Jazz is Dead, Featuring Alphonso Johnson, Announces June 2024 Tour
Alphonso Johnson and Jazz is Dead have confirmed a June outing called the “Right Outside This Lazy Summer Home” tour. The band, which reimagines Grateful Dead songs in a jazz context, is filled out by guitarist Steve Kimock, multi-instrumentalist Bobby Lee Rodgers, and drummer Pete Lavezzoli.
The tour kicks off on June 6th at The Wilbur in Boston, Massachusetts. From there they will play two shows in Connecticut and two in New York. The last date so far is June 15th at Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, New York although the band says more dates are to be announced.
Check out the band’s performance of “Scarlet Begonias” from August 2nd, 2023:
Jazz is Dead “Right Outside This Lazy Summer Home” Tour Dates:
| Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6 | The Wilbur | Boston, MA |
| Jun 7 | Sacred Heart University Community Theatre | Fairfield, CT |
| Jun 8 | Garde Arts Center | New London, CT |
| Jun 9 | Sony Hall | New York, NY |
| Jun 15 | Tarrytown Music Hall | Tarrytown, NY |
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This is going to be a great tour!
Can’t wait to see Alphonso again