<![CDATA[MMW News]]> http://www2.mmw.net/index.php en announcements@mmw.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-16T17:31:42+00:00 <![CDATA[Medeski Martin and Wood at JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/medeski_martin_and_wood_at_jakarta_international_java_jazz_festival http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/medeski_martin_and_wood_at_jakarta_international_java_jazz_festival#When:17:31:42Z MMW will be performing March 2 and 3 at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Tickets are available at www.javajazzfestival.com.

]]> 2012-02-16T17:31:42+00:00 <![CDATA[MMW with John Scofield at National Guitar Workshop]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/mmw_with_john_scofield_at_national_guitar_workshop http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/mmw_with_john_scofield_at_national_guitar_workshop#When:16:13:30Z MMW will join John Scofield for his National Guitar Workshop performance and workshop on Wednesday, August 29th and Thursday, August 30th in Norwich, CT. Those interested in registering can find more information here.

]]> 2012-02-10T16:13:30+00:00 <![CDATA[Upcoming MMW Shows and Masterclasses/Workshops]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/upcoming_mmw_shows_and_masterclasses_workshops http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/upcoming_mmw_shows_and_masterclasses_workshops#When:21:58:57Z MMW is gearing up for 3 shows in Charleston, SC (2/9), Birmingham, AL (2/10), and Athens, GA (2/11). Check out the tour page for more information.

In addition to these shows, MMW will also offer masterclasses/workshops in both Charleston and Birmingham. The event in Charleston is open to the public and tickets are currently on sale; a discount is available for those who also purchase a ticket to the performance at The Pour House. The event in Birmingham is free and open to high school and college students in the area. Contact University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Alys Robinson Stephens PAC for more information.


2/9 - Charleston, SC
Workshop - Tivoli Studios - INFO AND TICKETS
Concert - The Pour House - INFO AND TICKETS

2/10 - Birmingham, AL
Workshop and concert at UAB’s Alys Robinson Stephens PAC - INFO AND TICKETS

2/11 - Athens, GA
Concert - Georgia Theatre - INFO AND TICKETS

]]> 2012-01-30T21:58:57+00:00 <![CDATA[John Medeski at Winter Jazzfest]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/john_medeski_tonight_at_winter_jazzfest http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/john_medeski_tonight_at_winter_jazzfest#When:17:33:00Z Winter Jazzfest kicks off Thursday, January 5th at Le Poisson Rouge with a performance from Medeski with Skerik and Deitch, then continues Friday, January 6th with a Medeski solo set and performance with Steven Bernstein’s MTO. See you there!

]]> 2012-01-05T17:33:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Final 3 Tracks in the ‘20’ Series Released]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/final_3_tracks_in_the_20_series_released http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/final_3_tracks_in_the_20_series_released#When:16:18:27Z Today’s the day! The 9th and final installment in the ‘20’ series is now available.

18. Illmoan
19. Mean Irene
20. Floodwaters

You can get these 3 tracks in mp3 or FLAC format in the MMW store. They are also available in the iTunes store.

We hope you enjoyed this celebration of MMW’s 20th Anniversary!

]]> 2011-12-20T16:18:27+00:00 <![CDATA[MSMW Live on Slate.com’s Top Jazz Albums of 2011]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/msmw_live_on_slate.coms_top_jazz_albums_of_2011 http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/msmw_live_on_slate.coms_top_jazz_albums_of_2011#When:18:55:19Z Slate picked MSMW LIVE: IN CASE THE WORLD CHANGES ITS MIND for #4 jazz album of the year! Check out the full list here.

]]> 2011-12-13T18:55:19+00:00 <![CDATA[MSMW LIVE Review from Stereophile]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/msmw_live_review_from_stereophile http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/msmw_live_review_from_stereophile#When:21:36:38Z Most jazz musicians who try to rock out come off lame. Most rock musicians who dig into jazz sound pathetic. Medeski Martin & Wood have long straddled both camps with authenticity. Or actually “fused” is the better word; in fact, they’re among the very few rock-jazzers, another being Miles Davis at the top of that game, who turn “fusion” into a tasty term.

On their latest album, the trio are joined by guitarist John Scofield, not as a sideman (as MMW were on his A Go Go from 1998) but as a fully insinuated member of the band, which is thus called MSMW...Read more!

]]> 2011-12-02T21:36:38+00:00 <![CDATA[Holiday Sale]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/holiday_sale http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/holiday_sale#When:16:25:42Z More good things in the MMW Store: take a look at these bundle deals – available for a limited time only:

Any t-shirt + any CD (excluding MSMW Live) for $20
Any t-shirt + MSMW Live or Fly in a Bottle for $25
Any t-shirt + MSMW Live + Fly in a Bottle for $35

Click on the banner on the homepage to build your own bundle!

]]> 2011-12-01T16:25:42+00:00 <![CDATA[3 New Tracks in the ‘20’ Series Released]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/3_new_tracks_in_the_20_series_released http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/3_new_tracks_in_the_20_series_released#When:15:58:36Z Volume 8 in the ‘20’ series is now available:

15. Seashack
16. Nuba
17. Palo Santo

You can get these 3 tracks in the MMW store. They are also available in the iTunes store.

Look for the final installment on December 20th!

]]> 2011-11-30T15:58:36+00:00 <![CDATA[Wicked Knee and MAGO Tour (plus free tracks!)]]> http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/wicked_knee_and_mago_tour_plus_free_tracks http://www.mmw.net/index.php/news/wicked_knee_and_mago_tour_plus_free_tracks#When:17:47:54Z Don’t miss Billy Martin’s Wicked Knee performing with MAGO, a John Medeski and Billy Martin side project:
NOVEMBER 30 @ The Blockley
DECEMBER 1 @ (Le) Poisson Rouge
DECEMBER 2 @ Club Helsinki
And to celebrate their tour together, here are two free tracks! ‘I’m Blue’ (Wicked Knee) and ‘Bonfa’.  If you like what you hear, don’t forget to “Like” them on Facebook and come out to a show!

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