I'll be leading a songwriting circle where I'll share my songwriting process, listen to your songs and answer any questions so you can expand your songwriting process.
I'll be performing solo at various venues, and also with bands around the festival.
I'll be performing solo at various venues, and also with bands around the festival. (4:30 Bluesberry Cafe Back Alley Stage)
Live at the Fallout Shelter! We're so excited to announce a new CD for the Racky Thomas Travelin' Medicine Show Revival Band. I'll also be performing solo - some of the songs from my latest release and a few old nuggets too. Ticket link: https://grcpac.yapsody.com/event/book/721573/31426293
I'm thrilled to be part of the Peabody Essex Museum Prize Celebration of world renowned Cuban artist Carlos Garaicoa. I'll be performing several solo sets over two days. May 21, and 22nd.
I'm thrilled to be part of the Peabody Essex Museum Prize Celebration of world renowned Cuban artist Carlos Garaicoa. I'll be performing several solo sets and will update the specific times of my sets soon, so please check back in a few days for my specific performance times. This event will include other street performers […]
I'm SUPER excited to open for - and sit in with - Ryan Lee Crosby to celebrate his "Winter Hill" album release. The evening opens with the band "possum," followed by my solo set and then headliner Ryan Lee Crosby will perform from his brand new "Winter Hill Blues" record and I'll add a little […]
On Thursday evening June 2, 2022 Holly Harris, WUMB radio personality, along with James Montgomery will be presenting a concert on the outdoor stage at Kowloon, Route 1 in Saugus, MA. The event “Ladies Sing the Blues” will be a benefit to honor the memory of the late Hattie Barrett, long-time blues devotee, and manager […]
I'm excited to be adding some fiddle to this special event. More details soon. It'll be at the RegTheater with lots of cool people! :)
Let me serenade you outdoors! For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the Long Wharf Concert series, outdoors in the beautiful courtyard of the Long Wharf Shopping area of beautiful, historic Newport, RI. Steps from the waterfront […]
I'm excited to be sitting in with Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage #18 at the 2022 Rhode Island Blues Festival. There's a great lineup including the amazing Neal Vitullo and the Vipers, Victor Wainwright and the Vintage R&B All-Stars with special Guest, Sugar Ray. It's going to be a great day and I'm looking forward to […]
I'm excited to be returning to join dear friend Julio Amaro at Perro Salado in Newport Rhode Island. Julio's Monday evening residency is a favorite amongst locals and visitors. I'm always so excited to join him and play all kinds of music. We will perform outdoor on the patio.
new Hampshire's Summer Blues Festival. The Granite State Blues Society kicks off their 20th Annual Summer Festival with a full day of live music at The Range located @ Marty's Driving Range in Mason, New Hampshire featuring National, Regional & Local Talent Blues Talent. This festival, founded to raise money for Children's Charities in N.H., […]
Let me serenade you outdoors! For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the city of Boston's street performer concert series.
I'm super excited to be returning to this wonderful, outdoor concert series. I will be opening for Shari Puorto band. What a treat to return to this beautiful spot - right on the water. It's free. Bring your picnic, a chair and your dancin' shoes. ilana at King's Park
I'll be adding a little fiddle to my dear friends Ghost Town Blues Band at the oh-so-fun White Mountain Blues and Boogie Festival in Thornton, NH.
Let me serenade you outdoors! For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the city of Boston's street performer concert series.
Let me serenade you outdoors! For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the Long Wharf Concert series, outdoors in the beautiful courtyard of the Long Wharf Shopping area of beautiful, historic Newport, RI. Steps from the waterfront […]
I'm thrilled to be joining Alison on the Morning Mojo ~ show is on 9a.m. - noon WCNI 90.9 FM New London, CT listen online at wcniradio.org I'll be joining the fun around 10 a.m. live. We'll be talking and I'll be jammin' life. Join us!
I'm excited to be part of a "Girls Jam" series, as a featured artist, alongside dear friends Cynthia Keefe and Cindy Lou. We'll each play solo sets and then join together for a few songs at the end. Suggested donations when you hear us, but there is no cover charge.Won't you join us? There are […]
Let me serenade you outdoors in the heart of downtown Boston. For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the city of Boston's street performer concert series.
Heatherfest is back! Details to come! Check back soon or at www.heatherfest.com
Let me serenade you outdoors in the heart of downtown Boston. For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the city of Boston's street performer concert series.
Let me serenade you outdoors! For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the Long Wharf Concert series, outdoors in the beautiful courtyard of the Long Wharf Shopping area of beautiful, historic Newport, RI. Steps from the waterfront […]
Let me serenade you outdoors in the heart of downtown Boston. For Free! (Although I will be receiving tips from anyone who wants to give!) Photo by Deke Rivers ;-) I'm excited to be part of the city of Boston's street performer concert series.
I'm super duper excited to be the featured guest at The Burren (in Sommerville, MA) as the First Sunday Blues Guest on October 2nd. Amy Kucharik's long-running monthly feature has a stellar band and I'll be playing with them, doing a little bit 'o solo playing and then will be backed by Amy and Band […]
This is going to be a special evening of Bentonia style blues, Hill country blues, Old-timey blues of all kinds and some originals. We'll be taping - video and old-school reel-to-reel. Ryan Lee Crosby (guitar, vocals), Ilana Katz Katz (fiddle, vocals), Grant Smith (percussion), Jay Scheffler (harmonica). Check back for venue updates.
Guest of Peter Parcek and Danielle Mariglia at Boston Harbor Distillery
I'm excited to be returning to Grotonwood as part of the staff for this winter teaching music extravaganza. Details coming soon. :)
I'm excited to be performing a few sets with RL Superbad during Juke Joint Festival week. He takes the Blues to a new place and I love going there with him!
I'm excited to be returning to be the emcee for a second year in a row for "Chicks and Blues" night in Clarksdale, MS at the oh so wonderful Bluesberry Cafe. We'll be featuring a great lineup and I will be solo with extra special guest Holly Harris on the djembe as part of my […]
I'll be performing a solo set and then joining super cool RL Superbad and super cool Ryan Lee Crosby for their sets. The schedule is (loosely) as follows: 11:30 a.m - ilana katz katz (solo) 12:15 - RL Superbad with ilana katz katz 1 p.m. - Ryan Lee Crosby with ilana katz katz and Grant […]
I'll be performing solo at various venues, and also with bands around the festival.
I'm excited to be opening for Ryan Lee Crosby Band and then playing with them. I love this band!
I'm honored to be bringing some Spirit and Voice and Fiddle along with Toni Lynn Washington, Peter Ward, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Ricky King Russell, Rosy Rosenblatt, Mudcat Ward, Matt McCabe, Holly Harris, Professor Harp, Ilana Katz Katz, Mickey Maguire, Frankie Boy, Pat Herlehy, Marc Cedrone, Allyn Dorr, Hank Walther, Joe Bastowski, Tall Richard, […]
It's an honor to perform for someone's wedding and that's what I get to do again! Feeling blessed! :) Photo by Deke Rivers
I'll be performing solo at various venues, and also with bands around the festival. More info coming soon regarding tickets etc...
Franklin Steps near Downtown Crossing (Franklin and Washington Streets). C'mon out and hear some live solo Katz Katz fiddle 'n Blues
1-3 p.m. I'll be performing solo and then Ryan Lee Crosby will join me from 3-5 p.m.
Franklin Steps near Downtown Crossing (Franklin and Washington Streets). C'mon out and hear some live solo Katz Katz fiddle 'n Blues
