Monday, December 07, 2009
Monica & James - This Saturday!
James Hollihan & I will be swingin' 2 hours of straight - ahead jazz at Whole Foods in Green Hills. It's free. I'll sell you as many CD's as you can take home with you and while you're there, enjoy Whole Foods' amazing brunch! See you Saturday!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Make Someone Happy now available on CDBaby.com
Friends,
Now there are more ways to find and purchase Make Someone Happy!
1. Monica's Official Website - purchase CDs and Digital Download Cards via paypal.
2. CD Baby - the largest online music retailer for the independent artists.
3. Davis-Kidd Booksellers - Nashville peeps, visit Davis-Kidd in Green Hills to pick up your new favorite CD!
Don't forget, Make Someone Happy is the perfect holiday present. Purchase your copies today!
Now there are more ways to find and purchase Make Someone Happy!
1. Monica's Official Website - purchase CDs and Digital Download Cards via paypal.
2. CD Baby - the largest online music retailer for the independent artists.
3. Davis-Kidd Booksellers - Nashville peeps, visit Davis-Kidd in Green Hills to pick up your new favorite CD!
Don't forget, Make Someone Happy is the perfect holiday present. Purchase your copies today!
Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
THEY'RE HERE!!!
Friends,
Make Someone Happy has arrived!!! It looks and sounds even sweeter than I had hoped. :)
Pick up your holiday gifts in one place, http://www.monicaramey.com/! Seriously, it is a great gift that gives all year around and your family, friends, co-workers, party hosts and everyone will dig it as much as you will!
Keep swingin!
Make Someone Happy has arrived!!! It looks and sounds even sweeter than I had hoped. :)
Pick up your holiday gifts in one place, http://www.monicaramey.com/! Seriously, it is a great gift that gives all year around and your family, friends, co-workers, party hosts and everyone will dig it as much as you will!
Keep swingin!
Monday, October 26, 2009
I may be obsessed...
....with www.monicaramey.com right now. The "people watching" is fantastic. I watch the traffic reports and read the very sweet messages people are leaving me and it sometimes is too overwhelming. AND we're just getting started, kids!
Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are all really fantastic ways to reconnect, but when someone voluntarily steps into your own world...a world you share with no one else like your own website...it's an incredibly humbling and gratifying feeling. Until Make Someone Happy hit the press, I didn't do much to promote the website, but that all has changed.
Take a look for yourself. Leave a message, join the list, listen to the clips and yes, check out the amazing new album photos. Seriously folks, if there is a great photo of me, I'm claiming it and telling the world about it!
Have a wonderful night. Time to meditate and rest....
Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are all really fantastic ways to reconnect, but when someone voluntarily steps into your own world...a world you share with no one else like your own website...it's an incredibly humbling and gratifying feeling. Until Make Someone Happy hit the press, I didn't do much to promote the website, but that all has changed.
Take a look for yourself. Leave a message, join the list, listen to the clips and yes, check out the amazing new album photos. Seriously folks, if there is a great photo of me, I'm claiming it and telling the world about it!
Have a wonderful night. Time to meditate and rest....
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
"Make Someone Happy" CD Launch
Join Monica Ramey for the release of her debut CD, "Make Someone Happy" featuring the Lori Mechem Trio, Denis Solee, George Tidwell, Roy Agee, James Hollihan and special guest, Beegie Adair.
Be the first to purchase this highly-anticipated project. Both CDs and Digital Download cards will be for sale.
As a special treat, Monica and all of the amazing musicians on this project will take the stage to play tunes from the album.
Can't make it? No worries! You can purchase your copy today at www.monicaramey.com!
Be the first to purchase this highly-anticipated project. Both CDs and Digital Download cards will be for sale.
As a special treat, Monica and all of the amazing musicians on this project will take the stage to play tunes from the album.
Can't make it? No worries! You can purchase your copy today at www.monicaramey.com!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
NJW Fundraiser -- The JAZZ PARTY OF THE YEAR!
Friends,
This is an organization and event that is very dear to my heart. You have 3 weeks to save up your coffee and lunch money and spend it on Sept. 13th at the FABULOUS event. I look forward to seeing you there.
