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tcm · 5 years ago

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Jazz and Blues: Pete Kelly’s Blues (’55) by Rowan Tucker-Meyer

As we spend the month of January celebrating the start of the 2020s and looking towards the future, TCM is showing movies every Wednesday night that depict the life and culture of the 1920s. One of the films being shown in this spotlight is a beautiful, overlooked film called PETE KELLY’S BLUES (‘55). Based on a short-lived radio show, it tells the story of Pete Kelly (played by Jack Webb, who was also the film’s director and producer), a jazz cornetist who plays with his band at a speakeasy in Kansas City. The film is rich in 1920s atmosphere and contains all of the classic tropes that characterized the era: the gangsters, the flappers, the speakeasies and, most importantly, the music.

Although not exactly a musical, music is central to PETE KELLY’S BLUES. The film opens with a scene of a New Orleans jazz funeral, and though it is only tangentially related to the film’s narrative, this scene sets up one of the key themes of PETE KELLY’S BLUES: Jazz is a music of pain and grief, but it takes these negative feelings and infuses them with an attitude of perseverance, transforming them into a source of joy and hope. Pete Kelly lives a sad and lonely life, but his music gives him solace. (The term “blues” in the film’s title refers both to the music which gives him purpose and the troubles that haunt his life; these two things are represented by one word because they are so inextricably linked.) He has developed a tough-guy persona to cope with the toughness of prohibition, but this makes it even more difficult for him to deeply connect with anyone or anything but his music. Late in the film, a character remarks, “You don’t want to get married, Pete, unless you find a girl who looks like a cornet.”

But even his music can no longer bring him happiness when his artistic freedom becomes stifled by the gangsters who control everything and push him around. Films set in the prohibition era tend to romanticize it, and while PETE KELLY’S BLUES is certainly filled with the exuberant energy that we associate with the period, it also goes deeper than that. It doesn’t shy away from the darkness. It shows us the serious economic and moral dilemmas that arose during prohibition. We see how, beneath the carefree veneer of jazz and alcohol, there is an ominous sense of foreboding that infects the nightclub where Pete plays. The film contains a few passing references to World War I, and we get the impression that the aftermath of the war has left these characters with a real feeling of hopelessness. The music is cheerful, but for both the musicians and the listeners the cheerfulness conceals deep fear. Its unrelenting frivolity eventually serves as a cruel counterpoint to the bleakness of Pete’s situation.

The music itself is excellent. Most of the music in the film is provided by Pete Kelly’s band, but the most remarkable scenes in PETE KELLY’S BLUES are the vocal performances by Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. Lee received an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Rose Hopkins, the alcoholic singer who Pete Kelly hires as part of his band at the behest of her gangster boyfriend. Lee performs beautifully, both as an actress and a singer, but what is especially striking about her performance is how she conveys her character through her musical numbers. Rose, like many of the characters in PETE KELLY’S BLUES, is a tragic figure, and Lee is able to reflect this tragedy in her singing. Her voice is simple, sad, wise and filled with pain. Even when the song is upbeat, there is still some resignation and world-weariness behind her smile.

And then there is Ella Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald plays Maggie Jackson, a singer who works at another speakeasy. Her character is entirely inessential to the story and she exists solely to punctuate the film with two magnificent performances. It is truly an incredible gift to see this beautiful, pristine color footage of one of the greatest singers of all time in her prime. Though not integral to the film, Fitzgerald’s scenes are simply delightful, both within the context of the film and as a historical document.

Among the many interesting films being shown as part of TCM’s spotlight on cinematic depictions of the Roaring Twenties, PETE KELLY’S BLUES is not one to be missed. It’s a lovely film and an excellent way to mark the start of the new decade.

#Pete's Kelly's Blues #Jack Webb #Peggy Lee #Ella Fitzgerald #Roaring Twenties #2020 #Jazz #Blues #music #Rowan Tucker-Meyer #TCM #Turner Classic Movies

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wikitopx · 5 years ago

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Savannah, Georgia is one of the most beautiful historic cities, not just in Southern lore, but in America.

The city is known for its famous historic sites, homes, churches, lovely city squares and ghosts. But when the sun sets on Savannah, locals and tourists alike head out to enjoy the booming nightlife scene. One reason Savannah’s nightlife is so popular is the amount of good, local establishments that offer plenty of options in terms of food, drink and fun.

You’ll find dance clubs, pubs, bars, live music, and late night hotspots all within the historic district of Savannah. There are specialty tours that give you a taste of old Savannah such as a historical drinking tour or a haunted pub tour. You can even tour a local, haunted cemetery!

Are you ready for a great night out? Here are the 10 best things to do in Savannah, GA at night.

1. Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour

There are spirits and then there are spirits. On The Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour you take your spirits in search of spirits as you stroll through the streets of Savannah at night, where you will be welcomed into some of the city’s best pubs. As you tour the pubs, your guide will tell stories of ghosts from Savannah’s past. The Creepy Crawl tour starts at the Six Pence Pub and the start time depends on the season. This tour is approximately two and a half hours long. The tour costs 24.99 USD taxes included, but you get 2 USD off when booking online.

