Hope you can make it this Saturday, July 3 @ 8pm for…
PALO! 7 @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click for info & RSVP.
That’s right, you’re invited to the 7th anniversary of PALO!
$7 Mojitos ALL NIGHT!
PALO! hits the stage at 8pm with their addictive blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz.
Premier of the PALO! video “Quimbombo” with director Ralf Gonzalez.
You may win a free PALO! t-shirt.
$7 cover charge INCLUDES FREE CD!
Order from the incredible menu, full bar, and tapas.
Reservations recommended: call (305) 673-3763
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café present
The Carlos Averhoff Quartet with Special Guest Carlos Averhoff, Jr.
Thursday, June 24, from 9 PM – 1 AM
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
305-537-3600

Carlos Averhoff, GRAMMY-winning virtuoso saxophonist, has performed throughout the world. Co-founder and performer with the world-renowned jazz band IRAKERE, Averhoff has over 30 recordings to his credit, including a GRAMMY-winner for Best Latin Recording (1979) and two subsequent GRAMMY nominations. He has shared the stage with Stan Getz, Tito Puente, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, The Heath Brothers, Kenny G, Steps Ahead, Manhattan Transfer, Dave Valentin, Carmen McRae, Betty Crater, and others. As Chucho Valdés put it, “Irakere’s D’Rivera-Averhoff-Varona horn section is the best ever in the history of Cuban Music.”

Featuring:
Carlos Averhoff, tenor and soprano sax
Felix Gomez, piano
Nicky Orta, bass
Rainier Guerra, drums
and Special Guest
Carlos Averhoff, Jr., tenor sax

Carlos Averhoff, Jr. is launching his music project IRESI while working on his first solo album. He has recorded with Buena Vista Social Club, Roberto Fonseca, Elmo Ferrer and others.

The Van Dyke Cafe
KCC Productions

KCC Productions and the Deauville Jazz Club present
Felipe Lamoglia’s Cuban Project
with special guests Ernesto Simpson and Armando Gola
Thursday, June 24, from 9 PM – midnight
6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
$10 admission

Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Holguin, Cuba. At the age of 18 a scholarship came from the prestigious Superior Institute of Arts (ISA), the most important University of Music in Latin America. His big professional opportunity came at age of 18, being hired to play with NG La Banda, one of the most acclaimed Cuban orchestras ever. Felipe funded his own Orchestra called Oni-Ache, traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1992 for a musical exchange program with the University of Sao Paulo and went on to live in Brazil for seven years.

It was later, in 2004 when Felipe joined the GRAMMY Award-winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording his GRAMMY Award-nominated album “Paseo”, released by the prestigious Blue Note Records. Around this time he kept on performing for two years with the New Cuban Quartet all over the world. In 2006 he arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s new album “Codes”, also released by Blue Note Records and nominated for a GRAMMY as well. This led to performing with Mr. Berroa’s quartet in diverse tours.

Recently Felipe worked as a producer in Arturo Sandoval’s latest album “Rumba Palace”, which won a GRAMMY Award in 2008, being in charge of all the arrangement and composing. By the end of 2007 his first solo album “Dimensions”, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music. “I can assure you no other place in the world deserves my solo debut more. I really hope that everyone who in one way or another has followed and supported my music through all these years can enjoy this album and receive my sincere thanks through all my music.”

Special Guest: Ernesto Simpson
Drummer Ernesto Simpson has performed or shared stage with personalities like Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mike Stern, Michel Legrand, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Salif Keita, Tito Puente, Giovanni Hidalgo, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’ Rivera, Ray Barreto, Brian Lynch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, just to name a few. He also plays for the famous Cameroonian song-writter, singer and bass player, Richard Bona.

Special Guest: Armando Gola
Bassist Armando Gola has appeared on two GRAMMY® nominated ‘Blue Note’ label albums, ‘PASEO’ and ‘CODES’, and on ARTURO SANDOVAL’S GRAMMY® Award Winning album, ‘RUMBA PALACE’. He has played or recorded with such luminaries as Hector Martignon, Eldar Djangirov, Francisco Céspedes, Raúl di Blasio, Arturo Sandoval, Felipe Lamoglia, Jennifer López, Luis Enrique, Marisela Verena, Alejandro Sanz, Mayra Casales, and Ignacio Berroa

KCC Productions
Deauville Jazz Club

Thursday – June 24 – 11:05 pm
Jazid Brazil Monthly by
Rose Max, Ramatis & Band
@ Jazid Music Bar
1342 Washington Ave – Miami Beach – Fl
No cover – 18 years
Let’s celebrate FIFA World Cup 2010,
dance samba and get in the mood for next day game Brazil vs Portugal.
Go Brazil!
No vuvuzelas allowed, please!
Be Prepared To Dance!

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café present The Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
Thursday, June 17, from 9 PM – 1 AM
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
305-537-3600

Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Holguin, Cuba. After moving to the United States in 1999, he started playing locally with great artists such as the late Celia Cruz, and also began performing regularly with Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval in 2001. Recently Felipe worked as a producer in Arturo Sandoval’s latest album Rumba Palace, contributing as performer, arranger, and composer, and won a Grammy Award in 2008. By the end of 2007 his first solo album, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music. “I can assure you no other place in the world deserves my solo debut more. I really hope that everyone who in one way or another has followed and supported my music through all these years can enjoy this album and receive my sincere thanks through all my music.”

Featuring:
Felipe Lamoglia, saxophones
Martin Bejerano, piano
Kurt Hengstebeck, bass
Carlomagno Araya, drums

The Van Dyke Cafe
KCC Productions

DANCE RECORING ARTIST COREY MICHAELS DEBUTS HIS NEW ALBUM WHO KILLED THE KING? AT SCORE

Friday, June 18, 2010 10 p.m.
SCORE Nightclub
727 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.535.1111

Miami-based recording artist Corey Michaels will celebrate his debut album, Who Killed the King?, with an exclusive performance at Miami Beach nightclub SCORE on Friday, June 18 at 10 p.m. Corey will perform tracks from Who Killed the King? as part of the popular Friday night party, “Filthy Gorgeous.” The album is described as a fusion of American pop music with Eurodance sounds as each song is a pulsating club banger. Guests can expect a wild set that is sure to entertain the crowd. Who Killed the King? is available now at the iTunes Store.

“This album is a labor of love for me. Each track explores the joys along with the consequences of personal liberation set to a background of club-rousing beats,” says Corey.
Corey Michaels has written and produced pop/dance music for over six years. After living in Amsterdam, NL he moved back to Miami, FL in the fall of 2008 and began recording Who Killed the King?. Corey has performed all over the world including Exit Club and Piano Bar in Amsterdam, NL and the Florida International University “Break the Silence” pride event. He most recently performed at Wynwood hotspot Cafeina at the “God Save the Queen” party. For more information on Corey Michaels, please visit www.coreymichaels.com or find him on Facebook. Fans can also follow him on Twitter at @coreymichaels.

Saturday – June 12th – Jazid’s 14th Anniversary Party!!
Jazid
1342 Washington, Miami Beach, FL
FREE admission between 8-9pm
Spam Allstars play EARLY at 10pm with  Nil Lara (12am) and Suenalo (1am)

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present:
Big Poppa E and the E Band
Thursday, June 10, 9 PM
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, Big Poppa E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. He has established himself as a ground-breaking harmonica player, adding powerful vocals to his exceptional skills. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style.

Featuring:
Big Poppa E, guitar, harmonica, vocals
George Caldwell, bass, vocals
Darrell Raines, lead guitar, vocals
Robert Slade Lamont, drums

www.kccproductions.com
www.thevandykecafe.com
www.poppae.com

KCC Productions and Jazid present:
Jazz at Jazid! Diogo Brown & the Funk Jazz Brazilian Group with Special Guest Ramatis Moraes

Tuesday, June 8, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach
305-673-9372

Diogo Brown is one of the most sought-after musicians in South Florida. From Rio De Janeiro, the young talented bass player & composer has recorded sound tracks for jingles, commercials and movies, including “The Machine” by Joao Falcao, the film about the soccer player “Ronaldinho Gaucho”. Diogo’s outstanding work has been showcased with artists Like: Antoio Adolfo, Cris Delano, Kenia, Paulo Moura, Brazilian Voices, Garry King, George Tandy Big Band, Felipe Lamoglia, Liset Alea, Rose Max & Ramatis, Hot Brass Monkey Big Band, Banda Black Rio, Lanzallamas Monofonica, and the six-times Grammy-nominated Debi Nova.

