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We are back from our Tour of Asia, with many photos and stories
that we will be sharing in the near-future!
We also have some new and VERY exciting things in the works, for when we return...so
stay tuned!
Happy 3-Year
Anniversary to
BackStage:Los Angeles
January 18th, 2010 !
In Memorium To:
Kenneth Adler (March 3rd, 2010),
Mark Sherwin (March 21, 2010 ),
John McGarr (March 25, 2010),
Art Linkletter (May 26, 2010),
Kenny Edwards (August 18, 2010)
Kenny Edwards passed, surrounded by love, on Wednesday,
Aug 18 around 5:30 pm. He was such an amazing soul. His music influenced a generation with the Americana Rock sound, which
was new, pre-Eagles, at the time of the Stone Poneys. Kenny was at the forefront. From there to Bryndle, to producing Karla
Bonoff's albums, he was an extremely talented individual. He was a natural teacher, and loved the songwriting camps he'd become
such an integral part of in his later years. Kenny Edwards was a beacon in our musical world, and a bright light in the lives
of his friends.
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I had the privilege of working with Art
Linkletter, when I was 5 years old, and most recently received a letter from him 18 months ago. Working with him,
was one of my happiest childhood memories.
-Sandy Jacobson-
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NEW
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DEMO REEL
with excerpts
from selected segments that were hosted by our Creator & Producer, Sandy Jacobson!
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For information on the upcoming Benefit Concert for The Wrecking Crew Film, please click
on our
"Latest News!" or "Guest Artist Concert Appearances" pages or scroll down this
page to "Upcoming Concerts."
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| Guest, Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco-The Wrecking Crew) & Host, Sandy Jacobson in the studio. |
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| Denny Tedesco is the producer of the documentary "The Wrecking Crew." |
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| Scott Gates, John McEuen, & Nathan McEuen at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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| Nathan McEuen (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Host), Elaine Gregston & Chuck Hailes (Guests) in the Studio. |
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| World Premier of Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage" in Hollywood. |
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| Florence Hartigan (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Host) in the studio. |
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| Bob Stane, founder of The Ice House, and owner of The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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Links to our guests websites:
The Wrecking Film
John McEuen
Nathan McEuen
Florence Hartigan
The Coffee Gallery BackStage
Evan Marshall
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| Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist |
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| Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles |
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Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer
of
BackStage:Los Angeles
is passionate about music and
is part of the Independent Music movement. Sandy
has become part of a community of real musicians,
some who have inspired her since childhood. These are the main ingredients that she brings to her show...which is designed to be a
celebration of REAL music talent, an
educational experience for
up and coming artists, and
an opportunity for fans and would-be fans
to get to know the artist on a deeper level.
"Talented" is the
key word to describe her guests...whether
they are famous or "almost" famous.
Her work
on the show has earned her membership to the Grammy Association. She is also a member of Folk Alliance International.
Guests
have included
Peter Tork (originally
with “The Monkees”), John McEuen (one of the founding members of “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band”),
We Five, David Philp (The Automatics), Brian
Ray (Paul McCartney's band), James Lee Stanley (Emmy-Winning Songwriter),
John Batdorf (originally with Batdorf
& Rodney), Keith England, Laurence Juber, The Quarrymen,
Chip Douglas, Matt Cartsonis, Ellis Paul, Bob Cheevers, Denny
Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco) + more, and has helped introduce young
up and coming artists such as Chelsea
Williams, Scott Gates, Ted & Pablo, Ainjel Emme, Fertitta & McClintock, and others. We
have also supported and promoted fundraising concerts for The Teen Project, The Cindy Roesgen
Benefit, and one of the many concerts for Haiti.
This website covers the T.V. show,
"BackStage: Los Angeles,"
Guest Musician News Articles, the
Talent, and the Community
of Artists (in
front of and behind the cameras), whose combined contributions make this multi-media project possible!
The Grammy Association
Folk Alliance International
Some of our past guests...
