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Artist's Website: victorwooten.com Why He's Worth Watching: Victor Wooten redefines the word "musician." Regarded as one of the most influential bassists since Jaco Pastorius, Wooten is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the GRAMMY-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. For Fans of: Béla Fleck, Joseph Patrick Moore, David Grier
Artist's Website: bloodsweatandtears.com Why They're Worth Watching: A musical institution, Blood Sweat & Tears has left an indelible mark on the American music scene since 1968. One of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music, their alumni roster reads like a Who's Who of the world's greatest jazz and rock musicians. As the band has evolved through the years, it has maintained its commitment to high standards by including in its current roster the most talented musicians available For Fans Of: Chicago, Neil Diamond, Journey
Artist's Website: Jackie's MySpace Why He's Worth Watching: Where you're going has always been more important than where you've been. By his music, Jackie Greene appears to have been through every major American musical influence: from country, to jazz, to folk to rock. And it's clear that Greene knows where he's going. His roots twist to create a unique sound, combining the introspectiveness of an engaging songwriter with the energy of a chemically charged rock band. For Fans Of: Americana/Rock Music Joe Pug, Joseph Arthur, Dan Bern
Artist's Website: Raul's MySpace Why He's Worth Watching: Clearly, followers of Malo's eclectic career - both with the Mavericks and after - know he's always chafed at placing any confines on music. However, a talent as mighty as Malo's simply can't be denied. His glorious voice has been rapturously described by The New York Times as "exceptional" and The Wall Street Journal as "exquisite." Its crystal purity is simply unmatched by any other singer's today. For Fans Of: Country Music Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, The Mavericks
The Alternate Routes
w. Barefoot Truth & The Kin Saturday, October 16 12:30pm *all ages matinee* $19.50
Artists' Websites: The Alternate Routes | Barefoot Truth's myspace | The Kin's myspace Why They're Worth Watching: Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it's sure to make for a good story… and an even better song. The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of rock to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. For Fans Of: Pop/rock music Guster, Wilco, Switchfoot
Jeff Daniels
Saturday, October 16 8:30pm $30 Artist's Website: Jeff Daniels Why He's Worth Watching: "For 30 years I've been playing, but it was always just a hobby -- something I did to relax," says Daniels. "I've written over 250 songs. They are my diary," he says. "And that diary has very funny entries, and some surprisingly tender ones as well," says CD producer, Steve Curran. Songs such as "If William Shatner Can, I Can Too," which pokes fun at celebrities who try to be musicians. Daniels also describes the joy of being killed by Clint Eastwood in "The Dirty Harry Blues," and bares his heart in "Kathy," painting a picture of the first date he had with his future wife. Daniels' new song, "Fashionably Late," written on behalf of men everywhere, tells the story of waiting for a date to come downstairs. He also includes an updated version of his lament for his favorite baseball team, "The Lifelong Tiger Fan Blues," and "Blue Valiant," a song about everyone's first car. For Fans Of: Leo Kottke, Greg Brown
The Rocket Summer: Bryce Avary, his instruments and your voices Sunday, October 17 1pm *all ages* $15
Artist's Website: www.therocketsummer.com Why He's Worth Watching: Since launching his career as a 16-year-old with the independently released The Rocket Summer EP, Bryce Avary, the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist mastermind behind The Rocket Summer, has accomplished enough for someone a lot older, having already toured around the world, selling out venues not just in the U.S., but Canada, the U.K. and Japan. Musically, Avary is a one-man show—though he tours with several longtime friends—who has been compared to similar wizards and true stars like Brian Wilson, Prince or Todd Rundgren, although in an updated, anthemic punk-rock style. "I don't intentionally set out to write radio hits, but I do want my songs to connect with the world," he says, "something that can ignite the airwaves." For Fans Of: Pop/Rock Relient K, Dashboard Confessional, Something Corporate
Artist Website:www.livtaylor.com Hits Include:Over The Rainbow, Carolina Day, Isn't She Lovely Fun Fact: Taylor's best selling single, "I Will Be In Love With You," rose to the thirtieth position on the Billboard charts. Why He's Worth Watching: "... an impressive bit of musicmaking from a veteran who knows what he's doing in the recording studio, as well as how to craft a pop tune." - Chicago Sun-Times For Fans Of: James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jonathan Edwards
Carl Palmer Band Featuring Carl Palmer - Drums Paul Bielatowicz - Guitar Simon Fitzpatrick - Bass Thursday, October 21 8pm $45
Artist's Website: www.carlpalmer.com Why They're Worth Watching: Carl Palmer is a drummer's drummer. A consummate professional, a brilliant technician and a dynamic showman, he has thrilled listeners and audiences alike for nearly four decades with some of music's most memorable bands including Atomic Rooster, Asia and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Along the way his dazzling speed and mastery of the drums, combined with his infectious stage personality, have secured for him a respected place in history as one of Rock and Roll’s greatest drummers. For Fans Of: Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Atomic Rooster, Asia
"Satisfaction" Honoring the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band – The Rolling Stones Friday, October 22 8pm $25
Artist Website:www.rollingstoneshow.com Hits Include: To see a complete list of possible songs for this show, visit their song page. Great Review: "Chris LeGrand rocks the crowd with all the flamboyance and charisma of Mick Jagger & Jim Riddick "is" Keith Richards." ~Las Vegas ShowBiz Weekly Why They’re Worth Watching: Internationally acclaimed as the most authentic cast and production show available honoring the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band.
