tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54811599666879539462012-02-08T08:21:46.184-08:00Welcome!sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShowshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesI would be delighted to be able to reach you easily through this medium to let you know about my artistic activity, live performances and CD recordings.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-40521977018533803432012-02-08T08:07:00.000-08:002012-02-08T08:21:46.193-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1qstn-hGEmA/TzKgo210BPI/AAAAAAAAAMc/v11i-Z3eoeM/s1600/G%2B%2526%2BS%2Bcropped.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1qstn-hGEmA/TzKgo210BPI/AAAAAAAAAMc/v11i-Z3eoeM/s200/G%2B%2526%2BS%2Bcropped.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706800301608273138" /></a><br />This Valentines Day it would be lovely to have you join George Oldziey and myself Suzi Stern at Chez Z for romantic music, dinner, and the best desert in town!<div><br /></div><div>Tuesday Feb. 14th</div><div>music from 6:30 to 9:30</div><div><br /></div><div>Chez Z Bistro is on Balcones just south of 2222</div><div><br /></div><div>It would be great to see you there...have a sweet holiday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Suzi</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-4052197701853380343?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/Eq7VQwUCsUI" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2012/02/this-valentines-day-it-would-be-lovely.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-40761485959034985282012-02-06T11:01:00.000-08:002012-02-06T11:12:18.102-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D0vu3c3gLcw/TzAl87PYEAI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/v9LuQVnOFCc/s1600/peter%2Blivingroom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D0vu3c3gLcw/TzAl87PYEAI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/v9LuQVnOFCc/s200/peter%2Blivingroom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706102456502980610" /></a><br />George and I are thrilled to be hosting<b> Eddy Gomez, with Stefan Karlsson and Ed Soph</b> at our performance space <b>Casa Karen</b> on February 29th.<div><br /></div><div>The Show is<b> SOLD OUT!</b> But watch my blog for exciting performances coming up over the next few months! </div><div><br /></div><div>The brilliant <b>David Amram</b> and ensemble is next up on March 25th! This show will most likely sell out quickly as well so call for reservations and more details at <b>(512) 459-9900!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you all for making the dream of a quiet, intimate concert space in our home possible! It's always an adventure and a joy!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Musically Yours,</div><div>Suzi</div><div><br /></div><div>Scroll down on this blog for more upcoming show details...valentines day etc!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-4076148595903498528?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/zzRYMxWG9Qg" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2012/02/eddy-gomez-etc-at-casa-karen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-4622599793571755102012-01-31T08:26:00.000-08:002012-01-31T08:41:54.048-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BbZTGY1kAdM/TygZobE3J7I/AAAAAAAAAME/V6m5X-S1J4k/s1600/suzilagunagloriabyscott.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BbZTGY1kAdM/TygZobE3J7I/AAAAAAAAAME/V6m5X-S1J4k/s200/suzilagunagloriabyscott.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703837110318344114" /></a><br />This Friday, Feb. 3rd <div>I hope you can join me for a fantastic evening of Latin Jazz at the Elephant Room </div><div>with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">G.A.T.O. 6 !</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">9:30 to 1:30</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">The Elephant Room</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">315 Congress Ave.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">G.A.T.O.6 is: John Mills sax &amp; flute, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Wayne Salzman drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Luis Coutinho percussion, Suzi Stern vocals and Gato himself on piano!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">We'd love to have your energy there with us! Thanks for supporting live music in Austin!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Scroll down on this blog to see what's coming up this spring at my performance space Casa Karen! Eddie Gomez, David Amram, Peggy Stern the Suzi Stern quintet and more!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-462259979357175510?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/V6RQ-esrTf0" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-friday-at-elephant-room.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-18067253249472128392012-01-18T12:08:00.000-08:002012-01-18T12:45:22.567-08:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pD36vOFdsp0/TxcvVdAwSqI/AAAAAAAAAL4/NOw6V8wMDdk/s1600/Suzihaircascadeby%2Bbrenda.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pD36vOFdsp0/TxcvVdAwSqI/AAAAAAAAAL4/NOw6V8wMDdk/s200/Suzihaircascadeby%2Bbrenda.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699075899072203426" /></a><br />Thanks for checking out my blog! Feel free to scroll down to see what we've been up to in the past few months! Great shows with Gabrielle Santiago, Estrella Acosta, Peter Stolzman, Austin Civic Orchestra, Austin Piazzola Quintet, Alex Coke to name only a few of the special events...<div><br /></div><div><b>And Coming Up This Spring:</b></div><div>Some Casa Karen Concerts and some exciting gigs around Texas that I'll be featured on:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jan. 21st</b></div><div> I am proud to host <b>G.Pat Harris and Anna Mae Mitchell Group </b>at Casa Karen!</div><div>Americana Roots music with a touch of Blues, Rock and Jazz in the mix!</div><div>Celebrating the release of their c.d. "Traveling By Moonlight"</div><div>Reservations more info. and directions: (512) 459-9900</div><div>doors open at 7:30 show at 8:00</div><div>Free refreshments with the $20 ticket price!</div><div>Credit card payment accepted over phone!</div><div>**************************</div><div><b>Friday Feb. 3rd</b></div><div><b>G.A.T.O.6 featuring Suzi Stern</b></div><div>At: The Elephant Room</div><div>315 Congress Ave. </div><div>Austin, Texas </div><div>George Oldzieys exciting latin jazz ensemble will be keeping the room jumping!</div><div>with <b>Gato piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Wayne Salzman drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Coutinho percussion and Suzi Stern vocals.</b></div><div>9:30 to 1:30 </div><div>Come join the party!!</div><div>**************************</div><div>Tuesday Feb. 14th</div><div><b>Celebrate Valentines Day with Suzi Stern and George Oldziey</b></div><div> at <b>Chez Z</b> on Balcones Drive in Austin</div><div>7:00 until ?</div><div>Come on down and join us!</div><div> No reservations needed! </div><div>Just come on in donning your red and pink festive garments!</div><div>Great food...great music.</div><div>*****************************</div><div>Wed. Feb. 29th we are proud to present:</div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">The Eddie Gomez Trio</span></b></div><div>At Casa Karen</div><div>It is truly my distinct honor to be hosting this world class trio at Casa Karen!</div><div><b>Eddie Gomez bass, Stefan Karlsson piano and Ed Soph drums</b></div><div>Reservations are required: Call (512) 459-9900 for directions and details!</div><div>Credit Card payment accepted over the phone. $35</div><div>Free refreshments!</div><div>Doors open at 7:30 show at 8:00</div><div>***************************</div><div>Sunday March 25th</div><div><b>David Amram </b>in performance at Casa Karen!!</div><div><b>From Abu Dhabi to Austin, At Home Around The World With David Amram</b></div><div>This quartet is not to be missed!</div><div>Doors open at 7:30 show at 8:00</div><div>$35</div><div>Call (512) 459-9900 for details, reservations and directions!</div><div>Credit Card payment accepted over phone.</div><div>Free refreshments.</div><div>*********************************</div><div>In April from Washington D.C.</div><div>At Casa Karen</div><div><b> Jazz pianist extraordinaire Peggy Stern</b>!</div><div>Check Blog for exact date and details!</div><div>***********************************</div><div>Sat. May 19th</div><div><b>The Suzi Stern Quintet</b></div><div>Celebrating one year of amazing concerts at Casa Karen!</div><div>7:30 doors 8:00 show</div><div>(512) 459-9900 for reservations and details!</div><div>Free refreshments!</div><div>*********************************</div><div>Thank you for reading my blog. I'll keep you posted of new events and any changes!</div><div>Have a beautiful spring filled with music!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Suzi</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-1806725324947212839?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/Lr5jV0mdZfc" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2012/01/eddie-gomez-etc-this-spring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-30514041931302650042011-12-26T11:09:00.000-08:002012-01-03T11:29:31.108-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z5AWIiUq-Mw/Tv75E6UaacI/AAAAAAAAALs/tov_hCxTejU/s1600/EstrellaShawlOverFace300dpi-1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z5AWIiUq-Mw/Tv75E6UaacI/AAAAAAAAALs/tov_hCxTejU/s200/EstrellaShawlOverFace300dpi-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692260841812552130" border="0" /></a>Greetings from Suzi Stern! Coming up in the next few months:<br />I will be the featured vocalist with the hot latin jazz ensemble: <span style="font-weight: bold;">G.A.T.O 6</span> at the Elephant Room on Feb. 3rd in Austin Texas, and on Feb. 29th I will be hosting <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Eddie Gomez Trio</span> at Austins premier listening room<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Casa Karen</span>! In March watch for jazz pianist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter Stolzman</span> back in town from Chicago, and later in the month famed composer <span style="font-weight: bold;">David Amram</span>! Watch this blog for details!