gospel Choir, Voices of Distinction, Gal Holiday, Lyle Henderson & Emmanuel, Coolie Family Gospel Singers, Original Big 7 and Original 4 SAPCs, Tornado Brass Band, Eddie "Chops" Paris, Apache Hunters, Wild Red Flame, and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Morning Star B.C. Mass Choir, New Wave Brass Band, Julio y Cesar Band, First Emmanuel Church Gospel Choir, Greater Antioch Full Gospel B.C. Mass Choir, Roderick Paulin, N'Kafu African Dance Ensemble, Original Prince of Wales and the Original Lady Buckjumpers SAPCs, Johnette Downing, Young Guardians of the Flame, Eric McAllister, N'Fungola Sibo West African Dance Company, Mt. Hermon B.C. Mass Choir
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APRIL 24 - 26 (1st WEEKEND)
Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Earth Wind & Fire, Wilco, Spoon, Erykah Badu, Irma Thomas, Orishas, Third World, Robert Cray, Etta James & the Roots Band, Mavis Staples, Drive-By Truckers feat. Booker T. Jones, Johnny Winter, Pete Seeger, Hugh Masekela, Better Than Ezra, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Galactic, Roy Haynes, Pete Fountain, Avett Brothers, Kinky, Roy Rogers, Del McCoury Band, Terence Blanchard, Marc Broussard, DJ Jubilee with 5th Ward Weebie and Ms. Tee, Buckwheat Zydeco's 30th Anniversary feat. The Hitchhikers, Tab Benoit, Locos por Juana, Trombone Shorty, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Yacub Addy and Odadaa of Ghana, Rebirth Brass Band Reunion with Kermit Ruffins, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Donald Harrison, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Tribute to Mahalia Jackson featuring Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, and Pamela Landrum, Chris Smither, Henry Butler, Papa Grows Funk, Robert Mirabal, Harlem Blues & Jazz Band, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Sonny Landreth, Benjy Davis Project, The Vettes, Mem Shannon & the Membership, Stephanie Jordan, Warren Storm, Willie Tee and Cypress feat. Tommy McLain and T K Hulin, Astral Project, Ladysmith Redlions of South Africa, Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders, Amammereso Agofomma of Ghana, The Dixie Cups, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Germaine Bazzle, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Marlon Jordan, Tabby Thomas, Spencer Bohren, Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Dew Drop Inn Revisited hosted by Deacon John feat. Wanda Rouzan, Eddie Bo, Allen Toussaint, Robert Parker, and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, Leroy Jones presents the Fairview Brass Band Reunion Tribute to Danny Barker, Bruce Daigrepont, Vivaz!, Pfister Sisters' 30th Anniversary, Gringo do Choro, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, Thais Clark, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, Henry Gray & the Cats, Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste, Jr., Lil' Buck Sinegal Blues Band, EOE, Pine Leaf Boys, Ebony Hillbillies, Crescent City Allstars feat. James Andrews, Hot 8 Brass Band, Schatzy, Jake Smith, 19th Street Red Blues Band, Brasilliance!, Mighty Chariots of Fire, Sharde Thomas & the Rising Star Fife & Drum Band, Chris Owens, Topsy Chapman, New Bumpers' Revival Jazz Band of France, Zulu Male Ensemble, Jo "Cool" Davis, Leah Chase, Herlin Riley, Roderick Paulin, Mahogany Brass Band, Ingrid Lucia, MyNameisJohnMichael, Texas Johnny Brown & the Quality Blues Band, Rockie Charles & the Stax of Love, AsheSon, Jim McCormick, Lil' Malcolm & the House Rockers, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Thomas "Big Hat" Fields & his Foot Stompin' Zydeco Band, Guitar Slim, Jr., Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Waterseed, Creole Wild West and Golden Blade Mardi Gras Indians, DJ Hektik & the New Orleans Society of Dance with Freedia and Nobi, Tipsy Chicks, Jonno Frishberg & Bayou DeVille, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Kumbuka African Drum and Dance Collective, NewBirth Brass Band, High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band, New Orleans Night Crawlers Brass Band, Hadley Castille & the Sharecropper Band, Carrollton Hunters and Cherokee Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Big Steppers, Furious Five, and Untouchables SAPCs, Patrice Fisher & Arpa feat. special guests from Brazil, Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders feat. Butch Thompson, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Betty Winn & One A-Chord, McDonogh #35 High School Gospel Choir, Sophisticated Ladies feat. Barbara Shorts, Leslie Smith, Cindy Scott, and Judy Spellman, Golden Comanche and Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Ensemble, Real Untouchables Brass Band, Olympia Aid, New