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Greg Parnell with Per Danielsson and Greg Zabel once again supporting jazz locally here in Orlando, FL. We saw him today at the Blue Bamboo for a 3pm show (they play two shows today, and at least one a month around Central Florida). Lots of great tributes to various greats: Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea (who…
We had the pleasure of opening up for Vanwho last night at Uncle Lou’s. If music comes from the soul, this is music. She has a beautiful voice and playing style, very emotional and unique. I also like her use of whistling for leads 🙂 She is very talented. Make it a point to see…
An impromptu blues jam at the house with some friends. My neighbor Jeff (of Lure Design and the Ten10 open mic jam) is shredding it as usual on guitar. Long time no see multi-band mate, Scott Sigman, on bass in this video, but Jason Hinders played bass most of the night. Joel Pickering and UCF…
Saw a talk today at the Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence at Stetson by Assistant Professor of Voice, Chadley Ballantyne, titled What’s the Buzz? Auditory roughness and vibrotactile awareness. It was fantastic! I admit, I know very little music theory in general (and absolutely nothing about vocal theory!), but Chad’s talk was still…
I saw Terri Binion tonight at Imperial Wine Bar at Washburn Imports on North Orange. She plays folky Americana songs, and has a fantastic voice. She’s been in and Central Florida for a long time, but has also toured nationally and played with some greats. She knows what she’s doing. She handled the loud, chatty…
Mike Wallace of Ten10 Brewing Company and Jeff Matz of Lure Design host a local rock and blues jam session every Wednesday at 7pm at Ten10 Brewing on Virginia Dr. near Mills (and have been doing so for several years now). It’s very laid back and friendly. We’ve had many musicians come out, including guitarists,…
Saw Tom Hook with Eddie Metz and Bobby Durham – also known as The Terrier Brothers – along with trombonist Pat Gullota at the Blue Bamboo tonight. They were all fantastic and very friendly. They have decades of experience and have played all over the world. As a trio they mostly play New Orleans style…
Saw Marco Bojorquez and friends at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts tonight. Marco is another very talented Central Florida musician (bassist). He has played around town with/for/at: Chris Cortez, Brown Bag Brass Band, Timicua White House, Heidi’s Jazz Club, Paradigm Party Band, Scott Dickinson Trio, The Drift Collective, and many others. He currently…
Crooked Road, a traditional Irish music band around Orlando plays at the Harp & Celt every other Wednesday and various other events around town. They been playing in the area for over 15 years. Vicki Gish and Scott Vocca will also be re-opening the new Claddagh Cottage on Curry Ford Rd this year. I’ve heard…
UPDATE: Maya moved across the street! I’ve been meaning to post something for years about my favorite used book store here in Central Florida (perhaps in the world!!), Yvette Comeau’s Maya Books and Music. First let me just say that I love used book stores. I can browse for hours. If someone comes along for…