Events
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AHA! Night (art, history and architecture)
Presented by AHA! (art. history and architecture) May 14, 2009 - Ongoing AHA! takes place every 2nd Thursday and is a FREE art and culture event that features exhibits, performances, live music, talks and tours in downtown New Bedford.
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AHA! (art. history and architecture) |
05/14/09 -
Ongoing |
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Air Force Band of Liberty's Liberty Jazz Band
Presented by Air Force Band of Liberty February 16, 2012 The Liberty Jazz Band will appear as guest performers at the Salem State University Jazz Festival. The festival performance begins at 7 pm with the Liberty Jazz Band taking the stage at 8:00. From the swingin’ sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band plays it all with style and sophistication. Part of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty from Hanscom Air Force Base outside Boston, this stellar ensemble has...
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Air Force Band of Liberty |
02/16/12 |
Salem State University, Central Campus Recital Hall, Salem |
Drummer Yoron Israel with "High Standards"
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 24, 2012 Yoron Israel, a native Chicagoan, is one of the most gifted musicians of his generation. Yoron's exciting and tasteful drumming, along with his compositional talents are spotlighted throughout his recordings; "Basic Traneing" (Ronja Music Company), "Chicago" (Double Time), "Live at the Blue Note" (Half Note) and "A Gift for You" (Ronja Music Company). All of these fine works have received enthusiastic praise from journalists, musical peers and fans...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/24/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 25, 2012 Singer and harp man Sugar Ray Norcia’s career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the original Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with guitar giant Ronnie Earl, and it’s stayed there ever since.
Norcia has appeared on nearly 50 albums including discs with the Bluetones, Earl, Otis Grand, Ann Peebles, Michelle Willson, Sax Gordon, Duke Robillard, and his 1999 “Best Traditional Blues” Grammy nominated collaboration with fellow harmonica virtuosos James Cotton,...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/25/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
The Big Doozie Presents: The Billy Kelly Show
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 25, 2012 Billy Kelly is a guy with a guitar and shoes and a head and band called The Blahblahblahs and other stuff. His songs are humorous as well as funny. National Public Radio said that Billy has “an endearingly oddball since of humor,” but sadly they did not say anything about his sense of smell, which is pretty good too. Billy Kelly’s live performances feature sing-alongs, dance-alongs, yell-alongs, and snowman-alongs, among other types of ‘alongs’ too numerous to...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/25/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Labyrinth Choir
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 26, 2012 Labyrinth Choir will perform their debut concert of songs exploring freedom: freedom of religion, self-determination, the Underground Railroad, and hope for the future.
The concert “We Who Believe in Freedom” comes from a Sweet Honey in the Rock song: “We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes.” The program, featuring the choir, pianist, and a percussionist playing African drums, will include solos, choral songs, and audience participation.
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/26/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
The Soul of a Man
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 2, 2012 The Soul of a Man is a modern day Rhythm and Blues band that incorporates blues, gospel, soul, and funk into it’s sound. This band has been described as, “all high energy all the time,” and has turned the heads of artists and industry leaders. With a four-piece rhythm section, a horn trio, and a vocalist out front, this band sounds massive. A veritable wall of sound! The Soul of a Man pours so much energy into their music that audiencese find themselves on a roller...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/02/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Paul Broadnax Trio: "Remembering Nat King Cole"
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 3, 2012 Paul Broadnax has been a staple in the metrowest for decades: 9 years at Ephraim's Restaurant and 17 years at Bullfinch's Restaurant. Amazing Things Arts Center is proud to present the PAUL BROADNAX TRIO which will present an evening remembering NAT KING COLE and his many hits. Nat was known as a great pianist and a great vocalist. Many pianists give Nat credit for helping develop today's piano stylings. Paul broke into the field with Nat as his first jazz influence.Paul will be joined by...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/03/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Gail Rundlett cd release ''Heart of a Believer'' Julian Rundlett opens
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 4, 2012 ail Finnie Rundlett is a seasoned performer who has been playing on the New England coffeehouse circuit for the last 25 years. She just released her 4th solo album, “Heart of a Believer” in November, 2011. This recording, her first since 1995, marks Gail’s return to an increased performing schedule. Some of the musicians contributing to the album are Robin Batteau, Aoife O’Donovan (of Crooked Still), Jake Armerding and Ryan Kennedy from the Mountain Stage band....
