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Tag: Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz

  • Plattsburgh Blues Presents Three Shows in Late August

    Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz has three big shows coming up to end August in the North Country. Among them are some fantastic award-winning blues artists and singer-songwriters.

    On Tuesday, August 23 at Naked Turtle in Plattsburgh, Curtis Salgado, a nationally known award-winning soul, blues and R&B vocalist/harmonica and songwriter will take the stage. The winner of the Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Artist of the year, Soul Blues Album of the Year and BB King Entertainer of the Year, Salgado performs joyful, blues-soaked R&B.

    Sugaray Rayford Band performs on Friday, August 26 at Olive Ridley’s. Rayford, the former singer for the Mannish Boys, and recent winner of Best Blues Album, will be bringing a 7-piece band with horns and vocal dynamite with funk, soul and pure energy.

    Brad Cole, Matt Nakoa and Robinson Treacher perform on Wednesday, August 31 at Champlain Wine Company. This young Americana trio of soulful and engaging singer/songwriters today create music that weaves sound, lyricism and inspiration for a unique and powerful live show.

    All shows start at 8pm. Tickets info for all shows can be found here.

  • The Slam Allen Band Featured in PB&J Series in Plattsburgh

    Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz (PB&J) is bringing yet another award-winning blues performer to the North Country. On Saturday, March 19, PB&J will feature The Slam Allen Band, a 2016 Blues Music Awards Nominee for Best New CD by a New Artist. Slam has spent nine years as a bandleader, lead vocalist and lead guitarist with blues legend James Cotton and is also a New York State Blues Hall of Fame Master Musician Inductee.

    All proceeds from PB&J shows go to the 30 City Foundation to fund artists and bring new performers to Plattsburgh. Tickets can be purchased online at Plattsburghbluesandjazz.com and in person at the Champlain Wine Company located at 30 City Hall Place. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 8 pm. Show starts at 9 pm.

  • PB&J Bringing Biscuit Miller and the Mix to Plattsburgh

    A welcome addition to the North Country music scene, Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz (PB&J) is a new live music series featuring top blues and jazz performers. On Sunday, March 6, PB&J will feature Biscuit Miller and the Mix. Biscuit was recently honored as Bass Player of the Year at the Blues Music awards.

    Biscuit has a heavy touring schedule of more than 250 appearances in the U.S. and abroad. “Biscuit and the Mix put out one of the best performances on the national blues scene. They’ll have the crowd up and dancing like it’s a Saturday night in Memphis!” says Laura Carbone, a music photographer from Plattsburgh who recruits the acts from around the U.S. and Canada.

    The show on Sunday, March 6 will be held at The Champlain Wine Company. Doors open at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. All event proceeds from PB&J shows go to the 30 City Foundation to fund the artists and to bring new performers to Plattsburgh. Tickets can be purchased online at Plattsburghbluesandjazz.com and in person at the Champlain Wine Company located at 30 City Hall Place.

    PB&J was launched on February 12 with a performance by Swampcandy, an Americana blues duo out of Maryland and winners of Best Emerging Artist at Floydfest. Upcoming shows include:

    Saturday, March 19: The Slam Allen Band

    Sunday, April 3: JP Soars and the Redhots

    Tuesday, April 12: John Nemeth

  • Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz Brings New Meaning to PB&J

    Plattsburgh residents can rejoice in drawing clever new meaning from the acronym PB&J. Starting Feb. 12, prominent music photographer Laura Carbone, in partnership with 30 City Foundation and Shen Marketing Solutions, will spotlight award-winning musical talent with Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz.

    PB&JThe music series will supply a rich diversity of blues and jazz styles, ranging from southern bayou roots to funk-infused soul. Those looking to diversify their musical interests or support time-tested favorites have a sparkling opportunity to witness world-class entertainment in a small city nestled in northern New York between Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.

    Performances will transpire every three to four weeks, with artists scheduled through mid-April. Those already booked for PB&J’s inaugural year include Swampcandy, Biscuit Miller and the Mix, the Slam Allen Band, JP Soars and the Redhots and John Nemeth. Tickets range between $12 and $15, with proceeds circulating right back into the musical flow to fund artists and to continue drawing inspiring talent to the Plattsburgh area.

    The series promises to add extra flair to the Plattsburgh music scene, providing reliable, top-notch entertainment for locals, but also a worthy reason for out-of-towners to make Plattsburgh their next day-trip destination. Most shows will take place at Champlain Wine Company located at 30 City Hall Place. Tickets can be purchased through 30City, their online music and arts forum.