tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63741999133522797282024-02-19T07:30:46.149-08:00SoCal Creative MusicUpdates about the various goings on in the world of Creative music around Southern California.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-597452836355458462010-10-05T08:28:00.000-07:002010-10-05T08:39:24.518-07:00Daren Burns' Onibaba and Open Gate Theatre @ Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 10-17-10<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs444.snc4/50272_129557430429056_8854_n.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 147px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs444.snc4/50272_129557430429056_8854_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.opengatetheatre.blogspot.com/">Open Gate Theatre</a> @ (626)795-4989<br /><a href="http://www.centerartseaglerock.org/">Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock</a><br /><br />Presents <a href="http://www.onibabamusic.com/">Onibaba</a>:<br /><br />Onibaba exists between composition and improvisation and is described as being somewhere between the light and the dark, the ethereal and the earthly - Creative Music. Created by Daren Burns in 2006, the band synthesizes its sound by using elements of the Chicago avant-garde, jazz, rock, world, techno, noise, and classical, to create a new type of fusion that is definitely not the smooth, funky jazz of the 80’s and 90’s, but a new living music.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vinnygolia.com/">Vinny Golia</a> - woodwinds<br /><a href="http://home.earthlink.net/%7Eslidewars/">George McMullen</a> - trombone/electronics<br /><a href="http://www.guitarchitecture.com/">Scott Collins </a>- guitar<br /><a href="http://www.darenburns.com/">Daren Burns</a> - bass<br />Craig Bunch - drums<br /><a href="http://www.kiogriffith.com/">Kio Griffith</a> - live video<br /><br />and<br /><br />Open Gate Theatre:<br /><br />Alex Cline - percussion<br />Will Salmon- voice,flute, piano<br />Joe Schenck - dance and drama<br />Vinny Golia - woodwinds<br />George McMullen - trombone<br />Kathryn Nicole Nockels- Bassoon and tuba<br />Argenta Walther - voice<br />Heather Rhea Dawn - dance<br /><br /><br />Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock<br />2225 Colorado Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, California 90041<br />323.226.1617<br /><br />Starts at 7:30PM<br />General Admission: $10 General<br />Students, Seniors: $5Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-91027529191936891302010-08-04T22:23:00.001-07:002010-08-04T22:26:43.005-07:0008/05 Don't Knock The Rock Fest presents: Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines And Mystery Of Raymond Scott<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs344.snc4/41581_114558858594766_3066_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs344.snc4/41581_114558858594766_3066_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Don't Knock The Rock Fest presents: Deconstructing Dad: The Music, Machines And Mystery Of Raymond Scott<br />*plus* The Secret Animated History Of Raymond Scott!<br />Get Tix here:<br /><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/116298" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.brownpaperticke</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ts.com/event/116298</a><br /><br /><br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">Deconstructing Dad... - 8:00pm<br /></span>The Silent Movie Theater<div>611 N. Fairfax Ave</div><div>Los Angeles, CA<br /></div><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />One of the true enigmas of 20th-century music, Harry Warnow -- better known to the world of jazz aficionados, record collectors, exotica fiends and electronic music tinkerers as Raymond Scott -- was a highly prolific figure with a career that began in the 1930s swing/big-band era, and continued on through the experimental music age of the 1970s. Practically everyone on Earth can instantly recognize Scott's off-kilter melodies as heard in many of Warner Brothers' cartoons, but few also know that he also invented his own dazzling array of gadget-based musical instruments (as well as other devices like an early fax machine), played a part in busting racism on network radio -- and was the Director of Electronic Music Research and Development for Motown! Stan Warnow, Scott's son and renowned film editor (Woodstock, Hair, and many collaborations with Robert Downey Sr.), leads us on a thorough and revealing tour of Scott's multi-faceted life, while attempting to reconcile the myth of the man with the reality of a father he never fully knew.<br /><br />Stan Warnow will be at the Cinefamily for a Q&A with Michael Des Barres after the film, and DJ Musician Skip Heller will be here to spin Raymond Scott tunes before and after the show!<br /><br />Dir. Stanley Warnow, 2010, digital presentation, 70 min.<br /><br />The Secret Animated History of Raymond Scott! - 9:30pm<br /><br />Raymond Scott's musical legacy is felt not only throughout the classic age of Warner Brothers' Looney Tunes, but also across the animation spectrum. Tonight, after our screening of Deconstructing Dad, join animation historian Jerry Beck as he takes you on a guided tour of Scott's work as heard in such shows as Ren & Stimpy, The Simpsons, Duckman, Animaniacs and more!<br /><br />Get Tix here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/116298" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.brownpaperticke</span><wbr>ts.com/event/116298</a><br /><br /></span>The Silent Movie Theater<div>611 N. Fairfax Ave</div><div>Los Angeles, CA</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-11274756583373708362010-08-04T22:14:00.000-07:002010-08-04T22:19:49.058-07:00L A Collective Finale Performance/Open Rehearsal 08/09<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-sf2p/hs626.snc3/27546_147686068576623_6394_n.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 275px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-sf2p/hs626.snc3/27546_147686068576623_6394_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>L A Collective Finale Performance/Open Rehearsal On SUNDAY, Aug. 8-- the last performance of this year by the interdisciplinary/international improvisation group:<br /><br />L.A. Collective<br />This Sunday, Aug. 8, 8:30 at Pieter<br />420 Avenue 33, Unit 10<br />Lincoln Heights, 90031<br />www.pieterpasd.com<br />www.facebook.com/pieterpasd<br /><br />Performers:<br />From Italy:<br />Sabrina Mazzuoli, dance<br />Nick Liceti, percussion<br /><br />From Ohio:<br />Stan Smith, guitar<br /><br />From Los Angeles:<br />Kio Griffith, video<br />Cheryl Banks-Smith, dance<br />Ellen Burr, flute/conducting<br />Laura Osborn, flute<br />Ken Luey, clarinets<br />Alexander Vogel, saxes<br />Jeff Schwartz, upright/acoustic bass<br />Oz, Chapman stick<br />Sarah Phillips, piano<br />Steve Lockwood, percussion<br />Charlie Lowery, percussion<br />Breeze Smith, percussion<br />Tom Steck, percussion<br />(painting by Eliana Cetto from 8-1 rehearsal)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-79184939489372056462010-07-21T15:40:00.001-07:002010-07-21T15:58:51.573-07:00Angel City Arts presents: Onibaba Live @ Royal/T Aug. 7th, 8PM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtN2GbhETz1FK5DYVxj9RLIXzC08k-Ql9_j1l6SM-dtEm-cC5wfiRUMfBAQBcvv4W6y8-RtZDwJHZznD8rJgP7TdaCXQk4zGYyn71sPAxMgEFYvXqMjPVHSl2nF8tbUAfiq54cHfwIPg/s1600/onibaba5.JPEG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtN2GbhETz1FK5DYVxj9RLIXzC08k-Ql9_j1l6SM-dtEm-cC5wfiRUMfBAQBcvv4W6y8-RtZDwJHZznD8rJgP7TdaCXQk4zGYyn71sPAxMgEFYvXqMjPVHSl2nF8tbUAfiq54cHfwIPg/s200/onibaba5.JPEG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496493262231286946" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.onibabamusic.com/">Onibaba</a> exists between composition and improvisation and is described as being somewhere between the light and the dark, the ethereal and the earthly - Creative Music. Created by <a href="http://www.darenburns.com/">Daren Burns </a>in 2006, the band synthesizes its sound by using elements of the Chicago avant-garde, jazz, rock, world, techno, noise, and classical, to create a new type of fusion that is definitely not the smooth, funky jazz of the 80’s and 90’s, but a <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">new living music.