July 2016
Saturday July 169:30pm - 1:30am
Billy's Lounge, 1437 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan's premier horn band playing the tunes of Tower of Power, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Kahn, and much more.
River Rogues Dixieland Band
Sunday July 172:00pm - 4:00pm
Harmony Hall Brewery & Restaurant401 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
I'll be filling-in for this group's usual drummer for an afternoon of old-style 1920's jazz.
Friday July 228:00pm
DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids, MI
Hip Pocket will be opening for El DeBarge and Cameo at this must-see event.
******* SHOW CANCELLED *******
Walt Gutowski and the Bridge Street Band
Thursday July 285pm - 8pm
Millenium Park, Grand Rapids, MI
I'll be filling-in for Walt's usual drummer at this event celebrating the grand reopening of the newly expanded Millennium Park.
August 2016
Karen Cameron
Thursday August 47:00pm - 9:00pm
The Book Nook, Montague, MI
I'll be backing up jazz vocalist Karen Cameron at this popular cafe in charming Montague.
River Rogues Dixieland Band
Sunday August 72:00pm - 4:00pm
Harmony Hall Brewery & Restaurant401 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Enjoy old-fashioned dixieland jazz at this popular Sunday afternoon hang.
Saturday August 204:30pm
GR Jazz Fest, Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids, MI
Guitarist Steve Hilger has assembled a quintet that bridges traditional and smooth jazz, featuring two keyboardists (Steve Talaga and Mark Kahny) plus bass (Charlie Hoats) and drums (me).
Saturday August 209:30pm - 1:30am
Billy's Lounge, 1437 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI
After the Hilger Jazz Quintet at the GR Jazz Fest, follow me over to Eastown for the Hip Pocket show at Billy's.
Robin Connell Trio
Tuesday August 237:00pm
Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
I'll be the drummer for the Tuesday night jam session at Moriarty's in Lansing, playing the opening set in the host trio led by jazz vocalist/pianist Robin Connell before inviting others up to play. Bring your axe... or your sticks!
Walt Gutowski and the Bridge Street Band
Thursday August 257:30pm - 10:30pm
Bostwick Lake Inn, 8521 Belding NE, Rockford, MI
I'm looking forward to once again subbing for Walt's usual drummer in this killer smooth jazz group.
Robin Connell Trio
Friday August 267pm - 11pm
Amway Grand Plaza, Garden Court Lounge
I'll be backing up talented jazz pianist and vocalist Robin Connell at this popular GR night spot.
Robin Connell Trio
Saturday August 27
Grand Rapids, MI
private engagement
Robin Connell Trio
Wednesday August 317:00pm - 10:00pm
The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Tic tac toe, three in a row. It'll be a pleasure to play back-to-back-to-back gigs with this beloved Grand Rapids singer and pianist. Tonight we'll be jazzing it up in the first floor bar at the B.O.B. (aka H.O.M.E.).
September 2016
Friday September 2
private engagement
private engagement
Saturday September 3
private engagement
private engagement
Sunday September 47:00pm - 10:00pm
Speak EZ, 600 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
I'm honored to be subbing for local legend Randy Marsh at his weekly jam session at Speak EZ Lounge. Joining me in the host trio will be two of the finest players on the west Michigan jazz scene: Steve Talaga on piano and Warren Jones on bass. We'll play the opening set from 7pm - 8pm, after which we invite up others to sit in, so bring your axe ...or your sticks!
Saturday September 108pm - 11pm
St John Vianney Fall Festival4101 Clyde Park SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Fun outdoor event put on by this respected Catholic church.
Saturday September 179:30pm - 1:30am
Billy's Lounge, 1437 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Come enjoy Michigan's premier horn band playing the tunes of Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, Chaka Khan, Bruno Mars, and much more.
Robin Connell Trio
Saturday September 24time TBA
Harmony Hall, 401 Stocking NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Good food, fresh beer, and light jazz from one of GR's favorite vocalist/pianists plus special guests Neil Gordon on guitar and Mike Frost on sax.