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Christy Bennett
Dolce Casa Cafe
May 17th 2012
4947 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Ill 60625
Cost: $Free
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23RD - BIX FEST
23RD - BIX FEST
Date Posted: January 17 2012
Written By: Chicago Jazz
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March 8-11, 2012 at the Racine (WI)-Marriott, Hwy. 20, 4 miles E of I94. Featured bands are Andy Schumm's Monkey Chasers with John Otto and Dave Bock, plus the Scrap Iron Jazzerinos with Andy Schumm, pianist Dave Boeddinghaus from New Orleans and others. Band names come from rare early jazz recording bands in 1925 and 1919, respectively. Also featured is European singing star, Vanessa Tabliabue Yorke, with her New York pianist, Dalton Ridenhour.
Other events include: 12 hour "Bus Tour To Hell" of former jazz sites, cemeteries and other locations in Chicago area. Two days of new/used record, book, sheet music sales with 50 dealer tables including the Jazz Record Mart. Late night jam session, rare early jazz films and fun lectures including Hans Eekhoff on sound restoration and Bix, Bridget Calzaretta's 1920's dance survey with free lessons for anyone interested, and a real magic show with the Grand Marshall of Magic, Marshall Philyaw. Will he make a rare 78 disappear?
Please see www.bixfest.com or call 847-996-0246 for details including event prices and room booking.
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