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Feb. 1st - Feb. 15th

Javier Mendoza and Jason Wilbur @ 

Leapin Lizard Sat Feb 6
Born in Virginia, raised in Spain and now living in St. Louis Missouri, Javier Mendoza has evolved from a songwriter for Warner Chappell in 1996 to a full time singer, songwriter and performer today.

Javier was a finalist in the Independent Music Awards 2007, won best St. Louis World Music and Pop Artist 2000-2004, became a Budweiser True Music artist in 2005, had songs featured on MTV's Real World, has multiple magazine features and live performances on several TV shows. He has also worked with some of the best musicians in the region and shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Blues Traveler, Everclear, Los Lobos and The Roots.
He is currently on a national tour for his new CD, "Tu" and will be performing live here in town!

Joining Javier is guitarist and singer/songwriter Jason Wilber. Jason has traveled the world as lead guitar player for Grammy Award winning country/folk singer/songwriter John Prine. He has also toured extensively with Greg Brown, Iris DeMent, Todd Snider and Hal Ketchum. 

In the insightful and sometimes humorous songs featured on his seven solo CDs he manages to meld his rock, folk, jazz, and country influences into a unique sound that's been described as "Van Morrison meets Wilco”. 
Tickets: $15 - includes one drink ticket.

10 percent of merchandise sales benefit the nonprofit Play it Forward .
8 pm - midnight, Sat Feb 6, Leapin Lizard, 726 Main St. Covington, KY 41011. Click here for info.
Black History Month Kroger Tour


Come enjoy some Afro-Latin music at various Krogers throughout Black History Month (Feb) with Latin Jazz Band Poco Loco and Afro-Caribbean rhythm trio Spectrum:

Feb 6th    Hill Crest   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
Feb 13th  Hyde Park 11:00 - 12:00 pm  
Feb 13th  Maineville    2:00 -   3:00 pm  
Feb 20th  Hyde Park  11:00 - 3:00  pm   
Feb 20th  Middletown  1:30 - 2:30 pm     
Feb 27th  Hyde Park  11:00 - 3:00 pm    
Feb 27th  Mt Airy        1:00 - 2:00 pm    



Hafla for a Cause @ Aquarius Star Feb 11

Please join in on a new monthly event at Aquarius Star - an open drum and dance session benefiting the nonprofit organization Play it Forward!

All are welcome to drum and dance!
Thursday, Feb 11 at Aquarius Star, 329 Ludlow Ave. $5 suggested donation. 513-381-3436 .









Valentine's Day with Jazz


Looking for a unique and affordable Valentine's Day outing? Why not treat yourself (and your date) to a delicious Chinese dinner, with a live soundtrack of favorite Jazz standards?

Featuring Liz Wu, vibes; Dan Karlsberg, keyboard; and Josh Moore, bass.

6-9 pm Sunday Feb 14, Johnny Chan 2, Harper's Point, 11296 Montgomery Road. No cover charge.Click here for more info.

 Jazz Fundraiser for Haiti


Omni Works Music presents "HELP THEM TO SING AGAIN," a Jazz Jam session to benefit children in Haiti through the Bush-Clinton Foundation.

Featuring: Bruce Menefield, Eugene Goss, Mike Wade, Marc Fields and Ricardo Wilkins and special guests The CCM Student Jazz Ensemble

7-9:30 pm Monday February 15 at The Blue Wisp, 318 E 8th St. $10 suggested donation.

 Tribal Night @ Leapin Lizard Feb 18





Join us for one of the hottest new events in town - tribal night at Leapin Lizard - a monthly evening of dance, drums, drink, food, vendors, music and more!

The night kicks off with an open belly dance and drum jam hosted by Al-Yanna. Bring a drum or just yourself! Beginner session from 7-7:30 (drum and dance instructional tips available) followed by intermediate/advanced drum & dance jam from 7:30-8.

From 8:15-9:15, Jim Feist, will perform 10 traditional Indian rhythms on the tabla. For more info on Jim Feist, see the featured artist section.

From 9:30-10:30, Spectrum will host a drum jam starting off with Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Hoop dancer Cameron Cousins will also be performing hoop dancing, and will have extra hoops on hand! Drummers and dancers are welcome to join in. 

There will also be fantastic crafts vendors set up, including The Flying Cat and much more!

Don't forget there will be a potluck table (food only/no drinks) - please bring something delicious to share and also partake!

