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Acton Jazz Cafe Event List

The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
Tuesday May 21, 2013
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
SHOW 8:00pm
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Soulful blues/ rock guitarist Fran Dagostino runs a concert and jam session every Tuesday night beginning at ~7:15. With different scheduled featured artists weekly. Join our newsletter for weekly updates!
www.frandagostino.com

The Paul Broadnax Duo
Wednesday May 22, 2013
7:00pm
The Paul Broadnax Duo
Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Paul Broadnax Duo
SHOW 7:00pm
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Pianist/ vocalist Paul Broadnax with his longtime musical companion bassist Peter Kontrimas every Wednesday at dinner 7-9 p.m.

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Wednesday May 22, 2013
9:00pm
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Wednesday May 22, 2013
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
SHOW 9:00pm
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Legendary world-renowned saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is here every Wednesday night, unless he is on the road, in which case he hand-picks his own subs from a roster of talent.
www.jerrybergonzi.com
Jery Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Austin Mcmahon/ drums

The Gwenn Vivian Approach
Thursday May 23, 2013
6:30pm
The Gwenn Vivian Approach
Thursday May 23, 2013
The Gwenn Vivian Approach
SHOW 6:30pm
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This is cafe co-owner/ manager/ vocalist Gwenn Vivian's own longterm jazz project. A modern approach to standards and new standards. Every Thursday night at dinner 6:30-7:45 (before the Blues Jam!)
Molly Flannery/ piano and co-vocals (www.mollyflannery.com)
Bill McCormack/ bass
Miki Matsuki/ drums

The Blues Jam!
Thursday May 23, 2013
8:00pm
The Blues Jam!
Thursday May 23, 2013
The Blues Jam!
SHOW 8:00pm
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An Acton institution for 15 years, the blues jam is every Thursday night at 8 p.m., beginning with a concert by the house band and then turning into a jam and dance party from 9-midnight.
with rotating hosts:
1st Thursday: guitarist Tom Yates
2nd: harmonicist/ vocalist Pat "Hatrack" Gallagher
3rd: guitarist Herb "Air Bear" Hirsch
4th: drummer Michael Avery and bassist Jim Guttmann...

Rivers School Jazz Bands under thedirection of Philippe Crettien
Rivers School Jazz Bands under thedirection of Philippe Crettien
Friday May 24, 2013
Rivers School Jazz Bands under thedirection of Philippe Crettien
SHOW 7:00pm
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3 different jazz combos and a big band from the highly-regarded Rivers School

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The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
7:00pm
 
The Paul Broadnax Duo
7:00pm
 
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
9:00pm
 
The Gwenn Vivian Approach
6:30pm
 
The Blues Jam!
8:00pm
 
 
 
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The Sunset Jazz Jam
4:00pm
 
The Starlight Jazz Jam
7:30pm
 
 
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
7:00pm
 
The Paul Broadnax Duo
7:00pm
 
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
9:00pm
 
The Gwenn Vivian Approach
6:30pm
 
The Blues Jam!
8:00pm
 
 
 
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The Sunset Jazz Jam
4:00pm
 
The Starlight Jazz Jam
7:30pm
 
 
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
7:00pm
 
The Paul Broadnax Duo
7:00pm
 
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
9:00pm
 
The Gwenn Vivian Approach
6:30pm
 
The Blues Jam!
8:00pm
 
 
 
The Sunset Jazz Jam
Sunday 2/17
The Sunset Jazz Jam 02/17/2013
$5.00
SHOW 4:00pm
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Every Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Beginning with a jazz concert by the host band, then open to sign-ups of all levels until 7 p.m.
With rotating hosts:
1st Sunday/ guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday/ pianist Molly Flannery
3rd/ guitarist Michael Chasse
4th/ vocalist Wendy Nottonson
5th/ vocalist Joan Watson-Jones