Look & First Division SAPCs, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Tommy Sancton, Society Brass Band, Connie Jones, St. Joseph the Worker Music Ministry, UNO Jazz Combo, June Gardner & the Fellas, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Kid Simmons' Local International Allstars, Semolian Warriors, Comanche Hunters, and Golden Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Franklin Avenue B.C. Mass Choir, Small Souljas Brass Band, Val & the Love Alive Fellowship Choir, Single Ladies, Family Ties, Big Nine, and Keep N It Real SAPCs, Second Mount Carmel Gospel Choir, Xavier University Jazz Ensemble, Heritage School of Music Band, Gospel Soul Children, Nine Times Men, Single Men, Dumaine Gang, Divine Ladies, and Lady Jetsetters SAPCs, Red, White & Blue and Wild Mohican Mardi Gras Indians, Reverend Charles Jackson & the Jackson Travelers, Nineveh B.C. Mass Choir, Kid Simmon's Local International Allstars, Voices of St. Peter Claver, David & Roselyn, Grayhawk, Washboard Leo, Red Hot Brass Band, Kayla Woodson & Louisiana Lightnin'....
40th ANNIVERSARY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY SHELL
APRIL 30 - MAY 3 (2nd WEEKEND)
Aretha Franklin, TBA, Sugarland, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Tony Bennett, Kings of Leon, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Common, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, Los Lobos, The O'Jays, Toots & the Maytals, Allen Toussaint, John Mayall, Solomon Burke, Doc Watson, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Whispers, Jakob Dylan, Chuck Brown, Meter Men: Zig, George, and Leo, Kurt Elling, Rance Allen, Cowboy Mouth, Guy Clark, Radiators, Aaron Neville, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Tab Benoit & the Wetland Allstars, Marcia Ball, Ellis Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Frankie Ford, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Mississippi Mass Choir, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, Anders Osborne, the subdudes, Esperanza Spalding, Patty Griffin, Deacon John, Chris Thomas King, Kind of Blue @ 50 Tribute to Miles Davis feat. Jimmy Cobb, Wallace Roney, Larry Willis, and Buster Williams, John Scofield & the Piety Street Band, George Wein & the Newport Allstars feat. Randy Brecker, VaShawn Mitchell & Friends, Nicholas Payton, Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Bonerama, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Genius of Sidney Bechet: A Tribute feat. Bob Wilber, Dr. Michael White, and Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Theresa Andersson, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, Bobby Lounge feat. Sarah Quintana, Chieck Hamala Diabate of Mali, The Iguanas, Treme Brass Band, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Lionel Ferbos & the Palm Court Jazz Band, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, Soul Rebels, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Luther Kent & Trickbag, Banu Gibson's Hot Jazz with Bucky Pizzarelli, Mark Braud, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Marva Wright & the BMWs, Kenny Bill Stinson & the Ark-LA-Mystics, Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds' Tribute to Danny Barker feat. Juanita Brooks, Eric Lindell, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Rumba Buena, Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars, Charmaine Neville Band, Eddie Bo, Ori Danse Club of Benin, Crocodile Gumboot Dancers of South Africa, Rotary Downs, George French & the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, Walter Payton & Filé Gumbo, Dash Rip Rock, John Boutté, Sonny Bourg & the Bayou Blues Band, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Sherman Robertson, Honey Island Swamp Band, The Revealers, I'Voire Spectacle feat. Seguenon Kone, Alex McMurray, 101 Runners, Midnite Disturbers, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Big Chief Peppy & the Golden Arrows Mardi Gras Indians, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, James Rivers Movement, Otra, Tony Green's Gypsy Jazz, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, John Rankin, Betsy McGovern & the Poor Clares, Kenny Neal, Lil' Brian & the Travelers, Jeremy Davenport, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Jamal Batiste & the Jam-Allstars, Red Stick Ramblers, Ensemble Fatien feat. Seguenon Kone, Dr. Michael White, and Jason Marsalis, Sharon Martin, St. Louis Slim, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, TBC Brass Band, Lady Rollers, Original C.T.C., and Nine Times Ladies SAPCs, Feufollet, War Chief Juan & Young Fire and White Cloud Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans Bingo! Show, David Egan, Kidd Jordan-Al Fielder & the