In 2007 Diogo released his first solo instrumental CD, “Daqui Pro Mundo” (From Here To Around The World) at the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club in Miami. The CD features great musicians like Mike Orta, Oscar Salas, Jean Caze, James Mc Crevy and others.

Featuring:
Diogo Brown, bass
Abner Torres, drums
Brian Wolfe, tenor sax
Max Farber, keyboard
Mari Macedo, vocals

DYNO’NIGHT
Friday, June 25, 7pm
ELEVATORS—The Dynamo Museum Shop & Café presents an evening of reggae music infused with hints of hip hop, ska, latin, and funk by the local band Elevators. Band members include: Jorge Bernal (Vocalist/ Turntablist), David Bernal (Vocalist/ Percussion), Johnny Garantiva (Vocalist/ Keyboard), Tommy Sanchez (Bass), Chris Olivares (Guitar), and Ray Ulloa (Drums). The Dynamo Café will also offer 2-for-1 beer and wine from 6-9pm on Dyno’Nights. Dyno’Nights offers the community a venue to present their talent and knowledge. For more information: 305.535.2680 or
paola@thewolf.fiu.edu. Free.

The Wolfsonian-FIU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
T 305.531.1001 F 305.531.2133
wolfsonian.org

Hi PALO! Fan,
Hope you can make it this Thursday, June 3 @ 8pm for…
…PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP
PALO! serves up their addictive blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz at 8pm.
Order from the incredible menu, full bar, and tapas.
NO COVER CHARGE! You may win a FREE CD!
“Who lives better than us?”
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763 – reservations recommended.
Please vote for PALO! – best band: http://polls.miaminewtimes.com/polls/mia/bestof10/
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

KCC Productions and Jazid
present: Jazz at Jazid!
The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble
Tuesday, June 1, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach

Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Holguin, Cuba. After moving to the United States in 1999, he started playing locally with great artists such as the late Celia Cruz, and also began performing regularly with Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval in 2001. Recently Felipe worked as a producer in Arturo Sandoval’s latest album Rumba Palace, which won a Grammy Award in 2008, contributing as well as performer, arranger, and composer. By the end of 2007 his first solo album, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music. “I can assure you no other place in the world deserves my solo debut more. I really hope that everyone who in one way or another has followed and supported my music through all these years can enjoy this album and receive my sincere thanks through all my music.”

Jazz singer Marion Cowings Performs June 11 and 12 at Lincoln Road’s Upstairs at Van Dyke

World-renowned Jazz singer Marion Cowings will perform.
Upstairs at Van Dyke, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Friday, June 11, 2010 and Saturday, June 12 from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Marion Cowings, world-renowned Jazz singer, is set to perform June 11 and 12 at Lincoln Road’s The Upstairs at Van Dyke. Cowings, a native New Yorker, is best known for his considerable range and smooth baritone voice. For decades he has been delighting audiences around the world including venues such as Blue Note, Village Vanguard, and Lincoln Center as well as many prestigious venues abroad. New York Times writer Jon Pareles once penned that Cowings sounded like a latter-day Frank Sinatra which may be attributed to his attendance at the now famous LaGuardia High School where he was chosen to perform as a solo vocalist with the New York Philharmonic. Cowings’ newest CD features performances with Hank Jones and Frank Weiss.

Upstairs at Van Dyke is a live music lounge and event space on the second floor of the historic Van Dyke Café overlooking Lincoln Road. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, the venue has made a name for itself by while playing host to the Jazz music tradition. The venue has also recently received a mention in Time Magazine’s Miami: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours issue. The refurbished space boasts a full-service bar, state of the art sound system, grand piano and is staffed by an acoustic engineer. Live music can be heard at Upstairs at Van Dyke nightly from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Cuban-Hebrew Congregation Concert Series II
Paul Posnak, Director
La Catrina String Quartet Mexico’s premier string quartet
Sunday, June 6 at 3:00 pm
Cuban Hebrew Congregation
Main Sanctuary
1701 Lenox Avenue
Miami Beach
Program includes masterpieces by Mexican, Spanish and Cuban Composers,
with pianist Paul Posnak.
Click here for program, ticket and additional information
Tickets 305-534-7213

Hope you can make it this Thursday, May 27 @ 8pm for…
PALO! ¿Que Boliche? @ D. Rodriguez Cuba – Click here for more info & RSVP
PALO! serves up their addictive BLEND of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz at 8pm.
NO COVER CHARGE! You may win a FREE CD.
This week, Chef Douglas Rodriguez has made available an incredible fixed-price menu, featuring Boliche (Cuban Pot Roast) as one of your entree choices.
Order from the amazing menu, full bar, and tapas.
“Who lives better than us?”
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763 – reservations suggested
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

Introducing the next great voice of Italy, Piero Mazzocchetti.
Performing one night only at the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
Don’t miss a chance to catch him live!
When: Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 8 pm
Buy Tickets Online Here.

Tuesday, May 25, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach
KCC Productions and Jazid present: Jazz at Jazid!

The Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
featuring special guests:
Ludwig Afonso, drums
Kurt Hengstebeck, bass
Tony Perez, piano

Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger, born in Holguin, Cuba. After moving to the United States in 1999, he started playing locally with great artists such as the late Celia Cruz, and also began performing regularly with Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval in 2001. Recently Felipe worked as a producer in Arturo Sandoval’s latest album Rumba Palace, which won a Grammy Award in 2008, contributing as well as performer, arranger, and composer. By the end of 2007 his first solo album, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music. “I can assure you no other place in the world deserves my solo debut more. I really hope that everyone who in one way or another has followed and supported my music through all these years can enjoy this album and receive my sincere thanks through all my music.”

Special Guests:
Drummer Ludwig Afonso has played with great artists such as Spyro Gyra
Bassist Kurt Hengstebek has played with great artists as well such as Martin Bejerano
Pianist Tony Perez is best known for his work with Irakere

Arts at St Johns presents
Leo Casino
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Saturday, June 26, 8 pm
at Arts at St Johns
4760 Pine Tree Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Leo has been playing music in Miami Beach & Miami since the 60’s!
(read his Miami Beach story here)

A Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, filmmaker, actor, model and activist, Leo has long ago surpassed the boundary of accomplished musician. He is as comfortable incorporating Latin and Middle Eastern melodies into his music as he is performing in his well known, sultry smooth jazz style!

Leo’s concert will also feature Mario Marrero on piano and Electrico percussion, Tommy Johnson on guitar and a surprise celebrity musician or two!

Leo Casino Concert to benefit the people of Haiti

Over the years, Leo has become increasingly interested in giving back. He’s lectured on race relations at colleges around the country and has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Mallory College. He has entertained and raised funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. His CD, “Better Days,” is dedicated to those that lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and now Leo is focused on helping the people of Haiti in their recovery from the devastating January 2010 earthquake.
Leo composed 30 original songs for his latest CD, “Haiti Will Rise,” which are also featured on the soundtrack of his film with the same title.
Mr. Casino is donating his proceeds from this concert towards building a new hospital in Haiti. Read more about this project at http://worldclassorchestra.org

For more information on Leo Casino and his many projects and talents, visit:
http://www.leocasino.us

Purchase your tickets from our home page at: www.artsatstjohns.com
$15.00 Online/Seniors/Students
($20 at door)
Tickets may also be purchased at the door. $20 / person or $15 for student or senior
Email: artsatstjohns@bellsouth.net or call 305-613-2325

Upstairs at Van Dyke is a live music lounge and event space on the second floor of the historic Van Dyke Café overlooking Lincoln Road. Known for its warm and welcoming environment, the venue has made a name for itself by while playing host to the Jazz music tradition. The venue has also recently received a mention in Time Magazine’s Miami: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours issue. The refurbished space boasts a full-service bar, state of the art sound system, grand piano and is staffed by an acoustic engineer. Live music can be heard at Upstairs at Van Dyke nightly from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

