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Upcoming Events
in the Philadelphia Area


January 12, 2011 Wednesday 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Blackhorse Tavern
101 South State Street, Newtown, PA 18940
 
Jim, on keyboard, joins Kevin Valentine (voice), and Jon Michel (bass) at the Blackhorse Tavern in Newtown, PA. Call (215) 579-6152 for more information


January 14, 2011 Friday 10:00 PM - Moonstone Arts Center
110 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jim, on Keyboard, will appear at the Moonstone Arts Center alongside Mike Boone (bass), Rob Henderson (drums), and Vince Trumble (trumpet). Come before, at 9:00 PM, to hear Alex Classy (bass) and friends


January 19, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Grey Restaurant and Lounge
132 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Come enjoy a jazz jam session with Jim Holton (piano), Steve Beskrone (bass), Pepe Merolla (drums), and Rhenda Star (vocal). Call (215) 923-4159 for more information


January 31, 2011 Monday 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Chris' Jazz Café
1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
 
Jim, on piano, sits in with Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band at Chris' Jazz Café. Visit www.chrisjazzcafe.com or call (215) 568-3131 for more information


February 2, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Grey Restaurant and Lounge
132 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Come enjoy a jazz jam session with Jim Holton (piano), Pepe Merolla (drums), and Greg Riley (tenor sax). Call (215) 923-4159 for more information


February 9, 2011 Wednesday 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM - Triumph Brewing Company
117 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Jim, on piano, will be performing with Mike Boone (bass), and Andy Martinek (drums) at Triumph Brewing Company. Call (215) 625-0855 for more information


February 10, 2011 Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - High Note Café
1549 South 13th Street (and Tasker) Philadelphia, PA 19147
 
Come to the High Note Café to hear Jim, on piano, with bassist Mike Boone. Call (215) 755-8903 for more information


February 12, 2011 Saturday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Chris' Jazz Café
1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
 
Jim, on piano, will be performing at Chris' with Charles Lane (sax), Chris Aschman (trumpet), Mark Przybylowski (bass), and Gabe Globus (drums) . Visit www.chrisjazzcafe.com or call (215) 568-3131 for more information


February 13, 2011 Sunday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - LaRose Jazz Club
5531 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
 
Check out the weekly jam session at LaRose Jazz Club, including Jim (piano), Rob the "H-Factor" Henderson (drums), and Mike Boone (bass). Call (215) 248-4415 for more information

April 6, 2011 Wednesday 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM - Grey Restaurant and Lounge
132 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Come enjoy a jazz jam session with Jim Holton (piano), Pepe Merolla (drums), and Ken Power (tenor sax). Call (215) 923-4159 for more information


April 8, 2011 Friday 10:00 PM  to 11:00 PM - Moonstone Arts Center
110 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jim, on Keyboard, will appear at the Moonstone Arts Center in the Justin Sekelewsky Quintet, including Justin on bass, Nick Wright (drums), and Mike Pracher (tenor sax), and Adam Segal (alto sax). Come before, at 9:00 PM, to hear Leon Boykins band


April 9, 2011 Friday10:00 PM - Cape May Jazz Festival at Carney's Restaurant
411 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

Visit the renowned Cape May Jazz Festival at Carney's to see Jim alongside Mike Boone (bass), Rob Henderson (drums), and John Swana (EVI). Visit capemayjazz.com or call (609) 884-4424 for more information


April 10, 2011 Sunday 12:30 PM  to 1:30 PM - St. John’s Lutheran Church: Community Housing Services
Corner of Race & N. Ridge, Ambler, PA 19002

Help support the Community Housing Service by visiting St. John's for dinner and a concert. Justin Sekelewsky (bass), and Adam Pfannenstiel (drums) join the Holton/Leblanc Duo.


April 10, 2011 Sunday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Andrea Clearfield Salon
(Contact Andrea Clearfield at her website for directions)

Jim joins Mike Boone (bass), and vocalist Jeanie Brooks at Andrea Clearfield's prestigious monthly jazz salon in downtown Philly.


