Hey, folks,
Happy Holidays to everyone out there; I hope you all have a blessed and safe time with Family & Friends over the next month. I also hope you'll consider coming to check out one of my public performances this month! Again, I've got a bunch of private events, but there's a few that you can all enjoy; here goes:
1. Thursday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., FOX Theater, Detroit; I'll be performing in the Orchestra, for the 'Celtic Women' Christmas Show at the historic Fox Theater. It's a 7:30 p.m. start, and tickets are available at www.olympiaentertainment.com, www.ticketmaster.com or at the FOX. Should be a great show!
2. Wednesday, December 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Gus O'Conners Irish Pub; the 'Carl Cafagna & Friends' Jazz Trio will perform for 'Classic Cocktail Happy Hour' at Gus O'Conners Public House, 324 S. Main St., Rochester MI. We'll play standards and swing-era favorites, celebrating the repeal of prohibition; this month, they'll be a small holiday twist too! It'll be Shannon Wade, bass, Sven Anderson, keyboard and ME, saxophone/clarinet/vocals. NO cover charge, Drink specials and good affordable eats! 21+ only. Please call (248) 608-2537 for more info.
3. Saturday, December 15, 8:00 p.m., St. Dunstan's Theater; I'll be playing saxophone with award-winning singer/songwriter Stewart Francke, celebrating the release of his brand new CD "Love Implied" on which I appear. The show is at the unique St. Dunstan's Theater, 400 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills MI, at 8:00 p.m., and tickets are $15., and can be purchased at www.showclix.com/event/3735230 Must be 16 + to attend. Please call 888-71-tickets for more info.
4. Monday, December 24 (yes, Christmas Eve), 11:00 a.m., Bestsellers; I'll be playing horns and singing with the 'Bayou River Band' at Bestsellers Bookstore & Cafe, 360 S. Jefferson, Mason MI. We'll play our usual New Orleans-style jazz (like we do all summer on the Princess Riverboats), plus a good dose of Holiday tunes, from 11 a.m. til 1 p.m. NO cover charge, and a special buffet lunch, and coffee specials. ALL AGES. Please call (517) 676-3944 for more info.
Well that's it, I really hope to see you out at one or more! Keep love and music in your hearts this holiday season!
CARL
Friday, November 23, 2012
Carl Cafagna's November 2012 Gigs
Hey, Jazzers,
November 2012 features mostly Private Events for Me & Sweet Beat Productions, however there are a few public engagments. Hope you'll be able to find your way to 1 or 2!:
- Wednesday, November 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Gus O'Conners Rochester (324 S. Main St., downtown Rochester MI). 'Carl Cafagna & Friends' will provide background swing-style jazz for a "Classic Cocktail Happy Hour", celebrating the Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in the 1930's. No cover, and great drink specials. Please call (248) 608-2537 for more info. 21+ only on this one.
- Tuesday, November 20, 8:00 p.m., Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University (Rochester MI). I'm a college Vocal Jazz teacher, and my student jazz choir, the 'Oakland Jazz Singers' will perform in a FREE concert, in the beautiful Varner Hall Recital Hall, along with 2 instrumental jazz combos from OU as well. Great college student vocal and instrumental jazz!
- Saturday, November 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Novi Town Center Square, Novi MI. 'Metro Jazz Voices' will sing Holiday favorites, acappella, for the annual lighting of the giant Novi Town Center Christmas Tree. Event is FREE and open to the public.
Well, that's it for November; hope to see you, and stay tuned for LOTS of great gigs in December!
Keep music in your hearts,
CARL
November 2012 features mostly Private Events for Me & Sweet Beat Productions, however there are a few public engagments. Hope you'll be able to find your way to 1 or 2!:
- Wednesday, November 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Gus O'Conners Rochester (324 S. Main St., downtown Rochester MI). 'Carl Cafagna & Friends' will provide background swing-style jazz for a "Classic Cocktail Happy Hour", celebrating the Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition in the 1930's. No cover, and great drink specials. Please call (248) 608-2537 for more info. 21+ only on this one.
