Sunday, December 3, 2017

Live Jazz & Blues at The Fish House in Miami in December - Ira Sullivan Returns 12/10/17

2017 Time Out Miami 
and Miami New Times' 
"Best Of Miami Best 
Blues/Jazz Venue"

Every Wednesday, 7pm (2 drink minimum)
David Leon's
Pro-Jazz Jam Session
Dec 6 - Russ Nolan (NYC)
Dec 13 -  Melinda Rose Quartet Residency
Dec 20 - Javier Nero Septet
Dec 27 -  David Leon Trio
Jan 3 - David Leon Quartet
Jan 10 -  Melinda Rose & Benny Benack (NYC)
Jan 17 -  Aaron Lebos Reality
Jan 24 -  John Yarling Fractured Pop: The Music of Chris Jentsch
Jan 31 - For Trees And Birds (NYC)
Feb 7 - Lowell Ringel Quartet
Feb 14 -  Melinda Rose Quartet Residency
Feb 21 - John Yarling Group
Feb 28 - Pete Zimmer Quartet (NYC)

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS!
DEC 7: JULIAN HARRIS - Blues
DEC 10: IRA SULLIVAN - Jazz
(Call (305)595-8453 to RSVP for this show!)

Every Thursday, 8pm (2 drink minimum)
Pro Blues Jam  
(w/ Guest Hosts Motel Mel, Michael Wainright, 
Darrell Raines, George Caldwell, 
Randy Robins, Bill Clark, Julian Harris) 

Every Friday, 7pm (2 drink minimum)
Every Saturday, 7pm (2 drink minimum)
Featured Musicians &
Mostly Motel Mel on Saturdays

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The Fish House
10000 SW 56th Street
Miami FL 33165
thefishhouse.com (305)595-8453
 MAP

Serving the BEST Seafood and more!
Sunday - Wednesday Noon to 10pm and 
Thursday - Saturday Noon to 11pm

Enjoy the finest seafood AND the best music from around Miami in the BackRoom Live! Come inside and be seated in our nautical setting while we open your fresh oysters. If you like Sushi, check out our Peruvian style Ceviche; talk about magnificent! It's impossible to ignore the sizzle and aroma as hot plates of fresh catch and rib delicacies are rushed to a table near you! That's why we display Two Diamonds from AAA.

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Saturday, December 2, 2017

Miami Jazz Cooperative - Schedule of Concerts in Coral Gables and Miami

Where the Jazz Community Meets!

The MJC MONDAY JAZZ  is 
South Florida's finest weekly jazz event, 
with great musicians every week, a great 
piano, a great sound system, and 
a great audience.
Every Monday, 8pm. $10 Door Donation. 
Free for MJC members and students with ID.

2325 Galiano Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Monday, December 4, 2017
Gary Thomas Quintet

Monday, December 11, 2017
UM Frost Concert Jazz Band
CD Release Party

Monday, December 18, 2017
Christmas Party Hosted by
Wendy Pedersen & Jim Gasior

Monday, December 25, 2017
CLOSED

Monday, January 1, 2018
CLOSED



ANNOUNCING SEASON LINE UP FOR
JAZZ AT JACKSON!

Each concert will feature
two sets of jazz beginning
at noon and 1pm.

Dec 7: UM Frost Studio Jazz Band
Dec 14: Aaron Lebos
Dec 21: Ashley Pezzotti
Dec 28: Hank's Hot Jazz
Jan 4: Brian Murphy Trio
Jan 11: Mike Cady
Jan 18: The French Horn Collective
Jan 25: FIU Day
Feb 1: Errol Rackipov
Feb 8: Troy Anderson
Feb 15: Peter and Will Anderson Trio
Feb 22: TBA
Mar 1: Pete Zimmer Quartet
Mar 8: Trombone Summit
Mar 15: Mad Romance
Mar 22: UM Frost Concert Jazz Band
Mar 29: Lisanne Lyons

Where is Jazz at Jackson?
It is in Alamo Park on the campus of Jackson Memorial Hospital at 1151 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33136.
From I-95, exit on 836 West and immediately exit on NW 12th Avenue.  Turn right on 12th Avenue and drive north for four blocks to the traffic light at NW 16th Street.  Turn right on NW 16th Street and drive ½ block.  Alamo Park is on your left and the parking garage is on the right.
From West Dade, take 836 East and exit on NW 17th Avenue South toward Ballpark.  Turn left on NW 7th Street.  In five blocks, turn left on NW 12th Avenue.  Drive across the bridge and about seven blocks to to the traffic light at NW 16th Street.  Turn right on NW 16th Street and drive ½ block.  Alamo Park is on your left and the parking garage is on the right.
From Miami Beach, take the MacArthur Causeway to 836 West and exit on NW 12th Avenue.  Turn right on 12th Avenue and drive north for four blocks to the traffic light at NW 16th Street.  Turn right on NW 16th Street and drive ½ block.  Alamo Park is on your left and the parking garage is on the right.
Take METRORAIL to the Civic Center Station (less than two blocks from Alamo Park).  Walk north on 12th Avenue and make a right on NW 16th Street to Alamo Park on your left.
Where do I park?
Park in the garage immediately to the south of Alamo Park.  The first two hours of parking is free.  Generally, it is most convenient to drive to about the fifth level of the garage to park near the elevators on the north side which is closest to Alamo Park. 


