The LAGOS JAZZ SERIES
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 9:17 am
We've been remiss in not mentioning it prior to now, but we just completed work on a project we're very, very proud of: the first ever Lagos Jazz Series. QUIRK was the production lead on this remarkable project. Three days of open air concerts featuring jazz musicians from all over the world.
We survived a grueling production schedule to put together four shows that have been very, very well reviewed. The first was on Friday, November 5th when an unannounced rain storm right after sound check was complete drowned out our gorgeous out door stage and both plans A & B for the show. We went to plan C, moving speakers and sound, borrowing the hotel's upright piano and relocating the entire show to the hotel's restaurant, where we had a nice speakeasy vibe and wonderful music by Karen Patterson, Chinaza and the amazing Morrie Louden band.
On Saturday the 6th, we moved to the waterfront behind the fabulous Federal Palace Hotel, a gorgeous stage sponsored by Constant Capital that hosted Rwandan/Ugandan singer Somi, Nigeria's own Mike Aremu and our friends, the Morrie Louden band playing to about 300 people.
For the final day, we did not one but two shows, starting with a jazz breakfast at the German Consulate where the foreign minister made an appearance. Chinaza, Karen Patterson and Bez made that show a bright way to start the day. And we crowned it all with a really special show at Muri Okunola Park, a recently renovated park under Falomo Bridge in Victoria Island. There we created our most beautiful show and biggest stage and hosted an eclectic but remarkably fun line up of jazz artists; Somi, Salvador Sango, Ayetoro, South African guitarist Jimmy Dludlu and Bez. It was a blissful evening and one of our best reviewed shows to date. We'll share pictures and video as they come and look forward to seeing you all for the LJS next year.
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Keziah Jones is IN!
Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 4:53 pm
Mr. Jones is IN! For the fourth concert by Quirk and Glee!, we're
escaping the rain and going indoors at Terrakulture. We're bringing
the great Keziah Jones, one of the most exciting Nigerian musicians
performing in or out of the country to town for a night of amazing
bluesy, funky, soulful music.
Keziah Jones, born and raised in Nigeria, moved to France in the early
90's and has been making waves there ever since, returning to Lagos
now and then to perform some of his highly original and very funky
music for us. A guitarist without peer, Keziah is a dazzling performer
with great stage presence and an easy rapport with the audience. He
recently performed at the Jazz Hole where he totally charmed the
audience and convinced us that we had to bring him back and give our
favorite audience the chance to see him perform.
Our favorite new wonder group, Vincent Ezelle will open the show. Led
by the soft yet rich voice of singer Chuma, Vincent Ezelle is a lush
mix of soul, folk music and soft rock. Their dreamy single, ‘Signs and
Wonders’ is causing a stir on the radio and Smooth FM’s already
snapped them up for a live acoustic session. They’ll be performing a
great set of songs about loving and living in Lagos.
Keziah Jones
Thursday, June 10
Terrakulture
Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: N5,000
Buy online at www.naira.com
The Jazz Hole - 168 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
The Life House - 33 Senari Darinjo Street, Off Younis Bashorun, VI
ChamsCity Ikeja - 2 Isaac John Road, Ikeja
http://keziahjones.com
http://vincentezelle.com
http://bellanaija.com
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Nneka to perform on 'The Late Show' with David Letterman
Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:05 am
Didn't this gorgeous young singer perform at our first show recently? Go forth and conquer young lady of talent.
For Immediate Release
February 3, 2010
Africa
NNEKA to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman
It’s a big night for artist NNEKA as she is one of the first break-out artists in 2010 to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman.
The performance is scheduled for tonight, February 3, 2010 as part of NNEKA’s Concrete Jungle Tour.
NNEKA has been selected by high profile publications such as SPIN and Rolling Stone as “An Artist to Watchout for in 2010”
“…righteously bold and heartbreakingly fragile.”- SPIN, 10 To Watch in 2010
“Nneka…is pure hotness.” – Rolling Stone
There is no doubt that the Entertainment Industry worldwide has a great space for NNEKA in 2010.
NNEKA’s Concrete Jungle Tour began on the 27th of January and she will be performing in 14 cities across the United States including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and more…
Nneka’s appearances in February include (Dates and information subject to change):
Feb 2 New York, NY @ S.O.B's
Feb 3 Performance on David Letterman
Feb 4 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
Feb 5 Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
Feb 6 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar Club Stage
Feb 8 Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theatre
Feb 9 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
Feb 11 Nashville, TN @ 3rd & Lindsley
Feb 13 St. Louis, MO @ The Gramophone
Feb 14 Chicago, IL @ Double Door
To learn more about Nneka please visit www.myspace.com/nnekaworld
Listen to the Concrete Jungle album at AOL.COM and purchase at Amazon.com
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Asa On The Green - Pictures and thanks
Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Many thanks to everyone who came out for our third show on the green. Asa and opening acts Bez and Dipo really made it an amazing show for the audience. We're grateful that you've come this far with us and hope to put on many more amazing shows for you to enjoy.
We've put up some photos of the event for you to view here.
Join our Facebook group, QUIRK, to be notified of future events and drop a note with your email address on the contact page to be added to our mailing list. One.
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ASA ON THE GREEN: An intimate garden concert on Jan 22nd
Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 5:13 am
Its the start of the a new year. The president is missing, the youth are trying to blow up the world, the Super Eagles are beyond belief. Fire on the mountain and we all need a little relief.
 On Friday, January 22, Asa brings it, performing on the green at Coral Reef, Ikoyi for the third concert by Quirk and Glee! One of the most talented singers to come out of Nigeria in recent times, Asa sings plain spoken words of truth and hope. Join us on the green for a night of her soulful music. The audience will be exclusive and intimate and its a great opportunity to treat a client or a loved one to a special night out.
The night will begin with a cocktail reception from 7-8, after which singers Bez and Dipo will open the show. These two singers are the future of Nigerian soul and r&b, showcasing two divergent but exciting possibilities for our music.
Tickets are N10,000 per person. They are available for purchase immediately at Naira.com, a one-stop shop for all electronic transactions. It provides a safe and secure online portal for purchasing goods and services and accepts most major card and payment platforms.
Also find tickets at Jazz Hole, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi or Chamscity, Isaac John Road, Ikeja GRA.
Alternatively, call Tomi at 0802.313.8309 or Tola at 0813.661.1633 for information and tickets.
Friday, January 22
Doors and cocktails at 7:00PM
Coral Reef
10A Ikoya Avenue,
Off Macpherson, Off Queen's Drive,
Ikoyi, Lagos
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