Friday, December 30, 2011

NEW GIGS at The Brick for Jan/Feb 2012

What a great way to start out the new year for A Touch of Color. Two gigs are confirmed at The Brick, January 21 and Feb 11th, from 5-8 PM. Share the dates with fans, friends and family. Let's pack the house again for some great jazz sets!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Congratulations TOC Musicians!

Five members of TOC achieved placement in district ensembles in KS and MO! Congratulations to Isaiah Carter and Houston Smith, Kansas City, MO in District Jazz bands. And, Brett Butler, Choir; Ben Forshee and Miranda Stark, Jazz and Concert Bands in the KS Northeast district! Great accomplishment for each~

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Return Engagement at THE BRICK - Dec 17th

A Touch of Color has been invited back to the fantastic venue of The Brick in the Cross Roads of Kansas City, MO. At their first appearance, the restaurant/bar was packed to capacity, and many were turned away from lack of seating. The gig begins at 5 for three hours of entertainment. You might even hear some holiday jazz tunes mingled in their sets. Come out, come early, and bring friends!! You will find a link to the new TOC website on The Brick Entertainment section.

http://thebrickkcmo.com/

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Good Morning America performance - Oct 20th

TOC/KCYJ Combo members impressed the GMA crew and brought out the KC jazz sound in this live segment hosted by Sam Champion...recorded in Helzberg Hall of the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, KC MO

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

5 TOC members appear LIVE on Good Morning America Oct 20th

Kansas City Youth Jazz Reno/Combo were invited to perform LIVE at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center Thursday, October 20th from 7-7:30 AM, CST for the Good Morning America morning news show. This segment will feature the jazz combo in the new surroundings of the performing arts center. Kudo's to KCYJ and TOC combo members: Miranda Stark (sax); Houston Smith (sax); Ben Forshee (trumpet); Isaiah Carter (drums) and Isaac Booth (bass). Your fans will be cheering!

http://www.kauffmancenter.org/

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

New Performances Scheduled - TOC builds presence

Community presence continues to grow in Kansas City with Touch of Color jazz musicians appearing at the following:

A trio will perform at Cafe Augusta, Lenexa, KS on Oct 21st, 7-10 pm - featuring Brett Butler on Guitar, Houston Smith on Sax, and Isaac Booth on Bass. http://www.cafeaugusta.com/Home_Page.html

Nov 4th TOC will perform for a private, community fundraiser for Teach for America in Mission Hills, KS

TOC is booked for TWO performances at the new Intentions Cabaret in Overland Park, KS for Nov 12 and 18th, from 6-8 PM. http://www.intentionsnightlife.com/

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Gigs Confirmed - New Location - Intentions Cabaret

Two paid performances have been set for November at Intentions Cabaret in Overland Park, KS
http://www.intentionsnightlife.com/

See Calendar for location. Dates:
November 12, Saturday - 6-8 PM
November 18, Friday - 6-8 PM

This new business is excited to bring jazz to their location. The larger your audience, the better you are paid. Let's get a full house again!