8th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts
Friday, August 12, 2011
4pm to 12:30am
8th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts!
Premiere jazz event in historic downtown Plymouth!
8th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts!
Premier Jazz event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center
Let the fun begin with a sizzling lineup of musical acts at the Plymouth Arts Center’s 8th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts, Friday, August 12th from 4pm to 12:30am. The 2011 schedule is set with some exciting new acts plus a few old favorites, of course! Highlights of this year’s live jazz extravaganza includes: 10 renowned Jazz Bands; a silent and live auction; big painting raffle; brand new keepsake wristbands, t-shirts; posters signed by the artist; prizes; free trolley rides to see the 23 murals; Mardi Gras beads; a live remote radio broadcast by WXER, a new art quilt exhibit; food and refreshments galore, and more! This event attracts thousands of music lovers every year to downtown Plymouth, and is the Plymouth Arts Center’s major annual fundraiser and signature event. The 2011 keepsake wristband is available now at all venues. Advance sale of the wristband is $10 each and $12 day of the event. Something new this year…with a wristband purchase, you’ll be eligible to enter your name into our drawing for special prizes; show your wristband and you can hop on the old fashioned trolley for a free mural tour from 5-9pm or just ride to another jazz venue from 9-11pm,……and you’ll get beads too! In addition to Plymouth Arts Center greatroom and outdoor courtyard, other jazz venues include: Amore (next to Antonio’s;) The City Club; The Cozy Bar; Exchange Bank Coffeehouse; 52 Stafford Irish Guesthouse; Turner Hall and Wildshots Pub.
The event is generously sponsored by Great Lakes Cheese of Wisconsin, Masters Gallery Foods, Sargento Foods, the Sartori Company, Bordens, with additional support from Midstar Printing, M.A.S. Industries and the G.F.W.C. Plymouth Woman’s Club.
The festivities are kicked off at the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 East Mill Street, in downtown Plymouth, WI at 4pm, where guests will enjoy live jazz entertainment until 10:00pm. The “Big Cheese” Grill in PAC’S Bourbon Street Food & Wine Café will be serving food until 9pm. Visitors are invited to the opening reception of a brand new art quilt exhibit the “Milwaukee Art Quilters Sing the Blues” in Gallery 110 North sponsored by Mike & Pat McKenzie of McKenzie Financial Services and Jim & Mary Shields of Plymouth Furniture.
Adding even more excitement to the event is the PAC big Painting Raffle, a Live Auction and Silent Auction, all taking place at the Plymouth Arts Center.
Artist James Michael created and donated a beautiful watercolor painting, “Rush to Spring” for this year’s big Painting Raffle. The painting is valued at $1500 and is on display at the PAC. Raffle tickets are available now up until the drawing time: 9pm at the Jazz Crawl, Friday, August 12. Tickets are: $20 for five tickets or $5 each.
This year’s Live Auction at 7pm in the Arts Center’s courtyard features “Blue Mood” an original acrylic painting valued at $1700 by Sheboygan Artist Dale Knaak. Knaak created and donated the painting as this year’s signature promotional piece for the posters, flyers and commemorative special posters-$10 and t-shirts-$12.
The silent auction will once again feature original fine art, Mardi Gras Masks, special gift baskets and certificates.
Bidding for the silent auction closes at 9pm along with the big Painting Raffle. You need NOT be present to win.
This year’s fantastic musical line-up is:
1.Terry Sims Band at Amore from 9 to 12:30am The enduring success of The Terry Sims Band is one of the great stories of Milwaukee music. During the past few years, they have forged a sound as a local phenomenon on their own terms. The band formed in 2002, now celebrates positive vibes and undiluted jazz funk in 2011. During these times, keyboardist, composer and arranger Terry Sims has been the aural architect of the band. After a brief foray into R&B within the local scene, many of the core of the band arrived from separate paths. James Dallas joined the team as a writer/successfully recording 3 solo cd's. Kenny Garrett/Bass also joined as a writer and a sponsored bassist, with drummer Olen Franklin and Mike DeRose/guitar, bringing similar independent styles helping to develop a sound that is unique in the level of originality & quality. The two guest members are German Womack & Billy Wiggly on vocals, which proves the range of the band from a high energy show (Jazz in the Park/Milwaukee, Wi) - to the smooth stylings of a more intimate atmosphere (Piano Blu/Pewaukee, Wi). Playing modern, infectious grooves fringed with Latin, funk, smooth jazz and jazz, buoyed by traces of R&B, rock and top 40, the members of the band are inspired by this hybrid of R&B and jazz which they call “The Milwaukee Sound,”. The Terry Sims Band has traveled and opened some great venues in and out of the Midwest, with two successful studio albums and an opening for Earth, Wind & Fire at Summerfest 08,Frankie Beverly /Maze 09, and Mint Condition in 2010. The band enjoys great support collaborating with some of the best local musicians in the area (Tobias Canion, John Johnson, Reggie Bordeaux, Andre Torrence to name a few), The Terry Sims Band is one of the great stories in the Milwaukee music scene.
