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7 Year Old Connie Talbot, Britain’s Young Singing Sensation, Set to Conquer America!
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In 2007, an aspiring singer stepped onto the soundstage of England’s enormously popular TV program Britain’s Got Talent, flashed an adorable gap-toothed smile and instantly won the heart of the notoriously crusty Simon Cowell—yes, that Simon Cowell—as well as the British viewing public. In just a couple of minutes, a true star had been born.
In the past year that young lady has become an international phenomenon, with millions of YouTube views, glowing media coverage and a best-selling album—a feat made all the more remarkable by the fact that Connie Talbot is all of 7 years old.
Over the Rainbow, Connie Talbot’s debut album, went gold in the U.K. in three weeks, and is set for release in the United States on September 30th by AAO Music/Reality. Now it’s America’s turn to experience Conniemania!
“We're looking forward to working with Connie and her family,” said AAO chairman Peter Kuys. “She's a happy, charming, innocent child with an exceptional talent. We’re an artist and people-driven label where she will fit right in.”
When we asked Connie how she felt the first time performing in front of Simon Cowell, Connie replied, “ I was fine. I wasn’t nervous. He’s just a normal person.”
Is Simon now your manager? “ No, Simon thinks I’m a bit young,” she answered.
We also asked Connie a couple of other questions...
Does your mom or dad or anyone else in your family sing? Connie said, “Ummm, not really, my dad likes to sing, and my Nan (grandmother) used to sing.
Where are you going to be in America? She said, “I’m coming to New York and California in October.”
What is your favorite dessert? “I like ice cream. My favorite is Vanilla,” Connie replied.
Over the Rainbow is, of course, named after the timeless classic from The Wizard of Oz, and it was with the album’s title song that Connie first dazzled British audiences. Cowell, one of the three judges of Britain’s Got Talent—the same role he so famously performs on American Idol—was left uncharacteristically speechless, declaring Connie’s pure, angelic rendition “fantastic” and commending her for her “pitch-perfect” vocal on the Judy Garland standard.
Although she ultimately came in second place in the British contest, word of Connie’s prodigious talent spread rapidly. Asian music fans, in particular, went wild for her—Over the Rainbow became a platinum album reaching the number one spot in Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong and came close to that in Singapore. When Connie toured Asia following the release of the album there, she was received with wild enthusiasm.
But that has been par for the course since she first appeared in front of audiences. The British newspaper Express & Star, covering one of Connie’s U.K. concert performances, reported, “Police had to calm frantic crowds as they clamored to get into a special tent to get a glimpse of Britain’s Got Talent TV star Connie Talbot… police threatened to stop last night’s show unless the crowds could be brought under control.”
The story of Connie Talbot’s meteoric rise is “fantastic” in itself. Connie, in her own words, had been “singing since I could talk,” but when she auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent her family was only looking for something fun to do that day. The euphoric response by viewers and judges alike quickly catapulted the pint-sized songstress into the spotlight. As of this writing, videos of Connie have been watched more than 44 million times on YouTube. On July 16, she will have the honor of performing at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Annual Gala Dinner, in London.
Over the Rainbow, produced and mixed by Simon Hill and Rob May, was recorded last fall in an aunt’s spare bedroom so that Connie, who lives in the town of Streetly in West Midlands, would not lose valuable school time. The album is filled with Connie’s stirring interpretations of such classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Imagine,” “Ben,” “My Favorite Things” and “What a Wonderful World,” even a cover of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.”
“I’m really looking forward to coming to America to do some singing, meet new people, and make some new friends!” said Connie when asked about her impending introduction across the Atlantic.
And America is certainly looking forward to meeting her. Already, Connie Talbot’s recordings have sold in large quantities as imports; she’s got many fans in the United States without having sung a lick here, and a definite buzz is in the air: Plans are in the works for the young star to sing duets with major American artists, and to appear on some of the States’ most popular entertainment TV programs.
The future is limitless for this talented, delightful young singer, who has already come so far in the year since her debut. Just how far? Well, where that space in her mouth used to be, now there are two beautiful new front teeth!
