Vijay Tellis-Nayak

Vijay’s began playing piano at the age of five. His musical acclaim began early, winning local piano competitions. Starting at ten years old, he won the Eastern Illinois University Young Composers Contest three years in a row, garnering national attention for his orchestral compositions. He continued studying music and began performing professionally in high school on piano and guitar. He attended Northwestern University on scholarship from the Oak Park Arts Alliance and received a bachelors degree in Music Technology in 1997. During that time, he studied recording arts as well as jazz and classical piano, composition, music theory and communication studies. In 1999 Vijay received his masters degree from Northwestern University’s Communication Studies department. During undergraduate studies, Vijay began performing with Chris Clemente and Chris Siebold in what would become "Kick the Cat".

In addition to currently being a member of Kick the Cat, Ernie Denov’s "Bad Dog U", Nicholas Barron Hyperactive, Band of Joes, Frank Catalano Group, and Louis Stockwell Organ Quartet, Vijay has performed with Fareed Haque Group, Orbert Davis, Bill Quateman, Street Dancer, Luis Ewerling’s Acor do Brasil, the national tours of The Lion King and Wicked, Sumo, Kalyan Pathak’s Jayho Jazzmata, Tributosaurus, Brother Brother, Mike Ferro’s Townsound, Funk House, Ross Bon and too many others to name.

In addition to performing, Vijay also is one of the owners of the celebrated Chicago recording studio Curried Bagel Recording.

These photos of Vijay Tellis Nayak were taken by and are property of Chicago Studio Club. They were taken at a July 2010 performance featuring the Band of Joe’s, at Jazz Showcase. Click on pix for MORE about Vijay Tellis-Nayak!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

8:00 pm – Midnight

Alhambra Palace  1240 W. Randolph St.

Chicago, IL      (312) 666-9555

The Flat Cats:

Amanda Wolff – vocals
Jonny Kostal – tenor sax
Kevin Gawthorp – bari sax
Stuart Olsen – guitar
Nathan Kawaller – upright bass
Barry Rose – drums

For those under 21, if you ever wondered what it would be like to dance in a real night club now is your chance, as this is an "All Ages Show".

Need to brush-up on your steps – - no problem . . . Dance lessons start at 8:00 PM by BIG CITY SWING.

DJ RICO PACHUCO will be spinning the sounds for you.

ALL AGES DANCE AND SHOW!

$10 cover

Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL / USA.

10:00 pm

Jordi Kleiner (fiddle) & Dean Milano (guitar)

and

Dave Ivaz (guitar)

Pork & Beans opens at 9:00 pm

Heartland Cafe

Rogers Park

7000 N. Glenwood Ave.

Chicago, IL

(773) 465-8005

Photos thanks to musician/author Dean Milano

The quartet plays classic and obscure music from the legendary Blue Note jazz record label  ( 1955 – 1970 ).

Thursday, July 15, 2010      8 pm and 10 pm                                                               -           $10 cover

 
Friday, July 16, 2010          8 pm and 10 pm                                                                   -            $15 cover

Saturday, July 17, 2010       8 pm and 10 pm                                                                -            $15 cover

Sunday, July 18, 2010         4 pm (kids matinee), 8 pm, & 10 pm                -           $10 cover

Parents!         Don’t forget about the Sunday 4 pm matinee which is for the little ones!

Neal Alger – guitar
Scott Burns – saxes
John Tate – bass
George Fludas – drums

Click on poster for more details!

Southport Records Presents

Richard Cantu

"Romantic Evening of Vocals and Acoustic Guitar”

Saturday, August 7, 2010

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

$5

Katerina’s  1920 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago, IL  60613           773-348-7592

Featuring:   Rich Cantu – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Bradley Parker-Sparrow – piano   /   Joanie Pallatto – voice

Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month!  Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice will open each evening with their original duets and improvisations.

The early evening sets will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, world and new music.

The co-host of this event, Katerina’s, has evolved into a unique listening experience and environment, with fine programming, including jazz, world, and pop forms.

As always, Katerina’s serves great cocktails and fine food!  Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts.

