July 2024
June highlights, Improv Workshop, and upcoming performances!
Hey, welcome back!
Dear returning, new, and prospective subscribers: Welcome to my July 2024 newsletter!
I’ve got a lot of fun things happening this July, including the return of my improv workshop, and some shows with the usual suspects.
I understand our time together is precious. So, If you’re just here for the performance schedule, feel free to skip ahead. If not, read on!
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So… what’s going on?
June Highlights
Killdeer Trio made the rounds in the NYS capital region opening the historic Jazz on Jay 2024 concert series in Schenectady, and performing at a very cool new venue in downtown Troy — MoJo’s Cafe.
Local reporter Michael Hochanadel wrote a nice overview of the Jazz on Jay performance, which is available here.
Killdeer Trio at Jazz on Jay. Photo credit: Michael Hochanadel
My recently released solo guitar album is still available for purchase digitally on bandcamp, or physically on CD at all live performances. You can also listen to it on all major music streaming platforms, such as… you know.
Thanks to everyone who has purchased or listened to the album — it means a lot!
The Young Improvisers Collective Workshop — Year Two
I’m super excited to be offering my youth-focused music workshop the “Young Improvisers Collective” for the second year in a row at Foothills PAC in Oneonta NY! The Young Improvisers Collective is a 4 week class for musicians ages 13-18 to learn about musical improvisation in a hands on setting. We learn repertoire from a variety of genres (not just jazz) and explore how the skills we use as improvisers tie in to all aspects of musicianship. Each student that joins the collective offers their unique individual perspective, which helps guide the learning experience of the whole group.
Registration is still open until the first class on Wednesday July 10th, so if you know any eager young musicians, send them my way. The final concert on Thursday August 1st is also open to the public, so feel free to check that out as well.
Where am I playing next… good question!
Here are some public performances you can check out this month!
All dates, addresses and additional info available at wyattambrosemusic.com/calendar. Dates are also available in calendar view on my website homepage.
Thursday 7/4, 6-9pm — Sebastian Green / Brad Monkell / Wyatt Ambrose Trio at Ommegang Tap House’s Fourth of July celebration! Free admission, drinks or food must be purchased.
Saturday 7/6, 2-4pm — “Sound and Space: Exploring Exhibits Through Music” at Hartwick College’s Yager Museum. An afternoon of live music, where Evan Jagels and Wyatt Ambrose interpret the museums current exhibits through improvised collaborative and solo performances. FREE and open to the public — One night only!
Thursday 7/11, 6-9pm — Wyatt Ambrose Solo at the Otesaga’s Hawkeye Bar and Grill in Cooperstown NY. Dinner music for the Hawkeye Grill patrons.
Saturday 7/13, 10am to noon — Yolanda Bush / Wyatt Ambrose Duo at the Oneonta Farmers Market. Background music for the Farmers Market, located at the corner of Dietz and Main street in Oneonta. Free and open to the public.
Thursday 7/18, 5:15pm - 6:30pm — Yolanda Bush Trio (feat. me and Evan Jagels) Concert at Muller Plaza in Oneonta NY. Free outdoor concert on main street in Oneonta.
Thursday 7/18, 6:30 - 9pm — Killdeer Trio at Roots Public Social Club w/s/g Carl and Jack (formerly of Hanzolo). Main Street Oneonta NY, Free admission, $15 suggested donation
Friday 7/19, 6-8pm — Wyatt Ambrose Trio at The Tasting Lab in Greenville NY. Background or listening music featuring Tarik Shah and Nick Anderson. Free Admission, purchase of food and/or drink required.
Saturday 7/20, 6-8pm — Yolanda Bush Trio (feat. me and Evan Jagels) Concert at The Gatehouse in Morris NY. Admission cost TBD
Tuesday 7/23, 7pm — Jazz Night at Jive Hive Live in Albany NY: Feat the Wyatt Ambrose Trio, Thom Avella Trio, and Jeremy Gold Quintet. The show is live-streamed at jivehivelive.com, in-person address available upon request.
Thursday 7/25, 12:30 - 1:30pm — Solo Guitar Concert at Bassett Hospital Auditorium in Cooperstown NY. Free Solo Guitar Concert for Bassett Employees, and public
Sunday 7/28, 3-4pm — Yolanda Bush and the Cool Water Collective; Stamford NY, Concert Series in Veterans Park. Free, outdoors, and open to the public.
Looking further ahead …
August 2,3,4: Residency at the Franklin Stage Company with Yolanda Bush and the Cool Water Collective. Limited Seating! The Franklin Stage Co. only puts on a handful of productions each summer, so this is a special event for the band. Get your tickets while they are still available at https://franklinstagecompany.org/events/yolanda-bush-and-the-cool-water-collective/