2. Historical Drinking Tour

Tour Savannah’s historical sites the way Savannahians do, with a drink in hand. The Historical Drinking tour takes you on a leisurely three hour stroll through the Savannah Historic District, while enjoying snacks along with some favorite Southern libations, all included in the ticket price. Savannah has one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts and who better to guide you than a local resident?

You will visit historic homes, Civil War period buildings, learn about Savannah’s storied past while making stops at local bars and restaurants for food and beverages. Stops include Savannah Bee, Local Chocolatier Adam Turoni, The 17Hundred90 and Restaurant, The Pirates House, and Jazz’d Tapas Bar. You’ll meet in the NW corner of Telfair Square, directly across from the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the tour starts late afternoon.

3. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos Saloon

Located just steps from River Street in Savannah’s Historic District, this dueling piano bar has been delighting locals and visitors for almost 20 years. Savannah Smiles is an all-request show in which four piano players duel it out for the audience’s accolades. The bar’s claim to fame is that the audience decides what the musicians play. They have the ability to play everything, from jazz to rock to rap to country. The menu is pub-grub with standards such as chicken fingers, fries, mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers. There is a full bar which includes an extensive beer and liquor listing.

4. The Pirates House

The Pirates House is a preserved seaman’s tavern dating from the late 18th-century. Today, it doesn’t have quite the nefarious reputation and welcomes landlubbers for lunch or dinner in one of their 15 unique dining rooms. While dining, guests can enjoy its peg beamed rooms, nautical displays and curio collections. The extensive menu features traditional Southern dishes of steak, chicken, seafood and ribs.

The Pirates House is a also popular destination for visitors hoping to catch a sighting of one of Savannah’s legendary ghosts. Legend has it that a sea caption still haunts the Pirates’ House on moonless nights.

5. Jen's and Friends

Consistently rated one of the top bars in Savannah with an award winning Happy Hour, Jen’s and Friends located in the Historic District is home to more than 300 martinis and 200 beers. It is a truly unique drink experience. The cozy bar receives accolades from locals and tourists alike as one of their favorite hangouts.

Here is just a sample of the unique martini offerings: Rice Crispie Martini, White Elephant Martini, Bubble Gum Martini, Banana Cream Pie Martini, Snicker-doodle Martini, Elvis Martini and Watermelon Lemondrop Martini. While the martinis are sophisticated, their food menu is easy and simple. You basically build your own sandwich; you pick the meat, cheese, condiments, chips and a side.

6. Rocks on the Roof

Rocks on the Roof is a plush rooftop lounge atop the Bohemian Hotel where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails while enjoying a spectacular views of Savannah’s waterfront and skyline. You can choose an outside venue, the most coveted spot, with open-air banquettes and on chilly nights a big fire pit will keep you warm. Inside, the bar’s spacious interior has additional seating if you choose to stay indoors. The menu features tapas style small plates, perfect for sampling around the fire pit.

Rocks on the River has quickly become one of Savannah’s most popular bars. It’s the perfect spot to socialize, sip cocktails and watch the sun set.

7. Jazz'd Tapas Bar

Located in Savannah’s Historic District in the basement of the historic Kress Building, Jazz’d has the ambiance of a speakeasy. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to its sleek serpentine bar and eclectic drink menu of more than 25 types of martinis. The decor of the lounge and bar is sleek, industrial chic.

Tapas are on the menu, but with a slight American twist rather than the traditional Spanish and Mediterranean influences. There is live music six nights a week featuring blues, swing, jazz and classical vocals reminiscent of Sinatra or Savannah’s own Johnny Mercer. You might think the name Jazz’d refers to the music, but it’s more about a state of mind. One gets an All Jazz’d Up vibe at this upscale tapas bar.

8. Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours Tour

Savannah’s Bonaventure Cemetery made famous in the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, drips with Spanish Moss and has some of the most haunting grave markers which make it a very macabre destination, even during the day. At night however, it takes on a completely different turn. An after hours tour of the cemetery is a highlight of any visit to Savannah and one that only a few people get to experience as the cemetery closes to the public at dark.

Your expert local guide will take you to some of the tombstones and graves of some of Savannah’s most well known residents in the 2.5 hour tour. You will hear stories about the history of Bonaventure from the present back to Bonaventure’s plantation beginnings in 1754. The tour is a most unusual way to experience the serenity, stillness and quiet in the cemetery that is not possible during the day.

9. The Artillery

The Artillery was named Savannah’s 2017 ‘Best Craft Cocktail Bar’ by Connect Savannah and is Savannah’s newest stand alone bar. A visit to the restaurant and you will understand why. The Artillery is the place you go for true quality cocktails. Built in 1896, it is located in a former Georgia Hussar’s armory that housed the cavalry’s artillery and was built by the Georgia Hussar’s, a volunteer group of mounted rangers. The inside interior was designed in late 19th-century eclecticism and romanticism that will have you transported to a Parisian lounge complete with banquettes lining the walls and cane back chairs.