- Tuesday, November 20, 8:00 p.m., Varner Recital Hall, Oakland University (Rochester MI). I'm a college Vocal Jazz teacher, and my student jazz choir, the 'Oakland Jazz Singers' will perform in a FREE concert, in the beautiful Varner Hall Recital Hall, along with 2 instrumental jazz combos from OU as well. Great college student vocal and instrumental jazz!
- Saturday, November 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Novi Town Center Square, Novi MI. 'Metro Jazz Voices' will sing Holiday favorites, acappella, for the annual lighting of the giant Novi Town Center Christmas Tree. Event is FREE and open to the public.
Well, that's it for November; hope to see you, and stay tuned for LOTS of great gigs in December!
Keep music in your hearts,
CARL
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Carl Cafagna's October 2012 Gigs
Hey, folks, it's a pretty good October for me; I hope to see lots of you out at these gigs! Music makes the fall colors even brighter!
1. Friday, October 5, 6:00 - 12:30 p.m.: I'll be playing Drums for a total of 6 hours with 2 different groups at Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. From 6:00-8:30 p.m., I'll be providing background dinner music, with the 'Scott Gwinnell Trio' (with Scott on piano and Dan Pliskow on bass). Then, from 9:30-12:30 p.m., I'll be playing skins as part of a "Tribute to Pepper Adams", one of Detroit's greatest musicians ever! (greatest baritone saxman of all time!), which will also feature Steve Wood, tenor sax, Ingrid Racine, trumpet, Scott Gwinnell, piano, Jordan Schug, bass, and Mark Berger, playing the role of Pepper on baritone. No cover for the Dinner Set, and $10. for the "Pepper Tribute" set. Come enjoy great jazz and great food and drinks, in one of Detroit's best atmospheres! Please call (313) 961-2543 for more info.
2. Saturday, October 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing horns with my band, 'Carl Cafagna & the Creole Kitchen' at Shield's Pizza, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI. We play the glorious music of New Orleans with 6 pieces (trumpet, trombone, clarinet/sax, banjo/guitar, bass and drums), with instrumental and vocal classics that will delight you! There is a nominal collection taken at the door, which benefits the "Greater Detroit Jazz Society," a fantastic organization that promotes jazz, and provides gigs! Shield's Pizza is terrific, and so is our music! Please call (248) 356-2720 for more info.
3. Saturday, October 6, 9:00 p.m. - 12 midnight: I'll be playing drums and singing with my group, 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Organ Trio' at UDetroit Cafe, 1427 Randolph St., Detroit. This is an exciting new performance venue in Detroit's Harmonie Park (near Comerica Park), which broadcasts live music over the internet. Our group features Me along with Duncan McMillan, hammond organ and Ralph Tope, guitar. We will also be featuring select guest musicians throughout the evening. Just a $5. cover charge for great music, good food and drinks in a hip casual atmosphere. Come join the fun, or watch us live at www.udetroit.com Please call (313) 962-0660 for more info.
4. Sunday, October 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $40. ($20. for Children), gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
5. Friday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Jay Mitzner Orchestra' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, on the Grand River, Lansing MI for an old-fashioned "BIG BAND DINNER/DANCE." The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $40. ($20. for Children), gets you a sumptious all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, a cash bar, great views of fall colors on the river, and Dancing to our great Big Band/Swing music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
6. Tuesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $39. ($37. for Seniors, $19. for Children) gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
7. Thursday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $39. ($37. for Seniors, $19. for Children) gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
8. Saturday, October 27, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; My vocal jazz group, 'Metro Jazz Voices', will make our 'out-of'-Michigan Debut' at Germano's Trattoria, 300 S. High St., Baltimore MD. Germano's is a great italian restaurant, and this is a very intimate venue, the perfect vantage point for our elegant, exciting 4-part harmony standards and pop classics. $15. cover charge. If you live anywhere near Baltimore, come and cheer us on! Please call (410) 752-4515, or visit www.germanostrattoria.com for more info. For more info. on the band, visit www.metrojazzvoices.com
9. Sunday, October 28, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.; 'Metro Jazz Voices' will continue their "Maryland Mini-tour" with a performance at St. Margarets Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis MD. This is a FREE concert, in a large beautiful church sactuary, and we have some special "Vespers Jazz" numbers in the works, in addition to our usual Great American Songbook fare. For more info., please call (410) 874-0200, or visit www.st-margarets.org For more info. on the band, please visit www.metrojazzvoices.com
Well, there it is, folks; enjoy the beauty of Michigan fall, and come out and support some great live music!
