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July 2011 Music Calendar

Posted in Monthly Show Rundown on June 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »

July 2011 Music Calendar

Calendar updated daily!

Friday, July 1, 2011

  • Phish’s SuperBall IX, Watkins Glen, NY
  • (Free) Steel Pulse, Natural Expression & Rhythm Band @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($20) Howie Day @ City Winery
  • ($25) Blind Melon @ Hiro Ballroom
  • ($20-$35) Conrad Herwig All-Stars – Latin Side of Miles Davis ft. Randy Brecker @ The Blue Note
  • ($40-$45) Buckwheat Zydeco @ Rockin’ The River Cruise

Saturday, July 2, 2011

  • Phish’s SuperBall IX, Watkins Glen, NY
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nick’s Pub
  • (Free) “Everybody Love the Sunshine” Roy Ayers & The Jazz Mafia Symphony @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($5) Pharoahe Monch & Baloji @ Weeksville Heritage Center
  • ($10) Sophistafunk @ The Blue Note (12pm set)
  • ($20-$35) Conrad Herwig All-Stars – Latin Side of Wayne Shorter ft. Bobby Watson @ The Blue Note

Sunday, July 3, 2011

  • Phish’s SuperBall IX, Watkins Glen, NY
  • ($20-$35) Conrad Herwig All-Stars- Latin Side of Herbie Hancock ft Dave Valentin @ The Blue Note (2 sets)

Monday, July 4, 2011

  • ($5) Zoogma @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($10-$20) Jonathan Batiste @ The Blue Note (2 sets)
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($10-$20) Jonathan Batiste @ The Blue Note (2 sets)

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

  • ($5) Turbine @ The Loving Cup
  • ($20) Soul Rebels Brass Band with Glen David Andrews Band @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($30-$40) Lou Donaldson Quartet @ Birdland New York, NY
  • ($37.50) Todd Rundgren @ B.B. Kings
  • ($45-$50) Niles Lofgren @ Rockin’ The River Cruise

Thursday, July 7, 2011

  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • ($15-$25) Samantha Ronson & The Undertakers @ The Blue Note (2 sets)
  • ($40-$45) Donna the Buffalo @ Rockin’ The River Cruise

Friday, July 8, 2011

  • (Free) Los Lobos @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) Vernon Reid @ City Winery
  • (Free) Tall Tall Trees @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($38-$48) 10,000 Maniacs – Special 30th Anniversary @ City Winery

Saturday, July 9, 2011

  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks Pub (12am ~ Harlem)
  • (Free) Sophistafunk @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5) Meshell Ndegeocello & Muhsinah @ Weeksville Heritage Center
  • ($8) The Pimps of Joytime @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($12.25) Paperdoll / Apollo Run @ Mercury Lounge

Sunday, July 10, 2011

  • ($25) Los Lobos @ Brooklyn Bowl

Monday, July 11, 2011

  • (Free) The metropolitan Opera Summer Recital @ Central Park Summerstage
  • (Free) Slick Rick @ Crotona Park
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($75) Pat Benatar @ B. B. Kings

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night set)
  • (Free) Antibalas @ For Greene Park
  • ($28-$30) Colbie Caillat @ The Canal Room
  • ($35-$40) Animal Collective: Celebrate Brooklyn @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($75) Pat Benetar @ B.B. Kings

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

  • Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
  • (Free) Mark Guiliana @ 55 Bar
  • (Free) Christian McBride @ Madison Square Park
  • ($5) Turbine @ The Loving Cup
  • ($7) Afro Funky Party w/ Zongo Junction, Top Shotta & DJ Offbeat @ Cameo Gallery
  • ($15) The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland NYC
  • ($30-$40) Ratatat @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($35) Rebirth Brass Band with special guests Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra @ Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club
  • ($60-$72) A Perfect Circle @ Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom

Thursday, July 14, 2011

  • Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
  • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY
  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • (Free) Billy Iuso & the Restless Natives @ The Shrine
  • ($10) Reggie Watts @ Public Assembly
  • ($27-$33) Gomez @ Terminal 5
  • ($25) Mahavishnu Project Plays John McLaughlin Songbook @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($35) Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers @ Hiro Ballroom

Friday, July 15, 2011

  • Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
  • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY
  • ($20) FiKus @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($75-$111) Perfect Circle @ Beacon Theater

Saturday, July 16, 2011

  • Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
  • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks Pub (12am ~ Harlem)
  • ($5) Keziah Jones & Sophia Urista @ Weeksville Heritage Center
  • ($20-$24) Los Amigos Invisibles @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
  • ($40-$55) The Del McCoury Band @ City Winery

Sunday, July 17, 2011

  • Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Oak Hill, NY
  • Nothing yet, but I will find something!

