Mark White Octet Celebrates Album Release at The Black Box
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 24, 2017
Celebrate the release of the Mark White Octet's debut recording with a live performance at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue, at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Featuring West Coast Swing with an East Coast vibe, the Octet includes Mark White (guitar), Scott deOgburn (piano), Jon Garniss (trombone), Kenny Hadley (drums), Rick Hammet (trumpet), Arnie Krakowsky (tenor sax), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Ken Reid (bari sax), world-class musicians whose performance r sum s include a long list of music royalty. THE BLACK BOX CD release party will also feature special guests Ben Whiting, Jeff Stout and Barry Smith. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
Sam Moore Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Historic Anthem 'Soul Man'
by Caryn Robbins
- Nov 12, 2017
Sam (Moore) and Dave (Prater Jr). made a major cultural impact as one of the most successful crossover acts of their era influencing everyone from The Beatles and The Stones to Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and, of course, The Blues Brothers.
Stax Country Unearths Rare and Unreleased Tracks Out Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 20, 2017
Craft Recordings, the catalog division of Concord Music Group, is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Stax Country, a collection of rare and unreleased country songs, recorded in the early-mid 1970s for the Memphis label.
'Take Me To the River LIVE' Set for November 5 at the MAC
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 17, 2017
Take Me to the River LIVE, the Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue starring Grammy Award-winners William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush comes to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Sunday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Media sponsor for this event is WDCB, 90.9 FM, Public Radio from College of DuPage.
Stax Country Unearths Rare and Unreleased Tracks Out 10/20
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 15, 2017
Craft Recordings, the catalog division of Concord Music Group, is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Stax Country, a collection of rare and unreleased country songs, recorded in the early-mid 1970s for the Memphis label.
Concord & Rhino to Release 'Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration Of Stax'
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 8, 2017
On the heels of BBC's tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stax/Volt Revue's first tour of the UK, Concord Music Group and Rhino Entertainment (Warner Music Group's catalog division) are proud to announce Soulsville U.S.A.: A Celebration of Stax (set for release September 22nd) as part of their year-long joint campaign celebrating the 60th anniversary of iconic soul label, Stax Records.
Artist Jason 'Malletman' Taylor Releases New EP 'It's A Groove'
by Caryn Robbins
- Aug 16, 2017
Music Artist Jason “Malletman” Taylor, the virtuoso of Vibrafunk, is releasing his newest EP “It's A Groove” at a pre-release party Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Manhattan, New York City's hottest spot - The Cutting Room.
Sam Moore Releasing New Album 'An American Patriot' This Fall
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 6, 2017
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, the legendary GRAMMY-winning 'Soul Man', Sam Moore will release a new album titled An American Patriot later this year. The album will pay tribute to those who have served our country. On An American Patriot, Moore delivers inspiring renditions of iconic classics including Lee Greenwood's “God Bless the U.S.A.”
MBAA Jazz-A-F!RE Presents Living Legends Series
by Julie Musbach
- Jun 24, 2017
On the last Sunday of each month, Memphis Black Arts Alliance is delighted to present some of the BEST artists in the area at Jazz-A-F!RE. Come and relax to the cool sounds of house band Prime Cut Trio, house DJ c'beyohn, along with spectacular vocals by host Cequita Monique. The event ends with an invitation to the audience to join the band on stage in the BYOI (Bring Your Own Instrument) for a full-out jam session!
Can You Sing? Enter the 6th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi
- May 15, 2017
For the sixth consecutive year, singers from around the world will gather online to compete in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition - a 21st century version of the amateur night at the Apollo Theater that helped launch the career of a gifted teenager from Newark, Sarah 'Sassy' Vaughan, more than 70 years ago.
February is Smoking at Blue Note Hawaii
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 1, 2017
February is jam packed at Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, starting off with a tribute to some of the world's most celebrated artists lost in 2016 by local singer/songwriter Tim Rose. Jazz songstress Karrin Allyson makes her Blue Note Hawaii debut for four nights, followed by soulful GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Marc Cohn. Other notable artists include Mike Izon, Tsun Hui Hung, Meleana Brown, Maryanne Ito, Tavana, Donavon Frankenreiter, Max V, Willie K, Blayne Asing, Israel Vibration & Roots Radics, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole and DeAndre Brackensick.
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