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SUMMARY:The Dave Fleschner Trio Feat. Norman Sylvester
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS! \nDoors at 6:00 P.M. \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n$15 if you buy before May 1. \n$20 at the door. \nUnderage seating available\, please indicated when purchasing tickets. \nHoku has delicious food and a full bar. \nDave Fleschner on keys\, Dan Gildea on Guitar and Charlie Doggett on drums – have been making music together for decades. This trio begins the evening with  a range of original tunes from Dave’s catalogue\, as well as a variety of blues\, funk soul and jazz classics. \nThey will be joined by their special guest: Norman Sylvester. \nNorman Sylvester “The Boogie Cat” was Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame on October 8\, 2011 at the Newmark Theater in Portland Oregon. This honor has given the Boogie Cat a new surge of energy. Norman released a new CD of 10  original songs “Blues Stains on my Hands”\, a tribute to all the Pioneers of Blues who traveled the Chitlin’ Circuit keeping the Blues and It’s History alive. \nNorman is one of the most engaging showmen around the Northwest. weddings\, festivals\, corporate parties and club venues all call on his band for spectacular music and entertainment! Influenced from his Southern Baptist early years and the Gospel Quartet his father\, Mack Sylvester\, toured with (they were as sharp with their fashion as they were in their harmonies)\, these examples show in Sylvester’s own performance. There is the work for the paycheck and the work for your passion. Norman’s music is most definitely his passion! The Boogie Cat has paid his dues and now he is living his dreams. \nThe new CD release “Blues Stains on my Hands” is making waves with music lovers in the USA and overseas. We are proud of the CD project and we hope you have a copy in your home. \nThe Norman Sylvester Band performs for clubs\, corporate parties\, wedding receptions\, private parties and all types of music festivals. \nNorthwest Original Blues and R&B \nNorman “The Boogie Cat” Sylvester was born in Bonita Louisiana September 16\, 1945. He and his family boarded a Union Pacific Train for work in the Northwest in the Fall of 1957 when he was 12 years old\, but his family’s Southern Traditions have never left him. The Boogie Cat totally dedicated to soul healing force of Music. \nNorman is a “family and community first” musician. He has mentored many young talents in our area\, Patrick Lamb\, Gretchen Mitchell\, Jolie Clausen\, Joseph Konty\, Alden Harris and Gunnar Roads to name a few. He teaches through grants and Ethos “A History of American Music” in our local schools. Sylvester and his band also use their power of music to perform for many benefits\,charities and individuals in need. \nThe Norman Sylvester Band started performing in the Portland Area in 1985! \nThe Band has shared the stage with BB King\, Buddy Guy\, James Cotton\, Junior Wells\, Otis Clay\, Tower of Power\,Five Blind Boys of Alabama\, Peter Frampton and many more National Touring Stars. \nRecording Credits: \n1987 – “Rose City Festival” / LP (Compilation)\n1990 – “On the right track” / CD on the Boogie Cat Label\n1994 – “It ain’t Nothin’But a Party” / CD Candlelight Label\n1999 – “Best of Museum After Hours” / CD (N/W Compilation)\n1995 – “Habitat for Humanity” / CD\n1995 – “The House that Music Built” (N/W Compilation)\n2001 – “All my Friends can Sing” / CD Criminal Records (Compilation)\n2001 – “Portland’s Best Blues” / CD Raw Records (Compilation)\n2001 – “Live from Portland Saturday Market /CD (Compilation)\n2003 – “A Family Affair” / CD on the Boogie Cat Label\n2008 – NW Tribute to Ray Charles/Patrick Lamb Productions\n2010 – The Norman Sylvester Quartet/ 2 song CD Preview Release \n“Put you Hands in the Air – Like you just don’t care and ROCK with the Band!” \nThe Boogie Cat is your Friend! \n  \n \nTICKETS! \nlink to the Whole Series! \n 
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-dave-fleschner-trio-feat-norman-sylvester/
LOCATION:Hōkū Events on Madison\, 1125 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T160000
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SUMMARY:The Dave Fleschner Trio In Store at Music Millenium