Monday, July 18, 2011

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($40-$45) Levon Helm Band & Emmylou Harris @ Central Parks Summerstage
  • ($45-$65) Aaron Neville – Conversations In Song @ City Winery

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night set)
  • (Free) New York Funk Exchange @ Club Groove
  • ($26) Toots and the Maytals @ The Brooklyn Bowl

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

  • ($5) Turbine @ The Loving Cup
  • ($13-$16) The London Souls @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25) Clutch, Corrosion Of Conformity, Groundscore @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($30-$40) Louis Hayes Quintet @ Birdland New York
  • ($45-$60) Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Del McCoury @ City Winery

Thursday, July 21, 2011

  • Gathering of The Vibes (CT)
  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • ($25) Cluth @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($30-$35) Summer Reggae Fest Featuring Groundation with Kevin Kinsella (formerly of John Browns Body) and iLa Mawana @ Hiro Ballroom
  • ($40-$75) Lucinda Williams & Amos Lee @ The Beacon Theater

Friday, July 22, 2011

  • Gathering of The Vibes (CT)
  • (Free) Seun Kuti & Equypt 80 w/ Faaji Agba @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($30) New Mastersounds @ Rocks Off Cruise
  • ($50) Brian McKnight @ BB Kings

Saturday, July 23, 2011

  • Gathering of The Vibes (CT)
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks Pub (late night set)
  • ($35-$55) Dave Mason @ City Winery
  • ($75-$87) Brian McKnight @ Apollo Theater

Sunday, July 24, 2011

  • ($15) Cracker @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($35-$55) Dave Mason @ City Winery

Monday, July 25, 2011

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($26) Toots and the Maytals @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($30) Conspirator @ The Rocks Off Concert Cruise
  • ($37.50) Les Paul Guitar Tribute Mondays with The Les Paul Trio @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($45-$65) Aaron Neville – Conversations In Song @ City Winery

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5) The Constellations @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($25-$30) Sia @ Webster Hall
  • ($55-$65) Billy Bragg – At Home In The City W/ Special guest @ City Winery

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

  • (Free) Wanda Jackson & Imelda May @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($5) Turbine @ The Loving Cup
  • ($15) The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland NYC
  • ($25-$30) Sia @ Webster Hall
  • ($30-$35) John Butler Trio @ Terminal 5
  • (SOLD OUT – Check Craigslist and out front day of show) Allman Brothers @ Beacon Theater

Thursday, July 28, 2011

  • (Free) Afrika Bambaataa @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • (Free) The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($20-$35) Dr. John @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($30) The Budos Band @ The Rocks Off Concert Cruise
  • ($30-$36) John Butler Trio @ Terminal 5
  • ($55-$65) Billy Bragg – At Home In The City w/ special guest @ City Winery

Friday, July 29, 2011

  • ($10) NOMO @ Union Pool
  • ($25-$30) Pietasters @ The Jewel (Rocks Off Cruise)
  • ($30) Mike Clarke Indigo Blues featuring Christian McBride / Antonio Farao / Wallace Roney / Donald Harrison @ Iridium Jazz Club
Saturday, July 30, 2011
  • (Free) Dr. John & the Lower 911, Chuck Brown & Red Baraat @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks Pub (12am ~ Harlem)
  • ($10) Fundimensionals @ Village Lantern
  • ($20) Virginia Coalition @ Rocks Off River Cruise
  • ($30) Mike Clarke Indigo Blues featuring Christian McBride / Antonio Farao / Wallace Roney / Donald Harrison @ The Iridium Jazz Club
Sunday, July 31, 2011
  • (Free) Mavis Staples @ Lincoln Center Out of Doors
  • ($30) Mike Clarke Indigo Blues featuring Christian McBride / Antonio Farao / Wallace Roney / Donald Harrison @ The Iridium Jazz Club

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Questlove Presents Mo’ Meta Blues I ft. Booker T, Eric Krasno, Gary Bartz, Christian McBride and Nigel Hall @ The Blue Note (06.20-21.11)

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Tiny Rager with Questlove, Christian McBride and Gary Bartz. SO HAPPY!!!

Tiny Rager with Questlove, Christian McBride and Gary Bartz. SO HAPPY!!!

Questlove Presents Mo’ Meta Blues I ft. Booker T, Eric Krasno, Gary Bartz, Charistian McBride & Nigel Hall @ The Blue Note (06.21.11)

Questlove – Drums
Eric Kranso – Guitar
Booker T. Jones – Organ
Gary Bartz – Saxophone
Christian McBride – Bass

Surprise Guest:
Dee Dee Bridgewater – Vocals
Nigel Hall – Vocals

The Blue Note Venue Front

The Blue Note Venue Front

The Blue Note is a venue name that is known around the world for housing some of the world’s most famous jazz musicians in it’s various Milan, Tokyo, NYC and Nagoya locations.  For true NY music goers, we aren’t always fond of this venue but no one can deny that some of our city’s greatest music is made inside that sardine-packed tourist trap.

