Gig Opportunies: Fall 2004/Winter 2005

[JazzJunkie]

SF Area: Egypt Theater Jazz Orchestra Is Auditioning...

A new big-band is coming to EGYPT Theatre. This jazz orchestra features Jazz of the 30’s, 40’s 50’s & 60’s. There will also be occasional performances of various styles of music played by the EGYPT Jazz Orchestra. This band is led by bay-area Composer/Arranger/Conductor Eriq Hayles.

EGYPT Theatre is starting up the EGYPT Jazz Orchestra. The pay is not great at this time, but is on a per grant/gig basis. Must love to play and be serious. We have a few great musicians already. However we need more Saxes, Trumpets and especially Trombones.

There will be auditions starting Wednesday, July 21 & 28, 2004. If you're not already part of the band, and is interested in joining, please feel free to drop by on either of these dates between 6:00 - 7:30 so I can hear you play. But call me first @ 510-776-1127 so we could talk.

Lets try to get kicking off our first rehearsal on July 28, 2004 and continue every Second & Fourth Wednesdays. The starting time will be around 7:30 for all rehearsals.

If you are interested, You may call ERIQ @ 510-776-1127. Or email eriq@egypttheatre.com.

For information and performances of this ensemble or becoming a part of the jazz orchestra, please call eriq @ 510-776-1127, or at the EGYPT business office @ 510-436-4877. Or email* eriq@egypttheatre.com.

www.egypttheater.com

[JazzJunkie]

Established NYC-based string quartet (two cellos, violin, viola) looking for VIOLIST to join the group as a full time member. We write our own material, perform regularly, and have CDs. Our crossover compositions blend rock, jazz, and new music, with room for improvisation. Must be able to commit to a weekly rehearsal (eves). For more information, please send an email to:

nejaimes@earthlink.net.

[JazzJunkie]

Pick up some extra $$ and have fun doing it.

Looking for an unemployed or underemployed musician with some available time (advance student ok, too) .

Dewey, a very talented singing Chinese Crested dog (NO, that’s not a typo or a joke) needs a trombone, sax or harmonica player to play lyrical jazz and show tunes for street music (what the English call “busking”). He’s done TV, private work and now has started busking on Broadway too.

The crowds love him and so will you. Good use of your downtime.

call: 212.877.3563

{JJ Note: This gig is for real apparently, but I'm posting it mainly because it's the best laugh I've had all day!)

[JazzJunkie]

We are looking for new musical groups to play at The Beat Lounge (old Black Cat/Blue Bar 501 Broadway) Friday-Saturday and maybe other nights depending on musical style and crowd turnout.

The outline is as follows: Basics: - We have a small stage that will not fit more than 5 people. Lighting is installed and we have monitors for the vocal. We also supply microphones and a small PA. please bring the rest of the equipment

-The room holds about 150 people and it's a lounge/bar. it contains couches, chairs, a small dance floor, and a bar of course. It's a very comfortable room that can be arranged in many ways.

We are considering all music groups regardless of music style. We would prefer a group that can bring in at least 30-50 people, although it's not a requirement. Friday/Saturday: All music formats welcome, but we are looking for an established group that has a following.

PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY
tcurtis@nynca.com

[JazzJunkie]

String musicians wanted ASAP for a jazz string quintet to start gigs immediately!!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity for experience in an upscale lounge and to network. Gigs will be on Wednesday and Friday nights. I need 2 violas and 1 cello. Please contact me immediately at 917-578-9555. Thank you.

Norel12380@cs.com

[JazzJunkie]

Professional African American female vocalist and entertainer is looking for a female music director/piano accompanist, in 50s, who is knowledgeable and experienced with 1920s - 1950s blues and jazz in the styles of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Josephine Baker. This is a two year, work-in-progress, one-person-show.

The compensation package I'm offering is a percentage of the venture to be negotiated. This project is to perserve the history of these great African American women and their music. It's never too late.

Only serious reply. 917-539-0886. View my website at: http://wildwomenincolor.com/

[JazzJunkie]

New nightclub to open this summer in prime downtown San Mateo location. Looking for jazz or blues bands, musicians and/or volcalists with min. 10 years exp.

