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Apr
20
2023
Now Playing Fridays at Vino Boheme beginning April 14
I’m happy to be finally get back to playing JAZZ PIANO ONLY, cause that’s what owner (and good friend) Kristy Petty wants, and after years of playing requests and singing for my dinner, I’m very happy to just be part of the ambiance in such a cool place. Formerly Downtown Uncorked (where we began the First Sunday Jazz Jam back in 2009!), Vino Boheme is located at 206 W. 26th in downtown Bryan. Stop by and see us!
Jan
22
2022
Brubeck Concert + Master Class + More Jazz ENews!
The Brazos Valley Jazz Society, in partnership with TAMU Visual and Performing Arts present
THE BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET in Rudder Theater, Thursday, Jan 27, 7pm
Tickets $12, $5 for students
NOTE to Musicians: there will be a FREE masters class with the Brubeck Brothers Friday, Jan 28, at 11:30 in Rudder Theater
Tonight – Greg Tivis at Luigis, 7 – 10pm
Don’t miss the MARDI GRAS PARTY
at First Sunday Jazz at Luigis on FEB 6!
For the first time in a LONG time, SuperBowl Sunday does NOT fall on the first Sunday in February!! SO we’re going to do it up big time and start celebrating Mardi Gras season with a bang! Here’s what to do:
- Tell your friends!
- Wear Mardi Gras colors!
- Make reservations EARLY at 979.693.2742
NOTE TO MUSICIANS AND SINGERS – First Sunday Jazz is and always will be a JAZZ JAM! If you’d like to play or sing, let me know, or simply show up with your instrument!
COMING in February
The Brazos Valley Jazz Society presents
An evening with KELSEY! Feb 26th at 7pm
@Our Saviours Lutheran Church BCS
1001 Woodcreek Dr, CS, TX 77845
Dallas based jazz vocalist and recording artist returns home to College Station for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Formerly known as Kelsey Taylor, Kelsey will grace the stage with a 90 minute concert performance backed up by some of the finest musicians in the Brazos Valley! Open seating, $10 donation per person suggested.
There will be a catered reception following the concert for Brazos Valley Jazz Society members only. Not a member? Go to bvjazz.org and click the donate button and join our cause to promote jazz performance and education in the Brazos Valley and
KEEP JAZZ ALIVE!
Nov
04
2021
Your Jazz update is HERE!
First Sunday Jazz:
the gift that keeps on giving!
Last month’s show was AWESOME, we rocked the house with some Chicago blues, but as usual, this month’s show will be entirely different! Don’t miss it!
This Sunday, Nov 7th
at Luigis from 6 – 9pm
FIRST SUNDAY JAZZ featuring Greg Tivis and the Nawlins Jazz Band PLUS special guests Lane Elliot, Lauren Eckert & David Jack Skinner, Haley Brumbaugh PLUS young and upcoming jazz artists Simeon & Stuart Olsen, Andrew Vorse, Owen Troy! Sitting in with the band on drums will be Johnny McNally! Guaranteed to be a fast paced show FULL of exciting performances you won’t want to miss!
Come and see why First Sunday Jazz is the LONGEST RUNNING JAZZ JAM SESSION in central Texas! Celebrating our 12th anniversary in December!
NO COVER! but Seating is limited: Reserve your table before it’s too late, and be sure to tell them you want to SEE the band!
CALL 979.693.2742 or visit www.luigispatioristorante.com
This Weekend at Luigi’s
Friday – Johnny and Lisé McNally, 7 – 10
Sat – Jazzman Greg Tivis w/special guest bassist Owen White from TAMU Jazz Ensemble, 7 – 10pm
See full calendar HERE
Save the Dates:
Dec 5 – 12th Anniversary of First Sunday Jazz @ Luigis
Dec 21 – Christmas: Songs and Stories, a special evening featuring some of the best talent from First Sunday Jazz! sponsored by Luigis and the Brazos Valley Jazz Society.
Dec 31 – NYE Eve party at Luigis
Jan 27 – Brubeck Brothers at TAMU Rudder Theater at 7pm, followed by a reception with the band for VIP Brazos Valley Jazz Society members
Oct
15
2020
Jazz, Jazz and MORE Jazz!
