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Gold Coast Jazz Society

Welcomes 2026 with

Niki Haris & the Shelly Berg Trio

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.

Niki Haris with

the Shelly Berg Trio

Jazz, Soul & Blues

at the

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Amaturo Theater

201 SW 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Vocalist Niki Haris is a multi-talented singer, dancer, actress, and choreographer, and the daughter of Grammy® Award-nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris. Her vocal collaborations read like a "Who’s Who" of the music business, spanning jazz, gospel, blues, pop, and contemporary soul. Niki’s performances connect deeply with audiences, bringing emotional clarity, personal warmth, and a powerful stage presence to every song.

Shelly Berg is a Steinway piano artist and five-time Grammy®-nominated arranger, orchestrator, and producer, with numerous recordings to his credit. He serves as Dean of the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and is widely recognized for his expressive piano artistry and creative energy. Bill Kohlhasse of the Los Angeles Times describes Berg as “a whirlwind of motion on the piano bench who never sounds a dull note,” capturing both his virtuosity and fearless sense of exploration.

The trio features stellar musicians Chuck Bergeron on bass and Gary Novak on drums. Bergeron is a respected educator and bandleader with a deep rhythmic sensibility and arranger’s insight. Novak’s precision, modern swing, and stylistic fluency have made him a first-call drummer for top jazz and contemporary artists. Together, the group frames Niki Haris’ vocal artistry with elegance, energy, and musical storytelling for an evening of jazz, soul, and blues that reflects both tradition and innovation.

UPCOMING GOLD COAST JAZZ SERIES PERFORMANCES!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.

Diego Figueiredo & Friends

The Jazz Duets

TICKETS

Back by popular demand, Diego Figueiredo and Friends will return in February with The Jazz Duets. Acclaimed as one of the greatest guitarists in the world, Figueiredo will perform a series of duets with his outstanding jazz friends: Nestor Torres on flute, pianist Shelly Berg, and percussionist Sammy Figueroa. An extraordinary star among the world’s leading jazz guitarists, Figueiredo’s superb technique, timing, and imagination have made him one of the hottest international names. His concert performances have been a success in more than 60 countries around the world. He has released 28 CDs, three DVDs, and a book. “I suggest that anyone who knows or appreciates the greatest jazz guitarists who ever lived check out this Brazilian genius," says jazz impresario Todd Barkan.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.

Karrin Allyson

Karrin's Kaleidoscope

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March brings jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson in her Karrin’s Kaleidoscope show to the Amaturo Theater. For her Kaleidoscope concerts, Karrin eases through an eclectic array of styles she’s known for, from her five Grammy®-nominated recordings to the Great American Songbook; from classic pop songs to her own originals from Some of That Sunshine; from French chansons to Brazilian classics; from the blues and bebop to songs of justice and beyond. Showcasing the material of such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Taylor, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Blossom Dearie, Shirley Horn, Mose Allison, João & Astrud Gilberto, Rosa Passos, Djavan, Édith Piaf, and her own compositions, this show is soulful and heartfelt, and her band is always top-notch.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.

Michael Kaeshammer

Turn It Up

TICKETS

The March concert will feature the return of internationally renowned Canadian pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer. This show is part of his Turn It Up 2024/2025 Tour. The acclaimed Canadian virtuoso pianist and singer has earned an international following as a triple threat: a technical master of many different moods, an eloquent singer-songwriter, and a charming and engaging performer. His signature style weaves classical, jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, stride, and pop into a rich and vibrant sonic tapestry. Turn It Up, Kaeshammer’s 15th album, is a dynamic and rollicking collection that resists a single, catch-all genre.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 7:45 p.m.

Grace Kelly Quartet

Grace Kelly 20th Anniversary Tour

TICKETS

Closing the concert series in April will be jazz phenom Grace Kelly with her Quartet for the Grace Kelly 20th Anniversary Tour. An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and bandleader, Kelly has energized the jazz world with sold-out concerts, acclaimed albums, and a résumé that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. She has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Phil Woods, Huey Lewis, Harry Connick Jr., Gloria Estefan, Questlove, and Wynton Marsalis. Grace is “a jazz innovator… making jazz young,” says Billboard Magazine.

