Category Archives: Performances

Madre Foka

So many cool things happening in Mexico. Here’s a sample: Disfruta de este programa de actividades que comprende una visita guiada a las exposiciones en el Museo Tamayo, un concierto de jazz y un recorrido de la ciudad en Turibus. Sede Museo Tamayo Paseo de la Reforma y Gandhi s/n Bosque de Chapultepec México, D.F. …

August 12, 2010 – 10:35 AM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Installations, Performances | Comments (0)

KUWAIT: Diva blasted by Islamic clerics for singing in Hebrew at club

Silly Emma Shah. Didn’t someone tell her that singing in Hebrew could warrant harrassment by psychotic clerics?

April 8, 2010 – 8:09 PM | By admin | Posted in Bizarre, Corruption, Musicians, Performances, Religion | Comments (0)

Keith Emerson and Greg Lake abruptly call off concert Thursday night at Lakewood Civic Auditorium

Can these two ever behave? Fans can’t even enjoy a damned show without these two clowns fighting over nothing and ruining a concert out of sheer ego. It’s no wonder Emerson, Lake & Palmer imploded. No arena could house such pretentious egos.

April 6, 2010 – 12:39 PM | By admin | Posted in Bizarre, Musicians, Performances, Tours | Comments (0)

Tae Hwan Kang／Laruen Newton／Miyeon／Je Chun Park – Free Improvisation 2

It’s not too often that one gets to come across some interesting avant-garde music from Korea. Tae Hwan Kang, Laruen Newton, Miyeon and Je Chun Park were recorded live at EBS TV Broadcast, ‘Space’ Jazz Concert in Seoul, South Korea on December 6, 2006.

March 20, 2010 – 1:07 PM | By admin | Posted in Musicians, Performances, Videos | Comments (0)

Throat Songs & Drums: Khoomei-Taiko Ensemble

New York City will play host to one of the coolest World Music concerts of the year! Symphony Space will be hosting the Khoomei-Taiko Ensemble, a mix of Mongolian, Japanese and American musicians collaborating together in playing some of the best of Asian music.

October 14, 2009 – 8:21 PM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Musicians, Performances, Tours | Comments (0)

Norway voted Eurovision winners

A Norwegian singer and violinist of Belarusian descent pulled off the victory at this year’s Eurovision Contest.  It’s usually laced with dreadful competitors singing twee songs, but this year’s winner, Alexander Rybak, actually has a bit of talent.  Next year’s Eurovision will be held in Oslo thanks to the Rybak win. Here’s a clip from …

May 17, 2009 – 12:54 AM | By admin | Posted in Awards, Contests, Culture, Music Business, Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)

Noche de jazz y Turibus: Miércoles 18 de febrero de 2009 – Agustín Bernal Cuarteto

        The Museo Tamayo isn’t just one of the coolest galleries in Mexico; it’s also one of the best hangouts for jazz musicians from Mexico and beyond. Bassist Agustín Bernal and his quartet perform in Mexico City. See the flyer below.

February 15, 2009 – 5:43 AM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)

Leonard Cohen plans first U.S. performance in 15 years

Paste Magazine gives us the news that Leonard is back. It’s been way too long since we’ve seen him play live, and it’ll be a treat to watch the old man tour again.

January 20, 2009 – 12:00 AM | By admin | Posted in Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)

Hernan Hecht X-Pression Quartet with Tim Berne in Mexico

Fans of Tim Berne are in for a treat if they happen to reside in Mexico this month. El Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo y Turibus te invitan a participar en su programa Noche de jazz y Turibus Miércoles 19 de noviembre de 2008 Hernan Hecht X-Pression Quartet Mark Aanderud Gavin Fallow Hernan Hecht Músico invitado …

November 14, 2008 – 6:04 AM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Jazz, Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)

YMO playing in London!

Lucky buggers. You get to see a show I’d kill to see! YMO will be part of the Meltdown Festival, hosted by Massive Attack, a wonderful band in their own right. The article is here, but be warned that it’s in Japanese. Use Babelfish to get an idea of what’s going on.

November 1, 2008 – 7:26 PM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Festivals, Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)