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  • May 24 Bend of Ivy Retreat Center Marshall, NC
     
  • Nov 8 Lawrence University Appleton, WI
     
  • Jan 29 Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA
     

Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Bend of Ivy Retreat Center

The Soul and Song Singer's Retreat w/ Annie Sellick and Kate McGarry 5pm Friday thru noon on Sunday | $421 for rooms/meals and 16 hrs of workshop
Marshall NC 828-645-0505 [map]

Soul and Song is all about creating a family of support among singers where we learn and take risks together.  Mistakes are allowed!...In circle song and other improvisational "games", we address the musical as well as personal including ear-training, melodic ideas, soloing, harmony, syncopation, groove, phrasing, some scales, leading, supporting, the risks we took and the ones we didn't take.  During the weekend retreats, we share an inspiring location in a cozy or lodge, seriously fabulous healthy meals (with our own chef of Blessed2Cook), 16 hours of workshops and some daring and groovy all-vocal improvisation.

Bend of Ivy Retreat Center IS INCREDIBLE (check out the website and the photos - omg...click here) - you will be embraced and inspired minutes North of Asheville in the North Carolina hills that surround our lodge, pond, workspace pavilion and the group improvisations we create together.

Past Dates

Sunday, March 10th, 2013

The Rooster's Wife

Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Duo Concert 6pm doors - 6:45 concert | $15
114 Knight St. Aberdeen NC 28315 (910) 944-7502 [map]

We've heard so much about this wonderful venue  - we can't wait to play there!

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Town Hall NYC

Annual NYC Nightlife Awards 7pm | $25 -$75
123 W 43rd St New York NY 10001 US (212) 840-2824 [map]

“The Nightlife Awards are the Oscars of New York Nightlife” – Stephen Holden, NY Times

Sunday, December 16th, 2012

Jonathan Schwartz Christmas Show

The Sunday Christmas Show 12 - 4pm
WNYC Studios NYC NY [map]

Looking forward to being part of one of NYC's finest traditions. Jonathan Schwartz's Christmas Extravaganza is always a treat filled with wonderful musicians of all stripes. Never a dull moment. 

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Atlas Performing Arts Center

w/John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble 8pm
1333 H Street Northeast Washington D.C. [map]

5 days of bliss touring with John Hollenbeck's Large Ensemble featuring Theo Bleckmann.  We're celebrating the January release of John's CD on Sunnyside Records, Songs I Like Alot.

Friday, August 10th, 2012

Joe's Pub

Kate McGarry Band 8pm | $15 adv, $20 at the door
425 Lafayette St New York NY 10001 US (212) 539-8770 [map]

featuring Keith Ganz gtr, Gary Versace organ, Clarence Penn drums

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Elting Memorial Library

Music In the Garden 6pm -8pm | free
93 Main Street New Paltz NY 12561 (845) 255 - 5030 [map]

Kate McGarry Band featuring Keith Ganz, Gary Versace, and Clarence Penn

Friday, June 15th, 2012

92Y Tribeca

Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz in a double bill with Anna Dagmar CD Release! 8pm Kate McGarry 9:15 Anna Dagmar | $15
200 Hudson St New York NY 10013 US 212.413.8862 [map]

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

Jazz Standard

Ryan Truesdell's Gil Evans Centennial Project 7:30 & 9:30pm | $25
116 E. 27th Street New York NY 10016 US (212)576-2232 [map]

This month marks Evans’ centennial (he was born 5/13/1912 in Toronto, Canada) and the release of a new ArtistShare CD by Ryan Truesdell featuring previously unrecorded Evans compositions and arrangements. Feauturing an all star big band including Frank Kimbrough, Rufus Reid and Lewis Nash.