IAQ, Drew Landry Band, Driskill Mountain Boys, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Washboard Chaz, Bamboula 2000, Danza, Marisa y Mariachi Agave, J. Monque'D Blues Band, Cedric Watson, Twangorama, Higher Heights, Tim Laughlin, Elysian Fieldz, Percussion Inc., Pinettes Brass Band, Scene Boosters, Old N Nu Fellas, Secondline Jammers, and Ladies of Unity SAPCs, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Glen David Andrews, Po' Henry & Tookie, Sherman Washington & the Zion Harmonizers, Culu Children's Traditional African Dance Ensemble, Paky Saavedra's Bandido, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Shamarr Allen, Free Agents Brass Band, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Benny Grunch & the Bunch, Javier Tobar & Elegant Gypsy, Creole Zydeco Farmers, Bonsoir Catin, Corey Ledet, Gina Brown, Reggie Hall & the Twilighters feat. Lady Bee, Forgotten Souls Brass Band, Young Magnolias, Golden Sioux, and Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Westbank Steppers, Valley of Silent Men, and Pigeon Town Steppers SAPCs, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Truth Universal & Jimi Clever, Shades of Praise Gospel Singers, Brother Tyrone, Lazarus, Berard Family Band, New Orleans Jazz Ramblers, Courtney Bryan Trio, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, DJ Captain Charles, Blodie's Jazz Jam, New Orleans Helsinki Project, Original Last Straws, Chris Clifton, Panorama Jazz Band, Mario Abney, John Lee & the Heralds of Christ, Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Hot Club of New Orleans, The Moonshiners, Clarinet Woodshed feat. Evan Christopher and Gregory Agid, SUBR Jazz Ensemble, Michael Ward, DJ Soul Sister, The Johnson Extension, Black Eagles, Geronimo Hunters, Wild Tchoupitoulas, and Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries, Tulane University Jazz Ensemble, First Emmanuel Baptist Church Choir, Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs, Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors, Red Hawk, and Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, Leviticus Gospel Choir, Dillard University Jazz Ensemble, Bester Singers and the Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers, Bon Temps Roulez, New Generation, and Undefeated Divas SAPCs, The Electrifying Crownseekers, Pinstripe Brass Band, Ebenezer Baptist Church Radio Choir, Trouble Nation, Black Eagles, and Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Famous Rocks of Harmony, Highsteppers Brass Band, McMain High School Gospel Choir, Voices of Distinction, Gal Holiday, Lyle Henderson & Emmanuel, Coolie Family Gospel Singers, Original Big 7 and Original 4 SAPCs, Tornado Brass Band, Eddie "Chops" Paris, Apache Hunters, Wild Red Flame, and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Morning Star B.C. Mass Choir, New Wave Brass Band, Julio y Cesar Band, First Emmanuel Church Gospel Choir, Greater Antioch Full Gospel B.C. Mass Choir, Roderick Paulin, N'Kafu African Dance Ensemble, Original Prince of Wales and the Original Lady Buckjumpers SAPCs, Johnette Downing, Young Guardians of the Flame, Eric McAllister, N'Fungola Sibo West African Dance Company, Mt. Hermon B.C. Mass Choir
Thursday, December 18, 2008
New rules for dealing w/ people during these trying times...Day Three
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1) Be nice. You never know when the person you are dealing with is just one little 'tap' from going over the edge in a manic psychotic wipe-out, that would of course, include you.
2) Be honest. Can’t pay that bill now? Tell them before not doing so draws someone else into your world of misery and despair. Somewhere down the line someone else needs the money, and if they can’t plan for not getting, it makes it worse for everyone. And we don’t want that, now, do we?
3) Be responsible. This may be the hardest short-term change to accomplish, but it will pay off the most in the long run. If you say you are going to do something; do it, and do it as best you can. And if things don’t work, take responsibility for it and do something to fix it. Inaction in delaying implementation and inaction and inaction in moving to correct things gone awry creates layers of pain that are heavier to lift with each passing moment nothing is done.
1) Be nice. You never know when the person you are dealing with is just one little 'tap' from going over the edge in a manic psychotic wipe-out, that would of course, include you.
2) Be honest. Can’t pay that bill now? Tell them before not doing so draws someone else into your world of misery and despair. Somewhere down the line someone else needs the money, and if they can’t plan for not getting, it makes it worse for everyone. And we don’t want that, now, do we?
