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Here are some NYC dates for upcoming prog-related shows:

June 8, 15  Ed Palermo Big Band: The Music of Frank Zappa (Iridium)
June 17  Alan Parsons (BB Kings)
June 23  Stanley Clarke, Bela Fleck, Jean-Luc Ponty (Carnegie Hall)
June 23  Robert Fripp solo (Concert Hall at Ethical Culture)
June 24  Blue Floyd (BB Kings)
July 5  Proto-Kaw w/Kerry Livgren (BB Kings)
July 8  Allan Holdsworth  (BB Kings)
July 12  Asia (BB Kings)
July 20  Adrian Belew (BB Kings)
Sept 2  Nektar (BB Kings)

In addition, Steve Rothery, Pete Trewavas and Steve Hogarth of Marillion will be appearing for an acoustic set at the Bowery Ballroom on June 12th.  Prior to this, on June 10, they will do an in-store appearance and signing at Tower Records in Greenwich Village.

NICE!!!!!

Now i need some tickets.

Add this lot:

THE MAHAVISHNU PROJECT PRESENTS:

‘VISHNU-FEST 2005

THREE VERY SPECIAL NIGHTS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF

JOHN Mc LAUGHLIN & THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA

The Mahavishnu Project performs in New York for the first time in over a year, presenting a three day celebration of guitarist John McLaughlin’s seminal Mahavishnu Orchestra music, live at The Cutting Room in New York City!       

Wednesday July 13^th  (9:30pm)

“The Essential Mahavishnu”

The Mahavishnu Project play email requests from “Birds of Fire”, “The Inner Mounting Flame” and “Between Nothingness & Eternity” and "Visions of The Emerald Beyond".  Special guests include Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophonist from “Emerald Beyond”), keyboardist Chris Clark and many more! 

[Send song requests to mailto:[email protected] - [email protected] ]

Thursday July 14^th  (7:30pm)

“Maha-Unplugged”

An evening of unique acoustic interpretations of Mahavishnu classics by the members of the Mahavishnu Project - much more then "Lotus" and "Thousand Island Park".  Plus special Middle Eastern interpretations featuring oud, kanoon, and dumbeg by Ara Dinkjian of Night Ark and friends.

Friday July 15^th  (7:30pm)

“The Complete Inner Mounting Flame”

The Mahavishnu Project reinterprets the entire first Mahavishnu Orchestra disc – the one that started it all - from start to finish!  Special guests TBA.     

The Mahavishnu Project is:

Gregg Bendian, drums   [Pat Metheny/Ornette Coleman]

Steve Hunt, keyboards   [Billy Cobham/Allan Holdsworth]

Rocco Zifarelli, guitars   [Kenny Kirkland/Bobby Mintzer]

Rob Thomas, violin   [Tito Puente/Andy Summers]

Chris Tarry, bass   [John Scofield/Metalwood]

“Just a little note of appreciation for what you are bringing back to life. This musical period was the beginning of finding my own way in music, and to hear you guys playing those tunes in such an unbelievable way is quite amazing. Great job!! Keep up the good work.” 

-John McLaughlin   

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 

Admission is $20 each night 

[Advance Tickets Strongly Recommended] 

THE CUTTING ROOM

19 W. 24^th Street

New York NY (212)691-1900

http://www.thecuttingroomnyc.com/ - www.thecuttingroomnyc.com

http://www.mahavishnuproject.com/ - www.mahavishnuproject.com