Riverfront Jazz Festival Analysis

The reason I have chosen this mix of words is because people listen to the music, enjoy the time they experience at the festival, laugh at the good times they have and hopefully love it so they will return! This statement positions the event as having a fun loving, carefree atmosphere that people will enjoy.

Just being on the big stage and hosting this event is changing the national perception of Cleveland. Let’s face it, it hasn’t been great since the late 1960s. But fans across the country and all over the world got to see the Cleveland skyline during the summer months. They saw clips of the entertainment districts on E. 4th St. and W. 6th St. and all the fans that flocked there. They saw the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. They saw a downtown that certainly didn’t look “depressed” as some in the national media described.

On the first day, crowds flooded in hoping to catch a good glimpse of their favorite musicians. The line up for the day was Swami Satchidananda, Richie Havens, Country Joe McDonald, John B. Sebastian, Sweetwater, Incredible String Band, Bert Sommer, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Melanie, Arlo Gurthrie, and Joan Baez. Saturday's bill included The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead, Canned Heat, Mountain, and Santana (Gilmore eLibrary). For

The Big Muddy Blues Festival brings thousands of people to the Landing every year. According to Laclede Landing’s Blog,“each Labor Day weekend, it hosts over 60,000 attendees” (“About Laclede Landing”). Blues musicians Chuck Berry, Booker T, and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith entertain the crowd with their jazzy vocals. The music makes the Landing a great place to sit back and relax. The festival’s location, in addition, has breathtaking river views for Blues fans and people who just want to enjoy nature. If tourists are looking for a great time, the Big Muddy Blues Festival is great entertainment for

I attended the Baylor University Concert Jazz Ensemble directed by Alex Parker on Tuesday, November 10th. This ensemble consisted of saxes, trombones, trumpets, drums, a piano, and bass. The concert showcased many individual talents by including solo’s or duet’s in every song. The program consisted of seven songs with no intermission. The pieces I selected were “Big Dipper” by Thad Jones and “Undecided” by Frank Mantooth.

Whether it is through the contributions made to the economy through the training and advancement of technology at the University of Oklahoma, or through Norman’s consistent acceptance and pursuance of new business throughout its 189 square miles, the city is consistent in its pursuit of both growth and excellence. Norman hosts large festivals throughout the year, including the Norman Music Festival, the Medieval Fair, Jazz in June, and 89er's Day Festival. These festivals all bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city of Norman and its businesses, plus they help to increase the popularity of tourism in not only Norman, but also across Oklahoma.

The AT&T Performing Arts Center (ATTPAC) is a $354-million multi-venue center that opened in 2009. It's located in the Dallas Arts District and offers a wide variety of entertainment options that include Broadway and theatre, speakers, comedy, music, dance and more. The ATTPAC boasts several venues such as: the Winspear Opera House, Dallas Opera and the Texas Ballet Theater. They also house the renowned Dallas Theater Center, the popular Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the cultural Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, as well as a 10-acre urban park that's used to offer even more opportunities throughout the year to relax and socialize.

However, I chose this specific event because I show up every year and really enjoy coming to watch. Not only is it thrilling, but it also keeps me from staying home. I will continue to attend to this event in the future because every year it is different. I surely do not plan on missing any of it. The sensation of the Kennett Delta Fair Parade is something I look forward to every year.

Blues for New Orleans: Mardi Gras and America’s Creole Soul by Roger D. Abrahams is a book about the upbringing of the New Orleans Mardi Gras carnival. This is one the most famous carnivals held in New Orleans. The festival Mardi Gras “Fat Tuesday” incorporates “such events as costumed float parades, neighborhood marches or second-lines, street gatherings, informal parties, and formal balls in New Orleans, Biloxi, and Mobile, among other Gulf Coast cities and towns.” (1) The author, Roger D. Abrahams throughout his book, speaks of the carnival from all differ perspectives and compares it to other countries held around the world. He also addresses, how before Hurricane Katrina and afterwards, the Mardi Gras festival and the culture/ tradition

The 40th annual Manly Jazz Festival took place over the long weekend as music lovers of all ages travelled towards the beaches to soak up the sun, sand and the celebration of sound. The festival, held on Manly’s beachfront was a combination of Australia’s beach culture with a love of music. The day drew an eclectic audience, as people from all walks of life came together to enjoy the performances. A diverse array from musicians to the elderly to the very young all crowded in the Corso to listen in to the internationally acclaimed Manly Jazz. As the afternoon sun gave glimpses of summer, many festival goers sought out a spot on the sand or in the water to take in the tunes and cool off.

Now, this is what you call a celebration, each year is exciting more and more. I’ve met a variety of people, from various parts of Africa, and from many cities in the United States. I would sum it [Juneteenth Festival] up as a huge family reunion in the park.

The festival which already receives funding from major companies, can seek out new music focused company sponsorship's that will provide aid for the costs of the concerts. The last opportunity for the festival includes the role it can provide in educating the local youth about local cultural music, theater, and arts. Many may grow up to have a strong appreciation towards their own communities’ festival.

time I was going to a Jazz concert. I knew that I wouldn’t be disappointed or

Credibility Statement: Growing up in Southern California, I was immersed in art, music, and food festivals since a young age. When I moved to Texas my love for music festivals grew as I did, and I began attending ACL, Lights All Night, etc.

With Aldean song ‘The Truth’ and ‘Burnin’ It Down’ some of the songs take you back to traditional country while others are pushing the musical boundaries. Having country singers like Jason Aldean they have provided that they aren’t afraid to take musical risks he has gone from hard-charging country to rock, contemporary and even to hip-hop. After going to this concert and seeing all the different act it showed how much country music has changed. Whether people see it for the better or worse this concert had a mixer a different artist each having their own unique style with their old and new songs you could definitely see how much music had changed. And in my opinion, I think the change it’s for the better. It gives them the chance to break out of the country genre and explore their other