| Our First Guest...Peter Tork. |
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| Sandy Jacobson (Producer) with Peter Tork at the 2010 NAMM Festival. |
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| Our Second Guest was James Lee Stanley ! |
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| Pictured left to right, John Batdorf, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), James Lee Stanley (Guest Host). |
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| Our Third Guest was John Batdorf ! |
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| Pictured left to right are: Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson , Michael McLean, & John Batdorf. |
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| Our Fourth Guest was John McEuen. |
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| John McEuen (founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) with Michael Sunday (Host) in the studio |
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| Members of WE FIVE in our studio. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Terry Ragno, Jerry Burgan, Debbie Burgan, Chris Burgan, & Sandy Jacobson Prod |
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| Then, 14-Year-Old Scott Gates, mandolinist. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Scott Gates, and Mike Nadolson (Guests). |
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| Our Guest Laurence Juber. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Laurence Juber (Guest), & Javier Otero (audience). |
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| Our Guests, The Nathan McEuen Band |
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| Nathan McEuen, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Elain Gregston, & Chuck Hailes. |
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| Our Guest Ngahihi Bidois, from New Zealand ! |
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| Ngahihi Bidois (one of the stars of DREAMCATCHERS) with Michael Sunday (Host). |
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| Our Guest - Brian Ray |
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| Brian Ray in addition to releasing solo CD's, is guitarist with Paul McCartney's band. |
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| Our Guests - Russ & Julie's House Concerts |
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| Julie Paris, Russ Paris (Guests) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer). |
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| Our Guests - The Quarrymen |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Rod Davis, and Len Garry. |
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| Our Guest - David Philp, The Automatics |
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| David Philp, The Automatics |
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| Our Guests - Ted & Pablo |
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| Ted & Pablo performing at The Skirball Center on their second U.S. Tour. |
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| Our Guest - Evan Marshall, Mandolinist |
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| Evan Marshall (Guest) with Sandy Jacobson (Producer) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles |
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| Our Guest - Matt Cartsonis |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Matt Cartsonis (Guest) outside the studio. |
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| Guests Matt and Zac Pless |
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| Matt and Zac Pless from Washington, D.C. |
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| Our Guest - Ellis Paul |
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| Sandy Jacobson (Producer) with Ellis Paul (Guest) on location at McCabe's. |
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| Our Guest - Ainjel Emme ! |
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| Ainjel Emme (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer) & Michael Sunday (Host) in our studio. |
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| Our Guest - Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco.) |
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| Denny Tedesco, Producer & Director of the film "The Wrecking Crew." |
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| On the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
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| Denny Tedesco (Producer of The Wrecking Crew Documentary, & son of Tommy Tedesco) and Sandy Jacobson |
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| The Quarrymen during their first U.S. Tour !!! |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, & Len Garry. |
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| John McEuen (Guest) with Michael Sunday (Host). |
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Mission Statement:
To create and promote a community
of REAL musicians and fans, and to document each artist's
contributions to the music industry through the
Television Show, News Articles, and
Concert Calendars.
ALL MUSIC, IMAGES AND PHOTOS
OF ARTISTS AND THEIR CD'S ON
THIS SITE ARE USED WITH THE REVIEW, PERMISSION,
AND WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE ARTIST
AND/OR THEIR MANAGEMENT ON FILE,
PRIOR TO PUBLICATION ON
THIS SITE.
GUEST ARTIST WISH-LIST:
(just for starters...and
alphabetically by first name...)
Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Carole King, Don
McLean, Eric Clapton,
Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Julie
Andrews, Kenny Loggins,
Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John,
Ringo Starr, Sir Paul McCartney
Stevie Wonder, and Timothy B. Schmit.
This show is produced with the support of the most wonderful production team
ever assembled!
(and NOT limited to those listed below).
Hosted by: Michael Sunday
Created &
Produced by: Sandy Jacobson
Special Thanks to:
John Charchalis:
Production Consultant
Mike Driml:
Post-Production
Bob Sherman
Mike Carruthers
(Both gave me valuable production experience and training.)
THE
MONKEES
ROCK
& ROLL HALL
OF FAME PETITION
UPDATED: 9-7-10
TOTAL SIGNATURES HITS 33,334 !
May 4th marked the anniversary of the printing
of The Los Angeles Times article "Rock Hall Snub Irks Ex-Monkee" by Joseph Dionisio which prompted the writing of this petition.
We, the fans,
leading the campaign by 14,318 Signatures!!!
OUR STATS AS OF AUGUST 24TH, 2009
HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, WHILE WE CONTINUE TO GATHER SIGNATURES ON THEIR BEHALF.
We (the fans) have
collected 23,826 Signatures
(23,689 on-line + 137 at concerts/events)
through our grass-roots efforts
and
are leading the campaign by 14,318 signatures,
ahead of the largest & oldest "Oldies" radio station in Southern California
(holding 9,508 signatures),
with
a combined total
of 33,334 Signatures !
For details,
scroll down the page...
to sign, click
the link below:
Thank you to Dorothy Negash, Signature #32,000 !
Among the "notables" to have signed this
petition are:
Bob Hegyes ("Juan Epstein" of "Welcome
Back, Kotter"), Kathy Garver ("Cissy" of the ORIGINAL "Family Affair"), Amy Linker ("Lauren Hutchinson"
of "Square Pegs") and most recently, ROBERT GORE RIFKIND (the man
who was the attorney for Howard Hughes AND Conrad Hilton).
