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Stephane Wrembel Presents Django á Gogo Music Festival: May 7-10 at The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, and Symphony Space in NYC

Featuring renowned artists from France, The Netherlands, and U.S.

Maplewood, NJ— Guitarist, composer, and musical director Stephane Wrembel is proud to present the Django á Gogo Music Festival, scheduled from May 7-10, 2025 celebrating of the unparalleled music legacy of jazz guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt. The festival comprises four electrifying concerts—three at The Woodland in Maplewood, N.J. and one at Symphony Space in NYC—as well as 5-day "guitar camp."

Wrembel is one of the most highly regarded guitarists in the world specialized in the style of legendary composer/guitarist Reinhardt. He is recognized for his original compositions in the films Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”) His most release is Triptych: Phase I, II and III—a 3-part recording series—featuring guest pianist, Jean-Michel Pilc, received rave reviews.

Wrembel founded the Django á Gogo Music Festival in 2003. Since then, Wrembel has united some of the world's most exceptional musicians to honor the timeless essence of Sinti guitar styleshowcasing the vibrant evolution of Reinhardt's repertoire through reinterpretation, improvisation, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Wednesday, May 7 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Django New Orleans
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Adrien Chevalier on violin, Steven Duffy on tuba, David Langlois on percussion/washboard, Nick Driscoll on tenor sax/clarinet, Joe Boga on trumpet, Scott Kettner on drums, and Sarah King on vocals. Blending the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass and percussion with the enchanting “Jazz Manouche” guitar style, this ensemble offers a truly magical night of music.
Thursday, May 8 @ 8 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
The Night of Gypsies with Simba Baumgartner, Antoine Boyer & special guest, Sam Farthing
Led by French guitarists Simba Baumgartner (Django Reinhardt’s great-grandson) and Antoine Boyer, Stephane Wrembel and David Gastine on guitar, Frank Anastasio on bass,Nick Anderson on drum, and special guest Sam Farthing, a rising star in the world of gypsy jazz celebrating the release of his debut CD, Swing 25.

Friday, May 9 @ 8 pm
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, NYC
Set 1: Stephane Wrembel Band + Special Guests
Stephane Wrembel Band with special guests Mozes Rosenberg (Netherlands), French guitarists Antoine Boyer, David Gastine, Simba and Yeore Kim (France) on harmonica.
Set 2: Django New Orleans

Saturday, May 10 @ 8:00 pm
The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ
Stephane Wrembel Band with special guests French violinist Aurore Violqué and Nick Driscoll on Woodwinds

Django New Orleans, recently wrapped up recording their sophomore effort, Django New Orleans II: Hors Série, which will be released in the fall of 2025. Advance copies will available at the May 7 and May 9 shows.

The “Guitar Camp”
The Woodland & other locations
Limited to 40 students of all skill levels, the “camp” is an intensive series of interactive workshops, class instruction and “jam sessions” with instructors focusing on rhythm and improvisation in the style of Django Reinhardt.

Guitar instructors include Wrembel, Simba Baumgartner, Mozes Rosenberg, David Gastine, Antoine Boyer, Frank Anastasio, and Sam Farthing.

Tour dates for Stephane Wrembel!

If you’re a Grammy® voter, I would love you to take some time to listen to this gorgeous release from my client jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel with special guest pianist Jean-Michael Pilc. This 20-track, 3-part recording series is entitled Triptych: Phase I, II, and III. It includes new original compositions by both Stephane and Jean-Michel.

The response to the triptych has been fantastic from music critics receiving glowing press in Guitar Player, Downbeat, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record, Hot House Jazz, LA Jazz Weekly, Jersey Jazz Magazine, and more!

I’d love to have you consider when voting in the following categories:

Jazz: Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Best Instrumental Composition for “Jonathan Livingston Seagull”

And if you are NOT a Grammy voter, I would STILL love you to take a listen to this amazing project. I'm very proud to have been a part of the process of getting this out into the world.

LINKS TO LISTEN IN THE COMMENTS.

Stephane Wrembel Jean-Michel Pilc Stefanie Izzolino Wrembel Alexandre Rebiere Ari Folman-Cohen Josh Kaye Jim Santa

Hey my NYC friends! I have a few spots on the guest list for tomorrow night's show at (le) Poisson Rouge on Bleeker Street. This is a really fun venue with room to shake your groove thing!

