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• Local jazz/blues singer Lisa Otey will perform as part of Tohono Chul Park’s Summer Concert Series. Details: 7 p.m.; 7366 N. Paseo del Norte; $10 members, $12 for non-members in advance; $15 and $17 at the door; 742-6455.FRIDAY, AUG. 22
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Fest will beat the blues | Cincinnati Enquirer | Cincinnati.Com
Fest will beat the blues Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati.Com
By Rick Bird • Enquirer contributor • August 1, 2008
The theme of this year's Cincy Blues Fest could well be "Let's party!"
The lineup features a number of high-energy showmen, infectious blues rockers and rollicking jump blues.
Organizers acknowledge it's an attempt to show people the blues doesn't have to be, well ... blue.
"Our goal this year was to book interesting shows that keep things hopping," said Joy Henderson, Cincy Blues Fest coordinator. "Some people think blues has to be sad, crying-in-your-beer stuff. It doesn't have to be. We wanted to attract a younger crowd with a lot of high-energy music."
Organizers expect up to 20,000 people for the 16th Cincy Blues Fest tonight and Saturday at Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point. The volunteer-run event is sponsored by the Cincy Blues Society, with all proceeds going to its Blues in the Schools program.
Headliners include Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials today and Watermelon Slim Saturday. Guitar slinger Lil' Ed is known for his upbeat showman style; Watermelon Slim is a true character with his campy storytelling style on guitar and harp.
Other highlights include veteran roadhouse blues rocker Jimmy Thackery and the Kilborn Alley Blues Band, featuring younger practitioners of the classic Chicago electric blues tradition. Also on the bill is Grammy-winning harmonica player Sugar Blue.
This year, organizers dropped a gospel stage and added an "AlternaBlues" stage today. It includes blues-derivative folk, roots rock and Americana music ranging from local troubadour Jake Speed and blues rockers Pearlene to the eclectic Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band (a trio with Peyton's wife on rub board).
The stage also will feature a tribute to Sean Costello, the up-and-coming Atlanta guitarist who died in April one day short of his 29th birthday. His death was ruled an accidental drug overdose that included prescribed anti-anxiety medication. Costello was originally scheduled to be the Saturday night headliner. Northern Kentucky guitarist Jon Justice, a friend of Costello's who shares a soulful/R&B-influenced blues style, will perform the tribute set, with donations encouraged for the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research established by his family.
The blues fest continues its tradition of an all-day boogie-woogie piano stage. The event is thought to be the only blues festival in the country with a stage dedicated to the genre. There's increased female power on the stage this year, with five women players, including Lisa Otey, Wendy DeWitt and Sue Palmer, who have toured together as the "queens of the boogie-woogie piano."
Cincinnati's prodigal harp son, Steve Tracy, will return to his hometown to emcee the piano stage and perform. Tracy is professor of African-American studies at the University of Massachusetts and author of "Going to Cincinnati: A History of the Blues in the Queen City."
Arches Boogie Woogie Piano Stage
Saturday
3:45 p.m.: The jam session includes piano players Mark Braun, Eden Brent, Wendy DeWitt, Ricky Nye, Lisa Otey, Sue Palmer, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Rob Rio, Bob Seeley and Matt Wigler.
By Rick Bird • Enquirer contributor • August 1, 2008
The theme of this year's Cincy Blues Fest could well be "Let's party!"
The lineup features a number of high-energy showmen, infectious blues rockers and rollicking jump blues.
Organizers acknowledge it's an attempt to show people the blues doesn't have to be, well ... blue.
"Our goal this year was to book interesting shows that keep things hopping," said Joy Henderson, Cincy Blues Fest coordinator. "Some people think blues has to be sad, crying-in-your-beer stuff. It doesn't have to be. We wanted to attract a younger crowd with a lot of high-energy music."