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer
BackStage:Los
Angeles
Co-Author of The Monkees Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame
Scroll down the page to see our promo piece for the
40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees film "Head"
along with photos taken that evening!
All proceeds from
merchandise sales will go toward covering costs of us expanding our efforts.
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anyone to drink,
or any actions they may take while under the influence of alcohol.
UPCOMING CONCERTS:
Scott Sechman
Nathan McEuen with Scott Gates
Now that Nathan McEuen's CD "Scrapbook
Sessions 2010" is officially released, he's excited to share the new songs with all of you! Here are some of his
upcoming Southern California appearances:
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
THE COFFEE GALLERY: BACKSTAGE - Altadena, CA
NATHAN McEUEN & SCOTT GATES -
Altadena, CA - 7:00 PM
2029
N. Lake Ave. (Please park on Lake only)
Altadena California 91001
US
626.398.7917 [map]
NATHAN McEUEN & SCOTT GATES -- a last Nathan/Scott show for some time to come as Nathan is
moving across the country! Family Friendly venue, $15.00.
CDs available during the break and after the show.
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Olivas Adobe Park
Nathan McEuen featuring
Scott Gates
& Chuck Hailes -
7:30 PM - 9:30
PM
4200 Olivas Park Drive
Ventura California 93001
US [map]
To listen/purchase the latest CD / MP3s (Scrapbook
Sessions 2010) please visit:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/nathanmceuen3
or
www.nathanmceuen.com
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| Scott Gates, John McEuen, & Nathan McEuen at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. |
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| Elaine Gregston (left), Nathan McEuen (center) with Scott Gates (right). |
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| Nathan McEuen & Scott Gates at The Huck Finn Festival. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Scott Gates & Mike Nadolson (Guests) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
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| One the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
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| Nathan McEuen (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Guest-Host), Elaine Gregston, & Chuck Hailes (Guests). |
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| Elaine Gregston, Nathan McEuen, and Chuck Hailes (Guests) on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
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September 19 · 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
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| Location |
Thousand Oaks Library
1401 E Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA |
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We
have been invited to share the film with the guests of the library and Wrecking Crew friends with a suggested donation of
$20 per person. Seats are limited so please let us know if you plan on attending or if you are releasing your seats in order
for others to attend.
There will be a Q&A session with Producer Denny Tedesco and Pianist Don Randi following the
film.
Please email us at wreckingcrew.library@yahoo.com
to let us... know your name and the number of seats needed.
This film is not released.
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John Batdorf, Tracy Newman & the Reinforcements, Robert
Morgan Fisher
October 3 · 10:00am to 5:00pm
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| John Batdorf in concert. |
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| John Batdorf (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), & James Lee Stanley (Guest Host) in the studio. |
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| John Batdorf with James Lee Stanley in concert. |
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Russ & Julie's House Concerts
is very proud to present An
All Star Benefit Concert For
"The Wrecking Crew" Film
Saturday, August 14 at 8:00pm
If you missed this
event, you missed a GREAT night of entertainment and community! There will be future events,
but in the meantime,
PLEASE check out these wonderfully talented artists who gave their time for this amazing evening!
CONCERT -
COFFEE & DESSERT BUFFET
Oak Park, California - $20 minimum donation per person
(In the Agoura Hills/Westlake Village
area)
On Saturday, August 14th, Russ & Julie's House Concerts presents an "ALL-STAR" Benefit Concert in support
of The Wrecking Crew Film. The Wrecking Crew was a loose knit group of world-class studio musicians who played on some of
the most popular music from the late 50s to the early 70s. Songs by 5th Dimension, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, The
Association, The Beach Boys, The Bryds, The Carpenters, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Cher, Jan & Dean, Gary Lewis & The
Playboys, The Mamas & The Papas, The Monkees, Ricky Nelson, The Righteous Brothers, Johnny Rivers, Frank & Nancy Sinatra,
and many many others. The Wrecking Crew were Phil Spector's Wall of Sound.
A documentary about The Wrecking Crew has
been produced by Denny Tedesco (son of Tommy Tedesco of The Wrecking Crew). We believe this documentary is one of the best
music related films we have seen. It documents this important and vital part of our musical history and should be seen by
as many people as possible. We want to help see that it gets a DVD release.