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/04/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
The Stan Strickland "Be Here Now" Quartet
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 16, 2012 Singer, saxophonist, flutist, actor Stan Strickland has performed throughout the United States, Europe, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, New Zealand and the former Soviet Union. In addition to numerous radio and television appearances, Stan has performed in many clubs and concert halls, including Jordan and Symphony Halls in Boston, Carnegie Recital Hall and Town Hall in New York, and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured on recordings by Bob Moses, Marty Erlich,...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/16/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Kids' Concert Series - Mister G
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 10, 2012 Dubbed "irresistible" by People magazine, Mister G writes funky, original songs ("Pizza for Breakfast";"Sneaky Chihuahua";"Shark in my Bathtub") that have captivated audiences in Europe, Latin America and around the USA. His recently released Grammy-nominated album BUGS, showcases his musical versatility with song styles including rock, ska, bluegrass, bossa nova, and reggae. Mister G's interactive, bilingual concerts have established him as one of...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/10/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Twang 'em High and Tsunami of Sound
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 15, 2012 It's been many years since guitarist/singer Drew Townson moved to Boston from Dallas, but you can still hear that BBQ-smoked Texas tone in his playing. Through the '90s Drew fronted the Desert-Surf instrumental trio, The Derangers. Their reverberant sound was the stuff of Ennio Morricone and David Lynch soundtracks. Later, he twanged the Telecaster in the award-winning Americana outfit, Lucky 57. Drew's latest project isTwang `em High! a quartet made up of veterans, all well-schooled in...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/15/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jazz Show/Jam with Daryl Lowery & Berklee faculty
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 7-December 4, 2012 The first hour of the event is a concert, featuring the host band - some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the “jammers” who get the opportunity sit in and hone their skills trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!!
This weeks feature/host: Daryl Lowery and friends.
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/07/12 -
12/04/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jazz Show/Jam with Ted Knowlton and cohorts
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 14-December 11, 2012 The first hour of the event is a concert, featuring the host band - some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the “jammers” who get the opportunity sit in and hone their skills trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!! This weeks feature/host: Ted Knowlton and friends.
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/14/12 -
12/11/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jazz Show/Jam with John Funkhouser and Friends
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 21-December 18, 2012 The first hour of the jam is a concert, featuring the host band - some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the "jammers" who get the opportunity sit in and hone their skills trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!!
This weeks feature/host: John Funkhouser Trio
John plays...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/21/12 -
12/18/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jazz Show/Jam with Jamie Stewartson & Rivers School Faculty
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 28-November 27, 2012 The first hour of the jam is a concert, featuring the host band - some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the "jammers" who get the opportunity sit in and hone their skills trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!!
Jamie directs the Jazz program at the Rivers Music School. He...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/28/12 -
11/27/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Jazz Show/Jam with Kaoruko and Friends
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center May 29-October 30, 2012 The first hour of the jam is a concert, featuring the host band - some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the "jammers" who get the opportunity sit in and hone their skills trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!!
Kaoruko comes from Tokyo where she worked in the nightclubs...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
05/29/12 -
10/30/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Cabaret with Ann Marie King
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 14, 2012 Each month, performers bring dreams, voice, sheet music and persona and try them out on a friendly supportive audience. Host, soprano Leslie Holmes, adds vignettes about the songs and composers, based on her wealth of knowledge about the history of cabaret. Featuring Ann Marie King with Tom LaMark on piano
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/14/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Cabaret with Christine Fontana
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 11, 2012 Each month, performers bring dreams, voice, sheet music and persona and try them out on a friendly supportive audience. Host, soprano Leslie Holmes, adds vignettes about the songs and composers, based on her wealth of knowledge about the history of cabaret. Featuring Christine Fontana with Steven Higgs and Tom LaMark on piano
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/11/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Folk Open Mike with Host Dan Cloutier
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center February 2-December 27, 2012 Our Amazing Things Folk Open Mike offers a friendly supportive venue for developing singer-songwriters and folks who "just like to play". It is a great way to get to know the music community, and to share ideas and techniques. All types of music are welcome. Fans come to see fantastic local artists, and never go away disappointed. See and be seen - heck build a fan base! Always a feature, always fun. Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier, (www.dancloutiermusic.com) takes...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
02/02/12 -
12/27/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Kids' Concert Series - Rolie Polie Guacamole
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 14, 2012 Rolie Polie Guacamole is the hippest new “kindie” band from Brooklyn, NY! Their high energy, interactive shows are a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy and staying active. Kids love dancing along to their newest hits "Kangaroo and Billy Too" and "Triathlon" and the whole family will enjoy their remarkable renditions of Harry Nilsson’s “Coconut” and Woody Guthrie’s...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/14/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
"Frankie & Dean... One for the Road" by Jimmy Mazz and Patrick Tobin
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 9, 2012 See, and hear Dean Martin personified by Jimmy Mazz, teamed with internationally recognized Frank Sinatra tribute artist Patrick Tobin as they bring you the ultra cool personalities of “The Chairman Of The Board”, and “The King Of Cool”, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Patrick’s look of a young Sinatra is appreciated and amplified by his low vocal resonance as he belts out hit after hit. And his dry wit is sure to strike your funny bone. Jimmy portrays...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/09/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Boreal Tordu celebrates Acadian Culture with concert and traditional Acadian food
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 10, 2012 Join us for traditional Acadian food followed by a concert in the spirit of the old custom of Acadian kitchen parties. We'll be cooking up a bit of Acadian stew known as Fricot- the precursor to Cajun Gumbo, and other delicacies. Fun for all ages including a chance to try some Acadian percussion instruments and maybe learn some French to sing along.
