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    Tasty Lettuce at The Lincoln Theater

  • Ibibio Sound Machine at Motorco

    Ibibio Sound Machine at Motorco

  • The Hu Brings A Taste Of Mongolia To The Ritz

    The Hu Brings A Taste Of Mongolia To The Ritz

  • Eric Johnson shreds it up at the Paramount!

    Eric Johnson shreds it up at the Paramount!

  • Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe!

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe!

  • Steel Pulse rastafies Jazzfest

    Steel Pulse rastafies Jazzfest

  • The Original Dixie Dregs at H.O.B.

    The Original Dixie Dregs at H.O.B.

  • Jammin’ with the Chris Hawley Rollers

    Jammin’ with the Chris Hawley Rollers

  • Steve Vai rocks Generation Axe!

    Steve Vai rocks Generation Axe!

  • Yngwie F-ing Malmsteen!

    Yngwie F-ing Malmsteen!

  • Jane’s Addiction at VooDoo Fest

    Jane’s Addiction at VooDoo Fest

  • Roy Hargrove at Telluride Jazzfest

    Roy Hargrove at Telluride Jazzfest

  • Trombone Shorty at Tipitina’s

    Trombone Shorty at Tipitina’s

  • Fina Dupa at The Fox Theatre

    Fina Dupa at The Fox Theatre

Luxuryville Set To Release MUSIC FOR TREES, A Jazz-Rock Fusion Odyssey By Devon Kurzweil

 Denver, CO – September 24, 2024 – Luxuryville’s resident mastermind, guitarist/producer Devon Kurzweil is releasing his long awaited solo album, Music For Trees, a foray into the world of jazz-rock fusion.

CD AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT SELECT RETAILERS NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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Gilad Hekselman Trio Tears It Up At Smalls NYC

What a great show! This ticket was the epitome of a jazz musician’s show. Great band, great club, great vibe, great special guest and great music. I’ve been watching clips of shows at Smalls for years and finally had the chance to experience it live in the flesh. I was not disappointed in the least. And to be able to hear one of NYC’s great underground jazz guitarists? Absolutely fantastic.

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The Aristocrats Walk Into A Bar…

The Aristocrats is a band that few people have likely heard and yet contains a couple of the best, most technical and adept musicians on the planet. It’s not just an off color joke anymore, the Aristocrats are the real deal. This jazz fusion trio is at the cutting edge of the intersection of rock, jazz, metal and avant-garde, perhaps with even a little comedy thrown in for good measure. I hadn’t ever seen the Aristocrats live before, but I have seen so many clips over the years on the interwebs that I jumped at the chance to see them when they recently came to town. I had never been to the Pour House in Raleigh either–I am happy to say I was not disappointed!

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The New Bad Plus/Minus

I’ve been wanting to see the Bad Plus for a while, however the dates just haven’t lined up. I finally got the opportunity last week. There’s a new venue in town, Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, that has been hosting some nice talent. I’m not a huge fan of the room, but sometimes you have to take what you can get. Bad Plus was doing two shows that evening and I opted for the early one—a rare event for me. However, being the early show, it was a much lighter crowd so we were able to sit in the second row and really take it all in. A nice change compared to the last time I was there.

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Vai & Satriani Rock The DPAC!

Holy whammy bar Batman!  This was a nice trip down memory lane…these guys bring me back a ways.  And I’m talking a LONG way back.  Decades, to the time when I first started playing guitar. Like most I’m sure, I got into the usual classic rock suspects—Hendrix, Page, Santana, etc.–jamming for hours to Led Zeppelin records and trying to cop Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile” ad nauseum. Perhaps different from the 60’s & 70’s, speed metal was starting to make an appearance in the early 80’s, which brought a total different flavor to my cassette jams. Metallica, Testament and Anthrax certainly come to mind. However, all that changed for the better when I first heard Joe Satriani and Steve Vai—especially Vai.  These two guitarists really widened my horizons for the better.  Of course, they are much older now—as am I—but they can still shred it up!  And shred they did…

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Christian McBride At UNC Memorial Hall

While I continually try to see each and every one of my favorite players over the years, it just happens that some fall through the cracks. It’s inevitable. This was the case with Christian McBride. One of my favorite upright players (and bassists in general) had always managed to escape my attention when he came to town. In my defense, I only have so much time to go out to see live shows; however, Mr. McBride was definitely on my musician “bucket list” so I had to make an effort sooner or later. I’m now happy to report that his box has been checked!

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Nate Smith & Friends

It’s been bitter cold here lately. Suffice to say, going out late to a show takes a little extra effort. However, as a musician, I feel obligated to go see good live music–always. It’s even better when you get to hang with a few musician buddies, because let’s be honest–your girlfriend doesn’t care about odd time signatures, syncopated rhythms and cool glitch fills. Glad to hear from a newer acquaintance (and terrific vibe player in his own right) about this particular show, otherwise I would have missed it. Called up another musician friend (fantastic drummer) and we were off to see Nate Smith!

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