3) Be responsible. This may be the hardest short-term change to accomplish, but it will pay off the most in the long run. If you say you are going to do something; do it, and do it as best you can. And if things don’t work, take responsibility for it and do something to fix it. Inaction in delaying implementation and inaction and inaction in moving to correct things gone awry creates layers of pain that are heavier to lift with each passing moment nothing is done.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
New rules for dealing w/ people during these trying times...Day Two
#JazzBluesFlorida #jazz #blues #Florida #Concerts #Festivals #Clubs
1) Be nice. You never know when the person/musician/club owner/server you are dealing with is just one little 'tap' from going over the edge in a manic psychotic wipe-out, that would of course, include you.
2) Be honest. Can’t pay that bill now? Tell them before not doing so draws someone else into your world of misery and despair. Somewhere down the line someone else needs the money, and if they can’t plan for not getting, it makes it worse for everyone. And we don’t want that, now, do we?
1) Be nice. You never know when the person/musician/club owner/server you are dealing with is just one little 'tap' from going over the edge in a manic psychotic wipe-out, that would of course, include you.
2) Be honest. Can’t pay that bill now? Tell them before not doing so draws someone else into your world of misery and despair. Somewhere down the line someone else needs the money, and if they can’t plan for not getting, it makes it worse for everyone. And we don’t want that, now, do we?
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
30th Blues Music Awards Nominees and Event Announced
December 16, 2008
MANNISH BOYS TOP NOMINATIONS WITH SIX; OTHERS NOMINATED INCLUDE BUDDY GUY, B.B. KING, ELVIN BISHOP, MAGIC SLIM
For a complete list of the 30th Blues Music Awards Nominees, see below.
WHAT: The Blues Music Awards
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2009
WHERE: Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis, TN
TICKETS: $125, available December 16, 2008 via http://www.blues.org or 901.527.2583 x10. (Tables of 10 are $1200.)
The Blues Foundation has confirmed the thirtieth annual Blues Music Awards, a seven-plus hour throw-down featuring dozens of incredible musicians and honoring the best of the blues world. Blues Foundation members will be able to vote starting today, through March 1, with the results determining the winners.
West coast-based group The Mannish Boys lead the pack this year with six nominations, including band, traditional album and album of the year in addition to individual nominations for band members Richard Innes (drums), Kid Ramos (guitar), and Larry Taylor (bass). Tied with four nominations each are slide guitar legend Elvin Bishop, pianist Eden Brent, songstress Janiva Magness, soul man Curtis Salgado, and former truck driver Watermelon Slim. Buddy Guy is nominated for three awards and B.B. King for two.
The Mississippi-based Homemade Jamz Blues Band are the youngest nominees at 9, 14, and 16 years of age. Sadly, Sean Costello received two posthumous nominations while Jeff Healey received one. Chicago elder statesman and torch bearer Magic Slim earned three nods. Lurrie Bell earned two nominations for an album he made while grieving the loss of his wife and his father, harp man Carrie Bell.
The Blues Foundation has added a Rock Blues category for the first time in 2009, with nominations going to Gary Moore, Jeff Healey, Michael Burks, Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Sonny Landreth, and Walter Trout.
Performers have not yet been confirmed for the 2009 show but all nominees are invited to take the stage, showing a broad range of blues styles from solo resonator fingerpicking to soul-blues shouters. For the blues fan, it's the only way to see a lineup like this and it annually threatens to rage well into the night.
The awards ceremony and concert will be broadcast live by Sirius XM Satellite Radio's B.B. King's Bluesville channel. The Blues Music Awards will be shot in HD for a DVD to be released in by October, 2009.
The Blues Foundation has 3,000 individual dues-paying members around the world and 160 affiliated grassroots, member-based local blues societies in a dozen countries.
The Blues Music Awards are produced by The Blues Foundation, a non-profit organization established to preserve Blues history, celebrate Blues excellence, support Blues education and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form. In addition to the Blues Music Awards, the Foundation also produces the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the International Blues Challenge and the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. It fosters education through its Blues in the Schools programming and supports the medical needs of Blues musicians with its HART Fund.
