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2013
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Wed02Jan2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Kat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Thu03Jan2013
TRI-FI in NYC
8 & 10pmThe Kitano
66 Park Avenue, East 38th St
New York NY 10016
TRI-FI will be making our debut at this premiere NYC jazz club. Come join the fun!Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drumsMore information: tri-fi.com
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Wed09Jan2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Thu10Jan2013
TRIO with Sam Weber & 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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Sun13Jan2013
with Curtis Stigers
Kirk Douglas Theater
(Culver City)
Los Angeles, CA
Learn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drums
John “Scrapper” Sneider – trumpet -
Tue15Jan2013Wed16Jan2013
with Curtis Stigers
Live at the Rrazz
The Historic Cadillac Building
1000 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CALearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drums
John “Scrapper” Sneider – trumpet -
Sat19Jan2013
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 Fender Rhodes 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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Mon21Jan2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & 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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Tue22Jan2013
Duo with Helen Yee
6:30-9:30pmSociety of Illustrators
128 E 63rd St (btw Park & Lex)
NYC
Sketch NightThese 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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Wed23Jan2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu24Jan2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & 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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Sat26Jan2013
with Curtis Stigers & Dave Manion
Montrose Pavilion
Montrose, COPlaying a stripped down gig (piano, guitar and vocals) at the Montrose Pavilion in a benefit for Hospice & KVNF. This should be fun!
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Mon28Jan2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & 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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Wed30Jan2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Sam Weber – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Mon04Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Alvester Garnett
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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Wed06Feb2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Sam Weber – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu07Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Mon11Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Vinnie Sperrazza
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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Wed13Feb2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Sam Weber – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri15Feb2013Sun17Feb2013
with Curtis Stigers
Little Nell
Aspen, CO -
Wed20Feb2013
with Kat Gang
9:30pm-12:30amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Sam Weber – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu21Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Fri22Feb2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing Fender Rhodes 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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Mon25Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Albert "Tootie" Heath
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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Wed27Feb2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu28Feb2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Pete Van Nostrand
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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Mon04Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Fri08Mar2013
with Curtis Stigers
Bix Jazz Club
Stuttgart, GermanyLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Matt Skelton – drums
James Scholfield – guitar -
Mon11Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Vinnie Sperrazza
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYC
The music of James Williams!James Williams would have celebrated his 62nd birthday last week. In addition to his beautiful music, he was a dear friend and mentor to me. We’ll be celebrating his memory with a bunch of his tunes.
I’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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Wed13Mar2013
with Vinson Valega Group
7-9pm55 Bar
55 Christopher St.
NYC
Come celebrate Vins’ birthday! Bring cake. Bring presents. Chris Bacas – tenor/soprano sax
Matthew Fries – Fender Rhodes
Gary Wang – bass
Vinson Valega – drumsWe’ll be playing a bunch of Vins’ original music. Fun vibe, fun music, fun times.
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Thu14Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Fri15Mar2013
TRIO with Cliff Schmitt & 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! This time it’s a little different – I’ll be a more funky set with my friends:
Cliff Schmitt – ELECTRIC bass
Eric Halvorson – drumsNo cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip!
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Sun17Mar2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amWilliamsburg Music Center
367 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211Double bill with the Howard Britz Trio.718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing Fender Rhodes 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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Mon18Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Clarence Penn
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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Wed20Mar2013
with Rachelle Collins
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYRachelle Collins – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Joe Fitzgerald – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu21Mar2013
DUO with Ed Howard
7-9:30pmShanghai Jazz
24 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
A cozy spot for getting up close to some excellent jazz while enjoying some delicious traditional Chinese food. A real gem of a venue. -
Mon25Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed27Mar2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu28Mar2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Jon Wikan
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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Mon01Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed03Apr2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu04Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & 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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Mon08Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Tue09Apr2013
TRIO with Tim Lekan and Bob Schomo
8-10:30pmSandi Pointe Coastal Bistro
908 Shore Rd.
Somers Point, NJ 08244
This is fun! I’ve been invited to be a featured guest artist at the Tuesday Night Jazz Series in Somers Point, NJ.Tim Lekan – bass
Bob Schomo – drums -
Wed10Apr2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu11Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Mon22Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed24Apr2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu25Apr2013
GP4
7-11pmHotel on Rivington
107 Rivington Street,
New York, NY, 10007
(212) 475-2600Come join us at this
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Mon29Apr2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Tue30Apr2013
TRI-FI in West Orange, NJ
6pmBaldwin Jazz Piano SeriesWhole Foods West Orange
235 Prospect Ave.
West Orange, NJ 07052Jazz at the checkout counter? You bet! They’ve got a nice Baldwin piano and the best in fresh vegetables and organic snacks. Everything you need in one place! It’s the concept of the modern alternative venue at its best.6pm – FREE CONCERT!
