Al Strong Music
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Jazz This Month: May 1st – May 31st
May 2, 2012
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Jazz This Month: April 3rd-April 30th
April 4, 2012
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Jazz This Month: March 5-31, 2012
March 5, 2012
Hello, jazz lovers!
March roared in like a lion! I have been in the news lately for my philanthropic endeavors. Last Friday night I had the pleasure of playing with James “Saxsmo” Gates to kickoff my nonprofit jazz presenting organizations’s First Friday Raleigh Jazz Concert Series at Flanders Gallery. The concert was a sold-out standing room only performance that kicked the new series off in style. I truly hope that you were in attendance. If not, please strongly consider checking out the Durham series at LabourLove where we will feature The Beast on March 16th or the Raleigh series at Flanders where we will feature The Brian Horton Quartet. Tickets for both concerts are available at www.theartofcoolproject.com.
For the remainder of the month I will be playing in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham. I hope to see you out and about. There are some special events coming up including jam sessions after the upcoming Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performance and Herbie Hancock Performance, my quartet’s debut at The Roxy in Durham, and my return to C Grace in swanky Glenwood South, and a few more. Please come out and support the local jazz scene.
In March I’ll be playing the following places:
March 7: Peter Lamb and The Wolves @Humble Pie, 317 South Harrington, Raleigh. 8:30pm-11pm. Free to public.
March 9: Al Strong Quartet @The Roxy, 802 West Main Street, Durham. 10:00pm-1:00am. Free to public.
March 10: Al Strong Trio @C Grace, 402 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 8:30pm-11:30pm. Free to public.
March 14: Al Strong Trio @Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 414 Glenwood Ave. Suite 103, Raleigh. 7-10:30pm. Free to public.
March 15: Al Strong Quartet @UNC-CH Memorial Hall Lobby. 6:30pm-7:15pm. Lincoln Center After Concert Jam Session at Jack Sprat immediately after the concert! $5 cover to pay band.
March 21: Peter Lamb and The Wolves @Humble Pie, 317 South Harrington, Raleigh. 8:30pm-11pm. Free to public.
March 22: Herbie Hancock After Concert Jam Session at Jack Sprat immediately after the concert! $5 cover to pay band.
March 23: Al Strong Duo @Brasa, Brier Creek Shopping Center, Raleigh. 6:30pm-10:30pm. Free to public.
March 28: Al Strong Trio @Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 414 Glenwood Ave. Suite 103, Raleigh. 7-10:30pm. Free to public.
March 30: Al Strong Trio @C Grace, 402 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 8:30pm-11:30pm. Free to public.
March 31: Mint Julep Jazz Band, Altar Ego Fashion Show, Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, NC. 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission: $35.00
First Friday Raleigh After Hours Concert Kickoff
February 24, 2012
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Special Events This Week: Feb 14-Feb 18, 2012
February 14, 2012
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Jazz This Month: Feb 1 – Feb 18
January 30, 2012
Photo credit: Mike McCollough
Hello, jazz lovers!
February promises some red, hot smoking jazz. I will be playing in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham at some new places and some old faithfuls. There are some special events coming up including a jam session after the upcoming Overtone Quartet performance, a Valentine’s day concert at Hayti, a charity event recognizing Durham Nativity School, and a showcase at Kings Barcade in Raleigh with talented soul singer, Mavis ‘Swan’ Poole. Peter Lamb and the Wolves return to Humble Pie this Wed. for our regular 1st and 3rd Wednesday gig. I will also join Brevan Hampden and friends at Robert’s lounge for the monthly 2nd Sunday hang. As you can see there’s lots of fun to have. Whichever event(s) you choose to attend, you won’t be disappointed. Please come out and support the local jazz scene.
The first half of February, I’ll be playing the following places:
February 1: Peter Lamb and The Wolves @Humble Pie, 317 South Harrington, Raleigh. 8:30pm-11:30pm
February 4: Playing with Brevan Hampden @Alivia’s Bistro, 900 West Main Street, Durham, NC. 7:00pm-9:00pm
February 8: Al Strong Trio @Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 414 Glenwood Ave. Suite 103, Raleigh. 7:00pm-10:30pm. Free to public.
February 9: Al Strong Duo @Johnson Lexus of Durham to recognize and support Durham Nativity School. 7:30pm-10:00pm. Individual tickets $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
February 10: Al Strong Quartet @UNC-CH Memorial Hall Lobby prior to the Overtone Quartet performance. 6:30pm-7:15pm. After Concert Jam Session at Jack Sprat sponsored by my nonprofit organization, The Art of Cool Project ($5 donation to support the band)!
February 12: Playing with Brevan Hampden and Friends @Robert’s Lounge at Franklin Hotel on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Free to the public. 7:30pm-10:00pm.
