Erik Millett http://erikmillett.com Bassist, Engineer, and Educator Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:32:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Events in December http://erikmillett.com/2007/12/03/events-in-december/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/12/03/events-in-december/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:45:11 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/12/03/events-in-december/ Hello Friends and Family!

Just a quick word on a few gigs coming up in December, and a few notes of interest on projects going on.

PREMIER: WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE @ SSC (directions)
Friday, December 7th, 2007 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Traditional Northern Hindustani Classical Music
the premier of the world music ensemble at Salem State College!

SONHO MEU AT BRAZO (directions)
Saturday, December 8th, 2007 from 9:00pm - 12:00am
Sonho Meu plays traditional Brazilian music
great music for dancing!

JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE LYCEUM (directions)
Sunday, December 9th, 2007 from 12:30pm - 2:30pm
w/ Guitarist/Vocalist Nick Giarratani & Pianist/Trombonist Philip Swanson
no cover, but it is a brunch….

SOUL BABY AT THE LYCEUM (directions)
Friday, December 28th, 2007 from 9:00pm - 12:30am
Soul Baby returns to Salem with the best classic R&B, soul and funk
come get your groove on!

As always, thanks for your support! Wishing you and your’s the best during the holiday season.

peace and love,
~ Erik

]]> http://erikmillett.com/2007/12/03/events-in-december/feed/ Reminder: Soul Baby Debut Gig this Saturday!!! http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/19/reminder-soul-baby-debut-gig-this-saturday/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/19/reminder-soul-baby-debut-gig-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:03:23 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/19/reminder-soul-baby-debut-gig-this-saturday/ Hey Folks!

Just a reminder that my new band “Soul Baby” will debut this coming Saturday, September 22nd at 2:00pm on Derby Square in Salem MA! Soul Baby draws its inspiration from a musical legacy that includes Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and others. The band’s perfect blend of veteran musicians and new, rising stars creates a chemistry and excitement that audiences will love. Be sure not to miss Soul Baby!

The band features:

Nick Giarratani - guitar (Austin Torpedoes)

Erik Millett - bass (Sonho Meu, MAMADOU)

Paul Dumas - drums (Break for Moose)

Jack Pickell - trumpet (U.S. Navy Band)

And introducing: Ms. Brittany Zappala - vocals

GIG DETAILS:

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 - 2:00pm

The Debut of “Soul Baby”

Derby Square, Salem MA

sponsored by: sass:C Art Gallery

Hope to see you there!!!

peace and love,

~ Erik

]]> http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/19/reminder-soul-baby-debut-gig-this-saturday/feed/ Birth of a Soul Baby http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/14/birth-of-a-soul-baby/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/14/birth-of-a-soul-baby/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:23:26 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/09/14/birth-of-a-soul-baby/ Hello!

On Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, I’ll be debuting the new band I have formed with guitarist
Nick Giarratani. Soul Baby is an R&B, Funk, and Soul band based out of Salem, Massachusetts featuring Nick Giarratani on guitar and vocals, Erik Millett on bass guitar, Paul Dumas on drums, Jack Pickell on trumpet, and introducing Miss Brittany Zappala on lead vocals. Soul Baby draws its inspiration from a musical legacy that includes Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and others. The band’s perfect blend of veteran musicians and new, rising stars creates a chemistry and excitement that audiences will love. Be sure not to miss Soul Baby!

Here are the details:

Hope you can make the show!!!

Peace and Love,
~ Erik

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Jahos is a great location to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, a latte, or tea, and listen to some great music. Their location is 197 Derby Street (at the end of Pickering Wharf) in Salem.

]]> http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/16/aug30-jahos/feed/ Lots of shows coming up! August 17-30!!! http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/14/2007-aug-15/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/14/2007-aug-15/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:08:42 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/14/2007-aug-15/ Over the next week, I’ll be performing with two of my favorite world music ensembles! Please come and check out these shows, as they are great opportunities to experience music from around the world! Here are the dates, which are all open to the public:

  • Friday, August 17th, 2007 - 7:00pm
    MAMADOU (west-african) @ The Hannah Glover Music Cruise
    Pickering Wharf, Salem MA
    $15 in advance, $20 at the dock
  • Saturday, August 18th, 2007 - 8:30pm
    MAMADOU (west-african) @ Stromberg’s Resturaunt
    Bridge Street, Salem MA (just before the Beverly Bridge)
    $5 cover charge
  • Sunday, August 19th, 2007 - 2:00pm
    Sonho Meu     (brazilian) @ Captain Carlo’s
    1 Harbor Loop, Gloucester MA
    no cover charge
  • Monday, August 20th, 2007 - 12:00 noon
    MAMADOU     (west-african) @ Boston City Hall Plaza

Next week, Nick and I will be back as “The Be Bop Winos” returning for another night of random yet familiar American music at my favorite coffee shop, Jaho Coffee and Tea. Here are the details:

Hope to see you at the shows! As always, thanks for your support!

Peace and Love,
~ Erik

 

 

p.s. Sorry if you have already received part of this message, I am just getting use to my new web site. Check it out if you haven’t seen it yet!

]]> http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/14/2007-aug-15/feed/ Playing three gigs in August w/ MAMADOU http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/06/aug-mamadou/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/06/aug-mamadou/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:35:10 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/06/aug-mamadou/

I’ll be back for three gigs with MAMADOU during the month of August. The dates are:

  • Friday, August 17th 2007 - 6:45pm - Hannah Glover Music Cruise Series
  • Saturday, August 18th, 2007 - 8:30pm - Strombergs Restauraunt, Salem MA
  • Monday, August 20th, 2007 - 12:00pm - Boston City Hall Plaza

Check out my Schedule for more information on the dates.

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]]> http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/02/aug19-captaincarlos/feed/ 8/2/07 - Be Bop Winos @ sass:c Art Gallery http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/02/aug2-sassc/ http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/02/aug2-sassc/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:40:44 +0000 Erik http://erikmillett.com/2007/08/02/aug2-sassc/ The Be Bop Winos will be performing tonight, August 2nd, 2007 from 6pm - 8pm at the sass:c art gallery on Artist’s Row in Salem, MA. sass:c is a collaborative gallery between the Salem State College Glassblowing Studio and the Salem Arts Association.

sass:c is located on Artist’s Row, across the street from the Walgreen’s on Derby Street in Salem, MA.

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