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Wed01May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu02May2013
TRI-FI in NYC
9:30pm-12amSmall's Jazz Club
W10th St
NYCJoin us as we present a bunch of brand new music.We 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!
Streaming live on SmallsJazzClub.com
9:30pm-12am – two sets!
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Fri03May2013
TRI-FI in PA
7-11pmDeer Head Inn
5 Main Street
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
(570) 424-2000Yes, this is the spot that folks rave about being such a great-sounding room. TRI-FI should sound great in here, don’t you think? Come find out!You only need $7 to get in the door…
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Wed08May2013
Midday Jazz Trio Concert
1pmMidtown Jazz at Midday
St Peter's Church
E54th St & Lexington Ave
NYC
I’ll be playing a few standards, a few originals and a few other goodies in this 1-hour daytime concert. These concerts – hosted by St Peter’s Church – is a weekly series presenting some really great New York jazz groups. I’m excited to be a part of it, so grab your lunch and come listen!Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Joe Strasser – drums -
Wed08May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu09May2013
TRIO with Phil Palombi & 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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Mon13May2013
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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Wed15May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu16May2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & Quincy 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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Sun19May2013
718 Electric Trio
2pmRiverdale Arts Festival
Johnson Avenue
(Between 258th and 259th Streets)
Riverdale, NY 10463
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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Mon20May2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Albert "Tootie" Heath
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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Wed22May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
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, NY718 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 & 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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Wed29May2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu30May2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Mon03Jun2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Pete Van Nostrand
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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Wed05Jun2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu06Jun2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Sun09Jun2013
Solo Piano Swing Party
2pmGreeley Square
33rd & Broadway
NYC
Sing for Hope is back with the pianos placed all around NYC. 88 artist-decorated pianos (one for each key on a piano) are placed in parks and public spaces throughout the 5 boroughs for anyone and everyone to enjoy. After their public residency, the pianos are donated to under-served local schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations, where Sing for Hope artists continue to bring the pianos to life year-round through classes, performances, and workshops.Jessica Browne-White (one of the artists) invited me to come play some music on her piano on Sunday afternoon. There will be swing-dancers there as well, so I’ll be playing some old-time classics. Come join the fun, or find a piano near you.
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Mon10Jun2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed12Jun2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu13Jun2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Mon17Jun2013Fri21Jun2013
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club
47 Frith Street
Soho
London, EnglandLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums
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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Mon01Jul2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Thu04Jul2013
with Curtis Stigers
Red White and the Blues
Vail, COLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
John Scrapper Sneider – trumpet
Keith Hall – drums -
Sat06Jul2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 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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Thu11Jul2013
718 Electric Trio
7:30pmPennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Sydney Friedman Park
State College, PA718 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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Mon15Jul2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed17Jul2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu18Jul2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Mon22Jul2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Albert "Tootie" Heath
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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Wed24Jul2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Sam Weber – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri26Jul2013
with Curtis Stigers
Boise Open
Boise, IDLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
John Scrapper Sneider – trumpet
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon29Jul2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Pete Van Nostrand
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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Fri02Aug2013
with Curtis Stigers
Wiesbaden, Germany
Learn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
James Scholfield – guitar
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat03Aug2013
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Sun04Aug2013
with Curtis Stigers
Marciac, France
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Wed07Aug2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri09Aug2013
Matthew Fries Trio
7-9pmMcCall Jazz Festival
McCall, IDMatthew Fries – electric piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Sat10Aug2013
with John "Scrapper" Sneider
3:30pmMcCall Jazz Festival
McCall, IDJohn “Scrapper” Sneider – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drumsSpecial guest: David Sneider on trumpet!