Jake Shimabukuro
Saturday, October 23 1pm *all ages matinee* $30
Artist's Website: jakeshimabukuro.com Watch: While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Star Spangled Banner Why He's Worth Watching: Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential". His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines - many associate it with. For Fans Of: Pop/Rock Béla Fleck, Zee Avi, Pure Heart
Artist's Website: geraldalbright.com Why He's Worth Watching: Beginning in the late '80s, saxophone master Gerald Albright recorded numerous successful solo albums for Atlantic when he wasn't busy assisting an impressive, and mammoth, roster of popular R&B artists. Growing up, the saxophonist idolized James Brown and took much influence from Maceo Parker and Cannonball Adderley. Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in the studio with such artists as Anita Baker, Atlantic Starr, The Winans, Olivia Newton-John, The Temptations, and Maurice White. For Fans Of: Yellowjackets, Kenny G, Spyro Gyra
The Tubes feat. Fee Waybill Wednesday, October 27 8pm $35
Artist's Website: thetubesproject.com Why They're Worth Watching: One of rocks best, most under appreciated live bands... The Tubes. The shows of the 70s and early 80s are legendary, but it was much more than biting satirical humor and dancers with electrical tape over their nipples. The music was powerful and compelling, the performance earnest and passionate. For Fans Of: Cheap Trick, Meatloaf, Supertramp
Seldom Scene
w. The Chapin Sisters Friday, October 29 8pm $23.50
Artist's Website: seldomscene.com | thechapinsisters.com Interesting Fact: In July of 2008 Seldom Scene performed at a White House dinner honoring the 2008 U.S. Olympic team as well as previous U.S. Olympians. Why They're Worth Watching: Since its inception in 1971, the Seldom Scene has thrived on playing bluegrass a little differently than everyone else. Through skilled musicianship and an urban approach to bluegrass, the Seldom Scene has become one of the most influential -- if not the most influential -- bluegrass band of their time. For Fans Of: Bluegrass music Front Range, The Charles River Valley Boys, Chesapeake, The Lonesome River Band
Parachute
w. Hot Chelle Rae Saturday, October 30 1pm *all ages* $13.50
Artists' Websites: Parachute's myspace | www.hotchellerae.com Why They're Worth Watching: Parachute took root in Charlottesville, VA, where the group honed its pop/rock sound -- equal parts Maroon 5 and the Fray, with an emphasis on acoustic guitar, piano, and affable vocals -- under the original name Sparky's Flaw. Their college years saw the fresh-faced bandmates opening for Robert Randolph and generating a healthy amount of buzz which led to a deal with Smash Records in summer 2007. An eponymous EP followed in August, as the bandmates entered their final year at U.Va. and readied themselves for a full-length debut by adopting a new name -- Parachute -- and contributing a song to the national TV campaign for Nivea. Losing Sleep subsequently marked Parachute's major-label debut in May 2009.
Hot Chelle Rae announce themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their debut album Lovesick Electric. How can you argue with bold, swaggering vocals, monster sing-along choruses, crunching rock guitar, and a propulsive rhythm section that just won’t quit? For Fans Of: Pop/rock music The Fray, Augustana, Sparky's Flaw
Artist's Website: www.mahoganyrush.com Why They're Worth Watching: Frank began playing guitar at the age of 13 after having played drums for three years. Very soon after changing instruments, Marino formed his band Mahogany Rush. By 1971, three years later, the group had developed quite a following. Bythe age of 17, he had released his first album, MAXOOM. By the year 2001, Marino had released 11 albums with Mahogany Rush and two solo albums, 1986's Full Circle, and From the Hip, which came out in 1991. For Fans Of: Hard Rock Music Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Johnny Winter
Artist's Website: Steve Tyrell Why He's Worth Watching: Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, performer. With his breakthrough performances in "Father of the Bride" and "Father of the Bride II," Steve Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. With the grit and soul of a lifetime of experiences, producing hits for Grammy-winning Artists ranging from Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, to Rod Stewart and Diana Ross, Steve himself has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and gained a passionate following all over the world. For Fans Of: Frank Sinatra, Bill Charlap, Curtis Stigers
Basia It's That Girl Again Tour Wednesday, November 3 8pm $45
Artist's Website: www.basiasongs.com How You Know Her: Time And Tide Promises New Day For You Why She's Worth Watching: Basia is emerging with her strongest work yet, with a new album "It's That Girl Again" which brings her trademark global pop/jazz sound into today. With songs like"Crusing For Bruising," "Drunk On Love" and "New Day For You" -the bouncing melody, soaring horns, and the feeling that you've landed in a small fiesta make it as though she has never been away. For Fans Of Pop/Jazz Basia