<br /><br />But first...Two very exciting shows in January!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Va4iWLr4uQ/TvjJkhFav-I/AAAAAAAAALg/o1O9KreSt3Q/s1600/P1000755.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0Va4iWLr4uQ/TvjJkhFav-I/AAAAAAAAALg/o1O9KreSt3Q/s200/P1000755.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690519758376189922" border="0" /></a><br /> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>249</o:Words> <o:characters>1421</o:Characters> <o:company>Suzi Stern Inc.</o:Company> <o:lines>11</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>2</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>1745</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:drawinggridhorizontalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:drawinggridverticalspacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:dontautofitconstrainedtables/> <w:dontvertalignintxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><b>Casa Karen is proud to present Cuban <span style="font-size:100%;">vocalist Estrella Acosta with Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago</span> and friends!</b></span></o:p></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><b>Sunday, January 15th</b>...come share this rare opportunity to hear her warm evocative music in the intimate setting of Casa Karen.</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">7402 Greenhaven, Austin 78757</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">doors open at 7:00 / performance at 7:30</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">tickets are $20 with Free refreshments</span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><b>Call (512 )459-9900 for reservations</b></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><b>I look forward to seeing you there and Happy New Year!! </b></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><b>Suzi</b></span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:85%;" ><b>About Estrella: </b>From Amsterdam, Cuban vocalist Estrella Acosta is one of the most versatile singers living is Europe. Though she never stopped singing the folk songs of her motherland, she is at home with Brazilian and jazz styles. With her relaxed phrasing and warm, earthy voice she brings a fresh innovative approach to Cuban music.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Estrella has performed and or recorded with Toninho Horta, Craig Handy, Edy Martinez, Mauricio Einhorn, Claudio Roditi, Ramon Valle, Jovino Santos Neto and Jimmy Branly, to name only a few of the illustrious artists she has collaborated with.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style=" ;font-family:'Lucida Grande';" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Her second cd Alma Guajira, was nominated for an Edison (Dutch Grammy). <o:p></o:p>Estrella has appeared at the Brussels Viva Brasil Festival, the Curaçao Jazz Festival, the Heineken Jazz Festival, the Dunya Multicultural Festival and three editions of the North Sea Jazz Festival. She performed at renowned clubs like the BIMhuis (Amsterdam), Sounds of Brasil (New York City), Ronnie Scott's (London), and at all major venues in the Netherlands.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: &quot;Lucida Grande&quot;;font-family:&quot;;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Visit Estrellas web site and hear some sounds at: http://dolphy.home.xs4all.nl/estar/</span></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">And on January 21st!!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Saturday, Jan. 21st at Casa Karen...come enjoy the truly <span style="font-weight: bold;">beautiful music of Pat Harris &amp; Anna Mae Mitchell</span>. Joined by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Steve Schwelling </span>on percussion the acoustic trio brings a unique and exciting blend of roots music, bluegrass, jazz &amp; blues!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00 sharp</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Tickets are $20 with free refreshments </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">All major Credit Cards accepted!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">ABOUT THE ARTISTS:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Singer / guitarist Anna Mae Mitchell and songwriter / bassist / vocalist G.Pat Harris bring a new exciting edge to roots music. Their profound musicianship, love for the art form, and charismatic nature create a beautiful and warm connection with the audience. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">"Mitchell's clear powerful soprano is a dream for the soulful kinds of songs that G.Pat Harris composes." Bangor Daily News</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The two artists have played together for many years throughout Michigan in traditional Bluegrass bands. Over the years their music has branched out into a broad Americana sound which includes elements of Folk, Rock and Jazz encompassing a range of lyrical content with influences from Goethe to Bob Dylan! </span><br /><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >George Oldziey and myself, Suzi Stern are very proud to be hosting the band this month and hope you can join us for the party!</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Happy New Year and hope to see you at Casa Karen!</span><br /><span style=" font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Suzi</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:&quot;Lucida Grande&quot;; mso-bidi-Lucida Grande&quot;font-family:&quot;;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:7;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-3051404193130265004?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/Dc9vXv0zgno" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-year-and-new-music-to-share.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-60100986631640385912011-12-16T05:04:00.000-08:002011-12-16T05:14:18.077-08:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_vAy9mGdFg/TutD85vVzZI/AAAAAAAAALU/ycC1_mEdPdc/s1600/Childs%2BChristmas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g_vAy9mGdFg/TutD85vVzZI/AAAAAAAAALU/ycC1_mEdPdc/s200/Childs%2BChristmas.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686713668055977362" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The original music &amp; improvised jazz rendition of the Dylan Thomas classic </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>"A Child's Christmas in Wales"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> with <b>Alex Coke, Suzi Stern, Rich Harney and Buddy Mohmad</b> at Casa Karen is <b>SOLD OUT!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for supporting the Casa Karen Music Series and live music in Austin!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Holidays and I hope that the new year brings you inspiration, good health and much joy!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">See you next year!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Suzi</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-6010098663164038591?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/j8hUvZI8mUg" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/12/original-music-improvised-jazz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-91422200224487574412011-12-05T11:08:00.000-08:002011-12-05T11:50:06.865-08:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hpc29_iCAjk/Tt0gTorO4OI/AAAAAAAAALI/-m9G3XOHhM4/s1600/IMG_0019.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hpc29_iCAjk/Tt0gTorO4OI/AAAAAAAAALI/-m9G3XOHhM4/s200/IMG_0019.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682733826519785698" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nydT9QDKk94/Tt0gOdrtGZI/AAAAAAAAAK8/R_hrvC-SrZc/s1600/IMG_0005.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nydT9QDKk94/Tt0gOdrtGZI/AAAAAAAAAK8/R_hrvC-SrZc/s200/IMG_0005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682733737669630354" /></a><br />On Friday<b> December 16th</b>...A very special holiday offering at <b>Casa Karen</b>!<div>a unique redering of the holiday classic by <b>Dylan Thomas</b>...</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>"A Child's Christmas in Wales"</b></span></div><div>with original music by vocalist <b>Suzi Stern, Rich Harney </b>on piano &amp; synth , <b>Buddy Mohammed</b> on acoustic bass and coming in from Amsterdam for the performance <b>Alex Coke</b> on sax, flute and various whimsical toys.</div><div><br /></div><div>8 Christmas seasons ago, The Harry Ransom Center commissioned Alex Coke and myself to do something with improvised jazz and spoken word for their jazz &amp; poetry series, and we decided to perform this magical piece by Dylan Thomas....it has since become an Austin holiday tradition! I hope you can share the evening with us!</div><div><br /></div><div>Casa Karen</div><div>7402 Greenhaven</div><div>Doors open at 7:30...show at 8:00</div><div>Tickets $20</div><div>Free amazing holiday treats to drink &amp; eat!</div><div>Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and more info. C.C. accepted over phone!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Holidays!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; font-family:'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-9142220022448757441?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/sHyw5iFymgc" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/12/childs-christmas-in-wales.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-72962013553640749822011-11-16T03:23:00.000-08:002011-11-16T04:03:08.157-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XbJ_18lmDC8/TsOfjov2ryI/AAAAAAAAAJo/RkN3d-HqFSw/s1600/DSC03161.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XbJ_18lmDC8/TsOfjov2ryI/AAAAAAAAAJo/RkN3d-HqFSw/s200/DSC03161.