MTV Live Setlist, Front and Center and More This Year The Iridium!
By: A.A. Cristi Jan. 31, 2017
2017 is shaping up to be an eventful year at The Iridium as we continue to host MTV Live Setlist (the episode featuring "dark girl pop" band MUNA airs this Saturday, February 4 at 9pm ET), and the acclaimed live public television series Front and Center (season 6 airing now at various dates/times across the country)!
Also returning to The Iridium stage Winter/Spring 2017 is Bobby Bandiera, Ed Palermo, "Blind Boy" Paxton, Jaimoe Jasssz, Davy Knowles, Tuck & Patti, Victor Lesser, Popa Chubby, Jane Getter Premonition, and Danny Aiello for a special night of swing, jazz & blues on Valentine's Day!
See the full current Iridium calendar below:
*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. Jan. 31 | 8:30pm - REZA KHAN - "Wind Dance" CD Release Show
Tues. Jan. 31 | 8:30pm - REZA KHAN - "Wind Dance" CD Release Show
TICKET PRICE: $15.00; $25.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Three critically acclaimed Billboard Jazz charting albums into his dynamic, multi-faceted career, Reza Khan's music is a freewheeling mix of infectious pop, jazz and global influences, delightfully and defiantly transcending easy genre categorization. Still straddling the classical Indian and Bengali music of his youth with contemporary funk grooves and free form energetic sounds of Western rock and fusion, the Bangladesh born and raised NYC based composer/guitarist enlists a batch of contemporary jazz's heaviest hitters on his latest album Wind Dance - whose high energy lead single "Ride" was recently released to radio.
ROCK
Thurs. Feb. 2 | 8pm & 10pm - FOR THE LOVE OF 48TH STREET
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
Thurs. Feb. 2 | 8pm & 10pm - FOR THE LOVE OF 48TH STREET
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Join us for take 3 of "For the Love of 48th Street," the All-Star celebration of NY's infamous and legendary 48th Street Music District. The 48th Street Band is keyboardist and vocalist extraordinaire, Benny Harrison; drummer Brian Dunn; guitarist Julio Fernandez; guitarist Mike Ciro, currently the musical director and guitar player for Alejandro Sanz; and Gene Perez on bass.
BLUES
Sat. Feb. 4 | 8pm & 10pm - JOE LOUIS WALKER BAND feat. Murali Coryell
TICKET PRICE: $27.50
Sat. Feb. 4 | 8pm & 10pm - JOE LOUIS WALKER BAND feat. Murali Coryell
TICKET PRICE: $27.50
ABOUT THE SHOW: Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half a century. His new album Everybody Wants A Piece cements his legacy as a prolific torchbearer for the blues. | http://www.joelouiswalker.com
ROCK
Mon. Feb. 6 | 8pm - BOBBY BANDIERA - A Tribute to Roy Orbison
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Bobby Bandiera is an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from New Jersey. Bandiera plays rhythm guitar for Bon Jovi in live performances and was lead guitarist for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Bandiera and his band (The Bobby Bandiera Band) have backed Bruce Springsteen at benefit concerts. A local legend on the Jersey Shore associated with the Jersey Shore sound, Bandiera's appearances with other local legends Cats on a Smooth Surface date back to the early 1980s and clubs such as The Stone Pony, when Bruce Springsteen would jump onstage with them on Sunday nights. | http://www.bobbandiera.comFUNK/ROCK
Thurs. Feb. 9 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - PAUL ReEd Smith BAND and Special Guests
TICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred Seating
Thurs. Feb. 9 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - PAUL ReEd Smith BAND and Special Guests
