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Crooner/pianist Christopher Linman and bassist Gary Wicks play an array of songs from the Great American Songbook, Tin Pan Alley and New Orleans early jazz in this warm and sophisticated listening environment of the Tap Room in the Langham Hotel.

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Lizzy & The Triggerman

Vivarium, 1818 N Farwell Ave. , Milwaukee, WI 53202

LA's premier vintage jazz swing band hits Milwaukee on this midwest tour!

Lizzy & the Triggermen, transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As NPR raves, they are “one part Eartha Kitt, one part Ella Fitzgerald, on part Amy Winehouse.”

Their show is a “joyously subversive” (Broadway World) mixture of vintage swing and biting originals that highlight Lizzy's wicked sense of humor (which she previously used to create Emmy-nominated TV shows). Like the great tunes of the '30s which so inspire them, their music boldly tackles our modern troubles and turns them into killer dance songs that fill you with joy the way only a wailing horn section can.

Their debut album, "Good Songs for Bad Times," hit #3 on the iTunes Jazz Charts alongside jazz royalty Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington. They quickly went from performing in speakeasies to selling out top venues and jazz festivals across the country, co-headlining festivals with Samara Joy and Nancy Sinatra, touring with Squeeze and being chosen for SXSW.

The band is helmed by operatically-trained Lizzy with arrangements by living legend, Dan Barrett (who played with and arranged for Benny Goodman). But the star power emanates through the entire incredible band: a multi-generational dream team of crushers who have toured with everyone from Woody Herman to Harry Connick Jr. to Rachel and Vilray to Panic! at the Disco.

Come early and take a basic swing lesson with dance instructor Hot Jazz Cass and friends, no partner or experience needed.

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Lizzy & the Triggermen hit Chicago on this Midwest tour!

Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new. As NPR raves, they are “one part Eartha Kitt, one part Ella Fitzgerald, one part Amy Winehouse.”

The band is currently having a viral moment after their electrifying performance of Irving Berlin’s anti-fascist anthem “When That Man Is Dead and Gone” began circulating widely online, bringing national attention to their bold blend of vintage jazz, theatrical storytelling, and razor-sharp wit. With new representation and growing buzz across the music world, Lizzy & the Triggermen are quickly becoming one of the most exciting acts in the vintage pop revival.

The show is a “joyously subversive” (Broadway World) mixture of vintage pop, show tunes, and biting originals that highlight Lizzy's wicked sense of humor (which she previously used to create Emmy-nominated TV shows). Like the great tunes of the 1930s which so inspire them, their music boldly tackles our modern troubles and turns them into killer dance songs that fill you with joy the way only a wailing horn section can. As their debut EP succinctly states: they make “Good Songs for Bad Times.”

The band is helmed by operatically-trained Lizzy Shapiro, who Broadway World hailed as "a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter" and the New Times raved is "dripping with badittude." She teamed up with legendary musician and arranger, Dan Barrett (who played with and arranged for Benny Goodman). Their 2020 debut album, "Good Songs for Bad Times," hit #3 on the iTunes Jazz Charts alongside jazz royalty Miles Davis and Kamasi Washington. They quickly went from performing in speakeasies to selling out top venues across the country, playing sold out shows at top jazz festivals (Tucson Jazz Festival) and breaking glass ceilings for swing music, including touring with Squeeze, co-headlining festivals alongside Samara Joy, Nancy Sinatra, and be chosen for SXSW.

But the star power doesn’t stop with Lizzy. It emanates through her entire incredible band, a multi-generational dream team of crushers who have played with everyone from Harry Connick Jr. to Woody Herman to Rachel and Vilray.

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Patti Zlaket

La Rosa, 800 N. Country Club Rd. , Tucson, AZ 85716

Singer/Songwriter Patti Zlaket brings her band to the stage of La Rosa in Tucson Arizona for a special Sunday Matinee show! Patti Zlaket is having more than a comeback—she’s enjoying a remarkable and resurgent second chance. Her meteoric 2025—including a three-part deluxe-edition reissue series of her remastered catalog by Meridian (ECR Music Group), and the release of the first two singles from her forthcoming new record Dance Again—has brought her to a pivotal and thrilling moment. She’s won a newfound audience, newfound success on tour, and newfound recognition in the press. Produced by Tariqh Akoni (Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Weezer) and featuring an A-list array of session musicians including the inimitable Lee Sklar (Phil Collins, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt), this new music highlights Zlaket’s unique artistry, character, and authentic intimacy. But what are most proud of, is this talented musician was born and raised right here in the Old Pueblo. Patti Zlaket (vox 7 keys) Matt Hornbeck (guitar) Gary Wicks (bass) Herman Matthews (drums)