For 30 years, The Blue Note has brought us some of the most phenomenal music played by phenomenal collections of musicians.  This year, to celebrate their 30 years dedicated to music, The Blue Note, along with Jill Newman Productions, has put together a month long calendar of music around the city, creating the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival.

Over the past month The Festival has featured numerous high-profile acts within the walls of the Blue Note  such as Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, Nancy Wilson, Bobby McFerrin, Roberta Flack, Brian Wilson, Medeski Martin & Wood, El Gran Combo, McCoy Tyner, Bill Frisell, Meshell Ndegeocello, Madeleine Peyroux, Chaka Khan, and many more. As well, numerous acts have been held around the city’s various outdoor spaces such as Parks and other music venues.

Questlove @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Questlove @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

For two nights, famed drummer Questlove hosted Mo’ Meta Blues 1  featuring a collection of amazing jazz virtuoso musicians to include guitarist Eric Kranso and bassist Christian McBride.  The group was completed with legendary saxophonist Gary Bartz and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer organist Booker T. Jones (Booker T and the MG’s).

I was terribly excited for a performance mixing the old school with the new school.  It is performances like these were I wish there were more youth in the audience. More young musicians who have deliberately sought out the best in the scene; sitting in the audience watching how it’s done.  Looking around, I couldn’t help but wonder how in a city like NYC, there were not more musical savvy teenagers. Where is the disconnect? Is it because our music isn’t on the radio? Just something I always ponder while sitting waiting for shows to begin.

Booker T Jones latest Cd: The Road From Memphis

Booker T Jones latest Cd: The Road From Memphis

Tonight’s musicians would be performing a selection of songs from Booker T’s new album, The Road From Memphis, a wonderful collection of songs with collaborations with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, Sharon Jones and Lou Reed and The National’s Matt Berninger.  Produced by Jones with The Roots’ ?uestlove and Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliot Smith), Memphis was recorded by Daptone Records mastermind Gabriel Roth with backing by The Roots.  Enjoy Booker T’s video for his cover of Lauryn Hill‘s “Everything is Everything.”

The new school rhythm section alone could have kept my attention for both sets. Questlove has been drumming since he was a little boy on tour with his famous 50’s doo wop father, Lee Andrews of Lee Andrews & the Hearts.  Questlove is best known as the drummer for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, which is now the in-house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Christian McBride, Questlove‘s high school homie, is considered a virtuoso bass player and is one of the most recorded bassists of the last 20 years. He has performed and recorded with a massive number of artists, jazz legends and ensembles including Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Diana Krall, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Wynton Marsalis, Hank Jones, Joshua Redman, as well as with hip-hop, pop, soul, and classical musicians like The Roots, Kathleen Battle, Carly Simon, Sting, Bruce Hornsby, and James Brown. His sound is liberating and intoxicating.

“Half the fun up here is the fun music trivia we all have and finding the fun in referencing it in the music we play up here.  I am just warning you all now, there will be a lot of inside musical jokes on this stage.” ~ Questlove

Booker T Jones @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Booker T Jones @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Then you had Booker T. Jones from Booker T and the MGs.  Booker T. & the MG’s were the house band for the famous Memphis Soul music label Stax Records.  They recorded with all the Stax Records artists, including Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, and Isaac Hayes, but they also recorded their own material between sessions.  The song they are most famous for is Green Onions, a song they played every set during this run. My favorite and earliest memory of hearing this song can be seen right here:

All the Blue Note sets had the same set lists, in varying order:

  1. Down In Memphis ( Booker T on vocal, #5 on disc)
  2. Rent Party (#7 on disc)
  3. Walking Papers (#1 on disc)
  4. Everything is Everything (#6 on disc)
  5. Hip Hugger (Old Booker T Song)
  6. Gentle Smiles (Gary Bartz Tune)
  7. Born Under A Bad Sign (William Bell cover)
  8. Can’t Find Love
  9. Green Onions
  10. Melting Pot
Look at Those Happy Faces @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Look at Those Happy Faces @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Both nights, Questlove was the first to enter on stage.  He sat at his drum kit and announced each artist individually as they waited patiently at the top of the stairs. Questlove‘s sense of humor came out immediately.  “Please welcome Mr. Eric Kras-NOW,” as he emphasized the last part with a huge smile. “Please welcome Mr. Gary “Blow Your Horn” Bartz!” And so it continued till each member was on stage and the show could begin.