<br /><br />In live performance, the band is also committed to the use of live video images to expand the ensemble from sound to sight. The video doesn’t act as a narrative or as a background, but as a sixth element and contributor to the performance.<br /><br />Also Misuzu and Daren are moving to Sedona, AZ on the 9th so this will be his last performance in LA for a little bit. Come out and say 'Hi'!<br /><br />Featuring:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vinnygolia.com/">Vinny Golia</a>-woodwinds<br /><a href="http://home.earthlink.net/%7Eslidewars/appear.htm">George McMullen</a>-trombone<br /><a href="http://www.guitarchitecture.org/">Scott Collins</a>-guitar<br /><a href="http://www.darenburns.com/">Daren Burns</a>-bass<br /><a href="http://www.noncredo.com/biographies/berardi.html">Joe Berardi</a>-drums<br /><a href="http://www.kiogriffith.com/">Kio Griffith</a>-live video<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><object height="216" width="320"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007167&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4007167&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=1&color=00adef&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="216" width="320"></embed></object></span><br /></div><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4007167" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/4007167</a><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/4153769" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/4153769</a></span><br /><br />Onibaba @ Royal/T - Aug. 7th 8PM<br /><br />8910 Washington Blvd.<br />Culver City, CA 90232<br />310.559.6300<br />http://www.royal-t.org<br />Price: $12.00, $8 StudentsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-14103668373023067682010-07-16T11:29:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:35:28.223-07:00Billy Childs Trio @ Vitello's July 23rd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs644.snc3/27533_136034939750770_1286_n.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 245px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs644.snc3/27533_136034939750770_1286_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Heres something more on the jazz side of things and a little outside the scope of this site, but I like Billy Childs playing immensely and drummer Joe LaBarbera is just awesome. I highly recommend!<br /><br /><br />Fridays performance will feature:<br /><br />Billy Childs - piano<br />Tom Warrington - bass<br />Joe LaBarbera - drums<br /><br />Special guest appearance - Dwight Trible - vocals<br /><br />Time: July 23 · 8:00pm - 11:30pm<br />Location: Vitello's Jazz Club<br />4349 Tujunga Ave.<br />Studio City, CAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-60625311377617010742010-07-16T11:18:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:28:40.834-07:00Open Gate Presents: "Strange Events" July 29th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs343.snc4/41578_143547632325437_5078_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs343.snc4/41578_143547632325437_5078_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Heres a great performance that should have many surprises:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">"Strange Events"</span></span> - An evening of performance and music in a great little theater.<br /><br />Featuring Mitsu Salmon (back from Kyoto etc.), the OGT Band, and some great guest artists.<br />Artists include: Mitsu Salmon, Jones Welsh, Doug Knott, Will Salmon, George McMullen, Bill Casale, Spencer Ludwig, Vinny Golia ...and Joe Berardi.<br /><br />$15 tickets ($10 students and seniors)<br />limited seating, parking is on the streets (plan ahead)<br />Information and Reservations at opengatewills@gmail.com<br />or (626)795-4989<br /><br />Time: July 29 · 8:00pm - 10:00pm<br />Location: Son of Semele Theatre 3301 Beverly Blvd LA, 90004 ( in Silver Lake)<br />Created By: William Salmon, Doug Knott, Mitsu Salmon, Jones WelshAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-9730470525767436992010-07-15T19:16:00.000-07:002010-07-15T19:24:19.454-07:00The Confabulators @ South Pasadena Music Center July 23rd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-sf2p/hs171.ash2/41778_142901042387549_2593_n.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-sf2p/hs171.ash2/41778_142901042387549_2593_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Very tragical mirth featuring Rich West as Mayo Grout in The Confabulators, improvisation on graphic notation and hard tunes for readers starring (in order of appearance) Haskel Joseph - guitar; Brian Walsh - reeds; Jeff Schwartz - bass; Sarah Phillips - keyboards; Jerry Wheeler - trombone; Charles Sharp - reeds; Dan Clucas - trumpet/cornet; Bruce Friedman - trumpet/flugelhorn; and Nathan Smith possibly making a cameo. Experiments in hocket, variations, and counterpoint for modern minds and grooving bootys.<br /><br />Date: Friday, July 23, 2010<br />Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm<br />Location: South Pasadena Music Center<br />Street: 1509 Mission St.<br />City/Town: South Pasadena, CAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-16505531965546788282010-07-15T18:59:00.000-07:002010-07-15T19:16:31.203-07:00Angel City Arts presents Mercury Falls + Norton Wisdom - Live @ Royal/T<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs323.snc4/41574_132293813476684_3435_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 181px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs323.snc4/41574_132293813476684_3435_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>SATURDAY JULY 24 2010 @ 8PM<br />MERCURY FALLS + NORTON WISDOM<br />ROYAL/T<br />8910 WASHINGTON BLVD. CULVER CITY, CA 90232<br />310.559.6300<br /><br />$15 admission at the door. $10 for students<br /><br />RSVP on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132293813476684">facebook</a><br /><br />For one night only San Francisco-based Mercury Falls (written by Ryan Francesconi and Patrick Cress) will perform music from their debut record, Quadrangle. They will be joined on stage by one of L.A.s treasures, live painter Norton Wisdom. Wisdom will have a rich musical landscape on which to paint his lush, texture-rich canvas. The music of Mercury Falls combines ambient textures with driving rhythms and the freedom of jazz. The two idioms fit together like a glove to create an exciting night of sensory stimulation.<br /><br />Mercury Falls was born out of a multi-media project called Octagon, combining a jazz quartet with four dancers and a live painter. The quartet was first named Quadrangle and performed a series of shows together in 2005. San Francisco-based label Porto Franco Records has enabled the band to reunite and finally release their debut record five years later. Members of Mercury Falls have performed or recorded with Tom Waits, Joanna Newsom, String Cheese Incident, the London Symphony, Jolie Holland, Lili De La Mora, Sean Hayes, Michelle Amador, Scott Amendola, Nancy Ostrovsky and Telepathy.<br /><br />Mercury Falls manipulates a combination of ambient beats and textures with the freedom and feel of jazz. Their fresh approach to melody is a seamless connection between acoustic artistry and imaginative programming. Subtle electronic coloring, created through field recordings, is combined with the traditional jazz combo and countless musical influences. With the music of Mercury Falls, you'll hear the naked acoustic guitar as it moves across a varied digital soundscape; driving ride cymbal accompanying serene unison melody; or the cry of saxophone over the pulsing tone of upright bass. Mercury Falls will bring you to a place of emotion; from hope to heartache, always with a sense of wonder.