Thanks so much,
CARL
1. Friday, October 5, 6:00 - 12:30 p.m.: I'll be playing Drums for a total of 6 hours with 2 different groups at Cliff Bells, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit. From 6:00-8:30 p.m., I'll be providing background dinner music, with the 'Scott Gwinnell Trio' (with Scott on piano and Dan Pliskow on bass). Then, from 9:30-12:30 p.m., I'll be playing skins as part of a "Tribute to Pepper Adams", one of Detroit's greatest musicians ever! (greatest baritone saxman of all time!), which will also feature Steve Wood, tenor sax, Ingrid Racine, trumpet, Scott Gwinnell, piano, Jordan Schug, bass, and Mark Berger, playing the role of Pepper on baritone. No cover for the Dinner Set, and $10. for the "Pepper Tribute" set. Come enjoy great jazz and great food and drinks, in one of Detroit's best atmospheres! Please call (313) 961-2543 for more info.
2. Saturday, October 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing horns with my band, 'Carl Cafagna & the Creole Kitchen' at Shield's Pizza, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI. We play the glorious music of New Orleans with 6 pieces (trumpet, trombone, clarinet/sax, banjo/guitar, bass and drums), with instrumental and vocal classics that will delight you! There is a nominal collection taken at the door, which benefits the "Greater Detroit Jazz Society," a fantastic organization that promotes jazz, and provides gigs! Shield's Pizza is terrific, and so is our music! Please call (248) 356-2720 for more info.
3. Saturday, October 6, 9:00 p.m. - 12 midnight: I'll be playing drums and singing with my group, 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Organ Trio' at UDetroit Cafe, 1427 Randolph St., Detroit. This is an exciting new performance venue in Detroit's Harmonie Park (near Comerica Park), which broadcasts live music over the internet. Our group features Me along with Duncan McMillan, hammond organ and Ralph Tope, guitar. We will also be featuring select guest musicians throughout the evening. Just a $5. cover charge for great music, good food and drinks in a hip casual atmosphere. Come join the fun, or watch us live at www.udetroit.com Please call (313) 962-0660 for more info.
4. Sunday, October 7, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $40. ($20. for Children), gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
5. Friday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Jay Mitzner Orchestra' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, on the Grand River, Lansing MI for an old-fashioned "BIG BAND DINNER/DANCE." The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $40. ($20. for Children), gets you a sumptious all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, a cash bar, great views of fall colors on the river, and Dancing to our great Big Band/Swing music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
6. Tuesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $39. ($37. for Seniors, $19. for Children) gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
7. Thursday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; I'll be singing and playing horns with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat, which sails the Grand River, Lansing MI. The boat docks at Grand River Park, at the public boat launch, off Old Lansing Rd., across from the Dispatch Bar. Just $39. ($37. for Seniors, $19. for Children) gets you an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, indoor and outdoor views of some of Michigan's most beautiful fall colors, a cash car, and of course our great New Orleans and Swing jazz music! Please visit www.michiganprincess.com, or call (517) 627-2154 for tickets and info.