There are rules: no tank tops, no sandals, no hats, and silence your phone. It sets the tone. They want you to concentrate on enjoying the ambiance, cocktails and conversation. So much so, that there are buttons to summon waiters. They will only attend to you when you call so as not to disturb the conversation. Bartenders will make drinks not listed on the menu, however the cocktail list is diverse. Order the famous Artillery Punch, a Savannah classic, which is a combination of four high-quality liquors for a smooth, rather than sweet punch.

10. Bull Street

For a more memorable experience, see Bull Street from the comfort of a horse drawn carriage or a Savannah Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour, where you can also learn a little history.

Read also: Top 10 things to do in Richmond Va

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sarafinamagazine · 5 years ago

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A Conversation with Fiona Ramsay

We chat with performing arts stalwart Fiona Ramsay about her career and starring in #TheGlassMenagerie at @ArtscapeTheatre. Photos: @Candicevl/ @CannedRicePro

Fiona Ramsay is one of South Africa’s leading actresses, working locally and overseas. A doyenne of the South African performing arts industry, over the course of 40 years her award-winning professional career has successfully spanned across film, television and theatre. She is also a lecturer at Wits University and is the founder of Speakeasy Vocal Academywhere she specialises as a dialogue and…

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independentartistbuzz · 6 years ago

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Niki Kennedy Releases Video for “Cheque, Please”

Pop songstress Niki Kennedy has just released a video for her single “Cheque, Please.” The New Zealand native left home at 16 and moved to Toronto, Canada to become a part of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. Niki is a beautiful songwriter - mixing classic ballads with pop tones to create a wonderful mixture for the ears.

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The single is a jazzy-pop and it’s uptempo beat keeps your hips moving. The breathy tone of her vocals adds texture to the track and instantly mesmerizes the listener.

The video is a great visual pairing to the song. It’s set in a speakeasy, with everyone dressed up like they’re in the roaring 20’s.

We love the vibe Niki is tossing out, check out this fun video.

Listen to Cheque, Please here: https://soundcloud.com/nikikennedyca/cheque-please/s-1pxhG

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#niki kennedy #indie music #indie artist #independent artist #music #music video #new music #new music video

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jaeame-blog · 7 years ago

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Pandora May Sell Ticketfly To Refocus On Streaming | Ticketmaster

Burke will be at 7:30 pm Nov. 8. * Straight No Chaser will appear ar 7:30 pm Nov. 30 as part of The Speakeasy Tour. WrestleMania 33 takes place April 2 at Camping World Stadium. Purchased for $335 million in 2015, Ticketfly combined with Pandora was touted as a game changer. The Spokane Arena does not use Ticketmaster, but instead they use TicketsWest, a different company.

Less successful a negotiation has been that between Crowded House management and the conglomerate that owns both the tour promoter, Live Nation, and the ticketing agency handling the shows, Ticketmaster. Tickets purchased for the May 27 event will remain valid for the new date. Customers are also entitled to a full refund.Tickets for Sunday's Division II / III National Championship games are available at the Philadelphia Eagles Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.com. Ticketfly handles ticket sales for hundreds of venues across North America, and Pandora has tried to use the data it has about music fans to sell more tickets.

Celebrating its 30th of touring; Paramount's Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd, as you have never seen it before. Share your events at http://ift.tt/1iSkyDE at least two weeks in advance of publication.The Madison Square Garden Company and AEG have announced that global reggaeton ambassador J Balvin will perform at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8:00PM, as part of his EnergÃa Tour. The band continue to write, tour, record, and communicate in ways that continue the natural evolution of their sound. Pandora-new-logo-image-001 Pandora is exploring the sale of ticket seller Ticketfly. The country group has already been nominated for ten country music awards and won an Academy of Country Music Award for Best New Vocal Duo or Group in 2016. Ticketmaster, the primary outlet for ticket sales for the singer's concert, is selling tickets priced at $69, $109 or $159.

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davidisen · 8 years ago

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NYC Music I Like Mar 15-21

...trad jazz, Gypsy, swing, bluegrass, choro etc. w/ folk roots & virtuoso ensemble playing... Explanation/disclaimer.

[Caution! Please verify with musician, venue, etc. before going. Send updata here.]

Allied music listings with overlapping tastes: Jim's Roots and Blues Calendar. Eileen's Lindy Blog - This Week in Swing.

