Monday, March 29, 2010

Danny Hull Newsletter: Musically This Week Vol XII, No 29

Hullo friends.  This week...

Tuesday, 3/30 at Bobby McGee's 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Tom Bronzetti, guitar     Michael T. Jones, piano    Mike Robbins, bass     your host, drum set
Here's another name that is new to Buffalo jazz ears:  guitarist Tom Bronzetti.  I first met Tom when he appeared at Bobby McGee's with Hanna Richardson & Phil Flanigan on a Saturday night back in February.  After one chorus I surmised that this young Syracuse native eats Wes Montgomery records for breakfast.  Now I'm still getting in trouble with the ownership for bringing in talent that is unknown to Buffalo audiences.  But I feel a responsibility to both the artists and our audience for a reason that amounts to two sides of the same coin:  These dedicated musicians deserve wider recognition, and our local jazz enthusiasts deserve to hear them.  

But here's the rub:  I can only pay the musicians to play.  I can't pay the audience to show up and listen.  I guess that's part of the agreement between artist and listener.  The musician dedicates his life to this meaningful musical art form, and then bears his soul in performance.  The listener, in return for a humble contribution, broadens his musical palette and enriches his life.  

Don't pass up this opportunity to hear Tom.  You can't hear him locally at any other venue, and you should know who he is.  Someday he'll be a proverbial household word, and you'll be able to say "I knew it all along..."  Hear Tom and his rhythm section partner Mike Robbins at the New Bobby McGee's - in the Maple Ridge Plaza, Sweet Home & Maple Roads.  Tina, Jyl, Magan, steady Billy & quiet Mike - good music, good food, good people, chilled spirits, and still a great hang.


Friday, 4/2 at Wegman's Sheridan     6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dave Scott, guitar     Buddy Fadale, bass     yours truly, drum set
The Wegman's tour takes us to the Sheridan store this Friday.  Somehow, with all the activity that takes place in a supermarket, we're finding a balance and building a repertoire.  Maybe you'll say hello and sit for a tune or two if you're a Friday shopper...

Saturday, 4/3 at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Joe Mahfoud, guitar & vocals     Bobby Jones, piano    Jim Kurzdorfer, bass     your correspondent, drum set
We are proud to welcome Joseph Michael Mahfoud to our roster of esteemed Saturday night performers at Bobby McGee's.  Our theme remains consistent - that of dinner, dancing, and the Great American Songbook rendered by the most engaging talent.  Joe Mahfoud is a unique and special showman.  His confidence and stage presence are equal to his searing vocals and his deft guitar artistry.  Throw in the unparalleled piano talents of Bobby Jones, and we offer a Manhattan evening at a Buffalo price.  Call 831-3271 for reservations.

Tuesdays at Bobby McGee's     7:00 - 10:00

4/6 John Whitney & Tim Clarke
4/13 John & Lisa Hasselback
4/20 Bobby Jones
4/27 Andy Weinzler
5/11 Mark Wolfram
5/18 Bruce Johnstone
6/21 Dave & Cameron Kayne
7/13 Don Menza

Fridays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
4/2 JJ Moscato & Blue Avenue
4/16 Sue Kinkaid, Phil LaMacchia & Ron Davis
4/30 Jazz Haircut
5/21 Soul Invaders (9:00 - midnight)


links...


Discipline defined...
I’ve always figured the music would take care of me if I approached it with conviction, honesty and diligence.  And there’s some kind of beauty in that.
 - pianist Larry Fuller (John Pizzarelli)

Health,

Hope,
and Peace.
dan

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Danny Hull: Musically This Week Vol XII, No 27

Hello friends. Another invitation... We hope you can make it.

Tuesday, 3/16 at Bobby McGee's 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Warren Stirtzinger, guitar Michael T. Jones, piano Paul Zapalowski, bass your host, drum set
If your name is Jones, you may be one of Buffalo's preferred pianists. (There are after all, three of you...) And if your name is Stirtzinger and you play guitar, you already own all of the guitar gigs in St. Catherines, and many of the string opportunities on the evolved side of the border ;) The real beauty is, when these two sought-after musicians merge their talents, you have the second coming of the George Shearing quintet, minus the vibes. (Maybe we should have called that other Stirtzinger too...) Please join us for some classic musicality, rendered in a swinging and lyrical style. Our Tuesday night jazz experiment continues at the New (and evolving) Bobby McGee's: in the Maple Ridge Plaza, Sweet Home & Maple Roads. Tina, Jyl, Magan, steady Billy & quiet Mike - good music, good food, good people, chilled spirits, and still a great hang.

Friday, 3/19 at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Doug Yoemans, guitar & vocals Bobby Jones, piano Steve Sadoff, bass yours truly, drum set
And now for something completely different... And what a night it will be! For the first time ever, we present the confident, soulful, R&B vocal and guitar groove of Doug Yoemans, accompanied by the incomparable Bobby Jones! Why didn't we think of this sooner? Well, we didn't. But there's no time like the present. And we hope you will be present for this unique and groove-oriented musical offering. We're going a different direction on Friday nights at Bobby McGee's. Our plan is to fill the void created by the demise of the Lafayette Tap Room. Stay tuned...

