Baltimorean Gary Thomas Is World-Class Jazz Saxophonist

Amid the noise of cutlery, the buzz of a blender ice grind and hum of conversation in an upscale restaurant in Charles Village Friday night, two musicians playing a flute and electric guitar levitating through John Coltrane's "Giant Steps ".

Gertrude customers have no idea of the genealogy of the performers that provide background music for your crab cake dinner.



This tall, elegant man in black flute? That's Baltimorean Gary Thomas, widely recognized as one of the best saxophonists in the world.

"Gary Thomas is my favorite room so the tenor sax player without exception," said renowned drummer Ralph Peterson, leader Fo'tet Ralph Peterson, who recently performed at the Jazz concert series at Johns Hopkins Club. "His is one of the most original voices we have in this instrument."

There's no one like him [Gary Thomas], and no mistaking his sound. If you hear two notes, you know he's the one playing. - Blake Meister, former student and Peabody faculty member

The shortest bopping along with the green guitar white man, her curls pulled to the side, is a former pupil of Thomas, saxophonist Russell Kirk. He is no slouch himself, having performed with such groups as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Temptations.

But Thomas is jazz royalty, although no one in the crowd knows.

"Sometimes when you're playing with like-minded musicians, all willing to give and take, you may feel like you can do anything," says Thomas. "You can play all you want, no matter what it is - it'll be good."



Occasionally, a diner paralyzed by the sound going to do a double take. But most, as did owner John Shields of Gertrude assume that Thomas, whose weekly "share" consists of two crab cakes and a small fee, occupies a lower rung on the musical hierarchy.

"When Gary started playing here, I do not know who he was," says Shields. "I had to disappear for a few weeks and I thought it was with the USO. Then I found out he was on tour in Japan."

The 54-year-old Thomas is one of those success stories of Baltimore, whose life reflects something about not only his person but of the city that shaped him. He grew up in the economically depressed neighborhood of Cherry Hill and has lived in Baltimore all his life. Through discipline, talent and strength of will, became an internationally renowned artist whose concerts have been reviewed regularly in Europe and the US

Thomas "is a brutal player," Peter Watrous wrote admiration for The New York Times in 1989.

"With a voice that could pulverize the rock, which displays the color alone that long and knotted with elliptical melodies that seem plucked from the depths of the imagination intermingle lines."

Hip-Hop Artist Young Jeezy Arrested In Firearms-Related Case

Mountain View, Calif., The police have arrested hip-hop artist Young Jeezy in connection with a case of firearms after an investigation of a fatal shooting Friday in Silicon Valley

Hip-hop artist Young Jeezy has been arrested on suspicion of having an illegal firearm, a day after a man was fatally shot in the concert by rapper Wiz Khalifa, police said Monday. 

Young Jeezy, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, along with four other men and a woman were arrested on Sunday at Verizon Amphitheatre in Irvine on charges related to firearms, said Mountain View, Calif., Police Sgt. Saul Jaeger.

Police did not disclose the types of firearms involved, but Jaeger said the suspects had weapons that were supposed to possess.

"This investigation remains a very, very active," Jaeger said. "Stay turned out, there is more to come."

Young Jeezy, an artist of Def Jam Records, was performing with Wiz Khalifa in the Under the Influence of Music Tour. A native of Georgia, Young Jeezy, also known as Jeezy, is proud of his ability to relate to others who have fought in the music industry.

But on Friday, a concert at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Silicon Valley became a tragedy. Eric Johnson, 38, of Orinda, was shot several times in the backstage and later died in hospital.

Police have not arrested anyone in connection with her death, Jaeger said.

A concert the next day in Chula Vista was canceled.

During the course of its investigation into the shooting, detectives collected evidence and interviewed witnesses that eventually led them to Irvine said.

Investigators obtained search warrants at the amphitheater and arrested Young Jeezy.

Young Jeezy, 36, and five others - Kena Marshall, 39; Peter Maynard, 38; David Kuniansky-Altman, 31; William Gilmore, 48; Beason and Alexa, 46 - have not been arrested in connection with the shooting death, Jaeger said.

Top 5 Things To Do In Muskegon Area This Week: Art Event And Concerts Galore

1. The art in our city in downtown Muskegon

Art in our city, a jury art works by artists from Michigan who were not selected to participate in the Regional Exhibition of 2014 at the Museum of Art Muskegon, well invitational exhibition will be on display in downtown Muskegon through 20 August

The event began on June 1 and had an opening reception on June 19, but the art is exhibited at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts and the Century Club Center in downtown Muskegon until later this summer.

Admission is free and open to the public.

2. Muzik to eat lunch Olthoff Street Stage

Muskegon Chronicle mlive held the third of his series of concerts at lunchtime "Muzik to eat lunch" Olthoff Street Stage in Muskegon from 11:30 am-1:. 30 pm June 25 the Westside Jazz Trio is the act shown.

