Prince's Protege Liv Warfield to Return to The Iridium; 2016 Shows Announced!
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 27, 2016
Just announced at The Iridium: Prince's protege LIV WARFIELD on October 15 & 16!
This special two night engagement will follow Liv's performance at the Prince tribute concert in St. Paul, MN on October 13 where will be sharing the stage with The New Power Generation, Steve Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan, Morris Day & The Time, and Judith Hill.
THE IRIDIUM Calendar:
As of September 27, 2016*
Tickets available at TicketWeb via The Iridium's website and The Iridium Box Office: 1650 Broadway at 51st Street / 212.582.2121
**There is a $15.00 food/drink minimum at all shows per person.
JAZZ
Tues. Sept. 27 & Wed. Sept. 28 | 8pm - Jon Hendricks 95th Birthday Celebration with special guests Kevin Mahogany, Janis Siegel and Kurt EllingTICKET PRICE: $35.00; $55.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: The genius of vocalese, Jon Hendricks' ability to write coherent lyrics to the most complex recorded improvisations is quite notable, as were his contributions to the classic jazz vocal group Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.
JAZZ
Thurs. Sept. 29 through Sat. Oct. 1 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - Kenny GARRETTTICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. | http://kennygarrett.com
CABARET
Tues. Oct. 4 | 8pm - LA BELLA VITA starring Kathleen FranceTICKET PRICE: $30.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Two-time Emmy Award nominee and 2015 MAC Award Winner for Best Cabaret Revue returns to The Iridium stage in "La Bella Vita," a tribute to Italian-American singers. | http://kathleenfrance.com
ROCK
Wed. Oct. 5 | 8pm - DARYL STUERMERTICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Virtuoso lead guitarist of the super-group Genesis and Phil Collins has been touring the world to sold-out crowds since 1978, creating the signature guitar sound of the Phil Collins mega hits "In the Air Tonight" and "Easy Lover." | http://darylstuermer.com
JAZZ/SOUL/CABARET
Thurs. Oct. 6 | 8pm - Aziza Miller & FRIENDSTICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: New York mainstay Aziza Miller fuses funk, jazz, soul, Latin, and spoken word. | http://www.azizamiller.com
JAZZ
Fri. Oct. 7 | 8pm & 10pm - MANDY HARVEYTICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Mandy Harvey is a deaf American jazz singer and songwriter. The 28-year-old sings from memory from a time when she could hear (she lost her hearing by the time she was in college) | http://www.mandyharveymusic.com
ROCK/BLUES/SOUL
Sat. Oct. 8 | 8pm - GARLAND JEFFREYSTICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Forty years into his storied blues/rock career, Garland Jeffreys is enjoying the kind of creative second wind most artists can only hope for the first time around, earning a swarm of critical accolades and experiencing his most prolific stretch in decades. | http://garlandjeffreys.com
JAZZ
Mon. Oct. 10 | 8pm - Hilary KoleTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Long a beloved staple on the NYC jazz scene and world-renowned as a multi-faceted concert hall and symphony performer, Hilary Kole has engaged audiences throughout the world since beginning her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room. Hailed by critics as a "musical marvel!" with "understated elegance and playful warmth," she has appeared at Lincoln Center as part of the "American Songbook Series," and at Carnegie Hall, alongside Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Nancy Wilson. | http://hilarykole.com
ROCK/FUNK/SOULTues. Oct. 11 | 8pm - DAN REED NETWORKTICKET PRICE: $27.50ABOUT THE SHOW: The Dan Reed Network formed in Portland, Oregon and began packing out the local clubs from late 1984 through 1986 with their infectious mixture of hard rock, funk and soul elements. | http://danreed.com
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. Oct. 12 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Jazz, Blues, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes, as well as original songs that are classics in the making. | http://www.jaimoe.com/home.html
BLUES/ROCK
Thurs. Oct. 13 | 8:30pm - TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAIN KILLERSTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: A six-time Blues Music Award-winner, Castro along with his band, The Painkillers (featuring bassist Randy McDonald, keyboardist Michael Emerson and drummer Bowen Brown), continue to tour non-stop playing hundreds of dates at clubs, festivals and concert halls all over the United States, Canada and Europe. | http://tommycastro.com
R&BSat. Oct. 15 & Sun. Oct. 16 | 8pm & 10pm - LIV WARFIELD of Prince's New Power GenerationTICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: The legendary performer Prince watched a video on YouTube of Liv singing "Gimme Shelter" and three months later, he called her to invite her to audition for his vocal backing group, the New Power Generation (NPG). Liv went on to tour with Prince and the NPG and sang on his 2010 album Lotusflow3r. After a long hiatus, Vh1 Soul reintroduced its popular "You Oughta Know" promo campaign with Liv as their first featured artist of 2014. Her second single is the title-track "The Unexpected," written by Prince. Prince isn't the only big name star in Liv's corner. She has performed alongside numerous legendary artist including Al Green, B.B. King, Dave Matthews Band, The Roots and more.
