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**Bluesfest**

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:00am

All Day - All Night Blues Jam Featuring The Dave Richardson Band

Onset Bay Blues Cafe

2 West Central Avenue
Onset, MA, 02558
United States
(508) 291-2471
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Henry the Juggler - Defying the Laws of Gravity

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:00am

Saturday Morning Discovery Series - Presented by The Arts Alliance - Info at: 978 562-1646 www.upwitharts.org

Free

Union Common - Marlborough

Main and Bolton Streets (Rte. 85)
Marlborough, MA
United States
978 562-1646
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Litchfield Jazz Festival Continues with Six Jazz Concerts

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 12:00pm

Noon - Winard Harper Sextet; 1:45 pm Nicole Zuraitis Quartet; 3:30 pm Kenny Werner Trio; 5:15 pm Wayne Shorter Tribute Big Band led by David Weiss; 7:00 pm Dave Brubeck Quartet; 8:45 pm Conrad Herwig's Latin Side of Miles & 'Trane

After Party & Open Jam, Immediately Follows - Heritage Hotel, Southbury, CT

Litchfield Jazz Festival

Goshen Fairgrounds - Route 63
Goshen, CT
United States
(860) 567-4162
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A Perfect Spot of Tea with Peter West

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 2:30pm

Jazz and pop instrumentals

“A PERFECT SPOT OF TEA,” a revival of the Colonial custom of afternoon tea. Visitors are invited to linger on the Museum’s breezy back veranda while enjoying a leisurely cup of tea, delectable pastries, and talented local musicians.

Admission for tea, pastries, and music is $10 per person, and seatings are at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tours of the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum are available on the half-hour for an additional fee of $5.00 for adults, and $1.00 for children under 16.

The Veranda at The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum

130 River Drive
Hadley, MA, 01035
United States
413-584-4699
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Bob Gallo and the Ray Santisi Quartet featuring vocalist Wendi Glick

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 4:00pm

$5 Cover

Club Caravan

1380 North Shore Road Wonderland Circle, OPPOSITE THE STOP & SHOP
Revere, MA, 02151
United States
781 284-9599
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Lots of Blues/funk/R&B Dinner Show - The Bobby Gus Band

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 7:00pm

$10 Entertainment Charge

Acton Jazz Cafe

452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119)
Acton, MA, 01720
United States
(978) 263-6161
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Frank Potenza and Diamond Centofanti

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 7:00pm

Chan's Eggrolls and Jazz

267 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI, 02895
United States
(401) 765-1900
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Jake Shimabukuro

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 7:30pm

2nd Show 10:00pm

Regattabar at the Charles Hotel

1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
United States
(617) 895-7757
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Open Mic - Contemporary singer/songwriter Genevieve hosted by: Barbara Kessler

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 7:30pm

Enter Stage Left Theater is hosting monthly Open Mic nights on the first Saturday of every month. These sessions are led by folk artist Barbara Kessler, whose works include Stranger To This Land , notion, and Barbara Kessler.

Aspiring teens and adult singers and/or songwriters are invited to show off their talents at this informal venue.

Singers and musicians can register to perform at 7:00 p.m

$5pp

ESL Theater

30 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA
United States
(508) 435-2114
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"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!" a musical by Frank Loesser

Friday, August 1, 2008 - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 7:30pm
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 7:30pm
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 7:30pm

Performed by: River's Edge Players - Sponsored by the Arts Alliance

Tickets: 978-562-1646 or the Website

Hudson High School

69 Brigham Street
Hudson, MA, 01749
United States
(978) 567-6250
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Erinn Brown Duo

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

Thirty-One Main Bar or Pub, Restaurant

31 Main Street
Ayer, MA, 01432
United States
978-772-2233
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The Greatwaters Festival - The Capitol Steps

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

Since 1981 Capitol Steps have recorded 27 albums and they've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes A Holiday" radio specials.

Great Waters is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing great performances to the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. The Great Waters Pavilion is located on the beautiful campus of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, NH. Tickets for the summer season will go on sale March 24th and may be obtained by calling 603-569-7710 or on the Web at www.greatwaters.org.

The Great Waters Pavilion

Brewster Academy 80 Academy Drive
Wolfboro, NH, 03893
United States
(603) 569-1600.
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Wendee Glick & Friends

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

Concord's Colonial Inn

48 Monument Square
Concord, MA, 01742
United States
(978) 369-9200; (800) 370-9200
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John Baboian - Solo guitar

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

Serene Italian/American Restaurant

12 Main Street
Andover, MA, 0810
United States
978-475-7711
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The Yoko Miwa Trio

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

Les Zygomates Wine Bar and Bistro

129 South Street
Boston, MA, 02111
United States
617.542.5108
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The Kennedys

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

The Center for Arts in Natick

14 Summer Street
Natick, MA, 01760
United States
(508) 647-0097
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Geoff Bartley w/ Alex Commins Opening

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

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The Charles River Valley Boys, John Nagy opens

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

"One of the first urban bands to play bluegrass and old-timey music, the Charles River Valley Boys helped to spark the folk revival of the early 1960s." – Craig Harris, All Music Guide

$18 / Mem: $16

Club Passim

47 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
United States
(617) 492-7679
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Ray Cooke

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00pm

The Vanilla Bean Cafe

Corners of Rtes. 44, 169 & 97
Pomfret, CT, 06258
United States
(860) 928-1562
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Marta Gomez

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:00pm

Ryles - Mainstage

212 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA, 02139
United States
(617) 876-9330
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Trio Chapahall's (from Brazil)

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:00pm

Club Lido

1290 North Shore Road
Revere, MA
United States
(781) 289-3080
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Lots of blues/funk/R&B Later Show - Dave Gold's Afro Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:30pm

$15 Entertainment Charge

Acton Jazz Cafe

452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119)
Acton, MA, 01720
United States
(978) 263-6161
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Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles (Rock/Country) plus Low Anthem (Americana/Folk/Indie)

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 9:45pm

Johnny D's

17 Holland Street Davis Square
Somerville, MA, 02144
United States
(617) 776-2004
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Coming Up For Air AN AutoJAZZ ography - Stan Strickland

Friday, August 1, 2008 - 10:00pm
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:00pm
Monday, August 4, 2008 - 7:30pm
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 7:30pm

Boston's favorite Jazzman riffs about his life and art; 8 Instruments, 12 Characters, 1 Man!

Call 866-811-4111 or buy tickets online at the Website

Central Square Theater

450 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
United States
617-57MYCST (617-576-9278)
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Soulhive

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:00pm

No Cover

The Beehive

541 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02116
United States
(617) 423-0069
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Jubilee Gardens

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:00pm

No cover

Sahara Restaurant

143 Highland Street
Worcester, MA, 01605
United States
(508) 798-2181
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Litchfield Jazz Festival After Party & Jam

Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:30pm

The Albert Rivera Quartet will perform featuring Luques Curtis on bass, Zaccai Curtis on piano, John Iannuzzi on drums, and Albert Rivera on saxophones. The performance will turn into an open jam session so feel free to bring your instrument and join the trio. Guests over 21 years of age are invited. Admission is free and complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar and a pub menu available.

For tickets and information call 860-567-4162 or visit the Website below.

Heritage Hotel Shadrach's Pub

522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT
United States
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