Video of the Day: Ari Hest - "Something To Look Forward To"

Today we have for you "Something To Look Forward To" from Ari Hest.  The track is from his latest album The Fire Plays.  If you haven't yet, give it a spin. I've been listening to and thoroughly enjoying it ... "Set In Stone" is the highlight for me.  I had a bit of a Hest marathon yesterday, sadly I discovered my Sunset Over Hope Street CD is MIA, well darn!  Anyway, check out "Something To Look Forward To" below and enjoy.

Caught My Ear: Little Brother Eli

Today we have for you a new band out of the UK.  Joshua Rigal and Alex Grew, collectively known as Little Brother Eli.  They've been working on a project for the last six months or so and the results, we will hear on an upcoming EP.

To whet your appetite, check out the video for "Awkward Positions" below.  It's a live acoustic number.  Grew has a warm soulfulness to his voice that really lends itself to this type of performance. After hearing this song, I'm looking forward to hearing more of their work.  Check out the clip below and keep an ear out for more from these guys.  

2013 Newport Jazz Festival Line-up Announced

Natalie Cole

Well my music loving friends, the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. has announced the line-up for the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management.  The festival takes place August 2 - 4 in scenic Newport, RI at Fort Adams State Park.  Tickets go on sale this Thursday, January 17 at 10AM at www.newportjazzfest.net.

Check out the line-up below.  And if that's not enough for you, the iconic festival which turns 60 next year, still has other artists that are yet to be announced.





Friday, August 2, at 8:00 pm
International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino (194 Bellevue Avenue)

• Natalie Cole
• Bill Charlap Trio with special guest Freddy Cole

Saturday, August 3, at 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fort Adams State Park (90 Fort Adams Drive)

Wayne Shorter

• Wayne Shorter’s 80th Birthday Celebration: Wayne Shorter Quartet featuring Danilo Perez, John Patitucci & Brian Blade plus special guest Herbie Hancock
• Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society
• Michel Camilo Sextet
• Terence Blanchard Quintet
• Robert Glasper Experiment
• Gregory Porter
• Edmar Castañeda
• Ray Anderson Pocket Brass Band
• Amir ElSaffar Two Rivers
• Bill Charlap Trio with guests Bob Wilber and Anat Cohen
• Mary Halvorson Quintet
• Rez Abassi Trio

Sunday, August 4, at 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
Fort Adams State Park (90 Fort Adams Drive)

Chick Corea

• Chick Corea & The Vigil with Christian McBride, Tim Garland, Marcus Gilmore and Charles Altura
• Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
• Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band featuring Jaleel Shaw, Martin Bejerano and David Wong
• Dizzy Gillespie™ Big Band under the direction of Paquito D’Rivera
• Hiromi: The Trio Project with Anthony Jackson and Steve Smith
• Joshua Redman Quartet
• Jim Hall Quartet featuring Julian Lage
• Jon Batiste & Stay Human
• Dee Alexander: Songs That My Mother Loved
• The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
• Lew Tabackin Quartet with Randy Brecker, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash
• Donny McCaslin Group
• Steve Coleman Projects: Five Elements, Talea Ensemble and Duo with Tyshawn Sorey
• David Gilmore & Numerology featuring Claudia Acuña, Miguel Zenón, Luis Perdomo, Christian McBride, Jeff “Tain” Watts and Mino Cinelu

TICKETS & OTHER INFORMATION

Tickets for the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management go on sale worldwide Thursday, January 17, at 10:00 am at www.newportjazzfest.net, by phone and by mail. 

Tickets for the Friday, August 2, concert are $ 40.00 – $100.00.  All seats reserved. The Opening Night Cocktail Party, a Newport summer tradition, kicks off the evening from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. This exclusive party welcomes a limited number of attendees for an evening of great music, food and beverages.  Tickets are $50.00 for Tennis Hall of Fame members and $60.00 for non-members. Pricing includes open bar and hors d’oeuvres.  Party attendees must have a ticket to the Newport Jazz Festival concert.  To order Cocktail Party tickets, call (401) 324-4072 or go online at www.tennisfame.com.

A limited number of general admission adult two-day passes are available now for $135.00 for Saturday and Sunday.  Single day general admission adult tickets are $74.00 in advance and $84.00 at the gate, if available.  Children’s tickets for ages 3 - 15 are $15.00 per day.  Children under 3 are free.  A new student price of $20.00 is available for high school students older than 15 and college students with valid ID. Students must use the Student gate and present valid ID to enter the festival. Offer valid for eligible students while supplies last. Not valid on reserved seating or for the Friday night event.

Parking passes are also available on-line for $12.00.  Service charges apply to all tickets purchased on-line or by phone. 

