DATES
JUNE 2010
Wednesday and Thursday , June 2nd & 3rd, 11:15 AM, FREE
NATURE BOY @ WEYERHAUSER AUDITORIUM/ORDWAY INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN's FESTIVAL
75 5th St West
Saint Paul, MN
I frequently collaborate with puppeteer and visual artist Bart Buch. Nature Boy is an exploratory residency of the story of Nature Boy to be debuted at the International Children's Festival. I had the pleasure of creating the score for the debut performance with Martin Dosh and Alex Strachota. The music is a blend of electronic and acoustic music as well as sampled sounds.
Friday, June 4th, 8pm, $5
EISNER'S KLEZMORIM and THE BRASS MESSENGERS @ CEDAR CULTURAL CENTER
416 Cedar Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
MORE INFO: thecedar.org
Eisner's Klezmorim is sounding good after releasing their debut disc "Oysgemisht". It's our first appearance at the cedar and we're looking forward to filling up the dance floor with the 12 piece Brass Messengers with special guest Carnage (beatboxer) and Desdemona.
Tuesday, June 8th, 9:30-12:30 FREE/21+
JONES/HARISON/BUCKLEY @ THE KITTY CAT KLUB
315 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Saturday, June 19th, 1pm, FREE
CONNIE EVINGSON AND THE PARISOTA HOT CLUB @ HOT SUMMER JAZZ FESTIVAL
Mears Park
Downtown Saint Paul, MN
MORE INFO @ www.hotsummerjazz.com
Wednesday, June 23rd, 5:30-6:30, FREE
TONY BALLUFF/PATRICK HARISON/ROBERT BELL @ WESTMINSTER CHURCH FESTIVAL
1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
MAY 2010
Friday, May 15th, 9pm-12, $10
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ STILLWATER ARMORY
107 Chestnut Street East
Stillwater, MN 55082
Patty - Accordion/Vocals
Tony Balluff - Clarinet
**Robert Bell - Guitar
**Matt Senjem - Bass
There will be more dance floor than you know what to do with, the Armory is huge. Featuring special guests Robert Bell and Matt Senjem.
Saturday, May 16th, 3-4:30pm, Donation
EISNER'S KLEZMORIM @ SUSAN ARMINGTON GALLERY (Art - A - Whirl)
2205 California Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Judith Eisner - Violin
Rebecca Erickson - Clarinet
Diane Benjamin - Tsimbl
Leo Bjorle - Bass
Patrick Harison - Accordion
I'm not sure exactly what floor the gallery is on, but if you go there, you'll probably see a sign.
Saturday, May 16th, 8-10pm, FREE
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ THE GROTTO (Art - A - Whirl)
2010 E Hennepin Ave (Building Ten)
Minneapolis, MN 55413
In the courtyard, all the way to the back of the complex near Pica Glass. To your left.
Wednesday, May 19th, 9:30-12:30 FREE/21+
JONES/HARISON/BUCKLEY @ THE KITTY CAT KLUB
315 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Friday, May 21st, 7-9pm $10($7 Students/Seniors/CIM)
EISNER'S KLEZMORIM CD RELEASE!! @ THE CELTIC JUNCTION
W/THE PAINTED SAINTS (myspace.com/thepaintedsaints)
836 Prior Ave N
St Paul, MN 55104
Judith Eisner - Violin
Rebecca Erickson - Clarinet
Diane Benjamin - Tsimbl
Leo Bjorle - Bass
Patrick Harison - Accordion
More info at juditheisner.com or thecelticjunction.com
Saturday, May 22nd, 6-9:30pm, FREE
PARISOTA HOT CLUB @ THE LORING PASTA BAR
327 14th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Robb Henry - Guitar
Gary Schulte - Violin
Jim Chenoweth - Bass
Patrick Harison- Accordion
More info @ http://parisota.com
Friday, May 28th, 10pm-1am, FREE/21+
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ CLUBHOUSE JAGER
923 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Patty - Accordion/Vocals
Tony Baluff - Clarinet
Mark Kreitzer - Guitar
Eric Johnson - Sousaphone
Jager is one of our favorite places to purvey our brand of old timery jazz. Maybe it's the vintage tin ceiling or the ample number of drink tokens for the band, but we honestly think we sound best in this room.
MARCH 2010
Friday, March 5th, 9pm-12am, Free
EISNER'S KLEZMORIM @ CAFE MAUDE
5411 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Judith Eisner - Violin
Rebecca Erickson - Clarinet
Diane Benjamin - Tsimbl
Leo Bjorle - Bass
Patrick Harison - Accordion
Traditional eastern european Jewish celebration music, with PEP! Come grab a pre-release copy of our new disc "Oygemisht" (all mixed up)!
