BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gregory Burrus Productions - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gregory Burrus Productions X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gregory Burrus Productions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230510T041826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T140221Z UID:10000327-1688061600-1688070600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford June 29 Blues People -Soulful Blues Mega-Band DESCRIPTION:Blues People\n\n\n\nBlues bassist/impresario Mike Griot debuts Blues People for the first time at the Downtown Cranford Clock at Eastman Clock Plaza. This “Blues mega-band” features some of the most talented tour veterans you’ll ever see… all together on one stage to present stories and standards like you’ve never experienced! \n\n\n\nThis all-star band includes Gene Lake on drums (Maxwell/Henry Threadgill/Joe Zawinul/Marcus Miller\, David Sanborn)\, Kelton Cooper on lead vocals and guitar (Kool & the Gang/Black Widow Blues) Ron Thompson or Victor Burks on keyboards and vocals (Jamie Fox\, Laura Branigan\, JoE)\, and Mike Griot on bass (Sue Foley\, Michael Hill\, Omar [Lyefooke]\, Deborah Coleman\, Russell Gunn)\,  \n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds\n\n\n\nWhether you arrive by car\, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station\, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy some live live music.Walk across the street\, grab a bite from a local restaurant\, settle in to your favorite lawn chair or arrive early and grab a yellow park seat for these special evening concerts in downtown Cranford. Every Thursday thanks to the Downtown Cranford Organization the streets of Cranford come alive with a different sound from the areas local artists curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions. Come have a blast with us. as all performances take place at the Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\nOn street parking is available and around Eastman Clock Plaza and a municipal parking garage is just around the corner. FREE PARKING EVERY DAY AFTER 6PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Learn more Click Parking in Downtown Cranford. Lot 2 (Parking Garage – South Ave West & South Union Ave) All events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nOur Upcoming Events \n\n\n\nVisit    https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-june-29-blues-people-soulful-blues-mega-band/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Blues-People.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230510T041744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T135111Z UID:10000326-1687456800-1687464000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford June 22 MPack Live DESCRIPTION:MPACK LIVE\n\n\n\nA cross-genre musician\, Clarence “M-Pack” Conover is a phenomenally talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist (guitar\, bass\, keys\, drums and more). In his formative years\, his musical influences included Herbie Hancock\, Grover Washington\, Phyllis Hyman\, Luther Vandross and Price\, just to name a few. Clarence has performed and recorded with Patti Labelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, Grover Washington Jr.\, the Delfonics\, and Bo Diddley\, and others. He is a product of the Philly sound. Clarence is a specialist in Funk\, Jazz\, Blues\, Fusion\, Neo-soul and R&B grooves. \n\n\n\nFounder\, leader\, and vocalist of the Clarence Conover Project\, and the MPack Band\, Clarence is the founder and CEO of M-Pack Music productions whose motto is “Life Changing Sounds”. He released his first CD “My Time” in 2014. \n\n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds\n\n\n\nWhether you arrive by car\, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station\, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy some live live music.Walk across the street\, grab a bite from a local restaurant\, settle in to your favorite lawn chair or arrive early and grab a yellow park seat for these special evening concerts in downtown Cranford. Every Thursday thanks to the Downtown Cranford Organization the streets of Cranford come alive with a different sound from the areas local artists curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions. Come have a blast with us. as all performances take place at the Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\nOn street parking is available and around Eastman Clock Plaza and a municipal parking garage is just around the corner. FREE PARKING EVERY DAY AFTER 6PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Learn more Click Parking in Downtown Cranford. Lot 2 (Parking Garage – South Ave West & South Union Ave) All events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nOur Upcoming Events \n\n\n\nVisit    https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-june-22-mpack-live/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Pop,RnB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/gbp-MPACK-Clarence-Conover-0-00-00-00.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230510T041640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T135424Z UID:10000325-1686852000-1686861000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford June 15 Big Train Horn-infused R&B and Soul band. DESCRIPTION:Big Train\n\n\n\nBig Train plays horn-infused R&B and soul for your drinking and dancing pleasure. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/BigTrainSoul \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds \n\n\n\nWhether you arrive by car\, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station\, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy some live live music. \n\n\n\nWalk across the street\, grab a bite from a local restaurant\, settle in to your favorite lawn chair or arrive early and grab a yellow park seat for these special evening concerts in downtown Cranford. Every Thursday thanks to the Downtown Cranford Organization the streets of Cranford come alive with a different sound from the areas local artists curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions. Come have a blast with us. as all performances take place at the Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\nOn street parking is available and around Eastman Clock Plaza and a municipal parking garage is just around the corner. FREE PARKING EVERY DAY AFTER 6PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Learn more Click Parking in Downtown Cranford. Lot 2 (Parking Garage – South Ave West & South Union Ave)  \n\n\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nOur Upcoming Events \n\n\n\nVisit    https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-june-15-big-trainhorn-infused-rb-and-soul-band/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music,RnB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/big_train.