This Week

Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 PM: David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Birdland (Most Wednesdays.) 6:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals) w/ the Aaron Johnson Quartet, Aaron (clarinet, flute, sax), John Merrill (guitar), Kyle Colina (bass). Vaucluse. 7 PM: Jeanne Gies (vocals) w/ Bruce Edwards (guitar). Andanada. 7:30 & 9:30 PM: Aaron Goldberg (piano), Yasushi Nakamura (bass), Kendrick Scott (drums) & Obed Calvaire (drums). Dizzys. Info/tix. 8 PM: Phil Lesh & Friends. Capitol Theatre, Port Chester NY. 9 PM: Stephane Wrembel & his band. Radegast. 9:30 PM: Gordon Webster Band CD Release w/ Gordon (piano), Charles Turner (vocals), Danny Jonokuchi (cornet), Danny Lipsitz (reeds), Rob Edwards (trombone), Ricky Alexander (reeds), Danny Zieman (bass), Kevin Congelton (drums). Joes Pub. Info/tix. 11 PM: Avalon Jazz Band hosts Hot Jazz & Gypsy Jam. The Keep. (Most Wednesdays.)

Thursday, March 16, 7:30 & 9:30 PM: Aaron Goldberg (piano), Yasushi Nakamura (bass), Kendrick Scott (drums) & Obed Calvaire (drums). Dizzys. Info/tix. 8 PM: The Blacktail Songbirds w/ Molly Ryan (vocals), Dan Levinson (reeds), Mike Davis (cornet), Terry Waldo (piano). Blacktail. (Most Thursdays.) 8 PM: Phil Lesh & Friends. Capitol Theatre, Port Chester NY. 8:30 PM: Gene Bertoncini (guitar) and Josh Marcum (bass). Ryan's Daughter, upstairs, 350 E. 85th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. (Most Thursdays.) 9 PM: Gypsy jazz jam, Fada. (Most Thursdays.) 9 PM: Gordon's Grand Street Stompers w/ Gordon Au (cornet), Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, etc.), others. Radegast.

Friday, March 17, 5 PM: The Glenn Crytzer Quartette. Broadway Lounge in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. 8 PM: Phil Lesh & Friends. Capitol Theatre, Port Chester NY. 8 PM: Leann Rimes. Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue NY. Info/tix. 10:30 PM: Fridays at Mona's, this week reggae with Sharabi Bhangra. Mona’s, 14th & Avenue B.

Saturday, March 18, Noon: Sweet Megg & the Wayfarers w/ Sweet Megg (vocals), Sam Raderman (guitar), Jim Robertson. Brunch at Row House, 2128 Frederick Douglass Blvd. Noon: Glenn Crytzer Quintette. Brunch at Minton's. 1 PM: Garden Party Quartet frequently with Emily Asher (trombone). (Most Saturdays.) Fraunces Tavern. 2 PM: Lisa Liu's Gypsy Jazz Experience w/Lisa Liu (guitar), Thor Jensen (guitar). Rosamunde Sausage Grill. 3 PM: Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks play music for the silent movie "The Cameraman" w/ Buster Keaton. Town Hall. Info/tix. 4 PM: Roy Williams & Friends. The Shanty. (Most Saturdays, personnel varies). 8 PM: Rhonda Vincent. Ramapo College, Mahwah NJ. Info/tix. 7:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Konrad Paszkudski (piano) & Yoshi Waki (bass). J House, Riverside CT. 10 PM: Brain Cloud Trio w/ Dennis Lichtman (mandolin, clarinet), Tamar Korn (vocals), Andrew Hall (bass). Fox & Crow, Jersey City.

Sunday, March 19, 11:30 AM: Tara O'Grady Quartet w/ Tara (vocals), Michael Howell (guitar), Trifon Dimitrov (bass), Michael Hashim (sax). Tanner Smiths Tipsy Tea Jazz Brunch. (Most Sundays.) Noon: Megg Ryan Jass Band w/ Sweet Megg (vocals, guitar), Ryan Weisheit (reeds). House of Yes. (Most Sundays.) 12:30 PM: Brunch with w/ Hilary Gardner (vocals) plus Greg Ruggerio (guitar) & Joel Forbes (bass). North Square. 1 PM: Tamar Korn & a Kornucopia. Casa Mezcal, upstairs. 1:30 PM: Koran Agan (guitar), others. Radegast. (Most Sundays.) 4 PM: The Stride Piano Jam w/ Terry Waldo (piano) & Ehud Asherie (piano). Fat Cat. 4 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums). The Greenwich Library, Greenwich CT. 5 PM: Roda de Choro with Regional de NY. Genuine Brazilian choro with a slight NYC accent. Beco. 7 PM: Folk Fights Back, a benefit for immigrants & refugees, with Courtney Hartman & Celia Woodsmith, Eddie Barbash & Sam Reider, Hannah Read, Wyndham Baird, Lily Henley & Duncan Wickel, Phoebe Hunt & Dominick Leslie and many others. Concert Hall at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Info. 8 PM: The EarRegulars w/ Jon-Erik Kellso (cornet), and this week Scott Robinson (miscellaneous wind instruments), Matt Munisteri (guitar), Sean Cronin (bass). The Ear. (Most Sundays.) 9 PM: Stephane Wrembel & his band. Barbes. 10 PM: Baby Soda Jazz Band w/ Jared Engel (banjo), others. St. Mazie. (Most Sundays.) 10 PM: Irish (and more) session hosted by Tony DeMarco (fiddle). 11th Street Bar. (Most Sundays.)