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) is pleased to announce its Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street.
Now in its ninth year, the NJW Fall Fundraiser is the Jazz Party of the Year and features wine, food and live music by top Nashville jazz artists and guests.
Our special guest artist this year is Donna McElroy, master jazz vocalist, educator, and recording artist on the faculty of Berklee College of Music. Donna is a former Nashville resident, music industry figure, and and former Fisk Jubilee Singer. She is popular with Nashville audiences, and plays to packed houses on her rare return visits. Also on the program will be 3rd Coast Vocals featuring Jeff Hall, Sandra Dudley, Christina Watson, Mark Stephens, and an NJW All Star Ensemble featuring Rod McGaha, Rahsaan Barber, Chester Thompson, Joe Davidian, and Jim Ferguson.
A special feature of the Fall Fundraiser is a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation getaways, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. A unique feature of the auction is Small Works – a collection of 5” x 7” canvases with paintings by some of the area's top artists, produced especially for this event.
The ticket price includes food by Monell’s. There will be complimentary wine from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a cash bar thereafter. Tickets are $50, and will be available beginning August 1. Tickets will be available by phone at 615-242-5299 and online at http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Limelight is located at 201 Woodland Street, Nashville, across the street from the Titans stadium.
Major sponsors for this year’s event include Nashville Lifestyles, Limelight, Monell’s, and WMOT Radio. Corporate and patron sponsorship packages are still available, and include reserved seating and other benefits. Call 242-5299 for sponsorship information.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Celebrating its 11th year of operation, NJW is a non-profit music education organization serving jazz musicians, jazz fans and the jazz community with classes, performances and special events. For more information visit http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
This is an organization and event that is very dear to my heart. You have 3 weeks to save up your coffee and lunch money and spend it on Sept. 13th at the FABULOUS event. I look forward to seeing you there.
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) is pleased to announce its Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street.
Now in its ninth year, the NJW Fall Fundraiser is the Jazz Party of the Year and features wine, food and live music by top Nashville jazz artists and guests.
Our special guest artist this year is Donna McElroy, master jazz vocalist, educator, and recording artist on the faculty of Berklee College of Music. Donna is a former Nashville resident, music industry figure, and and former Fisk Jubilee Singer. She is popular with Nashville audiences, and plays to packed houses on her rare return visits. Also on the program will be 3rd Coast Vocals featuring Jeff Hall, Sandra Dudley, Christina Watson, Mark Stephens, and an NJW All Star Ensemble featuring Rod McGaha, Rahsaan Barber, Chester Thompson, Joe Davidian, and Jim Ferguson.
A special feature of the Fall Fundraiser is a live and silent auction, with unique and desirable items that include vacation getaways, tickets to top events, special dinner packages, in-home concerts, artwork by the city’s top artists, and much more. A unique feature of the auction is Small Works – a collection of 5” x 7” canvases with paintings by some of the area's top artists, produced especially for this event.
The ticket price includes food by Monell’s. There will be complimentary wine from 4:00 to 5:00 pm and a cash bar thereafter. Tickets are $50, and will be available beginning August 1. Tickets will be available by phone at 615-242-5299 and online at http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Limelight is located at 201 Woodland Street, Nashville, across the street from the Titans stadium.
Major sponsors for this year’s event include Nashville Lifestyles, Limelight, Monell’s, and WMOT Radio. Corporate and patron sponsorship packages are still available, and include reserved seating and other benefits. Call 242-5299 for sponsorship information.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Celebrating its 11th year of operation, NJW is a non-profit music education organization serving jazz musicians, jazz fans and the jazz community with classes, performances and special events. For more information visit http://www.nashvillejazz.org/.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
NJW Presents: Andy LaVerne
Saturday, June 27, 8 pm Andy LaverneJazz Pianist and Master Educator Andy Laverne makes his first appearance at the Jazz Workshop Saturday June 27th at 8 pm. Andy was student and protege of jazz legend Bill Evans. He's also performed with an impressive list of jazz greats, including Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Lionel Hampton, and Michael Brecker! He has over 50 recording projects as a leader, and numerous instructional DVD's and books. Andy is also a frequent contributor to Keyboard Magazine as well as Downbeat, Jazz Improv, Piano Today, Piano Quarterly and JazzOne. He currently is a professor of jazz at the Hartt School (University of Hartford) and teaches yearly at the Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops. Joining Andy for this incredible performance will be Roger Spencer on bass and Marcus Finnie on drums. As part of his NJW appearance, Andy will also present a clinic for intermediate and advanced players Saturday at 1 pm.
