BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Velvet Note - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Velvet Note X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thevelvetnote.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Velvet Note REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230530T020603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T174513Z UID:28987-1686254400-1686265200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open *** SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! ** DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! \n\n\n\n****SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230523T231937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T194150Z UID:28973-1685905200-1685910600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 4th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Charles Mingus *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:Best Charles Mingus Songs of All Time\n\n\n\nONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Charles Mingus. \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary upright bassist\, pianist and composer\, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-june-4th-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-charles-mingus/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15F3A4CE-2FE4-48C0-86CB-D7C82EC3DF04.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230404T031529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T182435Z UID:28856-1685820600-1685833200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, June 3rd: The 11th Anniversary Show starring TV Star & Singer Cassady McClincy DESCRIPTION:The Velvet Note celebrates its anniversary with TV Star and Singer Cassady McClincy! \n\n\n\nSATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Cassady McClincy is an actress known for her role as Lydia on The Walking Dead. However\, her love for the arts started as a singer at the age of 9. She has performed at the Atlanta opera\, Carnegie hall\, Fox Theatre productions and more. Her voice has been compared to a wide variety of artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Eilish and she is looking forward to performing on the renowned Velvet Note stage with some of the best musicians from Atlanta and beyond.  Cassady’s band features Elisha “Doogie” Parish on drums\, Bill Muter on bass tuba\, Kennedy Avery on keys and vocals\, and Drew Tucker on vibraphones. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-2nd-and-saturday-june-3rd-tv-star-singer-cassady-mcclincy/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-11-×-17-in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230523T184847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T184911Z UID:28970-1685734200-1685746800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, June 2nd: Cuban Singer Jessie Diaz DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nAlso starring world-renowned percussionist Frankie Quinones! \n\n\n\nJessy Díaz is a highly motivated and energetic musician (singer\, percussionist\, musicologist\, and teacher) with international exposure. Originally from Cuba\, as a performer she focuses on the Latin jazz\, cha-cha-cha\, danzón\, son\, mambo\, and bolero genres. Not only is she an excellent singer\, she is also competent in playing a wide range of musical instruments. As a multi-instrumentalist artist and music teaching professional\, she endeavors to give her all in each single performance and project and is fully committed to providing a solid education and instilling music appreciation in all her students. \n\n\n\nBefore emigrating to the U.S.\, Jessy had the opportunity to perform with the Matanzas Symphonic Orchestra (Matanzas\, Cuba)\, University of Arts Symphonic Orchestra (Havana\, Cuba)\, Failde Youth Band (Matanzas\, Cuba)\, and Suns of Cuba (Matanzas\, Cuba). \n\n\n\nOne of the highlights of her career include a performance for President Barack Obama during a Cuban State Dinner in Havana\, Cuba\, on March 21\, 2016. Since arriving in the U.S. in 2017\, she has performed at various venues in Florida and Georgia. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-june-2nd-cuban-singer-jessie-diaz/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2D436DB1-6D3C-4AEF-8B44-F9485FA49240.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230530T014121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T015324Z UID:28982-1685649600-1685660400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open Returns! DESCRIPTION:This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June\, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find\, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.  \n\n\n\nHosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados\, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music\, tons of fun and a benevolent\, the very best house band\, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursdays-in-june-the-velvet-note-open-returns/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/255421FC-EF00-4CD8-A707-D118722DF50D.