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photo of Nick at the JazzTrax Big Bear Jazz Festival by Pat Benter, © 2007 PB Photography, jazzbent@earthlink.net This newsletter is produced by On The Edge Productions. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
For booking and other
information, see
contact information at the end of the
newsletter.
Nick was invited to participate in the Gibson Pro Shop Jam, an invitation only event held at the Gibson USA Pro Shop plant in Nashville, TN, July 13 and 14. A showcase event for Gibson and Epiphone Guitars, key dealers, distributors and musicians from all over the world gathered for a weekend of clinics, entertainment and lots of great food! Nick gave two clinics on the playability of the Epiphone "Broadway", which he endorses and plays, and you can "attend" one of these clinics by going to the link below to the Epiphone website, click through to watch the videos. Besides discussing the Broadway, Nick addressed a lot of questions from the standing room only audience regarding the process of making music and his career and approach to playing....there are lots of demonstrations by Nick of different playing styles and techniques in the six-video series. If you've ever wondered what the creative process of an artist is, this is a fascinating insight! Nick is featured on the cover of the August issue of the Epiphone website and newsletter, along with his new customized guitar strap presented to him by Epiphone in Nashville at the start of the weekend. Thanks to Jim, Don, Kent and Cara of Epiphone Guitars for their tremendous hospitality and support!
Nick's newest single from his chart-topping CD "Keepin' It Cool" is the title track, and is at radio now. It's a funky tune, perfect for listening to while you're driving with your convertible top down (or imagining you have one!). As this is written, "Keepin' It Cool" was the second most added song at radio! Contact your favorite radio station and make sure they know you want to hear "Keepin' It Cool".
Nick's new Tour ad, appearing in the August and September issues of Smooth Jazz News! Check Nick's website often, as new dates are continually being added to Nick's tour. *August 4, City of North Chicago Community Day, 7:45 p.m., outdoors at 1850 Lewis Avenue North Chicago IL. 60064. For info visit www.northchicago.org *August 5, Jazz On The River, Trenton, Michigan. Elizabeth Park is the site of one of the biggest jazz fests in Michigan. For info visit http://www.waynecounty.com/parks/special.htm * August 19 - Jacksonville, FL. City of Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Series. Seawalk Pavilion, 1st Street North & Beach Blvd,Jacksonville Beach FL. For info visit www.jacksonvillebeach.org * August 25 - York, PA. Yorkfest Arts Festival Community Jazz Concert. 6 pm until 10 pm. Liberty Garden stage at Kiwanis Lake; Intersection of N. Newberry Street and Madison Avenue, York, PA. Opening Act: Dave Wilson Jazz Quartet. Free for the public to enjoy! For more information, please contact York City at 717-849-2217 or email events@yorkcity.org * August 31 - Lansdowne Resort, Lansdowne, MD. Jazz On The Potomac. Nick returns to this beautiful resort and jazz event for the third time! Special packages available for Jazz On The Potomac, for info visit www.landsdowneresort.com * September 1 - Second International Metropolitan Jazz Festival, Upper Marlboro, MD. Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue. For tickets and information visit www.showplacearena.com
* September 5 - Master Class for
Arizona State University, Phoenix, Herberger
Theatre Center, Phoenix. Nick will be
conducting master classes for this
prestigious music program. * September 7 -
KSSJ Smooth Jazz Summer Concert Series,
Sacramento, CA. Starring
Boney James and Nick Colionne, Radisson Hotel,
Sacramento, CA. Visit www.kssj.com for
info * September 10 - Private Engagement * September 15 - Jackson Hole Golf &
Tennis Country Club, Jackson Hole, WY.
92.3 The River presents Nick Colionne.
5000 Spring Gulch Road, Jackson, WY. For info,
www.jhgtc.com
* October 6 - Catalina Island Jazz Trax
Festival.