Organizers expect up to 20,000 people for the 16th Cincy Blues Fest tonight and Saturday at Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point. The volunteer-run event is sponsored by the Cincy Blues Society, with all proceeds going to its Blues in the Schools program.
Headliners include Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials today and Watermelon Slim Saturday. Guitar slinger Lil' Ed is known for his upbeat showman style; Watermelon Slim is a true character with his campy storytelling style on guitar and harp.
Other highlights include veteran roadhouse blues rocker Jimmy Thackery and the Kilborn Alley Blues Band, featuring younger practitioners of the classic Chicago electric blues tradition. Also on the bill is Grammy-winning harmonica player Sugar Blue.
This year, organizers dropped a gospel stage and added an "AlternaBlues" stage today. It includes blues-derivative folk, roots rock and Americana music ranging from local troubadour Jake Speed and blues rockers Pearlene to the eclectic Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band (a trio with Peyton's wife on rub board).
The stage also will feature a tribute to Sean Costello, the up-and-coming Atlanta guitarist who died in April one day short of his 29th birthday. His death was ruled an accidental drug overdose that included prescribed anti-anxiety medication. Costello was originally scheduled to be the Saturday night headliner. Northern Kentucky guitarist Jon Justice, a friend of Costello's who shares a soulful/R&B-influenced blues style, will perform the tribute set, with donations encouraged for the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research established by his family.
The blues fest continues its tradition of an all-day boogie-woogie piano stage. The event is thought to be the only blues festival in the country with a stage dedicated to the genre. There's increased female power on the stage this year, with five women players, including Lisa Otey, Wendy DeWitt and Sue Palmer, who have toured together as the "queens of the boogie-woogie piano."
Cincinnati's prodigal harp son, Steve Tracy, will return to his hometown to emcee the piano stage and perform. Tracy is professor of African-American studies at the University of Massachusetts and author of "Going to Cincinnati: A History of the Blues in the Queen City."
Arches Boogie Woogie Piano Stage
Saturday
3:45 p.m.: The jam session includes piano players Mark Braun, Eden Brent, Wendy DeWitt, Ricky Nye, Lisa Otey, Sue Palmer, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Rob Rio, Bob Seeley and Matt Wigler.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Tucson Weekly : CityWeek : City Week
PUBLISHED ON JULY 3, 2008:
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Tucson Weekly : CityWeek : City Week:
"Lisa Otey and Walter Belcher (shown) perform at 7 p.m., Monday, July 7, at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. $20. Call 370-5912 for information."
"Lisa Otey and Walter Belcher (shown) perform at 7 p.m., Monday, July 7, at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave. $20. Call 370-5912 for information."
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The LUMIES ~ Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Gala Event at the FOX Theatre May 4th!
Tucson Theatre Announcements List: Tucson: The LUMIES ~ Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Gala Event at the FOX Theatre May 4th!
The LUMIES ~ Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Gala Event at the FOX Theatre May 4th!
Tickets selling FAST! Buy your tickets NOW! Tables already SOLD OUT!
On Sunday May 4th Join Master of Ceremonies Chuck George (KOLD NEWS 13) at the FOX Tucson Theatre for an glamorous evening of celebration as we honor those Luminaries in our community – artists, volunteers, individuals, businesses and arts organizations – nominated for their outstanding contributions to the arts.
Featuring Performances by: The Arts for All Acting Ensemble, Thom Lewis Dance - featuring Max Foster & Andrea Murray, Opening Minds Through the Arts (OMA) - Matthew Vera, Violinist/violist accompanied by Joan Ashcraft & the Tucson Jazz Society featuring Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen.
Click on the link below to see Mary Davis, Lumie Event Chair & Ron Shoopman, President, Southern Arizona Leadership Council discusses this important event on Inside Arizona Business! http://www.insidearizonabusiness.com/player-new.asp?ID=231
TPAC wishes to extend congratulations to all of the 2008 LUMIE ~Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Nominees! Visit our website for the complete list of nominees: www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org/about/awards/index.html
Tickets are on sale NOW at the FOX Theatre box office ~ visit: www.foxtucsontheatre.org/mainhome.php or call 547-3040.