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The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, educational programs, a jazz scholarship program, and services by the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. Learn more at  goldcoastjazz.org.

Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council. Concert sponsors include American National Bank, Funding Arts Broward, the Helen Ingham Foundation, the Richard Ingham Concert Fund, and the Mary N. Porter Funds/Community Foundation of Broward.

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Tampa Jazz Club and New Tampa Performing Arts Center Presents Chuck Redd w/ La Lucha January 17, 2026

Tampa Jazz Club’s 1st Concert of 2026 at  New Tampa PAC January 17, 2026

“NEW TAMPA JAZZ NIGHTS”

New Tampa Performing Arts Center 

and 

Tampa Jazz Club Series

8550 Hunters Village Road • Tampa, FL 33647

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Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Chuck Redd & La Lucha

TICKETS

• Reserved Table Seats $35 (Members $30)
• Theater Seats $30 (Members $25) 
• Students $10 With ID

The Tampa Jazz Club is proud to present the world-renowned vibraphonist and drummer CHUCK REDD with LA LUCHA, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM, at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center. New Tampa Jazz Nights, the series produced by TJC and the Center, is now in its third season.

Chuck Redd emerged on the jazz scene as drummer for guitarist Charlie Byrd, and has toured and recorded with artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, and Dick Hyman. He is currently Music Director for the Oregon Festival of American Music, and continues to appear at top clubs and festivals.

This concert will be a reunion with the remarkable trio La Lucha – John O’Leary, Alejandro Arenas, and Mark Feinman – part of the Bay Area jazz world for two decades. Chuck was among the guests on the trio’s Arbors album, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” produced by Ken Peplowski in 2020.

Don’t miss this Saturday evening with Chuck Redd and La Lucha, in the beautiful New Tampa Performing Arts Center.

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with the email used for membership. To become a member click HERE.

UPCOMING NEW TAMPA JAZZ NIGHTS CONCERTS

Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 8:00 PM
STretch’s Rubberband
— Overjoyed: A Stevie Wonder Tribute

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Dave Stryker

HCC Visual & Performing Arts

&  Tampa Jazz Club Series

Mainstage Theatre — HCC Ybor City Campus

1411 East 11th Avenue • Tampa, FL 33605

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Sunday, February 1, 2026 • 3:00 PM

Arenas, Lasky & Nash Project
— “The Bacharach Book”

Sunday, February 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Scotty Wright Quintet
— What’s Wright, What’s Left

Members receive an automatic discount when purchasing with their membership email.

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The Tampa Jazz Club was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1995, with the objective of “generating interest in preserving, understanding and performing jazz.”

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Melbourne Municipal Band Keeps the Music Going in 2026 with Jazz, Pops, and Special Ensemble Performances

3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra Presents “Jazz, Lies and Alibis” Jan. 14 & 15, 2026 

WEDNESDAY, JAN 14, 2026 | 7PPreshow: Oh Golly Dixieland Band at 6 PMTHURSDAY, JAN 15, 2026 | 7PPreshow: Oh Golly Dixieland Band at 6 PM

Melbourne Auditorium

625 E. Hibiscus Blvd,

Melbourne, FL 32901

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Join the 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra as it presents a musical mission of spy games and undercover capers with “Jazz, Lies and Alibis” on Jan. 14 and 15 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901. The concerts are free. Start time is 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. Pre-show entertainment will be provided by the Oh Golly Dixieland Band.

“We’re talking secret agents, sneaky blues, finger-snapping chase scenes and music smooth enough to fool a polygraph,” said Kurt Schulenburg, 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra director. “Grab your shades and your best alibi – it’s time to go undercover in style.”

Vocalist Krystal Clarke will be featured on two newly crafted arrangements by guitarist Phil Coe – If You Really Love Me and I’m Too Busy. Dave Hutson will sing the Sinatra-standard Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone, and another selection to be announced. The two vocalists will join for the Gershwin standard They Can’t Take That Away From Me.

Three of the evening’s selections are originals written for the show by Schulenburg. “I've got two tunes for secret-agent types – Criminal Caper and Dead Drop Dash – and Three Bass Hit, featuring all of the bass instruments.” 

3-2-1 concerts feature a Concert Cafe seating section, featuring both theater seating along with cafe-style tables. Food and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on site from City Bistro.