You can see the film trailer at:
http://www.wreckingcrewfilm.com/trailer.html
Performing at this benefit is the "2010 Russ & Julie's House
Concerts All-Star Band":
STEVE POSTELL (guitar) - Steve is one of the finest guitarists around. He's currently Jennifer
Warnes' musical director. He's performed with Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, John Oates, Robben Ford, Eric
Johnson, Paul Barerre, Dave Koz, Pure Prairie League and many others. He has also performed live on the Tonight Show with
Jay Leno, The Today Show with Katie Couric, The Regis and Kelly and The Regis and Kathie Lee shows.
http://www.stevepostell.com/
STEVIE GURR (guitar) - Another highly respected studio guitarist
who has performed with Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, Otis Clay, and Don Henley among others. Stevie is currently part of the duo
"emith".
http://steviegurr.com/
FREEB0 (bass) - FREEBO is an award-winning
singer/songwriter (2008 Posi Award... "Best Song", '07 L.A. Music Awards "Best Folk Artist", Winner '07 South Florida Songwriting
Contest, finalist '09 The Great American Songwriting Contest, Finalist in 5 different categories of JPF Awards), but he's
best known as a Folk-Rock-Blues Icon. For 30 years, Freebo played bass & tuba on recordings and toured with some of the
great artists of our time-- Bonnie Raitt (10 years), John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, CSN, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr,
Michelle Shocked, Neil Young, Loudon Wainwright III, Dr. John, and many others. He has also appeared on Saturday Night Live,
Midnight Special, Muppets Tonight, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap.
http://www.freebomusic.com/
DALE LaDUKE (accordion/piano) - Award winning singer/songwriter
and former member of Five Wheel Drive. Originally from the Detroit area, he has for many years made his living writing, teaching
and playing music in Los Angeles. Dale regularly adds his accordion parts to many local artists here in the L.A. area.
http://www.daleladuke.com/
RICHARD MARTINEZ (percussion) - Richard is a local musician whose
stage credits include The All Night Strut, Cabaret Verboten, Five Guys Named Mo and Ain't Misbehavin'. His television credits
include The Dolly Parton Show, Baywatch Nights and Sienfield. He has performed with Sam Harris, Jason Alexander, Bebe Neuwirth
and many others. He has also recorded with Julian Lennon, Dan Hill, John Jones, Rick Nowels and others.
The concert
will also feature special GUEST PERFORMANCES by:
MARI WILSON: Mari is an British singer based in London. She is best
known for her sometimes quirky, early 1960s-influenced pop music songs and her (former) trademark beehive hairdo. Recording
on the Compact label she scored six UK hit singles in the early 1980s, including her biggest hit, "Just What I Always Wanted"
(UK #8) in 1982. The following year she scored a top 30 hit with a cover of "Cry Me a River" and released her debut album
Showpeople, also a top 30 hit. Wilson's fourth studio album Emotional Glamour was released on her Beehive label in October
2008. She has also performed in musicals, and has been a feature on a BBC TV series about celebrities and their health.
http://www.mariwilson.co.uk/
JOHN BATDORF: Best known as one-half of the '70s band Batdorf
& Rodney, which was signed at different times by Ahmet Ertegun to Atlantic Records, by David Geffen to Asylum Records
and by Clive Davis to Arista Records. They headlined many shows, and were an opening act for America, Seals & Crofts,
Dan Fogelberg, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Bread, The Youngbloods, Hall & Oates,
Harry Chapin and many others. In the '80s, John was a staff songwriter, writing songs for America, England Dan, The Curry
Sisters and Kim Carnes, and as studio singer singing on hundreds of jingles, movies, and TV shows. He also sang background
vocals on recordings by Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Dave Mason, The Jefferson Starship, Berlin, Donna Summer, and David Lee
Roth to name just a few. http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com/
AMY RAASCH: Winner of the 3rd Annual GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter
Contest. Named one of Music Connection’s "HOT 100 Unsigned Artists" for the third year running. Don Was says about Amy:
"She's got her own inner groove; nothing tentative about it. A force to be reckoned with." http://www.amyraasch.com/
The minimum suggested donation for the evening is a $20
per person, payable in cash at the door -- OR with a tax deductible check payable to "International Documentary Association"
(write "Wrecking Crew Documentary" in the memo line). All of the money raised this night will go towards expenses (such as
licensing fees) to get The Wrecking Crew film released on DVD.
If you can't make the event and still would like to
contribute, send your check payable to "International Documentary Association" to:
Russ & Julie Paris
638 Lindero
Canyon Rd, #142
Oak Park, CA 91377
All of the evening's artists are donating their time. We will also have
our usual "potluck" style coffee and dessert buffet. The show is called for 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:30 P.M.
OUR PAST-GUEST MATT PLESS
will be making a return visit to Southrn California, and on our show,
Labor Day Weekend. Details to follow!
Nathan McEuen - CD Release Party
"Scrapbook Sessions"
On Friday night, June 18th, 2010 I attended the CD-Release Party
for Nathan McEuen’s new (and third) CD “Scrapbook Sessions.” Technically
and artistically, Nathan maintains his consistent level of quality in his new recordings and in his live performances, and kicks it up a notch with each new release.
