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Movie listings for the
Central Valley.
Click here for the
Native Vibe Concert
and Party
Part of the
summer jazz concert
series
at Johnny's House
September 3
information


click on photo to see a
larger photo of Native Vibe performing here last year with Jeff Kashiwa as a
special guest.
Give a
listen, click here
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Central California Art Association
CCAA
is seeking art work donations for our Second Annual Silent Auction during the
"Art and Wine" Festival on September 25, 2010.
If you are an artist and would like to contribute work, please contact them at
209.529.3369 Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 PM for all details!
Donations are tax-deductible. Many Thanks!!
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Music
Barkin' Dog
Barnwood Restaurant
Central
Valley Music Group
Eric
Benson & Clayton's
At Gallo Center
for the Arts
JB's Lounge at the
Red Lion
Merced County Arts Council
Merced Mall Concerts
Modesto
Jr .College
Playing
for Change
Rudy's
Encore
Sips
Bistro
State Theatre
Sunday
Afternoons at CBS
Turlock Community Theatre
West Side Theatre
Theatre
At Gallo Center
for the Arts
Playhouse Merced
Sierra Repertory Theatre
Merced
Shakespeare Festival
Stage 3 Theatre
Company
Townsend Opera Players
Prospect Theatre Project
Film
Modesto area movie listings
Sacramento French Film Festival
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival
Modesto Film Society
Literature
Modesto
Jr .College
Exhibits
Haggin Museum
Modesto
Jr .College
Merced County Arts Council
The Chartreuse Muse
Lodi Arts Commission
Dance
Merced County Arts Council
Central West
Ballet
Modesto Tango Argentino
Educational
Musikgarten,
Merced
Playing
for Change
The Chartreuse Muse
Festivals,
Events
Lodi Arts Commission
Musicians
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Stage 3 Theatre Company
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The State Theatre, Modesto
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Tower Theatre, Sacramento

The Crest
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Sacramento

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Stockton Empire
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Jazz & Latin/Afro/Cuban
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Native Vibe |
Available:
National & Internationally |
Contact:
billmacpherson@earthlink.net |
Home Base
Costa Rica, LA |
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We have a brand new cd out with Native Vibe titled "Across the Globe".
This last summer during our radio campaign with Roger Lifesett and Peer
Pressure Promotions we got on the Smooth Jazz R&R charts for 3 months.
Even more important we made it on the Grammy Ballot (pre-nominations) for
"Best Contemporary Jazz Album". This cd is spiced with jazz, African and
Latin flavors and has a great lineup. Russel Ferrante, Mic Gillette, Nee
Sackey, Luis Conte, Marcel Adjibi, Dave Curtis, Allan Phillips, Jason Hann,
Rogerio Jardim, Jeff Kashiwa, Dayren Santamaria, Fabiana Passoni, Marion
Meadows, Ramon Yslas and Kamau Kenyatta |
CDs available: 9
CDbaby.com |
Signed label: Native Language |
www.billmacpherson.net
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Swing/Big Band Era
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Ernie
Bucio's Little Big Band |
Home Base
Modesto Area |
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Big
Band of 8 to 10 to 15 pieces (Saxes, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass,
drums) male and female vocalists playing swing era, jazz, funk, Latin
We perform the music of the big bands(Count Basie, Goodman, Miller,
Ellington), standards (Sinatra, Steisand, Holiday, Ella), latin (Puente,
Escovedo, Sandoval, Santana) funk(Tower of Power, James Brown, Tina
Turner)
Ernie Bucio's Little Big Band has been performing for area audiences for
30 years and is one of the most popular groups in the valley.They have
backed up the Temptations,Little Anthony and the Imperials, Rich Little,
Bob Newhart, Maynard Ferguson, Pete Escovedo, Arturo Sandoval, Clark
Terry, James Moody, Jon Faddis, Myron Floren, Dick Contino,Cheech Marin,
Plas Johnson and Mic Gillette. The Little Big Band has performed at the
most prestigious events in the Modesto Area, in addition to San Franciso,
San Jose, Sacramento,Tahoe,Yosemite(Ahwahnee Hotel)and New Orleans. |
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(209)985-5712 |
buciok@aol.com |
www.erniebucio,com |
Jazz
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The Wise Guy's Trio |
Available:
Locally and the world |
Contact:
Dave Takvorian
209.632.5645
d.takvorian@yahoo.com |
Home Base
Modesto Area |
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The Wise Guy's Jazz Trio bring you the
captivating music of 1930’s, 40’s, 50’s jazz, with a classic yet
one-of-a-kind instrumental sound. The Wise Guy's Trio specialty is playing
timeless melodies the way they were meant to be heard, vibrant, fun,
romantic, and cool. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, upscale clubs and
restaurants, corporate events or your special party, we believe that
"Music makes the memories."
The jazz style of The Wise Guy's Trio has been described as soulful,
romantic, enduring and most of all, memorable. |
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CDs available |
Signed label: Not Signed |
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Jazz and more
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A Stones
Throw |
Available:
Locally and the world |
Contact:
Frankie Sorci
916-987-2071
icros@aol.com . |
Home Base
Northern California |
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A Stones Throw is Quality
Music and Professional Entertainment what you're looking for to enhance
your next Event? If You are looking for Background Jazz for Your Intimate
Dinner Party or Dance/Show Group for your home or Corporate Party then " A
STONES THROW " is Your ticket to a successful Venue! Perfect for Wine
Tasting Venues at your Winery or as a Dance Group for your Wedding or
Business Convention. We have the Group to satisfy your needs. Professional
Musicians and Professional Entertainers, we have the experience and
ability to Satisfy the smallest to largest venue. Experienced by playing
venues throughout the Continental United States and Canada. Experienced in
most styles of music " A STONES THROW" has no shortage of talent and their
Entertainment ability is second to none. We would love to help make your
next Venue a Great Success! |
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CDs available |
Signed label: Independant. |
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New Acoustic
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Mark
Lemaire
and Twilight |
Available Locally
and the world |
"New Acoustic"
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New Acoustic performer
Mark Lemaire
has taken the tradition of guitarist and
songwriter to a unique place. Berkeley songwriter & political activist
Carol Denney says that "To
call him a remarkable player would be a considerable understatement-- just
about nobody I know is doing what Mark can do on the guitar".
He’s shared the stage with
Tracy Chapman, Maria Muldaur, The Dixie Dregs,
appeared on ‘West Coast
Live’ with
Sedge Thompson,
and opened for Stephan
Grossman and
Steve Seskin.
Recording studio experiences include work with producer
Jimmy Miller
(Rolling
Stones, Blind Faith, Traffic), and
Johnny
Thunders
(New York Dolls). |
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Independent Label at CDBaby.com |
For Booking and
further information, contact Mark at
marklemairemusic@sbcglobal.net |
Experience their music on MySpace
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