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675555389999329058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On December 3rd, The Casa Karen Series is proud to present the amazing jazz Saxophonist Elias Haslanger </span> with Angelo Lambesis on piano. Bruce Saunders guitar, Daniel Durham bass and Steve Schwelling drums. Each one of the players in this ensemble have their own discographies and are involved with numerous brilliant projects of their own...on Dec. 3rd they all come together for a memorable evening of creative jazz. Check out Elias and some samples of his sound at http://elijazz.com <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Call for reservations as seating is limited.<br />doors open at 7:30....show at 8:00<br /> (512 ) 459-9900 for info. c.c. accepted over phone!<br />Free refreshments!</span> Hope to see you all there. This will be a very special night!<br />Casa Karen is at 7402 Greenhaven Dr. 78757<br /><br />**********************************************************************************<br /><br /><br />Watch my Blog for more information about <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Austin Civic Orchestra's Holiday Concert! </span>On Sunday December 11th <span style="font-weight: bold;">I will be the featured singer with the Orchestra,</span> and I'm really looking forward to singing with all of those strings under the baton of brilliant conductor<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Lois Ferrari</span>!! One of the works that I'll be performing was commissioned by the A.C.O for <span style="font-weight: bold;">composer George Oldziey</span> especially for me so I'm very excited about hearing it all come together. The concert begins at 3:00 at Bates Recital Hall at the University of Texas at Austin. Google Austin Civic Orchestra for more details.<br /><br />**********************************************************************************<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On December 16th a very special holiday offering.<br />An original musical rendering of the Dylan Thomas Classic: "A Child's Christmas In Wales" </span><br />Jazz Sax wizard <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alex Coke </span>will be coming in from Amsterdam playing not only flute and sax but various whimsical toys....the remarkable <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rich Harney</span> on piano and keyboards and from Dallas world renowned bassist <span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddy Mohamed</span>..join me,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Suzi Stern</span>, as I read Thomas's sparkling text and sing several of my original compositions for this delightful festive performance! This show was commissioned by the Harry Ransom Center in 2005 for their poetry and Jazz Series and has become an Austin tradition.<br />Casa Karen<br />7402 Greenhaven Drive<br />Austin, Texas 78757<br />Doors open at 7:30....show begins at 8:00<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Free holiday sweet treats </span>etc. as well!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Info. and reservations: (512) 459-9900 c.c. accepted over phone!<br />C.D.'s of this performance (Aardvark Records) will be for sale at the show and make great holiday presents!!<br /><br /></span><br />**********************************************************************************<br />HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!<br /><br />Looking ahead to 2012 we have some truly exciting events planned for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Casa Karen Series</span>!<br /><br />Sun. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jan. 15th</span>: Not to be missed: Cuban singer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Estrella Acosta with Gabriel Santiago!! </span><br />www.myspace.com/estrellaacosta<br />www.myspace.com/gabrielsantiagomusic<br /><br />Sat. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jan. 21st </span>is the beautiful music of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mitchell &amp; Harris</span><br />Glen Pat Harris &amp; Anna Mae Mitchell<br />The c.d. release of their brilliant new c.d. "Traveling by Moonlight"<br />www.mitchellandharris.com<br /><br />Circle this date!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">FEB. 29th </span>we predict selling out fast for this amazing not to be missed opportunity to hear:<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Eddie Gomez Trio</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eddie Gomez bass</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stefan Karlsson piano</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ed Soph drums</span><br />http://www.eddiegomez.com<br />stefanmikarlsson.blogspot.com<br />www.drummerworld.com/drummers/ed_soph.html<br />Call for info: and reservations now!! (512) 459-9900<br /><br />I am so thrilled about having Eddie's trio play in our intimate performance space at Casa! What an honor!<br /><br />Other exciting news in my world of music! Two beautiful c.d.s are in the works. One is my project<span style="font-weight: bold;"> "Sleep Walking Girl" </span>which is a c.d. of my original compositions...My son Rene being my most outspoken fan put me up to the challenge of releasing a c.d. that was only tunes that I had penned...it's not really jazz...not pop...not really anything I can describe, but the playing on it so far is fantastic and I love everyone who has worked on it so much! <span style="font-weight: bold;">(Paul Unger, Steve Schwelling, George Oldziey, Mitch Watkins, James Anderson, Stern Voice Studio Childrens Choir)</span> And closer to being finished is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">GATO 6 </span>c.d, which is sounding amazing. This is George's baby and I'm proud to be singing on it! Both projects will be out in the world in the spring of 2012!<br /><br />AND: I am delighted to be one of the Texas artists featured on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chuck Pinnell </span>produced c.d. <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Dark River"</span> Check out this beautiful short on the c.d. which is out in the world on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Blue Corn Records.</span><br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h1s1cK5sdc<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-7296201355364074982?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/m785b4YJQL4" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/11/dylan-thomas-jazz-and-cheer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-85139747612993886202011-10-05T12:18:00.000-07:002011-10-10T16:25:14.343-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-od7D7X-8EXg/Toy6c4iNFVI/AAAAAAAAAJU/vcelpJHKYtg/s1600/Suzihaircascadeby%2Bbrenda.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-od7D7X-8EXg/Toy6c4iNFVI/AAAAAAAAAJU/vcelpJHKYtg/s200/Suzihaircascadeby%2Bbrenda.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660103837072823634" /></a><br />Hosting amazing music in our space at Casa has been an amazing and inspiring experience! The Austin Piazzola Quintet was a remarkable show. I'm still smiling from the effects of that music! <br /><br />My next gig in town will be at <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Elephant Room</span><br />315 Congress Ave.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GATO 6<br />featuring Suzi Stern</span><br />Friday, November 4th<br />9:30 to 1:30<br />GATO 6 is a blast! High Energy Latin Jazz tunes...all original and played by some of the best players in the nation...who just happen to live right here in Austin Texas!! I know the name of the band is GATO 6, but there's actually 7 of us, so there's a lot of sound comin' at cha! Come on down and party with us!!<br />Check out our GATO info: http://oldziey.com/gato6.php<br /><br />Watch my Blog for more information about<span style="font-weight:bold;"> The Austin Civic Orchestra's Holiday Concert! On December 10th I will be the </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">featured singer with the Orchestra,</span> and I'm really looking forward to singing with all of those strings under the baton of brilliant conductor Lois Ferrari!!<br /><br />Next up on the calendar at our<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Casa Karen series</span> is the c.d. release concert for lovely vocalist, pianist, composer <span style="font-weight:bold;">Beth Ullman,</span> on <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sat. November 5th.</span> Beth is joined by a world class quartet and she will be featured playing on that 9 foot grand so we hope you can join us!<br />www.myspace.com/bethaniullman<br />Call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and more information!<br /><br />On December 3rd, we will be featuring the amazing jazz Saxophonist<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Elias Haslanger and his band.</span> Check out his sounds at http://elijazz.com (512)459-9900 for info.<br /><br />On December 16th a very special holiday offering.<br />An original musical rendering of the Dylan Thomas Classic: <span style="font-weight:bold;">"A Childs Christmas In Wales" </span><br />Jazz Sax wizard <span style="font-weight:bold;">Alex Coke will be coming in from Amsterdam </span>to join <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rich Harney </span>(piano) <span style="font-weight:bold;">Buddy Mohamed</span> (bass) and myself <span style="font-weight:bold;">(Suzi Stern,</span> as I read Thomas's text and sing my original compositions and play various wonderful strange toys) for this delightful festive performance! Free holiday sweet treats etc. as well! <br />Info: (512) 459-9900<br /><br />Looking ahead to 2012 we have some truly exciting events planned! <br /><br />Sun. Jan. 15th: Not to be missed: Cuban singer <span style="font-weight:bold;">Estrella Acosta with Gabriel Santiago!! </span><br />www.myspace.com/estrellaacosta<br />www.myspace.com/gabrielsantiagomusic<br /><br />Sat. Jan. 21st is the beautiful music of<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Mitchell & Harris</span><br />The c.d. release of their brilliant new c.d. "Traveling by Moonlight" <br />www.mitchellandharris.