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    Rock/Pop

    Jeff Kazee & BandW Andy Hess & Rodney Howard

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    Wednesday, June 3, 2026

    7:00 PM

    The Bitter End

    147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Jeff Kazee brings his band to The Bitter End for a set built on song-driven arrangements. Kazee, a pianist, vocalist, songwriter and longtime music director for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, is joined by bassist Andy Hess—who held the bass chair in Gov’t Mule from 2003–2008 and plays in steady local collaborations—and drummer Rodney Howard, noted for his time-centered approach.

    About the Artists

    Jeff Kazee & BandW Andy Hess & Rodney Howard

    Jeff Kazee & BandW Andy Hess & Rodney Howard is a working rock/pop unit anchored in the New York City live circuit, appearing at The Bitter End. Kazee fronts the set with song-driven arrangements, supported by bassist Andy Hess, known for a five-year stretch with Gov’t Mule and steady collaborations around town.

    Jeff Kazee

    Jeff Kazee

    Jeffkazee.com is the official website for musician Jeff Kazee. Jeff is the longtime Music Director of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Jeff is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter and producer for many artists. Kazee is a member of the Early Elton Trio.

    Andy Hess

    Andy Hess

    Andy Hess is an American bass guitarist whose career spans jazz contexts and long-running band work. He is widely associated with Gov’t Mule, where he held the bass chair from 2003 to 2008, and has continued in collaborative settings with artists including Jason Crosby, Jackie Greene, Greg Leisz, and the Crosby Collective.

    Rodney Howard

    Rodney Howard

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    Rodney Howard the drummer. Drummer of Avril Lavigne, Gavin Degraw, Javier Colon, Ruth Gerson, Billy Norris & Tony Tino