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Happy Holidays from FlavaEvolution!

12/5/2019

We hope you had an incredible Thanksgiving and are gearing up for a stupendous winter.
FlavaEvolution's final performance of 2019 is only two weeks away and, with your help, it is sure to be a spectacular one. Please join us for this very special event to celebrate with family and friends, as we would love to spend it with you.
We will be playing in a wonderful venue with the great folks who hosted us last year, and we can't wait to be back. Along with some favorite Flava all-season jams, you will be treated to a special program featuring a wintry mix of jazz and pop tunes, selections from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" Ballet, themes from Charlie Brown!
The performance will be:

Saturday, December 14 ~ Doors 7pm/Show 8pm
$12 / $15 - all ages
Gateway City Arts
92 Race Street
Holyoke, MA
Tickets are available for purchase at eventbrite.
and here is a facebook event, if you want to RSVP

***Discounted combo tickets available when purchased with Valley Jazz Voices concert at GCA Friday December 13!***

Naturally we will have copies of our seasonally-themed Chills recording for sale. Not only a great gift idea, but wouldn't you like to take FlavaEvolution home with you for the holidays? You can see it now... yourself surrounded by your favorite family/friends/coworkers listening to holiday favorites of old and new, be just like Flava was there playing for you, drinking your nog, unwrapping your gifts, truly making the party everything you could have hoped.
Of course we will also have copies of our White Elephant CD, if you have not yet got the chance to hear that one.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces for this special event and if we miss you this time, we wish you a very happy, safe, and relaxing holiday season!
On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,
- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

FlavaEvolution HEATS it up this Sunday

7/23/2017

Hello Friends -
We hope you are loving this heat and maybe already making your plans for next weekend. Next Sunday we will be performing at a familiar room under new name and management. They have a great restaurant and bar, and the start time of this performance makes a great opportunity for you to check those things out

Sunday July 23 ~ 5:00pm - $10
Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center
413.774.0150
and here is a facebook event, if you want to RSVP

We are happy to announce that our new recording White Elephant is now available for purchase from us directly in person, at performances, for order from CD Baby, download from iTunes, and Spotify.
We look forward to seeing your smiling faces this weekend.
On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,

- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

Flava doing it LIVE in Chicopee, and on CD, Spotify, and iTunes

5/30/2017

Hello Friends -

We hope you are keeping dry through all this rain and already looking forward to another fun weekend. We are happy to announce that our new recording White Elephant is now available for purchase from us directly in person, at performances, for order from CD Baby, download from iTunes, and Spotify.
We're going to be performing at a venue new-to-us this Friday, come help us warm it up, and get your copy of White Elephant.

Friday, June 2 ~ 7:00pm - no cover
Patrick's
154 School St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
(413) 331-2666

and here is a facebook event, if you want to RSVP

Our friend Brenda Hickson has been presenting the Blue Cube Jazz Series over the last few years at a few different venues, always featuring great local jazz musicians and singers. We have been honored to play for this series in the past at the Mick in Holyoke, and are looking forward to performing at Patrick's, where she has made Friday nights the place for jazz for the last several months.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces this weekend.
On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,

- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

FlavaEvolution releases White Elephant

4/19/2017

Hello Friends -

We hope you are getting out to enjoy the sun and warmer weather we have been wanting and waiting for so long...
Speaking of wanting and waiting for so long, after 9 years, we are releasing our first* CD!!! *non-holiday

I know, we can hardly believe it either. You may have been thinking "Man, are these guys EVER going to release a CD?", or "I love these guys, I really wish there was a way I could take them home with me".
Well, here it is. We hope that you will find it worth the wait. AND we hope that you will come out and celebrate its release with us.
We are going to be partying over at the New City Brewery, in traditional Flava fashion so get with us:

Saturday, April 29 ~ 8:00pm - $10 at door
New City Brewery
180 Pleasant Street
Easthampton, MA 01027413.529.2000

and here is a facebook event, if you want to RSVP

We'll play for a couple hours and sell CDs, but we'll be sure to make time to hang out and visit with you, and thank you for making it worth the effort for us.

