Dave Bennett Quartet News Today

Carol Loehr’s father, Tom Hazzard, grew up sneaking into jazz clubs and speakeasies to listen to music in the time of Prohibition.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Everyone in Penticton, regardless of income, can enjoy at least part of this weekend’s 25th annual Pentastic Hot Jazz & Music Festival.

The final concert in the Mott Community College (MCC) Centennial Lecture & Concert Series will feature the Dave Bennett Quartet.

A two-day weekend of high energy jazz throughout the City of Carmel will come with a side of delicious food and drink, along with a just-announced Carmel Jazz Fest Art Fair. The inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest weekend kicks off Friday evening at 5 p.m. and the music wont stop until late Saturday night.

Renowned jazz, R&B and blues artists from around the country will help kick off Carmels first annual Jazz Fest this weekend.

Renowned jazz, R&B and blues artists from around the country will help kick off Carmel’s first annual Jazz Fest this weekend.

Ive worked, just traveled around, playing with different people and writing … Thats where my roots came from. And so it was very easy for me to share that passion

Carmel Jazz Fest organizers continue to add big names and fresh sounds to the already explosive lineup of music for the inaugural event August 11-12. The festival will feature more than 30 electrifying national and international acts, including Spyro Gyra (festival headliner), Evelyn “Champagne” King, Dave Bennett Quartet, Freddie Fox and Tim Cunningham.

The Yassoo Greek Festival unfolds at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.