DESCRIPTION:The Dave Fleschner Trio at Music Millenium:\nSaturday\, May 3 \n4:00 – 5:00 PM \nhttps://musicmillennium.com/ \nTICKETS for the Vinyl Release Party on May 4! \nhttps://the1905.turntabletickets.com/shows/6684/?date=2025-05-04 \n\n\n\n\nDave’s Finally Releasing a Vinyl Record – “Deep Cuts”. It’s a re-release of The Dave Fleschner Trio CD “Creepin’ Up” with previously unreleased tracks. \n\nDave Fleschner on Hammond B-3 Organ\nDan Gildea on Guitar\nCharlie Doggett on Drums\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Here…\n\n\n◦ Very inventive and swingin’ – Mike Finnigan \n◦ Dave is . . killin’ it on there. The songs are great! – Curtis Salgado \n\nDave\, Dan and Charlie have been making music together off and on for decades. This trio begins with the vehicles for improvisation – a range of original tunes from Dave’s catalogue\, as well as a variety of jazz classics. Well versed in the old school organ trio tradition of Jimmy Smith\, Jack McDuff\, Groove Holmes and Don Padderson\, the Dave Fleschner trio has a modern approach to this canon\, drawing inspiration from artists as varied as Herbie Hancock and Ornette Coleman. You’ll find funk\, soul\, blues and world music influences in their special blend of groove-based improvisation. \nFaced with the prospect of printing more CD’s after selling out of the initial run of the album “Creepin’ Up\,” Dave decided instead to release a re-mastered vinyl set including previously unreleased tracks – thus the “Deep Cuts” title. The purchase of this record includes a retrospective of compositions in a digital download folder. You will get digital versions of this album as well as tracks from my other Dave Fleschner Trio albums featuring Billy Hagen\, Dan Gildea\, Ken Ollis and John Bollinger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will also find tracks of other organ trios I’ve played with including tunes I wrote for the groups “Zuppa” with A.G. Donnaloia and Anthony Jones\, and “The Euge Organ Trio\,” with Teddy Pressburg and Tom “Euge” Goichachea. There are also charts\, should you want to play these tunes yourself\, or follow along. \nI am so fortunate to be able to share this compilation with you and so grateful to hear the results of deep musical friendships and lasting musical connections.
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-dave-fleschner-trio/
LOCATION:Music Millennium\, 3158 E Burnside St\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:The Dave Fleschner Trio vinyl release party at The 1905!
DESCRIPTION:The Dave Fleschner Trio at THE 1905\nTICKETS! \nhttps://the1905.turntabletickets.com/shows/6684/?date=2025-05-04 \n\n\n\n\nDave’s Finally Releasing a Vinyl Record – “Deep Cuts”. It’s a re-release of The Dave Fleschner Trio CD “Creepin’ Up” with previously unreleased tracks. \n\nDave Fleschner on Hammond B-3 Organ\nDan Gildea on Guitar\nCharlie Doggett on Drums\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrder Here…\n\n\n◦ Very inventive and swingin’ – Mike Finnigan \n◦ Dave is . . killin’ it on there. The songs are great! – Curtis Salgado \n\nDave\, Dan and Charlie have been making music together off and on for decades. This trio begins with the vehicles for improvisation – a range of original tunes from Dave’s catalogue\, as well as a variety of jazz classics. Well versed in the old school organ trio tradition of Jimmy Smith\, Jack McDuff\, Groove Holmes and Don Padderson\, the Dave Fleschner trio has a modern approach to this canon\, drawing inspiration from artists as varied as Herbie Hancock and Ornette Coleman. You’ll find funk\, soul\, blues and world music influences in their special blend of groove-based improvisation. \nFaced with the prospect of printing more CD’s after selling out of the initial run of the album “Creepin’ Up\,” Dave decided instead to release a re-mastered vinyl set including previously unreleased tracks – thus the “Deep Cuts” title. The purchase of this record includes a retrospective of compositions in a digital download folder. You will get digital versions of this album as well as tracks from my other Dave Fleschner Trio albums featuring Billy Hagen\, Dan Gildea\, Ken Ollis and John Bollinger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will also find tracks of other organ trios I’ve played with including tunes I wrote for the groups “Zuppa” with A.G. Donnaloia and Anthony Jones\, and “The Euge Organ Trio\,” with Teddy Pressburg and Tom “Euge” Goichachea. There are also charts\, should you want to play these tunes yourself\, or follow along. \nI am so fortunate to be able to share this compilation with you and so grateful to hear the results of deep musical friendships and lasting musical connections.