8. Saturday, October 27, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; My vocal jazz group, 'Metro Jazz Voices', will make our 'out-of'-Michigan Debut' at Germano's Trattoria, 300 S. High St., Baltimore MD. Germano's is a great italian restaurant, and this is a very intimate venue, the perfect vantage point for our elegant, exciting 4-part harmony standards and pop classics. $15. cover charge. If you live anywhere near Baltimore, come and cheer us on! Please call (410) 752-4515, or visit www.germanostrattoria.com for more info. For more info. on the band, visit www.metrojazzvoices.com
9. Sunday, October 28, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.; 'Metro Jazz Voices' will continue their "Maryland Mini-tour" with a performance at St. Margarets Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Rd., Annapolis MD. This is a FREE concert, in a large beautiful church sactuary, and we have some special "Vespers Jazz" numbers in the works, in addition to our usual Great American Songbook fare. For more info., please call (410) 874-0200, or visit www.st-margarets.org For more info. on the band, please visit www.metrojazzvoices.com
Well, there it is, folks; enjoy the beauty of Michigan fall, and come out and support some great live music!
Thanks so much,
CARL
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Carl Cafagna's August 2012 Gigs
Hey, folks,
Lots of good performances this month; many are Free and All-Ages:
1. Thursday, August 2: I'll be singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band, aboard the beautiful DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, on the Detroit River, for an All-Ages Public Lunch Cruise. Cruise boards on Atwater St., near Cobo Hall and the Detroit Police Station Headquarters, at 11:00 a.m. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious lunch buffet, and our great New Orleans and Swing music! Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
2. Thursday, August 2: I'll be playing Lead Alto Sax with the Tom Allport Big Band at 7:00 p.m., at the OXFORD GAZEBO, in downtown Oxford MI. This concert is FREE, and All-Ages.
3. Friday, August 3: I'll be singing and playing horns with METRO JAZZ VOICES and the world-famous FOUR ACES, as part of the 'Friday Night Live' concert series at MORLEY PLAZA, downtown SAGINAW MI. Park is right next to the Temple Theater, on Washington Ave. FREE, and All-Ages; MJV does an opening set from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by 2 sets from the FOUR ACES, accompanied by the MJV Band (including ME), until 9:30 p.m. A tour-de-force of 4-part harmony vocal music, the likes of which Michigan will not see again this year! Don't miss it!! Please bring a chair or a blanket.
4. Saturday, August 4: I'll be playing saxophones with Carl Cafagna & NORTH STAR JAZZ and very special guest RICHIE COLE (grammy-winning saxophonist from L.A.), at 8:30 p.m., at NIGHTTOWN, 12387 Cedar Rd., CLEVELAND OH. Terrific 3 and 4-horn jazz music (some of it Hollywood-themed), in one of the finest Jazz clubs in the Midwest! More info. at www.nighttowncleveland.com
5. Thursday, August 9: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music! The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
6. Thursday, August 9: I'll be playing horns as a special guest with Marge's Bar Band (sometimes called the Detroit Jazz All-Stars), at MARGE'S BAR, 15300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park MI. Music from 7-10 pm, No Cover and great food & drink prices. 21+ only please.
7. Tuesday, August 14: Singing and playing horns with METRO JAZZ VOICES at 7:00 pm, at the SOUTHFIELD GAZEBO, in Historic Burgh Park, at the corner of Berg Rd. & Civic Center Dr., Southfield MI. FREE, and All-Ages; please bring a chair or a blanket. 4-part harmony Great American Songbook tunes in a beautiful outdoor setting!
8. Wednesday, August 15: Singing and playing horns with the Oakland University Faculty Jazz Quintet, in the MEADOW BROOK GARDEN TENT, for the 'Jazz in the Garden' concert series at Meadow Brook Hall, ROCHESTER MI. Some of you know I teach Vocal Jazz at OU now, and I'm pleased to join this fantastic diverse jazz ensemble, which also includes bassist Miles Brown, pianist Scott Gwinnell, drummer Sean Dobbins and percussionist/vibraphonist Mark Stone. Tickets are $30., in include sumptious food, a tour of the Hall, and our exciting music. A Cash Bar is also available; 21+ only, please. Call (248)364-6263 for more info.
