Jay Cook. Multi-instrumentalist and educator.

Calendar - Past Performances

December, 2011

  • 12/2: Fenibo. Fundraiser @ Headroom Stages, Brattleboro, VT. Evening performance.
  • 12/9: Jazzberry Jam. Performances @ Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH. 10 - 2 PM.
  • 12/12-12/13: Solo workshops @ Northshire Day School, Manchester, VT.

November, 2011

  • 11/4: Performance w/ Ben Carr . Headroom Stages, Brattleboro, VT. 7:30 PM.
  • 11/11: Fenibo. The Inferno, 9:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro.
  • 11/12: Playing bass for Brian Bender. Wendell, MA.Evening.

October, 2011

  • 10/8: Fenibo. Brattstock - fundraiser. 1-2 PM, Town Common, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 10/8: Fenibo. Performance @ Rocky Top Tavern, Brattleboro, VT. 9 - 1 AM.
  • 10/22: Fenibo. Performance @ The Pizza Stone, Chester, VT, 9:30 PM - 1 AM.
  • 10/23: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Concord Academy, Concord, MA. 7 PM.
  • 10/28: Subbing on bass w/ Mo Ambesa. Evening performance in Mancester, NH.
  • 10/29: Subbing on bass w/ Mo Ambesa. Evening performance @ The Barn, Townshend, VT.

September, 2011

  • 9/2: Fenibo. Opening for Shokazoba @ the Inferno. 8 - 9:30 PM, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 9/13: Solo workshop in World Drumming and Early Childhood Education. Early Educatioin Services, Brattleboro, VT, evening.
  • 9/16: Fenibo. Fundraiser (w/ Jatoba) performance for Families First. Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT. Evening.
  • 9/17: Atom Planet (acoustic trio: reggae/rock/pop). Readsboro Arts Fest, Readsboro, VT 12-1 P.
  • 9/17: Jazzberry Jam. Wedding in Massachusetts, 7 PM - midnight.

August, 2011

  • 8/7 - 8/12: Director, "Little Forest People" at Family Week, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/13: Fenibo. Performance @ Charlemont Reggae Fest, Charlemont, MA. Afternoon.
  • 8/20: Fenibo. Performance @ Wedding, Putney, VT. Evening.

July, 2011

  • 7/21: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Killington Library, Killington, VT. 7 PM.
  • 7/24: Fenibo. Performance @ "Sundays @ 6", Williamstown, MA. 5-8 PM.
  • 7/28: Jay w/ Bob Everingham. Hawk Mountian Inn and Resort, Plymouth, VT. 7-8:30 PM.
  • 7/29: Fenibo. Performance @ the Iron Horse, Northampton, MA. 10-11 PM.

 

June, 2011

  • 6/4: Fenibo. The Strolling of the Heifers Parade, Brattleboro Retreat, 2-4 PM.
  • 6/4: Fenibo. The Inferno, 9:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro.
  • 6/8: Jazzberry Jam. Performance @ the Kiwanis Shelter, private party. 4-6 PM, Brattleboro.
  • 6/18: Fenibo. Performance @ Rocky Top Tavern, Brattleboro, VT. 9 - 1 AM.

May, 2011

  • 5/7: Fenibo. Fundraiser for Brooks House Block Fire. Evening, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 5/14: Playing keys w/ Broadband. Health Fair, Townshend, VT. 10 AM - 1 PM.
  • 5/18: Fenibo. Performance @ International Night, Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH. 6-8 PM.
  • 5/21: Jazzberry Jam. Performance @ the Putney School, fundraiser. 5-8:30 PM, Putney,VT.
  • 5/21: Fenibo. Performance @ Rocky Top Tavern, Brattleboro, VT. 9 - 1 AM.
  • 5/31: Solo percussion workshops @ Deerfield Valley Elementary, Wilmington, VT, 9 AM - 7 PM.

April, 2011

  • 4/4 - 4/5: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Brookfield Elementary School, Brookfield, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 4/8: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops at Brookfield Elementary School, Brookfield, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 4/11 - 4/12: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops at Brookfield Elementary School, Brookfield, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 4/15: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops at Brookfield Elementary School, Brookfield, VT. 9-7 PM.
  • 4/16: Fenibo. The Inferno, 9:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro.
  • 4/18 - 4/19: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops at Happy Valley Preschool, Arlington, VT. 9-12 PM.
  • 4/19: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Fair Haven Library, Fair Haven, VT. 7 PM.
  • 4/30: World Music Performance w/ Bob Everingham @ Adoption Celebration, DSS. Springfield, MA, noon -1.
  • 4/30: Fenibo. Performance @ The Pizza Stone, Chester, VT, 9:30 PM - 1.