Ice cream will be provided on a first come, first served. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Muskegon Museum of Art Auditorium. Concerts are scheduled for every Wednesday in June.

3. Got Brains? In Norton Shores District Library

The veteran social sciences instructor Budd Lombaer explore how the brain works and what does this mean for our behavior in this unique event in Norton Shores District Library.

Got Brains? Is an event of three sessions focusing on excerpts from the television series Game of cerebral National Geographic? Sessions will include consideration of the concepts presented by the program Brain Games, dismantling preconceived notions and discover techniques that keep our brain function well.

The first session, entitled "pay attention", will be held 19:00-8: 30 pm June 23 the event will continue on July 21 and August 18...

4. Tommy Foster in Montague Band Shell

The Arts Council of White Lake held one of his concerts as part of its series of free summer concerts at the Montague Band Shell at 7 pm June 24. Michigan singer / songwriter / comedian Tommy Foster is the interpreter. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Montague High School.

5. Choir youth Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall





a youth choir offering music and mission work during his tour of the Middle West will perform at the Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall at 7 pm June 26.

The renewal of the Youth Choir of the University City United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina is comprised of 22 members from sixth through 12th grade. Their repertoire covers a wide range of music, including hymns and Christian pieces contemporary in singing a cappella or accompanied by guitar or keyboard.

Soloists, skits and small ensembles are also offered. The concert is free and open to the public but donations will be accepted

Lorde’s Rescheduled Australia Tour Dates Announced

Lorde accepts the Best New Artist award onstage during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.




Lorde’s tour of Australia is back on track.
The New Zealand-born artist has announced new dates in July to replace the walk canceled due to ill health.

Lorde now rescheduled tour begins July 5 at Challenge Stadium in Perth, visit to Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Newcastle and wraps up July 20 at Brisbane Riverstage.

She tweeted a graph of your itinerary, with the caption: "At last - Tour dates for Australia."


The tour of eight dates was originally scheduled April / May 2014, although the race was scrapped when the singer became ill and was ordered to take “rest and immediate recovery in order to regain full health and continue touring the rest of the year.”

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Following that announcement last month, Lorde Twitter that she had been suffering from a " really nasty chest infection " and " poor health in general."

Tickets available at the beginning of the tour are still valid and its location within the venue will remain unchanged, promoter Frontier Touring notes.

The artist, whose real name is Ella Yelich -O’Connor, charts worldwide in an unprecedented last year crashed. At 16 years old, Lorde became the first New Zealand artist to have a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as “Royals" topped out for over two months. He also became the first woman to summit solo Alternative Songs of Nielsen BDS -based Billboard in over 17 years.

Lorde working on new material

Now 17 - and fully recovered from his illness - trophy case Lorde includes a Grammy (for Song of the Year ) a BRIT award a couple of trophies (Top New Artist and Best Rock Song ) at the May 18 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, where he performed " tennis " .

De Lorde rescheduled Australia Tour Dates :

July 5 - Perth Challenge Stadium ( before April 29)
July 8 - AEC Theatre, Adelaide (Formerly April 27)
July 11 - Hordern Pavilion , Sydney (Formerly May 2 )
July 12 - Hordern Pavilion , Sydney (Formerly May 3 )
July 15 - Festival Hall Melbourne (Formerly April 24 )
July 16 - Festival Hall Melbourne (Formerly 26 April)
July 19 - Newcastle Entertainment Centre ( before May 4 )
July 20 - Brisbane Riverstage (Previously May 6 )

Top 5 Things To Do In Bay County: Downtown Divas Events Begin And Springtime Concert At Tap This Week

Tori Ritter of Grand Blanc and her five- year- old daughter, Teagen, summer model fashion wear in the garden in Bay City on Thursday, April 23. The group was selecting outfits for the fashion show Downtown Divas, May 10.

1. Channel your inner diva with this weekend Downtown Divas throughout downtown Bay City, starting Thursday May 8 with cocktails in town from 5 to 7 pm in the Atrium, 1100 N. Water Street.

The kickoff weekend includes wine samples and food, fashion accessories, a cash bar and gifts.

Tickets are $ 12 each or two for $ 20 and can be purchased in the Atrium and DoubleTree by Hilton, 1 Wenonah Park Place; Little House, 924 N. Water St.; My Secret Garden, 600 Saginaw St.; State Theatre, 914 Washington Avenue.

And through the box office at OnlineTicketSpot.com; Meow Cat Center, 810 Washington Avenue. ; Uptown Girl, 111 Center Ave. ; through the Downtown Management Board.

Downtown Divas includes special offers and sales of various businesses of Bay City, oriented toward making a fun weekend girls in town. For a complete list of participating companies, see www.GoTicketsNow.com.

. 2 It is the last chance to catch Sherlock Holmes in action in a case that is too good to resist Bay City Players continuous production of "Sherlock Holmes : . The Final Adventure"

Adapted by Steven Dietz and based on the original work of 1899 William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the fact is that a missing picture that puts Holmes in touch with the loving long-term interest Irene Adler and his archenemy , Professor Moriarty .

