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Greetings!
I have been inspired by so much lately and I am excited to share it with you! This video about the Jazz and Democracy Project just gave me goose bumps and hope for us all...
http://youtu.be/-Mc9YwlWdRE?hd=1
Seriously, drawing a comparison between what it is to be a jazz musician and the process of making music to the importance of the democratic process and conscious citizenship and by implementing a commitment to excellence and genius through the example of jazz music and taken this lesson to our most vulnerable youth and offering them these insights that they may never have gotten! WOW! INCREDIBLE WORK! - Dr. Wesley Joseph Watkins IV is one of my heroes for sure!
This thinking is the CHANGE I am working for ... check it out and spread the word - if you love music, if you love our youth, if you believe in democracy really check this out... This is brilliant! To learn more about the Jazz and Democracy Project and how to support, please visit www.jazzanddemocracy.com and to have a chance to win some incredible prizes such as passes to the Monterey Jazz Festival and San Jose Jazz Festival, along with private lessons from some of the Bay Area's top musicians, such as Marcus Shelby, you can purchase raffle tickets beginning June 20th. www.jazzanddemocracy.com/fundraiser
I am just as equally excited about the upcoming concert I am lucky to be producing through Aquarium of the Bay and The Bay Institute on Saturday July 14 at The Bay Theater, two shows 8pm and 10pm on Pier 39 in San Francisco!
Best of West Coast Roots Music:
Blues, Jazz, Latin Jazz and Gospel!
Co-Musical Directors:
Glen Pearson - Piano and
Wayne Wallace - Trombone
Also featuring an all-star line up:
David Belove - Bass, John Calloway - Flute, Faye Carol - Vocals, David Flores - Drums, Terrance Kelly - Vocals, Melecio Magdaluyo - Saxophone, Mike Olmos - Trumpet, John Santos - Percussion, Marcus Shelby - Acoustic Bass and members of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir! Master of Ceremonies, KCSM 91.1 Jazz Radio Host Jesse "Chuy" Varela!
 Urban Music Presents proudly supports these sponsors! Aquarium of the Bay, The Bay Institute, KCSM Jazz Radio 91.1, LivingJazz, Hard Rock Cafe - San Francisco, and Take the Time Design!
The partnership between community building and live music has been my goal and dream, and what I have been striving to do for a long time, (please read the UMP Mission) so that this is really happening I could not be more excited! If this concert is a success, which I know it will be, there will be many more to come, which will be great for Bay Area Music, our local musicians and for our BAY! Proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit Bay Conservation - what a winning ticket! Please click here to purchase tickets!
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the 10pm set and The Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco just downstairs from the theater is offering dinner for two to the lucky winner! Additionally, The Hard Rock Cafe is offering a 20% discount off purchase to any ticket holder for this show! Please be the 10th person to email me to win and tell me if you could see any performance from our local artistry who would that be!
Other things I am looking forward to! Dr. John Calloway is being awarded the  ! John was nominated by JazzWest.com for his life time commitment to excellence in music, teaching and community activism. This is FREE and open to the public at the African American Arts and Culture Complex! Come celebrate John Calloway and enjoy the music of the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, along with esteemed speakers!Please click here to register your attendance - it is FREE - just want a headcount :)!
This week some incredible shows not to miss!
Tomorrow Thursday, June 7 is on FIRE! Yerba Buena Gardens Festival has two fabulous FREE Concerts - at 12:30 on the Esplanade (Mission Street between 3 and 4th St) catch the soulful blues vocals of Quinn DeVeaux... take a bag lunch, sit on the grass and enjoy! Later that evening at 6pm across the street at Jesse's Square Ricardo Lemvo is in town for some Afro - Latin Salsa - bring your dancing shoes - enjoy the great weather we are having and bring a friend!
 In San Rafael on this same night, you can catch the vibrant Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet at Georges Nightclub in San Rafael at 8pm! Click Here for Tickets. Be sure to grab dinner across the street at Sol Food Restaurant with live music from La Mixta Criolla from 6pm on - then go across the street to hear the amazing Wayne Wallace! This is a great evening out!
