Greetings folks,
As usual, July is FULL of public opportunities to see me perform:
1. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 7:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing horns with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' outside the LIVINGSTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 200 E. Grand River Ave., HOWELL MI. A special concert celebrating Americana, with a special tribute to World War 2. FREE and All-Ages. Bring a lawnchair.
2. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 7:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophones with 'LOOKIN' BACK', a Bob Seger Tribute Band, at the CADILLAC ROTARY PAVILION, corner of Mitchell St. & Cass St., CADILLAC MI. FREE and All-Ages, and a Fireworks show follows our show.
3. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 6:30 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophones & clarinet with the JOHNNY TRUDELL QUINTET at the MT. CLEMENS REC' BOWL, 40 Crocker Blvd., MOUNT CLEMENS MI. Dancing welcome, 21+ Only. Cover charge benefits the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, which presents the concerts.
4. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 11:00 a.m.: on my Birthday, I'll be singing and playing with the 'Bayou River Band' aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS Riverboat, for a Public Lunch Cruise. Docks near Cobo Hall and Hart Plaza, DETROIT. Tickets at www.detroitprincess.com
5. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 7:00 p.m.: second half of a double-header on my Birthday. I'll be playing horns with vocalist RYAN DEHUES at the Mitchell Ampitheater, OWOSSO MI. Bandshell is on the grounds of Owosso Middle School, 219 N. Water St. FREE and All-Ages. Bring a lawnchair.
6. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 6:30 p.m.: I'll be playing Drums and Singing with the 'CARL CAFAGNA & FRIENDS' ORGAN TRIO outside the BRYANT LIBRARY, 22100 Michigan Ave., DEARBORN MI. Also featuring Duncan McMillan, B3 Organ and Colton Weatherston, guitar and vocals. FREE and All-Ages.
7. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 6:30 p.m.: I'll make a return to the Mt. Clemens Rec' Bowl with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES'. Again, Dancers welcome, and again 21+ only, and the cover benefitting the Greater Detroit Jazz Society.
8. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 5:00 p.m.: I'll be playing horns with vocalist MERI SLAVEN at 'ALLEY REGALLY', part of Founders Fest., FARMINGTON MI. Under a tent off Grand River Ave., near the corner with Farmington Rd. 21+ only; good food and drinks.
9. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 5:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing with 'METRO JAZZ VOICES' at 'ALLEY REGALLY', part of Founders Fest., FARMINGTON MI. Under a tent off Grand River Ave., near the corner with Farmington Rd. 21+ only; good food and drinks.
10. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1:30 p.m.: I'll be playing Tenor Sax with the 'DETROIT TENORS' at the MICHIGAN JAZZ FESTIVAL, at SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE's Vista Tech Center, off Haggerty Rd. between 6-Mile and 7-Mile, LIVONIA MI. We're under a Big Red Tent outside; FREE and All-Ages.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Greetings!
Here is Carl Cafagna's JUNE 2013 Public Gig Schedule:
1. FRIDAY JUNE 7 - 6:30-9:30 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophone with the Johnny Trudell Orchestra at the Mt. Clemens REC BOWL (40 Crocker Blvd. near downtown Mt. Clemens MI). Covered open-air venue with good food & drinks; ideal for listening or dancing. There is a small cover charge which supports the Greater Detroit Jazz Society (which puts on these concerts). 21+; Please call (586)468-7746 for more info.
2. SATURDAY JUNE 8 - 3:00-7:00 p.m.: First leg of a double-header I have this day! I'll be singing & playing saxes & flute with Latin-Jazz group PANA-MO at Brownie's Tiki Bar (24214 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores MI, on the 'Nautical Mile'). NO COVER and good food & drinks; please call (586)445-8080 for more info.
3. SATURDAY JUNE 8 - 9:00-11:00 p.m.: Second leg of the double-header; I'll be playing sax with the STEWART FRANCKE Band at New Center Park (corner of W. Grand Blvd. & 2nd St., Detroit MI, across from the old GM Building). This is a Great open-air venue, which has a bar and free-standing tables & chairs and it's FREE. There are a limited number of chairs, so it's wise to bring a lawnchair or blanket. Check out Stewart and his great original rock music at www.stewartfrancke.com
4. SUNDAY JUNE 9 - 8:00-10:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes with the SCOTT GWINNELL SEXTET at Cliff Bell's (2030 Park Ave Detroit MI, near the Fox & Fillmore Theaters). We'll be featuring music from Scott's Detroit Music Award-winning CD "The Cass Corridor Story" plus more exciting modern jazz with Paul Finkbeiner (trumpet), James Hughes (saxes), Jordan Schug (bass), Scott Kretzer (drums), Scott & ME. $10. Cover; great Music/food/drinks. 21+; Please call (313)961-2543 for more info.
5. WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 - 6:00-9:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing saxes & clarinet with my group, the CARL CAFAGNA & FRIENDS JAZZ TRIO at O'Conners Public House (324 Main St., downtown Rochester MI) for a Classic Cocktail Happy Hour. NO Cover and great drink specials; our music is mostly Cabaret-style Jazz ala the 1930's (great old saloon & torch songs!). 21+; Please call (248)608-2537 for more info.
6. SATURDAY JUNE 15 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes with the BOB MERVAK TRIO at Shield's Pizza (25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI) as part of the monthly Greater Detroit Jazz Society series. There is a small cover charge which supports the Society. Great food, great company and great music! All-Ages; Please call (248)356-2720 for more info.
7. SUNDAY JUNE 16 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.: I'll be singing & playing horns aboard the MICHIGAN PRINCESS RIVERBOAT with the Bayou River Band, for a special Father's Day Brunch. All-Ages; Tickets are available at www.michiganprincess.com
8. SATURDAY JUNE 22 - 10:00 p.m.-midnight +: I'll be playing tenor sax with the DETROIT TENORS at Beggar's Banquet (218 Abbot Rd., East Lansing MI) for the Afterglow Celebration for the SUMMER SOLSTICE JAZZ FESTIVAL. While you're at it, check out the Festival at www.eljazzfest.com ; it's a fantastic annual event, which features local, regional and national jazz talent! 21+; Please call (517)319-6980 for more info.
9. TUESDAY JUNE 25 - 7:00-8:45 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes & woodwinds with the SCOTT GWINNELL DECTET at Scotia Park (corner of Scotia Rd. & Nadine Ave., Huntington Woods MI) as part of a nice family-friendly summer concert series. FREE and All-Ages; bring a lawnchair or blanket. Please call (248)580-2709 for more info.
10. WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 - 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
11. THURSDAY JUNE 27 - 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
12. FRIDAY JUNE 28 - 6:30, 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.: DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
13. SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 12:30-2:00 p.m.; I'll be playing saxes with LOOKIN' BACK (a terrific Bob Seeger Tribute Band) at the Detroit Zoo (Huntington Woods MI). FREE and All-Ages; bring a lawnchair or blanket.
14. SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 6:30, 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
Lots of choices; hope YOU and Yours can find your way to one or more! Please come and say hello!
Musically yours,
CARL
Here is Carl Cafagna's JUNE 2013 Public Gig Schedule:
1. FRIDAY JUNE 7 - 6:30-9:30 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophone with the Johnny Trudell Orchestra at the Mt. Clemens REC BOWL (40 Crocker Blvd. near downtown Mt. Clemens MI). Covered open-air venue with good food & drinks; ideal for listening or dancing. There is a small cover charge which supports the Greater Detroit Jazz Society (which puts on these concerts). 21+; Please call (586)468-7746 for more info.
2. SATURDAY JUNE 8 - 3:00-7:00 p.m.: First leg of a double-header I have this day! I'll be singing & playing saxes & flute with Latin-Jazz group PANA-MO at Brownie's Tiki Bar (24214 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores MI, on the 'Nautical Mile'). NO COVER and good food & drinks; please call (586)445-8080 for more info.
3. SATURDAY JUNE 8 - 9:00-11:00 p.m.: Second leg of the double-header; I'll be playing sax with the STEWART FRANCKE Band at New Center Park (corner of W. Grand Blvd. & 2nd St., Detroit MI, across from the old GM Building). This is a Great open-air venue, which has a bar and free-standing tables & chairs and it's FREE. There are a limited number of chairs, so it's wise to bring a lawnchair or blanket. Check out Stewart and his great original rock music at www.stewartfrancke.com
4. SUNDAY JUNE 9 - 8:00-10:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes with the SCOTT GWINNELL SEXTET at Cliff Bell's (2030 Park Ave Detroit MI, near the Fox & Fillmore Theaters). We'll be featuring music from Scott's Detroit Music Award-winning CD "The Cass Corridor Story" plus more exciting modern jazz with Paul Finkbeiner (trumpet), James Hughes (saxes), Jordan Schug (bass), Scott Kretzer (drums), Scott & ME. $10. Cover; great Music/food/drinks. 21+; Please call (313)961-2543 for more info.
