........................................Detailed descriptions and locations of venues at page bottom.

...................Call the venue to confirm start time and make a reservation for the performance.     

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Sat. July 31: ....FOZ'S JAZZ CLUB, (West Bend, WI) 8-11pm ..... CANCELLED

                              Jack w/ Ben Hans Trio - free parking - no cover - 302 N. Main St.

                              This band plays Jack's compositions exclusively.

Sun.  Aug. 1:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Thur. Aug 5 :  BROCACH, (Milwaukee, WI) 6:30-9pm

                             Music and food on the roof deck with a view. - reservations: 414 431 9009

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Aug. 8:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen           

Thurs. Aug. 12:  MUSIC AND MORE CONCERT SERIES (Racine, WI) noon

                              Free concert in the First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave.

                              Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Thur. Aug. 12 :  BROCACH, (Milwaukee, WI) 6:30-9pm

                             Music and food on the roof deck with a view. - reservations: 414 431 9009

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Aug. 15:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, Closed for remodeling today and Mon.

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Thur. Aug. 19 :  BROCACH, (Milwaukee, WI) 6:30-9pm

                             Music and food on the roof deck with a view. - reservations: 414 431 9009

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Aug. 22:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Thur. Aug. 26:  BROCACH, (Milwaukee, WI) 6:30-9pm

                             Music and food on the roof deck with a view. - reservations: 414 431 9009

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sat. Aug. 28: ....FOZ'S JAZZ CLUB, (West Bend, WI) 8-11pm

                              Jack w/ Ben Hans Trio - free parking - no cover - 302 N. Main St.

                              This band plays Jack's compositions exclusively.

Sun.  Aug. 29:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Sept. 5:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Sept. 12:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sat. Sept. 16: ....Private Party

Sun.  Sept. 19:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sat. Sept. 25: ....FOZ'S JAZZ CLUB, (West Bend, WI) 8-11pm

                              Jack w/ Ben Hans Trio - free parking - no cover - 302 N. Main St.

                              This band plays Jack's compositions exclusively.

Sun.  Sept. 26:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Thurs.  Sept. 30:  WISCONSIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (Milw, WI) 7:30 - 9:30pm

(Preparatory rehearsals began in April.) WCM and John Babbitt are proud to present an anniversary concert commemorating the first time Jack performed his music on stage 40 years ago in this recently restored recital hall. Mr. Grassel created 70 compositions between 1970 and 2010. This concert will highlight 26 favorites. Jack will premier his latest composition "Swami Beflatananda", using harmonic and melodic material based on his Lunarian Mode. Program notes feature information with personal commentary on each piece. Improvisations will be abbreviated to focus attention on the compositions. Refreshments are offered during intermission. Meet the musicians in the lobby after the concert: John Babbitt - bass, Ben Hans - percussion, Jill Jensen - voice, Jack - guitar, mandolin, and flute. WCM is at 1584 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee, Wi. 53202. There are only 80 seats. Call the Conservatory for advance tickets at 414 276 5760. students and seniors $14, general $18. There will be a second anniversary concert 40 years later in 2050 at which Jack will present a new collection of compositions.

Sun.  Oct. 3:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Oct. 10:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Oct. 17:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sat. Oct 23:.... FOZ'S JAZZ CLUB, (West Bend, WI) 8-11pm

                              Jack w/ Ben Hans Trio - free parking - no cover - 302 N. Main St.

                              This band plays Jack's compositions exclusively.

Sun.  Oct. 24:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sun.  Oct. 31:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Sat. Nov. 6: ....THE SUGAR MAPLE concert hall (Milwaukee, WI) pm

                             Concert of the compositions of Brett Kemnitz.

  Jack - banjo, mandolin, ukelehle, acoustic guitar w/ Brett - acoustic guitar / voice

Sun.  Nov. 7:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:30-1:30pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

Wed. Nov. 10: TBA (Lakewood, CO)

Fri. Nov. 12: TBA (Las Vegas, NV)

Nov. 13 - 19: RANCHO LA PUERTA, (Tecate, Mexico)

                              Jack w/ Los Angeles flute virtuoso David Shostac and vocalist Jill Jensen

                              The trio will play concerts during the week. See information below.