CABARET
Tues. Oct. 18 through Sat. Oct. 22 | 7pm (& 9:30pm on Fri. & Sat. only) - Lainie KazanTICKET PRICE: $45.00; $65.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Known for her roles in "My Favorite Year" (Golden Globe Nomination), Coppola's "One From The Heart," Spielberg's "Harry and the Hendersons," "Beaches," "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" and most recently "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, " Lainie Kazan has had an extraordinary Broadway and film career. | http://www.lainiekazan.com
ROCK
Sun. Oct. 23 & Mon. Oct. 24 | 8pm & 10pm - ANDY TIMMONSTICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: As guitarist in Danger Danger Andy Timmons toured the world opening for KISS and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records worldwide, had two #1 videos on MTV, and amassed a discography that includes seven solo releases that range from guitar instrumentals, to blues, and even a Beatles/Elvis Costello-inspired collection of pop tunes. | http://www.andytimmons.com
PROG ROCK
Wed. Oct. 26 | 8pm & 10pm - MIKE KENEALLY & BEER FOR DOLPHINS with Travis Larson BandTICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Long acclaimed as one of the world's most creative and intense guitar and keyboard players, Keneally played in Frank Zappa's last touring band has released 24 albums of his original music since 1992. | http://www.keneally.com
JAZZ FUSION
Thurs. Oct. 27 & Fri. Oct. 28 | 8pm - BRAND XTICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Legendary jazz fusion band BRAND X has reunited and is preparing to celebrate their reunion with a Fall 2016/Spring 2017 U.S. tour.
INDIE ROCK
Sat. Oct. 29 | 8:30pm - Joseph Arthur with Reuben HollebonTICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: His 1997 debut, "Big City Secrets," attracted a substantial following abroad and his follow-up "Come To Where I'm From" features his signature song "In the Sun" covered by Peter Gabriel, R.E.M.'s Stipe and Coldplay's Chris Martin. | http://www.josepharthur.com
JAZZ
Mon. Oct. 31 | 8pm - Ed Palermo BIG BAND HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR: THE TORTURE NEVER STOPS/FIFTY SHADES OF FRANK!TICKET PRICE: $30.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Since 1980, The Ed Palermo Big Band has been playing unique arrangements of Frank Zappa's music. Palermo himself has worked with Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Lena Horne, and also arranged music for JAmes Brown. | http://www.palermobigband.com
JAZZ
Wed. Nov. 2 | 8:30pm - REZA KHAN - "Wind Dance" CD Release ShowTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Reza formed his first band, Yours Sincerely, in the Bangladeshi capitol of Dakha. Their album, Members Only (1991), sold an unprecedented half million copies.
JAZZ/POP
Thurs. Nov. 3 | 8:30pm - BRENDAN REILLYTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Featured on Disclosure's latest Grammy-nominated album "Caracal," Brendan Reilly is currently on tour with the electronic duo. | http://www.brendan-reilly.com
PROG ROCK
Sat. Nov. 5 & Sun. Nov. 6 | 8pm & 10pm - BILLY SHERWOOD of YesTICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: William Wyman "Billy" Sherwood is a musician, record producer, and engineer. He is mostly known for his time as a member of progressive rock band Yes, from 1997 to 2000, including for their albums Open Your Eyes (1997) and The Ladder (1999).