Friday, April 20th, 2012

SFJAZZ

Swedish American Hall 20:00:00 | $25
2174 Market Street SF CA 94114 415-861-5016 [map]

Friday 8pm -Celebrating the release of GIRL TALK on Palmetto Records featuring Keith Ganz, Gary Versace and Clarence Penn

includes a pre-concert talk with the artists 7pm

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Ernie Shelton's Concert Series

19:30:00 | $20
Sebastopol CA [map]
This intimate 80 seat venue always sells out - reserve your seat early...eshelton@sonic.net 7:30pm

Friday, November 25th, 2011

HEADING TO China and Mongolia

Kate McGarry's Rhythm Road Quartet 20:00:00 | $ 1 Month Rhythm Road tour of China & Mongolia with Keith Ganz, Gary Versace and Jordan Perlson

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

MARSH WOODWINDS

Rarely in Raleigh - Duo Concert 20:00:00 | $10
707 N. Person St Raleigh NC 27604 919-839-0536 [map]
FUN FUN FUN - this hip venue - upstairs from the music store, puts on a nice spread for guests to indulge in between sets..byob 8pm! No advance ticket sales come early to get a good seat!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

55 Bar

KEY PARTY! w/Jo Lawry, James Shipp, Keith Ganz and Kate McGarry 18:00:00 | $free
55 Christopher St NYC NY [map]
May 15th 6-9pm 55 Bar Key Party! Jo Lawry - voice, melodica, percussion, mandolin Kate McGarry - voice, sruti box James Shipp - vibes, percussion, melodica, voice Keith Ganz - guitars, voice Is it the groundswell of a backlash politcal group with an unusually strong sex education lobby or a new gathering of poly-talented friends who have found the keys to each other's musical hearts...awww....Well, there's a fairly extensive RUSH medley involved if that gives you any clues. It's a genre swapping mosh pit...it's ear candy for adventurous adults...It's KEY PARTY! Don't miss it!

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Le Poisson Rouge

John Hollenbeck's Large Ensemble 20:00:00 | $
158 Bleecker St NY NY 10012 212-228-4854 [map]
guest vocalist with John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble which also features the amazing Theo Bleckmann. We'll be doing John's compositions and covers of Imogen Heap, ColdPlay, Ornette Coleman, Jimmy Webb More info soon...

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

55 Bar

Kate McGarry's Rhythm Road Quartet 18:00:00 | $free
55 Christopher St NY NY [map]
Featuring Keith Ganz, Gary Versace and Jordan Perlson We're going to South Africa later in the year, so we'll be working up material for that State Dept tour! 6-9pm

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Rhythm Road State Dept Tour 20:00:00 | $ W/ Keith Ganz, Gary Versace and Jordan Perlson We've just been chosen to represent the US State Dept and Jazz @ Lincoln Center for a month long tour - more details soon to come

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Jazz Standard

Fred Hersch Duo Series 19:30:00 | $25
E 27th st NYC NY 212-576-2232 [map]
Acclaimed pianist Fred Hersch and I will have a long awaited reunion at Jazz Standard as part of his 5 night duo series there. Sets at 7:30 and 9:30pm Reservations suggested

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

MAGGIE'S FARM

RECORDING OUR NEW CD 20:00:00 | $
Bucks County PA [map]
Dream band strikes again: Keith Ganz, Gary Versace, Reuben Rogers, Clarence Penn. Out in the spring - more info soon

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

Royal T 8pm -10:30pm

Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz Duo Tour 20:00:00 | $10 /$5 for students
8910 Washington Blvd Culver City CA 90232 310-559-6300 [map]
Hi LA! - Next week we're heading into the studio with Gary Versace/Rueben Rogers and Clarence Penn to record a new CD. This week hear the slamming duo versions plus the new originals and old favorites from the Grammy nominated "If Less Is More..." http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=174950405864501 share with your friends

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

The Art Of The Duo Workshop 2-5pm 14:00:00 | $50
Auburn/Federal Way WA 206-963-2430 [map]
The workshop will address the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in the jazz duo format. Developing harmonic and rhythmic independence, expanding dynamic range, communicating with your duo partner and more!

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Camano Island 7:30pm

JAZZ VOX presents 19:30:00 | $30
Camano WA 206-963-2430 [map]
Call Nich Anderson for more information and to reserve your seat! Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz will debut new material from their upcoming CD on Palmetto Records,

Sunday, December 5th, 2010

House Concert with Richard Julian 19:00:00 | $15
4 Surrey Lane 7pm - 9:30pm Durham NC 646-662-2528 [map]
Rare opportunity to hear the wonderful Richard Julian in an intimate setting! Keith Ganz and I will open the evening with a set of new tunes and arrangements from our upcoming recording for Palmetto RSVP is a must to reserve your seat. call or email - katemcgarry@hotmail.com Don't Miss It!