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-dave-fleschner-trio-vinyl-release-party/
LOCATION:The 1905\, 830 N Shaver St\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:Dave's Lowdown Youth Jam
DESCRIPTION:Dave’s Lowdown Youth Blues Jam w/ Backbeat Music Academy Rhythm Section \nThis learning-focused jam is for student-age musicians of all levels who are serious about developing musicianship. \nThis jam will be on the 1st Monday night each month. Artichoke Music is open to all ages…always. \nhttps://artichokemusic.org/class.aspx?cls=986688
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/daves-lowdown-youth-jam-3/
LOCATION:Artichoke Community Music\, 2007 SE Powell Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T210000
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SUMMARY:The Bundy Band at HōKū
DESCRIPTION:  \nTICKETS! \nDoors at 6:00 P.M. \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n$15 if you buy before May 8. \n$20 at the door. \nUnderage seating available\, please indicated when purchasing tickets. \nThe Bundy Band plays music inspired by New Orleans and the Pacific Northwest. It features many musicians who have been playing together in various formations for nearly 3 decades. You might catch us on a night up on the hill playing the jazz. Or a guest might come by and steer us down a path of John Prine songs. Any style of music is fair game: New Orleans trad jazz\, second line brass band tunes\, funk\, standards\, original songs about Humanzees and Han Solo\, or even covers from artists like Charles Wright\, The Band\, or Phish. Sometimes Fleschner lights an infinite cosmic fire with his organ. Sometimes Savage tears the fabric of space time with his flute. Sometimes Bundy even plugs his clarinet into a bunch of pedals and breaks your mind. If we get it right\, the music goes somewhere really special\, and we all go along for the ride. \nHoku has delicious food and a full bar. \n \nTICKETS! \nLink to The Whole Series! \n 
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-bundy-band/
LOCATION:Hōkū Events on Madison\, 1125 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:Sabroso
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/sabroso-6/
LOCATION:Arrivederci Wine & Jazz\, 17023 McLoughlin Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:Sweet Preserves
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/sweet-preserves-2/
LOCATION:Laurelthirst Public House\, 2958 NE Glisan St\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:The Blues Cabaret and Burlesque show at HōKū
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6:00 P.M. \nTICKETS! \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n$15 if you buy before May 8. \n$20 at the door. \nUnderage seating available\, please indicated when purchasing tickets. \nHoku has delicious food and a full bar. \n\nDave Fleschner – Vocals and Piano\nJohn Dover – Trumpet\nWillie Matheis – Tenor Saxophone\nDan Gildea – Guitar\nBill Athens – Bass\nJohn Lamb – Drums\nDancers – Bee Bee Sanchez\, Obscura Fox and Viper\n\nThe Blues Cabaret” combines the grittiest elements of the blues with the nuance of jazz. A fourteen track album of original compositions by Dave Fleschner performed by some of the best musicians in the blues and jazz world\, this is a masterful production featuring the song “I Want to Love You\,” which was in contention for a grammy nomination by two different artists in the same year. \nIn addition to performances around the world featuring a variety of different band members and singers – The music of The Blues Cabaret is featured in a musical written by Fleschner and Wayne Harrell called “Buried Fire.”  This music was also featured in a choral production by the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus under the artistic direction of Bob Mensel. \nThe Burlesque dancers add a unique entertainment spin on this mostly original music show.  Be prepared for an entertainment roller coaster! \nTICKETS! \nTickets to the whole series!