In 1604 the Acadians landed in Maine from France. 400 years later, Boréal Tordu takes Maine-Acadian music from traditional ballads...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/10/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
"Cabaret Eclectic" with Bobby Gadoury Trio and special guests
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 11, 2012 Come out and spice up your Sunday afternoon with the eclectic flavorings of Cabaret, Jazz, and Pop. Cabaret Eclectic is a diverse group of local performers who joined together through their common passion for great song and music.
The group consists of vocalists Dale Lepage, Christine Fontana, Bobby Gadoury, Lisa Hall, and Casey Thomas, with a trio led by Bobby Gadoury.
In addition to performing here at Amazing Things Arts Center, the artists have individually sang and...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/11/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
New World Jazz Composers Octet
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 18, 2012 The music is a kaleidoscope: shifting effortlessly from the intimacy of a piano trio to the shouting horns of a big band. The music conjures a range of feelings, from Jobim's melodic and harmonic warmth, to the spontaneity and excitement of Charles Mingus’ groups, to the harmonic pastels of Herbie Hancock's explorations of the late 60's.
The New World Jazz Composers Octet has released its second CD, TRANSITIONS, on the Big and Phat Jazz Productions label. This exciting...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/18/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Billy Novick and Guy Van Duser
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 24, 2012 "Elegant. Riveting. Soulful. Classic mastery." These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. Together as a duo for more than a quarter of a century, Guy and Billy have performed in concerts, clubs and festivals all over North America and Europe. You also may have heard them as frequent guests of the Prairie Home Companion show, NPR's All Things Considered, or on...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/24/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Shayne Holland CD Release
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 25, 2012 Shayne Holland is a Boston-based singer songwriter who creates introspective pop-rock that is far from predictable. Weaving warm rhythms and bright tempos with heartfelt lyrics, Shayne seeks to connect with his audience on an emotional level.
In 1998 Shayne released his debut recording Satellite followed by 2001's E.P. "Rain". His first full length "Unconditional" released in the Spring of 2003 featured such hits as "Carry Me Home" and the title...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/25/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Donna Lee & Landslide: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 30, 2012 Throughout her musical career, Donna Lee has performed songs by Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. These songs have held a special place in her repertoire and have always been audience favorites. In her show, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Donna Lee has put together an impressive collection of personal and popular favorites. Donna Lee’s voice adeptly handles the edgy power of Stevie Nicks’ songs yet comfortably slips into the silky nuanced style of Christie McVie.
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/30/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Dave Whitney Quartet featuring Christine Fawson
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 1, 2012 Dave Whitney-New England's Dean of traditional; and swing jazz brings his quintet in for a program of jazz favorites. Dave has been leading bands since 1971 and has been influenced by Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke and Bobby Hackett. He is also an engaging singer, He is also known for his work with the Yankee Rhythm Kings, White Heat Swing and Chris Powers Orchestras. Dave's group will feature music of the 20s,30s and 40s and will feature Christine Fawson on vocals and trumpet with Jon...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/01/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
Eight to the Bar
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 6, 2012 Listening to Eight to the Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie's Kansas City and Fats Waller's Harlem, where the car radio picks up everything from Jackie Wilson to the Andrews Sisters. Their material, like their outlandish wardrobes and onstage choreo, is a colorful mix of forties jazz and swing, fifties jump blues, and their own swing-influenced tunes. With their female vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, this unique...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
04/06/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |