Creative Nation Music Featured in the Boston Phoenix
Jon Garelick talks with Eric Hofbauer about the label's concert series during Boston's JazzWeek and explores the new Fewell/Hofbauer Duo release, The Lady of Khartoum, in the April 25th edition of his Giant Steps column.

The Lady of Khartoum Featured on WNYC's New Sounds
On Monday, March 31st, WNYC's popular radio program New Sounds featured the title track from Garrison Fewell and Eric Hofbauer's new duo CD, The Lady of Khartoum (CNM 010), during the show's monthly feature on new releases. Click here to check out the playlist and listen in via streaming audio.

New Merega/Tronzo/Kaplan CD Now Available Digitally
The Light and Other Things (CNM 012), from the trio of Giacomo Merega, David Tronzo and Noah Kaplan, is now available at your favorite outlet for digital music.

New Garrison Fewell/Eric Hofbauer Duo CD Now Available
The Lady of Khartoum, the new duo CD from Boston-based guitarists Garrison Fewell and Eric Hofbauer, officially hit the streets on March 18th. The disc features an eclectic series of duets inspired by the deeper roots of jazz in the music of West Africa, Persia and the Arabic-Islamic world.

The Blueprint Project Nominated for Boston's Best Jazz Act
The Boston Phoenix has nominated CNM's own The Blueprint Project in the Best Jazz Act category of its 2008 Best Music Poll. Voting is now closed and the winners will be announced May 10th.

Eric Hofbauer & The Infrared Band To Release Debut CD in June
On June 17th, guitarist/composer Eric Hofbauer will make his recorded debut as a bandleader with Myth Understanding, featuring his working quartet, The Infrared Band. More details coming soon!

CNM Artists To Celebrate New CDs During Boston's JazzWeek
Three Creative Nation Music recording artists will celebrate their latest releases at The Lily Pad in Cambridge, MA during Boston's annual JazzWeek.

Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30 p.m.
The Creative Nation Concert Series presents:
Eric Hofbauer & The Infrared Band
Previewing music from its forthcoming CD, Myth Understanding
feat. Eric Hofbauer, guitar; Kelly Roberge, tenor sax; Michael Montgomery, bass; Miki Matsuki, drums

Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 p.m.
The Creative Nation Concert Series presents:
Garrison Fewell/Eric Hofbauer Duo
Boston CD Release Party for The Lady of Khartoum
feat. Garrison Fewell, guitar and percussion; Eric Hofbauer, guitar and percussion

Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m.
The Creative Nation Concert Series presents:
Merega/Tronzo/Kaplan
Boston CD Release Party for The Light and Other Things
feat. Giacomo Merega, bass; David Tronzo, guitars; Noah Kaplan, tenor and soprano saxophones

Eric Hofbauer Part of A.R.T.'s Production of Julius Caesar
Creative Nation Music's own Eric Hofbauer was part of a trio of local musicians participating in an innovative staging of Julius Caesar by the acclaimed American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA. Learn more in this Boston Globe feature.