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-blues-cabaret/
LOCATION:Hōkū Events on Madison\, 1125 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
CREATED:20250121T225808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T002913Z
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SUMMARY:John Bunzow Band
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/john-bunzow-band/
LOCATION:Burlingame Space-Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra\, 8423 SW Terwilliger Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:The Dave Fleschner Trio Feat. Lloyd Jones
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS! \nDoors at 6:00 P.M. \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n$15 if you buy before May 22. \n$20 at the door. \nUnderage seating available\, please indicated when purchasing tickets. \nHoku has delicious food and a full bar. \nGuitarist Lloyd Jones: the best kept roots\, blues and Americana secret on the contemporary scene.\nPortland\, Oregon roots artist Lloyd Jones has recorded six critically acclaimed albums\, toured internationally\, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades. He’s a relentless road dog\, hitting festival stages\, Delbert’s annual Sandy Beaches Cruises (he’s been a regular on six winter cruises)\, and clubs all across the land to enthusiastic crowds who can’t get enough of his swampy blues\, his backporch picking\, his serious-as-anthrax funk\, soul\, roadhouse two-beats\, and old-school rhythm and blues (back before the R&B tag was somehow appropriated for other musical purposes\, apparently when we weren’t looking). Yet he may be the most invisible\, best-kept roots/blues/Americana secret on the contemporary scene. \n  \n \nTICKETS! \nDoors at 6:00 P.M. \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n 
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-dave-fleschner-trio-feat-lloyd-jones/
LOCATION:Hōkū Events on Madison\, 1125 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
CREATED:20250412T231755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T231755Z
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SUMMARY:Idle Poets
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/idle-poets-9/
LOCATION:13 Coins Vancouver\, 3801 NW Columbia St\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:The Bottleneck Blues Band
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/the-bottleneck-blues-band/
LOCATION:Skyway Bar & Grill\, Rhododendron\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:Dave solo
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URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/dave-solo-4/
LOCATION:Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa\, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr\, Pacific City\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T110535
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SUMMARY:United By Music America at HōKū Events
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors at 6:00 P.M. \n1 Ticket – Two sets\, starting at 6:30 and 8:00 \n$15 if you buy before May 29. \n$20 at the door. \nUnderage seating available\, please indicated when purchasing tickets. \nHoku has delicious food and a full bar. \n\n–Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\nArtist and Mentor\n\n“In the early years working with United By Music mentors like Bobby Rush and Kenny Neal really built my confidence on stage. Now I can build similar confidence in the current program artists by mentoring them and maximizing every opportunity to showcase their talent” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–Bruce Iglauer\nPresident and Founder\, Alligator Records\n\n“What I hear from the United By Music America musicians comes from such an honest place. It was just thrilling to me to hear musicians who brought so much of themselves and put themselves into the songs in this way. It was also very exciting to see experienced blues musicians accompanying and working with them to bring the best out of everybody.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–Tommy Castro (Tommy Castro & The Painkillers)\nMentor\n\n“Music is what gave my life meaning\, purpose and direction\, and I recognize that feeling in the United By Music artists. I stay involved every chance I get\, from rehearsing to performing on their sets to inviting the band to open for us on stage. I invite my musician friends to do the same — give back a little bit and become a part of this and see how music really can solve so many problems.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–John Boutté\nMentor\n\n“It is inspirational to be included\, invited\, to be a mentor in this program. Thank you so much United By Music Band for recording Treme…you made it beautiful\, beautiful.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Imagine a world where no prejudice exists regardless of race\, creed\, color\, gender or developmental challenge. This is what we cultivate through inclusion\,” says Barbara Hammerman\, who\, along with her daughter Amanda Gresham\, founded the award-winning organization\, United By Music America (UBMA) in 2012. Using the far-reaching power of performing music as a band\, the mission-driven group works with individuals from many backgrounds and challenges to achieve this vision. “We are always on a talent search\,” Hammerman adds. “We’ve just touched the tip of the iceberg in finding the talent that we know is ready to soar through United By Music.” \nHammerman\, president of Hammerman Philanthropic Partners\, and Gresham\, CEO of Delta Music Experience\, have been nationally recognized for their work with United By Music America. The Blues Foundation honored Hammerman with the Keeping The Blues Alive award\, saying\, “Barbara is an example to emulate.” Gresham received Back What You Believe\, Best Northwest Event and six Anthem Awards for her purpose and mission-driven work.  