Winter Event Updates: Kevin Toney, Ellis Hall and More Jan 29, 2004
Here are some recent additions to MI’s winter event schedule: January 29: Kevin Toney A concert/keyboard master class by the Grammy-nominated conductor for Seal, Annie Lennox, Pink, Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood; music director for Patti Austin and Michael McDonald; keyboard player with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Pink; and writer of the theme song for the Winter Olympics. His new CD Sweet Spot (Shanachie) has just been released. Kevin’s band includes Craig T.Cooper (guitar), Rayford Griffin (drums), Noriko Olling (keys), BIT instructor Ernest Tibbs (bass) and Kevin Ricard (percussion). February 12: Ellis Hall & Friends A concert by the multi-talented singer-keyboard player-composer for Tower of Power, Molotov, Juanes, Lowell George, Kenny G, Duo-Tones, Ray Charles, Warren Hill and the "California Raisin Song". For this show, Ellis will be backed by an all-star ensemble including drummer Johnny Friday (Natalie Cole Tom Scott), bassist Stan Sargeant (Tonight Show, Jodi Watley, Joe Cocker, Mindi Abair), guitarist Danny Jacobs (Tower of Power, Sheena Easton, Bette Midler), keyboards and vocals by Carlos Murguia (Three Dog Night, Luis Miguel), saxophonist Jason Freeze (Wilson Phillips, Goo Goo Dolls, Liz Phair) and background vocals by Shea Chambers, Melanie Taylor and Christi Black. March 4: James Gadson & Friends The multi-platinum drummer for James Brown and a host of others will be appearing with his band. April 22: Derek Trucks Band This just in! Slide guitar phenom Derek Trucks and band are coming to MI for a concert / Q&A session with MI students. Stay tuned for details…
Jan 29, 2004
Winter Event Updates: Kevin Toney, Ellis Hall and More
Here are some recent additions to MIs winter event schedule: January 29: Kevin Toney A concert/keyboard master class by the Grammy-nominated... Read more...
Jan 28, 2004
Sound Four: Jazz from Kazakhstan
On Wednesday, January 28, MI presents Sound Four, a jazz quartet from Kazakhstan, in concert at MIs Passage performance center at 7:00PM... Read more...
Jan 27, 2004
Clayton Cameron PIT Clinic
On Tuesday, January 27, PIT presents "Brush Master” Clayton Cameron in a special clinic/master class. Clayton Camerons well-known... Read more...
Jan 20, 2004
Blind Boys of Alabama In Concert At MI
On January 20, 2004, MI is proud to present the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama in concert at MIs main concert hall, P-100. The Blind... Read more...
Ben Lacy Is A Guitar Monster
On Tuesday January 20th, multi-tasking monster groove machine Ben Lacy will make a post-NAMM Show visit to GIT. Last year, Ben was... Read more...
Jan 19, 2004
RIT Hosts All-Star Sessions
RIT students are getting a special treat this quarter through a couple of sessions currently booked into MIs Studio A. Producer-engineer-guitarist-vocalist-RIT... Read more...
Jan 14, 2004
Johnny Hiland Kicks Off Winter GIT Calendar
On Wednesday, January 14th Tele master and Nashville session ace Johnny Hiland kicks off the winter GIT visiting artist schedule as... Read more...
Jan 12, 2004
Marco Minnemann PIT Clinic
On Monday, January 12, Marco Minneman, one of the hottest drummers on the scene today, will conduct a PIT master class and performance.... Read more...
Jan 03, 2004
Fridays on the Boulevard
If you are looking for a great way to start the weekend, check out Friday evenings at the Hollywood Passage. Starting at 5:00PM, Musicians... Read more...