Sway Katz
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 7:30pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
Volunteer Meeting
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 3:00pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
There will be a Volunteer meeting held at the Whole Note in Bedford on Sunday, November 8th at 3 pm. We are looking to strengthen our volunteer work and welcome people who are interested in cultivating music in their community. This will be an opportunity for individuals to learn about the Orchestra, what volunteer opportunities are available and share your talents to help bring music to the Bedford Community. The Whole Note is located at 570 Blue Ridge Ave (Westgate Shopping Center), Bedford, Va.
Call Laura at 434-262-2567 for more information.
Bedford Community Orchestra Fall Concert
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:30pmBedford Middle School Auditorium
The Bedford Community Orchestra will present their Fall concert on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm, at the Bedford Middle School Auditorium.
Music will include selections from the Sound of Music, Prokofiev’s Lt. Kije, Strauss’ Emperor Waltz, Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein and much more!
Suggested Donation $10/person. For more information please call 540/947-0208.
Dave Morgan
Friday, September 18, 2009, 7:30pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
$10 Admission
Dave Morgan has been a professional musician for 45 years. As a vocalist, drummer and vibraphonist he has played many styles of music: funk, jazz, Dixieland, country, rock and pop. He worked for such people as Bob Hope, Phil Harris, Guy Lombardo, Marvin Stamm, Randy Carmichael (Hoagy’s son), Royce Campbell, Hodd O’Brien, and internationally known pianist and composer Dick Hyman. Dave was also recording studio staff drummer doing jingle work as well as albums with Sandy Patti and radio personalities Bob and Tom, and many others. Dave decided in the early nineties that he wanted to breakout on his own and focus on the music of his heart. He wanted to sing tunes that he felt personally drawn to and he wanted to study vibraphone seriously in order to have another musical voice. Dave has played in NC, VA, WVA and TN in many different venues. He has played with small groups in local clubs and restaurants, as well as at the Homestead and led his own group at the Greenbrier resort. He has performed with the Bluefield State Big Band, Roanoke Jazz Orchestra and been on the road with the Russ Morgan and Frankie Lester and the Don Edwards Orchestras. Dave has also taught privately and been a clinician in local colleges and public schools. With his own group Dave has performed in jazz festivals and jazz concerts in VA and NC. For the past six years he has been a regular artist for the Highlands jazz festival working with Lynn Roberts and the Blue Ridge Jazz Ensemble. In July, 2008 Dave performed in the Bluemont Music Series. In the past ten years, Dave has been working the winter Florida circuit, playing the concert tours of Hopkins and Miller; as well as jobs with such musicians as Carl McVicker (bassist for Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood), the Uptown Singers (Washington, DC), Kenny Drew, Jr., the Leon Marion big band, as well as the University of South Florida Alumni Jazz Ensemble. He was the featured artist with the Lenny Wilson Trio at The Villages. In March, 2008 Dave was guest artist with the Al Hixon band for the Sarasota Jazz Club. He also played for the Royal Palm Players in a show called “S’Wonderful” starring Lynda Jamison in Boca Grande.Dave released his debut CD playing drums and vibes as well as singing, thereby incorporating all of his talents. Three D in Blue has been well received being played in cities throughout the country. He has also performed on the CD’s of several artists.
Great River Jazztet
Friday, August 14, 2009, 7:30pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
The Great River Jazztet will be coming to the Whole Note to share their unique jazz experience. The jazztet plays both standards and original compositions, all involving unique arrangements and improvisational ideas. With their experience in bebop, cool, swing, latin, funk, and blues, they combine their years of playing jazz and their ability of listening to one another to create exciting and innovative on the spot compositions.
Scott Walter plays both piano and trumpet and is often found playing them both at the same time providing rich chordal flavors, provoking melodies and tonal imagery. Billy “B.J.” Purcell on drums, provides driving tempos, interesting rhythms, and colorful percussive backdrops. Eric Hollandsworth, contributes the rich tones of acoustic upright bass with moving jazz lines, funky rhythms, and expressive low end support. John Winnicki, on electric guitar, adds his understanding of rhythms and classic jazz chording, along with driving solos, all coming together to provide the unique sound of the Great River Jazztet.
