Lance Houston Jazz Quartet
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Thursday, June 6, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
Lance Houston (Berklee College of Music) and his talented jazz quartet produce magical and imaginative interpretations of jazz standards. Lance Houston has performed internationally with his distinctive approach to jazz improvisation. He has shared the stage with jazz legends such as Eric Harland, Chris Botti, Bob Gullotti, Dave Liebman, Philippe Crettien and many others. Many jazz listeners compare Lance Houston's smooth flugelhorn delivery as reminiscent of Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw.
Jazz influences include Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. After a five year hiatus from performing (law school), Lance Houston has returned to the east coast jazz scene with his unique blend of vibrant harmonics and innovative and originally written jazz tunes. The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet delivers to you jazz at its finest! The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet: Lance Houston (Flugelhorn), Davis Whitfield (Piano), Raphael Pannier (Drums.)
Jazz influences include Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. After a five year hiatus from performing (law school), Lance Houston has returned to the east coast jazz scene with his unique blend of vibrant harmonics and innovative and originally written jazz tunes. The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet delivers to you jazz at its finest! The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet: Lance Houston (Flugelhorn), Davis Whitfield (Piano), Raphael Pannier (Drums.)
ERViN DHiMO TRiO:
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Thursday, May 30, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
European Bass Player Ervin Dhimo presents his dynamic jazz-funk project THE ERViN DHiMO TRiO, featuring world-known Berklee Professor Keyboardist Steve Hunt and prodigy Percussionist/Drummer Vancil Cooper.
"The Albanian-born electric bassist and his trio specialize in fierce, soulful, funky workouts on jazz, pop, and original tunes..." -Kevin Lowenthal, Boston Globe
Come out and see them, you won't be disappointed!
"The Albanian-born electric bassist and his trio specialize in fierce, soulful, funky workouts on jazz, pop, and original tunes..." -Kevin Lowenthal, Boston Globe
Come out and see them, you won't be disappointed!
Lisa Marie & All Shook Up
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Friday, May 24, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
Not only a blues shouter in the tradition of Big Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris, this Boston native carries on the sweet gospel soul of Sam Cooke, the yearning of Hank Williams Sr., and cartoonish fun of Louis Jordan. From jump-swing to swamp boogie, Piedmont blues to funky New Orleans grooves, her deep husky vocals express an unmistakable joy. Lisa Marie tells her audience that "joy and sorrow are two sides of the same coin"... This woman is a storyteller, with a gift that allows you to fall deeply in love with a song - sometimes one you may have heard before.
Bruce Marshall Group
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Thursday, June 7, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
The Bruce Marshall Group formed in 1991 and has been performing and recording steadily throughout the US since their inception, delighting crowds and garnering rave reviews.
Bruce was on the road for most of the 80’s with Bruce Marshall and the Clue, a popular Boston based band. In ‘89 Bruce took a break from the band to join forces with Toy Caldwell of the Marshall Tucker Band and they hit the road, playing throughout the US in support of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels and the Outlaws. In the early 90’s, Bruce formed a duo with old friend James Montgomery and they released 2 live CD’s and continue to perform on a regular basis. To date, Bruce has shared the stage with over 85 national acts.
The Bruce Marshall Group emerged shortly thereafter and treats their fans to a soaring ride as they rip through a catalog of original material and covers that truly sets this band apart. The sound defies categorization, slipping seamlessly around touches of Blues, R&B, Rock and Southern Boogie. Band members include Bruce on guitar and vocals, Dave Cournoyer on guitar, Andrew Renault on bass, and Pete Premo on drums.
Bruce was on the road for most of the 80’s with Bruce Marshall and the Clue, a popular Boston based band. In ‘89 Bruce took a break from the band to join forces with Toy Caldwell of the Marshall Tucker Band and they hit the road, playing throughout the US in support of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels and the Outlaws. In the early 90’s, Bruce formed a duo with old friend James Montgomery and they released 2 live CD’s and continue to perform on a regular basis. To date, Bruce has shared the stage with over 85 national acts.
The Bruce Marshall Group emerged shortly thereafter and treats their fans to a soaring ride as they rip through a catalog of original material and covers that truly sets this band apart. The sound defies categorization, slipping seamlessly around touches of Blues, R&B, Rock and Southern Boogie. Band members include Bruce on guitar and vocals, Dave Cournoyer on guitar, Andrew Renault on bass, and Pete Premo on drums.