Call 321-724-0555 or visit www.MelbourneMunicipalBand.org for more information.

The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra is the premier big band of the Melbourne Municipal Band. It delivers an electrifying jazz experience with a rich repertoire from swing-era classics to contemporary jazz and Latin grooves. With a rotating blend of iconic tunes and fresh interpretations, the 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra creates an unforgettable musical journey.

AND
The Melbourne Municipal Band’s Rock & Roll Revue Performs at Cocoa Village Playhouse Jan. 23, 2026

FRIDAY, JAN 23, 2026 | 7:30PCocoa Village Playhouse300 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922MAPRockin’ the VillageFeaturing the Rock & Roll Revue
An ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal BandTICKETING PAGE

Rock & Roll Revue is a featured ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band that performs a wide range of popular music spanning the 1950s through the 1970s, along with swing, pop, and jazz favorites. The ensemble will present Rockin’ the Village on January 23, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa. Tickets are $35 and are available online at cocoavillageplayhouse.com or by phone at 321-636-5050.

Conducted by Art Martin, the Rock & Roll Revue is a 12-piece ensemble that includes an eight-piece combo, vocalist Tony Schillizzi, and the Swingtimers Vocal Trio, featuring Diana Sageser, Dave Hutson, and Robin Krasny.

“Get ready to groove to the timeless hits of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s,” said Martin. “It’s a high-energy performance that connects audiences with familiar songs and enduring styles. This is a one-night-only performance, and the show has sold out the past two years, so early ticket purchase is encouraged.”

For more information, call 321-724-0555 or visit www.MelbourneMunicipalBand.org.

For full details and calendar, visit: 

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Upcoming MMB 2026 Events - Keeping It Happening All Year Long!

Flashback Fever
January 11, 2026

Valentine’s Vibes Dance
February 13, 2026

Love Notes – Tales of Passion
February 18 & 19, 2026

Love Notes – Tales of Passion
February 22, 2026

TV Tunes Tonight
March 4 & 5, 2026

Springtime Swing Concert
March 15, 2026

Why So Serious? A Musical Romp…
April 1 & 2, 2026

Hometown Composers
May 13, 2026

Songs for America
June 24 & 25, 2026

Summer Youth Band Concert
June 26, 2026

Rhythm & Wit
July 15 & 16, 2026

An Evening of Pops!
August 5 & 6, 2026

South Beach Jazz Festival Leads Off Florida's 2026 Festival Year in Miami Beach Style January 8-11

Celebrating 10 Years of Jazz, 

Accessibility, and Community

The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by nonprofit Power Access, marks its 10th anniversary January 8–11, 2026, with four days of performances, education, and community programming across Miami Beach.

Festival events take place at the Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell, featuring a mix of ticketed and free public concerts.

A centerpiece of the 2026 festival is the Saturday, January 10 performance by the three-time Grammy Award–winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra with trumpeter Etienne Charles at the Miami Beach Bandshell.

Led by pianist and musical director Oscar Hernández, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra is internationally recognized for its precision and dedication to the New York salsa and Latin jazz tradition.

Tickets for the Spanish Harlem Orchestra concert start at $42.50. Miami Beach residents receive a 20% discount with code MB20.

The festival opens Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Faena Theater with Grammy Award–winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli presenting “Dear Mr. Bennett,” honoring the music and legacy of Tony Bennett. The 1st of two shows this evening has already SOLD OUT. Limited TICKETS for 10 p.m. show are available.

Earlier that day, Power Access hosts a free virtual discussion, “Accessibility and the Arts,” from 2:00–3:00 p.m., examining innovation in inclusive cultural programming.

Friday, January 9, 2026, begins with Society Jazz Night at The Bass Museum of Art, featuring “The Life & Music of Louis Armstrong” at 5:30 p.m.

The program is led by Grammy Award–winning historian Ricky Riccardi, Director of Research Collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum, and includes complimentary accessible gallery tours.

Friday evening continues outdoors in Collins Park with a FREE public performance by Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra.

A VIP reception with reserved seating precedes the concert. VIP tickets are $75.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 daytime programming features the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage, curated by educator Nicole Yarling, from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Lincoln Road and Euclid Avenue.