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Circle this date!! FEB. 29th </span>we predict selling out fast for this amazing not to be missed opportunity to hear:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Eddie Gomez Trio</span><br />Eddie Gomez bass<br />Stefan Karlsson piano<br />Ed Soph drums<br />http://www.eddiegomez.com<br />stefanmikarlsson.blogspot.com<br />www.drummerworld.com/drummers/ed_soph.html<br />Call for info: and reservations now!! (512) 459-9900<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I am so thrilled about having Eddie's trio play in our intimate performance space! What an honor!<br /></span><br />The lovely photo of me on this blog is by photographer<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Brenda Ladd.</span> Brenda is a world renowned artist. Check out her work at:<br />www.brendaladdphoto.com<br /><br />Other exciting news in my world of music! Two beautiful c.d.s are in the works. One is my project "Sleep Walking Girl" which is a c.d. of my original compositions...My son Rene being my most outspoken fan put me up to the challenge of releasing a c.d. that was only tunes that I had penned...it's not really jazz...not pop...not really anything I can describe, but the playing on it so far is fantastic and I love everyone who has worked on it so much! And, closer to being finished is the GATO 6 c.d, which is sounding amazing. This is George's baby and I'm proud to be singing on it! Both projects will be out in the world in the spring of 2012!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-8513974761299388620?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/LUQalVBj4Gc" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/10/suzi-stern-music-events.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-61409186453188464692011-09-21T12:26:00.000-07:002011-09-21T12:36:18.039-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A1uiliCnOsc/Tno8qhlwm6I/AAAAAAAAAJM/gGcY2Dtn3To/s1600/P1000300.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A1uiliCnOsc/Tno8qhlwm6I/AAAAAAAAAJM/gGcY2Dtn3To/s200/P1000300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654898983385996194" /></a><br /><br />It is our distinct honor to Welcome the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Austin Piazzolla Quintet</span> as our next featured musical offering in the Casa Karen Series!<br />Check out their beautiful sounds at: http://www.myspace.com/austinpiazzollaquintet <br /><br />APQ is a phenomenally exciting and polished ensemble that features the music of the beloved Argentinian tango composer, Astor Piazzolla. I first heard the music of Piazzolla in my late teens and it truly changed my life. Please come share this special evening with us!<br /> <br />On October 2nd, APQ will be playing in concert in a very comfortable and intimate setting at Casa Karen, the home of musicians George Oldziey and Suzi Stern. Casa Karen has become a prestigious Austin concert series which has quickly become <span style="font-weight:bold;">the</span> venue to enjoy music in a quiet space conducive to listening!<br /><br />There is limited seating so call for reservations soon!<br /><br /> Casa Karen Concert<br /> Sunday, October 2<br /> 7 to 9 PM (doors open at 6:30)<br /> 7402 Greenhaven Drive<br /> Reservations: 512-459-9900<br /> Tickets $20<br /> Refreshments provided!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-6140918645318846469?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/_U32VrrPYOk" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/09/suzi-stern-presents-austin-piazolla.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-244278049600415192011-08-31T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-09T16:44:56.172-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JFsjg_kImr8/Tl5VtqQYLpI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8TdpkYgXSxg/s1600/P1000304.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JFsjg_kImr8/Tl5VtqQYLpI/AAAAAAAAAJE/8TdpkYgXSxg/s200/P1000304.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647045225694637714" /></a><br />Producer Chuck Pinnell presents: C.D. Release Concert of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dark River</span><br />Award winning singer/ songwriter <span style="font-weight:bold;">DREW NELSON</span> in concert at Casa Karen<br />with special guests <span style="font-weight:bold;">Suzi Stern & Erin Ivy<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wednesday September 14th</span><br />Casa Karen<br />7402 Greenhaven Drive<br />Austin Texas 78757<br /><br />$20 Call for reservations (512) 459-9900 credit cards accepted via phone!<br />Doors open at 7:00 show starts at 7:30 sharp<br />Free refreshments!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />The Dark River project is a collection of classic public-domain material from the Civil War era interpreted by some of Austin’s finest singer/songwriters.</span> It begins with a young man on his way to the battle of Shiloh, through the years of blood and glory and concludes on the streets of Laredo.<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Produced by Chuck Pinnell </span>and featuring a wide array of great talent, Dark River’s stunning performances and arrangements present a vibrant narrative about America’s most convulsive decade.<br />Dark River will be released by Blue Corn Music September 13th, 2011, and will be available through Amazon, iTunes, and other major music retailers.<br /><br />Track Listing:
1. Shiloh –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Warren Hood</span>
 2. Hard Times – <span style="font-weight:bold;">Drew Nelson</span>
3. Swing Low –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Rebecca Folsom and Celeste Krenz
</span>4. She Moved Through the Fair – <span style="font-weight:bold;">Slaid </span><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cleaves
</span>5. Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier – <span style="font-weight:bold;">Erin Ivey</span>
6. The Last Rose of Summer –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Chuck Pinnell</span>
7. Lorena –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Jimmy LaFave
</span>8. Oh! Susanna –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Suzi Stern
</span>9. Jack of Diamonds <span style="font-weight:bold;">– Jon Dee Graham
</span>10. Colorado Trail –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Eliza Gilkyson
</span>11. The Yellow Rose of Texas –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Rich Brotherton
</span>12. Red River Valley –<span style="font-weight:bold;"> James McMurtry
</span>13. I Ride an Old Paint – <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rita Hosking
</span>14. The Streets of Laredo – Slaid Cleaves
15. Home, Sweet Home – <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jeff Plankenhorn</span><br /><br /><br />Casa Karen Concerts present a rare opportunity to hear and support live music in a quiet intimate environment!<br />Thank you for supporting this endeavor in the heart of Texas! <br />We hope to see you soon!<br />Suzi Stern & George Oldziey <br />*********************************************************************************************************************************<br />Every generation has its poets; the writers, musicians, and lyricists who capture the spirit and longings of their time. Those who give expression to our own personal memories and dreams as though they know us. They tell our stories, giving us the words we need to celebrate or let go. That is the soil in which singer/songwriter Drew Nelson has been toiling. Legendary songwriter John Gorka said “Drew’s songs sound like the rest of us feel. His characters are anything but defeated. They are dazed, angry, amazed and climbing.”<br /><br /><br /><br />Drew Nelson’s latest album, Dusty Road to Beulah Land marks a notable growth in his standing as a songwriter and musician. Each song brings another side of Drew to the forefront, expanding beyond his folk-singer roots to embrace wider genres.<br /><br />In the follow up to Nelson’s acclaimed independent release Immigrant Son, he proves he is not only a great songwriter but as a great storyteller. Singer/songwriter Meg Hutchinson says “it’s not often that someone can so aptly give voice to other people’s lives and make us believe every word.” Nelson’s stories are about the people we know, people we wish we knew, and who we are.<br /><br />Within this collection of songs we find the displaced Detroit auto worker (Stranger), the love lost and wandering (Highway 2), the farmer watching his beloved landscape disappear before his eyes (Farmer’s Lament), the dazed blue collar worker shaking his head at bailouts and greed, and the deep respect and insight of Native American life and culture (Grandmother Moon, Raindance). Drew puts his feelings, and ours, into words and music that capture the spirit and soul of the world around us all with a common thread: Hope.<br /><br />Dusty Road to Beulah Land was produced by longtime friend and producer Michael Crittenden in Grand Rapids, Michigan and mastered by the legendary Jerry Tubb at Terra Nova studios in Austin, Texas. Tubb first listened to the tracks a few days before he and Drew got together to see what he was getting into. When Drew arrived, Tubb told him “I’ve worked on a lot of music. Sometimes I get a salvage project; this is a record.”<br /><br />“Drew Nelson’s songs move like the river under the ice. He writes like a man who has learned to make use of his setbacks, to become a voice of community and renewal,” says Andrew Calhoun of Waterbug Records. (Dusty Road to Beulah Land will be released on Waterbug Records March /09)<br /><br />“Early on every writer has to decide whether to try to get at the truth or just blather,” says Signature Sounds Recording Artist, Peter Mulvey. “As you encounter the characters on this record, it becomes clear that Drew Nelson has dedicated and re-dedicated himself to getting at real human stories. Some of these characters are him, and some are people he knows, and all their stories let us know that Drew is standing in the Midwestern cold, seeing and telling as clearly as he can.”