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!!
BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA
2023 SCHEDULE
"The Busiest Swing Band in Western Massachusetts"
and the winner of the"BEST LIVE JAZZ" category,
2021and 2022 Hampshire Gazette Reader's Poll award.
All concerts are free unless otherwise indicated.
JANUARY
January 26th, Thurs. 7 - 9 PM Concert @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
FEBRUARY
Feb. 14th, Tues. 5 - 6:45 PM Valentines Concert/Dance @ South Hadley Senior Center 45 Dayton Street, South Hadley, MA $5 fee Sponsored by a grant from the South Hadley and MA Cultural Councils and cosponsored by the South Hadley Senior Center/Council on Aging.
Cancelled due to weather!! Feb. 23rd, Thurs. 7 - 9 PM Concert @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
MARCH
March 23rd, Thurs. 7 - 9 PM Concert @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
APRIL
April 20th, Thurs. 7PM Open Reh. @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
April 27th, Thurs. 7 - 9 PM Concert @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
MAY
May 11th, Thurs. 7 PM Open Reh. @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
May 25th, Thurs. 7 - 9 PM Concert @ Elks Club 17 Spring Street Florence, MA
May 29th, Mon(Memorial Day), Hampden. Concert in Hampden, MA at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony, 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
cancelled due to rain and threat of thunderstormsJune 17th, Sat, Wilbraham, at the Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival Time: 1:15 to 2:45 PM on the grounds of Wilbraham Monson Academy. Sponsored by the Wilbraham and MA Cultural Councils
June 19th, Monday, Whately concert at Whately Public Library (202 Chestnut Plain Road Whately) 6:30 PM. Sponsored by a grant from the Whately and MA Cultural Councils and co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library
June 21st, Wed, Wales 7 PM Concert @ Wales Baptist Church Pavilion, 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.
postponed to September 27th due to rain and threat of thunderstormsJune 25th, Sun, Amherst 7 PM Concert @ at Sweetser Park located across from Amherst Police Dept. 111 Main St. Amherst. Sponsored by a grant from the Amherst and MA Cultural Councils, and co-sponsored the Amherst Business Improvement District (B.I.D.)
JULY
July 5th, Wed, Granville Concert @ the Town Common at 6:30 PM. For GPS use 11 Granby Road Granville, MA Sponsored by the Granville and MA Cultural Councils. Hosted by the Granville Recreation Department.
July 7th, Friday, Brookfield, MA. 6 - 8 PM. Concert @ the Town Common For GPS purposes use 16 Common Street Brookfield. Sponsored by a grant from the Brookfield and MA Cultural Councils.
postponed to August 21st due to rain and threat of thunderstormsJuly 10th, Mon, Shrewsbury Concert/Dance @ 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 13th, Thurs, Longmeadow. 6:30 PM. Concert @ the Town Green near the War Memorial on Longmeadow St. Sponsored by a grant from the Longmeadow and MA Cultural Councils.
July 15th, Saturday, Springfield Armory Concert 6 - 8 PM.The Concert has been moved indoors to the Theater inside Building #2, Scibelli Hall at the Springfield Armory 1 Armory Square Springfield. This is one you don't want to miss!
Sat. July 22nd to July 29th...Summer shut down, no gigs scheduled
AUGUST
Aug. 2nd, 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. Rainsite, if needed, will be at the Webster Town Hall Auditorium (350 Main St Webster)
Aug. 6th, Sun, Ludlow 5 PM. Concert @ 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 will be Wed. August 9th.
(rain date) Aug. 9th, Wed., Ludlow 6 PM. Concert @ Mack Donnelly Gazebo at Library Park
Aug. 13th, Sunday Concert @ Stanley Park in Westfield 6:00 PM Sponsored in part by grant from the Westfield and MA Cultural Councils.
Aug. 17th, Thurs, Erving 6:30 PM Concert @ River Front Park. 10 Arch Street Erving, MA. Sponsored by a grant from the Erving and MA Cultural Councils. CANCELLED to 2024
Aug. 18th, Friday, 7- 9 PM Concert @ Westfield Artworks Downtown Live! Concert Series 53 Elm St. Westfield. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Westfield and MA Cultural Councils.
Aug. 21st, Mon, Shrewsbury Concert/Dance @ 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.
Aug. 27th, Sunday, Tolland, MA 5 - 7 PM Concert @ The Town Green in front of the Tolland Church. Corner of Rt. 57 West and Clubhouse Road in Tolland, MA. GPS: 22 Clubhouse Road Tolland, MA. Sponsored by a grant from the Tolland and MA Cultural Councils. In case of rain, the concert will take place in the bays of the Firehouse.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 15th, Friday. Hatfield. Concert @ Smith Academy/Town Hall Park. 5 PM 59 Main St. Hatfield. Rain Site: Lion's Pavilion located at 15 Billings Way Hatfield. Sponsored by a grant from the Hatfield and MA Cultural Councils. Co-hosted by the Hatfield Celebration Committee.
Sept. 17th, Sun, Amherst 5 PM Concert @ at Sweetser Park located across from Amherst Police Dept. 111 Main St. Amherst. Sponsored by a grant from the Amherst and MA Cultural Councils, and co-sponsored the Amherst Business Improvement District (B.I.D.)
OCTOBER
Oct. 7th, Sat. 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 in part by a grant from the Springfield and MA Cultural Councils and the Indian Orchard Citizen's Council.
Oct. 8th, Sun. Sturbridge 10 AM Concert @ Town Common Gazebo from 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.
November
November 4th Saturday. Benefit Concert @ Elks Club from 6 to 9 PM. 17 Spring Street Florence, MA.
One big night of music we are calling "A FUNK 'N' SWING THING" that will feature both the Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra and the band Oakland Stroke, a 13 piece Tower of Power cover band. This promises to be an exciting evening of music. Proceeds from this benefit will be split between supporting the Elks Club #997 and the Northampton Survival Center. Tickets will be $20, call (413)584-0297 or email: hampelksmusic@gmail.com. Easy parking and affordable food and drink options are available. Wheelchair accessible.