Rich Cantu – Vocals and Acoustic Guitar

Rich Cantu is a singer/songwriter from Chicago who has been performing for over 20 years. Playing guitar, bass, piano and a variety of other instruments, he has performed at many venues in the Midwest. From the Congress Theatre to the Riviera, Rich has sung with numerous bands and mariachis as well as delighted audiences with his powerful voice and mastery of the guitar as a solo artist. He has performed on such shows as "Despierta America" as well as having a series of solo specials on local Chicago cable dedicated to his solo work. Rich Cantu led the Chicago based Spanish rock group “Antenna the Band” from 2005 -2009. As the songwriter and lead singer they had a #1 hit on Chicago radio with the song "Paris" for close to 6 months, along the way winning many awards and accolades for being the best Spanish rock band in Chicago. Writing music and putting his own twist on all the classic music written over the years is his passion. "Enjoy every song you play" is his motto. Hope you agree and enjoy as well.

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As producers and recording engineers for the past thirty-three years, Sparrow and Pallatto currently present 130 titles in the Southport Catalog.

Southport Records celebrates the documentation of recording

Chicago artists for the past thirty three years!

Sparrow Sound Design (1977 – 2010)

SOUTHPORT RECORDS DISCOGRAPHY OF FEATURED LABEL ARTISTS:

SPARROW:

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW “THE NEW WORLD” (Asian Improv Records, 2009)

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW “THE BLACK ROMANTIC” (2009)

BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW "SHUT EYE" (the composer’s variations) (2006)

SPARROW & THE MACHINE BAND “THE LIGHT” – A TONE POEM (2004)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “CANNED BEER” (2003)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “WE ARE NOT MACHINES” (2001)

“FIRE” WITH VON FREEMAN (1996)

TATSU AOKI & SPARROW “IF IT WASN’T FOR PAUL” (1995)

SPARROW SHORTWAVE “THE DESERT RAT SUITE” (1991)

SPARROW “SOLO” (1995)

SPARROW “LATIN BLACK” (1979-LP)

JOANIE PALLATTO

JOANIE PALLATTO “IT’S NOT EASY” (2008)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “CANNED BEER” (2003)

SPARROW & JOANIE PALLATTO “WE ARE NOT MACHINES” (2001)

JOANIE PALLATTO & KING FLEMING “THE KING AND I” (2000)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WORDS & MUSIC” (1999)

JOANIE PALLATTO & MARSHALL VENTE “TWO” (1997)

“FIRE” WITH VON FREEMAN (1996)

JOANIE PALLATTO “PASSING TONES” (1995)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WHO WROTE THIS SONG?” (1993)

JOANIE PALLATTO “WHISPER NOT” (1986-LP)

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All SOUTHPORT CD’s are available from: http://www.amazon.com/

http://www.emphasisentertainment.com/

http://www.cadencebuilding.com/

http://www.jazzmart.com/

See and hear Joanie & Sparrow on MySpace and Youtube

Southport Records

773-281-8510

Monday,  July 26,  2010

2 Shows!   8:00 pm & 10:00 pm

Band of Joe’s are:  

Vijay Tellis-Nayak on keyboards,

Kelly Sill on double bass,

Steve Eisen on reeds and percussion,

Geraldo de Oliveira on percussion

and Alejo Poveda on drums.

Cover: $10 

Jazz Showcase   806 S. Plymouth Court   Chicago, IL

Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL

The building with the green roof is Dearborn Station and you can see the parking lot there.  The short, shady street is Plymouth Court.

F Y I – -  click on pic . . . you MAY go places!

Click on pic for MORE info!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Maggie Brown

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Henry Johnson

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Crosswind

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Ari Brown

Chicago Regal Theater

1645 E. 79th Street

Chicago, IL (773) 768-9900

Groove to the smooth jazz vibes of a different featured artist

each Wednesday night at the The Regal Theater.

Cover: $10.    Doors open at:  6:00 pm, LIVE MUSIC starts at:  7:00 pm.