April 27, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Grey Restaurant and Lounge
132 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Come enjoy a jazz jam session with Jim Holton (piano), Pepe Merolla (drums), James Cammack of Ahmad Jamal fame (bass), and Ralph Bowen (tenor sax). Call (215) 923-4159 for more information


May 10, 2011 Tuesday 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Platinum Grille
7719 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118
 
Come listen to a jazz jam session with Jim Holton (piano), Rob Henderson (drums), Mark Przybylowski (bass), and John Swana (trumpet). Call (215) 247-2312 for more information


May 11, 2011 Wednesday 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM - Little Bar
736 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
 
Jim Holton (piano), joins Anwar Marshall (drums), and Mike Boone (bass) for a Wednesday night jam session


June 7, 2011 Tuesday 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - The Cotton Club
656 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027-2302

Jim plays in the 12th Anual "Al Grey memorial concert" at New York's legendary Cotton Club. Mike Grey (trombone),  Delfeayo Marsalis (trombone), Tyrone Govan (drums), Solomon Hicks (guitar), Mack Golleho (trumpet), Johnny Long (sax), Mike Boone (bass),  and Jim on organ and piano. Call (212) 663-7980 for more information


July 1, 2011 Friday 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM - "86 West"
786 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Come to "86 West" for dining and music, with Jim Holton (piano), Jimmy Coleman (drums), and Keith Snyder (bass). Call (215) 348-8600 for more information


July 8, 2011 Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Harrah's Casino
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013 - The Cove Restaurant
 
Jim (on piano) will be playing with, Julie Hall (vocal), and Eric Harper (bass). Call (610) 447-1549 for more information. For free parking, go to the 4th level


July 15, 2011 Thursday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Harrah's Casino
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013 - The Cove Restaurant
 
Jim (on piano) will be playing with, Julie Hall (vocal), and Eric Harper (bass). Call (610) 447-1549 for more information. For free parking, go to the 4th level


August 5, 2011 Friday 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM - "86 West"
786 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Come to "86 West" for dining and music, with Jim Holton (piano), Jimmy Coleman (drums), and Keith Snyder (bass). Call (215) 348-8600 for more information


September 2, 2011 Friday 8:30 PM to 12:00 AM - "86 West"
786 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
 
Come to "86 West" for dining and music, with Jim Holton (piano), Jimmy Coleman (drums), and Keith Snyder (bass). Call (215) 348-8600 for more information


September 14, 2011 Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM - Chris' Jazz Café
1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
 
Jim, on piano, will be performing at Chris' with the Danny Jonokuchi Group with Danny Jonokuchi (trumpet), Tal Shtuhl (sax), Justin Sekelewsky (bass), and Carl Moritz (drums). Visit www.chrisjazzcafe.com or call (215) 568-3131 for more information


September 16, 2011 Friday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Harrah's Casino - PRIVATE
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013 - The Cove Restaurant
 
Visit Chester PA's Harrah's Casino to hear the Jim (on piano), Julie Hall (vocal), Victor North (sax), Byron Landham (drums), and Nimrod  Speaks (bass). Call (610) 447-1549 for more information. For free parking, go to the 4th level


September 18, 2011 Sunday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - 2011 Interfaith Housing Jazz Festival
Temple University - Ambler Campus, 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA 19002 - Tickets $25
 
Come support the annual Interfaith Housing Jazz Festival, supporting local jazz musicians in need. Jim will be on keyboard, along with Shirley Lites (vocals), John Swana (EVI), Ralph Bowen (sax), Mike Boone (bass), and Jimmy Coleman (drums).


September 19, 2011 Monday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Harrah's Casino
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013 - The Cove Restaurant
 
Jim (on piano) will be playing with, Julie Hall (vocal), and Mike Boone (bass). Call (610) 447-1549 for more information. For free parking, go to the 4th level


September 28, 2011 Friday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Harrah's Casino
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester, PA 19013 - The Cove Restaurant
 
Jim (on piano) will be playing with, Julie Hall (vocal), and Alex Claffy (bass). Call (610) 447-1549 for more information. For free parking, go to the 4th level


October 6 to 8,  2011 - 2011 "Looking Pretty and Saying Cute Things"
Adrienne Theater Skybox - 2030 Sansome Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
 
See Adrienne Theater's presentation of "Looking Pretty and Saying Cute Things," a play about the "obsenity trials of Mae West. Musicians will include Chris Acshman (trumpet), Jay Davisdon (reeds), Ben Lupinacci (trombone), Jim on piano, Ken Pendergast (Bass), Kevin Daly (drumset), and Peter Gaffney (banjo). Call (215) 923-2766 or visit www.cabaretredlight.com/maewest for more information. Shows: Thursday, October 6th - 9pm; Friday, Ocober 7th - 9pm, 11pm; Saturday, October 8th - 9pm, 11pm; Sunday, October 9th - 9pm


October 9, 2011 Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - New York Street Festival
96th Street and Broadway Avenue, New York, NY
 
Jim will be perfroming with the Mike Grey Group to benefit the NAACP.


October 20, 2011 Thursday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - PRIVATE PARTY
96th Street and Broadway Avenue, New York, NY
 
Jim (organ) will be perfroming with the Mike Grey (trombone), Jack Gollehan (trumpet), and Tyrone Govan (drums)



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