June 2010 Schedule
1- JP Soars; Electrified Blues into DJango Jazz.
2- Maryel Epps; Diva of song and love. Opening act Erica Sommer; Pianist/vocalist
3- Nicole Henry; Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist.
4- Sammy Figueroa; and Latin Jazz Explosion
5- Ike & Val Woods Revue.; Soul and blues revue.
6- Joshua Stedman; Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai & Seal.
7- The BARBQ’ Band; Features Othello Molineaux, Jeff Berlin, Frank Quinteros and Leo Quinteros. Playing Latin and contemporary Jazz songs.
8- Maria Rivas; Fusion of hispanic and american songs with Jazz and world music.
9- Jose Ivannes; Performs the best of Frank Sinatra and Sandro De America.
10- KCC Productions Presents Big Poppa E and The E Band; Best of the Blues.
11 & 12- ARTIST OF THE MONTH; Marion Cowings; An incomparable stylist who’s eloquence and swing have put him at the top of his game.
13- Soul of Latin Jazz Series; Oriente; Afro-Cuban fusion.
14- Iko Iko; Blues and acoustic funk.
15- Matt Farr; Throw-back vintage, Billy Joel-like sound, funky yet very easy to listen.
16- Tribute Night Series; Troy “Satcho” Anderson; Louis Armstrong Tribute.
17- KCC Productions presents The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble; Grammy-winner saxophonist plays new direction in Afro-Cuban beats.
18- Rose Max; Brazilian samba party.
19- Palo!; Mix of Afro-Cuban, funk and jazz.
; 20- Nicole Yarling 4-tet; Violinist and vocalist,
21- SJ; Acoustic songman. Opening act Erica Sommer; Pianist/vocalist
22- Turk Mauro; The sax man with Mike Orta, Nicky Orta, Danny Burger.
23- Paradigm Shift; Nu-Modern Jazz, Nagel Heyer
24- KCC Productions Presents Silvano Monasterios and The Fourth World Ensemble; ” Best Jazz Musician in Miami” for 2009 by the Miami New Times.
25- Lanzallamas!; Afro-latin-america world beat mezcla.
26- Conjunto Progreso; Grammy nominated. Cuban son and descargas Cubana.
27- Latin Rock Songwriter Night.; Unplugged featuring Periko, Fernando Osorio, Adrian Guerra, Dav Julca, Junelly Rojas, Jose Val, Nicole Chirino Hosted by Randy Singer.
28- Tribute Night Series; Roll The Stones; Tribute to the Rolling Stones unplugged.
29- Airplay; Featuring Randy Singer, Bob Grabowski, Rodolfo Zuniga
30- Ivan Zervigon; Latin Jazz

Ruben Campbell Live Music Show
Morena Restaurant Lounge
1334 Washington Ave, South Beach – Miami.
Friday, June 4, 8:30p-11:30p
Facebook event page.

Special concert on Friday the 4th of June and Saturday the 5th of June at Morena Restaurant Lounge, for a maximum of 90 people seated and 60 people at the bar. If more people are willing to come, I will organize a second concert Saturday the 5th of June.

Program Of Dinner & Concert:
8.30pm: Red Carpet, Reception and Seats Assignment
9.30pm to 11.30pm: Ruben Campbell Dinner Show
11pm to 5am: Lounge with DJ Coca (Latin, Pop, Dance, House).

Prices:
– 2 Courses Dinner (Drinks not included)= 18,95$++ or 24,95$++
– With Dinner Reservation Concert Cover Charge= 15$
– Ticket concert bought in advance calling Ruben = 20$
– Ticket concert bought at the door same night of the show = 25$

Menu:
– Thanks to restaurateur Alejandro Maya and Hernan Caporaso, MORENA Restaurant Lounge will bring years of experience to your table, a fine international menu offering fresh salads, tasty pastas, tender meats, delicious fish and home made desserts, everything beautifully presented and kindly served.

MY SPONSORS:
Kathia Jimenez: http://www.undergrund-gallery.com and http://www.undergrundart.com
Ximena Adamo y Joan Zurilla Plaza : http://www.XOCG.net
Klau Gasperini: World Green Concept http://www.wgcmagazine.com/home.html
Rene Salomon, Fundacion Trabajo Empresa: http://www.empleoteca.com.bo/index.asp
Morena Restaurant Lounge: http://www.morenamiami.com/

Reservations With Ruben Campbell
Email: rubencampbell@hotmail.com

Looking forward to be honored by your presence and have a memorable night together.

To check my artist page on Facebook, here is the link.
You will find a couple of Spanish Pop songs I’ve composed last year but the concert will be a mix of Jazz, Pop and Swing in english, spanish and french.

KCC Productions and Jazid
present: Jazz at Jazid!
LeNard Rutledge
Tuesday, May 18, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach
305-673-9372

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. He has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida: The Van Dyke Café, the Museum of Contemporary Art, O’Hara’s Jazz Pub, and now Jazid are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnena Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., The Fred Thomas Band, and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD release, Hello World, was released in November 2007.

Featuring:
LeNard Rutledge, vocals
Dave Siegel, piano
Leo Brooks, bass
Rodolfo Zuniga, drums

Jazid
KCC Productions

KCC Productions and Jazid present: Jazz at Jazid!
Diogo Brown & the Funk Jazz Brazilian Group
Tuesday, May 11, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach
305-673-9372
Diogo Brown, bass player, song writer and producer, 29 years old, is from Niteroi, Rio De Janeiro , Brazil. Diogo’s outstanding work has been showcased with artistis like: Antoio Adolfo, Cris Delano, Kenia, Paulo Moura, Brazilian Voices, Garry King, George Tandy Big band, Felipe Lamoglia, Liset Alea, Rose Max & Ramatis, Hot Brass Monkey Big Band, Banda Black Rio, Lanzallamas Monofonica, and so many others. Diogo also recorded the soundtracks for shows, jingles, commercials, and films, including “The Machine” by Joao Falcão, the film about the soccer player ” Ronaldinho Gaucho”, “The Little Prince the show” and released his CD, “Daqui Pro Mundo”, at the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club featuring Mike Orta, Oscar Salas, Jean Caze, James McCrevy and others.

Jazid
KCC Productions

Miami Nightlife

Miami International Piano Festival presents its Discovery Series
Lincoln Theatre. 541 Lincoln Road. Miami Beach, FL 33139
May 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Plus Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

$15, $25 and $40. Subscription to all (5) concerts $100 (a 50% discount)
Half price tickets for Students under 22 with ID
Buy tickets online at www.miamipianofest.com, by phone at 1.888.722.2924 or in person at the Lincoln Theatre Box Office. Special Offer: Mention Pass code “MAG” and receive 25% off regular ticket price

The Miami International Piano Festival is celebrating its 13th Season in 2010. The May Discovery Series is held at the intimate Lincoln Theater (home of the New World Symphony) on Miami Beach. The Series opens with a sure crowd-pleaser that features works by two composers who are both celebrating 200 year anniversaries in 2010: Chopin and Schumann. To pay tribute to these prolific composers of the Romantic period, the Festival will present four fantastic pianists in one evening.
Kemal Gekic and Misha Dacic both hail from former-Yugoslavia and for this program Gekic will perform provocative Chopin selections (including Scherzo Op. 20 and Polonaise Op. 53) and Dacic tackles Schumann’s tour de force, “Humoresque.” Russian pianist Ilya Itin will offer his refined interpretation of several works by Chopin such as Fantaise in F minor and Waltz Op. 34 and Cuban legend, Jorge Luis Prats presents Schumann’s delightfully varied “Symphonic Etudes.” With so much talent and exquisite repertoire sharing the stage on one evening, this concert will likely run a bit longer than most.
On Friday, May 14th, the Festival is pleased to present the South Florida concert debut of Ran Jia (China). At twenty, Ms. Jia is already regarded as a striking musician with unusual natural abilities. Tan Dun hailed her a “piano poet with dramatic skill in music making.” Her program will feature four Sonatas by Scarlatti, Shubert’s Sonata in A minor Op. 42 and Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel.
The popular “Prodigies and Masters of Tomorrow” matinee concert on Saturday, May 15th will see the return of the astounding Aristo Sham (Hong Kong), now 14 years old. One could almost hear the jaws dropping at Aristo’s South Florida debut at the Festival last May. His current program will feature works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Barber and Albeniz. Families with children are encouraged to attend this concert which seeks to inspire the next generation of classical music lovers.
On Saturday evening, Spanish pianist, Claudio Martinez-Mehner will make his Florida debut. Winner of numerous prizes, Mehner recently resumed his career as a solo artist and has a respected reputation as a teacher and chamber musician. His Festival program will include Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, Schumann’s Sonata Op/ 14 “Concerto without Orchestra” as well as works by Janacek and Debussy.
This year’s grand finale and closing night “Chamber Music Extravaganza” will welcome Igor Gruppman back to South Florida. Many remember Mr. Gruppman as the Concert Master of the Florida Philharmonic and at present, he is artistic director of the Concerto Rotterdam chamber orchestra and concertmaster of the Rotterdam Philharmonic. He will be joined by his wife, violinist/violist, Vesna Gruppman who teaches at the Rotterdam Conservatory in the Netherlands. Joining the Gruppmans will be pianists Ilya Itin (Russia) and Jorge Luis Prats (Cuba) as well as a special guest cellist. The program will include Schumann’s Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 and a special String Quintet transcription of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Rounding out the program will be selections by Brahms including the Piano Quartet in G minor Op. 25.
All concerts start at 8:00 p.m. except for the Saturday Matinee “Prodigies” program which begins at 2:00 p.m. A series of pre-concert Lectures and Master Classes are planned as part of the 2010 Miami International Piano Festival. The following programs are FREE and open to the public:
Friday, May 14th, 2010. 7:00 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION: Artists and their representatives engage in a lively discussion about the challenges facing artists today, what steps are required for their continued success, how to avoid failing and also why so many have lost the drive, faith and motivation to continue concertizing.
Saturday, May 15th, 2010. 7:00 p.m. LECTURE: Frank Cooper, Research Professor of Music from the University of Miami What makes a musical personality? There are traits which distinguish musicians from the average woman or man, and traits which distinguish one musician from another. This lecture explores the characteristics that set composers and performers apart from all others, allowing for great esthetic achievements and for all too human failures.
Sunday, May 16th, 2010 7:00 p.m. FILM: “The World’s Greatest Musical Prodigies.” A three-part documentary produced by Britain’s Channel 4 Television, which is currently being distributed by American Public Television. Episode 1: Alex Prior travels to Miami at the invitation of renowned prodigy-hunter Giselle Brodsky, who runs the Miami International Piano Festival. Giselle has selected five of America’s most gifted young musicians, who have flown in from all corners of the States to audition for Alex.
Miami International Piano Festival
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ph: 305.935.5115
www.miamipianofest.com
For more information about local openings and events, please visit www.miamiartguide.com