Monday, March 20, 7 PM: The Brain Cloud, usually with Tamar Korn (vocals), Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, mandolin), Andrew Hall (bass), Raphael McGregor (lap steel guitar), Kevin Dorn (drums) and Skip Krevins (guitar). Barbes. (Most Mondays.) 8 PM: Vince Giordano & his Nighthawks, with an array of the best traditional jazz musicians in New York, Iguana. (Most Mondays). 8 PM: Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers. The Belfry. (Most Mondays.) 9 PM: Svetlana & The Delancey 5 - Svetlana (vocals), Jon Weber (piano), Mike Hashim (reeds), Charlie Caranicas (trmpt), Rob Garcia (drums), George Delancey (bass). Back Room Speakeasy - 102 Norfolk Street. (Most Mondays.) 10 PM: Mona’s Bluegrass Jam, Mona’s, 14th & Avenue B (Most Mondays.) 10 PM: Terry Waldo & The Rum House Jass Band w/ Terry (piano), Jon-Erik Kellso (cornet), Jim Fryer (trombone), Eddy Davis (tenor banjo) and frequently Dan Levinson (clarinet) & Molly Ryan (vocals). The Rum House. (Most Mondays.) 10 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums). Rockwood Two.

Tuesday, March 21, Noon: Gotham Jazzmen. New York Library for the Performing Arts. 8 PM: Vince Giordano & his Nighthawks, with an array of the very best traditional jazz musicians in New York, Iguana. (Most Tuesdays). 8 PM: Tara O'Grady & the Black Velvet Band w/ Tara (vocals), Michael Howell (guitar), Trifon Dimitrov (bass). Winnie’s Jazz Bar. (Most Tuesdays). 10 PM: Michael Daves (guitar). Rockwood One. (Most Tuesdays.) 10 PM: Svetlana & The Delancy Band. Brooklyn Speakeasy at Bedford Hall, 1177 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. (Most Tuesdays.) 11 PM: Trad Jazz Jam hosted by Mona’s Hot Four. The Hot Four house band is Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, etc.), Gordon Webster (piano), Nick Russo (guitar, banjo) & Jared Engel (bass). Mona’s, 14th & Avenue B. (Most Tuesdays.)

Future

March 21, 8 PM: Brother Roy w/ Roy Williams (piano, vocals). Rockwood Two. 10 PM: Cricket Tell The Weather. Rockwood Two.

March 22, 7:30 PM: Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” (a story of the 1930s & prohibition) w/ Cyrille Aimée & many others. City Center, 130 W. 56th Street. Info/tix. 7:45 PM: Chris Eldridge & Julian Lage plus Aoife O'Donovan. Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield CT. Info/tix. 9 PM: Emily Asher's Garden Party. Radegast. 10 PM: Dominick Leslie (mandolin), Alex Hargreaves (violin), Wes Corbett (5-string banjo). Rockwood Two.

March 23, 7:30 PM: Michael Daves (guitar), in a movie & concert situation w/ Tony Trischka (5-string banjo), Alex Hargreaves (fiddle), Tatiana Hargreaves (fiddle, vocals), Dominick Leslie (mandolin), Larry Cook (bass), others. National Sawdust. Info/tix. 7:30 PM: Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” (a story of the 1930s & prohibition) w/ Cyrille Aimée & many others. City Center, 130 W. 56th Street. Info/tix. 8:30 PM: Henry Butler (piano). Bar LunAtico. 9 PM: Jon-Erik Kellso (cornet), Evan Arntzen (reeds), Ehud Asherie (piano), Marion Felder, (drums). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.

March 24, 8 PM: Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” (a story of the 1930s & prohibition) w/ Cyrille Aimée & many others. City Center, 130 W. 56th Street. Info/tix. 8 & 10 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Larry Fuller (piano), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Kitano.

March 25, Noon: Glenn Crytzer Quintette. Brunch at Minton's. 2 & 8 PM: Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” (a story of the 1930s & prohibition) w/ Cyrille Aimée & many others. City Center, 130 W. 56th Street. Info/tix. 7 PM: Hazmat Modine, w/ musicians such as Joe Daley (tuba), Pam Flemming (cornet), Kevin Garcia (drums), Reut Regev (trombone), Michaela Gomez (guitar, steel guitar), Erik Della Penna (guitar, banjo & vocals), Steve Elson (wind instruments), Wade Schuman (diatonic harmonica, lute guitar, vocals). Terra Blues. 7:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Stefan Vasnier (piano) & Tal Ronen (bass). J House, Riverside CT. 8 & 10 PM: Stephanie Nakasian (vocals) & Veronica Swift (vocals) with the Tardo Hammer Trio. Kitano. 9 PM: Noam Pikelny. The Bowery Ballroom. Info/tix. 11:30 PM: Matt Flinner Trio. Rockwood Three.

