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Blues Alley – Washington D.C.

blues-alley.jpgJazz Supper Club Washington DC

Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation’s oldest continuing jazz supper club, having showcased internationally renowned concert hall artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Byrd, Maynard Ferguson and … More things you should do’…

Snug Harbor Jazz Club – New Orleans

snug-harbor-new-orleans.jpgSnug Harbor is a restaurant, bar, and music club featuring world class jazz music every night of the week. Among the many fabulous artists who perform here are Ellis & Jason Marsalis, Charmaine Neville, Mose Allison, Jesse McBride and the Joey … More things you should do’…

Teatro Massimo – Palermo, Sicily

teatro-massimo.jpgTeatro Massimo – the Godfather’s Opera House Most movie fans will recognize the beautiful opera house in Palermo from it’s starring role in Godfather 3.

The Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele in Palermo opened its doors to the public on the … More things you should do’…

Monterey Jazz Festival – California

monterey-jazz-festival.jpgMusic Festival Monterey

The Spectacular Annual Montery Jazz Festival

“Festival of the Year!” – JazzTimes Magazine

“An array of talent” – CNN

“An embarrassment of riches ” – Monterey County Herald

“Superb lineup, crackling energy” – Seattle Times

Blessed with sun-kissed weather throughout the three-day weekend, the … More things you should do’…

A Perfect Weekend – San Francisco

yoshis-steve-tyrell-and-stacey.jpgActually, it was only one night, but Stacey and I packed in all the fun you could possibly imagine in about 30 hours. Saturday morning we drove to the city for an overnight stay at the W San Francisco. It … More things you should do’…

Ground Zero Blues Club – Clarksdale, Mississippi

ground-zero-blues-club.jpgFamous Blues Club

Welcome to Ground Zero Blues Club®!

Clarksdale, Mississippi has long been described as “Ground Zero” for blues aficionados from around the globe. It all started here. That’s why Ground Zero Blues Club® was created — to celebrate the area’s rich … More things you should do’…

Sloppy Joe’s – Key West, Florida

sloppy-joes-bar.jpgSince 1933 Sloppy Joe’s hospitable staff has welcomed patrons daily. Visiting the Internationally known bar, guests are instantly enveloped by the history of Sloppy Joe’s, Key West and Ernest Hemingway.

Sloppy Joe’s has been located at the Corner of Greene and Duval streets … More things you should do’…

Wolf Trap – Vienna, Virginia

wolf-trap-opera.jpgNational Performing Arts Park

As America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation’s cultural … More things you should do’…

Tipitina’s – New Orleans, Louisiana

Music clubs are rarely dedicated to a single musician, and few as influential as performer, composer, and pianist Professor Longhair. Henry Roeland Byrd, (a.k.a. Professor Longhair) is one of the most revered rhythm and blues musicians in the legacy of New Orleans music. Fess has composed many songs which are … More things you should do’…

Backbeat Tours – Memphis, Tennessee

backbeat-tours.jpgMemphis is truly the cultural crossroads of the nation, and nowhere can you better experience the city and its rich musical heritage than from a seat on the Backbeat Bus. You’ll ride in vintage style, see the sights of historic Bluff City … More things you should do’…

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