Here is a recent review from The Portland Phoenix of 'Between Now And After', the CD released early in 2007:
http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid54546.aspx
For a free MP3 of "Short Suite" from the CD, as well as other MP3s, check out the 'Listen' page on my web site.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Upcoming Events
Jan/Feb Schedule
Hi Folks,
Happy New Year. Here is an updated Jan/Feb schedule. I hope to see you at some of these events.
Jan 6 Organic Jazz All Stars w/ David Wells, tenor; Matt Fogg, organ; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 10:30 – 12:00
Portland Museum Of Art
Free Street, Portland ME
Jan 7 Maine Jazz Alliance Jazz Improv Workshop w/ Brad Terry, clarinet; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Waterville High School
Waterville, ME
Jan 8 Garden Above Trio w/ David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 8-10 PM $5 at the door
One Longfellow Square
Congress Street, Portland, ME
Jan 9 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 11 Steve Grover, piano 6:30-9:30 PM
Solo Bistro
Front Street, Bath, ME
Jan 14 7 Maine Jazz Alliance Jazz Improv Workshop w/ Frank Mauceri, tenor sax; Rick Nelson, guitar; Duane Edwards, bass; Steve Grover, drums 6-8PM
Gardiner High School
Gardiner, ME
Jan 16 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 19 Steve Grover, piano 6-9PM
Augustine’s
Daniel Stone Inn
Brunswick, ME
Jan 23 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 30 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 1 Steve Grover Quintet TBA probably David Wells, tenor sax; Trent Austin, trumpet; Tony Gaboury, guitar, bass TBA; Steve Grover, drums 9PM
This gig is tentative pending personnel confirmation
MPBN Radio
65 Texas Ave
Bangor, ME
Feb 3 Jazz Brunch Jam Session w/ Matt Fogg, piano; Tom Bucci, bass; Steve Grover, drums; plus special guests 11:30 – 2:30 PM
Augustine’s
Daniel Stone Inn
Brunswick, ME
Feb 5 Garden Above Trio w/ David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 8-10 PM $5 at the door
One Longfellow Square
Congress Street, Portland, ME
Feb 6 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 13 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 15 Rick Nelson Ensemble w/ Frank Mauceri, tenor sax; Rick Nelson, guitar, bass TBA; Steve Grover, drums ( time tba; 8PM probably)
Theater Project
Brunswick, ME
Feb 20 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 23 The 3rd Annual Steve Grover Birthday Bash Concert Featuring The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums. New music! 8PM
Starbird Performance Hall
Forest Ave
Portland, ME
Tix and info 207 828 1310
Feb 24 The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums 6PM – 9PM small cover charge
The Press Room
Portsmouth, NH
Feb 27 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 29 The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Greg Loughman, bass; Steve Grover, drums 8PM
University of Maine At Augusta
Jewett Auditorium
University Heights
Augusta, ME
Hi Folks,
Happy New Year. Here is an updated Jan/Feb schedule. I hope to see you at some of these events.
Jan 6 Organic Jazz All Stars w/ David Wells, tenor; Matt Fogg, organ; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 10:30 – 12:00
Portland Museum Of Art
Free Street, Portland ME
Jan 7 Maine Jazz Alliance Jazz Improv Workshop w/ Brad Terry, clarinet; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Waterville High School
Waterville, ME
Jan 8 Garden Above Trio w/ David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 8-10 PM $5 at the door
One Longfellow Square
Congress Street, Portland, ME
Jan 9 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 11 Steve Grover, piano 6:30-9:30 PM
Solo Bistro
Front Street, Bath, ME
Jan 14 7 Maine Jazz Alliance Jazz Improv Workshop w/ Frank Mauceri, tenor sax; Rick Nelson, guitar; Duane Edwards, bass; Steve Grover, drums 6-8PM
Gardiner High School
Gardiner, ME
Jan 16 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 19 Steve Grover, piano 6-9PM
Augustine’s
Daniel Stone Inn
Brunswick, ME
Jan 23 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Jan 30 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 1 Steve Grover Quintet TBA probably David Wells, tenor sax; Trent Austin, trumpet; Tony Gaboury, guitar, bass TBA; Steve Grover, drums 9PM
This gig is tentative pending personnel confirmation
MPBN Radio
65 Texas Ave
Bangor, ME
Feb 3 Jazz Brunch Jam Session w/ Matt Fogg, piano; Tom Bucci, bass; Steve Grover, drums; plus special guests 11:30 – 2:30 PM
Augustine’s
Daniel Stone Inn
Brunswick, ME
Feb 5 Garden Above Trio w/ David Wells, tenor; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Steve Grover, drums 8-10 PM $5 at the door
One Longfellow Square
Congress Street, Portland, ME
Feb 6 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 13 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 15 Rick Nelson Ensemble w/ Frank Mauceri, tenor sax; Rick Nelson, guitar, bass TBA; Steve Grover, drums ( time tba; 8PM probably)
Theater Project
Brunswick, ME
Feb 20 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 23 The 3rd Annual Steve Grover Birthday Bash Concert Featuring The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums. New music! 8PM
Starbird Performance Hall
Forest Ave
Portland, ME
Tix and info 207 828 1310
Feb 24 The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Tim Webb, bass; Steve Grover, drums 6PM – 9PM small cover charge
The Press Room
Portsmouth, NH
Feb 27 Rick Marsters/Willie Johnson Quintet w/ Rick Marsters, trumpet; Willie Johnson, trombone; Kenny Gaspar, piano; Fitz Jenkins, bass; Steve Grover, drums 7-10 PM
Zachary’s at The Holiday Inn
Exit 48 Maine Turnpike, Riverside Street
Portland, ME
Feb 29 The Steve Grover Quintet w/ Trent Austin, trumpet; David Wells, tenor sax; Tony Gaboury, guitar; Greg Loughman, bass; Steve Grover, drums 8PM
University of Maine At Augusta
Jewett Auditorium
University Heights
Augusta, ME
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