Ropeadope Records has announced plans for the Summer New Music Seminar, which will take place August 12 at New Yorks Bowery Ballroom. Performers will include John Medeski, DJ Logic, Skerik and his Syncopated Septet, Antibalas, Loque and Joe Russo/Marco Benevento. Look for several other unannounced musicians to appear. The concept of the event is to bring together like-minded players who excel in an improvisational setting. Last years event took place at the Mercury Lounge and featured artists such as Vernon Reid, Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon.
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