March, 2011

  • 3/4: Jazzberry Jam. Performance for Mardi Gras celebration @ the Putney Inn, Putney, VT, evening.
  • 3/25: Solo percussion workshops @ Deerfield Valley Elementary, Wilmington, VT, 9 AM - 7 PM.
  • 3/28: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Jon Sayles School of Performing Arts, Schenectady, NY. 9 AM - 3 PM.
  • 3/29: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Argyle Elementary School, Argyle, NY. 1:30 PM.

February, 2011

  • 2/10: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, VT. 9 AM -7 PM.
  • 2/25: Fenibo. Fireworks Restaurant, 10:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro. $5 cover.

January, 2011

  • 1/15: Fenibo. The Inferno, 9:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro.
  • 1/22: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, Montpelier, VT, 7 -10 PM.
  • 1/29: Fenibo. The Big House, 8 PM - 10, Windham, VT.

December, 2010

  • 12/3: Fenibo. Fireworks Restaurant, 10:30 PM - 1, Brattleboro.
  • 12/31: Fenibo. Vermont Jazz Center, 9 PM - 1, Brattleboro.

November, 2010

  • 11/13: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at Milton Public Library, Milton, MA. 2 PM.

October, 2010

  • 10/5: Fenibo. McNeill's, Brattleboro, VT, 8-11 PM
  • 10/9: Jazzberry Jam. Farmers Market, Brattleboro, VT. 11 AM - 1 PM.
  • 10/18 - 10/19: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 10/25 - 10/26: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 10/29: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, VT. 9-3 PM.
  • 10/29: Fenibo. McNeill's, Brattleboro, VT, 8-11 PM
  • 10/30: Playing bass in Julia Slone's band. People's Pint, Greenfield, MA, evening.

September, 2010

  • 9/18: Playing bass w/ Mo Ambesa, The Barn, Townshend, VT. 8 - 9:30 PM.

August, 2010

  • 8/3: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, VT. 10:30 AM.
  • 8/3: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Tunbridge Public Library, Tunbridge, VT. 6:30 PM.
  • 8/6: Jazzberry Jam. Evening performance @ the Putney Green, Putney, VT.
  • 8/7: Soulsearchers playing @ "Brattstock", 3 PM. Brattleboro Common, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 8/9 - 8/13: Director, "Little Forest People" at Family Week, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/14: Soulsearchers. Wedding in evening, Ludlow, VT.
  • 8/21: Broadband. Wedding in evening, Williamsville, VT.
  • 8/26: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes, VT. 10:30 AM.
  • 8/28: Playing bass w/ Mo Ambesa, Pleasant Valley Brewing, Saxtons River, VT. 8 - 10:30 PM.

July, 2010

  • 7/2: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Grafton Library, Grafton, VT. 3 PM.
  • 7/8: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at Springfield Town Library, Springfield, VT 6:30 PM.
  • 7/11: Playing bass in Julia Slone's band. Private party.
  • 7/12: Workshops, performance w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH. 11 - 4 PM.
  • 7/13: Jazzberry Jam. Evening performance @ the Brattleboro Common, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/20: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshop at Senior Summer Exploration, New Haven, CT. 4-10 PM.
  • 7/24: Jazzberry Jam. Afternoon wedding, Putney, VT.
  • 7/28: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Mark Skinner Library, Manchester, VT. 10:30 AM.
  • 7/28: "Take Me to the Water" w/ Jay & Bill Shontz. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, VT. 7 PM.
  • 7/29: Playing upright bass with pianist Alki Steriopolous, Hawk Mt. Resort, Plymouth, VT. 6-7:30 PM.
  • 7/31: Playing bass in Julia Slone's band. The Tap Room, Brattleboro, VT, evening.

