Dave Garrett Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 For the vast stretch between Dallas and Houston, the rail route would probably parallel I45. So we're probably just talking about getting into downtown in both cities. At least in Houston, there are a lot of freight rail lines that perhaps could be repurposed or shared. The main post office/mail distribution center in downtown Houston is closing in the next couple of weeks - the land was put up for sale some time ago, and the operations are being relocated to the remaining distribution center in north Houston and another retail/business mail post office facility elsewhere in the downtown area. Since the current downtown post office site used to house the Southern Pacific rail terminal for many years prior to the post office's construction in the early 1960s, it would be an obvious endpoint for a high-speed rail line. The Amtrak station is also in very close proximity to the site. Quote
kh1958 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) May 13, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth May 14, 2015: ICP Orchestra, North Door, Austin May 15, 2015: Vijay Iyer, solo and with Brentano String Quartet, Tobin Center, Alvarez Studio, San Antonio May 15, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Free Man, Deep Ellum May 16, 2015: Edmar Castaneda, San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio May 19, 2015: Eddie Gomez, Dan's Silverleaf, Denton May 20, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth May 23, 2015: Nicole Mitchell Indigo Trio, Meca, Houston May 24, 2015: Randy Weston and Company, Trinity University, San Antonio May 29, 2015: Cassandra Wilson, Miller Theater, Houston May 29, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Free Man, Deep Ellum June 4, 2015: Eric Gales, Guitar Sanctuary, McKinney June 5-6, 2015: Eric Gales, T Bone Walker Blues Festival, Longview June 6, 2015: Indradeep Ghosh, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston June 7, 2015: Eric Gales, Hat Tricks, Lewisville June 12, 2015: Marcus Miller, One World Theater, Austin June 13, 2015: Marcus Miller, Granada Theater, Dallas June 17, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Paramount Theater, Austin June 18, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Annette Straus Square, Dallas June 20, 2015: Bill Evans, Brookhaven Village, Norman, Oklahoma June 20, 2015: Chris Thomas King, The Auditorium, Eureka Springs, Arkansas July 17, 2015: Buddy Guy, Moody Theater, Austin September 10, 2015, Billy Childs, Austin September 17, 2015: Billy Hart Quartet, Fort Worth Public Library Fall, 2015: T.N. Krishnan (violin), Austin October 11, 2015: Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Amit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan, Riverbend Centre, Austin October 24, 2015: Arthur O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mighty Duck, Houston October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Cactus Cafe, Austin October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Kessler Theater, Dallas November 6, 2015: Azar Lawrence with Jeff Tain Watts, Cullen Theater, Houston December 5, 2015: Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston January 22, 2016: Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Don Byron, Austin March 19, 2016: Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos, Cullen Theater, Houston April 9, 2016: Terell Stafford, Austin April 16, 2016, SF Jazz Collective, Cullen Theater, Houston Edited May 12, 2015 by kh1958 Quote
JSngry Posted May 2, 2015 Report Posted May 2, 2015 Leena Conquest Sunday, May 3 at 3 pm The Corner Theatre 211 East Pleasant Run Desoto map link Uptown/Downtown DeSoto continues its tradition of bringing the best classical and jazz musicians to Southwest Dallas County. Hear avant garde jazz vocalist and singer Leena Conquest as she creates a singular, artful performance. Uptown/Downtown DeSoto Music Series admission: $10 Free parking in the Civic Center Garage Discount at Tuscany Italian Restaurant Tickets: 866-967-8167 or Showtix Quote
