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May 2013

MAY 16-19: MIDLAND, TX. 47th Annual Jazz Party Collaboration. Headquarter: Hilton Midland Plaza Hotel. Guest Artists: Johnny Varro, Ehud Asherie, Brian Piper, piano; Joel Forbes, Frank Tate, Mark Neuenschwander, bass; Ed Metz, Jr., Chuck Riggs, Chuck Redd, drums; Ken Peplowski, Scott Robinson, Houston Person, Harry Allen, reeds; Ed Polcer, Randy Reinhart, Randy Sandke, trumpet; Bill Allred, John Allred, trombone; Bucky Pizzarelli, Eddie Erickson, guitar; Rebecca Kilgore, Eddie Erickson, vocals; Chuck Redd, vibes. Patron Passes: $200 seating is reserved. Contact Info: West Texas Jazz Society, PO Box 10832, Midland, TX. 79702-7832. 432-552-8962. Email: margaret-gillham@msn.com Website: www.WTSJ.org Lodging: Hilton Midland Plaza Hotel, 117 W. Wall St., Midland, TX 79701. 432-683-6131. Jazz Party Rate: $139 before May 1st.

MAY 19: ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA. Norris Cabaret Jazz. Headquarter: Norris Center for the Performing Arts. Featured Bands: Original Wildcat Jass Band. Brunch & Supper Shows: $65; feature reserved table seating, a catered meal, a full no-host bar and two sets of great jazz! Contact Info: Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Norris Center Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA. 310-544-0403. Website: www.norriscenter.com

MAY 24-27, 2013: SACRAMENTO, CA. 40th Annual Sacramento Music Festival. Headquarters: Festival Office in Old Sacramento. 2013 Emperor & Empress are Dick Johnson & Claudette Stone. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Igor Glen, Shelly Burns, Jason Wanner, and Pat Yankee. Featured Bands: Aftershock, Au Brothers, Beer Dawgs, Beth Duncan, Big Mama Sue, Bill & Eddie, Black Tuesday, Blue Street J.B., Bob Draga, Bob Shulz’s Frisco J.B., Briefcase Full of Blues, Catfish & the Crawdaddies, Cats-n-Jammers, Cornet Chop Suey, Crescent Katz, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Dave Bennett & the Memphis Boys, Delta Wires, Dr. Bach, Fat Sam’s (Scotland), Free Badge Serenaders, Fulton Street, Gator Beat, Grammercy Six, High Sierra J.B., High Street, James Garner Cash Tribute, Jay Paulus, Jimmy Pailer, John Lee Hooker Jr., Johnny O and the Blue F O’s, Kathy Morrow, Kristy Reed, Kyle Hernandez Quartet, Kyle Rowland Band, Lagniappe, Le Hot Jazz, Lost Dog Found, Mardi Gras J.B., Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Pat Yankee, Paula Dula, Pearl Django, Rhythm Vandals, Royal Society Jazz Orch., Sacramento Blues Review, Shelly Burns, Sister Swing, Sly Fox, STJS All Stars, Stompy Jones, Terry Hanck, The Blasters, The Golden Cadillacs, Tom Hook w/Brady McKay, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Twice as Good, Two Tone Steiney, Vivian Lee, Wanda Jackson, Zorelli, Zydeco Flames, with more TBA. (*)A.E. Badges: Adults, $110. Youth, 13-20, $50. Daily badges will be available. Contact Info: STJS, 106 K Street, Suite #1, Sacramento, CA 95814-3289. 916-444-2004. Email: info@sacjazz.com RV Parking: Not available. Lodging: Hotel & Travel info available on STJS Website: www.sacmusicfest.com

June 2013

JUN 9-15 & JUL 28-AUG 3: NEW ORLEANS, LA. New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp for Adults. Headquarter: Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Instructors: Banu Gibson, Camp Director, vocals; Connie Jones, cornet; Dan Levinson, reeds; David Boeddinghaus, piano; David Sager, trombone; Ed Polcer, cornet; Gerald French, drums; Katie Cavera, banjo/guitar; Kerry Lewis, bass; Leah Chase, vocals; Matt Perinne, tuba; Otis Bazoon, reeds; Ray Moore, saxophone. TUITION: June 9 Session: $1,650 until 12/31/12 then $1,750. July 28 Session: $1,650 until 2/15/13 then $1,750. Contact Info: New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp, Attn: BANU GIBSON, PO Box 15851, New Orleans, LA 70175-5851. 504-895-0037. Email: info@neworleanstradjazzcamp.com Website: www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com