June, 2010

  • 6/4: Playing bass w/ "Broadband". Brattleboro Gallery Walk, near Hooker-Dunham building, 6-9 PM.
  • 6/5: Playing upright bass with pianist Alki Steriopolous, Steakout, Brattleboro, VT. 6 - 9 PM.
  • 6/10: Jazzberry Jam. 4:30 - 7 PM at Windham County Landtrust Celebration. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/12: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, Windham, VT. Afternoon.
  • 6/14: African Rhythms and World Music. Performances at the Pollard School, Plainstow, NH. 8:30 - 3 PM.
  • 6/15: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshops at Nancy Loud School, E. Rochester, NH. 8:30 - 3 PM.
  • 6/16: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at Horne Street School, Dover, NH. 9:30 AM. Workshops at Nancy Loud School, E. Rochester, NH in the afternoon.
  • 6/17: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at the Gonic School, Rochester, NH. 9:30 AM.
  • 6/17: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Newington Public School, Newington, NH. 1:30 PM.
  • 6/18: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at Shaftsbury School, Shaftsbury, VT, 10AM.
  • 6/24: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance at Taft Public Library, Mendon, MA, 3 PM.
  • 6/25: Playing keys w/ "Broadband". Putney Inn, Putney, VT, 7-10 PM.
  • 6/26: Playing keys w/ "Broadband". Private party, evening.
  • 6/29: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, workshop at Senior Summer Exploration, New Haven, CT. 4- 10 PM.
  • 6/30: Jazzberry Jam. 7 - 8:30 PM at the Esteyville Common. Brattleboro, VT.
 

May, 2010

  • 5/7: Playing bass in new band w/ vocalist Samirah Evans! "Soulsearchers" debuts at the Brattleboro Diversity Fair, 6 PM to 6:30, in downtown Brattleboro.
  • 5/16: Playing upright bass with pianist Alki Steriopolous, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT 11-2 PM.
  • 5/19: Solo performance. Merrimack HIgh School, Multi-Cultural Festival. Merrimack, NH, evening.
 

April, 2010

  • 4/16: Playing keys with "Mogo Ya" at the Steakout, Brattleboro, VT. 7-10 PM

March, 2010

  • 3/26: Playing keys with "Mogo Ya" at the Steakout, Brattleboro, VT. 7-10 PM

February, 2010

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  • 2/6: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, evening performance.
  • 2/11: African Rhythms and World Music. Performances, workshop at Randolph High School, Randolph, VT.
  • 2/12: African Rhythms and World Music. 1 PM performance at Derby Elementary School, Derby Line, VT.
  • 2/12: Jazzberry Jam @ the Putney Inn, 7 - 10 PM. Putney, VT.
  • 2/14: Playing upright bass with pianist Alki Steriopolous, Puntney Inn, Putney, VT 4-7 PM.

January, 2010

  • 1/6: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", evening, Pazzo's Restaurant, Springfield, MA.
  • 1/7 - 1/8: African Rhythms and World Music. Vernon Elementary School, performance and workshops. Vernon, VT.
  • 1/13: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", evening, Pozzo's Restaurant, Springfield, MA.
  • 1/17: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", 11-1 PM, Cushman's Cafe, Amherst, MA.
  • 1/21 - 1/22: African Rhythms and World Music. Vernon Elementary School, performance and workshops. Vernon, VT. Evening performance on 1/22.
  • 1/27: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", evening, Pozzo's Restaurant, Springfield, MA.
  • 1/30: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, evening performance.
  • 1/31: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", 11-1 PM, Cushman's Cafe, Amherst, MA.

December, 2009

  • 12/11: Solo performance. State Street Elementary School, Windsor, VT. 1 PM
  • 12/12: Playing bass for "Johnny B and the Hornets", 8:30 PM -12:30, Pazzo's Restaurant, Springfield, MA.
  • 12/15: African Rhythms and World Music. Tuttle Middle School, performance and workshops. South Burlington, VT.
  • 12/18: African Rhythms and World Music. Pownal Elementray School, performance @ 2 PM. Pownal, VT.
  • 12/21: Jazzberry Jam. Performances @ Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH.
  • 12/31: Jazzberry Jam. New Years Eve celebration at the Moonlight Cafe, 9 PM -1 AM. Springfield, VT.

 

October, 2009

  • 10/2: African Rhythms and World Music. School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT. 5-6 PM.
  • 10/3: Jazzberry Jam @ Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT. 11-1 PM.

September, 2009

  • 9/5: Jazzberry Jam. Wedding on Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, late afternoon.
  • 9/11: Playing bass w/ "Shakin' All Over", Winchester, NH 6-8 PM.
  • 9/12: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." Private party, Watertown, MA.
  • 9/18: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." Four Town Fair, Somers, CT. 7-11 PM.
  • 9/19: Jazzberry Jam. Wedding reception, Guilford, VT.