Big Poppa E and the E Band at Van Dyke

Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, Big Poppa E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. He has established himself as a ground-breaking harmonica player, adding powerful vocals to his exceptional skills. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style.

Featuring:
Big Poppa E, guitar, harmonica, vocals
George Caldwell, bass, vocals
Darrell Raines, lead guitar, vocals
Robert Slade Lamont, drums

www.kccproductions.com
www.thevandykecafe.com
www.poppae.com

Giant Step and SVEDKA Vodka present the first installment of the SVEDKA Vodka Listening Session series; an exclusive listening party for the hotly anticipated release of The ArchAndroid, hosted by Janelle Monáe.

Her introduction will begin promptly at 10PM, at The Florida Room at Delano, in Miami Beach, FL.

This event is free, but strictly RSVP.

The Florida Room at Delano, A Morgans Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Doors Open At: 09:00 PM
Show Starts At: 10:00 PM

Listen to the brand new album The ArchAndroid
before it hits the stores – Tuesday, May 18th — and have your questions ready for a special Q & A hosted by Janelle Monáe.

Hope you can make it tomorrow, Thursday, May 6 @ 8pm for…
PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP on Facebook
PALO! serves up their delicious, hot blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz at 8pm.
Order from the incredible menu, full bar, and tapas.
NO COVER CHARGE!
You may win a FREE CD!
“Who lives better than us?”
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763 – reservations are recommended – this thing gets PACKED!
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

Doubting Thomas
5/6/2010, 11:00 pm
Florida Room at the Delano Hotel
1685 Collins Ave Miami Beach FL 33139

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Live performance by Agape feat Nadia Harris

A Swingin’ Evening of Entertainment w/ Mark Fernicola & The Last Flight Out Big Band
May 9, 2010 – Mothers Day !, 6 -9 pm
The Deauville Hotel
6701 Collins Ave. Miami Beach Fl. 33141
www.markfernicola.com

“A SWINGIN’ EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT” with MARK FERNICOLA AND THE LAST FLIGHT OUT BIG BAND. Mothers Day
May 9, 2010 6 – 9 pm.

Come experience this great show, at the Deauville Hotel. An evening of Live Music, Entertainment and Dancing to an18 pc. Orchestra, Playing Jazz, Swing, Ballads, Blues, Latin and more. Featuring: Terri Gonzalez, Our Show Dancers, The All Star Circus performers, S. Florida’s best Stand up Comedian’s and Special Guest performers, all on stage in the “Jazz Lounge Supper Club ” with a large dance floor. Dance floor is open during the show when the band is on !

Appetizer, Ala Carte’ and Pre Fixe’ Dinner menu available as well as a Full Service Bar. “Deauville Beach Resort Hotel” 6701 Collins ave. Miami Beach Fl. Show Tickets $20.00 Available at www.markfernicola.com or call 954 557-7993 We accept all major credit cards.

PALO! @ D Rodriguez Cuba at the Hotel Astor
4-29-10, 8pm
D. Rodriguez Cuba at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Facebook RSVP

Celebrity Chef Douglas Rodriguez & PALO! invite you to…

PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor

PALO! serves up their hot, delicious blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz at 8pm.

Order from the incredible menu, full bar, and tapas. http://www.drodriguezcuba.com

NO COVER CHARGE!

You may win a FREE CD.

Reservations strongly suggested: call (305) 673-3763

“Who lives better than us?”

Thursday, May 6th, acclaimed violinist, Gil Morgenstern concludes his 2009-2010 Reflections Series at the Bass Museum of Art. Morgenstern’s supreme ability of the violin has gained him international attention for providing a captivating performance that transcends mind and soul.

A Pilgrim’s Progress takes inspiration from the fine collections and exhibits at the Bass Museum of Art, while spotlighting the music of Francis Poulenc and Bruce Saylor. Morgenstern ends the concert series on a definitive note interpreting the vast complexities of religion and culture.

Date: Thursday, May 6
Time: 7:30 PM
Address: 2121 Park Ave. | Miami Beach
Phone: 305-673-7530 ext 1001 for tickets and more information or www.bassmuseum.org

Cost: $20 for Bass Museum members, $25 for non-members

May schedule for the Upstairs at the Van Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information or with any questions at 305-534-3600.

For more information about Upstairs at the Van Dyke Cafe please visit http://www.thevandykecafe.com/upstairs/index.html.

The Van Dyke is a live music lounge and event space on the second floor of the historic Van Dyke Cafe overlooking Lincoln Road. Offering a warm and welcoming interior.

MAY 2010 Schedule
1- Ike & Val Woods Revue. Soul and blues revue.
2- KCC Productions Presents Grammy Nominee Juan-Carlos Formell “Is the Cupid of a Cuban music that has never been played this way before, or had this intensity.” -Zoe Valdes.
3- Joshua Stedman and Katia “Two of Miami’s most talented songwriter/performers share the night for a sexy combo of original and engaging guitar led Rock/Soul and piano driven Pop.
4- Rodolfo Zuniga Original contemporary Jazz
5-Maryel Epps Diva of song and love. Opening act Erica Sommer singer/songwriter.
6- Nicole Henry Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist.
7-Bobby Stringer Extraordinary Soul and RnB.
8- Jessie Jones Jr. Sax sensation and vocalist.
9- Oriente Afro-Cuban fusion
10- Shelly Berg World renown Jazz pianist.
11- Rick Krive Smooth jazz and vocals.
12- The Miami Jazz Quartet Carlos Averhoff, Don Coffman, Tom Lippincott and Reuben Hoch.
13- KCC Productions Presents Big Poppa E and the E Band. Best of the blues.
14- Sammy Figueroa and Sally’s Tomato The music of Cal T Jader.
15-Palo! Mix of Afro-Cuban, funk and jazz.
16- Soulplay RnB, Funk and Neo Soul featuring Frank Aravya and April Raquel
17-Rosco Martinez Upside down and backwards. Searing Rock and Blues Guitar and vocals
18- Jacob Jeffries Vocals, piano-popster.
19- Mike Gerber Solo piano virtuoso.
20-KCC Productions Presents The Rolando Grooscors Sextet A voice that strengthens and expands the Jazz idiom.
21- Rose Max Brazilian samba party.
22- ARTIST OF THE MONTH Lenard Rutledge Vocalist extraordinaire “bringing the soul to Jazz”
23-Nicole Chirino and friends Pop, Modern Indie Rock, and Brazilian.
24- Perry Joslin Smooth jazz fusion.
25- Randy Bernsen Formerly Joe Zawinul guitarist. Jazz to Pop to Rock.
26- Jimmy Ruccolo Blues and beyond.
27- Randy Singer and Friends Featuring Bob Grabowski, Jim Gasior, Rodolfo Zuniga. Jazz, Pop, and Blues.
28- Lanzallamas! Afro-latin-america world beat mezcla.
29- Conjunto Progreso Grammy nominated. Cuban son and descargas Cubana.
30- Songwriters in the Round Featuring Jim Camacho, Nicole Chirino, SJ, Jose Val, Junelly Rojas.
31- Gaucho A tribute to the Music of Steely Dan.

