Does anyone have any idea if SG might possibly stop sometime this spring - summer - or fall (I'm not picky) in anyplace so very boring as perhaps KANSAS CITY? You know - the birthplace of jazz, 18th & Vine, The Gem Theatre, Jazz Museum???? I seem to see a lot of skipping over the midwest on the posted tour dates.
Just wondering.

That's Uncasville, CT.... in August.

Yes - I know how to go to the tour page and see the list. I'm just wondering if they might come to someplace a little closer to me. There's very little here in the midwest.

I guess you just have to wait and see.

Yep!! Tom told me that they often get the dates a couple of days before the gig!! So let's see!!

Hope they can make it to your area.

This is kind of "off subject", but I think you folks will find it interesting...

I went with my wife to see Josh Groban in concert here in Atlanta Tuesday night. I had no idea who would open for him or even if there would be an opening act. Much to my surprise, when they introduced the opening act, it was Chris Botti! As I listened to Chris and his band playing, I noticed a familiar, rather unique style on the drums. I almost said to my wife, "I'll bet that's Billy Kilson on the drums". And then, when Chris announced his final number, he said "this is featuring the great Billy Kilson on drums!". I was right!

(Note to Woody: I guess I'm justifying this post under the Spyro Gyra section because both Chris and Billy have played with Spyro Gyra. )

Let me say that it was quite a treat to hear an act the calibre of Chris Botti and his band at a concert like this (I enjoyed Josh Groban and can appreciate his talent... but I'm not a big fan). Also, I was very impressed with Billy Kilson's technical ability and musical expression... and he did an AWESOME solo! His style is not my favorite, but still very enjoyable to listen to. Oh, and Chris Botti is a really good live performer... I would love to hear him sit in with SG sometime!

Rick

Rick, you should actually SEE Billy Kilson play. His facial contortions are just as amusing as his drum play is entertaining.
(Note to Rick: I'm not the moderator; D is. And even if I were, you wouldn't have to explain that.)

Chin up.... many of the tours are in the planning stages.

Once a promoter gets a date worked out, the agent sometimes calls back and says "the routing has changed, can we look at that date again?"

So keep your eye on the tour page.

Sorry, Woody, I thought you were the moderator. In any case, I was just "pulling your chain"... not really concerned about my post.

As for the concert... yes, you're right... we were in Philips Arena, a HUGE venue (14,000 people at this concert) and our seats weren't bad but definitely nowhere near close enough to see facial expressions. I'd like to see/hear him play again sometime...

Rick

Well I hope they make it to KC. It's been a long time since they've played here. And I do check that page all the time.

Done.

June 10 Overland Park, KS.

Can I have one too???

WOW! I like this service

Is all we have do is ask?

Jim

you guys are very lucky.... you never know!

I'm looking forward to the Berk's Jazz Fest, next month.

Well since your initial question was, "Where are they playing" I assumed you were unaware about the website. I think the TOUR DATES pretty much takes care of all their concert appearences.

Excuse me for trying to help!

Rick!

14,000 seats? Are you going LARGE on me? I thought you and I were committed to only patronize venues that held more like 140!

We caught the Billy Kilson/Chris Botti show at Capital Jazz Fest last summer - quite a treat. We won't discuss how many seats there were... (I will say this though, there was no one in front of us... There was however, a certain LibraLady BEHIND us...)

There's very little here in the midwest.

Very sorry to hear this. There are more dynamic areas of the country available to call home (thank goodness.)

LOL... Yeah, I like the smaller venues much better. Gotta keep the wife happy, though!

Rick

I'll be seeing 'em again on April 16th in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Maybe later in the year they'll schedule another trip to New Orleans??

Me too. I'll see you there! Gary, I'll see you and Dawn there too. Anybody else going to Berks?

Why thank you Mr. Brennan! Didn't know my wish would come true just like that! The Corporate Woods Jazz Fest is always a lot of fun and just 10 minutes from my house too. I couldn't have asked for more. I remember the first time I saw the band was at a free outdoor concert in Kansas City. Seems like a hundred years ago.

Yes, we'll be in attendance again at Berks.

Phil -- I see the SG engagement calendar filling up slowly -- and no dates in So Cal???

Should I be worried??? I need to plan my summer around those dates

Jim

Just got a Pollstar update! Spyro at Capital Jazz Fest on 6/5. Gary? Do I even need to ask if you'll be there?

Today's word boys and girls is F-R-O-N-T-R-O-W!

I was just talking about that festival earlier today. From what I've seen, they haven't named the venue (to the public) yet. Do you know if it's MPP again? Less than 15 minutes from home again would be a nice bonus.

GEEZ! I just realized something... It had BETTER be at MPP and they had BETTER not be the closing act. We've got front row seats for Keiko at Rams Head at 8:30!

Thanks for the scoop, Libra! I owe ya a smoothie!

BTW, did you hear what 'the Schuuu' said about Schu's Blues the other night?

Okay, Gary... I give up! What did 'the Schuuu' say about Schu's Blues?

Rick

He said it was "for ME!"

...made me feel all warm n' fuzzy...

Gary,

Yes, it's at MPP. Capital will officially announce their line up, (I think), on 3/31. Also, I think tixs go on sale on 4/8.

Yes, I heard him him say he played it for you. Glad the rest of us were around to hear it. It's the least he could do after turning trader and moving off the east coast.

Oof! Now I'm jealous!