TICKET PRICE: $30.00; $40.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: The heart of the Paul ReEd Smith Band's music can best be described as Chesapeake Gumbo, true to their roots with a heart of funky rock. They are anchored by the world-famous Grainger Brothers in their rhythm section, Michael Ault & Bill Nelson on guitars, Mia Samone on killer vocals, and Paul ReEd Smith on guitar. | http://www.prsband.com
JAZZ FUSION/ROCK
Fri. Feb. 10 & Sat. Feb. 11 | 8pm & 10pm - Tony MacAlpine
TICKET PRICE: $27.50
Fri. Feb. 10 & Sat. Feb. 11 | 8pm & 10pm - Tony MacAlpine
TICKET PRICE: $27.50
ABOUT THE SHOW: In his 28 year career Tony MacAlpine has produced, written and arranged eleven solo instrumental studio albums. Tony has also released four albums with his jazz-fusion band CAB, three albums with his progressive rock band Planet X, and contributed both guitar and keyboards to a long list of records by other artists. | http://www.tonymacalpine.com
JAZZ
Mon. Feb. 13 | 8pm - Ed Palermo BIG BAND CD Release Party with music from Frank Zappa, The Beatles and a little Todd Rundgren
Mon. Feb. 13 | 8pm - Ed Palermo BIG BAND CD Release Party with music from Frank Zappa, The Beatles and a little Todd Rundgren
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT 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/BLUES
Tues. Feb. 14 | 8pm - An Evening with Danny Aiello
Tues. Feb. 14 | 8pm - An Evening with Danny Aiello
TICKET PRICE: $55.00; $75.00 Reserved Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Danny Aiello is an Academy Award nominated actor and singer who has appeared in over 100 motion pictures, including "Once Upon a Time in America," "Ruby," "The Godfather: Part II," "Hudson Hawk," "The Purple Rose of Cairo," "Moonstruck," "Léon: The Professional," "Two Days in the Valley," "Once Around" and "Dinner Rush," to name a few. His pivotal role in the 1989 Spike Lee film "Do the Right Thing" earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination, and he has received multiple awards for his voice-over theatre and television work, including two Emmy Awards. When Danny is not performing in the theatre or making movies, he's touring around the country and recording jazz and blues. | http://dannyaiello.com
BLUES
Thurs. Feb. 16 | 8pm - "BLIND BOY" PAXTON
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
Thurs. Feb. 16 | 8pm - "BLIND BOY" PAXTON
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Although only in his 20s, he has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920's through his singing and banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and bones (percussion) playing.
BLUES
Sun. Feb. 19 & Mon. Feb. 20 | 8pm & 10pm - OTIS TAYLOR BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Sun. Feb. 19 & Mon. Feb. 20 | 8pm & 10pm - OTIS TAYLOR BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Whether it's his unique instrumentation (he fancies banjo and cello), or it's the sudden sound of a female vocal, or a seemingly upbeat optimistic song takes a turn for the forlorn, what remains consistent is Otis Taylor's poignant storytelling based in truth and history. On his sixth CD, Double V, Taylor unleashes intimate tales as he produces an aural excursion inspired by an unconventional childhood. | https://www.otistaylor.com
AMERICANA/BLUES
Tues. Feb. 21 | 8pm - ARLEN ROTH BAND plays The Beatles, Stones and other rock classics
Tues. Feb. 21 | 8pm - ARLEN ROTH BAND plays The Beatles, Stones and other rock classics
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Known as "The Master of the Telecaster," music lovers consider Arlen Roth "the guitarist's guitarist," a brilliant musician, but that's only one aspect of his remarkable 35-year career. He is a highly regarded authority concerning "all things guitar," from writing about guitar playing, to being the inspiration behind their creation, due to his fluent mastery, and rare ability to seamlessly cross over musical genres and playing styles.