To view this extraordinary young star visit www.connietalbot.com or these links:
storage.rmsnetworks.com/video/play.asp?f=connie_talbot_epk_2
www.myspace.com/connietalbot
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Autumn is Harmony Time
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Sept. 14, Sunday, 3pm
Come enjoy an afternoon of great musical entertainment on Sunday, September 14, at 3:00 PM at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive. The City of San Marcos invites you to “Autumn is Harmony Time” featuring The Music Men Chorus under the direction of John Hulbert, with special guests, “The Harmonettes”.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the San Marcos Community Center. Prices are $15 for the reserved section and $10 for general seating. For further information call (760) 744-9000 or go to www.san-marcos.net.
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Carlsbad Library October Jazz Concert
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October 26, Sunday, 2pm
Come experience a wonderful free concert at the Schulman Auditorium featuring acclaimed jazz guitarist Gene Bertonici.
Bertonici has been heard with an extraordinary range of jazz greats, including performances and recordings with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Wayne Shorter as well as such distinguished singers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne and Nancy Wilson.
“Bertoncini is an affecting, highly original guitarist who moves easily back and forth between classical and jazz guitar.” The New Yorker
Free tickets will be issued at door beginning at 1pm the day of the concert. Concert takes place at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane. Seating is limited. For more information, call (760) 602-2026. Concert made possible by the Carlsbad Library and Art Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund.
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FOO FIGHTERS AND ZZ TOP CO-HEADLINE REVVED-UP CONCERT AND JAY LENO RETURNS AS GRAND MARSHALL FOR LOVE RIDE
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OCTOBER 26
The world famous LOVE RIDE, the largest 1-day motorcycle fundraising event, and featured event of California Bike Week, will be bigger and more spectacular than ever this year as it celebrates the Silver Anniversary LOVE RIDE 25, slated for Sunday, October 26, 2008. The ride is always capped with a star-studded concert, which this year kicks things into the highest possible gear with a bill co-headlined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and alt-rock icons Foo Fighters, 2007 GRAMMY® winners for Best Rock Album. The concert, expected to draw a capacity crowd at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA, will include a barbecue lunch, motorcycle trade show and vendor village, stunts, award ceremonies and more.
LOVE RIDE Founder & Chairman Oliver Shokouh, owner of Harley-Davidson® of Glendale, says, “We couldn’t be more excited about the generosity shown by the Foo Fighters and ZZ Top in agreeing to co-headline LOVE RIDE 25. It truly makes our Silver Anniversary something special. With the help of our volunteers and these great bands, we’re hoping to make this LOVE RIDE our biggest fundraiser ever.”
Also adding superstar wattage to LOVE RIDE 25 is Jay Leno, who’s served as Grand Marshall since the inception of the ride. Once again, he’ll preside this year as approximately 25,000 bikers from around the world – including a host of celebrity riders – convene in Glendale, CA for the benefit, which has raised over $20 million for various charities throughout the years. In keeping with tradition, the benefit will begin at 6AM at Harley-Davidson® of Glendale (3717 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, 91204) with riders starting their engines at 9AM and parading up Glendale’s main drag, Brand Boulevard, before making their way over to Pomona, where Fairplex gates are scheduled to open at 10AM.
Shokouh, inducted into the prestigious Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in South Dakota in honor of his remarkable accomplishments with the LOVE RIDE, launched the event in 1984 as a means to raise much needed funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The annual event now channels funds to a diverse array of non-profit organizations, mostly local Southern California and children’s charities. With everything planned for this year, LOVE RIDE 25 is poised to break all previous giving records.
LOVE RIDE 25 is the centerpiece of California Bike Week (CBW), the state’s premiere motorcycle event, taking place Oct. 24-26 at Fairplex Pomona. CBW highlights also include music from The Blasters and Lee Rocker, hot rods and tattoos on 10/24 plus world-class flat track racing with the Pacific Coast Nationals on 10/25, motorcycle stunt shows, motorcycle rides in custom show, free demo rides by major motorcycle manufacturers, the Wall of Death and more. Other weekend events include a LOVE RIDE reception party on 10/24 at Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum featuring a special preview of the Bonham & Butterfield’s motorcycle auction the next day (Oct. 25).
LOVE RIDE 25 experience tickets may be purchased at www.loveride.org as well as in person at Harley-Davidson®/Buell of Glendale and through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com). General admission tickets for the LOVE RIDE concert and tickets for CBW events can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For the latest information, log on to www.loveride.org or www.CaliforniaBikeWeek.com.
