Loozin' the blues - Al saz goodbye to the blues and Hello to Flo & Graham

Submitted by Al Kanovsky, 8/25/12

Flo has finally returned to the "scene". So, I am relieved of the blue funk that has enveloped me over the past several weeks. What better way to say goodbye and looz those blues than to go out and listen to some really jamming BLUES. The Big Easy on Hollywood Blvd. proved to be the spot to do that in. Graham Wood Drout returned to the live music venue, slimmer, trimmer and in better health. Even more dynamic than before, he was fronting a great BLUES band. I will start with Emmy Award winner, John Ryan, playing a Hammond XK1. Did I say play? This was not play. This was a serious artist doing some wonderful stuff on an electronic instrument. Flo was as glad as I that this is how we chose to looz our lonely BLUES. Not quite enough? Okay!! Now, Nicole Yarling on BLUES violin. The absolute professor of the art. She followed artistry with R&R fun, singing "Go Jim Dandy" & "Baby Don't You Want To Go". I am truly sorry that I didn't get the rest of the sextets names because everyone on that stage was outstanding. Flo felt it was a great way to have a Welcome Home party. So did I. Tonight it's Art's Garage for Jonathan Kreisberg and then Monday the MJC Rent Party at the Stage. Dana Paul doing a tribute to "Blood, Sweat and Tears" The featured act at the Rent Party is preceded by an hour long JAZZ Jam and followed by another JAZZ Jam that continues 'til closing. If you play or listen, don't miss this one.

 

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Grammy Award Winner Latin Jazz Extraordinaire Nestor Torres Comes to Casselberry!

On September 8, 2012 from 4 until 9 p.m. the City of Casselberry will be hosting the FREE Latin Jazz and Art Festival featuring jazz sensation Nestor Torres at Lake Concord Park located behind Casselberry City Hall at 95 Triplet Lake Drive. Come early for the party and visit the food and art vendors and Kids Zone from 4 - 6 p.m. Concert begins at 6 p.m. This free concert is sponsored by the City of Casselberry, El Sentinel and 102.5 WLOQ Orlando’s Smooth Jazz.  For more information, call 407-262-7700 ext. 1507 or visit the website www.casselberry.org. 

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Jazz Fest at Sea Boarding Dec 1, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale!

Now is the time to book for JazzFest at Sea 2012.
Join us December 1st for 10 amazing nights of jazz,
cruising to Bonaire, Aruba, Colombia, Panama and
Jamaica, roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale.

Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All-Stars
Featuring Tim Laughlin - clarinet, Duke Heitger - trumpet, Russ Phillips - trombone, John Sheridan - piano, Bob Leary - guitar/banjo, Ed Wise - bass and Hal Smith - drums.

The Randy Reinhart -Harry Allen Quintet

Featuring Randy Reinhart - cornet, Harry Allen - tenor sax, Johnny Varro - piano, Charlie Silva - bass and Kevin Dorn - drums.

The Allan Vaché Swingtet
Featuring Allan Vaché - clarinet, John Cocuzzi - vibes, Phil Flanigan - bass, Danny Coots - drums and Dick Hyman - piano with special guests Banu Gibson and Terry Blaine on vocals.

 

If you're a fan of Swing, Classic Jazz, Chicago Jazz, Traditional Jazz, in fact just about any style which emerged during the first half of the 20th century, plan to attend JazzFest at Sea - one of the premier jazz cruises of the year. Our cruise will be departing from Ft. Lauderdale to the Southern Caribbean and Panama on the MSC Poesia for 10-nights of jazz and fun. Not only will you have your choice of amazing performances each evening of our jazz cruise, but you are also invited to the afternoon sessions on our days at sea.

In addition to our internationally acclaimed artists, we will once again be offering more than thirty hours of opportunity for our amateur musicians to get up on stage and jam both with our pros and in your own JazzFest Jammer sessions. This is in addition to our regular schedule. Plus, if you would appreciate some instruction and critique during the jam sessions feel free to ask! But remember, only those who book with Cruise & Vacation Depot will be allowed to participate!