Sat. Nov. 20: THE BEACH HOUSE (Cardiff By The Sea, CA) 5-8pm

...............................Jack - solo ....................(www.thebeachhouse.com

Sun. Nov. 21:  CARTER'S COYOTE PASS concert hall, (Valencia, CA) 3-5pm

                             Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen and Los Angeles flute virtuoso David Shostac

                             admission: $8. students: $5 - includes Jack's seminar and refreshments

Sat. Nov. 27: FOZ'S JAZZ CLUB, (West Bend, WI) 8-11pm

                              Jack w/ Ben Hans Trio - free parking - no cover - 302 N. Main St.

                              This band plays Jack's compositions exclusively.

Sun.  Nov. 28:  THE CARLETON GRANGE PUB, (Milwaukee, WI) 11:00-2pm

                              Jazz brunch every Sunday - reservations: 414 747 9669

                               Jack w/ vocalist Jill Jensen

2011

January 3 - 30: . ISLA MUJERES (Quintana Roo, Mexico)

..........Jack will be doing many concerts with Guillermo Espinasse and Jill Jensen. We won't know the schedule until we arrive. (It's a very small island. All the venues are downtown. Look for us, we'll be easy to find.)....................

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CARLETON GRANGE PUB - 3807 S. Packard Ave., St. Francis, WI  53235  414-747-9669 

This place is friendly, smoke-free, clean, comfortable, easy to park, stair-free and has unusually good food.  Choice of seating outside or inside. Recorded jazz is played during the band's breaks.  It's located a few blocks west of Lake Michigan and the Maple Leaf bicycle trail at 3807 S. Packard Avenue in St. Francis, WI,  a few minutes south of downtown Milwaukee.  Many folks bring their bicycles on their cars to ride on the Maple Leaf bike trail south along the lake before or after the brunch. The Carleton Grange takes its name from an International Student hostel located in Islington, a northern borough of London, England.  In the spirit of a traditional English Pub, quality imported and domestic beverages, and a full menu of European influenced food is featured.   Reservations recommended.     http://www.carletongrange.com/

RANCHO LA PUERTA - 476 Tecate Road, Tecate, Mexico, 91980 01 800 443 7565 A fitness resort offering comprehensive conditioning programs that include ranch hiking trails, fitness facilities with classes, therapy centers, peaceful accomidations, superb healthy mostly vegetarian food, ..www.rancholapuerta.com

THE SUGAR MAPLE - 441 East Lincoln Ave. 414 481 2393. A bar with concert hall in back. Excellent acoustics. Comfortable seating. www.mysugarmaple.com

COYOTE PASS - 24700 Mc Bean Parkway, Valencia, California 91355-2340 terry@terrycarter.com phone: 626 825 5845. This is a great place to experience a concert. All good seats. Refreshments during intermission.

BROCACH IRISH PUB - 1850 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 This fine restaurant is in an historic part of Milwaukee along the river near Brady Street. It used to be the old "5 and 10 tap". The cool old building has been preserved. There is a great view from the roof top deck where we play. (We play inside in case of rain.) Television free ! The owner is the chef. We see lots of smiles as food is delivered to diners. Free parking on the street. Call 414 431 9009 for information. See the menu at www.brocach.com

WGTD 91.1FM RADIO THEATRE - Located one building north of 3520 30th Avenue, 53144 in the Center for Bioscience and Information Technology building, Room 120, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha, WI   Look for the 2-story glass atrium.  Studio phone: 262-5643030.  Down the hall, Cafe 91.1 Alterra coffee shop offers food and drinks.  From Milwaukee, I94 south to Kenosha exit Hwy E, east to 30th Ave/Wood Rd/Cty G, south to Kenosha Gateway Technical College

THE YARDARM - 930 Erie Street, Racine, 262-633-8270, warm & friendly, a nautical themed bar featuring the world's best sandwiches and their specialty: 'sand-dollar' fried & seasoned potato slices.  Ask about the mile-high ice-cream pie desserts. The best walleye in town.  Arrive hungry.  Dress casual.  An overall GREAT place any time of day.  Now SMOKE - FREE !! It's been in the family for over 30 years. Located in the middle of the boat yards on Lake Michigan on the north west side of historic downtown Racine. No cover.  http://www.foodspot.com/yardarm

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