The Blue Wisp Jazz Club is both a local
and national legend — a Jazz club that’s been operating for more than 30
years. Steve Schmidt, longtime Wisp musician, says that the recipe for
such long-standing success is “the dedication of all the people involved..."
by Mike Breen
12.17.2012
Music Tonight: Steve Schmidt Organ Trio Christmas Spectacular
Veteran ace Jazz pianist/organist Steve Schmidt returns to The Comet in Northside to launch his Christmas-themed two-night stand at the venue. Schmidt's annual Christmas Jazz "Spectacular" has become a local holiday tradition. Schmidt whips out his organ (a Hammond B3; get your mind out of the gutter!) for the occasion and, as always, brings along some top-shelf special guests for the shows. Schmidt is joined by Brad Myers on guitar and Mark Wolfley on drums, plus two amazing singers — Eugene Goss (known for his work with Billy Larkin as Triage) and the great Mandy Gaines. The Steve Schmidt Organ Trio Christmas Spectacular runs 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. tonight and tomorrow at The Comet. There is no cover charge.
Smooth Moves
Another decade, another location for longtime Jazz club The Blue Wisp
0 Comments · Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Remembering Johnny Schott
1 Comment · Wednesday, March 14, 2012
To anyone who knew late veteran musician/promoter Johnny Schott,
it should be no surprise that there will be a huge “Commemorative
Concert” in his honor loaded with tons of local performers this Sunday.
Schott was not only a kind soul, but he assisted and mentored many local
artists.
Help for Haiti, Remembering Esme and Beating the Winter Blues
0 Comments · Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Organizers for Sunday's "Help for Haiti" benefit at Oakley's 20th Century Theatre put together a show in just a few days, and the massive and diverse roster of performers shows just how quick to help local artists are when an important cause comes up. The 6 p.m. concert will have Them Bones featuring Cheryl Renee, Freekbass, Kathy Wade, Kevin Fox, Sonny Moorman, Scotty Anderson, Phil DeGreg Trio, Steve Schmidt, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Robin Lacy and DeZydeco and many more acts. Suggested donation is $20. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