Nathan’s earlier CD’s “Grand Design” and “Festival” are both “quintessential
Nathan McEuen”…yet provide the listener with different experiences.
Nathan’s new CD is yet another new sensory delight.
“Scrapbook Sessions” has Nathan’s thumbprint…but with this release, he has
achieved a new level of maturity and depth to his already seasoned style. As
with his former releases, it’s hard for me to find a “favorite” track…I like them all. But, in the first pass, I like “Lately” (a collaboration with Chelsea Williams), “All That Really Matters”, and “Banjormous” (an original banjo tune by Nathan,
that came from growing up hearing his dad John McEuen, play and perform the banjo…and
on this track his dad plays second banjo.)
The audience loved the new songs, and responded enthusiastically!
You can preview and purchase “Scrapbook Sessions” at www.nathanmceuen.com
Nathan has a number of upcoming Southern California concerts, including one at Veteran’s Park
in Culver City on July 18th at 12:30pm. A complete listing of his
concerts can also be found on his site at www.nathanmceuen.com
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer
BackStage:Los Angeles
DREAMCATCHERS - Official Trailer
DREAMCATCHERS
Every once in a while a film comes along that
is profound. Dreamcatchers is that film. Shot in fifteen countries, with a superb sound track, Dreamcatchers will stimulate
the essence of your soul and entice you with the question -
'Who are you really?'
We are proud to invite
you to its premiere -
Touring 22 cities
February - April 2010
In addition to the premiere and workshop,
there will be a cruise August 21-28, 2010 with workshops on-board to teach YOU how to become a DREAMCATCHER !
Los Angeles Premiere is Sunday, April 11,
2010.
Exact address TBA with registration.
DREAMCATCHERS is a film by our two-time
guest
Mike Handcock, and Dave Rogers.
Mike
Handcock will be available 1-2 days prior for interviews.
Click here to register for the Los Angeles premiere of DREAMCATCHERS and to attend YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Workshop on April 11,
2010 !
| Ngahihi Bidois, Mike Handcock, & Sandy Jacobson |
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| Fellow DREAMCATCHERS outside the International Headquarters of BackStage:Los Angeles |
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| In the BackStage:Los Angeles Studios Green Room. |
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| Ngahihi Bidois (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Mike Handcock (Guest), and Michael Sunday (Host). |
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| BackStage:Los Angeles Pre-Production Meeting. |
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| Ngahihi Bidois (Guest) sharing some DREAMCATCHER Philosophy with Michael Sunday (Host). |
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NEW RELEASE !
JOHN BATDORF - "Old
Man Dreamin' "
is NOW available !!!
You can preview four of the songs in video form, posted on his website,
listed below: http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com/video.htmlThe Four (4) videos are
WILL I LOVE YOU FOREVER
WHAT D'YA GOT?
AIN'T NO
WAY
THAT DON'T SEEM RIGHT TO ME
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
We
Five
Up
Close and Acoustic
The Fret House
May 15, 2010
309
N Citrus Ave, Covina, California 91723
Time: 8:00 P.M.
Best known for their million selling hit "YOU WERE ON MY MIND," WE FIVE brings their special mix
of powerful, folk-flavored vocals, and an array of 6 and 12-string guitars, banjo, mandolin and other surprises to the Fret
House on Saturday, May 15th.
WE FIVE, first of the seminal 60’s bands to record hits in San Francisco, was Grammy-nominated for Best Performance By A Vocal Group in 1965. The group has appeared on top TV shows like Shindig, Hullabaloo and the PBS My Music Series, and played in classic
concert venues like the Greek Theater and the Hollywood Bowl. Led by founding member, Jerry Burgan, and lead singer, Debbie
Burgan, We Five’s excellent musicianship has been amazing audiences for over 4 decades. The show features material from
their 6 albums and includes all of their best known songs like You Were On My Mind,
Cast Your Fate To The Wind, and the original hit recording of (Let’s) Get
Together.
We Five’s performance covers a full spectrum of sounds from whisper quiet
folk songs, to power ballads and folk rock standards. Laced with tales of the road and a tip of the hat to some of their contemporaries,
it is always a fresh and totally entertaining experience—and the Fret House is a perfect place to see and hear them
up close and personal in an intimate environment. The Covina showroom will be full, so get your tickets early.
The Fret House
To see
the complete
WE
FIVE Folk-Rock Revival Show...
stay
tuned for upcoming dates!
Visit the Official WE FIVE Website !
Visit the WE FIVE page of this website.
Click here to book We Five !
