Columbus native Erin McDougald returns home next weekend for a special concert. From McDougald: “On Saturday, June 30th, at 8pm, The Short North Stage will present Columbus-native, Chicago-based jazz vocalist Erin McDougald at the historic Garden Theater (1187 North High Street) for an unusual and intriguing two-part concert which equallyContinue Reading
Up first this week is news of an annual opportunity for a fun Jazz Road Trip next weekend. On Friday, March 16th, the Maplerock Jazz Festival will be held on the campus of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. This year’s evening concert features internationally recognized vocalist Jane Monheit and fellowContinue Reading
If you are looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great live jazz and are up for a bit of a road trip, there is an exciting option on our calendar. Hosted by Ashland University’s jazz program, the 2017 Maplerock Jazz Festival headlining concert will be held in the HugoContinue Reading
There is news this week from Jazz 98.5 FM, WSAX-LP as the radio station prepares to launch its full-power broadcast. After completing testing and receiving its FCC license, the non-profit station is now raising funds for the $30,000 needed to purchase the equipment for its antenna. A suggested donation ofContinue Reading
Saxophonist-composer Alex Burgoyne’s art-pop band Small Songs release their long-awaited debut album Hey on Saturday, February 11th, at Ethel’s in Short North Stage’s Garden Theatre (Facebook invite). The record has a slightly different lineup with Fran Litterski on vocals (Devin Copfer currently and at the release) and Kyle Tucker on guitarContinue Reading
One of the finest drummer-composers to ever call Columbus home, Dr. Mark Lomax II has, in the last year, reminded us of his power and lit fires under every creative artist and music lover in town who’s paying attention. Two new albums (watch this space for a review shortly). AContinue Reading