Participating organizations include the Jazz Education Community Coalition, Young Musicians Unite, and The Miami Lighthouse, along with Power Access Scholarship recipient Christopher Bedrossian. Admission is free.

The festival concludes Sunday, January 11, 2026, with “Jazz Hits the Road” on the Power Access Main Stage along Lincoln Road.

Performers include The Spirit of Goodwill Band, Lemon City Trio, The Harden Project, Federico Britos Quintet, Spam Allstars, and a finale by Gafieira Rio Miami featuring Nestor Torres.

Sunday programming is FREE.

The All-Access Pass includes VIP access to all ticketed events, premium seating, and reserved experiences throughout the festival. Passes are limited and priced at $275.

For tickets, passes, and the complete schedule, visit SoBeJazzFestival.com .

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"From Disability to Serendipity"

Power Access celebrates accessibility and inclusion by presenting the Annual South Beach Jazz Festival.  This year’s festival continues to celebrate the rich legacy of jazz while expanding the community’s perspective on individuals with unique abilities. Taking place across multiple venues in Miami Beach, the festival showcases world-renowned and emerging artists from the entire spectrum of jazz. With many events being free and outdoors, the sounds of jazz will enliven the city all weekend long, offering residents and guests of Miami Beach a time to enjoy, listen, and learn. Join in celebrating disability awareness, access, opportunity, and inclusion through the universal language of jazz.

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Wine and Dine and Dance 2025 Right Out the Door at the HILTON MELBOURNE with two Fabulous Bands!

A New Year’s Eve Celebration of Live Music, Dining, and Dancing on Florida’s Space Coast

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM

Hilton Melbourne

200 Rialto Place | Melbourne, FL 32901

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Melbourne Municipal Band presents the 2025 New Year’s Eve Gala & Dinner Dance, featuring the 12-piece Rock & Roll Revue conducted by Art Martin, with vocals by Tony Schillizzi and the Swingtimers Trio. The evening combines live music, dinner service, and dancing at the Hilton Melbourne.

Evening Schedule (December 31, 2025):

• 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Social Hour (begin 3-hour open bar)
• 8:30 – 9:30 PM: Dinner (choice of Chicken Piccata or Mahi with Pineapple Rum Sauce), with dinner show by the Swingtimers Trio
• 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM: Dancing with the Rock & Roll Revue
• Midnight: Champagne toast with Times Square ball drop

Hilton Overnight Option: Special room rate via the Hilton event page: ROOM BLOCK LINK

About the Melbourne Municipal Band

Now in its 60th season, the Melbourne Municipal Band (MMB) provides free community concerts and supports youth education and performance initiatives. Founded in 1965, MMB is part of the Space Coast cultural community, serving more than 21,000 attendees each year through concerts, dances, and other ensemble performances. The band’s 80-plus members and auxiliary volunteers contribute more than 30,000 hours annually through rehearsals and performances.

Upcoming MMB 2026 Events

Flashback Fever
January 11, 2026

Jazz, Lies & Alibis
January 14 & 15, 2026

Rockin' the Village
January 23, 2026

Valentine’s Vibes Dance
February 13, 2026

Love Notes – Tales of Passion
February 18 & 19, 2026

Love Notes – Tales of Passion
February 22, 2026

TV Tunes Tonight
March 4 & 5, 2026

Springtime Swing Concert
March 15, 2026

Why So Serious? A Musical Romp…
April 1 & 2, 2026

Hometown Composers
May 13, 2026

Songs for America
June 24 & 25, 2026

Summer Youth Band Concert
June 26, 2026

Rhythm & Wit
July 15 & 16, 2026

An Evening of Pops!
August 5 & 6, 2026

For full details, visit:

🌐 www.MelbourneMunicipalBand.org

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Melbourne Area Visitor Information

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John Pizzarelli Opens the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival with “Dear Mr. Bennett” – January 8, 2026

*TIX ALERT - First Show: 7:30 PM - SOLD OUT!*

John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Faena Theater at

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

3201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140

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Kicking off the 10th Annual South Beach Jazz Festival, Grammy Award–winning guitarist, vocalist, and producer John Pizzarelli brings his acclaimed tribute, Dear Mr. Bennett, to the Faena Theater in Miami Beach.