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Unterfahrt

MOSS EUROPEAN TOUR 20:00:00 | $
Munchen [map]
Theo Bleckmann, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan and I pack our packs and songs and head over to the old country to lay some MOSS down. Keith Ganz, Kermit Driscoll and John Hollenbeck come too!

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Spielboden

MOSS EUROPEAN TOUR 20:00:00 | $
Dornbim Austria [map]
Theo Bleckmann, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan and I pack our packs and songs and head over to the old country to lay some MOSS down. Keith Ganz, Kermit Driscoll and John Hollenbeck come too!

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

55 Bar

KATE & KEITH IN NYC w/ Gary Versace and Otis Brown III 18:00:00 | $free
55 Christopher St NYC NY [map]
6-9pm no cover 2 drink min - bringing on new tunes and arrangements for an upcoming recording on Palmetto Records.

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Rheingau Musik Festival

w/ John Hollenbeck Ensemble and Hessischer Rundfunk Big Band 20:00:00 | $
Frankurt DE [map]
One week of great gigs culminating in a recording with John Hollenbeck and Hessischer Rundfunk Big Band in Frankfurt Germany also featuring amazing vocalist Theo Bleckmann

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Duke Gardens

Duke Performances 19:00:00 | $10 $5 for students
Anderson St between Campus Dr and Erwin Durham NC 919-660-3356 [map]
7pm Rain or shine - bring a picnic and a chair! Kids under 12 free

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Brazil/Chile

Rhythm Road American Music Abroad Tour 20:00:00 | $ Eli Yamin Blues Band heads to Brazil May 2nd - 15th and then to Chile May 16th - June 3rd. with Eli Yamin, Bob Stewart and LaFrae Sci Sponsored by Jazz At Lincoln Center and The U.S. State Department

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Swedish American Hall

SF Jazz Presents: Kate McGarry's Less Is More Trio 19:00:00 | $25
2174 Market Street San Francisco CA 94114 866-920-5299 [map]
Featuring Keith Ganz and Clarence Penn NOTE Show is at 7pm not 8pm as advertised by the venue! Doors open at 6:30!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Ted Goldman Music Series

DC House Concert 19:30:00 | $10
1337 Fairmont St. NW Columbia Heights DC 202-365-3817 [map]
Call Ted Goldman for more info or to reserve a spot.

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

The Greenspace

The Sunday Christmas Show with Jonathan Schwartz 13:00:00 | $
NYC NY [map]
So pleased to be taking part in one of NYC's finest holiday traditions. Don't miss it. Tune into WNYC.org or The Sunday Show on Sirius Radio.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

The Vocal Workshop Network

Clinic - The Art of the Duo 11:30:00 | $40
Granada Hills CA 818-368-8839 [map]
11:30 - 3pm Clinic will focus on strengthening the skills that allow singers to experience full musical freedom in the setting of a duo. Accompaniment provided by master guitarist Keith Ganz. Call for reservations - limited to 15 participants.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Ojai Valley Inn and Spa - The Neff Lounge

20:00:00 | $ free
905 Country Club Rd ojai cA 93032 805-646-1111 [map]
Enjoy an evening of great music at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa with Keith and Kate.. 8 -11pm The Neff Room - No Cover

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Home of Mary Jenson

Art of the Duo Clinic 14:00:00 | $40 2-5pm Clinic will cover expanding your range of expression in the duo format. Balancing independence and interdependence, skill building.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Ernie Shelton

Shelton Concert Series 19:30:00 | $20
Sebastopol CA [map]
Duo with the fabulous Keith Ganz... These shows always sell out so make your reservations early!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Radisson Hotel Garden Roon

Benefit Concert for Dancing For A Cure 20:00:00 | $35
287 Iyannough Rd Hyannis MA 02601 508-7712344 [map]
Please join Keith and I for a special evening of jazz, Brazilian and Celtic classics, plus our fun arrangements of songs by The Cars, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon and more. Don't miss!