August, 2009

  • 8/3-8/7: Direct "Little Forest People" camp during Family Week, Omega Institute , Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/13: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." Westfield Summer Concert Series, Westfield, MA.     7:30-9 PM.
  • 8/18: Solo performance. Quechee Public Library, Quechee, VT. 4 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 8/20: Solo performance @ Hawk Mountain Resort, 6:30 PM, Plymouth, Vermont.
  • 8/22: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." Private party, Agawam, MA, 3-7 PM.
  • 8/29: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." 8th Annual Parrothead Social, Enfield, MA, 5-9 PM.
  • 9/25: Playing bass w/ "Changes in Latitude." Boston Billiards, Worcester, MA, 9:30 - 1 AM.

 

July, 2009

  • 7/2: Solo performance. Grafton Public Library, Grafton, VT . 6 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 7/10: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over." Evening.7/15: Solo performance. Stamford Public Library, Stamford, VT . 10 AM: "World Music Creations."
  • 7/14: Playing bass for "Changes in Latitude ." Private Party, Manchester, VT, evening.
  • 7/15: Solo performance. South Londonderry Public Library, S. Londonderry, VT . 2:30 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 7/17: Playing bass for "Changes in Latitude ." Rever Beach, MA, Sand Sculpture Fest, 6-9 PM.
  • 7/18: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over." Stratton Mountain, VT, 6-8 PM.
  • 7/20: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, Junior Exploration Summer Program, Southwick, MA. 7 PM.
  • 7/24: Solo performance. Lyndonville Bookmobile, Lyndonville, VT . "World Music Creations."
  • 7/24: Solo performance. Lyndonville Public Library, Lyndonville, VT . "World Music Creations."
  • 7/25: Jazzberry Jam. Private Party, Dummerston, VT, 2-5 PM.
  • 7/28: Solo performances. Isley Library, Middlebury, VT. 10 AM and 1 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 7/29: Solo performance. John G. McCullough Free Library, North Bennington, VT . 7 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 7/31: Playing bass for "Changes in Latitude ." Wedding reception, Newport, RI. 9-midnight.

June, 2009

  • 6/5: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over," Chicopee, MA. Evening.
  • 6/6: Kasnitz & Cook @ Keene State College Alumni celebration, 5-7 PM. Keene, NH.
  • 6/11: Jazzberry Jam. Brattleboro Area Land Trust picnic, Brattleboro, VT. 4:30 - 6 PM.
  • 6/13: Jazzberry Jam @ Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT. 11-1 PM.
  • 6/13: Playing keys w/Broadband. Evening wedding, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/14: Jazzberry Jam @ the Putney Green, Putney, VT. Evening performance.
  • 6/20: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over" @ the American Legion, Brattleboro, VT. Evening.
  • 6/21: Playing percussion w/ Bonnie Waters @ the Quechee Balloon Fest, 8:30 AM.
  • 6/26: Solo performance. Westminster West Public Library, Westminster West, VT . 6:30 PM: "World Music Creations."
  • 6/27: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over." Evening.
  • 6/29: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, Junior Exploration Summer Program, Southwick, MA. 7 PM.

May, 2009

  • 5/2: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over" @ the American Legion, Bellows Falls, VT. Evening.
  • 5/8: Subbing on bass for "Soul Design" @ "The Perfect Wife" in Machester, VT. Evening.
  • 5/9: Playing bass for "Shakin All Over" @ the VFW, Brattleboro, VT. Evening.
  • 5/15: Playing bass w/ "Broadband" @ The Beacon, Brattleboro, VT. 9:30 - 1:30 AM.
  • 5/18-5/19: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, Workshops @ Community Arts Festival, Morrisville, VT.
  • 5/26: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, Workshops @ Holland Elementary School, Holland, VT.
  • 5/29: Playing keys for fundraiser w/Broadband, to benefit Putney Grammer School. Alyson's Orchard, Walpole, NH.
  • 5/30: Kasnitz & Cook @ Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT. 11-1 PM.

 

 

April, 2009

  • 4/10: The Rockets. 9:30 -1:30 AM @ The Beacon, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/18: The Rockets (acoustic) @ Adagios, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 4/24: Subbing on bass for "Sunny Lowdown" @ Adagios, Brattleboro, Vermont. 7:30-10:30.
  • 4/25: Solo performance. DCF Adoption Party, Springfield, MA. 12 Noon.

March, 2009

  • 3/6: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Frontier Regional Middle School, Sunderland, MA.
  • 3/13: Jazzberry Jam. Mardi Gras dance, School for International Training. 9- midnight.
  • 3/14: The Rockets. 9-1 AM @ Boomerang's, Hillsborough, NH.
  • 3/17: African Rhythms and World Music. 9 AM Performance @ Wallingford Elementary School, Wallingford, VT.
  • 3/23: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance @ Cathedral Elementary School, Boston, MA.

