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summer winds down!!…aieeeeeeeee

langleyWow, august is cranking by like a New England thunderstorm. Sorry, we’ve had so many of them this summer that I’m using them for time passage metaphors. Ungh! Maybe someday I’ll get off the weather as an opener for my gig blurb posts but for now, it’s what I’ve got. Believe me, you definitely don’t want me to start ranting about politics. Quick…let’s talk upcoming gigs…QUICK…
Friday, August 7th – Jan Van Voorst at the Dogfish, Portand, ME Jan Van Voorst has been holding this gig down for years now and this month the band will include my close friend Charlie Kohlhase on saxophones, Curtis Clark on Piano, Fitz Jenkins on Bass, Jan on drums and myself on saxes. Last month this collection of players made some very special music so please join us friday night for more!
Monday, August 10th – David Tonkin and friends at the Barley House, Concord, NH This has turned into quite an event this summer. Last month we had the double quartet featuring David Tonkin on Guitar, Randy Roos on Guitar, Tim Gilmore on drums, John Fagiano on percussion, Tom Robinson on Keyboards, Don Williams on Bass, Richard Gardzina on sax and myself on sax. I hear many of the same dudes will be on hand this month. We managed to record this session last month and who knows, maybe David will pull it off again this month. Join us if you can!
Friday,August 28th – Curtis Clark Sextet at Rivertree Arts, Kennebunk, ME Curtis is a gifted pianist and composer who has traveled the world making music. We’re fortunate that he is currently residing in Portland aine. This sextet has performed a number of times and this evening Chris Gutcher will record the concert. The group will feature Curtis on piano, Titus Abbot on saxes, Mark Tipton on trumpet, Jim Lyden on bass, Gary Gimmitti on drums and myself on saxes.
Sunday, August 30th – Tim Webb Quartet at The Press Room, Portsmouth, NH Bassist Tim Webb has put together a great band for this gig including Tom Snow on piano, Steve Grover on drums and myself on saxes. We’ll play selected originals as well as a standard or two. Should be a great night of music!