2008 Upcoming Appearances
All Tour Dates will be posted as they are confirmed. For more info go to www.myspace.com/jimmiehighsmithjr
Valentine Show at Clarissa's
Feb 15, 2008 9pm - 1am
Clarissa’s Presents a special valentines show with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & Friends 293 Clarissa St Rochester, NY 14608 Saturday Jan 26, 2008 9pm - 1am admission "Free" Come out an enjoy and elegant evening of smooth jazz with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., and Friends.
Water Street Music Hall w/Ryan Shaw
04/10/2008 07:00 PM
204 N. Water Street Rochester, New York 14604 WSM Presents: Ryan Shaw w/guest Door 7pm/Show 8pm | 13+ | $16 ADV/$20 DOS Tickets available at Ticketmaster & Aaron’s Alley This 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His One Haven/Columbia debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with a clutch of great songs both classic and new?and a state-of-the-art, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still. Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly vanished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of "Do the 45" to the heart-wrenching ballad "I Am Your Man" and "Over and Done," the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note. On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he’s able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan’s thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audience. There’s no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
Club Network w/Filthy Funk
04/11/2008 08:00 PM
A Funktastic Friday w/Jimmie Highsmith and Filthy Funk Club Network Presents Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & The Filthy Funk Band at 470 Central Ave Rochester, 14605 If you haven’t already heard these funky smooth jazz recording artists perform LIVE, this is one show you do not want to miss. T-shirts, Posters and CD’s will be available for sale. **** Free Admission ****
Clarissas
04/13/2008 09:00 PM
Description:Clarissa’s Presents Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & Friends 293 Clarissa St Rochester, NY 14608 Sunday April 13, 2008 8pm - 12am admission "Free" Come out an enjoy and elegant evening of smooth jazz with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., and Friends. This is a All Star line up featuring some of Rochester’s most talented jazz/R&B artists. Nick Murray on Keyboards, Tony Hiler on Drums, of course Jimmie on Sax and EWI Come out and enjoy yourself with a drink and some great music Clarissa’s offers all this and more. When you open the club’s doors, you feel like you’ve stepped back into the 1950’s. The first level has a beautiful hardwood floor that is plenty big for dancing and a stage big enough for Rochester’s most talented jazz and R&B musicians. The second floor is filled with tables, chairs and a well- crafted bar. Black and white photos of jazz greats adorn the walls. The experience here is very, very valuable to the people that are regulars, the people that are coming out once and a while, looking for a good time, it’s going to (provide them with one). But it does much, much more than that for the people who want to see a small jazz group in an intimate environment. There is no substitute for that. Full Service Bar Courtyard Live Music
The Record Archive
04/19/2008 06:00 PM
Jimmie Highsmith and Friends are Celebrating the Grand Opening of The Record Archive’s New Store Jimmie and friends will be playing 6pm - 8pm.. The new store location is 33 1/3 ROCKWOOD ST Roch, NY 14610
Gospel Play IN TIMES LIKE THESE at The Rochester Aud Theatre
POSTPONED TIL FURTHER NOTICE
875 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Cost:$25.00 CLARKE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: IN TIMES LIKE THESE * * * Tickets available at all Ticket Master Outlets * * * AUDITORIUM THEATRE ROCHESTER, NY THUR MAY 1 2008 7PM
Clarissas with Lauren Faggiano
05/02/2008 09:00 PM
293 Clarissa St Rochester, New York 14604 Cost $5.00 at the door Clarissa's Presents The Faggiano Highsmith Project Come out and enjoy a Soulful Funtastic Evening of Music driven by the sweet voice of Lauren Faggiano. This group of talented musicians combined sounds of many different backgrounds to create something you truly do not want too miss!!!... Lauren Faggiano "keyboards, Guitar and Vocals" Ken Schumacher "Bass Guitar" Tony Hiler "drums" and of course Jimmie "Sax/EWI" There will be CD/T-Shirts for sale,
Memorial Art Galley of Rochester with Special Guest Wycliffe Gordon and Tyler Owens
05/09/2008 08:00 PM
Memorial Art Galley of Rochester Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., w/Wycliffe Gordon and Tyler Owens 500 University Ave ROCHESTER, 14607 Fundraiser for the Advocacy Center... Friday, May 9, 2008 7:00 - 10:00 pm Location: Memorial Art Gallery; 500 University Avenue; Rochester, NY 14607 Tickets: $40.00 To purchase tickets, please call 585-546-1700 ext. 265 We are excited to also have the following musicians performing at this year's event: the band Filthy Funk; drummer Kenwood Anderson, who has performed with Al Jarreau; and Grammy-nominated keyboardist Paul Boutté. As in past years, we will have a nice selection of art and gift certificates up for bids in our silent auction. Pre-event bidding is available on artwork donated by John Lenhard.
All Tour Dates will be posted as they are confirmed. For more info go to www.myspace.com/jimmiehighsmithjr
Valentine Show at Clarissa's
Feb 15, 2008 9pm - 1am
Clarissa’s Presents a special valentines show with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & Friends 293 Clarissa St Rochester, NY 14608 Saturday Jan 26, 2008 9pm - 1am admission "Free" Come out an enjoy and elegant evening of smooth jazz with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., and Friends.