The Sunset Jazz Jam
Sunday 2/24
The Sunset Jazz Jam 02/24/2013
$5.00
SHOW 4:00pm
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Every Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Beginning with a jazz concert by the host band, then open to sign-ups of all levels until 7 p.m.
With rotating hosts:
1st Sunday/ guitarist Steve Berke
2nd Sunday/ pianist Molly Flannery
3rd/ guitarist Michael Chasse
4th/ vocalist Wendy Nottonson
5th/ vocalist Joan Watson-Jones

The Starlight Jazz Jam
Sunday 2/17
The Starlight Jazz Jam 02/17/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:30pm
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Every Sunday from 7:30-10:30. This more professional-level jam was designed for jazz musicians who enjoy playing a large number of different charts with facility. In this jam, the house band calls the tunes, and participants are welcome to sit in. 7:30-8:30 concert by the house band, followed by jamming. With rotating hosts:
1st Sunday: drummer Brooke Sofferman
2nd Sunday: pianist John Funkhouser
3rd: pianist Phill Argyris...

The Starlight Jazz Jam
Sunday 2/24
The Starlight Jazz Jam 02/24/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:30pm
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Every Sunday from 7:30-10:30. This more professional-level jam was designed for jazz musicians who enjoy playing a large number of different charts with facility. In this jam, the house band calls the tunes, and participants are welcome to sit in. 7:30-8:30 concert by the house band, followed by jamming. With rotating hosts:
1st Sunday: drummer Brooke Sofferman
2nd Sunday: pianist John Funkhouser
3rd: pianist Phill Argyris...

The Blues Jam!
Thursday 2/14
The Blues Jam! 02/14/2013
$5.00
SHOW 8:00pm
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An Acton institution for 15 years, the blues jam is every Thursday night at 8 p.m., beginning with a concert by the house band and then turning into a jam and dance party from 9-midnight.
with rotating hosts:
1st Thursday: guitarist Tom Yates
2nd: harmonicist/ vocalist Pat "Hatrack" Gallagher
3rd: guitarist Herb "Air Bear" Hirsch
4th: drummer Michael Avery and bassist Jim Guttmann...

The Blues Jam!
Thursday 2/21
The Blues Jam! 02/21/2013
$5.00
SHOW 8:00pm
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An Acton institution for 15 years, the blues jam is every Thursday night at 8 p.m., beginning with a concert by the house band and then turning into a jam and dance party from 9-midnight.
with rotating hosts:
1st Thursday: guitarist Tom Yates
2nd: harmonicist/ vocalist Pat "Hatrack" Gallagher
3rd: guitarist Herb "Air Bear" Hirsch
4th: drummer Michael Avery and bassist Jim Guttmann...

The Gwenn Vivian Approach
Thursday 2/14
The Gwenn Vivian Approach 02/14/2013
$5.00
SHOW 6:30pm
Get Tickets

This is cafe co-owner/ manager/ vocalist Gwenn Vivian's own longterm jazz project. A modern approach to standards and new standards. Every Thursday night at dinner 6:30-7:45 (before the Blues Jam!)
Molly Flannery/ piano and co-vocals (www.mollyflannery.com)
Bill McCormack/ bass
Miki Matsuki/ drums

The Gwenn Vivian Approach
Thursday 2/21
The Gwenn Vivian Approach 02/21/2013
$5.00
SHOW 6:30pm
Get Tickets

This is cafe co-owner/ manager/ vocalist Gwenn Vivian's own longterm jazz project. A modern approach to standards and new standards. Every Thursday night at dinner 6:30-7:45 (before the Blues Jam!)
Molly Flannery/ piano and co-vocals (www.mollyflannery.com)
Bill McCormack/ bass
Miki Matsuki/ drums

The Paul Broadnax Duo
Wednesday 2/13
The Paul Broadnax Duo 02/13/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Pianist/ vocalist Paul Broadnax with his longtime musical companion bassist Peter Kontrimas every Wednesday at dinner 7-9 p.m.

The Paul Broadnax Duo
Wednesday 2/20
The Paul Broadnax Duo 02/20/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Pianist/ vocalist Paul Broadnax with his longtime musical companion bassist Peter Kontrimas every Wednesday at dinner 7-9 p.m.