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Sat10Aug2013
with Curtis Stigers
7:30pmMcCall Jazz Festival
Boise, IDLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
John Scrapper Sneider – trumpet
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon12Aug2013
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Darren Beckett
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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Tue13Aug2013
Mulgrew Miller Celebration
7pm & 9:30Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway and 60th Street
New York, NY 10019
I’ve been invited to participate in a celebration of Mulgrew Miller’s music on what would have been his 58th birthday. I’m very flattered to be a part of this!Pianists will include:
Kenny Barron, Johnny O -
Wed14Aug2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu15Aug2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Fri16Aug2013
Electric Quartet
9pm-midnightAn Beal Bocht
Riverdale (Bronx), NYC
Tony Romano – electric guitar
Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano with effects
Phil Palombi – electric bass
Matt Kane – drums -
Wed28Aug2013
with Hilary Gardner
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Hilary Gardner – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu29Aug2013
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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Mon02Sep2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Sun08Sep2013
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Mon09Sep2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed11Sep2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu12Sep2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Fri13Sep2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 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 – electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Mon16Sep2013
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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Wed18Sep2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu19Sep2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Sun22Sep2013
with Curtis Stigers
Braunschweig, Germany
Learn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
James Scholfield – guitar
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon23Sep2013Tue24Sep2013
with Curtis Stigers
Copenhagen JazzHouse
Copenhagen, DenmarkLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
James Scholfield – guitar
Keith Hall – drums -
Thu26Sep2013
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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Mon30Sep2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & Anthony Pinciotti
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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Wed02Oct2013
with Cyrille Aimee
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Cyrille Aimee – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu03Oct2013
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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Mon07Oct2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed09Oct2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sun13Oct2013
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Mon14Oct2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Wed16Oct2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu17Oct2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Mon21Oct2013
TRIO with Gregory 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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Wed23Oct2013
with Kat Gang
1-2pmMidtown Jazz
St Peter's Church
E54th & Lexington Ave
NYCIt’s a double-header of Kat Gang shows! First up is this one-hour afternoon concert part of a series hosted by Ronny Whyte. It’s a set of standards for an eager lunchtime crowd.Kat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Wed23Oct2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu24Oct2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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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Sat26Oct2013
with Steve Wilson & Greg Ryan
7pmShanghai Jazz
24 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
973.822.2899Great live music and great authentic Chinese food in downtown Madison, NJ. Come join the fun if you can!Steve Wilson – saxophone; Matthew Fries – piano; Greg Ryan – bass;
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Mon28Oct2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & Rodney Green
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYC
I’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! -
Wed30Oct2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu31Oct2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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! -
Mon04Nov2013
TRIO with Phil Palombi & Phil Maturano
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! -
Wed06Nov2013
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric keyboard
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu07Nov2013
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! -
Mon11Nov2013
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! -
Wed13Nov2013
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 -
Thu14Nov2013
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! -
Fri15Nov2013
with Kat Gang
6:30-10:00pmThe Harvard Club
W 44th St, NYCKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Mon18Nov2013
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! -
Wed20Nov2013
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 -
Thu21Nov2013
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! -
Sun24Nov2013
with Bob Kindred & Steve Laspina
12:30-3:30pmJoin me for this special brunch gig with bassist Steve Laspina.
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Mon25Nov2013
TRIO with Greg Ryan & 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! -
Wed27Nov2013
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 -
Sun01Dec2013
with Steve Laspina & Joe Magnarelli
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon02Dec2013
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! -
Wed04Dec2013
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 -
Fri06Dec2013
with Simon Woolf & Colin Oxley
8:30-11:00pmAjani's Grill & Jazz
289 Hornsey Road
London N19 4HN
020 7272 5566Good food. Good music. Good vibes. This cozy gig should be a lot of fun.
Simon Woolf – bass
Colin Oxley – guitar -
Sat07Dec2013Sun08Dec2013
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scott's
47 Frith Street
Soho, London UKLearn more about Curtis Stigers on his website.Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
James Scholfield – guitar
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon09Dec2013
The Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott's
11pmRonnie Scott's
47 Frith Street
Soho, London UK
I’ll be sticking around in London for an extra day to play the after hours show at Ronnie Scotts with a few of my friends.Simon Woolf – bass
Colin Oxley – guitar
Matt Fishwick – drums -
Wed18Dec2013
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 -
Thu19Dec2013
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! -
Thu26Dec2013
TRIO with Phil Palombi & 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! -
Fri27Dec2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 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 – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Sat28Dec2013
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amTea Lounge
837 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 789-2762718 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 – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Mon30Dec2013
TRIO with Phil Palombi & 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! -
Tue31Dec2013
New Year's Eve with Kat Gang
9pm-1amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums
