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| March 29, 2009 |
All Star Jazz at 3rd & Lindsley!
Tom Hemby-guitar
Marcus Finnie-drums
Mark Douthit-sax
Adam Nitti-bass
Mike Whittaker-keys
Sunday, March 29th
9pm
3rd & Lindsley
818 3rd Ave. South
Nashville, TN
615-259-9891
| March 26, 2009 |
Adam Nitti Bass Clinic
Sponsored by Aguilar Amplification, D’Addario Strings, and Bass Specialties
Thursday, March 26
Time TBA
Bass Specialties
2846 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
Three of the industry’s highest respected bass players have joined forces for The LOW Show. Bassists Adam Nitti, Bryan Beller, and Sean O’Bryan Smith will be combining their talents for a show sure to thrill music lovers of all types. Nitti, Beller, and Smith have all been recognized World Wide for their contributions to the instrument and modern music. The LOW Show will premiere in Nashville, TN at The Rutledge on February 20th, 2009.The LOW Show will feature this unique combination of talent in an evening of sheer sonic domination.
Adam Nitti has been establishing himself as both a bass-wielding frontman and contemporary jazz artist for well over a decade. Having also performed and recorded with a diverse collection of artists, including the Dave Weckl Band, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mike Stern, Peter Erskine, Phil Keaggy, Susan Tedeschi, Scott Henderson, Wayne Krantz, Casting Crowns, and Heather Headley, he has likewise earned his reputation as a distinguished studio bassist and sideman newly based out of Nashville, TN. A passion to inspire excellence in musicianship led Adam into co-founding www.MusicDojo.com, the first-ever interactive online music school. Adam is a tireless educator and touring clinician and is also a regular columnist for both Bass Player Magazine and Bass Musician Magazine. He has been featured in hundreds of music publications around the world and continues to bring unique voice and perspective to the bass playing community. Adam has 3 prior releases on his own Renaissance Man Records label. He currently celebrates the release of his 4th, entitled, “Liminal.”
Bryan Beller has maintained a frenetic, multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, writer and clinician for over thirteen years, earning a reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful hired gun bassist for adventurous rock guitarists and singer/songwriters alike. He was Steve Vai’s choice for the live band/orchestra CD/DVD Sound Theories, and toured worldwide with Vai throughout 2007. Other recent touring work includes the “band” Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band borne of the hit Cartoon Network “Adult Swim” show Metalocalypse. He’s also been a musical partner of freak/genius guitarist Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa) for thirteen years, ten albums, countless tours, and millions of notes. On his own, Beller released his debut solo album, the jazz/rock-flavored View, in late 2003 to widespread critical acclaim, and his second album Thanks In Advance was released in late 2008, again to rave reviews. As a pure player, a composer, a masterclass clinician, a Contributing Editor for Bass Player Magazine, and a former Vice-President of SWR Sound Corporation, Beller brings a global perspective to the world of bass.”
Sean O’Bryan Smith has established himself as a highly sought after bassist, composer, writer, producer, and clinician. He has toured and/or recorded with artists like legendary country artists Billy Ray Cyrus and Sara Evans, Christian superstar Rebecca St. James, guitar icon Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, jazz trumpeter Rick Braun, and even the incomparable Mississippi Mass Choir as well as many more. He was Musical Director for the FOX TV Show Nashville in 2007 and has also had a highly successful solo jazz career. His ’08 release “Tapestry” has been met with global praise from music fans and fellow musicians alike. “Tapestry” was even voted the #1 Most Recommended CD Review of all times at All About Jazz.com. In addition to his solo career, Sean continues to tour and record with other jazz artists including the highly renowned Anna Wilson and smooth jazz chart topper Denny Jiosa. Sean is a dedicated educator as well as a clinician for Steinberger Instruments and Eden Electronics. He is also a regular contributing writer for Vintage Guitar Magazine, Premier Guitar Magazine, and Christian Musician Magazine.
With the combined musical background represented by these three artists The LOW Show is destined to be an event not to be missed. Details and other appearances are TBA. For more information on either of these great artists check out www.adamnitti.com, www.bryanbeller.com, or www.myspace.com/seanobryansmith . Also see below for a tidbit on what everyone is saying about Nitti, Beller, and Smith.
-“Nitti front-loads his muscular funk hooks with suitably memorable mini-melodies…..”—Bill Leigh, Bass Player Magazine
-”Bryan Beller’s sophomore effort ‘Thanks in Advance’….. a bona fide entry for bass album of the year.”–Chris Jisi, Bass Player Magazine
-“Listening to Sean O’Bryan Smith is a little like listening to Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Wayman Tisdale—all at the same time.” – Woodrow Wilkins, All About Jazz
The Low Show
The Rutledge
410 4th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 782-6858
| May 10, 2008 |
Adam Nitti Bass Clinic at BassBreak LIVE!