<br /><br />From 1979 performance painter Norton Wisdom has worked with musical ensembles and spontaneously paints images that capture the essence of the moment and has exhibited and be collected by museums and galleries around the world. You must see this unique and original artist perform live with band to appreciate his talent. Performance Collaborations include Disney concert hall with organist Christoph bull: Monterey jazz fest. 2005. Lincoln center united nations "bloodless diamonds": Wisnter Olympics 2002, Salt Lake. Opening of the Baliagio Hotel Las Vegas. Premier of the Cirque Du Soleil, George Clinton, Beck, Flea, Mike Watt, and Badal Roy to name a few.<br /><br />Royal/T will open at 7pm and will be serving an eclectic selection of Japanese/French tapas and beer/wine/sake drinks.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mercuryfallsmusic.com/">MERCURY FALLS WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.royal-t.org/">ROYAL/T WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.roccoinla.com/">ROCCO IN LA WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cryptogramophone.com/">CRYPTOGRAMOPHONE WEBSITE</a><br /><br />Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010<br />Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm<br />Location: Royal/T<br />Street: 8910 Washington Blvd<br />City/Town: Culver City, CAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-45737252742797945762010-07-13T09:56:00.000-07:002010-07-13T10:02:03.946-07:00New Music by Casey Anderson, Cecilia Lopez, and Jacob Wick @ Pieter PASD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eacheslow/AuntMary/photos/cp/casey0069.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 255px;" src="http://www.mindspring.com/%7Eacheslow/AuntMary/photos/cp/casey0069.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>New venue Pieter PASD having new music by Casey T. Anderson, Cecilia Lopez, and Jacob Wick. Will be a great night of music.<br /><br />Start Time: Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8:00pm<br />Location: Pieter PASD<br />Address: 420 West Avenue 33, Unit 10, Lincoln Heights<br />City/Town: Los Angeles, CAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-10350185291770585702010-07-13T09:40:00.000-07:002010-07-13T09:51:41.482-07:00Noise Night Out @ The ResBox 7.15 w/ SMEGMA, Joe Potts, Wormses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/41/m_1faff163ce814dc584c6370abbdcce24.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 113px;" src="http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/41/m_1faff163ce814dc584c6370abbdcce24.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />July's Resbox is for the noise fan It will feature legendary noise outfit Smegma, Joe Potts, and Wormses!<br />Come check it out Thursday the 15th at the Steve Allen...<br /><br />- SMEGMA<br /><a href="http://myspace.com/smegmatheoriginal" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://myspace.com/smegmatheoriginal</a><br /><a href="http://lafms.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lafms.com/</a><br /><br />- JOE POTTS<br /><a href="http://tinyurl.com/2cg752g" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/2cg752g</a><br /><br />- WORMSES (San Francisco)<br />feat. Bobby Adams (Loachfillet) + Tony Dryer + Jacob Felix Heule (Basshaters)<br /><a href="http://heule.us/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://heule.us/</a><br /><a href="http://myspace.com/tonydryerbass" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://myspace.com/tonydryerbass</a><br /><br />Thursday, July 15, 8PM<br />ResBox @ Steve Allen Theater<br />The Center for Inquiry<br />4773 Hollywood Blvd.<br />Hollywood, CA 90027<br /><br />$10 at the door or reservations at: (800) 595-4849<br />more info: (323) 666-4268<br /><br />all ages + free parking in lot<br /><br /><a href="http://steveallentheater.com/resbox" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://steveallentheater.com/resbox</a><br /><a href="http://myspace.com/resboxmusic" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://myspace.com/resboxmusic</a><br /><a href="http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=50827566387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=50827566387</a><br /><br />ResBox presents an eclectic roster of experimental music luminaries and emerging artists on stage every third Thursday of the month at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood.<br /><br />Now in its third year, ResBox alumni include Lukas Ligeti, Carl Stone, Z'EV, Steve Roden, Soriah, Laetitia Sonami, Tatsuya Nakatani, Vinny Golia, Motoko Honda, Ezra Buchla, Lisle Ellis, Steamboat Switzerland, Leticia Castaneda, David Scott Stone, Elise Baldwin, G.E. Stinson, Jim McAuley, Daedeuls, Baseck, Phillip Greenlief, Thollem McDonas, Alex Cline, Marco Eneidi, Urban Electronic Music, Kadet Kuhne, Becca Mhalek, Ice Cream, Brotulid, Metal Rouge, Ronit Kirchman, Dottie Grossman, among many others.<br /><br />"The only place in town to tap the really freaky brew." - MetalJazz.com<br /><br />And check out our ResBox series video clip on YouTube...<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=c2-GHFL1Kqg" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/watch?v=c2-GHFL1Kqg</a><br /><br />Video Archive Playlist:<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=08919219DEF98018" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=08919219DEF98018</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-36817508538891018922010-06-30T17:18:00.000-07:002010-06-30T17:22:47.221-07:00OGT Presents; Ellen Burr's L.A. Collective and the OGT Ensemble July 11th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs321.snc4/41564_126463120727051_7001_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 115px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs321.snc4/41564_126463120727051_7001_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Another great show by Will Salmon at the Open Gate Theatre in Eagle Rock. Check it out!<div><br /></div><div><br />Open Gate Presents:<br /><br />Ellen Burr's L.A. Collective is a multi-disciplinary improvisational ensemble working with structures, textures and the interdependence of the mediums.<br />Ellen Burr, flutes,<br />Laura Osborn, flutes,<br />Bruce Friedman, trumpet,<br />Jeff Schwartz, upright/acoustic bass, Oz, stick,<br />Steve Burr, percussion and<br />Charlie Lowery, percussion<br />featuring Anet Ris-Kelman - performance<br /><br />Open Gate Ensemble will include:<br />Brad Dutz, percussion<br />Vinny Golia, woodwinds<br />George McMullen, trombone<br />Will Salmon, flute, voice<br />guests include:<br />Heather Rhea Dawn, dance<br />Joe Schenck, dance<br /><br />Admission is $10, students, seniors, and series performers half price.<br />Free parking is plentiful.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-16698713082704658952010-06-30T17:13:00.001-07:002010-06-30T17:17:54.388-07:00Frank Macchia: Folk Songs for Jazzers Band Show! July 5th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/797/17/n123710084333680_7733.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 280px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/797/17/n123710084333680_7733.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Here is a stellar band line-up that the multi-grammy nominated, reedsman Frank Macchia has put together. A who's who of LA Jazzers. Not to be missed!