THE GEE SPOT HAS ARRIVED & IT'S SWINGIN'! Swing Big Band Impresario George Geedebuts his NEW Swing Radio Program - THE GEE SPOT - this Memorial Day weekend exclusively on SiriusXM 40s Junction (Channel 73) - spotlighting the exciting swing dance music of tradition (Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman) mixed with the resurgence of the recent Retro Rennasissiance from the past quarter century (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Joe Jackson, Royal Crown Revue, Bill Elliott ) and, of course, with a healthy dose of himself (George Gee Swing Orchestra)! Enjoy an hour of hot Swing Jazz music and cool commentary from the modern day King of Swing, only on Sirius XM Radio 40s Junction. Debuting this Memorial Day Weekend Premiere on Sat 5/25 - 6pm EST/ 3pm PST Encores … [Read more...]
Celebrate Pete Seeger’s Centennial with Clearwater!
Join in on a Pete Seeger Celebration near you! One hundred years ago on May 3, 1919, our visionary founder, Pete Seeger, was born. For over sixty years, up until Pete's passing in January of 2014, he performed powerful songs and lent his energy to causes he believed in. On the hundredth anniversary of his birth, Seeger’s influence and legacy have grown, as have the issues he sang about. His songs define cultural and political flashpoints to this day, unique in their ability to offer a stance that is defined by strength, clarity, & compassion. We hope that this list of local birthday celebrations will bring you closer to Pete, his memory and his legacy. There are still tickets available to sail onboard the sloop … [Read more...]
Tito Puente Jr. interview
Thank U... WANNA DANCE? King of Latin Music, Tito Puente Jr., Returns to Newburgh to Perform a Benefit Dance Party/Concert for Safe Harbors of the Hudson w/Special Guests Mariachi Aquila y Plata &The Dojo Dancers Get ready to put on your dancing shoes! The sweet sound of Latin rhythms will fill the air when the "The King of Latin Music, Tito Puente Jr." returns to Newburgh on Sat, May 11th! Headlining a dance party/concert for Safe Harbors of the Hudson!Get ready to dance to Tito Puente Jr. Latin Jazz Ensemble + Special Guests the Mexican Dance Band Mariachi Aguila Y Plata and dancers from the Dojo Dance Company. Beer, wine, dessert, and refreshments will be available. To order tickets call 1-800-838-3006 … [Read more...]
Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert, “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and More!”
"Relive the Memories, Share the Spirit and Celebrate the Songs of the Woodstock Generation" For the video, please view below: For the podcast, please listen below: RELEASE DATE: MAY 31, 2019 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Festival, JEM Records is releasing Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert, “Live Love” on May 31st. The 18 song, 2-CD set will be specially priced as a download and stream. “Live Love captures the excitement and greatness of one of the most iconic periods in music history--June 1, 1967 (Sgt. Pepper) to August 15, 1969 (Woodstock),” said Marty Scott, President of JEM Records. Glen Burtnik and Tony Pallagrosi, Co-Creators of The Summer of Love, credit the fifteen-member cast with giving performances on the CDs … [Read more...]
From The Green To The LIghthouse, Montauk Music Festival’s Main Venue Heads East
There’s going to be a new focal point at the 10th annual Montauk Music Festival, and you could say it will act as a veritable beacon drawing music lovers from miles around. Ken Giustino, founder and producer of the festival, which runs from May 16 to 19, has announced that this year the primary public stage will be shifted from Montauk Green out to the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum grounds where the 111-foot tall lighthouse will, indeed, serve as a beacon for music lovers in both the literal and figurative sense of the word. “It’s the 10-year anniversary for the music festival and it’s much larger than what I used to do on the green in the middle of town,” explained Mr. Giustino in a recent discussion about this year’s event. “The venue is so amazing, I felt … [Read more...]
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