Thursday, February 11 2010

Bezanson Recital Hall

Born in Montreal, Dominique Labelle first came to international prominence as Donna Anna in Peter Sellar’s stunning PepsiCo Summerfare Festival production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, set in Spanish Harlem, which she performed in New York, Paris and Vienna. National Winner of the Metropolitan Opera competition, she has been acclaimed in a repertoire that ranges from Bach to 2006 Pulitzer Prize winner Yehudi Wyner. She has worked with conductors from Boulez to Zinman, and orchestras from Atlanta to San Francisco. She is a regular guest soloist in Europe. www.dominiquelabelle.com

No charge, free and open to the public

Weekly Jazz Worship Service featuring outstanding musicians who either live or are performing in the local area and hosted by Willie Sordillo, saxophonist.

February 18th - Vocalist Kaoruko and pianist John Reed join Willie in concert.

As they have a rotating cast of some of the Boston area's finest jazz and gospel musicians, every week is different, and things are always fresh. In their fifth year now, things are going strong and even building. They welcome you whenever you're able to join them!

Starchild is AJC owner/ manager Gwenn Vivian's own musical project, appearing weekly on Thursday nights before the Blues Jam. with:

Molly Flannery/ piano

Gwenn Vivian/ vocals

Larry Roland/ bass and

Miki Matsuki/ drums

A modern approach to jazz standards!

Handpicked from the musical melting pot of Maynard, Ma., the members of Trainwreck 126 came together after sharing various line-ups in a series of local jam sessions. Possessing diverse backgrounds, Mike, Rich, Geoff, Keith and Rick have all done their time in different bands over the years. Sharing a simple appreciation of good songs, Trainwreck 126 brings an energetic mix of Blues, Roots, and Country to the stage just for the sheer fun of it.

For more info, please contact G.S. Picard: gstarp@aol.com

Our Amazing Things Folk Open Mike offers a friendly supportive venue for developing singer-songwriters and folks who "just like to play". It is a great way to get to know the music community, and to share ideas and techniques. All types of music is welcome. Fans come to see fantastic local artists, and never go away disappointed. See and be seen - heck build a fan base! Always a feature, always fun.

Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier, (www.dancloutiermusic.com) takes excellent care of the performers and listeners alike. A beautiful grand piano is available too.To sign up early you can email Dan at dancloutiermusic@hotmail.com.

Bezanson Recital Hall

CONCERT INFO: A faculty-student collaboration. Elizabeth Chang, faculty coordinator

REPERTOIRE: Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in c minor, K.546 and Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge

TICKET INFORMATION: No charge, free and open to the public

On From the Reach, Sonny Landreth’s ninth album, the Louisiana-based slide-guitar wizard does something unprecedented in his body of work, as he collaborates with five of the greatest guitar players on the planet — Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson and Vince Gill -- in some jaw-dropping performances.

Imagine the band that occupies the common ground between traditional bluegrass, outlaw country, and pure old time mountain music. A group that harnesses the frantic energy of the modern punk string band, yet still remains respectfully rooted in the tradition of Bill Monroe. Imagine a band with one foot proudly planted in the path of traditional bluegrass, and one foot stepping out into the unknown forefront of American string music. This is Town Mountain, the exciting new sound from Asheville, NC. http://www.townmountain.net/

2nd Show 10:00pm

An American singer-songwriter in the Boston folk music scene, Kris Delmhorst has recorded five full-length solo albums and two EPs. She treats her work like an oil painting, allowing the canvas to breathe and change over the course of many months until the picture emerged.

"Frequently waltzes through the shadowy realm where light and dark meet...Delmhorst has become a favorite among music fans who like to be challenged as well as entertained." - Music Box Online

http://www.krisdelmhorst.com/

Regina Carter, violin Kurt Elling, vocals Russell Malone, guitar Kenny Barron, piano Kiyoshi Kitagawa, bass Johnathan Blake, drums

The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour brings together four geniuses in the prime of their careers: the daring, swinging violinist Regina Carter, the dangerously hip vocalist Kurt Elling, the soulful guitarist Russell Malone, and the endlessly creative master pianist Kenny Barron. When these veteran performers—each a headliner in his or her own right—take the stage, audiences are in for a no-holds-barred evening of swing, soul and invention!

More info/tickets at: http://www.celebrityseries.org/CS_performers_2009_2010/monterey.htm

Concert concludes a week's residency and public masterclasses.

An Acton institution since 1997with rotating hosts:

1st Thursday: Tom Yates

2nd Thursday: Hatrack Gallagher

3rd Thursday: Herb Hirsch

4th Thursday: B.J. Magoon

5th Thursday: Bobby Gus

Musicians, music lovers & dancers of all ages, all levels are welcome! Full band equipment lineup including Drums, Amps, 16 Channel PA, Grand Piano and Hammond Organ w/Leslie Cabs. Just bring your self & your instrument!

1st come, 1st sign-up list, Jam starts at 8pm, get there early, it’ll be a great night!

Fernando Brandão , a flutist, composer, and arranger from Rio de Janeiro electrifies. His performances are exciting and full of Latin American rhythms jazzy explosiveness. Dance!