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The 44th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival | June 24th-26th, 2011

44th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Line-up Announced

This June 24-26, 2011 the 44th annual Hampton Jazz Festival returns to Hampton, Virginia for yet another soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment. This highly anticipated event will feature the top jazz, pop, R&B, and blues performers in the nation.

(Vocus/PRWEB) March 24, 2011

This June 24-26, 2011 the 44th annual Hampton Jazz Festival returns to Hampton, Virginia for yet another soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment. This highly anticipated event will feature the top jazz, pop, R&B, and blues performers in the nation. This year’s line-up includes:

Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m.:     Anthony Hamilton; Chaka Khan; Boyz II Men; Boney James    

Saturday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.: Charlie Wilson; KEM; Chrisette Michele; Soul of Summer featuring Jonathan Butler, Eric Darius, and Maysa

Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m.:     Maze featuring Frankie Beverly; Stephanie Mills; David Sanborn, George Duke, and Marcus Miller; Laura Izibor

Ticket prices are $55.50 for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All are subject to applicable service charge and handling fees. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Tribute to Pinetop Perkins with Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley | April 26th-27th, 2011

Tribute to Pinetop Perkins with Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith


 

April 26-27, 2011

 

FROM:  The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121

CONTACT:  Rachael Millikan, 206-441-9729, [email protected]

RE:  Performance at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

COST: $26.50

 

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley hosts a tribute to Pinetop Perkins featuring Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith.  Band members are Hubert Sumlin (guitar), Willie “Big Eyes” Smith (harmonica and vocals), Frank Krakowski (guitar), Robert Stroger (bass) and Jimmi Mayes (drums).  Set times Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm.  Doors open at 6pm on Tuesday and 5:30pm on Wednesday. 

 

Join us for a Tribute to the Late Great Mississippi Delta Bluesman, Pinetop Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011).  Pinetop’s best friend and Hubert Sumlin (proud recipient of the Living Blues Gold Award) has agreed to play with Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and the Pinetop Perkins band for two nights and two shows at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley!

 

When Hubert Sumlin plays guitar he takes you to his World of Blues Feeling — from despair to ecstasy, from delicate grace to raw power, from lost to found. Though he’s influenced and inspired many of the most famous guitar players, Hubert owns the magic. His style is original and personal and instantly recognizable. To continue, please click “MORE”!

NFF Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor | Aug. 5th-7th, 2011

NFF Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

 

Newport Festivals Foundation Announces 2011 Newport Jazz Festival Schedule
and Celebrates New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

NEWPORT, RI, March 22, 2011 – Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.* today announced the support of a new sponsor, Alex and Ani, and the schedule of the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival®, which is set for August 5 – 7. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday events go on sale worldwide Friday, March 25, at 10:00 am through TicketMaster and www.newportjazzfest.net.

Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani joins the ranks of dedicated corporate sponsors to help continue the legacy of the Newport Jazz Festival. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, with its flagship store at Newport’s Bowen’s Wharf, the company will sponsor the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park on August 6 – 7. Alex and Ani, which also will sponsor the Harbor Stage at the Newport Folk Festival on July 30-31, will create limited edition charms that will be introduced and available exclusively at the two Festivals. To continue, please click “MORE”!

NFF Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor | Aug. 5th-7th, 2011

NFF Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

 

Newport Festivals Foundation Announces 2011 Newport Jazz Festival Schedule
and Celebrates New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

NEWPORT, RI, March 22, 2011 – Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.* today announced the support of a new sponsor, Alex and Ani, and the schedule of the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival®, which is set for August 5 – 7. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday events go on sale worldwide Friday, March 25, at 10:00 am through TicketMaster and www.newportjazzfest.net.

Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani joins the ranks of dedicated corporate sponsors to help continue the legacy of the Newport Jazz Festival. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, with its flagship store at Newport’s Bowen’s Wharf, the company will sponsor the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park on August 6 – 7. Alex and Ani, which also will sponsor the Harbor Stage at the Newport Folk Festival on July 30-31, will create limited edition charms that will be introduced and available exclusively at the two Festivals. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 4th Annual Beyond Potential Music Gathering & Showcase | April 29th-30th, 2011

GET EMPOWERED AND EQUIPPED AT THE BEYOND POTENTIAL MUSIC GATHERING APRIL 29 IN NASHVILLE


Tennessee State University hosts 4th Annual Beyond Potential Music Gathering & Showcase

 

NASHVILLE, TN  –  Are you a music industry professional needing to broaden your contacts and relationships?  A songwriter looking for tips on song placement and writer collaborations?  Or are you an artist with a project in need of innovative effective marketing strategies?  Then it’s time you start Going Beyond Your Potential!  The Beyond Potential Music Gathering and Showcase is a unique empowerment event that offers a variety of world-class music educational and entertainment career development sessions and networking opportunities.  The 4th Annual BP Music Gathering is being held April 29-30 in the Performing Arts Center at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN and you need to be there! To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ready For The World, Johnny Gill & SWV is Coming to Spotlight 29 | April 2nd, 2011

Spotlight 29 Casino Hosts ‘Soul Fest’ Triple-Header Concert

 
Tickets on Sale for Ready for the World, Johnny Gill & SWV at the Spotlight Showroom

COACHELLA, Calif., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The tempo will be cool and smooth on April 2nd at the Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom beginning at 8pm.  Ready for the World, Johnny Gill & SWV will belt out inspirational R&B soul music to fans they’ve been thrilling with their Billboard top hits for decades.

Tickets are on sale for $35, $40 and $50 each and can be purchased at: www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737 or at the Spotlight 29 Gift Shop. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Ready For The World, Johnny Gill & SWV is Coming to Spotlight 29 | April 2nd, 2011

Spotlight 29 Casino Hosts ‘Soul Fest’ Triple-Header Concert

 
Tickets on Sale for Ready for the World, Johnny Gill & SWV at the Spotlight Showroom

COACHELLA, Calif., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The tempo will be cool and smooth on April 2nd at the Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom beginning at 8pm.  Ready for the World, Johnny Gill & SWV will belt out inspirational R&B soul music to fans they’ve been thrilling with their Billboard top hits for decades.

Tickets are on sale for $35, $40 and $50 each and can be purchased at: www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737 or at the Spotlight 29 Gift Shop. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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