<br /><br />Drew grew up in Michigan, but escaped the narrow confines of his small-town, Midwestern upbringing by joining the Navy and traveling the world. He was able to see first-hand what was really happening in the world, and come home with fresh eyes to appreciate the realities of life in America. These experiences provided insight and understanding that have found an outlet in songs filled with discovery, revelation, and hope.<br /><br />Nelson is now expanding his love of music to the creation of the instruments he plays. He has just finished making his first guitar, and hopes to start a tradition of building and signing one a year to auction off for charity. In addition to giving back to us through his music, Nelson is involved in many community-based efforts to educate the next generation and make our world a better place to live. He lives what he writes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-24427804960041519?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/uxL9csI5uy0" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/08/producer-chuck-pinnell-presents-c.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-47558522261599976192011-08-22T18:33:00.000-07:002011-08-22T18:41:15.051-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmK6iEpQat8/TlMFMJ-r-8I/AAAAAAAAAI8/bUy-eDWrmZo/s1600/DSCN0043.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zmK6iEpQat8/TlMFMJ-r-8I/AAAAAAAAAI8/bUy-eDWrmZo/s200/DSCN0043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643860464420780994" /></a> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">This coming Friday, August 26th</span> <br />Great Original Latin Jazz with: <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">G.A.T.O 6 </span> <br />At: The Elephant Room <br />315 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas <br />music from 9:30 to 1:30 <br />G.A.T.O. 6 is: GATO (George Alan Thaddeus Oldziey) on piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, Luiz Couthino percussion and Suzi Stern vocals <br /> <br />Please come join us for a great night of high energy music!! Hope to see you there! <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-4755852226159997619?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/Z9PBPVOZGSQ" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-friday-at-elephant-room.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-75359864837346974702011-08-05T10:09:00.000-07:002011-08-05T10:22:10.178-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEVYekHzjnM/TjwmkvM63CI/AAAAAAAAAI0/pLddKSImBzc/s1600/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEVYekHzjnM/TjwmkvM63CI/AAAAAAAAAI0/pLddKSImBzc/s200/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637423246148820002" /></a><br />This Sat. night, August 6th I will be singing with the Peter Stolzman Group at the Elephant Room! I hope you can join us to bid the amazing Mr. Stolzman a fond farewell! Peter is re-locating to Chicago next week to join the faculty of the University of Chicago and to continue his doctoral research...he will be sorely missed!<br /><br />The Peter Stolzman Group<br />At The Elephant Room<br />Saturday August 6th<br />9:30 to 1:30<br />315 Congress Avenue<br /><br />Peter Stolzman piano, Pat Harris bass, Steve Schwelling drums, Elias Haslanger sax and Suzi Stern joyfully sitting in!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-7535986483734697470?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/razepzecoKo" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/08/elephant-room-sat-night.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-50938731220100873132011-08-02T10:33:00.000-07:002011-08-02T10:41:33.690-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OD_hfsA8bMs/Tjg2JIBH9tI/AAAAAAAAAIs/GogmWCtIU5Y/s1600/gabriel%2BSantiago.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OD_hfsA8bMs/Tjg2JIBH9tI/AAAAAAAAAIs/GogmWCtIU5Y/s200/gabriel%2BSantiago.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636314464053098194" /></a><br />An event not to be missed!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Join us for The Gabriel Santiago acoustic group at Casa!</span><br /><br />Please circle the date! Sunday August 14th...Call 459-9900 for reservations!<br /><br />It is our honor to present the wonderful <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gabriel Santiago.</span><br />Born in Brazil, the 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award Winner is a world class composer, arranger, & and master guitarist. He is currently living in Austin, attending the the doctoral program in music composition at the University of Texas at Austin. Gabriel has performed with a wide variety of artists such as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Esperanza Spalding, Chris Potter, Terence Blanchard, </span>Carmen Bradford, Gilson Peranzzetta, Odair Assad, among others. He composes music for a wide variety of live ensembles, and a vast array of media. His music is influenced by everything from Brazilian folk and popular music to Jazz and Classical. (Check out the link at the bottom of this blog to hear Gabriels sounds!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday August 14th<br />Gabriel Santiago Group<br />Doors open at 6:30<br />Show starts at 7:00<br />Tickets are $20 <br />free refreshments and treats of all sorts!</span><br />Casa is located at 7402 Greenhaven Drive 78757<br />call for more info. and reservations: (512) 459-9900 credit card payment accepted.<br /><br />Casa Karen Jazz series is proudly presented by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Suzi Stern & George Oldziey</span><br />Our big news is that we just purchased an amazing 9 foot concert grand piano for this concert series! Come meet this new addition to our family, and we hope you'll make a habit of joining us at these exclusive concerts!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you!<br />Suzi & Gato!<br /><br /><br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wm_bY0ZajA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-5093873122010087313?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/YTG176Ypfrg" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/08/event-not-to-be-missed-join-us-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-27035289464468570122011-07-26T17:48:00.000-07:002011-07-26T18:23:44.180-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXRjP1koFM0/Ti9oZtcKLPI/AAAAAAAAAIc/9OaFOWXdz2s/s1600/L.A.window%2B2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXRjP1koFM0/Ti9oZtcKLPI/AAAAAAAAAIc/9OaFOWXdz2s/s200/L.A.window%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633836449767501042" /></a><br />Please circle the date! Sunday August 14th...<br /><br />It is our honor to present the wonderful <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gabriel Santiago</span>.<br /> Born in Brazil, the 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award Winner is a composer, arranger, & an acoustic and electric guitar player. He is currently living in Austin, attending the the doctoral program in music composition at the University of Texas at Austin. Gabriel has performed with a wide variety of artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Chris Potter, Terence Blanchard, Carmen Bradford, Gilson Peranzzetta, Odair Assad, among others. He has been composing music for a wide variety of ensembles, styles and media. His music is influenced by everything from Brazilian folk and popular music to Jazz and Classical music as well. Check out the link at the bottom of this blog.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday August 14th<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gabriel Santiago Group</span><br />Doors open at 6:30<br />Show starts at 7:00</span><br />Tickets are $20 <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">free refreshments </span>and treats of all sorts!<br />Casa is located at 7402 Greenhaven Drive 78757<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">call for more info. and reservations: (512) 459-9900 credit card payment accepted.<br /></span><br />Casa Karen Jazz series is proudly presented by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Suzi Stern & George Oldziey</span><br />Our big news is that we just purchased an amazing<span style="font-weight:bold;"> 9 foot concert grand piano </span>for this concert series! Come meet this new addition to our family, and we hope you'll make a habit of joining us at these exclusive concerts!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you!<br />Suzi & Gato!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wm_bY0ZajA<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-2703528946446857012?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/hh9PyPi855o" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/07/join-us-for-gabriel-santiago-at-casa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-46794719315204184222011-07-12T15:09:00.000-07:002011-07-12T15:25:47.776-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7YY893cirR8/ThzJ1bFHprI/AAAAAAAAAIU/qjpnwkspL5w/s1600/suzi%2Bby%2BBrenda%2Bc.d.%2Brelease.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7YY893cirR8/ThzJ1bFHprI/AAAAAAAAAIU/qjpnwkspL5w/s200/suzi%2Bby%2BBrenda%2Bc.d.%2Brelease.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628595553945757362" /></a><br />Sunday July 17th<br />A benefit concert for the Boys and Girls Club of Bastrop County<br />Suzi Stern and George Oldziey performing re-invented Jazz Classics<br />Hosted by Mac & Joyce Payne<br />396 McAllister Road<br />Bastrop, Texas 78602<br />Call (512) 985-5490 for more info. <br /><br />doors open at 4:30<br />Concert from 5:00 to 7:00 <br />Intermission with hor d'oeuvres etc.<br /><br />Suggested donation $20 but any and all is gratefully accepted!