Things have more than picked up — things are really starting to SWING!!!
Luigis Patio Ristorante – Live Music Every Night!
Tuesdays – Piano Man Karl Rehn
Wednesdays – Johnny and Lisé
Tonight – Mark Briles
Saturday – Jazzman Greg Tivis
Music starts at 7, for more info click HERE
3rd Floor Cantina Jazz Bar
Friday – JAZZ with Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame inductee STEVE PALUSEK — a well known and highly sought after session player in both Nashville and Texas studios, performing with his son, Ray Palusek.
Saturday – Rhett Butler – most well known for playing two guitars at once, this gifted guitarist has performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Larry Carlton, Al DiMeola, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Larry Coryell, Tony Trischka, The California Guitar Trio, Carl Palmer, Larry Carlton, and many other instrumental music legends. He was inducted into the Buddy Magazine Texas Tornado Hall of Fame in 2018.
Come join us and the 3rd Floor this weekend, It’s going to be 2 nights of guitar mastery!
The Brazos Valley Jazz Society presents a
FREE Jazz CommUNITY Concert
Sunday Oct 25
at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater
from 7 – 9pm
Featured performers include the Greg Tivis Nawlins Jazz Band, and a debut performance by the newly formed Peter Lieuwen Trio! PLUS, all the way from Dallas, Texas, the fabulous Kelsey Taylor, backed by the BVJS Orchestra.
Bring your own chairs/blankets/refreshments (Some seating will be provided for seniors and VIP). Alcohol is allowed to be consumed in CS Parks provided you are over 21. No glass containers please.
COVID INFO: All attendees must be masked when not seated and socially distanced from other family groups.
For more info about the Brazos Valley Jazz Society, visit www.bvjazz.org and become a member today!
Sep
18
2020
EXTRA! Free CommUNITY Concert @ Wolf Pen!
Sunday, October 25th, 5 – 8pm
Enjoy a free concert in a safe, socially distanced, family friendly outdoor environment!
Bring your own refreshments, chairs & blankets
Sponsored by the City of College Station and the Brazos Valley Jazz Society!
Performers TBA
Sep
18
2020
I’m Back!
TONIGHT – Live at Hershel’s in The Stella Hotel
Jazzman Greg Tivis
8 – 11pm
(Enjoy top shelf beverages, fresh gourmet food, and great music in a lush and elegant setting with lots of SPACE)
Saturday night – We’re taking a road trip . . .
The Greg Tivis Trio
featuring Trey Efeney and Chris Hollar
at the Central Avenue Bistro in Cameron, TX
8:00 – 10:30pm
Reservations required, Call 254.627.0083
May
22
2020
Late Nite Jazz Jam at Luigis TONIGHT
My apologies for not sending out an email last week about the late night jazz jam at Luigis last Friday — honestly, I didn’t know who was playing or how it would go. Well, it went GREAT!! Ended up being myself, Chris Hollar, and Matt Powers on bass, plus Josh Holmes and Dick Phelps joined us for a few numbers. The restaurant was set up for 25% capacity, so only enough tables to seat about 40, and they were all FULL! I cannot tell you how GREAT if felt to play again to a live audience. I absolutely loved it and am looking forward to doing it again this Friday.
Luigis is understandably still hurting, too, so we are not being paid at this time, working for tips only, but happy to help Luigis during this time, and provide a safe place for people to go after hours and enjoy an adult beverage and some great music.
The tables are spaced out, the servers are masked, there’s plenty of sanitizer, and plenty of jazz.
Now I know that many still have concerns about getting out, and I can respect that. As for me, I can’t stay cooped up, and I can’t not play music, its my life — this bird has to fly. Come fly with me!
JAZZ SOCIETY MEMBERS GET FIRST GLASS OF WINE (or drink) FREE with the Code Word
Feb
14
2020
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s gonna be a VERY MUSICAL Weekend!