March 26, Noon: Women of the Guitar w/ Sheryl Bailey, Jiji Kimm, Kaki King & Ann Klein. 92nd Street Y. Free but limited seating. Info 2 & 7 PM: Cole Porter’s “The New Yorkers” (a story of the 1930s & prohibition) w/ Cyrille Aimée & many others. City Center, 130 W. 56th Street. Info/tix. Time?: The Peewee Russell Memorial Stomp w/ Midiri Brothers Quintet, Peter and Will Anderson Quintet, Dan Levinson's Russell of Spring Band & Professor Cunningham and his Old School. Birchwood Manor, Whippany NJ. Info/tix. 4 PM: Roy Williams & The Human Hands. Skinny Dennis. 6:30 PM: Jack Wilkins (guitar), Andy McKee (bass), David Gibson (drums). Jazz Masters Series at Sarah’s Wine Bar, Ridgefield CT. Reservations at 203-438-8282.

March 27, 7 PM: “J’adore Ella,” w/ Les Nubians (sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart). Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Info/tix. 10 PM: 10 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums) plus Adam Levy. Rockwood Two.

March 28, Noon: Gotham Jazzmen. New York Library for the Performing Arts.

March 29, 12:30 PM: Jayme Stone's Lomax Project. UBS Atrium, Weehawken, NJ.

March 30, 9 PM: Glenn Crytzer Trio w/ Hannah Gill. St. Mazie.

March 31, 5 PM: The Glenn Crytzer Quartette. Broadway Lounge in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. 7:30 PM: Margi Gianquinto (vocals), Jon Weber (piano) & Tal Ronen (bass). J House, Riverside CT. 7:30 & 9:30 PM: John Pizzarelli. The Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck NY. 9PM: Tara O'Grady & the Black Velvet Band w/ Tara (vocals), Michael Howell (guitar), David Shaich (bass). Swing the Teapot, Queens.

April 1, 8 PM: John Prine. NJPAC. Tix. 8 PM: Acadia Swing w/ Svetlana & The Delancy Five, Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers, others. Connollys on W. 45th. Tix.

April 3, 7:30 PM: Richard Dowling (piano) & Jeff Barnhart (piano) play the music of Scott Joplin. Bickford Theatre, Morristown NJ. Info/tix. 7:30 & 9:30 PM: Danilo Brito Quinteto. Dizzy’s. Info/tix. 10 PM: 10 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums). Rockwood Two.

April 10, 10 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums). Rockwood Two.

April 11, 6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.

April 17, 8:30 PM: Frank Vignola's Guitar Night w/ Frank (guitar), Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Gene Bertoncini (7-string guitar), Olli Soikkeli (guitar), Vinny Raniolo (guitar) and Nicki Parrott (bass). The Iridium.

April 20, 9 PM: Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo (guitars). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.

April 21, 7 PM: Squirrel Nut Zippers. Brooklyn Steel w/ Ozomatli. Info/tix. 8 PM: Del (McCoury) & Dawg (David Grisman). Ridgefield Playhouse. Ridgefield CT. Info/tix. 9:30 PM: The Brain Cloud Album Release. Rockwood Two.

April 23, 2 PM: Gotham Jazz Festival w/ Dan Levinson, Baby Soda, Jason Prover & Sneak Thievery, The Avalon Jazz Band, Dalton Ridenhour, Gordon’s Grand Street Stompers, The Gordon Webster Band, Sweet Megg & The Wayfarers, Mike Davis & The New Wonders, Olli Soikkeli Trio, Jon Weber, and more. The Players Club. Info/tix. 9 PM: The Brain Cloud Album Release. Barbes.

April 24, 10 PM: Jim Campilongo Trio w/ Jim (electric guitar), Chris Morrissey (bass) & Josh Dion (drums). Rockwood Two.

April 27, The Jazz Epistles w/ Abdullah Ibrahim (piano), Hugh Masekela (cornet), others. Town Hall. Info/tix.

April 28-30, Brooklyn Folk Festival. St Ann's Church. Full Line-up here.

April 29, 9:30 PM: Danny Barnes (banjo), Grant Gordy (guitar), Joe K. Walsh (mandolin). Jenni Lynn Gardner opens. Hill Country Barbeque, Manhattan.

May 9, 6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.

May 13, 7:30 PM: Rhiannon Giddens (violin, banjo, vocals). Alice Tully Hall. Info/tix.

<<<SPECIAL>>> May 15-21. New York Hot Jazz Camp directed by Molly Ryan & Bria Skonberg . Info & registration info here.

May 18, 8 PM: David Crosby. Westbury Theatre. Info/Tix. Tix on sale February 3.

May 27, 7:30 PM: Battle of the Big Bands. Info/tix.

June 6, 6 PM: Bucky Pizzarelli (7-string guitar), Ed Laub (guitar, vocals), Martin Pizzarelli (bass). Luca's Jazz Corner @Cavatappo Grill.

July 12, 9 PM: Pokey LaFarge. Bowery Ballroom. Info/tix.

October 13-15, Jeff & Joel's House Party, Branford CT. Info.

