John Lee: News
Whats Happening Now - February 5, 2012
Every Tuesday at JoJos Washington DC
Every Wednesday The Otterhouse Fredericksburg VA
JLE openining for JLB Friday Feb 17th at Rock and Roll Hotel DC
The Nature Series EP getting mixed this month by Justin Phelps
In the Studio with Nate Leath (Violinist for David Grisman) all next week
In the Studio with Brian Marsella at the end of the month
3 shows with Cyro Baptista in March
3/15 The Falcon in Marlborogh NY
3/16 Philadelphia Art Museum
3/17 Littlefield in Brooklyn NY
Upcoming and Ongoing - October 31, 2011
Im looking forward to some great shows coming up playing with Caveman. We will be opening for Mago (MMW side project) & Wicked Knee. On Nov 30th in Philadelphia at The Blockley, and Dec 1st @ Le Poisson Rouge in NYC. Cyro Batpista will be joining us for the New York Show. After that i will be doing a short run of shows in Nashville with the John Lee Experience with Bruce Guttridge on Drums and Gary Grainger on Bass. Starting Mon Dec 5th at Douglas Corner Cafe. Tues Dec 6th Early Show @ The Basement. More Dates TBA..
Also Im still working on my next record and i have recorded about half of it. I will need money to complete this please donate here.
This Weds at Atlas Performing Arts Center - September 26, 2011
This Wednesday I will have the pleasure of performing with some of my favorite Jazz musicians. We will be performing original jazz music by Tom Baldwin, Tony Martucci, and myself. Come down and Support!!
Tony Martucci Quintet
Jazz at the Atlas
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Tickets on sale now!
Tony Martucci (drums)
Jeff Antoniuk (tenor saxophones)
Luis Hernandez (tenor saxophones)
John Lee (guitar)
Tom Baldwin (bass)
Tony Martucci brings original drumming style to the Atlas in a performance that showcases his deep understanding of the jazz tradition. No stranger to Washington audiences, Martucci is a skilled accompanist and a having played and recorded with several well-known jazz artists including Mose Allison, Joe Henderson and Sonny Stitt. He currently teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University and has recorded two studio albums, one of which, Earthtones, was listed as one of the top ten favorite recordings of 1990 by the critics of Jazz Times Magazine. Music Monthly wrote that, “Martucci’s drum set magic is rich in detail and ambience…”
osyrus fest this weekend! - May 10, 2011
www.osyrusfest.com
Osyrusfest is next week!We are excited to have as our headliners this year, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and Meeting in the Aisle!
Masada Marthon at Lincoln Center Oprah House - March 16, 2011
John will be performing with Cyro Baptista's Banquet of the Spirits in the John Zorn Masada Marathon on March 30th Website
Written in a flash of creativity during three months in late 2004, the 316 compositions in John Zorn's Book of Angels contain some of his most lyrical and inspiring music. Performed by a wide variety of ensembles over the past seven years, the music has generated 17 CD recordings to date, with three more scheduled for release in 2011. This special marathon concert brings together 12 different groups of wildly divergent backgrounds - jazz, rock, classical, world music, jam band, a cappella vocals and more - for one spectacular evening of music from this prolific songbook.
Featuring: Marc Ribot, Uri Caine, Dave Douglas, John Medeski, Secret Chiefs 3, Greg Cohen, Joey Baron, Cyro Baptista, Kenny Wollesen, Jamie Saft, Erik Friedlander, Mark Feldman, Sylvie Courvoisier, Trevor Dunn, and many others.
Masada Quartet
Sylvie Courvoisier & Mark Feldman
Cyro Baptista's Banquet of the Spirits
Mycale
Medeski, Martin and Dunn
Bar Kokhba
Secret Chiefs 3
Erik Friedlander
The Dreamers
Uri Caine
Masada String Trio
Electric Masada
Wednesday, March 30 at 8pm
David H. Koch Theater
Caveman Shows January 2011 - December 29, 2010
Caveman will be reuniting to play 2 shows this January. One with the original line up in Philadelphia opening for Grimace Federation and another in Baltimore with Jason Fraticelli on Bass.
New Album - October 5, 2010
John Lee's latest release "Somewhere Impossible to Find" is now available online for digital purchase.
To buy the album visit http://chineseirishman.bandcamp.com/
All songs from the album are currently streaming on the website.
John Lee playing Osyrusfest 2010! - May 24, 2010
John Lee and The Experience are scheduled to rock Osyrusfest 2010 this year in PA!
Within this wonderful weekend of music, John Lee is scheduled to perform Friday June 11th at 9pm.
For more info and tickets go to http://www.osyrusfest.com
Working on a John Lee Tour in June! - May 7, 2010
We're planning a John Lee N2S (North to South) Tour in June! Stay tuned for more details and venues in the week to come! If you want John Lee to play a venue in YOUR neck of the hood, let us know!
Spread the word!
New Jersey show canceled - April 9, 2010
Due to powers beyond our control the Jackson, New Jersey show on Thursday April 29th has been canceled. Sorry Jersey!
John Lee opening two dates for the Disco Biscuits! - April 9, 2010
J.L.e. will be opening for the Disco Biscuits for TWO shows this month!
Friday April 16th in Richmond Va
Wednesday April 21st in Charlottesville Va
Tickets still available at http://www.discobiscuits.com - COME OUT AND SUPPORT!!!!
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John Lee in Brooklyn! - March 25, 2010
Come support J.Le's first show in NYC!
10:30 to Midnight FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Lee Guitar
Steve Zerlin Bass
Bruce Guttridge Drums
Special Guest Brian Marsella on Keys
Article on John Lee in Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star today - February 11, 2010
Check out the interview with John in the weekender section today, by Jonas Beals. Photo by Erika Horn.
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/022010/02112010/525049
JOHN LEE on WRIR 97.3fm RICHMOND! - February 10, 2010
Be sure to tune in to Activate! on WRIR 97.3 fm Wednesday night Feb. 17th 7-9pm with Mike Rutz to hear music from John Lee's debut album "Somewhere Impossible to Find!" You can also listen at http://www.wrir.org
Also, those attending the shows at The Otter House in Fredericksburg Friday Feb. 12th and The Camel in Richmond on Friday Feb. 19th will be able to purchase cds for $10.
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JOHN LEE FEATURED IN FREDERICKSBURG FREE-LANCE STAR! - February 8, 2010
Look for an article and photo on John Lee in this week's weekender section of the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, out Thursday Feb. 11, 2010. You should also be able to see it posted online at http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/weekender/index_html on Thursday.
Don't miss the show at The Otter House in Fredericksburg this Friday Feb. 12 at 10pm!
Thanks, Free-Lance Star!
JOHN LEE HAS ARRIVED! - November 25, 2009
Welcome to the new John Lee website, home of your favorite Chinese Irishman & his music. It's been a long time coming, but finally it's here! You can check out dates for John's upcoming performances, listen to/download/buy music, see videos, check out the photos in the gallery, and get to know John Lee (if you don't know him already.) Thanks to everyone for all the love and support throughout the years! Now go spread the word:
chineseirishman.com
has arrived!
Upcoming Event: John Lee in Fredericksburg this Saturday - November 23, 2009
Check the calendar everyone - this Saturday Nov. 28th John will be performing various pieces, including his original music at The Otter House in Fredericksburg. Show around 10 pm.