organissimo wants to play in YOUR TOWN

[Jim Alfredson]

Inspiration.

[bertrand]

Can I expect a Paris Hilton tribute tune on the next CD?

[youdig]

Get her sister Nicky involved and you have.....

Waiting for the Chewthegoo sisters.

and you could follow it up with "Jizz in the Face"

Edited April 4, 2007 by hammondcheese

[kh1958]

Can I expect a Paris Hilton tribute tune on the next CD?

Organnisimo in Paris.

[Jim Alfredson]

any DC-Baltimore gigs on the horizon??? Love to see the boys back at Twins

Hopefully in the fall, my friend.

[sal]

Hey Sal:

Yes the Canopy Club is still going and it too would be a great venue for Organissimo. Come to think of it - so would The High Dive and Zorba's - so at least 4 places for potential Organissimo performances in Champaign-Urbana - probably a 4-6 hour drive from Michigan! The area is really active these days with the jazz program of studies kicking up here at U of Il. Now possible to catch live jazz 3-5 nights a week! National acts come through too.

That's great to hear!! Wish it had been like that when I was there (1995-2000), but better late than never!

[GregN]

I had a weird dream last night where organissimo was playing this punk-rock festival in DC. They had to wear make-up and eyeliner.

At one point, Jim was singing this song making fun of Paris Hilton, and she walked in the club!

That's when I woke up.

Bertrand.

They wouldn't have to "force" Jim.

[randissimo]

Hey Sal:

Yes the Canopy Club is still going and it too would be a great venue for Organissimo. Come to think of it - so would The High Dive and Zorba's - so at least 4 places for potential Organissimo performances in Champaign-Urbana - probably a 4-6 hour drive from Michigan! The area is really active these days with the jazz program of studies kicking up here at U of Il. Now possible to catch live jazz 3-5 nights a week! National acts come through too.

That's great to hear!! Wish it had been like that when I was there (1995-2000), but better late than never!

Aurora,, maybe we could do a couple of tunes on "Wayne's World" .. That would be excellent !!

[sal]

Hey Sal:

Yes the Canopy Club is still going and it too would be a great venue for Organissimo. Come to think of it - so would The High Dive and Zorba's - so at least 4 places for potential Organissimo performances in Champaign-Urbana - probably a 4-6 hour drive from Michigan! The area is really active these days with the jazz program of studies kicking up here at U of Il. Now possible to catch live jazz 3-5 nights a week! National acts come through too.

That's great to hear!! Wish it had been like that when I was there (1995-2000), but better late than never!

Aurora,, maybe we could do a couple of tunes on "Wayne's World" .. That would be excellent !!

Hey, I've got a basement with a drumset! Now, we just need Tia Carrere!

[Patrick]

I don't see you guys on the Detroit Jazz Fest schedule. Any chance you'll be there. There doing some sorta Detroit/Philadelphia thing. Groovadelphia needs to be there (in a big way)!!

http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/08lineup.html

[Jim Alfredson]

We were there two years in a row, which is abnormal. I doubt they'd do three and if they haven't contacted us by now, I'd say it's pretty certain we're not playing it.

[blind-blake]

See below. Had to edit, as I posted twice.

Edited July 31, 2008 by blind-blake

[blind-blake]

There's a place just north of NYC in Piermont, NY called the Turning Point. They have traditionally hosted rock, blues and folk musicians -- good nationally-known acts -- but they have recently been adding jazz to their lineup. It's a GREAT club. Small, intimate, and really cool. http://www.turningpointcafe.com/

I think you'd like it, and that they would like you. If you ever do play there, you can stay at my place! At the very least, you should come for dinner. Incidentally, I LOVE the new CD. I mean it! Just great!

[poetrylover3]

In St Louis, Jazz at the Bistro would be your ideal spot

[ejp626]

Just saw the two shows at Andy's in Chicago in Oct. Unless something unforseen happens, I'll be there. Looking forward to it, guys.

[Joe G]

At long last, ay?

[mr jazz]

any Baltimore-DC dates for the world tour? I need a fix bad.

[Jim Alfredson]

any Baltimore-DC dates for the world tour? I need a fix bad.

We're hoping to get back out East early next year. We'll keep everyone posted.

[Rooster_Ties]

In St Louis, Jazz at the Bistro would be your ideal spot

And in Kansas City, it's either my jazz series ("Jazz & Beyond" - at a great, centrally located Unitarian church) -- or else the Blue Room, or maybe Jardine's.

I'm almost positive I can pay you guys better than any club in town (unless you've got a promoter that can work wonders), and I can also get you free room and probably some board too. The Rooster house is a perpetual disaster, but there are other church folks who I'm SURE I could get to put you up. Interesting people too -- people you can hang with, who I promise won't creep you out. You can cuss and drink around Unitarians, most of us don't mind a bit. Hell, most of us cuss and drink just like everybody else.

Edited September 9, 2008 by Rooster_Ties

[James]

Need to second GloriousBlues' rec. for Dizzy's. (San Diego) Chuck is as straight as the day is long, and I could probably help out with local (jazz) radio promotion. Only thing...............Dizzy's books a few months in advance, so plan your contact accordingly.

What are the odds of a left coast swing, guys? I'm too lazy to scan the entire thread to check for what's been tossed out.

[randissimo]

Need to second GloriousBlues' rec. for Dizzy's. (San Diego) Chuck is as straight as the day is long, and I could probably help out with local (jazz) radio promotion. Only thing...............Dizzy's books a few months in advance, so plan your contact accordingly.

What are the odds of a left coast swing, guys? I'm too lazy to scan the entire thread to check for what's been tossed out.

We'd love to play the west coast.. Just not much developing in that direction for us at this time.. We'll need plenty of gigs because it would be an expensive trip... Right now Chicago is about as far west as we can afford to go..

There's for sure plenty of places to play up and down the California coast, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.."

http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/docs/californ.htm

http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/docs/arizona.htm

http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/docs/nevada.htm

http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/docs/oregon.htm

http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/docs/wash.htm

Edited September 16, 2008 by randissimo

[James]

Yeah Randy, suspected as much. Hope someday enough California action comes together to justify a trip.

I've been recently disappointed that Donny McCaslin's left coast tour didn't even include an L.A. concert. Hard to

comprehend, really.

[Guest Bill Barton]

Hi Randy!

I just checked out the list of Washington clubs on that link. It's way outdated. Several of them are long out-of-business. Although I'm sure that chewy would disagree, I'd vote for Tula's in Seattle as the most likely possibility. Would love to see you guys out here...

[theizer]

I would love to see you guys down here in Kansas City! Many great venues. I think the Blue Room would be a cool place. Right in the heart of the Jazz district at 18th and Vine.

http://www.americanjazzmuseum.com/?page=sh...;action=display

[Guest Bill Barton]

Hi Randy!

I just checked out the list of Washington clubs on that link. It's way outdated. Several of them are long out-of-business. Although I'm sure that chewy would disagree, I'd vote for Tula's in Seattle as the most likely possibility. Would love to see you guys out here...

As far as larger venues go, The Triple Door is well worth checking out. With the continued success of Groovadelphia it might be a possibility. They book a wide variety of music including jazz, primarily major touring acts. So, it's not a "jazz club" per se.

The Triple Door