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March, 1996
The Outback, Australia

Aboriginal family social grounds.

Also from Will:
Album cover for 'Native Lands'
CD+DVD Album: "Native Lands"
 
 
 
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Amazon.com

Living Colour's
Latest Release:
Album cover for 'Shade'
CD Album: "Shade"
Also from
Living Colour
Album cover for 'The Chair In The Doorway'
CD Album: "The Chair in the Doorway"
Order from Amazon.com
or iTunes




Will is presently available for personalized drum lessons.
Read more information (meethook.com)
Also available:
August 19, 2016
Album cover for 'Celebrating Elvin Jones'
CD Album: "Cele-brating
Elvin Jones
"
Order from
Amazon.com and iTunes
 
May 14, 2013
Album cover for 'Life in This World'
CD Album: "Life in This World"
Order from
Amazon.com and iTunes
As always, please make sure to check with the local venues to confirm show dates and details!








2025 Tour Dates with the Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet

The Joe Lovano Paramount Quartet
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The quartet musicians are:

Joe Lovano: Saxophone
Julian Lage: Guitar
Asante Santi Debriano: Bass
Will Calhoun: Drums

- International Tour Dates -

Thu, 1/23/25 - London, England @ Cadogan Hall: Calendar
Fri, 1/24/25 - Paris, France @ Cite de la musique - Concert Hall: Calendar
Sat, 1/25/25 - Utrecht, Netherlands @ Hertz - TivoliVredenburg: Calendar
Sun, 1/26/25 - Dortmund, Germany @ Jazzclub Domicil: Calendar
Mon, 1/27/25 - Madrid, Spain @ Auditorio Nacional: Calendar
Wed, 1/29/25 - Oslo, Norway @ Victoria Nasjonal Jazzscene: Calendar
Thu, 1/30/25 - Hamburg, Germany @ Elbphilharmonie (Großer Saal): Calendar
Fri, 1/31/25 - Helsinki, Finland @ G Livelab: Calendar
Sat, 2/1/25 - Tampere, Finland @ G Livelab: Calendar
Sun, 2/2/25 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Bremen Teater: Calendar
Mon, 2/3/25 - Salle, Luxembourg @ Philharmonie Luxembourg: Calendar

- US Tour Dates -

Wed, 3/26/25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial Hall OTR
Fri, 3/28/25 - Washington, DC @ Terrace Theatre (in the Kennedy Center): Calendar

Show review: Performance as Portal: Joe Lovano, the Kennedy Center, and the Sound of Becoming (pdf) by Jerome S. Paige, March 30, 2015
Sat, 3/29/25 - Knoxville, TN @ The Big Ears Festival
Mon, 3/31/25 - Evanston, IL @ Evanston SPACE
Tue, 4/1/25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Dakota
Wed, 4/2/25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Dakota
Fri, 4/4/25 - Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum
Sat, 4/5/25 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
Mon, 4/7/25 - Wed 4/9/25 - Oakland, CA @ Yoshi's - Jack London Square: Calendar
Fri, 4/11/25 - La Jolla, CA @ The Baker Baum Concert Hall (in The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center): Calendar
Sun, 4/13/25 - Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theatre
Tue, 8/26/25 to Sun, 8/31/25 - New York, NY @ Village Vanguard: Tickets

Living Colour Tour Dates

- 2025 Tour Dates -

Thu, 2/13/25 - 2/17/25 - Miami, FL @ Sail Across the Sun 2025 : Tickets
Fri, 4/18/25 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Street Experience : Tickets
Mon, 5/12/25 - Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere Music Hall : Tickets
Wed, 5/14/25 - Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre : Tickets
Thu, 5/15/25 - Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts : Tickets
Thu, 5/29/25 - Antwerp, Belgium @ De Roma : Tickets
Fri, 5/30/25 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands @ De Harmonie : Tickets
Sat, 5/31/25 - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Effenaar : Tickets
Sun, 6/1/25 - Haarlem, Netherlands @ Philharmonie Haarlem : Tickets
Sat, 6/7/25 - Sleepy Hollow, NY @ Kingsland Point Park : Tickets
Sun, 6/29/25 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage : Tickets
Sat, 9/13/25 - Seattle, WA @ Black & Loud Fest 2025: Tickets
Sun, 9/14/25 - Portland, OR @ Black & Loud Fest 2025: Tickets
Wed, 10/29/25 - NY, NY @ City Winery, Power Of Music Benefit Concert: Living Colour & Special Guests: Tickets