<div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">From Frank Macchia:</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">I just wanted to let you all know that my Folk Songs for Jazzers Band will be playing a one night only rare performance at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club in Studio City on Monday, July 5th. This is the holiday for Independence Day, so come on by and celebrate America's Independence with a fun filled show of all your favorite American folk songs whacked out by yours truly, and played by an incredible group of Los Angeles finest jazz musicians. We'll be debuting 8 new arrangements for the new CD we'll be recording in August ("Son of Folk Songs for Jazzers"), as well as playing many of the classics from the original CD. The band will be:<br /><br />• Wayne Bergeron - Trumpet and Flugelhorn<br />• Peter Erskine - Drums and propulsion!<br />• Grant Geissman - Guitars<br />• Michael Hatfield- Vibes and mallets<br />• Trey Henry - Acoustic Bass<br />• Alex Iles - Trombone, Baritone Horn, and Tuba<br />• Christian Jacob - Piano<br />• Valarie King - Flutes<br />• Sal Lozano - Saxes, Flutes and Clarinets<br />• Frank Macchia - Saxes, Flutes and Clarinets<br />• Jay Mason - Saxes, Flutes, English Horn and Clarinets (including the ever romantic Bass Sax!)<br />• Kevin Porter - Trombone, Baritone Horn, Bass Trombone, and Tuba<br />• Bill Reichenbach - Trombone, Baritone Horn, Bass Trombone, Bass Trumpet and Tuba<br />• Bob Sheppard - Saxes, Flutes and Clarinets<br /><br />We'll be doing two shows, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM at:<br />Upstairs at Vitello's Jazz Room,<br />4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, Ca 91604.<br />$20 cover (it's a BIG band!!) and 2 drink minimum, but remember, the more you drink, the better we sound!<br />Call 818-769-0905 for reservations.<br /><br />Thanks and I hope to see y'all there!!<br />-Frank</span><br /><br /><br /><table id="Time and Place" class="profileTable info_table" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Date:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Monday, July 5, 2010</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Time:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">8:00pm - 11:00pm</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Location:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Street:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">4349 Tujunga Ave.</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">City/Town:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Studio City, CA</div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-77959091656079843902010-06-30T17:09:00.000-07:002010-06-30T17:12:35.690-07:00Midtones Returns! Plus Shin Kawasaki CD Release! July 7th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs327.snc4/41598_106721589377043_2245_n.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs327.snc4/41598_106721589377043_2245_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The Midtones makes a mighty return!<div><br /></div><div>From Shin Kawasaki:</div><div><br />well folks, here it is; after much experimentation, pursuit of perfection (and procrastination) - I am releasing my 1st solo effort. honestly, yet there’s still much room to improve, I believe that I managed to enclose a lot of different aspects of my musical interests in these tracks; some borrowed, some twisted and some improvised. it also showcases the amazing talents that I had the privilege of knowing over the course of 10 years that I lived, loved and grew old in this city of Los Angeles. it’s a kind of thank you note to the community that I was lucky enough to be a part of.<br /><br />on July 7th, MidTones will make a comeback to its good ol’ 1st / 3rd Wednesdays routine. and I wanna invite you people to come out on a school night (I’M SORRY) to hang with me and the gang at Grand Star. in true MidTones spirit, I’m gonna invite the regulars and beyond to “jam” on some of the tunes included on the album. I am curious to see how these “constructed-inside-a-MacBook” grooves would be interpreted with a live ensemble…the night will also feature a special performance from ever-lovely MidTones Madeleines. the limited-run physical CDs will be available for you to purchase, which features an amazing drawing by Phloe!<br /><br />2nd part of the night will be MidTones as we know it…we’ll open up and have people jam, dance and laugh (you can cry too) like we have legalized marijuana. you are welcome to bring friends who like jamming with new people, dancing to the music that ranges from Paranoid to My Funny Valentine. or Akon. maybe NOT Akon. don’t know. that’s a tough one.<br /><br />FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND due to geographical reason;<br />the album will be available for digital download AFTER the party,<br />I will let you know when it is!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><table id="Time and Place" class="profileTable info_table" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Start Time:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 9:00pm</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">End Time:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:00am</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Location:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">GrandStar Jazz Club</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Street:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">943 N.Broadway (Sun Mun Way)</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">City/Town:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Los Angeles, CA</div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-1498568287562568222010-06-30T17:05:00.000-07:002010-06-30T17:08:29.427-07:00Scott Heustis Group Live @ The Hive July 3rd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs321.snc4/41568_131966930167697_6746_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 107px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs321.snc4/41568_131966930167697_6746_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">The Hive Gallery is full of amazing art and artists, and this Saturday night. The Hive will also be full of some amazing improvised live music by The Scott Heustis Group. We go on at 8:00PM and the cover is only $8 ($5 if you wear black and yellow... bee colors!)<br /><br />Scott Heustis guitar, Robert Leng sax, Jeff Schwartz bass and also special guest drummer Wayne Griffin!<br /><br />Parking:<br />There is street parking as well as parking lots across the street and to<br />the left (south) of the Hive.<br /><br />Here is The Hive website:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hivegallery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://www.hivegallery.com/</a><br /><br />And my albums can be found here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://www.redlinepark.com/</a></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><table id="Time and Place" class="profileTable info_table" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Date:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Saturday, July 3, 2010</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Time:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">8:00pm - 9:00pm</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Location:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">The Hive Gallery</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Street:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">729 South Spring St.</div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-13123149508452763772010-06-30T17:01:00.000-07:002010-06-30T17:04:42.651-07:00Biolectric Live this Friday night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/446/79/n105560052822384_8906.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 210px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/446/79/n105560052822384_8906.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Come check out cosmic tech house jazz band BIOLECTRIC at the h.wood in Hollywood...John von on bass together with Matt Piper (guitar), Koorosh Daryaie (percussion) and Viktor Carrillo (electronic beats).<br /><br />Biolectric recently released our first track thru Beatport on Xeriscape Records, a remix of 'Cold Flamenco' by Satta. Check out the track on Soundcloud at this link...