Jeff Gavioli's
Bad News Jazz & Blues Orchestra
featuring vocalist Cindy Reed
'The Busiest Swing Band in Western MA'
bringing LIVE BIG BAND MUSIC to THOUSANDS of people, one town at a time!
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Email us: BADNEWSJAZZ@gmail.com
Jeff Gavioli and his Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra, featuring vocalist Cindy Reed, is known as 'The Busiest Swing Band in Western MA' with over 25 performances scheduled for the summer of 2023, following 30 concerts presented in 2022 and 20 in 2021. Based out of Northampton, MA, the BNJBO has been nominated and voted Winner in the category of 'BEST LIVE JAZZ' in the Hampshire Gazette's 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Reader's Polls after being voted as finalist in the 2020 Reader’s Poll.
The Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra is a 19 piece 'Jump, Jive and Wail' big band that carries on the excitement of the big band era by performing music of contemporary artists such as Brian Setzer Big Band, Michael Buble`, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Bruno Mars, Flying Neutrinos, Average White Band, Tower of Power and many others. The BNJBO has developed a repertoire that mixes the swing music of the 30s & 40s with the Jump, Jive and Wail music of today. Audience members at one moment may hear the famous Sing, Sing, Sing drum solo of Gene Krupa, followed by a driving arrangement of Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York and then Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk. In existence since 2012, the BNJBO has added several outstanding musicians recently, creating an incredibly tight ensemble with outstanding jazz soloists in every section of the band.
In addition to the numerous summer concerts presented throughout western and central Massachusetts, the BNJBO also performs at various functions such as parties, dances, weddings, festivals, etc. If you are ready to 'Jump, Jive and Wail', reach out to the BNJBO via the contact page.
For more information, please check us out and “like us” on Facebook: Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra or at www.BadNewsJazz.com
Hampshire Gazette Reader's Poll results for
BEST LIVE JAZZ!!
A GIG REVIEW OF THE
2022 SCHEDULE for
BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA
"The Busiest Swing Band in Western Massachusetts"
and the winner of the"BEST LIVE JAZZ" category,
2021and 2022 Hampshire Gazette Reader's Poll award.
The Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra:
bringing Live Big Band Music to Thousands of people, one town at a time.
All concerts are free unless otherwise indicated.
IN CASE OF RAIN, please check this page or our Facebook page for announcements.
MAY
May 30th, Monday(Memorial Day), Hampden. Performance in Hampden, MA after the Memorial Day Parade, approx. 11AM in front of Hampden Town Hall 625 Main Street. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Hampden and MA Cultural Councils and by the Hampden Public Library Trustees.
JUNE
June 5th, Sunday , Westfield, Private Function from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.
June 18th, Saturday, Wales at Wales Baptist Church Pavilion at noon. Across from Wales Post Office 2 Monson Road, Wales, MA Sponsored by the Wales and MA Cultural Councils and hosted by the Wales Baptist Church.
June 18th, Saturday, Wilbraham, at the Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival 4 PM on the grounds of Wilbraham Monson Academy. Sponsored by the Wilbraham and MA Cultural Councils.
June 20th, Monday, Whately at Whately Public Library (202 Chestnut Palin Road Road Whately) as part of Whately's 250th Anniversary. 6-8 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Whately and MA Cultural Councils.
June 26th, Sunday, Amherst at Sweetser Park located across from Amherst Police Dept. 111 Main St. Amherst at 7PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Amherst and MA Cultural Councils, and co-sponsored the Amherst Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) Rain date is July 10th
June 30th, Thursday. South Hadley at Summer Concert Series. 6:30 PM at the Village Shops Gazebo 17 College St. South Hadley. Sunday, July 3rd is the rain date, if needed. Sponsored by a grant from the South Hadley and MA Cultural Councils and the South Hadley Recreation Department.
JULY
July 6th, Wednesday, Granville at Town Common at 6:30 PM. For GPS use 11 Granby Road Granville, MA Sponsored by the Granville and MA Cultural Councils.
July 9th, Saturday, Blandford. The White Church in Blandford Concert Series. 4 North St. Blandford @ 7:30 PM. A benefit for the White Church Concert Series. Tix: $20. Sponsored by a grant from the Blandford and MA Cultural Councils.
July 11th, Monday, Shrewsbury at the Scandinavian Athletic Club 6:30-8:30 PM. Address: 438 Lake St. Shrewsbury, MA. Sponsored by a grant from the Shrewsbury and MA Cultural Councils.