kh1958 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) May 23, 2015: Nicole Mitchell Indigo Trio, Meca, Houston May 24, 2015: Randy Weston and Company, Trinity University, San Antonio May 29, 2015: Cassandra Wilson, Miller Theater, Houston May 29, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Free Man, Deep Ellum June 4, 2015: Eric Gales, Guitar Sanctuary, McKinney June 5-6, 2015: Eric Gales, T Bone Walker Blues Festival, Longview June 6, 2015: Indradeep Ghosh, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston June 7, 2015: Eric Gales, Hat Tricks, Lewisville June 11, 2015: Ginger Baker, One World Theater, Austin June 12, 2015: Marcus Miller, One World Theater, Austin June 12, 2015: Ginger Baker, Dosey Doe, Houston June 13, 2015: Marcus Miller, Granada Theater, Dallas June 13, 2015: Zac Harmon, Babb Bros., Dallas June 17, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Paramount Theater, Austin June 18, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Annette Straus Square, Dallas June 20, 2015: Bill Evans, Brookhaven Village, Norman, Oklahoma June 20, 2015: Chris Thomas King, The Auditorium, Eureka Springs, Arkansas July 2, 2015: Ignacio Berroa, Miller Theater, Houston July 17, 2015: Buddy Guy, Moody Theater, Austin July 31-August 2, 2015: Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans September 6, 2015: Buddy Guy, Bedford Blues Festival September 10, 2015, Billy Childs, Austin September 17, 2015: Billy Hart Quartet, Fort Worth Public Library Fall, 2015: T.N. Krishnan (violin), Austin October 11, 2015: Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Amit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan, Riverbend Centre, Austin October 18, 2015: Buena Vista Social Club, Dell Hall, Austin October 24, 2015: Arthur O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mighty Duck, Houston October 28, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Cactus Cafe, Austin October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Kessler Theater, Dallas November 6, 2015: Azar Lawrence with Jeff Tain Watts, Cullen Theater, Houston December 5, 2015: Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston January 22, 2016: Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Don Byron, Austin March 19, 2016: Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos, Cullen Theater, Houston April 9, 2016: Terell Stafford, Austin April 16, 2016, SF Jazz Collective, Cullen Theater, Houston Edited May 22, 2015 by kh1958 Quote
mjzee Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 Re Cassandra Wilson in Houston 5/29: it is a free concert. See: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/650/ Also notable (and free) is June 6: Accordion Kings & Queens. See: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/652/ 2015 Lineup Debra Peters & The Love Saints​Jerome Batiste and the ZydeKo PlayersBig Squeeze ChampionsLos Texmaniacs​ with special guests Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers and Rick Treviño.Also: Inaugural Latin Jazz Jam 7/2/15 with Ignacio Berroa. See: http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/events/686/ Quote
kh1958 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Posted May 16, 2015 I just saw Cassandra Wilson in New Orleans, and she has a really good band that includes Charlie Burnham on violin, Kevin Breit on guitars and Lonnie Plaxico on bass. One thing I enjoyed about her (in addition, of course, to her gorgeous voice and the wonderful songs) was the evident joy she took in the playing of her band. Quote
JSngry Posted May 18, 2015 Report Posted May 18, 2015 I just saw Cassandra Wilson in New Orleans, and she has a really good band that includes Charlie Burnham on violin, Kevin Breit on guitars and Lonnie Plaxico on bass. One thing I enjoyed about her (in addition, of course, to her gorgeous voice and the wonderful songs) was the evident joy she took in the playing of her band. Somebody had a December 2014 gig up on youTube for a quick minute a few weeks ago, and yeah...I would pay fair money to go see that. Quote
kh1958 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Posted May 22, 2015 Anyone besides me planning on going to see Randy Weston Sunday? I considered going to see Nicole Mitchell, then Randy Weston, but business travel the week before and the week after discouraged me, so I went with the long-time favorite (and the easier city to navigate). Quote
kh1958 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Posted May 22, 2015 Randy Weston's current concert schedule: Randy Weston African Rhythms Quartet & Billy Harper Musical Bridges Around the Worldat Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University www.musicalbridges.org >>San Antonio, TX, USA June 11 2015 Randy Weston & Billy Harperat BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center www.tribecapac.org >>New York, NY, USA June 20-21 2015 Randy Weston African Rhythms Trioat Harlem Jazz at Minton's www.music.mintonsharlem.com >>Harlem NY, NY, USA July 11 2015 Randy Weston & Billy Harperat North Sea Jazz - Madeira stage www.northseajazz.com >>Rotterdam, Netherlands October 17 2015 Randy Weston African Rhythms Trioat The Ritz Theatre www.ritzjacksonville.com >>www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Saucer-Presents >> Jacksonville, FL, USA March 19 2016 Randy Weston African Rhythmsat Zankel Hall - Carnegie Hall www.carnegiehall.org >>New York, NY, USA Quote