BLUES
Wed. Feb. 22 | 8pm - ERIC STECKEL BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
Wed. Feb. 22 | 8pm - ERIC STECKEL BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: The Eric Steckel Band's debut CD A Few Degrees Warmer was recorded live in April 2002 when Eric was just 11 years old. It wasn't long until the "ESB" appeared at the 2003 Sarasota Blues Festival where Eric's powerful set became the talk of the day. Before the night was over Eric was introduced by British Blues legend, John Mayall as the youngest guitareist ever on stage with the Bluesbreakers. Eric left a lasting impression on Mayall and, in 2004 Mayall invited Eric to appear in Sweden, Norway and Denmark during The Bluesbreakers' Scandinavian Tour. | https://www.ericsteckel.com
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Fri. Feb. 24| 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Fri. Feb. 24| 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT 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/FOLK/ROCK
Mon. Feb. 27 & Tues. Feb. 28 | 8pm - DAVY KNOWLES
Mon. Feb. 27 & Tues. Feb. 28 | 8pm - DAVY KNOWLES
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Blues, rock, roots and Americana all have a promising future in the talented hands of Davy Knowles. He joined Peter Frampton, a mentor and the co-producer of his sophomore album, for a date on Frampton's Guitar Circus Tour, which included a stirring take on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" that also featured the wizardry of Sonny Landreth (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z45ePUh4So0). He has played opener slots for Warren Haynes & Gov't Mule, Jeff Beck, the Sammy Hagar/Joe Satriani "super group" Chickenfoot (Satriani has dubbed Davy, "My new favorite modern-day bluesman.") The Who, George Thorogood, Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd. | http://davyknowles.com
BLUES
Sat. Apr. 1 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - JOURNEYMAN: A Tribute to Eric Clapton
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Sat. Apr. 1 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - JOURNEYMAN: A Tribute to Eric Clapton
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Shaun Hague has built quite the resume in the last decade of his life. At just 17, he was named "The Best Young Blues Guitarist" by The House of Blues and by 21, the young guitarist was playing guitar for blues phenom Kenny Wayne Shepherd. His career has also seen him sharing the stage with Amos Lee, John Waite, Terra Naomi, performing on Jay Leno and sitting in with John Fogerty. In honor of his biggest musical influence (Eric Clapton), Hague has been making waves with his Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton.
PROG ROCKS
Sun. Apr. 2 & Mon. Apr. 3 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - MIKE KENEALLY & BEER FOR DOLPHINS
TICKET PRICE: $27.50
ABOUT 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
ROCK
Wed. Apr. 5 | 8:30pm - Kasim Sulton BAND
TICKET PRICE: $22.50
Wed. Apr. 5 | 8:30pm - Kasim Sulton BAND
TICKET PRICE: $22.50
ABOUT THE SHOW: Singer-songwriter Kasim Sulton is recognized and respected the world over for his work with Todd Rundgren's power pop band Utopia, and also wrote and sang lead on their Top 20 hit "Set Me Free." In addition, Sulton has performed with Joan Jett, Hall & Oates, Cheap Trick, Mick Jagger, Patty Smyth, Patti Smith, Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi, and Meat Loaf over his nearly 40-year career. | www.kasimsulton.com.
JAZZ
Thurs. Apr. 13 & Wed. Apr. 14 | 8:30pm - TUCK & PATTI
Thurs. Apr. 13 & Wed. Apr. 14 | 8:30pm - TUCK & PATTI
TICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: For 36 years this unique, genre-crossing vocal/guitar jazz duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. | https://www.tuckandpatti.com
JAZZ/R&B/BLUES
Tues. Apr. 18 | 8:30pm - VICTOR LESSER
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
Tues. Apr. 18 | 8:30pm - VICTOR LESSER
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT 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
HARD ROCK
Fri. Apr. 21 & Sat. Apr. 22 | 8:30pm - Joe Lynn TURNER
TICKET PRICE: $40.00; $60.00 Preferred Seating
Fri. Apr. 21 & Sat. Apr. 22 | 8:30pm - Joe Lynn TURNER
TICKET PRICE: $40.00; $60.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: In a career that spans nearly 40 years and includes over 60 album credits, Joe Lynn Turner remains one of rock and roll's most distinctive, soulful and expressive vocalists. His known or his works with hard rock band Rainbow. | http://www.joelynnturner.com