Accordion rockera Julieta is in town. Her name itself tells us about the pop, rock and folk music only Julieta knows how to make. In this visit she will be performing at Dolce South Beach. Julieta is presenting her new CD “Otra Cosa” and one of the lucky stops is Miami. Don’t miss this opportunity to see her live and enjoy her latest songs along with her greatest hits. For more information visit www.jdstudiono7.com or www.dolcesouthbeach.com

Tickets are limited. Table reservations are strongly recommended for this event.

Dolce South Beach
1501 Ocean Drive
Miami, FL 33139
305-672-2221

Michael Franti & Spearhead Tickets
Friday 05/14/10 at 9:00 PM
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach, FL
See Michael Franti & Spearhead on 05/14/10 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, FL.

THE JEWISH ROOTS OF FLAMENCO
When: Wed., April 14, 7-9pm
Where: 4760 Pinetree Dr., Miami Beach 33140
TIX: Suggested donation: $5
Phone: 305-613-2325
Ballet Flamenco La Rosa Artistic Director Ilisa Rosal, and company singer/guitarist Paco Fonta, will present a lecture/demonstration on the Jewish Roots of Flamenco, as one of many offerings of the Guava Rugelach Festival at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

A brief history of the development of the art of Flamenco and the influences that Jewish music and the Jewish experience in Spain had on the art form will be discussed, with examples of the music and vocals to illustrate.

PACO FONTA * SINGER AND GUITARIST
Paco Fonta met Ballet Flamenco Director Ilisa Rosal in Madrid in the early 1980’s when they worked together at tablaos and festivals for several years.

When Ms. Rosal founded Ballet Flamenco La Rosa in 1985, Paco Fonta was under contract to a local flamenco club, and he joined the company. They have worked together ever since on the many interesting projects the company has produced and created a great following for the high quality and pure excitement and beauty of their work.

Mr. Fonta is a rare talent in that he has mastery of both the guitar and singing, and his performances give the public a unique and valuable insight into this style of music. Mr. Fonta is in demand as a singer and guitarist for Flamenco companies throughout the U.S., and has started his own group Siempre Flamenco.

Hi PALO! Fan,
Hope you can make it this Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 6pm for…
PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP on Facebook
Special Cigar Snob Magazine Event this week:
Enjoy complimentary food & cigars. Complimentary cigars from Nestor Miranda and Miami Cigars.
Mojito’s 2 for 1 drink special from 6PM to 8PM
PALO! serves up their delicious blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk and jazz at 9pm.
Order from the incredible menu, full bar, and tapas.
NO COVER CHARGE!
You may win a FREE CD or t-shirt.
“Who lives better than us?”
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

Passion Pit with Tokyo Police Club
Sunday, June 13
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
Buy Tickets

http://www.passionpitmusic.com
We’ve been away from home long enough– and to celebrate our return to the United States, we’re going to try and see as much of it as we can, as quickly as we can!
We’ll be touring the U.S. for the entire month of June, from New York to California and (almost) everywhere in between. And even better, our pals in Tokyo Police Club will be on board for most dates.

Redemption. Paranoia. Guilt. And brief glimpses of a better tomorrow, all cloaked in pop hooks that truly help the medicine go down.

What is this? Another lost LP from Brian Wilson’s sandbox phase? If only things were that simple. What we’re really alluding to here is Passion Pit’s first proper full-length, Manners, a bird-flipping break from the blogosphere by a 21 year old with much more on his manic mind than girls, girls, girls. You know, important matters, like the end of the world and learning to love someone other than the man in the mirror.

That’s the thing people missed about Passion Pit’s debut EP, Chunk of Change. While it was originally meant as a Valentine’s Day gift for a girlfriend who “put up with” frontman Michael Angelakos, that detail’s only half of a story that isn’t so cuddly when you consider the circumstances.

$5 for members, $10 for non-members
April 2: Shelly Berg, with special guest Ed Calle
April 16: Negroni Trio
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Call +1 305 673 7530
www.bassmuseum.org

Van Dyke April 2010 Schedule
1- Nicole Henry, Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist.
2- Iko Iko, Blues and acoustic funk.
3- Ike & Val Woods Revue. Soul and blues revue.
4- Jake Cavazos, Compositores en el piano. Music industry Executive hosts Miami’s finest Latin singer-songwriters on piano.
5-The P-LO Project, Jazz, Latin and smooth Jazz featuring Jenn Jade Ledesna, guess Jazz vocalist from NYC.
6- New World Beat, Jazz, ambient and world music.
7-Maryel Epps, Diva of song and love.
8- KCC Productions Presents Debbie Orta, Jazz vocals.
9- Sammy Figueroa and Latin Jazz Explosion
10- ARTIST OF THE MONTH Jose Val, Fusion of Latin Pop with some Afro-Peruvian style.
11- Oriente, Afro-Cuban fusion
12- Yvonne Brown, Nationally renowned Jazz artist.
13- UM Frost School Of Music. Boasts one of the greatest Jazz department in the US.
14- Gecko Jazz, Blend of Afro Caribbean, Be-bop, and Brazilian flavor.
15-KCC Productions presents The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble, Grammy-winner, Afro-Cuban Brazilian Jazz Fusion.
16- Rose Max, Brazilian samba party.
17-Palo! Mix of Afro-Cuban, funk and jazz.
18- Batuke Samba Groove, Brazilian Samba-Rock
19- Scott Marischen, Jazz harpist.
20-Jazzilla, Jazz, funk/fusion rock/pop.
21- Cheryl Fisher, cd release party with Eric Allison, Mark Marineau, Jamie Ousley, and Danny Burger.
22- KCC Productions presents Silvano Monasterios and The Fourth World Ensemble, ” Best Jazz Musician in Miami” for 2009 by the Miami New Times.
23-Lanzallamas!, Afro-latin-america world beat mezcla.
24- Conjunto Progreso, Grammy nominated. Cuban son and descargas Cubana.
25- Songwriter Night , featuring Adrian Guerra also featuring Sofy Encanto, Marc Solomon, Alexander Star, and surprise guests hosted by Randy Singer and Krystal Gianina Acevedo
26- Mike Gerber, Solo piano virtuoso.
27- Randy Singer and Friends, Featuring Bob Grabowski, Jim Gasior, Rodolfo Zuniga and surprise guests.
28- Pat de Leon, Solo acoustic blues & Latin mojo songster.
29- Larry Ham Trio , with Graham Hawthorne and Chuck Bergeron An extraordinarily accomplished Jazz musician.
30- Tony Succar y el Grupo Mixtura Latin Jazz. A journey through S. America and Latin Caribbean.

“BIG BAND SUNDAYS AT THE DEAUVILLE” with MARK FERNICOLA AND THE LAST FLIGHT OUT BIG BAND.
April 11, 2010, 6 – 9 pm.
Come experience this great show, at the Deauville Hotel. An evening of Live Music, Entertainment and Dancing to an18 pc. Orchestra, Playing Jazz, Swing, Ballads, Blues, Latin and more. Featuring: Terri Gonzalez, Our Show Dancers, The All Star Circus performers, S. Florida’s best Stand up Comedian’s and Special Guest performers, all on stage in the “Jazz Lounge Supper Club ” with a large dance floor. Dance floor is open during the show when the band is on!

Appetizer, Ala Carte’ and Pre Fixe’ Dinner menu available as well as a Full Service Bar. “Deauville Beach Resort Hotel” 6701 Collins ave. Miami Beach Fl. Show Tickets $20.00 Available at www.markfernicola.com or call 954 557-7993 We accept all major credit cards.

Hope you can make it this Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 9pm for…
…PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP on Facebook
PALO! serves up their delicious, hot blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk & Jazz at 9pm.
NO COVER! Incredible menu, full bar, special tapas menu.
You may win a FREE t-shirt or CD.
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763
“Who lives better than us?”
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

The 8th Heineken TransAtlantic Festival Brings Modern World Music to Miami Beach with the Colombian Group Bomba Esteréo and Vieux Farka Touré from Mali

Fri. April 9: Colombian Group Bomba Esteréo
Sat. April 24: Vieux Farka Touré From Mali
Tickets $20 advance through TransAtlanticFestival.com or 305-672-5202, Children under 12 – Free

The Rhythm Foundation kicks off its 8th annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival this April with a two part series headlined by Colombia’s psychedelic cumbia band Bomba Estéreo and Mali’s world music sensation Vieux Farka Touré. In addition, Grammy-nominated Orquestra Contemporanea de Olinda of Brazil and Miami’s own two-time Grammy-nominated Locos Por Juana will join the festivities which have garnered much local and international attention for their eclectic music pairings.

