Music for you (and you know who you are).....

Wharf jazz
A promising new jazz series started last night at the Long Wharf Theatre, in New Haven, where "The Ag (Mom)" and I used to have season theatre subscriptions for many years. All performances are Fridays at 9 pm at Stage II. - Long Wharf site

November 3, 2006: Wayne Escoffery, saxophone, featuring vocalist Carolyn Leonhart.
January 19, 2007: Shawnn Monteiro, vocalist
February 2: Steve Davis, trombone
March 9: Harry Allen Quartet, saxophone
May 18: Phil Bowler, bass
June 1: Artists TBA

Amy Rigby
Amy Rigby will be performing (with full band) the songs from her terrific album, Diary of a Mod Housewife, on Thursday at Cafe Nine in New Haven (tourdates. I know you are too old to do that on a weekday night, but it would be worth your while. Terrific album.

James Hunter
"James Hunter is one of the best voices, and best kept secrets, in British R'n'B and Soul. Check him out."- Van Morrison. Well, you heard Van, check him out. Please forgive my evangelical preaching, but you will have your chance to see him on Tuesday, November 21st at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA. Hear tell from my sources that Trish/George were dancin' around the house to Mr. Hunter's cd! - NPR story

Sarah Borges
And don't forget that Sarah and her Broken Singles (featuring former Southington resident, Binky, on bass) will be at Cafe Nine on Saturday, December 9th. Do not miss her as she will be playing some new stuff from her album-in-progress-due-out-sometime-in-the-Spring!