<br />email at: Mac@macandjoyce.org<br />*********************************<br />Sunday July 24th <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Learning to Listen"</span><br />A voice workshop in two parts led by Suzi Stern on Sunday July 24th<br /> An afternoon of wonderful freeing exercises inspired by my studies with vocal wizard Bobby McFerrin, and experience singing with a professional ensemble!<br /> Part A<br />Noon to 2:00<br />A capella exercises designed to “free” the voice and open up creative spontaneity! We will cover the basic fundamentals of vocal improvisation, creating spontaneous sound inventions and explore what it means to really “listen” as a member of an ensemble. Anyone can participate in part A…all levels from complete beginner to advanced are welcome. These are fabulous, sometimes scary, always fun voice games and exercises!<br /> Short break…there will be snacks and H2o!<br /> Part B<br />2:30 to 5:00<br />SINGING WITH AN ENSEMBLE!<br />Part A is a pre-requisite to participate in part B. This section is primarily for the aspiring jazz vocalist. Singers must come prepared with one or two jazz standards (memorized) and 2 photo copies of your music, for the pianist and bass player to accompany you.<br />We will cover using a microphone to get the best results, phrasing, interactions with band members, stage presence, listening to progressions, improvising over changes and telling your story through musical interpretation.<br /> Part A alone is $40 (if you would like, you are welcome to stay and observe the ensemble section B of the clinic and take notes etc.)<br /> Part A & Part B together is $70<br />(Bring photo copies of one or two songs and know the music by heart! )<br /> 7402 Greenhaven Dr. 78757<br />register and more info: 347-1722<br /> This is always so much fun! Just come with an open mind and an adventurous spirit! Looking ahead to the fall and winter I hope to do the “ Central Texas Jazz Intensive” with Peter Stolzman and Elias Haslanger so I’ll keep you up-dated on those clinics as well. Looking forward to it!!<br />****************************************************<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sat. August 6th<br />The Peter Stoltzman Group </span><br />at The Elephant Room<br />315 Congress Ave.<br />9:30 to 1:30<br />******************************************************<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday August 14th<br />The Gabriel Santiago acoustic Group</span><br />At Casa Karen<br />7402 Greenhaven Drive<br />Aus. Tx. 78757<br />doors open at 6:30, show 7:00 to 9:00<br />A very rare and intimate way to experience this rising star from Brazil and his group playing his sparkling compositions with brilliant musicianship.<br />Call for reservations and more info.(512) 459-9900<br />Free refreshments!<br />$20 & c.c. accepted over the phone!<br />******************************************************<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-4679471931520418422?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/sQPcAerVxrg" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/07/few-summer-events.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-36654055643050812212011-06-09T14:22:00.000-07:002011-06-09T14:34:03.425-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j12yvdEmdpQ/TeptBDmPoYI/AAAAAAAAAH0/8XNjJfierZg/s1600/suzi%2Bon%2Bpiano.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j12yvdEmdpQ/TeptBDmPoYI/AAAAAAAAAH0/8XNjJfierZg/s200/suzi%2Bon%2Bpiano.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614419750383755650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PLsckw5XBI/TepstM4AJ2I/AAAAAAAAAHs/MiXVMARI9kY/s1600/Leap-of-Heart-1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PLsckw5XBI/TepstM4AJ2I/AAAAAAAAAHs/MiXVMARI9kY/s200/Leap-of-Heart-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614419409276774242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--BBV2mX7jiM/TepseyQBO4I/AAAAAAAAAHk/7U3EkK7xios/s1600/GATO%2B6.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--BBV2mX7jiM/TepseyQBO4I/AAAAAAAAAHk/7U3EkK7xios/s200/GATO%2B6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614419161611582338" /></a><br />This coming<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Monday June 6th</span><br />Suzi Stern sings with the <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Leap of Heart Project"</span><br />at: The Elephant Room <br />with <span style="font-weight:bold;">John Mills Sax, Evan"sticky" Arredondo Bass, Brannen Temple drums,George Oldziey piano and Suzi Stern vocals</span><br />315 Congress Ave. <br />10:00 p.m. to midnight<br />The Elephant Room is Celerating 20 years of Jazz in the basement!<br /><br />7,777 + Memorable Performances<br />10,000+ Amazing Musicians<br /><br />Two-Night Special Invitational Jazz JAM June 5th & 6th<br />Featuring the Current Icons of the Austin Jazz Community<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Friday, June 24th</span><br />Great Original Latin Jazz with:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">G.A.T.O 6 </span><br />featuring Suzi Stern<br />At: The Elephant Room<br />315 Congress Ave. Austin, Texas<br />music from 9:30 to 1:30<br />G.A.T.O. 6 is <span style="font-weight:bold;">GATO on piano, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, and Luis Couthino percussion</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday June 26th</span><br />the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Suzi Stern Quartet</span><br />with <span style="font-weight:bold;">world renown bassist Paul Unger, and from Dallas Dennis Durick on drums, and Austins own George Oldziey piano<br />At: Casa Karen</span><br />7402 Greenhaven Drive<br />Austin 78757<br />For more information and reservations call: 459-9900<br />doors open at 6:30 concert 7:00 to 9:00<br /><br />In August keep the date:<br />Sunday August 14th<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Gabriel Santiago Group</span> at Casa Karen<br /><br /><br />Call for reservations and more info. 459-9900<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-5790796707344630341?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/uSOIZJ_VDEg" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-jazz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-72281590346865996262011-05-24T13:25:00.000-07:002011-05-24T13:29:07.953-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Of04Xkx8Aw/TdwVDt4r_HI/AAAAAAAAAHY/hp3MqabzXuY/s1600/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Of04Xkx8Aw/TdwVDt4r_HI/AAAAAAAAAHY/hp3MqabzXuY/s200/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610382389397945458" /></a><br />Hello Everyone! <br />Sorry for any redundancy on this mailing, but I neglected to mention the price of tickets! <br />$20 and an assortment of refreshments will be provided for free!<br /><br />Please circle these two exciting June events that will be starting the trend of world class music performances at the new Casa Karen location! 7402 Greenhaven Drive, Austin Texas 78757<br /><br />Casa Concerts provide an opportunity to hear intimate acoustic music the way it should be heard: without the roar of blenders or the cacophony of multiple conversations adding texture to the compositions! Come be guests in our home and enjoy taking in some music at this newly renovated space!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sat. June 4th <br />We are so honored to have the brilliant jazz pianist, Peter Stolzman starting our new series off!<br />Be part of this "live recording" Concert!<br />The Peter Stolzman Trio with Steve Schwelling drums and Pat Harris Bass (read about Peter below)<br /><br />Sunday June 26th<br />Suzi Stern Quartet with world renowned bassist Paul Unger, phenomenal Dallas based drummer Dennis Durick, and Austin's own George Oldziey on piano<br /></span><br />Doors open at 6:30 concerts begin at 7:00<br />Refreshments provided!<br />For reservations and more info. call (512) 459-9900<br /><br />About Peter Stolzman:<br /><br />While quietly releasing 5 independent recordings over the past decade, Stoltzman has cut his teeth as a sideman with jazz luminaries and young lions – performing with Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd, Ron Westray, Bob Moses, Julian Lage, Justin Vasquez and Yosvanny Terry, among others. Stoltzman has played in the Montreal Jazz Festival, the North Beach, San Jose, and Pensacola Jazz Festivals, the Texas and Austin Jazz Festivals, and jazz venues from NYC to Bratislava to Tokyo. With his father, Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, Peter John has recorded three CDs for BMG, played the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and concert halls around the globe. A uniquely diverse performer, Stoltzman has recorded and toured with folk, rock, funk, drum-n-bass, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban groups, performed an avant-garde concerto with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and even made tracks for Warner Bros. hip-hop artists.<br /><br />A student of Joanne Brackeen, Charlie Banacos, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others, Peter graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1999. After Berklee, Peter lived in New York City, where he recorded and performed with an eclectic variety of artists including drummer Deantoni Parks and Kudu, rapper Jah Dan and Noble Society, guitarist John Shannon and Waking Vision, and the American Music Award-winning funk band The Bomb Squad.<br /><br />As a teacher, Peter has been a regular on the faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop since 1997, where he is now the Faculty Director. In 2009, Peter led the music component of Austin's Leadership Enrichment through the Arts Program. Peter has given jazz masterclasses around the country and on tour in Italy and Japan, and continues to teach private lessons in jazz and contemporary styles of performance and composition.<br /><br />In 2004, Peter earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition with Academic Honors and Distinction in Performance, along with a Concentration in Music in Education from New England Conservatory. Now residing in Austin with his wife Gray and their two sons, Peter is pursuing a doctoral degree in Music and Human Learning from the University of Texas. In 2010, Peter won first prize in the Philips Jazz Piano Competition. Peter can be heard playing in Austin, TX at the Elephant Room jazz club with established stars, young lions, and his own Trio.