2. Bay City Swing at the Turner Hall from 8:30 to Midnight For over 20 years Bay City Swing has created the exciting sounds of Big Band music in Northeastern Wisconsin. From the lush, sophisticated ballads of Frank Sinatra and Stan Kenton to the frenzied jitterbug swing and shuffle beat of Louis Prima and Benny Goodman, Bay City Swing does it all. This exciting sixteen-piece band featuring incredible musicianship along with outstanding male and female lead, not only knows how to bring you back to the romance that was the swing era, but also includes contemporary swing classics from artists like Brian Setzer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Founding band member Shawn Postell - "You know, when I started this group in the early '80's, we were all just a bunch of college kids that liked to play big band music and drink beer. Through the years, besides getting older, the band has evolved into a mature group of dedicated musicians, from a wide variety of backgrounds, who are excited to perform great arrangements at the highest level of musicianship, and still drink a beer or two.
3. Christopher’s Project at the City Club from 9pm to 12:30am
Since its inception, this group has put together quite an impressive resume. The group has opened for national and legendary acts as diverse as the Temptations, George Benson, David Sanborn, The Supremes and Jennifer Holiday. They have also performed at corporate functions for notable Corporations such as Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Wax, Quad Graphics and Time Warner. They have also performed at The Grand Opening Ceremony for The Midwest Express Convention Center and at the political galas for The Governors National Conference and The Mayoral Candidacy Party. They are repeat performers at some of Milwaukee’s annual festivals, Riversplash, Summerfest, Rainbow Summer and Bastille Days to name a few. Christopher’s Project is lead by saxophonist Chris Pipkins, a three-peat winner at Showtime at the Apollo, a prestigious Theater in New York City that showcases the best of up-and-coming talent. The rest of the group rounds out with Del Bennet on drums (Sister Moon). Eric Hervey on Bass (Darryl Stuermer). Theo Merriweather on keyboards and Darryl Thomas on Guitar (Chameleon).
4. Jazz 'N More at the 52 Stafford Irish Guesthouse from 9pm to Midnight
JAZZ ‘N MORE is one of Wisconsin’s hottest jazz duos! Joe and Janice each have more than 35 years each experience entertaining audiences throughout the state. This group is known for their performances at Wisconsin’s finest jazz festivals, theatres, and conventions including the Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival, headlining the LaCrosse Jazz Festival, the EAA Convention in Oshkosh, Milwaukee’s famous "Jazz in the Park" series, the Plymouth Arts Center’s Jazz Crawl, Summerfest, Cedarburg Cultural Center, and many others. Janice Marie is one of Wisconsin's best female jazz singers with a powerhouse voice, theatrical style and stage presence, captivating audiences with her authentic renditions of the great female, Jazz vocalist, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald. Teaming up with Joe Scheibinger, who is called one of the most versatile entertainers in Wisconsin, Jazz ‘N More provides the very best of the American Songbook! Joe specializes in providing a wide range of music and exciting audience participation.
5. Grooveology Band at the Wildshots Pub from 8:30 to Midnight
Dave Matsen (leader) - Saxes
Marcia Matsen – vocals
Theo Merriweather – keyboards
Ethan Bender – Bass
Bill Feldman – Drums
Dave Matsen
While a music student at UW-Milwaukee, Dave joined his first professional band where he started developing his composing and multi-instrumental skills; doubling on flute and keyboards. Shortly after that, he studied jazz theory and composition at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. His fiery sax playing and creative composing/arranging skills have been featured in countless local and touring bands. Presently living in Chicago, he has toured throughout the U.S., Caribbean and India. Matsen’s Career highlights:Performed and recorded with Grammy award winner, Daryl Stuermer of Phil Collins/Genesis. Performed at Jazz Yatra (Mumbai, India) with Grammy award winner, Douglas Spotted Eagle. Performed on Nutrasweet, Miller Beer ads and the television series, Monsters - all produced by the Emmy Award-winning artist and philanthropist, Peter Buffett.