Inquire within or email us at undergroundnightclub@hotmail.com

Undereground Nightclub
223 S. B Street
San Mateo, Ca 94401

[JazzJunkie]

Upscale casual restaurant in Green Harbor looking for talented groups from 1 to 3 members. Examples of music looking for are jazz, acoustic covers, Jimmy Buffet, Dave Mathews, Irish and top 40's. If this fits your description, please contact me via e-mail.

bluewaterrestaurant@verizon.net

[JazzJunkie]

The Jazz Loft
201 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

The Jazz Loft is currently looking for local Jazz Bands. Currently we are looking for bands for future and immediate needs. We are aiming for the true Jazz fan to come out and enjoy a night of top notch Jazz, food, and drinks. Please only serious bands with serious talent. Send PR.

[JazzJunkie]

Espresso Roma, a small Cafe in the Marina is looking for Musicians and Bands to perform live. Jazz, folk, classical, abstract, poets, and painters also welcome!

We will provide stage and promotion.

CONTACT:

Espresso Roma
3130 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Tel: (415)749-1715 Email: ArielProductions8@yahoo.com

****ASK FOR ARIEL****

[JazzJunkie]

1751 Social Club currently offers live music every Monday evening and are looking for additional Jazz groups to open / close, add to the energy and fill the night.

We also showcase work by San Francisco artists and rotate the pieces on a monthly basis.

1751 Social Club is a renovated hip new spot in San Francisco, recently voted 2004’s Best New Restaurant by SF Weekly readers.

We are equipped with two rooms, two full bars and a small stage. Please note that we do not have a piano in-house. The rear room is wired for live music so all you would need to do is plug and play.

If you are interested come in and meet Brandon our Jazz promoter on Mondays, after 8pm at the club.

We are located at 1751 Fulton Street @ Masonic.
http://www.1751socialclub.com

[JazzJunkie]

We are looking for jazz or blues musicians interested in donating their time for a non-profit, cocktail charity event in SOHO.

This is a great opportunity to perform at a Manhattan venue, benefit a good cause, receive a tax break for your donated services and receive mention in all of the publicity coming up to the event.

The event will be held at Anthem Gallery in SOHO on Thursday, September 23, 2004 from 7:00 – 10:30 pm. The event will feature open bar and an eclectic crowd of 150 – 200 emerging artists / buyers.

contact: cls3277@nyc.rr.com

About Our Sponsor:

icouldbe.org mentors the next generation through the Internet. icouldbe.org is an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit that steers underserved teens toward careers they never imagined and toward their futures - by linking teens electronically to mentors in a wide range of careers.

[JazzJunkie]

The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery is looking to book quality music.

Thursday - singer/songwriter
Friday & Saturday - blues based bands
Sunday - jazz solo/duos on the patio

Visit our website at http:www.calistogainn.com/media/musiccalendar.pdf.

Contact: michael@calistogainn.com

[JazzJunkie]

Small coffee shop looking to start music on saturdays in afternoon. Will pass the bucket and try to get at least 30 per man. If we get a little following we can hopefully do more. We are a small shop but would love to bring live music to the people.

If this works for you e-mail me at Blakdymond@hotmail.com

[JazzJunkie]

New HOTS Jazz Orchestra, which specializes in the popular music of the 1920s, 30,s and 40,s would like to find a female vocalist, alto/tenor/clarinet player, trumpet player, and trombone player to join us. We need excellent readers to play challenging charts. Improvization helpful, but not required. We practice every Monday evening in Reston, VA and perform two or three times a month. We just completed our fifth international tour.

Check our website at www.NewHOTSJazz.com. Call (703) 264-9891 and leave a message to set up a rehearsal visit or audition.

[JazzJunkie]

Looking for female rockers, or female electronic musicians, or funk/jazz musiciaqns to perform on October 8th (Friday) at SPUTNIK, a 5000 square foot space in Brooklyn.

We charge $10 at the door, looking for 3 to 4 bands. With the $10 dollars, the people for the show get a drink ticket. You keep $8, we keep $2. Please come by Sputnik with a demo, ask for Euripides,, everyday from 12 noon to 9pm.

Call in advance, you can visit our website at www.barsputnik.com.

# 718 398 6666
262 Taaffe Place

Thanks

[JazzJunkie]

I'm looking for a jazz, latin jazz, light rock, world music, etc band that can perform at one or more of our events during the Oakland International Film Festival. We are looking for a group that would be willing to donate their time. We are a non-profit, so you could write these events off.

Please let me know right away if you might be interested. You would get substantial exposure from the asian, hispanic, african-american and several other communities as well as exposure throughout the Bay Area given the advertising we'll be doing through our major sponsors. We would be happy to list you on our website and in the marketing materials that we will be disseminating via e-mail.

