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Tribute to Miles: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, Vinnie Colaiuta, Sean Jones at LA Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Concert Hall April 23

Three of the most prolific players in jazz history pay loving tribute to their one time bandleader, ‘The Man with the Horn’, Miles Davis.

Jazz Icon McCoy Tyner Comes to One World Theatre with His Trio in Austin on May 3

McCoy Tyner is, without a doubt, one of the most important jazz figures of all time.

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Brad Mehldau and Chris Thile Bring a Special Duo Performance to Austin April 20 at the Paramount Theatre

The pairing of acclaimed jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile may seem like a stretch to some unfamiliar with the improvisational and eclectic vocabulary the two possess.

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The Historic Ryman Auditorium to Host Band of Horses for Two Nights in April

Carolina-based Band of Horses have found massive success for most of their tenure, beginning with their first album Everything All the Time.

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American Music Icon Lyle Lovett to Perform at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville May 13

Four-time Grammy winner and 2011 Texas State Musician Lyle Lovett has garnered immense praise throughout his performance career for consistently blurring the lines between American music genres and creating an original storytelling voice.

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Terminal West Brings Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell to Atlanta April 26

Leon Russell is one of the most prolific session players, songwriters, record label and studio owners, and solo performers of the past 50+ years.

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The Breeders Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Last Splash at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse

After the Pixies broke up in 1993, bassist Kim Deal focused her attentions on her side project with twin sister Kelley, The Breeders.

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Low End Pioneer Les Claypool Brings his Duo de Twang to Athens for a 4/20 Celebration at the Famed Georgia Theatre

Les Claypool is one of the most original, progressive, and downright bizarre bassists to emerge from the American music landscape.

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Piano Giant Marcus Roberts Brings His Trio to Atlanta Symphony Hall in April

Jazz musician Marcus Roberts is recognized as one of the preeminent piano virtuosos of his generation. A masterful improviser with compositional tastes that cover classical, bop, and more progressive jazz styles, Roberts is renowned for his taste ...

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The Incomparable John Scofield and his Hollowbody Band Make Their Way to Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse

John Scofield is one of the most instantly recognizable guitarists of all time. His singular improvisational style and a compositional palette that reaches from post-bop, to trashy jazz-funk, to gospel and back, has earned him an illustrious care ...

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The Five Spot Brings The California Guitar Trio to Atlanta

Merging technical prowess with onstage humor, the California Guitar Trio has crafted a stage show that has built an international buzz.

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Zappa Plays Zappa is Coming Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse January 29th

Dweezil Zappa has been extending the legacy of his father, the late, great Frank Zappa for the past six years with an all-star lineup that frequently features many of Frank’s former musical cohorts.

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Variety Playhouse to Host NYC’s The Punch Brothers in January

The virtuosic, New York based quintet, The Punch Brothers are bringing their progressive bluegrass to Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse on January 31st.

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Carnegie Hall to Host Jazz Pioneer Wayne Shorter & Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on February 1st

Saxophone virtuoso Wayne Shorter is bringing his masterpiece suite, Prometheus Unbound, to Carnegie Hall with support from the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.

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The Allman Brothers Announce 2013 Residency at The Beacon Theatre in March

The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers from Macon, Georgia announce their annual spring residency at New York’s famed Beacon Theatre. Since 1989, the Allmans have been lighting up NYC with their yearly Beacon ...

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Virtuosic Banjo Legend Bela Fleck is Teaming Up with the UGA Symphony Orchestra in March

Performing Concerto for Banjo and Orchestra, the UGA Symphony Orchestra will be treating Athens to a night of unparalleled performance by one of the most revered instrumentalists and composers of our time, Bela Fleck.

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Variety Playhouse Brings Americana Pioneers Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale to Atlanta for an Intimate Duo Performance

In support of their new studio album of duets, notorious songwriters and producers Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale are coming to the Variety Playhouse on March 2nd.

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Variety Playhouse Hosts Australian Guitar Legend Tommy Emmanuel February 23

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the finest guitar players you’ll find anywhere. The Australian native has had an enviable career spanning over four decades of world touring, intersecting with some of the most respected musicians around.

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Jam-Grass Favorites Railroad Earth are Rolling through Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse for Two Nights in February

The Variety is bringing Atlanta two nights of electrified string band goodness in February from jam-scene vets Railroad Earth.

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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents: Symphony Gala with Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers

Finally, bluegrass, comedy, AND symphony lovers alike can unite under one roof for an intimate and exciting night of music from Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.