JSngry Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 No San Antonio this weekend for me either. Multiple cars troubles and other unpleasantries have derailed those plans. Kinda feel like I'm getting screwed, too, like this was something I needed to be at, PLANNED on being at, for, like, months, each day seems totally fine, but life got in the way again and I don't know how to be the kind of asshole that tells life to go fuck itself, that I'm going there anyway, with or without a car, and wife can stay home and take care of the car repairs (and our daughter's repairs out in Anaheim too), fuck it I'm going to see Randy Weston...a long time ago I could be that kind of an asshole, see you when I see you, and out he door. Cost a lady her job one time going to Oklahoma to see Woody Shaw instead of doing night porter gig at Denton Burger King, surprise inspection the next day, oops, manager (and obtw, single mom manger at that) gets reamed out in person AND fired later in the day. Quote
kh1958 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Posted May 23, 2015 That's too bad you can't make it; I'm actually going to fly, so with this weather we'll see how that works out. I'm actually distressed that I missed Woody Shaw in Oklahoma and didn't know it. Quote
JSngry Posted May 24, 2015 Report Posted May 24, 2015 A place in Tulsa called The Blue Onion., As I remember it, they booked one jazz band a month. The Sam Rivers/Dave Holland/Barry Altschul Trio opened the place (nobody I knew heard about it until after it happened), then Woody played there, then the "alternative" Denton Big Band that I was in called The Kosmic Jazz Orchestra played there, and then the place went broke. Or maybe the place went broke while we were playing there. The leader called everybody on Monday telling them not to cash the checks, that they were gonna bounce. But I had cashed mine at Kroger firstt hing Sunday AM after we got back. Apparently, I was the only one who had done so because I was the only one (other than the leader himself) who was flatass broke. I offered to give the guy his bread back, but he said, no, keep it, but also keep it to yourself, because if the other guys find out, they'll all want cash, and he himself did not have that kind of money. Awkward moment for everybody, indeed, but the guy did right by me when he would have been completely justified in going the other way with it. Cat's name was Paul Holderbaum, real old-school "arranger/copyist" cat in terms of skill set and craft application (and work ethic), but very forward looking in terms of what to do with it He built the band around like-minded soloists and rhythm sections. and got 1:00-ish type players for lead and section roles so the charts would speak correctly, that's the type of voicings he was writing, and that's the kind of players he needed for that.. I recall one weeknight evening, we were sitting around getting high and playing poker with Nefertiti playing (god, to have that kind of free time again...), and he said during "Pinocchio" I think it was, "this is gonna be like bebop pretty soon. Instead of everybody playing Bird licks, everybody's gonna play Wayne licks. I'm gonna have the big band for that". Dude put all his time and money into getting demo tapes of his charts made and having them available in printed rather than manuscript for, everything getting ready. This was, like 77-78, nobody had yet heard of Wynton and The Young Lions and all that. Not at all "alternative" like the original AACM Big band was, obviously but..time/place, all that, maybe you had to be there. It was interesting. I do know that a lot of the 1:00 players got a strong draft from "the department" for playing in the band, but this was the same time that Bob Belden was really stepping up his game, and Bob was in the band, so, there was a grimmacing acceptance accorded the goings on. I see Paul's still making a living in the music industry http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/1380/Paul-Holderbaumso if anybody here knows the guy, tell him I say hi and send full props his way. Quote
kh1958 Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Posted May 24, 2015 Sounds like a great, if short-lived and doomed from inception, place. Quote