Catalina Island, CA. Tickets:
www.jazztrax.com. * October 7 - Lunch In The
Limelight, Benefit & Celebrity Lunch Auction,
Chicago, IL. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Preston
Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center,
78 E. Washington St. at Michigan Ave.
www.lunchinthelimelight.com
* October 13, 14 -
Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival,
DE. Nick will join in "Celebrating
the Music of Marvin Gaye and Motown" on
Saturday and the jam session
on Sunday. For information www.rehobothjazz.com * October 26 - Quad Cities Smooth Jazz Fall Festival, Davenport, IA. Redstone Room, 129 Main Street. Show 7 p.m., ticket info 563-324-4208 or visit www.smoothjazzseries.com/fallfestival * October 28 - Jazz on The Green, Estero Community Park, Estero, FL. This three day festival benefits The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. For info visit www.jazzonthegreen.com
* November 4 - Rancho Mirage Art Affaire,
Rancho Mirage, CA. For info visit
www.ci.rancho-mirage.ca.us * November 23 -
December 24 - Christmas Tour TBA * January 19-20, '08 - San Diego, CA. All Star Smooth Cruise 2 Day Land Festival. * January 21-26, '08 - All Star Smooth Cruise, Norman Brown, Cruise Host; Nick Colionne, Jam Session Host.
photo - Nick at Jazz On The River, Trenton, MI;
photographed by Howard Prescott July and
the
beginning of
August were a lot of fun.
Nick started off July with the wedding celebration of
some very dear friends. Next, he spent two really great days in Nashville, TN where he did two clinics for Epiphone Guitars (see article above). He had a terrific time and when it was time to relax he knew he was in the Real South - he stayed at the totally beautiful Spring Haven Mansion, a private residence owned by some very close friends. If you are curious about this gracious old Southern gem, or live in the Nashville area and are looking for an amazing place to hold a private event or wedding, visit the link below. The final event of the month was the Wine and Jazz Autograph Session, Spaghettini's, Seal Beach, CA. Not a reservation was left at this event! Nick enjoyed meeting his fans, doing a little playing and spending some time on air with the lovely Barbara Blake, host of 94.7 The Wave's Sunday Brunch broadcast. Many thanks to Mike and Cindy Nordskog and to "Q" at Spaghettini's, most gracious hosts. Thanks also go to Bettie Grace Miner who exhibited her gorgeous portrait of Nick at the event, and to Melanie Maxwell, publisher of Smooth Jazz News, for covering the event for her magazine, complete with photographer! You can still order the Nick Colionne/Tobin James Cellars wine package by visiting www.wineandjazz.com. The beginning of August saw Nick busy with three events almost back to back: First up, Candid Jazz and Conversations at La Dolce Vita in Gary, IN. The night was hot and so were Nick and the band! But Denise and Robert made sure everyone was "Keepin' It Cool" in the heat! Two days later the City of North Chicago Community Day saw some rocky weather, and after three songs Nick and the band were rained out. Despite valiant efforts by the stage crew to keep the water away, it was a losing battle. Mayor Rockingham was able to make sure the fireworks went off as scheduled, though, and they were spectacular. Nick was invited to come back next year, when the weather will hopefully be more cooperative! The following day it was off to Trenton, MI, for Jazz On The River. Thunderstorms all over the midwest made for some flight delays, but when the van carrying Nick and the band arrived in front of the stage the crowd stood up and cheered....and during his show they didn't stop! The rain had left, and the setting right on the river was absolutely perfect. Thanks go to WVMV Smooth Jazz Detroit and Alexander Zonjic for a really fun gig...it made up for all the craziness getting there with its wonderfully responsive audience!
The All Star Smooth Cruise has begun to announce its new line-up for the 2008 pre-cruise concerts as well as the cruise. Cruise Host Norman Brown and Jam Session Host Nick Colionne will be in great company with Boney James, Warren Hill, Alan Hewitt, Kool and the Gang, Four Tops, The Spinners, Acoustic Alchemy, Marion Meadows, Larry Carlton, Shilts from Down to the Bone, Paul Taylor, Steve Oliver, Cheili Minucci, Althea Rene and more to come. Haven Entertainment will be adding more names to this land and sea event, so be sure to check the cruise website for updates! The cruise starts off in San Diego with the pre-cruise concerts, and then sets sail to the Baja California ports of Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, returning to San Diego. Dates: January 18 - 26, 2008
Artist Manager: Carol Ray, On The Edge Productions (847) 359-9941 / e-mail: jazz@nickcolionne.com Promotions: Christine & Tom Clark, On The Edge Productions (610) 918-3252 / e-mail: funkyjazznc@gmail.com Booking Agent: Steve Butler, Mighty Music Corp (718) 682-3611 / e-mail: mightymusiccorp@aim.com Marketing/Media: Dolores Ann, On The Edge Productions (630) 289-9159 / e-mail: dolores@nickcolionne.com
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E-mail:
jazz@nickcolionne.com
Management:
Carol Ray, On The Edge Productions 847-359-9941
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