July 14th, Thursday, Longmeadow at Town Green at the War Memorial on Longmeadow St. at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Longmeadow and MA Cultural Councils.
July 16th, Saturday, Springfield. The much anticipated return engagement of the BNJBO at the Springfield Armory from 6 - 8 PM. 1 Armory Square Springfield, Our last performance here was in the summer of 2019 and, due to Covid restrictions, we have been unable to perform in 2020 and 2021. This is a Must See Event, featuring The Park Ranger Conga Line led by our band leader, Jeff Gavioli.
July 17th, Sunday, Palmer/Three Rivers at Pulaski Park 40 Belchertown St. Three Rivers, MA. 6 - 8 PM performance. Food and beverages will be available starting at 5 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Palmer and MA Cultural Councils.
July 21st, Cancelled due to threat of stormsThursday, Chicopee at the Chicopee Public Library (449 Front Street, Chicopee) 6:30 PM performance.. Sponsored by a grant from the Chicopee and MA Cultural Councils. Rescheduled to Thursday, August 25th at 6PM
AUGUST
August 2nd, Tuesday, Granby. Dufresne Park, Granby, MA 6-8 PM. GPS: 32 Kendall Street. Sponsored by a grant from the Granby and MA Cultural Councils.
August 3rd, Wednesday, Webster at French River Park, 39 Davis Street Webster, MA at 6 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Webster and MA Cultural Councils.
August 6th, Saturday, Erving Cancelled due to Covid. Rescheduled to Aug. 30th River Front Park. 10 Arch Street Erving, MA. 6:30 to 8 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Erving and MA Cultural Councils.
August 10th, Wednesday, Southwick at Whalley Park, Southwick as part of the Southwick Rotary Summer Concert Series. 6 - 9 PM. Jack & His Guitar will perform from 6 to 7 PM and the BNJBO will be from 7 to 9 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Southwick and MA Cultural Councils.
August 21st, Sunday, Russell at the Family Fun Day @ Strathmore Park Time: Noon
GPS: 950 Westfield Road Russell. Sponsored by a grant through the Russell and MA Cultural Councils.
August 21st, Sunday, Ludlow at Mack Donnelly Gazebo at Library Park 33 Chestnut St. at 5 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Ludlow and MA Cultural Councils. Rain date is Wednesday, August 24th.
August 25th, Thursday, Chicopee at the Chicopee Public Library (449 Front Street, Chicopee) 6 - 7:30 PM performance.. Sponsored by a grant from the Chicopee and MA Cultural Councils. Rescheduled from July 21st.
August 30th, Tuesday, Erving River Front Park. 10 Arch Street Erving, MA. 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Erving and MA Cultural Councils. Rescheduled from Aug. 6th.
August 31st, Wednesday, Agawam at School Street Park, 511 School Street Agawam, MA at 7PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Agawam and MA Cultural Councils.
SEPTEMBER
September 5th, Monday. Charlton at the Old Home Day festival at 11:30 AM
Sponsored by a grant from the Charlton and MA Cultural Councils. unable to perform due to heavy rains
September 10th, Saturday. South Hadley at South Hadley Senior Center 6:30 to 9:30 PM Sponsored by a grant from the South Hadley and MA Cultural Councils.
September 11th, Sunday. Hatfield at Smith Academy/Town Hall Park 59 Main Street from 5 to 7 PM Sponsored by a grant from the Hatfield and MA Cultural Councils.Postponed to Sept. 18th
September 18th, Sunday. Hatfield at Smith Academy/Town Hall Park 59 Main Street Hatfield 5 to7 PM Sponsored by a grant from the Hatfield and MA Cultural Councils.
September 24th, Saturday. East Longmeadow at Leahy Field, 41 Maple E. Longmeadow
Time: 12:30 to 2PM. A free performance as part of the 'Celebrate East Longmeadow" Day. Sponsored by a grant from the East Longmeadow and MA Cultural Councils.
OCTOBER
October 8th, Saturday. Springfield at the Indian Orchard Citizens Council Food Truck Festival from NOON to 2 PM (the event is from noon to 6 PM). Location: parking lot across from Myrtle St. Park 117 Main St. Indian Orchard, MA. Sponsored by a grant from the Springfield and MA Cultural Councils and the Indian Orchard Citizen's Council.
October 9th, Sunday. Sturbridge at Town Common Gazebo 10 AM to 1 PM. 278 Main St./Rt. 131. In conjunction with the weekly Farmer's Market.Sponsored by a grant from the Sturbridge and MA Cultural Councils.