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38TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL IN JULIAN
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September 20, Saturday – 9am-6pm
September 21, Sunday – 9am-4pm
For thirty-eight years the Julian Bluegrass Festival has brought the traditions of bluegrass music to Americana music lovers who make the journey to Frank Lane Park in the Cuyamaca Mountains of Julian each fall. On Saturday from 9am-6pm, and Sunday from 9am-4pm, music is the language that unites people from across the state.
There will be workshops galore, including Slide Guitar, Fiddle Improvisation, Bluegrass Vocals, Mandolin Technique, Clawhammer/Frailing Banjo, Guitar Techniques, Bluegrass Banjo and Upright/Wash Tub Bass. Frank Lane Park will be vibrating with energy, but when you're not engrossed in the music you can get involved in the instrument petting zoo, the art vendors and don't forget to bring your instruments for the open jam session.
Bring your own beach chairs, and don’t forget your sunscreen and hat. Be aware that the terrain in the park is steep and uneven; consequently, people with limited mobility may have difficulty. You’ll have to leave Fido at home because no dogs are allowed in the park
The Bluegrass Festival is presented by the Julian Lions Club. Frank Lane Park is located at 2645 Farmers Road, Julian. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Julian Chamber of Commerce at the Park or on the day of the event, or online at www.julianbluegrassfestival.com.
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24th ANNUAL STREET SCENE RETURNS TO THE STREETS
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Sept. 19 and 20, Saturday and Sunday
Rob Hagey began Street Scene in San Diego’s Gas Lamp District in 1984 when the Gas Lamp District was very different than it is today. According to Hagey, “The Gas Lamp was riddled with drugs and was a very seedy area. Of course, today it is much different.” The Gas Lamp is now well known for fine dining and live music establishments.
Two years ago Street Scene moved to Qualcomm Stadium, and last year, first scheduled for Del Mar Fairgrounds, Street Scene ended up at Coors Amphitheater. This year Hagey has partnered with Casbah owner Tim Mays and hopes to make a comeback, by going back to it’s roots, back to the streets, where it began so many years ago.
Last year was very different when Rob Hagey Productions partnered with Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company, and together they attempted a different kind of venue at Coors Amphitheater (now called Cricket Wireless Amphitheater). This year the venue returns to the heart of East Village incorporating 14th Street as the main thoroughfare, bordered by J Street to Imperial Avenue. The new digs plans to incorporate a Tailgate Park adjacent to Petco Park.
Appearing on stage:
Beck, The Black Crowes, The National, Spoon, Justice, TV On The Radio, Atmosphere, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Cat Power, Tegan and Sara, STS9, Hot Chip, The New Pornographers, X, Vampire Weekend, The Hives, Cold War Kids, Ghostland Observatory, Spiritualized, Antibalas, The Mother Hips, Man Man, Del The Funky Homosapien, Tokyo Police Club, The Night Marchers, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Foals, Dengue Fever, Chester French, and more!
An early purchase of a two-day festival ticket pass costs $75 and can be purchased on-line at www.street-scene.com.
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CONCERT LISTINGS
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BELLY UP TAVERN - UPCOMING SHOWS
143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Ph: 858.481.8140 Fx: 858.481.4025
www.bellyup.com
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SEPTEMBER
Tuesday, Sept 2
LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY w/Lee “Scratch” Perry
9pm, $20 adv / $22 DOS
*please note date change.
Thursday, Sept 4
AMOS LEE w/Lucy Wainwright Roche
9pm, $22 adv / $24 DOS
Friday Sept 5
SUPER DIAMOND w/ The Urban Gypsys
9pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
Saturday Sept 6
SUPER DIAMOND w/ Blasphemous Guitars
9pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
Monday, Sept 8
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO w/Carrie Rodriquez
8pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
*please note date change.
