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I do my best to keep this calendar updated with all the current happenings. You can also join my mailing list to receive an occasional announcement about new recordings, performances and other music-related news. Hope to see you at a show!
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2016
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Sun03Jan2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon04Jan2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Charles Ruggiero
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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Wed06Jan2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu07Jan2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Sun10Jan2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon11Jan2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Matt Kane
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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Wed13Jan2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu14Jan2016
MF Trio with Sam Weber & Jay Sawyer
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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Sun17Jan2016
with Bob Merrill
Colony Hotel Royal Room
West Palm Beach, FLCelebrating the release of Bob’s new album, Cheering Up the Universe, at a gorgeous cabaret venue with…
Bob Merrill – trumpet/vocals
Harry Allen – sax
Nicki Parrott – bass
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon18Jan2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Jay Sawyer
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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Wed20Jan2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu21Jan2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Eric Halvorson
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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Fri22Jan2016
MF Trio with Rusty Holloway & Jordan Perlson
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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Sun24Jan2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon25Jan2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Josh Morrison
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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Wed27Jan2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu28Jan2016
MF Trio
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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Fri29Jan2016
MF Trio with Martin Wind & Jordan Perlson
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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Sun31Jan2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon01Feb2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Tom Rainey
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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Tue02Feb2016
Duo with Phil Palombi
6:30-9:30pmSociety of Illustrators
128 E 63rd St (btw Park & Lex)
NYCSketch Night
These interesting events are intended for artists, but anyone is welcome to come have a drink and listen. The venue provides live models for sketching, live jazz for listening and a live bartender for drinking. It’s a scene that is oh so New York. Come sketch, or just come and listen.
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Wed03Feb2016
with Emily Braden
8-11:30pmLamb's Club
132 W 44th St
NYCSoul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Thu04Feb2016
MF Trio with Sam Trapchak & Tim Bulkley
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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Fri05Feb2016
MF Trio with Matt Clohesy & Jay Sawyer
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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Sat06Feb2016
Joe Breidenstine Quartet
9pm9th Note Jazz Supper Club
15 Bank St
Stamford, CTJoe Breidenstine – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Vince Cherico – drums -
Sun07Feb2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon08Feb2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Wed10Feb2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sat13Feb2016Sun14Feb2016
with Curtis Stigers & Tucson Symphony
Tucson Music Hall
Tucson, AZCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed17Feb2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu18Feb2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Fri19Feb2016
MF Trio with Neal Miner & Joe Strasser
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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Mon22Feb2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Josh Morrison
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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Wed24Feb2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sun28Feb2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon29Feb2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Joe Strasser
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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Wed02Mar2016
with Shiori Shinohara
8-10:30pmShiori's Jazz Night at Lanza's
168 1st Avenue
New York (E10th & 11th st)Shiori Shinohara (vocal)
Matthew Fries (piano)
Steve Whipple (bass) -
Sun06Mar2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon07Mar2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Josh Morrison
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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Wed09Mar2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu10Mar2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Josh Morrison
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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Sat12Mar2016
with Ann Hampton Callaway
"36th Annual Benefit Concert" with Christine Ebersole
Lund Auditorium
River Forest, ILOne of the finest singer/songwriters of our generation, Ann Hampton Callaway dazzles music lovers as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, and actress.
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Sun13Mar2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon14Mar2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Wed16Mar2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu17Mar2016
MF Trio with Greg Ryan & Joe Strasser
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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Fri18Mar2016Sat19Mar2016
Duo with Greg Ryan
9pm-2amKnickerbocker Bar & Grill
33 University Place
NYCCall for dinner reservations: 212 228 8490
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Sun20Mar2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Wed23Mar2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu24Mar2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Sun27Mar2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon28Mar2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Eric Halvorson
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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Tue29Mar2016
Duo with Rusty Holloway
6:30-9:30pmSociety of Illustrators
128 E 63rd St (btw Park & Lex)
NYCSketch Night
These interesting events are intended for artists, but anyone is welcome to come have a drink and listen. The venue provides live models for sketching, live jazz for listening and a live bartender for drinking. It’s a scene that is oh so New York. Come sketch, or just come and listen.
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Wed30Mar2016
with Emily Braden
8-11:30pmLamb's Club
132 W 44th St
NYCSoul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Sat02Apr2016Sun03Apr2016
with Curtis Stigers & Oregon Symphony
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Portland, ORCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed06Apr2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu07Apr2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Gene Jackson
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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Sat09Apr2016
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NYMatthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Sun10Apr2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon11Apr2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Gene Jackson
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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Tue12Apr2016
Duo with Phil Palombi
6:30-9:30pmSociety of Illustrators
128 E 63rd St (btw Park & Lex)
NYCSketch Night
These interesting events are intended for artists, but anyone is welcome to come have a drink and listen. The venue provides live models for sketching, live jazz for listening and a live bartender for drinking. It’s a scene that is oh so New York. Come sketch, or just come and listen.
