Mayne Stage Announces New Performances 1

Oct. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Mayne Stage adds more performances to its inspiring lineup including Masters of Percussion, October 19; Guy Mendilow Band, October 27; Mike Manson, October 28; Lizz Winstead, November 2; Fifth House Ensemble, November 17, February 16 and May 4; JT and The Clouds, November 19; Bleu, November 11; BettySoo, December 1 and Geoff Muldaur & Jim Kweskin, December 9. Buy tickets at www.maynestage.com or call (773) 381-4554.

Masters of Percussion, October 19
Enjoy a one night only gathering of musicians at Mayne Stage for Masters of Percussion on Tuesday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

Three sets will be performed at Masters of Percussion including Joe Rendon & Friends Latin Jazz, Tony Carpenter’s MBTC and Drum Ensemble and a final set featuring Alejo Poveda, Ruben Alvarez, Omar Almusfi, Kalyan Pathak and others.

Starting off the night, Joe Rendon, from Chèvere, turns up the heat with his Latin Jazz music, creating an addictive rhythmic atmosphere. With his deep knowledge of traditional Afro-Cuban percussion, he is able to adapt the congas to any style of music. Rendon has performed with large talents such as Paquito D'Rivera, Andy Montanez and Irakere. Learn more about Rendon and Chèvere at www.cheveredechicago.com.

During the second set, the percussion masters, Tony Carpenter’s MBTC and Drum Ensemble, bring a mean groove and legendary touch to the stage. Carpenter comes from the south side of Chicago to play at Mayne Stage.

Ending the night will be Alejo Poveda, Ruben Alvarez, Omar Almusfi and Kalyan Pathak, as well as a return of the other star percussionists, for an unforgettable finale.

From Stomp, to the Blue Man Group to Santana, percussion is the one sound everyone understands. Come enjoy it October 19 at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Guy Mendilow Band, October 27
Enjoy music by acoustic, fusion and folk group, Guy Mendilow Band, at Mayne Stage Wednesday, October 27 at 8 p.m.

The members of Guy Mendilow Band, made up of Guy Mendilow, Aubrey Johnson, Andy Bergman, Tomoko Omura and Rich Stein, come from a variety of backgrounds across the globe. Joined together by their passion for music, Israeli performer Guy Mendilow leads this quintet in breaking down musical boundaries with an inventive blend of world music street beats. Performing in Hebrew, Arabic, Ladino, Portuguese and English, the band skillfully fuses tradition with a contemporary sound. Alongside lush vocal harmonies, woodwinds and strings, Guy Mendilow Band creates intricate textures with berimbaus, percussion and jaw harps.

Guy Mendilow Band’s latest CD, Skyland, includes Israeli peace songs, which are well-suited to their partnership with international peacemaking organization, Seeds of Peace. Guy Mendilow Band hopes to sow the seeds of peace through music. To learn more, visit www.guymendilow.com.

Come see Guy Mendilow Band Wednesday, October 27 at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are $10 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Mike Manson, October 28
Watch Mike Manson perform music from his latest CD, Up Front, as well as classics at Mayne Stage Thursday, October 28 at 8:30 p.m.

Mike Manson is a hard-hitting jazz funk musician with lyrical roots in Chicago, Ill. For Manson, the bottom line has always been great music. Since he first picked up a guitar, he has continuously been developing strengths in various aspects of his musical career. With a voice and talent that has brought him front and center with the most esteemed names in jazz, gospel, R&B, rock and pop, Manson has even reached the Top 10 on the R&R Smooth Jazz for his single "Coming Right At Ya".

Credited for writing and producing his latest CD, Up Front, Manson collaborated with some of the biggest names in Smooth Jazz today including: Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Brian Culbertson, Nelson Range, Norman Brown, Paul Jackson Jr., George Duke and many more great jazz musicians. Look forward to listening to some of the songs from Up Front, an album mixed with contemporary jazz, R&B and even a little gospel music, at Mayne Stage. Visit www.mikemanson.com to learn more.

Listen to Mike Manson Thursday, October 28 at Mayne Stage. Tickets are $20 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Lizz Winstead, November 2
Enjoy an evening of political satire with The Daily Show co-creator and head writer, Lizz Winstead, for Dumb-ocracy at Work!: Election Night at Mayne Stage Tuesday, November 2 at 8 p.m.

With her political insights and jabs, Lizz Winstead has changed the way people get their news and reactions to politics forever. Not only is she a correspondent on The Daily Show, but she has also taken her unique satiric voice to the radio waves, co-founding Unfiltered, Air America Radio's mid-morning show, where she brought on board Hip Hop legend, Chuck D, and political big-brain, Rachel Maddow.

Lizz takes on hypocrisy with a brilliant razor sharp wit, hitting all the big guys who chose to abuse their power. From Beck to Bachmann, Healthcare to Hedge funds, no one is exempt from a hilarious joke. Most recently, Lizz wrote and produced an independent pilot of her Off-Broadway hit, Wake Up World.

Lizz's talents as a comedian and media visionary have been recognized by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly's 100 most Creative People issue and has brought numerous television appearances, including Comedy Central Presents, weekly segments on The Ed Show on MSNBC and The Joy Behar Show on Headline News and is blogging regularly at The Huffington Post. Learn more about Lizz Winstead at www.lizzwinstead.com.

Come out for a night of laughs with Lizz Winstead Tuesday, November 2 at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 at www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554.

Fifth House Ensemble, November 17, February 16 and May 4
Come see performances by Fifth House Ensemble at Mayne Stage. Shows include The Weaver’s Tale: Of the Fearless Boy and Loveless Girl Wednesday, November 17; The Weaver’s Tale: Of Cinderella and the Devil Wednesday, February 16, 2011 and The Weaver’s Tale: Of Debt and the Maidens Wednesday, May 4, 2011. All performances are at 8 p.m.

The Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble is a versatile and dynamic group whose performances have been praised by critics as “a little slice of nobility” and “simply fun to hear.” Fifth House’s innovative programs engage audiences through their connective programming and unexpected performance venues.

Performances are aimed at highlighting relationships between classical music and art forms as diverse as film, dance, gourmet food, theater, winemaking and visual art, as well as creating new sounds through collaborations with artists of other music genres.

Recently named to the Illinois Arts Council’s Arts-in-Education Roster, Fifth House’s innovative educational endeavors have resulted in performances and residencies at Chicago public schools and the Chicago Cultural Center in partnership with the International Music Foundation, as well as performances at the Woodstock Opera House. This season’s residencies will be conducted at Chicago’s Mather High School, Burley Elementary School and Perez Elementary School, and will explore subjects including geology, poetry and multicultural influences in Western music. Named Ensemble in Residence at Carthage College beginning in the Fall of 2009, Fifth House also frequently performs for college audiences. Learn more at www.fifth-house.com.

Enjoy three great nights with Fifth House Ensemble on November 17, February 16 and May 4 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for VIP reserved seating in advance, $20 for general admission in advance and $25 at the door. Visit www.maynestage.com or (773) 381-4554 to reserve your spot.

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