If you are interested please send a DM.

Django New Orleans celebrates the iconic guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt by blending the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass and percussion with the enchanting “Jazz Manouche” guitar style. From swing to second lines, this ensemble offers a truly magical night of music.

Led by acclaimed jazz guitarist Stéphane Wrembel, known for his original compositions “Bistro Fada” (featured in Midnight in Paris) and “Big Brother” (from Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Django New Orleans is a 9-piece supergroup featuring some of NYC’s finest jazz and world music talents. The lineup includes: Josh Kaye on rhythm guitar, Joe Boga on trumpet, Adrien Chevalier on violin, Joe Correia on sousaphone, David Langlois on percussion and washboard, Nick Driscoll on clarinet and soprano saxophone, Scott Kettner on drums, and Sarah King on vocals.

Dana Downs

Stephane Wrembel and his amazing band performed on NPR's Mountain Stage on May 12th. The syndicated radio program is now airing on close to 300 affiliates. Check your local station for day and time.

In Athens, tune into WUGA FM 91.7 on Sundays from 2-4:00 pm.

Stephane's composition "Bistro Fada," the theme song in the movie Midnight In Paris, is the Mountain Stage "Song of the Week."

ENJOY!

LISTEN: Stephane Wrembel Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week - West Virginia Public Broadcasting On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes her good friend and fellow country star Suzy Bogguss, French jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel, folk duo Mama’s Broke, singer-songwriter Denitia and husband-wife duo Goldpine.

Tune in for a live recital from Stephane Wrembel Band.

I am so excited to finally be able to make this announcement!

My client, Stephane Wrembel, and his band--Ari Folman-Cohen, Josh Kaye and Nick Anderson--along with Nick Driscoll on woodwind and the amazing Jean-Michel Pilc on piano, will perform at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival on September 28th!

It has been great to be along for this wild ride with Stephane, even if I do have a few more grey hairs!

A special thanks to Michael Fatum at ArcArtists!

Today was an exciting and long-awaited day for me and my management client, Stephane Wrembel. We finally released the first single from his upcoming triptych out in mid-April.

"Ecce Homo" is a new composition by Stephane, setting the stage for the triptych, Phase I, II, and III. These 3 recordings showcase Stephane's stellar band (Ari Folman-Cohen, Josh Kaye, Nick Anderson, and Nick Driscoll) along with Canadian pianist Jean-Michel Pilc….all amazing musicians! As Fiona Bloom would say...off the chain!

Translating to "Here is the Man" in Latin, "Ecce Homo" serves as a triumphant overture heralding the excellence that awaits across this three-album journey.

Personally, I love it! And I hope you will relax, turn it up, listen and enjoy.

Many of you not in the music biz would assume releasing a single
(or albums) in the digital world these days would be easy, or easier, but not really. Trust me, a whole lot of work is required. A special thanks to my French partner in all things Stephane, Alexandre Rebiere. And to my old friend, Rob Cohen, for all the help with our promotional videos.

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Thanks to Hal Horowitz for this critic's pick in Creative Loafing for Socks in the Frying Pan at City Winery in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 19th.

CRITIC’S PICK: Just missing St. Patrick’s Day, this traditional Irish trio (guitar/fiddle/accordion) still exude the kind of unhinged energy The Pogues used to bring, albeit without a frontman quite as magnetic, or shambolic, as Shane MacGowan. Regardless, they have won multiple awards for live performances and toured the world bringing their “Socks Sound” to the masses. It’s a guaranteed party, especially if you kick away those chairs and dance.

I will be at the show, hopefully with my partner-in-crime, Fiona Bloom, in tow. Let me know if you can join me!

PS-There will never be another frontman like Shane MacGowan but still love the reference to The Pogues!!

Link for tickets in comments!

Savannah friends! My partner in crime, Fiona Bloom, and I will be at the Savannah Music Festival on April 4 and 5 to catch my client, Stephane Wrembel, make his debut at this prestigious 2 week music and arts festival! Would love to see you! And looking forward to seeing my old high school pal, Richard Lane.