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blü is comprised of Mike Pallini / Vocal, Mark Balestra / Guitar, Mark Terranova / Bass, Dave Cohen / Drums, and Casey Filiaci on keys. The name - "blü" These veterans of hundreds of recording sessions, bands, musical theatre pits, and of every kind of music imaginable have come together to play for you now. ...
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For more than three decades, New York area-based pianist and composer and educator Jon Ballantyne has performed to acclaim in solo, trio, quartet and big band concerts in the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, the UK, Ireland and Israel. Jon has released 12 albums under his own name and has garnered 2 Juno awards and 4 Juno award nominations. ...
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“Listening to Davina & the Vagabonds is like stepping into a wondrous musical time machine. They havethe panache and superlative musicianship to recreate the retro sound and ageless appeal of golden ageAmericana in high-‐definition reality on stage for your immense pleasure and enjoyment.” -‐Thunder BayBlues Festival/...
Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time GRAMMY winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. The New York Times proclaimed Elling, “the standout male vocalist of our time”. Over a twenty-five year career of touring and recording, Elling has won three Prix ...
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ometimes the name of an album can be a dead giveaway. Clearly, tenors Pat La Barbera and Kirk MacDonald, the co-leaders of this admirable quintet from north of the border, are enthusiastic admirers and champions of the late great saxophonist John Coltrane. Disciples, yes, but leagues away from slavish imitators. LaBarbera and MacDonald have strong...
Sherrie, Amy, and Jackie met in May of 2014 at the Cleveland Playhouse while playing in The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of Maurice Hines’ award-winning show Tappin’ Thru Life. From their first shared downbeat, they became kindred-swinging spirits and the resulting musical synergy was fast and fierce...or as the New York T...
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American soul singer Danielle Ponder is both empowering and a powerhouse. In 2018, after five years as a public defender, she made the gutsy decision to quit and pursue her No.1 passion — music. Before receiving her Juris Doctorate, the Rochester, New York native performed for a decade in soul band Black August, releasing an album, tour...
The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega, which was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times. The album...
Ward Hayden & The Outliers (formerly Girls Guns & Glory) formed as a way to break from the music so commonly found on popular radio airwaves. Hayden’s foray into country music and early rock ‘n’ roll began with a fateful borrowing of a few of his mother’s cassettes. When asked, Hayden remarks, “I was doing these lon...
Introducing The RED HOT AND BLUE BAND…. Ken Brown Trap Drums/Percussion/ Vocals With a distinct, no-frills, hard-pocket style, Ken has driven the rhythm for many bands over the years including Common Ground, Clockwork, Geoff Harder and the Moonlighters, and Jokin’ Steves. This Irondequoit native joined The Red Hot and Blu...
Ron Stackman, Jim Schwarz and Lou LaVilla began performing together in 1972. The following year they created Bahama Mama, one of the first American bands to embrace Reggae music. When the group split up in 1980, Stackman, Schwarz and Lavilla remained together and formed the Majestics. Originally a trio with Ron on Hammond B-3, clavinet and guita...
Sunna Gunnlaugs’ work has received significant critical acclaim since her 2000 release ‘Mindful’ was selected among the top 10 albums of the year by the Washington Post. Her 2003 release 'live in Europe’ reached top 10 on both Canadian and US jazz radio charts. Her 2010 release ’The Dream’ jumped to number 2 o...
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has built its reputation the long, slow, hard way. After 12 years of playing as many as 300 shows each year, Rev. Peyton, the world’s foremost country blues finger-style picker, along with the biggest little band in the country has pieced together one of the most dedicated followings out there. This following ...
For more than three decades, New York area-based pianist and composer and educator Jon Ballantyne has performed to acclaim in solo, trio, quartet and big band concerts in the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, the UK, Ireland and Israel. Jon has released 12 albums under his own name and has garnered 2 Juno awards and 4 Juno award nominations. ...
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If you haven’t been fortunate enough to meet Vanessa Collier and witness one of her head-turning, fiery, and passionate performances, you should definitely make sure you do. As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance and she is downright impressive. With soulful vocals...
Introducing The RED HOT AND BLUE BAND…. Ken Brown Trap Drums/Percussion/ Vocals With a distinct, no-frills, hard-pocket style, Ken has driven the rhythm for many bands over the years including Common Ground, Clockwork, Geoff Harder and the Moonlighters, and Jokin’ Steves. This Irondequoit native joined The Red Hot and Blu...
Renowned for his singular combination of robust swing and poetic insight, two-time GRAMMY winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. The New York Times proclaimed Elling, “the standout male vocalist of our time”. Over a twenty-five year career of touring and recording, Elling has won three Prix ...
"I've been in the game a long time, but I've always considered myself a student," says G. Love. "Finishing this album with Keb Mo' felt like graduation." Recorded in Nashville with a slew of special guests including Robert Randolph, Marcus King, and Roosevelt Collier, 'The Juice' is indeed diploma-worthy. Co-produced and co-written with GRAMM...
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors has always charged listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to think, feel, dance, and love, never more so than on his 2019 album Dragons. His most collaborative to date, the record is his first with featured artists & songwriters including Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, Sean McConnell, The Lone Bellow, a...
Ron Stackman, Jim Schwarz and Lou LaVilla began performing together in 1972. The following year they created Bahama Mama, one of the first American bands to embrace Reggae music. When the group split up in 1980, Stackman, Schwarz and Lavilla remained together and formed the Majestics. Originally a trio with Ron on Hammond B-3, clavinet and guita...
The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega, which was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times. The album...
Sunna Gunnlaugs’ work has received significant critical acclaim since her 2000 release ‘Mindful’ was selected among the top 10 albums of the year by the Washington Post. Her 2003 release 'live in Europe’ reached top 10 on both Canadian and US jazz radio charts. Her 2010 release ’The Dream’ jumped to number 2 o...
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has built its reputation the long, slow, hard way. After 12 years of playing as many as 300 shows each year, Rev. Peyton, the world’s foremost country blues finger-style picker, along with the biggest little band in the country has pieced together one of the most dedicated followings out there. This following ...
“Listening to Davina & the Vagabonds is like stepping into a wondrous musical time machine. They havethe panache and superlative musicianship to recreate the retro sound and ageless appeal of golden ageAmericana in high-‐definition reality on stage for your immense pleasure and enjoyment.” -‐Thunder BayBlues Festival/...
ometimes the name of an album can be a dead giveaway. Clearly, tenors Pat La Barbera and Kirk MacDonald, the co-leaders of this admirable quintet from north of the border, are enthusiastic admirers and champions of the late great saxophonist John Coltrane. Disciples, yes, but leagues away from slavish imitators. LaBarbera and MacDonald have strong...
If you haven’t been fortunate enough to meet Vanessa Collier and witness one of her head-turning, fiery, and passionate performances, you should definitely make sure you do. As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance and she is downright impressive. With soulful vocals...
Sherrie, Amy, and Jackie met in May of 2014 at the Cleveland Playhouse while playing in The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of Maurice Hines’ award-winning show Tappin’ Thru Life. From their first shared downbeat, they became kindred-swinging spirits and the resulting musical synergy was fast and fierce...or as the New York T...
Late night jams start at 10:30 and go until... You never know who will show up. Jams led by Karl Stabnau, RIT Visiting Lecturer, Department of Performing Arts, College of Liberal Arts, Director of Jazz Ensembles. No cover charge. Food and beverages are available. ...