Down In Memphis ( Booker T on vocal, #5 on disc)
Rent Party (#7 on disc)

They stated the set with Down In Memphis with Booker T. on vocals.   His signature plunking Organ keys sounding just like I remembered.  Rent Party followed with Eric Kranso taking the lead on the solo. During the song, Kranso took the guitar licks and changed them up slightly, causing a jubilant stir from Booker T. and Questlove.  Booker T. could be caught glancing at Kranso with looks of interest and obvious delight as Kranso took the song to level Booker T. probably wished was on his new cd.

Eric Krasno @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Eric Krasno @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Walking Papers (#1 on disc)

“The next song selection and what not is…You know we gotta be classy, this is the Blue Note after all!  The next song selection and shit …..” ~ Questlove as the venue erupted in laughter. Probably the one and only time I will hear cursing on the stage of the Blue Note from time to come.

The third selection was Walking Papers. Questlove described the song titles as “the papers that your angry wife gives you.” The song broke into a funky beat and my friend and I all complained about being forced to sit through this danceable set.

Whole Group @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Whole Group @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Everything is Everything (#6 on disc)

Booker T.‘s cover of Lauryn Hill‘s Everything is Everything followed. This song should have been sung by Nigel Hall who was waiting in the rafters during the first set while this song played but was sitting at our table for the second.  However, Booker T. played the vocals on his organ. No words. Personally, I feel that it is the words of this song that make it powerful and I loved how this elder artist was playing the younger tunes but it was general consensus around my table that it should be sung, not played.  Watching Gary Bartz, I wondered when he learned the song and how long it took him to learn it.  Did he really like it?  On the new cd, Booker T. also covers Gnarls Barkley‘s Crazy.

Hip Hugger (Old Booker T Song)

“The best thing about being on this stage the past few days has been our ability to vicariously feel like we are in each others bands. We all have so much respect for each others bands and projects. This next tune will make us honorary MGs”  ~ Questlove introducing HipHugger.

As they segued into HipHugger, Christian McBride took the lead.  He shot out the gate with his solos on this song each set. His smile infectious, his playing addicting.

Gary Bartz @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Gary Bartz @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Gentle Smiles (Gary Bartz Tune)

At this point I should tell yall a little something about the magnificent Gary Bartz as he was the reason this show was even taking place!! When Jill Newman approached Questlove with the list of musicians that might want to take part in this project, Gary Bartz‘s name was what stopped him.

Gary Bartz is a Grammy winning alto saxophone player who first touched down on ears in the mid 60’s.  He played with epic jazz musicians like Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, Charles Mingus’ Workshop and McCoy Tyner before even reaching the 70’s.  His music became influential amongst many genres and soon Gary’s music hit Questlove‘s ears as he followed the rise of hip-hop.

If you were a fan of hip-hop in 1991 then you might have known of a song called Gentle Smiles but might not have known it was a Bartz original.  A Tribe Called Quest famously used this sample for their song Butter on the “The Low End Theory” 1991 album. Everyone knows that album, or rather they should. Questlove dropped some serious licks while playing this song, probably having played it in his head over and over for years coming up in the scene.  It was a slow, downright sexy rage.

Gary Bartz’s Gentle Smiles:

A Tribe Called Quest’s Butter, sampling the song:

Nigel Hall @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Nigel Hall @ The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

“And now I’d like to introduce you to the last member of our clan. A person who has his graduate degree in soul walking and Jamesology.  I’ve given him new monikers each set. I need help giving him one for this set,” said Questlove as he looked at the rest of his band. Nigel Hall was introduced by Questlove last night as Nigel Baptiste, Nigel Cosby was his name for tonight’s first set and Norman Huckstable Hall was thrown out this time by Christian McBride.

This was Nigel Hall‘s first paid performance at the Blue Note. As we stood at the top of the stairs and chatted he was wringing his hands and seemed slightly nervous.  So endearing.

Celestial Blues (Gary Bartz Tune)

As Nigel Hall began his next song he spoke of the Maine State Slogan being “They Way Life Should Be” and how the song he was about to sing is more tactical version of that statement.  “so meditate and contemplate”  Gary Bartz raged thru his solo.  Gary Bartz is the reason Questlove went after this gig.  When Jill Newman,  the lady who helped fund the Blue Note Jazz Festival, read Questlove the list of musicians who were interested in the super jam…this is the name that solidified the deal.

Whole Group raging The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Whole Group raging The Blue Note (Photo by Dino Perrucci)

Born Under A Bad Sign (William Bell cover)

There was more banter and The Temptations Get Ready was teased by the rhythm section, another inside musical joke. Nigel Hall went on to sing Born Under A Bad Sign.  Nigel went off in the song, getting lost in his own voice. We got lost as well.  Having been part of The Warren Haynes Band for a few months, Nigel Hall has fused this song to his blood line.  And as always, I heard people asking “who was this guy,” questioning with the biggest smiles possible!!!   The night before, I was unlucky enough to miss Dee Dee Bridgewater, who came out in the second set to join Nigel on this song.  Amazing.

