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Saturday, September 8, 2007
(event)
Englewood Jazz Festival
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

The 8th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival

On Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 1:00 PM to 6 PM, an exciting mix of young and

legendary internationally acclaimed musicians will join forces at Hamilton Park 513 W.

72nd St., for a free day of music and fun to celebrate the living legacy of Jazz in

Englewood and Chicago's south side. The festival will also include community arts, food

and craft vendors.

In case of rain the festivities will take place inside the field house.

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Saturday, December 1, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, December 2, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Monday, December 3, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Thursday, December 6, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Friday, December 7, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Saturday, December 8, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, December 9, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Monday, December 10, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Thursday, December 13, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Friday, December 14, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Saturday, December 15, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, December 16, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Monday, December 17, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Thursday, December 20, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Friday, December 21, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Saturday, December 22, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, December 23, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Monday, December 24, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Thursday, December 27, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Friday, December 28, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Saturday, December 29, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Sunday, December 30, 2007
(event)
Velvet lounge Calander December 2007
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Dec 1 2007 - 9:00pm
End: Dec 30 2007 - 9:00pm

Velvet Lounge December ’07 Schedule

Sunday
2nd – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
9th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jam Session w/ Isaiah Spencer, all Sundays, 9-midnight

Mondays: showtime 8pm
3 & 31 Isaiah Spencer’s Organ Dynasty w Ari Brown
10 & 17 Famoudou Don Moye’s Rites, Rhythm & Revival
featuring Don Moye (drums/percussion), Herb Walker (gtr), Joe Thomas (bass), Koko Brunson (keyboards), Enoch Williamson (percussion), Clifton Robinson (percussion), Attiba (percussion); and featuring the record releases of Rites, Rhythm & Revival & the Art Ensemble of Chicago w/ Fred Anderson

more info
Monday, December 31, 2007
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio 6 to 9 pm. New Years Eve Pete Millers Wheeling
Start: 6:11 pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins Saxophone 

Isaiah Spencer drums

Justin Dillard Organ 

more info
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
Thursday, January 3, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
Friday, January 4, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
Saturday, January 5, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
Sunday, January 6, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
Monday, January 7, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
Start: 1:57 pm
more info
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 10, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 11, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 12, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 13, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
(event)
AACM Tribute to Sparkx Martin Alexaander
Start: 1:36 pm
AACM Chicago Events

Sparx Higher Rez

more info
Monday, January 14, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 17, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 18, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 19, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 20, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Monday, January 21, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 24, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 11:30 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 7:30pm
End: Jan 24 2008 - 11:30pm

The Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio will be featured the first four Thursdays in January starting January 3,

2007.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, January 25, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Saturday, January 26, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Sunday, January 27, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Monday, January 28, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 premier new work UN-TILL Emmett Till at the New Velvet Lounge Januray 28, 2008.
Start: 9:00 pm

ERNEST DAWKINS’ CHICAGO 12 TO PREMIER “UN-TILL EMMETT TILL”WITH SPECIAL GUEST, 2008 CHICAGOAN OF THE YEAR, DEE ALEXANDER, Monday, January 28, 2008 at The New Velvet Lounge, 67 East Cermak Road.

Composer Ernest Dawkins has completed the third composition of his Chicago Trilogy of Tragedy Series in honor of the memory of Emmett Till. The Series documents the history and significant world events that happen in and of Chicagoans. Till’s death was one of the catalysts of the civil rights movement and was inspirational in the Rosa Parks case.

Previous compositions in the Series include “Misconceptions of a Delusion Shades of a Charade: Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Chicago Seven Trial”, and “A Black Op’ era” dedicated to Chairman Fred Hampton.

more info
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Thursday, January 31, 2008
(event)
Velvet Lounge January 2008 Calender.
End: 6:20 pm
Start: Jan 1 2008 - 6:20pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 6:20pm

Velvet Lounge Schedule January ’08

Sunday
6th – AACM Great Black Music Ensemble, 6-8p.m
13th – same as 6th
Jam session all Sundays, 9:30-midnight

Monday 8PM
Isaiah Spencer’s Organ dynasty w/ special guest Ari Brown

Tuesday 8PM
Mike Avery (drums) and the KoKo Trio Jam plays music of Charles Mingus