  • 3/24: African Rhythms and World Music. Performance, Workshop @ Cathedral High School, Boston, MA.

  • 3/28: Jazzberry Jam. Putney Town Dinner, Putney Inn, VT.

February, 2009

  • 2/6: Mogo Ya. 9:30 -1:30 AM @ The Beacon, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 2/17: Solo Performance. "World Percussion and Beyond." 1 PM @ Kimball Public Library, Randolph, VT.
  • 2/20: The Rockets. 9:30 -1:30 AM @ The Beacon, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 2/27: Sitting in on keyboard w/ "Broadband." 9-1 AM @ The Beacon, Brattleboro, VT.

January, 2009

  • 1/1: The Rockets. "Yes We Can" fundraiser @ New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT. 6 PM.
  • 1/20: African Rhythms and World Music. Inauguration Day celebration, Keene State College, Keene, NH. Noon til 2.
  • 1/20: Jazzberry Jam. Inauguration Party (open to public) @ the Putney Inn, Putney, VT. 6 - 9:30 PM.
  • 1/27: African Rhythms and World Music. Martin Luther King, Jr.celebration, Keene State College, Keene, NH. 7:30 PM.

December, 2008

  • 12/6: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, Manchester, NH.
  • 12/22: Jazzberry Jam. Two daytime performances at Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH.
  • 12/31: Jazzberry Jam, 9-12 PM, New Years Eve. Dorset Inn, Dorset, Vermont.

November, 2008

  • 11/6: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 11/8: World music performance w/ the Sun Dogs, Saxtons River, VT.
  • 11/13: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 11/16: Solo guitar and piano performance, Dorset Inn, Dorset, VT. 6-8 PM.
  • 11/20: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.

October, 2008

  • 10/9: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 10/16: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 10/18: Kasnitz & Cook. 7 - 11 PM, Rick's Tavern, Newfane, VT.
  • 10/23: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 10/30: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.

September, 2008

  • 9/5: The Rockets (Dan Kasnitz, Jay and drummer). Evening perforrmance @ The Brattleboro Food Co-op Parking Lot, 5-8 PM.
  • 9/6: Jazzberry Jam. Evening wedding w/ guitarist Dan Kasnitz and vocalist Cyndi Cain, Scott Farm, Dummerston, VT.
  • 9/11: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 9/13: African Rhythms and World Music, w/ guitarist Greg Flatt. Afternoon, eve wedding in Keene, NH .
  • 9/14: Jazzberry Jam. Afternoon performance @ The Big E, Springfield, VT.
  • 9/18: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.
  • 9/20: Kasnitz & Cook. Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market, Brattlboro, VT, 11-1 PM.
  • 9/25: Music Adventure Program w/ vocalist Kristen Carmichael, Brattleboro, VT, 3:45 - 5:30.

August, 2008

  • 8/11 - 8/15: Co-direct "Little Forest People" workshop @ Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/13: Mogo Ya. Performance on the Newfane Town Common, 6-8:30 PM, Newfane, VT.
  • 8/16: Jazzberry Jam. 11-1 PM, Farmer's Market. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 8/29: Performance w/ Swing Caravan. Evening @ The Yellow Sofa, Northampton, MA.
  • 8/30: Wedding w/ Swing Caravan. Evening in Putney, VT.

 

July, 2008

  • 7/8: Solo workshops. Afternoon @ Camp For Me, Green Mountain College, VT.
  • 7/8: Jazzberry Jam. Evening performance at the Brattleboro Commons, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/12: Jazzbery Jam. Evening wedding, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/14: African Rhythms & World Music. Evening performance @ Summer Exploration Program, St. Mark's School, MA.
  • 7/16: African Rhythms & World Music. Evening performance @ Camp Waubanang, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/20: African Rhythms & World Music. 4 PM performance @ Abbot Library, South Pomfret, VT
  • 7/29: Mogo Ya. Evening performance @ Camp Waubanang, Brattleboro, VT.

