He moved back to his native New York two years ago, but bassist Brian Courage has not severed his ties with musical cohorts in the Twin Cities, returning several times to play with former bandmates and new collaborators. After a stop in Chicago, Brian comes “home” to Minnesota for gigs at Reverie (October 6), Vieux […]
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Walker West Music Academy has announced its second 8 O’Clock Jump season, with tickets for the first show on sale October 1, with the remainder of the season on sale October 4. The season opens October 21 with Davu Seru’s New Territory Band, and ends in May with one of the hottest young stars […]
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Brooklyn’s On Stage at Kingsborough is a performing arts center whose mission is to present culturally diverse, multidisciplinary performances. The website states, “We strive to create an environment where the arts are an accessible and integral part of life, and a community gathering place for inspiration, conversation, and breathtaking performances.” Concerts, plays, and dance recitals […]
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The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) had its spectacular opening celebration on October 18, 1997 that included performances by Wynton Marsalis, Chita Rivera, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Savion Glover, and the American Ballet Theater, a show that later aired on PBS’ Great Performances. NJPAC has continued its PBS association with the program American Songbook […]
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A long-time metro area favorite, guitarist/mandolinist/bassist and composer Joan Griffith brings and ensemble of friends to Jazz @ St. Barneys at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church in Plymouth, this Saturday, October 1 at 7 pm. With pianist Laura Caviani, drummer Dave Schmalenberger, and vocalist Prudence Johnson, this creative quartet will explore original compositions supporting the […]
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