Wednesday 8PM
Series feature w/ leader Justin Dillard all Wednesdays
4th - Original Percussion Plus Reunion
Justin Dillard – Keyboard
Aaron Getsug – Bari Sax
Darius Savage – Bass
Vincent Davis – Drums
9th - D-Q:
Justin Dillard – Organ
Jim Scharam - Tenor sax
Kendall Moore – Trombone
Dave Miller – Guitar
Makaya McCraven – Drums
16th - _ Step Brothers:
Justin Dillard– Keyboard
Mwata Bowden – B. Sax, Clarinet
Rollo Radford – E. Bass
Junius Paul – Percussion
Avreeayl Ra – Drums
23rd - B&w/out:
Justin Dillard- Keyboard & Electronica
Josh Abrams - Bass & Electronica
Makaya McCraven - Drums & Electronica
Myron Cherry - Percussion & Electronica

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio Thursdays at Pete Millers Schaumburg.
End: 1:55 pm
Start: Jan 3 2008 - 1:55pm
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:55pm
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Organ Trio every Thursday in January at Pete Millers in Shaumburg.
End: 1:05 am
Start: Jan 9 2008 - 1:05am
End: Jan 31 2008 - 1:05am
more info
Friday, February 1, 2008
(event)
Chicago 12 at Sons d hiver Festival, Paris.
Start: 8:00 pm

The Chicago 12 will debut a composition February 1, 2008.

Written by Ernest Dawkins in memory of Emmett Till.

 

Look for further info.

more info
Saturday, March 1, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 2, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 3, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
The Art of Improvising: An Creative Open Jam Session at Velvet lounge Monday, March 3, 2008.
Start: 11:40 am

Live the Spirit Residency in conjunction w the Velvet Lounge presents:

The Art of Improvising, an open Creative Jam Session followed by a discussion on Free

Improvisation hosted by Ernest Dawkins

Featuring:

The New Horizons Quartet;

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes, percussion

Steve Berry, Trombone

Darius Savage, Bass

Isaiah Spencer, Drums and percussion.

 

This event is the first in a series by Live the Spirit Residency other futer topics include;

The Business of Music, The aesthics of Jazz, Stright Ahead Jazz Etc. Each event will feature some

more info
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
Thursday, March 6, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
Friday, March 7, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Save the Date for the BlackOut Festival at the Velvet Lounge March 5 thru March 7, 2009
End: 10:20 am
Start: Mar 5 2008 - 10:20am
End: Mar 7 2008 - 10:20am

Save the date!
The Blackout Festival
Thursday thru Saturday, March 5th—7th
@ The New Velvet Lounge
67 E Cermak
featuring
Fred Anderson
Ernest Dawkins
Kahil El Zabar
Dee Alexander
Isaiah Spencer
... and many more

more info
(event)
The Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Millers Evanston, March 7-8, 2008.
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Mar 7 2008 - 9:00pm
End: Mar 8 2008 - 9:00pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius savage, Bass

Justin Dillard, Piano

Isaiah Spencer, Drums 

more info
Saturday, March 8, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
The Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Millers Evanston, March 7-8, 2008.
End: 9:00 pm
Start: Mar 7 2008 - 9:00pm
End: Mar 8 2008 - 9:00pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius savage, Bass

Justin Dillard, Piano

Isaiah Spencer, Drums 

more info
Sunday, March 9, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 10, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 13, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 14, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Saturday, March 15, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 16, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 17, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 20, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 21, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Miller Schaumberg, March 21-22, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Mar 21 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Mar 22 2008 - 9:05pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius Savage, Bass

Willern Delisfort, Piano

Avreeayl Ra, Drums

more info
Saturday, March 22, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Quartet at Pete Miller Schaumberg, March 21-22, 2008.
End: 9:05 pm
Start: Mar 21 2008 - 9:05pm
End: Mar 22 2008 - 9:05pm

Featuring:

