E-Flat Porch Band plays in Jazz Under the Stars

E-Flat Porch Band performs at the Jazz Under the Stars presented by the Labyrinth Walk Coffee House In the Gazebo, weather permitting, or indoors.

Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs and may bring food and beverages (beer and wine allowed). are available on line or at the gate. Starting time is 7:30. For more information, please see http://www.labyrinthwalkcoffeehouse.com

E-Flat Porch Band is a small band with a big sound, it named for the porch in McKinney where the band first practiced and which resonated to the key of e-flat. Their music is played on acoustic instruments with guitar playing styles include finger picking and slide guitar.

Other instruments include the acoustic bass, harmonica, cymbal, and a drum-like instrument of their own design. The music pays homage to our varied Texas musical roots and is influenced by Country Blues, Texas folk music, Jazz and swing standards, and Depression Era country songwriters..

On the Touring Artist Roster of the Texas Commission on the Arts, they offer workshops and performances for a variety of age groups, including school and library performances. They have been playing together for over 15 years, and have three CDs, Porch Music, Pork Chop Night, and No Unauthorized Play. Their website is www.eflatporchband.com

May 24, will see Lady Diamond entertain with her unique style of jazz vocalization. Rounding out the series on May 31 will be Freddie Jones, a popular jazz trumpet player who has played the National Anthem at the opening of the Dallas Cowboys games.

Other upcoming events include the free monthly 2nd Sunday Jazz Jam, Vaudeville Night on August 22, and the Winter Solstice Celebration on December 19.