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RSSUpcoming Performances
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Thu23May2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & Aaron Kimmel
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI've been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip!
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Fri24May2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY
718 is an electric trio project I've been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I'll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It's a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries - Fender Rhodes; Phil Palombi - electric bass; Eric Halvorson - drums
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Mon27May2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI've been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip!
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Wed29May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Kat Gang - vocals
Matthew Fries - electric keyboard
Phil Palombi - bass
Tim Bulkley - drums -
Mon17Jun2013Fri21Jun2013
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club
47 Frith Street
Soho
London, England
Learn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries - piano
Cliff Schmitt - bass
John Scrapper Sneider - trumpet
James Scholfield - guitar -
Mon24Jun2013Sat29Jun2013
Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
A week-long workshop for young drummers. A fantastic growth opportunity both musically and personally for these guys and gals! I'll be working with them on playing in an ensemble and performing with them in the concert at the end of the week. Truly an amzing event for everyone involved.More Info: keithhallmusic.com
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Thu11Jul2013
718 Electric Trio
7:30pmPennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Sydney Friedman Park
State College, PA 16804
718 is an electric trio project I've been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I'll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It's a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries - Fender Rhodes; Phil Palombi - electric bass; Eric Halvorson - drums