Admission for the Saturday evening performance is $25, $15 H.S. & college students, tickets on sale Monday, June 23
Admission for the Saturday evening performance is $25, $15 H.S. & college students, tickets on sale Monday, June 23
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Monica Ramey & Andy Reiss at Whole Foods Cafe
Jazz Vocalist Monica Ramey & Guitarist Andy Reiss (Time Jumpers, Lori Mechem Quartet) will be playing at the Whole Foods Cafe on Sunday, March 29th from 1-3pm. This event is free & open to the public. Tips are greatly appreciated!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Attention Nashville!
3 great live JAZZ events in Nashville in 7 days--all FREE!
1. Jan 4 - 6-8pm
Vocalist Monica Ramey & guitartist Larry Seeman at the Hill Center's Whole Foods Cafe. Tips very much appreciated.
2. Jan 7 - 7pm
Lori Mechem Quartet CD release party at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. CDs will be available for sale.
3. Jan 11 - 4pm
Jazz on the Move featuring the great Beegie Adair & George Yanok at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Donations are accepted.
1. Jan 4 - 6-8pm
Vocalist Monica Ramey & guitartist Larry Seeman at the Hill Center's Whole Foods Cafe. Tips very much appreciated.
2. Jan 7 - 7pm
Lori Mechem Quartet CD release party at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. CDs will be available for sale.
3. Jan 11 - 4pm
Jazz on the Move featuring the great Beegie Adair & George Yanok at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Donations are accepted.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Scion Sunday Night Jazz Series Presents Monica Ramey
Nashville jazz vocalist, Monica Ramey, will be performing at the Scion Sunday Night Jazz Series at Café Coco on Sunday, February 17th at 8:30pm.
Joining Monica will be James Hollihan (guitar), Max McKellar (bass) and Colin Fagan (drums).
Cafe Coco is located near Elliston Place at 210 Louise Avenue, Nashville. Admission is free and tips are welcome.
For more information, please contact 321-2626 or visit: http://www.myspace.com/monicaramey or
http://www.cafecoco.com/
Joining Monica will be James Hollihan (guitar), Max McKellar (bass) and Colin Fagan (drums).
Cafe Coco is located near Elliston Place at 210 Louise Avenue, Nashville. Admission is free and tips are welcome.
For more information, please contact 321-2626 or visit: http://www.myspace.com/monicaramey or
http://www.cafecoco.com/
Monday, November 19, 2007
Friends,
I never utilize this blog except for gigs, but I thought it may be fun to share some of the great things I do within and outside of the music world. For instance, I just saw Kenny Barron on Friday & Saturday night at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. It's not often that you get to see a jazz legend in such an intimate setting. It was incredible!
Maybe it's the holidays or perhaps I'm still growing up a bit, but I feel so thankful for the opportunities I have. As I grow musically and have the opportunity to share my experiences with others, I think the fascination will be as much about my musical experience as will be be about my musical talent. They really go hand in hand. I am who I am, musically, because of all that I've seen and experienced. I am who I am, personally, for the same reason. It's incredible.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and you can be with or speak with someone that matters to you on Thursday. Take care, Monica
I never utilize this blog except for gigs, but I thought it may be fun to share some of the great things I do within and outside of the music world. For instance, I just saw Kenny Barron on Friday & Saturday night at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. It's not often that you get to see a jazz legend in such an intimate setting. It was incredible!