5. WEDNESDAY JUNE 12 - 6:00-9:00 p.m.: I'll be singing and playing saxes & clarinet with my group, the CARL CAFAGNA & FRIENDS JAZZ TRIO at O'Conners Public House (324 Main St., downtown Rochester MI) for a Classic Cocktail Happy Hour. NO Cover and great drink specials; our music is mostly Cabaret-style Jazz ala the 1930's (great old saloon & torch songs!). 21+; Please call (248)608-2537 for more info.
6. SATURDAY JUNE 15 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes with the BOB MERVAK TRIO at Shield's Pizza (25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield MI) as part of the monthly Greater Detroit Jazz Society series. There is a small cover charge which supports the Society. Great food, great company and great music! All-Ages; Please call (248)356-2720 for more info.
7. SUNDAY JUNE 16 - 1:00-4:00 p.m.: I'll be singing & playing horns aboard the MICHIGAN PRINCESS RIVERBOAT with the Bayou River Band, for a special Father's Day Brunch. All-Ages; Tickets are available at www.michiganprincess.com
8. SATURDAY JUNE 22 - 10:00 p.m.-midnight +: I'll be playing tenor sax with the DETROIT TENORS at Beggar's Banquet (218 Abbot Rd., East Lansing MI) for the Afterglow Celebration for the SUMMER SOLSTICE JAZZ FESTIVAL. While you're at it, check out the Festival at www.eljazzfest.com ; it's a fantastic annual event, which features local, regional and national jazz talent! 21+; Please call (517)319-6980 for more info.
9. TUESDAY JUNE 25 - 7:00-8:45 p.m.: I'll be playing saxes & woodwinds with the SCOTT GWINNELL DECTET at Scotia Park (corner of Scotia Rd. & Nadine Ave., Huntington Woods MI) as part of a nice family-friendly summer concert series. FREE and All-Ages; bring a lawnchair or blanket. Please call (248)580-2709 for more info.
10. WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 - 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
11. THURSDAY JUNE 27 - 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
12. FRIDAY JUNE 28 - 6:30, 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.: DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
13. SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 12:30-2:00 p.m.; I'll be playing saxes with LOOKIN' BACK (a terrific Bob Seeger Tribute Band) at the Detroit Zoo (Huntington Woods MI). FREE and All-Ages; bring a lawnchair or blanket.
14. SATURDAY JUNE 29 - 6:30, 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.; DETROIT TENORS at Dirty Dog Jazz Café (97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI); reservations at www.dirtydogjazz.com
Lots of choices; hope YOU and Yours can find your way to one or more! Please come and say hello!
Musically yours,
CARL
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Carl Cafagna's May 2013 Gigs
Hey, gang,
Here's the lowdown on where I'll be this month; hope to see you at one or more!
1. Friday/Saturday, May 3/4: I'll be playing horns and singing at the GRAND HOTEL, Mackinac Island, for their annual 'Titanic Weekend,' which includes a full re-enactment of the last night on the Titanic. Did it last year, and it's a hoot, for any of you who are looking for something to do!
2. Sunday, May 5: I'll be back in the Metro area, just in time to perform with the 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Jazz Trio' from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Mount Clemens Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd., Mt. Clemens MI. This monthly series of concerts is organized by the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, a wonderful local group. My Trio on the 5th will feature GARY ALLEN on guitar, SHANNON WADE on bass, and ME on saxes, clarinet, voice and snare drum with brushes (seriously!); hope to see you there! For more info., please call (586) 468-7746
3. Wednesday, May 8: I'll be playing horns and singing with the 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Jazz Trio', 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., at O'Conners Public House, 324 Main St. (Rochester Rd.), ROCHESTER MI. We provide the music for a monthly 'Classic Cocktail Happy Hour'. Great drinks at great prices, and our music is mostly standards from the Prohibition Era, and the Swing Era. The Trio will feature SCOTT GWINNELL on piano, JORDAN SCHUG on bass and ME on saxes/clarinet/voice/snare drum with brushes. Please call (248) 608-2537 for more info.
4. Saturday, May 11: I'll have a Double-Header on this day, starting with 'Carl Cafagna & the North Star Saxophone Quartet' from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11-Mile Rd., Royal Oak MI, in a FREE Concert. We play ALL kinds of music, Bach, Handel, Debussy, Jazz, Ragtime, Folk songs, Pop, even TV Theme-songs (no kidding!), all in the same concert! This is the only Metro area ensemble which offers this type of musical variety. Features JAMES HUGHES, alto sax, LEN TEMELINI, tenor, SHANNON FORD, baritone and ME, soprano sax. Please call (248) 246-3700 for more info.