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Wed13Apr2016
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Thu14Apr2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Gene Jackson
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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Fri15Apr2016
MF Trio with Sam Weber & Jay Sawyer
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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Sun17Apr2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon18Apr2016
MF Trio with Matt Clohesy & Gene Jackson
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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Wed20Apr2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu21Apr2016
MF Trio with Ed Howard & Gene Jackson
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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Sun24Apr2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon25Apr2016
MF Trio with Ed Howard & Gene Jackson
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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Wed27Apr2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu28Apr2016
MF Trio with Rusty Holloway & Lieven Venken
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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Sun01May2016
with Sean Conly & Doug Clarke
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon02May2016
MF Trio with Matt Clohesy & Joe Strasser
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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Wed04May2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu05May2016
MF Trio with Matt Clohesy & Joe Strasser
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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Sun15May2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon16May2016
MF Trio
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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Wed18May2016
TRI-FI in the Bronx, NY
8:00 & 9:30pmLinda's Jazz Nights
An Beal Bocht
445 W. 238th Street
Bronx, NY
LindasJazzNights@gmail.comMatthew Fries – piano
Keith Hall – drums
Phil Palombi – bassJoin us at this exciting and intimate jazz series in a cozy neighborhood venue. The series hosted by Linda Manning hosts an incredible lineup of jazz artists. We’re excited to be a part of it!
Reservations STRONGLY suggested!
LindasJazzNights@gmail.com$15.00 for one show
$25.00 for both (no minimum)
$10.00 for students -
Thu19May2016
TRI-FI in Philadelphia, PA
7-10pmChris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19110
(215) 568-3131 -
Sun22May2016
with Matt Clohesy & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon23May2016
TRI-FI in NYC
7:30pm-10pmSmall's Jazz Club
W10th St
NYCMatthew Fries – piano
Keith Hall – drums
Phil Palombi – bassWe hope you’ll come see us in person, but in case you’re geographically challenged and just can’t make it to the show you can watch us live online through Smalls website!
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Wed25May2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu26May2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Sun29May2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon30May2016
MF Trio with Sean Conly and John Davis
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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Wed01Jun2016
with Emily Braden
7:30-11pmLamb's Club
132 W 44th St
NYCSoul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Thu02Jun2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Vince Cherico
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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Thu02Jun2016
Joe Breidenstine Quartet
11pmClub Bonafide
212 E 52nd St
NYCJoe Breidenstine – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Vince Cherico – drums -
Fri03Jun2016
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NYMatthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Sun05Jun2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon06Jun2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Akira Tana
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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Wed08Jun2016Sun12Jun2016
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts
London, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon13Jun2016
MF Trio with Cliff Schmitt & Paul Wells
11pmRonnie Scotts
47 Frith Street
London, UKWe’ll be playing the Late Late Show starting at about 11pm. We’ll play a set of trio, then all hell breaks loose as we start inviting up guest musicians.
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed15Jun2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu16Jun2016
MF Trio with Ed Howard & Joe Strasser
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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Fri17Jun2016
MF Trio with Sean Conly & Eric Halvorson
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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Sun19Jun2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Tue21Jun2016Sat25Jun2016
Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIA 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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Mon27Jun2016
MF Trio
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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Wed29Jun2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu30Jun2016
MF Trio with Cliff Schmitt & Tim Bulkley
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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Fri01Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
6pm & 9pmXerox International Jazz Festival
Rochester, NYCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri01Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester Jazz Festival
Rochester, NYCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon04Jul2016
MF Trio with Harvie S & Jay Sawyer
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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Fri08Jul2016Sat09Jul2016
MF Trio at Copenhagen Jazz Festival
7pmPosthus Teatret
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Copenhagen, DenmarkFriday with
Phil Palombi (bass)
Karsten Bagge (drums).
INFORMATION & TICKETSSaturday with
Phil Palombi (bass)
Jeppe Gram (drums).
