AUGUST EVENTS
7-9 p.m.,
West Patio, Free Admission |
August 3:
Matthew Von Doran Quartet
A refined guitar style and intelligently crafted yet accessible compositions. "His lyrical guitars make Von Doran's debut sizzle with excitement and seethe
with an alluring charm."
- L.A. Jazz Scene Magazine
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August 4:
Tony Galla R&B Band featuring Janelle Sadler
Tony Galla was born to sing the blues. Influenced by the sounds of great artists like B.B. King and Ray Charles, Tony developed his own soulful sound and unique passionate style. Tony Galla's blues sound is traditional
yet uniquely original and his voice is clearly identifiable. After seeing Tony perform live, Jim Santella of the Buffalo, New York
News wrote... "Galla was in superb voice, evoking the spirit of master blues singers from New Orleans' Johnny Adonis to B.B. King." |
August 10:
Phillip Gough Combo
Composer and Jazz Musician. |
August 11:
Jack Sheldon's California Cool Quartet
Trumpet player extraordinaire. |
August 17:
Larry Steen World Jazz Ensemble
An explosive fusion of jazz with authentic Middle Eastern, Balkan, West African, Celtic, Caribbean, South American, funk/R&B and classical influences. "A giant of the not too distant future. Steen is a young, limber bassist whose works sparkled with fresh ideas."
- L.A. Times |
August 18:
Rudy Regalado Salsa Y Jazz
Exciting Latin rhythms for listening or dancing to that sizzling salsa beat. An unusual blend of Latin jazz, contemporary salsa, and mambo. |
August 24:
Otis Hayes Quartet
Otis Hayes III has been on the jazz scene for many years. As a drummer he has
performed, recorded, or toured with a long list of artist that looks like a
Who's Who list in the music business including; James Brown, The Temptations,
Ice-T, and Martha Reeves. His sophistication and clarity on the drums and his
sultry melodic touch on the VIBRAPHONE really shine through on this debut
record. The eclectic nature of this album shows a wide range of Otis' composing
talents in R&B, traditional and contemporary jazz genres. |
August 25:
Front Porch String Band
One of the most emotive vocalists in contemporary bluegrass. |
August 31:
Bad Haggis featuring Eric Rigler
A band that fuses cutting-edge Celtic with influences of rock, alternative,
jazz, pop, groove, world beat, African and Latin influences to produce a
hearing-is-believing sonic experience. From the dual leads of the "bagtar" (bagpipe & guitar) by Eric and guitarist Mike Hoffmann, to the deeply grooving rhythms laid down by bassist/vocalist Mick Linden, Brazilian drummer/vocalist Rogerio Jardim and Colombian percussionist Alberto Lopez, BAD HAGGIS employs a new musical vocabulary to create an exciting fusion of sound. |
September 1:
Wayne Kramer
Anarchist guitar play. An alternative to alternative. |