9. Thursday, August 16: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
10. Friday, August 17: Playing Tenor Sax with Detroit Music Award-winner STEWART FRANCKE, at 8:00 pm, at THE ARK, 316 S. Main St., ANN ARBOR MI. Tickets are $15. More info. at www.theark.org
11. Wednesday, August 22: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix, or get more info. at (877)338-2628 or www.detroitprincess.com
12. Thursday, August 30: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix, or get more info. at (877)338-2628 or www.detroitprincess.com
Hope to see you folks at many; please come say hello!
Musically yours,
CARL
Lots of good performances this month; many are Free and All-Ages:
1. Thursday, August 2: I'll be singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band, aboard the beautiful DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, on the Detroit River, for an All-Ages Public Lunch Cruise. Cruise boards on Atwater St., near Cobo Hall and the Detroit Police Station Headquarters, at 11:00 a.m. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious lunch buffet, and our great New Orleans and Swing music! Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
2. Thursday, August 2: I'll be playing Lead Alto Sax with the Tom Allport Big Band at 7:00 p.m., at the OXFORD GAZEBO, in downtown Oxford MI. This concert is FREE, and All-Ages.
3. Friday, August 3: I'll be singing and playing horns with METRO JAZZ VOICES and the world-famous FOUR ACES, as part of the 'Friday Night Live' concert series at MORLEY PLAZA, downtown SAGINAW MI. Park is right next to the Temple Theater, on Washington Ave. FREE, and All-Ages; MJV does an opening set from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by 2 sets from the FOUR ACES, accompanied by the MJV Band (including ME), until 9:30 p.m. A tour-de-force of 4-part harmony vocal music, the likes of which Michigan will not see again this year! Don't miss it!! Please bring a chair or a blanket.
4. Saturday, August 4: I'll be playing saxophones with Carl Cafagna & NORTH STAR JAZZ and very special guest RICHIE COLE (grammy-winning saxophonist from L.A.), at 8:30 p.m., at NIGHTTOWN, 12387 Cedar Rd., CLEVELAND OH. Terrific 3 and 4-horn jazz music (some of it Hollywood-themed), in one of the finest Jazz clubs in the Midwest! More info. at www.nighttowncleveland.com
5. Thursday, August 9: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music! The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
6. Thursday, August 9: I'll be playing horns as a special guest with Marge's Bar Band (sometimes called the Detroit Jazz All-Stars), at MARGE'S BAR, 15300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park MI. Music from 7-10 pm, No Cover and great food & drink prices. 21+ only please.
7. Tuesday, August 14: Singing and playing horns with METRO JAZZ VOICES at 7:00 pm, at the SOUTHFIELD GAZEBO, in Historic Burgh Park, at the corner of Berg Rd. & Civic Center Dr., Southfield MI. FREE, and All-Ages; please bring a chair or a blanket. 4-part harmony Great American Songbook tunes in a beautiful outdoor setting!
8. Wednesday, August 15: Singing and playing horns with the Oakland University Faculty Jazz Quintet, in the MEADOW BROOK GARDEN TENT, for the 'Jazz in the Garden' concert series at Meadow Brook Hall, ROCHESTER MI. Some of you know I teach Vocal Jazz at OU now, and I'm pleased to join this fantastic diverse jazz ensemble, which also includes bassist Miles Brown, pianist Scott Gwinnell, drummer Sean Dobbins and percussionist/vibraphonist Mark Stone. Tickets are $30., in include sumptious food, a tour of the Hall, and our exciting music. A Cash Bar is also available; 21+ only, please. Call (248)364-6263 for more info.