JUN 5-8: SEDALIA, MO. Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. Headquarter: Historic Downtown Sedalia. Guest Artists: Jacob Adams, Paul Asaro, Jeff Barnhart, Tom Brier, Phillip Dyson, Bill Edwards, Ann Gibson, Frederick Hodges, Brian Holland, Max Keenlyside, Sue Keller, Dave Majchrzak, Jim Radloff, David Refkin, John Remmers, Dalton Ridenhour, Don Ryan, Morgan Siever, Martin Spitzbagel, Steve Standiford, Adam Swanson, Stephanie Trick, Bryan Wright, Tex Wyndham. Featured Bands: Terry Parrish & Elite Syncopates, Rhythmia. Dance Instructors: Jacob Fisher and Partner. Symposium Presenters: David Refkin, Tex Wyndham, Bryan Wright, Bryan Cather. Tickets: Some free performances; contact Foundation for paid venues. Contact Info: Scott Joplin Foundation, 507 S. Ohio Ave. Sedalia, MO 65301-4451. 660-826-2271. Email: 2njalm@sbcglobal.net Website: www.scottjoplin.org

JUN 9-11, 2013: COLUMBIA, MO. Blind Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival + Informal Launch Sunday, June 9; Free concert: Silent film accompanied by piano and organ. Followed by the Ragtime Bash: Hobnobbing with the Virtuosi of Vintage Music with Adult Beverages and Food! Headquarters: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, 203 S 9th St., Columbia, MO. Guest Artists: Frederick Hodges, Dennis James, Adam Swanson, Johnny Maddox, Bryan Wright, Ian Whitcomb, Dick Kroeckel, Danny Coots, Morten Gunnar Larsen, Paul Asaro, Dalton Ridenhour, Vincent Johnson, Max Keenlyside, Frank LiVolsi, John Reed-Torres, Andrew Barrett, and more TBA. Contact Info: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, 573-882-3781 or 800-292-9136. Lucille Salerno 573-268-6690. Email: SalernoL@umsystem.edu Website: www.concertseries.org

JUN 21-23: ELKHART, IN. Elkhart Jazz Festival. Headquarter: Lerner Theatre plus Six Downtown Stages. Featured Guest Artists: Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orch., John Pizzarelli. Featured Bands: Ariel Pocock Trio, Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Bria Skonberg Quintet, Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Chuck Redd Quartet, Classic Jazz Stompers, Dave Bennett, Davina & The Vagabonds, Greg Abate Quartet, Gull Lake Jazz Orch., Joan Collaso, Kris Brownlee, Nia Quintet, The Faux Frenchmen, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Truth In Jazz, Vibe Nation, Whistle Pigs. Festival Tickets: Session Passes: $35-$55. Premium Jazz Pass: $150, Includes $70 seat for J@LC Marsala show. Premium Patron Pass: $245, includes $115 seat for J@LC Marsala show. Contact Info: The Lerner Theatre, 410 Main St., Elkhart, IN. 46516. 574-293-4469. Email: info@thelerner.com Website: www.TheLerner.com

JUN 27-30: LACEY WA. 23rd Annual America’s Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: St. Martins University’s Marcus Pavilion. Guest Artists: Brady McKay, Katie Cavera, & Eddie Erickson. Featured Bands: Buck Creek J.B., Grand Dominion, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Titan Hot Seven, Tom Hook and His Terriers, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Uptown Lowdown J.B., Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, West End J.B., Wolverines J.B., Yerba Buena Stompers. A&E Badges: $90 until May 31; then $95. 6/27 Pre-Festival Badges: $15. Daily Badges available at the door. Contact Info: 360-943-9123. Email: charlottedickison@comcast.net Website: www.olyjazz.com RV Reservations: Pat Herndon, Email: herndon@reachone.com 360-946-7132 Sponsor Levels: Patron of Jazz: $150, Includes One All Events Badge + Name in Book; Individual Gold Sponsor: $250, Includes One Pre-Festival Badge + One All Events Badge + Name in Book & Reserved Seating; Silver Sponsors: $350, Includes Two Pre-Festival Badges + Two All Events + Two Names in Book; Gold Sponsors: $500 Includes Two Pre-Festival Badges + Two All Events + Two Names in Book & Reserved Seating; Band Sponsor: $100 per band member + Name in Book. We are a 501-C-3 Non Profit.

