Join the fantastic singer / songwriter Dave Olson and his merry band of FarmGirls for a night of beautiful songs about life, liberty and the pursuit! Friday Nov 9th @ the Aster Cafe (http://aster-cafe.com/music.html) 9:00 pm $5 cover 2 big … Read More
This is a great, but grim, article on the economic state of being an artist: http://www.salon.com/2012/04/22/no_sympathy_for_the_creative_class/ My friend Jeremy Walker is also wrestling with some big questions regarding his path: http://www.mnartists.org/article.do?rid=323537 It got me thinking about what my freelancing life … Read More
I am pleased to announce that the debut album ‘New Hope’ from Chris Bates’ Red 5 is available worldwide today, Tuesday Sept 18th! If you are living in the Minneapolis / St Paul area you can pick up your very own … Read More
Update: WOW. It’s finally here. After many months of working and waiting it’s all happening this weekend. I’m releasing my debut CD as a leader and my band Chris Bates’ Red 5 will be throwing down at the Artists Quarter. … Read More
Title: Jeremy Walker’s Boot Camp Location: Dakota Link out: Click here Description: Boot Camp featuring Jeremy Walker on piano Brandon Wozniak on saxophone Chris Bates on bass Miguel Hurtado on drums Start Time: 23:00 Date: 2012-08-24
Artists Quarter Friday and Saturday Sept 14th and 15th 9pm $10 cover CD’s will be for sale. Chris Thomson: tenor and soprano saxophones Brandon Wozniak: tenor and alto saxophones Zack Lozier: trumpet and flugelhorn Jt Bates: drums and cymbals Chris … Read More
Title: Atlantis Quartet @ the Artists Quarter! Location: the Artists Quarter Link out: Click here Description: ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! Atlantis has been laying in the weeds working up some new music for you all and we are truly excited to … Read More
Title: Zack Lozier, Adrian Suarez and CB @ Harriet Brewing! Location: Harriet Brewing Link out: Click here Description: Trumpeter Zack Lozier is hosting a jazz night on the first Thursday of every month down at the Harriet Tap Room. On … Read More