POP/ROCK
Mon. Nov. 7 | 8:30pm - HELLO I MUST BE GOING - A Phil Collins Tribute BandTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW:
ROCK
Thurs. Nov. 10 | 8:30pm - BENMONT TENCHTICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Benmont Tench is a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
JAZZ/POP/R&B/STANDARDS
Fri. Nov. 11 & Sat. Nov. 12 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - BOBBY CALDWELL TICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Bobby Caldwell's timeless classic, "What You Won't Do For Love" has been recorded and sampled by more than 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. All combined, Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, while artists as diverse as Tupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, Vanessa Williams and Notorious B.I.G. have all paid tribute to the blue-eyed singer in the slouch hat. | http://www.bobbycaldwell.com
JAZZ/R&B/BLUES
Sun. Nov. 13 | 8:30pm - VICTOR LESSER
TICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: From playing sax with many jazz and pop music stars through his headlining vocal performances at galas for cultural icons like Oprah, David Letterman, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig, Sting and Martha Stewart, Victor Lesser has embodied the excitement and diversity of New York City's thriving, always evolving contemporary music scene. | http://victorlesser.com
BLUES/FUNK/SOUL
Tues. Nov. 15 | 8:30pm - Peter Levin (of the Gregg Allman Band)
TICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Equally at home on the Hammond Organ as he is on a Fender Rhodes or various synths, you'll find Peter Levin currently on tour with the Gregg Allman Band and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Peter's most recent studio work includes Piano, Hammond B3, Clavinet, and Wurlitzer Electric Piano performances on Aaron Neville's 2016 album release "Apache," and Piano, Wurlitzer and Clavinet credits on Gregg Allman's new album, to be released in 2017.
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. Nov. 16 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Jazz, Blues, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes, as well as original songs that are classics in the making. | http://www.jaimoe.com/home.html
JAZZ
Thurs. Nov. 17 & Fri. Nov. 18 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - ACOUSTIC ALCHEMYTICKET PRICE: $35.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Triple Grammy nominated Acoustic Alchemy were first established as a force in contemporary jazz with the 1987 recording "Red Dust and Spanish Lace" and are now celebrating their long awaited new album Roseland. | http://acoustic-alchemy.net
JAZZ
Fri. Nov. 25 through Sun. Nov. 27 | 8:30pm - "JAZZ by 5" featuring Javon Jackson, Randy Brecker, Joanne Brackeen, Eddie GomezTICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: "Jazz by 5" is a musical project that celebrates the eras of swing, bebop, avant garde and beyond concerning the American art form known as Jazz. The music performed is a mixture of classic jazz compositions coupled with original material from the members of the ensemble. Javon Jackson initially comprised "Jazz by 5" in an effort to perform and tour with close friends.
JAZZ
Mon. Nov. 28 | 8:30pm - Ed Palermo BIG BANDTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Since 1980, The Ed Palermo Big Band has been playing unique arrangements of Frank Zappa's music. Palermo himself has worked with Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Lena Horne, and also arranged music for JAmes Brown. | http://www.palermobigband.com
JAZZ/POP
Wed. Nov. 30 | 8:30pm - DIVINITY ROXXTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: For five years bass player Divinity Roxx toured with Beyonce as a band member and as assistant Musical Director, appearing with her on the Grammy Awards broadcast, Oprah, Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, and a special performance at The White House for President Barack Obama. Divinity also acted as Co-Musical Director for K-Pop sensation, 2NE1 and joined them on their first worldwide New Evolution Tour, and has backed legends like Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland and Erykah Badu. | http://www.divinityroxx.com/new/
ROCK
Thurs. Dec. 1 | 8:30pm - MALCOLM BRUCE (Son of CREAM's Jack Bruce)TICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Composer, songwriter, and performing artist Malcolm Bruce will return to the The Iridium this Fall. Recorded in Nashville and London with the help of a successful crowd funding campaign with PledgeMusic, his latest From Slaveocracy To Salvation showcases Malcolm's truly original sound. His band includes drummer Louie Palmer (Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Janek Gwizdala). | http://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com
BLUES ROCK
Fri. Dec. 2 | 9pm - KIM SIMMONDS and SAVOY BROWNTICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: British Blues/Rock pioneer Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown celebrate 50 continuous years of touring including more than 5,000 gigs from the Royal Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall to the Fillmore East and West, and now back at The Iridium! One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savoy Brown helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970's. Last Spring, the band released The Devil To Pay, Simmonds' 46th album, and it shows what 50 years giving one-hundred and ten percent can do.