INFORMATION & TICKETS -
Mon11Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Trifolion
Echternach, LuxembourgCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed13Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Zeche
Bochum, GermanyCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Thu14Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux, SwitzerlandCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri15Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Festival Theatre - Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Edinburgh, ScotlandCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun17Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Savoy Theatre
Helsinki, FinlandCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Tue19Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Regent Centre
Christchurch, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed20Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Assembly Halls Theatre
Tunbridge Wells, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri22Jul2016
with Curtis Stigers
Tempo Sota Les Estrelles Festival
Girona, SpainCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun24Jul2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon25Jul2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Eric Halvorson
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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Wed27Jul2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu28Jul2016
MF Trio with Conor Chaplin & Paul Wells
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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Fri29Jul2016
MF Trio with Harvie S & Jay Sawyer
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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Sun31Jul2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Wed03Aug2016
with Curtis Stigers
Egyptian Theater
Boise, IDCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri05Aug2016
MF Trio with Cliff Schmitt & Paul Wells
McCall Jazz Festival
Ruperts - Hotel McCall
McCall, IDEat, drink and mingle with the musicians who will be performing at the festival. We’ll do a set of trio and will be joined by other folks sitting in throughout the evening.
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat06Aug2016
with Curtis Stigers
Jug Mountain Ranch
McCall, IDMcCall Jazz – Jazz on the Mountain
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon08Aug2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Jason Tiemann
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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Wed10Aug2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu11Aug2016
MF Trio with Tom DiCarlo & Charles Ruggiero
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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Sun14Aug2016
with Greg Ryan & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon15Aug2016
MF Trio with Greg Ryan & Joe Strasser
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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Wed17Aug2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu18Aug2016
Duo with Rick Hirsch
8-10pmZola Kitchen
324 West College Avenue
State College, PARick Hirsch – saxophone
Matthew Fries – electric pianoCheck out Rick’s website for more information about his music!
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Sun21Aug2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon22Aug2016
MF Trio with Neal Miner & Joe Strasser
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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Wed24Aug2016
with Emily Braden
7:30-11pmLamb's Club
132 W 44th St
NYCSoul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Thu25Aug2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Tim Bulkley
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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Sat27Aug2016
with Curtis Stigers
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
Lewiston, NYCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon29Aug2016
MF Trio with Ed Howard & Charles Ruggiero
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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Wed31Aug2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri02Sep2016
MF Trio with Gary Wang & Vinson Valega
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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Sun04Sep2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Sun04Sep2016
with Emily Braden
7pmMinton's Harlem
206 West 118th Street
NYC
(212) 243-2222Soul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Mon05Sep2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Vins Valega
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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Wed07Sep2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu08Sep2016
MF Trio with Sam Trapchak & Paul Wells
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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Sat10Sep2016
with Emily Braden
6-9pmThe 55 Bar
55 Christopher St
NYCSoul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Sun11Sep2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon12Sep2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Eric Halvorson
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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Wed14Sep2016
with Sam Trapchak Group
8pmCornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia St
NYCSam Trapchak – bass/compositions
Rich Perry – sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Jeff Hirshfield – drums -
Thu15Sep2016
MF Trio with Gary Wang & Vinson Valega
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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Sun18Sep2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon19Sep2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Vinson Valega
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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Wed21Sep2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu22Sep2016
MF Trio with Dave Ambrosio & Jay Sawyer
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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Fri23Sep2016
Steve LaSpina Group
St. Margaret’s Church Concerts
1601 Pleasant Plains Road,
Annapolis, MD 21409Steve LaSpina – bass
Joel Frahm – sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Jon Di Fiore – drums -
Sun25Sep2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon26Sep2016
MF Trio
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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Wed28Sep2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu29Sep2016
MF Trio
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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Sun02Oct2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Sun02Oct2016
Bill Mobley Quartet
10pmThe 55 Bar
55 Christopher St.
NYCBill Mobley – trumpet
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Jay Sawyer – drums -
Mon03Oct2016
MF Trio with Gary Wang & Eric Halvorson
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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Wed05Oct2016
Tribute to Don Friedman
8 & 9:30pmLinda's Jazz Nights @ An Beal Bocht
445 W. 238th Street
Bronx, NY
lindasjazznights.comPhil Palombi – bass
Matthew Fries – piano
Rale Micic – guitar
Harvie S – bass
Tony Jefferson – drumsWe’ll be paying tribute to Don Friedman, a great voice in jazz piano who passed away recently. I’ve long been a fan of Don’s music and am flattered to fill in the piano chair at this performance that will feature a number of the musicians who worked with Don. We’ll be playing some of his music and some of the tunes he liked to play. It should be a wonderful celebration of Don’s life and music.
