After a 5 week gig of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 at the Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach, Florida, I'm back home with my favorite ladies. I'll definitely miss the awesome musicians in the pit and the super talented cast. I also caught up with some old buddies and made a ton of new ones. My 95 year old dad even swung by for a visit.
The Backbeat Brewing Company is delighted to host The Jim Repa Nonet as part of its Monday night Big Band concert series. This distinguished ensemble brings together top-notch jazz musicians and the artistic writing of Jim Repa. The program also features the Endicott College Jazz Band, conducted by Dan Fleury, starting at 6pm. Backbeat Brewing Company
Very grateful to hear from so many friends and family today. Thank you for thinking of me My birthday celebration included the start of a three week run of one of my very favorite shows and making music with all the great musicians in the pit.
Very sad to hear about the passing of Charles Lewis. I first heard his great trumpet playing on the Empire Brass recordings of the Ewald Symphonies. Then I had the privilege to work in the theatre with him for many years. RIP.
The Bedford Big Band is thrilled to reprise their performance at the Backbeat Brewing Company on Monday, December 15th, bringing a festive holiday experience to life with energetic big band jazz. We appreciate the support for our Monday night big band concert series and look forward to resuming in February.
So great to hear and meet my trumpet hero Arturo Sandoval tonight. Mike Tucker killed it on tenor sax as did the rest of the band. Thank you Angela DiBart for a seat at your table.
This Monday, November 17th, will be a remarkable evening at the Backbeat Brewing Company. We are proud to present the Ipswich High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Rebecca Pagano at 6pm. At 7pm, the exceptional Greg Hopkins Jazz Orchestra, comprised of renowned Berklee-based jazz musicians and innovative big band writing, will take the stage. This is an event not to be missed.