CRUISE TOUR JUN 30-JUL 7: Depart From: Round Trip Seattle. Alaskan Explorer. Aboard: ms Oosterdam, Holland America Line. Itinerary: Puget Sound, Tracey Arm, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan & Victoria, B.C. Featured Bands: Titan Hot Seven, Wally's Warehouse Waifs, Ivory & Gold, Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Ms Brady McKay. Fares: Starting at $1,475.00 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Combine with Jazzdagen package including Olympia Jazz Festival, June 27-30! www.olyjazz.com Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: Jazzdagen@aol.com Website: www.jazzdagen.com Seller of Travel#: 2026058.

July 2013

JUL 13: SONOMA, CA. 17th Annual Cline Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival. Headquarters: 11:00am to 6:00pm at Cline Cellars Winery, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA. Four miles north of the Sears Point (Infineon) Raceway. Guest Artists: Pat Yankee, Ray Skjelbred, Frederick Hodges, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor, Bob Hirsch. Featured Bands: Black Diamond Blue Five, Devil Mountain J.B., Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Jambalaya Big Swing Band, Natural Gas J.B., Royal Society Jazz Orch., San Francisco Feetwarmers, Ragtime Skedaddlers. Admission: $30 advance (before July 11), $35 at the gate. Wine, beer, food available, or bring your own picnic. Contact Info: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr., Hwy. 121, Sonoma, CA 95476-9216. 707-940-4025 or 800-546-2070. Email: specialevents@clinecellars.com Check www.jazznut.com for Festival information and www.clinecellars.com for winery information.

JUL 26-28: EVERGREEN, CO. 12th Annual Evergreen Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Evergreen Elks Lodge. Featured Bands: After Midnight J.B., Bob Schulz’ Frisco J.B., Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Gypsy Swing Revue, Ivory & Gold, Joni Janak & Centerpiece Jazz w/Rich Chiaraluce, Louis Ford & His New Orleans Jazz Flairs, Poudre River Irregulars, Queen City J.B. w/Wende Harston. A.E. Badges: $95 until 6/30 then $155. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Evergreen Jazz Festival, PO Box 3775, Evergreen, CO 80437-3775. 303-697-5467. Email: info@evergreenjazz.org Web: www.evergreenjazz.org Lodging: See Website for info.

August 2013

September 2013

CRUISE TOUR DATES: SEP 26-OCT 3: Depart From: Montreal Round Trip. Jazzdagen and Arbors Records Present: Jazz Alive 2013. Aboard: Crystal Symphony. Itinerary: Sail the St Lawrence River w/20+ Fantastic International Musicians: Bob Wilber, Antti Sarpila, Pieter Meijers, Harry Allen, Paolo Alderighi, Stephanie Trick, Yve Evans, Phil Flanigan, Nicki Parrott, Danny Coots, Kristin Korb, Jacob Fischer, Eddie Metz, Duke Heitger, John Cocuzzi, Jerry Krahn, Chuck Redd, Bryan Shaw, Bill Allred, Jeff & Anne Barnhart & more TBA. Rates from $2,680.00 PPDO. Airfare: $EXTRA$. Stay onboard & sail Montreal - New York, Oct 3- 13. Contact Info: Jazzdagen Tours, PO Box 1706, Studio City, CA 91614-0706. 800-433-0078 or 323-650-0255 or Fax: 323-650-0950. Email: Jazzdagen@aol.com Website: www.jazzdagen.com Seller of Travel#: 2026058.

SEP 27-29: AURORA, COLORADO. 35th Annual Summit Jazz. Headquarter: Red Lion Southeast. Featured Bands: Jim Cullum JB, New Black Eagle J.B., Allan Vaché Quintet (Vaché, Matt Hoffman, John Sheridan, Paul Keller, Butch Miles), Tom Hook w/Eddie Erickson, Bobby Durham, (drummer TBA), Summit Hot Seven. Early Bird Pricing thru 6/30/13: Patron Badges:$200 Includes reserved seating, program recognition, reception w/musicians. A.E. Badges: $105. Single session badges available. Website: www.summitjazz.org Email: summitjazz1@cs.com 303-670-8471 or 866-883-2288. Lodging: Red Lion Inn Southeast, 3200 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO. 303-695-1700 or 800-733-5466. Ask for jazz rate: $79 +tax includes free parking and free airport shuttle.

