A Fall Solstice Evening of Hot Blues and Steamy Jazz!
Presented by the WRFG 89.3 FM Blues and Jazz Music Departments
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable night of music at Smith’s Olde Bar on
Thursday evening, September 30th:
Stoney Brooks
Ken Gregory and Solid State
Oliver Wood
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30 sharp. Tickets for this fundraiser are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.smithsoldebar.com or by phone at 1-877-725-8849 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27th. Smith’s Olde Bar is located at at the intersection of
Piedmont and
Stoney Brooks vocals & harmonica
Stoney Brooks & the Hooch is fronted by Atlanta Harmonica sensation, Stoney Brooks, with support from the guitar and vocal mastery of Lee Griffin and the legendary rhythm section of Tim Henderson on bass and Peter Chakales on drums. Sets full of original tunes and swinging covers that pull fans to the dance floor. A full moon party at every show. It's a jitter bugging swing dance, and everybody boogies.
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Ken Gregory and Solid State
Ken began playing trumpet in 1959, and played in the Northside Highlander Concert band from 1960-1963. After completing four years of private training, he played 1st chair trumpet in his high school concert band from 1963-1968. Immediately after that he worked as conductor and lead trumpet player for the Six Flags Over Georgia orchestra from 1968-1971. His natural musical interests brought him to playing guitar, electric bass, and keyboards, and he began working in nightclub bands, in which he played full-time from 1971-1980.
1981 he formed a partnership with an electronics technician, and moved into the professional studio business. Performance venues changed from clubs to private parties and concerts. He continues to develop his studio and has recorded over 1000 albums.
As a composer, he has been commissioned to write music for various clients such as Warner Bros. Films, CNN, the Weather Channel, many radio and TV advertisers as well as for songwriters and lyricists of all types. Ken has played trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass and keyboard on thousands of studio sessions, and is quite familiar with orchestration, arranging and composition, as well as audio engineering and MIDI programming techniques.
Ken's band "Solid State", performs their original compositions, and has been featured on WRFG, WBCX, & WCLK FM radio stations, PBS Television's "Jazz Atlanta", at The Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Inman Park Festival, and the Atlanta Arts Festival, as well in many jazz clubs and private parties. Ken continues to be active in the professional music and recording business in Atlanta.
Oliver Wood
Oliver and Chris Wood grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Sons of a Poet and a Microbiologist, they both took up music. Oliver moved to Atlanta and became a southerner. Chris moved to New York City and became a Yankee. Now, after years of musical and geographical separation they have reunited.
While in Atlanta, Oliver soaked up the roots of blues, the soul of the south, and found he had a talent for writing and singing songs. His band, King Johnson (named after Freddy King and Robert Johnson) toured mostly in the southern states. Meanwhile, Chris was living in Manhattan playing everything from free jazz to rock and roll. This is where he met his band mates to form Medeski Martin & Wood.
Now The Wood Brothers have begun a collaboration that combines their shared childhood influences with everything they've learned since leaving home. Their music has a rootsy feel that blends blues, folk, and rock music in a guitar/bass duo.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical performances to support
Community Radio Station WRFG/89.3 FM.
| CD Release Party Brian Hogans' debut album, Evidence of Things to Come |
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Where: Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Altanta, GA 30308
Driving Directions When:
June 4, 2010 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM and June 5, 2010 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
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| Dear Jazz Enthusiast, Join noted jazz saxophonist, Brian Hogans, Turnaround Records, in association with SOJA, the Southeastern Organization for Jazz Arts, in celebration of the release of Brian Hogans' debut solo album. 
This album represents an artistic triumph for Hogans, who is already well-known as a member of the illustrious Sean Jones Quintet, playing his smooth saxophone sounds on two of their acclaimed albums and touring with them throughout the world. Evidence of Things to Come includes 10 original Hogans' compositions, varying from tender ballads to fiery improvisations. A number of sought-after musicians join Hogans on the disc, including pianist Aaron Goldberg, drummer Obed Calvaire and bassist Luques Curtis, who also played on Brian Lynch's Grammy-winning Simpatico recording. Also featured are Alex Wintz on guitar, vocalist Tammy Scheffer and harpist Brandee Younger. Click on the link below to make reservations. |
| | Reservations are recommended, but not required. We look forward to seeing you at the event! Evidence of Things to Come will be available starting June 1 at www.turnaroundrecords.com, www.digstation.com, www.cdbaby.com,
iTunes, and many other online retailers. **Turnaround Records will donate 5% of its proceeds from the release party to SOJA, www.soja-events.org**
Sincerely, Turnaround Records www.turnaroundrecords.com |
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A Summer Solstice Evening of Hot Blues and Steamy Jazz!
Presented by the WRFG 89.3 FM Blues and Jazz Music Departments
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable night of music at Smith’s Olde Bar on Thursday evening, June 10th:
c Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Yonrico Scott with his Jazz-Funk band
c The jaw-dropping sacred steel group, Dante Harmon & Company
c Plus a special rockin’ performance by Virgin Records recording artists Taddy Porter.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30 sharp. Tickets for this fundraiser are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.smithsoldebar.com or by phone at 1-877-725-8849 until 2:00 p.m. on June 10th. Smith’s Olde Bar is located at 1578 Piedmont Avenueat the intersection of Piedmont and Monroe Drive.
THE PERFORMERS
Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner, Master Drummer and percussionist, Yonrico Scott has been touring the world as a member of the Derek Trucks Band with recent television appearances on the CBS Early Show, the Conan O’Brien Show, & A&E’s Breakfast in the Arts. Yonrico also collaborates and tours internationally with Grammy Award Winner, Earl Klugh, and as well with his own
Jazz-Funk group, the Yonrico Scott Band
www.yonricoscott.net
Dante Harmon is an extremely gifted musician and is well versed on drums, piano, organ, guitar, bass guitar, the lap and pedal steel guitar. He has received notable reviews by USA Today, The New York Times, Big City Blues, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and The Gwinnett Daily Post. He has performed locally at The Atlanta Blues Festival, Dogwood Festival, Variety Playhouse, Smith's Olde Bar, and The Jazz Festival. Dante has a weekly gig at Maddy's Ribs and Blues Joint in Decatur, GA. www.danteharmon.com
