The always composing guitarist and singer John Penny with his virtual band bring musical inspiration to the Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar. This band leader of trios and quartets brings more Roots music and World Jazz to small stages playing solo with his virtual backing band. From the small stage, custom interactive tracks surround Penny’s...Read More

The always composing guitarist and singer John Penny with his virtual band bring musical inspiration to The turf Summer Music Series. This band leader of trios and quartets brings more Roots music and World Jazz playing solo with his virtual backing band. Custom interactive tracks surround Penny’s vocals and guitars with Jazz combos, chamber orchestras,...Read More

Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon speaks with composer and saxophonist Stephanie Wieseler and bassist Charlie Bruber about the long awaited new recording by Society of Chemists. The Twin Cities-based ensemble has a unique musical approach with they describe as “chamber jazz fusion.” They discuss what that means, and Wieseler talks about the ways she sometimes...Read More