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. Apr. 26 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Wed. Apr. 26 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT 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
PROG JAZZ-ROCK
Wed. May 3 | 8:30pm - MARBIN
TICKET PRICE: $20.00
Wed. May 3 | 8:30pm - MARBIN
TICKET PRICE: $20.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: MARBIN, a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, has released six albums: Marbin (2009), Breaking the Cycle (2011), Last Chapter of Dreaming (2013), The Third Set (2014), Aggressive Hippies (2015), and Goatman and the House of the Dead (2016). Marbin regularly plays in clubs all over the US and in jam and jazz festivals around the world. | http://www.marbinmusic.com
JAZZ/ROCK
Fri. May 5 & Sat. May 6 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - PAT MARTINO
TICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred Seating
Fri. May 5 & Sat. May 6 | 8:30pm & 10:30pm - PAT MARTINO
TICKET PRICE: $35.00; $45.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Pat Martino became actively involved with the early rock scene in Philadelphia, alongside stars like Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Darin. His first road gig was with jazz organist Charles Earland, a high school friend, and his reputation soon spread among other jazz players, and he was soon recruited by bandleader Lloyd Price to play on-stage with musicians like Slide Hampton and Red Holloway. | http://www.patmartino.com
JAZZ/ROCK
Tues. May 9 through Thurs. May 11 | 8:30pm - ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO
TICKET PRICE: $45.00; $65.00 Preferred Seating
Tues. May 9 through Thurs. May 11 | 8:30pm - ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO
TICKET PRICE: $45.00; $65.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT THE SHOW: Adrian Belew first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, "Adrian reinvented electric guitar." For over 30 years Belew was guitarist, songwriter and frontman for progressive rock powerhouse King Crimson. | http://adrianbelew.net
BLUES
Mon. May 22 & Tues. May 23 | 8:30pm - POPA CHUBBY
TICKET PRICE: $30.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Popa Chubby has been a staple of the New York blues scene for over 25 years, and recently released his all-new studio album The Catfish which offers up 12 tunes that embody the badass attitude that defines the self-proclaimed "King Of The New York City Blues." | http://www.popachubby.com
JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. May 24 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Wed. May 24 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT 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/ROCK
Wed. May 31 | 8pm & 10pm - JANE GETTER PREMONITION
Wed. May 31 | 8pm & 10pm - JANE GETTER PREMONITION
TICKET PRICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: Jane Getter has played with many jazz and rock greats while garnering increasing recognition as a bandleader and gifted writer and instrumentalist. Early in her career she toured with legendary jazz/blues organist Brother Jack McDuff, and her composing talents received attention when she won the ASCAP Gershwin Award for Music for Dance or Theatre in the mid 90's. She also received widespread exposure playing in the Saturday Night Live Band. Jane is set to release her exciting new album "On" featuring Adam Holzman (MiLes Davis, Steven Wilson), Bryan Beller (Joe Satriiani, Aristocrats) Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Alan Holdsworth) and special guests Corey Glover (Living Colour), and Alex Skolnick (Testament). | http://janegetter.com/jg/JAZZ/BLUES/ROCK
Wed. June 14 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
Wed. June 14 | 8:30pm - JAIMOE JASSSZ BAND
TICKET PRICE: $25.00; $35.00 Preferred Seating
ABOUT 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 FUSION
Thurs. June 15 | 8:30pm - NICOLAS MEIER
TICKET PICE: $25.00
Thurs. June 15 | 8:30pm - NICOLAS MEIER
TICKET PICE: $25.00
ABOUT THE SHOW: After touring the world extensively as a member of The Jeff Beck Group, Nicolas Meier has been involved in more than twenty albums encompassing a host of different styles and genres, from jazz to heavy metal, from fusion to classical. Meier performed and recorded with musicians such as Jeff Beck, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Haslip, Gilad Atzmon, John Etheridge, Pete Oxley, Gabrielle Ducomble, Lizzie Ball, Dwiki Dharmawan among many others. Nicolas' new album "Infinity" featuring Vinnie Colaiuta and Jimmy Haslip was released October 2016 on Steve Vai's label, Favored Nations. | www.meiergroup.com
ABOUT THE IRIDIUM
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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