February 14: SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT! Al Strong Quartet @Hayti Heritage Center Concert Hall. 7:00pm-9pm. $15 singles. $25 couples. Tickets available at the door. Light refreshments and cash wine bar available.
February 15: Peter Lamb and The Wolves @Humble Pie, 317 South Harrington, Raleigh. 8:30pm-11:30pm
February 16: Al Strong and The Art of Cool Project present Mavis Swan Poole, Jeremy Bean Clemons and Soul Understated @Kings Barcade, 14 West Martin Street, Raleigh NC. 8:00pm-11:00pm. $5 advance tix. $8 at door.
February 18: Al Strong Quintet featuring Mavis Swan Poole and Jeremy Bean Clemons @Beyu Caffe, 335 West Main St, Durham, NC. 9:00pm-11:00pm. RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED. For ticket information and to make a reservation call 919-683-1058.
Jazz This Month: January 2012
January 3, 2012
Photo Credit: Frank Myers of Sweet Life Photo
Hello, jazz lovers!
2011 was full of successes and as the new year begins, I am excited about bringing this music to the Triangle area. This month I’ll be playing the following places:
Jan. 5: Al Strong and Trio-tet featuring Mark Wells on organ and vocals @Oliver Twist, 8111 Creedmoor, Raleigh NC. Free to public. 7pm-10pm
Jan. 8: Playing with Brevan Hampden and Friends @Robert’s Lounge at Franklin Hotel on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Free to the public. 7:30pm-10:00pm.
Jan. 14: Al Strong Quartet @Brasa, Brier Creek Shopping Center. Free to public. 6:30pm-10:30pm.
Click here to see the full schedule.
Best,
Al
www.alstrongmusic.com
Twitter: @alstrongmusic
Facebook: facebook.com/alstrongmusicproductions
In the News
December 15, 2011
My non-profit organization (The Art of Cool Project) made the news this week! The AOCP is newly minted as local celebrities as we were featured in the Independent this week. When asked about the purpose of the Art of Cool Project, I had this to say. “To create more exposure for the music—that’s just good music in general, it’s not boxed in the category of being jazz, or being smooth jazz, or folk or indie rock or anything…It’s just what we consider to be good music.” Strong has been described as one of the leaders of the Durham jazz resurgence.
Al Strong Music News for December 2011
December 10, 2011
Big thanks to everyone that came out to celebrate my birthday with me. We had fun! I want to wish you all a happy holidays and let you know about upcoming gig dates.
Sunday, December 11, 2011: Playing with Brevan Hampden and Friends @Robert’s Lounge at Franklin Hotel on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Free to the public. 7:30pm-10:00pm.
Thursday, January 5, 2012: Al Strong and Trio-tet featuring Mark Wells on organ and vocals @Oliver Twist, 8111 Creedmoor, Raleigh NC. Free to public. 7pm-10pm
Sunday, January 8, 2012: Playing with Brevan Hampden and Friends @Robert’s Lounge at Franklin Hotel on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Free to the public. 7:30pm-10:00pm.
Friday, December 16, 2011: Marcus Anderson performs @LabourLove Art Gallery from 9:30pm-12am. This unique musical and visual art experience will be held after the monthly third Friday festivities at Golden Belt. The event will be a collaboration of live painting by artist, Artie Barksdale, and jazz by Marcus Anderson. Inspired by original music and other well-known holiday compositions played by Marcus Anderson, Barksdale will paint during the show and auction off the work at night’s end. There will also be art and designer items for sale in between sets featuring local artists from the LabourLove Collective. The cover is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available online (www.labourlove.com). Refreshments will be available. If you can’t attend the concert, you can watch it live in HD webcast on Gigstre.am.
Jazz This Week: November 14-November 20
November 15, 2011
Photo Credits: Daniel Pesta Photography
Here’s scoop on jazz/music events this week.
November 17: Come check out The Bill Stevens Jazz Hour @Ruggero Piano located at 4720 Hargrove Rd. Raleigh. 8p-9:30p. Free to the public. I’m the guest artist this week. We will be covering Cannonball Adderley tunes.
November 18: After Hours Concert @LabourLove from 9pm-12am. Musical Guests are Carlitta Durand and The Fat Snacks Band. $10 in adance|$15 at the door. Advance ticket secures a seat. All tickets include entertainment, complimentary wine, and light refreshments. Tickets are available online at www.labourlove.com
Full schedule is here: http://alstrongmusic.com/schedule/
Special Event: Mark your calendars. Meet me at LabourLove Gallery on Dec. 3 (my birthday) for The LabourLove Gallery/Al Strong Music/The Art of Cool Project’s Christmas Party/Jam. This is free to the public. BYOB. Potluck.
Hope to see you soon. Thanks for your continued support of live jazz in the Triangle.
Best,
Al