In this thoughtfully curated program, Pizzarelli and his trio honor the life and legacy of Tony Bennett, drawing from more than six decades of the legendary vocalist’s recordings. The evening spans Bennett’s early career favorites such as “Because of You” and “Rags to Riches,” through enduring classics including “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” while also touching on highlights from Bennett’s late-career collaborations and resurgence.

Pizzarelli is widely recognized for his role in preserving and advancing the Great American Songbook. The Boston Globe has noted his ability to “reinvigorate the Great American Songbook and re-popularize jazz,” a reputation built on decades of recordings, touring, and collaborations across the jazz and popular music spectrum.

Throughout the performance, Pizzarelli combines precise musicianship with conversational insights, offering audiences musical context and behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate Bennett’s artistry while maintaining the swing-centered tradition that defines his own work.

Showtimes:
First Show: 7:30 PM - SOLD OUT!
Second Show: 10:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 PM)

Tickets:
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This opening-night performance sets the tone for the South Beach Jazz Festival’s milestone 10th year, spotlighting one of today’s most respected jazz interpreters in a program that bridges tradition, history, and living artistry.

Faena Theater in Miami Beach is an intimate, ornate performance venue located inside the Faena Hotel at 3201 Collins Avenue. Inspired by the grand opera houses of Europe and the glamour of Old Hollywood, the theater features rich gold-leaf and red velvet décor that creates an immersive setting for ambitious artistic productions, original cabaret shows, intimate concerts and live music. With its cabaret-style atmosphere and limited seating, Faena Theater offers visitors a distinctive cultural experience in the heart of Miami Beach’s arts scene.

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Roy Book Binder Brings Piedmont & Delta Blues to Heartwood Soundstage – Gainesville FL, February 15, 2026

ROY BOOK BINDER

Presented by:
North Central Florida Blues Society

With Special Guest

COREY HALL

Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Doors 6p, Show 7p
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida

(Indoors, Seated Event)
619 S Main St, Gainesville FL 32601
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Roy Book Binder brings a lifetime of acoustic blues, ragtime, and road-tested storytelling to the stage. Originally from Queens, New York, Book Binder came of age during the 1960s folk and blues revival, when a new generation of players was digging deep into older traditions and learning directly from the artists who shaped them.

A key turning point came when he sought out the legendary Reverend Gary Davis in New York City. Book Binder became Davis’s student and a close part of his circle, traveling with him and absorbing the Piedmont style at its source. Those years left a lasting imprint on Book Binder’s playing and songwriting, and his sets still reflect that blend of intricate fingerpicking, strong rhythm, and a feel for blues and ragtime that comes from the “hands-on” tradition.

Over the decades, Book Binder built a reputation as a performer who can move easily between traditional material and originals, often shifting tunings and techniques as the songs demand. His approach includes Piedmont and Delta blues, ragtime, slide guitar, and the older “hokum” spirit, presented with the easy timing of a veteran entertainer. The “stories behind the songs” are a major part of the experience—travel tales, artist anecdotes, and the kind of on-the-road detail that connects today’s audiences to earlier eras of American roots music.

Book Binder’s long touring history includes U.S. and international festival and concert appearances, and he has shared bills with a wide range of roots and blues favorites over the years. He is also known as a teacher and guitarist’s guitarist, including work as an instructor at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp, where the focus is on the details of traditional technique—right-hand patterns, turnarounds, chord variations, and personal style.

Fans who appreciate traditional acoustic blues often point to Book Binder’s ability to honor the classic forms while still sounding like himself—an artist shaped by mentors, time on the road, and decades of listening, learning, and performing.

Hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, singer-songwriter Corey Hall represents a younger generation of American roots musicians drawing from older blues and folk sources while building an original songbook. His music reflects the influence of traditional country-blues and Hill Country grooves—listeners often hear echoes of Mississippi John Hurt and R.L. Burnside—alongside a clear nod to the broader folk tradition that shaped American songwriting in the past century.

Hall’s writing and performance style puts melody, rhythm, and lyric storytelling first. His songs tend to live in that “front porch” space where acoustic guitar drives the arrangement, and the vocal delivery is direct and unforced. In interviews and radio appearances, he has spoken about how he got started, what drew him to folk-blues, and the stories behind original songs including “Orange Peel Hop,” “Away From This,” and “Boy You Gonna Die.”

