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Native Vibe Concert
and Party
 Part of the summer jazz concert
series at Johnny's House
September 3
information

Native Vibe : Medicinal Purposes


 

click on photo to see a larger photo of Native Vibe performing here last year with Jeff Kashiwa as a special guest.

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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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that list their events with eArtsNews

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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
 

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 Jazz & Latin/Afro/Cuban

Native Vibe

Available:
 National & Internationally

Contact:
billmacpherson@earthlink.net
Home Base
Costa Rica, LA
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
 

 

Swing/Big Band Era

 Ernie Bucio's Little Big Band Home Base
Modesto Area

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.

  (209)985-5712  buciok@aol.com www.erniebucio,com

 

Jazz

The Wise Guy's Trio

Available:
Locally and the world

Contact:
Dave Takvorian
209.632.5645
d.takvorian@yahoo.com
Home Base
Modesto Area
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.
CDs available Signed label: Not Signed
 

 

Jazz and more

A Stones Throw

Available:
Locally and the world

Contact:
Frankie Sorci

916-987-2071

icros@aol.com . 
Home Base
Northern California
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!
CDs available Signed label: Independant.
 

 

New Acoustic

Mark Lemaire
and Twilight

Available Locally
and the world


"New Acoustic"

MARK LEMAIRE: Practice Makes Perfect
Mark Lemaire and Twilight | Cindy and Mark in the springtime, 2010 | Mark Lemaire and Twilight 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).
Independent Label at CDBaby.com For Booking and further information, contact Mark at
marklemairemusic@sbcglobal.net
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