January 31, 2012 - "Takin It to the Streets": The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Presents the All Star Jam
Fort Myers, Fl (January 31, 2012) - The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is proud to present the All Star Jam on February 25, 2012. The concert will take place on the street outside the Davis, 2301 First Street, in the River District, downtown Fort Myers.
Artists scheduled to appear include: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, formerly of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan; Barry Goudreau and Fran Sheehan of Boston; Kenny Aronoff of the Smashing Pumpkins; James Montgomery, Rick Derringer, and Mousey Thompson of the James Brown Experience; Leroy Romans from the Wailers; Steve Luongo, and David Hull.
The stage will be set up in front of the Davis Art Center, at First and Lee, looking down First Street. The area in front of the Art Center will be enclosed, with a curtain at First and Jackson, creating a large outdoor venue for the concert.
Internationally known drummer, songwriter, record producer and filmmaker Steve Luongo will perform on drums. He lives in southwest Florida. Luongo's credits include work with John Entwistle (The Who), Leslie West (Mountain), Jack Bruce (Cream), Todd Rundgren, Alan Parsons, Billy Squier, Brian Johnson & Cliff Williams (AC/DC) and many others.
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter will join the All Star performance on guitar. He has had a diverse professional career. In 1966, while working at Manny's Music Shop in Manhattan, Baxter met guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix was just beginning his career as a frontman, and for a short time that year Baxter was a member of the Hendrix-led band called Jimmy James and the Blue Flames. Baxter is best known for playing with two of the most popular bands of the 70's - The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. Doobie Brothers' many hits included "Jesus is Just Alright," "China Grove," and "Takin' It to the Streets." Steely Dan came out with "Reelin' in the Years" and "Rikki Don't Lose That Number," among other hits. Baxter left Doobie Brothers in 1979 but has continued working as a session musician for a diverse group of artists, including Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons and Barbra Streisand. Baxter has had 17 gold records, eight platinum records, and has been awarded two Grammies.
Barry Goudreau is best known as one of the original guitarists for the multi-platinum selling rock band BOSTON. He played on their first two albums, Boston, and Don’t Look Back. When released, Boston was the fastest selling debut album of all time. The two albums' hits included "More Than a Feeling," "Peace of Mind," and "Don't Look Back." Both albums landed on the top of the Billboard POP Charts, with Boston reaching #3 and Don’t Look Back reaching #1. Goudreau’s musical career continued after BOSTON, going on to form Orion the Hunter, RTZ, and releasing two records with Brad Delp, the original lead singer of BOSTON.
Fran Sheehan is best known for being the bass player in the early incarnation of BOSTON. He was perhaps the most experienced musician in the original lineup of BOSTON. He had been gigging with his dad since he was 5 years old and majored in vocals at the New England Conservatory of Music. He dropped out of school to pursue a career as a professional musician.
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world's most influential and in-demand drummers. The list of artists he's worked with reads like a who's who of the music industry and includes John Mellencamp, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, John Fogerty, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Puddle of Mudd, Avril Lavigne, Joe Cocker, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Alice Cooper, Santana, Vince Gill, Gladys Knight, Trisha Yearwood, Patti LaBelle, George Jones, and many others. With a style of playing that combines power and finesse, Kenny was named the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and the #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years by readers of Modern Drummer Magazine, and in addition has played on over 30 Grammy-nominated recordings.
Globally respected soul great Robert "Mousey" Thompson is best known for his work as drummer for the late "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. He was also drummer for the late, great Wilson Pickett. Thompson has performed on many variety and talk shows of the last couple decades as well as on the grandest of all stages, including Woodstock 99, Live 8, and the American Music Awards. He has played on tracks by groups like The Black Eyed Peas, in blockbuster movies, and on various major record labels. Recently he has contributed to private educational programs and completed a number of collaborations with artists ranging from Bootsy Collins to Jab’o Starks and Clyde Stubblefield.
Dave Green, a young indie-rocker out of Manchester, England, will play during the pre-show. Green is the lead singer/songwriter of The Filthy Souls, possessing a creative maturity beyond his years. It's that maturity that drives his music and performance. His powerful vocals transcend any era classification. His obvious appeal to audiences comes from, as Green calls it, a mix of "a bit of Indie pop and dirty, sexy rock!"
Green will join Luongo, Baxter, Goudreau, Sheehan, Aronoff, Thompson and the other All Star musicians for an incredible night of music in front of the historic Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
Pre-show begins at 4:00 p.m., and the main concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance, or $50 at the door; member prices are $36, $45 at the door. Purchase tickets on our website, www.sbdac.com, or call 239-333-1933. VIP sponsorships are available.
Images:
209039...: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter today
331783...: Barry Goudreau, of Boston
167989...: Doobie Brothers "Takin' It to the Streets"
219145...: Mousey Thompson with James Brown
About the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Founded in 1997 by Jim Griffith as Florida Arts, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center provides programming to southwest Florida which includes concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits, dance, independent film, and cotillion. The Art Center regularly recruits award-winning artists who have performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Its mission is to nurture innovation and excellence in the visual and performing arts through these events and community outreach programs.
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Sally Joslyn, Volunteer and Media Relations Coordinator
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