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Music: Concert: New Orleans Musicians for Obama Fundraising Event Should Be a Blast!

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:29:45 +0000

On May 1, 2012, a unique live music event will take place at Generations Hall in New Orleans. Some of the greatest local, regional and national musicians in America have joined forces to support the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. This grass-roots effort is called "New Orleans Musicians for Obama" and is sure to be one of the most memorable events of this election year. Read More »

Music: New Releases that Hit the Right Notes

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:51:55 +0000

We receive lots of new albums at JetSetJen for review and many get (and deserve) only one listen. Some recent releases stand out from the crowd and would make any music lover put them in constant rotation. Here are a few of the winners. Read More »

Music: Concert: Skerik’s Bandalabra Funks it up at The Mint

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:50:33 +0000

Skerik brought his saxophone and fine new band to the The Mint in Los Angeles on Monday March 26, 2012. The band kept a large crowd of supportive fans entertained. The show was part of a 14-day West Coast release tour for their new debut album Live At The Royal Room which captured the band's first ever public performance. Read More »

Music: Concert: Skerik’s Bandalabra Coming to The Mint

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:10:28 +0000

Skerik, the talented and eclectic saxophone wizard is bringing his newest group Bandalabra to The Mint in Los Angeles for a night of musical adventure. On Monday March 26, 2012, the club will be jumping with this new band’s afro beat rhythms and creative harmonics. The show is part of a 14-day West Coast release tour for their new debut album Live At The Royal Room which captured the band's first ever public performance. Read More »

Music: Concert: The Mickey Hart Band at the El Rey Theatre

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:18:19 +0000

Deadheads young and old came out to the El Rey Theatre to see one of the original members of the Grateful Dead revive some cherished music. On March 2, 2012, The Mickey Hart Band performed in front of a packed house and delivered a night of inspired Dead classics, as well as several intriguing percussion heavy tunes. Read More »

Music: Concert: Dumpstaphunk at The Mint

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:36:37 +0000

Dumpstaphunk, the New Orleans band that always delivers energetic live shows, played at The Mint in Los Angeles on March 1, 2012. The five piece group was back in town for another dose of nasty, bass heavy funk that kept the packed house of fans dancing late into the night. Read More »

Concert: Moksha and Special Guests at The Mint

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:57:47 +0000

Monday night is usually slow at live music venues. The work week has started and not many people have the energy to party late into the night with their alarm clocks set for an early wake up. That did not stop a large group of Phish/Trey fans and curiosity seekers from checking out a show by up and coming band Moksha, who were performing with some special guests. Jennifer Hartswick, Skerik, and Peter Apfelbaum brought their horns for a special night of well crafted music at The Mint. Read More »

MUSIC: Concert: Legends Honored During Bass Player Live! Concert at Key Club

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:53:13 +0000

The Bass Player LIVE! concert at the Key Club in Hollywood on October 22, 2011 was a raucous stroll down memory lane. A packed house of industry pros, fans and bass guitar junkies were in the club to honor the legendary careers of Jack Casady, James Jamerson and Larry Graham. Casady and Graham were presented with lifetime achievement awards while James Jamerson Jr. accepted for his deceased father. The highlights of the evening were the live sets performed by the honored musicians and the sit ins by talented guests. Read More »

MUSIC: Concerts: Dumpstaphunk at Saint Rocke

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:16:18 +0000

Hermosa Beach got a whole lot funkier when New Orleans’ Dumpstaphunk played at Saint Rocke on September 21, 2011. The five piece band has a reputation for delivering nasty, bass heavy funk to legions of fans. At Saint Rock the band brought a packed house to their feet for a long and sweaty show. Read More »

MUSIC: Concert: Dragon Smoke Makes Rare Appearance at The Mint

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:29:00 +0000

It happens often in music. Artists from different groups get together for a side project. Sometimes they record an album, but usually it is for a live show where the members jam on some cover songs and try to create a unique musical experience. They each go back to their respective groups with memories of a special night – some fond, some mixed. The problem with these so called “superjams” is the lack of cohesion and big egos getting in the way of a magical music experience. That is not remotely the case with Dragon Smoke. This New Orleans based quartet of band leaders came to The Mint on December 7, 2011 during a brief California mini-tour. Although they have performed as a group only a handful of times, they played like a band that has been a successful unit for years. The savvy, NOLA music loving packed house was blown away by their awesome show. Read More »