tag:vincetampio.com,2005:/blogs/news--10?p=5Newsletter2020-12-16T15:19:45-05:00Vince Tampiofalsetag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/65009902020-12-16T15:19:45-05:002020-12-16T15:21:27-05:00Newsletter - Winter 2020<p>Season's Greetings!</p>
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<p>I hope all of you have been staying healthy, safe, and warm (as Philly's first snow storm of the season ensues)...</p>
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<p>...and just in time! Tomorrow night <a contents="World Cafe Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-street-hustle-tickets-131269537721?fbclid=IwAR1P6bC43y9rzXPSt0H55c6pTbGxv7J_jGP8qg2rwV1ylRzGk79zvQGyY6E" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a> presents their <a contents="WCL House Concert Series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-street-hustle-tickets-131269537721?fbclid=IwAR1P6bC43y9rzXPSt0H55c6pTbGxv7J_jGP8qg2rwV1ylRzGk79zvQGyY6E" target="_blank">WCL House Concert Series</a> featuring <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>! The band will premiere songs recorded in isolation as a virtual performance. We'll be joined by solo sets by YSH's current singer <a contents="Ryan Williams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://williamsryan.bandcamp.com/track/wholeheartedly" target="_blank">Ryan Williams</a>, and former singer <a contents="Aaron Parnell Brown" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://aaronparnellbrown.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Aaron Parnell Brown</a>. Tune in Friday as <a contents="WCL features" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-byrne-tickets-131268843645?aff=erelpanelorg" target="_blank">WCL features</a> the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.johnbyrneband.com/" style="" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>; for which I handled all the audio post production (in addition to my usual musician duties). </p>
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<p>These intimate livestream concerts will premiere on WCL's <a contents="YouTube channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldCafeLivePHL" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. WCL House Concerts are FREE to watch, but we hope you'll consider making a donation to support independent live music. Click, "Buy Tickets" to RSVP for a reminder email with the stream link, where you can also make an optional donation of any amount. All donations will be split between the artist and World Cafe Live's Year-End <a contents="Homecoming Drive" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mightycause.com/story/Wclhomecoming" target="_blank">Homecoming Drive</a>. </p>
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<p>My latest album, <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" style="" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong></a>, has been getting around! Check out what some have said about it: </p>
<p>"Vince Tampio has a way of constructing lyrical, hummable lead lines. The South American-style percussion boogies nicely right alongside it." (<a contents="Alt77 Alternative Music Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://alt77.com/vince-tampio-and-alexis-perry-release-new-singles/" target="_blank">Alt77 Alternative Music Blog</a>)</p>
<p>"Suitable for any corner of the planet, it's an ever-funky block party that intends to keep grooving until sunrise and beyond." (<a contents="All About Jazz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/adult-children-vince-tampio-self-produced" target="_blank">All About Jazz</a>)</p>
<p>"It’s a restless beast of an album that prowls the borderlands between jazz and rock – in a good way." (<a contents="London Jazz News" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://londonjazznews.com/2020/10/31/vince-tampio-adult-children/" target="_blank">London Jazz News</a>)</p>
<p><strong><u><em><a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" style="" target="_blank">Adult Children</a></em></u></strong> is available to download wherever you get your music, and it's available for purchase as CD at my <a contents="store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank">Store</a> page. </p>
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<p>I've been keeping busy this year. With live performances temporarily on hiatus, I've pivoted to other creative outlets including arranging, audio production, and teaching. If you or anybody you know would be interested in taking online lessons with me, please reach out. I primarily teach various levels of trumpet and music theory. Check out my <a contents="Teaching" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching" target="_blank">Teaching</a> page for more subjects and info. </p>
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<p>Lastly, I would like to share with you a Yule Log video I made for <a contents="Season's Greetings" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F41s1C7Uo20&t=4s" target="_blank">Season's Greetings</a>. Think of it as a simple video of a roaring file set to the holiday album <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> and I released in 2018. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F41s1C7Uo20" width="560"></iframe></p>
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<p>Stay safe, healthy, and warm.</p>
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<p>- VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/64572662020-10-16T12:22:40-04:002020-10-16T12:22:40-04:00New Music - Adult Children Album Release<p>What year is it?</p>
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<p>It's felt like a lifetime since the last newsletter (you remember, the one about publishing my new book <a contents="Chromatic Cell Permutations for Trumpet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/product/557445" target="_blank">Chromatic Cell Permutations for Trumpet</a>). Now I have fresh album about to drop!</p>
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<p>I'm self releasing <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong></a>, a full length instrumental jazz fusion album informed by Hard Bop and inspired by Highlife. The musical arrangements feature Latin percussion and layered guitar accompaniment. “[Vince has] an approach that is more soulful, yet laid back in a way. The influence of Latin music adds more fuel to the fire.” (Homer Jackson, Philadelphia Jazz Project). <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>Adult Children</strong></u></em></a> will be released Tuesday, October 20, 2020.</p>
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<p><a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong></a> is available for pre-order through my website at <a contents="https://vincetampio.com/store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/store" target="_blank">https://vincetampio.com/store</a>. You can listen to the first track, "<a contents="Career Cheerleader" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">Career Cheerleader</a>," while you consider purchasing the album as either a CD, digital download, or both (or whatever else comes to mind while you listen). Want to hear more? Check out my <a contents="bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">bandcamp page</a> for access to an additional track. </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12038/137368b70865c1368d7c74a1e873722ed6a9a7cc/original/cover-spect-2-5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="Front Cover (Photography by Billy Harvey)" /></a></p>
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<p>Want to learn more? <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong></a> took a long time to produce. The inspiration for the album originally struck in 2006. While I was researching colleges, I discovered <a contents="We Own the Moon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5BmswfFMoogCwOk3QNV9FW" target="_blank"><em>We Own the Moon</em></a> by Spielplatz, a side project of trumpeter <a contents="Dr. Chuck MacKinnon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.chuckmackinnon.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Chuck MacKinnon</a>. The two albums were produced similarly. Both albums began as an assortment of collectively improvised grooves involving bass and percussion. The resulting recording sessions were divided into distinct tracks, each organized into tangible musical forms. From there, harmonic accompaniment was applied and melodies were composed. A lot happened before I was finally to gather a rhythm section to record early in 2015. </p>
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<p>“However much he may genre-hop, use exotic instruments or play with sound processing, those aren’t just gimmicks and his playing can stand on its own in a fine style. So too does his composing.” (Geno Thackara, All About Jazz). For <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store"><em><u><strong>Adult Children</strong></u></em></a>, I perform on trumpet, guitar, and bass, and am joined by bassist <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a>, percussionists <a contents="Ben Diamond" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/ben-diamond" target="_blank">Ben Diamond</a>, Corey Mark, and Alec Meltzer, and guitarists Joe Heider and Drew Parker. Each musician exudes personality not only heard through their playing, but also sporadic utterances (if you listen deep enough). </p>
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<p>In the case of <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>Adult Children</strong></u></em></a>, I drew further inspiration from Highlife music - particularly the aspect of guitar accompaniment. Highlife is a genre from present-day Ghana which uses the melodic and main rhythmic structures of traditional Akan music, but is played with Western instruments. Most tracks on the album feature 4 electric guitars playing single line figures (essentially functioning as one texture), 2 electric 12 string guitars playing chordal accompaniments, and 1 co-lead guitar playing alongside the lead trumpet. I'm no stranger to arranging for multiple single line guitars; I did a lot of that in college since there were so many guitarists! </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12038/021122a2a107a39723126a75921736fa1a378cbd/original/adult-children-tray-card.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="Back Cover (Photography by Billy Harvey)" /></a></p>
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<p>The music is an interpretation of the current sociopolitical culture; song titles reflect aspects of certain stunted personalities. I suppose it's the closest any of my albums have come to a political album. It's certainly observant of the generations I seem to be straddle, wedged in the context of the American election cycle. This is by no means a 'Pandemic' album; <a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong></a> was well underway long before COVID. Photographer <a contents="Billy Harvey" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://billygharvey.com/" target="_blank">Billy Harvey</a> did a fantastic job of capturing the essence of this album with the cover art. </p>
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<p>I hope you check out my new album <em><u><strong><a contents="Adult Children" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank">Adult Children</a></strong></u></em>, give it a listen, and consider purchasing your own copy. I'm immensely proud of how it came out and it's finally ready for the world to hear. </p>
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<p>Thank you as always!</p>
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<p>VT</p>4:57Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/63027012020-05-04T10:15:00-04:002020-05-04T10:20:21-04:00Newsletter - Book Release<p>Happy May!</p>
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<p>I hope everybody has continued to say healthy, practiced social distancing, and adapted to life during this pandemic. It's been a challenge, but I'm still striving to be as positive and productive as possible. </p>
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<p>Exciting news: I just published a book!</p>
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<p>Its title is <u><strong>Chromatic Cell Permutations for Trumpet</strong></u>. It contains 65 sets of technical exercises (1089 total) for trumpet; many of which I've incorporated into my daily practice routine. Exercises will appeal to musicians seeking to advance their dexterity and technical mastery throughout the trumpet's extended range. </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/product/557445" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12038/9d87b73fa9d2c116401268116e0fe0237b7b0c6a/original/chromatic-cell-permutations-000-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="Front Cover" /></a></p>
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<p>You can order your copy of <strong><u>Chromatic Cell Permutations for Trumpet</u></strong> through my website on my <a contents="STORE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank">STORE</a> page or at the following link: https://vincetampio.com/product/557445. For a limited time, free shipping. </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/12038/80a333128cb5a5c039548b6e1111f2f76f521b3d/original/chromatic-cell-permutations-386-back-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_thin" alt="Back Cover" /><br> </p>
<p>I'm excited to share the exercises that I use to continually develop my own technique. Please consider purchasing my new book. If it's not for you, please spread the word to somebody who might be interested. Thank you, as always, for your continuing support. </p>
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<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/62656442020-03-30T10:30:00-04:002020-03-30T10:40:21-04:00Newsletter - Spring 2020<p>Hello!</p>