“Let’s give fun a round of applause ~ Questlove

Got To Get Some > Cant’ Find Love

As they began to play the next tune Got To Get Some, Questlove stopped and I think might have broken something as he said “well, they are gonna charge me five bucks for that! ” Nigel responds, “Sounds alright.  So long as its tight, its alright.” Nigel sang soulfully through Got To Get Some and Cant’ Find Love.

Whole Group w/ Nigel @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Whole Group w/ Nigel @ Blue Note (Photo by TinyRager)

Green Onions & Melting Pot (Booker T Covers)

Nigel Hall bounced off the stage as the remaining group broke into Green Onions.  Christian McBride is such an amazing bassist as he kicked his bass so deep during this song.  Seeing this song performed live was truly special.  With these musicians, who were having so much fun on stage, they brought the song to life and I have to admit that it was one of my fav parts of the set. Just hearing the opening immediately made me smile. It’s impossible not to love this song.

The super group ended their exciting set with Booker T’s Melting Pot from his 1971 studio album.  Here is the studio version of the song. There were certainly to many restrictions on picture and video taking at The Blue Not like always.

When super groups like this gather, it’s always a shame to miss the magic. I hope this brought you into the moment, if only a little bit!

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June 2011 Music Calendar

Posted in Monthly Show Rundown on June 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »

June 2011 Music Calendar

Calendar updated daily!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious w/ special guests (3 year Anniversary event) @ Bembe
  • ($25-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron + Francisco Mela Group @ The Blue Note
  • ($30-$35) Death Cab For Cutie @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($30-$40) Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland
  • ($35-$55) Martin Sexton and Sara Lee @ City Winery
  • ($40-$115) Bettye LaVette @ Cafe Carlyle
  • ($45) McCoy Tyner Trio with special guest Savion Glover @ HighLine Ballroom
  • ($65) Phish @  PNC Bank Center in Holmdel, NJ
  • ($250) Radiators (Benefit for HeadCount) @ Brooklyn Bowl

Thursday, June 2, 2011

  • Mountain Jam Music Festival, Hunter Mountain, NY
  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • (Free) George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ MetroTech Commons
  • ($5-$8) DJ Questlove presents: Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl (late night)
  • ($8) Devi @ Arlene’s Grocery
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($15-$20) The Radiators @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($20) The Airbourne Toxic Event @ Pianos
  • ($25) Mingus Big Band @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($25) Red Baraat The New York Immigration Coalition – AFTER-PARTY @ The Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom@ Manhattan
  • ($25-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron + Francisco Mela Group @ The Blue Note
  • ($35) George Porter & Running Partners w/ Orgone @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($35-$55) Martin Sexton and Sara Lee @ City Winery
  • ($40-$115) Bettye LaVette @ Cafe Carlyle
  • ($45) Bobby McFerrin @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($100) Musician’s Aid of New York Benefit feat. Gent Treadly & Twiddle @ Rocks off Concert Cruises

Friday, June 3, 2011

  • Mountain Jam Music Festival, Hunter Mountain, NY
  • ($10) Tab Benoit & The Iguanas @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($12) Eli Paperboy Reed and the True Loves @ SouthPaw
  • ($12) The Radiators After-Party w/ Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($25-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron @ The Blue Note
  • ($26) The Radiators @ Best Buy Theater
  • ($35-$55) Martin Sexton and Sara Lee @ City Winery
  • ($40-$115) Bettye LaVette @ Cafe Carlyle

Saturday, June 4, 2011

  • Mountain Jam Music Festival, Hunter Mountain, NY
  • (Free) West African Band @ St. Nicks Pub (12am ~ Harlem)
  • ($10) TR3 (Tim Reynolds) @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($20) DJ Logic @ The Blue Note (late night)
  • ($20-$40) The Creole Choir of Cuba @ BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
  • ($25-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron @ The Blue Note
  • ($35-$55) Martin Sexton and Sara Lee @ City Winery
  • ($36) Southside Johnny & The Ashbury Jukes @ B.B. King Blues Club

Sunday, June 5, 2011

  • Mountain Jam Music Festival, Hunter Mountain, NY
  • ($15-$17.50) “Jazz Meets Soul” @ Highline Ballroom
    • A triple bill of soulful vocalists feat.  2010 Grammy Nominee Gregory Porter, Kendra Ross with guest Talib Kweli, and Abby Dobson
  • ($25-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron @ The Blue Note-$35) Lee Konitz, Bill Frisell, Gary Peacock, Joey Baron @ The Blue Note
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Bridland NYC
  • ($5) The Dynamites w/ Charles Walker and Daryl Hance (of MOFRO) @ The Brooklyn Bowl

