Mahavishnu Project News

December 19,2009

FIRST SHOW OF 2010!

The Mahavishnu Project will present it's first show of 2010 on March 6th at Regattabar in Boston. The band will perform a "Best of M.O. and The John McLaughlin Songbook" set. More info here...

September 12,2009

FINAL SHOWS OF 2009...

The Mahavishnu Project will present three shows to close out 2009. The New Haven, Baltimore and New York City shows will feature a blend of music from classic Mahavishnu to John McLaughlin solo music. Don't miss these special sets! Get more info here...

August 12, 2009

GREAT SUMMER SHOW PICS:

Here are some pictures from the recent Mahavishnu Project shows, including VishnuFest 2009 taken by photographer Peter Salo.
VishnuFest 2009 (Day One)
Emerald Beyond

July 28, 2009

FREE CONCERT!!!

The Mahavishnu Project will headline at The Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival in Peekskill NY. The date is Saturday, August 8th and the band is set to hit the stage at around 8pm. And admission is free!
More info at: www.downtownpeekskill.com

May 15, 2009

VISHNUFEST 2009!!!

The Mahavishnu Project will present the 4th Annual VISHNUFEST on July 7th and 8th at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. This year's program is the most expansive yet, and will include the unknown WORKS FOR CHOIR by John McLaughlin (first performance in over 30 years!) as well as music from JM's SOLO ALBUMS, a "BEST OF" program, and a complete performance of VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND!. Click for more details

May 12, 2009

THEY ARE BACK!

The Mahavishnu Project are back in action and have just announced a bunch of summer shows for New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, with more to come soon. Don't miss the new set featuring the best of "The Inner Mounting Flame", "Birds of Fire" and "The Lost Trident Sessions". Click for more details.

January 15, 2009

MAHAPROJ FEATURED ON NEW GERMAN COMPILATION:

The Mahavishnu Project is featured prominently on the new ESC Records tribute to The Mahavishnu Orchestra titled, "Mahavishnu Re-Defined". 

The Mahavishnu Project contributes three previously unreleased tracks, recorded live at VishnuFest 2007. The double disc includes new versions of "Sanctuary" (performed by the 11-piece band) and "La Mere de la Mer"/"Smile of the Beyond" arranged for string quartet by Gregg Bendian and featuring vocalist Melissa Stylianou. Also contributing to the disc are jazz-rock greats Dennis Chambers, Jim Beard, Billy Cobham, Mitch Forman and many others. For more info and orders, go to: http://www.esc-records.de/public/index_en.html

April 21, 2008

NEW GREGG BENDIAN SOLO DISC!

Maha-drummer Gregg Bendian has just released a new solo disc. 
Find out more here...

 


"As always, we send our respect, admiration and gratitude
to John McLaughlin, Jan Hammer, Jerry Goodman, Billy Cobham, Rick Laird and
to all of the Mahavishnu Orchestra members."