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Balast Off 2018

It’s almost time for launch of one of the most intimate, local, focused, and fun-themed Balboa events in the U.S., Balast Off in Huntsville, Alabama – I’ll be performing with Michael Gamble and the Rhythm Serenaders at the evening dances on August 3 and 4, 2018 and will hope to get in a little dancing, as well!  Kudos to Huntsville for having one of the coolest venues, the Flying Monkey Theater at the Lowe Mill – this former textile mill has been converted into a mixed-use space holding the theater, shops, restaurants, artist studio spaces, and I’m sure there’s other things I have yet to discover because I find something new every year.  Shout out to Pizzelle’s Confections and that taco truck a few blocks away – we are coming!

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May Outdoor Shows in the Triangle

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May kicks off the season for outdoor concert series and the Mint Julep Jazz Band will be joining the ranks of bands braving the elements to bring you tunes in (hopefully) sunny and pleasant weather!  On May 16, 2018 we return to Booth Amphitheater’s Hob Nob Jazz Series for a performance on the back deck from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – admission is $5 (free for kids 12 and under) and you can either bring a picnic or buy wine and refreshments at the amphitheater.  There’s always plenty of room at the amphitheater, both on the deck and in the grass, and the deck is good for dancing!

On May 20, 2018, we’ll be performing as part of the Got to be NC Festival at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds – find us on the stage outside of Dorton Arena playing two sets from 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  Best of all, admission to the festival is free!

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Battle Axe: Front to Back – October 14, 2015

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To celebrate the release of the Mint Julep Jazz Band‘s new album Battle Axe, we are going to do a Front to Back concert, wherein we perform the entirety of Battle Axe from track 1 all the way through track 16 in order!

This is a free show at the wonderful new Blue Note Grill location near the old Durham Bulls field in the warehouse district – there will be much more room to dance! Join us for dinner at 8:00 p.m., show begins at 9:00 p.m. and runs until we finish!

If you still need to pick up a copy of the album, we’ll have plenty on hand at the show, or you can buy it just about anywhere digital music is sold – CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify…

See you Wednesday! Try the ribs!