Category: gigs & news


 

This one’s for the Kids!

Join us from 5:30 to 7:30, Tuesday, April 17th at a benefit for Junebug: a funky, not-for-profit resale store in downtown Middlebury, specializing in gently used maternity and children’s clothing. Junebug’s proceeds are donated to other non-profit organizations that provide services,education and support to young children. The celebration at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater will feature delicious Haitian food (in honor of Junebug’s work in Haiti), a silent auction, and (last but not least) jazz music by the Justin Perdue Quartet.

Justin Perdue – guitar
Jeremy Harlos – bass
Ray Paczkowski – piano
Daniel Scharstein – drums

More info:
Town Hall Theater
Junebug‘s facebook page

 

Mogani - live at the Vermont Battle of the Bands FinalsWho says a jazz/latin/fusion group can’t rock a Battle of the Bands? Thanks to all those who came out, voted and helped Mogani win in round one of the VT Battle of the Bands!

Groove with us in the FINALS (and hear some other great bands, too!) – and VOTE FOR MOGANI on Saturday, April 14th at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury!

Turn it up to 11 with our Jazz / Latin / Fusion sextet featuring Cobey Gatos, keyboards; Glenn Goodwin, bass; Michael Morera, saxophones; Justin Perdue, guitar; Daniel Scharstein, drums; Carlos Velez, percussion

Tix are $10, available through at: http://boxoffice.middlebury.edu/

 

More info:
Town Hall Theater: http://www.townhalltheater.org/THTcalendar.html
Vermont Battle of the Bands:
http://vtbob.com/
Mogani:
http://MoganiMusic.com/

Justin Perdue Quartet - live at 51 Main, 2/28/12Don’t miss the latest incarnation of the Justin Perdue Quartet, featuring Ray Paczkowski on piano and Daniel Scharstein on drums, joining Justin and longtime collaborator, bassist Jeremy Harlos.

This adventurous band of seasoned jazzmen delves into everything from ballads and blues to modal jazz and funky soul as they push the envelope of improvisation with their unique repertoire of original compositions and post-bop standards.

More info:
51 Main – http://www.go51main.com/ – (802) 388-8209
http://facebook.com.JustinPerdueMusic

Don’t miss the latest incarnation of the Justin Perdue Quartet, featuring Bryan McNamara on sax and Caleb Bronz on drums, joining Justin and longtime collaborator, bassist Jeremy Harlos.

This adventurous band of seasoned jazzmen delves into everything from ballads and blues to modal jazz and funky soul as they push the envelope of improvisation with their unique repertoire of original compositions and post-bop standards.

More info:
51 Main – http://www.go51main.com/ – (802) 388-8209
http://facebook.com.JustinPerdueMusic

Mogani - latin jazz fusion sextetJoin us at 51 Main and groove to our funky fusion of hot Latin numbers cool jazz classics and originals. Friday, August 5, 2011 – 9pm til midnight.

Cobey Gatos, keyboards; Glenn Goodwin, bass; Michael Morera, saxophones; Justin Perdue, guitar; Daniel Scharstein, drums; Carlos Velez, percussion

more info:
51 Main: (802) 388-8209 http://go51main.com/
Mogani: http://MoganiMusic.com/

Mogani at Lincoln Peak Winery, July 1
Friday, July 1, 5:30-7:30pm
Mogani live at Lincoln Peak Winery

142 River Road
New Haven, VT

First Friday Free music series continues on July 1, 5:30 to 7:30 with Mogani, a wonderful jazz combo featuring sax, keyboard, guitar, drums, and percussion. Bring a picnic or get some light fare here. Wine and beer available. Free admission.

more info:
Lincoln Peak website
(802) 388-7368

Mogani website

Mogani live New Year's Eve at Bristol Best NightNew Year’s Eve, Dec 31 7pm – 9pm
Mogani live at Bristol Best Night

Holley Hall (Corner of West St. (116/17) and South St.)
Bristol VT

Get your New Year’s Eve party on with our funky fusion of hot Latin numbers, cool jazz classics and originals.

Cobey Gatos, keyboards; Glenn Goodwin, bass; Michael Morera, saxophones; Justin Perdue, guitar; Daniel Scharstein, drums; Carlos Velez, percussion and special guest Werner Krotz, guitar

more info:
Bristol Best Night: (802) 443-5014
Mogani website

Justin Perdue QuartetFriday, Dec. 10, 7pm – 9 pm
Justin Perdue Quartet live at Ball & Chain Cafe

Briggs Carriage Bookstore,
16 Park Street, Brandon VT 05733

The Justin Perdue Quartet explores the interplay of guitarist Justin Perdue’s modal jazz flights with the post-bop virtuosity of pianist Andrew Moroz – all over the grooves of bassist Jeremy Harlos and drummer and hand percussionist Travis Shores’ intense, multi-layered African, Middle Eastern and jazz rhythms. This adventurous band of seasoned jazzmen delves into everything from Indian ragas to funky soul jazz as they push the envelope of improvisation with their unique repertoire of original compositions.

check out a recording of the quartet playing “Fauvismo”…

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…or listen to more

more info:
Ball & Chain Cafe: 802 247.0050 (BriggsCarriage.com)

Justin Perdue & Jeremy HarlosProps to my bandmates (Jeremy Harlos – bass; Travis Shores – drums; Andrew Moroz – piano) for smokin’ at 51 Main a few weeks ago - here’s some recordings from the gig I finally got mp3′d and uploaded:

  • Fauvismo

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  • Relaxin’ With Wes

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  • Blues for Koa

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  • Five Red Stripes

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  • Fire Flying

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  • Strollin’ Booty

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  • Here Comes Godot

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Recorded live, 51 Main, Middlebury, VT, 11/05/10

Mogani - jazz / latin / fusion sextetNov 12, 9pm – 11pm
Mogani live at the Grille

McCullough Hall, Middlebury College
Middlebury VT 05733

Come out and groove to our funky fusion of hot Latin numbers, cool jazz classics and originals.

Cobey Gatos, keyboards; Glenn Goodwin, bass; Michael Morera, saxophones; Justin Perdue, guitar; Daniel Scharstein, drums; Carlos Velez, percussion and special guest Werner Krotz, guitar

more info:
the Grille: (802) 443-5014 http://middlebury.edu/studentlife/dining/grille
Mogani: http://MoganiMusic.com/