June, 2008

  • 6/1: Li'l Orphans Cajun Band. Afternoon fundraiser in Keene, NH.
  • 6/2-6/3: African Rhythms & World Music. Workshops, performance @ Hinsdale Elementary School, Hinsdale, VT.
  • 6/6: Li'l Orphans Cajun Band. 8:30- 12:30 PM at EF Lane's in Keene, NH.
  • 6/7: Kasnitz & Cook. Alumni Day Celebration. 2:30-5:30 PM, Fiske Hall, Keene State College, Keene, NH.
  • 6/7: Mogo Ya. Evening wedding performance, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/12: Performance w/ Swing Caravan. Evening @ Smith College, Northampton, MA.
  • 6/14: Jazzberry Jam. Evening Bar Mitzvah, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/19: Jazzberry Jam. Art opening @ Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography, Turners Falls, MA. 5-9 PM.
  • 6/21: Jazzberry Jam. Art opening @ Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography, Turners Falls, MA. 1-5 PM.
  • 6/21: Broadband. Moles Eye Cafe, 9-1, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/22: Jazzberry Jam. Afternoon wedding, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/24: Solo workshops. Afternoon @ Camp For Me, Green Mountain College, VT.
  • 6/25: Jazzberry Jam. Performance for Windham Trust Foundation, 5-7 PM, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/26: Kasnitz & Cook. Hawk Mountain Resort, Plymouth, VT, 7-8:30 PM.
  • 6/28: Kasnitz & Cook. Brattleboro Area Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT, 11-1 PM.
  • 6/28: Mogo Ya. Evening wedding performance, Marlboro, VT.
  • 6/29: Jazzberry Jam. Evening performance on the Putney Green, Putney, VT.

May, 2008

  • 5/10: Jazzberry Jam. "Race for a Reason" fundraiser, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT, 12-4 PM.
  • 5/22: Solo performance. Evening @ 6-8 PM, Multi-cultural fest, Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH.
  • 5/23: Performance w/ Swing Caravan. 5-7 PM @ Hilltop Montessori School, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 5/23: Performance w/ Swing Caravan. 8:30 PM @ The Yellow Sofa, Northampton, MA.
  • 5/24: Kasnitz & Cook. Rick's Tavern, 7-11PM, Newfane, VT.
  • 5/31: Performance w/ Swing Caravan. 8 PM @ The Montague Book Mill, Montague, MA.
    June, 2008

April, 2008

 

  • 4/4: Jazzberry Jam. Performance @ Vermont Center of Photography during Gallery Walk, 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/5: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/6: Performance w/ singer songwriter Bonnie Waters, Borders Bookstore, West Lebanon, NH, 1-3 PM.
  • 4/7: African Rhythms & World Music. Workshop, performance @ Waits River Elementary School, Waits River, VT.
  • 4/8: African Rhythms & World Music. Workshops, performance @ Milton Middle-High School, Milton, VT.
  • 4/10: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00,Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 4/11: African Rhythms and World Music. Drumming and dance workshops, performance @ Cathedral High School, Boston, MA.
  • 4/11: Li'l Orphans Cajun Band. Evening gig at EF Lane's in Keene, NH.
  • 4/13: High School Jazz Ensemble and Latin Jazz Ensemble. 4 PM performance @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/14: Jazzberry Jam. 4 PM Performance @ Windham County Reads Celebration, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/17: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 4/26: African Rhythms and World Music. 11 AM Performance @ New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT.

March, 2008

  • 3/6: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 3/8: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/8: Concert w/ singer songwriter Luz Elena Morey. School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT, evening.
  • 3/13: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 3/14: African Rhythms and World Music. Performances, workshops in Troy Public Schools, Troy, NY.
  • 3/15: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/20: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 3/21: Performance w/ Swing Caravan, 8:30 PM @ The Yellow Sofa, Northampton, MA.
  • 3/22: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/27: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:30 - 5:00, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 3/28: Performance w/ Swing Caravan, 8:30 PM @ The Yellow Sofa, Northampton, MA.
  • 3/29: Jazzberry Jam. Public Town Community Dinner, @ the Putney Inn, VT, evening.
  • 3/29: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/30: Performance w/ Swing Caravan, 7:30 PM @ The Sierra Grille, Northampton, MA.

February, 2008

  • 2/2: Mardi Gras performance w/ "The Rockets" and Pete and Linda Simoneux, Westmorland, NH.
  • 2/9: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 2/14: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael. 3:45 - 5:30, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 2/9: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 2/16: Kasnitz & Cook. Rick's Tavern, 7-11PM, Newfane, VT.
  • 2/17: Concert w/ singer songwriter Luz Elena Morey. Guilford, VT, 4 PM.
  • 2/21: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops, performance @ Great Brook School, Antrim, NH.
  • 2/21: MAP (Music Adventure Program) with vocalist Kristen Carmichael, 3:30 - 5:45, Brattleboro, Vermont.
  • 2/23: High School Jazz Ensemble. 1 PM @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 2/25: African Rhythms and World Music. 11:30 AM Performance @ Keene State College, Keene, NH.