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SXSW 2017 RSVP Roundup: Part 2

Here’s our second round of RSVPs for the best free SXSW parties we’ve found so far. Check out Round 1 if you haven’t already, and find the full list on the SXSW tab at the top of this page. To recap:

• All of these events require you to RSVP.

• We expect that all of them will be open to people without badges or wristbands for at least part of the day (but some go badge-only at night)

• SHOW UP EARLY, have backup options, and be aware that free drinks and food may not last for the entire event

• Hit us up on Twitter for the latest SXSW updates throughout the fest, and check out daily party highlights right here in our SX Shortlist posts, starting Friday 3/10. Heard about any cool events you don’t see on the list yet? Tweet @ us or shoot us an email and let us know! Good luck out there!

Shout-out to the cool folks at Keegan’s List, Free Shit Guide, ATX Concert, Mxdwn, and OpenBarATX — check them out for some more hot party tips.

Multiple Days

#WeDC at SXSW Sat. 3/11 through Mon. 3/13 • Various times (see website) • 340 E. 2nd Street Interesting panels on DC tech and culture, with live music and occasional free drinks and food. Swing by the day party on Saturday from 11am-3pm and the big WeDC Celebration on Monday night from 8pm-midnight. Make sure to check all the boxes you’re interested in on the RSVP page.

Dr. Martens Presents COLLiDE @ Container Bar Wed. 3/15 through Fri. 3/17 • Noon–7pm • Container Bar, 90 Rainey St. Three days of music with artists including The Drums, Khalid, Girlpool, Diet Cig, and many others. Wednesday night party is badge-only.

StubHub Live: Sound Stage @ SXSW Wed. 3/15 through Fri. 3/17 • 1–7pm / 8pm–1am • Bangers, 79 Rainey St. Three days of good bands at the largest of the Rainey Street venues. Day show acts include The Shelters, Cherry Glazerr, Mondo Cozmo, Pell, Duckwrth, and others. Night shows are usually badge-only, with headliners including Sleigh Bells, Banks, D.R.A.M., and Talib Kweli.

Get Buzzzed Wed. 3/15 through Sat. 3/18 • Noon–? • Brew Exchange, 706 West 6th St. Four days of up-and-coming bands. For VIP entry, click “Have a password?” and use the password BB2017.

“Twin Peaks” at The Showtime House, presented by Culture Collide Thu. 3/16 and Fri. 3/17 • 2-7pm / 9pm-midnight • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St. Day shows feature Alex Cameron, Aldous Harding, Cameron Avery, and Tim Darcy. Badges get priority for the night shows, which boast headliners Real Estate, Neko Case, and M. Ward.

Quantum Collective presents Southwest Invasion 2017 Thu. 3/16 through Sat. 3/18 • 11am-7pm • Whole Foods rooftop, 525 North Lamar Boulevard This three-day rooftop mini-fest is a great place to hang out and bask in the glorious March weather away from the madness of Dirty Sixth. There are usually some freebies from a bunch of cool sponsors, and you may even get to rub elbows with Hanson.

FLOODfest Thu. 3/16 and Fri. 3/17 • 11am-6pm • Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St. Cool lineup and usually not too crowded in the afternoon. Make sure to check out the Nordic Brunch from 11am-1pm on Thursday. RSVP separately for each day: Thursday / Friday

The Future of Music Showcase Fri. 3/17 and Sat. 3/18 • Noon-2am • Shiner's Saloon, 422 Congress Ave. This shindig has the best lineup of ATX bands every year, and there’s rarely a wait to get in. Make sure to pop in and check it out, especially if you’re an out-of-towner. RSVP separately for each day: Friday / Saturday

Float The Goat Fri. 3/17 and Sat. 3/18 • 4pm-1am • Love Goat, 2716 Guadalupe St. Two-day showcase on the Drag. The shows are free, and a $5 donation gets you free drinks courtesy of Captain Morgan and Smirnoff Vodka. RSVP separately for each day: Friday / Saturday

Friday, March 10

Sproutwest 6-10pm • Sprout Realty, 1706 E 6th St Free wine, beer, and live music at a “concert house party.”

Saturday, March 11

Bazaarvoice Presents #BVatSXSW 10am-7:30pm • Sellers, 213 West 4th Street Free food and drinks. This one is technically badge-only, but “limited passes are available for invited guests,” so RSVP and see what happens.

SXSW Oyster Shuck Noon-4pm • Craftsman, 2000 East Cesar Chavez Street Free Aperol drinks and $2 oysters.

The Alien Party 12:30am-2:30am • 603 Red River St. Details TBA on this late-night film afterparty, but it sounds kinda intriguing.

Sunday, March 12

Women in Tech Brunch 10am-1pm • Sprinklr Sanctuary, 515 Congress Ave. Brunch, drinks, and networking.

The Inclusive Innovation House by CUEED & Usable Tech Co. Noon-8pm • Galvanize, 118 Nueces St. Free “delicious food and drinks.”

ProductTank Drinks 2-5pm • Little Woodrow’s, 520 West 6th Street Free drinks and networking.