Monday, June 6, 2011

  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($25-$30) Vinicius Cantuaria plus special guest Bill Frisell @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($55-$61) An Evening with Paul Simon @ Webster Hall
  • ($75-$120) Natlaie Cole @ City Winery

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

  • (Free) “Night at the Carabanserai: Tales of Wonder feat. Yo Yo Ma @ Central Park’s Summer Stage
  • (Free) “Salute to Hip Hop” feat. Funk Master Flex @ Betsy Head Memorial Playground
  • (Free) The Farewell Drifters @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • (Free) Dred Scott @ Rockwood Music Hall (late night)
  • ($5-$10) New York Funk Exchange @ Club Groove
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($25-$30) Okkervil River @ Terminal 5
  • ($35) McCoy Tyner Trio with special guests Gary Bartz & Bill Frisell @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($75-$120) Natlaie Cole @ City Winery

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious w/ Sean Thomas (3 year Anniversary event) @ Bembe
  • ($5) Chico Mann @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($27.50-$30) Duncan Skeik @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($30-$40) Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland

Thursday, June 9, 2011

  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • (Free) B.T. Express & The Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez @ Betsy Head Memorial Playground
  • (Free) Black Eyed Peas @ Central Park’s Great Lawn
  • ($5-$8) DJ Questlove presents: Bowl Train @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($10) The Heavy Pets @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($15-$18) Bedouin Soundclash @ Mercury Lounge
  • ($20) Station Left feat Talib Kweli (DJ) @ Public Assembly
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($32-$115) Deborah Voigt, Shostakovich and Schoenberg  @ Avery Fisher Hall

Friday, June 10, 2011

  • (Free) Gent Treadly & The Jack Grace Band @ Hill Country BBQ Market
  • ($18) Idle Warship ft. Talib Kweli & Res @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
  • ($20-$25) Bonerama & Papa Grows Funk @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($20-$32) Ollabelle @ City Winery
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($32-$115) Deborah Voigt, Shostakovich and Schoenberg  @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($65) Phish @ Camden, NJ
  • ($350-$3,000) Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night Gala w/ Andrew Bird @ Prospect Park Bandshell

Saturday, June 11, 2011

  • (Free) Blue Note Jazz Festival: Medeski Martin & Wood, Josh Rosenman & The King Froopy Allstars, Jim Black & Alasnoaxis @ Central Park Summerstage
  • (Free) Coheed & Cambria @ East River Park (Williamsburg Waterfront)
  • (Free) West African Band @ St.Nick’s Pub (late night ~ Harlem)
  • ($7) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($10) D.V.S. @ Santos House Party
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($25-$30) Zach Deputy & Exter vs. Kimock @ Rocks Off Cruise (The Jewel)
  • ($32-$115) Deborah Voigt, Shostakovich and Schoenberg  @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($45) The Music of Philip Glass and Franz Schubert The Days and Nights Festival Players @ Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium

Sunday, June 12, 2011

  • (Free) Ledisi & Anthony David @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) D.V.S. @ Governor’s Island
  • ($20-$35) Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips @ The Blue Note
  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC

Monday, June 13, 2011

  • ($5-$7) Zongo Junction & Turkuaz @ The Brookyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($15-$18) Company of Thieves @ Bowery Ballroom
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Les Paul Guitar Tribute Mondays w/ The Les Paul Trio feat. Robert Randolph @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($45-$75) Dave Brubeck @ The Blue Note

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  • ($10) Elephant Revival @ Rockwood Music Hall 2
  • ($35) The Decemberists (Benefit) @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($39.50-$125.50) Deep Purple @ Beacon Theater
  • ($45-$75) Dave Brubeck @ The Blue Note
  • ($50+) City Parks Foundation presents Summerstage Gala “Motown Meets NYC” (Benefit) @ Central Park Summerstage
    • Martha Reeves of Martha and The Vandellas– “Dancing in the Street”, Percy Sledge – “When a Man Loves a Woman”, Dennis Edwards of The Temptations – “My Girl”, Bettye Lavette, Joan Osborne, Ryan Shaw, José James, Amel Larrieux, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Deva Mahal, Robert Earl Keen
    • Including the New York premiere of an arrangement by New York Pops’ Music Director Steven Reineke dedicated to the music of Diana Ross
    • Hosted by Colman Domingo
      2011 Tony Nominee and Obie Winner

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious w/ special guests (3 year Anniversary event) @ Bembe
  • (Free) Jason Lindner Trio Mark Guiliana @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($25-$30) Gett Off: Meshell Ndegeocello covers Prince @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($30-$40) Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland
  • ($39.50-$125.50) Deep Purple @ Beacon Theater
  • ($45-$75) Dave Brubeck @ The Blue Note