October 2013

OCT 11-13: MEDFORD, OR. 25th Annual Medford Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Red Lion Hotel. Featured Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Lena Prima Band. Featured Bands: Blue Street/Renditions, Bob Draga, Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett & The Memphis Boys, Gator Beat, Glen Crytzer & The Syncopators, High Sierra J.B., High Street J.B., Lena Prima Band, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Oregon Coast Lab Band, Southern Oregon Jazz Orch., Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Young Bucs, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Vince Bartels’ Best of Swing Quintet w/Jennifer Leitham, John Cocuzzi, Harry Allen, Steve Homan. A.E. Badges: $65 until 4/30 then $70 until 9/30 then $75. Daily badges available. A.E. Youth Badges: Ages 12 thru 23, $20. Under 12 FREE. Contact Info: Medford Jazz Festival, 221 N. Central Ave., PMB 201, Medford, OR 97501-5927. 800-599-0039 or 541-770-6972. Email: info@medfordjazz.org Website & Lodging: www.medfordjazz.org

OCT 16-20, 2013: SUN VALLEY, ID. 24th Annual Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree. Headquarters: Sun Valley Lodge. Guest Artist: Bob Draga, Yve Evans, Tom Hook, Gary Ryan. Featured Bands: Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Draga & Wanner Quartet, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Cornet Chop Suey, Yve Evans & Company, Tom Hook & NOLA Rhythm & Blues, Titan Hot Seven, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns, Pieter Meijers Quartet w/Brady McKay, Blue Street J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, Yale Whiffenpoofs, Bill Allred’s Classic J.B., Pearl Django, Ivory & Gold, High Street, Bill, Shelley & Westy, Joe Fos Trio, Kings of Swing, Sherri Colby’s Racket Makers, Side Street Strutters w/Rob Verdi, Blue Renditions, PBJ, We Three, Jerry Krahn Quartet, Jim Fryer & the Usual Suspects, The Original Caste (w/Bruce Innes), Boise Straight Ahead, Uptown Lowdown J.B., Red Skunk Jipzee Swing, Paul Tillotson, High Sierra J.B., St. Louis Rivermen, Midiri-Barnhart Quartet, with more to come. Dance Instructors: Josh & Emily McLaughlin, Bethany Powell & Stefan Durham. Amateur Dance Competition with prizes. Early Bird $120+tax until 7/31, then $135+tax until 10/9, then $153 at the door. Daily and Student badges available. Elegant Afterglow Dinner/Dance: Sunday evening 10/21, 7:30-9:45 pm $45. Contact Info: Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree, PO Box 2745, Sun Valley, ID 83353-2745. 877-478-5277. Email: Directors@sunvalleyjazz.com Website: www.SunValleyJazz.com, FaceBook, Twitter. Lodging: Sun Valley Lodge, 10 Sun Valley Rd., PO Box 10, Sun Valley, ID 83353-0010. 800-786-8259. For additional lodging see their website: www.sunvalley.com

OCT 24-27: PISMO BEACH, CA. 37th Annual Jubilee By The Sea. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Brady McKay, Carl Sonny Leyland, Eddie Erickson, Gordon Au, Larry Scala. Featured Bands: Titan Hot Seven, Wally's Warehouse Waifs, Blue Street J.B., Night Blooming Jazzmen, High Sierra J.B., Ivory & Gold, Cornet Chop Suey, Creole Syncopators, South Burgundy Street J.B., Midiri Brothers Sextet, Red Skunk Band, Three Au Brothers + Howard Miyata, 3-Clarinet set, 3-Trumpet sets, 3-Guitar set, Piano Solos, Clam Chowder Band, Dick Williams’ Jammers, Several Local Big Bands. Thursday Night Specials: 10/24, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Admission $25 each: #1 Marie Callender’s: Eddie Erickson & Friends – 3 Guitars w/Larry Scala & Jerry Krahn; #2 Veterans Hall: We Three (Draga, Barnhart & Coots). All Events Badges: Early bird $85.00, until 8/31 then $95.00. Daily badges available. Email or phone orders to sandysmallwood@charter.net or 805 773-3750. PayPal now available. Contact Info: Jubilee By The Sea, PO Box 356, Pismo Beach, CA 93448-0356. Lodging: Motel or Hotel information see www.classsiccalifornia.com RV’ers+Elk RV’ers: for space information, Email or phone orders to Valerie Powell at vowry@yahoo.com or 805-481-2935. Other Jubilee Information: 805-481-7840 or 805-773-3750 or visit www.pismojazz.com

