Just got back from vacation with the kids down in sunny Florida. We had a blast. It was SOOOOO good to hang out with the entire family and it’s been waaaaay too long. Miss Erin here is still out in Montana living it up in big sky country and Taylor is still up in Tahoe crankin’ out the Sushi and good times. There’s a rumor in the air about a rather lengthy bike trip for number one son sometime this summer but we won’t spill the beans here until it’s set in stone. Who knows, maybe the old man, yours truly, will get to spend some time on the road with the BOY! Sure hope so! So, back at it up here in the pine tree state, I’ve got a gaggle of great gigs coming right up here. A brief rundown…..
Thursday, May 10, 9PM – Tim Webb, Luther Gray, Matt Langley – The Press Room, Portsmouth NH – Oh, this is going to be a fun one! I haven’t played with either of these gents in a while and I’m really looking forward to it. Tim always has a bunch of great ideas so come on out and join us for some great live jazz at Portsmouth’s Music Mecca!
Saturday, May 12, 9PM – Donkilo! – Penuche’s Ale House, Concord, NH – The Donks are back at the ‘nuche for a funky good time in basement. This group had a great show at the Press Room a few nights ago and this one promises to be a good one too. Dave Kobrenski on fula flute, kamalen’goni and djembe, Randy Roos on guitar, Mike Rossi on Bass, Jared Steer on Drums and Tommy Robinson on Keys. You should be there too!
Sunday, May 13, 8PM – Jared Steer, Mike Rossi, Joe Deleaut, Matt Langley – The Barley Pub, Dover, NH – Jared Steer drives the bus tonight and who knows where we’ll end up. One thing is for sure, it’ll be a wild ride. C’mon out, enjoy some great live jazz and check out the latest beer selection at Dover’s jazz hot spot, the Barley Pub.
Monday, May 14, 6PM – David Tonkin Group – The Barley House, Concord, NH – YES, YES, YES!!! The BARLEY TOUR…two nights in a row in clubs named after Barley! C’mon! This is the regular live jazz hang with Mr. Tonkin and the boys; Tim Gilmore on Drums, Don Williams on Bass and myself on saxes. We frequently have guests on the bandstand and lots of friends in the audience. This is always a good time with great music. C’mon out and PLAY!
Wednesday, May 16, 8PM – Aporkalypse Now/Mary Halverson Group – Buoy, Kittery, ME – This will be an incredible night of great jazz right down the street in Kittery, Maine. Brooklyn Guitarist Mary Halvorson brings her band to Kittery to promote their latest CD. One visit to her website will tell you that she plays with EVERYBODY in New York and her band is going to be WONDERFUL. The Seacoast’s Aprokalypse Now, a forum for some great talent on the seacoast featuring Jonny Peiffer on drums & Compositions, Mike Effenberger on Keys & Comps, Nate Therrien on Bass and Comps, Zach Lange on Trumpet & Comps, Nick Mainella on Saxes & Comps, Erik Klaxton on Saxes & Comps (starting to get the idea?!) and myself on….yup. Buoy is an intimate listening space. BYOB….don’t miss this show!!!
That should do it for a few days. Thanks for stopping by and for supporting live music, art, dance and theater!