With pricing starting at only $1,299 per person including taxes and fees, this makes the perfect vacation getaway for all jazz lovers. Contact us today at 1-800-654-8090 to ask about a low deposit and early booking incentives.

www.JazzFestatSea.com      1-800-654-8090

The Shed in Destin Florida Closes - another club that presented blues done gone down...

Just ran today:

http://blog.al.com/gulf-coast/2012/08/the_shed_bbq_and_blues_joint_i.html

Maybe they will rise again in three days, like John Yurt?

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"We don't need no stinkin' badges" & more of that LUV stuff - Al is out there letting us know!

Submitted by Al Kanovsky, 8/23/12

If you are as much a movie buff as you are a JAZZophile, you probably remember Bogart and the film "Treasure of Sierra Madre". A memorable line comes from a scene where bandits are attempting to steal the gold Bogie had found. The bandit says "We don't need no stinkin' badges". Last night Lisanne Lyons was the featured artist at Danny Burgers Showcase at BJB's. She started the set with an up tempo "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To". Lisanne displayed her amazing "scat" skills and set the tone for the rest of the evening.  Lisanne multi layered vocalizing  says plainly "We don't need no horns". Backed by Danny (drums) Brian Murphy(piano) and the very young and very talented Josh Allen (bass) they had us tappin' & clappin'. During the second set Lisanne invited one of her students at U.M. up and perform. A young woman, Kelly Garner, took the stage. Kelly is from Nashville, Tennessee. Lots of musicians are from around there but I'll bet not many like her. All I can say is WOW!!! Her rendition of "Honeysuckle Rose" belies her youth and inexperience. This gal can sing. Now a chapter in the continuing "JAZZ Love Tales". Lisannes "someone special" is of Italian heritage. He is not in the "biz" and is not musical. I think that's the first Italian I've ever heard of that doesn't think he can sing. The saga continues as I inquire of Brian Murphy how he and Donna Blue came to be a couple. Brian "We met in Nova Scotia"---pregnant pause---Me "How did you meet?"---short pause---Brian "A friend introduced us"---I realized I wasn't going to get much out of the queries and so I thanked him for the info and released him from any further embarrassment. Fortunately a few minutes later I spied Donna. I told her about my encounter with her hubby and she burst into laughter. One of the great things about Miss Donna Blue is her talent for laughter and cheerfulness. She gave me the "skinny". Yes, a friend introduced them but that's only the short of it. The long is, Brian was appearing, playing piano and singing at a club called "The Eager Beaver" in the Hotel Nova Scotia. Donna, an actress, was working in a nearby theater. She and her friends would stop by the club after their show. It was winter. More importantly winter in Nova Scotia. It gets colder than you know what in Nova Scotia in the winter. He wore a beret and she wore a red one. I don't know whether he just looked like he was warm and cuddly, but Donna set her red beret. It took a couple of tries but she finally caught his eye and it has been Donna and Brian ever since. 

This coming Monday is MJC's Rent Party at The Stage. Kelly and Lisanne promised to try and be there. Don't miss the opportunity to hear them. The featured artist is Dana Paul with a Blood Sweat and Tears tribute band.

 

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Bobby & The Renegades to Re-invade Key Largo August 31, 2012

Fiery Young-gun Blues

Guitarist Bringing Back the

Best Next Thing To

Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar

Bobby & The Renegades

Friday, August 31, 2012

6:30pm is SHOWTIME!

FREE!

(but please come hungry & thirsty!)

Bayside Grille's 2012 Concert Series

Catch some vids - YouTube

99530 Overseas Highway

Key Largo , FL 33037

keylargo-baysidegrill.com  (305)451-4885

Entertainment Monday-Saturday Weekly.

MORE GREAT UPCOMING CONCERTS!