Ernest Dawkins, Saxes

Darius Savage, Bass

Willern Delisfort, Piano

Avreeayl Ra, Drums

more info
Sunday, March 23, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 24, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Thursday, March 27, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Friday, March 28, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Saturday, March 29, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Sunday, March 30, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Monday, March 31, 2008
(event)
Dee Alexander at Pops for Champagne in March 2008.
End: 10:48 am
Start: Mar 1 2008 - 10:48am
End: Mar 31 2008 - 10:48am
more info
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 3, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 4, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 5, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Sunday, April 6, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 7, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 10, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 11, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 12, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Sunday, April 13, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 14, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Thursday, April 17, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Friday, April 18, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Saturday, April 19, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
(event)
Ernest Dawkins Duo W Sebastian Saturday, April 19, 2008. at Atilier Tampon Paris
Start: 8:30 pm

Ernest Dawkins Saxes

Sebastian Drums

more info
Sunday, April 20, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

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Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Monday, April 21, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was great seeing some familiar faces and as well as making new friends. But just in case I didn't see you here's the info so you have no excuse.

more info
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
(event)
Douglas Ewart April Events
(all day)
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 3:11am
End: May 1 2008 - 3:11am

Trio Inventions With: Jacqueline Ferrier-Ultan, Cello Stephen Goldstein, Computer/Percussion Douglas R. Ewart, Winds and Percussions Saturday April 12th 2008 at 9PM I at Cafe Maude Cafe Maude conveniently located at 54th and Penn call 612-822-5411 for directions and reservations reservations highly recommended. 1) Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 http://www.artsmia.org/index.php?section_id=197 This Good Earth Sunday, April 13, 2008 Free! Musical Demonstration Atrium, Target Wing, second floor Noon to 4:30 p.m. Get down! See how artist, composer, inventor and musician Douglas Ewart has turned unexpected materials, like bowling pins and crutches, into incredible musical instruments.

more info
(event)
Velvet Lounge April Calendar
End: 7:00 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:00am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00am

Dear Friends of the Velvet:
Below is the April schedule with the following special announcements:
¨ The AACM Great Black Music Ensemble under the directionof Mwata Bowden continues their concert series on the first two Sundays of every month (April 6th & 13th from 6-8pm). We never know exactly who will be there, but it always features at least 12-15 musicians from among the best of the AACM including Dee Alexander, Ann Ward, Nicole Mitchell, Ed House, Edwin Daugherty, Isaiah Jackson, Art "Turk" Burton, Ed Wilkerson, Ernest Dawkins, Douglas Ewart, Tomeka Reid, Rollo Radford, Dushun Mosley, Sura Ramses, Taalib-Din Ziyad, Salik Ziyad, Dawi Williams, Lester Lashley, Soji Adebayo, and many others. And of course this is always followed at 9:30pm by our world famous Sunday Jam Session, hosted by Isaiah Spencer, all musicians are welcome to bring your axe and jam!
¨ Our new Monday Masters Series continues at 8pm with a wonderful April Lineup:
o 7th-Edwin Daugherty (sax) with Rodney Gipson, Dawi Williams, Michael Avery
o 14th-Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit with special guest Billy Brimfield, plus Koco Brunson, Herb Walker, Joe Thomas, Enoch Williamson, Clifton Robinson, Babu Atiba, and Chicago Beau
o 21st-Corey Wilkes Quintet
o 28th-Hannah Jon Taylor Artet.
¨ See below the calendar for a press release on a special FREE event at the ChicagoCulturalCenter on Tuesday April 15, at 4:15pm featuring discussion and performance by George Lewis, Nicole Mitchell, and Douglas Ewart
¨ Please always feel free to contact me with any requests, suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc. We are always striving to make your Velvet Lounge experience as rewarding as possible so let me hear from you about what you like, what you would like, or what you don't like, so we can continue to improve. And remember, if we don't all make a conscious effort to support the Velvet, it may not be there for us for us forever. This is not a guilt trip, but the hard reality of trying to run a tough business in a fast paced world.

April Velvet Lounge Calendar

more info
(event)
Corey Wilkes April 2008 events
End: 7:07 am
Start: Apr 1 2008 - 7:07am
End: Apr 30 2008 - 7:07am
sep
Corey Wilkes Events
Spring 2008

Photo Credit: Mashaune Wilkes

Whatzup Peoples?!?!

It's been a long, I shouldn't have left you...but a brotha got ends to meet! From L.A. to T-A (Tel-Aviv that is)...Chicago Tribune Magazine to Vanity Fair...Avant-Garde to Hip-Hop...I've been doin' it all.

It was