As a special guest, Hall is a strong match for a Roy Book Binder evening: both artists value the roots of the music, keep the guitar work front and center, and bring audiences into the world behind the songs.

Heartwood Soundstage

Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, Florida, Heartwood Soundstage stands out as a vibrant music venue, enriching the local music scene with its unique charm. Boasting a state-of-the-art sound system and a cozy yet spacious setting, Heartwood provides an intimate experience for music enthusiasts. The venue's commitment to showcasing live jazz and blues aligns seamlessly with the diverse cultural offerings in the area. With its welcoming ambiance, Heartwood Soundstage has become a go-to spot for both local and touring artists, creating memorable performances that resonate with the audience. From its inviting atmosphere with neighboring food and beverage shops, to its dedication to promoting the best in live music, Heartwood Soundstage solidifies its place as a cornerstone of Gainesville's vibrant musical landscape.

The North Central Florida Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, nurturing, and promotion of blues music. Members enjoy substantial ticket price discounts that can easily pay for the cost of membership and more over the course of a year. Join today at: https://ncfblues.org

AREA VISITOR & LODGING INFO AT:

Visit Gainesville, Alachua County

Funded in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.

This program/event is funded in part by a grant from the

City of Gainesville, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department .

The BLUES has HISTORY in

GAINESVILLE!

North Central Florida Blues Society

21 YEARS OF BRINGING THE BEST BLUES

IN THE WORLD TO GAINESVILLE FLORIDA!

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Adam Hawley Brings Contemporary Jazz Guitar to Crazy Uncle Mike’s – December 21, 2025

THE JAZZ GUITAR MASTERY OF

Adam Hawley

Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 5:30p
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Sunday, December 21, 2025 | 8p
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FACEBOOK EVENT - Invite your friends!

AT

Crazy Uncle Mike’s
6450 N Federal Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 931-2889
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Guitarist and producer Dr. Adam Hawley has established himself as one of contemporary jazz’s most accomplished and forward-thinking artists. His career gained early momentum when he was personally selected by Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, to debut on White’s Kalimba Music label—an association that placed Hawley in distinguished company and helped set the foundation for sustained artistic and commercial success.

Now leading his own label, MBF Entertainment, Hawley has released six albums as a leader. His recordings and production work have generated 18 Billboard #1 hits. Industry recognition includes Mediabase Artist of the Year (2024), Billboard Song of the Year honors in both 2020 and 2022, and a #1 album in Nielsen sales rankings in 2020.

Hawley maintains an active international touring schedule, appearing regularly at major jazz festivals including Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Mallorca Jazz Festival, Berks Jazz Fest, Newport Beach Jazz Festival, Catalina Jazz Festival, Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Cancun Jazz Festival, and Rehoboth Jazz Festival. He is also a frequent performer on high-profile cruise events such as the Dave Koz Cruise, Smooth Jazz Cruise, and Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz.

In addition to his work as a bandleader, Hawley has performed with Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, and Brian McKnight, and has appeared as part of the house band on American Idol. He holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California.

Hawley’s academic background, touring profile, and sustained chart success continue to shape a career that remains active and evolving on the contemporary jazz landscape.

Personnel:

🎧 Dave Reinhardt – drums (absolute monster behind the kit!)

🎸 Tim George – bass (one of the cleanest, grooviest players on the scene!)

🎷 Kyle Schroeder – sax (Billboard-charting, explosive, unforgettable!)

Presented by Sound Merchandise Entertainment & Crazy Uncle Mike’s

Sound Merchandise Entertainment is a Florida-based concert promoter specializing in the presentation of high-quality jazz, blues, and contemporary music performances. The organization is known for partnering with respected venues and artists to produce well-run events that prioritize sound quality, audience experience, and professional production standards.

Crazy Uncle Mike’s is a live music venue and restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida, recognized for its commitment to presenting ticketed, professionally produced concerts in an intimate club setting. With a strong focus on jazz, blues, and roots-oriented music, the venue offers audiences close-up performances from touring and regional artists, supported by full food and beverage service and a dedicated listening-room atmosphere.

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