eArtsNews.com is now being maintained and
operated by Samba Arts Group of Modesto, California.
This site will now be used mainly for Samba's events and some other music
events produced by other
promoters and venues. eArtsNews wishes to express their deepest
gratitude to the hundreds of thousands
of you who have used this as your arts and entertainment guide since 2000.
We have had literally a few
million hits in our life.
We well be expanding the Artists for Hire
page for artists who are looking for gigs. We will also be adding
a page listing venues where great arts performances are held
Thank you, John
Booking has begun for our outdoor Summer
Series to be back at the SOS Club's beautiful grounds
this year beginning on June 16. There will also be a concert in July,
August and September.
Click to see who is playing:
June
Other months not booked yet.
Below are the events that Samba
Arts Group is producing, and promoting
as well as other promoter's events we think are interesting or encouraging you
to attend.
Native Vibe just
off a very successful evening at Yoshi's in Oakland where, with the new
line up of musicians and material, kicked butt. Leaders Bill
Macpherson and Nee Sackey were joined by one of their original drummers,
Russ Gold and long time keyboardist Kevin Flornoy and a percussionist I
did not know. Best ever and they will be playing here with that line
up on June 1. On June 2 I have them up at our concert series at Lake
McSwain called "McSwain on the Green" a great place right on the
lake.
Doors open at 7:00 PM for Social Hour:
Dinner, Mixing and Mingling, (Wine Tasting when available) Making new
friends. Showtime at 8:00ish
Tickets and Reservations through the SOS
Club 578-5801
Dinner and show is only $30.00. No drink minimum.
Corkage fee is $10.00
Advance ticketing and reservations is
recommended
.
The SOS CLub is at 819 Sunset just past the
Modesto Nuts ball park and across form the Dryden Park Golf Course.Click
for Map
As with many
so-called “acid jazz” groups, their music is not clearly defined as smooth
jazz or any other type of jazz for that matter. Four80East operates on a
plane that expresses their own stylized A ability under an umbrella of
electrified and funky vibes. They have a pronounced R&B influence that
fills in the layers between jazz and soul. Improvisational by nature,
their recordings are filled with club-inspired beats, exotic rhythms and
soulful melodies, some of which are tied to interwoven vocals. A unique
sound that can only be described as “Four80East”
Tickets will be on sale soon
The SOS CLub is at 819 Sunset just past the
Modesto Nuts ball park and across form the Dryden Park Golf Course.Click
for Map
Mario and his band mates performed
flawlessly. An absolutely great band. They will be back from
time to time featuring different guest artists. Thank you
Mario and Dr. Rod Harris too.
Mario's Video
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April 27th
Special Guest Martin Martinez
Jazzoni
Featuring the smooth vocals of
Penny White.
From swinging standards to classic jazz. From Be-bop and Bossa Nova, to the
latin jazz sounds sweeping the nation. Jazzoni is consists ofJohn
Kingon arched jazz guitar,Dan
Rogerson string bass,Martin
Martinezon sax,Sal
Costillaon drums and beautifulPenny
Whitevocals. With a combined
experience of 70 years on the California's lively jazz scene, this
personable group performs songs made famous byEllington,
Jobim, Basie, Miles Davisand
much more
6th Faux Gitane Gypsy Jazz 7th Ms Lizzie and the Cadillac Kings 10th 2nd Tuesday of the month poetry reading. 11th Drew Rosenblum and friends 13th Fun Strummers Ukulele band 14th Big Earl and the Crying Shame 18th 1The 2nd Tradition band 19th The Art walk 20th Red Dog Ash Blue grass band 21st Gordon Kennedy/Lathrop Band Fundraiser 27th David Baggett Acoustic Band 28th On Tap