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<p>I hope everybody has been staying healthy, practicing social distancing, and above all adjusting to life during this pandemic. For my own part, I've been focusing on staying productive and maintaining a positive attitude. It hasn't been easy to witness practically all March & April live performances evaporate, but I've found plenty of other things to focus my energies on. </p>
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<p>As many may already know, I do a lot of <a contents="transcribing and arranging" data-link-label="Arranging" data-link-type="page" href="/arranging" target="_blank">transcribing and arranging</a>. Not just for bands I'm in, but also for numerous others. Over the past decade, I've written well over a thousand arrangements; usually for horn sections, but also for string sections, rhythm sections, and choirs (among other instrumentation). Original and cover songs; for live performance and studio production. I recently updated my <a contents="Library of Arrangements" data-link-label="Arranging" data-link-type="page" href="/arranging" target="_blank">Library of Arrangements</a>. If you or anybody you know needs a piece of music transcribed and or arranged, please pass me along.</p>
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<p>I've been developing my next <a contents="solo album" data-link-label="Albums" data-link-type="page" href="/albums" target="_blank">solo album</a>. Its current working title is <em>Adult Children</em>. It'll be an full length instrumental album, loosely jazz, inspired by Highlife music. At the initial recording session, I brought together 3 percussionists (Alec Meltzer, Ben Diamond, Corey Mark) and 1 bassist (<a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a>) to record improvised grooves. Then I overdubbed rhythm guitar tracks - including very prominent 12-string electric guitar. Now I'm in the process of composing trumpet melodies which I will later record myself playing. <em>Adult Children</em> will also feature some guest guitarists. Not exactly the traditional method of producing a <a contents="jazz album" data-link-label="Albums" data-link-type="page" href="/albums" target="_blank">jazz album</a>, but it's been an experience! </p>
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<p><a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> released a follow up to "<a contents="Live it Up" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/udoumusic/live-it-up" style="" target="_blank">Live it Up</a>," titled "<a contents="Ours" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youdoyou.bandcamp.com/track/ours-single" style="" target="_blank">Ours</a>." Both tracks are inspired by the Philly Soul of the 60s and 70s, with lush instrumentals and a smooth, dreamy sound" (<a href="https://thekey.xpn.org/author/sarahhojsak/" rel="author" style="">Sarah Hojsak</a>, The Key). My contributions to "<a contents="Ours" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youdoyou.bandcamp.com/track/ours-single" style="" target="_blank">Ours</a>" include trumpet, flugelhorn, mellophone, percussion, background vocals, horn arrangements, and some audio engineering. Make sure you listen for <a contents="Gabe Preston" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-preston-2078a6123/" target="_blank">Gabe Preston</a>'s rippin' flute solo. The band has been working on <em>Funky Dinos</em> since we released our last EP, <a contents="Political Party" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1v1K8TPBEqb34dILWcVCA9" target="_blank"><em>Political Party</em></a>. We're releasing another single this Saturday. "<a contents="The Script" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ffm.to/thescript?fbclid=IwAR2BQP9dM_a8D_OUY2eaXacoYB-WAyL81On_IB_JUbo0jM-2O_Afmmlp1lg" target="_blank">The Script</a>" is the album opener, so be sure to be on the look out!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yorkstreethustle/" style="" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> also released our first recorded music! <a contents="Cruelty" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yorkstreethustle/cruelty-ep?fbclid=IwAR1PxDDDsnIk-UkEGTZ5KBuaPhZsMRXIO71HT1IWLzJuaWqb7XWLJ8wQrEQ" target="_blank"><em>Cruelty</em></a> is a 4-track E.P. created in conjunction with <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=734506666566212&extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdK-R-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARDO24Ikjd4Jhd-uNW2I48-X2PPtxkVFLh-bgRv_hphpP_ye73sREXdb7OchEOyvd8Xgsu1dW_4_icND%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/BrewerytownBeats/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDO24Ikjd4Jhd-uNW2I48-X2PPtxkVFLh-bgRv_hphpP_ye73sREXdb7OchEOyvd8Xgsu1dW_4_icND&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAFLArCaK0f-YntV26O7tt6VWo-6U-egPtPwFENIBD61LUOOu7ktYXkZH_6Cqjy4-gMg0nMcn1rwxZxP5m737fEbhWPKvCJDL8QDExiaTqAIeFZZAOrBvQ7mUSeA7R43f1FRriiKRC9OiZZ7vtwy4yVpt38SLfHdSTORe_-aIHwrtYr6DnVNHR-ximwkdcBR_M5lQcePeuveB-uzsHViLF291xEMWGncEu1nCE2r8IxG2C2cAKsCDFEc3_dfinWRel_SdNZpwKMGqA6CQ-mtI0c-cRGrHgo3vQPjSk6QB6dbO0AR2Yk3TE6UxRkxOhDVr-pnvBD8ah7UIjgmChtRqwfeUJPCo4n9JM" style="">Brewerytown Beats</a>. "The four-track set opens with the slinky, self-penned title tune, followed by a horn-fired workout called “All Beak” and a sweet version of the <a contents="Magic Tones" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/1823129-The-Magic-Tones" target="_blank">Magic Tones</a>’ 1968 rarity “There’s Nothing Better Than Love,” in instrumental and vocal versions." (<a contents="Dan DeLuca" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.inquirer.com/author/deluca_dan/" target="_blank">Dan DeLuca</a>, <a contents="The Philadelphia Inquirer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/billie-eilish-james-bond-no-time-to-die-hayes-carll-allison-moorer-20200220.html?fbclid=IwAR0sVw9R6Umaw-d20tAOR32jiifVKGVqMlLSaeldzv2qNF0VpW8px7xBTkw" target="_blank">The Philadelphia Inquirer</a>). My contributions include trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, horn arrangements, and some audio engineering. We plan to develop and record more material for an eventual full length release. </p>
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<p>I'd like to share when my next gig is, but I must leave you in suspense. I'm hopeful that live performances will resume in May, but that all depends the world's health. We can only truly be responsible for ourselves. In lieu of live performances, artists have been getting extra creative. Perhaps take a listen through or purchase some my <a contents="solo albums" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/1823129-The-Magic-Tones" style="" target="_blank">solo albums</a>. Browse my <a contents="discography" data-link-label="Discography" data-link-type="page" href="/discography" target="_blank">discography</a> to (re)discover other music I've been involved with. Now might be a good time to take some <a contents="music lessons" data-link-label="Teaching" data-link-type="page" href="/teaching" target="_blank">music lessons</a> (online of course); I offer those too. Tune into other artists' live streams (I'm considering doing one of those as well) and contribute if you can. We're all in this together. </p>
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<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/59705952019-11-23T12:41:33-05:002019-11-23T12:41:33-05:00Newsletter - Holiday Season<p>Happy Holidays!</p>
<p>A lot has happened since my last June newsletter; here are the highlights!</p>
<p><a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> released "<a contents="Live it Up" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/udoumusic/live-it-up" target="_blank">Live it Up</a>," the lead single off our forthcoming album, <em>Funky Dinos</em>. The "new track is inspired by the Philly Soul of the 60s and 70s, with lush instrumentals and a smooth, dreamy sound" (<a href="https://thekey.xpn.org/author/sarahhojsak/" rel="author" style="">Sarah Hojsak</a>, The Key). The band has been working on <em>Funky Dinos</em> since we released our last EP, <a contents="Political Party" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1v1K8TPBEqb34dILWcVCA9" target="_blank"><em>Political Party</em></a>. Stay tuned for more to come!</p>
<p><a contents="The John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" style="" target="_blank">The John Byrne Band</a> released <a contents="A Shiver In the Sky" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/shiverCD.html" target="_blank"><em>A Shiver In the Sky</em></a>. "Strings, horns and guitars escort Byrne’s vocals through a set of songs about living and pushing forward through negative times" (<a contents="Play mpe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://daily.plaympe.com/the-john-byrne-band-a-shiver-in-the-sky/" target="_blank">Play mpe</a>). We invested many hours in this album and are proud it's out there! <em>A Shiver In the Sky</em> is <a contents="available" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/shiverCD.html" target="_blank">available</a> on CD and vinyl. </p>
<p>I recently accepted a Teaching Assistant position with <a contents="Play On, Philly!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://playonphilly.org/" target="_blank">Play On, Philly!</a> Three days a week, I teach beginner trumpet at Freire Charter Middle School. I am excited to join the organization and to inspire a new crop of budding musicians. </p>
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<p>Looking forward:</p>
<p>I have a jazz show at <a contents="Chris' Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/shows/115664" target="_blank">Chris' Jazz Cafe</a>, Thursday, December 5, 2019! We are performing classic, obscure, and original jazz, as well as some holiday selections. I'll be joined by heavy hitters Gabe Preston (tenor & bari sax, flute), <a contents="Brendan McGeehan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brendanmcgeehan.com/" target="_blank">Brendan McGeehan</a> (bass), and <a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Heim</a> (drums). You'll definitely hear some jazz reinterpreted. More information <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/446139642924056/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>Friday, December 20, 2019, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yorkstreethustle/" style="" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> is back by popular demand and bringing their 8th Annual Holiday Spectacular to <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/e/the-york-street-hustle-holiday-spectacular-74359026851/" style="" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a>! Catch the spirit of the season with a special mix of Motown Holiday Classics, 1960's soul hits and B-sides by the likes of Otis Redding, Darlene Love, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight, The Jackson 5, and many more! Our Holiday Spectucular is an ALL AGES show for kids from one to ninety-two, and seated tickets (including ADA seating) will be available! More information <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/e/the-york-street-hustle-holiday-spectacular-74359026851/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>Holiday Season is revving up. Take some time out to enjoy solid music with family and friends. </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/57762552019-06-01T12:57:27-04:002019-08-14T01:05:43-04:00Newsletter - June 1<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-929b4703-7fff-00fe-ae03-9042199dcd85">Greetings from the road!</p>
<p dir="ltr">I’m on a tour of the American Midwest with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>. It’s John, Maura Dwyer, Andy Keenan, and me as an acoustic quartet. We’re playing a slew of gigs so check the <a contents="Calendar" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">Calendar</a> to see when we’re performing in your neck of the country.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Upon returning to Philly, I’ll perform with <a contents="PHLOYD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/PHLOYDtribute/" target="_blank">PHLOYD</a> – a 10-piece tribute band consisting of an all-star cast of Philadelphia musicians. We’ll play Pink Floyd’s <em>Animals</em> and <em>Wish You Were Here</em> albums in full, flanked by sets of deep cuts and fan favorites. I serve as the musical director in addition to playing bass, synthesizer, and singing. The show is Friday, June 14 at <a contents="The Union Firehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUnionFirehouse/" target="_blank">The Union Firehouse</a>; 18 Washington Street; Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060 at 7:00pm. More details and tickets available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/333206410872690/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I’m releasing a new album this month! If you’re familiar with my <a contents="Discography" data-link-label="discography" data-link-type="page" href="/discography" target="_blank">Discography</a>, you’re aware that I produce a wide variety of <a contents="Music" data-link-label="store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">Music</a>. <strong><em><a contents="Tides" data-link-label="tides" data-link-type="page" href="/tides" target="_blank">Tides</a></em></strong> is a full length a full length instrumental ambient jazz album. The music leans towards the sub-genre of dark ambient and is heavily synthesized. The album is based on a composition with the same title from my first album, <em><a contents="SYZYGY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/syzygy/992705041" target="_blank">SYZYGY</a></em> (2014).</p>
<p>Using a tape machine, “<a contents="Tides" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/tides" target="_blank">Tides</a>” was slowed down and its pitch lowered, yielding an album-length basic track upon which to reimagine, reorchestrate, and reharmonize. The resulting music transports the listener to a sprawling extraterrestrial world. I decided to release <em>Tides</em> on my dad’s birthday, Sunday, June 23, and will be available wherever online you buy, download, or stream music. Preview <em>Tides</em> <a contents="here" data-link-label="tides" data-link-type="page" href="/tides" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>VT</p>6:22Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/57156932019-04-11T11:28:07-04:002019-08-14T01:05:54-04:00Newsletter - April 11<p>Happy Spring!</p>