5. Saturday, May 11: The second leg of the double-header. I'll be singing, and playing a little, with 'Metro Jazz Voices' from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., WATERFORD MI. This, also is FREE. As many of you know, MJV is Detroit's best 4-part harmony vocal group, and one of the best such groups in the Midwest. Please call (248) 673-7805 for more info.
6. Wednesday, May 15: I'll be playing horns with the Meri Slaven Quartet at the Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, 350 Madison St., DETROIT MI, from 10:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (after the conclusion of the Music Hall Theater show that evening). Please call (313) 887-8501 for more info.
7. Wednesday/Saturday, May 29/June 1: I'll be playing tenor sax with the Detroit Tenors (a group I co-lead with fellow tenor-man Steve Wood), at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI. Besides Steve and I, the 'TENORS' feature an A-list group of supporting musicians, including PAUL KELLER, SCOTT GWINNELL, SEAN DOBBINS and others. The Wednesday and Thursdays offer sets at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday offer the same, plus a 3rd set at 10:00 p.m. Reservations are a must, and are available by calling (313) 884-5180, or www.dirtydogjazz.com The food and ambiance of the Dirty Dog, in addition to our music, are East Coast quality.
Well, there it is folks, lots of opportunities, I hope to see you! Most of all, keep music in your hearts!
CARL
Here's the lowdown on where I'll be this month; hope to see you at one or more!
1. Friday/Saturday, May 3/4: I'll be playing horns and singing at the GRAND HOTEL, Mackinac Island, for their annual 'Titanic Weekend,' which includes a full re-enactment of the last night on the Titanic. Did it last year, and it's a hoot, for any of you who are looking for something to do!
2. Sunday, May 5: I'll be back in the Metro area, just in time to perform with the 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Jazz Trio' from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Mount Clemens Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd., Mt. Clemens MI. This monthly series of concerts is organized by the Greater Detroit Jazz Society, a wonderful local group. My Trio on the 5th will feature GARY ALLEN on guitar, SHANNON WADE on bass, and ME on saxes, clarinet, voice and snare drum with brushes (seriously!); hope to see you there! For more info., please call (586) 468-7746
3. Wednesday, May 8: I'll be playing horns and singing with the 'Carl Cafagna & Friends Jazz Trio', 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., at O'Conners Public House, 324 Main St. (Rochester Rd.), ROCHESTER MI. We provide the music for a monthly 'Classic Cocktail Happy Hour'. Great drinks at great prices, and our music is mostly standards from the Prohibition Era, and the Swing Era. The Trio will feature SCOTT GWINNELL on piano, JORDAN SCHUG on bass and ME on saxes/clarinet/voice/snare drum with brushes. Please call (248) 608-2537 for more info.
4. Saturday, May 11: I'll have a Double-Header on this day, starting with 'Carl Cafagna & the North Star Saxophone Quartet' from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11-Mile Rd., Royal Oak MI, in a FREE Concert. We play ALL kinds of music, Bach, Handel, Debussy, Jazz, Ragtime, Folk songs, Pop, even TV Theme-songs (no kidding!), all in the same concert! This is the only Metro area ensemble which offers this type of musical variety. Features JAMES HUGHES, alto sax, LEN TEMELINI, tenor, SHANNON FORD, baritone and ME, soprano sax. Please call (248) 246-3700 for more info.
5. Saturday, May 11: The second leg of the double-header. I'll be singing, and playing a little, with 'Metro Jazz Voices' from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., WATERFORD MI. This, also is FREE. As many of you know, MJV is Detroit's best 4-part harmony vocal group, and one of the best such groups in the Midwest. Please call (248) 673-7805 for more info.
6. Wednesday, May 15: I'll be playing horns with the Meri Slaven Quartet at the Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, 350 Madison St., DETROIT MI, from 10:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (after the conclusion of the Music Hall Theater show that evening). Please call (313) 887-8501 for more info.
7. Wednesday/Saturday, May 29/June 1: I'll be playing tenor sax with the Detroit Tenors (a group I co-lead with fellow tenor-man Steve Wood), at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms MI. Besides Steve and I, the 'TENORS' feature an A-list group of supporting musicians, including PAUL KELLER, SCOTT GWINNELL, SEAN DOBBINS and others. The Wednesday and Thursdays offer sets at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday offer the same, plus a 3rd set at 10:00 p.m. Reservations are a must, and are available by calling (313) 884-5180, or www.dirtydogjazz.com The food and ambiance of the Dirty Dog, in addition to our music, are East Coast quality.
Well, there it is folks, lots of opportunities, I hope to see you! Most of all, keep music in your hearts!
CARL
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