ROCK/JAZZ
Sun. Dec. 4 & Mon. Dec. 5 | 8:30pm - Tim Reynolds of the Dave Matthews BandTICKET PRICE: $35.00ABOUT THE SHOW: Grammy-nominated guitarist Tim Reynolds, currently lead guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, will be performing two solo shows. | http://www.timreynolds.com
Tues. Dec. 6 | 8:30pm - SHARon Clark TICKET PRICE: $30.00ABOUT THE SHOW: A featured soloist with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony, and the Baltimore Symphony, Sharón Clark has headlined the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, the Cape May Jazz Festival and the Savannah Music Festival. Both the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and The Ludacris Foundation chose Ms. Clark to perform for their separate tributes to Quincy Jones. | http://www.sharonclarkjazz.com
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. Dec. 14 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Jazz, Blues, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes, as well as original songs that are classics in the making. | http://www.jaimoe.com/home.html
BLUES
Thurs. Dec. 15 | 9pm - TANGIERS BLUES BAND with opening act Matt RaeTICKET PRICE: $25.00ABOUT THE SHOW: The Tangiers Blues Band line-up changes from show to show, with a deep rotation of musicians they have known and jammed with for many years, and in many different configurations. The band has performed their eclectic set of bluesfrom clubs in NYC like The Iridium to the stages at Bonnaroo, opening for Gregg Allman and playing at Preservation Hall during Jazz Fest in New Orleans and Voodoo Fest. Some of the musicians that have joined the band on stage have included Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, Perry Farrell, Phil Lesh, Mike McCready, Lars Ulrich, members of the Dave Matthews Band and My Morning Jacket, Donald Fagen and Cage The Elephant.
JAZZ
Tues. Dec. 20 through Fri. Dec. 23 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - THE MIKE STERN BAND Featuring Dennis Chambers, with Bob Franceschini and Tom KennedyTICKET PRICE: $35.00ABOUT THE SHOW: One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, six time Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, MiLes Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson, as well as 16 recordings as a leader.
Wed. Jan. 18 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred SeatingABOUT THE SHOW: Legendary drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band play American music. They combine elements of Jazz, Blues, Rock-n-Roll, and R&B into a unique blend that captures the spirit and stirs the soul. Their repertoire ranges from new interpretations of classic tunes, as well as original songs that are classics in the making. | http://www.jaimoe.com/home.html
The Iridium and its legacy as "The Home of Les Paul" has established the audiophile venue as a musical landmark in New York City, known as a destination for intimately experiencing the best jazz, blues and rock artists in the world. Over the last 20 years, The Iridium has built up a reputation for attracting iconic instrumentalists and vocalists seven nights a week, and as a result has grown in the diversity of its music offerings as emerging songwriters seek to join in the room's rich history of music discovery. Among the superstar acts that have graced The Iridium stage are Les Paul, who played weekly at The Iridium for more than 14 years until his passing in 2009, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Zakk Wylde, Joe Satriani, The Rolling Stones' Mick Taylor and Charlie Watts, Max Roach, Michael Brecker, among many others. Today, in addition to its consistent draw of legendary rock guitarists and jazz and blues musicians, The Iridium regularly showcases next generation talent spanning a variety of genres including folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret and world music.
The "Father of the Electric Guitar," Les Paul is revered as a pioneer in electric guitars and music recording, having designed the sound system The Iridium uses to this day. This influence has led to The Iridium becoming one of the only NYC concert venues to double as a live recording studio boasting its own music label - IridiumLive. Since 2011, notable releases on the IridiumLive label have included Grammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee's 'Live At The Iridium' and 'Les Paul Trio And Friends: A Jazz Tribute to Les' featuring Les Paul's band performing with special guests Nels Cline of Wilco, jazz guitar legend Stanley Jordan, Jane Monheit, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Jeff Beck's Grammy-nominated 'Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul' is also among the historical recordings at The Iridium.
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