Here are things in the past, going back to February of 2018. Mind-blowingly (at least to me) you can see an archive of gigs I've had going back to 2004 on the blog page.
Weill Style! Performance as part of Carnegie Hall's "Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice." We will be doing our usual thing plus a few Kurt Weill tunes.
Weill Style! Performance as part of Carnegie Hall's "Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice." We will be doing our usual thing plus a few Kurt Weill tunes.
Oldest running steady gig in NYC... the Stompers have been playing Monday nights at Arthur's since the 60s. I am always humbled and thrilled to play with this venerable group of swinging mfers.
TROMBONE THEMED BEER ALERT! Celebrating the release of "There Will Be Bones" ((a west coast style india pale ale brewed by Fifth Hammer X KCBC) there will be a set by Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm then, at least a dozen NYC trombonists will drunkenly sight read fanfares composed by yours truly for the occasion... and THEN we'll have an open jam session (trombone players especially welcome) - By far the best trombone themed beer opening ever IN THE WORLD!
Featuring the music of trombonist Bennie Green!! swoon
Joey Johnson:Tenor/Tom Beckham:Vibes/Melissa Slocum:Bass/Willie Martinez:Drums/Renato Thoms/Percussion
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Live recording for Randy Cohen's Person, Place, Thing podcast interviewing the amazing animator, J.J. Sedelmaier. I'll be playing solo ukulele and singing during the breaks in conversation. INFO/TICKETS
Music for drunk tourists enjoying expensive mediocre food after the broadway show before they go to their crappy expensive Midtown hotel. But hey, the underpaid band will be a lot of fun!
Neighborhood buddies/ruffians performing melodious groove-o-metric improvis-matic skulduggery for you for free (tip jar passed.) All this on a huge stage in a big, parking lot with distanced chairs, tacos, and beer.
Dress up in your vintage best and cruise around Manhattan in a pre Civil War styled schooner as the Pre-War Ponies play for you. (Rescheduled from 6/4) Tickets
The Burnt Ends - Bill Malchow/keys, Jim Whitney/bass, Willie Martinez/drums, yours truly/trombone live stream c'mon by and check it out live if you're in the 'hood
Andrea Clearfield has held a highly-regarded monthly salon in her Philadelphia home since the 80s. As the pandemic took hold, she quickly transformed it into an online streaming event. I'm glad to be a part of the lineup. The event starts at 7pm. I go on for a 10 minute set around 8:10. I'll stick around for cocktails around 9:30. ZOOM LINK
Original music. Outdoor. Tip Jar Passed. Lily White - saxophones, Francis Jacob - guitar, Jim Whitney - bass, Rob Garcia - drums, JWH - Trombone -- more info
Performing songs from our upcoming record for Randy Cohen's "Person Place Thing" podcast interviewing theater and visual artist Robert Wilson. RESERVATION REQUIRED INFO
Start time is TBA... we'll play once or twice sometime in the afternoon on the main stage between sets by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. The Jazz Age Lawn Party is an all afternoon, Jazz Age (1920's) picnic event. Dressing the part is encouraged. -->Tickets & FAQ<--
City Winery 10th Anniversary: Remembering Mose Allison feat. JC Hopkins, Madeleine Peyroux, Loudon Wainwright, Richard Julian, John Hammond & more to be announced info/tickets
LIC Uke Night with J. Walter Hawkes and Daria Grace. Solo/duo ukulele songs at the fireside in an intimate concert setting. Mellow tunes in the winter by the fire, you dig.
Outdoor courtyard concert! Tom Beckham: Vibes | Jim Whitney: Bass | Andrew Burns: Drums
Special Guests: Pat Irwin: Guitar | Joey Johnson: Tenor Saxophone
Bring your blankets and chairs and come out for an evening of music under the stars... Weather dependent. If it looks nasty out, email me. I'll keep you in the loop.