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Friday, December 1, 2017

Royally Good Times and Jazz Every Wednesday at the Cobblestone Grill in Royal Palm Beach

We regret to report that
The Cobblestone is
CLOSED as of 12/4/17.

Enjoy a Relaxing
Evening out with Fine
Jazz & Food before
the Holiday Crunch!

Known For...
...Great Location
...Great Food
...Great Service
And now,
Great Live JAZZ
& Entertainment!

Every Wednesday, 6:30-10pm
Jazz Night Featuring 
w/  Marty Gilman and Eileen Bass. 
Musicians Welcome! 
2-for-1 drink special. 
Jazz Blues Florida stopped by for 
royally good time last week - check out 
FACEBOOK  PHOTO ALBUM for pics and vids!

Every Friday & Saturday, 6:30-10pm
Music & Dancing w/
Vocalist Ivy Esther


10233 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 784-4863

Restaurant Hours:
Sun - Thu: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri & Sat: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Happy Hour begins at 1:00PM everyday!

MENUS

Great Location. Great Food. Great Service.
I’m sure we will have something on our 
menu to satisfy everyone at the table.
Come by for lunch and dinner and you’ll 
be greeted with a smile!
- Patti

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Jazz Artist Vincent Ingala at Charlie's Sushi in Downtown Clearwater Dec 13, 2017. Tickets 50% Sold. Must RSVP.

Charlie's Sushi in
Clearwater Presents
International Touring 
Jazz Artist

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
6:30pm Dinner Seating, 8pm Show
VINCENT INGALA

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED,
RSVP, TICKETS
and MORE INFO
at (727)515-4454 
Facebook Event Page

One of the fastest emerging contemporary jazz recording artists
in recent history, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer,
Vincent Ingala has blasted into an exciting stratosphere of his
own making since his 2010 critically acclaimed debut album,
North End Soul. Still in his early twenties, the charismatic
saxophonist has been named Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist
of the Year in 2012, Sirius XM Watercolors Breakthrough Artist
of the Year in 2013, and his music is consistently found atop
the most noteworthy music charts in the world, including
three number one hits on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart,
and seven singles in the Billboard Smooth Jazz Top 10.

"Ingala continues to bring a fresh, young perspective to
instrumental music via his colorful, innovative vibe,
blending Smooth Jazz, Funk, Soul and R&B."
~ Jonathan Widran of All Music Review

UPCOMING SHOW


Wednesday, January 10, 2017
6:30pm Dinner Seating, 8pm Show
RSVP at (727)515-4454

Regular Weekly Programming
Coming Soon - Stay Tuned!

Charlie's Sushi & 
Japanese Restaurant
1200 Cleveland Street
Clearwater FL 33755 
RSVP TO ALL SHOWS at (727)515-4454 
FACEBOOK PAGE

Located just 8 blocks from
the Capitol Theatre, Charlie's
Productions to bring world-
touring artists to downtown
Clearwater. All shows to benefit
The Juvenile Diabetes Reseach
Foundation.

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BLUES POWER w/ Gil Anthony TOP 30 for DEC 2017 - It's what's on the platter that matters!


BLUES POWER w/ Gil Anthony (2013 Keeping The Blues Alive Award Winner)
WDYG (formerly WWNT), Dothan, AL: Monday 6-11pm Central
WVVL101.1, Enterprise, AL, Sunday 6-11pm cdt
   Listen live at: http://tunein.com/radio/Weevil-101-1011-s24438/ 
First two hours of both programs streamed live on Facebook at:
   https://www.facebook.com/gil.anthony.3 
More info at: GILANTHONYBLUES.COM

TOP 30 - DECEMBER 2017
1: Altered Five, Charmed & Dangerous, Blind Pig
2: Wee Willie Walker/Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, After Awhile, Blue Dot Rec
3: Tommy Castro/Painkillers, Stompin' Ground, Alligator
4: Johnny Rawls, Waiting for the Train, Catfood Rec
5:  Walter Trout, We're All in This Together, Provogue
6: Shaun Murphy, Mighty Gates, Vision Wall
7: Kim Wilson, Blues & Boogie, Severn
8: Sugaray Rayford, The World That We Live In, Blind Faith Rec
9: Rick Estrin/Nightcats, Groovin' in Greaseland, Alligator
10. Kenny Cramer, All Day Long, Ribo Rec
11. Cashbox Kings, Royal Mint, Alligator
12. Savoy Brown, Witchy Feelin, Ruf
13. Chris Cain, Same, Little Village Foundation
14. Var. Artists, Howlin' at Greaseland, West Tone
15. Albert Castiglia, Up All Night, Ruf
16. Mitch Woods, Friends Along the Way, EOne
17. Casey Hensley, Live, Vizztone
18. Erin Harpe, Big Road, Vizztone
19. Cassie Keenum/Rick Randlett, Hauntings, Fox Run Rec
20. Alastair Greene, Dream Train, Rip Cat
21. Pam Taylor, Steal Your Heart, Self
22. Andre Bison, Break , Self
23. Sunday Wilde/Reno Jack, Two, Hiway 11 Rec
24. Lightin' Willie, No Black/No White, Just Blues, Little Dog Rec
25. Milligan-Vaughan Project, Same, Mark One Rec
26. Joel DaSilva, Everywhere From Here, Klotz
27. Rev. Raven & Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, My Life, Nevermore Rec
28. Ronnie Earl, The Luckiest Man, Stony Plain
29. Corey Dennison Band, Night After Night, Delmark
30. Downchild, Something I've Done, Linus