Dates:

September 15th 12pm-4pm Splash Pad Park (outdoor event) across the street from the Grand Lake Theater (Official theater for the festival)

September 16th 8pm-12am Location TBD in Oakland

September 18th 8pm - 10pm Sapphire's in Oakland

September 22nd - 8pm - 1am The Marriot Hotel, Oakland

Maybe one or two other dates as well.

Please visit our website: www.oaklandfilmfestival.org to learn more about our festival and sponsors.

I can be reached via e-mail pjharrell@hotmail.com or at 510-915-2580 (e-mail is preferable).

[Saxman7]

Originally Posted by JazzJunkie

The Jazz Loft
201 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

The Jazz Loft is currently looking for local Jazz Bands. Currently we are looking for bands for future and immediate needs. We are aiming for the true Jazz fan to come out and enjoy a night of top notch Jazz, food, and drinks. Please only serious bands with serious talent. Send PR.

Phone number, email?

[JazzJunkie]

Hi Saxman7,

Here's the info I have:

The Jazz Loft
201 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.526.9130

--JJ

[JazzJunkie]

High 5 Vocalworks is an accomplished four part, jazz/pop vocal group (similar in style to NY Voices or Manhattan Transfer) based in Nyack, NY, 30 minutes north of NYC. The group has been performing for 8 years and, in 2001, was nominated for a MAC Award in NYC. H5VW is currently looking to replace two members--a male vocalist and a piano player. This is an on-going commitment with weekly rehearsals.

Requirements: Must be 21 or older; have ability to read music; be skilled in singing tight vocal harmonies; have performance experience and solo chops; have a day job, a sense of humor and access to a car. These are not salaried positions but there are paying gigs.

For further info or to arrange for an appointment, please call Deborah at 845-358-7822 or 914-661-3083. You may also e-mail us at hi5vw@yahoo.com.

[JazzJunkie]

I am looking for bands to book at my venue. Specifically, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Swing and Blues. I would prefer UP TEMPO and w/vocals. Feel good music that makes you wanna dance. Please send promo packs to :

BLONDIE'S BAR AND NO GRILL
540 Valencia St.
San Francisco, Ca 94110
Attn: Nikki

[JazzJunkie]

Soon to open Jazz Club in Shanghai is hiring Jazz band. Including air fare, free apartment and reasonable pay.

Contact Yi Qian at: 516-423-9233 or Email qianyi2004@aol.com

[JazzJunkie]

COLEMAN & SMITH ARTISTIC COMPANY PRESENTS
POET'S JAZZ HOUSE ON SANTA MONICA IN HOLLYWOOD
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 8PM TO 12MIDNIGHT

NOW BOOKING FEATURED ARTISTS:
Poets
SpokenWord
Singers
Muscians
Visual Artist with muscial talent

Looking for unique material and cutting edge talent. If this is you please contact us for additional information @ poetsjazzhouse@tuesdayconner.com FOR APPLICATION GO TO www.tuesdayconner.com/poetsjazzhouse

OR COME BY AND CHECK OUT OUR BEATNIK VIBE. FREE TO PUBLIC!!!

COLEMAN & SMITH ARTISTIC COMPANY
6902 SANTA MONICA BLD.
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038

[JazzJunkie]

Nearly finished (90%) half hour indy short is looking for unique songs for the soundtrack. Bands who are willing to offer a song in exchange for an end credit in the film and promotional mention on our website, in press materials, etc. are encouraged to send CDs ASAP to:

BTOR Productions
614 S. St. Andrews Pl. #506
Los Angeles, CA 90005

A rough cut of the film has already been accepted into a film festival on the East Coast, so you are guaranteed at least that much extra exposure for your group and/or song.

I'm trying to find songs that fit the theme of a lost love, waiting for someone who is gone, the streets, big cold cities, the homeless, or have a message of hope (not in the religious sense, but not opposed to that, either). We already have approval for music from composer John Cage, a Dave Matthews sounding college band, a straight ballad and a jazz/hip-hop song. Would like to hear some music featuring female vocalists, some rock and roll, perhaps a tune that has a "crazy" (as in insane) feel to a section. If you want to point to a specific song to speed up the listening/approval process, that's great.

The cast includes actors who have been on The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, ER, Telemundo, Joy Luck Club, House of Sand and Fog, and much more.

Again, we ARE going to festival with this film, so some exposure is definite. If your song is accepted, we'll send out a synchronization license to obtain permission to use the song in the film and in promotional trailers, commercials, etc.