Marcía (rhymes with Garcia) can't remember a time when she wasn't singing. A product of the racially rich neighborhood on the northside of Milwaukee where she grew up, Motown music was an early and strong influence. Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and the Supremes were some of the artists she would listen to over and over again. She studied music at UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. As was a founding member of the jazz-funk group, Suntouch, she toured extensively throughout the Midwest and Florida. Living in Chicago for the past 20 years, she has been working as a freelance artist and has been featured in several "Local Vocal Brew" showcases hosted by the well known Chicago vocalist, Wendy Morgan.
Theo Merriweather is a much sought after keyboardist in the Milwaukee area.
Ethan Bender, Bassist located in the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Bass player with the Larry King Orchestra & The Donna Woodall Group, as well as an instructor with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's Jazz Studies program. Drummer Bill Feldman has played with Daryl Stuermer, Snakebite and currently, Dr. Woo.
6. Dave Petty Trio: Dave Petty, Dave Sullivan and vocalist Sue Russell at the Cozy Bar from 7pm to 10:30pm
Dave Petty’s interest in music developed in the later years of the “Swing” era. As a novice musician residing near New York City, Dave watched some live performances by the likes of Ben Webster, Zoot Simms and Benny Goodman. His saxophone and clarinet styling provide foot-tapping danceable music. Guitarist Dave Sullivan was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and began playing the guitar in his early teens. He has played professionally for more than 50 years; having a rich history that includes a wide variety of club dates, shows, concerts, dances, private parties and receptions. Sullivan served as a guitar instructor at Lawrence University, Lakeland College, Marian College, Sheboygan and Fox Valley UW Centers, Green Bay Summer Jazz Camps, Birch Creek Music Center, music stores and his home studio. His earlier experiences included playing in some rather memorable settings: aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise; and on a movie sound stage in Hollywood for the filming of "Dr Goldfoot & The Bikini Machine", and performing with well known entertainers of different eras (the Elvis Presley Show, Louis Jordan and The Timpani Five, Herb Jeffries, Slim Gaillard, Sleepy LaBeef, Mary Kaye, and many others). For five seasons he performed in a Green Bay Packers Tailgate Band at Lambeau Field. More recently, in addition to performing and recording with Matt Turner, Dave has also performed with nationally acclaimed composer and pianist John Harmon, bassist John Sullivan and clarinetist Chuck Hedges. Along with several appearances at the Fox Note (Princeton, WI) and the Neenah Jazz Fest, Dave has performed at Summerfest (Milwaukee, WI), The Fox Jazz Festival (Menasha, WI), The Great River Jazz Festival (La Crosse, WI), The Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee (Fox Lake, WI), The Elkhart Jazz Festival (Elkhart IN), and the Nairn International Jazz Festival (Nairn, Scotland), among others. Vocalist Sue Russell has been performing professionally since age nine. She comes from a very musical family and worked full time in the music industry for 12 years in the 70's and 80's as well as working on radio jingles. She currently is the vice president of community engagement for Easter Seals in Southeast Wisconsin. She performs regularly with Dave Petty in West Bend and Germantown and with a variety of jazz groups in Milwaukee, from trios up to the 17 piece Allstar Superband, for festivals such as Jazz in the Park and the Third Ward Jazz Festival.
7. Tom Muellner Quartet in the Arts Center Greatroom from 5 to 8:30pm
Tommy Muellner is a highly respected Chicago jazz pianist and composer. He has received critical acclaim from aficionados and statesmen throughout the jazz world for his piano acumen and creativity. Tommy is featuring his quartet at the Plymouth Arts Center Jazz Crawl. Talented jazz vocalist Arlene Bardelle will be performing with Tom along with Bill Klewitz on electric bass and Phil Gratteau on drums, also renowned top notch Chicago stars.