Saturday, March 6th, 6-9:30pm, Free
PARISOTA HOT CLUB @ THE LORING PASTA BAR
327 14th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Robb Henry - Guitar
Gary Schulte - Violin
Jim Chenoweth - Bass
Patrick Harison- Accordion
More info @ http://parisota.com
Monday, March 8th, 10pm, $5/21+
LEISURE VALLEY + FAT KID WEDNESDAYS @ CLOWN LOUNGE/TURF CLUB
1601 University Avenue West, St Paul, MN 55104
---LESIURE VALLEY; Bruce Thornton (Clarinet), Chris Bates (Bass), Joey Van Phillips (Drums), Patrick Harison (Accordion)
---FAT KID WEDNESDAYS; Mike Lewis (Sax), Adam Linz (Bass), JT Bates (Drums)
Thursday, March 18th, 9pm-1am, $8
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS + CANGELOSI CARDS @ LOVIN' CUP
93 N. 6th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Patrick "Patty" Harison - Accordion/Vocals
Kevin V. Louis - Trumpet
Ted Gottsegen - Guitar
Peter Ford - Box Bass
YES FRIENDS, Patty and the buttons birthed of the fertile midwest will be appearing in NEW YORK CITY! We have the special honor of appearing with the rock of New York's Old Timey Jazz Scene, The Cangelosi Cards!
Wednesday, March 24th, 9-11pm, $10
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ WHITE HEAT/CHELSEA STUDIOS
151 W 26th St, New York, NY 1000
Patrick "Patty" Harison - Accordion/Vocals
Kevin V. Louis - Trumpet
Ted Gottsegen - Guitar
Peter Ford - Box Bass
**Special Guests!
FEBRUARY 2010
Friday, February 12th, 9pm-12am, FREE
PATRICK HARISON TRIO @ CAFE MAUDE
5411 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Patrick Harison - Accordion
Matt Peterson - Bass
Joey Van Phillips - Drums
This is my first public gig after a 3 week sebatacle. I've been taking advantage of the no accordion time, but I can't wait to play some new tunes for you all. We'll be playing mostly my compositions as well as adaptations of some folk tunes into the jazz idiom.
Saturday, February 13th, 9pm, $8
FOR THE LOVE OF PUPPETS CABARET @ HEART OF THE BEAST
1500 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Bart Buch - Puppets
Patrick Harison - Banjolin, Accordion, Electronics, Etc
Bart is my roommate and an incredibly talented puppet and mask artist. It's
always and honor and a pleasure to collaborate with him. We'll be retelling the story of Artemis as part of a 10 minute puppet show cabaret at Heart Of The Beast. More info at http://hotb.org
Tuesday, February 16th, 6pm, $7/21+
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ NOMAD MARDI GRAS
Wednesday, February 17th, 9:45-12:30am, FREE/21+
LEISURE VALLEY @ KITTY CAT KLUB
315 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Leisure valley showcases the clarinet skills of Mr. Bruce Thornton, a genuine virtuoso. We play mostly original compositions by the band as well as a few select covers. Won't you come on down to Leisure Valley?
Bruce Thornton - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Patrick Harison - Accordion
Chris Bates - Bass
Joey Van Phillips - Drums
Thursday, February 18th, 9-?, FREE
ROBB HENRY AND FRIENDS @ MERLIN'S REST
3601 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
I've played Gypsy Jazz with Robb for years in Parisota Hot Club. Now, at long last, we're gonna bring our electric instrument and play some dirty Funk. (Yes, I will have the V-Accordion) We're putting together some tunes by The Meters and I'm sure we'll also dip down into Mr. Henry's extensive Chicago Blues repertoire. If you haven't been to Merlin's rest, you should come just to experience the ambiance of East Lake Street's only surviving pub. It's okay to wear your kilt.
Saturday, February 20th, 6-9:30pm, FREE
PARISOTA HOT CLUB @ THE LORING PASTA BAR
327 14th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Robb Henry - Guitar
Gary Schulte - Violin
Jim Chenoweth - Bass
Patrick Harison- Accordion
More info @ http://parisota.com
Friday, February 26th, 10pm-1am, FREE/21+
PATTY AND THE BUTTONS @ CLUBHOUSE JAGER
923 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Patty - Accordion/Vocals
Tony Baluff - Clarinet
Mark Kreitzer - Guitar
Eric Johnson - Sousaphone
Jager is one of our favorite places to purvey our brand of old timery jazz. Maybe it's the vintage tin ceiling or the ample number of drink tokens for the band, but we honestly think we sound best in this room.
Sunday, February 28th, 3pm, $10 (kids free)
EISNER'S KLEZMORIM PURIM CELEBRATION @ ILLUSION THEATER
528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
We're having a big Purim throwdown with puppets, song, dance, juggling and even cookies! We'll also have early copies of our debut album for sale! For tickets and more information, visit http://www.illusiontheater.org/
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