<p>With Winter behind us and Summer ahead, Spring is arguably my favorite season. I'm usually filled with a simultaneous sense of closure and optimistic promise. Some projects have come to a close or hiatus, thus freeing me to explore other opportunities:</p>
<p>After three solid years working with the <a contents="Uptown String Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://uptownstringband.com/" target="_blank">Uptown String Band</a>, I was not asked to to arrange their 2020 New Year's Day routine. The <a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/" target="_blank">Cat's Pajamas</a> played their Grand Finale show back in December (although Janet has been working on a forthcoming DVD). This year, <a contents="AIM Academy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.aimpa.org/" target="_blank">AIM Academy</a> doesn't need me for their musical. </p>
<p>Production on <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" style="" target="_blank">You Do You</a>'s first full length album is well underway; plus the band is pursuing more public shows. <a contents="PHLOYD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/PHLOYDtribute/" target="_blank">PHLOYD</a> (formerly Philly Loves Animals) is gaining serious traction as a Pink Floyd tribute band. We play our next <a contents="show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/333206410872690/" target="_blank">show</a> Friday, June 14 at <a contents="The Union Firehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://phloydunion.brownpapertickets.com/?fbclid=IwAR37BYsp7an0Uf-slY7q2vT0d0bEL883EgqLt2Ck0_10eGgqzwK93cMA2fo" target="_blank">The Union Firehouse</a> in Mount Holly, NJ. And I have a handful of my own upcoming jazz gigs.</p>
<p>I am performing at <a contents="Chris' Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Chris'%20Jazz%20Cafe" target="_blank">Chris' Jazz Cafe</a> Wednesday, May 1 at 8:00pm. At this performance I'm playing my trumpet through my effects pedal board. Since the late 60's, many jazz artists have embraced electric instruments. Hear to a mix of standards, deep cuts, and originals performed by my and my ensemble: Gabe Preston (woodwinds), <a contents="Micah Graves" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://micahgraves.com/" target="_blank">Micah Graves</a> (piano), <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" style="" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> (bass), and <a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" style="" target="_blank">Charlie Heim</a> (drum kit). <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1761004394000186/" style="" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>Just outside Philadelphia city limits is Ardmore's <a contents="The Living Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thelivingroomat35east.com/" target="_blank">The Living Room</a>, an intimate 40-seat listening room. They're hosting me Friday, May 24 at 8:00pm. This show features a slightly lighter lineup of Gabe Preston (woodwinds), <a contents="Micah Graves" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://micahgraves.com/" target="_blank">Micah Graves</a> (piano), and <a contents="Brendan McGeehan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brendanmcgeehan.com/" target="_blank">Brendan McGeehan</a> (bass). <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/260437718240957/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>I'll also be up in Ellenville, NY at <a contents="Trattoria Marbella" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://trattoriamarbella.com/" target="_blank">Trattoria Marbella</a> Friday, April 19 at 7:00pm. <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" style="" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> (bass) and I are appearing as a jazz duo. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/823073854693742/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>Enjoy Spring!</p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/56815502019-03-15T11:57:18-04:002019-08-14T01:06:04-04:00Newsletter - March 15<p>Tis the eye of Irish Season,</p>
<p>It's once again the month of March; which I fondly refer to as Irish Season. This is my fifth season performing with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>. We've already played a string of shows among the greater Philadelphia area as well as a quick trip down to Hollywood, Florida to play a parade. This weekend is the culmination of the season. We'll play an array of traditional Irish music, <a contents="Pogues" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pogues.com/" target="_blank">Pogues</a> covers, and a sprinkling of JB's original music. Stop by if nearby this weekend:</p>
<p>Friday, March 15 @ 8:00pm - <a contents="Brittingham's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brittinghams.com/event/john-byrne-band-2/" target="_blank">Brittingham's Pub</a><br>Sunday, March 17 @ 11:00am - <a contents="Irish Rover Station House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.irishroverstationhouse.com/" target="_blank">Irish Rover Station House</a><br>Sunday, March 17 @ 6:00pm - <a contents="Kildare's Irish Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Kildare's%20Irish%20Pub" target="_blank">Kildare's Irish Pub</a></p>
<p>Friday, March 29 @ 7:00pm is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/revtjmcglinchey/" target="_blank">Reverend TJ McGlinchey</a>’s: <em>Still In Love</em> album release show upstairs at <a contents="World Cafe Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1721722-philly-loves-animals-ii-pink-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a> (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). <em>Still In Love,</em> TJ's second full-length LP, is full of the stuff that RevTJ does best: memorable melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and toe-tapping rhythms. The new lineup of the RevTJBand includes Chris Dell'Osa (electric guitar), James Cooper (bass), and the legendary Freddie Berman (drums). I arranged the 5-piece horn section and recorded trumpet for the album, and I'll be leading the section live. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2295568774013649/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>It seems public performances have downshifted in 2019 (compared to recent years). <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> is playing more private events lately. <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> is producing a full length album. The <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> is also producing a full length album. For my own solo project, I'm producing 2 full length albums and pursuing bookings for later this year. There's still much bubbling and churning behind the scenes. </p>
<p>...pace yourself this weekend.</p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/56248552019-02-02T15:51:40-05:002019-08-14T01:06:30-04:00Newsletter - Happy New Year!<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>2019 started with quite the silent explosion of activity! January and February are usually quiet months for me; I don't play many public gigs. However, I've been capitalizing on the public inactivity by increasing my trumpet practice time and reinforcing my overall jazz feel. </p>
<p>The time I've invested in my trumpet playing will pay off next week. Join me at <a contents="Chris' Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/" target="_blank">Chris' Jazz Cafe</a>, Thursday, February 7 at 8:00pm for another night of jazz! This show features vocalist Imani Roach (<a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>). I've curated a repertoire of jazz standards, my originals, and a few 60's soul classics. We'll be joined by Dan Finn (piano), <a contents="Brendan McGeehan&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brendanmcgeehan.com/" target="_blank">Brendan McGeehan </a>(electric bass), and <a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Heim</a> (percussion). <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/343765586353680/" style="" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>The following week is <em><u><strong><a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>'s Valentine's Extravaganza</strong></u></em> - Thursday, February 14 @ 8:00pm at <a contents="Underground Arts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.undergroundarts.org/event/1801865-york-street-hustle-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Underground Arts</a>: Black Box (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA). Another yearly tradition that keeps growing, York Street Hustle brings 60’s Motown and Soul to life with a 10-piece band, including many Soul and Motown favorites about love and heart ache. This show is also our tenor saxophonist Mike Kania's final appearance with the band. One of the last remaining original members, Mike has been with the band for 9 years. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/307926876493488/?active_tab=discussion" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>I'm also involved with a couple album productions. <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> is in pre-production for our next full length album. I just finished writing the horn arrangements; the songs are shaping up nicely. The music is influenced a lot by many 70's artists and bands. We track the rhythm section in mid February, then I'll be involved with the audio editing. The <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> is also in the audio editing stages of the next album. There's quite a lot of editing work left to do; but we're chugging away as we hurtle closer to this year's Irish Season. </p>
<p>Even though there are fewer opportunities to see me live this month, I've certainly been keeping busy. </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/55215412018-11-20T15:29:59-05:002019-08-14T01:06:41-04:00Newsletter - Season's Greetings Release<p>Hot on the heels of <em><u><strong><a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">The Nook</a></strong></u></em> is <em><u><strong><a contents="Season's Greetings" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Season's Greetings</a></strong></u></em>!</p>
<p><a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> and I offer a jazz season’s greetings. <strong><em>Season's Greetings</em></strong> is an instrumental chamber jazz interpretation of select Holiday songs. The musical arrangements were inspired by Frank Sinatra, Vince Guaraldi, and Al Green.</p>
<p><em>Season’s Greetings</em> features hand selected Holiday favorites arranged and performed by Ben Basile and Vince Tampio; Tampio also served as producer and engineer. Ben Basile is an electric/double bassist, educator and composer from New York's Hudson Valley Area. On <em>Season’s Greetings</em>, Ben plays upright bass and percussion, I play trumpet, flugelhorn, guitars, tanpura, and percussion.</p>
<p>We've been collaborating since our college years. Album collaborations include my <u><a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><em>The Nook</em></a></u> (2018), his <a contents="Two For Twenty" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/recordings" target="_blank"><em>Two For Twenty</em></a> (2016), and our <a contents="A Duo Tribute to Frank Sinatra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/album/a-duo-tribute-to-frank-sinatra" target="_blank"><em>A Duo Tribute to Frank Sinatra</em></a> (2015). All tracks on <em>Season’s Greetings</em> were recorded at my own S.A.V. Studios, Philadelphia, PA.</p>
<p>Celebrate <em>Season's Greetings</em> with us at our Philadelphia release show: Wednesday, December 5, 8:00pm-midnight at <a contents="Chris's Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/" target="_blank">Chris's Jazz Cafe</a>. Hear cuts from this album as well as music from my previous albums and select jazz standards. We'll be joined on stage by Jeffrey Smith (piano), and <a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Heim</a> (percussion).</p>
<p>I hope you enjoy <strong><em><a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://vincetampio.com/music" target="_blank">Season's Greetings</a></em></strong>; look forward to seeing you at the <a contents="release show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/186997662179929/" target="_blank">show</a>!</p>
<p>VT</p>3:25Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/55002112018-11-05T13:36:17-05:002019-08-14T01:06:56-04:00Newsletter - November 5<p>Happy Daylight Savings,</p>
<p>Although I'll miss the late afternoon sunlight, I certainly seized the extra hour!</p>
<p>My internal clock has been awry since the 10 Day <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> - Irish Experience. As a 4-piece band (accompanied by 47 other guests) we toured the Ancient East as far north as The Giant's Causeway to as south as Waterford. By day we saw countless stone ruins dotted among the country; not to mention free range sheep. By night we performed in pubs, churches, and ever a few sessions. I made it a personal quest to find local music shoppes in every town we stopped in. Ireland is definitely worth a trip when you have the opportunity.</p>
<p>Back in the States, I've been preparing for a handful of large scale upcoming events:</p>