So if have you ever enjoyed Flava outside on a summer day with a cold beer, or at a holiday party playing seasonal flavorites, overheard us when walking down the sidewalk, or in an intimate coffee shop, or on a professional stage, or at a festival, a restaurant, a brewery, a college campus...
If you've ever heard someone say "FlavaEvolution", and then you said it too,
Thank you.

Please consider joining us to celebrate this important milestone.

On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,

- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

FlavaEvolution is heating it UP this week!

8/15/2016

Hello Friends -

We hope that you and your plants have been getting enough sun & water and enjoying the summer as much as we have! We will be playing in Easthampton and Brattleboro this week, and would love to play for you!

Thursday - August 18 ~ 7:00pm - $5
Our friend Carol Smith has been doing an outstanding job booking and promoting concerts at the 121 Club. The Eastworks building, in the space formerly occupied by the Apollo Grill, fosters a culture of jazz musicians and fans every Thursday. Drinks are available, but BYOFood (Riff's is right down the hall). Come be a part of this community!
116 Pleasant St, Ste 121, Easthampton MA
(413) 527-1000

Friday - August 19 ~ 7:00pm - no cover
Speaking of friends booking and promoting great jazz concerts... Eugene Uman, from the Vermont Jazz Center, has been co-creating a scene with the owners of The Lounge in downtown Brattleboro. As part of Duo Restaurant, The Lounge offers a delicious seasonal menu, accompanied by craft beers, a fine wine list, delicious cocktails, and jazz music every Friday. Join us for our Maiden Voyage in their room.
136 Main Street, Brattleboro VT 05301
(802) 254-4141

Our Summers get very busy with private events. It can be hard for us to find time to present these public performances, so please join us when and wherever you can!
Speaking of private events, are you hosting an event and looking for just the right Flava to add as entertainment? Imagine FlavaEvolution in that place... You can see it now, yourself surrounded by your flavorite family/friends/coworkers listening to jazz/soul/R&B/classical favorites of old and new, Flava performing for you, high-fiving your pals, drinking your libations, eating your hors d'oeuvres, truly making the party everything you could have hoped.
Write to us to discuss availability.

We look forward to seeing our smiling face this week! If we miss you this time, we wish you a very happy, safe, and energetic Summer!

On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,
- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

Enjoy Flava with Wine - this SUNDAY

6/23/2016

Hello Friends -

We hope that you are finding opportunities to get that beautiful sunshine on your skin! These next few months have us quite busy with different projects, so this weekend will be your only chance to catch us before August.

Sunday June 26 ~ 2:00pm - No cover

For the last 2 Summers we have enjoyed performing at the Raven Hollow Winery in Westfield. In addition to traditional grape wines, Raven Hollow features fruit wines made from fruit grown next door at their own Kosinski Farms. They have a nice outdoor set up with a small stage and picnic tables, and an outdoor bar serving glasses and tastes of their house wines.  What better way to enjoy Sunday afternoon than with a concert and a bottle(s) of wine?
None better way, that's what..

This is a part of the 2016 Raven Hollow Sunday Jazz Series, which will continue every alternating week through September, as well as other music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
436 Russellville Rd. Westfield MA
(413) 562-0259

Our Summers get very busy with private events. It can be hard for us to find time to present these public performances, so please join us when and wherever you can!
Speaking of private events, are you hosting an event and looking for just the right Flava to add as entertainment? Imagine FlavaEvolution in that place... You can see it now, yourself surrounded by your flavorite family/friends/coworkers listening to jazz/soul/R&B/classical favorites of old and new, Flava performing for you, high-fiving your pals, drinking your libations, eating your hors d'oeuvres, truly making the party everything you could have hoped.

Write to us to discuss availability.

We look forward to seeing our smiling face this weekend! If we miss you this time, we wish you a very happy, safe, and energetic Summer!

On behalf of Frank, Jake, and Dan,

- David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

Flava gets NEW!