The LUMIES ~ Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Gala Event at the FOX Theatre May 4th!
Tickets selling FAST! Buy your tickets NOW! Tables already SOLD OUT!
On Sunday May 4th Join Master of Ceremonies Chuck George (KOLD NEWS 13) at the FOX Tucson Theatre for an glamorous evening of celebration as we honor those Luminaries in our community – artists, volunteers, individuals, businesses and arts organizations – nominated for their outstanding contributions to the arts.
Featuring Performances by: The Arts for All Acting Ensemble, Thom Lewis Dance - featuring Max Foster & Andrea Murray, Opening Minds Through the Arts (OMA) - Matthew Vera, Violinist/violist accompanied by Joan Ashcraft & the Tucson Jazz Society featuring Lisa Otey & Diane Van Deurzen.
Click on the link below to see Mary Davis, Lumie Event Chair & Ron Shoopman, President, Southern Arizona Leadership Council discusses this important event on Inside Arizona Business! http://www.insidearizonabusiness.com/player-new.asp?ID=231
TPAC wishes to extend congratulations to all of the 2008 LUMIE ~Tucson Pima Arts & Business Award Nominees! Visit our website for the complete list of nominees: www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org/about/awards/index.html
Tickets are on sale NOW at the FOX Theatre box office ~ visit: www.foxtucsontheatre.org/mainhome.php or call 547-3040.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Enquirer - Cincy Blues Fest set for August
The Enquirer - Cincy Blues Fest set for August:
"Cincy Blues Fest set for August"
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Cincy Blues Fest will return to Sawyer Point Aug. 1 and 2 for its 16th year.
The “Sweet Sixteen" edition of the blues extravaganza will include more than 50 local, regional, and national acts.
On Friday, Aug. 1, the festival will run from 5 p.m until midnight on three stages with a $7 admission (Blues Society members free). Tickets will be available at the gate; there are no plans for advance sales.
The Main Stage will feature headliner Sean Costello along with Alvin Jett, Phat Noiz, and Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers.
This year, the Arches Stage features “AlternaBlues”: blues-influenced roots music with performances by local bands that will include Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and Jake Speed and the Freddies.
The Aug. 2 shows run from 2:30 p.m until midnight for $10 (Blues Society members free). The headliner is Watermelon Slim and the Workers, along with Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Sugar Blue, Gina Sicilia, Lisa Otey, Sue Palmer, Wendy DeWitt, Luther G. Williams, Matt Wigler, Bob Seeley, Marc Braun, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Rob Rio and more.All proceeds go to the Cincy Blues Society to help fund their Blues in the Schools program, educating area local students from elementary through high school on the history and styles of Blues music.For more information visit http://www.cincyblues.org/.
"Cincy Blues Fest set for August"
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Cincy Blues Fest will return to Sawyer Point Aug. 1 and 2 for its 16th year.
The “Sweet Sixteen" edition of the blues extravaganza will include more than 50 local, regional, and national acts.
On Friday, Aug. 1, the festival will run from 5 p.m until midnight on three stages with a $7 admission (Blues Society members free). Tickets will be available at the gate; there are no plans for advance sales.
The Main Stage will feature headliner Sean Costello along with Alvin Jett, Phat Noiz, and Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers.
This year, the Arches Stage features “AlternaBlues”: blues-influenced roots music with performances by local bands that will include Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band and Jake Speed and the Freddies.