<p><em><strong>Philly Loves Animals II: A Pink Floyd Tribute</strong></em> - Friday, November 16 @ 7:00 PM at <a contents="World Cafe Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1721722-philly-loves-animals-ii-pink-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a> downstairs (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). Together with fellow Philadelphia musician and bandmate Katie Feeney (<a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a>, <a contents="Roberta Faceplant" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.robertafaceplant.com/" target="_blank">Roberta Faceplant</a>) we are bringing back last year's tribute to one of the most underrated, political, and proggiest Pink Floyd albums - <a contents="Animals" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_(Pink_Floyd_album)" target="_blank"><em>Animals</em></a>! Additionally, we'll also perform <a contents="Wish You Were Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wish_You_Were_Here_(Pink_Floyd_album)" target="_blank"><em>Wish You Were Here</em></a> in its entirety. I'm fulfilling the role of Musical Director as well as performing on electric bass and synthesizer as part of a 12-piece ensemble. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/193355861353174/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> Holiday Spectacular!</strong></em> - Friday, December 7 @<time> 7:30 PM at </time><a contents="Union Transfer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://utphilly.com/events/the-york-street-hustle-holiday-spectacular/" target="_blank">Union Transfer</a> (1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA). York Street Hustle returns for our 2nd annual holiday show at Union Transfer. A yearly tradition that keeps growing, The York Street Hustle brings 60’s Motown and Soul to life with a 10-piece band, including many holiday Soul and Motown favorites. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1953571708064086/" target="_blank">EVENT</a> Can't wait until December? Join us at the <em><strong>Tree Lighting Celebration</strong></em> - Wednesday, <time>November 21 @ 5:00 PM at the </time><a contents="Philadelphia Museum of Art" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/257756824933423/" target="_blank">Philadelphia Museum of Art</a> (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA). Make the Museum a part of your holiday tradition. We're ushering in this cheerful season with a Tree-Lighting Celebration. Join us for festive treats and music leading up to the 6:00 p.m. countdown.</p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank">The Cat's Pajamas</a> Grand Finale</strong></em> - <time>Saturday, December 1 @ 10:30 AM at </time><a contents="World Cafe Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1332375-cats-pajamas-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a> downstairs (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). The Cat’s Pajamas is performing one final concert – and turning it into a movie. After 28 years, the Cat’s Pajamas is celebrating our retirement with a great big finale.We’ll be turning our favorite hometown venue into a huge New Orleans-style parade, complete with a horn section and a 9-piece band, and bursting with balloons, noisemakers, beads and parasols, as we film this farewell concert for one more live concert DVD. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1951843231791832/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>Hot on the heals of <a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="EPK" data-link-type="page" href="/epk" target="_blank"><em><strong>The Nook</strong></em></a>, comes another new album: <a contents="Season's Greetings" data-link-label="SeasonsGreetings" data-link-type="page" href="/seasonsgreetings" target="_blank"><em><strong>Season's Greetings</strong></em></a>, an instrumental chamber jazz interpretation of select Holiday songs. The album features hand selected Holiday favorites inspired by Frank Sinatra, Vince Guaraldi, and Al Green. I play trumpet, guitar, and percussion; joined by Ben Basile on upright bass. <strong><em>Season's Greetings</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong>is currently available for <a contents="pre-order" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/album/seasons-greetings" target="_blank">pre-order</a> and will be released Tuesday, November 20, 2018. We have two album release shows in the Hudson Valley, New York, the weekend of Thanksgiving. Black Friday at <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=179697990933&extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdK-R-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARAPsQuAquB_6eG471vlPfKtz1p_EamPHBKdmC4mwfTjmIxQl3RwUMV6DoTKba_TeimUTfo9vlD7EpGK%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/backstageatthevineyard/?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARAPsQuAquB_6eG471vlPfKtz1p_EamPHBKdmC4mwfTjmIxQl3RwUMV6DoTKba_TeimUTfo9vlD7EpGK&fref=mentions">The Backstage Cafe</a> and Saturday at <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=240366046119565&extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdK-R-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARBVEWPyny2l2c9Y1b76P8MM1YsR2DX7ezkdUEt4Y175HaOEKZB1vQaEM3ASSEZ_nPP9do7mWbRkKiCU%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/ARTBARgallery/?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARBVEWPyny2l2c9Y1b76P8MM1YsR2DX7ezkdUEt4Y175HaOEKZB1vQaEM3ASSEZ_nPP9do7mWbRkKiCU&fref=mentions">ARTBAR Gallery</a>. Plus, <strong><em>Season's Greetings</em></strong> will be featured at <a contents="Chris' Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/" target="_blank">Chris' Jazz Cafe</a> in Philadelphia, PA.</p>
<p>VT</p>2:48Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/54333552018-09-18T11:22:57-04:002018-09-18T11:22:57-04:00Newsletter - The Nook Release<p class="CxSpFirst"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">I am proud to announce that </span><a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;"><em><u><strong>The Nook</strong></u></em></span></a><span style="color:null;"> is officially released! </span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpFirst"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;"><b><i>The Nook</i></b> is </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;">a full length instrumental straight-ahead jazz album. The music harks back to </span><a contents="Miles Davis" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.milesdavis.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Miles Davis</span></a><span style="color:null;">’ first great quintet. </span><a contents="John Swana" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Swana" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">John Swana</span></a><span style="color:null;">, veteran Philadelphia trumpeter, guest appears on valve trombone.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpMiddle"><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;">"[Vince's] horn croons and wahs with touches of funk or blues, bridging the futuristic digital age with a snazzy sense of classic cool” (</span><a contents="Geno Thackara All About Jazz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sound-plan-vince-tampio-self-review-by-geno-thackara.php" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Geno Thackara <i>All About Jazz</i></span></a><span style="color:null;">). I am joined on <i>The Nook</i> by </span><a contents="John Swana" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Swana" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">John Swana</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (valve trombone), Brian Blaker (tenor saxophone), </span><a contents="John B Hedges" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbhedges.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">John B Hedges</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (piano), </span><a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Ben Basile</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (upright bass), and </span><a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Charlie Heim</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (percussion). </span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpMiddle"><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%">The Nook</span></span></i></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;"> is my fifth solo release; his first to use exclusively acoustic instruments. The album features five pieces composed by me. “</span><a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/the-nook" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">The Nook</span></a><span style="color:null;">” (co-written with Ben Basile) is a raucous blues named for the spandrel at </span><a contents="Tattooed Mom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tattooedmomphilly.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Tattooed Mom</span></a><span style="color:null;"> Bar, Philadelphia, PA. John Swana guests on “</span><a contents="Two Dollar Breakfast Special" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/two-dollar-breakfast-special" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Two Dollar Breakfast Special</span></a><span style="color:null;">,” named for a menu item at the </span><a contents="Main Street Bistro" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://mainstreetbistro.com/Home_Page.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Main Street Bistro</span></a><span style="color:null;">, New Paltz, NY. Jazz standard “</span><a contents="Dear Old Stockholm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/dear-old-stockholm" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Dear Old Stockholm</span></a><span style="color:null;">” is re-arranged to interpolate a number of other jazz standards. All tracks were recorded live at </span><a contents="Elm Street Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.elmstreetstudios.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Elm Street Studios</span></a><span style="color:null;">, Conshohocken, PA.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpMiddle"><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;">Celebrate <em>The Nook</em> with me at the release show: Wednesday, October 3, 8:00pm-midnight at <a contents="Chris's Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/" target="_blank">Chris's Jazz Cafe</a>. Hear cuts from this album as well as music from my previous albums and select jazz standards. I'll be joined on stage by <a contents="Hiruy (Henry) Tirfe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hiruytirfe.org/" target="_blank">Hiruy (Henry) Tirfe</a> (tenor saxophone, <a contents="Julian Hartwell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://julianhartwellmusic.com/" target="_blank">Julian Hartwell</a> (piano), </span><a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Ben Basile</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (upright bass), and </span><a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Charlie Heim</span></a><span style="color:null;"> (percussion).</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpMiddle"><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;">I hope you enjoy <a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><em>The Nook</em></a> and look forward to seeing you at the <a contents="release show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2167167156904159/?active_tab=about" target="_blank">release show</a>!</span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="CxSpMiddle"><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:null;">VT</span></span></span></span></p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/54096912018-08-31T17:14:28-04:002019-08-14T01:07:46-04:00Newsletter - August 31<p>Happy final day of August!</p>
<p>It feels Philadelphia witnessed three seasons in August: Spring, Summer, Fall, Summer again, then Spring again. It's hardly been a month since my last newsletter, but it feels much longer. </p>
<p>The <a contents="Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/backtoblackphilly/" target="_blank">Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse</a> traveled to <a contents="The Fillmore&nbsp;Silver Spring" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fillmoresilverspring.com/" target="_blank">The Fillmore Silver Spring</a>, Maryland. Their house was packed with a 500+ audience reliving Amy's musical legacy; sure affirmation that the band was expertly enthralled. Next week, Thursday, September 6 we return to Philly at <a contents="Union Transfer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://utphilly.com/events/back-to-black-a-philly-tribute-to-amy-winehouse/" target="_blank">Union Transfer</a>. Celebrate the brilliance of Amy Winehouse’s seminal album, <a contents="Back to Black" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_Black" target="_blank"><em>Back to Black</em></a> as well as songs from <a contents="Frank" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_(Amy_Winehouse_album)" target="_blank"><em>Frank</em></a> and elsewhere. Our 5-piece rhythm section, 3-piece horn section, and 6 singers range from jazz, soul, folk, theatre, neo-soul, folk, rock, and motown players from bands including <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>, <a contents="Red 40 &amp; The Last Groovement" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.red40andthelastgroovement.com/" target="_blank">Red 40 & The Last Groovement</a>, and <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a>. Tickets available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8430412/back-to-blacka-philly-tribute-to-amy-winehouse-philadelphia-union-transfer?cobrand=Union%20Transfer,%20LLC&partner_id=240&_ga=2.22993464.2090250335.1535735318-423979057.1534511722" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>My next album, <a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Nook</em></strong></a>, will be will be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2018! <strong><em>The Nook</em></strong> is a full length straight-ahead jazz album that harks back to Miles Davis' first great quintet. <a contents="John Swana" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Swana" target="_blank">John Swana</a>, veteran Philadelphia trumpeter, guest appears on valve trombone. Preview a couple tracks at my <a contents="website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/music" target="_blank">website</a>. If you like what you hear, the full album<b><i> </i></b>is available for pre-sale at <a contents="bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/album/the-nook" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>. Want to hear it live? The release show is confirmed for Wednesday, October 3 at <a contents="Chris' Jazz Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/" target="_blank">Chris' Jazz Cafe</a>. Mark your calendars; more info coming soon. </p>