Maybe it's the holidays or perhaps I'm still growing up a bit, but I feel so thankful for the opportunities I have. As I grow musically and have the opportunity to share my experiences with others, I think the fascination will be as much about my musical experience as will be be about my musical talent. They really go hand in hand. I am who I am, musically, because of all that I've seen and experienced. I am who I am, personally, for the same reason. It's incredible.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and you can be with or speak with someone that matters to you on Thursday. Take care, Monica
Monday, October 08, 2007
Monica Ramey at Oktoberfest
NJW will once again host a Jazz Stage, sponsored by Germantown Partners, at Fifth and Monroe from 12 noon to 5 pm. This is a great fall festival that brings the entire city to the Germantown neighborhood. Admission is free.
Joining Monica will be James Hollihan on guitar, Collin Fagan on drum and Duane Pegler on bass. Other performers will include Samba Nove (NJW's Brazilian jazz band), Kristen Cothron, and Ginger Sands. Be sure and come visit us!
Joining Monica will be James Hollihan on guitar, Collin Fagan on drum and Duane Pegler on bass. Other performers will include Samba Nove (NJW's Brazilian jazz band), Kristen Cothron, and Ginger Sands. Be sure and come visit us!
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Calling all East Nashvillians!
Jazz Vocalist, Monica Ramey, will be performing at the 2nd Annual Inglewood Mix & Mingle this Saturday from 7-10pm. Joining Monica will be James Hollihan on guitar, Duane Pegler on bass and Colin Fagan on drums.
Event info:
Reserve ahead! $10 or $15-couple. Adults-social cocktail party-meet & mingle w/neighbors & make new friends! Pick-food buffet. BYOB.
Event info:
Reserve ahead! $10 or $15-couple. Adults-social cocktail party-meet & mingle w/neighbors & make new friends! Pick-food buffet. BYOB.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Monica Ramey at the YarD Shops
Jazz Vocalist, Monica Ramey, will be singing at the YarD Shops on Friday, August 31st from 5-7pm. Joining Monica will be pianist, Amy Frederick.
The YarD Shops feature Bongo Java coffee, frozen custards, sandwiches and gifts in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
The YarD Shops is located at 4603 Gallatin Pike in Inglewood/East Nashville.
Admission is free. Tips are welcome!
The YarD Shops feature Bongo Java coffee, frozen custards, sandwiches and gifts in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
The YarD Shops is located at 4603 Gallatin Pike in Inglewood/East Nashville.
Admission is free. Tips are welcome!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Monica Ramey at the Holy Trinity Church Jazz Concert Series
Jazz Vocalist, Monica Ramey, will be performing at the Holy Trinity Church Jazz Concert Series on Sunday, June 17, 2007 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Joining Monica will be Peter Gunn (drums), Kelly Cox (piano) and Jerry Navarro (bass).
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 615 Sixth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. Cost: $10.
For more information, call (615) 256-6359 or visit www.holytrinitytn.org or www.myspace.com/monicaramey.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 615 Sixth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. Cost: $10.
For more information, call (615) 256-6359 or visit www.holytrinitytn.org or www.myspace.com/monicaramey.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
The Nashville Jazz Workshop Presents : Jazz Night at Z's Five Points Deli
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (www.nashvillejazz.org) is Nashville's community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events. NJW is a non-profit organization supporting jazz musicians, jazz fans, and the jazz community. Z's Five Points Deli (www.fivepointsdeli.net) is the first true deli of Historic East Nashville locally owned and operated by Zipporah Banyay and husband Steve Banyay.
Join us on Thursday, March 15th, from 7:30-9:30pm to hear vocalist Crystal Miller and friends.
Z's Five Points Deli is located at 1000 Main Street, Suite 103 (located in the same complex/behind Marche Artisan Food). Tel. 615-226-5686.
Admission is free and tips are welcome and Z's is BYOB!
Join us on Thursday, March 15th, from 7:30-9:30pm to hear vocalist Crystal Miller and friends.
Z's Five Points Deli is located at 1000 Main Street, Suite 103 (located in the same complex/behind Marche Artisan Food). Tel. 615-226-5686.
Admission is free and tips are welcome and Z's is BYOB!