The Aug. 2 shows run from 2:30 p.m until midnight for $10 (Blues Society members free). The headliner is Watermelon Slim and the Workers, along with Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Sugar Blue, Gina Sicilia, Lisa Otey, Sue Palmer, Wendy DeWitt, Luther G. Williams, Matt Wigler, Bob Seeley, Marc Braun, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Rob Rio and more.All proceeds go to the Cincy Blues Society to help fund their Blues in the Schools program, educating area local students from elementary through high school on the history and styles of Blues music.For more information visit http://www.cincyblues.org/.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Arizona Dialy Star - MUSIC NOTES
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Baroque, Romantic pieces at Organ Series concert
Tucson, Arizona Published: 03.28.2008
Leave it to Tucson blueswoman, boogie-woogie practitioner and piano tickler Lisa Otey to strike upon an idea that entertains the lot of us.
This time, Otey is hosting a series of piano concerts. Her Piano Series at Z Mansion kicks off Monday and runs through early May.
The series features Otey paired up with other noted Tucson pianists, starting with jazz pianist Susan Artemis on Monday; recent transplant Marilyn Harris, who dabbles in jazz and song parodies, April 7; longtime boogie-woogie charmer Arthur Migliazza, April 21; Gaslight Theatre legend Linda Ackermann, who double-dips in ragtime and classical, April 28; and Chicago transplant and jazz dispenser Judy Roberts, May 5.
The concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave., Downtown. Admission is $20 per show, or three shows for $50.
For details, call Otey at 370-5912 or visit her Web site, www.lisaotey.com.
MUSIC NOTES
Baroque, Romantic pieces at Organ Series concert
Tucson, Arizona Published: 03.28.2008
Leave it to Tucson blueswoman, boogie-woogie practitioner and piano tickler Lisa Otey to strike upon an idea that entertains the lot of us.
This time, Otey is hosting a series of piano concerts. Her Piano Series at Z Mansion kicks off Monday and runs through early May.
The series features Otey paired up with other noted Tucson pianists, starting with jazz pianist Susan Artemis on Monday; recent transplant Marilyn Harris, who dabbles in jazz and song parodies, April 7; longtime boogie-woogie charmer Arthur Migliazza, April 21; Gaslight Theatre legend Linda Ackermann, who double-dips in ragtime and classical, April 28; and Chicago transplant and jazz dispenser Judy Roberts, May 5.
The concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave., Downtown. Admission is $20 per show, or three shows for $50.
For details, call Otey at 370-5912 or visit her Web site, www.lisaotey.com.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Harris will be guest diva with Lisa Otey group | www.azstarnet.com ®
Harris will be guest diva with Lisa Otey group www.azstarnet.com ®:
Harris will be guest diva with Lisa Otey group
Tucson, Arizona Published: 01.17.2008
Every year about this time, the Desert Divas with Lisa Otey at the helm get together to re- inforce their divadom.
On Saturday, they will be sans a diva; Anna Warr is sitting this one out to rest her voice for her European tour next month. But Otey will sing alongside her other sisters — Hurricane Carla, Liz McMahon, Diane Van Deurzen and Regina "the Queen."
They will be backed by Rich Nordenberg on bass and Jon Westfall on drums, with special guest diva the campy cabaret singer/pianist Marilyn Harris. Saturday's concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway.
Tickets are $25-$30 in advance, $20 for Tucson Jazz Society members online at www.lisaotey.com or by callinbg 370-5912.
Harris will be guest diva with Lisa Otey group
Tucson, Arizona Published: 01.17.2008
Every year about this time, the Desert Divas with Lisa Otey at the helm get together to re- inforce their divadom.
On Saturday, they will be sans a diva; Anna Warr is sitting this one out to rest her voice for her European tour next month. But Otey will sing alongside her other sisters — Hurricane Carla, Liz McMahon, Diane Van Deurzen and Regina "the Queen."
They will be backed by Rich Nordenberg on bass and Jon Westfall on drums, with special guest diva the campy cabaret singer/pianist Marilyn Harris. Saturday's concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway.
Tickets are $25-$30 in advance, $20 for Tucson Jazz Society members online at www.lisaotey.com or by callinbg 370-5912.
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