November 2013

NOV 7-10: CHANDLER, AZ. 24th Annual Arizona Classic Jazz Festival. Headquarters: Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Guest Artists: Nicki Parrott & Her All-Stars: Nicki Parrott, leader/bass/vocals; Jason Warner, piano; Bob Leary, banjo/guitar; Danny Coots, drums; Bob Schulz, cornet; Allan Vaché, clarinet; Russ Phillips, trombone. Featured Bands: Au Brothers w/Uncle Howard Miyata, Danny Coots, & Katie Cavera; Blue Street J.B., Cornet Chop Suey, Erickson, Dendle & Burns; High Sierra J.B., New Hot 5, Original Wildcat Jass Band, Sun City Stomperz, Reynolds Brothers Quintet, Wolverine J.B, 52nd Street J.B. A.E. Badges: $85 till 8/15 then $95. Band Co-Sponsor Per Person: $500. Daily badges sold only at the door. Contact Info: ACJF 2012, 10918 E. Michigan Ave., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7949. 480-620-3941. Email: her12@msn.com Website: www.azclassicjazz.org Lodging: San Marcos Resort, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler, AZ 85225. 888-233-9527. $139 before Oct. 5. Web link for rooms can be found at www.azclassicjazz.org

NOV 22-24: CLEARWATER BEACH, FL. 23rd Annual Suncoast Jazz Classic. Headquarters: Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Dick Hyman. Featured Bands: Bill Allred Classic Jazz, Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett and The Memphis Boys, High Sierra J.B., Hopkins & Miller’s Sunset Stomp, Joel Schiavone/Your Father’s Mustache, Jubilee J.B., Kelly/Scott Sextet w/Dave Steinmeyer, Midiri Brothers Sextet, Naples Dixieland J.B., Red Garter J.B., St. Louis Stompers, Sonny LaRosa & America’s Youngest J.B., Tarpon Springs High School Jazz Ensemble, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Wally’s Warehouse Waifs, Will Donato, & more TBA. Four-day Badge: $150 Includes Thur. Night Gala. A.E. Badges: $90 until 10/1 then $100. Sponsor Opportunities: $200 to $3,000+, call for info. Daily badges available. Contact Info: Suncoast Classic Jazz, Inc., PO Box 1945, Largo, FL 33779-1945. 727-536-0064. Email: jazzclassic@aol.com Website: www.suncoastjazzclassic.com Lodging: Sheraton Sand Key Resort (Host Hotel) 800-456-7263 or 727-595-1611. Jazz rate, $149 per night; Marriott Suites (Venue Hotel) 888-303-4428 Jazz rate $151 per night; Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 800-770-6461 Jazz rate, $124-$149 per night. Chart House Suites 877-242-7899 Jazz rate, $99 per night. Transportation provided between festival venues and housing hotels.

(*)NOV 27 - DEC 1: SAN DIEGO, CA. 34th Annual San Diego Jazz Fest. Headquarters: Town & Country Resort and Convention Center. Guest Artists: Bob Draga, Brady McKay, Chloe Feoranzo, Jason Wanner, Katie Cavera, Paolo Alderighi, Stephanie Trick. Featured Bands: Bob Schulz Frisco J.B., Buck Creek J.B., Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Cornet Chop Suey, Dave Bennett Quartet + His Memphis Boy, Euphoria Brass Band, Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators, Grand Dominion, Heliotrope Ragtime Orch., High Sierra J.B., High Society J.B., Mission Bay High School Preservationists, Night Blooming Jazzmen, Original Wildcat Jass Band, Ray Skjelbred and His Cubs, Reynolds Brothers, Stompy Jones, Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing, Titanic J.B., Yerba Buena Stompers. (*)Saturday Night Special Performance: Swing Dance Extravaganza featuring: Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orch., Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators, Stompy Jones. A.E. Badges: 5-Days $105 each; 4-Days $100 each; 3-Days $95 each. Multi-day badge $10 discount is available with Town & Country Resort reservations and if purchased by Oct. 15. Daily badges available at the festival. Contact Info: AFCDJS, PO Box 880387, San Diego, CA 92168-0387. 619-297-5277. Email: jazzinfo@dixielandjazzfestival.org Website: www.sdjazzfest.org Lodging: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA. 800-772-8527 or 619-291-7131. Ask for Jazz Festival reservations. Rates start at $105/night.

December 2013