Sunday February 10th Jazz at Casa!

 Sunday, February 10th

       ON TOUR!

Not To be Missed!  The Casa Karen Concert Series Presents:

 The Fred Hamilton Group!!!

from UNT Jazz Guitarist Fred Hamilton 

with Marc Seales, pianist and director of jazz studies at the University of Washington   

Drummer Gary Hobbs from Portland Oregon

 and from Seattle Washington bassist Jeff Johnson

Early Sunday show Doors open at 7:00 

show at 7:30 with Free refreshments!!  

This very special show is only $25

Call (512) 459-9900 to make a reservation now! C.C. accepted over the phone!
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scroll down in my blog to read about the wonderful shows I've been so fortunate to be a part of recently and my upcoming c.d. soon to be released on Bus Biscuit Records!!!

Thanks so much!
Suzi

The New Year and our music!

 The beginning of a new year is here and I have been visualizing 2013 as a year of peace, movement towards positive constructive change, health, much time with those you love and a year of creative inspirations fulfilled.

What's coming up in my world of music?
Mark your calendars for the first Casa Karen Concert of 2013!

photo by Victor Engel

"A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn"
Sat. January 26th
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
tickets are $20
Call for reservations at: (512) 459-9900 c.c. accepted over the phone.
Free refreshments of all sorts!  Easy breezy parking!! Note that Casa Karen has not been located on Karen Ave. for a couple of years now!  We are at 7402 Greenhaven Drive, 78757

The Line up:  Suzi Stern vocals, George Oldziey piano, John Fremgen Bass, Wayne Salzmann drums and John Mills sax

I hope you can join us!!
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And check out Casa Karen In February!!

Sunday, February 10th
       ON TOUR
The Fred Hamilton Group!!!

from UNT Jazz Guitarist Fred Hamilton with Marc Seales, pianist and director of jazz studies at the University of Washington /  Drummer Gary Hobbs from Portland Oregon and from Seattle Washington bassist Jeff Johnson

Early Sunday show Doors open at 7:00 / show at 7:30
Free refreshments!!  This very special show is $25
Call (512) 459-9900 to make a reservation now! C.C. accepted over the phone.
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Sat. the 23rd at Casa Karen
The power trio of  Scott Laningham on drums, Chris Maresh on bass and Kevin Lovejoy on the incredible 9 foot concert grand piano!
Doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
$20
Must call for reservations at: (512) 459-9900
Free refreshments, no big loud crowds (just the coolest audience) and parking is so easy!
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In March I will be singing with the fabulous latin/jazz band GATO 6 which has been selected to showcase at the 2013 SXSW!!  I'll let you know the exact day and time when they let us know!
Keep your eye on this site!
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In April The Pamela York Trio will be at Casa Karen!!
Sat. April 20th!
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My long awaited c.d. "Romancing the Dark"is being mastered in NYC at The Engine Room as we speak!  It will hit the streets in May!

Scroll down in this blog to see what other fun things have been happening recently and thanks for reading my Blog!!

Peace,

Suzi

Suzi Sings with GATO 6 at the Elephant Room!

 I'll be singing this coming Friday November 30th at the Elephant Room with the high energy latin jazz group, GATO 6!!

The Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
Austin Texas

Fri. Nov. 30th
9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M

Suzi Stern vocals, GATO piano, Gabriel Santiago on bass...that's right!  Bass, not guitar!
Michael Longoria drums, Luis Coutinho percussion, Dr. John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson trumpet!  This will be such a blast!   I love all of these guys so much.  Hope to see you there!
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 News Flash!!  The Casa K Concert featuring Pamela York on December 1st has been postponed...keep your eye on this blog for the new date in early 2013.

Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a beautiful holiday season, filled with light and love...and a new year of peace, inspiration and good health. Thank you for helping to make the music happen. I appreciate your constant support of live jazz in Texas beyond words!  See you soon!
Much love,
Suzi

Scroll down to check out the past years events, and up coming recording projects underway!

GATO6 at Casa Karen!!

Coming up next at Casa Karen!
The much talked about, all original Latin Jazz Band: GATO6 !!

 doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
7402 Greenhaven Drive 78757
tickets $25 / free refreshments
GATO 6 celebrates the release of "EL VIENTO" on Bus Biscuit Records!
CD's at the concert or at Amazon.com, cdbaby.com and itunes download-able!

GATO6 has been selected to showcase at the 2013 SXSW Music Festival in March but you can hear them in the markedly more civilized and relaxed environment of Casa Karen on Nov. 17th!!


Must call to reserve seats as seating is limited: (512) 459-9900

GATO 6 is: George Oldziey piano, Dr. John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson (of Woody Herman fame!) trpt, Wayne Salzmann (of Eric Johnson fame!) drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Luis Coutinho percussion and Suzi Stern vocals.

It will be a great night of music and I hope you can make it out!

Thanks for supporting live music in Austin!!
Suzi

What's coming up next!

We hosted an amazing concert last weekend with Alex Sipiagin, Rich Perry, Donald Edwards, Lynn Seaton and Stefan Karlsson.  Thanks to the band and to everyone who came out and made the night a beautiful musical experience.