- 2026 Tour Dates -

Wed, 10/29/25 - Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory: Tickets
Fri to Tue, 4/17-21/26 - Miami, FL @ Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruise Terminal B, Creed Summer of '99 and Beyond Cruise 2026 : Tickets
 



Saturday, January 10, 2026

Will plays Winter Jazzfest in Brooklyn

Join Will when he plays as part of the Quantum Blues Quartet during the Winter Jazzfest Brooklyn Marathon, which highlights artists who blur genre lines while staying rooted in jazz's spirit of invention.

The Quantum Blues Quartet's musician's are: Tisziji Mu–oz, Will Calhoun, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and Paul Shaffer.

Doors: 6 PM
Performance: 6: 45 PM

Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Tel: (718) 486-5400
e-mail: info@winterjazzfest.com

Visit the Winter Jazzfest Website for more information and tickets






Thursday, November 13, 2025

Will performs in Convergence: Art, Technology, Science, Humanities in NYC

Join Will as he performs with other special guests when art, technology, science, and the humanities converge in Nona Hendryx's The InBETWEEN Music & Tech series at Lincoln Center.

Event time: 7:00 PM
This is a free event.

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
1887 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

For more information and tickets, please see the Lincoln Center's event page.






Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18

Chuck Berry's Birthday Bash * St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Fri, Oct 17 & Sat, Oct 18 * Members of Living Colour, the Pretenders, and the Rolling Stones * Conductor: Anthony Parnther, Vocals: Bernard Fowler, Guitar & Vocals: James Walbourne, Vocals: Chanel Haynes, Bass: Doug Wimbish, Saxophone: Tim Ries, Keyboard: Bobby Floyd, Drums: Will Calhoun * More Special Guests to Be Announced
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Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish at Chuck Berry's Birthday Bash in St. Louis

Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish join band members of The Pretenders, The Rolling Stones, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the legendary Chuck Berry's birthday. This event is part of CHUCK100, a multi-year celebration leading up to Chuck's 100th birthday on October 18, 2026.

October 17: 7 PM
October 18: 2 and 7 PM

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Powell Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103

Tel: 314-534-1700

See the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Website for more details and to purchase tickets






Friday, September 12, 2025

Will Calhoun Quartet / Two-time Grammy winner Will Calhoun takes you on a spiritually enlightened Afro-futuristic jourey into the expanding universe of Jazz. / Friday, September 12 at the Alberta Street Pub / 1036 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR / Tickets: $20 at the door / Will Calhoun on Drums, Indigenous percussion, Loops * George Collegian on Piano, Trumpet * John Nastos on Saxphone * Robert Rodriguez on Bass * 206 906-9920 * Website: www.albertastreetpub.com
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Will Calhoun Quartet Performs in Portland, OR

Join Will and his quartet as he takes you on a spiritually enlightened Afro-futuristic journey into the expanding universe of Jazz.

George Collegian: piano, trumpet
John Nastos: saxphone
Robert Rodriguez: bass
Will Calhoun: drums, indigenous percussion, loops

Doors: 9 PM, Show 9:30 PM

Tickets: $20 at the door

Alberta Street Pub
1036 NE Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211
Tel: (503) 284.7665

See the Alberta Street Pub Website for more information.






Thursday, September 11, 2025

Will Calhoun Quartet / Two-time Grammy winner Will Calhoun takes you on a spiritually enlightened Afro-futuristic jourey into the expanding universe of Jazz. / Thursday, September 11 at The Royal Room / 5000 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle / Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door / Will Calhoun on Drums, Indigenous percussion, Loops * George Collegian on Piano, Trumpet * John Nastos on Saxphone * Robert Rodriguez on Bass * 206 906-9920 * Website: theroyalroomseattle.com
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Will Calhoun Quartet Performs in Seattle, WA

Join Will and his quartet as he takes you on a spiritually enlightened Afro-futuristic journey into the expanding universe of Jazz.