9. Thursday, August 16: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix at www.detroitprincess.com
10. Friday, August 17: Playing Tenor Sax with Detroit Music Award-winner STEWART FRANCKE, at 8:00 pm, at THE ARK, 316 S. Main St., ANN ARBOR MI. Tickets are $15. More info. at www.theark.org
11. Wednesday, August 22: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix, or get more info. at (877)338-2628 or www.detroitprincess.com
12. Thursday, August 30: Singing and playing horns with the Bayou River Band aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for an All-Ages public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River. Cruise boards at 11:00 am, on Atwater St., near Hart Plaza and the Detroit Police Headquarters. $40. for Adults, $35. Seniors, $20. Children; includes a sumptious buffet Lunch, and our great New Orleans and Swing music; a Cash Bar is also available The boat runs rain or shine, and is Non-Smoking, and Handicap-accessible, and features a sensational view of Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor. Order tix, or get more info. at (877)338-2628 or www.detroitprincess.com
Hope to see you folks at many; please come say hello!
Musically yours,
CARL
Monday, June 11, 2012
Carl Cafagna's JUNE '12 Gigs
Greetings,
Buckle up, 'cause there's a lot of great gigs this month (JUNE)!:
1. Thursday, June 7: I'm priveledged to share the stage with the legendary JOHNNY MATHIS, at the 'Sound Board' at Motor City Casino, Detroit. Unfortunately, the show was already SOLD OUT before I was even booked to play, but I thought I'd tell you about it anyway; a dream come true!
2. Friday, June 8: I'll be playing sax with STEWART FRANCKE, Detroit's best Rock Singer/Songwriter, at 8:00 p.m., on the Maplewood Concert Series, 78 Kenwood Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms.
3. Wednesday, June 13: Playing horns and Singing, aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, with the 'Bayou River Band' for a Public Lunch Cruise. Boards near Cobo Hall, Detroit, at 11:00 a.m., and back at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $36. for adults, less for children and seniors, and includes a buffet lunch. Order at www.detroitprincess.com
4. Friday, June 15: Playing horns and Singing, on the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat. See above for all details.
5. Friday, June 15: Singing and Playing with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' at the JAZZIN' ON JEFFERSON Music Festival, at 4:00 p.m. Stage is near the corner of Jefferson Ave. and Chalmers, Detroit, and it's FREE! More info. at www.jazzinonjefferson.com
6. Sunday, June 17: Playing Drums with award-winning vocalist MERI SLAVEN, 9:00 p.m., at CADIEUX CAFE, 4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit. No Cover, great food/drinks and Feather Bowling!
7. Friday, June 22: Playing sax with the 'DETROIT TENORS', at 4:30 p.m., on the SUMMER SOLSTICE JAZZ FESTIVAL, downtown EAST LANSING (Albert St., near Abbott Rd.); FREE! Features Me, Steve Wood also on tenor, Scott Gwinnell, piano, Pat Prouty, bass and Sean Dobbins, drums.
8. Friday, June 22: Playing and Singing aboard the MICHIGAN PRINCESS Riverboat, on the Grand River, LANSING, for a 'Big Band Dinner' Cruise. Boards at 6:00 p.m. at Grand River Park (off of Lansing Rd., near I-496), and back at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $40., less for Children, and includes a buffet dinner. Order at www.michiganprincess.com
9. Wednesday, June 27: Playing and Singing aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, with the 'Bayou River Band' for a Lunch Cruise. Please see #3 above for Details.
10. Thursday, June 28: Singing and Playing with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, CANTON (Heritage Park Dr., near Canton Center Rd.). FREE, bring a chair or blanket!
There it is; hope to see YOU at many this month!
Keep music in your hearts,
CARL
Buckle up, 'cause there's a lot of great gigs this month (JUNE)!:
1. Thursday, June 7: I'm priveledged to share the stage with the legendary JOHNNY MATHIS, at the 'Sound Board' at Motor City Casino, Detroit. Unfortunately, the show was already SOLD OUT before I was even booked to play, but I thought I'd tell you about it anyway; a dream come true!
2. Friday, June 8: I'll be playing sax with STEWART FRANCKE, Detroit's best Rock Singer/Songwriter, at 8:00 p.m., on the Maplewood Concert Series, 78 Kenwood Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms.
