First up this week is a new weekly feature: This Wednesday at Brothers Drake! Saxophonist Alex Burgoyne, who books the Jazz Wednesday series at the meadery, will give us his thoughts on each upcoming show at this free showcase of some of the area’s finest talent. Alex Burgoyne: “This WednesdayContinue Reading
With a mix of great indoor and outdoor jazz on offer, let’s dig into our Labor Day Weekend Jazz Guide! On Friday, August 30th, start your weekend off right with a robust selection of dinner and/or happy hour events. Smooth jazz saxophonist Andrew Waters entertains at Vittoria Ristorante (6pm), vocalistContinue Reading
Before a swingin’ Outdoor Jazz lineup and more great shows for your week, there is news of another milestone for Columbus’ longest-running jam session. On Tuesday, July 30th, from 8:30 to 11:30pm, the Jazz Jam at Park Street Tavern with the Pete Mills Quartet celebrates the start of its 16thContinue Reading
Columbus guitarist Zakk Jones recently released his debut album, Mise-en-scène. The album is available for listening and purchase on Bandcamp and Spotify. But he is celebrating the physical CD release of the album with a release party on Wednesday, July 3rd, which also serves as the kickoff to his JulyContinue Reading
Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! With local schools closing for the summer, our weekly Outdoor Jazz Guide is picking up steam with four great options taking place on Saturday, June 1st. Fore!Fest is bringing a variety of great live music to Bridge Park in Dublin in honor ofContinue Reading
Part of our Memorial Day Jazz Guide is info on a sad occasion in the Columbus jazz community. Beyond being a welcoming institution at the bar, Richard Conner served as doorman at Dick’s Den for over 20 years before he recently passed away. Dick’s Den invites his family and friendsContinue Reading
A great family holiday approaches – here’s our Mother’s Day Jazz Guide to help you celebrate Mom with jazz on Sunday, May 12th! There are a number of brunch options around Central Ohio: Esteemed guitarist Tom Carroll plays Three Tigers Brewing Company in Granville at 11am, Doug Neel’s weekly scheduleContinue Reading
First on our list of Shows To See This Week is a rousing way to kickoff your weekend with warm classic jazz in the cozy confines of “The One and Only” with a top-flight quartet. The Dave DeWitt TRio with Randy Mather plays Dick’s Den Friday, May 3rd at 10pm.Continue Reading
Tops on our list of Shows To See This Week is the return of a drummer who lived and played here early in his career. Now based in Pittsburgh, drummer Tony Martucci marks 52 years in the music business in 2019. His “original and interpretive drum style” has led toContinue Reading