The 8th annual Heineken TransAtlantic Festival is the sound of the world “right now” – the series of concerts and parties featuring modern world music proudly features innovative artists working in the beautiful collision between traditional rhythms and electronica/DJ culture. The series pays tribute to Miami as a true modern “TransAtlantic” capital, a crossroads of the Americas and Europe. It’s the hotbed of a young, club-crazy art scene, playground of the East, perched provocatively on the Atlantic Rim, where centuries of commerce and migration have formed a crossroads that unites Africa, Western Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

The Rhythm Foundation, leading presenter of world music in South Florida, created the series in 2003 knowing that in Miami, there is a large audience of internationally-minded people who want to hear what is happening right now in our world. With this festival, The Rhythm Foundation showcases the city’s position as the hip center of a whole new generation of global music.

Friday, April 9th – 7PM
Bomba Estéreo
Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda

Saturday, April 24th – 7PM
Vieux Farka Touré
Locos Por Juana

North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Tickets are $20 in advance, through TransAtlanticFestival.com or (305) 672-5202. Children under 12 admitted free.

About Bomba Estéreo
Bomba Estéreo formed in the rich underground electronic scene of Bogota, Colombia in 2005. Guitarist Simon Mejia recruited fierce singer Liliana Saumet to join the group, and Bomba Estéreo expanded its “psychedelic cumbia” sound and captivating live show. The group plays an explosive dance-fusion of electronic dub and hip-hop, in a similar vein as M.I.A. and Santigold, mixed with classic Colombian rhythms like cumbia and champeta. The group made their US debut at SXSW in 2009 and garnered huge attention at LAMC in New York last summer. Myspace.com/BombaEstereo

About Vieux Farka Touré
The son of the revered Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré, Vieux has stepped out from his late father’s massive shadow. Ali Farka Touré proved, in case anyone ever doubted it, that the soul of the blues could be found in West Africa. Vieux is turning heads with a more radical idea: that those western Saharan roots can be heard in everything from the jam band scene to Jamaican dub. The young Six Degrees Record artist and his band have caused a sensation at music festivals across the globe in recent years. He makes his Florida debut with this concert. VieuxFarkaToure.com

About Orquestra Contemporânea de Olinda
OCO brings together some of the best young musicians of Pernambuco, birthplace of classic Northeast Brazilian rhythms forro and frevo. The late legendary musical genius Chico Science left behind a supercharged music scene that fuses the rhythms of Pernambuco with drum & bass, rock and world grooves. In this music-crazed city filled with amazing horn players and percussionists comes Orquestra Contemporanea de Olinda, who has built a concise identity and huge following since their 2008 debut. Distributred by Som Livre, Brazil’s largest label, their CD was nominated for a 2009 Latin Grammy and was hailed by the New York Times. Now they embark on their US debut tour, including New York City’s Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Myspace.com/OrquestraContemporaneaDeOlinda

About Locos Por Juana
The two-time Grammy-nominated Miami-based band received this write up in the LA Times: “Blending relaxed reggae grooves with biting social commentary, hip-hop raps with brassy solos, Locos Por Juana pulls listeners into a reverse Gulf Stream churning through the Straits of Florida south to Jamaica, Venezuela and Colombia, and over to Puerto Rico, Locos Por Juana shows with every song that it has thoroughly assimilated its multiple musical fathers, with a Caribbean lilt and a rock-steady beat.”
Myspace.com/LocosPorJuana

About The Rhythm Foundation
The Rhythm Foundation, a Miami-based non-profit cultural organization, is the foremost presenter of world music in South Florida. It was founded in 1988 with the goal of increasing international awareness through live music. The Rhythm Foundation has presented more than 400 concerts, events and festivals by established and innovative artists from around the world. Special focus is given to those cultures connecting to South Florida audiences – music from Brazil, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe. Many of the world’s established music legends have made their US and/or Florida debuts with The Rhythm Foundation. Considered to be one of the top world music presenters in North America, the organization has built strong name recognition and a dedicated audience over the last 22 years. Success is due to the selection of premiere artists and consistent quality of production. The Rhythm Foundation receives annual support from its loyal members, the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Atlantic Broadband and Latitude International Business Centers. Visit RhythmFoundation.com

-Sunday, March 28th-
Red Bull & Karmaloop present…
ROXY’S RINGING IN YOUR EARS (12 PM – 8 PM)
Featuring…
Roxy Cottontail
Jubilee (Nightshifters)
Excel
Blu Jemz (Turntable Lab)
Kassiano (Nossa)
Mike Deuce (Poplife)
+ very special guests TBA
THE CLEVELANDER HOTEL
1020 Ocean Drive
C Level Rooftop
6th floor
(Between 10th & 11th Streets)
Miami Beach, FL

-Wednesday, March 24th-
Cornbread Productions, Roxy Cottontail, and SMAC present…
Spider-Pussy: Set Up 4 Scandal
Featuring…
Roxy Cottontail
Maluca
Team Facelift
The Fire and The Reason
Live DJ Sets from: Junior Sanchez, Alexander Technique, Arthur Baker, Larry Tee, Lauren Flax, Mark Kamins, Princess Superstar, Kassiano, MK, LUtHER, DJ Wonder, Hollywood Holt, and more.
KLUTCH
136 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

Hi PALO! Fan,
Hope you can make it this Thursday, March 25, 2010 @ 9pm for…
…PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP on Facebook
PALO! serves up their delicious, hot blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk & Jazz at 9pm.
NO COVER! Incredible menu, full bar, special tapas menu.
You may win a FREE t-shirt or CD.
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3763
“Who lives better than us?”
Visit us on the Wild, Wacky Web:
NEW: check out PALO! on pandora.com
gopalo.com – New t-shirts! Click STORE

New “Miami On Stage” Series Continues With Tiempo Libre Performing “Bach in Havana” on Saturday April 3rd at the Byron Carlyle Theater

The new Miami On Stage project, which features local performing artists on a regular basis in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood, continues on Saturday, April 3 with the great timba band Tiempo Libre at the Byron Carlyle Theater. The evening features the Miami theatrical premiere performance of their Bach in Havana, a salsa meets Classical music mash-up based on the Grammy-nominated CD of the same name. The Miami On Stage series is produced by FUNDarte, one of South Florida’s most adventurous and successful presenters of alternative culture, especially with a Latin flavor.

The Cuban-born, Miami-based musicians of Tiempo Libre have catapulted onto the national stage with their clever, beautiful and danceable sound. With Bach in Havana, they took their love of the contrapointal Baroque music of J.S. Bach (having all been classically trained) and found a way to meld with the tropical, Afro-Cuban rhythms and instrumentation they usually perform. The resulting work – tuneful, playful and musically adventurous – has garnered praise and awards after being released by Sony Music. Ever Chavez, Executive Director of FUNDarte, says that, “Tiempo Libre is a Miami treasure who, with their genre-bending Bach in Havana, has received global acclaim. The nurturing of local artists who can then tour their work throughout the world is one of our goals with the Miami On Stage project.”

The Tiempo Libre concert begins at 8:00 pm at the Byron Carlyle Theater, located at 500 71st Street, on Miami Beach. Tickets for Tiempo Libre are $20 general admission, $15 students (under 25) & seniors (over 65) with I.D. Tickets may be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com and by phone (800) 745-3000 (service charges apply). They are also available in-person at the Byron Carlyle the day of show and in advance at the Colony Theatre box office (1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach), Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5:00 pm (no service charges). A limited number of $15 discounted general admission tickets are also available for 33141 zip code buyers with I.D. in-person at both theater box offices only. More information about the Miami On Stage series and the upcoming Tiempo Libre concert can be found online at www.fundarte.us or by contacting FUNDarte at info@fundarte.us or (305) 316-6165.

Miami On Stage will continue on the first Saturday of each month, through June of this year. On May 1, again at the Byron Carlyle, there will be an evening with three solo Hip Hop theater artists, Rudi Goblen, Summer Hill Seven and Meshaun Lebrone Arnold. This program is co-presented with Miami Light Project. On June 5th there will be two performances Hilo,(Thread), by Jose Dominguez, directed by Lucia Aratanha, and Sipping Fury from a Teacup, created by Elizabeth Doud & Jennylin Duany and performed by Elizabeth Doud and Carlos Caballero. In addition to each Saturday’s featured performance, there will be free tie-in events throughout the week in the North Beach neighborhood, including panel discussions with the artists, special programs for youth and outdoor activities. These will include free yoga classes on the beach Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 am at Ocean Terrace and 73 Street, as well as a Farmer’s market in Normandy Isle Circle Saturdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

MUSIC: MESTIZAJE
Presented by CCEMiami and FUNDarte
Saturday March 27, 8:00pm
Beatriz Luengo and Yadam
At Byron Theater. 500 71 Street, Miami Beach Fl. 33141
$10 general, $5 CCEMiami members and students.
Ticket sales at the box office of Colony Theater and CCEMiami. …for more info click here
Cantina 71 Restaurant is offering at 15% discount to all ticket holders of MESTIZAJE. 216 71st street (between Harding Ave. and Collins Ave.)