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

55 BAR

Keith Ganz Squadron 18:00:00 | $free
55 Christopher Street NYC [map]
I'm a side-girl on this melodic excursion thru the beautiful mind of guitarist Keith Ganz

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Sagamore Beach Colony Club

Arts On The Beach 19:30:00 | $30
Clark Hall 20 Robinson Rd Sagamore Beach MA 508-888-2181 [map]
Saturday and Sunday - August 1st and 2nd! Dream Duo with Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz CALL BARBARA FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS @ 508-888-2181

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Shenandoah University

Vocal Jazz Styles 20:00:00 | $
1460 University Dr Winchester VA 22601 [map]
With Keith Ganz on guitar and drums

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Shenandoah University

Vocal Jazz Styles 09:00:00 | $
1460 University Dr Winchester VA 22601 540-665-4600 [map]
a three day clinic for voice teachers who want to learn the fundamentals of jazz singing and improvisation and how Somatic Voice Work -The LoVetri Method can help safely train and develop the voice for this genre.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Rochester Jazz Festival 20:00:00 | $ The Less Is More Trio featuring Kate McGarry, Keith Ganz and Clarence Penn more info soon...

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Dizzy's Club Coca Cola

Eli Yamin Blues Band 12:30:00 | $Free
Columbus Circle NYC [map]
Eli Yamin Blues Band returns from our month long tour of Romania, Montenegro, Greece and Albania

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

55 Bar

Keith Ganz Squadron 22:00:00 | $8
55 Christopher Street NYC NY [map]
this gig features Keith's music with me singing his beautiful melodies. also features Gary Versace on organ and Dan Rieser on drums

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Staples Center in Los Angeles

51st Annual Grammy Awards! 13:00:00 | $ If Less is More...Nothing is Everything is up for a Grammy for best vocal jazz album! Watch the Pre-telecast live on line at 1pm - 3:30pm West Coast Time Our award is #46 so it may not be til around 2pm..don't know exactly though.

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Joe's Pub

Pre-Grammy Awards Celebration 19:30:00 | $15
425 Lafayette Ave NYC NY [map]
Featuring: Keith Ganz - guitar Lonnie Plaxico - bass Obed Calvaire - drums w/ special guests - Peter Eldridge, Jo Lawry and James Shipp

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

55 Bar

The Less Is More Trio 18:00:00 | $free
55 Christopher Street NYC NY [map]
APAP Showcase: featuring Kate, Keith Ganz, Clarence Penn on electronic and acoustic percussion. NTBM!

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

55 Bar

Keith Ganz Squadron 21:30:00 | $10
55 Christopher Street [map]
Keith Ganz's original music band featuring Gary Versace, Dan Rieser and moi. It rocks, but hard...

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

55 bar

Keith Ganz Quartet 22:00:00 | $10
55 Christopher Street [map]
The music of guitarist Keith Ganz with myself on voice Sean Smith on Bass Otis Brown on Drums "An estimable guitarist and composer." ~ New York Times

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

55 Bar

Keith Ganz Squadron 22:00:00 | $8
55 christopher Street nYC nY [map]
music of Keith Ganz featuring Gary Versace, Dan Reiser and myself. Inspired melodies and free wheeling grooves!

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

WBGO Live Interview with Michael Bourne

12:00:00 | $ Sunday Oct 12th 12pm -1pm EST tune into http://www.wbgo.org

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Audition for JAZZ AMBASSADORS STATE DEPT TOUR 20:00:00 | $ WITH ELI YAMIN, BOB STEWART and LAFRAE SCI THE DIFFERENT MOODS OF THE BLUES

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Tarrytown Public Library

The Less is More Trio 14:30:00 | $free
Broadway Tarrytown ny 10591 [map]
w/ Keith Ganz - guitars Clarence Penn - acoustic and electronic percussion

