Special to The Washington Examiner
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Gizmo promises 'a solid groove' at D.C. performance
Marie Gullard
Published: Thu, May 16, 2013
Don't look for a gremlin when checking out the music of Gizmo at Bohemian Caverns. Instead, expect a 22-year-old bass guitarist from Philadelphia named Kenneth Rodgers, whose parents nicknamed him after a favorite movie, "Gremlins." The name may be an attention-grabber, but it is the music of...
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Mickey Hart's Worlds Within Tour stops at Howard Theatre
Marie Gullard
Published: Mon, May 13, 2013
Mickey Hart, perhaps best known for his rhythmic genius on drums with the rock band Grateful Dead, is now in the process of picking up where he left off in his highly successful Worlds Within Tour. In a special performance at the Howard Theatre on Tuesday, he performs with his current group, the...
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Jazzmen Jim Hall, Joe Lovano setting up shop at Blues Alley
Marie Gullard
Published: Wed, May 8, 2013
Legendary jazz guitarist Jim Hall is one of those rare talents who finds it hard to accept accolades. His comments are often, "Oh, that's so nice," or his latest from a recent interview, "Good stuff just seems to happen, and I've been really privileged to make a living at it." The privilege, in...
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Old Bay Ceili Band seasons their music with Irish spirit
Marie Gullard
Published: Mon, May 6, 2013
The Old Bay Ceili Band plays straight-up, traditional dance music -- not rebel songs or pub tunes or even back-up sounds for step dancing. And when they perform this Tuesday on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, audiences will probably do one or both of two things -- clap along to the strong...
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Capital City Voices Jazz Choir sings 'For Ella' at Blues Alley
Marie Gullard
Published: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
If a choir performing at a jazz club sounds a bit contradictory, it might be worth a trip to Blues Alley on Sunday to catch Capital City Voices Jazz Choir and its new show, "For Ella." "We are a traditional community choir of 20 voices, only our repertoire is taken from the Great American...
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Violinist Miri Ben-Ari returns to D.C. in 'The Beautiful Sound Tour'
Marie Gullard
Published: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
Grammy Award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari returns to Washington on Saturday at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in "The Beautiful Sound Tour." Noted for the unique sound she has created -- a brilliant fusion of classical performance with jazz, R&B and hip-hop -- this much...
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New season and new leadership for the Washington Performing Arts Society
Marie Gullard
Published: Tue, Apr 23, 2013
Known for presenting a variety of programs that include classical, jazz and global music, the Washington Performing Arts Society announced a 2013-2014 season packed with more than 50 exciting performances to take place at 11 venues throughout the D.C. area. Audiences can look forward to the...
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The Vespers play roots and a bit of everything at the Hamilton
Marie Gullard
Published: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Two sets of siblings -- a pair of sisters and a pair of brothers -- who are gaining notoriety on tour as the Vespers will be performing at the Hamilton on Sunday evening. "The Vespers is an easy [band] name to say," noted Phoebe Cryar, who, along with her sister, Callie, make flawless...
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Michael Feinstein honors Gershwin legacy at Strathmore Gala
Marie Gullard
Published: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
Pianist and singer Michael Feinstein, who has been dubbed the ambassador of the Great American Songbook, is unquestionably at the top of the list of great interpreters of American standards. This fact alone would give him credibility in presenting a show completely dedicated to the works of...
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The strange sounds of the Voca People invade Strathmore
Marie Gullard
Published: Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Exactly who are these friendly aliens, chalk-white from head to toe except for cherry-red lips? They are the Voca People from the planet Voca, located somewhere behind the sun -- a place where all communication is made by music and vocal expression. And on Thursday evening, they will be...
