I had a fun gig at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park which was the inspiration to the Stephen King Novel The Shining. No ghost sightings, but we had a great time.
This is my first record as a bass player, and it was recorded live!! I couldn't be more proud of this band, and how this album turned out. Please check it out, available for local sale in Greeley, and also on Bandcamp!
I'm excited to mention I'll be going into the studio in May with a new band that I'm co-leading with my good friend Joel Harris. It will feature all original music, so please be on the lookout for that.
In general life is still very busy, but good This past weekend I had the honor and privilege of performing with the legendary Monty Alexander, and his band the Harlem Kingston Express at the Telluride Jazz Festival and Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver CO. This band was such a great group of people and musicians, and it was truly one of the most inspiring musical experiences of my life. If you aren't familiar with this group or with Mr. Alexander please make sure to check them out via http://www.montyalexander.com/ I'm very excited to announce some upcoming performances in my home town area of Minneapolis MN and Pepin WI GRAND PORTAGE Friday and Saturday July 18th and 19th at the Shorline Pub in Pepin WI This is a new duo project with my wife Mary Claxton please see the upcoming performances calendar for more info. . HEDENSTROM/NICHOLS/HARRIS/BOETTCHER/CLAXTON Monday August 11th at the Icehouse in Minneapolis MN Wednesday August 13th at Jazz Central in Minneapolis MN This is a group featuring some of my favorite musicians in the Twin Cities, and we haven't had the chance to perform together in a number of years! I hope you can join us at one or both of these shows! KEITH KARNS BIG BAND
Friday August 15th at Jazz Central in Minneapolis MN Keith is a great writer, arranger,performer, and just an all around good guy. I'm excited to join his big band again for another show in Minneapolis. |
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