Today at Parc at Traditions:
Haley Brumbaugh/Greg Tivis 3 – 5pm
Tonight at Veritas Wine and Bistro
Greg Tivis/Trey Efeney from 8 – 10pm
EXTEND your Valentines at THE STELLA HOTEL
The Greg Tivis Trio
w/Chris Hollar and Jacob Appelt, 7:30-10:30
Greg Tivis Nawlins Jazz Band this Sunday at
Our Saviours Lutheran Church of BCS
Services at 8am and 10:45
followed by Mardi Gras Potluck featuring homemade Jambalaya and Greg’s famous Seafood Gumbo!
1001 Woodcreek Dr (just N of Luigis)
Come on out and “get your swing on!”
Jan
30
2020
Live Jazz at Veritas Friday/Saturdays
Friday – GregTivis/TreyEfeney, 8 – 10
Sat – Jazzman Greg Tivis, 7 – 9
QUICK SURVEY: We’ve got a fresh look, fresh menu, new faces, more variety in performing artists (Kurt Amelang, Mark Briles, Andrea Young, Rachel Bloem all perform at Veritas on rotation) I’ve even learned new songs myself! — So why don’t I see most of you at Veritas anymore? Give me a one word reply. Is it the music? Food? Price? Competition/more choices? Service? Have you had a bad experience? Personally, I would love to get more people to Veritas, because I think it’s a great venue for jazz, and I love the food, wine, and the dedication of the staff. If something isn’t right, or if there is something we can do to earn your business back and have more support for the live music, please shoot me a reply. ~thanks, greg
www.veritaswineandbistro.com
OTHER JAZZ NEWS
Feb 7 – First Friday — Blue Sofa Orchestra at the Frame Gallery 6pm
February 15th – Greg Tivis Trio – Stella Hotel – 7:30 pm
February 29th – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands – Rudder Theatre – 7:00 pm
March 1st – Greg Tivis First Sunday Dixieland Jam – Luigi’s 6:00 pm
April 3 – First Friday – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands and Aggieland Orchestra – palace Theatre – 7:00 pm
Apr 4 — Greg Tivis ‘Nawlins’ Jazz Band at 3rd Floor Cantina Jazz Bar, 9pm
April 24th – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands – Rudder Theatre – 7:00 pm
Jan
23
2020
Put some SWING in your step!
TONIGHT – Texas Music Workforce!
Andy Rogers (bassist for Zane Williams) will be joining Sarah Carrino for the third installment of Texas Music Workforce LIVE. Sarah Carrino is a singer/songwriter from Denton, Texas, performing her own flavor of female-powered roots music including feature songs from her new album, ‘Old Maid.’ With musical support from your favorite Brazos Valley professional musicians Greg Tivis, Chris Hollar, and hosted by Jacob Appelt.
Friday:
Veritas — Jazz Duo Greg Tivis/Trey Efeney, 8 – 10pm
Luigis – Wendy Chen (classical)
3rd Floor Cantina – The Bad 455s (rock/blues)
Coming UP
Friday night jazz at Veritas EVERY Friday with Greg Tivis and Trey Efeney, 8 – 10pm
– NO FIRST SUNDAY JAZZ AT LUIGIS IN FEB!(Superbowl Sunday)
Feb 7 – First Friday — Blue Sofa Orchestra at the Frame Gallery 6pm
February 15th – Greg Tivis Trio, Stella Hotel 7:30 pm
February 29th – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands – Rudder Theatre – 7:00 pm
March 1st – Greg Tivis First Sunday Dixieland Jam – Luigi’s, 6 – 9 pm
April 3 – First Friday – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands and Aggieland Orchestra – palace Theatre – 7:00 pm
Apr 4 — Greg Tivis ‘Nawlins’ Jazz Band at 3rd Floor Cantina Jazz Bar, 9pm
April 24th – Texas A&M Jazz Big Bands – Rudder Theatre – 7:00 pm
Other jazz news — Are you hip to TUBA SKINNY??
Well, you need to be! Get in the know . .
Formed in 2009, this New Orleans based band formed from street musicians keeps spirit and sound of Traditional New Orleans jazz alive and well. Check this: http://tubaskinny.com/
Give them some love — give them some money! You can buy an album, or TIP them by simply donating to their great cause on their home page.
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