CTA Meetup in Austin 3-5pm • Maggie Mae's, 323 East 6th Street Free tacos and margaritas at this tech mixer.

Tumblr Presents: Never Going Back 6pm-? • Mohawk, 912 Red River St. Music by Sleigh Bells, Pvris, Hoops, and Girl Pool.

Monday, March 13

Software Advice Presents SXSA @ SXSW 5-8pm • Software Advice, 200 Academy Drive Free drinks, food, and prizes.

Amplify Philly VIP Event 9pm-2am • Old School Bar and Grill, 401 East 6th St. Open bar and buffet, plus music by DJ Jazzy Jeff. We’re guessing badges get priority, and you’ll need to get there early to have a shot of getting in.

UK Innovation in Digital Health and Med Tech 5-8pm • Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. Digital health and medtech networking event with free snacks and drinks. Badges get priority.

Camp Redox Digital Health Party 8-10pm • Stubb’s, 801 Red River Street “Music, drinks and great vibes.”

Tuesday, March 14

PRX & iHeartRadio Present: Podcasts Live! 10am-6pm • Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St. Live tapings with some cool podcasters. Free drinks and food from 4-6pm.

The Nashville House Noon-1am • Tellers Austin, 607 Trinity St. Performances by “25 of Nashville's best pop/ rock/ alternative bands.” Free coffee during the day and free cocktails at night. Open to the public until 8pm, and badges only after that.

Bubble Recording Studio Kickoff Party 2-9pm • Guero's, 1412 S. Congress Ave. Free afternoon show with a nice mix of local and touring artists. If you’re dying to see Har Mar Superstar strip down to his speedo in a family-friendly beer garden, this is your chance!

The Inner Circle presents: Singles Only Drinks @ SXSW 2017 5-7pm • Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. Singles only, y’all! Free drinks for the first 150 people in the door.

Wednesday, March 15

“I’m Dying Up Here” at The Showtime House, presented by Culture Collide 2pm–midnight • Clive Bar, 609 Davis St. Music by Bleached, The Relationship, The Wild Reeds, and others.

Local & Vocal 4-11pm • Zen Fit, 2200 E. 7th St. Free drinks and music by Austin bands and DJs.

Thursday, March 16

KLRU + Austin City Limits present: Bloody Mary Morning 10am-2pm • GSD&M, 828 West 6th St. Free bloody marys, Shiner, and breakfast tacos.

30A Riverboat Showcase / New Nashville Rockin Riverboat Showcase Noon-4pm and 6-10pm • Capital Cruises at Hyatt Regency Dock, 208 Barton Springs Road Two riverboat showcases on Ladybird Lake with free food and drinks provided by Magic Hat, Imperial, Ginger Libation, and Domaine Bousquet. You’re gonna need to show up real early for a shot of making it aboard. RSVP separately for the afternoon and evening cruises.

Loud Village Comedy Showcase @SXSchlotzsky’s 4-6pm • Trinity Hall, 311 East 5th St Free Schlotzsky's sandwiches, drinks, and live comedy.

Phone Home Fest 4-8pm • George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St. Free outdoor music and arts festival.

Goodwill Rocks 5-8pm • White Horse, 500 Comal Street Free drinks, tacos, and networking

MTV Woodies 6-11pm • Statesman, 300 S. Congress Ave. Performances by emerging artists, hosted by Rick Ross. Badges get priority, and if you don’t have one, you’ll need to get there pretty early to have a chance of getting in. Must receive confirmation email.

Friday, March 17

The Wild Honey Pie Presents: The Beehive Noon-10pm • Weather Up, 1808 East Cesar Chavez Street This party has showcased some of the best emerging artists every year. This year brings another solid lineup, featuring The Undercover Dream Lovers, Future Generations, Born Cages, and several of our fave Austin acts including The Eastern Sea, Mobley, and Calliope Musicals.

A Fine Southern Showcase Noon-10pm • Fine Southern Gentlemen, 5017 Calles St. #109 Free Hops & Grain beer and Nine Banded Whiskey, plus a bunch of live music. Check out Austin’s own Tele Novella if you get a chance.

Saturday, March 18

Brooklyn Country Cantina 11am-1am • Licha's Cantina, 1306 East 6th Street Country, roots, and Americana music showcase with some free drinks.

Do512 Presents: The Big One 11:30am-6pm • Barracuda, 611 East 7th St. Big ol’ party with bands including Broncho, Tkay Maidza, WAND, Sweet Spirit, White Reaper, and others. Get there early to avoid a big ol’ line.

SXSW Puppy Party 2K17 Noon-4pm • Lustre Pearl, 94 Rainey Street Free Tito’s Vodka cocktails (if you download the Bumble app) plus cool dog swag from PrideBites.

Cinder Block Pool Party Noon-? • “The Cabana,” 5416 North FM 973 Free food, drinks, and music away from the hustle and bustle. The venue is located on the eastern outskirts of Austin (about a 20 minute drive from the Convention Center), so plan your transportation accordingly.

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