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| We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at their January 23, 2010 concert. |
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| We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at the Jan. 23rd concert. |
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| We Five performing their hit "You Were On My Mind" at the Jan. 23rd concert. |
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| We Five Folk-Rock Revival |
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| We Five with Michael Sunday (Host) & Sandy Jacobson (Producer) when they were our in-studio guests ! |
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| We Five on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles ! |
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Pictured left to right are: Michael Sunday (Host), Members
of We Five - Terry Rangno, Jerry Burgan, Debbie Burgan, & Chris Burgan,
and Sandy Jacobson (Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles).
New Release !
"A Celebrated Man" by the Tol-Puddle Martyrs
an interview with Peter Rechter
by Michael McDowell of Blitz Magazine appears with permission on the "Guest Artist New Releases" page of our site.
blitz - the rock and roll magazine for thinking
people
Michael McDowell
Editor/Publisher
Since 1975 - The Rock And Roll Magazine For Thinking People
Read the reprint on our site !
Visit The Tol-Puddle Martyrs Site !
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| Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, Laurence Juber, and Javier, on the set of BackStage:Los Angeles. |
PLEASE click on the link below,
for a beautiful Holiday story and music from Laurence Juber, and
his wife Hope. You will be glad you took the time to do so!
On November 10th at 9:45 PM EST,
Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles,was interviewed on the nationally
syndicated radio show,
"The Strange Dave Show." http://www.strangedaveshow.com
THE STRANGE DAVE SHOW can be heard on the following radio stations...
Classic Rock
for Snoqualmie & Mt. Vernon (1700 AM) www.easthillradio.com
Cleveland, Ohio (MRAM 1500) mram.50webs.com
Pottstown,
Pennsylvania (91.9 FM)
Pottstown, Pennsylvania (1620 AM)
Clarion, PA (WCUC 91.7 FM)
Caifoxradio
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(1620 AM)
WLOU Radio Every Friday Night 7-8pm EST
Lafayette, Indiana (K107.5 FM) www.k107fm.com (Listen online)
Albany,
Oregon (105.7 FM, 1680 AM, 1700 AM and 1020 AM Stereo)
Dumfries, Virginia (1640 AM)
Battleground, Alabama (93.1 FM)
Anderson,
South Carolina (90.5 FM)
Madison, Wisconsin (96.9 FM)
Marlborough, Massachusetts (1640 AM)
Bel Air, Maryland (HERB
FM)
Johnson City, Tennessee (105.3 FM)
k94rocks.com (Internet Only)
Modesto, California (1610 AM)
Free Radio London
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London, Kentucky (95.7 FM & 1630 AM) Listen Website
www.ukcityradio.co.uk
www.mysticageradio.com
www.freewebs.com/dredradio
www.crystalsoundradio.com
www.penninesoundradio.co.uk
Sandy Jacobson also spoke on a panel for the Television/Film Department at
Loyola Marymount University on November 19th. Other panelists included representatives from Dreamworks, Warner
Brothers, and other entertainment companies.
David Philp & The Automatics
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| David Philp & The Automatics. Click image to see new video. |
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| David Philp & The Automatics. Click image to see new video clip. |
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| Click image to visit David Philp & The Automatics' Home Page ! |
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| Tim (our sound-man) with David Philp during soundcheck. |
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| David Philp (Guest) with Michael Sunday (Host) during interview in our studio. |
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| David Philp (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Creator/Producer), Michael Sunday (Host) in our studio. |
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Click Here to View the Promo shot on location at The Egyptian Theatre, for The 40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees'
Pop-Cult Classic film "Head."
40th Anniversary Screening of
The Monkees' film "Head"
at The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
(directly across the street from where it orginally premiered!)
WAS WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 12, 2008 @ 7:30 PM!
On-hand for the Q&A were:
Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Bob Rafelson, Bobby Hart, and Chip Douglas!!!
See photos below:
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| "Head" Logo Poster |
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| Peter Tork & Davy Jones at The 40th Anniversary Screening of The Monkees' film "Head." |
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| Theatre poster for "Head." |
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| Chip Douglas ("Headquarters"-Producer), Bobby Hart (Boyce & Hart), Peter Tork, & Davy Jones. |
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| The Egyptian Theatre Ad for The 40th Anniversary Screening of "Head." |
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| Chip Douglas ("Headquarters"-Producer), Bobby Hart (Boyce & Hart), & Peter Tork. |
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NEW !
SEE PREVIEW OF OUR SHOW!
Visit the "About The Television Show" Page
of this site, and click on the link to preview our interview with Russ & Julie,
producers of Russ & Julie's House Concerts!
More new things are on the way...
The Quarrymen,
THE Band that first featured
John, Paul, and George
appeared in concert in Santa Monica
on Saturday Night - October
18, 2007
during their first U.S. appearance!