* Bold & Linked Indicates Jazz Blues Florida Client.
* Bold Indicates Florida Artist.

Mailing Address:
Gil Anthony
1301 Alexander Dr. #K-81
Dothan, AL 36301

Email: bluegil@hotmail.com
Website: gilanthonyblues.com
Phone: (334)718-1736    




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Jazz & Blues Florida December Edition Posted - Florida's Online Guide to the Best in Live Jazz & Blues in Clubs, Concerts and Festivals

Looking for the BEST when
you are planning for a great 
"night out" of live jazz & blues?
If it's in here, it's quality.
Click here to open online reader. 
Click here to open .pdf version.

Again this month Jazz & Blues Florida previews a wide breadth of both Florida based artists and those touring through the state in December. We will update you on some performers that you know and introduce you to some more that you should. Check our LISTINGS and you might find that 'gem' of venue or THE BEST festival that you have been looking for nearby. Follow us on the NEWS BLOG and on SOCIAL MEDIA* and stay in touch with the daily scene. Here's this month's stellar line-up of features: Vanessa Collier, Vincent Ingala, Sugar Blue, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Nick Schnebelen, Maurice John Vaughn, Lil Ed and The Blues Imperials, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Jack Wilkins, Curtis Salgado, Brian Lynch, Ashley Pezzotti and Ann Hampton Callaway.

Have a great month. 
Happy and Safe Holidays to all. 
See  you somewhere the good music happening...
Charlie

The magazine is still available directly from our 
home-page at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com, 
where our state-wide show listings and 
resource links are also found.

Business Notes:
1) Deadline for January orders is 12/15 and submissions is 12/19, 
with the exception of full-page orders with art being submitted 
which will be accepted up to 12/30. Please act now if you want in.
2) We are close to selling out the monthly capacity of 
Package #4s. Please plan ahead.
3) Cover Features are SOLD OUT until April. If you want 
this space in April or later, please plan ahead and contact us.
5) If you want in, but need more info: CLICK HERE, or contact me 
at Charlie@JazzBluesFlorida.com or Text/LM at (561)313-7432.

*SOCIAL MEDIA



Voltaire - Clematis Street's Alternative to the Alternative w/ Ray's Downtown Presenting Jazz & Blues

Voltaire -
Taking Clematis Street Up Another Notch

Ray's Downtown Blues 
Presents
Everything old is new again!
Clematis Street welcomes back Ray Carbone
to the 500 Block as the Host of
Ray's Downtown Blues Presents 
every Sunday night. Bringing you the blues,
soul, R&B and funk that shook the walls and
rattled the timbers of his venue just across the
street some years back.
Ain't no groove like Ray's groove!

Sunday, December 3, 2017 ~ 9pm-1am, $5
Ray's Downtown Presents
NATTYBOS

Sunday, December 10, 2017 ~ 9pm-1am, $5
Ray's Downtown Presents
TCHAA
(Modern jazz and hip hop to classics 
from the Great American Song Book)

Sunday, December 17, 2017 ~ 9pm-1am, $5
Ray's Downtown Presents
JOEL DASILVA

Sunday, December 24, 2017 ~ 9pm-1am, $5
Ray's Downtown Presents
No Music

Sunday, December 31, 2017 ~ 9pm, TBD
Ray's Downtown Presents
New Year's Eve Party
Details TBA

Full schedule of events on FACEBOOK.

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Voltaire
526 Clematis Street
(above Lost Weekend)
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
sub-culture.org/voltaire
info@voltairewpb.com
FACEBOOK

Voltaire WPB is a unique multi-dimensional concept that
features indie touring bands, Ray's Downtown Blues Presents,
Cabaret Voltaire drag performances curated by
Jon Elu Productions every Saturday plus special monthly
parties and concerts from a variety of local promoters…
PLUS - Jack is Back! 
Yellow Jack Sushi bar serving nightly 8pm-close!

Voltaire is available for private meeting, dinning and music
events for up to 225 people. Contact
Melissa@subculturegroup.com for additional information.

Show producers/promoters inquiries are welcomed.
Contact Steev for additional information.

Read detailed article about Voltaire from Palm Beach Post

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