Throughout the year, the Foundation staff serves the worldwide Blues community with answers, contact information and news. For more information or to join The Blues Foundation, log onto www.blues.org
2009 - 30th Blues Music Awards Nominees
Acoustic Album of the Year
Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One
Rory Block - Blues Walkin' Like a Man
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines - A Night in Woodstock
Hans Theessink & Terry Evans - Visions
Fiona Boyes, Mookie Brill & Rich Del Grosso - Live from Bluesville
Acoustic Artist of the Year
Doug MacLeod
Rory Block
Otis Taylor
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Eden Brent
Album of the Year
The Mannish Boys - Lowdown Feelin'
Curtis Salgado - Clean Getaway
Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
Janiva Magness - What Love Will Do
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On
B.B. King Entertainer of the Year
Janiva Magness
Watermelon Slim
Bobby Rush
Lil' Ed
Magic Slim
Band of the Year
Magic Slim & the Teardrops
Nick Moss & the Flip Tops
The Mannish Boys
Watermelon Slim & the Workers
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
Best New Artist Debut
Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Stop and Think About It
Delta Highway - The Devil Had a Woman
Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm - 2 Man Wrecking Crew
The Homemade Jamz Blues Band- Pay Me No Mind
Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One
Contemporary Blues Album of the Year
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On
Watermelon Slim & the Workers - No Paid Holidays
Janiva Magness - What Love Will Do
Sean Costello - We Can Get Together
Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year
Gaye Adegbalola
Marcia Ball
Robin Rogers
Bettye LaVette
Janiva Magness
Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year
Michael Burks
Elvin Bishop
Sean Costello
Watermelon Slim
Buddy Guy
DVD
Broke & Hungry Records, Cathead Blues & Mudpuppy Recordings - M For Mississippi: A Road Trip Through The Birthplace of the Blues
Eagle Eye Media - Albert Collins Live at Montreaux 1992
Eagle Eye Media - Carlos Santana Plays Blues At Montreux 2004
Stony Plain Records - Ronnie Earl & Broadcasters - Hope Radio Sessions
Delmark Records - Little Arthur Duncan Live at Rosa's Blues Lounge
Historical Album of the Year
Eagle Records - Albert Collins Live At Montreaux 1992
Jamie Records - Barbara Lynn: The Jamie Singles 1962-1965
Delmark Records - On Highway 80 (Sleepy John Estes)
Ruf Records - Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest (Various Artists)
TopCat Records - Hollywood Fats & The Paladins Live 1985
Instrumentalist-Bass
Bob Stroger
Mookie Brill
Larry Taylor
Bill Stuve
Jeff Turmes
Instrumentalist-Drums
Cedric Burnside
Richard Innes
Jimi Bott
Tony Braunagel
Kenny Smith
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith
Instrumentalist-Guitar
Sonny Landreth
Lurrie Bell
Michael Burks
Kid Ramos
Ronnie Earl
Instrumentalist-Harmonica
Steve Guyger
Billy Gibson
Mark Hummel
Jason Ricci
Rick Estrin
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith
Instrumentalist-Horn
Deanna Bogart
Kaz Kazanoff
Terry Hanck
Keith Crossan
Doug James
Instrumentalist-Other
Johnny Sansone - Accordion
Bob Brozman - Mandolin, Ukulele
Otis Taylor - Banjo
Rich Del Grosso - Mandolin
Gerry Hundt - Mandolin
Pinetop Perkins Piano Player
Henry Butler
David Maxwell
Eden Brent
Bruce Katz
Marcia Ball
Rock Blues Album of the Year
Jeff Healey - Mess of Blues
Sonny Landreth - from the REACH
Michael Burks - Iron Man
Gary Moore - Bad for You Baby
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King - Blood Brothers
Walter Trout - The Outsider
Song of the Year
Dave Duncan & Curtis Salgado - 20 Years of B. B. King (Curtis Salgado)
Kenny Neal - Let Life Flow (Kenny Neal)
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On (Elvin Bishop)
Albert Castiglia - Bad Year Blues (Albert Castiglia)
Sonny Landreth - Blue Tarp Blues (Sonny Landreth)
Soul Blues Album of the Year
Irma Thomas - Simply Grand
Curtis Salgado - Clean Getaway
Jackie Payne Steve Edmondson Band- Overnight Sensation
Clarence Spady - Just Between Us
Johnny Rawls - Red Cadillac
Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year
Sharrie Williams
Irma Thomas
Jean Shy
Etta James
Denise LaSalle
Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year
Tad Robinson
Bobby Rush
Jackie Payne
Johnny Rawls
Curtis Salgado
Traditional Blues Album of the Year
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials - Full Tilt
B.B. King - One Kind Favor
Honeyboy Edwards - Roamin' and Ramblin'
Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater - West Side Strut
The Mannish Boys - Lowdown Feelin'
Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year
Koko Taylor
Maria Muldaur
Nora Jean Bruso
Diunna Greenleaf
Ruthie Foster
Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year
B.B. King
Lurrie Bell
Magic Slim
Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater
Honeyboy Edwards
MANNISH BOYS TOP NOMINATIONS WITH SIX; OTHERS NOMINATED INCLUDE BUDDY GUY, B.B. KING, ELVIN BISHOP, MAGIC SLIM
For a complete list of the 30th Blues Music Awards Nominees, see below.