George Collegian: piano, trumpet
John Nastos: saxphone
Robert Rodriguez: bass
Will Calhoun: drums, indigenous percussion, loops

Doors: 7 PM, Show 8 PM

Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors

Royal Room
5000 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
Tel: 206 906-9920

See the Royal Room Website for more information and to purchase tickets.






Saturday, August 16, 2025

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the closing of The Cooler, Bark Gallery presents Hassan Hakmoun with special guest Will Calhoun of Living Colour, and sound by the magnificent Wayne Lopes. / Sat. August 16th / Doors: 6:45 PM, Show: 8 PM / Bark Gallery, 3010 Country Highway 6 - Bovina, NY 13740
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Will Performs with Hassan Hakmoun in Bovina, NY

Will joins Hassan Hakmoun in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the closing of The Cooler. Sound is by the magnificent Wayne Lopes This event is hosted by Bark Gallery.

This is a private show but several free pairs of tickets are being given away at Bark Gallery from 12 to 5 p.m. on the 3 Saturdays before the show. Parking is in the lot below the barn.

Doors: 6:45 PM, Show 8 PM

Bark Gallery
3010 Country Highway 6
Bovina, NY 13740

Instagram: @thebarkdownunder






Thursday - Saturday, May 1-10, 2025

Will joins the David Sancious "Open Secret" Tour

banner image: David Sancious + Will Calhoun with Mahavishnu Project

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Open Secret: David Sancious & Will Calhoun, plus a special opening set from Mahavishnu Project.

David Sancious, a trailblazing keyboardist/guitarist (Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel), and Will Calhoun, powerhouse drummer of Living Colour (B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jaco Pastorius), unite for an electrifying performance.

Opening for Open Secret is Mahavishnu Project, bringing their masterful interpretations of jazz-rock classics by John McLaughlin, Jeff Beck, and Jan Hammer. Featuring virtuoso musicians Robbie Mangano, Neil Alexander, Brian Mooney, and drummer/bandleader Gregg Bendian (Todd Rundgren, Pat Metheny.)

Don't miss these rare nights of musical brilliance!

  • Thu, 5/1/25 - Marlboro, NY @ The Falcon : Tickets
  • Fri, 5/2/25 - Baltimore, MD @ Orion Studios
  • Mon, 5/5/25 - Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater : Tickets
  • Tue, 5/6/25 - Elkton, MD @ Elkton Music Hall : Tickets
  • Wed, 5/7/25 - New York, NY @ The Cutting Room : Tickets
  • Thu, 5/8/25 - Natick, MA @ Natick Center For Arts : Tickets
  • Fri, 5/9/25 - Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church : Tickets
  • Sat, 5/10/25 - Heniker, NH @ Lofaro Center For The Arts (Sancious & Calhoun Only)




Friday, April 25, 2025

Will Plays at First Responders Benefit Concert (NYC)

Will performs with Rick Allen (Def Leppard), Peter Criss (Kiss) and others at the Raven Drum Foundation's benefit concert in New York City supporting First Responders.

Doors Open: 7 PM / Show: 8 PM

Tickets available at the venue. VIP tickets now available!

The Cutting Room
44 E 32nd St
New York, NY 10016

For more information: event details or e-mail.






Saturday, March 15, 2025

Will Calhoun's Kélé Quartet at Sista's Place / Saturday, March 15, 2025 / Show times: 8 & 9:30 PM
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Will Calhoun's Kélé Quartet

Will's quartet takes you on a spiritually enlightened Afro-futuristic Journey.

Emilio Modeste: sax
Benito Gonzales: piano
Rachim Asur-Sahu: acoustic/electric bass
Will Calhoun: drums, indigenous/electronic percussion, chinese flutes

Show times: 8 & 9:30 PM

Tickets: $35 door
CashApp: SHTFLH $30 advance

Sista's Place
456 Nostrand Ave. (corner of Jefferson and Frederick Douglas Square)
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Tel: (718) 398-1766

See the Sista's Place Website for more information and to purchase tickets, or call (718) 398-1766










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