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230527T044508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T184337Z UID:10000356-1686247200-1686256200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Big In China Band w Alan Paul Cranford June 8 DESCRIPTION:Big in China performs a wide repertoire of originals\, classic rock and blues songs by the likes of the Allman Brothers Band\, the Grateful Dead\, the Rolling Stones\, Bob Dylan\, Freddie King\, Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. We perform much of the music which the Woodie Alan performed to great acclaim throughout China\, \n\n\n\nThis week’s band is lead by Alan Paul. Alan is a former Guitar World and Wall Street Journal writer from the US who somehow became a notable Beijing-based blues musician. Alan wrote a memoir called Big in China about his crazy musical experiences here\, and tells the story of how it all began – thanks to a broken guitar\, a Chinese repairman who was also a secret musical wizard\, and their shared love of Stevie Ray Vaughn. \n\n\n\nAlan also has a huge connection to legendary Southern rock group the Allman Brothers Band. From writing about and interviewing them over a 25 year period\, Alan became an insider in their world\, and we talk a bit about his best-selling Allmans book One Way Out. The story of how it came to be\, in part\, because of Allmans drummer Butch Trucks’ discovery of and respect for Alan’s China book is pretty awesome.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds \n\n\n\nWhether you arrive by car\, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station\, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy some live live music. \n\n\n\nWalk across the street\, grab a bite from a local restaurant\, settle in to your favorite lawn chair or arrive early and grab a yellow park seat for these special evening concerts in downtown Cranford. Every Thursday thanks to the Downtown Cranford Organization the streets of Cranford come alive with a different sound from the areas local artists curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions. Come have a blast with us. as all performances take place at the Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\nOn street parking is available and around Eastman Clock Plaza and a municipal parking garage is just around the corner. FREE PARKING EVERY DAY AFTER 6PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Learn more Click Parking in Downtown Cranford. Lot 2 (Parking Garage – South Ave West & South Union Ave)  \n\n\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nOur Upcoming Events \n\n\n\nVisit    https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n0 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/big-in-china-band-w-alan-paul-cranford-june-8/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Big-in-China-Cranford-Summer-Sounds-June-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230521T034535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T204357Z UID:10000323-1685813400-1685820600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Pride Eve Lynette Sheard and Friends June 3 DESCRIPTION:Lynette Sheard is a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range. She is an actor\, producer and director. She is the unseated “West Orange Idol”. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times\, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger proclaims that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot” She performs Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul and Pop music throughout the tri-state area. Theater credits include principal roles in: Dream Girls\, Smokey Joes Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, and an encore performance as Lena Younger Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. She has received countless awards and recognition for her musical service work with children\, the elderly and veterans. She is a founding member of the Guiding Stars\, a Medical Missions group of professional performers who volunteer to entertain veterans and children. Her performances have raised thousands for Hurricane Katrina Survivors\, Haitian Relief efforts\, The Red Cross and numerous other local charities. \n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds \n\n\n\nGrab a bite from a local restaurant and pull up a park bench for these special Thursday evening concerts in downtown Cranford. The streets come alive with a different sound from local artists each week. Performances take place at Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-pride-eve-lynette-sheard-and-friends/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cranford-Events-Pride-Live-Music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230521T034138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T222755Z UID:10000324-1685797200-1685806200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:The Fanny Pack Band - Cranford Pride Day June 3 DESCRIPTION:The Fanny Pack Band \n\n\n\nIntroducing The Fanny Pack! A jazz fusion band that has been stirring up the NJ music scene with their unique and captivating sounds. With musicians who are well-versed in various musical styles\, including jazz\, fusion\, video game music\, rock\, etc.\, this eclectic group produces a vibrant concoction of styles and tones sure to delight any music lover. \n\n\n\nThe Fanny Pack is renowned for its ability to create powerful emotions through their inventive improvisations. Combining technical virtuosity with creative flair\, they craft melodic tapestries which paint vivid pictures in listeners’ minds. Every performance is an enthralling experience. This incomparable ensemble evokes soulful depths and passionate compositions\, a  sound that can only be achieved by constant dedication and nonverbal communication earned by playing together regularly. \n\n\n\nBy fusing traditional jazz techniques with unexpected modern synths\, world rhythms\, and video game textures\, they push the boundaries of jazz fusion into exciting new directions. Through every performance\, The Fanny Pack captures hearts and souls everywhere. Don’t miss out on this chance to be moved by masterful musicality – join the party. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds \n\n\n\nGrab a bite from a local restaurant and pull up a park bench for these special Thursday evening concerts in downtown Cranford. The streets come alive with a different sound from local artists each week. Performances take place at Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/the-fanny-pack-band-cranford-pride-day-june-3/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music,RnB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cranford-Events-Pride-Live-Music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20230521T024849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T195955Z UID:10000322-1685642400-1685651400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Forget The Whale 6/1 in Cranford Summer Sounds DESCRIPTION:Forget The Whale \n\n\n\nAn original\, genre-bending pop/rock\, NJ-based\, female-fronted sextet with catchy\, singable tunes and backed by a brassy horn section. \n\n\n\nForget the Whale\, hailing primarily from the 6th Borough\, America’s Golden Door\, Jersey City\, includes members Alishia Taiping (lead vocals\, bass) Dan Pieraccini (bass\, keys\, vocals)\, Peter Durning (guitar\, harmonica) and AJ Zienowicz (drums\, vocals). It’s been said\, of all the things Forget the Whale has\, a ‘sound’ is not one of them. It’s not that they have no sound: blues\, rock\, alternative\, R&B\, country\, funk and nu-metal all become ingredients for Forget the Whale’s veritable witches’ brew. \n\n\n\n\nCranford Summer Sounds \n\n\n\nWhether you arrive by car\, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station\, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy some live live music. \n\n\n\nWalk across the street\, grab a bite from a local restaurant\, settle in to your favorite lawn chair or arrive early and grab a yellow park seat for these special evening concerts in downtown Cranford. Every Thursday thanks to the Downtown Cranford Organization the streets of Cranford come alive with a different sound from the areas local artists curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions. Come have a blast with us. as all performances take place at the Eastman Clock Plaza. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOn street parking is available and around Eastman Clock Plaza and a municipal parking garage is just around the corner. FREE PARKING EVERY DAY AFTER 6PM AND ALL DAY SUNDAY Learn more Click Parking in Downtown Cranford. Lot 2 (Parking Garage – South Ave West & South Union Ave)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nOur Upcoming Events \n\n\n\nVisit https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/events/ \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/forget-the-whale-6-1-in-cranford-summer-sounds/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,RnB ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/forget-the-whale-at-fox-and-falcon-by-gregory-burrus.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20220624T034052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T182449Z UID:10000143-1663264800-1663273800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Summer Sounds Swing Town Big Band DESCRIPTION:Cranford Summer Sounds featuring the Swing Town Big Band. \n\n\n\nSwing Town is Maplewood’s own 20-piece big band. Under the direction of Ben Williams\, the group’s mission is to bring classic swing charts and modern jazz masterpieces to the residents of Maplewood and surrounding towns.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe group rehearses twice a month at DeHart Community Center and performs several times a year\, including two free concerts (winter and summer) and occasionally in night spots\, restaurants\, and at benefits for local charitable organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-summer-sounds-swing-town-big-band/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SwingTown-Big-Band-Maplewood-NJ-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20220624T033806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T185524Z UID:10000142-1662660000-1662669000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Summer Sounds Don Braden Karl Latham Big Funk DESCRIPTION:Cranford Summer Sounds Don Braden Karl Latham Big Funk \n\n\n\n\n\nSaxophonist\, flutist\, composer and educator\, Don Braden’s jazz career spans 40 years. He has toured the world with Betty Carter\, Wynton Marsalis\, Tony Williams\, Freddie Hubbard\, Roy Haynes\, and others and performed on Saturday Night Live\, at Carnegie Hall\, Harvard University (where was an engineering undergrad)\, and countless jazz festivals and clubs. He has over 100 CDs as a sideman and 21 as a leader\, the most recent his critically acclaimed Earth Wind and Wonder. Don has written 150 pieces for ensembles from duos to full orchestras\, including one for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands\, and over 100 songs for jazz combos. His compositions appear on dozens of CDs\, TV shows and indie films. In 2000\, he received a Doris Duke Foundation New Works grant and adjudicates for them and for SURDNA\, the Downbeat Student Music Awards\, and others. He teaches at Prins Claus Conservatoire in the Netherlands and at Montclair State University. He ran NJPAC’s Jazz for Teens for 15 years and also led the Harvard University Monday Jazz Band. Don believes that jazz is a great music style to study because it reflects so many important aspects of life\, including creativity\, discipline\, teamwork\, leadership\, listening skills\, democracy\, supportiveness and improvisation. Don has been the music director of the Litchfield Jazz Camp since 1998. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-summer-sounds-don-braden-karl-latham-big-funk/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Big-Funk-Don-Braden-Karl-Latham-in-Cranford-by-Gregory-Burrus.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20220624T033008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T112220Z UID:10000139-1660845600-1660854600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Summer Sounds Binge Band DESCRIPTION:Cranford Summer Sounds Binge Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-summer-sounds-binge-band/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Binge-in-Cranford-by-Gregory-Burrus-Productions.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T133438 CREATED:20220624T032611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T214002Z UID:10000138-1659636000-1659645000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cancelled Cranford Summer Sounds Big Train DESCRIPTION:Cranford Summer Sounds Big Train \n\n\n\nBig Train plays horn-infused R&B and soul for your drinking and dancing pleasure. \n\n\n\nWeather Heat Cancelled \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-summer-sounds-big-train/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/big_train.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR