Archive for the 'Jazz' Category

After performing with the GVSU orchestra last year and becoming more familiar with their music program I discovered the great quality and quantity of concerts they put on every school year. Most of them free! I encourage you to visit the link below. It is a link to their “upcoming events” page. Go see some live music! There is something for everyone.

GVSU Music school events link

Interview with Drummer/Educator Keith Hall!

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Published in: General, Jazz, R&B/Soul | on May 27th, 2009 | No Comments »

Four Finger Five – Check them out…

Four Finger Five. One of West Michigan’s best original groups. If you have seen them, check them out live and support live music. Watch this great video of them in Muskegon 2007. Read the rest of this entry »

Published in: General, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rock | on May 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Some cool West Michigan band videos!

Recently I had the opportunity to play for GR radio station WYCE. It was a fundraising event for their station. The cool thing was that we were able to play on their live broadcast and fed live to the local cable station. Support local radio. 

Here are two videos. The first is a trio version of a group I play in Groove Merchant. Johnny Gist was unavailable for this gig. Read the rest of this entry »

Published in: General, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rock | on May 22nd, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Hello Everyone!

I have some great interviews coming down the line. My interviews with double bassist Thomas Erickson, drummer Keith Hall and guitarist Phil Marsh are all underway and should be finished soon!

Keep checking back!

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Interview with drummer Keith Hall coming soon!

In the meantime check out his web site!

www.keithhallmusic.com

Published in: General, Jazz, R&B/Soul | on May 15th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Jazz Jam Session tonight in Grand Haven!

There is a great jam session every Tuesday night at The Grand in Grand Haven.It features quite a bit of the local talent.  Bring your axe and sit in or just comer and enjoy the music!

Jazz Jam, Tuesday Nights - 7:30 10:30pm

22 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven MI 49417

See you there!

Published in: General, Jazz | on May 12th, 2009 | No Comments »

I truly hope you enjoy this wonderful interview with pianist/composer/educator Steve Talaga. Enjoy! (more…)

Groove Solution at Docker’s – Fri May 15th!

Come check out one of West Michigan best Funk/Soul horn bands! They are playing a Docker’s in Muskegon 8pm-12am. Here is the information:

3505 Marina View Point
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-0400

www.groovesolutionband.com

Published in: General, Jazz, R&B/Soul, Rock | on May 11th, 2009 | No Comments »