As part of the Blue Note @ 75 celebration, the Bullettes all-female quintet will pay homage to the Blue Note artists Hank Mobley and Curtis Fuller with the photography of Francis Wolff, Blue Note co-founder, in the background. We will be so lucky as to have Anita Thomas on tenor, Isabel DeLeon on drums, Karine Chapdelaine on bass, Lianna Gekker on piano, and myself on trombone. This quintet is a pull-out ensemble from my larger group called Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes. The performance will be from 8:30 – 9:30 PM on May 28th at the Goethe-Institut Washington in the FotoGaleria, 812 Seventh Street, NW, WDC, 20001-3718, $7/$4, (202) 289-1200
Author: Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes
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Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes Quintet: A Tribute to Hank Mobley and Curtis Fuller on Blue Note
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Two shows this week!
I just wanted to let everyone know that we’ll be playing two times this week- Tuesday night, April 22nd, is at the Carlyle Club for a swing dance with the whole big band, and Thursday night, April 24th, we’ll be playing as a quintet at Twins for a tribute to JJ Johnson.
So come on out, celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and join us for good jazz and swing!Here are the details:Tuesday – April 22nd – 2014Carlyle Club Swing Dance with Gotta Swing411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA9:00 – 10:30$10 coverThursday – April 24th – 2014Twins Jazz1344 U St NW, Washington, DC, accessible on the U Street metro stop8pm and 10 pm sets$10 coverTake your pick – do you want big band or bebop?Hope to see you there!
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Bullettes Play Basie – Live at Westminster Jazz Night March 21
Come on out and hear some great swingin’ sounds on Friday, March 21st at Westminster Presbyterian Church! The show starts with a gospel set at 6pm, then we’ll play some Basie tunes second set, then originals and arrangements by band members on our third and final set. This performance is part of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival as produced by Amy K. Bormet. We will also be releasing our EP, “Bullettes Play Basie” as a way to enjoy this performance all year long. The CD will be available at this concert but will not be available online. Tickets are $5 and can only be bought at the door. Westminster Presbyterian church is located at 400 I Street SW, Washington DC. Parking is available on the street, in the parking lot, and in nearby public garages. Be sure to get there early as we sold out last year. They also have delicious southern cooking available catered downstairs. We have a fantastic lineup of musicians and really look forward to playing this great music! -
Bullettes Play Basie March 9th!
Join Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes as they swing to the sounds of Count Basie on Sunday, March 9th starting around 12 pm for a jazz brunch and recording session at Bohemian Caverns. The music will consist of arrangements made popular by Count Basie, Sammy Nestico, and Neal Hefti and will feature a full 15 piece big band. Hope to see you there! Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door and can be purchased online from the Bohemian Caverns website.Please click here to purchase tickets: http://www.bohemiancaverns.com/calendar/.
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Bullettes Octet to play Swing Dance Feb. 25th!
Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes Octet will feature the fantastic vocal talents of Lena Seikaly for a swing dance on Tuesday, February 25th at the Carlyle Club in Alexandria! Cover is $10 and includes many people to meet and dance with. So come on out and keep that new years resolution! -
Bullettes New Gigs Announced : Feb 25 and Mar 21
We hope to see you at the Carlyle Club on Tuesday, February 25, at 9:00 – 10:30 pm for the swing dance with Gotta Swing! This will be a small group, most likely an octet featuring Lena Seikaly on vocals. We will also be playing as a full big band on March 21 at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 6:00 – 9:00 pm. We hope to see you there! More details to follow.
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Bullettes Small Group to perform Holiday House Show on Dec. 15th!
The Bullettes Small Group will be performing a Holiday House show on Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 PM in Falls Church, VA!
Join us for an evening of Christmas and Holiday jazz with the all-women jazz ensemble in an intimate setting and a program for music lovers of all ages.
Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes Small Group will feature Lena Seikaly on vocals, Karine Chapdelaine on bass, Lianna Gekker on piano, Shannon Gunn on trombone, and Halley Shoenberg on alto/clarinet.
Suggested donation is $20 (no donation suggested for children.) All proceeds go to the musicians less a 10% donation to Homestretch Transitional Housing.
Doors open at 6:00 pm; performance begins at 7:00 pm.
Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Feel free to BYOB.
Reservations are suggested at johndapogny [at] yahoo.com.
The address is:
John Dapogny, **** Virginia Lane, Falls Church, VA 22043. Please email John Dapogny for house number. A phone number will be provided if needed. Tickets will be sold at the door only.
We hope to see you there!
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Bullettes Sextet to Perform Sept 5 Bethesda Jazz and Blues
[pinit]Please join the Bullettes Sextet as they welcome special guest artist Jessica Boykin-Settles to join them for the first time at the Bethesda Jazz and Blues Club on September 5th!
Thursday
September 5, 2013
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Jessica Boykin-Settles, Vocals
Isabel DeLeon, Drums
Lianna Gekker, Piano
Shannon Gunn, Trombone
Leigh Pilzer, Saxes
Amy Shook, Bass
Bethesda Jazz and Blues Club is located at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814. We hope to see you there!