Thursday March 25, 7:00 pm
Flamenco Guitar Recital por Emilio Prado, 7pm
Flamenco song Master class by Manuel Palacín, 8pm
At CCEMiami. Free admission
800 S Douglas Rd. Suite: 170. Coral Gables, FL 33134.
$10.00 suggested donation

Emilio Prados, Flamenco Guitarist
Emilio Prados was born in La Roda de Andalucía, a small town near Seville. He learned to play the guitar from his father and brother, both of whom played guitar as well as lute. Emilio was very talented and excelled quickly on the guitar. His music of choice was flamenco and he spent hours listening to Niño Ricardo. He learned by ear all the flamenco styles and by age 14 was already accompanying flamenco singers, most notably Pepe Marchena. When he was 15 he moved to Barcelona where he lived until coming to the U.S.in 1962 with Roberto Iglesias Spanish Dance Company. He spent two years touring in the U.S. and in 1962 settled in New York. He got a job at the Famous Chateau Madrid Tablao where he met and became close with the great flamenco guitarist Sabicas, who was his greatest influence. Emilio Prados came to Miamiin 1984 where he still resides. He has worked at all the most famous Tablaos and with many great Flamenco Artists. He currently works at Casa Panza restaurant Thursdays through Sundays.

Manuel Palacín, Flamenco Singer
Manuel Palacín, was born in San Miguel de Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.By the age of five his passion for el cante flamenco was clear and soon he would begin his professional singing career. He sang in the “Jueves Flamencos” in Jerez, organized by Manuel Morao where many great flamenco artists made their debut. Later he went to Madrid where he has worked in all the most famous Tablaoas and with many prominent Dance companies, most notable The Spanish National Ballet. Mr. Palacín is regarded as a foremost expert on Cante Flamenco styles and history. Besides performing, Manuel Palacín is a highly sought after teacher and educator, giving presentations on flamenco at many of the most prestigious flamenco festivals throughout Europe and the U.S.

When: Saturday, May 8, at 8 pm
WHAT: Miami Beach music series, with Nestor Zurita & AJ Khaw
WHERE: Arts at St. Johns: 4760 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
COST: Senior/student/online $15. At the door: $20.
FULL DETAILS AT: www.artsatstjohns.com, or call 305-613-2325

NEW MUSIC MIAMI ISCM FESTIVAL SERIES CONCERT VI
ORLANDO JACINTO GARCIA, DIRECTOR
ALFREDO RUGELES, GUEST COMPOSER
AMERNET STRING QUARTET AND NODUS
SAT APRIL 17, 2010 3PM
WOLFSONIAN – FIU

ABOUT THE 2010 NEW MUSIC MIAMI ISCM FESTIVAL SERIES
The 2010 festival of contemporary cutting edge music and video art continues to build on the success of previous festivals and will focus on chamber, orchestral, electronic music and video art from around the world performed by some of the most exciting performers of contemporary music. Eight concerts and several pre-concert Meet the Artists sessions as well as forums and master classes will be presented along with over 20 South Florida and world premieres. As with last year’s event the 2010 festival is being held over 6 months allowing for more interaction between the guests, students, and audiences. The 2010 festival will showcase such varied ensembles as the NODUS Ensemble, the FIU New Music Ensemble celebrating its 20th year, the FIU Symphony Orchestra, the FIU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Amernet String Quartet, the Zagreb based Cantus Ensemble, and guest performers flutist Margaret Lancaster and electric violinist Todd Reynolds, as well as Pulitzer prize winning composer Bernard Rands and international guest composers Alfredo Rugeles from Venezuela and Flores Chaviano from Spain. This year’s festival again includes video and new forms of technology in concerts being held at venues as varied as FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center and The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Spanish Cultural Center in Coral Gables, and the Wolfsonian – FIU on Miami Beach. In its 12th year, the New Music Miami Festival has established itself as one of the premiere cutting edge arts events in the South Florida area.

ABOUT THE GUEST PERFORMERS AND COMPOSER
Widely known as a composer and orchestra conductor, the Venezuelan Maestro Alfredo Rugeles was born in Washington D.C while his parents were working in the diplomatic service. He carried out his musical studies at Escuela “Juan Manuel Olivares” (“Juan Manuel Olivares” School), Caracas. In 1976 he obtained Diplomas in Singing and Choral Conduction from his teachers Fedora Alemán and Alberto Grau, respectively. He studied Composition with Yannis Ioannidis until 1976, year in which he travels to Germany with a scholarship, for continuing his studies in the Robert Schumann Institute of Düsseldorf, where he obtained Diplomas in Composition and Orchestral Conducting in 1979 and 1981 as a student of Gunther Becker and Wolfgang Trommer, respectively.

He attended the Cursos Latinoamericanos de Música Contemporánea (Latin-American Contemporary Music Courses) as a student and lecturer. He got a scholarship from the Composition Workshop during the New Music Courses in Darmstadt. He takes part in International Orchestral Conducting Courses taught by Sergiu Celibidache, Michel Tabachnik and Franco Ferrara. He has been invited to important international events as composer and orchestra conductor. In 1979 he obtained the Premio Nacional de Composición (National Composition Award) for his work “Somosnueve” (“We-are-nine”) and in 1985 the Premio Municipal de Música (Municipal Music Award) for its work “Tanguitis”. Currently he is in charge of a tutorial class in Contemporary Composition and of a chair in Techniques of Orchestral Conducting at Instituto Universitario de Estudios Musicales (Universitary Institute of Musical Studies (IUDEM).

As a Conductor, Alfredo Rugeles has performed leading the Robert Schumann Institute Orchestra of Düsseldorf; the Siegerland Orchestra of Hilchenbach; the Dutch Chamber Orchestra; Chamber Groups of Contemporary Music in Düsseldorf, Köln and Darmstadt; the Sinfónica Nacional de México (National Symphonic of Mexico); Orquesta Filarmónica de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Philharmonic Orchestra of the National Autonomous University of Mexico); Orquesta de Cámara Mayo de Argentina (Mayo Chamber Orchestra of Argentina) and Orquesta Sinfónica de El Salvador (Symphonic Orchestra of El Salvador). Furthermore, he is a permanent guest Conductor of the most prestigious orchestras of the country and has had the privilege of accompanying important soloists such as Judith Jaimes, Maurice Hasson, Harriet Serr, Margot Parés-Reyna, Eva María Zuk, Julius Berger, Ruggiero Ricci, Montserrat Caballé, Alirio Díaz, Elizabeth Glass, Karoly Mocsari, Shlomo Mintz, Arnaldo Pizzolante, Vladimir Spivakov, Carlos Duarte, Mstislav Rostropovitch, Renata Scotto, Frans Helmerson, Karin Lechner, Sergio Tiempo, Anssi Karttunen, Jorge Luis Prats, and Jane Eaglen, among others. His repertoire embraces the universal symphonic music as well as the opera, having conducted numerous opening nights of works by Venezuelan composers and first auditions of the international contemporary repertoire.

The Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University, has garnered worldwide praise and recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets.The ensemble rose to international attention after only one year of existence, after winning the Gold Medal at the 7th Tokyo International Music Competition in 1992. Three years later the group was the First Prize winner of the prestigious 5th Banff International String Quartet Competition. The Amernet String Quartet has been described by The New York Times as “an accomplished and intelligent ensemble”, and by the Nürnberger Nachrichten (Germany) as “fascinating with flawless intonation, extraordinary beauty of sound, virtuosic brilliance and homogeneity of ensemble”.

The Amernet String Quartet was formed in 1991, while two of its members were students at The Juilliard School. Founding members Marcia Littley and Javier Arias have been joined by fellow Juilliard graduates, violinist Misha Vitenson and violist Michael Klotz. Their busy performance schedule has taken the group to major musical centers and smaller cities across the United States. They also have performed concerts in Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Korea, Mexico, and Romania. The Amernet’s New York debut was at Merkin Hall in 1994, with a return engagement in 1995. Subsequent New York appearances include Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in 1996 and 1998, the Americas Society in 1998, and Alice Tully Hall in 1997 and 1998, which The New York Times described as “immensely satisfying… most notable for the quality of unjaded discovery that came through so vividly.”