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230404T033912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T034752Z UID:28859-1685300400-1685305800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 28th: The C4 Experience DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. This quartet\, simply called C4\, is the brainchild of percussionist\, composer\, and conductor Casen Alesi. Casen is currently a freshman percussion performance major at Kennesaw State University. He has already established himself as a force of nature in the percussion world as a performer and promoter of new music both in the world of classical and jazz. He has commissioned multiple world premieres and performed alongside the industry’s best\, including Joseph Alessi and John Faddis. Comprised of fellow Kennesaw State jazz musicians Owen Anderson on guitar\, Matteo Staciarine and Brandon Lewis alternating on piano\, and Eisen Griffen on bass\, C4 brings the next generation of jazz musicians to your backyard. With the ability to flow from bebop to hip-hop and everywhere in between\, C4 presents a night of music that’ll be genuinely unforgettable. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-28th-the-c4-experience/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PXL_20220731_170427493.MP-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T174047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T130717Z UID:28941-1685215800-1685228400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 27th: Slim Gambill & The Second Guesses w/ Andre Manga\, Jordan Carter and Les Hall DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map\, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim’s original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors\, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta)\, with everything from 90’s R&B\, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion\, 70’s smooth jazz\, 80’s rock\, maybe an action Jazz Standard and…well\, you get the picture. There’s never been a dull moment when Slim Gambill comes to the Velvet Note\, and evenly his usual standards\, this is a night that will surprise and entertain you. And will likely surprise the band too. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-may-27th-slim-gambill-the-second-guesses/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/124F853D-D615-4BC0-917B-DB5FAE2DB477.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T165445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T130629Z UID:28935-1685129400-1685142000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 26th: Slim Gambill & The Second Guesses w/ Andre Manga\, Jordan Carter and Les Hall DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. An evening of an all-over-the-map\, all-things-considered musical grab bag. Intermingling Slim’s original contemporary jazz music (as heard on Sirius/XM Watercoors\, WCLK Atlanta and WJZA Atlanta)\, with everything from 90’s R&B\, Latin-Island-Afrobeat fusion\, 70’s smooth jazz\, 80’s rock\, maybe an action Jazz Standard and…well\, you get the picture. There’s never been a dull moment when Slim Gambill comes to the Velvet Note\, and evenly his usual standards\, this is a night that will surprise and entertain you. And will likely surprise the band too. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-26th-slim-gambill-the-second-guesses/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7B807755-B5FF-4AE5-AC1C-AA325EC41814.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T161813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T161814Z UID:28933-1685044800-1685055600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 25th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-25th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T160742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T160748Z UID:28931-1684695600-1684701000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 21st: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Herbie Hancock DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Herbie Hancock! \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary pianist as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-may-21st-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-herbie-hancock/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Herbie-Hancock-MasterClass-review.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T033758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T033759Z UID:28926-1684611000-1684623600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, May 20th: Sarah Partridge is 'Honoring Ella' DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A dazzling interpreter of classic and popular standards over her twenty- five year career\, Partridge has delighted audiences around the globe. As a New Jersey resident\, she covers the east coast from NYC\, to Boston\, to Washington\, DC. Her tours of the US have taken her from the south to the midwest and pacific northwest. \n\n\n\nSarah has seven internationally released recordings that range from jazz standards to albums of her own compositions. Her album\, “Bright Lights & Promises: Redefining Janis Ian” landed on 3 “best jazz album” lists in 2017. Her latest holiday release in 2022\, “A Partridge in In A Pear Tree”\, received thousands of plays on Spotify\, Apple and Amazon where several tracks appeared on top pick playlists. \n\n\n\nSarah has performed with many legendary musicians\, including trumpeters Doc Cheatham and Sean Jones\, guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli\, and saxophonist Frank Wess. \n\n\n\nCritic Dan Bilawsky wrote in “All About Jazz”\, Partridge can scat\, strut\, soar\, and tear your heart and soul to shreds without ever breaking a sweat. She’s that good\, these performances are that memorable\, and this album is most certainly one for the ages. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-may-20th-sarah-partridge-is-honoring-ella/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Add-a-subheading-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T030730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T170359Z UID:28922-1684526400-1684537200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 19th: Deborah Davis & A Few Good Men DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. \n\n\n\nAlso Starring: \n\n\n\nLouis Hearivoux ( piano).  \n\n\n\nTommy Sauter ( bass)  \n\n\n\nKermit Walker( drums)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Deborah Davis is based in New York City. She makes her debut appearance at The Velvet Note\, accompanied by A Few Good Men from the Atlanta area featuring Louis Hearivoux\, piano\, Tommy Sauter\, bass and Kermit Walker\, drums.  \n\n\n\nDeborah has a natural flowing charm and flawless stage presence that draws you into her show. A native of Dallas\, and UNT alum\, she has toured 35 international countries\, has performed with legendary jazz greats Lionel Hampton\, and Clark Terry\, invited to sing with Freddie Hubbard\, Art Blakey\, and Ray Brown\, did a commercial with Ella Fitzgerald and subbed for Abbey Lincoln. As a band leader she has lead her own bands featuring\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Eric Lewis\, Gerald Clayton\, Benny Green\, Christian McBride\, Peter Washington\, Eric Wheeler\, Russell Malone\, Greg Hutchinson\, Brian Blade\, Willie Jones III and too many more to name. She’s know for her unique phrasing and ability to swing like her life depends on it. As an independent artist she formed “got my own records” producing 3 recordings. She has sung for dignitaries at the U.N. and U.S. Embassy  affairs including a performance for President Bill Clinton\, and toured Latin America as a US Jazz Ambassador. Deborah Davis Music Design\, LLC is music curator and consultant for international hotels\, jazz  clubs\, and music festivals and events. Her charitable contributions include annual benefit shows for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and City Meals on Wheels (NYC) . URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-19th-deborah-davis-a-few-good-men/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Debo.Rose_.hires_.jpg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230503T031610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T031615Z UID:28924-1684440000-1684450800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 18th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-18th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20220420T020429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T022608Z UID:27889-1684006200-1684098000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Happy Mother's Day! Saturday\, May 13th & Sunday\, May 14th: The Legendary Bosman Twins DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nSUNDAY SHOWTIMES: 5:30PM AND 7:30PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in St. Louis\, Missouri\, Dwayne’s and Dwight’s passion for jazz started at an early age. They grew up listening to the sounds of great jazz artists such as Earl “Fatha” Hines\, Count Basie\, Duke Ellington and their father Lloyd Smith\, who was a well known businessman and a side man in Basie’s and Ellington’s orchestras. They are both Florida A&M University music scholars\, composers\, arrangers\, jazz artists and music educators.  Over the years\, The Bosman Twins have shared their love of music and the stage with entertainment legends Freddie Cole\, Branford Marsalis\, Fontella Bass\, Roy Ayers\, David Peaston and the late trumpeter\, Lester Bowie. Whether performing with their own band or accompanying other notable jazz professionals\, their unique style and renditions of jazz\, rhythm and blues\, funk and gospel have earned them national and international acclaim. \n\n\n\nGet to know The Bosman Twins and their music by clicking HERE. \n\n\n\nThe Bosmans play an array of woodwind instruments\, ranging from tenor and alto saxophone (Dwayne and Dwight’s primary instruments) to soprano sax and a variety of clarinets and flutes.  They always bring an infectious enthusiasm and energy to the stage\, an approach they learned from their father\, Lloyd Smith\, an alto saxophonist and flute player who worked with such famous St. Louis bandleaders as Fate Marable\, Charles Creath and Dewey Jackson – and later played with legends like Earl Hines and Duke Ellington on the national jazz scene. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/happy-mothers-day-saturday-may-7th-sunday-may-8th-the-legendary-bosman-twins/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BosmanTwins3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230502T020845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T172108Z UID:28915-1683919800-1683932400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 12th: Mercy Myra w/ Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30PM.  \n\n\n\nOne of the most enjoyable entertainers anywhere! \n\n\n\nDefinitely born to sing\, Mercy Myra is lauded as Kenya’s leading female R&B artist\, often viewed as a female pioneer in the Kenyan music scene. She made her mark in the industry with a string of hits from two successful CD releases: Taba Samu (2001) and Nyisri Malong’o (2003). Favorites like “I’m Gonna Fly”\, “Maneno”\, “Life”\, “Imagine” and “Tie Dero” topped the African music charts. International performances\, tours and guest appearances came next\, as well as numerous awards and accolades. She feels very close to her newest single\, “Back Home”\, which touches on the subject of missing her native Kenya. Its grounded yet airy percussions\, as well as a subtle bass line allow the song to have a natural feel\, as if evoking the four elements of nature: water\, air\, fire and earth.  \n\n\n\nABOUT MAUSIKI SCALES \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA virtuosic keys player\, Scales also sings\, composes\, arranges\, and plays African percussion instruments. But his musical education started early\, as he trained on piano from the age of eight and loved listening to classic soul music like Earth\, Wind and Fire\, the Emotions\, and Gil Scott-Heron. “One day\, I heard Parliament Funkadelic’s ‘Flashlight’ playing on the boombox and started playing along on the family piano\,” Scales remembered. “I never got it out of my system.” URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-12th-mercy-myra/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/0BECAF50-BA94-488F-A0A7-DD8B1BA3F776.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230502T011810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T011811Z UID:28913-1683835200-1683846000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 11th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-11th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20220301T192248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T030103Z UID:27779-1683486000-1683498600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 7th: Hiroya Tsukamoto DESCRIPTION:TWO SHOWTIMES: 7:00 – 8:30PM and 9:00 – 10:30PM. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind guitarist and composer. Born and raised in Kyoto\, Japan and in 2000\, he received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the US. Since then\, he has been performing internationally including United Nations\, Blue Note in New York Japanese National Television. Hiroya released six albums. Most recently\, he won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-march-27th-hiroya-tsukamoto/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/121C3638-1913-4B4F-B37B-822FBD5B9A33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230429T163756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T163756Z UID:28901-1683401400-1683414000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 6th: Stephanie Nakasian DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\nStephanie Nakasian is an exciting\, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation\, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. \n\n\n\nKnown as one of the world’s leading jazz vocalists\, Stephanie will take you on a fantasy swing voyage that transcends the Great Ladies of Song in genre\, tribute and originality. Capturing the heart of audiences with her extensive repertoire\, reaching from Jazz to Broadway\, Stephanie creates an atmosphere of romance and excitement that will transport you to another place and time.  \n\n\n\nA prolific recording artist with 15 celebrated albums\, including her acclaimed “Show me the Way” and special tribute to Billie Holiday “Billie Remembered” which was featured on NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross\, Stephanie continues to perform live and is dedicated to inspiring “next generation” artists through her writings\, guest speaker appearances and participatory vocal training courses and improv workshops.  \n\n\n\nConcert appearances as a featured artist include performances with Urbie Green\, Pat Metheny\, Bobby McFerrin\, Milt Hinton\, Clark Terry\, J.R. Monterose\, Joe Temperly\, Scott Hamilton\, Harry Allen\, Sheila Jordan\, Bob Dorough\, Valery Ponomarev and (with Jon Hendricks) Philly Joe Jones\, Roy Haynes\, and Annie Ross to name a few. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-6th-stephanie-nakasian/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-105.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230430T190253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T190253Z UID:28905-1683316800-1683324000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, May 5th: The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY (8pm)! The Velvet Note is FIRE on Cinco de Mayo! \n\n\n\nIt’s hard to believe that Yakou Daniel N’Guesson and Emrah Kotan have never met\, but it happens this Friday\, May 5th on The Velvet Note Stage! If you’ve been waiting to try out an evening with this acclaimed jazz fusion band\, THIS is the one! Canadian Bill Hart herds a skillful and groovy group of phenomenal musicians for an evening of musical discovery and great fun. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-may-5th-the-bill-hart-international-jazz-fusion-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cinco-de-Mayo-Friday-May-5th-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230502T010307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T010317Z UID:28909-1683230400-1683241200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 4th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got saxophonist Dwan Bosman herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-may-4th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-saxophonist-dwan-bosman/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/92D20AA0-52C4-4C83-8F1D-F206EF6513F6_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230330T193431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T192749Z UID:28829-1682881200-1682886600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 30th: An Evening with ELEW DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY 7:00PM. Eric Robert Lewis (born May 13\, 1973)\, popularly known as ELEW\, is an American jazz pianist who has found cross-over success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style\, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at the strings directly\, as well as the creation that he calls “Rockjazz”\, a genre that “takes the improvisational aspect of jazz and ‘threads it through the eye of the needle of rock.” \n\n\n\nLewis began his career as a jazz purist\, playing as a sideman for jazz artists like Wynton Marsalis\, Cassandra Wilson\, Elvin Jones\, Jon Hendricks\, and Roy Hargrove as well as performing as a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. However\, he eventually became interested in rock music and embarked on a solo career as a crossover musician\, quickly gaining recognition for his instrumental “Rockjazz” piano covers of mainstream rock hits like The Rolling Stones‘ “Paint It\, Black” and The Killers‘ “Mr. Brightside“. He released his first album of instrumental covers\, entitled ELEW Rockjazz Vol. 1\, on his own label\, Ninjazz Entertainment\, in March 2010. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLewis was born in Camden\, New Jersey in 1973\, where he studied piano as a child. He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1991 and then received a Full Merit Scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music\, where he graduated on the Deans List in 1995.  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-30th-an-evening-with-elew/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/555E62A1-79F5-4785-B9B2-F3F6D9370888.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230329T023903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T024243Z UID:28808-1682796600-1682809200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Saturday\, April 29th: NY-Based Vocalist Shayna Steele DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. \n\n\n\n\n“In one performance\, California-born\, New York-based vocalist Shayna Steele unleashed enough voltage to light up the West End.” \n\n\n\n\n— London Jazz News \n\n\n\nOne of the greatest singing sensations of our time\, known from recordings with Snarky Puppy and Moby and a host of other stars\, Shayna Steele takes flight on her third album\, “Watch Me Fly”.  Offering six self-penned originals and four select classics ranging from Soul via Blues and Gospel and easily crossing over to retro R&B and Jazz\, showcasing Shayna Steele’s supremely soulful energy\, as well as her mind blowing vocal artistry and songwriting skills.  \n\n\n\n“I am outrageous\, larger than life” are the first words on Shayna Steele’s new album. The few notes she sings to voice them in the aptly named song “Be” already make it clear that this is not braggadocio\, but a fact. The singer\, born in California and raised in Mississippi\,  who as a self-proclaimed “American Air Force brat” grew up all over the world\, but lives and thrives in New York\, not only has a charismatic\, charming and truly unique voice\, but also plenty of technique and the vocal strength of a volcano. Shayna has performed with the likes of Rihanna\, Kelly Clarkson\, Bette Midler and Steely Dan as a sought after background vocalist. Shayna made the decision that being in the background was not an option anymore and has been touring regularly as a featured vocalist with Grammy Award winning trumpeter\, Chris Botti\, was a featured vocalist on Snarky Puppy’s “Family Dinner” and reached #1 on the Dance Billboard charts as a featured vocalist on Moby’s “Disco Lies.” Saying Shayna is ready to step out on her own would be a major understatement.  URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-march-29th-ny-based-vocalist-shayna-steele/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2CC68AF6-6DCE-49D6-A0E1-B592C348B26F.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230329T025808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T030706Z UID:28813-1682710200-1682722800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday\, April 28th: The Bradie Speller Band DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. For any musician at that time to perform with what was then the hottest Jazz Fusion movement band in the world; Weather Report and Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters was only reserved for the elite and most accomplished musicians. In November 1973 his college band The Pyramids opened a concert for Weather Report in Dayton\, Ohio and before the evening was finished\, Bradie was asked to come onstage with Weather Report to perform. That began his stint with Weather Report while still working to complete his Bachelor’s Degree at Antioch. In that same month after returning to New York for the holidays\, he found himself being invited by Herbie Hancock to sit in with the Head Hunters Band\, two weeks after the Head Hunters Album was released. That album became one of the biggest selling Jazz albums of all time and the beginning of a life-long friendship with Herbie that is intact today. After only two years of consistent playing and performing\, Bradie’s unique style of African and Latin drumming carried him into live performances