Laurence Juber was also on the line-up!
(2x Grammy
Winner, previously with "Paul McCartney & Wings") and a recent guest on our show!
It was an evening of great music, AND a historical event!
This concert was a benefit for
"Guitars in The Classroom!"
For more information on Guitars in The Classrom, click on the link below.
Thanks to Jessica Baron of "Guitars in The Classroom"
and Thom Wolke, manager of The Quarrymen,
for setting up our historical interview with The Quarrymen
during their first visit to the U.S.!
We shot the interview on-locatioon October 20, 2008!
A VERY gracious and witty group!
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The Quarrymen (Colin Hanton-Drummer, Rod Davis-Banjo/Guitar, and
Len Garry-TeaChest Bass/Guitar),
with Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer of
BackStage:Los Angeles on location in the Hollywood Hills.
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, and Len Garry. |
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| Rod Davis, Len Garry, Sandy Jacobson, & Colin Hanton. |
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| In the Hollywood Hills... |
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| Colin Hanton, Sandy Jacobson, Rod Davis, & Len Garry. |
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| Rod Davis, Len Garry, and Colin Hanton. |
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| In the Hollywoodland Hills... |
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Thank You to Everyone who attended the
Monday October 6th, 2008
Premiere Screening/Concert Series Launch Event!
A Special Thank You to John Batdorf, one of our featured guests, for
being in attendance! John is the creator/performer of the show's theme song
"One Night Stands"
and was one of the artist's featured in the screenings!
We were happy to know that Peter Tork was opening for a screening
of "The Wrecking Crew" that night - a film we've been promoting since early summer!
Caroline Boyce (Tommy Boyce's widow, "Boyce & Hart") met with
Sandy Jacobson (Producer & Co-Author of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition) and Michael Sunday (Host) during a
recent visit to Los Angeles! Caroline has lent her support to The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition in
many ways, including being one of the first people to sign our petition.
A few of the other "notables" who have signed, are Amy
Linker ("Square Pegs"), and Bob Hegyes ("Welcome Back, Kotter"). Thank You
to EVERYONE who has supported this effort!
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| Sandy Jacobson, with Caroline Boyce, autographing the resource book for the petition. |
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| Sandy Jacobson reading Caroline's autograph. |
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| Sandy Jacobson and Caroline Boyce on Sunset Boulevard. |
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| Michael Sunday, Host of BackStage:Los Angeles, with Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer. |
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Christmas in July!
Friday, July 11th, 2008
14 months, to the day, after the posting of
The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition, Sandy Jacobson
(Creator & Producer of BackStage:Los Angeles & Co-Author of The Petition), and Michael Sunday (Host) had a meeting
with Caroline Boyce, widow of Tommy Boyce (Boyce & Hart) during her brief visit to Los Angeles. The full story of
this historic meeting on Sunset Boulevard appeared in the July issue of the BackStage:Los Angeles Newsletter!
Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up to receive it.
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| Sandy Jacobson, Michael Sunday, & Caroline Boyce. |
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The Wrecking Crew
DON'T MISS
THIS FILM !!!!
We were thrilled that Peter Tork and Al Jardine performed Monday
night at a screening in Mill Valley!
Screening Dates / Times, and Ticket Information for
"The Wrecking Crew" Docomentary by Denny Tedesco,
can be found by clicking either of the two images!
YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO SEE THIS FILM !!!
It's an incredibly well-produced documentary on the studio musicians who
played on most albums from the 1950's through the mid 1970's. They were Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound."
THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT STUDIO GUESTS:
Pat Towne & Michael Franco - Co-Adpaters of the World Premiere of Frank Zappa's 1979 Rock Opera "Joe's Garage" at The Open
Fist Theatre, Hollywood.
Below: photos taken at the book signing/concert for
Clay Eals' book "Steve Goodman: Facing The Music"
on July 25th, 2008 on
what would have been
Steve Goodman's 60th birthday are:
Pictured below (bottom, center photo) are:
left to right, Robert Morgan Fisher, Jessica Baron, Tom Bocci, Paul Zollo,
and John O'Kennedy.
Steve Goodman was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 20, and his unstoppable
spirit is reflected in his songs...
including "The City of New Orleans" which has been covered by
Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Cash, and John Denver.