<br /><br /><a href="http://soundcloud.com/daniel-satta/satta-cold-flamenco-biolectric-remix-xeri002-2010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://soundcloud.com/daniel-satta/satta-cold-flamenco-biolectric-remix-xeri002-2010</a><br /><br />No cover charge.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thehwood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; color: rgb(59, 89, 152); text-decoration: none; ">http://www.thehwood.com/</a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><table id="Time and Place" class="profileTable info_table" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Date:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Friday, July 2, 2010</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Time:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">8:00pm - 10:00pm</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Location:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">the h.wood</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">Street:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">1738 N. Orange Drive</div></td></tr><tr><td class="label" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 100px; color: rgb(128, 128, 128); ">City/Town:</td><td class="data" style="font-size: 11px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; line-height: 13px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 1px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; "><div class="datawrap" style="word-wrap: break-word; ">Los Angeles, CA</div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-82312395971467467452010-06-07T20:33:00.000-07:002010-06-07T20:42:00.255-07:00SUNDAY June 27 2010 ANDY MILNE & DAPP THEORY @ ROYAL/T<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.andymilne.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/dapp-theory/Dapp-Theory-promo.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 229px;" src="http://www.andymilne.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/dapp-theory/Dapp-Theory-promo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />SUNDAY MAY 27 2010 @ 7PM<br />ANDY MILNE & DAPP THEORY<br />ROYAL/T<br />8910 WASHINGTON BLVD. CULVER CITY, CA 90232<br />310.559.6300<br /><br />$18 admission at the door. $12 for students<br /><br />DAPP THEORY is a quintet that blends contemporary funk, groove and hip-hop into jazz<br />with such seamless, casual precision its almost freaky. (LA Weekly)<br /><br />ANDY MILNE - Keyboards<br />JOHN MOON - Percussion<br />AARON KRUZIKI- Saxophone<br />CHRIS TORDINI - Bass<br />KENNY GROHOWSKI - Drums<br /><br />As demonstrated on their recent release Layers of Chance (Contrology Records,<br />2008), Dapp Theory displays an uncanny ability to blend various instrumental textures<br />and infectious grooves, with lush harmonies and poignant, socially conscious lyrics.<br />Founder Andy Milne, whose jazz cred is evidenced by his work with such acclaimed<br />artists as Ravi Coltrane, Ralph Alessi, Steve Coleman, and Cassandra Wilson, as<br />well as by being voted Rising Star Keyboardist by Down Beat Magazine, composed<br />much of the music on Layers of Chance as part of the Chamber Music America New<br />Works commission he received in 2006.<br /><br />Jazz Times Magazine describes Dapp Theorys remarkable chemistry . . . [as] . . .<br />so impeccable, its practically a musical Unied Field Theory.<br /><br />The idea behind Dapp Theory is to create complete musical compositions that groove<br />as hard as they express melodic and poetic lyricism. - Andy Milne<br /><br />Milne formed the band in 1998 as a vehicle to tell passionate stories, promote peace<br />and inspire collective responsibility towards uplifting the human spiritual condition.<br />Since then, the band has evolved and built a loyal following, in large part due to their<br />commitment to grass-roots touring, an ideology more often associated with indie rock<br />bands. Dapp Theorys style is indenable yet highly recognizable, blending inuences<br />ranging from Joni Mitchell and KRS One to Thelonious Monk and Van Halen.<br />The concert will start promptly at 7pm and will end at 9:30pm. Royal T will be serving its<br />signature Japanese fusion tapas and an eclectic variety of beers, wines and sakes<br />starting at 6pm.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.andymilne.com/">DAPP THEORY WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://royal-t.org/">ROYAL/T WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.roccoinla.com/">ROCCO IN LA WEBSITE</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-5839923234066291142010-06-07T20:24:00.000-07:002010-06-07T20:32:25.412-07:00JazzPOP Outdoor Concerts Return to the Hammer in August<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/image/5038/590/0.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 176px;" src="http://hammer.ucla.edu/image/5038/590/0.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">JazzPOP Outdoor Concerts Return to the Hammer in August</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Featuring Darren Johnston Quintet, Bennie Maupin Ensemble, Industrial Jazz Group, & Nicole Mitchell Trio</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Los Angeles – </span>The Hammer Museum’s free JazzPOP music series celebrates its fifth year of outdoor concerts in the Hammer courtyard. Veteran artists and bold new voices perform original, adventurous music that combines inventive composition with improvisational prowess and propulsive groove. Musician Lisa Mezzacappa, JazzPOP’s curator, programs diverse artists with a special focus on musicians with west coast roots. Mezzacappa, an accomplished double bassist and composer, takes an inclusive approach, honoring what musicians are creating, without boxing them into categories of “jazz” and “not jazz.” JazzPOP explores the sounds of contemporary, diverse and often underexposed jazz artists and ensembles. During the concerts, guests may also enjoy signature JazzPOP cocktails from a cash bar, as well as dinner from Cafe Hammer by Wolfgang Puck.<br /><br />Lineup:<br />Thursday, August 5, 8PM<br />Darren Johnston Quintet<br /><br />Thursday, August 12, 8PM<br />Bennie Maupin Ensemble<br /><br />Thursday, August 19, 8PM<br />Industrial Jazz Group<br /><br />Thursday, August 26, 8PM<br />Nicole Mitchell Trio<br /><br />ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required. Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00p.m.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-87635412341764289092010-06-07T18:03:00.000-07:002010-06-07T18:08:38.980-07:00ResBox 06.17-FPR TRIO, ANNA HOMLER + TED BYRNES + JORGE MARTIN + STEUART LIEBIG, SCOTT HEUSTIS GROUP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/647/80/n112726142075622_8839.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 284px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/647/80/n112726142075622_8839.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Hans Fjellstad's Resbox series offers up anothergreat line-up in his Hollywood series at the Steve Allen Theatre.<br /><br />FPR TRIO<br />feat. Frank Gratkowski (Berlin) + Phillip Greenlief (Oakland) + Jon Raskin (Oakland)<br /><a href="http://evandermusic.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://evandermusic.com/</a><br /><a href="http://jonraskin.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jonraskin.com/</a><br /><a href="http://gratkowski.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://gratkowski.com/</a><br /><br />ANNA HOMLER + TED BYRNES + JORGE MARTIN + STEUART LIEBIG<br /><a href="http://annahomler.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://annahomler.com/</a><br /><a href="http://tedbyrnesdrums.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tedbyrnesdrums.com/</a><br /><a href="http://stigsite.