Also tomorrow night, EarShot Entertainment presents one of the biggest bands in Reggae Music, the legendary Wailers!! Also performing, South American reggae stars Gondwana Chile Plus DJ Andrés Stepwise & TheDeejay Julicioat the Mezzanine SF! Chile Lindo Empanadas is an official sponsor of this show - buy 12 empanadas and you will win a FREE ticket to this one time only double bill performance - this really is a show not to miss - and Paula Tejeda's empanadas are worth every bite full and penny spent! Click Here for Tickets
Friday June 8 - Master Pianist Glen Pearson is at the 57th Street Gallery in Oakland. Performers are Ron Belcher, bass; Robert Stewart, vocals; and Glen Pearson, piano.
The following night, one of my all time favorites muscians, vibist Yancie Taylor also at the 57th Street Gallery featuring Ken Okada, bass; Glen Pearson, piano; James Bailey, horns; Leon Joyce, drums; and Yancie Taylor, vibes
 This Saturday June 9 the Bay View Opera House and Mendell Plaza Presents FREE Summer Community Concerts in the Bay View District from 1:30 - 4:00pm starting this Saturday with CHELLE! and Friends at Mendell Plaza in the Bay View District at 4809 Third Street @ Oakdale Avenue!
Everyone is welcome and events are free and open to all. Enjoy the entertainment, the community, and stay for dinner at one of our exciting new restaurants including Radio Afrika Kitchen, Auntie April's, Frisco Fried, and on the plaza - Old Skool Café!
The summer concert calendar is:
June 9: Line Dancing with Ron Jenkins
 Also on Saturday June 9 at the JazzSchool in Berkeley you can see the V Note Ensemble! Hailed for its spirited performances and fascinating fusion of Latin and folk with adventurous jazz explorations, The VNote Ensemble gives voice to the hidden treasure of Venezuelan music. For this special Jazzschool performance, The VNote Ensemble presents the debut of a new work, "Suite Jazznera." This composition was made possible by a generous grant from San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music. Featuring Jackeline Rago, Venezuelan cuatro and bandola; Donna Viscuso, flute and Sam Bevan, bass. The VNote Ensemble will be joined by a guest percussionist for this special event. Click here for Tickets!
Also on Saturday at Yoshis SF Lounge, Samba Queen Maisa Duke is performing at the White Party from 9 -2am - Join Maisa on the dance floor and don't forget your white! Click here for tickets!
This Sunday, The Dynamic Miss FAYE CAROL and Her Quartet at The Black Repertory Theatre at 5pm. Featuring: Marco Casasola: Piano, Marcus Shelby: Bass, Geechi Taylor: Drums, Howard Wiley: Saxophone. Tickets available at the door - 3201 Adeline St. Berkeley, CA 94703.
 Tuesday June 12, a stellar lineup of musicians will be playing in support of Linda Tillery, who is facing significant medical expenses, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
The evening will include performances by Keith Terry, Tuck and Patti, Rebecca Mauleon, Wayne Wallace, Molly Holm, Faye Carol, and the Ray Obiedo Group, featuring members of the Santana Band. This fundraising celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 12, at the Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, at 8 pm. Tickets are $44 in advance and $46 at the door.
At this point in her life and in her career, Linda is facing a series of orthopedic surgeries that will take time to recover from and will drain her financial resources. Her friends and musical colleagues have enthusiastically joined this effort to support independent musician Tillery's "New Knee Fund."
Linda is a San Francisco native and has had a 43-year career as a vocalist, percussionist, producer, and cultural historian. She's had a hand in the rock and soul scene, the women's music movement, jazz, and latin jazz. And her musical associations include Wilson Pickett, Bobby McFerrin, Ray Obiedo, Vicki Randle, Holly Near, the E. Family, John Santos, Boz Scaggs, and Taj Mahal, among others. Linda and her Cultural Heritage Choir have been around the world several times during their 20-year run.
For those that cannot attend but would still like to contribute, please make checks payable directly to Linda Tillery (New Knee Fund) and send them to
Linda Tillery, P.O. Box 11195, Oakland, CA 94611.
Tickets Available through the Freight and Salvage Box Office 510-644-2020.
www.thefreight.org
Please check below for calendar listings for more upcoming shows and events! Thanks for supporting LIVE MUSIC and COMMUNITY!
Peace through music,
Stephanie
Urban Music Presents
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