NEWS FROM THE FRONT
July 2008
Well, if it gets to be the middle of July, I can safely say I made it.
'It' being my 50th birthday on Saturday, July 12, marking the end of my first quarter. As you can see, I have a long view of my life, since there always seems like there's way too much left to do.
I will celebrate the way I usually do, by playing music.
In this case,
Cat's A Bear will be playing in the Annual JazzErie JazzWalk at Molly Brannigan's on State Street in Downtown Erie.
We will be performing original music for the most part, introducing some new material with our modern jazz fare.
Our one cover for this gig will be a John McLaughlin tune called Senor C.S., a delightful tune in six that has captivated all of us.
Our time slot is the early one; 8pm - 11pm.
Join us and pay a visit to the talented musicians all around Erie, PA.
Cat's A Bear Trio plays again on Thursday the 31st in Frontier Park from 7pm - 8:30pm.
One World Tribe plays the Bemus Point Casino on Friday, July 18 from 10pm - 2am.
The group travels to Binghamton, NY on Thursday, July 24 for the Summer Music Festival. [
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OWT just released it's third CD, Armed And Dangerous.
The disc is still being processed for the internet, so I will keep you posted on details as they develop.
Two original Hiphop tunes of mine are on there; Lockdown and 4-20 (called Lock Down and Four Two Zero on the CD).
It is great to finally have some of the art I have been pursuing for the last 12 years released on disc.
I know there will be more.
A variation on the 3bop theme will form on Saturday the 19th at Scotty's on 3rd and German.
Steve Trohoske on bass and I will be joined by percussionist Joel Polacci and drummer Rickie Hopkins of
J.D. and the Sons of Rhythm for an evening of contemporary jazz.
Scotty's will be on hiatus with music for August, so this is a good chance to come hang with some good music on a summer night.
J.D. and the Sons of Rhythm is also preparing a CD for release.
Colors of Tyme will be online around the same time as the OWT release.
This is disc 13, and is also a double-disc of collective jazz-fusion improvisation.
I am enjoying the cuts so far, and will of course post all the details as they become available.
Well, I'm taking a birthday pass and keeping it brief.
Have a great July, and come and hear some great music in and around Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Until next time,
peace - f
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