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Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway, TV, Film and recording artist, brings his Midlife Torso Tour to Southern California. A memorable show of stories from Cheyenne's life experiences and music that illustrates every chapter of his life. Featuring Musical Direction of Michael Orland (piano); Max Wagner (guitar) Brian Boyce (drums)

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Cheyenne Jackson

Colonial Theater, 450 A St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway, TV, Film and recording artist, brings his Midlife Torso Tour to Southern California. A memorable show of stories from Cheyenne's life experiences and music that illustrates every chapter of his life. Featuring Musical Direction of Michael Orland (piano); Max Wagner (guitar) Brian Boyce (drums)

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Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway, TV, Film and recording artist, brings his Midlife Torso Tour to Southern California. A memorable show of stories from Cheyenne's life experiences and music that illustrates every chapter of his life. Featuring Musical Direction of Michael Orland (piano); Max Wagner (guitar) Brian Boyce (drums)

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Crooner/pianist Christopher Linman and bassist Gary Wicks play an array of songs from the Great American Songbook, Tin Pan Alley and New Orleans early jazz in this warm and sophisticated listening environment of the Tap Room in the Langham Hotel.

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Phatback, Earl & Me

The Grape, The Grape 2733 E Main St., Ventura, CA 93003

PHATBACK, EARL & ME! is an American blues and "progressive" blues-rock band based in Los Angeles, CA and put together by drummer, Herman Matthews and friends. They blend traditional rhythm and blues influences from legends like B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Mavis Staples, and Bonnie Raitt, with the sounds of The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Their unique mix of original songs and covers brings a fresh take on these classic styles. ​

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Phatback, Earl & Me

Vibrato, 2930 BEVERLY GLEN CIR, LA, CA 90077

PHATBACK, EARL & ME! is an American blues and "progressive" blues-rock band based in Los Angeles, CA and put together by drummer, Herman Matthews and friends. They blend traditional rhythm and blues influences from legends like B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Mavis Staples, and Bonnie Raitt, with the sounds of The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Their unique mix of original songs and covers brings a fresh take on these classic styles. ​

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PHATBACK, EARL & ME! is an American blues and "progressive" blues-rock band based in Los Angeles, CA and put together by drummer, Herman Matthews and friends. They blend traditional rhythm and blues influences from legends like B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Mavis Staples, and Bonnie Raitt, with the sounds of The Tedeschi Trucks Band and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Their unique mix of original songs and covers brings a fresh take on these classic styles.

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Tugboat

Here & Now , 300 s Santa Fe , Los Angeles

The funk/soul/jazz trio, Tugboat, is back! Hitting at 9pm til midnight at the coolest joint in the arts district of downtown LA, Here & Now. No cover charge! Special guests! Tugboat is: Michale Bluestein: Fender Rhodes, mini Moog Charlie Paxson: Drums Gary Wicks: Fender P-bass

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Scott Eads presents Christmas in the Key of Bing Christmas favorites and some obscure holiday gems as well! Surprise special guests too!! Piano/Musical Director: Mike Ragonese Upright & Electric Bass: Gary Wicks Drums: Greg Sadler

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DOLA presents Twilight On The Pier featuring Holly Cook, Western Standard Time and Upstream. Gary will be performing at 7pm with Western Standard Time

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The HawtThorns

The Federal Bar, 5303 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA

KCRW DJ Gary Calamar presents the Mimosa Music Series (FREE & ALL AGES) featuring The HawtThorns.

KP: Vox; Acoustic Guitar Johnny: Vox; Electric Guitar Gary Wicks: Bass Mat Lucich: Drums

“Already a leading light in L.A.’s independent country scene, the HawtThorns swing for the heartland country-rock fences with “Shaking,” whose brightly-strummed guitars and sunny harmonies channel the warmth of the band’s west coast home.” - Rolling Stone Country

https://www.thehawtthorns.com

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