Donny McCaslin Brings Bowie's Blackstar Jazz Band to Arden

Perhaps the Best LP of 2016, David Bowie's Blackstar, will be a year old in January. And it will be a year since the legendary star passed away.

The band that Bowie chose to back him on Blackstar will be here that same week on January 14, the world class jazz ensemble Donny McCaslin Group. Featuring four of the top musicians in the New York jazz scene, this band has been nominated for multiple Grammys (Ron, the producer of the show, saw them at the Village Vanguard just after Bowie's passing, la week after Blackstar's surprise release. The band was grief stricken but Donny managed to pay tribute to his time in the studio with Bowie and offered the crowd a cover of Warsawa from the classic 70s masterpiece Low (now on the new LP by the group). Now the band has incorporated some of Blackstar into its repertoire (including the masterful farewell song Lazarus) in addition to the new LP which includes other Bowie songs and unexpected covers and great originals as well. See info and hear Warsawa here. Tickets are at www.ardenconcerts.com or Between Books (Claymont) or Jupiter Records (Arden)

Donny McCaslin Group
Saturday January 14, 2017 - 8 PM - $25 / $20 members

Since moving to New York in 1991 Donny has recorded 12 CDs as a leader including his most recent 2016 release Beyond Now featuring the band in Arden, Tim Lefebvre, Mark Guiliana, and Jason Lindner and including 2 covers of past Bowie songs.

This concert is supported by a Special Presenter's grant from the Mid-Atlantic Arts foundation and the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Thursday, February 23, 2017
88.5 WXPN Welcomes THE SUFFERS

8:00 PM | $20 Members | $25 General

Tickets are at www.ardenconcerts.com or Between Books (Claymont) or Jupiter Records (Arden)

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The Suffers are here to shake up the notion that theyre another soul revival band. Just as much influenced by classic rock & roll, country, Latin and Southern hip hop as they are the Stax/Volt or Muscle Shoals era, The Suffers are bringing a fresh approach to what they have coined Gulf Coast Soul. Late night legend David Letterman proclaimed in early 2015 "If you can't do this, get out of the business", let it be known that The Suffers are here to stay! With a year that included performances for NPRs Tiny Desk, Newport Folk Fest, Austin City Limits Music Festival and The Late Show, The Suffers have delivered over 150 stirring performances of their signature 3rd Coast Soul sound to thousands of new and old fans alike. The large ensemble packs each position of the rhythm and horn section with a level of talent and taste that provides the perfect foundation for singer Kam Franklin's massive voice. The band's sincerity and emotion are laid bare in their music, which has garnered an audience so broad and varied that they may prove to be the panacea for a jaded and stratified live music scene. Their 2016 self-titled debut album is a continuation of what 2015's Make Some Room EP started.

This engagement of THE SUFFERS is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

ALSO SELLING FAST! SPRING STANDARDS ON DECEMBER 26!

Tickets are at www.ardenconcerts.com or click on poster or at Jupiter Records or Between Books in person (no fees for cash!)

Other Fun Local Events in December in Arden to mention in your calendars and Holiday media!

Friday December 23, A FREE Drummers and Dance event with drum circles, live performances, dancers, twirlers, and more. Celebrate the Solstice at Arden Gild Hall, bring instruments and you own dancing feet!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1782794208638552/
Drummers & Dancers, Twirlers & Jugglers invited
Friday, December 23rd, 2016 @ 8 pm
Sponsored by Arden Concert Gild
www.ardenclub.org

GILD HALL in ARDEN
2126 The Highway, Arden, DE 19810
Free, but donations are encouraged to cover costs.
All are welcome, beginner to experienced.
Bring a drum, many drums, or other percussion instruments. Some will be provided for use.
Bring food and drink to share if you can, some will be provided.
Suggested donation: $5 to $10.
New Year's Eve with Universal Funk Order
A Pot Luck and Dance!

Come dance the New Year in with one of Wilmington's best dance bands Universal Funk Order. U.F.O. is bringing their old funk sounds with full horn section with attitude that will rock you out of your seats and on to the dance floor!!

Tickets $25 Beer, wine, and soda included $20 Arden club members. Bring a dish to share for potluck

302-562-2215 Call or Text George for reservations!

Also coming to Arden Gild Hall in 2017
Friday, March 31
THE BAD PLUS

8:00pm | $25 Members | $30 General

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Friday, May 19
88.5 WXPN Welcomes
John Gorka

8:00PM | $22 Members | $27 General

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Arden Concert Gild is part of the Arden Club, a 501c3 non profit community organization which runs the Arden Gild Hall with a collection of activities and events and classes to help build a stronger community here in Delaware. Email us at concerts@ardenclub.org for more information. Copyright © 2016 Arden Gild Hall Publicity, All rights reserved.
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