Ari Brown photo by Bryan Thompson

Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich describes saxophonist ARI BROWN as being "what Chicago tenordom is all about, including a larger-than-life presence, a profound affinity with blues expression and an unquenchable thirst for novel sounds." This Sunday, ARI BROWN is going to bring fireworks to Room 43. And this is a Sunday night where most of you can stay late and sleep in on a holiday Monday! Whether at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, Symphony Center, or ROOM 43, ARI BROWN is the saxophonist whom everyone wants to hear.

Founded by James W. Wagner, the  HYDE PARK JAZZ SOCIETY presents Sunday Jazz at Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd St., Chicago, IL.

Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 7:30 – 11:30 pm

FEATURING: ARI BROWN, Saxophonist,  Kirk Brown, piano; Yosef Ben Israel, bass;  Dr. Cuz, percussion; Avreeayl Ra, drums

Requested Cash Donation: $10. Students with university ID and children accompanied by an adult: $5 .  ROOM 43 has a bar service &  offers "jazz bites" that range from shrimp to chicken Caesar salad, from gumbo to cheesecake. ROOM 43: 1.5 blocks East of Ellis (Just past Berkeley) on the south side of the street at the bus stop sign w/orange awnings in front. On street parking in area & at "ONE STOP" (43rd & Lake Park) & valet parking is $5.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Led by APOL President Bob Centano -  Pieces of 8 =

Bill Porter (trombone), Doug Scharf (trumpet),

 Rich Corpolongo, Brian Patti, Bobby Schiff (piano),

Dick Bunn (bass) and Don Simmons (drums).

Mango Restaurant    8743 N. Milwaukee Ave.,

Niles, IL (847) 967-0030

Mango Restaurant, 8743 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL

Hidden way behind a dark window on a quiet block on North Halsted. There is a space that blurs the boundaries between your regular Lincoln-park bar and a mellow fire-lit speak easy. It’s a place that presents both the excitement of large crowds and live hip-hop, and the anonymity of a cool whining darkness. The bar is lined with antique bottles from the turn of the century. Tonics, they were called, for their supposed abilities to counter any ailment. The look and style is indefinite. The soft blocks of leather sofa are a jigsaw puzzle, each night bearing new ways to interlock with themselves. The space has no set identity. It is to each guest, what he chooses to see. It is to each guest what she chooses to be. The Tonic Room, it is called, for its universal ability to adapt.

- David Kupcinet – Chicago Sun Times & Red Streak.

Photo credit: Chicago Studio Club.

Tonic Room

2447 N. Halsted

(between Altgeld St & Fullerton Ave)

Chicago, IL / USA

(773) 248 – 8400

The Tonic Room offers the best in Chicago Open Mike entertainment. Every Monday @ 10:00 pm (sign up @ 9:00 pm), the Tonic Room opens it’s doors to all acoustic artists in Chicago that would like to sign up for our Open Mike. They provide a top of the line P.A., microphones, cables, and even a guitar. All you need to do is bring your good spirits and voice. Their open mike focuses on every type of performer. Whether you are into rap, comedy, rock, or just want to get up on stage, the Tonic Room open mike provides a place for you to perform. Their open mike host, Dan the Man, is there to run the show, mix, and can even perform with you if you need an extra musician.

Photo credit: Chicago Studio Club.

They are always on the look out for talent to headline other nights at the Tonic so bring your friends and best material. Get there early, because open mike slots fill up fast. Also, check out some of the best Chicago LIVE MUSIC every Tuesday and Wednesday

Sunday-Friday until 2:00 am / Saturday until 3:00 am. Have yet to find out what time they open, will have to add that later . . .

F Y I – - Click on pix . . . you MAY  go places!

All photos taken by and property of Chicago Studio Club.

Thursday, July 15, 2010            8:00 pm -  11:00 pm

Velvet Lounge           67 E. Cermak         Chicago, IL

SUPPORT THE NEW, YOUNG LEADERS OF JAZZ! Enjoy a night filled with tomorrow’s best Jazz artists TODAY!
Join us at the Velvet Lounge on Thursday, July 15, 2010 for a night of food, drinks, and JAZZ LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE!
"Hop on the Bus" and enjoy today’s YOUNGEST, BRIGHTEST, and BEST jazz musicians as they thrill you with literally EVERYTHING THEY’VE GOT!
Leaders of the New School!