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Come Along Farm

Benefit Congressman Patrick Murphy 17:30:00 | $25
55 municipal road Pipersville PA 18947 [map]
Come and have a picnic on the lawn, bring friends, bring lawn chairs and blankets, and visit with Patrick We are asking for a minimum donation of $25 a person, More is very welcome. For a $100 donation or more you will receive a signed copy of Kate’s new CD Please RSVP to Matt & Margaret With a check payable to: “Patrick Murphy for Congress.” M&M Balitsaris P.O. Box 155 Pipersville, PA 18947 â€ĤOr let us know you are coming and pay at the event (215) 297-8622 E-mail : myteemags@aol.com FEATURING: KEITH GANZ, GARY VERSACE, MATT PENMAN AND CLARENCE PENN

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Jazz Standard

CD Release 19:30:00 | $
116 E 27th Street NYC NY [map]
Shows at 7:30, 9:30 AND 11:30 W/ Keith Ganz, Gary Versace, Matt Penman, Clarence Penn and special guests Peter Eldridge, Jo Lawry and James Shipp.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Jazz Standard

CD Release 19:30:00 | $
116 E 27th Street NYC NY [map]
Sets at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30pm W/ Keith Ganz, Gary Versace, Matt Penman, Clarence Penn and special guests Peter Eldridge, Jo Lawry and James Shipp.

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Palmetto Records Release "If Less Is More...Nothing Is Everythin

20:00:00 | $ Watch for upcoming CD release dates.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

55 Bar

Keith Ganz Quintet 22:00:00 | $10
55 Christopher Street NYC NY 10013 [map]
featuring Keith Ganz, Gary Versace Sean Smith, Clarence Penn and myself singing the gorgeous compositions of Keith Ganz

Monday, June 30th, 2008

55 BAR

Keith Ganz Quartet 19:00:00 | $free
55 christopher Street NY [map]
Keith's gorgeous music featuring Keith, me on melodies, Sean Smith on bass and Otis Brown II on drums

Monday, June 16th, 2008

SoHo

19:30:00 | $15
1221 state street suite 205 Santa Barbara CA 93101 805-962-7776 [map]
w/ Keith Ganz,guitar Clarence Penn, percussion Sets at 7:30 and 9pm

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Shelton House Concerts

20:00:00 | $20
email eshelton@sonic.net for reservations and info Sebastopol CA [map]
w/ Keith Ganz guitar Clarence Penn percussion Concert at 7:30

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Seasons Performing Arts Center

The Seasons Music Festival 19:30:00 | $20
101 N. Naches Ave Yakima WA (888) 723-7660 [map]
w/ Keith Ganz and Clarence Penn on guitars and percussion Concert at 7:30pm

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Bakes Place

20:00:00 | $
4135 Providence Point Dr. SE Issaquah WA 98029 425-391-3335 [map]
Concert 8pm Reservations highly suggested w/ Keith Ganz, guitar Clarence Penn, percussion

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Brooklyn Lyceum

23:45:00 | $15
227 4th ave Brooklyn ny 11215 718-857-4816 [map]
W/ Keith Ganz, Johannes Weidenmueller and Otis Brown III Saturday night following the Film Festival 12am (sat night) 2 sets

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The Jazz Gallery

21:00:00 | $12
290 Hudson St NYC NY 10013 212-242-1063 [map]
W/ Keith Ganz and Clarence Penn a new experimental trio that features the spacious, intimate and powerful sound of voice, acoustic guitar, and electronic and acoustic percussion. Sets at 9 and 10:30 pm

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Joe's Pub

MOSS in Concert 19:30:00 | $ Sunnyside CD release party MOSS (Theo Bleckmann, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan, Kate McGarry and Luciana Souza) with Keith Ganz, Ben Monder, Tim Lefavre and Ben Wittman

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Dizzy's Jazz @ Lincoln Center 19:30:00 | $20
w. 60th street at Columbus Circle NYC NY 212-258-9595 [map]
Featuring Keith Ganz-guitars, Gary Versace-organ, piano, accordion Sean Smith - bass Clarence Penn - drums & percussion

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Recording for Palmetto

10:00:00 | $
Maggie's Farm Bucks County PA [map]
W/ Keith Ganz, Gary Versace, Reuben Rogers, Clarence Penn & Donny McCaslin

Friday, December 14th, 2007

The McGraw Hill Building

Interview w/ Larry Flick SIRIUS RADIO 12:00:00 | $
1221 Ave of the Americas NYC NY [map]
Interview and performance w/Keith Ganz