Tuesday, Sept 9
TOADIES w/Buckfast Superbee
8pm, $15 adv / $17 DOS
Thursday, Sept 11
JJ GREY AND MOFRO Orange Blossoms Tour w/Hill Country Revue Feat. Members of North Mississippi Allstars
9pm, $17 adv / $19 DOS
Friday, Sept 12
PINE MOUNTAIN LOGS w/Justin James
9pm, $16 adv / $18 DOS
Sunday Sept 14
DIGABLE PLANETS with guest
9pm, $23 adv / $25 DOS
Monday Sept 15
DIGABLE PLANETS with guest
9pm, $23 adv / $25 DOS
Wed., Sept 17
AESOP ROCK feat. Rob Sonic & DJ BIG WIZ & DJ Artistic w/The Mighty Underdogs feat. Lateef and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious
9pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
Thursday, Sept 18
LOS STRAITJACKETS w/guest
9pm, $13 adv / $15 DOS
Tuesday, Sept 23
RAILROAD EARTH w/guest
8pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
Wed., Sept 24
OKKERVIL RIVER w/Sea Wolf & Zykos
9pm, $16 adv / $18 DOS
Thursday, Sept 25
BOOTSY COLLINS pres. Tribute To James Brown. Bootsy Collins & The Hardest Working Band (feat. Original JB Rhythm Seciton & Iony Wlson), Bobby Byrd Band (feat. Mrs. “Vicky Anderson Byrd”), w/Special guest Fred Wesley, Escapism (feat. Venisha Brown), iCandi, Freekbass, DJizzle & ZionPlanet10
9pm, $44 adv / $46 DOS
Saturday, Sept 27
COMMON SENSE w/LA 5
9pm, $14 adv / $16 DOS
Sunday, Sept 28
GREG BROWN w/Bo Ramsey
8pm, $25 adv / $27 DOS
Tuesday, Sept. 30
JOHNNY WINTER w/Bill Magee Blues Band
8pm, $21 adv / $23 DOS
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OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 1
THE DANDY WARHOLS w/A Place To Bury Strangers & The Upsidedown
8pm, $25 adv / $27 DOS
Thursday, October 2
THE BLACK LIPS WITH GRAND OLE PARTY AND JAPANESE MOTORS
9pm, $16 ga
Friday, October 3
DR JOHN & THE LOWER 911 w/Janiva Magness
9pm, $37 adv / $39 DOS
Saturday, October 4
THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE feat. THE TOMMY CASTRO BAND, MAGIC DICK, KENNY NEAL & DEANNA BOGART
9pm, $15 adv / $17 DOS
Sunday, October 5
JOHN BROWN’S BODY w/Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
9pm, $18 adv / $20 DOS
Monday, October 6
NICK LOWE w/Paul Cebar
8pm, $23 adv / $25 DOS
Thursday, October 9
JOAN OSBORNE w/ Matt Morris
9pm, $25 adv / $27 DOS
Sunday October 12
JOLIE HOLLAND with guest
9pm, $15 ga
Wednesday October 15
LOTUS w/ BLVD – Hammerstrike Tour 2008
9pm, $10 adv / $12 DOS
Wednesday October 22
“SEE TAJ MAHAL LIVE!” TAJ MAHAL: Celebrating 40 Years!
8pm, $35 adv / $37 DOS
Thursday, October 23
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA w/The Blakes. Tickets for postponed March 22nd show will be honored.
9pm, $15 adv / $17 DOS
Friday, October 24
STEREOLAB w/Monade
9pm, $25 ga
Saturday, October 25
ATOMIC PUNKS w/guest
9pm, $16 adv / $18 DOS
Monday October 27
SONYA KITCHELL feat. THE SLIP with guest
8pm, $14 adv / $16 DOS
Tuesday, October 28
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS & KAKI KING PRESENT: “The Last Happy Night of Your Life”
9pm, $16 adv / $18 DOS
Wed., October 29
EVERLAST w/The Lordz
9pm, $17 adv / $19 DOS
Thursday, October 30
COWBOY MOUTH w/guest
9pm, $16 adv / $18 DOS
Friday, October 31
HALLOWEEN HEAT! 80s Heat Feat. Costume contest and cash prizes!
9pm, $20 adv / $22
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 6
KELLER WILLIAMS w/Moseley, Droll & Sipe
9pm, $23 adv / $25 DOS
Thursday, November 13
GALACTIC w/Crown City Rockers
9pm, $25 adv / $27 DOS
Monday, November 17
ELISA w/guest
8pm, $12 adv / $14 DOS
Thursday, November 20
THE BACON BROTHERS w/guest
9pm, $25 adv / $27 DOS
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HOUSE OF BLUES - SAN DIEGO - UPCOMING SHOWS
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 619-220-TIXS and by visiting www.ticketmaster.com Please visit www.hob.com for additional information regarding HOB member ticketing and House of Blues San Diego
Reserved seats are available for most shows. Please call our box office for more info: 619-525-1900.