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stigsite.com/</a><br /><br />SCOTT HEUSTIS GROUP<br />feat. Breeze Smith + Jeff Schwartz + Robert Leng + Scott Heustis<br /><a href="http://redlinepark.com/artist/Scott-Heustis-Group" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://redlinepark.com/artist/Scott-Heustis-Group</a><br /><br />Thursday, June 17, 8PM<br />ResBox @ Steve Allen Theater<br />The Center for Inquiry<br />4773 Hollywood Blvd.<br />Hollywood, CA 90027<br /><br />$10 at the door or reservations at: (800) 595-4849<br />more info: (323) 666-4268<br /><br />all ages + free parking in lot<br /><br /><a href="http://steveallentheater.com/resbox" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://steveallentheater.com/resbox</a><br /><a href="http://myspace.com/resboxmusic" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://myspace.com/resboxmusic</a><br /><a href="http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=50827566387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/group.php?gid=50827566387</a><br /><br />ResBox presents an eclectic roster of experimental music luminaries and emerging artists on stage every third Thursday of the month at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood.<br /><br />Now in its third year, ResBox alumni include Lukas Ligeti, Carl Stone, Z'EV, Steve Roden, Soriah, Laetitia Sonami, Tatsuya Nakatani, Vinny Golia, Motoko Honda, Ezra Buchla, Lisle Ellis, Steamboat Switzerland, Leticia Castaneda, David Scott Stone, Elise Baldwin, G.E. Stinson, Jim McAuley, Daedeuls, Baseck, Thollem McDonas, Alex Cline, Marco Eneidi, Urban Electronic Music, Kadet Kuhne, Becca Mhalek, Ice Cream, Brotulid, Metal Rouge, Ronit Kirchman, Dottie Grossman, among many others.<br /><br />"The only place in town to tap the really freaky brew." - MetalJazz.com<br /><br />And check out our ResBox series video clip on YouTube...<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=c2-GHFL1Kqg" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/watch?v=c2-GHFL1Kqg</a><br /><br />Video Archive Playlist:<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=08919219DEF98018" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/view_play_list?p=08919219DEF98018</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-84823616829813340472010-05-29T10:38:00.000-07:002010-05-29T10:41:31.311-07:00Timur and The Dime Museum at the ALOUD Series<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/65/50/n120961587936664_8123.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 117px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/65/50/n120961587936664_8123.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Operatic Vaudeville with a Bohemian Attitude<br /><br />with Timur Bekbosunov, tenor; Daniel Corral, accordion; Matthew Setzer, guitar; David Tranchina, bass; Brian Walsh, clarinet; with special guests Cassia Streib, viola; Jennifer Lindsay, violin; Mary Au, toy piano and Alex Noice, guitar.<br /><br />Blending a tenor's haunting vocals with cabaret-inspired reinventions of songs both old and new. Featuring selections by Russian Gypsy songwriter Vadim Kozin from the 1930s to songs by Radiohead, NIN and David Bowie, this eclectic performance will provide the eyes and ears with beautiful and slightly dark entertainment.<br /><br />$7.00 Admission/Free to Library Associates<br /><br />Purchase Tickets: <a href="http://www.lfla.org/event-detail/492/Timur-The-Dime-Museum" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lfla.org/event-detail/492/Timur-The-Dime-Museum</a><br />To reserve 6 or more tickets for a single program,<br />please call (213) 228-7025.<br />Directions: <a href="http://www.lfla.org/about/directions.php" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lfla.org/about/directions.php</a><br /><a href="http://www.theoperaoftimur.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theoperaoftimur.com/</a><br /><br />Kazakh-American tenor Timur Bekbosunov is a renowned interpreter of contemporary music in the United States. He has made solo appearances with Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Israeli Opera/JMCLA, BAM, Santa Cecilia Academy, Opera Boston, American Repertory Theater, DeVotchKa band, Long Beach Opera and Rosanna Gamson/World Wide; at the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall and Berlin Konzerthaus, among many others. Praised by La Reppublica as "effective and rewarding" and the Wall Street Journal as "program's promise fulfilled", he is currently producing his debut album, The Collection, and collaborating on Total Eclipse project with filmmaker Sandra Powers.<br /><br />Daniel Corral is a composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has accompanied avante-garde puppetry all across the USA, had his music performed by an orchestra riding the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, been featured at a USC faculty concert of original player piano music, and displayed his massive multi-movement music boxes at galleries all over Los Angeles.<br /><br />Brian Walsh is a clarinetist, bass clarinetist, saxophonist, improviser, composer and teacher, active in Los Angeles. He has studied clarinet with William Powell, Gary Bovyer, Debra Kanter, and Val Grayson. He has studied improvisation with Bobby Bradford, Vinny Golia, and Ben Goldberg.<br /><br />Matthew Setzer is a musician, composer, and music technologist living in Los Angeles California. He is the guitarist for the gothic industrial band London After Midnight.<br /><br />David Tranchina, bassist, teacher, and composer, is an up and coming musician on the Los Angeles scene. David has played some of the top jazz venues in LA, and performed with Bennie Maupin, Patrice Rushen, Bob Mintzer (The Yellowjackets), Nate Wood (Kneebody), Bobby Watson (Art Blakey), Butch Morris, William Winant, Smith Dobson, Vinny Golia and many others.<br /><br />Jennifer Lindsay is a classically-trained singer, violinist and composer. At the age 11, she was a founding member of the Disney Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she has gone to perform at the Essence Awards/NYC and Carnegie Hall.<br /><br />Hong Kong born pianist Mary Au collaborated with many renowned artists, including appearances in Columbia Artists Management Community Concerts, has been enthusiastically received. As a former executive of the GRAMMY Awards, Mary Au continues to dedicate herself to cross cultural projects.<br /><br />Alex Noice is a graduate of CalArts' jazz guitar department where he studied with Larry Koonse, Miroslav Tadic and others. He's been teaching for over five years and enjoys working with beginners through advanced students. He also teaches and leads clinics at Glendale Community College and Hoover High School.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/timurandthedimemuseum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/timurandthedimemuseum</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/timurandthedimemuseum" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/timurandthedimemuseum</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-47428862974595318932010-05-29T10:26:00.000-07:002010-05-29T10:35:54.153-07:00Open Gate Theatre Sunday concert, Feedback Wave Riders and Devin Sarno & G.E. Stinson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.michaeljonfink.com/images/gtr_bottle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 362px; height: 250px;" src="http://www.michaeljonfink.com/images/gtr_bottle.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.centerartseaglerock.org/index.php/calendar/event/id/470">Open Gate Theatre</a> Sunday concert, Feedback Wave Riders and Devin Sarno & G.E. Stinson<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Feedback Wave Riders</span><br /><br />Michael Jon Fink- electric guitar<br />Ulrich Krieger- electric guitar<br />Tony DiGennaro- electric guitar<br />Chas Smith- "enhanced" pedal steel guitar<br />Vinny Golia- woodwinds<br />Brian Walsh- woodwinds<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Devin Sarno + G.R. Stinson</span><br /><br />Devin Sarno- bass guitar, electronics<br />G.E. Stinson- electric guitars, electronics<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eagle Rock, Center for the Arts</span><br /><br />2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock<br />(one block west of Eagle Rock Blvd.)