Nov 15 & 16, 2012: Mac Arnold

& Plate Full O' Blues

Nov 21, 2012: Terry Hanck

Dec 14 & 15, 2012: Albert Castiglia

Feb 5 & 6, 2013: JW Jones Band

Whether you're looking for the freshest seafood in

 Key Largo, a restaurant with that special

 "Island atmosphere," beautiful view dining and sunset,

 a boating pit-stop or just an all-around unique

 Key Largo dining experience, the Bayside Grille

 is the restaurant for you.

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Jazz Guitar Great Jonathan Kreisberg at ARTS GARAGE - 8pm, Saturday, Aug 25, 2012

SUMMER SEASON FINALE!

August 25, 2012: Jazz Project, 8pm

Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet

Anyone who heard guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg — who grew up in Miami and attended the University of Miami — knew he was destined to make his mark in the jazz world. A superbly gifted player, Kreisberg has released seven CDs as a leader and performed with his electrifying quartet on 4 continents.  Jonathan is steadily building a reputation as the new voice in jazz guitar.  He also tours as a member of the bands of Dr. Lonnie Smith, Joe Locke, Ari Hoenig and Stefano Di Battista.

Arts Garage

180 NE First Street, Delray Beach FL 33444

$20-$30 ADVANCED SALE

$5 MORE AT DOOR

Limited seating

www.ArtsGarage.org

BYOW ~ Bring Your Own Whatever!

Audience members are encouraged to bring a basket of

goodies, a bottle of wine, nibbles.....

FLEX PASS SAVINGS AVAILABLE

Jazz Project, Garage Blues & Theatre

INDIVIDUAL SHOW PURCHASE LINK

ALL ARTS GARAGE SHOWS

About Arts Garage

Arts Garage is the venue of choice for a diverse array of local, national and international performers, as well as the preferred destination for those in search of arts seekers and aficionados. Established in April 2011, its mission is to collaborate with emerging artists and cultural innovators to facilitate an exchange of art and ideas and present cutting-edge, interdisciplinary performances and exhibitions.

Located in the heart of Delray Beach, at 180 NE First Street in Pineapple Grove on the ground level of a parking garage, Arts Garage seeks to transform Delray Beach into a boutique metropolitan city through arts and culture. The venue’s casually intimate ambiance reflects the feel of its City, and the Garage’s BYOW policy is avidly applauded.

For more information on Arts Garage, performances and booking tickets, visit the organization’s website: http://artsgarage.org

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Kenny Wayne Shepard to Perform at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall August 26, 2012

Ponte Vedra

Concert Hall –

The best of the summer

Don't miss Kenny Wayne Shepherd

at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

this Sunday, August 26th at 8pm.

Tickets and information available

at findmytix.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

1050 A1A North

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

pvconcerthall.com   (904)209-0399 

More Great Upcoming Performances

Sept 28: Keiko Matsui

Oct 26: Arturo Sandoval

Oct 28: Blues Traveler

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Jazz & Blues Florida's Where We Will Be This Week? posted for your review and consideration

A sometimes-weekly summary of where we would like to be, where we might be, and sometimes even exactly where we will be, with some highlights of what is happening elsewhere on our sites.

Check it out.
Get out.
See you out and about...

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http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com/MusicListings.htm
 

Gainesville Blues Challenge set for September 2, 2012 and YOU are invited!

Join the North Central Florida Blues Society

as they host this annual competition to

see who will be representing them in Memphis TN

at the International Blues Challenge in 2013.

This is the BEST way to see the BEST OF BEST

local blues!

Dirty Bar

2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

(352)373-1141

7-11pm, Sept 2: North Central Florida Blues Society

hosts the Annual Gainesville Blues Challenge.

Info at:

 www.facebook.com/pages/North-Central-Florida-Blues-Society/23953302288

More Great Upcoming Shows

August 19, 2012: NCFBS Blues Jam w/ host band Stonebranch

Dirty Bar

2441 Northwest 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

(352)373-1141 – 7pm

MAP

Oct 13: North Central Florida Blues Society presents R. Mutt Blues Band - Gainesville Blues Challenge Winner, and headliner - John Nemeth.

Bo Diddley Downtown Community Plaza

(Corner of E. University Ave and SE 1st St)

111 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 FREE, 7pm

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