Spring/Summer 2010
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Happy Spring/Summer folks… at long last … & let’s pray that we’re past the ‘monsoon’ season!
Here’s a brief update on some stuff…
- – Recently I was back in the studio (Zippah) with the gifted singer/songwriter Jody Blackwell, adding more drums & percussion to her forthcoming album. Stay tuned for more news about this project. I must say that Brian Charles is once again doing an outstanding job recording this album. The tracks I’ve heard thus far sound tremendous!
- – I’m happy to report I’ll be playing a string of gigs this summer with guitar virtuoso Bobby Keyes in his trio (which also includes bass virtuoso Marty Ballou). I’m a lucky drummer! Check the gigs page for dates/times, etc.
- – In addition to our upcoming performance {1st time} @ Chanti on May 7th, the Tough Love Trio is also back at the beloved Acton Jazz Café on Saturday July 3rd.
- – For fans of the annual summer concert series {out on the back lawn of the ‘Great House’} at the Crane Estate/Castle Hill in Ipwich, I’ll be there again with Orville Giddings (with his extended ensemble) on September 2nd.
- – The ‘Wet Paint’ reunion concert is still in the works! All five original members are “in”, and the gig will be the 1st time we’ve all played together since 1991-ish. We’re still trying to secure a venue and sort out the various schedules, etc.
I do try my best to keep the gigs page updated on a [somewhat] regular basis… please check-in for more area performances.
~~~ Here’s wishing you all a wonderful summer! ~~~
Best…. Steve
Jody Blackwell, Annie Hoffman, Steve Chaggaris, & Brian Charles; Zippah Recording, 25th April 2010.
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Tags: acton jazz cafe, annie hoffman, blake newman, bobby keyes, brian charles, castle hill, chianti, eames drums, jody blackwell, marty ballou, mike mele, orville giddings, steve chaggaris, the crane estate, tough love trio, wet paint, zippah