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| Clay Eals (Guest/Author), Sandy Jacobson (Guest-Host), Alyssa Archambault (Concert Production). |
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| Westwood Music hosted one of Clay Eals's So-Cal Book-Signing / Concerts. |
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| Clay Eals, sharing a quote by Emmylou Harris, from his book "Steve Goodman:Facing The Music." |
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| James Lee Stanley paying tribute to Steve Goodman, on what would have been Steve's 60th Birthday. |
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| Robert Morgan Fisher, lead all the artists and the audience, in Steve's song "City of New Orleans." |
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| Clay Eals says there are two types of people... |
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| The ones who say "Steve Who?" and the ones that say "STEVE GOODMAN !!!" |
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More about Author, Clay Eals
More About Steve Goodman
More about Robert Morgan Fisher
More About Jessica Baron
More About Tom Bocci
More About Paul Zollo
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONCERTS - JAZZ, ACOUSTIC, HARD ROCK, AND MORE!
The Music Bill
of Rights
To remind the public, members of the music
indsutry, and U.S. Legislators of the central role and rights of those who conceive and create music, ASCAP (The American
Society of Composers, Authors, Publishers) officially launched a "Bill of Rights for Songwriters and Composers" on April 17,
2008.
For more information on this, either go
to our web-page
"Music Bill of Rights" or click on
the link below:
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| "Songs We Remember" - The Quarrymen |
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| "Dragonfly Races" (ages 5 & up, Parents' Choice Award) - Ellis Paul |
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| "Under" - Kenny Schick |
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| "Fiona's World" - Bob Cheevers, 2x Emmy Winner |
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| "Alarm Clock Time Bomb" - Matt Pless |
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| "Decoration Aisle" - Chelsea Williams |
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| "Thirteen Stories High" - Joel Rafael |
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| "Still Burnin" - by Batdorf & Rodndy, created out of last summer's Batdorf & Rodney Tour. |
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| "Festival" by The Nathan McEuen Trio |
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Some recent guests and activities...
for more information, click on the images!
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| David Tellez, in the studio. David, our intern, designed the posters for the Oct. 6th Screenings ! |
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| Monkees Petition supporters, Anne Wildman & Jeff Moats from Colorado, visiting with Sandy Jacobson. |
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| Recent studio guests, Matt Pless (guitar) and Zac Pless (percussion). Click on image to hear music ! |
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| Click on image to learn more about recent guest, Matt Pless ! |
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| Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, and Matt Cartsonis (Guest), outside the studio. |
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| Michael Sunday, Sandy Jacobson, and Matt Cartsonis (Guest), outside the studio. |
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| Matt Cartsonis was our most recent guest. For more about Matt, visit our "Recent Guests" page! |
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| For more information on Evan, or any of the other artists, click on the photos! |
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| Evan Marshall with Cody Bryant & Riders of The Purple Sage. |
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| Evan Marshall, described by the late Chet Atkins as "one of the few great musicians of our time." |
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| Evan Marshall and Sandy Jacobson in the studio. |
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| Evan Marshall's "signature" piece is the "Finale from The William Tell Overture." |
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| Recent guest, Laurence Juber...who's Grammy-winning solo career began with Paul McCartney & Wings. |
| Recent Guests - The Nathan McEuen Trio |
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| Nathan McEuen (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Guest-Host), Elaine Gregston (Guest), & Chuck Hailes (Guest). |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), Laurence Juber (Guest), Sandy Jacobson (Producer), Javier Otero (audience). |
| Ted & Pablo will be at Skirball Center on July 12. |
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| Ted & Pablo braved our recent heatwave to do a great concert at the LACMA Summer Latin Jazz Series. |
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| Michael Sunday (Host), with recent guest Joel Rafael, and Sandy Jacobson (Producer). |
| A visit from recent guest Ngahihi Bidois & Family! |
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| Michael Sunday (Host) with vacationing Ngahihi Bidois & his family, and Sandy Jacobson (Producer). |
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| FAR-West Conference |
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It's time to register for the
FAR-West Conference
to be held in November, 2009
in Irvine, CA.
Folk Alliance Region - West
(FAR-West) Conference
is an opportunity to build a
stronger folk music community
on the west coast, while advancing
your career and gaining
valuable contacts at the same time.
For more information,
click on either image.
If everyone looks exhausted in the photos below, WE ARE.
The photos were taken on the last day of the conference!
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| FAR-West Conference |
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| Just some of the people who helped make the 2008 FAR-West Conference a success! |
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| Site of the 2008 FAR-West Conference in Mesa, AZ. The 2009 Conference will be in Irvine, CA. |
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| Jeanette Lundgren, Sandy Jacobson, & Julie Paris at the 2008 FAR-West Conference. |
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| This "could" be Sandy Jacobson's "Dream House" or a reasonable facsimile of it. |
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| The Original owners of the house. |
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Sandy Jacobson pondering "exactly how" to fit this dream
home
in the trunk of her car for the trip back to California.
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| Sandy Jacobson, speaking on alternative ways for musicians to get their music heard. |
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