Pictures from Expo Park Jazz Fest 2010

A friend of the bar has posted an album of photos from Expo Park Jazz Fest 2010 to his Facebook page. Many thanks to Ez Cambranis for sharing these photos.

Darryl Thomas to co-MC Expo Park Jazz Fest 2010!

Just got some fantastic news: Darryl Thomas will be serving as co-Master of Ceremonies for Expo Park Jazz Fest 2010!

Darryl Thomas is the owner and operator of the Sandaga Jazz venue, a non-profit devoted to jazz in Dallas/Fort Worth. Darryl is incredibly knowledgable about the local jazz scene and extremely generous when it comes to sharing what he knows.

Sandaga Jazz is a local venue known for its jam sessions and for hosting such national jazz artists as Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Steve Turre, Wycliff Gorden, Dave Burrell and others. Darryl is committed the preservation of jazz through Sandaga’s Youthful Jazz Program which encourages youth interest in jazz and provides donated instruments to young musicians.

We did an extended write up on Sandaga Jazz not too long ago, and you can read that here.

Announcing the first Expo Park Jazz Festival!

Just a quick post to announce Expo Park Jazz Festival 2010: The Many Faces of Jazz!

Exposition Park Jazz Fest 2010 will be a two day jazz music festival over Labor Day Weekend 2010. This inaugural event will take place at the Amsterdam Bar, located at 831 Exposition Ave, Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th.

The bill will feature national and local jazz acts with several surprise guest appearances. The theme of the 2010 festival is "The Many Faces of Jazz." This year’s festival will highlight and pay tribute to the history and varied musical styles of this great American music tradition.

Labor Day Weekend 2010

Day One - Sunday, September 5, 2010
The Brad Leali/Shelley Carrol Big Band
Bernard Wright Trio
Ardina Lockhart
Yells at Ells
Victor Cager
Paul Slavens
Barrie Lee Hall Jr.and the Duke Ellington Small Band

Day Two - Monday, September 6, 2010
Quartet Out
The Texas Tenors
Drenda Barnett
Charlie Young Sextet (CD release"SoLongAgo")
Buddy Mohmed
Dave Zollar and Daybreak Express
Shelley Carrol Electrik Band Featuring Ephram Owens

Amsterdam Bar
831 Exposition Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75226
(214) 827-3433
www.amsterdambar.com

Tickets

$20 Single Day Ticket Sold at Door

$30 2-day Pass
Advance purchase only available at:
www.prekindle.com

21+ only please. After all, it's a bar.

Monday night is Bad Ass Jazz Night!

Don't forget, Monday night is Bad Ass Jazz Night at the Amsterdam Bar. It is, quite simply, the best night of jazz in Dallas, Texas.

This week's lineup?

Dana Sudborough, vibraphone
Brad Williams, keyboards
Jonathan Fisher, double bass
Jaelun Washington, drums

Looking for something to do in Dallas? Don't forget Jazz Night at The Amsterdam Bar!

Come to the Amsterdam Bar Bad Ass Jazz night at 10pm tonite! Dave Zoller, keyboards; Andrew Griffith, drumset; Jonathan Fisher, upright bass; Evan ______, trumpet. See ya there!

Don't miss Bad Ass Jazz tonight at the Amsterdam Bar!

Come out and enjoy Dallas' single best night of jazz over a few pints of beer at one of Dallas' best beer bars!

Photos from the Benefit for Rockin' Ralph

See more here.

Scott Mankoff has a large album of photos of the benefit on Facebook.

Benefit for Rockin' Ralph of "Hollywood 5 and Dime" July 14th

A Benefit for Rockin Ralph of Hollywood 5 and Dime fame will be held at The Amsterdam Bar Wednesday July 14th, 2010. Spector 45 and The Dangits will be playing starting at 9 PM. DJ Mark Ridlen willl DJ between the bands' sets, so the music will never stop.

All donations will go directly to Ralph's medical bills.

World Cup viewing party today!

Join us for the last time the T.V. will be on before TX/OU! Bring your friends, lovaz, & concubines. The taste 'o Dallas will be across the street for your dining pleasure. See you here & go favorite sports franchise!

Spain versus Netherlands in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: The Amsterdam Bar

Fair Park Fourth on the Fifth!

The city of Dallas will have a fireworks event after all on Monday, July 5, 2010. The fireworks display at Fair Park was originally canceled due to the lack of funding for security for the event. However, as of June 24th, 2010, the event was officially rescheduled. Many people get Monday, July 5th, as a holiday so be sure to go see the sizzling fireworks display and support this Dallas event.

When: Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Live radio simulcast on 98.7 K-LUV.
Dallas Wind Symphony concert at 8:30 p.m.
Concessions on sale at 6 p.m.
Dancing Water Shows in Fair Park's Esplanade at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m.

Where: Fair Park, Dallas

Cost: Free. Parking $10