kh1958 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Report Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Next year, the Musical Bridges International Music Festival in San Antonio will feature the Charles Lloyd Quartet (February 12, 2016). June 5-6, 2015: Eric Gales, T Bone Walker Blues Festival, Longview June 6, 2015: Indradeep Ghosh, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, Houston June 7, 2015: Eric Gales, Hat Tricks, Lewisville June 10, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth June 11, 2015: Ginger Baker, One World Theater, Austin June 12, 2015: Marcus Miller, One World Theater, Austin June 12, 2015: Ginger Baker, Dosey Doe, Houston June 13, 2015: Marcus Miller, Granada Theater, Dallas June 13, 2015: Zac Harmon, Babb Bros., Dallas June 15, 2015: Jim Sangrey and Summusic, Margo Jones Theater, Dallas June 17, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Paramount Theater, Austin June 17, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth June 18, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Annette Straus Square, Dallas June 20, 2015: Bill Evans, Brookhaven Village, Norman, Oklahoma June 20, 2015: Chris Thomas King, The Auditorium, Eureka Springs, Arkansas June 20, 2015: Tutu Jones, Balcony Club, Dallas June 24, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth July 2, 2015: Ignacio Berroa, Miller Theater, Houston July 17, 2015: Buddy Guy, Moody Theater, Austin July 21, 2015: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Collin College, Plano [concert?] July 31-August 2, 2015: Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans September 6, 2015: Buddy Guy, Bedford Blues Festival September 10, 2015, Billy Childs, Bass Hall, Austin September 17, 2015: Billy Hart Quartet, Fort Worth Public Library Fall, 2015: T.N. Krishnan (violin), Austin October 11, 2015: Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Amit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan, Riverbend Centre, Austin October 18, 2015: Buena Vista Social Club, Dell Hall, Austin October 24, 2015: Arthur O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mighty Duck, Houston October 28, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Cactus Cafe, Austin October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Kessler Theater, Dallas November 6, 2015: Azar Lawrence with Jeff Tain Watts, Cullen Theater, Houston December 5, 2015: Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston January 17, 2016: Edmar Castaneda, San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio January 22, 2016: Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Don Byron, McCullough Theater, Austin February 12, 2016: Charles Lloyd, Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio March 19, 2016: Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos, Cullen Theater, Houston April 9, 2016: Terell Stafford, Bates Recital Hall, Austin April 16, 2016, SF Jazz Collective, Cullen Theater, Houston Edited June 5, 2015 by kh1958 Quote
JSngry Posted June 3, 2015 Report Posted June 3, 2015 Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm in CDT The Margo Jones Theatre 1121 1st Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 Pandora's Box Special Presentation: Excerpted Poetics from Joe Milazzo's novel "Crepescule W/ Nellie" as read by a cast of Previous Pandora Players and Performers! If that's not enough ... The evening caps off with the poetry of Robin Myric With Musical Guests: Jim Sangrey (tenor sax), Carl Hillman (bass) and Andrew Griffith (drums), aka Jim Sangrey & Summusic.https://www.facebook.com/events/1441646919473431/ http://www.pandorasboxpoetry.com/#!tour/c9a0 Quote
kh1958 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Posted June 3, 2015 Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm in CDT The Margo Jones Theatre 1121 1st Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 Pandora's Box Special Presentation: Excerpted Poetics from Joe Milazzo's novel "Crepescule W/ Nellie" as read by a cast of Previous Pandora Players and Performers! If that's not enough ... The evening caps off with the poetry of Robin Myric With Musical Guests: Jim Sangrey (tenor sax), Carl Hillman (bass) and Andrew Griffith (drums), aka Jim Sangrey & Summusic. https://www.facebook.com/events/1441646919473431/ http://www.pandorasboxpoetry.com/#!tour/c9a0 I'll be out of town that day, but good luck. Quote
kh1958 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) June 13, 2015: Marcus Miller, Granada Theater, Dallas June 13, 2015: Zac Harmon, Babb Bros., Dallas June 14, 2015: Marcus Miller, House of Blues, Houston June 15, 2015: Jim Sangrey and Summusic, Margo Jones Theater, Dallas June 17, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth June 18, 2015: King Sunny Ade, Annette Straus Square, Dallas June 20, 2015: Bill Evans, Brookhaven Village, Norman, Oklahoma June 20, 2015: Chris Thomas King, The Auditorium, Eureka Springs, Arkansas June 20, 2015: Tutu Jones, Balcony Club, Dallas June 24, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth July 2, 2015: Ignacio Berroa, Miller Theater, Houston July 17, 2015: Buddy Guy, Moody Theater, Austin July 21, 2015: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Collin