Barbara and Amanda inspire others to act through their leadership in the life-changing efforts of United By Music America. Others who have received the Industry Recognition Anthem Award – brought to you by the Webby Awards – include Lady Gaga\, Michelle Obama\, Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift. \nPerforming coast-to-coast and internationally\, United By Music America – a 501(c)(3) organization – is a unified\, performance-based program and band for neuro-diverse and neuro-typical people with exceptional musical talent. Together\, Hammerman and Gresham select and work with a team of professional musician mentors\, coaches and supporters\, find the musical talent for the program and work in regular sessions to create performances for festivals and events. \nOnce selected\, all mentor sessions and other activities are primarily paid for through founder funding\, grant awards and generous donations from the public. There are no fees for the selected program artists. The United By Music Band arises from this remarkable\, inclusive program. \nAward-winning Music Director\, Dave Fleschner\, has collaborated closely with Gresham for over ten years\, refining the sound of the band. Known for his work as a band-leader\, educator and producer\, Fleschner says he’s never been more spiritually fulfilled than when working with United By Music America. \nAccording to Hammerman\, “The strength of a mission-based project is that everyone is engaged on some level at some time in the goal of inclusivity and encouraging everyone to rise to their highest level through music.” Prominent musicians who are active mentors for United By Music America include Bobby Rush\, Shemekia Copeland\, Kenny Neal\, Curtis Salgado\, Doug MacLeod\, Janiva Magness\, John Nemeth\, Guy Davis\, Maria Muldaur\, Anne Harris and scores more\, as well as the artists on the newly released United By Music Band EP\, We’ve Got The Music. \nUnited By Music America Program Ambassador Artist\, Sweet Marlana\, is known for wowing packed stadiums with her spine-tingling rendition of the National Anthem at major sporting events. She credits the program with providing her with some critical firsts. Thanks to United By Music America\, VanHoose boarded her first plane\, toured destinations far and wide\, and worked and recorded with a top-flight band featuring well-known musicians. Now she has a full repertoire of songs to sing for her growing audiences\, and says with a smile\, “Because of United By Music America\, I’m no longer a one-hit wonder.” \nOn the majestic\, life-affirming five-song EP\, We’ve Got The Music\, the United By Music Band is joined by professional musicians and program mentors including GRAMMY-winner Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\, blues-rocker Tommy Castro\, Southern Avenue drummer and vocalist Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson\, New Orleans’ vocal and songwriting legend John Boutté and funky rhythm master Curley Taylor\, leader of Zydeco Trouble.  Each track features a song by the mentor musician who collaborates with the United By Music Band on a sparkling new arrangement. The dynamic\, top-shelf musicianship of all involved elevates the positive messages of inclusion\, cooperation and understanding\, with the artists all delivering one memorable performance after another. \nThe songs on We’ve Got The Music are in the UBMA Band’s current repertoire. UBMA artists are excited to have had the chance to record and collaborate with their mentors. The music throughout is joyous\, life-affirming and eminently danceable. (As a bonus\, there is a sixth track\, a longer version of the new UBMA Band arrangement of Kingfish’s Listen\, to close the program.) \nThe release of We’ve Got The Music tells the uplifting story of UBMA’s work challenging assumptions both on and off stage. Through workshops\, rehearsals\, and performances\, UBMA discovers new talents and creates an environment of inclusivity. Originally formed upon the invitation of Joris vanWijngaarden\, a Dutch health care industry executive who started the concept in the Netherlands\, UBMA continues to serve more people by transforming lives with hope and promise. \nGresham\, the program’s producing artistic director and vocal arranger\, and producer of We’ve Got The Music\, says excitedly\, “Not only do I get to guide the artists’ growth as musicians\, I get to see them grow as people. They get to explore friendships\, communicate\, and experience connections. Through the program\, the artists become more comfortable and confident in their ability to perform. This album is a direct result of the success of the program\,
URL:https://davefleschner.com/event/united-by-music-america-at-hoku-events/
LOCATION:Hōkū Events on Madison\, 1125 SE Madison St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
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