December, 2007

  • 12/2: Jazzberry Jam. Performance @ School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 12/7: African Rhythms and World Music. Workshops @ Fredrick Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington, VT.
  • 12/15: Mogo Ya. Private party @ Vermont Jazz Center, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 12/31: New Year's Eve Performance w/ winds player Bill Shontz, Dummerston Grange, Dummerston, VT.

November, 2007

  • 11/17: Drumming and music workshop w/ vocalist and teacher Kristin Carmichael. 10-12 noon, New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 11/23: The Rockets (Kasnitz & Cook w/ drummer Fred Epstein) 9 PM, Nesbitts Portside Tavern, Vernon, VT.

October, 2007

  • 10/6: Jazzberry Jam. 7 PM performance @ Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Landmark College, Putney, VT.
  • 10/9: African Rhythms and World Music. 11 AM performance @ Camel's Hump Middle School, VT.
  • 10/19: The Rockets (Kasnitz & Cook w/ drummer Fred Epstein) 9 PM, J.D. McCliments, Putney, VT.
  • 10/20: Drumming and music workshop w/ vocalist and teacher Kristin Carmichael. 10-12 noon, New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 10/27: Jazzberry Jam. Private Party, evening, Newfane, VT.

September, 2007

  • 9/22: Drumming and music workshop w/ vocalist and teacher Kristin Carmichael. 10-12 noon, New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 9/22: African Rhythms and World Music. 6:30 PM performance @ Petee Memorial Library, Wilmington, VT.

August, 2007

  • 8/6 - 8/11: Co-direct "Little Forest People" workshop @ Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/10: African Rhythms and World Music. 7 PM performance @ Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY.
  • 8/19: Kasnitz & Cook. 5-7 PM @ Front Porch Series, Bellows Falls, VT.
  • 8/21: African Rhythms and World Music. 6:30 PM performance @ Elkins Public Library, Canterbury, NH.
  • 8/23: Kasnitz & Cook. 7-8 PM @ Hawk Mountain Inn & Resort, Plymouth, VT.
  • 8/24: Jazzberry Jam. 6:30 Private party at the Victorian Inn, Wallingford, VT.
  • 8/25: Kasnitz & Cook. 11-1 PM @ The Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 8/25: Jazzberry Jam. Bat Mitzvah w/ winds player Bill Shontz, West Chesterfield, NH.
  • 8/29: African Rhythms and World Music. 9:30 AM performance @ North Bennington Graded School, North Bennington, VT.
  • 8/29: African Rhythms and World Music. 1:30 PM performance @ Shaftsbury Elementary School, Shaftsbury, VT.

July, 2007

  • 7/1: Jazzberry Jam. Wedding reception w/ vocalist Sue Andrea, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/7: Mogoya. Evening wedding reception, Westminster, VT.
  • 7/10: African Rhythms and World Music. Evening performance @Junior Exploration Summer Program, St. Marks School, MA.
  • 7/11: Percussion ensemble workshops @ Camp For Me. Waitsfield, VT.
  • 7/12: African Rhythms and World Music. Evening performance @ Killington Parks and Rec, Killington, VT.
  • 7/23: African Rhythms and World Music. 1 PM performance @ Nevins Memorial Libary, Methuen, MA.
  • 7/23: African Rhythms and World Music. 6:30 PM performance @ Fitchburg Public Library, Fitchburg, MA.
  • 7/24: African Rhythms and World Music. 7:30 PM performance @ Camp Waubanong, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 7/31: The Elements (Kasnitz & Cook w/ drummer Jeremy Holch.) 7:30 PM performance @ Camp Waubanong, Brattleboro, VT.

June, 2007

  • 6/1: African Rhythms and World Music. Strolling of the Heifers festival, Brattleboro, VT. 5:30 performance, site to be announced.
  • 6/2: Mogoya. Private party in evening, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/12: African Rhythms and World Music. Day long residency @ Reeds Ferry Elementary School, NH.
  • 6/16: Percussion ensemble workshops @ NEYT, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/23: The Elements (Kasnitz & Cook w/ drummer Jeremy Holch.) Evening wedding in Putney, VT.
  • 6/23: Jazzberry Jam. 11-1 PM @ The Farmers Market, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 6/26: Percussion ensemble workshops @ Camp For Me. Waitsfield, VT.
  • 6/29: Jazzberry Jam. 7 PM @ The Putney Green, Putney, VT.
  • 6/30: Kasnitz & Cook. 11-1 PM @ The Farmer's Market, Brattleboro, VT.