1055 Fifth Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 299.BLUE
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SEPTEMBER
DJ Flex
Thu.,9/11
7:00pm
All Ages
Genre: DJ
Casbah presents Ratatat
Fri.,9/12
8:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Rock/ Electronica/ Hip Hop
Rebelution, C Money
Sat.,9/13
8:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Reggae
Delerium
Tue.,9/16
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Experimental/ Trance
Lila Downs
Mon.,9/22
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Latin/ Folk
Joe Rogan
Fri.,9/26
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Comedy
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OCTOBER
Lagwagon / MxPx / TAT
Wed.,10/1
7:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Punk
91x Presents Mindless Self Indulgence
Sat.,10/4
8:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Punk/ Electronica/ Metal
Led Zepagain The 1977 Tour Revisited
Sat.,10/17
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Led Zeppelin Tribute
Streetlight Manifesto / The A.K.A.s / The Swellers
Sun.,10/19
7:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Ska
TECH N9NE / Kutt Kalhoun / Big Krizz Kaliko / Ill Bill / Prozak / Grave Plott / Skatterman / Snug Brim / Dago Braves
Mon.,10/20
7:30pm
All Ages
Genre: Hip Hop/ Rap
Doug Benson
Fri.,10/24
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Comedy
NOVEMBER
The Damned
Sat.,11/1
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Punk
Joe Satriani, Mountain feat. Leslie West & Corky Laing
Wed.,11/12
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Rock
Ramon Ayala
Sun.,1/25
8:00pm
21+
Genre: Regional Mexican
Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime, Scotty Don’t
Sat.,2/7
8:00pm
All Ages
Genre: Sublime Tribute
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UPCOMING SHOWS
GENERAL TICKET PURCHASE INFO:
Get tickets at www.livenation.com. Tickets also available at all ticketmaster outlets – charge by phone at 619.220.TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
4th & B TICKET PURCHASE INFO:
Tickets can be purchased at the House of Blues box office located on 6th Avenue between Broadway and C Street. The box office is open Monday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm. Tickets are also available at 4th & B the night of the show, starting 2 hours before scheduled door time. 4th and B is located at 345 B Street, downtown.
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Tailgate Summer 2008 Slightly Stoopid / Pepper / The Expendables
Sat.,9/6
SDSU Open Air Theatre
6:30 PM
All Ages
Xavier Rudd
Sat.,9/6
4th & B
8:00pm
21+
Alejandro Fernandez
Fri., 9/12
Cox Arena
8:00pm
All Ages
Counting Crows / Maroon 5 / Augustana
Sat., 9/13
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
7:00 PM
All Ages
Rancid
H20 / Danny Diablo
Fri., 9/20
SOMA
7:30pm
All Ages
Ana Gabriel
Sun., 9/21
Pala Palomar Starlight Theatre
7:30pm
21+
Luis Miguel
Sun., 9/21
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
8:00 PM
All Ages
The Raconteurs / The Kills
Wed., 9/24
SDSU Open Air Theatre
8:00pm
All Ages
My Morning Jacket
Thu., 9/25
SDSU Open Theatre
8:00pm
All Ages
Music Builds Tour Feat. Third Day/ Switchfoot / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Jars of Clay
Sat., 9/27
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
6:00pm
All Ages
Anita Baker
Sat., 9/27
Pala Events Center
7:30 PM
21+
Santana / Salvador Santana Band
Tue., 9/30
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
7:00 PM
All Ages
The Mars Volta
Thu., 10/2
SDSU Open Air Theatre
7:30pm
All Ages
The Swell Season / Iron & Wine
Fri., 10/3
SDSU Open Theatre
7:30pm
All Ages
Smokey Robinson
Wed., 10/8
Pala Palomar Starlight Theatre
7:30pm
21+
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
Thu., 10/16
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
8:00pm
All Ages
Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour
Tue., 11/4
Petco Park
7:30pm
All Ages
New Kids On The Block / Natasha Bedingfield
Tues.,11/25
Cox Arena
8:00 PM
All Ages
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27th season of Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
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Let the music begin! Humphreys Concerts By The Bay initial lineup features 53 evenings of entertainment with many more shows being added throughout the season.
All shows can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, Humphrey's Restaurant, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 619-220-TIXS (8497).