Also, if you'd like to check out the trailer before submitting, please go to www.ArcTheMovie.com - hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for your attention - look forward to hearing your best!

[JazzJunkie]

I'm a full-time vocalist in the Boston area. Here's the story: for years I worked as a solo jazz vocalist (here and in NY) and then started working with an all-vocal band that's been my focus for the past two years.

I'm now getting booked for solo jazz gigs and I need a regular band that I can work with. I need solid JAZZ players - that means you know almost every standard, can improvise and solo like a pro, and have performance experience.

I need piano, upright bass, and drums. I would also be open to working with a guitarist from time to time as well.

I'm very outgoing, friendly, and easy to get along with and I look for the same in other musicians if we're working together. If you're interested, please drop me an email -- divataunia@aol.com -- with any info you can (website, soundclips, etc).

My website is www.tauniasoderquist.com.

Thanks!

[JazzJunkie]

Improvisational musicians are needed for a "Musical Masterpieces" event for Black History month at the Oakland Museum. The event will be on Sunday February 20th, 2005 between 1-4pm. Musicians should have a solid background in jazz improvisation. The musicians will interact with families in interpreting artwork in the galleries and also while families paint in the art studio.

This event should be fun and might lead to future gigs at the Musuem. 5-6 musicians are needed for 3 hours and the pay is $100-150 per musician. African American musicians preffered since the gig is in honor of black history month.

If interested, please contact Carey Fruzza at the Oakland Museum:

cfruzza@museumca.org

[JazzJunkie]

The Gig will take place in Plymouth, Ma on Oct 16th. Its an afternoon thing, purely instrumental, laid back, psuedo jazz/groove/improv. Here's a list of tunes to be familiar with. Interested parties will be sent a CD. 2 Rehearsal sessions prior to the gig date. First rehearsal next Thursday, Sept 30th in Brighton. Send me your crudentials, mp3's, web posting, phone #, I wanna here ya if possible.

$75 for your time. Refreshments will be provided.

Heres the list:

Freddie Freeloader 9:49 Miles Davis Kind of Blue
Watermelon Man 7:06 Herbie Handcock and The Headhunters
In The Morning 4:07 Norah Jones Feels Like Home
My Cherie Amour 2:52 Stevie Wonder
Soul Dream 5:12 Grey Boy Allstars
Steppin 7:22 Soulive
Stray Cat Strut 3:15 Stray Cats Stray Cats: Greatest Hits
Sexy M.F. 5:26 Prince The Love Symbol Album
September 3:34 Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits
Cut the Cake 4:06 Average White Band Pickin' Up the Pieces
Shining Star 2:52 Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits
Jeep On 4:31 John Scofield
Pungee 3:00 The Meters
Horizons 2:33 Jack Johnson
Sportscaster 2:32 Grey Boy Allstars
Po Black Maddie 4:32 North Mississippi Allstars
What It's Like 5:03 Everlast-Whitey Ford Sings The Blues

Contact: jkaselis@aol.com

[JazzJunkie]

Mature Jazz/Standard/ Blues singer needs piantist for performance and rehearsal. Looking for musicians to collaborate with and make beautiful music, money, and fun.

Contact: lllsmith@comcast.net

[JazzJunkie]

We will be holding auditions for the opportunity to play as a house band once per week. You will be playing with a signed female artist/performer who will also be the featured vocalist.

DRUMS, KEYS, GUITAR AND BASS are the 4 pieces being auditioned. You must be able to play different types of music. R&B, ROCK, ALTERNATIVE, JAZZ are the basic ones but not all are manditory.

Both open minded/creative women AND men are welcome. ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS!! ALL PERSONALITIES & LOOKS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME.

Club is located in Hackensack, NJ

To give us your contact info and get more details on the audition, please email at gypseainc@yahoo.com or thestealthnightlife@hotmail.com.

Please no downloads or attachments. You may present your cds, resumes, photos, etc at the time of audition.

We look forward to seeing you!

[JazzJunkie]

Looking for a 3 or 4 piece band for a Comedy night. This is for a 300-person event where 3 comedians will be entertaining a local civic organization. Looking for a band to perform in between acts with the goal of energizing the crowd and keeping the event moving. Possibly along the lines of the house band on David Letterman.... upbeat, lively, but not overpowering. A band that includes brass would be ideal, and that does a combination of covers and upbeat improvisation.

Most of the people attending will be in their 50’s and 60’s and will be at a country club, approximately one hour south west of Boston. The event is Friday night, November 19th. Pay is negotiable.

If interested, please contact 508-740-1379.