Oct 28, 2025 10:47 AM
In Memoriam: Jack DeJohnette, 1942–2025
Jack DeJohnette, a bold and resourceful drummer and NEA Jazz Master who forged a unique vocabulary on the kit over his…
The Tin Hat Trio has scheduled a mini Midwest tour for this week. Rob Burger (accordion/piano), Carla Kihlstedt (violin) and Mark Orton (guitar/dobro) are set to being their eclectic, Americana improvisations to the following cities:
April 2: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Legion Arts/CSPS
April 3: Minneapolis, Cedar Cultural Center
April 4: Chicago, Hot House
April 5: Madison, Wis., Catacombs Coffeehouse
For more information on the band, go to www.tinhattrio.com
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