WHAT: The Blues Music Awards
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2009
WHERE: Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis, TN
TICKETS: $125, available December 16, 2008 via http://www.blues.org or 901.527.2583 x10. (Tables of 10 are $1200.)
The Blues Foundation has confirmed the thirtieth annual Blues Music Awards, a seven-plus hour throw-down featuring dozens of incredible musicians and honoring the best of the blues world. Blues Foundation members will be able to vote starting today, through March 1, with the results determining the winners.
West coast-based group The Mannish Boys lead the pack this year with six nominations, including band, traditional album and album of the year in addition to individual nominations for band members Richard Innes (drums), Kid Ramos (guitar), and Larry Taylor (bass). Tied with four nominations each are slide guitar legend Elvin Bishop, pianist Eden Brent, songstress Janiva Magness, soul man Curtis Salgado, and former truck driver Watermelon Slim. Buddy Guy is nominated for three awards and B.B. King for two.
The Mississippi-based Homemade Jamz Blues Band are the youngest nominees at 9, 14, and 16 years of age. Sadly, Sean Costello received two posthumous nominations while Jeff Healey received one. Chicago elder statesman and torch bearer Magic Slim earned three nods. Lurrie Bell earned two nominations for an album he made while grieving the loss of his wife and his father, harp man Carrie Bell.
The Blues Foundation has added a Rock Blues category for the first time in 2009, with nominations going to Gary Moore, Jeff Healey, Michael Burks, Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Sonny Landreth, and Walter Trout.
Performers have not yet been confirmed for the 2009 show but all nominees are invited to take the stage, showing a broad range of blues styles from solo resonator fingerpicking to soul-blues shouters. For the blues fan, it's the only way to see a lineup like this and it annually threatens to rage well into the night.
The awards ceremony and concert will be broadcast live by Sirius XM Satellite Radio's B.B. King's Bluesville channel. The Blues Music Awards will be shot in HD for a DVD to be released in by October, 2009.
The Blues Foundation has 3,000 individual dues-paying members around the world and 160 affiliated grassroots, member-based local blues societies in a dozen countries.
The Blues Music Awards are produced by The Blues Foundation, a non-profit organization established to preserve Blues history, celebrate Blues excellence, support Blues education and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form. In addition to the Blues Music Awards, the Foundation also produces the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the International Blues Challenge and the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. It fosters education through its Blues in the Schools programming and supports the medical needs of Blues musicians with its HART Fund.
Throughout the year, the Foundation staff serves the worldwide Blues community with answers, contact information and news. For more information or to join The Blues Foundation, log onto www.blues.org
2009 - 30th Blues Music Awards Nominees
Acoustic Album of the Year
Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One
Rory Block - Blues Walkin' Like a Man
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines - A Night in Woodstock
Hans Theessink & Terry Evans - Visions
Fiona Boyes, Mookie Brill & Rich Del Grosso - Live from Bluesville
Acoustic Artist of the Year
Doug MacLeod
Rory Block
Otis Taylor
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines
Eden Brent
Album of the Year
The Mannish Boys - Lowdown Feelin'
Curtis Salgado - Clean Getaway
Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
Janiva Magness - What Love Will Do
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On
B.B. King Entertainer of the Year
Janiva Magness
Watermelon Slim
Bobby Rush
Lil' Ed
Magic Slim
Band of the Year
Magic Slim & the Teardrops
Nick Moss & the Flip Tops
The Mannish Boys
Watermelon Slim & the Workers
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
Best New Artist Debut
Chris James and Patrick Rynn - Stop and Think About It
Delta Highway - The Devil Had a Woman
Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm - 2 Man Wrecking Crew
The Homemade Jamz Blues Band- Pay Me No Mind
Eden Brent - Mississippi Number One
Contemporary Blues Album of the Year
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On