From September of 2000 until May 2004 the Amernet String Quartet was Corbett String Quartet in Residence at Northern Kentucky University, where they headed the Patricia A. Corbett String Program. Previous to that, the group held a residency at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where they taught chamber music for four years. The Amernet String Quartet has received grants from the Corbett Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the LaSalle Foundation, the Fine Arts Fund, the Cincinnati Chamber Music Society and the Amernet Society for school outreach projects, commissions of new chamber music works and for their unique concert and conversation series. The group was the recipient of a Chamber Music Rural Residency Award in 1995. During that year they divided their time among the communities of Johnstown, Somerset and Indiana, Pennsylvania.
The Amernet Quartet has conducted workshops and master classes in Buffalo NY, Memphis TN, Erie PA, Los Angeles CA, Logan UT and other cities. They were founders of The Norse Festival, a summer chamber music workshop at Northern Kentucky University providing an opportunity for young musicians from the region to work intensively in chamber groups, under their guidance. Currently they host an annual summer Chamber Music Camp in Miami called Animato. The group has recorded the Concerto for Clarinet, Oboe, String Quartet and Bass by John Harbison with Sara Lambert Bloom and Charles Neidich as soloists, “The Butterflies began to Sing” a work for String Quartet, Bass, MIDI keyboard and computer, by Morton Subotnick, a complete CD of quartets by American composer Stephen Dankner, as well as a recording of the Debussy String Quartet and the Chausson Concerto for Piano, Violin and String Quartet. The Amernet Quartet maintains a connection with today’s composers, and has worked closely with such composers as Anthony Brandt, John Corigliano, Stephen Dankner, David Epstein, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Gerhard Samuel, and Morton Subotnick. The Amernet String Quartet performs contemporary repertoire and commissions works form today’s leading composers from all over the world. The Amernet Quartet has collaborated in concert with numerous artists and ensembles, such as the Tokyo, the St. Lawrence, and the Ying Quartets, Steve Ansell, Yehonatan Berick, Andres Diaz, Roberto Diaz, Miriam Fried, Yehuda Hanani, Toby Hoffman, Ida Kavafian, Paul Katz, Anton Kuerti, Ruth Laredo, Anthony McGill, Rainer Moog, Eugene Pridonoff, Sandra Rivers, Shauna Rolston, Nathaniel Rosen, Eric Shumsky, James Tocco, Dame Gillian Weir and Kyung Wha-Chung, Zvi Zeitlin, and many others. The Amernet String Quartet was named Quartet-in-Residence at Florida International University in the Fall of 2004.

Hope you can make it this Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm for…
PALO! @ D. Rodriguez Cuba at Hotel Astor – Click here for more info & RSVP on Facebook.
PALO! brings their addictive blend of Afro-Cuban, Funk & Jazz to South Beach!
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Incredible menu by Chef Douglas Rodriguez.
D. Rodriguez Cuba Restaurant at the New Hotel Astor
956 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Miami Nightlife

On Sunday, March 21st, acclaimed concert pianist, Alex Wu, performs Fascinatin’ Rhythms at Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach. Wu’s contemporary and smooth programming contextualizes the universality of music, and bridges classical music with jazz, folk, dance and popular music to create a fresh sound, style and rhythm while holding an innate technical command of the instrument.

Fascinating’ Rhythms, spotlights the music of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and other influential 20th century composers from Latin America/Caribbean, Spain, and the US, such as: Gershwin, Bowles, Albeniz, Brubeck, Piazzolla, and more. Adding to his universal appeal, Wu has internationally performed concerts live, on television and on the radio.

Date: Sunday, March 21
Time: 3:00 PM
Address: 2121 Park Ave. | Miami Beach
Phone: 305-673-7530 ext 1001 for tickets and more information or visit www.bassmuseum.org
Cost: $5 Bass Museum members, $10 non-members

Bass is also in the midst of their jazz series, Cool Nights Hot Jazz – which takes places at 7pm this Friday, March 19, April 2 and April 16th.

Bravo! MusicLab Finale Concert
Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 PM
Lincoln Theatre
FREE, ticket required
The New World Symphony is helping transform the lives of Miami-Dade students through on-site and Internet2 technology-based mentor programs. Save the Date for BRAVO!, the MusicLab Finale Concert on Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 PM. This performance will feature music from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” and MusicLab students from:
Feinberg-Fisher K-8 Center
Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center
Nautilus Middle School
Miami Beach Senior High
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Please consider sharing the gift of music by making a tax-deductible charitable contribution in support of the 2009-10 MusicLab program.
For more information, please contact David Sepulveda at 305-428-6735 or visit www.nws.edu/musiclab.
For tickets, please call our Box Office at 305-673-3331.

Cool Nights Hot Jazz
Two South Florida performers, Fernando Ulibarri and Rodolfo Zuniga are at the center of the Jazz scene for their efforts to evolve ‘Latin Jazz’ into a new, fresh and dynamic sound. Both recorded artists will premiere new compositions from their soon to be released CDs.

WHEN: March 05 | Fernando Ulibarri
March 19 | Rodolfo Zuniga
7:00 – 9:00PM
RSVP: 305.673.7530 x 1013
Members $5; Non-members $10 |Includes complimentary beverage

cool nights hot jazz THIS FRIDAY, March 5th from 7-9pm
$5 for members, $10 for non-members
March 5: Fernando Ulibarri Quartet

March 19: Rodolfo Zuñiga Quintet
April 2: Shelly Berg, with special guest Ed Calle
April 16: Negroni Trio
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Call +1 305 673 7530
www.bassmuseum.org

Sunday March 14, 2010 6 – 9 pm.
“Big Band Sundays” at The Deauville Hotel in
The “Le Jardin Supper Club Showroom”.

This show is 3 hours of Live Music, Singers, Dancers, and Entertainment, along with an 18 piece Orchestra and all of the Variety, and Excitement, of a “Live Television Show”! Performed in a Vegas Style Showroom, this unique 2 level venue has a Great Stage and a Large Dance Floor, so YOU can start dancing from the moment the show begins.

Dinner and Drinks are available all evening and served during the show. Come join us,for this Unique Show Experience! Your going to have a great time !Shows at the Deauville are performed on the 2nd Sunday of each month. TICKETS: $20.00 More Info: www.markfernicola.com

The Florida Room at Delano and Azunia Tequila Present Social Mixology Miami Launch Party
Complimentary Cocktails and a Performance by The Big Bounce
WHO: The Florida Room at Delano, Azunia Tequilla, Bar Magic and Chartreuse
WHAT: Cocktail culture meets A-List nightlife at The Florida Room along with Bar Magic, Azunia Tequila amd Chartreuse. Host mixologist John Lermayer and Las Vegas’ Tony Abou- Ganim and Toby Ellis will be serving up innovative and irresistible concoctions all night long. Complimentary Cocktails will be served from 10pm- 12 am while the Big Bounce Performs live.
WHERE: The Florida Room at Delano
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
WHEN : Sunday February 28, 2010
10pm

Miami Nightlife

Join Arts at St Johns this Saturday evening, February 27th at 8 pm for
A PIANO RECITAL SHOWCASE
featuring original compositions and classical favorites by pianist/composer
Rachel Currea
grand winner of our
2009 *Talent Quest Miami competition
Advance Tickets available here.
Advance tickets online $15. At the door: $20.
ABOUT RACHEL
Rachel Currea began composing consistently when she was 19 years old as a way to relax from the rigors of classical music training and the demands of college and work. Shortly after she composed her first few pieces, she suffered a serious auto accident with head trauma. For the next ten years Rachel found it nearly impossible to compose, but continued to perform and teach piano. Her breakthrough in composing again came with learning the art of meditation. Her CD of piano solos, “Inner Sound” is a tribute to this creative and personal breakthrough.

Rachel waited until the last minute to enter the 2009 Talent Quest Miami competition and, as writer Lynette Zilio commented in the Miami Herald, “Last was certainly not least at 2009 Talent Quest Miami* finale. Pianist and composer Rachel Currea, the last of 12 performers, took home $500 and the opportunity to showcase her work after blowing the judges away with her original piece, ‘Hear Me Now’.” ~Lynette Zilio – The Miami Herald (Jul 28, 2009)

The Clevelander Invites You For Complimentary Wine / Champagne + Jazz On 2/25/10
Moet / Hennessey Present Complimentary Wine/Champagne From 6:30pm – 8pm On The Spf4 Sun Deck And Then From 8pm – 10:30pm Enjoy Soultry Jazz Sounds By Nicole Henry In The 1020 Music Boxx (2nd Floor Of The Clevelander) : Musicboxx@Clevelander.Com For Reservations. www.clevelander.com