Sandywoods Center for the Arts​​ Announces June Programs

From Sandywoods Center for the Arts:

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Roomful of Blues Performance

8PM, Doors open at 7:30PM - BYOB

$20 Advance/ $25 at the door

Advance tickets may be purchased through Brown paper Tickets: here.

Roomful of Blues

Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2010, singer Phil Pemberton took over the vocal duties, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with newer members, bassist John Turner, trumpeter Doug Woolverton, drummer Chris Rivelli, and keyboardist Rusty Scott, and longtime members baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille , Roomful keeps on rockin’ in 2015.

Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” Since 1967, the group’s deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards.

With a non-stop performance schedule for over 45 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. including the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll for “Best Blues Band”.

Also Showing:

The Debra Mann Quartet

'An Evening of Brazilian Jazz'

Friday, July 1

7:30 pm, doors pen at 7:00pm

BYOB and BYOF

$15 in advance, $20 at the door

Advance tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets, link here:

for info: sandywoodsmusic@gmail.com

Photo: Debra Mann (jazz vocalist and pianist) returns to Sandywoods with her quartet to perform a night of Brazilian jazz. For over two decades the Debra Mann Quartet has performed together, often featuring the music of legendary Brazilian composer, Antônio Carlos Jobim, considered one of the fathers of bossa nova, as well as one of the most important songwriters of the 20th century. He is perhaps best known as the composer of “Garota de Ipanema” (Girl from Ipanema); His collaboration with American jazz saxophonist Stan Getz created a bossa nova craze in the United States, and subsequently internationally. His recordings and concerts with Frank Sinatra, and other American musicians, opened the door for many Brazilian composers and performers, including Sergio Mendes, Ivan Lins, Jorge Ben, MIlton Nascimento, Djavan, Caetano Veloso, Joao Gilberto, and many more. Join us for this special night as we explore the genius of these musical giants of Brazil, performed by The Debra Mann Quartet, featuring the world-class mega-talents of Dino Govoni (sax/flute), Dave Zinno (bass), Steve Langone (drums), and Debra Mann (vocals and piano).

Coming up:

July 8 - Pumpkinhead Ted

July 9 - Sandywoods Summer Jazz Series: The Dirk Quinn Band

July 15 - Butch McCarthy and the Gentlemen of Leisure

July 16 - Kate Vargas and the Reckless Daughters

July 22 - Sunny Crownover and the Duke Robillard Band

July 23 - The Lenny Solomon Band

July 29 - Thatcher Harrison with Gary Fish

July 30 - Phil Madeira and Brian McKenzie

Check our website for additional information: www.sandywoodsmusic.com

Additionally, we offer the following:

Monday, June 27 - 6:30- 7:30 PM - Zumba with Serena, SCA, INFO: 508-725-1897

Tuesday, June 28 - 7:00-10:00 PM - Open Mic with Gary Fish (contact Gary Fish for more information: 401-632-7484, fishtunes@cox.net) No Open Mic during August!!!!

Wednesday, June 29 - 8:30- 9:30 AM - Zumba with Fatima SCA, INFO: 401-378-3872

9:45- 12:45 PM- Figure Drawing with live Models SCA INFO: 401-316-8272

Thursday, June 30 - 6:30- 7:30 PM - ZUMBA with Serena SCA, INFO: 508-725-1897

Friday, July 1 - 10:30- 1:00 pm - Art WORKSHOP with Lynne de Beer, Blue Building, INFO: 401-524-6504

Saturday, July 2 - 9:15- 10:15 AM - ZUMBA in the SCA building, INFO: 401-378-3872

10:30- 11:30 AM - PILATES in the Yellow Building, INFO: 508-725-1897

Our facilities can be rented for your own private event, please call 401-816-0802 for further information.

Sandywoods Center for the Arts

43 Muse Way, Tiverton RI 02878

www.sandywoodsmusic.com

sandywoodsmusic@gmail.com