These four musicians are bringing their improvisational jazz to the Whole Note on Friday, August 14, 2009, at 7:30pm. The Great River Jazztet’s CD Contemplation will be on sale at the performance. Mark your calendars and join the Whole Note as we present an evening of jazz with the Great River Jazztet.
$10 admission
For more information visit www.BedfordCommOrch.org or 540/947-0208. The Whole Note is located at 570 Blue Ridge Ave (Westgate Shopping Center), Bedford, Va. The Whole Note is sponsored by the Bedford Community Orchestra, a 501c3, nonprofit organization.
Jimmie’s Gumbo Band
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:30pmWhole Note Performance Club
$5.00 Admission at the door
Enjoy the music of Jimmie’s Gumbo Band on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm at The Whole Note
Jimmie’s Gumbo Band plays New Orleans R&B, Mardi Gras party music, cajun and zydeco grooves, and feel good funky bayou boogie blues.
The quartet features Jimmie doing lead vocals and keyboards, Andy Cobb playing Soprano, Alto and Tenor Sax,and percussion, Peter Mathews on Bass and Robert Vaughan on Drums.
The Gumbo Band features the music of:
Dr.John, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Roland Stone, The AFO Executives, Hewy “Paino” Smith, Jo El-Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, Buckwheat Zydeco and many others.
Riddle on The Harp
Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:30pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:30pm - The Whole Note Performance Club - Admission $5.00 at the door
Background: What started out as two neightbors learning some Christmas carols and traditional tunes from the British Isles to play for nursring home residents gave birth to something more. A last-minute appearance at an open mic event launched this trio of Bedford County women into an unexpected flurry of performances at coffehouses, festivals, private parties and weddings. Even now, periodic charitable performances at area nursing homes, schools, libraries, churches, civic events and the like still are included in their performance schedule. The musicians consider their formation and success to be on big series of miracles.
Riddle On The Harp’s instruments include guitar, Irish and silver flutes, hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, recorder, pennywhistle, celtic harp, bodhran, madoline, violin, and whatever else the musicians can manage. Riddle’s diverse repertoire includes traditional celtic tunes and jigs, international folk genres, origianl compositions, hyms, colonial and Civil War era songs, and children’s lullabies. The group’s mixture of instrumental pieces and vocal arrangements will likely make you laugh, cry, tap your toes and, above all, relax and have some fun. www.RiddleOnTheHarp.com
The Whole Note is located at 570 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford, Va. For more info visit www.TheWholeNote.org or call 540-947-0208.
Bedford Community Orchestra Spring Concert
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 7:30pmBedford Middle School Auditorium
Join the Bedford Community Orchestra for their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Bedford Middle School Auditorium.
Music will include Debussy’s Nocturnes, Polovtsian Dances, music from Indiana Jones, Rhapsody in Blue and much more!!!
Suggested Donation $10/person.
For more information call 540/947-0208
Sway Katz Big Band
Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7:30pmThe Whole Note Performance Club
Mid-winter doldrums got you down? Here’s the cure: The SWAY KATZ big band will bring their big, bright sound to The Whole Note performance club in Bedford on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Bedford Community Orchestra director Scott Walter, the popular 19-piece ensemble plays a variety of contemporary instrumental and vocal arrangements of jazz standards, Latin tunes, funk and blues. Renowned for their tight ensemble work, inventive soloists, and a rhythm section that lays down the kind of groove that can warm up the chilliest day, The SWAY KATZ are a popular year-round attraction at venues in and around the Roanoke Valley. Don’t miss your chance to see this vibrant ensemble in concert! The Whole Note is an alcohol-free, nonprofit performance club located at 570 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford, VA in the Westgate Shopping Center. Tickets are available at www.SwayKatz.com or at the door. Admission is $15. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.SwayKatz.com or www.TheWholeNote.org or call 540-947-0208.
Holiday Music
Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:30pmWhole Note Performance Club
Join the Bedford Community Orchestra for an evening of holiday music at the Whole Note, Saturday, December 13, 2008, 7:30pm. Various small ensembles will present a variety of their favorite holiday music. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome! The Whole Note is located at 570 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, Va. (Westgate Shopping Center). For more info 540-947-0208 or http://www.bedfordcommorch.org