2007 Award Winner for Best Mystery Edgar, "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" is the players on the scene in 1214 Columbus Avenue. In Bay City East Side.

The last performance of the show is set for 3 pm on Sunday, May 4.

Tickets are $ 17 for adults, $ 15 for seniors and students.

For more information, visit www.OnlineTicketSpot.com .

Three. Own Bijou Orchestra in Bay City is set to shake off the winter chill with songs guaranteed to make the audience happy.

Specifically for the spring concert, called "Come On, Get Happy” includes songs such as "Singin 'in the Rain," "Sunny Side of the Street”, "When the Red Red Robin Comes Bobbin Along,” and finger foot touching "Route 66”.

The concert takes place at 3 pm on Sunday, May 4th at the historic State Theatre, 913 Washington Avenue. In downtown Bay City.

Tickets are $ 22 and 17 for adults and $ 12 for children 18 and younger. For more information and tickets, stop by the State Theatre box office or visit www.GoTicketsNow.com.

April. Mother's Day is just around the corner, a day celebrated the most important women in our lives.
Do something special for her if Mother's Day craft for kids of all ages.

The art session at 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 6 at Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Ave. in Bay City.

May. Always Time for polka.
Join Steve Drzewicki Band for a night of polka South End.

Music starts at 16:30 to 20:30 Sunday, May 4, in Pulaski Bar located at 1401 S Grant St. in Bay City.

OutKast Headlines Australia's Splendour In The Grass Fest

Way back OutKast runs through Australia.

The Atlanta hip hop duo was confirmed today by Bill splendor of this July in the Grass festival, where they will deliver their unique performance in the Australian turf this season.

OutKast leads a line -up that includes Two Door Cinema Club , Lily Allen, Interpol , Foster The People, Angus & Julia Stone, City And Colour , London Grammar, Vance Joy, Darkside , Rufus , Kelis and Chvrches .

The brainchild of founder Paul Piticco Due Process and director Jessica Ducrou Village Sounds, Splendour will be held in the North Byron Parklands since July 25-27.

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News of the opening night slot holds OutKast is no real surprise. Andre 3000 and Big Boi filtered commitment splendor during the weekend in office that has been removed from its website.

Since its debut in 2001, Splendor has become one of the most famous destinations in Australia logjammed festivals space. There are a handful of reasons behind his hot -ticket status - is a rare event in winter camp , which took place in one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the country, and international artists tend not uncommon " in the cycle. " for the big names to test new songs on Splendour crowd .

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Splendor is also one of the most expensive tickets they go. Individual tickets are $ 149 Australian days ($ 138) plus booking fee, while a three-day pass is $ 355 Australian ($ 329) plus booking fee. For a five nights camping, add $ 99 ($ 91), plus a booking fee. When ticket prices are converted to U.S. currency the show this year is actually cheaper than the last time.

The announcement of the draft law is splendor in itself something of a national event. The line -up was revealed Wednesday morning on the youth radio network Triple J , to an even chill -out population of the Easter holidays with another holiday , ANZAC Day , landing on Friday .

Bruce Springsteen Covers Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ At Final Four Fest:

Bruce Springsteen continues to embrace his inner metal - head, opening his set in the Madness Music Festival March in Dallas with a cover of Van Halen's “Jump”.

First show of Springsteen North America took place at the meeting of City Park as part of the tournament NCAA basketball.

In classic style, Springsteen took the stage to the sounds of the Harlem Globetrotter theme, "Sweet Georgia Brown”. While dribbling, 64 - year- old rocker joked: “This has something to do with basketball.”

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Longtime guitar tech Kevin Buell Springsteen also stepped in, wearing a referee uniform and imitating a jump with guitarist Nils Lofgren.

The band then launched into the anthem of the 80s, which was augmented by horn section Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello , who made the signature Eddie Van Halen solo look amazingly easy. Charlie Giordano handles synthesizer solo Van Halen to complete the song.

Sunday night's show marked the first appearance Patti Scialfa has done with the band since September. Guitarist Steven Van Zandt was not in the program, which led to his wife, Maureen, joked on Twitter: "For all you ask why Stevie VanZandt Bruce is not on the U.S. tour - which is replacing Harry Styles of One Direction for a bit.”

The band braved the rain and played a set of 25 songs that also featured "Hungry Heart" , "Badlands" , "Spirit in the Night" , "Johnny 99 ," "The River" No Surrender " , " The Ghost of Tom Joad " , " Land of Hopes and Dreams , "Born to Run" Glory Days " , " Dancing in the Dark " ( with a lot of girls who take selfies themselves on stage with the Boss ) " Tenth Avenue Freeze Out " " Thunder Road "and a version of" Shout " , breaking in the middle to exclaim " I'm just a prisoner of the eternal power of rock and roll! "

The E Street Band tour continues in U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, and the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.