Water Street Music Hall w/Ryan Shaw
04/10/2008 07:00 PM
204 N. Water Street Rochester, New York 14604 WSM Presents: Ryan Shaw w/guest Door 7pm/Show 8pm | 13+ | $16 ADV/$20 DOS Tickets available at Ticketmaster & Aaron’s Alley This 26-year-old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues (1960-1972) for a new generation. His One Haven/Columbia debut album, This Is Ryan Shaw, combines a powerfully expressive voice with a clutch of great songs both classic and new?and a state-of-the-art, in-your-face sound that makes it impossible to sit still. Ryan delivers every song with the kind of emotional commitment and vocal panache that have nearly vanished from the mainstream musical landscape. Compositional craft and studio technology blend in an album of irresistible appeal from the opening dance blast of "Do the 45" to the heart-wrenching ballad "I Am Your Man" and "Over and Done," the upbeat Ryan Shaw original that closes the set on a joyful, triumphant note. On stage, Ryan brings it all together with a combination of Southern warmth and New York vitality. Using just a small rhythm section and two male backing vocalists, he’s able to effectively reproduce the sound of his album while stretching some tunes into full-on vocal rave-ups. Ryan’s thrilling voice and charismatic presence are all that he needs to get over with an audience. There’s no posturing or mindless booty-shaking, no need for contrived antics: Ryan Shaw is the real deal.
Club Network w/Filthy Funk
04/11/2008 08:00 PM
A Funktastic Friday w/Jimmie Highsmith and Filthy Funk Club Network Presents Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & The Filthy Funk Band at 470 Central Ave Rochester, 14605 If you haven’t already heard these funky smooth jazz recording artists perform LIVE, this is one show you do not want to miss. T-shirts, Posters and CD’s will be available for sale. **** Free Admission ****
Clarissas
04/13/2008 09:00 PM
Description:Clarissa’s Presents Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., & Friends 293 Clarissa St Rochester, NY 14608 Sunday April 13, 2008 8pm - 12am admission "Free" Come out an enjoy and elegant evening of smooth jazz with Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., and Friends. This is a All Star line up featuring some of Rochester’s most talented jazz/R&B artists. Nick Murray on Keyboards, Tony Hiler on Drums, of course Jimmie on Sax and EWI Come out and enjoy yourself with a drink and some great music Clarissa’s offers all this and more. When you open the club’s doors, you feel like you’ve stepped back into the 1950’s. The first level has a beautiful hardwood floor that is plenty big for dancing and a stage big enough for Rochester’s most talented jazz and R&B musicians. The second floor is filled with tables, chairs and a well- crafted bar. Black and white photos of jazz greats adorn the walls. The experience here is very, very valuable to the people that are regulars, the people that are coming out once and a while, looking for a good time, it’s going to (provide them with one). But it does much, much more than that for the people who want to see a small jazz group in an intimate environment. There is no substitute for that. Full Service Bar Courtyard Live Music
The Record Archive
04/19/2008 06:00 PM
Jimmie Highsmith and Friends are Celebrating the Grand Opening of The Record Archive’s New Store Jimmie and friends will be playing 6pm - 8pm.. The new store location is 33 1/3 ROCKWOOD ST Roch, NY 14610
Gospel Play IN TIMES LIKE THESE at The Rochester Aud Theatre
POSTPONED TIL FURTHER NOTICE
875 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14604 Cost:$25.00 CLARKE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: IN TIMES LIKE THESE * * * Tickets available at all Ticket Master Outlets * * * AUDITORIUM THEATRE ROCHESTER, NY THUR MAY 1 2008 7PM
Clarissas with Lauren Faggiano
05/02/2008 09:00 PM
293 Clarissa St Rochester, New York 14604 Cost $5.00 at the door Clarissa's Presents The Faggiano Highsmith Project Come out and enjoy a Soulful Funtastic Evening of Music driven by the sweet voice of Lauren Faggiano. This group of talented musicians combined sounds of many different backgrounds to create something you truly do not want too miss!!!... Lauren Faggiano "keyboards, Guitar and Vocals" Ken Schumacher "Bass Guitar" Tony Hiler "drums" and of course Jimmie "Sax/EWI" There will be CD/T-Shirts for sale,
Memorial Art Galley of Rochester with Special Guest Wycliffe Gordon and Tyler Owens
05/09/2008 08:00 PM
Memorial Art Galley of Rochester Jimmie Highsmith, Jr., w/Wycliffe Gordon and Tyler Owens 500 University Ave ROCHESTER, 14607 Fundraiser for the Advocacy Center... Friday, May 9, 2008 7:00 - 10:00 pm Location: Memorial Art Gallery; 500 University Avenue; Rochester, NY 14607 Tickets: $40.00 To purchase tickets, please call 585-546-1700 ext. 265 We are excited to also have the following musicians performing at this year's event: the band Filthy Funk; drummer Kenwood Anderson, who has performed with Al Jarreau; and Grammy-nominated keyboardist Paul Boutté. As in past years, we will have a nice selection of art and gift certificates up for bids in our silent auction. Pre-event bidding is available on artwork donated by John Lenhard.