13 Jul 11
On Saturday, April 16th, SKETCHES OF INFLUENCE will say goodbye to Professor Javas Coffee Sanctuary, as they will give one last perfromance in this incredible sounding and intimate space. The featured artists will include: Joe Barna (drums/compostions/bandleader) Joe Magnarelli (trumpet/flugelhorn) Adam Siegel (alto sax) Michael Louis Smith (guitar) and Lou Smaldone (acoustic bass) …It’s been [...]
The Brian Patneaude Quartet was first out of the gate for “An Evening of Jazz” at the College of St. Rose’s Massry Center for the Arts in Albany. Patneaude’s tenor saxophone bobbed effortlessly over the beats laid down by long-time bandmate and drummer Danny Whelchel with the assistance of new bassist Mike Parker, who pulled [...]
You can find this review here! by Tom Pierce Joe Barna has clearly established a unique track record the past few years journeying to New York City and arranging for many exciting, well-respected Jazz veterans (eg Ralph Lalama, Jerry Weldon, Joe Magnarelli, Jon Gordon, Gary Smulyan, etc) to perform with him at a number of “below [...]
by J Hunter Holding a “drop party” for your new CD is not complicated: You get all the players from your disc, play all the tunes on the disc, point the audience to the table where the disc is being sold, and you’re done. What the audience got at the drop party for Joe Barna’s [...]
Joe Barna and Sketches Of Influence Blowin’ It Out Self-released 2011 Watching drummer Joe Barna’s development has been pure pleasure for everyone who’s followed him. Only a few years ago, Barna could have handed out business cards embossed with the slogan, “This kit goes to 11!” But his rocket-like growth curve has left those days [...]
The line up for March 17th 2011 at the MASSRY CENTER at SAINT ROSE is official: Joe Magnarelli (trumpet/flugelhorn) Jon Gordon (alto/soprano saxes) Theo Hill (grand piano) Lou Smaldone (acoustic bass) Joe Barna (drummer/composer/musical director)…….Make your reservations today as we will be celebrating the release of our first record- BLOWIN’ IT OUT/Live at the Bread [...]
On Saturday, December 4th my band SKETCHES OF INFLUENCE will give their final performance of 2010 and the last one until March of 2011. This show will highlight some of my original compositions that are closest to my heart. For this performance I have hired musicians that have been with me as a friend or [...]
Mix is almost ready for the new CD. Getting ready for the Mastering Phase. We will be done by mid august and ready for the shelves by early fall. Thank you to all or you who support “Sketches of Influence!”
SKETCHES OF INFLUENCE will be performing at Proctors Robb Alley Theater on May 21st from 6-8pm…The show is absolutely free and is part of Schenectady’s ART NIGHT CELEBRATION…Bring the whole family as there plenty of things to do for all…SEE YOU THERE ♥ the band
March 30, 2011
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