3. Wednesday, June 13: Playing horns and Singing, aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, with the 'Bayou River Band' for a Public Lunch Cruise. Boards near Cobo Hall, Detroit, at 11:00 a.m., and back at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $36. for adults, less for children and seniors, and includes a buffet lunch. Order at www.detroitprincess.com
4. Friday, June 15: Playing horns and Singing, on the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat. See above for all details.
5. Friday, June 15: Singing and Playing with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' at the JAZZIN' ON JEFFERSON Music Festival, at 4:00 p.m. Stage is near the corner of Jefferson Ave. and Chalmers, Detroit, and it's FREE! More info. at www.jazzinonjefferson.com
6. Sunday, June 17: Playing Drums with award-winning vocalist MERI SLAVEN, 9:00 p.m., at CADIEUX CAFE, 4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit. No Cover, great food/drinks and Feather Bowling!
7. Friday, June 22: Playing sax with the 'DETROIT TENORS', at 4:30 p.m., on the SUMMER SOLSTICE JAZZ FESTIVAL, downtown EAST LANSING (Albert St., near Abbott Rd.); FREE! Features Me, Steve Wood also on tenor, Scott Gwinnell, piano, Pat Prouty, bass and Sean Dobbins, drums.
8. Friday, June 22: Playing and Singing aboard the MICHIGAN PRINCESS Riverboat, on the Grand River, LANSING, for a 'Big Band Dinner' Cruise. Boards at 6:00 p.m. at Grand River Park (off of Lansing Rd., near I-496), and back at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $40., less for Children, and includes a buffet dinner. Order at www.michiganprincess.com
9. Wednesday, June 27: Playing and Singing aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, with the 'Bayou River Band' for a Lunch Cruise. Please see #3 above for Details.
10. Thursday, June 28: Singing and Playing with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, CANTON (Heritage Park Dr., near Canton Center Rd.). FREE, bring a chair or blanket!
There it is; hope to see YOU at many this month!
Keep music in your hearts,
CARL
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Carl Cafagna's March 2012 Gigs
Hey, folks; Here's the story for MARCH 2012:
1. Wednesday, March 7, 8-10 p.m.: CARL, singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at the 'Jazz Forum' concert series, Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave., Grosse Pointe. Tickets are $15. at the door, but are $13. if ordered in advance. Our 4-part harmony will sparkle in this lovely acoustical setting!
2. Thursday, March 15, 8-11 p.m.: CARL, playing with the SCOTT GWINNELL DECTET at the 'Jazz Cafe at Music Hall Center', 350 Madison St., Detroit. $5. cover, for creative large-group instrumental jazz.
3. Friday, March 23, 7-10 p.m.: CARL, singing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at the 'World Voice Day Celebration', hosted by Lakeshore ENT Clinic, at the Baldwin Theater, 415 S. Lafayette St., Royal Oak. MJV will be featured, along with 20 other vocalists and vocal groups from the Metro area. There is also a dinner and a program; for more info., please call (248)541-6430.
4. Sunday, March 25, 8-10:30 p.m.: CARL, singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at 'Dylan's Raw Bar & Grill,' 15402 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. No cover charge, and half-price Sushi. Dylan's food & wine is not to be missed, and, or course, our 4-part harmony jazz goes great with it!
Hope to see you folks out,
CARL
1. Wednesday, March 7, 8-10 p.m.: CARL, singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at the 'Jazz Forum' concert series, Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave., Grosse Pointe. Tickets are $15. at the door, but are $13. if ordered in advance. Our 4-part harmony will sparkle in this lovely acoustical setting!
2. Thursday, March 15, 8-11 p.m.: CARL, playing with the SCOTT GWINNELL DECTET at the 'Jazz Cafe at Music Hall Center', 350 Madison St., Detroit. $5. cover, for creative large-group instrumental jazz.
3. Friday, March 23, 7-10 p.m.: CARL, singing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at the 'World Voice Day Celebration', hosted by Lakeshore ENT Clinic, at the Baldwin Theater, 415 S. Lafayette St., Royal Oak. MJV will be featured, along with 20 other vocalists and vocal groups from the Metro area. There is also a dinner and a program; for more info., please call (248)541-6430.
