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MAY 2012
...made it through another
year, almost 77 and counting.... why do I waste my time doing this
if people
who use the site don't care enough to spend $20 a year?
marce@nejazz.com
Please check out the Weekly site for ongoing performances not listed here, and always call the venues for confirmation.
| 1 Tue |
7-10pm |
Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts.
16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing
$10. |
| 2 Wed |
11:30am-1pm |
Heartbeat Jazz Band
jazz luncheon every Wednesday at the Yankee Clipper Restaurant, 157 West
Main Street, Niantic, CT (860-739-9634). |
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2
Wed |
7:45-10:45pm
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Jimmy Mazzy, Moishe Feldman & the Last Minute Men
Every Wednesday, the Forge Room of the historic Colonial
Inn, Concord, MA is filled with the unique singing and scatting
of world-renowned banjo player, Jimmy Mazzy, with his repository
of hundreds of gems dating back to the early 1900's. Jimmy is supported
by dynamic pianist, Moishe Feldman and The Last Minute Men. You
never know what fine musician will drop in at the last minute! Enjoy
Hot and Sweet Jazz in an intimate atmosphere, filled with friendly
folk from near and afar.
it's great fun and great food!)
at the Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA
no cover (978)369-9200
www.concordscolonialinn.com |
| 4 Fri |
7:30pm |
Grace
Kelly Band at Roslindale Jazz Concert
Series, Roslindale Congregational Church,
25 Cummins Highway (just off Washington Street). Parking on Cummins
Highway, Washington St., or in the church lot (behind the church)
$10 donation requested. www.jazzinthesquare.net or call Main Streets at (617) 327-4065. |
| 4 Fri |
8pm |
Bill Cosby
at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 Tel: (508) 831-0800 e-mail:
info@thehanovertheatre.org
One of America's most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums, the groundbreaking series
The Cosby Show, and best-selling books such as Fatherhood. His
comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural barriers. |
5 Sat
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2-5pm |
The Seacoast Stompers
Dixieland/Swing at the AJC, featuring Scott Philbrick cornet, Jimmy
Mazzy banjo, Craig Ball clarinet, Frank Stadler piano, Bob McHenry
acoustic string bass, Steve Piermarini
trombone, Bobby Reardon drums.
FLYER Acton Jazz Café, 452
Great Rd. Rt. 2A Acton, MA. Seating 1:30pm. Reservations highly
recommended. Call 978-263-6161. Tix $12 at the door; $10 when purchased
in advance online at www.actonjazzCafé.com.
AJC Membership Drive |
| 6 Sun |
1-3pm |
Hal McIntyre Orchestra
directed by Don Pentleton and featuring
the Alto Saxophone of Tom Ferrante and the vocals of Steve Marvin
at The Amazing Things Center For The Arts, 160 Hollis Street, Framingham,
MA. Call 1-508-
405-2787 for reservations. |
| 6 Sun |
1-5pm |
Lee Childs reeds and Kurt
Wenzel keyboard every Sunday at Top of the Hub, Prudential Building,
800 Boylston St. Boston, MA (617) 536-1775
www.topofthehub.net
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| 7 Mon |
7-9pm |
The New New Orleans Jazz Band
Every Monday at the Burlington C.O.A., 61 Center St. Burlington
MA 781.270.1950 Directions: Rt. 128-Exit 33-Rt. 3A North to Bedford
St. -Right to Center St. - Right on Center-Shortly on Left, Old
School-Entrance on right.
Note: The Center is on the Burlington School Schedule |
| 8 Tue |
7-9:30pm |
Wolverine
Jazz Band with Jeff Hughes cornet/flugelhorn, Tom Boates
trombone, John Clark reeds, Ross Petot piano, Jimmy Mazzy banjo,
Rick MacWilliams tuba, and Dave Didriksen drums at the Sherborn
Inn. They will be doing some new things, old things, borrowed
and bold things, at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main Street, (inters. of
Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA Reservations please. (508) 655-9521.
$10 |
| 9 Wed |
11:30am-2pm |
Bill
and Bo Winiker Mothers' Day Show at
the popular senior lunch
program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch
and outstanding entertainment for $25 complete!! The program is
offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and continues to
be a complete
success! Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn,
MA Reservations please (508)
655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com
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| 9 Wed |
7:30pm |
Eva Belazs,
highly
respected New England pianist, talks about Dixieland Rediscovered,
a Personal Journey, at Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library. Recordings & Lectures/Discussions of our kind of music every 2nd Wednesday, 7:30PM Tarbell room Unless otherwise noted. 3 Bedford Rd. Lincoln MA (781) 259-8465 |
| 9 Wed |
7:30pm |
Maya
Angelou at the Worcester Center for
the Performing Arts, Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St.
