EVENTS
Schedules are subject to change, weather delays, or cancellations. Please contact venue to confirm.
2024
DECEMBER
12/7 - SAT - 7:00-10:00 PM - Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT. (203) 291-4800
"Speaking of Music: A Duke Ellington 125th Birthday Commemorative Evening "
Featuring Smithsonian Curator Ameritas Professor John Edward Hasse with performances from James Langton's New York All Star Big Band featuring vocalist Ms. Audrey Martells.
Register HERE ($40)
NOVEMBER
11/16 - SAT - 7:00-10:00 PM - Rye Arts Center - 51 Milton Rd, Rye, NY. (914) 967-0700
"Speaking of Music: The Michael Friedman Exposed Show". Celebrating photographer, author, and speaker Michael Friedman. His Book Exposed features photos of music legends from 1969-1973 from inside the music business.
Live music by The Old school Revue All Stars with Drew Angus and Lee Ann Lovelace
AUGUST
8/18 - SUN - 2:00-5:00 PM - Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT. (203) 291-4800
"Speaking of Music: ROAD TRIP to The 5 Ms: Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Motown, Macon, Miami"
Featuring vocalists Dennis Collins, Sharon Collins, Billy Genuario, Stephanie Harrison, and T’Zelle Williams with The Old School All Stars & The Saugatuck Horns. Local author, bassist & and musicologist Brian Torff will share life-changing stories of his numerous southern journeys to The 5 Ms.
Register for your FREE ticket HERE.
2023
DECEMBER
12/9 - SAT - 7:00-10:00 PM - Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT. (203) 291-4800
"Speaking of Music: The Ragtime Roots of Jazz & Swing" A Vaudeville Revue featuring Authentic Ragtime Artists combined with a Moderated Speaker Panel. Featuring performances by Miss Maybell and the Jazz Age Artistes with Lauren Sansarico, Charlie Judkins, Brian Nalepka, Andy Schumm. Plus Jeff Barnhart: pianist. Jerron Paxton: vocalist, banjo, guitar, harmonica. Piotr Barcz: pianist. And Panelists: Jeff Barnhart, pianist, musicologist. Ed Berlin: Author. Charlie Judkins, Pianist, musicologist. Roger Kaufman, moderator, bandleader. Tickets HERE. ($15)
NOVEMBER
11/11 - SAT - 7:00-10:00 PM - Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT. (203) 291-4800
"Speaking of Music: JAZZ: What It Is!" A moderated speaker panel tracing the evolution of jazz followed by live musical performances from 3 great jazz ensembles. Featuring Jones Factor Lite. Brian Torff Group. Tim DeHuff Quartet. With Panelists: Dave Anderson, Bassist. Roger Kaufman Moderator, Bandleader. Bill Milkowski, Author, Jazz Critic, Musical Historian. Brian Torf, bassist, educator, author. Rabbi Getg, Wall saxophonist, bandleader. illustrating and illuminating the history and evolution of the original American music from its origins to modern, contemporary icons. Tickets HERE. ($10)
SEPTEMBER
9/21 - THU - 6:00 PM - WEST Boutique - 117 Post Road East, Westport, CT. (203) 557-4157
An evening to celebrate music, art, and fashion, featuring a discussion and book signing by Michael Friedman, from his latest work, "EXPOSED: The Lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman", featuring photos of music legends from 1969-1973 from inside the music business. Books and prints will be available for purchase. Live music from guitarist, Bob Curiano.
With admission you will also enjoy 20% off WEST merchandise and Dylan James Jewelry, GIVEAWAYS, including signed books, and free tickets to the SOUND ON SOUND Music Festival.
* A portion of proceeds (including a sale of photographic prints) will go to Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County in Bridgeport, CT *
FREE, but reservation will ensure entrance. Tickets HERE.
9/20 - SUN - 5:30-7:00 PM - Weston History & Culture Center - 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT. (203) 226-1804
Old School Revue. BYO chair/blanket. Outside. In case of rain we move indoors! ($15 members. $20 non-members. Kids under 12 free) Tickets HERE.
APRIL
4/22 - Sat 7:00-10:00 PM - Westport Library - 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT. (203) 291-4800
Author Michael Friedman’s Book Launch “Exposed: The lost Negatives and Untold Stories of Michael Friedman” A Time capsule from inside the music business with photos of music legends 1969-1973, newly discovered after 50 years. A Moderated speaking panel with the author, followed by live music from Old School Revue performing classics from icons of the genre featuring Chris Parker, Stu Woods, Drew Angus, Frank Barrese, Billy Foster, Stephanie Harrison, Roger Kaufman, Cyrus Madan. Signed copies of the book and framed photo prints will be available for purchase. FREE to attend but reservations are required! Reserve HERE.