performances

APEX @ SPRUCE PEAK in 1 month

I know its a long ways off…I’m really excited about this one. We’ve been working on this show since November, and its going to be an incredible evening!

APEX will be playing at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center on Saturday February 20th at 7:30 PM. This band features some the best jazz and non-traditional musicians around. We’ll feature:
Evan Crandell – alto saxophone/flute
Tom Cate – bari sax and bass clarinet
Dan Liptak – tenor and soprano saxophones
Brian Boyes – trumpet/flugel horn
Matt Avery – trombone
Matt Harpster – guitar
Pat Markley  – bass
Nic Cannizzaro – percussion
Andy Gagnon – percussion
Ira Friedman – keyboards
Lloyd Dugger – vocals
Shannon Dugger – vocals
Stefanie Weigand – vocals
The first half of the concert will be instrumental, we’ll play some of our favorite musical works. The second half will be our arrangement of Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life,” featuring Lloyd Dugger as guest vocalist.
More info here:
Tickets are on sale now! There is a discounted student ticket for folks with kids…

STUDENT PRICE: $8 in advance; $13 after 5pm day of performance (use code APEX)*

 There is a limit to the purchase of two student tickets per online transaction. If you wish to purchase tickets for more than two students, please contact our ticket office at802-760-4634

*Discount is valid for children ages 1-18, and college students. Adults attending with a child/student must purchase a regularly priced ticket. Student ID or proof of age required at ticket pick-up. Offer is valid for new purchases only and may not be combined with any other discounts.

A Fleeting Animal opening weekend

I know I’m a day late…opening night was last night. This incredible production is one of the not to miss performances of the year! Opening night was incredible, and intense. What a powerful story told and set so   perfectly to the music composed by Eric Nielsen. 

You’ll have a few more opportunities to join us:

Saturday, September 12: Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester 7:30 p.m. (TONIGHT!!)

Sunday, September 13: Hardwick Town House 4 p.m.

Friday, September 18: Woodstock Town Hall Theater 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 19: Vergennes Opera House 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 20: Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph 4 p.m.

  
Consider joining TURNmusic, Erik Nielsen, David Budbill and the incredible cast/chorus. More info at https://www.eriknielsenmusic.com/opera/fleeting-animal-updates/ and at https://www.facebook.com/AFleetingAnimal.

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2015

Discover Jazz 2015:

Friday June 5 – APEX @ Radio Bean 8 PM

Featuring Barb Smith (alto/flute), Tom Cate (bari/bass clarinet), Kevin Avery (trumpet), Matt Avery (trombone), Roger Grow (keys), Pat Markley (bass), Nic Cannizzaro (percussion), Matt Harpster (guitar). More info here.

Sunday June 7 – Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band  @ Top Block Stage 6 PM More info here.

Monday June 8 – CBMS jazz band @ Jazz on the Market Place. Middle Block Stage 1:45 PM

Thursday June 11 – Dan Liptak Trio @ American Flat Bread 8 PM

Featuring ADAM CLARKE (bass) and Nic Cannizzaro (percussion). More info here.

Friday June 12 – Dan Liptak Traditions QUINTET @ Leunigs 8 PM

Featuring ADAM CLARKE (bass), Andy Gagnon (percussion), Peter Krag (Keys) and Kevin Avery (trumpet). More info here.

Saturday June 13 – Rob Morse’s Sound of Mind. City Hall Stage. More info here.

Sunday June 14 – Dan Liptak Traditions QUINTET @ Leunigs 7 PM

Featuring ADAM CLARKE (bass), Andy Gagnon (percussion), Peter Krag (Keys) and Kevin Avery (trumpet). More info here.

TURN Wednesday Arts Riot

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Join TURN this Wednesday at Burlington’s Arts Riot!

Music by: Colin J. McCaffrey, Sarah Kirkland Snider, David Biedenbender, Missy Mazzoli, Nico Muhly, Judd Greenstein, Jason Treuting, and Julia Wolfe

Check out turnmusic.org for more info.

Wednesday’s concert (7/9) is at 8 PM, taking place at Arts Riot on Pine St. in Burlington. Tickets here

Friday’s concert (7/18) is at 8 PM, taking place at the Green Mtn Club on Rt 100 in Waterbury center. Tickets here

TURNmusic Debut this July

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Announcing TURN! This professional chamber group debuts in Waterbury and Burlington VT this JULY!

Really excited to be a part of the this new collaboration, we’ll be presenting two shows, the first at Arts Riot in Burlington on Wednesday 7/9, and the following at the Green Mountain Club HQ in Waterbury VT on Friday 7/18.

From founder and director, Anne Decker:

 

“Dear Friends,

I am debuting a professional chamber music series next month! Please consider attending one of the events listed below.  The TURNmusic series will be presenting modern works that are not locked into one genre.
The July program is acoustic (with the exception of electric guitar).  The program features a popular Vermont singer/songwriter Colin McCaffrey as well as works by some of today’s hottest composers.  I encourage you to check it out. Future programs will feature electronics, voice, even dj.
Composers: Julia Wolfe, Nico Muhly, Colin McCaffrey, Sarah Kirkland Snider, David Biedenbender, Missy Mazzoli, Judd Greenstein, and Jason Treuting.
Performers: Mary Rowell, Laura Markowitz, John Dunlop, Evan Premo, Dan Liptak, Hilary Goldblatt, Colin McCaffrey, Parker Shper, Lloyd Dugger, and myself
Please consider forwarding this invitation to your friends to help me get people to the show!
My best,
Anne Decker
Conductor and Artistic Director, TURNmusic
Don’t miss our upcoming shows!
July 9, 2014 ArtsRiot, Burlington 8pm
July 18, 2014 Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center 8pm (byob)
‘Like’ us on FB at TURNmusic”

Liptak/Evans Duo perform house concert July 17! Save the date!

