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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tonight! Genesis at Jimmy Mak’s! (No, not THAT Genesis)

Posted by Ned Lannamann on Tue, May 13 at 12:31 PM

The following text appears at both citylovin.com and upcoming.yahoo.com:

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 6:30 PM
After a fifteen year absence, Genesis members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks reunite for this special tour, highlighting the band’s many phases. Genesis sold over 130 million albums during the ’70s and ’80s, despite losing singer Peter Gabriel in 1975.
Jimmy Mak’s Bar & Grill
300 Nw 10th Ave Portland, Oregon 97209

Um, no.

Phil Collins and friends are NOT playing at Jimmy Mak’s tonight. Sure, they’re listed on the calendar, but I’m almost nearly certain that this is a different band—a jazz combo, most likely—that just happens to (unfortunately) call themselves Genesis.

So, no. There will be no “I Can’t Dance” tonight. No “Land of Confusion.” No “Turn It On Again.”

I’m almost positive.

Still… the cover’s 3 bucks. What if it…? No. There’s no fucking way.

Right?

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Check out
http://www.mhcc.edu/pages/101.asp?item=428

where it says,

"Genesis, Mt. Hood Community College’s award-winning vocal jazz ensemble, is celebrating the release of their new CD at Jimmy Mak’s Jazz Club.

The new CD is titled “Keep the Change” and features the smooth jazz sound that has earned Genesis a number of prestigious “db” Awards from Downbeat Magazine, and awards from the Lionel Hampton and Gene Harris Jazz Festivals.

Joining Genesis in the celebration will be renowned drummer, bandleader and educator Mel Brown. A fixture on the Portland jazz scene, and labeled “the gentleman of jazz,” Brown will share the spotlight with Genesis for a night of exceptional music. "

'Sounds like a great time. Phil and the boys weren't the same once Peter Gabriel left, anyway... :-)

Posted by Auraelius | May 13, 2008 2:48 PM