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George Turner Trio at the Blind Swine
June 15, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
George Turner Trio at the Blind Swine
June 15, 2018
Doors and cash bar open at 4:30 pm, music at 5:00 pm
The Western Illinois Museum announces The Blind Swine Speakeasy will be open June 15th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. What can be described as a cross between an event and exhibit, the raw space, once used as a garage, is a perfect fit for a Prohibition-era speakeasy that tackles the complex issues around the 18th amendment –all while enjoying music and a now legal beverage. To add to the authentic 1920s era speakeasy experience, the yet to be renovated space will not be air-conditioned and has concrete floors and low lighting.
On June 15th, The George Turner Trio will play two sets starting at 5:00 pm. Guitarist George Turner will be joined by Matt Hughes on bass, and Steve Adleman on drums. This well-honed trio will treat speakeasy guests to the new, radical sounds of jazz as it was considered during the Prohibition-era.
Visitors can enter the exhibit through the museum’s “back door” located on the south side of the building if they have the password. In addition to viewing the featured artifacts that tell the history of the areas’ 1920’s “talkies,” guests can enjoy a cash bar. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door.
The Blind Swine Speakeasy will be open on the first and third Fridays of the month from June through September. More details about upcoming music and activities taking place at the speakeasy will be announced, along with the password, on the museum’s Facebook page, Twitter feed and website.
The Western Illinois Museum is located at 201 South Lafayette Street in Macomb. For more information, contact the museum at 309.837.2750 or info@wimuseum.org.
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Musicians Bios
About George Turner
George Turner has worked full time as a jazz guitarist and guitar teacher since 1993. Turner holds music degrees from the University of Illinois and has worked as an instructor at the Conservatory of Central Illinois in Champaign, and University of Illinois. Currently, he teaches at Western Illinois University and leads his own groups playing straight ahead and Latin jazz, as well as blues, funk, and rock. In 2000 he released the CD Slip, Don’t Fall, featuring his original compositions. He continues to perform regularly throughout Illinois, the Midwest and beyond.
About Matt Hughs
Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Matt Hughes has performed in numerous symphony orchestras and jazz ensembles in the Midwest. With degrees from Michigan State University and Western Michigan University, he has toured and recorded with jazz great Betty Carter and worked with the Cab Calloway Orchestra. Hughes was a featured performer at the International Society of Bassists convention and has performed chamber music at the Greenwich house in New York City, at Penn State University and Potsdam University.
Mr. Hughes has performed with several Symphony Orchestras from Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan to The Cincinnati Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, The New York Repertory Orchestra and Moody Blues strings. He has also performed on Broadway in the Broadway musical “SWING”.
In the Jazz Idiom, he has performed with ensembles such as The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Gene Krupa Orchestra, The Grand Hotel Orchestra, the Bill Warfield Big Band, and The Next Legacy Orchestra.
In all Hughes has traveled to more than 30 countries around the globe to perform and participate in clinics. This winter he toured with Max Weinberg (former music director for late night with Conan O’Brien and drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band) and recorded a new CD with Pianist Travis Wesley.
About Steve Adleman
Steve Adleman has been playing drums since the age of ten and has played professionally for 30 years. He has studied with Stanley Spector, Joel Spencer, Victor Lewis, Ed Soph, Ed Thigpen, Carl Allen, and Dana Hall.
Living in Chicago for three years further honed his talents. Some of the Jazz artists he has played with include Larry Coryell, Ira Sullivan, Richie Cole, Bobby Enriquez, Eric Alexander, Bobby Shew, and Ron and Cecil Bridgewater. Steve also performs with Jazz singers Rachael Lee and Judy Roberts, and blues singer Eddie Snow.
He has been involved in teaching privately at the Conservatory of Central Illinois as well as being on the faculty of the University of Illinois, Summer Youth Music Jazz Camp, in addition to attending the Jamey Aebersold jazz seminars and the Sandpoint Music Festival.
Steve Won “Outstanding Musician” award at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival in 1985, and in 1996 he received the Illinois Arts Council Folk Arts grant to study and work with Eddie Snow.
Steve also works as a technician in the Broadcasting/Recording industry.