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We kick off the year of 2012 with what’s now a tradition of the National Jazz Museum of Harlem: a month chock full of free events covering the entire scope of jazz as well as live performances in classy venues at a reasonable cost. For Harlem Speaks, our flagship public program of oral histories, we have two of the most celebrated and accomplished musicians on their respective instruments, guitarist Russell Malone and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon. Jazz for Curious Listeners and our Saturday panel this month will be led by Ricky Riccardi, whose recently published book has been a great success

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For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of theirnative South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape.

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Big Gigantic, whose blend of mind-bending beats, thunderous bass, and frenetic melodies has developed a rabid following since forming in 2008, took their sound to yet another dimension this October when they released 'Nocturnal.' The album, by Boulder, CO-based saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken, solidifies Big Gigantic as a key player in the worlds of electronic, dance, and hip-hop.With a provocative sound that's as

Leftover Salmon are saying goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 with a 2-night run in Portland, Oregon. And to make sure that fans can welcome New Year’s Eve in style, the pioneers of “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrss” are inviting attendees to dress in costume and masks for a Masquerade Ball at Roseland Theater on December 31st.
 

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Poor Man’s Whiskey at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 25th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, December 23rd for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.Poor Man's Whiskey emerged from a rich and vibrant musical scene north of the Golden Gate. What began as a fun side project playing bluegrass instruments quickly evolved into a full time endeavor.

2 Entertainment is proud to present WhiteWater Ramble w/ The Henhouse Prowlers & Jet Edison at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, February 21st.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 23rd for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present the Shakedown Street performing Europe ‘72 at the Boulder Theater on  Saturday, January 28th, 2012.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at 10:00 am for $12.50 General Admission.In the live music venues of the Rocky Mountain region, there are only a few bands that consistently draw large crowds.

Rebirth Brass Band is extremely excited to announce that their latest record, Rebirth of New Orleans has been nominated for a 2012 GRAMMY for Best Regional Roots Music Album. It was produced by Tracey Freeman (Harry Connick, Jr.) and engineered by Chris Finney. Rebirth of New Orleans was released earlier this year on Basin Street Records to critical praise from across the music spectrum.

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Furthur will be back east in the spring for an April tour beginning April 5th at The Wang Theater in Boston and ending with a monster 8 night run at the legendary Beacon Theater on New York's upper west side.Full Tour dates below, including ticket information, etc. 

    Join us on a trip through Grateful Dead space and time in which we re-imagine ten of the Dead's most Epic Shows! As members of our ever faithful community, we're offering you the opportunity to help craft the Grateful Dead Game, The Epic Tour.In the Game World, each Epic Show is a Planet in Space. Players are on an adventure trying to get to every show of the tour. The community faces a common challenge: a tug-of-war between The Dark and Light.