Thursday, June 16, 2011

  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • ($10) Mark Guiliana @ 55 Bar
  • ($12) The 2011 US Air Guitar Championships @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($20-$25) Architecture In Helsinki @ Webster Hall
  • ($20-$25) New Orleans Funk Explosion! Big Sam’s Funky Nation/ Zigaboo Modeliste Band @ Hiro Ballroom at The Maritime Hotel
  • ($25) Best Coast w/ Those Darlins ~ A Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund Benefit  @ Le Poisson Rouge
  • ($35) James Farm featuring Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman & Eric Harland @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35-$50) David Grisman & Martin Taylor @ City Winery
  • ($40-$65) The Manhattan Transfer @ The Blue Note
  • ($43-$125) Ludovic Morlot, conductor Gil Shaham, violin @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($45) Jamie McClean Band @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
  • ($5-$8) DJ Questlove presents: Bowl Train @ The Brooklyn Bowl

Friday, June 17, 2011

  • ($20-$23) Tea Leaf Green @ Le Poission Rouge
  • ($30-$35) Ryan Montbleau Band @ Rocks Off Cruises (The Jewel)
  • ($35) James Farm featuring Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman & Eric Harland @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35-$111.75) An Evening With Peter Frampton Playing “Frampton Comes Alive” @ The Beacon Theater
  • ($40-$65) The Manhattan Transfer @ The Blue Note
  • ($43-$125) Ludovic Morlot, conductor Gil Shaham, violin @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($45) Delbert McClinton @ B.B. Kings Blues Club

Saturday, June 18, 2011

  • (Free) West African band @ St. Nick’s Pub (late night ~ Harlem)
  • ($10) Elephant Revival @ Sullivan Hall (7pm)
  • ($15) The Autumn Defense @ The Living Room
  • ($20) Caravan of Theives @ Galapagos Art Space
  • ($35) James Farm featuring Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman & Eric Harland @ Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Madeleine Peyroux @ The Highline Ballroom
  • ($40-$65) The Manhattan Transfer @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($43-$125) Ludovic Morlot, conductor Gil Shaham, violin @ Avery Fisher Hall
  • ($46-$102) The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show @ The Beacon Theater
  • ($65) Chaka Khan @ B.B. King Blues Club
  • ($75-$150) Governors Ball Music Festival feat., Girl Talk, Pretty Lights, Empire of the Sun @ Governors Island

Sunday, June 19, 2011

  • ($30) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC (3 shows)
  • ($35) James Farm featuring Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman & Eric Harland @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Madeleine Peyroux @ Highline Ballroom (Blue Note Jazz Festival)
  • ($37.50) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40-$65) The Manhattan Transfer @ The Blue Note (2 Shows)
  • ($45-$174.70) Michael Bolton and Kenny G @ The Beacon Theater

Monday, June 20, 2011

  • ($5-$7) Turkuaz & Zongo Junction @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($20) Tomato’s House Of Rock – THORFEST 2011 @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($20-$35) Questlove Presents Mo’ Meta Blues I ft. Booker T, Eric Krasno & more! @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($35) Les Paul Guitar Tribute Mondays w/ The Les Paul Trio feat. Robert Randolph @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40-$106) K.D. Lang and The Siss Boom Bang with The Belle Brigade @ The Beacon Theater

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

  • (Free) Talib Kweli @ Red Hook Park
  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($5-$10) New York Funk Exchange @ Club Groove
  • ($20-$35) Questlove Presents Mo’ Meta Blues I ft. Booker T, Eric Krasno & more! @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($30-$40) Ravi Coltrane Quartet @ Birdland (2 shows)
  • ($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Malach & Lionel Cordew @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($80) Eddie Vedder With Special Guest Glen Hansard @ The Beacon Theater

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious w/ special guests (3 year Anniversary event) @ Bembe
  • (Free) Ozomatli @ Red Hook Park
  • ($10) Rubble Bucket @ Santos House Party
  • ($15) Galactic Feat. Corey Glover (of Living Colour) @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland NYC
  •  ($20-$35) THE ROOTS: Mo’ Meta Blues II – Paid in Full ft. Rakim & Black Thought @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($25) Roy Ayers & special guest Pete Rock @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($26-$36) Los Lonlely Boys @ Irving Plaza
  • ($30-$40) Ravi Coltrane Quartet @ Birdland (2 Shows)
  • ($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Malach & Lionel Cordew @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($80) Eddie Vedder With Special Guest Glen Hansard @ The Beacon Theater

Thursday, June 23, 2011

  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • ($5-$8) DJ Questlove presents: Bowl Train @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($15) Galactic Feat. Corey Glover (of Living Colour) @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • ($25) Bob Mould @ 92Y Tribeca
  • ($30-$36) Dinosaur Jr. performing “Bug” in its entirety @ Terminal 5
  • ($30-$40) Ravi Coltrane Quartet @ Birdland (2 Shows)
  • ($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Malach & Lionel Cordew @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($40-$101) Blue Note Jazz Festival: Chris Botti @ The Beacon Theater

