Post date: Jan 11, 2011 1:12:38 AM
I have just scheduled two upcoming gigs at the acclaimed Jimmy Mak's -- the top jazz club in Portland, OR that Down Beat Magazine calls "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz."
Schedule:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 9:00pm - 11:00pm @ TeaZone Camellia Lounge in Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums).
Venue: TeaZone Camellia Lounge (http://www.teazone.com/)
Address: 510 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm @ Jimmy Mak's "Partners In Jazz", Portland, OR
Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (MPEG) featured artist for "Partners In Jazz" event opening for the Mel Brown Septet
NOTE: OPB Oregon Art Beat crew will be filming this show for an upcoming TV program
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums), John Nastos (sax), Brandon Woody (guitar).
Venue: Jimmy Mak's (http://www.jimmymaks.com/)
Address: 221 NW 10th, Portland, OR 97209 (please call 503-295-6542 for dinner reservations and reserved seating)
Cost: $3 cover
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Mississippi Pizza Pub, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums), Brandon Woody (guitar), and John Nastos (sax).
Venue: Mississippi Pizza (http://www.mississippipizza.com/)
Address: 3552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 8:00pm - 12:30am -- Mike Prigodich CD release party @ Jimmy Mak's, Portland, OR
Double-bill: Damian Erskine Project opens from 8pm - 9:30pm, followed by the Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (MPEG) from 10pm - 12:30am.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums), John Nastos (sax), Brandon Woody (guitar), Rafael Trujillo (percussion), Ben Darwish (keys).
Venue: Jimmy Mak's (http://www.jimmymaks.com/)
Address: 221 NW 10th, Portland, OR 97209 (please call 503-295-6542 for dinner reservations and reserved seating)
Cost: $10 cover charge
Wednesday, June 22, 2011, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011, from 7:00pm - 10:00pm @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Thursday, August 11, 2011, 8:30pm - 10:00pm @ Vino Vixens, Portland, OR
Mike Prigodich Trio (MP/3): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Julio Appling (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums)
Venue: Vino Vixens (http://www.vinovixenspdx.com/)
Address: 2929 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland, Oregon 97202 Phone: 503.231.VINO (8466)
Cost: TBA
Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Rehearsal @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
--CANCELLED--VENUE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS -- Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Rehearsal @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Christo's Pizzeria and Restaurant, Salem, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums), John Nastos (sax).
Venue: Christo's Pizzeria and Restaurant (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christos-Pizzeria-and-Restaurant/173311279346351)
Address: 1108 Broadway ST. N.E., Salem, OR 97301 (tel:503-371-2892)
Cost: TBA
--CANCELLED--VENUE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS -- Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Rehearsal @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
--CANCELLED--VENUE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS -- Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Rehearsal @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Mike Prigodich Trio (MP/3): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), TBA (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)
Friday, November 25, 2011, 8:00pm - 11:30pm -- double-bill @ Jimmy Mak's, Portland, OR
Double-bill: Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (MPEG) and TBA
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums), John Nastos (sax), Rafael Trujillo (percussion)
Venue: Jimmy Mak's (http://www.jimmymaks.com/)
Address: 221 NW 10th, Portland, OR 97209 (please call 503-295-6542 for dinner reservations and reserved seating)
Cost: TBA
--CANCELLED--VENUE WENT OUT OF BUSINESS -- Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Rehearsal @ The Globe, Portland, OR
Melz, Prigodich, Erskine Group (MPEG): Playing Original Jazz Fusion Compositions by Mike Prigodich in the tradition of Chick Corea, Yellowjackets, Brecker Brothers, Hiromi, etc.
Featuring: Mike Prigodich (keys), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). Additional players may sit in if schedules allow.
Venue: The Globe (http://www.globepdx.com)
Address: 2045 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Cost: FREE! (But generous tips are greatly appreciated!)