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The Doctor of Jazz, Rick Hochman, and his Dixieband again will bring excitement to Rams Head On Stage, featuring outstanding Jazz and Blues musicians and the piano artistry of Dr. Hochman.
Marcus Johnson Independence Day Jazz Show Sunday, July 5 1pm *all ages matinee* $23.50
Artist's Website: threekeys.com Reason to See Him: Join us for this Jazz Brunch celebrating Marcus Johnson's new CD Release Poetically Justified. It's currently #5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. His music is meant to please everyone who is in the mood for romance, chilling out and jazz standards for people who are just there for the music! For Fans Of: Kevin Mahogany, Fourplay, Kirk Whalum
Artist's Website: JayandThe Americans.net Why They're Worth Watching: Very few bands have ever reached the musical heights of JAY AND THE AMERICANS. From 1962—1971, this group charted an unprecedented “12” top 10 records. With three original band members, Sandy Yaguda (aka Deane) founding member, Howie Kirschenbaum (aka Kane) original member, and Marty Kupersmith (aka Sanders), original member, plus the addition of “Jay” Reincke, the third Jay and probably the best yet, .. they have recreated the authentic sound of all of . . their great hits that everyone remembers. Hits include Cara Mia, Come A Little Bit Closer & This Magic Moment. For Fans Of: The Righteous Brothers, Neil Diamond, Gary Puckett
Eric Lindell
w. Jon & Ben Carroll Monday, July 6 8pm $20
Artist's Website: EricLindellBand.com | joncarroll.org Fun Facts: Blues guitarist and singer Eric Lindell worked as a baker by day so he could work as a musician by night. Critical Acclaim: "Passionate blue-eyed soul smothered with a big heap of percolating New Orleans funk." -LA Daily News "A tremendous raw talent with a poet’s soul...Lindell writes from the heart with a fully realized musical vision." --Chicago Sun-Times For Fans Of: Marc Broussard, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John
Artist's Website:projectobject.com Why They're Worth Watching: The members of PROJECT/OBJECT feel that Frank Zappa is one of the 20th Century's greatest and most important composers, and they are on a mission to bring his music to the masses by faithfully recreating the live Zappa experience. Fun Fact: PROJECT/OBJECT formed in the early '90s as an offshoot from an annual Frank Zappa birthday celebration that took place in guitarist Andre Cholmondeley's basement in New Jersey. As the event grew in size and popularity, PROJECT/OBJECT decided to take their show on the road, performing Zappa's music in more cities and larger venues, with a growing set list from every era of Zappa's 30-year recording career. For Fans Of: Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Who.
American Roots feat. The Remnants, Dean Rosenthal's 4 Piece Racket & Swamp Candy (Ruben Dobbs) Wednesday, July 8 7:30pm $20
Artist Websites: The Remnants MySpace | DeanRosenthal.com | Swamp Candy MySpace Why They're Worth Watching: Original, provocative and just plain fun, the combination of Annapolis based rockers The Remnants with Dean Rosenthal’s swampy Four Piece Racket and Swampcandy (Ruben Dobbs) own aggressive Mississippi delta blues will showcase a night of true blue American musical spirit. Performing separately and in collaboration these musical campadres weave a mix of styles born in the depths of the Delta to the clubs of New Orleans and Chicago to the Brill Building in New York and Nashville’s Music Row. For Fans Of: Eric Clapton, Wilco,
Artist's Website: jaybrannan.com Critical Acclaim: "Brannan's star is on the ascent." --James Reed, THE BOSTON GLOBE "His voice is completely distinctive and new. Perhaps if Nick Drake, Janis Ian and Liz Phair all were mixed up in a blender you'd get his sound and songwriting skills." --Matt Budd, THE HUFFINGTON POST For Fans Of: Ani Di Franco, Suzanne Vega, Liz Phair
Artist's Website: alexbugnon.com | paultaylorsax.com Why They're Worth Watching: Alex Bugnon opens his mind to the possiblities of music that span multiple genres - from the bass-driven power of 70's funk, to traditional jazz, and even classical music, with a generous amount of R&B and gospel thrown in for spice. He spent four years working as a session musician in New York, backing urban and jazz performers such as Patti Austin, Freddie Jackson, James Ingram, and Keith Sweat, before releasing his breakthrough debut album, Love Season. Paul Taylor, the sexy saxman of smooth/urban jazz, brings the sensuous and romantic smooth jazz vibe that has made him one of the genre's most dynamic saxophonists. For Fans Of: Eric Johnson, David Sanborn, Wayman Tisdale
Artist's Website: Chuck Brown Hits Include: Bustin' Loose Part 1, We Need Some Money, Block Party Why You Need to See Him: Chuck Brown is the undisputed sole founder and creator of Go-Go music, a hypnotically danceable genre deeply rooted in funk and soul that he developed in the early 70's. SPECIAL: **The club will have a dance floor available for these special Go-Go shows!**
Artists' Website:The Val Nebbia Band's MySpace | Laura's MySpace Song Sampling:Humpty Dumpty Why They're Worth Watching: The Val Nebbia Band is the latest group to rock the alt folk scene. Born along the crooked banks of Annapolis, Maryland, the band has been called "innovative," "promising," and "the freshest new folk." Front woman Val Nebbia brings profound lyrics to life with her electric voice. Don't miss them. For Fans Of: Patty Griffin, Over The Rhine, Joni Mitchell
Artist's Website: Honeytribe.com | BlackberrySmoke.com Song Samples: Mercy Mercy - Honeytribe, Up In Smoke - Blackberry Smoke Why They're Worth Watching: Just say the name Allman and many things jump to mind: the epitome of Southern Rock, the original "jam" band, legendary live shows. It's a lot to live up to, but Devon Allman and his band of tight-knit brothers of different mothers have risen to the occasion. "We don't pull any punches about calling this Southern rock because that's what it is", says Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr. "It's what we think new Southern rock should sound like." Starr, guitarist Paul Jackson, bassist Richard Turner and drummer Brit Turner are indeed sons of the South, but their considerable chops recall The Swanee River Boys and The Stanley Brothers as well as Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers.
Artist's Website: BDP's MySpace | Tony Lucca's MySpace Why They're Worth Watching: Tony Lucca is an innately gifted singer/songwriter. His music has been featured in film and tv (including Friday Night Lights, Brothers & Sisters, Shark, Felicity and Kevin Costner's "Open Range"). He's performed with notable artists including NSYNC, Marc Anthony and Joss Stone, as well as indie favorites Josh Kelley, Jason Mraz and Bob Schneider. He's galvanized an international following and has sold out premier venues coast-to-coast, including Joe's Pub in NYC and the Hotel Cafe in LA. Louisiana singer/songwriter Benjy Davis formed the Benjy Davis Project as a folk-rock duo in Baton Rouge in 2001. Eventually, the outfit expanded into a six-piece and The Benjy Davis Project built up a following while touring nationally as headliners and support act on shows with John Mayer, Better Than Ezra, North Mississippi All-Stars and others, as well as events like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. For Fans Of: Josh Kelley, The Fray, Neko Case, Jason Mraz
