Oct 11, 2012
The stars came out to shine once again on Friday at The Abbey Pub and it proved to be another well documented event. We are pleased to be able to feature a substantial photo set from Mike Kaiz Photojournalism as well as a 5 song, 33 minute video playlist shot by Charles Izenstark, to recap the highlight-filled...
Oct 5, 2012
From FCP's facebook page:1st QuarterJoe Day - Old ShoeTony Quals - GroovatronMarcus Rezak - Digital Tape MachineMattias Blanck - Family Groove CompanyTony McCullough - Groovatron2nd QuarterCollin Scott - Spare PartsMarco Villarreal - Freek JohnsonTony McCullough - GroovatronMike Mirro - formerly of Umphrey's McGeeKevin Kozol - Spare Parts3rd QuarterJohn Paul Nowak - CornmealRay...
Sep 27, 2012
The fourth edition of the Abbey Pub Full Court Press Jam series is back next week (October 5th to be exact, click HERE for a chance to win tickets) and with it comes all the great things we love about the previous all star jam sessions.a full complement of talent from the top bands...
Sep 27, 2012
Everyone knows that the fourth entry in a movie franchise is where the series really hits its stride. We're talking about classics like The Phantom Menace, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, and Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol.Uhh... Well, maybe not, but Abbey Pub and...
Jul 12, 2012
Words & Photos: Dave WecksteinThe best Super Jams are representative of what can be achieved on a whim when you mix together the right ingredients -- classic songs performed by some of your favorite musicians in a truly collaborative setting. While the concept was just getting its legs for its first installment this past winter,...
Jul 12, 2012
The element of surprise is at the heart of what makes All Star jams like the Abbey Pub's Full Court Press series so rewarding for fans. Exact lineups and band configurations have been closely kept secrets for the past events -- which makes the "reveal" that much more exciting.So, if you're the type who...
Apr 24, 2012
UPDATE (4/26): A word from the band about why this has not been highly publicized. Keep it civil tonight, you guys.An error in the ticketing system inadvertently released more tickets than the total Park West capacity (approximately 150). It is unfortunate but it is what it is and we are going to do our best to...
Feb 8, 2012
If you thought Matt Butler and the Everyone Orchestra had cornered the market on large-band improvisational experiments, clear a spot on the calendar for Thursday, February 9th at the Abbey Pub.That marks the debut of Full Court Press, an improvisational experiment, drawing from an all star lineup of jam-friendly musicians sourced from right here...