Thursday, February 4 2010

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!

G.S. Picard will host a Thursday open mic once a month. Players interested in booking a show for the Bull Run Thursday Soundstage must attend the once monthly open mic in order to be considered. The open mic welcomes all interested players of all genres, regardless of their interest in booking a show.

More info: www.myspace.com/bullrunthursdaysoundstage

Art opening for Craig Lupien. with The Ditch Mimes: Frank Mabee, guitar; Camilo Neves, bass; Jeffu Warmouth, drums.

Big Sam's Funky Nation is a driving force of urban funk. Ryan White, of The Oregonian, says the band is "tight enough (and hot enough) to turn coal into a diamond!" The band is led by trombone powerhouse, Big Sam Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who The San Francisco Chronicle calls "the top man on the slide trombone in the birthplace of jazz." Combining his distinctive trombone riffs with a call-and-response MC style, Big Sam refuses to let the audience sit still. Between the band's solos and his trombone riffs, Big Sam second-lines (a uniquely New Orleans style of street-dance) and gets the crowd going. Big Sam's Funky Nation is not a one man show; the members of the Funky Nation, a group of well trained and experienced musicians with impressive credentials of their own, meet the challenges of their funky band leader.

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.

The wildly eclectic pianist works with students during a residency beginning Jan. 31 and culminating in this concert of his music.

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!

Like their pseudo-sister role models, the Davis Sisters, the Sweetback Sisters sing country songs in close, surrogate-sister harmony and matching dresses. Their repertoire combines several of the Sisters' passions -- country music from before they were born and new interpretations of those traditions -- to create a fresh take on what it means to be country. www.thesweetbacksisters.com

Roots music is a chronicle of the ongoing story of America told through song. The Africana Studies program at Berklee presents students, faculty, and very special guests in a celebration of traditions from West Africa, the Caribbean, and rural America.

Tickets are $20 or $15, and available at the BPC box office, or Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000 and http://www.ticketmaster.com. All shows are reserved seating; senior discount available at the BPC box office. Call 617 747-2261 or visit http://www.berkleebpc.com for more information.

We are pleased to announce a partnership with KRucial Reggae to produce an "after hours" Reggae event every other Thursday this winter. The concept is to bring exceptional DJ's together with outstanding bands. We want to introduce new audiences to various performers, and vice versa. http://www.reggae4i.com/

With Kalfou, Zili (our favorite World band) gets a chance to get a little wild and experimental. Zili’s culture bridging performances are well known at The Beehive. This will be a funky night of surprises.