Doubletree Hotel
4727 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE
| March 27, 2009 | to | March 29, 2009 |
| March 27, 2009 | to | March 29, 2009 |
Adam returns to Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp in March to do clinics and masterclasses. For registration info, visit:
Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp
March 27-29, 2009
Reading Crowne Hotel (formerly the Sheraton Reading Hotel)
Reading, PA
Featuring: Gerald Veasley, Doug Wimbish, Adam Nitti, Bakithi Kumalo, Oteil Burbridge, Michael Manring, Brian Bromberg, and Andrew Gouche.
Adam joins forces with Keith Carlock, Tom Hemby, Mike Whittaker, and Mark Douthit Feb. 10 at 3rd & Lindsley, Nashville, TN.
Show starts at 8pm with Lynne Timmes opening.
Keith Carlock currently tours with the legendary Steely Dan, and has also performed or recorded with such musical phenoms as Sting, Faith Hill, Wayne Krantz, Harry Belafonte, Chris Botti, Richard Bona, and the late Grover Washington, Jr. He is heralded as one of the greatest drummers of all time. In 2006, he was honored by being named “#2 Best All-Around Drummer” in Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll, finishing second to the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta. 2007’s poll results tagged Keith as “#2 Best Pop Drummer” and #3 Best All-Around Drummer (following only to Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta.) In 2008, Keith was honored with winning the “Pop” category and being voted 3rd “Best All-Around” in Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll.
Mike Whittaker recently moved to Nashville from L.A. and brings with him a star-studded performance resume and successful production career. He has appeared with such artists as Warren Hill, Cake, Wayman Tisdale, Mindi Aibair, Jeff Golub, Eric Marienthal, Lionel Richie, Brenda Russell, Stacie Orrico. Mike also has also written scores for such television series as America’s Most Wanted, X-Men, Paranoia, Addam’s Family Values, and the Michael Jordan Story. His highly acclaimed “Modern World” album projects blend elements of Jazz, Fusion, and World Music, and feature an impressive collection of some of the best players in L.A. and Nashville. Mike is also a member of the Adam Nitti Band.
Tom Hemby has lived and worked in Nashville as an active guitarist, producer, and composer for the last 28 years. His recording credits include such artists as Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Peter Cetera, Rob Thomas, Faith Hill, Steve Winwood, and many others. Tom’s songwriting credits are no less impressive. He has written songs that have been recorded by Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Hank Williams Jr., Bebe and Cece Winans, Dionne Warwick, and Michael English. Tom has also won a Grammy for his work producing Bill Carroll, as well as 4 Dove Awards. His solo acoustic project released in 2004 was named “Instrumental Album of the Year.”
Mark Douthit’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of the music industry. He has recorded with such artists Elton John, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vanessa Williams, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Michael W. Smith, Hank Williams Jr., Whitney Houston, Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael McDonald, Neville Brothers, Peter Cetera, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, DC Talk, Donny Osmond, Patty Loveless, Wynonna Judd, Point of Grace, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bob Carlisle, Ben Folds, Yolanda Adams, Larry Carlton, and many others. His performance credentials are no less impressive: How about names like Michael McDonald, Toni Braxton, James Ingram, India Arie, Edwin McCain, Mark Cohn, Christopher Cross, Don Henley, Bebe & Cece Winans, Natalie Cole, Peter Cetera, and Billy Ray Cyrus, just to name a few… Mark also won the 1997 “Instrumental Album of the Year” Dove Award for his work with “The Players”.
Adam is now offering live webcam bass lessons via Skype. In order to participate, all it takes is a personal computer with a broadband connection, a webcam, and a microphone. Skype software is free and can be downloaded at www.skype.com:
Rates start at only $55! For specific info on rates and availability, email:
| February 20, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
The LOW Show, featuring:
Adam Nitti Band
Bryan Beller
Sean O’Brian Smith
Enjoy an evening of earth-shaking lows with performances from 3 of the most celebrated bassists in Nashville…
7:30pm
The Rutledge
410 4th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
615-782-6858
| February 10, 2009 | ||
| 9:00 pm |
with the Tom Hemby Group, featuring Keith Carlock
featuring:
Tom Hemby: guitar
Mike Whittaker: keys
Keith Carlock: drums
Mark Douthit: sax
9pm
3rd & Lindsley
816 3rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
615-259-9891
| February 3, 2009 | ||
| 9:00 pm |
tuesday, february 3rd
9pm-
12th south & taproom
featuring:
mike whittaker-keys
marcus finnie-drums
tom hemby-guitar
