Cool your heels and enjoy hot, Denton Jazz
July 18-23, 2013
By Kathy Edwards McFarland and Joseph Pinson
Denton Jazz Chronicles
The surprisingly cooler, wetter summer may stay around a few more days (average temp. is 96, record high, 109, according to WFAA.com) so we have little excuse to miss the great Jazz shows scheduled through July 23. Highlights for the next few days include Stereo Phelps Thursday at Sweetwater, saxophonist Brian Clancy at Banter Bistro and Brave Combo at Dan’s Silverleaf
on Saturday, and Jimi Tunnell Group at Sweetwater on Tuesday. Step out and see (hear) what happens.
Thursday, July 18:
- Jesse Washman at Banter Bistro, 210 W. Oak St., Denton, 6 p.m., followed by the Open Mic at 8 p.m. – BOTH FREE
- Stereo Phelps (Drew and David) at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, 7-9 p.m. pm – FREE
Friday, July 19:
- University of North Texas Jazz Combo Workshop Student Concert in Voertman Hall at 1 p.m. – FREE
- Oui Bis at Banter Bistro, 210 W. Oak St., Denton, 6 p.m., followed by Matthew Grigsby, etc. at 8 p.m., and Jordan Burchill and Sean Giddings at 10 p.m. – ALL FREE
- Ron and the Finkelsteiners at Gerhard’s German Restaurant, 222 W. Hickory St., Denton, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – no cover
- Mariachi Quetzal performs at La Milpa Mexican Restaurant, 820 S. I-35E, at 8 p.m. – no cover
- Naked Lunch (Steely Dan Tribute) at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, Denton, 9 p.m. – $10
- Lisa Markley “Nonet” live recording concert at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas 75231, downbeat 8 p.m. FMI: http://www.unclecalvins.org/
Saturday, July 20:
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Saxophonist Brian Clancy (jazz) at Banter Bistro, 210 W. Oak St., Denton, 6 p.m., followed by Mockingbyrd Station, Levi Cobb and the Big Smoke, and the Lone Time Goners at 8 p.m. – ALL FREE
- Brave Combo presents their unique style of Nuclear Polka at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, Denton, at 9:05 p.m. – $10
Sunday, July 21:
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A Taste of Herb:The Sounds of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, 7-9 p.m. pm – FREE
- Bone Doggie’s Open Mic at the Abbey Underground, 100 W. Walnut St., Denton, at 7 p.m. – FREE
Monday, July 22:
- Late Night Jazz at the Greenhouse Restaurant, 600 N. Locust, Denton, 10 p.m.-Midnight.
Tuesday, July 23:
- Jimi Tunnell Group at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., Denton, 7-9 p.m. pm – FREE
- A Taste of Herb:The Sounds of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial, Denton, 5:30 p.m. – FREE – followed by Buzzbee, Dentin’s Ownly Uhdult Speleenbee (rated R) at 8 p.m. – $/?
For any corrections or additions, please email joseph.pinson@verizon.net or kathyedwards57@verizon.net ASAP.
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