Rick Barr

RICK BARR
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

Acoustic Rock, Country & More!

RICK BARR is a prolific performer and songwriter who plays all over town, and has his own open mic at Stadz Pizzeria on Mondays. Rick’s deep vocals and styling are Johnny Cash – wait for his Folsom Prison Blues! He will also play original songs from his CDs, and a very eclectic mix of songs, from country and classic rock to blues and folk: The Eagles, Elvis, The Doors, Rolling Stones, The Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Eric Clapton, Buddy Holly, and more. Joining him will be his Dad, RICK BARR Sr., plus KATIE BARR and AMANDA PRIOR.
JAZZ HAPPENS<br><span style="font-size:.8em;">@ Italian Village<br>Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023<br>10 a.m.-1 p.m.</span><br><span style="font-size:.5em;">Broadway, Jazz, Pop and Blues Quartet!</span>

JAZZ HAPPENS
@ Italian Village
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Broadway, Jazz, Pop and Blues Quartet!

In addition to songs made popular by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King, Cole Porter, and Barbra Streisand, DEBÉ is also writing and performing original music. She is currently performing with NORWIN MERGLER and DENEEN TROMBETTI – both amazingly talented musicians and entertainers.  "If you don’t know me yet, think of me as the love child of Bette Midler and Bonnie Raitt. I’m a sassy broad who belts out Broadway, jazz, pop and blues with some amazing musicians. If you have seen me perform then you know how much I love what I do. My goal is to make you love it too." - DEBÉ
Live Music by The Phantazmix

THE PHANTAZMIX
@ Uptown
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

aka Java’s Own Aaron and Heidi Herzog!

AARON and HEIDI HERZOG have performed for years as The Phantazmix – just not as much recently. They have performed at JC and last year they performed at Natalie’s in Worthington with The Castros. They are a 90’s cover band focusing on jingle pop and grunge with sprinkles of a variety from other decades. Joining them will be singer/songwriters CORA VINCENT and DICK PLUNK.
Lil' Red and the Rooster

LIL’ RED and THE ROOSTER
@ Uptown
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

Award-Winning Blues from France (and Westerville)!

Upbeat classic and original blues and jazz – from the heart! JENNIFER MILLIGAN is a wonderful vocalist and songwriter and is originally from Westerville; PASCAL FOUQUET is one of France’s top blues guitarists. A favorite at Buddy Guy’s Legends club in Chicago and past winner of both the Columbus and Cincinnati Blues Challenges! Upbeat and fun. And playing songs from their latest (and very well reviewed) blues CD!
Cap City Swing

CAP CITY SWING
@ Italian Village
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
12-2 p.m.

Dazzling New Orleans Jazz trio!

A native of New Orleans, CHERIE MANNINO has enjoyed an exciting professional singing career in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Columbus and abroad. Her vocal experiences include performances with timeless greats, including Tony Bennett, and singing backup for jazz icons, Keely Smith, and Rosemary Clooney, as well as pop diva, Linda Ronstadt. Born and raised in New Orleans, MILO MANNINO has been playing his trumpet in The Big Easy and Columbus, Ohio for the past 45 years. Leading his own groups, including the North Columbus Big Band, formally the Crescent River Big Band, Milo has performed and worked with great artists like Smokey Robinson, Four Tops, Anne Murray, Connie Francis, Bobby Vinton, Al Martino, Regis Philbin, Milton Berle, Shirley Jones and Keely Smith.
MARDI GRAS JAZZ BRUNCH<br><span style="font-size:.8em;">@ Italian Village<br>Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023<br>12-2 p.m.</span><br><span style="font-size:.5em;">Jazz Quartet with Milo & Cherie Mannino<br>New Orleans-inspired coffee, cocktails and food!</span>

MARDI GRAS JAZZ BRUNCH
@ Italian Village
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
12-2 p.m.

Jazz Quartet with Milo & Cherie Mannino
New Orleans-inspired coffee, cocktails and food!

A native of New Orleans, CHERIE MANNINO has enjoyed an exciting professional singing career in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Columbus and abroad. Her vocal experiences include performances with timeless greats, including Tony Bennett, and singing backup for jazz icons, Keely Smith, and Rosemary Clooney, as well as pop diva, Linda Ronstadt. Born and raised in New Orleans, MILO MANNINO has been playing his trumpet in The Big Easy and Columbus, Ohio for the past 45 years. Leading his own groups, including the North Columbus Big Band, formally the Crescent River Big Band, Milo has performed and worked with great artists like Smokey Robinson, Four Tops, Anne Murray, Connie Francis, Bobby Vinton, Al Martino, Regis Philbin, Milton Berle, Shirley Jones and Keely Smith.
BLUESSWING HOLIDAY SHOW

BLUESSWING
@ Uptown
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
7-9:30 p.m.

“Jazzy, Bluesy, Swingy” Valentine’s Show!

BluesSwing explores the blues and popular song roots of American music, from W.C. Handy to B.B. King, from Thomas “Fats” Waller to Nat “King” Cole -and adds the occasional Beatles or Elvis number to spice things up. The solid rhythmic foundation of bass (CARL YAFFEY) , and banjo (JACKIE LAMUTH) allows our tasteful lead guitar (JOHN SHERMAN) and distinctive vocals (BILL KERWIN) to send this classic mix of tunes straight to your hearts.