<br /><br />General Admission: $10 General<br />Students, Seniors, and Series Performers: $5<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Open Gate Theatre</span><br /><br />Open Gate Theatre was founded in 1982 by Artistic Director Will Salmon. They are dedicated to opening the gates between music, dance, and drama; between cultures; between the unconscious and the conscious; between emotion, mind and spirit. Open Gate is both an ensemble and a creative collective, combining image with sound, voice with movement, and poetics with light; Open Gate strives for a theatre that is both passionate and numinous. Open Gate is a unique approach to theatre; unified in its expression and impulse, diverse in its sources and disciplines. For more information, contact Artistic Director Will Salmon 626.795.4989.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-84940082093188512732010-05-29T10:13:00.000-07:002010-05-29T10:23:26.080-07:00Vinny Golia Sextet @ ASTO Museum of Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/922/12/n124978217531559_515.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/922/12/n124978217531559_515.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://vinnygolia.com/">Vinny Golia</a> Sextet @ ASTO Museum of Art Saturday, June 5, 2010<br />7:30pm - 9:30pm<br /><br />This will be a great night of music featuring Vinny Golia and his outstanding ensemble.<br /><br /><a href="http://vinnygolia.com/">Vinny Golia</a> (baritone & soprano saxophones, piccolo)<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/gavintempletonmusic">Gavin Templeton</a> (alto saxophone)<br /><a href="http://www.danielrosenboom.com">Dan Rosenboom</a> (trumpet & flugelhorn)<br />Alex Noice (guitar)<br />Jon Armstrong (bass)<br />Andrew Lessman (drums)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://astoartcomplex.org/">ASTO Museum of Art</a><br />4505 Huntington Dr. South<br />Los Angeles, CA<br />$7<br />BYOB or coffee and rose tea at their cafeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-12435424707407126012010-05-27T14:17:00.000-07:002010-05-27T14:38:26.719-07:00CD Review: Neck N Neck, "All In" on Nextagem Records<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/NeckNNeck"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://cdbaby.name/n/e/necknneck.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Neck N Neck</span><br /><a href="http://www.buyacdfromus.com/">Nextagem Records</a><br /><br />CD Review: <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/NeckNNeck">All In</a><br /><br />Featuring:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/joecaploe">Joe Caploe</a> (electric vibes & percussion)<br />Andy Strasmich (flutes)<br /><a href="http://www.robblockjazz.com/">Rob Block</a> (piano & guitar)<br /><a href="http://marklondonsims.com/">Mark London Sims</a>(electric bass)<br /><a href="http://www.tomguard.com/websites/leonice/">Leonice Shinneman</a> (African drum set, tabla, and kanjira)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“All In”</span> is the second release by vibraphonist/percussionist Joe Caploe’s world jazz ensemble <span style="font-weight: bold;">Neck N Neck</span>, an ensemble that dates itself back when the members attended the <a href="http://www.calarts.edu/">California Institute of the Arts</a> together in the 80’s, and what an impressive recording it is! “All In” features Interesting compositions/arrangements with musicianship that can only be described as world-class! Players are all veterans and have played with such luminaries as Frank Zappa, Roscoe Mitchell, Don Cherry, Stevie Wonder, and Sting; as well, Neck N Neck have delivered performances at San Jose Jazz Festival, The America Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival, and much, much more.<br /><br />Each of the players in Neck N Neck is masterful. Joe Caploe’s vibraphone playing is highly skilled and he is surely a vibraphone player to listen for. He plays with great imagination and skill. Percussionist Leonice Shinneman and bassist Mark London Sims attention to groove is impeccable, and Marks modern bass tone is spot-on. You wish more bassists had this balanced and smooth of a sound. Leonice Shinneman is a percussionist of the first order, masterful. Rob Blocks piano and guitar playing (!!?) are flawless, lines well-developed, and interesting to listen to. The flute of Andy Strasmich is elegant, fantastic tone, and simply beautiful.<br /><br />With this much great musicianship, you’d think the CD would devolve into a chops fest, but it is simply not the case. The ensembles musical skills are used to bring out the compositions and are used in subtle, tasteful ways, while still leaving you impressed. Not an easy feat to accomplish, for sure!<br /><br />I find it difficult to single out any single track on Neck N Neck’s <span style="font-style: italic;">“All In”</span> as each of the tracks are all excellent in their execution, but I did enjoy<span style="font-style: italic;"> No Space For Space</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Jacob’s Well</span>, and <span style="font-style: italic;">Hang Time</span> immensely. Overall, this CD is expertly produced, has interesting compositions, and features a masterful, well-rounded ensemble that is second to none. Definitely not another world music snooze/cheese fest, these guys have the musical skills and credentials to lay it down. Fans of the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/repercussionunit">Repercussion Unit</a> or maybe the <a href="http://www.patmetheny.com/">Pat Metheny Group</a> would find this an easy add to their collection. I highly recommend!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-88199925364223301102010-05-26T11:48:00.001-07:002010-05-26T13:02:11.291-07:00CD Review: Scott Heustis Group - Ushante and Live at Spincycle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Artists/25/images/SHg-edit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Artists/25/images/SHg-edit.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Ensemble: <a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/artist/Scott-Heustis-Group">Scott Heustis Group</a><br />Label: <a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/">Redline Park</a><br /><br />Featuring:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/heustis">Scott Heustis</a> (guitar)<br /><a href="http://www.breezemuse.com/">Breeze Smith</a> (drums, percussion)<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thejeffschwartz">Jeff Schwartz </a>(upright/electric bass)<br /><a href="http://www.apointbeyond.com/">Robert Leng</a> (alto sax, tenor sax, keyboards)<br /><br />Here are two great releases, <a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/release/24/">Ushante</a> and <a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/release/27/">Live at Spincycle</a> from the Scott Heustis Group on the Redline Park label, an online “net” label that is a subscription-based Internet music label featuring adventurous, experimental and innovative music from the Los Angeles area. The Scott Heustis Group features some of LA’s best improvisers and each of these recordings were done live, are completely improvised, and show-off what these extremely capable musicians can do.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Projects/24/images/Ushante2-edit.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Projects/24/images/Ushante2-edit.