January 27th, 2010 by groundswell

What an incredible line up for 2010!  Check out the schedule here.

January 24th, 2010 by groundswell

Prometheus Unbound from New England Conservatory on Vimeo.

January 24th, 2010 by groundswell

January 22nd, 2010 by groundswell

Saturday 02.13.10: DANIEL LANOIS’ BLACK DUB.
Read more here.

January 17th, 2010 by groundswell

Hey New Yorker’s….here is your chance to catch “Black Dub”.

Wednesday, Feb 17 8:00p
Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY

Tickets on sale here shortly.

January 14th, 2010 by groundswell

Enjoy this fine piece from NPR on Myron’s latest work.

January 13th, 2010 by groundswell

January 10th, 2010 by groundswell

Having broken the Shreveport ice with a performance at Bear’s Restaurant last week, Brian Blade continues his performances with an appearance at the Naked Bean coffee house on Tuesday night, says Lane Bayliss.

Blade and his quartet of Shreveport sidemen are expected to play from 7 to 9 pm.

Musical artist Brian Blade, born and raised in Shreveport but a global performer for many years, is an acclaimed jazz drummer.  Today he is winning approval for his performances on vocals and acoustic guitar.  His album Mama Rosa, inspired by the life of his grandmother, has won positive reviews for its Joni Mitchell-like sound.

Gospel singer Monica Blake Mickle adds vocals to the set, as she has done for Blade years now, and Bayliss,  Dirtfoot drummer,  plays the Slingerlands.  On guitar is Mark Griffith, a journeyman player from Shreveport who can run the frets in any mode, whether rock, jazz or pop.  On bass is Shawn Stroope, a Shreveporter who has been a Nashville performer and who has done sessions with Blade and Daniel Lanois.

Don’t be surprised if Rev Brady Blade, Sr, Brian’s dad, sings a number.  Nor would a session on drums from brother Brady Blade, Jr, be out of the question, says Bayliss.

Naked Bean Cafe
next to Byrd HS and Glenwood Cleaners.

3307 Line Ave
(318) 864-2999

January 7th, 2010 by groundswell

January 6th, 2010 by groundswell

“We’ll be playing songs from his new album, Mama Rosa, as well as new tunes that Brian has not yet recorded,” said Lane Bayliss of the impromptu gigs he’s playing in Shreveport with jazz luminary Brian Blade.

Blade is one of the most accomplished drummers in the world.  He has recorded and performed with Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Bill Frisell, Joshua Redman, Bob Dylan.

Raised in the Stoner Hill neighborhood, Blade is the son of luminous Pastor Brady Blade, Sr. After graduating from Caddo Magnet High, Blade music schooled in New Orleans.  In NYC his radiant personality and skill as a drummer and composer have resulted in 3 of his own jazz albums and sparkling reviews in the NY Times.

Now he has discovered his full voice.  Blade is singing, playing guitar and fronting the band – in his modest way.  He is a heart-breakingly sincere and melodic artist.  Sounds a bit like Neil Young, actually.

He will be accompanied by singer Monica Mickle, bassist Shawn Stroope, guitarist Mark Griffith as well as drummer Bayliss.

They will perform after Buddy Flett’s solo gig, said Bayliss.

Bear’s
1401 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101-4301
(318) 674-9660