<p>Nearly two years ago I gathered the <a contents="Philly Phatness" data-link-label="phillyphatness" data-link-type="page" href="/phillyphatness" target="_blank">Philly Phatness</a> horn section to record horns for <a contents="Mitski" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mitski.com/" target="_blank">Mitski</a>. Her recent album, <a contents="Be The Cowboy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_the_Cowboy" target="_blank"><strong><em>Be The Cowboy</em></strong></a>, was finally released August 17. It's received widespread critical acclaim from <a contents="Rolling Stone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-mitskis-be-the-cowboy-makes-feelings-of-powerlessness-loom-large-711635/" target="_blank">Rolling Stone</a>, <a contents="Pitchfork" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/mitski-be-the-cowboy/" target="_blank">Pitchfork</a>, and <a contents="The New York Times" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/22/arts/music/mitski-be-the-cowboy-review.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> among others. I play trumpet and mellophone on "<a contents="Why Didn't You Stop Me?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6yReUDu8b6PDNdLc0Z0djO" target="_blank">Why Didn't You Stop Me?</a>" "<a contents="A Pearl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3udrjWCXCBotzU2uQ05Zmx" target="_blank">A Pearl</a>," <a contents="Remember My Name" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5sjIep4bUSbwGOlkFaWKhy" target="_blank">Remember My Name</a>," and "<a contents="Me &amp; My Husband" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5ErtQGRKEibK2WHaA729O8" target="_blank">Me & My Husband</a>." The horns are masterly folded into the songs' arrangements; blink and you might miss them. </p>
<p>September's schedule features a smattering of <a contents="public performances" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/home" target="_blank">public performances</a> with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> and <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a>. Both of which are producing new material for eventual album releases. I'm staying busy; you stay tuned!</p>
<p>VT</p>6:02Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/53646992018-07-27T16:49:48-04:002019-08-14T01:07:58-04:00Newsletter - July 27<p>Happy Apogee Moon!</p>
<p>An apogee moon is the point at which the moon is farthest from the Earth on its elliptical orbit. Although the astronomical calendar is still on schedule, my show tomorrow is not. Due to a number of factors, I regret to inform that Saturday's house concert is cancelled. However, the venue and I are in the process of rescheduling the event. </p>
<p>In other news, I am proud to announce that my next album will be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2018! <strong><em>The Nook</em></strong> is a full length straight-ahead jazz album. The music harks back to Miles Davis' first great quintet. <a contents="John Swana" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Swana" target="_blank">John Swana</a>, veteran Philadelphia trumpeter, guest appears on valve trombone. The rest of the band consists of Brian Blaker (tenor saxophone), <a contents="John B Hedges" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbhedges.com/" target="_blank">John B Hedges</a> (piano), <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://benbasile.com/home" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> (upright bass), and <a contents="Charlie Heim" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.charlieheim.com/" target="_blank">Charlie Heim</a> (percussion). </p>
<p><strong><em>The Nook </em></strong>is my fifth solo release; the first to use exclusively acoustic instruments. I wrote five of the album's features original compositions. "<a contents="The Nook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/the-nook" target="_blank">The Nook</a>" (co-written with Ben Basile) is a raucous blues named for the spandrel at Tattooed Mom Bar, Philadelphia, PA. John Swana guests on "Two Dollar Breakfast Special," named for a menu item at the Main Street Bistro, New Paltz, NY. Jazz standard "<a contents="Dear Old Stockholm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/track/dear-old-stockholm" target="_blank">Dear Old Stockholm</a>" is re-arranged to interpolate a number of other jazz standards. </p>
<p>You can preview a couple tracks on my <a contents="website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/music" target="_blank">website</a>. If you like what you hear, <strong><em>The Nook</em></strong> is available for pre-sale at <a contents="bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/album/the-nook" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>. I'm in the process of booking a release show for September, so stay tuned!</p>
<p>VT</p>4:04Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/53430592018-07-12T12:57:09-04:002019-08-14T01:08:21-04:00Newsletter - House Concert July 28<p>Please join me for Sunset Cocktails and Moonlit Jazz with The Vince Tampio Ensemble; Saturday, July 28, 2018!</p>
<p>The evening’s music will serve as the soundtrack to the emerging night sky which should clearly feature a handful of planets including Mars, Jupiter and Saturn as well as a 98% waning moon in apogee. Moonrise is 9:00pm at which time we will premier my new psychedelic jazz composition, “Apogee Moon”, written specifically for this event. The piece is primarily improvised ambient jazz representing the Zodiac constellations. Following “Apogee Moon” will be a short break and another set of Psychedelic Jazz (with maybe a little danceable Sinatra at the tail end). </p>
<p>My ensemble is:<br><a contents="Vince Tampio" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">Vince Tampio</a> - trumpet, synthesizer<br>Drew Parker - guitar<br><a contents="Dan Finn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://phillymusiclessons.com/dan-finn-piano-teacher/" target="_blank">Dan Finn</a>- keyboard<br><a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> - bass<br><a contents="Ben Diamond" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/ben-diamond/" target="_blank">Ben Diamond</a> - percussion</p>
<p>This is an evening of music not to be missed: cocktails, sunset, music, moonrise, wine, decadent desserts…and psychedelic jazz. Bring your friends.</p>
<p>“Apogee Moon” premiere and more with The Vince Tampio Ensemble<br>Saturday, July 28, 2018<br>7:30 pm Cocktails with appetizer/small plate-style potluck dinner with the sunset<br>9:00 pm Music with the moonrise<br>Address: <a contents="514 Ballytore Road, Wynnewood, PA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=514+Ballytore+Road,+Wynnewood,+PA" target="_blank">514 Ballytore Road, Wynnewood, PA</a></p>
<p>Important info:<br><br>Donation for the Artist: $15 per adult or what you can. Your entire donation goes to the musicians who deeply appreciate your generosity. Please bring food and/or drink to share, ready to be served, being sure to label your serving dish and utensils. Identify the ingredients. NO peanuts. If it’s gluten free, let us know so our gluten sensitive friends can enjoy with abandon.Feel free to bring bathing suits and towels. The pool and hot tub will be open all evening. Bijou events are rain or shine.</p>
<p>Please contact <a contents="me" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:vincetampio@gmail.com" target="_blank">me</a> or <a contents="Janet Schreiner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:janetschreiner@me.com" target="_blank">Janet Schreiner</a> to RSVP or for further details; hope you can attend this performance!</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/52916732018-06-12T16:45:48-04:002019-08-14T01:08:34-04:00Newsletter - June 12<p>Hello Summer, </p>
<p>I just returned from the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>'s Summer 2018 Mid-West Tour. We drove through 10 states making it as far west as the Rocky Mountains. It's the farthest west I've even been. Every night we played a different venue. It was fun and at the same time I'm glad to be back in Philly. The John Byrne Band plays a few Philly area gigs later in June including:</p>
<p>June 23 - <a contents="Havertown Irish Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://havertownirishfestival.com/" target="_blank">Havertown Irish Festival</a> at <a contents="Manoa Shopping Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/130+N+Eagle+Rd,+Havertown,+PA+19083/@39.9754044,-75.3215872,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6c1ca3e709105:0x9236fc5c96ebf9bd!8m2!3d39.9754044!4d-75.3193985" target="_blank">Manoa Shopping Center</a>, Philadelphia, PA<br>June 24 - <a contents="Philadelphia Irish Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/phillyirishfestival/" target="_blank">Philadelphia Irish Festival</a> at <a contents="Penn's Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/101+S+Christopher+Columbus+Blvd,+Philadelphia,+PA+19106/@39.9474497,-75.1417271,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c6c88e49834143:0xcd9c71bd72411eae!8m2!3d39.9474497!4d-75.1395384" target="_blank">Penn's Landing</a>, Philadelphia, PA<br>June 29 - <a contents="World Cafe Live (downstairs)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/selectSeats?utm_medium=api&id=1573223&seatSelectorOnly=true" target="_blank">World Cafe Live (downstairs)</a>, Philadelphia, PA</p>
<p>While I was away, I received news of some current and upcoming albums on which I was involved. Last year's <a contents="Kitten Kaboodle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Kitten Kaboodle</em></u></strong></a> album with the <a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank">Cat's Pajamas</a> won a <a contents="2018 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=35624&StepNum=1&award=aw" target="_blank">2018 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award</a> and the <a contents="NAPPA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nappaawards.com/product/the-cats-pajamas-from-kitten-kaboodle/" target="_blank">NAPPA</a> and <a contents="Hot Diggity" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotdiggityawards.com/product-page/kitten-kaboodle-by-the-cat-s-pajamaas" target="_blank">Hot Diggity</a> awards. <a contents="Shawn Kilroy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shawnkilroy1.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Shawn Kilroy</a> released <a contents="Barron Von Coffin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shawnkilroy1.bandcamp.com/album/barron-von-coffin" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Barron Von Coffin</em></u></strong></a> on which I played trumpet for "<a contents="Dreadlock Housepainter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shawnkilroy1.bandcamp.com/track/dreadlock-housepainter" target="_blank">Dreadlock Housepainter</a>." Incidentally, Shawn released another E.P. in November 2017 on which I played trumpet for "<a contents="Don't Let Anybody Talk You Into Being Somebody" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shawnkilroy1.bandcamp.com/track/dont-let-anybody-talk-you-into-being-somebody" target="_blank">Don't Let Anybody Talk You Into Being Somebody</a>" from <a contents="Cheap Sneakers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://shawnkilroy1.bandcamp.com/album/cheap-sneakers-ep" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Cheap Sneakers</em></u></strong></a>. </p>
<p>I appeared on the <a contents="Blair Brothers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.blairbrothersmusic.com/" target="_blank">Blair Brothers</a>' remix of "<a contents="Heartless" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://caliphnow.bandcamp.com/track/heartless-produced-by-the-blair-brothers-feat-hestina" target="_blank">Heartless</a>" on <a contents="The Sharpest Blade Remixed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://caliphnow.bandcamp.com/album/the-sharpest-blade-remixed" target="_blank">The Sharpest Blade Remixed</a> originally by <a contents="Viro the Virus" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viro_the_Virus" target="_blank">Viro the Virus</a>. My old college pal <a contents="Adir L.C." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://adirlc.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Adir L.C.</a> is preparing to drop a new album in July on which I recorded a stable of horns. <a contents="Mitski" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mitski.com/" target="_blank">Mitski</a> announced her next album <a contents="Be the Cowboy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mitski.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Be the Cowboy</em></u></strong></a> for release August 17 on which I played trumpet and mellophone. </p>
<p>July features two live performances by <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>. Join Philly's Premier 1960's Motown/Soul Band for a late night summer party Saturday, July 7 @9:00PM at <a contents="La Peg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lapegbrasserie.com/" target="_blank">La Peg</a> at Fringe Arts (140 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA)! <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/248847989013141/" target="_blank">EVENT</a> The following evening, Sunday, July 8 @6:00PM, we're playing the <a contents="Concerts Under the Stars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.umtownship.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-events/concerts-under-the-stars/" target="_blank">Concerts Under the Stars</a> concert series in King of Prussia, PA. The concert will be held rain or shine at the Township Building Park. In the instance of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors. </p>