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/release/24/">Ushante</a> includes eleven tracks and runs just about an hour. The titles are mostly humorous and add to the playfulness of the music. The laughter and the pseudo Miles Davis “between take banter” of Scott and band also gives you insight to the fact that they are happy to be there and to be making music together. While serious, they don’t seem to take themselves too seriously. The chemistry of the ensemble is evident and there is a deep level of listening going on. Never does the music seem to erupt into a free-for-all, noise-fest. Each player shows mature restraint. Stand out tracks for me are the opening track <span style="font-style: italic;">“Enter The Bagman”</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">“Translucent Geometry”. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">“Enter The Bagman” </span>is a guitar and drum duet that starts off with Scott playing his guitar is quirky and melodic and the track builds with a thoughtful, angular, momentum.<span style="font-style: italic;"> “Translucent Geometry”</span> is a very successful ballad. Robert Leng plays some nice keys on the track and adds a nice texture to the ensemble. Jeff Schwartz bass playing is commanding and Breeze Smiths drums are supportive and always seem to be the right thing at the right time. The group never devolves into mere showing off.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Projects/27/images/SPINCYCLE1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://www.redlinepark.com/rp_catalog/Projects/27/images/SPINCYCLE1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.redlinepark.com/release/27/">Live at Spincycle</a> includes seven tracks and comes in around thirty-one minutes. Guitarist/bandleader, Scott Heustis’ sound is reminiscent of Frank Zappa/Adrian Belew at times and the overall group sound is reminiscent of Tim Berne’s Science Friction at others. The music on this recording is also a bit edgier compared to the Ushante recording, partially due to the fact that Jeff Schwartz is playing electric bass instead of the upright. The vibe of the music on this session is a more overall rock & roll sound. The group has some great moments and there is again, definitely some deep listening going on. Saxophonist, Robert Leng and percussionist Breeze Smith are also very complimentary and are able to add their ideas sympathetically and the right amount of firepower when it is called for. Highlights for me included track 5, <span style="font-style: italic;">"Subatomic Courtship Ritual" </span>(which features a great sax and drum intro) and track 7, <span style="font-style: italic;">Dilemma Darwin</span><span>, a moody piece that has an interesting arc.</span><br /><br />I can recommend both of these recordings of the Scott Heustis Group. The band is made up of musically sensitive, veteran players that know how to listen and how provide interesting information to the musical dialogue. Redline Park's business model, with their subscription based format of distribution, is interesting. For improvised and experimental music that doesn't generate a lot of revenue, this might be a good way to get the music out there and generate some income for these deserved artists.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-89637523452934438572010-05-16T12:20:00.000-07:002010-05-16T12:32:45.712-07:00ECLIPSE STRING QUARTET @ ROYAL/T - May 20th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.kiogriffith.com/images/eclipse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 272px;" src="http://www.kiogriffith.com/images/eclipse.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;" >MAY 20 2010 @ 8PM</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 6, 159);font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 6, 159);font-family:Arial;font-size:6;" >ECLIPSE STRING QUARTET</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;" >ROYAL/T</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><br />8910 WASHINGTON BLVD. CULVER CITY, CA 90232</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" >310.559.6300<br /></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" >$12</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">admission at the door. </span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;" >$8</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> for students and seniors</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;" >RSVP</span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" > on facebook at:<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(17, 3, 254);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><u>http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123684370977216</u></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >The Eclipse Quartet will perform music for string quartet and precessed sound by Morton Subotnick, Roger Reynolds and Zeena Parkins.<br /><br />SARAH PARKINS - Violin<br />SARAH THORNBLADE - Violin<br />ALMA LISA FERNANDEZ - Viola<br />MAGGIE PARKINS - Cello<br /><br />"A ferociously good quartet" - San Francisco Classical Voice<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:Arial;">T</span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >HE ECLIPSE QUARTET is a new music ensemble dedicated to the music of the late twentieth century and present-day composers. This quartet is made up of four women with strong backgrounds in international and national chamber music performance, new music and recording. Their combined experience represents a wide range of musical styles and collaborations.<br />Eclipses repertoire contains works by such composers as Julia Wolfe, Terri Riley, John Zorn, Fred Frith, Philip Glass, Morton Subotnick, Roger Reynolds, and Loius Vierk. They have also premiered new works by Zeena Parkins, Carla Kihlstedt, Justin Haynes, and David Jaffe. The quartet often collaborates with film makers, visual artists and performance artists, exploring the interaction of the seen and the heard. In May 2006, the quartets recording of the string quartets of Zeena Parkins was released on the Tzadik label.</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /> </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://www.eclipsequartet.com/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">ECLIPSE QUARTET WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.royal-t.org/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">ROYAL/T WEBSITE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.angelcityjazzfestival.com/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">ANGEL CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL WEBSITE</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Geneva;font-size:85%;" ><br /><a href="http://www.roccoinla.com/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">ROCCO IN LA WEBSITE</a></span><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cryptogramophone.com/" target="_blank" title="This external link will open in a new window">CRYPTOGRAMOPHONE WEBSITE</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374199913352279728.post-11812016607908398572010-05-14T10:26:00.000-07:002010-05-14T10:36:10.858-07:00Billy Childs Jazz/Chamber Ensemble At Redcat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1242/112/n121094687920090_8653.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1242/112/n121094687920090_8653.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This should be a great concert. Billy Childs is one of the greatest pianists in LA, who always writes exciting music, and this looks like an interesting work that he is showing off. It also includes a stellar line-up of high-caliber, musicians. Highly recommended!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Line-up:<br /><br />Billy Childs - piano<br />Larry Koonse - guitar<br />Carol Robbins - harp<br />Bob Sheppard - sax, flute<br />Hamilton Price - bass<br />Smitty Smith - drums<br />Sarah Parkins - 1st violin<br />Sarah Thorneblade - 2nd violin<br />Kate Vincent - viola<br />Maggie Parkins - cello<br /><br />Thursday, June 10, 2010<br />8:00pm - 11:00pm<br />Redcat Theatre (in the Disney Concert Hall)<br />631 West 2nd Street<br />Los Angeles, CAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16965521129251998195noreply@blogger.com0