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-7228159034686599626?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/ftMfTBhhF_E" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/05/peter-stolzman-suzi-stern-at-casa-karen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-65021814839793774562011-05-16T08:37:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:57:54.113-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDYr3qL7qwU/Tdvjh-9xITI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/PlXJevas-kw/s1600/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDYr3qL7qwU/Tdvjh-9xITI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/PlXJevas-kw/s200/PeterPianoShot%2Bsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610327933797343538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fAB992GEoS8/TdvhCHxttBI/AAAAAAAAAHI/IcoKKgLbmDw/s1600/PeterPianoShot.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fAB992GEoS8/TdvhCHxttBI/AAAAAAAAAHI/IcoKKgLbmDw/s200/PeterPianoShot.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610325187383637010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wyq8BMabrM8/TdFOvov3sII/AAAAAAAAAHA/6yPu4Maonso/s1600/L.A.window%2B2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wyq8BMabrM8/TdFOvov3sII/AAAAAAAAAHA/6yPu4Maonso/s200/L.A.window%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607349591351996546" /></a><br />Hello Everyone! <br /><br />Please circle these two exciting June events that will be starting the trend of world class music performances at the new Casa Karen location! 7402 Greenhaven Drive, Austin Texas 78757<br /><br />Casa Concerts provide an opportunity to hear intimate acoustic music the way it should be heard: without the roar of blenders or the cacophony of multiple conversations adding texture to the compositions! Come be guests in our home and enjoy taking in some music at this newly renovated space!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sat. June 4th <br />We are so honored to have the brilliant Peter Stolzman start our new series off!<br />Be part of this "live recording" Concert!<br />The Peter Stolzman Trio with Steve Schwelling drums and Pat Harris Bass (read about Peter below)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sunday June 26th<br />Suzi Stern Quartet with world renowned bassist Paul Unger, phenomenal Dallas based drummer Dennis Durick, and Austin's own George Oldziey on piano<br /></span><br />Doors open at 6:30 concerts begin at 7:00<br />Refreshments provided!<br />For reservations and more info. call (512) 459-9900<br /><br />About Peter Stolzman:<br /><br />While quietly releasing 5 independent recordings over the past decade, Stoltzman has cut his teeth as a sideman with jazz luminaries and young lions – performing with Eddie Gomez and Steve Gadd, Ron Westray, Bob Moses, Julian Lage, Justin Vasquez and Yosvanny Terry, among others. Stoltzman has played in the Montreal Jazz Festival, the North Beach, San Jose, and Pensacola Jazz Festivals, the Texas and Austin Jazz Festivals, and jazz venues from NYC to Bratislava to Tokyo. With his father, Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, Peter John has recorded three CDs for BMG, played the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and concert halls around the globe. A uniquely diverse performer, Stoltzman has recorded and toured with folk, rock, funk, drum-n-bass, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban groups, performed an avant-garde concerto with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, and even made tracks for Warner Bros. hip-hop artists.<br /><br />A student of Joanne Brackeen, Charlie Banacos, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others, Peter graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance from Berklee College of Music in 1999. After Berklee, Peter lived in New York City, where he recorded and performed with an eclectic variety of artists including drummer Deantoni Parks and Kudu, rapper Jah Dan and Noble Society, guitarist John Shannon and Waking Vision, and the American Music Award-winning funk band The Bomb Squad.<br /><br />As a teacher, Peter has been a regular on the faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop since 1997, where he is now the Faculty Director. In 2009, Peter led the music component of Austin's Leadership Enrichment through the Arts Program. Peter has given jazz masterclasses around the country and on tour in Italy and Japan, and continues to teach private lessons in jazz and contemporary styles of performance and composition.<br /><br />In 2004, Peter earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Composition with Academic Honors and Distinction in Performance, along with a Concentration in Music in Education from New England Conservatory. Now residing in Austin with his wife Gray and their two sons, Peter is pursuing a doctoral degree in Music and Human Learning from the University of Texas. In 2010, Peter won first prize in the Philips Jazz Piano Competition. Peter can be heard playing in Austin, TX at the Elephant Room jazz club with established stars, young lions, and his own Trio.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-6502181483979377456?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/TZc2QrNoeBw" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/05/jazz-at-casa-karen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-16376100264141352612011-05-02T10:52:00.000-07:002011-05-02T11:22:13.295-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hdy19C_JW8I/Tb710ZHZKaI/AAAAAAAAAG4/nOcrZWGmQs4/s1600/DSCN0017.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hdy19C_JW8I/Tb710ZHZKaI/AAAAAAAAAG4/nOcrZWGmQs4/s200/DSCN0017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602185266939373986" /></a><br />Well it's already May! Unbelievable...the blue Bonnets have bloomed and faded already but now I'm enjoying the roses sweet scent! I adore spring time in Central Texas! <br />In my music world here's what's coming up...<br /><br />On Thursday May 5th<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CINCO DE MAYO with G.A.T.O. 6</span><br />featuring<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Suzi Stern</span><br />At: the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Elephant Room</span><br />315 Congress Ave. <br />Austin, Texas 78701<br />(512) 473-2279<br />G.A.T.O.6 is: George Oldziey piano, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzman drums, John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet and Toniko Vanelli percussion with Suzi Stern vocals<br /><br /><br />Looking ahead circle these exciting dates:<br /><br />Fri. June 24th<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Suzi Stern with the latin jazz group<br />G.A.T.O.6</span><br />The Elephant Room<br />315 Congress Ave.<br /><br /><br />The Premier Concert debuting the new space for the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Casa Karen Concert Series</span><br />Sat. June 4th<br />with <span style="font-weight:bold;">The Peter Stolzman Trio</span><br />Peter Stolzman piano, Pat Harris Bass, Steve Schwelling drums<br />Call (512) 459-9900 for details and reservations<br /><br />Sunday June 26th<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The New Suzi Stern Quartet</span><br />with <span style="font-weight:bold;">George Oldziey piano, and from Dallas/ Ft. Worth Paul Unger bass and Dennis Durick drums</span><br /><br />July 8th<br />Very Special secret surprise guest artist t.b.a. at Casa...keep your eye on this blog for details!<br /><br />Hey speaking of this blogs please join my blog at blogger.com/suzistern OR visit my web at http://www.suzistern.com and click on "shows" for updates...that's super easy as well.<br /><br />I have been in and out of the recording studio working on 2 different c.d. projects that will be released this year and I've been totally excited about both of them. <br /> Also keep your eye on the new release produced by Chuck Pinnell due for release this spring. This c.d. is a beautiful collection of Americana songs arranged and performed by various Austin performers, which I am proud to be one of...I am joined by<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Eliza Gilkeson, John D.Graham, Erin Ivy to name only a few. I'm also jazzed about it because I never let people hear me play piano and I'm actually doing just that on my track.</span><br /><br />Okay...be well and thanks for reading my blog! Hope to see you out supporting live music in Austin!<br /><br />Happy spring!<br /><br />Suzi<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-1637610026414135261?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/aR-HSC21MDU" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/05/cinco-de-mayo-jazz-etc.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-76707875062397701002011-04-03T07:23:00.000-07:002011-04-03T11:28:42.708-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj_WANwJeFY/TZiPRXLzEFI/AAAAAAAAAGw/EMqp8e9UqwA/s1600/S%2B%2526%2BS%2BCo2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj_WANwJeFY/TZiPRXLzEFI/AAAAAAAAAGw/EMqp8e9UqwA/s200/S%2B%2526%2BS%2BCo2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591376465824518226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlddBJaF_GA/TZiHX6P_z5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/2OYX8HfdCoQ/s1600/042_SuziStern.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlddBJaF_GA/TZiHX6P_z5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/2OYX8HfdCoQ/s200/042_SuziStern.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591367782223564690" /></a><br />March was filled with great music at Cezannes in Houston, The Elephant Room in Austin and a beautiful and successful fund raising concert for Hospice in Austin. On March 27th I felt very honored to be singing at the Creative Opportunity Jazz Orchestra Tribute at Antones, with Susanna Sharpe, John Mills, Russ Scanlon, Pat Harris, Rob Kazenel to name only a few of the illustrious jazz artists who came together to honor the phenomenal late Tina Marsh and her legacy. Tina holds a very special place in all of our hearts. Thank you to the Austin Jazz Society.