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June 2013

The 36th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival | June 29th & 30th, 2013

36th Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival
Announces 2013 Lineup
Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, June 30


David Sanborn
Photo Credit: Lynn Goldsmith

Tony Bennett, Buddy Guy, David Sanborn & Bob James,

McCoy Tyner Quartet with special guest John Scofield,

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Kevin Eubanks, Gregory Porter, and Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Gamak, among others

Additional Headliner to be Announced


Saratoga Springs, NY — The 36th annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest running jazz events in the world, will be held on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

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The “Groovin’ In The Park” Festival in Queens, NY | June 30th, 2013

 STEEL PULSE ADDED TO GROOVIN IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
FT. PATTI LABELLE, BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ, QUEEN IFRICA AND TGT
ON JUNE 30 AT ROY WILKINS PARK


 
The Legendary British Roots Rockers Will Take Place of Toot & The Maytals

ADDRESS: Merrick and Baisley Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
GATES OPEN: 12pm / AGES: All (Kids 12 & Under are Free)
TICKETS: GA $69.99, VIP $120 / MORE INFO: www.groovininthepark.com / Ph: 347-980-2252

 
The award-winning and globally-acclaimed British band Steel Pulse has officially been added to the star-studded line-up for New York City’s R&B and reggae music festival, Groovin In The Park. Steel Pulse will be joining Patti LaBelle, TGT (Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese), Sanchez, Barrington Levy and Queen Ifrica for this annual one-day concert held on Sunday June 30 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

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The “Groovin’ In The Park” Festival in Queens, NY | June 30th, 2013

 STEEL PULSE ADDED TO GROOVIN IN THE PARK FESTIVAL
FT. PATTI LABELLE, BARRINGTON LEVY, SANCHEZ, QUEEN IFRICA AND TGT
ON JUNE 30 AT ROY WILKINS PARK


 
The Legendary British Roots Rockers Will Take Place of Toot & The Maytals

ADDRESS: Merrick and Baisley Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
GATES OPEN: 12pm / AGES: All (Kids 12 & Under are Free)
TICKETS: GA $69.99, VIP $120 / MORE INFO: www.groovininthepark.com / Ph: 347-980-2252

 
The award-winning and globally-acclaimed British band Steel Pulse has officially been added to the star-studded line-up for New York City’s R&B and reggae music festival, Groovin In The Park. Steel Pulse will be joining Patti LaBelle, TGT (Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese), Sanchez, Barrington Levy and Queen Ifrica for this annual one-day concert held on Sunday June 30 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens.

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Ghetto Youths International Announces U.S. Tour Dates | 2013

 THE MARLEY-OWNED LABEL, GHETTO YOUTHS INTERNATIONAL,
ANNOUNCES THE SET UP SHOP TOUR


 
A U.S. Pacific Coast Run in June Featuring
Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa, Christopher Ellis, Black-Am-I
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley
 
(Top row from L to R is Julian Marley, Black-Am-I, Wayne Marshall and Christopher Ellis. Front row from L to R is Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley and Jo Mersa.)


Ghetto Youths International is proud to announce U.S. dates for the Set Up Shop Tour. The Pacific Coast run – spanning Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada – will feature performances by rising Ghetto Youths Crew members Wayne Marshall, Jo Mersa, Black-Am-I and Christopher Ellis along with reggae heavyweights Damian “Jr Gong” and Stephen “Ragga” Marley.

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Booker T. Jones LIVE at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley | June 27th-30th, 2013

BOOKER T. JONES

June 27-30, 2013

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
SHOW ADMISSION: $32.50
 
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents Hammond B-3 soulman Booker T. Jones, touring in support of his new Stax/Concord Record release, SOUND THE ALARM. Band members TBA. Show times Friday through Sunday at 7:30pm and Friday & Saturday at 9:30pm. Doors at 5:30pm.

 

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The 2nd Annual Latin Jazz & Blues Festival in Long Beach | July 27th, 2013

CUTTING-EDGE LONG BEACH BAND “NEW BLUES REVOLUTION” AMONG HEADLINERS AT 2ND ANNUAL LATIN JAZZ & BLUES FEST
 


SATURDAY JULY 27TH

 (LONG BEACH, Calif.) – Further cementing its place as the Epicenter of live music in Southern California, Long Beach is the site of the 2nd Annual Latin Jazz & Blues Fest, taking place Saturday, July 27 at Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave., in Long Beach. 12 noon-8 p.m. Free to the public; all ages. Kids Zone, food trucks and a Vendor Fair.

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The 20th Annual Ottawa Bluesfest | July 4th-14th, 2013

Ottawa Bluesfest 2013 – July 4-14


RBC Bluesfest organizers
today announced the line-up for the 20th edition of one of Canada’s
most popular and long-standing music festivals. This year, the event
will include 10 days of programming between July 4 and 14. Festival
organizers are offering a dynamic festival experience for what Billboard
Magazine has ranked as one of the top-10 music festivals in the world.

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The 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival | Aug. 9th-11th, 2013

The 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival
Aug 9th – 11th, 2013


Coming up on Friday, August 9 –
Sunday, August 11, 2013, tens of thousands of people will converge on
downtown San Jose, CA for the 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2013
happening at Plaza de César Chavez Park and in surrounding venues.
Known as one of the biggest Latin festivals in the nation, Summer Fest
2013’s standout music line-up features some of today’s most
distinguished national acts, hottest jazz and Latin artists, and the Bay
Area’s top local talent.

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The 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival | Aug. 9th-11th, 2013

The 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival
Aug 9th – 11th, 2013


Coming up on Friday, August 9 –
Sunday, August 11, 2013, tens of thousands of people will converge on
downtown San Jose, CA for the 24th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2013
happening at Plaza de César Chavez Park and in surrounding venues.
Known as one of the biggest Latin festivals in the nation, Summer Fest
2013’s standout music line-up features some of today’s most
distinguished national acts, hottest jazz and Latin artists, and the Bay
Area’s top local talent.

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