<p>I'll be performing with my own band Saturday, July 28 at a house concert (514 Ballytore Road, Wynnewood, PA). The evening's music serves as the soundtrack to the emerging night sky. The night sky should clearly feature a handful of planets including Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as a 98% luminous waning moon in apogee. Sunset is 8:18pm; moonrise is 9:00pm, during which we premier the new composition "Apogee Moon" written specifically for this event. The piece is primarily improvised ambient jazz representing the Zodiac constellations. Following "Apogee Moon" will be a set of Psychedelic Jazz. The band features <a contents="me" data-link-label="about" data-link-type="page" href="/about" target="_blank">me</a> (trumpet, synthesizer), Drew Parker (guitar), <a contents="Dan Finn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://phillymusiclessons.com/dan-finn-piano-teacher/" target="_blank">Dan Finn</a> (keyboard), <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a> (bass), and <a contents="Ben Diamond" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.howlinrecords.com/ben-diamond/" target="_blank">Ben Diamond</a> (percussion). Contact <a contents="me" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:vincetampio@gmail.com" target="_blank">me</a> or <a contents="Janet Schreiner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:janetschreiner@me.com" target="_blank">Janet Schreiner</a> for further details. </p>
<p>Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming shows!</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/52251082018-05-09T15:20:34-04:002019-08-14T01:09:21-04:00Newsletter - May 9<p>Who blinked and missed Spring?</p>
<p>It's practically Summer in Philadelphia. Potted plants abound, Royal Empress Trees are shedding, and music festivals are upon us. </p>
<p><a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> performed at <a contents="Some Kind of Jam 13" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jibberjazz.com/events" target="_blank">Some Kind of Jam 13</a> festival hosted by <a contents="JibberJazz Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jibberjazz.com/skoj13" target="_blank">JibberJazz Productions</a> late April (I also appeared with the <a contents="Hoppin' John Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hoppinjohnmusic.com/" target="_blank">Hoppin' John Orchestra</a>). The day was beautiful until a midday thunder storm cut short our set. You Do You's next festival appearance will be May 19 at the <a contents="South 9th Street Italian Market Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.italianmarketfestival.com/" target="_blank">South 9th Street Italian Market Festival</a>. Check us out at the outdoor local stage around 1:20pm. More info <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/277031466169042/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p>Last Saturday, the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> performed at the <a contents="Amani Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/162296091200691/" target="_blank">Amani Festival</a> in Carlisle, PA. Next Saturday, May 12, we're performing at the <a contents="Philadelphia Fleadh Irish Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/PhillyFleadh/" target="_blank">Philadelphia Fleadh Irish Festival</a> located at the Philadelphia National Guard Armory; 2700 Southampton Road; Philadelphia, PA. Our set is around 4:00pm. This will be the last chance to see the full band before John leaves on a few tours. I'm joining his Summer 2018 Mid-West Tour through Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, and Illinois. We play a different venue each night May 31-June 9. </p>
<p>My 2017 album, <a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://vincetampio.com/music" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Sound Plan</em></u></strong></a>, has been garnering even more publicity! Music from the album has appeared on a few podcasts and the album has been featured/reviewed by a couple sites: </p>
<p>6 May 2018 - All About Jazz "<a contents="Vince Tampio: Sound Plan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sound-plan-vince-tampio-self-review-by-geno-thackara.php" target="_blank">Vince Tampio: Sound Plan</a>"<br>28 April 2018 - Sound Chaser "<a contents="Sound Chaser #113" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/soundchaserprog/episodes/2018-04-28T08_50_57-07_00" target="_blank">Sound Chaser #113</a>"<br>25 April 2018 - Soul and Jazz and Funk "<a contents="It's A Sound Plan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/news/5448-its-a-sound-plan.html" target="_blank">It's A Sound Plan</a>"<br>17 April 2018 - Psychedelic Jukebox "<a contents="Freshly Squeezed New Music 2018" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/PsychedelicJukeboxx/freshly-squeezed-new-music-2018/" target="_blank">Freshly Squeezed New Music 2018</a>"<br>11 April 2018 - Fuzzy Sun "<a contents="Uivo Zebra/Radio Déserte/Vince&nbsp;Tampio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fuzzy-sun.com/2018/04/11/uivo-zebra-radio-deserte-vince-tampio/" target="_blank">Uivo Zebra/Radio Déserte/Vince Tampio</a>"<br>11 April 2018 - Neon Jazz "<a contents="536th Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/2018/04/536th-show-april-11-2018.html" target="_blank">536th Show</a>"</p>
<p>If you still haven't hear the music, you can listen to it via <a contents="my site" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://vincetampio.com/music" target="_blank">my website</a> and on a slew of other music websites.</p>
<p>The winter weather is definitely behind us. </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/51620962018-04-03T13:39:08-04:002019-08-14T01:09:31-04:00Newsletter - April 3<p>Happy Spring!</p>
<p>March was quite the Irish Season; a decent conclusion to a bombastic first quarter of 2018. The <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> blanketed the Greater Philadelphia area with a total of 10 public shows! This weekend just John and I are traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana to play a string of shows. If you're in that area this weekend, hit us up!</p>
<p>Thursday, April 5 @ 8:00pm - <a contents="Nine Irish Brothers (West Lafayette)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nineirishbrothers.com/locations" target="_blank">Nine Irish Brothers (West Lafayette)</a><br>Friday, April 6 @ 8:00pm - <a contents="Nine Irish Brothers (Indianapolis)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nineirishbrothers.com/locations" target="_blank">Nine Irish Brothers (Indianapolis)</a><br>Saturday, April 7 @ 8:00pm - <a contents="Nine Irish Brothers (Lafayette)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nineirishbrothers.com/locations" target="_blank">Nine Irish Brothers (Lafayette)</a></p>
<p>Saturday afternoon, April 28, <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> is performing at <a contents="Some Kind of Jam 13" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jibberjazz.com/events" target="_blank">Some Kind of Jam 13</a> music and camping festival hosted by <a contents="JibberJazz Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jibberjazz.com/skoj13" target="_blank">JibberJazz Productions</a>. The event is a full weekend music & camping festival, featuring 29 musical acts on 3 stages, workshops, food & craft vendors, a kids area with activities, late-night indoor jams, light shows, fire performances, parades, yoga, and so much more! Located at the <a contents="Schuylkill County Fairgrounds" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jibberjazz.com/skoj13" target="_blank">Schuylkill County Fairgrounds Pennsylvania</a>. Our set is 3:00pm-4:30pm. We're a new wave funk rock party band known for our infectious beats and electrifying 70’s-era showmanship and we're debuting select new material from our forthcoming album. </p>
<p>During the rest of April I plan to further develop on my own music. The mixes are nearly finalized for the straight ahead acoustic jazz album, <strong><u><em>The Nook</em></u></strong>; then onward to mastering. Tracking is nearly finished for the jazz duo Christmas album; then onward to mixing. These two albums I plan to release later in 2018. My recent 2017 album release, <a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Sound Plan</em></u></strong></a>, has been garnering publicity. Check out its latest <a contents="review" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://michaelsjazzblog.com/?p=34129" target="_blank">review</a> by <a contents="Michael's Jazz Blog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://michaelsjazzblog.com/?p=34129" target="_blank">Michael's Jazz Blog</a>. If you haven't hear the music, you can listen to it via <a contents="my site" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">my website</a> and on a slew of other music websites. </p>
<p>I'm looking forward to putting the winter weather behind us. </p>
<p>VT</p>3:26Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/50989482018-02-26T00:51:57-05:002019-08-14T01:09:44-04:00Newsletter - February 26<p>Irish Season is upon us...</p>
<p>The month of March is what I fondly refer to as: Irish Season. March has become a month long celebration of Saint Patrick's Day. This will be my fourth season as a member of the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>. Incidentally, March 14, 2014 was my first appearance with the John Byrne Band at <a contents="World Cafe Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1573223-john-byrne-band-no-irish-need-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live</a>, before becoming a member. We'll play an array of traditional Irish music, <a contents="Pogues" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pogues.com/" target="_blank">Pogues</a> covers, and a sprinkling of JB's original music. We have a load of performances around Philly and the surrounding area:</p>
<p>Friday, March 2 @ 7:00pm - <a contents="World Cafe Live (Downstairs)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1573223-john-byrne-band-no-irish-need-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live (Downstairs)</a> [SOLD OUT]<br>Friday, March 9 @ 9:00pm - <a contents="Tir Na Nog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tirnanogphilly.com/" target="_blank">Tir Na Nog</a><br>Saturday, March 10 @ 9:00pm - <a contents="Brittingham's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brittinghams.com/event/john-byrne-band-2/" target="_blank">Brittingham's Pub</a><br>Sunday, March 11 @ 11:00am - <a contents="Tir Na Nog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tirnanogphilly.com/" target="_blank">Tir Na Nog</a><br>Thursday, March 15 @ 6:00pm - <a contents="Kildare's Irish Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Kildare's%20Irish%20Pub" target="_blank">Kildare's Irish Pub</a><br>Friday, March 16 @ 9:00pm - <a contents="Boiler Room at Congress Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.caperesorts.com/restaurants/capemay/boilerroom/" target="_blank">Boiler Room at Congress Hall</a><br>Saturday, March 17 @ noon - <a contents="Irish Rover Station House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.irishroverstationhouse.com/" target="_blank">Irish Rover Station House</a><br>Saturday, March 17 @ 7:00pm - <a contents="New Hope Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://newhopewinery.com/eventbrite-event/john-byrne-band-live-at-the-new-hope-winery/" target="_blank">New Hope Winery</a><br>Sunday, March 18 @ 7:00pm - <a contents="Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tapathumboldt.com/events/2018/3/18/john-byrne-band-plays-the-tap" target="_blank">Tap at Humboldt Beer Depot</a><br>Thursday, March 22 @ 6:00pm - <a contents="Kildare's Irish Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Kildare's%20Irish%20Pub" target="_blank">Kildare's Irish Pub</a><br>Saturday, March 24 @ 6:00pm - <a contents="Kildare's Irish Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Kildare's%20Irish%20Pub" target="_blank">Kildare's Irish Pub</a></p>
<p>March isn't exclusively Irish. Before everything green commences, I'm appearing with <a contents="Johnny Showcase &amp; the Mystic Ticket" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnnyshowcase.virb.com/" target="_blank">Johnny Showcase & the Mystic Ticket</a> Thursday evening, March 1 at <a contents="Franky Bradley's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://frankybradleys.ticketfly.com/event/1653394-johnny-showcase-mystic-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Franky Bradley's</a>. In the wake of Saint Patrick's Day, I'm joining <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> in providing the soundtrack to the <a contents="8th Annual FNA Chili Cook Off Sunday" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/163929457590851/" target="_blank">8th Annual FNA Chili Cook Off</a> Sunday afternoon, March 18 at the <a contents="Fillmore Philadelphia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefillmorephilly.com/" target="_blank">Fillmore Philadelphia</a>. </p>
<p>Despite the barrage of performances slated, I anticipate much more (and necessary) unstructured time in March. I'm looking forward to resuming production on my own solo albums. The straight ahead acoustic jazz album, <strong><u><em>The Nook</em></u></strong>, is ready for the second round of mixing. I'm nearly ready to write and record horns for the Highlife influenced album, <strong><u><em>Adult Children</em></u></strong>. And I'll be adding guitar and percussion to the jazz duo Christmas album I tracked with <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a>. </p>
<p>...pace yourself this Irish Season.</p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/50648552018-02-06T13:34:09-05:002018-02-06T13:36:23-05:00Newsletter - February 6<p>Happy February!</p>
