Photo by Jeff Dunn
This is the fourth season of 2 Stones Events’ monthly concerts with a speakeasy vibe in the lower level of Ciao Amici’s restaurant in downtown Brighton (217 W. Main). Previously named Kittens & Crooners, the series has expanded its focus on The Great American Songbook to now also include other styles of the jazz genre: Ciao!Jazz. November 30 features the Paxton Spangler Band. Special thanks to this show’s supporting partner, Cooper & Binkley Jewelers and our media sponsor — The Marketeer.
Lifelong buddy's RJ Spangler & Tbone Paxton started working together in 1980 in the popular Detroit band the Sun Messengers. They toured the East Coast, Midwest and deep south for a number of years. Back then, Tbone was awarded a Motor City Music Award for best trombonist. Since that time, he has also become quite an engaging vocalist. Spangler can be heard on more than 70 nationally available CDs. The two are cornerstone members of the Planet D Nonet and as such have toured 11 states, released as many CDs and garnered nine Detroit Music Awards.
Now they offer this stripped-down project — Paxton Spangler Band – just five musicians, which has released two CDs. On any given night the Paxton/Spangler Band performs great song by Fats Waller, Hoagie Carmichael, Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Earl King, Danny Barker, Duke Ellington, The Stylistics, Roy Ayers, Leon Russell, Jimmy Cliff, Nat King Cole and, of course, Louis Jordan.
YOUR EVENING
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. concerts; two-sets with a very short break. There will be a "cash-only" (no cards) bar to enjoy a beverage during the two-set concert. Feel free to go upstairs for a fabulous dinner and drinks before or after the show, if you like). Tickets are priced at $27 and limited to just 100.
6 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/952761805207?aff=oddtdtcreator
8:30 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/952308639777?aff=oddtdtcreator
IMPORTANT: When ordering tickets be sure you receive them via email and add the Eventbrite email to your contacts. If you sign up for 2 Stones email, add us to your contacts so our correspondences don't end up in your spam folder.
NOTE: Please, only call Ciao Amici's to make dinner reservations. If you need further information on the shows, call 2 Stones Events at 586-484-8797 (Whitney) or 810-599-0491 (Cal).
We follow CDC COVID guidelines. In Livingston County, Michigan community level is Low. People may choose to mask at any time. In addition, please do not attend if you have symptoms or have been exposed.
