One of Columbus’ longest-running sources for great weekly live jazz hits a major milestone next week. On Thursday, June 20th, from 7:30 to 10:30pm, the Rick Brunetto Big Band will celebrate 30 Years (!) of weekly big band dances at the 94th Aero Squadron. Tickets are $20 (show only) toContinue Reading
Our top pick for the slimmer Outdoor Jazz schedule this week is the Pete Mills Quartet playing the inaugural Beer Garden Music Series on Sunday, September 16th at 3pm at Land-Grant Brewing Company in Franklinton. For the occasion, Mills is presenting a B3 band with Willie Barthel on drums, JonContinue Reading
Top on the list of Outdoor Jazz opportunities this week is The 8th Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival on the Scioto Mile Downtown. This family-friendly free event boasts 60+ food trucks and trailers, arts and crafts, plus two full days of music on two stages. The music schedule for Friday,Continue Reading
Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza & Live Music, a perennial Columbus favorite for excellent live music, food and drink, is celebrating six years in business with an excellent lineup of concerts this week. Titled “Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves,” the performances planned highlight outstanding area female musicians across multiple genresContinue Reading
I hope everyone had a good Jazz & Rib Fest weekend despite the weather – I managed to enjoy great sets by Safety Squad and the Doug Neel 5tet Friday afternoon. This weekend’s Outdoor Jazz schedule (all events are free unless otherwise noted) gets off to an early start onContinue Reading
Here’s hoping everyone had a great 4th of July! Before getting into a handful of some of the other great shows this weekend, we have details on an Outdoor Jazz schedule that is swinging mightily (All events free unless otherwise noted). One new addition to the lineup for Thursday, JulyContinue Reading
First on the list of Shows To See This Week is a gypsy jazz outfit heading south to play Columbus this weekend. Cleveland area quartet Hot Djang plays Notes on Friday, April 13th at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm – tickets and more details are available here. Featuring Reed SimonContinue Reading
My wife and I had a fantastic Jazz Night Out when we saw “Charlie Parker With Strings,” the headliner concert of the 41st Annual OSU Jazz Festival, at Weigel Hall on Saturday March 24th. After informative opening remarks from Professor Emeritus Dr. Ted McDaniel, during which he received an exclusiveContinue Reading
This weekend, Columbus’ all-star Sly and the Family Stone Tribute Band will perform its annual two night tribute to the music of the legendary Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band. Sly and the Family Stone Tribute Band presents “It’s A Family Affair: A Tribute to the Music of Sly &Continue Reading