Saturday, 3/20 at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
John Stevens, vocals George Caldwell, piano Wayne Moose, bass your correspondent, drum set
And speaking of firsts... If a young Buffalo talent can raise to national fame based on a love of the Great American Songbook, it would seem that the roots of our indigenous musical culture are deeply sown. And true to our mission, Bobby McGee's is committed to bringing that homegrown talent before our hometown audience. Reservations are recommended. Call 831-3271.

Tuesdays at Bobby McGee's 7:00 - 10:00
3/23 Mike Malone
3/30 Tom Bronzetti
4/13 John & Lisa Hasselback
4/20 Bobby Jones
4/27 Andy Weinzler
5/11 Mark Wolfram
5/18 Bruce Johnstone
7/13 Don Menza

Thursdays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
4/22 Pat Bianchi

Fridays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
3/26 Pauli Briandi All Star Band featuring Chuck Buffamonte & Tony Grisanti
4/16 Sue Kinkaid, Phil LaMacchia & Ron Davis

Saturdays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
3/27 Janice Mitchell
4/3 Joe Mahfoud

links...
www.danhullmusic.com
www.bobby-mcgees.com/
www.BuffaloLiveJazz.com
www.hamburgmusic.com/
www.myspace.com/michaeltjonespiano
www.dougyeomans.com/
www.johnstevensband.com/
www.myspace.com/johnstevensband

My American idol...
In order to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.
- Carl Sagan

Health,
Hope,
and Peace.
dan

Monday, March 1, 2010

Musically This Week Vol XII, No 25

Hello friends.  It's me, the late Dan Hull.  Story of my life.  In fact, nobody will believe it when I do pass to the next dimension.  "What do you mean, the late Dan Hull?  That's not news.  He's been late his entire life."  "No, no.  I mean it.  He's really late of this life."  "Yeah, yeah.  Which one are you, McNeil or Lehrer?"  So while my weakly promotion is again polluting your in-box at the proverbial last minute, I'll do my best (sigh) to hit the bandstand relatively close to downbeat...

Tuesday, 3/2 at Bobby McGee's 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Chuck Buffamonte, guitar     Bobby Jones, piano     Jim Colemon, bass     your host, drum set
It's reunion time!  Chuck is home.  One of the elite guitarists to emerge from our musically rich home town has found his way back to his roots.  After 30 years in the desert, my old college buddy missed the snow.  Well, maybe not.  But he is home, whatever the reason, and the music community is the better for it.  Please join us for a celebration of creative music and old friends.  The New Bobby McGee's is located in the Maple Ridge Plaza, Sweet Home & Maple Roads.  Tina, Jyl, Magan, steady Billy & quiet Mike - good music, good food, good people, chilled spirits, and still a great hang.

Thursday, 3/4 at Bobby McGee's     8:00 - 11:00
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Wendell Rivera, latin percussion     Andy Weinzler, saxophone     Pat Georger, piano     John Curry, bass     yours truly, drum set
The storm cancelled the Latin Jazz Project and the salsa dance instruction last Thursday, but we're feeling Spring-like this week, and Wendell is ready to send his infectious rhythmicity into the McGee's-asphere.  You're welcome to dance, duly instructed or not.  But if you don't, you won't sit still either.  Join us to officially begin your weekend...

Friday, 3/5 at Bobby McGee's     8:00 - 11:00
Gretchen Schulz, guitar & vocals     Doug Morgano, guitar     Nick Veltri, bass     your correspondent, drum set
Another first at our venerable music club - the soulful Gretchen Schulz.  When Gretchen and Doug Morgano performed for our stage fundraiser, I was mesmerized.  I've heard great singers.  I've heard stylists.  But I don't know another musical artist who bares her very soul in song the way Gretchen does.  She is an original, and as a native Buffalonian, she's one of us.  We're proud to offer her to our growing Friday night audience, and we invite you to be among the enchanted.

Saturday, 3/6  at Bobby McGee's     8:00 - 11:00
Cindy Miller, vocals     Lisa Hasselback, piano     Wayne Moose, bass     DH, drum set     
The Great American Songbook is alive and well at Bobby McGee's, and we are again blessed to present one of the singular stylists of the genre in Cindy Miller.  Join us for dinner, dancing, and listening as Cindy renders her vast range and repertoire for you and yours.

Tuesdays at Bobby McGee's     7:00 - 10:00
3/9 Laurie Bordonaro
3/16 Warren Stirtzinger & Mike Jones
4/13 John & Lisa Hasselback
7/13 Don Menza

Thursdays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
4/22 Pat Bianchi

Fridays at Bobby McGee's 6:00 - 9:00
4/16 Sue Kinkaid, Phil LaMacchia & Ron Davis

Saturdays at Bobby McGee's 8:00 - 11:00
3/20 John Stevens

links...

It's time.  We're winter weary...
Ah, March!  We know thou art kind-hearted, spite of ugly looks and threats,
And, out of sight, art nursing April's violets!  - Helen Hunt Jackson

Health,
Hope,
and Peace.
dan

 
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