2009

14 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Rick Nelson, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

15 UMA Jazz On Tour w/ Chas Lester, voice/percussion; Joel Ward, guitar; Will Helmke, bass; Lee Fellman, drums; Steve Grover, piano/director. This is a touring ensemble from UMA. We will visit our third school of the year this Thursday at Erskine Academy, where we will do a workshop and a concert in the morning. 8:15-10:30 AM Erskine Academy, So. China ME .

21Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Rick Nelson, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

23 UMA Jazz On Tour w/ Chas Lester, voice/percussion; Joel Ward, guitar; Will Helmke, bass; Lee Fellman, drums; Steve Grover, piano/director. Special guest, Frank Mauceri, tenor saxophone. We are doing a workshop in Waterville during the day and playing on MPBN that night, on Rich Tozier’s show. 10:30 AM – 1:45 PM Waterville Junior High School 9 – 11 PM Maine Public Radio “Friday Night Jazz” w/ Rich Tozier.

27 Steve Grover Trio w/ David Wells, tenor /soprano saxophones; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums. Tonight Tony returns to playing and it would be great if we had a lot of support for that. It would mean a lot! We also continue our monthly residency at OLS. We’re doing two Tuesdays in a row, as it turns out, so that will be nice! As usual, we have a mix of repertoire. OLS is a great place to listen to music. Come check us out. 8-10 PM, One Longfellow Square, Corner of Congress and State, Portland ME. Cover $5 and $3 seniors and students .

28 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

3 Steve Grover Trio w/ David Wells, tenor /soprano saxophones; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums. Who knows what new directions will transpire with two Tuesdays in a row? The only way to find out is to show up at the gig. 8-10 PM, One Longfellow Square, Corner of Congress and State, Portland ME. Cover $5 and $3 seniors and students .

4 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

7 Fitz Jenkins/Steve Grover Duo w/ Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, piano. I try to keep up with Fitz on this gig, which sounds like fun to me. We’ll be playing lots of good tunes. 6-9PM, Azure Café, Freeport ME.

8 Marcia Gallagher Quartet w/ Marcia Gallagher, voice/keys; Lefty McCauslin, saxophones; Tino Liakas, guitar; Steve Grover, drums. Marcia is a great singer and keyboard player who does lots of things, but this should be more on the jazz side of town, with interpretations of standards by Gershwin and others. 2-4PM Jewett Auditorium, University of Maine At Augusta, Augusta ME. Tickets $10, $5 Students, 12 and under free. For more info click here, email or call 207. 621. 3551.

11 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

18 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

20 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums, 7-10 PM. Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street Portland, ME.

23 The 3rd Annual Steve Grover Birthday Bash Concert Featuring The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums. New music! 8PM Starbird Performance Hall, Forest Ave Portland, ME. Tix and info (207) 828-1310.

25 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME No Cover, musicians Welcome.

28 Dimensions In Jazz Presents The 4th Annual Steve Grover Birthday Bash w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor/soprano saxophones; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Chris Van Voorst Van Beest, bass; Steve Grover, drums. We hope to do some new material as usual this year, as well as some music from my CDs. And it is always great to have Trent playing with us, a truly wonderful musician and a good friend. Portland Conservatory of Music At Woodford’s Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland, ME, 8PM. Tix $10 advance/ $15 door.Call 207.828.1310 for more information .

1 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME. No Cover, musicians welcome.

7 Steve Grover Trio w/ David Wells, tenor /soprano saxophones; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums. 8-10 PM, One Longfellow Square, Corner of Congress and State, Portland ME. Cover $5 and $3 seniors and students .

8 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME. No Cover, musicians welcome.

11 Steve Grover, piano. Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Portland, 6-9PM .

15 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME. No Cover, musicians welcome.

23 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME. No Cover, musicians welcome.

30 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums. 7-10PM, Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn, Exit 48 Portland ME. No Cover, musicians welcome.

7 Steve Grover Trio w/ David Wells, tenor and soprano saxophones; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums. Also appearing will be the The Dave Wells Student Ensemble, a great group with lots of incredibly talented student musicians. 8-10 PM. One Longfellow Square, Corner of Congress and State, Portland ME. Cover $5 and $3 seniors and students .