Watermelon Slim & the Workers - No Paid Holidays
Janiva Magness - What Love Will Do
Sean Costello - We Can Get Together
Buddy Guy - Skin Deep
Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year
Gaye Adegbalola
Marcia Ball
Robin Rogers
Bettye LaVette
Janiva Magness
Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year
Michael Burks
Elvin Bishop
Sean Costello
Watermelon Slim
Buddy Guy
DVD
Broke & Hungry Records, Cathead Blues & Mudpuppy Recordings - M For Mississippi: A Road Trip Through The Birthplace of the Blues
Eagle Eye Media - Albert Collins Live at Montreaux 1992
Eagle Eye Media - Carlos Santana Plays Blues At Montreux 2004
Stony Plain Records - Ronnie Earl & Broadcasters - Hope Radio Sessions
Delmark Records - Little Arthur Duncan Live at Rosa's Blues Lounge
Historical Album of the Year
Eagle Records - Albert Collins Live At Montreaux 1992
Jamie Records - Barbara Lynn: The Jamie Singles 1962-1965
Delmark Records - On Highway 80 (Sleepy John Estes)
Ruf Records - Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest (Various Artists)
TopCat Records - Hollywood Fats & The Paladins Live 1985
Instrumentalist-Bass
Bob Stroger
Mookie Brill
Larry Taylor
Bill Stuve
Jeff Turmes
Instrumentalist-Drums
Cedric Burnside
Richard Innes
Jimi Bott
Tony Braunagel
Kenny Smith
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith
Instrumentalist-Guitar
Sonny Landreth
Lurrie Bell
Michael Burks
Kid Ramos
Ronnie Earl
Instrumentalist-Harmonica
Steve Guyger
Billy Gibson
Mark Hummel
Jason Ricci
Rick Estrin
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith
Instrumentalist-Horn
Deanna Bogart
Kaz Kazanoff
Terry Hanck
Keith Crossan
Doug James
Instrumentalist-Other
Johnny Sansone - Accordion
Bob Brozman - Mandolin, Ukulele
Otis Taylor - Banjo
Rich Del Grosso - Mandolin
Gerry Hundt - Mandolin
Pinetop Perkins Piano Player
Henry Butler
David Maxwell
Eden Brent
Bruce Katz
Marcia Ball
Rock Blues Album of the Year
Jeff Healey - Mess of Blues
Sonny Landreth - from the REACH
Michael Burks - Iron Man
Gary Moore - Bad for You Baby
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King - Blood Brothers
Walter Trout - The Outsider
Song of the Year
Dave Duncan & Curtis Salgado - 20 Years of B. B. King (Curtis Salgado)
Kenny Neal - Let Life Flow (Kenny Neal)
Elvin Bishop - The Blues Rolls On (Elvin Bishop)
Albert Castiglia - Bad Year Blues (Albert Castiglia)
Sonny Landreth - Blue Tarp Blues (Sonny Landreth)
Soul Blues Album of the Year
Irma Thomas - Simply Grand
Curtis Salgado - Clean Getaway
Jackie Payne Steve Edmondson Band- Overnight Sensation
Clarence Spady - Just Between Us
Johnny Rawls - Red Cadillac
Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year
Sharrie Williams
Irma Thomas
Jean Shy
Etta James
Denise LaSalle
Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year
Tad Robinson
Bobby Rush
Jackie Payne
Johnny Rawls
Curtis Salgado
Traditional Blues Album of the Year
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials - Full Tilt
B.B. King - One Kind Favor
Honeyboy Edwards - Roamin' and Ramblin'
Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater - West Side Strut
The Mannish Boys - Lowdown Feelin'
Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year
Koko Taylor
Maria Muldaur
Nora Jean Bruso
Diunna Greenleaf
Ruthie Foster
Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year
B.B. King
Lurrie Bell
Magic Slim
Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater
Honeyboy Edwards
Monday, December 15, 2008
Happy Birthday to Eddie Palmieri and Stan Kenton!
Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936), is a Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican American pianist, bandleader and musician, best known for combining jazz piano and instrumental solos with Latin rhythms.
See Full Entry at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Palmieri
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979)[1] was a pianist who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator.
See Full Entry at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Kenton
Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936), is a Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican American pianist, bandleader and musician, best known for combining jazz piano and instrumental solos with Latin rhythms.
See Full Entry at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Palmieri
Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979)[1] was a pianist who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years he was widely active as an educator.