The event goes from 7-11 Thursday, Feb 18 at Leapin Lizard, 726 Main Street, Covington. Tribal night is held every month on the third Thursday. $5 cover.

For more info on the performers:

Al-Yanna Dance Troupe:  http://www.al-yannabellydancers.com
** If you are interested in vending, please emailzeitproductions@gmail.com

Haiti: We Are One

Ten bands rock Leapin Lizard to benefit Haiti relief
Proceeds will go to Haiti earthquake relief through the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and Hope for Haiti. 

Both agencies channel 100% of their funds to direct relief and have received a 4 Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

Featuring:
MC: Comedian Ryan Fohl

First Floor:
Wabi Sabi (Ambient Jazz)
Harper (Traditional/Conteporary Folk)
Chico Futuracho (Singer/Songwriter) 
Iolite (Neo Soul)
The Keshvar Project (Tribal Belly Dance Fusion)

Upstairs:
Ricky Nye (Blues/Boogie)
Bruce Menefield Ensemble (Jazz) 
The Medicine Men Band (Blues) 
The Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration (Jazz)
Thrownback Jack (R&B/Soul) 
$10 suggested donation ($5 minimum)
Cash Bar Available on both floors.

7 pm - midnight, Saturday Feb 20, Leapin Lizard, 726 Main St. Covington
For more info, click here



Malton Local Artist Exibit Feb 21


Malton Gallery showcases the talent of local artists every third Sunday, serving refreshments including fine Essencha tea. There will also be door prizes! This month features Ben Norton.

Ben Norton is a figurative painter. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ben came to Ohio to study at the University of Dayton. This past May, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, concentrating in painting and minoring in religious studies.

Ben has worked in a variety of media in the past, but for the past few years his focus has been on painting in particular. His process is very methodical in its application, working first with a thin layer of washed out acrylic paint, then building up with thicker layers of oil paint. Occasionally the process also involves working charcoal linework into the composition as well, resulting overall in a lively and textured piece.

Ben's work focuses on public expression and the development of identity. His paintings stand on the tenet that every individual cultivates a personal religion or philosophy that he or she then attempts to reflect in daily behavior. These beliefs are reflected in the actions and conversations of every person, and in Ben's paintings, they appear through a kind of tribal body-paint. The figures always appear in vivid color, frequently caught in candid moments of introspection or intimate interaction.

3-6 pm Sunday, December 20, Malton Gallery, 3804 Edwards Road, Norwood (across from Rookwood Pavilion). 

More info can be found here .


 Tie Dye Ball at The Redmoor Feb 26 





Take a blast to the past with some very groovy music!

Two groups, The Spookfloaters and Jerry's Little Band, will alternate sets from 9:30-1:30.
The Ludlow Garage CD and Play it Forward Compilation 1 will be on sale.

There will also be silent auction and raffle items.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit  Play it Forward , a nonprofit dedicated to helping musicians.

9:30-1:30 Friday Feb 26 at The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave.


Live Music and Half-price Sushi @ Ichiban in Mt. Lookout 


There is a new Japanese restaurant on Mt Lookout Square that combines a beautiful aesthetic with a welcoming ambiance and creative cuisine. 


The menu offers a great variety of options, both traditional Japanese fare and sushi rolls. Wednesday-Saturday they offer half-price sushi in the evening!

On March 6, they will host ambient Jazz by Wabi Sabi, featuring Dan Barger (woodwinds and effects board), Josh Moore (bass) and Liz Wu (vibes). 

9-11 pm, Saturday March 6, Ichiban, Mt. Lookout Square, 1020 Delta Ave. 




Featured Artist

Jim Feist, classical tabla  



Jim Feist has been performing and teaching the tabla for the last 20 years. He has traveled to India for extended stays to learn tabla from the late, legendary Ustad Allah Rakha, and Vibhav Nageshkar. For the past decade Jim has been under the tutelage of Ustad Allah Rakha's celebrated disciple, Pandit Yogesh Samsi. 

Jim was awarded the American Institute of Indian Studies (Smithsonian) grant for performing artists in 2006 and became affiliated with the University of Mumbai Hindustani Music Department. He has been a featured clinician at Marshall University and has lectured at Taylor University among many others. He has had successful solos at Washington University, University of Toledo, and Indiana University to name a few. 

He will perform in a rare solo concert as part of "Tribal Night" 8 pm Thursday, Feb 18, Leapin Lizard, 726 Main St. Covington
Listen to Jim on his website: http://www.classicaltabla.com
Posted by A.C. Frabetti