 Tix: $15

‘Taking you to school’ will be your 30something "Instructors of Funk":

Saalik Ziyad
Milton Suggs
Sarah Marie Young
William Kurk
Nico Rubio
Kaliq Woods

Hosted by: Comedian Robert Hines                   House band:  Saalik Ziyad’s 5 After 7 Project

Just a little taste of  LIVE MUSIC filmed at the Velvet Lounge until you get there and hear it for yourself!

Juli Wood on sax/vocals

Thursday, July 1, 2010

8:00 – 11:00 pm

Theatre Cafe  2958 W. Irving Park Rd.  Chicago, IL  773-866-2233

The northeast corner of  Irving and Sacramento in Chicago!

F Y I  – - Click on pix . . . you MAY  go places!

Friday June 25, 2010

10:00 pm – 1:30 am

Scotty and The Bad Boys have been around the block a few times. Playing together since the late 70’s, this band has played on all sides of Chicago and throughout the Midwest.

Scotty "Bad Boy" Bradbury was raised in the concrete jungle known as Uptown in Chicago. Born some 50 years ago he came up singing and playing harmonica along side creators of the Chicago sound like Jimmy Reed and Big Walter Horton. He has toured extensively and internationally with Jimmy Rogers, Sam Lay, and John Brim.

Peter "Crash" Crawford has been playing guitar in Chicago since 1972 when he joined Mighty Joe Young’s Band for several months. In the 70’s and 80’s he played regularly with Jimmy Walker, Billy Branch, Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Taylor, Yank Rachell, Homesick James, among many others. In the late 80’s he opened B.L.U.E.S. Etcetera at 1124 W. Belmont with partners Rob Hecko and Bill Gilmore. In its day, B.L.U.E.S. was Chicago’s premiere venue for blues with seating for 250 + and regularly booking acts like Albert King, Otis Rush, Otis Clay and many more.

Tim Bradbury is Scotty’s older brother and has been playing bass and guitar for many years. He has been a regular in bands fronted by Jimmy Walker and Sunnyland Slim as well as Scotty and the Bad Boys.

Tom (Mot) Dutko has been playing drums in Chicago Blues bands since the very early 70’s He was a road warrior with Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang for years and was often heard with John Brim back in the day.

Phyllis’ Musical Inn  1800 W. Division  Chicago, IL / USA  (773-486-9862)

Phyllis’ Musical Inn, 1800 W. Division Chicago, IL / USA.

F Y I – - Click on pix . . . you MAY go places!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 
Petra van Nuis Quintet with trumpeter Bob Ojeda, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Stewart Miller, and drummer Bob Rummage
5:30-9:30 pm
"Jazzin at the Shedd" at the Shedd Aquarium www.sheddaquarium.org
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 312-939-2438
Admission $12

Saturday, June 26, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9:30 pm
City Park Grill www.thecityparkgrill.com
1783 St. Johns Ave. Highland Park, IL 847-432-9111
No cover, no minimum.

Monday, June 28, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Judy Roberts voice/piano duo
8 pm – 12 am
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Friday, July 9, 2010
Petra van Nuis Trio with guitarist Dan Effland and saxophonist Chris Madsen
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Braxton Seafood Grille www.braxtonseafood.com
3 Oakbrook Center. Oak Brook, IL 630-574-2155
No cover, no minimum.

Saturday, July 10, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$5 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Larry Harris voice/piano duo
8 pm – 11 pm
Salt Creek Wine Bar www.saltcreekwinebar.com
8900 Fairview Ave. Brookfield, IL 708-387-2432
No cover, no minimum.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Thursday, July 15, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Saturday, July 17, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Dennis Luxion voice/piano duo
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Winnetka Sidewalk Salewww.winnetkachamber.com/index.html
All three Winnetka business districts: Hubbard Woods, West Elm, and East Elm Streets Winnetka, IL (847) 446-4451
No cover, no minimum.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Friday, July 23, 2010 
Petra van Nuis Trio with guitarist Andy Brown and bassist Doug Hayes
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Braxton Seafood Grille www.braxtonseafood.com
3 Oakbrook Center. Oak Brook, IL 630-574-2155
No cover, no minimum.