On the horizon for music in my world:
I will be singing with the extraordinary latin / jazz ensemble:
GATO 6 at Casa Karen on Sat. November 17th
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
7402 Greenhaven Drive 78757
Must call to reserve seats at: (512) 459-9900
It will be a great night of music and I hope you can make it out!
GATO 6 is: George Oldziey piano, Dr. John Mills sax, Dennis Dotson (of Woody Herman fame!) trpt, Wayne Salzmann (of Eric Johnson fame!) drums, Kris Afflerbaugh bass, Luis Coutinhu percussion and Suzi Stern vocals.
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music downtown!!
GATO 6 at the Elephant Room
315 Congress Ave.
9:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.
Friday November 30th
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On December 1st at Casa Karen...
From Houston Texas we welcome Jazz Pianist extraordinaire:
Pamela York
with Pamela York piano, David Craig bass and Sebastian Whittaker drums
http://www.pamelayork.com/
This is a show not to be missed!!
Call now for reservations! (512) 459-9900
Free refreshments and snacks! lots of easy parking! A warm and inviting room to hear this remarkable trio.
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Scroll down to see what wonderful music has happened in my world this past year!  Eddie Gomez, Stefan Karlsson, Ed Soph, David Amram. Peter Stolzman, Bruce Saunders, Elias Hasslanger, Rich Harney, Peggy Stern, G. Pat Harris, Gabrielle Santiago on and on....It's been a great ride!

Recently I was featured on the new GATO 6 c.d. which came out last month on Bus Biscuit Records called "El Viento" and can be purchased on iTunes or at Amazon.com or c.d.baby.com. In the mixing stage right now is my soon to be released c.d. "Romancing the Dark"which is a collection of songs that I've written and arranged for various interesting different combinations of instruments! Definitely not the approach I've taken on my last 5 recording projects and I'm totally excited about getting it finished so you can hear it!
Here's an early Happy holidays to everyone!!  Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza...all those wonderful holidays of light!!Looking forward to 2013 and it's many musical offerings!
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This Saturdays Casa Karen Offering!

Suzi Stern, George Oldziey & The Casa Karen Concert Series proudly presents:

In Austin for one night only…

The Stefan Karlsson Quintet

featuring these 5 world renowned artists... 

  Stefan Karlsson (piano)    Alex"Sasha"Sipiagin (trpt)    Rich Perry (sax)    
Donald Edwards (dr)    Lynn Seaton (bass)

This truly will be a concert not to be missed!!

This Sat. October 6th

Doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00

Tickets $25 (c.c. accepted over phone!)

Free refreshments all evening!

Call for tickets, directions and more details!!

(512) 459-9900

Scroll down in this Blog to read about what's been happening in our world of Jazz!  A brand new GATO 6 release called "El Viento"  and "Romancing the Dark" is a soon to be released Suzi Stern all original c.d. on Bus Biscuit Records...
Nov. 17 GATO 6 at Casa Karen,
Nov. 30th GATO 6 at The Elephant Room,
Dec. 1st The Pamela York Trio at Casa,
Jan. 4th GATO returns to the Elephant Room

 and at Casa on Jan. 26th The Billy Strayhorn tribute Concert.  See more details below....and thanks for reading my blog!

Updates for the Casa Karen Concert Series!

Here's some details about our next exciting Concert on the Casa Karen Concert Series:
The Stefan Karlsson Quintet  
featuring:
Alex"Sasha"Sipiagin (trpt)    Rich Perry (sax)    Donald Edwards (dr)    Lynn Seaton (bass)
Casa Karen is truly honored to be presenting these 5 world renowned artists via NYC, Russia, Sweden to our humble stage in Austin Texas!

The Stefan Karlsson Quintet

 Sat. October 6th

doors open at 7:30 / show 8:00

Tickets $25  with free refreshments

call (512) 459-9900 for reservations and more detailed info.

 I feel so fortunate to be hosting this concert. It really truly honestly will be a performance not to be missed!!!!
Scroll down to see what's up ahead in the fall months:
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I will be performing at the Elephant Room B.T.W. on September 22nd with a great band!!
I'm looking forward to singing with: Elias Haslanger sax, Scott Lanningham drums, John Fremgen bass, George Oldziey piano!!
Come downtown if your in Austin and join us!
 9:30 to 1:30 / The Elephant Room/ 315 Congress Ave.
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Ok, back to the C.K.C. calendar for the fall...we have Stefan's amazing group on Oct. 6th
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Then on Nov. 17th Casa Karen presents GATO 6!!
George O.J. / Kris Afflerbaugh/ Mike Longoria/ Suzi Stern/Dennis Dotson & Dr. John Mills!!!
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
Call for Tickets!! Free refreshments as usual!  (512) 459-9900
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Friday Nov. 30th
I will be singing with GATO 6 again at the Elephant Room and we will be welcoming the amazing Gabriel Santiago on this gig, playing not guitar but Bass! Come check it out!
The Elephant room
315 Congress Ave.
Gig starts at 9:30 and goes till the wee hours!
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Sat.Dec. 1st
Casa Karen is proud to present:
From Houston Texas..."The Pamela York Trio"
Jazz pianist/vocalist extraordinaire Pamela York with her trio!!!!
(512) 459-9900 for reservations!!!
doors open at 7:30 / show at 8:00
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January 26th 2013 A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn...details t.b.a.

The beautiful haunting music of Strayhorn examined...hope you can join us!!!
at: Casa Karen
Call (512) 459-9900
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scroll down to see what amazing past concerts were hosted at Casa and get the scoop on the newly released GATO 6 c.d. on Bus Biscuit Records and my upcoming c.d. of all original material to be released in December!
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Thanks for reading all of this!! I feel a change in the air!  Cooler temps on the way! Whoo Hoo!

Suzi