Save the date! July 17th, Dan Liptak and Greg Evans will perform in the intimate setting at Duxbury’s Moose Meadow Lodge. The evening will include a cocktail hour, concert and full dinner following the concert.

We will be performing a 45 minute concert featuring the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz greats.

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More info on the performance page!

Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band THIS FRIDAY!!!

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Join us on FRIDAY!

Under the direction of noted Vermont musician and band leader, Brian Boyes, the Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band is one HUGE party that combines the rich musical and dance roots of Indian Bhangra, Bollywood, New Orleans Brass Bands, and 1930′s jungle swing.
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Under the direction of noted Vermont musician and band leader, Brian Boyes, the Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band is one HUGE party that combines the rich musical and dance roots of Indian Bhangra, Bollywood, New Orleans Brass Bands, and the 1930′s jungle swing of Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.

From call and response singing to ripping horn solos, Big Bang Brass fuses the deep funk and swing grooves of New Orleans with the centuries-old Punjabi Bhangra grooves and dance moves reaching back 500 years. The result: a wild and colorful explosion of musical crossroads guaranteed to stir the soul, body, and mind.

Topped off with a troupe of Bhangra dancers, Big Bang Brass features some of Vermont’s best funk and jazz players from such favorites as Movement of the People, The Saturn People’s Sound Collective, ViperHouse, 35th Parallel, Money Jungle, and D’Moja.

Brian Boyes trumpet, dhol, keys
Zach Tonnissen tenor sax, dhol
Gabe Halberg dhol, dholki, tabla, cajon
Brandon Klarich percussion, vocals
PJ Davidian percussion
Giovanni Rovetto bass
Jay Ekis guitar
Simone Labony Labbance flute, dance, choreography
Lloyd Dugger trombone

Luke LaPlant bari saxophone
Matt Avery trombone
Dan Liptak saxophones

Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band @ Vermont Music Festival Tonight

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In just 12 short hours the Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band will debut at the Vermont Music Festival in Waitsfield Vermont at 8:30 PM on the Main Stage. This is a free event. Get here to see this amazing band play amazing music.

Under the direction of noted Vermont musician and band leader, Brian Boyes, the Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band is one HUGE party that combines the rich musical and dance roots of Indian Bhangra, Bollywood, New Orleans Brass Bands, and 1930′s jungle swing.
Description

Under the direction of noted Vermont musician and band leader, Brian Boyes, the Big Bang Bhangra Brass Band is one HUGE party that combines the rich musical and dance roots of Indian Bhangra, Bollywood, New Orleans Brass Bands, and the 1930′s jungle swing of Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.

From call and response singing to ripping horn solos, Big Bang Brass fuses the deep funk and swing grooves of New Orleans with the centuries-old Punjabi Bhangra grooves and dance moves reaching back 500 years. The result: a wild and colorful explosion of musical crossroads guaranteed to stir the soul, body, and mind.

Topped off with a troupe of Bhangra dancers, Big Bang Brass features some of Vermont’s best funk and jazz players from such favorites as Movement of the People, The Saturn People’s Sound Collective, ViperHouse, 35th Parallel, Money Jungle, and D’Moja.

Playing on the VMF main stage at 8:30pm, this is one party not to be missed.

Featuring:

Brian Boyes trumpet, dhol, keys
Zach Tonnissen tenor sax, dhol
Gabe Halberg dhol, dholki, tabla, cajon
Brandon Klarich percussion, vocals
PJ Davidian percussion
Giovanni Rovetto bass
Jay Ekis guitar
Simone Labony Labbance flute, dance, choreography
Lloyd Dugger trombone
Matt Avery trombone
Dan Liptak saxophones

Read what 7 Day’s Dan Bolles has to say here: http://www.7dvt.com/2013vermont-music-column

Visit the festival website here: vtmusicfest.com

Liptak/Evans duo perform Northern Vermont tour

Liptak/Evans duo perform northern Vermont tour August 2013

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Please join guitarist Greg Evans and I as we perform in five locations around northern Vermont. Two of these performances will be recorded live for future release on a CD.

Greg was one of the first musicians that I met when I moved back to Vermont in 2010, and we have consistently been performing regularly since. One of my closest collaborators we have together we have held residencies and performed at Leunigs, 1/2 Lounge, Red Square, Nectars, Burlingtons Marriott Lounge, Parima, Pickwicks pub, Black Cap Cafe, Skinny Pancake in both Burlington and Montpelier, Bagitos, Purple Moon Pub, the Red Hen Bakery Cafe, Radio Bean, The Bees Knees, Mocha Mayas and dozens of private events. We’ve performed hundreds of dates around Vermont, Massachusetts and Canada in the past three years.

We will play the following dates in Vermont to celebrate the venues in which we spend most of our time in:

Sunday August 4th – Radio Bean, Burlington Vermont 11 AM. With Brent Thomas bass. Gypsy jazz brunch!

Wednesday August 7th -Leunigs Bistro, Burlington Vermont 7 PM. With Brent Thomas on Bass.

Thursday August 8th – Bagitos, Montpelier Vermont 6 PM. Live recording!

Friday August 9th – Radio Bean, Burlington Vermont 8 PM.

Saturday August 10th – Red Hen Cafe, Middlesex Vermont 1 PM. Live recording!

Saturday August 10th – Bees Knees, Morrisville Vermont 7:30 PM.

 

We hope to see you at one of these performances!

 

Dan