Saturday, July 24, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$5 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Friday, July 30, 2010
Petra van Nuis Trio with guitarist Andy Brown and saxophonist Chris Madsen
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Braxton Seafood Grille www.braxtonseafood.com
3 Oakbrook Center. Oak Brook, IL 630-574-2155
No cover, no minimum.

Tuesday August 3 – Sunday, August 8. 2010 
Petra van Nuis Quartet with guitarist Andy Brown and bassist Joe Policastro and drummer Bob Rummage
World Class Jazz – Tour of Michigan www.worldclassjazz.org
8/3:Manistee – First Street Beach, 8/4:Pentwater – Gull Landing, 8/5:Cadillac – Rotary Pavilion, 8/6:Reed City – City Campground, 8/7:Baldwin – Wenger Pavilion, 8/8:Pentwater – Gull Landing

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Friday, August 13, 2010 
LIBRARY CONCERT – Petra van Nuis Quartet with guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro , and drummer Bob Rummage
8-9:15 pm
Barrington Area Librarywww.barringtonarealibrary.org
505 N. Northwest Highway Barrington, IL 847-382-1300
Free to public

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Larry Harris voice/piano duo
8 pm -11 pm
Salt Creek Wine Bar www.saltcreekwinebar.com
8900 Fairview Ave. Brookfield, IL 708-387-2432
No cover, no minimum.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7 pm – 9 pm
Marion Street Grille www.marionstreetgrille.com
189 N. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 708-383-1551
No cover, no minimum.

Thursday, August 19, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 
Petra van Nuis Quintet with trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Stewart Miller, and drummer Joe Adamik
5:30-9:30
"Jazzin at the Shedd" at the Shedd Aquarium www.sheddaquarium.org
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 312-939-2438
Admission $12

Friday, August 27, 2010
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
6:30 pm – 9 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
No cover, 2 drink minimum.

Thursday, September 2, 2010 
Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Q2 www.quincerestaurant.net/q2/index.html
1625 N. Hinman Ave. Evanston, IL 847-570-8400
No cover, no minimum.

Thursday, September 16, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Friday, September 17, 2010 
CONCERT – Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Joplin’s Java and Ragtime Cafe at Family Piano www.joplinsjava.com
114 South Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 847-775-1988
$10 tickets.

Thursday, September 23, 2010 
Petra van Nuis duo with pianist Larry Harris
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm
International Association of Jazz Record Collectors Convention www.iajrc.org
Crowne Plaza in Northbrook, IL 2875 N Milwaukee Ave
Call 708-268-7873 for more details

Sunday, September 26, 2010 
CONCERT – Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Stewart Miller, and drummer Bob Rummage
1 pm – 4 pm
Madison Jazz Societywww.madisonjazz.com
Coliseum Bar- 232 East Olin Ave. Madison, WI 608-850-5401

Tuesday, October 19, 2010
LUNCH BREAK CONCERT – Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown voice/guitar duo
12:15 pm – 1 pm
Chicago Cultural Centerwww.chicagoculturalcenter.org
78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 312-744-6630
Free lunchtime concert – bring your brown bag.

Thursday, October 21, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Thursday, November 18, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Thursday, December 9, 2010 
Petra’s Recession Seven – with trumpeter Art Davis, clarinetist Kim Cusack, trombonist Russ Phillips, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Joe Policastro, and drummer Bob Rummage
8 pm – 11:30 pm
Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts www.katerinas.com
1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 773-348-7592
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum.

Be sure to check PETRA’S WEBSITE as NEW performances are being added – all the time. These are just her scheduled appearances as of the date this page was published in June 2010.                          THERE WILL BE MORE!

Click on pix for more!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Shemekia Copeland + Rick Simcox & The ToneQuesters

9:00 pm

Shemekia Copeland

At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she’s opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times and The Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and JohnMayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland’s shot at the eventual title of "Queen of the Blues" is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there.