College, Plano [concert?] July 31-August 2, 2015: Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans September 6, 2015: Buddy Guy, Bedford Blues Festival September 10, 2015, Billy Childs, Bass Hall, Austin September 12, 2015: Billy Cobham, Granada Theater, Dallas September 17, 2015: Billy Hart Quartet, Fort Worth Public Library September 24, 2015: Lila Downs, Plaza Theater, El Paso Fall, 2015: T.N. Krishnan (violin), Austin October 11, 2015: Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Amit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan, Riverbend Centre, Austin October 18, 2015: Buena Vista Social Club, Dell Hall, Austin October 24, 2015: Arthur O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mighty Duck, Houston October 28, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Cactus Cafe, Austin October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Kessler Theater, Dallas November 6, 2015: Azar Lawrence with Jeff Tain Watts, Cullen Theater, Houston December 5, 2015: Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston January 17, 2016: Edmar Castaneda, San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio January 22, 2016: Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Don Byron, McCullough Theater, Austin February 12, 2016: Charles Lloyd, Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio March 19, 2016: Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos, Cullen Theater, Houston April 9, 2016: Terell Stafford, Bates Recital Hall, Austin April 16, 2016, SF Jazz Collective, Cullen Theater, Houston Edited June 13, 2015 by kh1958 Quote
kh1958 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) July 1, 2015: Shelley Carrol, Scat Jazz, Fort Worth July 2, 2015: Ignacio Berroa, Miller Theater, Houston July 17, 2015: Buddy Guy, Moody Theater, Austin July 21, 2015: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Collin College, Plano [concert?] July 31-August 2, 2015: Satchmo Summerfest, New Orleans September 6, 2015: Buddy Guy, Bedford Blues Festival September 10, 2015, Billy Childs, Bass Hall, Austin September 12, 2015: Billy Cobham, Granada Theater, Dallas September 17, 2015: Billy Hart Quartet, Fort Worth Public Library September 24, 2015: Lila Downs, Plaza Theater, El Paso Fall, 2015: T.N. Krishnan (violin), Austin October 11, 2015: Zakir Hussain, Dave Holland, Amit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan, Riverbend Centre, Austin October 18, 2015: Buena Vista Social Club, Dell Hall, Austin October 24, 2015: Arthur O'Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cullen Theater, Houston October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mucky Duck, Houston October 28, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Cactus Cafe, Austin October 29, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Kessler Theater, Dallas November 6, 2015: Azar Lawrence with Jeff Tain Watts, Cullen Theater, Houston December 5, 2015: Melissa Aldana and Crash Trio, Cullen Theater, Houston January 17, 2016: Edmar Castaneda, San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio January 22, 2016: Dave Douglas, Uri Caine, Don Byron, McCullough Theater, Austin February 12, 2016: Charles Lloyd, Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, San Antonio March 19, 2016: Guillermo Klein Y Los Guachos, Cullen Theater, Houston April 9, 2016: Terell Stafford, Bates Recital Hall, Austin April 16, 2016, SF Jazz Collective, Cullen Theater, Houston Edited June 23, 2015 by kh1958 Quote
Dave Garrett Posted June 15, 2015 Report Posted June 15, 2015 October 27, 2015: Nels Cline and Julian Lage, Mighty Duck, Houston That should be the Mucky Duck, a fine establishment that it's been way too long since I last visited: http://mcgonigels.com/Music+Calendar/Nels+Cline+and+Julian+Lage+-+October+27+2015+730pm Quote
kh1958 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 King Sunny Ade concert cancelled--The Department of Homeland Security is keeping us safe from live Juju. "We deeply regret to announce that, due to ongoing delays in the processing of international visas, the arrival of King Sunny Adé and His African Beats in the U.S. has been delayed and they will be unable to appear this Thursday at the Center." Quote
JSngry Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 July 21, 2015: Rudresh Mahanthappa, Collin College, Plano [concert?] Apparently so, at either 7:30 or 8, take your pick: http://www.kevinmcnerney.com/jazzcamp.html http://rudreshm.com/events Quote
kh1958 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 The Rudresh Mahanthappa website lists him as also appearing in Berlin on the same day he's appearing in Plano. Quote
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