See Full Entry at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Kenton
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Happy Late Birthday Wishes to McCoy Tyner! Category
Alfred McCoy Tyner (born 11 December 1938) is a jazz pianist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and a long solo career.
READ FULL ENTRY AT:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCoy_Tyner
READ FULL ENTRY AT:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCoy_Tyner
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tampa Bay Blues Festival March 20, 21, & 22, 2009
Tampa Bay Blues Festival March 20, 21, & 22, 2009
Friday - 3/20/09
12:30 p.m. Seth Walker
2:30 p.m. Lurrie Bell
4:30 p.m. COCO MONTOYA
6:30 p.m. CURTIS SALGADO
8:30 p.m. THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
Saturday, 3/21/09
11:30 a.m. Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps
1:30 p.m. Eric Lindell
3:30 p.m. RUTHIE FOSTER
5:30 p.m. TOMMY CASTRO and THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM and BLUES REVUE
8:30 p.m. DELBERT MCCLINTON
Sunday, 3/22/09
1:00 p.m. Robin Rogers
2:30 p.m. Tinsley Ellis
4:30 p.m. DARRELL NULISCH
6:30 p.m. BERNARD ALLISON
8:30 p.m. IRMA THOMAS
The Official Tampa Bay Blues Festival "After Hours" Party is scheduled for Friday & Saturday nights, on March 20 & 21, 2009. This music party is hosted by Nova 535, a large, upscale special events venue located at 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida. Nova 535 is only a few minutes from Vinoy Park and customer parking is provided across the street from the club. All musicians from the festival will be invited, and this party will be the ultimate blues music celebration. The performers on Friday night include Robin Rogers and Coco Montoya, with special guest Kim Wilson. Saturday night features Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps and the Tommy Castro Band. The doors open at 9:30 p.m. each evening. Nova offers three full liquor bars (cash), late night cuisine, and an intimate environment for enjoying great live blues.
Capacity at Nova is limited, and we encourage you to buy your tickets prior to the festival. This event will be a “sell out,” and you won’t want to miss this great opportunity. Advance tickets are available for $20.00, and all proceeds from the After Hours Party benefit our charity partner, the Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. To purchase a ticket, please visit our Buy Tickets Page.
Tampa Bay Blues Festival1535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33704727/502-5000 (Charles Ross)
727/502-5001 fax
cwross@tampabay.rr.com
www.tampabaybluesfest.com
Friday - 3/20/09
12:30 p.m. Seth Walker
2:30 p.m. Lurrie Bell
4:30 p.m. COCO MONTOYA
6:30 p.m. CURTIS SALGADO
8:30 p.m. THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
Saturday, 3/21/09
11:30 a.m. Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps
1:30 p.m. Eric Lindell
3:30 p.m. RUTHIE FOSTER
5:30 p.m. TOMMY CASTRO and THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM and BLUES REVUE
8:30 p.m. DELBERT MCCLINTON
Sunday, 3/22/09
1:00 p.m. Robin Rogers
2:30 p.m. Tinsley Ellis
4:30 p.m. DARRELL NULISCH
6:30 p.m. BERNARD ALLISON
8:30 p.m. IRMA THOMAS
The Official Tampa Bay Blues Festival "After Hours" Party is scheduled for Friday & Saturday nights, on March 20 & 21, 2009. This music party is hosted by Nova 535, a large, upscale special events venue located at 535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida. Nova 535 is only a few minutes from Vinoy Park and customer parking is provided across the street from the club. All musicians from the festival will be invited, and this party will be the ultimate blues music celebration. The performers on Friday night include Robin Rogers and Coco Montoya, with special guest Kim Wilson. Saturday night features Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps and the Tommy Castro Band. The doors open at 9:30 p.m. each evening. Nova offers three full liquor bars (cash), late night cuisine, and an intimate environment for enjoying great live blues.
Capacity at Nova is limited, and we encourage you to buy your tickets prior to the festival. This event will be a “sell out,” and you won’t want to miss this great opportunity. Advance tickets are available for $20.00, and all proceeds from the After Hours Party benefit our charity partner, the Pinellas Association for Retarded Children. To purchase a ticket, please visit our Buy Tickets Page.
Tampa Bay Blues Festival1535 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33704727/502-5000 (Charles Ross)
727/502-5001 fax
cwross@tampabay.rr.com
www.tampabaybluesfest.com
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