Friday, March 02, 2007
The Nashville Jazz Workshop Presents : Jazz Night at Z's Five Points Deli
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (www.nashvillejazz.org) is Nashville's community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events. NJW is a non-profit organization supporting jazz musicians, jazz fans, and the jazz community. Z's Five Points Deli (www.fivepointsdeli.net) is the first true deli of Historic East Nashville locally owned and operated by Zipporah Banyay and husband Steve Banyay.
Join us on Thursday, March 8th, from 7:30-9:30pm to hear guitarist James Holihan, drummer Peter Gunn and bassist Alex King with guest vocalist, Monica Ramey.
Z's Five Points Deli is located at 1000 Main Street, Suite 103 (located in the same complex/behind Marche Artisan Food). Tel. 615-226-5686.
Admission is free and tips are welcome and Z's is BYOB! We'll look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
Join us on Thursday, March 8th, from 7:30-9:30pm to hear guitarist James Holihan, drummer Peter Gunn and bassist Alex King with guest vocalist, Monica Ramey.
Z's Five Points Deli is located at 1000 Main Street, Suite 103 (located in the same complex/behind Marche Artisan Food). Tel. 615-226-5686.
Admission is free and tips are welcome and Z's is BYOB! We'll look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
The Nashville Jazz Workshop Presents : Jazz Vocal Night at Edgehill Studios Cafe
The Nashville Jazz Workshop (www.nashvillejazz.org) is Nashville's community center for jazz, with classes, public performances, and special events. NJW is a non-profit organization supporting jazz musicians, jazz fans, and the jazz community. Edgehill Studios Cafe (www.edgehillstudios.com) is a multipurpose community gathering place, offering coffee, soups and sandwiches and live music several nights a week.
Join us on Thursday, February 8th, from 6:30-9pm to hear jazz vocalists Monica Ramey, Margaret Smith and Kristen Cothron. Also joining them will be Peter Gunn on drums, Todd Parks on bass, James Hollihan on guitar and Jeff Jetton on piano.
Edgehill Studios Cafe is located at 1201 Villa Place, Nashville, TN 37212 (corner of Edgehill and Villa Place, one block off of Music Row).
Phone: 615.301.8539
Admission is free and tips are welcome! We'll look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
Join us on Thursday, February 8th, from 6:30-9pm to hear jazz vocalists Monica Ramey, Margaret Smith and Kristen Cothron. Also joining them will be Peter Gunn on drums, Todd Parks on bass, James Hollihan on guitar and Jeff Jetton on piano.
Edgehill Studios Cafe is located at 1201 Villa Place, Nashville, TN 37212 (corner of Edgehill and Villa Place, one block off of Music Row).
Phone: 615.301.8539
Admission is free and tips are welcome! We'll look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Monica's gigs - December 2006
December 3 - Sambuca (601 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37203) 7-11pm
with Bruce Dudley on piano, Jim Ferguson on bass and Peter Gunn on drums.
December 12 - Sambuca (601 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37203) 7-11pm
with Bruce Dudley on piano, Jim Ferguson on bass and Peter Gunn on drums.
December 20- Nashville Jazz Workshop (1319 Adams Street Nashville, TN 37208) 6pm & 8pm
Two performances, One night! This is actually performance night for two classes I've been taking for 12 weeks at NJW. I'll be singing with other great vocalists as we share the great music of Gershwin and the all-time great Ballads. Our teachers are Lori Mechem, John Arnn and Beegie Adair. Please join us for this free performance. NJW is BYOB! For more information, please visit www.nashvillejazz.org.
with Bruce Dudley on piano, Jim Ferguson on bass and Peter Gunn on drums.
December 12 - Sambuca (601 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37203) 7-11pm
with Bruce Dudley on piano, Jim Ferguson on bass and Peter Gunn on drums.
December 20- Nashville Jazz Workshop (1319 Adams Street Nashville, TN 37208) 6pm & 8pm
Two performances, One night! This is actually performance night for two classes I've been taking for 12 weeks at NJW. I'll be singing with other great vocalists as we share the great music of Gershwin and the all-time great Ballads. Our teachers are Lori Mechem, John Arnn and Beegie Adair. Please join us for this free performance. NJW is BYOB! For more information, please visit www.nashvillejazz.org.
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