By Jill Yesko , University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-5371
Posted 1-30-07
Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg will appear with the UNCG Jazz Ensemble.
GREENSBORO, NC – Max Weinberg, best known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band and as the leader of the Max Weinberg Seven, house band for the TV talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien, will appear in concert with UNCG Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, Feb. 24.
The concert, which will be held at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Greensboro, will take place at 7:00 p.m. The performance is part of the UNCG University Concert & Lecture Series.
Weinberg has played with some of the most prominent contemporary musicians. One of the highlights of his career was performing the instrumental “Night Train” with President Bill Clinton at his 1992 inaugural ball.
Weinberg will team up with the UNCG Jazz Ensemble for an evening that is sure to bop and swing.
"I'm thrilled that the UNCG Jazz Ensemble will get a chance to perform with Max Weinberg,” said Steve Haines, director of the school’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program. “This is a tremendous opportunity for UNCG jazz students to experience playing music with a seasoned musician. The show itself will be both exciting and entertaining, with lots of fun and laughter.”
Tickets are $26, $22 and $18. Seniors, children under 12 and students receive $2 discount. UNCG student tickets $9, $8 and $6.
For ticket information, call (336) 334-4849. Tickets are available through the University Box Office web site at http://boxoffice.uncg.edu and through the Carolina Theatre box office at (336) 333-2605.
