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Jason Melek Memorial Project
March 25, 2015
In January, I told you guys about reconnecting with some HS friends and working to realize the musical vision of Jason Melek. Here's a way for you to help us get this project completed. My friends Jason Gerling, Dave Melek
Bates Update March 2015
March 9, 2015
Not much to say right now. Super busy. New gigs posted on the calendar thru May. Lots to look forward to. I got adjusted last month by bass chiropractor Mark Dresser (www.markdresser.com). It was truly a pleasure to play for
The Bates Update – February 2015
February 5, 2015
Working hard on so many projects right now. The Jason Melek memorial I wrote about last month is moving right along and continues to reward us all with unexpected niceties. Dean Granros’ Tall Tales is recording this week for a
The Bates Update – Jan 2015
January 6, 2015
Happy New Year everyone! Gather ‘round for a tale of tragedy, triumph, tribute and revitalization. In this age of social media and transitory relationships we are often feeling more connected and yet perhaps we remain farther apart than ever before.
The Bates Update – Late September, 2014
September 26, 2014
The Bates Update - Late September, 2014. What’s on my mind, you ask? Death. Death is on my mind. It has been a seemingly unprecedented year for it. From celebrities and dignitaries to the innocent deaths of thousands around the
Joel Harrison, Pete Hennig, Chris Bates
September 18, 2014
Here comes a special evening folks! Join us at Jazz Central on Saturday September 20th when we invite NYC based guitarist and composer Joel Harrison to hang and collaborate with Chris Bates and Pete Hennig from Atlantis Quartet. This evening's concert
The Bates Update – Wind Sprint into September
August 22, 2014
Well folks this awesome summer has wound down to it’s final week. I have had a great season playing music with new and old friends and I even got some R&R in over the last few weeks. It’s good to
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival – special to the Bates Update
June 25, 2014
The Bates Update -TC JAZZ FESTIVAL time. Summer has somewhat arrived here at the end of June and that means the TC Jazz Fest is coming up quick. This festival is 100% free and open to the public. This year’s
Bates Update – May the Thanks be with YOU!
May 5, 2014
Bates Update - May the Thanks be with YOU! Greetings! A hearty and warm thank you to ALL who attended the Good Vibes trio CD release events. It was an immensely joyous occasion and an enormous honor to play for
The Bates Update – Spring Sprang Sprung
April 8, 2014
Here we are on the cusp of another glorious MN spring. The snow melt is almost over and the crocuses and magnolias are getting set to bloom in my yard. Nature is doing it’s thing and we can only sit
The Bates Update March 2014
February 25, 2014
Apologies are in order as I have inadvertently taken a little hiatus from promotion this past month. I think maybe that was a good thing for me. For those who were worried or bummed, sorry about that. I haven't been
The Bates Update January 2014
January 14, 2014
I'll keep this one short and sweet. I'm not super busy gigging but parenting and planning for the rest of the year. Writing music, booking, teaching, practicing, exploring collaborative options and prepping for the release of the Good Vibes trio