Worcester, MA 01608
Tel: 877.571. Fax: 508.890.2320,
e-mail: info@thehanovertheatre.org. Hailed as one of the greatest speakers of our times, Maya Angelou’s words have been a source of inspiration, comfort, encouragement and strength for millions of people around the world. A poet, playwright, producer, director, conductor, actor, best selling author, social activist, and 3 time Grammy Winner. She claims no single profession and excels at all those she undertakes.
Full ticket prices are $39, $45, $59 and $69, depending on seating location. 10% discount available for members and groups of 10 or more. Please call the box office at 877.571.7469 for more information.
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| 10 Thu |
7-9:30pm |
The New
Black Eagle Jazz Band
monthly series on
the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main
St. Sherborn MA www.sherborninn.com
$10. Reservations please (508) 655-9521 The Black Eagles have
been a fixture on the international jazz scene for the last 40 years,
bringing the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz, Armstong,
Oliver, Morton, and early Ellington to audiences all over the
world. Black Eagles' 40th
Anniversary |
| 11-13 |
8pm |
Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin
with Robbie Howard and Andy Dimino at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 781-646-4849
box.office@regenttheatre.com
May 13th, 2PM special Mothers' Day Matinee! $20-$50 |
| 12 Sat |
8pm |
Deborah Henson-Conant
at the Circle of Friends Coffee House, First Universalist
Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038 508 528-2541 $25
http://www.circlefolk.org/sched.html
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| 13 Sun |
none |
Mothers' Day -
No Jazz at Bullfinch's,
730 Boston Post Road - Sudbury, MA (978) 443-4094 |
| 15 Tue |
7-9:30pm |
Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sherborn Inn, 33 N. Main
Street, (inters. of Rts. 16 & 27) Sherborn, MA. Stan McDonald's
Blue Horizon Jazz Band introduced classic jazz to the Sherborn
Inn in 1995. Unlike many "Dixieland" bands, the Blue Horizon
blends the unaffected spontaneity of early New Orleans jazz with
a variety of tightly arranged passages and solos spanning the
classic periods of American traditional jazz music to early
swing. Band members Stan
McDonald, soprano sax and clarinet,
Jeff Stout trumpet, Gerry Gagnon
trombone, Ross Petot piano, Peter Gerler guitar,
Al Ehrenfreid string bass, Dave Bragdon drums, dig to the roots of jazz
and present a varied and succulent musical repast, fulfilling
their motto: The Future of the Music with a Past.
$10. Reservations Please!
(800) 552-9742 or
(508) 655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com
www.bluehorizonjazzband.com |
| 15 Tue |
7-10pm |
Stan
McDonald's Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the
Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts.
16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing
$10. |
| 19 Sat |
8-11:30pm |
Jimmy
Mazzy Trio at The Winsor House, 390 Washington St Duxbury,
MA 02332 (781) 934-0991. - with Fred Clifford tuba, Pete Collins
clarinet, Carrie Mazzy vocals, and other special guests,
sometimes Jeff Hughes and Stan Vincent. The Winsor
House is an old New England Inn, with a friendly atmosphere.
Please call for
reservations if you plan to come early and have dinner
781-934-0991 |
| 19 Sat |
10pm |
Mark Tipton Trio - "Tip 'O the Hat" Series
at
Blue, Portland, Maine.
Mark and his consummate Trio present the Fifth Installment in their "Tip 'O the Hat" Series at Portland's most intimate live music venue, BLUE.
First Set:
Each month the Trio pays homage to a late, great, influential musician, not necessarily associated with Jazz.
THIS MONTH: Mary Lou Williams (American Jazz Pianist/Composer) - 31 years gone on May 28
Second Set:
Timeless Jazz Standards, Vibrant New Works, and Miscellaneous Songs from World, Popular, and Classical Traditions
http://www.marktiptonmusic.com/ |
| 22 Tue |
7-10pm |
Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts.