4. Sunday, March 25, 8-10:30 p.m.: CARL, singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at 'Dylan's Raw Bar & Grill,' 15402 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. No cover charge, and half-price Sushi. Dylan's food & wine is not to be missed, and, or course, our 4-part harmony jazz goes great with it!
Hope to see you folks out,
CARL
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Carl Cafagna's February '12 Gigs
There's a LOT of great live music engagements happening in February, with Carl Cafagna's bands. Most are open to the public:
1. Saturday, February 4: Carl & the 'Metro Jazz Voices' will entertain at the beautiful Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 S. Mitchell St., Petoskey. 8:00-10:00 p.m., $25., $15. for members of Crooked Tree
2. Friday, February 10: Carl will be playing and singing with the 'Bayou River Band' at the Howell Opera House, in the Accoustic Cafe, 123 W. Grand River Ave, Howell. 7:30-9:30 p.m., $7.
3. Sunday, February 12: Carl & the 'Metro Jazz Voices' will appear on the FOX 2 Morning Show, in Metro Detroit, between 9-10 a.m.
4. Wednesday, February 15: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
5. Thursday, February 16: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
6. Friday, February 17: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 p.m., $10., 8:30, $10., 10:00, Free
7. Saturday, February 18: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 p.m., $10., 8:30, $10., 10:00, Free
8. Tuesday, February 21: Carl & the 'Bayou River Band' will entertain for Mardi-Gras at a Senior Citizen Center, Plymouth.
9. Tuesday, February 21: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' will provide entertainment for the 3rd Annual 'Taste of Ferndale' at Boogie Fever, 22901 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. The event is from 6-9 p.m., and we perform starting at 6:30. $32., includes tons of free food from Ferndale restaurants, and free giveaways.
1. Saturday, February 4: Carl & the 'Metro Jazz Voices' will entertain at the beautiful Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 S. Mitchell St., Petoskey. 8:00-10:00 p.m., $25., $15. for members of Crooked Tree
2. Friday, February 10: Carl will be playing and singing with the 'Bayou River Band' at the Howell Opera House, in the Accoustic Cafe, 123 W. Grand River Ave, Howell. 7:30-9:30 p.m., $7.
3. Sunday, February 12: Carl & the 'Metro Jazz Voices' will appear on the FOX 2 Morning Show, in Metro Detroit, between 9-10 a.m.
4. Wednesday, February 15: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
5. Thursday, February 16: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
6. Friday, February 17: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 p.m., $10., 8:30, $10., 10:00, Free
7. Saturday, February 18: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' live at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms. 6:30 p.m., $10., 8:30, $10., 10:00, Free
8. Tuesday, February 21: Carl & the 'Bayou River Band' will entertain for Mardi-Gras at a Senior Citizen Center, Plymouth.
9. Tuesday, February 21: Carl & 'Metro Jazz Voices' will provide entertainment for the 3rd Annual 'Taste of Ferndale' at Boogie Fever, 22901 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. The event is from 6-9 p.m., and we perform starting at 6:30. $32., includes tons of free food from Ferndale restaurants, and free giveaways.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Carl Cafagna's January '12 Gigs
Hey, folks, NEW YEAR, EVEN BETTER JAZZ! Hope to see you often this year!
1. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7: 1:00-4:00 p.m., 'Carl Cafagna & the Creole Kitchen' performs at Shield's Pizza, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI. There is a small cover charge, that supports the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, which puts on this monthly concert series. Our 6-piece New Orleans-style ensemble will knock your socks off! Shield's has great food, at reasonable prices. It's a win-win-win!
1. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7: 1:00-4:00 p.m., 'Carl Cafagna & the Creole Kitchen' performs at Shield's Pizza, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI. There is a small cover charge, that supports the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, which puts on this monthly concert series. Our 6-piece New Orleans-style ensemble will knock your socks off! Shield's has great food, at reasonable prices. It's a win-win-win!
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