Premium Seating tickets for Fort Adams concerts are available for $125.00 per day. Reserved Seating is $90.00.

Single day general admission tickets also can be purchased in person at the Newport Visitors Information Center, located at 23 America’s Cup Avenue.  Visit www.gonewport.com for office hours and information. No service charges apply.

There will be a festival office in the Newport area where tickets can be purchased in person at a later date.  For general information, craft vendor information or to leave a message for festival staff, call the festival hotline at (401) 848-5055.  For more information, log on to www.newportjazzfest.net or www.newportfestivalsfoundation.org.

Upcoming: Indelible Festival at Highline Ballroom, Friday, January 11

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Upcoming: Hannah vs. The Many, Haley Bowery & the Manimals at The Rock Shop + Split 7"

Hannah vs. the Many and Haley Bowery & the Manimals will be taking the stage over in Brooklyn at The Rock Shop on Friday, December 21.  In addition they have joined forces to release a limited edition Split 7".  The tracks are "Halloween" from Haley Bowery and the Manimals off their album Born Strange and "Hideous/Adorable" from Hannah vs. the Many off of their All Our Heroes Drank Here.  You can check out the 7" using the handy widget at the bottom of the post.



 
Gig Alert!!! 

Haley Bowery & the Manimals
Hannah vs. The Many
Teen Girl Scientist Monthly
Madison Cano
The Rock Shop
249 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Fri, December 21, 2012 7:00 PM (Doors: 7:00 PM)
$7.00
21 and over
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Song of the Day: Pravada - "Campfire Song"

Today we have for you, "Campfire Song" from Pravada.  This is the third single from their NO! EP. Check out the song HERE.

Upcoming: Robbers on High Street To Play ELO, 12/30

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 – 8pm
Jeff Lynne's 65th Birthday Party -  featuring an ELO set performed by

Robbers on High Street and Friends
The Bell House
149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 

www.thebellhouseny.com
21+$10 adv / $12 day of show / Tickets

 

If you were lucky enough to catch either of the two previous times that the Robbers on High Street painstakingly recreated the magic of the Electric Light Orchestra live, then you had probably resigned to the fact that you were part of something very special that would never or could never happen again.

Well after 2 years of nagging and prodding by friends and fans, they have decided to recreate that magic one more time in honor of Jeff Lynne's 65th birthday. Comprised of 10 musicians dressed in full 70's era ELO regalia and featuring a string section, 2 synthesizer stations and 70's era lights and lasers, the Robbers and friends pull off what has been called one of the best ELO tributes in North America. Come join us as we celebrate the birthday of a true musical legend and all things Jeff Lynne. This night is also being touted as the night to celebrate New Years Eve if you have to work on New Years Eve!!  There will be dj's, dancing, raffles and drink specials all night long.

Holiday Treats: Miss Guy Dishes Up A Merry Effin' Christmas

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that Miss Guy has a Christmas song.  Today, we have for you, the video.  I'm not one for the, oh shall we say, traditional fair that is dished up this time of year.  So, of course, I found myself giving "Merry Effin' Christmas" more than a few spins.  How could I not?  It's good ol' cheeky fun!  I caution you though, it's not quite safe for work, unless you work in my office where it's on the holiday music playlist that's blasting away as I work.  Check out the video below.

“Merry Effin’ Christmas” is a satirical take on traditional Christmas music with a rock twist. The video features Miss Guy, Matt Katz-Bohen, and Monkey (the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel) in all of their holiday garb and glory. With winter scenes of excess and holiday decorations galore, “Merry Effin’ Christmas” even has a “hot” Santa that is not to be missed.

New Video and Single From Nico Vega

Today we have a new video from Nico Vega.  The clip is for their new single "Easier" and was directed by the band's drummer Dan Epand.  The video takes us on a journey of a guy, played by Nico Vega guitarist Rich Koehler,  trying to blend in and get work as a Mariachi.  At points during the video he looks so sad and dejected that you just want to give him a hug, tuck a few bucks under his sombrero and let him play a song for you.  Check it out below.

 

Video of the Day: Saint Motel Offer Up A Delightful "Benny Goodman"

Today we have for you the latest video from Saint Motel.  The clip for, "Benny Goodman," a song from their debut album Voyeur, was released about a week ago.  The video was directed by the band's A/J Jackson and features the adorable Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown.  If I didn't already like this song, the video would have won me over.  One, it has a plot, how a Jackson 5 type group went from being a 4 piece to a 5 piece.  Two, everyone in the video looked like they were enjoying themselves.  I like when people look like they're enjoying themselves.  Three, it made me smile...that should probably be number one.

If you haven't checked out this band yet, you should.  Check out the video below and grab the song using the handy widget the band was cool enough to provide.



   SAINT MOTEL - Benny Goodman by saintmotel