Humphrey’s Concert Schedule
Thursday, September 4
Lucinda Williams
7:30, $42
Friday, September 12
Alan Parsons Live Project
7:00, $45
Saturday, September 13
Air Supply/Christopher Cross
7:00, $58
Thursday, September 25
Kenny G
8:00, $70
Sunday, September 28
Etta James & The Roots Band
8:00, $55
Friday, October 3
America
7:30, $45
Sunday, October 5
Cecilio & Kapono
7:30, $35
Fri/Sat, October 10-11
Russell Peters
8:00, $45
Sunday, October 19
Gordon Lightfoot
7:30, $50
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Music Performances at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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340 North Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
Tickets: (800) 988-4253 or www.artcenter.org
Ultimate Broadway
Center Pops Concerts – San Diego Chamber Orchestra
September 20, Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
The best of Broadway is recreated in the season’s first Center Pops Concert. Jung-Ho Pak and the San Diego Chamber Orchestra are extremely pleased to present several fabulous singers who will join them to recreate the top Broadway show-stopping moments that we all know and love. Hear favorites from the musical scores of “The Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” “Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific,” “Cats,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Evita,” “Sunset Boulevard” and more. This is truly Broadway's best!
Rickie Lee Jones
September 26, Friday, 8:00 p.m.
Making waves since her first album in 1979, two-time Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones is at it again. Her newest album “Sermon On Exposition Boulevard” puts the words of Christ into a modern-day context with lush lyrics, hard rock and spoken word. Hear how Jones rocks alternative folk with a hipster vibe through songs from the past and present.
ScrapArtsMusic
October 5, Sunday, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
ScrapArtsMusic excites the senses with intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography and the hottest – and most inventive– reuse of materials on stage today. Their instruments are fashioned from industrial scrap and offbeat materials ranging from accordion parts to artillery shells. These one-of-a-kind instruments are as visually striking as their music is sonically riveting. Transcending language, culture and age, ScrapArtsMusic offers a highly physical, wildly theatrical and thoroughly entertaining taste of the musical vanguard. Suitable for all ages
Linda Purl & Lee Lessack
“Too Marvelous for Words – The Songs of Johnny Mercer”
October 18, Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Lee Lessack's graceful lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated yet endearing persona have made him a shining star of the international cabaret scene. An award-winning vocalist, Lessack, shines in this tribute to one of the most prolific songwriters of our time. Joining Lessack is award-winning star of Broadway, film and television Linda Purl, whose lush, jazzy voice beautifully compliments Lessack in this tribute to the great Johnny Mercer. Join Purl and Lessack for an evening filled with the melodic sounds of “Jeepers Creepers, “Blues in the Night,” “Moon River” and other favorites from the vast selection of Mercer’s songs.
Amy Grant
October 22, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.
Join Gospel Music Hall of Famer Amy Grant for an unforgettable evening as she sings from her vast repertoire including such runaway successes as “Baby Baby.” Grant is credited with putting Contemporary Christian music on the map and is well-known as the pioneering Christian singer whose success on mainstream radio opened doors for other Christian artists. She has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and achieved unparalleled success as a crossover Contemporary Christian artist. In the U.S. alone, Grant’s achievements include nine platinum and platinum-plus albums and nine gold albums, six Grammy Awards and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.
Vince Gill
October 28, Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.
Vince Gill's prodigious talent, legendary compassion and quick wit have made him an ambassador of country music. With more than 22 million albums sold, 18 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994 and tied with George Strait for winning the most CMA Male Vocalist Awards (five), Vince Gill is in the top echelon of country music stars. Most recently Vince Gill won the 2008 Grammy for Best Country Album, celebrating “These Days” and bringing his full tally up to 19 Grammy Awards and the only country artist to have won a Grammy for 10 consecutive years.
San Diego Symphony
November 6, Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
The talented San Diego Symphony comes to the Center with a special performance led by Conductor Peter Oundjian. The Center favorite will perform: Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger, WWV 96; Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, G minor, Op. 22 by Camille Saint-Saëns featuring Pascal Rogé on piano; and the Concerto for Orchestra by Béla Bartók.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
November 15, Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans jazz. The group has hosted many of the earliest jazz pioneers and is now comprised of Ben Jaffe (tuba), Rickie Monie (piano), Walter Payton (bass), Joseph Lastie, Jr. (drums), Carl Le Blanc (banjo), Darryl Adams (alto saxophone), Frederick Lonzo, Frank Demond and Lucien Barbarin (all on trombones), Shannon Powell (percussion), Clint Maedgen (guest vocals and saxophone), and Ralph Johnson (clarinet). Together the group tours the country spreading the gospel of New Orleans jazz far and wide.
