HOT STEAMED JAZZ FESTIVAL IN ESSEX JUNE 21, 22 AND 23
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(Essex, CT) --- Experience New Orleans style traditional jazz in
Connecticut as The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival turns up the heat,
during the weekend of June 21, 22 and 23. Proceeds from the
festival, which is located at the Essex Steam Train, benefit The
Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CT, founded by the late Paul
Newman.
More than 13 bands, ranking in the Top 20 in jazz polls
for their instrumentation will perform in simultaneous sessions
under two tents on the grounds, adjacent to the Steam Train. A
Gospel service, which is free and open to all, is scheduled for
Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 am and, in addition to the Festival All
Star Band, features vocalists Jane Campedelli of Florida and
Connecticut’s own child vocalist Jason Senn of Essex.
The festival takes place rain or shine. Seating is provided under
the tents.
THE BANDS
Bands scheduled to appear at the
2013 Hot Steamed Jazz
Festival include:
-
Connecticut’s own jazz pianist virtuoso,
Jeff Barnhart
-
Boogie woogie and stride pianist
Bob Seeley from Michigan
- The
Galvanized Jazz Band from Connecticut, with vocalist Jane Campedelli from Florida
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Dan Levinson's
Millenium All Stars from New York
-
Wolverine
Jazz Band from Massachusetts
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A Connecticut favorite:
Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band
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The Midiri Brothers from New Jersey
-
Ben Mauger's
Speakeasy 6 from Pennsylvania
- Riverboat Ramblers, led by local musician and entertainer
John Banker- A renowned ensemble of young musicians,
Sugarfoot Youth Jazz Band from Connecticut
-
Festival All Stars from Massachusetts with Jeff Hughes
- Pierce Campbell’s
Funky Butt Jazz Band from Connecticut
Food and concessions such as popcorn, coffee and soda
are available at the festival. Guests are invited to bring their own
beer and wine. No hard liquor is allowed.
Festival sponsors include:
Essex Savings Bank/Essex
Financial Services
Clark Corporation
David Florence
Bob Johnson
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Glenn Connolly
Arris
Karen Torrenti
Shore Discount Liquors
as well as individual sponsors
Ticket prices per person are $100 for the full weekend
sessions; $60 for an all-day Saturday pass (11 am – 10:30 pm); $35
for the Friday afternoon, Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening or
Sunday sessions. Youth tickets under age 12 are $8.00.
Proceeds benefit the Hole in the Wall Jazz Camp
Hot Steamed 2012