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Thu06Oct2016
MF 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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Fri07Oct2016
Steve LaSpina Group
7:30pmSmalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th St
NYCSteve LaSpina – bass
Joel Frahm – sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Jon Di Fiore – drums -
Sat08Oct2016
Steve LaSpina Trio
9:30pmJalopy Theatre
315 Columbia St
Brooklyn, NY
718-395-3214Steve LaSpina – bass
Matthew Fries – piano
Rich Perry – saxophone
Jon Di Fiore – drumsF-stops and F-holes: Jazz Photography and Music
An exhibition of jazz photography and performances by bass-led bands. Music starts at 6:30 – we’re scheduled for 9:30pm. -
Sun09Oct2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon10Oct2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Jon DiFiore
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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Wed12Oct2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu13Oct2016
MF Trio with Rusty Holloway & Paul Wells
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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Sun16Oct2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon17Oct2016
MF Trio with George Delancey & Keith Hall
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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Wed19Oct2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu20Oct2016
Phil Palombi "Detroit Lean" CD Release Party
6pmBirdland Jazz
315 West 44th St
NYCPhil Palombi – acoustic & electric bass
Matthew Fries – acoustic & electric piano
Tony Romano – guitar
Keith Hall – drumsA one-set performance of some of the music recorded for Phil’s new CD, “Detroit Lean.” This should be a really fun performance!
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Sun23Oct2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Sun23Oct2016
with Emily Braden
7:30 & 9pmMinton's Harlem
206 West 118th Street
NYC
(212) 243-2222Soul and jazz music fun with Emily Braden and the crew
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Mon24Oct2016
MF Trio with Dean Johnson & Tim Horner
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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Wed26Oct2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu27Oct2016
MF Trio with Rusty Holloway & Tim Bulkley
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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Sun30Oct2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon31Oct2016
MF Trio with Neal Miner & Joe Strasser
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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Wed02Nov2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu03Nov2016
MF Trio with Sam Weber & Eric Halvorson
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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Fri04Nov2016
Duo with Rick Hirsch
Jazz in the Attic
State Theater
State College, PARick Hirsch – saxophone
Matthew Fries – electric pianoCheck out Rick’s website for more information about his music!
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Mon07Nov2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Joe Strasser
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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Wed09Nov2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sun13Nov2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon14Nov2016
MF Trio with Sam Bevan & Vinson Valega
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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Tue15Nov2016
with Martha Lorin
8pmCafe Noctambulo at Pangea
178 2nd Ave
NYCMartha Lorin – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Steve LaSpina – bass
Jon Di Fiore – drums$20 – tickets and information
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Wed16Nov2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu17Nov2016
MF Trio with Rusty Hollaway & Paul Wells
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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Sun20Nov2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon21Nov2016
MF Trio with Matt Clohesy & Gene Jackson
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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Tue22Nov2016
with Steve LaSpina & Ron Affif
Luca's Jazz Corner at Cavatappo
1712 1st Ave (at 89th St)
NYC
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Sat26Nov2016
with Curtis Stigers & RTE Concert Orchestra
8pmNational Concert Hall
Dublin, IrelandCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drumsplus orchestra!!
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Wed30Nov2016
with Giacomo Smith
8pmKansas Smitty's
63-65 Broadway Market
E8 4PH London
United KingdomGiacomo Smith – clarinet & saxophone
Matthew Fries – piano
Conor Chaplin – bass
Paul Well – drumsEvery Wednesday at Kansas Smitty’s, the ‘Basement Tapes’ mix and match members of the Kansas Smitty’s House Band with musicians from around London and further afield. This week Paul and I will be the guests of honor!
Doors at 8pm, show 8.30 to 10.30 with an intermission.
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Fri02Dec2016Sun04Dec2016
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts
London, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed07Dec2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu08Dec2016
MF Trio
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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Sun11Dec2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon12Dec2016
MF Trio with Ed Howard & Gene Jackson
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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Thu15Dec2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & Jason Tiemann
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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Sun18Dec2016
with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
12:30-3:30pmCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Yummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano -
Mon19Dec2016
MF Trio with Phil Palombi & Evan Hyde
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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Tue20Dec2016
with Martha Lorin
8pmCafe Noctambulo at Pangea
178 2nd Ave
NYCMartha Lorin – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Steve LaSpina – bass
Jon Di Fiore – drums$20 – tickets and information
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Wed21Dec2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu22Dec2016
MF Trio with Cliff Schmitt & Paul Wells
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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Mon26Dec2016
MF Trio with Steve LaSpina & George Schuller
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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Wed28Dec2016
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu29Dec2016
MF Trio with Gary Wang & Tim Bulkley
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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Sat31Dec2016
NYE with Steve Laspina & Ron Affif
8pm-12:30amCafe Loup
105 W 13th St (at 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4746Come celebrate New Years Eve with us at our favorite West Village spot!
Prix fixe menu for $75 / person – plus the regular menu as well. Call Cafe Loup for reservations: 212.255.4746
Steve LaSpina – bass
Ron Affif – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano