Sunday, August 25, 2013

Carl Cafagna's August 2013 Gigs

Greetings, Music lovers,
August is another busy month; try to keep up with Me, if you can!

1. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophone with the JOHNNY TRUDELL ORCHESTRA in downtown GROSSE POINTE MI (in the Village, near the clock tower), as part of the 'Music on the Plaza' series.  FREE, Open-Air and ALL-AGES; bring something to sit on.

2. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 4:00-11:00 p.m.: I'll be playing horns & singing at the GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND MI, in various public and private events.  Contact the GRAND for more info.

3. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 7:00-8:45 p.m.: I'll be singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at SHAIN PARK, downtown BIRMINGHAM MI, as part of their 'Music in the Parks' concert series.  FREE, Open-Air and ALL-AGES; bring something to sit on.

4. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, evening: Private event with vocalist NICOLE NEW for the MIDLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

5. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m.: I'll be playing horns & singing with the CARL CAFAGNA & FRIENDS JAZZ TRIO at O'CONNERS PUBLIC HOUSE, 324 S. Main St., ROCHESTER MI, for their 2nd Wednesday Classic Cocktail Happy Hour, celebrating the Prohibition era, which our music does as well.  Please call (248)608-2537 for more info.  No Cover!

6. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: I'll be playing horns & singing with the BAYOU RIVER BAND aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS RIVERBOAT, for a Public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River.  Boat docks near HART PLAZA, DETROIT.  Cruise includes a buffet lunch, cash bar, sightseeing and our great New Orleans Jazz music! ALL-AGES. Reservations at www.detroitprincess.com

7. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 7:00-8:45 p.m.: I'll be singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at CHILDREN'S PARK in downtown LAKE ORION MI, as part of their 'Gazebo Concerts' series.  FREE, Open-Air and ALL-AGES; bring something to sit on.

8. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 8:00-11:00 p.m.: I'll be playing saxophone with LOOKIN' BACK, a BOB SEGER TRIBUTE Band from Detroit, at the CATAWBA ISLAND CLUB, Catawba Island, near PORT CLINTON OH.  21+ only, Open-Air.  More info. available at www.tributetoseger.com

9. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: I'll be playing horns & singing with the BAYOU RIVER BAND aboard the DETROIT PRINCESS RIVERBOAT, for a Public Lunch cruise on the Detroit River.  Boat docks near HART PLAZA, DETROIT.  Cruise includes a buffet lunch, cash bar, sightseeing and our great New Orleans Jazz music!  ALL-AGES.  Reservations at www.detroitprincess.com

10. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2:15-3:15 p.m.: I'll be singing & playing with METRO JAZZ VOICES at the FORD ARTS, BEATS & EATS, on the JAZZ & BLUES STAGE, downtown ROYAL OAK MI (off Washington Ave., in a parking lot)FREE, Open-Air and ALL-AGES; Bring something to sit on.

well...there it is!!  I hope you can catch me at a few this month!  Keep music in your hearts,
CARL

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Carl Cafagna's JULY 2013 Gigs

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 Bandat the CADILLAC ROTARY PAVILIONcorner 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 PlazaDETROIT.  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.