16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing
$10. |
| 23 Wed |
11:30am-2pm |
The
Golden Tones at
the popular senior lunch
program at the Sherborn Inn that includes a complete 3-course lunch
and outstanding entertainment for $25 complete!! The program is
offered the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and continues to
be a complete
success! Sherborn Inn, 33 North Main St. Sherborn,
MA Reservations please (508)
655-9521 or info@sherborninn.com
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| 25-26 |
6:30-8:30pm |
The Williams Reunion Jazz Band
at Opening of the Bay, fundraiser for the Duxbury Bay Maritime
School, Duxbury, MA with Bob Kingsbury clarinet; Fred Clifford Tuba; Tom Hayne Drums; John Halsey Piano; John Bucher cornet (Beiderbecke/Hackett style; Jimmy Mazzy Banjo; and Tom Boates
trombone. Friday usually has a dockside reception with hors d'oeuvres, music
and dancing and a cash bar as well as ship tours and silent auctions. Last Year
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| 25 Fri |
8pm |
Rockport Music presents! Liz Longley
at Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
Cost: $19, $28, $34
Singer and guitarist Liz Longley makes a return appearance at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, having performed to a sold-out house last May. A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Longley was awarded the 2010 BMI John Lennon Scholarship, the 2010 Grand Prize International Acoustic Music Award (among 9,000 entries), and appeared at the prestigious Newport and Rocky Mountain Folk Festivals. She tours throughout the East Coast and has opened for such acclaimed
artists as Paula Cole, Jonathan Edwards, and Livingston Taylor. Tickets 978-546-7391 (M-F, 10-4)
or online
http://rockportmusic.org/contact.html
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| 25-31 |
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Join Ron and Joyce Della Chiesa for a 7 Night Bermuda Frank Sinatra Dean Martin tribute cruise leaving from Boston on the Norwegian Dawn on May 25, 2012. It's the swinging sixties all over again as impressionists Michael Dutra & Steven Palumbo entertain you. Enjoy the pink sands of Bermuda. The ship is your hotel there. Call Galaxsea Travel now at 508.881.8242.
on line at http://www.galacruise.com/our_special_promotions.html
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| 25-28 |
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Sacramento Music Festival
http://sacmusicfest.eventbrite.com (Formerly
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Festival) January 31
last day for discount tickets. GUEST ARTISTS:
2012 Emperor Bob Ringwald (piano), Dan Barrett (cornet/trombone), Danny Coots (drums), Bob Draga (clarinet), Phil Flanigan (guitar/bass), Rebecca Kilgore (vocals/guitar), Russ Phillips (trombone), Rossano Sportiello (piano), Stephanie Trick (piano), Allan Vaché (clarinet), and more...
FEATURED BANDS:
Best of Swing Quartet featuring:
Nicolas Montier (sax, from France), Larry Vuckovich (piano),
Jennifer Leitham (bass), Vince Bartels (drums).
New Black Eagle Jazz Band . Plus 101st Army Dixieland Band,
Brady McKay & the Neurotypicals,
High Sierra,
Night Blooming Jazzmen,
Original Wildcat Jass Band,
the Reynolds Brothers,
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra,
Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown.
Updates on the 2012 Sacramento Music Festival will be posted
throughout the year at
www.SacMusicFest.com as well as via Facebook and Twitter. Sponsorship
information may be obtained by contacting The Sacramento Traditional Jazz
Society at (916)
372-5277.
http://www.sacjazz.org/ |
| 26-27 |
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5th Annual Bayou & Boogie Fest, Francis Farm, Rehobeth MA.
Two stages: This stage – All Cajun and Zydeco music ; That stage – Blues,
Rockabilly, Country, Swing and all types of dance music. Public phone is
401-965-0849 or 783-3926. Held every Memorial Day weekend. |
| 26 Sat |
11:30am-3:30pm |
The Williams Reunion Jazz Band
at Opening of the Bay, fund-raiser for the Duxbury Bay Maritime
School, Duxbury, MA with Bob Kingsbury clarinet; Fred Clifford Tuba; Tom Hayne Drums; John Halsey Piano; John Bucher cornet (Beiderbecke/Hackett style); Jimmy Mazzy Banjo; and Tom Boates
trombone. On Saturday, the event takes on a “family fun” atmosphere,
with live music from the Duxbury High School Jazz Band, Irish step dancers, The Williams Reunion Jazz Band,
and more throughout the day. There will also be an abundance of activities
and food with vendors with tugboat rides and trips to Bug Light and games
for kids of all ages. Last Year
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| 26-27 |
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5th Annual Bayou & Boogie Fest, Francis Farm, Rehobeth MA.
Two stages: This stage – All Cajun and Zydeco music ; That stage – Blues,
Rockabilly, Country, Swing and all types of dance music. Public phone is
401-965-0849 or 783-3926. Held every Memorial Day weekend. |
| 27 Sun |
11am-2:30pm |
Richard
Greenblatt at Bullfinch's Jazz Brunch,
730 Boston Post Road - Sudbury, MA (978) 443-4094 |
| 28 Mon |
7:30-9:30pm |
Wolverine Jazz
Band with Jeff Hughes cornet/flugelhorn, Tom
Boates trombone, John Clark reeds, Ross Petot piano, Jimmy Mazzy banjo, Rick
MacWilliams tuba, and Dave Didriksen drums
at the
annual LIVE (CJALL) Classic Jazz at the Lincoln Library, Bemis Hall, across
from the library at
3 Bedford Rd. Lincoln MA.
Memorial Day! |
| 29 Tue |
7-10pm |
Sherborn Inn, 33 No. Main St. Sherborn MA, Rts.
16 & 27, (508) 655-9521 7-9:30PM, Traditional/Dixieland Jazz & Swing
$10. |
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