JAS Cafe Winter Series – Lauren Henderson

A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. She sings with a virtuosic warmth and interprets with intention. Since her arrival on the New York scene in 2009, the singer and bilingual songwriter has been enchanting audiences across the world. Through every lyric, she transmits connection and wonder; through every album,

2024-11-11T09:48:18-07:00November 11th, 2024|

JAS Cafe Winter Series – Jane Monheit Quartet

Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some

2024-11-13T10:32:52-07:00November 11th, 2024|

JAS Cafe Winter Series – Toronzo Cannon

“Among the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string…Cannon shows the Windy City is not done teaching us about electric blues. He’s a real deal blueser, combining social commentary in his songs with heartfelt guitar playing topped off with killer vibrato.” –Guitar World “Confident and spot-on…Cannon is an explosive guitarist, a one-man champion

2024-11-13T15:14:10-07:00October 29th, 2024|

2024 CLEAR BAG POLICY: Know Before You Go

Getting ready for the 2024 Labor Day Experience? Make sure you know before you go! NEW THIS YEAR: Clear Bag Policy!  As an additional safety precaution, as well as a way to help alleviate lines at check-in, JAS will be implementing a new clear bag policy at the 2024 event. Only clear bags (12″ x

2024-06-27T12:18:46-06:00June 27th, 2024|General, Labor Day|

Getting To Know Orquesta Akokan

Orquesta Akokan Saturday, June 22nd - 5pm & 8pm @ Rio Grande Park VIP Tent BUY TICKETS HERE Straight out of Havana, Cuba – a blazing presentation of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré and banda gigante of the 1940’s and 50’s. Akokán is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning “from the heart”,

2024-06-03T16:06:25-06:00June 3rd, 2024|General, June Experience|

Getting To Know The Headhunters

The Headhunters 50th Anniversary Saturday, June 22nd -5:30pm @ Wheeler Opera House BUY TICKETS HERE "To say drummer Mike Clark and percussionist Bill Summers have stories to tell is an understatement. They’ve been the nucleus of The Headhunters across 50 years, the mercurial, pioneering jazz-funk unit with a populist bent focused on memorable melodies and

2024-05-28T16:16:21-06:00May 28th, 2024|General, June, June Experience|

Getting To Know Bobby Rush

Bobby Rush - Rio Grande VIP Tent - Friday, June 21st BUY VIP TICKETS HERE "And the Grammy Goes To..." This year, Blues Hall of Famer and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush won a GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Blues Album at the 66th annual GRAMMY Awards. Rush’s album All My Love For

2024-05-14T11:47:27-06:00May 14th, 2024|ALL, General, June, June Experience|
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