<p>January was much busier than I anticipated; I worked through 30+ new songs! Some of that music will be heard live with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>, <a contents="Adam Z" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://adamz.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Adam Z</a>, and <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>. Some of that music will be heard on forthcoming albums by <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a>, <a contents="Bazmati Vice" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bazmativice.com/" target="_blank">Bazmati Vice</a>, and <a contents="Adir L.C." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://adirlc.com/" target="_blank">Adir L.C.</a> Some of that music is in preparation for the jazz duo Christmas album with bassist <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a>. </p>
<p>Philly's got a lot to celebrate lately! But be sure not to party yourself out... some decent performances this month...</p>
<p><b><i>Pogue's Night with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a></i></b> - Friday, February 9 @ 9:00 PM at <a contents="Tir Na Nog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tirnanogphilly.com/index.php" target="_blank">Tir Na Nog</a> (1600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA). We had such an amazing time presenting a full night of Pogue's and Shane MacGowan songs in December, that we decided to do it again. We've even added a few more Pogue's and Shane songs to the repertoire. A taste of what's to come March - or as we call it: Irish Season. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1624688580957033/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p><em><strong>Who's Lovin' You: A <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> Valentine's Extravaganza </strong></em>- Saturday, February 10<time> @ 7:30 PM at <a contents="Boot &amp; Saddle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bootandsaddlephilly.com/event/1612275-york-street-hustle-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Boot & Saddle</a> </time>(1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA). Join us for our SECOND Valentine's Event! We've got all of your favorite LOVE songs as well as all the sassy-I-don't-need-you-no-more songs too. They're gonna go from early sixties to late. Bring your heart and soul and party with The York Street Hustle this Valentine's weekend. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2227197740639148/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p><a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>You Do You</i></b></a> - Thursday, February 15 @ 8:00 PM <time>at <a contents="Boot &amp; Saddle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bootandsaddlephilly.com/event/1612275-york-street-hustle-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Boot & Saddle</a> </time>(1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA). We're pumped to jump on this bill with our Boston pals <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=593935717349738&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/itstimeforjuice/?fref=mentions">Juice</a>! If you missed them last time around, better make plans to come party with us and <a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=74654309979&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" href="https://www.facebook.com/joehertlermusic/?fref=mentions">Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers</a>. In the meantime, check out You Do You's latest <a contents="music video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0uUMeZBFKI" target="_blank">music video</a>! <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2012761865667870/" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>That's it for now; February looks to be just as busy as January was. Lots of recording this month, but a few performances to keep the month lively!</p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/50127292018-01-08T12:59:59-05:002018-01-08T13:00:32-05:00Newsletter - January 8<p>Happy New Year!</p>
<p>So I counted: 77 official performances in 2017! Thank you everybody who attended even just one.</p>
<p>2018 started by ringing in the new year with <a contents="Johnny Showcase &amp; the Mystic Ticket" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnnyshowcase.virb.com/" target="_blank">Johnny Showcase & the Mystic Ticket</a>. The Showcase invited me to sit in for their set. 2018 continued by celebrating with <a contents="Uptown String Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.uptownstringband.com/" target="_blank">Uptown String Band</a>. The Mummers Parade marked my second year writing Uptown's New Years Day routine. Despite frigid weather, the show went on. Uptown placed 6th (out of 16)! I'm proud to be a small part of their success. If you examine astutely, you can find my cameo appearance in the <a contents="video of their performance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1plzIySnXk&t=218s" target="_blank">video of their </a><a contents="performance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1plzIySnXk&t=218s" target="_blank">performance</a>.</p>
<p>January is comparatively quiet regarding public shows. Saturday, January 13 <a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a> splits the bill with <a contents="Somethin' Divine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/somethindivine/" target="_blank">Somethin' Divine</a>'s <a contents="E.P. Release" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.graperoommusic.com/event/something-divine-slyfoxes-brakelite/" target="_blank">E.P. Release</a> show at the <a contents="Grape Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.graperoommusic.com/" target="_blank">Grape Room</a>. I lead the <a contents="Philly Phatness" data-link-label="phillyphatness" data-link-type="page" href="/phillyphatness" target="_blank">Philly Phatness</a> horn section with You Do You; a 7-piece new wave funk rock party band from Philly known for their infectious beats and electrifying 70’s-era showmanship. Otherwise, I'm playing with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> at <a contents="Brittingham's Pub" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://brittinghams.com/event/john-byrne-band/" target="_blank">Brittingham's Pub</a> Friday, January 26. </p>
<p>Just because January public performances are scant doesn't mean I'm idle. I finally carved time to mix my next solo album, <u><em><strong>The Nook</strong></em></u>, a straight ahead jazz album featuring <a contents="John Swana" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/johnswana" target="_blank">John Swana</a>. I'm also developing a jazz duo Christmas album with long time friend and bassist <a contents="Ben Basile" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.benbasile.com/" target="_blank">Ben Basile</a>; something along the lines of our album <a contents="A Duo Tribute to Frank Sinatra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.bandcamp.com/album/a-duo-tribute-to-frank-sinatra?pk=595" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>A Duo Tribute to Frank Sinatra</em></u></strong></a>. Plus I'm engineering recording sessions for a few Philadelphia artists. </p>
<p>I'm learning new material (20+ songs) for the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/home.html" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>, <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>, <a contents="Adam Z" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://adamz.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">Adam Z</a>, and my own sextet. Keeping it fresh for the audience. I'm also steeped in transcriptions and arrangements for other clients. So, much is going on behind the scenes. </p>
<p>Stay warm and tuned in. </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/49841482017-12-19T10:11:04-05:002017-12-19T10:12:41-05:00Newsletter - December 18<p>Season's Greetings!</p>
<p><a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>'s Holiday Spectacular was a great night of Motown and Soul music! Some <a contents="holiday soul favorites" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thekey.xpn.org/2017/12/07/yem-york-street-hustle/" target="_blank">holiday soul favorites</a> sprinkled in there of course. Thank you all who attended the show. We're taking a little holiday hiatus, but will be back next year for our second annual Valentine's Day event: <strong><em><a contents="Who’s Lovin’ You: A York Street Hustle Valentine's Extravaganza!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2227197740639148/" target="_blank">Who’s Lovin’ You: A York Street Hustle Valentine's Extravaganza</a></em></strong> at Boot & Saddle Saturday, February 10, 2018.</p>
<p>Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, December 19) is the <a contents="Sound Plan Release" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1983648805248164/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Sound Plan Release</strong></em></a> show! The band has been gearing up for a solid night of original music selections from my albums <a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4IcNK9h5JO41uLhj4ufs3D" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>Sound Plan</strong></u></em></a>, <a contents="Live at PafA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/brainless-live/1194911008?i=1194911011" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>Live at PafA</strong></u></em></a>, <a contents="SYZYGY: Remix" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/67P1FXOZLmaz22tbxA4jjT" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>SYZYGY: Remix</strong></u></em></a>, and <a contents="Quatrane" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/bands-quatrane" target="_blank">Quatrane</a>'s <a contents="Night Trip" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://vincetampio.com/album/134604/night-trip" target="_blank"><u><em><strong>Night Trip</strong></em></u></a>. The band is just fantastic featuring Bend Diamond (<a contents="Red 40" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.red40andthelastgroovement.com/" target="_blank">Red 40</a>), Dan Finn (<a contents="Cold Roses" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.coldrosesband.com/" target="_blank">Cold Roses</a>), Charlie Heim (<a contents="Johnny Showcase" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnnyshowcase.virb.com/" target="_blank">Johnny Showcase</a>), Brendan McGeehan (<a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>), and Drew Parker (<a contents="You Do You" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youdoyoumusic.com/" target="_blank">You Do You</a>). Our sound is jazz fused with Psychedelic Rock, Dub Reggae, and Funk. <time>Tuesday, December 19 @ 7:00 PM at </time><a contents="World Cafe Live&nbsp;- Upstairs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">World Cafe Live - Upstairs</a> (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">EVENT</a></p>
<p>The holiday season is sailing on; if you're still stuck on gift ideas, give music! My newest album, <em><strong><a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00Q4W82E" target="_blank">Sound Plan</a></strong></em>, is great for the jazz lover as well as the prog/psychedelic rocker. My other 2017 album, <a contents="Live at PafA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX000GS6MF" target="_blank"><em><u><strong>Live at PafA</strong></u></em></a> is suitable for world music enthusiasts. The <a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/" target="_blank">Cat's Pajamas</a> released our newest album <em><strong><a contents="Kitten Kaboodle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank">Kitten Kaboodle</a></strong></em>, imaginative music for kids. Capture rare folk music on <a contents="John Byrne" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne</a>'s father's album <a contents="John J. Byrne and the Twangman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/twangmencd.html" target="_blank"><em><strong>John J. Byrne and the Twangman</strong></em></a>. A lot more great material came out this year; a bunch of listed on my <a contents="discography" data-link-label="discography" data-link-type="page" href="https://vincetampio.com/discography" target="_blank">discography</a>.</p>
<p>The rest of December features a couple Thursday performances with <a contents="John Byrne" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne</a>. December 21 at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ and December 28 at <a contents="Tir Na Nog" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1487977757938242/" target="_blank">Tir Na Nog</a> in Philly. I will appear as my alter ego with both <a contents="Red 40 &amp; the Last Groovement" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.red40andthelastgroovement.com/" target="_blank">Red 40 & the Last Groovement</a> <strong>AND </strong><a contents="Johnny Showcase &amp; the Mystic Ticket" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://johnnyshowcase.virb.com/" target="_blank">Johnny Showcase & the Mystic Ticket</a> on New Year's Eve at <a contents="Underground Arts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.undergroundarts.org/event/1582521-west-philadelphia-orchestra-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Underground Arts</a>. Definitely a classy way to ring in 2018.</p>
<p>Hope to see you at Tuesday's <a contents="Sound Plan Release" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1983648805248164/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Sound Plan Release</strong></em></a> show! If I don't see you before 2018; Happy Holidays!</p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/49638012017-12-05T17:03:56-05:002017-12-05T17:03:56-05:00Newsletter - December 5<p>Happy Tuesday! </p>
<p>I hope your Thanksgiving was relaxing! I escaped Philly for a few days to visit with family. Merely a few days due to all the events at November's end. <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> kicked off the holiday season at the <a contents="PMA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.philamuseum.org/" target="_blank">PMA</a>'s tree-lighting ceremony. <a contents="John Byrne" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne</a> celebrated his father's album <em><strong><a contents="John J. Byrne and the Twangman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/twangmencd.html" target="_blank">John J. Byrne and the Twangmen</a></strong></em>. The <a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/" target="_blank">Cat's Pajamas</a> released our newest album <em><strong><a contents="Kitten Kaboodle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank">Kitten Kaboodle</a></strong></em>. And my own jazz fusion sextet debuted at <a contents="Rittenhouse Soundworks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rittenhousesoundworks.com/" target="_blank">Rittenhouse Soundworks</a>' Musicians Gathering #23. </p>
<p>December is full of performances with the <a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a> in and around Philly. Otherwise, there are a couple larger scale shows in December: </p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>: Holiday Spectacular</strong></em> - Friday, December 8 @ 7:30 PM at <a contents="Union Transfer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.utphilly.com/event/1573821-york-street-hustle-holiday-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Union Transfer</a> (1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA). We previewed some holiday songs at the PMA's tree lighting. Join the band for our annual holiday spectacular, including many Motown and Soul holiday favorites! <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.utphilly.com/event/1573821-york-street-hustle-holiday-philadelphia/" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p><em><strong>Vince Tampio: Sound Plan Release</strong></em> - Tuesday, December 19 @ 7:00 PM at <a contents="World Cafe Live&nbsp;- Upstairs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">World Cafe Live - Upstairs</a> (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). My sextet will be celebrating the release of <a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"><em><strong>Sound Plan</strong></em></a> by performing music from the album, as well as previous and future releases. My brand of music is jazz fused with Psychedelic Rock, Dub Reggae, and Funk. <a contents="EVENT&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">EVENT </a></p>
<p>We're in the thick of the holiday shopping season. If you're stuck on gift ideas, give music! My newest album, <a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00Q4W82E" target="_blank"><em><strong>Sound Plan</strong></em></a>, is great for the jazz lover as well as the prog/psychedelic rocker. My other 2017 album, <a contents="Live at PafA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX000GS6MF" target="_blank"><em><strong>Live at PafA</strong></em></a> is suitable for world music enthusiasts. The Cat's Pajamas released our newest album <a contents="Kitten Kaboodle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/kitten-kaboodle" target="_blank"><em><strong>Kitten Kaboodle</strong></em></a>, imaginative music for kids. Capture rare folk music on John Byrne's father's album <a contents="John J. Byrne and the Twangmen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/twangmencd.html" target="_blank"><em><strong>John J. Byrne and the Twangmen</strong></em></a>. A lot more great material came out this year; a bunch of listed on my <a contents="discography" data-link-label="discography" data-link-type="page" href="/discography" target="_blank">discography</a>. </p>
<p>Hope to see you Friday at York Street Hustle's Holiday Spectacular and/or the <em><strong>Sound Plan </strong></em>album release show. Check my homepage at <a contents="www.vincetampio.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.vincetampio.com</a> to see what else is coming up in December and 2018. </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/49277692017-11-13T23:00:00-05:002017-11-13T23:00:44-05:00Newsletter - November 13<p>Greetings! </p>
<p>Last week, I released <strong><em><u><a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Sound Plan</a></u></em></strong>, my latest full length instrumental Jazz album. Thank you all who have given it a listen! For those who haven't yet, the music combines Jazz with Psychedelic Rock and Electronic Dance Music (EDM). It is available to stream and download on my <a contents="music page" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">music page</a>. The <a contents="release show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">release show</a> will be on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at <a contents="World Café Live (upstairs)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">World Café Live (upstairs)</a>. </p>
<p>November is otherwise full of performance preparation - much arranging and rehearsing. Friday's <a contents="Back to Black: Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.undergroundarts.org/event/1542691-back-black-philly-tribute-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Back to Black: Philly Tribute to Amy Winehouse</a> sold out last week! Not to worry, I'm performing with my own band as well as other artists in November: </p>
<p><em><strong>Musicians Gathering #23 (Solo)</strong></em> - Sunday, November 19 @ 7:00 PM at <a contents="Rittenhouse Soundworks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rittenhousesoundworks.com/" target="_blank">Rittenhouse Soundworks</a> (219 West Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA). I'm debuting my own sextet featuring trumpet through electronics. We'll perform my music from previous, current, and upcoming <a contents="albums" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">albums</a>. It's my brand of music consisting of jazz fused with Psychedelic Rock among other influences. </p>
<p><em><strong>Tree-Lighting Ceremony (York Street Hustle)</strong></em> - Wednesday, November 22 @ 5:00 PM at the <a contents="Philadelphia Museum of Art" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.philamuseum.org/" target="_blank">Philadelphia Museum of Art</a> (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA). The <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> is providing the live soundtrack for the lighting of the PMA's tree; kicking off the holiday season. FREE </p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="John Byrne Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/" target="_blank">John Byrne Band</a>: Twangmen Release Show</strong></em> - Saturday, November 25 @ 7:00 PM at Proscenium Theater at The Drake (302 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA). John Byrne produced an <a contents="album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/twangmencd.html" target="_blank">album</a> with his dad, John J. Byrne, of Irish Folk songs. We'll perform every song from the record, along with new songs we are preparing for our own eminent 2018 studio release. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/119877995392978/" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p>December shows include: </p>
<p><em><strong>Vince Tampio: Sound Plan Release</strong></em> - Tuesday, December 19 @ 7:00 PM at <a contents="World Cafe Live&nbsp;- Upstairs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">World Cafe Live - Upstairs</a> (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA). My sextet will be celebrating the release of <span style="display: none;"> </span><span style="display: none;"> </span><u><em><a contents="Sound Plan" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Sound Plan</a> </em></u>by performing music from the album, as well as previous and future releases. My brand of music is jazz fused with Psychedelic Rock, Dub Reggae, and Funk. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a>: Holiday Spectacular</strong></em> - Friday, December 8 @ 7:30 PM at <a contents="Union Transfer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.utphilly.com/event/1573821-york-street-hustle-holiday-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Union Transfer</a> (1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA). Join the band for their annual holiday spectacular, including many Motown and Soul holiday favorites! <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.utphilly.com/event/1573821-york-street-hustle-holiday-philadelphia/" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p><em><strong><a contents="Cat's Pajamas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/" target="_blank">Cat's Pajamas</a>: ALBUM RELEASE SPECTACULAR!</strong></em> - Saturday, December 2 @ 11:00 AM at <a contents="World Cafe Live Downstairs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1559576-cat-s-pajamas-album-release-philadelphia/" target="_blank">World Cafe Live Downstairs</a> (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA). For all the kids, parents and grandparents who've loved the Cat's Pajamas since 1990, here comes <em><u>KITTEN KABOODLE</u></em>, the 5th album. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.howlinrecords.com/shows/2017/3/19/cd-release-event" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p>Hope to see you at some (or all) of the upcoming shows! Check my homepage at <a contents="www.vincetampio.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home">www.vincetampio.com</a> to see what else is coming up in December. Happy Thanksgiving! </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/49151672017-11-01T15:48:34-04:002017-11-01T16:10:11-04:00Inaugural Newsletter - November 1<p>Greetings, </p>
<p>Welcome to my first newsletter! Social Media has progressively grown murky and I've decided it's time to connect directly with you. </p>
<p>The next couple months will be busy on my end. I'm working with at least a dozen different bands, ensembles, and projects. Check out some of these upcoming public shows in November: </p>
<p><em><strong>Musicians Gathering #23 (Solo)</strong></em> - Sunday, November 19 @ 7:00 PM at <a contents="Rittenhouse Soundworks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rittenhousesoundworks.com/" target="_blank">Rittenhouse Soundworks</a> (219 West Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA). I'm debuting my own sextet featuring trumpet through electronics. We'll perform my music from previous, current, and upcoming <a contents="albums" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">albums</a>. It's my brand of music consisting of jazz fused with Psychedelic Rock among other influences. </p>
<p><em><strong>Tree-Lighting Ceremony (York Street Hustle)</strong></em> - Wednesday, November 22 @ 5:00 PM at the <a contents="Philadelphia Museum of Art" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.philamuseum.org/" target="_blank">Philadelphia Museum of Art</a> (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA). The <a contents="York Street Hustle" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://yorkstreethustle.com/" target="_blank">York Street Hustle</a> is providing the live soundtrack for the lighting of the PMA's tree; kicking off the holiday season. FREE </p>
<p><em><strong>John Byrne Band: Twangmen Release Show</strong></em> - Saturday, November 25 @ 7:00 PM at Proscenium Theater at The Drake (302 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA). John Byrne produced an <a contents="album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.johnbyrneband.com/twangmencd.html" target="_blank">album</a> with his dad, John J. Byrne, of Irish Folk songs. We'll perform every song from the record, along with new songs we are preparing for our own eminent 2018 studio release. <a contents="EVENT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/119877995392978/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22" target="_blank">EVENT</a> </p>
<p>Aside from November live performances, I am self releasing Sound Plan, a full length instrumental Jazz album on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The music combines Jazz with Psychedelic Rock and Electronic Dance Music (EDM). You can preview one of the tracks titled "<a contents="Afternoon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsrRbODnXHk" target="_blank">Afternoon</a>" on <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsrRbODnXHk" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. The <a contents="release show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">release show</a> will be on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at <a contents="World Café Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.worldcafelive.com/event/1571087" target="_blank">World Café Live</a> (upstairs). </p>
<p>Be sure to check my homepage at www.vincetampio.com to see what else is coming up in December. Take Care! </p>
<p>VT</p>Vince Tampiotag:vincetampio.com,2005:Post/48455972017-10-04T15:50:00-04:002017-11-10T15:48:45-05:00Vince Tampio Fuses Jazz with Psychedelic Rock & EDM for SOUND PLAN <p>Vince Tampio self releases <em><strong>Sound Plan</strong></em>, a full length instrumental Jazz album. The music combines Jazz with Psychedelic Rock and Electronic Dance Music (EDM). Sound Plan is set to release Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The album release show will be on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at World Café Live (upstairs).</p>
<p><strong>Vince Tampio</strong> (M.Mus.) is a professional trumpeter, arranger, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, PA. He performs and arranges with the <strong>Philadelphia Jazz Project</strong>, the York Street Hustle, the John Byrne Band, and Red 40 & the Last Groovement. “Basically he’s the go-to cross-genre horn-blowing utility man of the Philly scene” (John Vettese). </p>
<p><em>Sound Plan</em> features performances by Vince Tampio on trumpet, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Ben Diamond (Red 40 & the Last Groovement) on percussion, and <radioaddict> on programmed drums. In addition to performing, Vince composed, engineered, and produced all six tracks featured on Sound Plan. </radioaddict></p>
<p>‘Slimery,’ ‘Afternoon,’ and ‘The Phantom Sweet Potato’ follow more traditional Jazz forms while ‘Sonic Ember’ and ‘L.T.’ are long form sonic explorations. Sound Plan juxtaposes acoustic tones with synthesized breadth to achieve an atmosphere inside which the listener can imagine themselves. </p>Vince Tampio