Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series
Jun - Sep, 2013
Healdsburg, CA

Enjoy an evening of music under the stars at the 23rd Annual Rodney Strong Vineyards Summer Concert Series featuring intimate performances on the concert green!

Join us on Saturday, June 22nd as we kickoff the series with five-time Grammy Winner, Michael McDonald. For over four decades, McDonald has captured audiences worldwide with his timeless and ever-evolving music. Don't miss an evening with this legendary singer/songwriter!

Then on Saturday, August 3rd one of your favorite trios takes the stage! Trumpeter Rick Braun, saxophonist Kirk Whalum and guitarist Norman Brown join forces as BWB. They'll get you groovin' as the sun sets on the vineyard.

And you don't want to miss a special performance from Dave Koz on August 17th. Dave is bringing along his friends Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot to celebrate the release of the brand new album, Summer Horns.

Plus, country singer Dwight Yoakam performs on August 4th and the King of the Blues, B.B. King makes his debut performance at Rodney Strong Vineyards on September 1st.

Join us for a summer of music, fine food and wine. Visit www.rodneystrong.com for more details!

8th Annual Big Bear Lake JazzTrax Summer Festival
June 21-23, 2013
LakeFront Marina Resort, Big Bear Lake, CA

From the Producer of the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival, Art Good hosts his 8th Annual Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake JazzTrax Summer Music Festival in the Southern California Mountains!

Featuring an exciting line-up of Smooth Jazz stars including Steve Oliver, Will Donato, Nick Colionne, Nicholas Cole, Euge Groove, Peter White, George Duke and many, many more all performing on a floating stage in gorgeous Big Bear, California!

BIG BEAR & CATALINA TICKETS :
866-TRAX-TIX (866-872-9849)

HuskyShows presents Summer Jazz Series
June 22 - Sep 14, 2013
Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Sacramento

HuskyShows presents their 2013 Smooth Jazz Summer Concert Series celebrating 13 years under the stars at the Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Sacramento in the intimate setting of the Grove.

The season starts on Saturday, June 22nd with GEORGE DUKE. Friday, July 26th features PETER WHITE, DAVID BENOIT & DAVID PACK. Saturday, August 17th features world renowned trumpeter, CHRIS BOTTI. They cap off the Summer Season with a punch on Saturday, September 14th featuring the Chart-Topping, BONEY JAMES.

Warm summer nights "under the stars...with the stars"... of Smooth Jazz! This summer at the Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Sacramento. Visit HuskyShows.com or call 916.208.8425 for ticket information!

Las Vegas Jazz Festival 2013
September 27-29, 2013
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa

Las Vegas Jazz Festival returns to the City of Lights at the intimate JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa! The three-day festival will showcase renowned R&B and Smooth Jazz talent from all over the world. The Las Vegas Jazz Festival will set the stage for 25 plus national acts on Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th, 2013.

The three day event kicks off Friday, September 27th with "Uncle Charlie" Wilson plus special guests Eric Darius & Lyfe Jennings.

Saturday’s roster on September 28th, includes co-headliners India.Arie and Jeffrey Osborne & Euge Groove. Also on the bill Norman Brown & Richard Elliot; Dominic Amato; together on stage - Jessy J, Michael Lington & Jonathan Fritzén and Paul Taylor finishing up Saturday.

Closing out the festival on Sunday, September 29th will be co-headliners Anthony Hamilton and Kem. Also performing Warren Hill, Jeff Golub & Tom Braxton; Nick Colionne; Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Jackeim Joyner and Jazz in Pink featuring Gail Jhonson, Karen Briggs & Pamela Williams will complete Sunday’s lineup.

Tickets start at $65 for single day tickets & $285 for 3-day tickets. Concert & Room packages are available. Tickets and hotel/concert packages can be purchased online at www.lvjazzfestival.com by calling 602-244-8444. Tickets are limited in this intimate venue.

27th Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
Oct 3-6 • Oct 10-13 • Oct 17-20
Catalina Island

Voted the best Jazz Festival in America, Art Good's Catalina Island JazzTrax event celebrates 27 years as the Premier contemporary jazz experience 26 Miles off the off the coast of Southern California!

From the Unplugged Under the Stars concert on Descanso Beach to the world-class performances in the 1929 Avalon Ballroom looking out to Sea the Catalina Island Jazz, attending this festival is like taking a European vacation!

Featured artists include David Benoit, Craig Chaquico, Vincent Ingala, Jesse Cook, Jeanette Harris, Steve Cole, Earl Klugh, Peter White, Peet Project, Four80East, Larry Braggs, Hiroshima, Spencer Day, Fourplay, Paul Taylor, Mindi Abair, Euge Groove, Jonathan Fritzen, George Duke and many more!

866-TRAX-TIX (866-872-9849)

The Smooth Jazz Cruise West Coast 2013
October 12-19, 2013
Holland America Westerdam

THE GREATEST PARTY AT SEA SAILS FROM THE WEST COAST

The Smooth Jazz Cruise will have a special West Coast edition sailing from October 12 – 19, 2013.  Starting from San Diego, the m/s Westerdam will head for the Mexican Riviera and spend a special full day in Puerto Vallarta, filled with amazing events and fun.  But, it is the music that makes this sailing a “can’t miss” trip.  Hosts Brian Culbertson and Boney James, head a star studded lineup which includes Special Guest Tower of Power, as well as some of the top performers in the genre.

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS : 1-800-852-9987 (U.S.) or 1-800-852-99872 (INT'L)