May, 2007

  • 5/5: Cinco de Mayo celebration w/ singer Luz Elena Morey. 2-4 PM, Brattleboro Food Co-op parking lot.
  • 5/5: Jazzberry Jam. 7 PM performance with vocalist Sue Andrea. Fundraiser for Youth Services, Grafton, VT.
  • 5/12: Jazzberry Jam w/ percussionist Steve Leicach. Afternoon bar mitzvah.
  • 5/20: Jazzberry Jam. Wedding reception, Marlboro, VT.
  • 5/21-5/23: African Rhythms & World Music. Residency @ Troy, NY public schools.

April, 2007

 

  • 4/2: Solo world music residency, Academy School. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/12: African Rhythms & World Music. Performance, workshop @ Thatcher Brook Primary, Waterbury, VT.
  • 4/13: African Rhythms & World Music. Performances @ Derby Elementary School, Derby, VT.
  • 4/13: Performance w/ percussionist Jon Hughes, wind player Walter Slowinski and singer-songwriter Luz Elena Morey. 8-10 PM, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 4/18: Evening solo performance @ International Festival, Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH.

March, 2007

  • 3/10: Jazzberry Jam. Private party with Vocalist Sue Andrea, Taftsville, VT.
  • 3/12: Solo world music residency, Academy School. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/15-3/16: African Rhythms & World Music. Residency @ Great Brook School, Antrim, NH.
  • 3/19: Solo world music residency, Academy School. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/22: African Rhythms & World Music. 1 PM performance in Fort Plain, NY.
  • 3/26: Solo world music residency, Academy School. Brattleboro, VT.
  • 3/22: African Rhythms & World Music. 6:30 PM performance in Johnstown, NY.

February, 2007

  • 2/2: Jazzberry Jam. Black History Month kick-off @ El Cafe, School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT. 8 PM.
  • 2/9: African Rhythms & World Music. 8:45 AM Performance at Dover Elementary School, West Dover, VT.
  • 2/9: African Rhythms & World Music. 1:30 PM Performance at Deerfield Valley Elementary School, Wilmington, VT.
  • 2/15: African Rhythms & World Music. Performances at Hinsdale Middle-High School, Hinsdale, NH.
  • 2/22: African Rhythms & World Music. Marlboro, MA performance.

January, 2007

  • 1/6: Jazzberry Jam. Private party, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 1/8: African Rhythms & World Music. Performances at Windham County Elementary Schools, VT.
  • 1/11: Kasnitz & Cook. Apre Ski music, The Lodge @ Mt.Snow, West Dover, VT.
  • 1/15: Jazzberry Jam. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration @ School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 1/18-19: African Rhythms & World Music. Performances at Windham County Elementary Schools, VT.
  • 1/23: Kasnitz & Cook. Apre Ski music, The Lodge @ Mt.Snow, West Dover, VT.

December, 2006

  • 12/18: Jazzberry Jam. Performances @ Merrimack High School, Merrimack, NH.
  • 12/23: Kasnitz & Cook. Apre Ski music, The Lodge @ Mt.Snow, West Dover, VT.

November, 2006

  • 11/8: Kasnitz & Cook. Keene State College, Keene, NH.
  • 11/15: African Rhythms & World Music. Keene State College, Keene, NH.
  • 11/18-19: African Rhythms & World Music. Auburn Public Theatre, Auburn, NY.

October, 2006

  • 10/5: Mogoya (Cindy Hellman-vocals, Greg Flatt-vocals & guitar, Jay Cook-bass.) The Putney Inn, Putney, VT.
  • 10/7: The Elements. (Dan Kasnitz, Jay Cook and Jeremy Holch, drums.) Evening wedding, Brattleboro, VT.
  • 10/14: Jazzberry Jam. The "Empty Bowls" fundraiser, Putney, VT.
  • 10/19: Kasnitz & Cook. The Putney Inn, Putney, VT.
  • 10/22: African Rhythms & World Music. Concord Academy, Concord, MA.

September, 2006

  • 9/1: The Elements (Dan Kasnitz, Jay Cook and Jeremy Holch, drums.) Brattleboro Food Co-op,Brattleboro, VT.
  • 9/3: Kasnitz & Cook. Poncho's Wreck, Wilmington, VT.
  • 9/14: Mogoya (Cindy Hellman-vocals, Greg Flatt-vocals & guitar, Jay Cook-bass.) The Putney Inn, Putney, VT.
  • 9/21: Kasnitz & Cook. The Putney Inn, Putney, VT.
  • 9/27: Jazzberry Jam. The River Garden, Brattleboro, VT.