Rick Braun News

Montalvo Announces 19/20 Carriage House Series

by Stephi Wild — May 23, 2019

Art enthusiasts gathered last night (May 22) at Montalvo Arts Center for an exclusive members-only unveiling of its 2019-2020 Carriage House Theatre Concert Series line-up.

Jazz Guitarist Chris Standring to Release 'Best of Chris Standring Remixed'

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 1, 2019

Over twenty years and twelve albums into his career as a solo artist, chart-topping guitarist Chris Standring had no interest in putting out a typical “best of” album.

Bassist Allen Carman and A Masterful Collective Team To Define Own Brand Of Music They Call 'Carmanology'

by Tori Hartshorn — February 21, 2019

It started out as just a few friends having fun making music together but grew into a recording project that to date has placed three singles on the Billboard chart with a fourth, “State of Mine,” certain to follow suit, in part due to the distinctive rhythmic riffing of Grammy-winning guitar

Sandy Shore's Inaugural Jazz Weekender Hosted By Nathan East Promises 4 Days & 3 Nights Of Wine, Song And Love

by A.A. Cristi — January 31, 2019

Sandy Shore's Jazz Weekender hosted by Nathan East proposes a new way to gather around live music.

The Palace Theater Presents AN EVENING OF JAZZ AND SOUL

by A.A. Cristi — October 12, 2018

The Palace Theater & ACT Jams Productions Present: 'An Evening of Jazz & Soul with Chris 'Big Dog' Davis & Friends on November 23 at 8:00pm.

Keyboardist David Garfield Breaks 'Outside The Box'

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2018

Veteran keyboardist David Garfield entered the year with a single in the Billboard Top 10 (“Go Home”) before announcing the details of his ambitious recording project, “Outside the Box.

R&B Superstar Jeffrey Osborne And The Meat Loaf Experience Perform At Aliante In September

by A.A. Cristi — August 2, 2018

R&B and jazz singer-songwriter Jeffrey Osborne and The Meat Loaf Experience, featuring the Neverland Express and "American Idol" winner Caleb Johnson, will bring their top hits to Access Showroom in September.

The King Center Announces Eight New Shows

by Stephi Wild — July 19, 2018

The King Center has announced eight new shows.

Parx Casino Welcomes Dave Koz and Summer Horns Tour On Todayth

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2018

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz for a special performance at The Xcite Center today, July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm.

Parx Casino Welcomes Dave Koz and Summer Horns Tour On July 12th

by Julie Musbach — July 6, 2018

Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz for a special performance at The Xcite Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm.

Vocal Legend Jeffrey Osborne New Single WORTH IT ALL Heads to Top of the Charts #30

by Macon Prickett — June 15, 2018

Vocal legend Jeffrey Osborne remains as vital as ever with the release of his new single, “Worth It All” heading up the charts at #30 on theBillboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart, in just 2 weeks.

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art Announces 2018 Performance Schedule + Tickets Now on Sale

by Macon Prickett — June 14, 2018

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced its 2018 performance schedule.

Legendary Jeffrey Osborne Releases First Self-Produced Soul Album in 13 Years - WORTH IT ALL

by Macon Prickett — May 29, 2018

It's been 13 years since the R&B world has had a taste of musical stylings by Jeffrey Osborne.

Keyboardist David Garfield is Joined by George Benson and David Sanborn On Upcoming Single STAY

by Macon Prickett — May 24, 2018

When asked how he got Grammy-winning legends George Benson and David Sanborn to perform on his new single, “Stay,” keyboardist David Garfield responds dryly with a gleeful grin, “You ask them.

Grammy Nominee Sylvia Bennett Releases New Album I WISH YOU LOVE

by Macon Prickett — April 6, 2018

International Recording Artist Sylvia Bennett sings in the key of love with her eleventh studio album titled I Wish You Love.

Guitarist Adam Hawley's DOUBLE VISION Drops Friday + First Single CAN YOU FEEL IT Rockets to Billboard Top 10

by Macon Prickett — March 20, 2018

When your debut album scores three Billboard No.

Inside Outsider David Garfield Seizes the Opportunity to Create OUTSIDE THE BOX

by Macon Prickett — February 15, 2018

Four decades into an accomplished career that has seen him record and tour with many of the brightest stars in the contemporary jazz, R&B and pop galaxies as well as front his own bands and solo albums, keyboardist-songwriter-producer-arranger David Garfield still feels like an outsider.