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Palomar College Performing Arts Concerts
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Palomar College is located at 1140 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos. Check www.palomarperforms.com for updated information, or call 760.744.1150 x2316.
Concert Hour Every Thrs at 12:30 pm Room D-10. Concert Hour is a music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Concerts take place in the Performance Lab (Room D-10). Doors open at 12:20, with seating on a first-come first-served basis. The program begins at 12:30 and ends at 1:20. Late arrivals are admitted to the hall and seated during a performance pause as long as seats are available. There is no charge for admission.
September 11
Presidio Brass/Stolen Moments
How better to throw open the gates on a new season than with the Southland’s premier brass quintet? Look for arrangements that are punchy, invigorating and well-to-do, including music from Leonard Bernstein and Claude Debussy
September 18
Peter Gach, piano
No introduction needed here. Perennial favorite Peter Gach previews his activities for the coming year as Palomar’s Artist-in-Residence. Expect some Chopin, Bach and a few curious surprises.
September 25
Tim McMahon and Friends
A homegrown veteran of the San Diego jazz scene, vibraphonist Tim McMahon returns to the series with drummer Duncan Moore, bassist Rob Thorsen and guitarist Joey Carano.
October 2
Curt Bouterse
Knowledgeable, humorous and flat-out funky, Bouterse tugs on the roots of American folk music with authentic performances on fretless banjo, hammer dulcimer and “five or six other things.”
October 9
Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble
Be on hand to celebrate 1700 years of Southeast Asian heritage when this unique ensemble performs traditional gong-chime music and dance from the southern Philippines.
October 16
Mary Jaeb
Soprano Mary Jaeb performs African American spirituals in both traditional and contemporary settings. Jaeb will be joined by pianist and fellow faculty member Ruth Lopez-Yanez.
October 23
Love Songs by Schumann and Fauré
Tenor Josh Vincent (San Diego Opera) and pianist Anna Savvas-Katkov feature “the many forms of union and connectedness, through love, death, and nature, via 19th century poetry and art song.”
October 30
Palomar Chamber Singers Directed by David Chase
Palomar Women’s Chorus Directed by Karen Bryan
November 6
de Gracia y Pasión
Guitarists (and Palomar instructors) Scott Wolf and Randy Pile conjure up a scorching Flamenco performance, danced superbly by Micaela Castellanos and Alexandra Rozo.
November 13
A little NOISE……
Riding the success of last summer’s performances at the La Jolla Athenaeum, NOISE ensemble members Colin McAllister and Christopher Adler perform recently composed solo and duo repertoire for guitar, piano, and voice.
October 18-19
Palomar Chorale
Inspiration will be close at hand when the resonant Palomar Chorale couples three movements from Alice Parker’s cantata Melodious Accord with an inspiring reading of Miriam’s Song of Triumph, Opus 136 by Franz Schubert. A collection of spirituals will also be performed.
Directed by Sally Husch Dean. Steven Gray, piano.
Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. Howard Brubeck Theatre
$12 General, $10 Seniors and Staff, $8 Students
October 25-26
Palomar Symphony with Peter Gach
The Palomar Symphony returns to CCAE with a stunning program and pianist Dr. Peter Gach (Palomar Artist-in-Residence) in tow. J.S. Bach’s Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8 in G major, and Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture will be performed.
Conducted by Douglas Bruck.
Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido
$12 General, $10 Seniors and Staff, $8 Students
Advance Tickets: Online at www.palomarperforms.com or Howard Brubeck Theatre Box Office (760.744.1150 x2453); tickets also available on day of performance at CCAE Box Office.
November 1-2
Palomar Chamber Singers
With the 2008 elections just days away, the Chamber Singers toe up to celebrate with music from George Gershwin’s tuneful and funny 1931 Broadway musical Of Thee I Sing!
Directed by David Chase.
Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm. Performance Lab
$5 General Admission, Open Seating
November 13
Peter Gach, piano
The inveterate Palomar pianist offers up a solo performance of the complete Well Tempered Clavier, Volume II by Johann Sebastian Bach. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the monuments of keyboard literature, live!
Thursday, 8pm
Performance Lab
$12 General, $10 Seniors and Staff, $8 Students; Open Seating
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