Chicago is Tom’s home base where he performs at many prestigious clubs and hotels such as the Jazz Showcase, The Green Mill, Andy’s, Katerina’s, Pop’s, the Ritz Carlton and Drake Hotel. Tommy comes from a home enriched with good music and started playing gigs when he was young. He grew up hearing many great jazz recordings, but related to the unique jazz piano artistry of Erroll Garner and his “swinging happy piano”. Tom is forever indebted to Erroll for inspiring him at an early age. In his early twenties Tom discovered the genius of pianist Bill Evans. That important discovery led him to deeper possibilities in music. “When I truly heard the music, I realized that jazz was great art, and a philosophy with spiritual ramifications,” he says.
As a sideman, Tommy has performed with many “world class” jazz stars such as Ira Sullivan, Eddie Daniels, Marvin Stamm, Bobby Ojeda, John Fedchock, Eric Schneider, Mark Colby, Richie Cole, Von Freeman, Ron Dewar, Redd Holt (of Ramsey Lewis fame), Don Osborne (of Mel Torme’ fame) and the late Barrett Deems (of Louis Armstrong fame), to name just a few. Tom also accompanies many great vocalists such as Arlene Bardelle, Spider Saloff, Hinda Hoffman, Libby York, Laury Shelley, Colleen McNabb, Sonny “G” and Marc Pompe.
Tommy’s nationally distributed CD “It’s (All) About Time”, was recorded with bassist David Marr, drummer Tim Davis and Art Davis on flugelhorn and trumpet (on four tracks). This CD includes reworked standards and original compositions.
8. Subito Jazz Ensemble in the Arts Center’s Courtyard from 7 to 10pm
SUBITO – Aimed at continuing the soul of jazz music through yet another generation, SUBITO is a seasonal jazz performance group comprised of mostly college student, some still high school, some music majors, some not. Yet they all share the same passion to play great music: Jazz! SUBITO explores the extremes of the jazz genre by playing everything from big band and swing to funk and rock. Previous performances include 2010 and 2011 Plymouth Arts Festival, the Highland House of Sheboygan, Sheboygan Memorial Mall Christmas Medley, Sargento Co. Private performance, as well as others. The group is comprised of Alto Sax- Ashlyn Mauer, Tenor Sax- Hailey Thimmig, Trumpet- Brianna Bennin, Trombone- Matt Wolfert, Piano- Spencer Hurlbert, Bass- Caitlynn Winkler, Guitar- Jordan Kusel, Drum Set- Alec Schielke.
9. Michael Brooks Trio aka ‘darkbark’ Trio at the Exchange Bank Coffeehouse from 6:30 to 9:30pm
This trio (formerly known as two guys and a bassist) consists of three former Plymouth High School graduates, Michael Brooks, Luke Talen and Christopher Books. Their music covers a variety of jazz stylings, consisting of swing, latin, blues, fusion, and jazz standards. With all the members going their own way after high school and college, this is their first performance back with the original trio.
10. Smooth Groove Quartet in the Arts Center’s Courtyard from 4-7pm is a local favorite and has performed at the Final Approach Steakhouse at the Burrows Aviation Center, Millhome Supper Club in Kiel and for several area fundraisers and special events. They have graced the Plymouth Arts Center stage for the past three years for the “Big Cheese Drop,” New Year's Eve party and for the Jazz Crawl. Their music style is in the realm of Smooth Jazz playing standards which never age and will always be with us. The quartet is comprised of Vern Eliason on Saxophone, Paul Epner on keyboards, Mike Bendt on Drums and Mitch Eliason on vocals.
The Plymouth Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization solely supported by membership dues, fund-raisers, grants, sponsorships, and private and corporate donations. While operating Gallery 110 North, a fine art gallery showcasing Wisconsin Artists in changing exhibits, the Arts Center also hosts a wide variety of other events such as: PAC Theatre Company, Plymouth Arts Center Singers, Plymouth Festival of Fine Arts; Wisconsin Performing Artists Series, Acoustic Jam/Open Mic sessions, “Mill Street Live” Summer Series, Gallery Works TV Show hosted by Kitty Lynne Klich; Plymouth Oktoberfest, ongoing art classes for adults and children; Wonderful World of Women expo and more. The Jazz Crawl is the highlight of summer entertainment presented in downtown Plymouth by the Plymouth Arts Center.
Plymouth Arts Center’s mission is ….to enliven the spirit of our community and to enrich the lives of all by presenting diverse experiences in the arts. For more information: Please contact: Donna Hahn, Executive Director, (920) 892-8409; email: info@plymoutharts.org or visit our website: www.plymoutharts.org
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