Friday, June 24, 2011

  • (Free) Roy Hargrove Quintet @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) Reggie Watts @ Red Hook Park
  • (Free) Tall Tall Trees @ Pete’s Candy Store
  • ($10) Turbine @ Sullivan Hall
  • ($15) Galactic Feat. Corey Glover (of Living Colour) @ The Brooklyn Bowl
    • With special Guest Steven Bernstein (of Sex Mob), Featuring Corey Glover (of Living Colour), and Corey Henry (Rebirth Brass Band) and The High and Mighty Brass Band
  • ($20) BLOWOFF feat. The DJ Sounds Of Bob Mould and Richard Morel @ HighLine Ballroom
  • ($20-$35) Estelle @ The Blue Note (2 shows)
  • ($25-$30) Brothers Past @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard the Queen of Hearts
  • ($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Malach & Lionel Cordew @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($43-$51) Thievery Corporation with Raphael Saadiq @ The Williamsburg Waterfront
  • ($45) Florence & The Machine (Benefit) @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($50-$60) Dee Dee Bridgewater @ Town Hall
  • ($67) Roberta Flack @ B.B. Kings Blues Club

Saturday, June 25, 2011

  • (Free) The Heavy, The London Souls and Superhuman Happiness @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • (Free) Fitz & The Tantrums @ Central Park Summerstage
  • ($15-$22) Jesse Malin & Juliana Hatfield @ City Winery
  • ($20) DJ Logic & Friends @ The Blue Note
  • ($20-$25) Hollis Brown @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Jewel
  • ($30-$40) Ravi Coltrane Quartet @ Birdland (2 Shows)
  • ($40) Mike Stern Band featuring Esperanza Spalding, Bob Malach & Lionel Cordew @ Iridium Jazz Club

Sunday, June 26, 2011

  • ($30) Vanessa Carlton @ Joe Pub’s
  • ($30-$40) Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra @ Birdland NYC (3 shows)
  • ($35-$40)     The Music of Stax Records: Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Eddie Floyd, Lester Snell @ Highline Ballroom
  • ($42.50) Bootsy Collins @ B.B. Kings Blues Club

Monday, June 27, 2011

  • ($5-$7) Zongo Junction & Turkuaz @ The Brookyn Bowl
  • ($8) Jim Campilongo @ The Living Room
  • ($25) Mingus Orchestra @ The Jazz Standard
  • ($37.50) Les Paul Guitar Tribute Mondays with The Les Paul Trio feat. North Mississippi Allstars @ Iridium Jazz Club

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

  • (Free) Th’ Legendary Shack*Shakers & Mariachi El Bronx @ The Brooklyn Bowl
  • (Free) Dred Scott Trio @ Rockwood Music Hall
  • ($10) NY Funk Exchange @ Club Groove
  • ($15) Juan Maclean @ Cielo
  • ($30-$40) Django Reinhardt NY Festival Presents Django in June: Starring the Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz @ Birdland NYC (2 Shows)
  • ($50.50-$155.50) Earth, Wind & Fire @ The Beacon Theater

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

  • (Free) Nutritious w/ special guests (3 year Anniversary event) @ Bembe
  • (Free) Shooter Jennings @ Hill Country NY
  • ($25) Reid Genauer (of ASSEMBLY OF DUST) with special guest Jason Crosby – Acoustic! @ Iridium Jazz Club
  • ($30) Vanessa Carlton @ Joe Pub’s
  • ($30-$40) Louis Armstrong Centennial Band @ Birdland
  • ($35) Organ-Asm: Al Kooper, Garth Hudson, Robert Walter & Marco Benevento @ B.B. Kings Blues Club
  • ($50-$55) Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine Aboard The Queen Of Hearts (Rocks Off Cruises)
  • ($50.50-$155.50) Earth, Wind & Fire @ The Beacon Theater

Thursday, June 30, 2011

  • (???) Steve Miller Band @ MET for Guitar Heroes
  • (Free) 2011 R&B Festival @ MetroTech
  • (Free) Justin Townes Earle, Punch Brothers & The Hackensaw Boys @ Prospect Park Bandshell
  • ($20) Howie Day @ City Winery
  • ($22) Kelly Rowland, Miguel, Olivia, Nikki & Rich @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
  •  ($29.50-$150) Alecia Keys @ Beacon Theater
  • ($30-$40) Django Reinhardt NY Festival Presents Django in June: Starring the Young Lions of Gypsy Jazz
  • ($5-$8) DJ Questlove presents: Bowl Train @ The Brooklyn Bowl

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