The Paul Broadnax Duo
Wednesday 2/27
The Paul Broadnax Duo 02/27/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Pianist/ vocalist Paul Broadnax with his longtime musical companion bassist Peter Kontrimas every Wednesday at dinner 7-9 p.m.

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Wednesday 2/13
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 02/13/2013
$7.50
SHOW 9:00pm
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Legendary world-renowned saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is here every Wednesday night, unless he is on the road, in which case he hand-picks his own subs from a roster of talent.
www.jerrybergonzi.com
Jery Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Austin Mcmahon/ drums

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Wednesday 2/20
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 02/20/2013
$7.50
SHOW 9:00pm
Get Tickets

Legendary world-renowned saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is here every Wednesday night, unless he is on the road, in which case he hand-picks his own subs from a roster of talent.
www.jerrybergonzi.com
Jery Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Austin Mcmahon/ drums

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
Wednesday 2/27
The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 02/27/2013
$7.50
SHOW 9:00pm
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Legendary world-renowned saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is here every Wednesday night, unless he is on the road, in which case he hand-picks his own subs from a roster of talent.
www.jerrybergonzi.com
Jery Bergonzi/ sax
Phil Grenadier/ trumpet
Bruce Gertz/ bass
Austin Mcmahon/ drums

The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
Tuesday 2/12
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band 02/12/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Soulful blues/ rock guitarist Fran Dagostino runs a concert and jam session every Tuesday night beginning at ~7:15. With different scheduled featured artists weekly. Join our newsletter for weekly updates!
www.frandagostino.com

The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
Tuesday 2/19
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band 02/19/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Soulful blues/ rock guitarist Fran Dagostino runs a concert and jam session every Tuesday night beginning at ~7:15. With different scheduled featured artists weekly. Join our newsletter for weekly updates!
www.frandagostino.com

The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band
Tuesday 2/26
The Tuesday Night Concert Series with The Fran Dagostino Band 02/26/2013
$5.00
SHOW 7:00pm
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Soulful blues/ rock guitarist Fran Dagostino runs a concert and jam session every Tuesday night beginning at ~7:15. With different scheduled featured artists weekly. Join our newsletter for weekly updates!
www.frandagostino.com

Coming Soon

Fri
5/24
Rivers School Jazz Bands under thedirection of Philippe Crettien
Fri 5/24
Rivers School Jazz Bands under thedirection of Philippe Crettien
SHOW 7:00pm
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3 different jazz combos and a big band from the highly-regarded Rivers School

Fri
5/24
The Gabriela Martina Group
Fri 5/24
The Gabriela Martina Group
SHOW 9:00pm
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www.gabrielamartina.com
tix 12.50 at the door/ 9.95 in advance online

Sat
5/25
The Fernando Holz Band
Sat 5/25
The Fernando Holz Band
SHOW 7:00pm
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Sat
5/25
The Michelle Willson Band
Sat 5/25
The Michelle Willson Band
SHOW 9:00pm
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Zac Casher - drums
Sven Larson - bass
Mike Mele - guitar
Scott Shetler - clarinet, saxes, mandolin.
Michelle Willson/ vocals

Fri
5/31
SHOW 7:00pm | MORE INFO
Itchy Feet
Fri 5/31
Itchy Feet
SHOW 7:00pm
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An exciting jazz nonet

Fri
5/31
The Mark Poniatowki Situation
Fri 5/31
The Mark Poniatowki Situation
SHOW 9:00pm
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Sat
6/01
The Doug Lowe Group
Sat 6/01
The Doug Lowe Group
SHOW 7:00pm
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Doug Lowe - tenor sax
Jane Miller - guitar
Jerry Wilfong- bass
Chris Poudrier - drums
Doug Lowe Jazz Group performs a unique and soulful blend of classic and original jazz compositions
Tix 12.50 at the door/ 9.95 online