 
Rick Simcox & The ToneQuesters

a Detroit native, moved to Chicago in 1997, whereupon the Blues immersion would slowly begin to take its hold. In 2005, Simcox formed the basic ToneQuesters  unit with Ryan Suzuka [harmonica] and "Willie J" Rauch [bass].  The band is currently playing promotional shows throughout the Chicagoland area and is, of course, backed by many exceptional musicians. Rick Simcox & The
ToneQuesters deliver a straight shot and are not to be missed!

Saturday, June 19 , 2010

The Fiery Furnaces

The Fiery Furnaces are a U.S. indie rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2000. They played twice in Brooklyn as The Suckers before performing as The Fiery Furnaces (with an unchanged line-up). The band’s primary members are Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger. The brother and sister are originally from Oak Park, Illinois, a near-western suburb of Chicago.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Sue Foley & Peter Karp He Said – She Said Tour!
9:00 pm

SideBar Music Room – $15 TW

"He Said – She Said" is my new project developed with Canadian songwriter/guitarist Sue Foley. The original songs are adapted
from letters and e-mails between us over a 2-year period. They tell the story of two artists in development, in a meeting of hearts and minds. What started as a casual exchange became a revealing account of the personal struggles and dramatic changes that were happening in our lives. Our shared thoughts became intimate. Then, we turned those letters into songs and made a CD together. It’s by far the best thing either of us have created simply because it comes from the honesty of real life. And
it’s a very engaging live show moving between nylon acoustic guitar, dobro, grand piano and electric guitars." – Peter Karp 

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Rob Parton Big Band 

5:00 pm doors, 6:00pm showtime!

$10 tix. 17 and under $5.
Tonight with the Rich South High School Jazz Band. The Rob Parton Big Band features a group of the finest musicians in Chicago. Musically, the band mirrors that of the European Radio Orchestras, where new music is the focus. The music features the sounds of the electric guitar, electric bass, percussion and musical styles outside of the traditional swing setting, hitting upon funk grooves, hip hop grooves, Latin grooves and of course the essence of it all, swing. In some ways it might be very similar to Gordon Goodwin’s Big PHAT Band intersecting with Maria Schneider’s Jazz Orchestra.

FitzGerald’s "WDCB Sunday Big Band Jazz Party" is generously sponsored by 90.9FM WDCB Public Radio from College of DuPage.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 – Open Mike in the CLUB , signup at 8:00 pm, starts at 9:00 pm, free.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  Michael Smith + Small Potatoes, 8pm, $15 TW/advance tix. Quiz Night at FitzGerald’s Night Club!

7:00 pm registration in the SideBar Party Room, competition: 7:30pm.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 WXRT Show! – Sonny Landreth plus Whisker Music, 8 pm, $25 TW. Country Night in Berwyn, 8pm in the SideBar Party Room, pass the hat! Euchre, 7:30pm in the SideBar, free.

Friday, June 25, 2010 Cliff Johnson Band + Kraig Kenning, 8:30pm, $12TW. Cannonball, 8:30pm in the SideBar, pass the hat 

Friday, July 9 , 2010   James McMurtry / 9:00 pm.  $20 TW / advance tickets. 
Thursday, July 22, 2010 Laurie Morvan Band  / 8:00 pm – 2 sets/ $10 TW.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub / 6615 W. Roosevelt Road / Berwyn, IL

To purchase call 866-468-3401. Tickets are available at the club Tuesday – Sunday evenings, or online: TicketWeb .

We visited Fred at his Velvet Lounge, 67 E. Cermak, Chicago, IL, to hear Saalik Ziyad and Friends. We really enjoyed our time with him, found him a font of wisdom and a tremendously kind and unforgettable gentleman!

Our heartfelt prayers to him and his family and friends.

Hope this birthday is a wild and crazy

as you want it to be and then some!

Have a kick ass time old friend,

ya know we love ya!

Chicago Studio Club presents J.B.Ritchie

Friday, May 28, 2010!

J. B. Ritchie Power Blues Trio and special guests kick off Memorial Day Weekend! Join us from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am!

Live at the Dunn Inn, 3456 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL. No cover (tip the band!) and reasonably priced libations of all kinds. It’s gonna be fun, oh yeah.

For more info: http://www.chicagostudioclub.net/2010/05/jazz-jam-session-every-wednesday/

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