The Mike Dillon Band
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Sunday, June 16, 2013: 5:00 PM
$15.00 Admission: BYOB
Mike Dillon is one of the most dynamic and multifaceted percussionists in the country, best known for his unforgettable live performances, unorthodox percussion rig and distinct original sound. After emerging in late 1980’s as the first to lead a rock/funk band as a vocalist and vibraphone player, contributing to its evolution by his use of effects, Dillon has become well-known for producing genre-bending music that transcends categorization. Over the last 27 years, his creative song-writing and the repertoire of artists he has worked with - - on tour, stage or in the studio - - reveal his eclectic musical inspiration and skillful versatility. Artists such as: Les Claypool, Ani DiFranco, Polyphonic Spree, Brave Combo, Sex Mob, Galactic, Secret Chief’s 3, Karl Denson, Steven Bernstein, Charlie Hunter, James Singleton, George Porter Jr., Johnny Vidocavich and Bob Schneider. His individual projects include: Critter’s Buggin’, Garage A Trois, Billy Goat, Mike Dillon’s Go-Go Jungle, Hairy Apes BMX, Malachy Papers, the Dead Kenny G’s, who regularly open for Primus, and his latest, The Mike Dillon Band.
The Mike Dillon Band, which delivers a cache of his new songs, infuses fresh life into his classics, and features Mike Dillon (vibraphone, percussion, lead vocals), Adam Gertner (drums), Cliff Hines (guitar, bass and keyboards) and Carly Meyers (trombone, vocals), whose raw talent, enthusiasm and infectious dance moves have created quite a stir among music goers in the past year.
The Mike Dillon Band, which delivers a cache of his new songs, infuses fresh life into his classics, and features Mike Dillon (vibraphone, percussion, lead vocals), Adam Gertner (drums), Cliff Hines (guitar, bass and keyboards) and Carly Meyers (trombone, vocals), whose raw talent, enthusiasm and infectious dance moves have created quite a stir among music goers in the past year.
Brian Templeton Blues Band
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Thursday: May 31, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
Brian Templeton has been on the scene for close to 20 years now. His barrelhouse belting style of singing, hot harmonica playing and exuberant onstage persona has garnered him a legion of fans in the U.S, Europe and beyond. He has toured as the front man of the legendary Radio Kings, as a solo artist and has worked alongside some world class Blues stars, such as Otis Grand, James Cotton, Sonny Rhodes and recently with up and coming guitar wiz Enrico Crivellaro. The main thing he prides himself on is his ability to entertain his fans. “I don’t think of myself as a musician first but as a showman. I want my audience involved, whether it be by dancing, singing or just clapping along to the beat.” Anyone who has seen Brian perform will tell you, they’ve never left his show unsatisfied.
Whether as a member of the Radio Kings or as a solo artist Brian Templeton has thrilled audiences around the world and continues to carve out his own path, singing and playing real music for his fan
Whether as a member of the Radio Kings or as a solo artist Brian Templeton has thrilled audiences around the world and continues to carve out his own path, singing and playing real music for his fan
Benni Sharoni Jazz Quartet
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Thursday: May 23, 2013: 8:00 PM
$12.00 Admission: BYOB
In 1986, after his traumatic battle experiences in Lebanon, Sharoni moved to Boston, where he enrolled at the Berklee College of Music. He left after a single semester, opting instead for private lessons with saxophonists Jerry Bergonzi and George Garzone. In the meantime he began leading his own bands and has since appeared with Joshua Redman, Danilo Perez, Kenny Garrett and Larry Coryell. Today, having survived the trials and tribulations of war, Sharoni and his music stand as living testaments to the power of jazz to restore mind, body and spirit.
Sharoni says. “Every musician has a gift, and I think mine is to make music simple enough, but emotional enough, so everyone can feel good about it. I didn’t think about having something for everyone on the disc, although I think everyone can find something they like on it.”
Benny on Sax, John Lockwood on bass, Steve Langone on drums.This will be an exciting evening of great Jazz!
Sharoni says. “Every musician has a gift, and I think mine is to make music simple enough, but emotional enough, so everyone can feel good about it. I didn’t think about having something for everyone on the disc, although I think everyone can find something they like on it.”
Benny on Sax, John Lockwood on bass, Steve Langone on drums.This will be an exciting evening of great Jazz!