<br /><br />Aside from exciting plans getting firmed up for this summers<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Casa Karen Concerts</span> in our new renovated space (schedule t.b.a.) I am very much looking forward to playing once again with the remarkable Paul Unger at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Scat Jazz Lounge in Forth Worth.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thursday April 28th<br />Scat Jazz Lounge</span><br />111 W 4th St # 11<br />Fort Worth, TX 76102-3915<br />(817) 870-9100<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I will be singing with George Oldziey piano, Paul Unger bass, Dennis Durick drums and Dave Monsch sax! </span>It's a beautiful venue and we hope you can make it out.<br /><br />I'm extremely jazzed (pun intended) about the recent workshops I've been leading in Houston and Austin and the plans to expand these concepts into a larger scaled community outreach program for young artists. Keep your eye on this blog and I'll keep you updated on events.<br /><br />Thanks for checking out my blog!<br /><br />All the Best,<br />Suzi<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-7670787506239770100?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/TvMbhg0mqpE" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-jazz-musings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-34605840721079149112011-02-23T09:23:00.000-08:002011-02-23T10:00:51.217-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1jDdH593TKI/TWVLJpwVDRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/OFh0wAgmXa4/s1600/042_SuziStern.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1jDdH593TKI/TWVLJpwVDRI/AAAAAAAAAGg/OFh0wAgmXa4/s200/042_SuziStern.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576946342767693074" /></a><br />March roars in with some exciting musical events that I would love to share with you...<br /><br />Thursday March 3rd I will be the featured vocalist with the exciting Latin Jazz band<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GATO 6</span><br /> at The Elephant Room<br />311 Congress Ave.<br />Austin, Texas<br />512 473-2279<br />Suzi Stern with world class trumpeter Dennis Dotson, Dr. John Mills sax, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Wayne Salzmann drums Tonico Vanali percussion and GATO himself, George Alan Thaddeus Oldziey piano<br /><br />***********************************************<br />On Friday, March 11th<br /><br />Singer Suzi Stern of Austin<br />joins Special Guest Artist, Bassist Paul Unger of Fort Worth<br />with George Oldziey on piano and Rob Kazenel on drums <br />in a private concert in support of<br />Hospice Austin<br /> <br />In the home of Kati and Jay Cowles, 2806 Robbs Run<br /> <br />Friday, March 11, 2011<br />Doors open 6:30 pm, concert at 7<br /> <br />Suggested donation per person $20; larger donations will be happily accepted! <br />Please give generously if you can. All profits will be given to Hospice Austin to assist their programs for the terminally ill and bereaved.<br /><br />Then off to Houston on the 12th of March, where I will lead a workshop for <span style="font-weight:bold;">Texas Southern University Foundation on behalf of the Texas Southern University Jazz Studies Program. </span><br />That afternoon, I am scheduled to be their guest artist and clinician for the 2011 TSU Jazz Festival. 3100 Cleburne, Houston Texas Call 713 313-7316 for more info.<br />***********************************************************<br />And later that evening<br />Sat. March 12th <br />at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cezannes Jazz Club</span><br />4100 Montrose Ave. Houston Texas<br />Suzi Stern with Paul Unger, George Oldziey, Rob Kazenel<br />9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />713 522-9621 for more info.<br />***********************************************************<br />Intimate concerts at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Casa Karen update!</span><br />George and I are in the thick of renovating another home which will host many wonderful concerts in 2011!<br />I'll keep you updated on the progress and the great line up of artists waiting to perform there. This venue will also be capable of <br />capturing studio quality recordings in front of a live audience for the performing artists!<br />************************************************************<br />In April I will be joining the amazing bassist, Paul Unger at <span style="font-weight:bold;">Scat Lounge in Fort Worth</span> again! I always look forward to playing with phenomenal musicians at that beautiful venue. Watch this blog for more info. on dates and directions!<br /><br />I hope to see you at some or all of these events and here's to welcoming in spring with music and friends!<br /><br />All the Best,<br />Suzi<br /><br />note: Photo by Brenda Ladd<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-3460584072107914911?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/8JFyAPUg4Tw" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/02/suzi-stern-jazz-events-coming-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-68542015795793593012011-02-04T18:14:00.000-08:002011-02-04T18:35:25.537-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2vLnDHaInSk/TUy3KWFOulI/AAAAAAAAAGY/XZ9zu36gCmE/s1600/Suzipiano.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2vLnDHaInSk/TUy3KWFOulI/AAAAAAAAAGY/XZ9zu36gCmE/s200/Suzipiano.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570028227504552530" /></a><br />Hello again everyone!<br />Coming up this <span style="font-weight:bold;">Valentines Day, Feb. 14th</span><br />Music with<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Suzi Stern and George Oldziey</span><br />At the very romantic and colorful <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chez Zee!</span><br />Music starts at 6:00<br />5406 Balcones Drive<br />Austin, TX 78731-4906<br />(512) 454-2666 for more info. and reservations<br />Bus: 5765 Balcones<br />Get directions<br />**********************************<br /><br />If you care to read on, some things coming up in March to look out for: I'll fill in the fine details soon!<br /><br />Friday March 11th I will be singing for a Hospice Benefit with Paul Unger, George Oldziey and Rob Kazenel.This will be an intimate concert, in a beautiful space that will hopefully raise money for a wonderful cause. I'll let you know exact details when we firm things up!<br /><br />On March 12th I will be teaching a vocal clinic in Houston Texas connected with the TSU Jazz Festival and I will be the featured vocalist with the TSU Jazz Festival Big Band. Time and location details coming soon...<br /> <br />Sat. March 12th in the evening after the Festival I am very much looking forward to performing at Cezannes in Houston (on Montrose Ave.)<br />with: George Oldziey piano, Paul Unger Bass and Rob Kazenel drums<br />*************************************<br />Hope to see you on Valentines Day! Stay warm! Can you believe that it snowed in Austin?! <br /> <br />Suzi<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-6854201579579359301?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/bbP0xYtMI-Y" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/02/gigs-to-warm-up-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481159966687953946.post-1284727374451202482011-01-11T16:52:00.001-08:002011-01-11T16:55:48.854-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2vLnDHaInSk/TSz7x7Hg-OI/AAAAAAAAAGM/capJRDI9Nrc/s1600/Suz2a.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2vLnDHaInSk/TSz7x7Hg-OI/AAAAAAAAAGM/capJRDI9Nrc/s200/Suz2a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561096474997094626" /></a><br /><br />Hi Everyone! Here are a few Gigs coming up that I'd love to share with you. Circle the dates on your calendars and we hope to see you at one or all of these musical happenings!<br /><br />Thursday, Jan. 20th<br />The Suzi Stern Quintet<br />with George Oldziey, Kris Afflerbaugh, John Mills and Wayne Salzmann<br />The Elephant Room<br />9:30 to 1:30<br />315 Congress Ave. Austin Tx.<br />***************************<br /><br />Monday Feb. 14th<br />Valentines Day at Chez Zee <br />A sweet and romantic spot to be on the 14th!<br />5406 Balcones Dr. Aus. 78731<br />Suzi Stern & George Oldziey<br /><br />******************************<br /><br />Thursday March 3rd<br />GATO 6<br />Come experience new exciting original music from the crazed and brilliant mind of Gato himself!!<br />The Elephant Room<br />315 Congress<br />9:30 to 1:30<br />Suzi Stern, voice<br />George Alan Thaddeus Oldziey, (thus GATO)piano<br />Dr. John Mills sax, flute<br />Dennis Dotson, trumpet<br />Wayne Salzmann, drums<br />Kris Afflerbaugh, bass<br /><br />***********************<br />Sat. March 12th<br />2 exciting events in Houston<br /><br />Voices in jazz workshop<br />Led by Suzi Stern<br />Presented by:<br />The Jazz Institute of Houston<br />in Partnership with the University of Houston<br />(Time and place to be announced...keep you eye on this blog for an update)<br />*****************************<br />Sat. Evening March 12th<br />Suzi Stern with Bass Master Paul Unger and friends<br />at Cezannes<br />Montrose Ave,<br />Houston Tx.<br /><br />******************************<br /><br />If you've read this far down on my Blog, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I'm be-holdin' to you for taking an interest and hope to see you out at a gig soon!<br /><br />All the Best,<br />Suzi<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5481159966687953946-128472737445120248?l=suzistern.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuziSternsMusicNewsAndUpcomingShows/~4/hdEQcc6FQ54" height="1" width="1"/>sshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08509142313900177179noreply@blogger.comhttp://suzistern.blogspot.com/2011/01/suzi-stern-upcoming-shows.html