and recording sessions with musical heavy weights such as: \n\n\n\n\n Cecil Taylor\n\n\n\n Weather Report – Joe Zawinul -Wayne Shorter – Miroslav Vitous – Alphonso Johnson – Dom Um Romao\n\n\n\n Herbie Hancock\n\n\n\n Jon Lucien\n\n\n\n Tina Turner\n\n\n\n The Sylvers\n\n\n\n The Pyramids\n\n\n\n Tarika Blue\n\n\n\n Alphonse Mouzon\n\n\n\n Leslie Uggams\n\n\n\n Peter Erskine\n\n\n\n Lannie Kazan\n\n\n\n Ryo Kawasaki\n\n\n\n Edwin Starr\n\n\n\n Mary Wells URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-28th-the-bradie-speller-band/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3F893966-C29D-4951-90AC-13EC37582043_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230330T000456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T000505Z UID:28826-1682625600-1682636400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 27th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! \n\n\n\nMichael has performed and studied with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove\, Les McCann\, JD Allen\, Terence Blanchard\, Javon Jackson\, Lew Soloff\, Wynton Marsalis\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Jason Marsalis\, John Fedchock\, Fareed Haque\, Vince DiMartino\, Gail Wynters\, Byron Stripling\, Jeff Hamilton\, John Von Ohlen\, and Kevin Harris. Michael has also performed in several groups for Bootsy Collins\, KeKe Wyatt\, Keisha Cole\, Mike Phillips\, Chantae Cann\, Damian Sneed\, Marc Broussard\, and Clyde Brown (Drifters). Michael was also a part of the filming of “Miles Ahead” and portrayed NYC-based trumpeter and recording artist\, Ernie Royal\, starring Don Cheadle as Miles Davis (r. April 2016)\, as well as filming for HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” (released 2020). URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-27th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-trumpeter-singer-michael-cruse/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-103.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230402T223122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T223315Z UID:28851-1682618400-1682622000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 27th: What is Jazz? DESCRIPTION:Event time: 6pm – 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month\, The Velvet Note presents a free\, entertaining and educational program that answers the question\, “What is jazz?” In this fascinating hour\, we explore the unique elements of jazz\, what makes it different from other music\, and lots of insider info you always wanted to know. Perfect for those who like jazz\, love jazz\, hate jazz\, love someone who hates jazz\, and who have been struggling to understand jazz but never knew who to ask. Moderated by Jazz Educator Justin Varnes. \n\n\n\nEntry is FREE. Come to one session\, or enjoy every session throughout the month. All we ask that you make a reservation so that we will have a seat for you\, and buy something (food or drink) while you’re here. \n\n\n\nFor reserved seats\, call 855.5.VELVET and let the receptionist know your name\, when you’re coming and the size of your party. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-27th-what-is-jazz/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/celebrating-national-jazz-appreciation-month-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230319T160144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T160145Z UID:28785-1682276400-1682281800@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 23rd: Eight-String Bass Virtuoso Igor Saavedra DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY SHOW TIME: 7:00PM. Igor Saavedra is the pioneer of the extended-range bass guitar. Igor is a prominent Latin American bassist who is known as a virtuoso\, educator\, and extended-range bass innovator. In addition to giving many clinics and master classes\, he has performed with a wide range of artists.Igor Saavedra is a prominent Latin American bassist\, teacher and columnist for Bass Musician Magazine (USA) and Bajista Magazine (Spain).Incredibly\, he didn’t pick up a bass until the age of 22\, in 1988. Completely self-taught\, Igor has gone on to share his insights and skills on his very comprehensive Spanish-language website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting in 1991\, Igor developed a fingerstyle “sweeping” technique he now refers to as the “Vectorial Synthesis Technique.” He now uses this technique exclusively\, and for this purpose\, he also created “Igor’s Mic ramp\,” a wooden ramp located under the strings. A pioneer of extended-range basses\, Igor has been playing an 8-string bass since 1999. That same year\, he developed a concept called “Rear Truss Rod Access” and has installed it in all his basses. The RTA allows bassists to access the truss rod without moving the strings to insert an allen wrench.Since 1988\, Igor has worked with more than 100 top Chilean and international artists and groups in all musical styles\, and recorded on more than thirty CDs. This list includes Bob Sheppard\, Hanz Zermuhlen\, Fareed Haque Quartet\, Tom McMorran\, Ramón Stagnaro\, Jim Paxson\, Jan Fabricky\, Jean Marc Belkady\, Miucha Buarque\, Antti Kotikosky\, Marcelo Berestovoy\, Robert Incelli\, Enzo Villaparedes\, Walfredo Reyes Jr. and Joe Bianco. In 1997 he recorded a version of Rymsky Korsakoff’s Flight of the Bumblebee\, note by note\, at original speed\, with finger technique (no pick)\, and without any tapping or tricks. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-23rd-eight-string-bass-virtuoso-igor-saavedra/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3E7B78D8-458C-4E75-ACF4-4486A9E583C4_4_5005_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230319T144652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T144828Z UID:28782-1682105400-1682204400@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, April 21st & 22nd: Singer Nicole Zuraitis DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM \n\n\n\n“A heart as big as her remarkable voice”— JAZZ POLICE \n\n\n\n“Stunningly timeless\, immediate. Zuraitis transformed her voice\, opening many musical blades like a Swiss Army knife of singing; bright and light\, then powerful and passionate.”— NIPPERTOWN \n\n\n\n“Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.”— DOWNBEAT \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA GRAMMY-nominated musician and vocal chameleon\, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal Nicole Zuraitis continues to establish herself as an undeniable force in the modern jazz landscape of both NYC and beyond. Nicole’s bold\, versatile voice possesses a special combination of soothing warmth\, familiar authenticity\, and raw grit that is reinventing the world’s conception of what it means to be a jazz artist. She infuses elements of multiple genres and approaches into her artistry\, refusing to limit herself to any one corner of the music business. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-and-saturday-april-21st-22nd-singer-nicole-zuraitis/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AF2679CC-6AF1-47BF-98F6-D7CF6AAE7214-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T230000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230330T000006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T000006Z UID:28824-1682020800-1682031600@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 20th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse DESCRIPTION:Open Mic is a little like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. This week\, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats\, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! \n\n\n\nMichael has performed and studied with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove\, Les McCann\, JD Allen\, Terence Blanchard\, Javon Jackson\, Lew Soloff\, Wynton Marsalis\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Jason Marsalis\, John Fedchock\, Fareed Haque\, Vince DiMartino\, Gail Wynters\, Byron Stripling\, Jeff Hamilton\, John Von Ohlen\, and Kevin Harris. Michael has also performed in several groups for Bootsy Collins\, KeKe Wyatt\, Keisha Cole\, Mike Phillips\, Chantae Cann\, Damian Sneed\, Marc Broussard\, and Clyde Brown (Drifters). Michael was also a part of the filming of “Miles Ahead” and portrayed NYC-based trumpeter and recording artist\, Ernie Royal\, starring Don Cheadle as Miles Davis (r. April 2016)\, as well as filming for HBO’s “Lovecraft Country” (released 2020). URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-20th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-trumpeter-singer-michael-cruse/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-103.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230402T222402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T222557Z UID:28848-1682013600-1682017200@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 20th: What is Jazz? DESCRIPTION:Event time: 6pm – 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month\, The Velvet Note presents a free\, entertaining and educational program that answers the question\, “What is jazz?” In this fascinating hour\, we explore the unique elements of jazz\, what makes it different from other music\, and lots of insider info you always wanted to know. Perfect for those who like jazz\, love jazz\, hate jazz\, love someone who hates jazz\, and who have been struggling to understand jazz but never knew who to ask. Moderated by Jazz Educator Randy Hoexter. \n\n\n\nEntry is FREE. Come to one session\, or enjoy every session throughout the month. All we ask that you make a reservation so that we will have a seat for you\, and buy something (food or drink) while you’re here. \n\n\n\nFor reserved seats\, call 855.5.VELVET and let the receptionist know your name\, when you’re coming and the size of your party. URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-april-20th-what-is-jazz/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/celebrating-national-jazz-appreciation-month-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T065752 CREATED:20230328T024448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T201905Z UID:28804-1681671600-1681677000@thevelvetnote.com SUMMARY:Sunday\, April 16th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Thelonius Monk *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Thelonius Monk! \n\n\n\nJustin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging\, narrative form– through the life of this legendary pianist as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. \n\n\n\nOh\, and they’ll also play their behinds off! \n\n\n\n\n\n*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-april-16th-legends-of-jazz-presents-the-music-of-thelonius-monk/ LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thevelvetnote.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FD0A213C-0FE6-48A5-A9F8-E5AE699FEAC9.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR