This group plays just about everything you could imagine and much beyond imagination. The band was originally called “Kelly Roberti Electric Band” when they had a weekly gig, but, when they got “X’d” the name “Xpendables” became the appropriate moniker. This show will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 at BOZEMAN YOGA CENTER (1716 West Main- just east of 19 Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715) easy to find! DIRECTIONS: Between American Bank & Audi this space is really beautiful and can seat 100+. The Xpendables really look forward to performing in Bozeman again…We tried a month ago at a different yoga studio, unfortunately that didn’t work out. Finding a great new venue is exciting and I would love to see you all out to support the music and keep it thriving …this space has a big future with your attendance and it is really well decorated and comfortable. The stairs down are a cinch! If you need more directions please don’t hesitate to ask at kelly@kellyroberti.com This will be a tremendous evening of music. Admission is only $15.00.

Kelly Roberti is proud to announce a duet performance with jazz vocalist and pianist Justin Binek on Friday, June 1 at the Cikan residence (31 Hitching Post Road) in Bozeman, MT. This concert will be a re-visitation of the Great American Songbook…standards/memories and many new views. The performance starts at 8:00 and admission is $15.00. Reservations are recommended as the venue is intimate. For venue info and reservations email kelroberti@gmail.com.

Justin Binek is the Director of Vocal Jazz Studies at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he directs the UArts Jazz Singers and Vox pop a cappella ensemble and teaches Improvisation, Musicianship, and Applied Voice and Piano. Under his direction, the UArts Jazz Singers performed at the 2008 ISME World Conference in Bologna, Italy; the ensemble has also given feature performances at numerous other jazz festivals and conferences. An internationally recognized vocal jazz pedagogue, Justin is a contributing author to Diana Spradling’s groundbreaking book, Jazz Singing: Developing Artistry and Authenticity, Justin presented the clinic “The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Scat Singers” at the 2008 IAJE and ISME World Conferences. He is a faculty member at the Halewynstichting Jazz Camp in Dworp, Belgium, and is a partner in the Heartland Vocal Camp for Jazz and Pop Singers.

Justin also maintains an active jazz and classical performing schedule as a singer, pianist, steel pannist, saxophonist, and clinician/adjudicator. He performs regularly as singer and pianist in the Philadelphia area with the Justin BInek Trio (Bob Whitt, bass; and Jeff Radigonda, drums), and also sings with the Belgium-based Justin Binek Quartet (Ewout Pierreux, piano; Jos Machtel, bass; Toni Vitacolonna, drums). His performance credits include work with Billy Hart, Kim Nazarian, Joe Lovano, Tom “Bones” Malone, Ted Thomas, Ignacio Berroa, and Bartosz Hadala. He is a former member of the Voices of the POPS (affiliated with Peter Nero and the Philly POPS), and frequently works as a classical singer with several churches in the Philadelphia area. Justin is also regularly commissioned by both professional and educational ensembles to write and arrange repertoire for vocal jazz groups, concert choirs, pop a cappella groups, and jazz bands. His works are published by Sound Music Publications. For more information, please visit Justin’s website: www.justinbinek.com. Hope you can attend!

Powerful and gifted pianist David Morgenroth joins Kelly Roberti for an evening, in duet fashion, featuring the musics of BOTH Duke Ellington & Bill Evans in separate sets! Morgenroth and Roberti are remembered for their concertizing with the music of Bill Evans many times and their recent outings with the Ellington repertoire. Now they are tackling the challenge of both in the same show.. They will appear in Bozeman, MT on Friday, May 4 at the Cikan residence (31 Hitching Post Road). This show will be truly memorable and accessible to all ages and all ears. The music of Ellington has long been that of the most chosen jazz repertoires and Bill Evans’ groundbreaking book is both touching and memorable. Morgenroth/Roberti will meet the challenges, performing some of the more unforgettable and some of the wonderfully obscure…all beautiful. Come out and swing with the music of Ellington and Evans! The performance starts at 8:00 and admission is $18.00. Reservations are strongly suggested (PLEASE). You can get venue info and reservations by emailing kelroberti@gmail.com .

David Morgenroth & Kelly Roberti: The Music of Bill Evans

Recorded Live in Helena, MT ~ Myrna Loy Center for the Performing Arts: November 10th, 2008.

Guitar virtuoso Sheryl Bailey joins bassist Kelly Roberti for a quick romp across the state of Montana, both concertizing and teaching, from Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15. Sheryl and Kelly were introduced a few years back by a mutual friend, that not only has deep respect for the guitar and the music, but is the creator and keeper of a favorite guitar hero’s (the late Emily Remler) website… www.allthingsemily.com… her name is Lu and she should be loudly applauded for keeping Emily’s spirit intact. Kelly toured with Emily for years and that makes these shows even more important. Sheryl is a true fan of Em’s and that is the icing on the cake. She has taken Emily’s broken ground and steps even further…the duo will stretch this with their own voices on a Montana journey.
Another wonderful part of this story, on Thursday, April 12 in Billings, MT at the Yellowstone Valley Brewing Company in the Garage Pub starting at 6:00, another old friend of Emily’s will join Bailey and Roberti. The legendary Brad Edwards will make it a trio! The admission for this is a mere suggested $5.00! Thanks to the Brewery… that is incredible! This is a tremendous way to start this trip off.
On both Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13 Bailey and Roberti will do lessons and a masterclass at a studio in Billings (contact kelroberti@gmail.com). Then that night, Friday April 13, Bailey and Roberti will do a duet show at “The Shed” on the eastern frontage road in Bozeman, MT at 7:30. The admission is $18.00 and that is another bargain. We really hope to see the entire Bozeman crowd out on this evening… The Shed is a tremendous venue… all music, all the time.
The next morning, Saturday, April 14, Sheryl and Kelly teach private lessons and a masterclass at MSU until they travel to Missoula, MT for a concert at the wonderful Daly Jazz. Bruce Anderson has created a jazz landmark in Missoula with this venue and Missoula supports it big. The show starts at 7:00 and the admission is $25.00. Thanks Bruce, your continuing support of the music is really what’s needed.
The next afternoon (Sunday, April 15) Bailey and Roberti are found at the KM Theater in downtown Kalispell, MT. (40 Second Street East, in the historic Kalispell Mercantile Building). This show starts at 3:00. Admission is $20 and tickets will be available available at The Kalispell Grand Hotel, Ceres Bakery, Montana Coffee Traders, and Noice Studio and Gallery. Montanans, please come out to support the music across the state and to help reopen a circuit of sorts for all musicians and listeners to enjoy. For info concerning the concerts, classes and lessons please don’t hesitate to contact Kelly Roberti at kelroberti@gmail.com.