Danny Federici passes on

Danny and I were friends,and became friends as result of our musical interests. He was a great musician, and a wonderful guy! His accordion, Hammond organ and Farfisa contributions to my work were perfect. Of course, we met initially because of my friendship with Bruce and the E Street Band. We always shared a few laughs and an occasional serious chat. He played a major role in the making of my Escape Artist album (recorded in 1980), along side Roy Bittan, Steve Goulding, Andrew Bodner, Alan Freedman, GE Smith, Wia Lindo, Artie Funaro, Lou Reed and others. In recent years, living in the city, we spent a little more time together. Every blue moon he'd join me on stage with his accordion for a few songs. Like so many others I will miss him.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Dear friends and fans,

I'm truly grateful for the life I have with my dear wife, Claire, our daughter and you, our friends. I'm very fortunate to have been able to perform and make music for more than 40 years now. I'm lucky to have my health, enthusiasm, perseverance, and to still be inspired by everyday life.

Love to you all, and best wishes in 2008,
Garland

Upcoming Shows

June 6 2007
8:00 PM
MEXICALI BLUES CAFE
TEANECK, NEW JERSEY
http://pdpconcerts.com/index.html

June 8 2007
7:30 PM
THE BITTER END
NEW YORK, NY
http://www.bitterend.com/

June 9 2007
2:00 PM Private Party
TAVERN ON THE GREEN
NEW YORK, NY

Jun 12 2007
8:00 PM
LA LUNA NEGRA
BAYONNE, FRANCE

Jun 16 2007
8:00 PM
LALINDE FESTIVAL
LALINDE, FRANCE

Jun 23 2007
8:00 PM
ULMERZELT FESTIVAL
ULM, GERMANY
www.ulmerzelt.de

Jul 2 2007
8:00P
SONG CITY FESTIVAL
ZOTTEGEM, BELGIUM

Jul 6 2007
6:00 PM
SOLIDAYS
PARIS, FRANCE

Jul 14 2007
8:00 PM
PEER RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
PEER, BELGIUM
http://www.break-away.be

Jul 19 2007
8:00 PM
VIERDAAGSEFEESTEN
NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS

http://www.vierdaagsefeesten.eu
Jul 21 2007
8:00 PM
MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND
http://www.montreuxjazz.com

Jul 25 2007
8:00 PM
BLUE CARGO
BIARRITZ, FRANCE

Aug 1 2007
8:00 PM
NUREMBERG OPEN AIR
NUREMBERG, GERMANY

Aug 4 2007
8:00 PM
OPEN AIR PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE
SARNICO, ITALY

Bitter End on June 8

Tickets are going fast for the Garland Jeffreys Trio Show at the Bitter End. We've made arrangements with the club to sell tickets at the "right price" without extra charges. That's $25. You can purchase tix on Ticketweb immediately if you choose.

Bitter End phone: 212-673-7030

Scroll down for all the details and links!

Last Night's James Brown Tribute

Last Night's James Brown Tribute was an absolute gem, as The Black Rock Coalition rocked Joe's Pub to its very foundation! James Brown's birthday show was a big success. For me, studying the songs, and realizing the magnitude and remembering the message of James Brown was tremendous. Working in rehearsal, going over the material at home, and connecting with old friends was a joy. During my time off stage, I watched the players and singers - everyone was just great pouring out all their energy into every song. What a funky night!

Thanks to Gene Williams, who gave the most time and effort in the preparation and direction of the evening.

The Songs:

PASS THE PEAS (Band)
I'M COMING (GTO)
BEWILDERED (GTO)
LICKIN' STICK (Kelvyn)
I'LL GO CRAZY (Michael)
IT'S A MAN'S WORLD ( Michael)
THINK (Aaminah)
I FEEL GOOD (Aaminah)
I GOT THE FEELIN'(Kelvyn)
TRY ME (Garland)
SAY IT LOUD, I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD (Garland)
DOIN' IT TO THE DEATH (Manchild)
COLD SWEAT (Reese)
SUPER BAD (Kelvyn)
DRIVE YOUR FUNKY SOUL (GTO)
SEX MACHINE (GTO and Everyone)

The Musicians:

Don Babatunde, percussion
Kelvyn Bell, guitar
Fred Catfish Elias, drums
Manchild Black, vocals
Roger Byram, sax
Don Byron, sax
Wayne Cobham, trumpet
Fred Catfish Elias, drum
Ronnie Drayton, guitar
Gary Foote, bass
Michael Hill, guitar
Garland Jeffreys, vocals
GTO, vocals
Cornell McGhee, trombone
Queen Aaminah, vocals
Reese, vocals
Gene Williams, keyboards and music direction

All the best,
Garland

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Garland at The Bitter End, Mexicali Rose, Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub for James Brown's Birthday Tribute, on MAY 3rd, 2 shows, 9:30 and 11:30 ,,, The Allstar Black Rock Coalition Band, at Joe's Pub

Garland will perform

"Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud"
"Try Me"
"Get On the Good Foot"
"Sex Machine"

June 6th at Mexicali Blues Cafe, Teaneck, New Jersey, The Garland Jeffreys Trio

June 8th at The Bitter End, New York City, The Garland Jeffreys Trio

Garland at Joe's Pub, Mexicali Rose and Tbe Bitter End

Joe's Pub for James Brown's Birthday Tribute, on MAY 3rd, 2 shows, 9:30 and 11:30 ,,, The Allstar Black Rock Coalition Band, at Joe's Pub

Garland will perform

"Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud"
"Try Me"
"Get On the Good Foot"
"Sex Machine"

June 6th at Mexicali Blues Cafe, Teaneck, New Jersey, The Garland Jeffreys Trio

June 8th at The Bitter End, New York City, The Garland Jeffreys Trio

Garland Jeffreys Trio, June 6

Garland, Alan, and Tony play Mexicali Blues Café. This show will jam two guitars, and accordion and of course the voice of GJ. Don't miss this one or his Bitter End show two days later.

PDP Concerts! (<---tickets here)

Garland Jeffreys Trio, June 8

Garland plays the Bitter End as a trio with his long time guitarist, Alan Freedman, and a great friend he loves to play with, accordionist, Tony Cedras, from South Afica. Surprises... you bet!

Doors: 7pm. Showtime: 7:30pm

TicketWeb

147 Bleecker Street (Thompson and LaGuardia)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 673-7030
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Panel on Race SXSW

The Panel was TREMENDOUS!!! Garland Jeffreys got his dream to have a panel on Race at SXSW and it was a very special event. Alejandro Escovedo, Dave Marsh, Chuck D, Cyril Nevile and Garland Jeffreys. It was a moving, emotional, heartfelt and loving event. "We panelists told our "stories" and we all shined in a community way. It goes without saying we would love the world to be different and we're willing to work for it. Each and every person gave of themselves and their experience. I am moved to tears by the feelings that were shared."