2/18/2016

Hello Friends -

We hope that you all have made it through the Holiday Season safely and come into the NEW year with NEW energy and NEW excitement! We are cooking up some NEW things in some NEW places, and hoping you will be able to join us.
Monday - February 22 - 8pm - No Cover
It's our first time performing at Mission Bar + Tapas, filling in for Andy Wrba on his Monday night Jazz Series. Come out to join us at this great bar with craft beers, Spanish wines, incredible tapas, and live music almost every night!
438 North Street, Pittsfield MA
FlavaEvolution at Mission Bar + Tapas

Saturday - February 27 - 9:30pm - No Cover
We are looking forward to returning to Northampton, but for a first time at McLadden's Northampton. 100 beers on tap, full bar, food menu, Flava, it's basically a dream come true ;-)
For a venue that normally hosts singer/songwriter/guitar performers this may be somewhat of a shock to their system, so please come help us warm the room.
27 Pleasant St, Northampton MA
FlavaEvolution @ McLadden's

Thursday - March 17 - 7pm - $5 - all ages
The NEWest jazz club in Easthampton is the 121 Club. The Eastworks building, in the space formerly occupied by the Apollo Grill, fosters a culture of jazz musicians and fans every Thursday. Drinks are available, but BYOFood (Riff's Joint is right down the hall). Come be a part of this community!
116 Pleasant St, Ste 121, Easthampton MA
FlavaEvolution at The 121 Club - Eastworks

Thursday March 24 - 8:30pm - No Cover - all ages
Join us for our return to the Brattleboro waterfront restaurant, craft beer bar, bier garten and experimental nano-brewery - Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery. Beautiful location with amazing views, full bar with a great beer list and an inspired menu. Come get a taste!
36 Bridge St, Brattleboro VT
FlavaEvolution @ Whetstone Station

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces at any and all of these events! We truly appreciate what your presence brings to each and every one of our performances.
Thank you.
On behalf of Frank, Jake and Dan,
-David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

Happy Holidays 2015

12/8/2015

Hello Friends -

We hope that you all are off to a great start with your holiday merriment and are making beautiful memories with loved ones. We have been at it and are getting pretty merry ourselves. Have you seen our new website?
Check it: http://www.flavaevolution.com
Recordings, videos, photos, calendar updates... likely more Flava than you can handle. We have only two public performances during this holiday season, and they should both be quite special.

Friday - December 11 - 8pm - No Cover
The Luthier's Co-op in Easthampton is one of our favorite rooms to play. The vibe in the room is warm, the sound is clear and the beer is delicious. Joining us for the second time is the Acoustic/Folk/Soul trio Eavesdrop. We will each play a set and also feature a few combined tunes in between. We will have copies of our 2012 Holiday release "FlavaEvolution Chills"* for sale, so come get some!  *makes a great gift!
108 Cottage St Easthampton MA
(413) 527-6627

Wednesday - December 23 - 6pm - No Cover
"The Mick" is the lounge at The Delaney House in Holyoke. For years they have hosted live music on multiple nights during the week, and for the past year or so Wednesdays are their jazz feature. On the Eve of Christmas Eve, we hope that you will join us for an night of creative delights - from the food to drink to music. It will be your last chance this year to hear Frank Newton's "midnight love" arrangement of I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, and our other seasonal jams, but rest assured that we'll have some Lee Morgan and Michael Jackson thrown in there too ;-)
1 Country Club Rd Holyoke MA
(413) 532-1800

Are you hosting a holiday event and looking for just the right Flava to add as entertainment? Imagine FlavaEvolution in that place. You can see it now... yourself surrounded by your favorite family/friends/coworkers listening to holiday favorites of old and new, Flava playing for you, drinking your nog, unwrapping your gifts, truly making the party everything you could have hoped. Write to flavaevolution@gmail.com to discuss availability.

We look forward to seeing your smiling face this Friday! If we miss you this month, we wish you a very happy, safe and relaxing holiday season!
Happy 2016!

On behalf of Frank, Jake and Dan,

-David
Viva FlavaEvolution!!!

Wrapping up the wine series 2015

10/5/2015

We really had a wonderful season at Raven Hollow Winery, which featured live music Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all Summer long.
We look forward to returning for more great wine and music next season and will keep you posted as it comes closer.
Thanks to all of you, family and friends, who have joined us over the year at Raven Hollow, and thanks to Sue and Jason for hosting us at the Winery!

Welcome Fall

10/1/2015

This Sunday we will be ending our Season at Raven Hollow Winery in Westfield. It has been a great Summer there and we anxiously look forward to 2016! Thanks to Sue and Jason and the gang at the winery for having back! See you Sunday 10/4 2-4pm.