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First Sundays: October 5, 2008 with Triada Guitar Trio,

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Triada Guitar Trio

Concert is 3:00 to 4:30 pm with a brief intermission. Free event.

Come early to enjoy the exhibition in the Art Gallery, which opens at 2:00 pm. Visit www.lagunacollege.edu for the details.

Established in 2001 (and known first as the BG Brothers), Triada consists of the brothers Chekardzhikovi: Nikola, Vasil and Petar from Bulgaria. The three are former members of the guitar quartet Four of a Kind, an ensemble which included their sister Petya Chekardzhikova. A heavy schedule of concerts, TV and Radio appearances in Bulgaria led to appearances in Europe from 1994 to 1996 when Four of a Kind twice toured Belgium and Holland under professional management, presenting concerts in Brussels (Palais de Beaux-Arts), Antwerp, Liege and Leuven, among others. Since coming to the Unated States, the brothers have performed in California, Wisconsin, Indiana, Colorado, Texas and Hawaii. In March 2004, Triada won first prize in the Third Annual Guitar Ensemble Competition in Brownsville, Texas.
The three brothers studied guitar since early childhood with professor Ljuben Haralambiev in Varna, Bulgaria. In America, they have studied as Graduate students at California State University, Fullerton with professor David Grimes. The brothers have also participated in master classes with internationally-known guitarists, such as Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (USA), Pavel Steidl (Czech Republic), Ana Maria Rosado (USA), Joaquin Clerch (Cuba), Eric Franceries (France), Aldo Lagrutta (Venezuela), George Vassilev (Bulgaria) and Costas Cotsiolis (Greece).

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band on October 11, 2008

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The Big Phat Band, a two-time Grammy-nominated 18-piece jazz ensemble and one of the top big bands in jazz today, celebrates and personifies the best of the big band tradition with a very contemporary and original sound.

While using a similar instrumentation to the traditional big bands of the 1930s and 40s, the Big Phat Band has a highly modern-day sound, highlighted by driving rhythms and extreme virtuosity.

The Band is led by Gordon Goodwin who composes most, and arranges all of the group’s performance pieces, as well as playing piano and occasionally tenor saxophone, and who is a three-time Emmy Award winner, an eight-time Grammy nominee, and recent winner of a 48th annual Grammy award for Best Instrumental Arrangement.

Through the writing genius of Gordon Goodwin, SRO audiences have enjoyed one of the most craftsman-like hard swinging large jazz ensembles comprised of L.A.’s finest musicians. Gordon’s witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles: Latin, blues, swing, classical, hard-hitting jazz, and even an homage to Looney Tunes (!).

Concert is 8:00 pm in Laguna Beach Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach.
Tickets are $25-30/adult and $10/student 21 & under.Buy Tickets Now

More…
• Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band made their Hollywood Bowl debut in June 2005 as headliners in the Playboy Jazz Festival.
• The Big Phat Band made its debut appearance on national TV on NBC’s “The Other Half,” hosted by Dick Clark.
• “Swingin’ For The Fences” secured a prestigious spot on Air Force One’s onboard entertainment system.
• The Big Phat Band has garnered excellent critical reviews and praise for its many appearances nationally and in the Los Angeles area.
• Members of the Big Phat Band have performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Madonna, Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Diana Ross, Supertramp, Patti Austin, Brian Setzer, Paul Anka, and can be heard on many Motion Picture soundtracks including “The Incredibles,” “Coach Carter,” “Sideways,” “The Majestic,” “Analyze This,” “Remember The Titans,” “Gone in Sixty Seconds,” “Armageddon,” “Ace Ventura, Pet Detective,” “Enemy of the State” and many more.

Members of the Big Phat Band have distinguished themselves as recording artists and soloists in the jazz field, including Eric Marienthal, Wayne Bergeron (also a Grammy nominee), Andy Martin, Bob Summers, Luis Conte, Bernie Dresel, and Grant Geissman.

First Sundays: November 2, 2008 with Les Amis Musicalles

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Les Amis Musicalles

First Sundays,

an afternoon of music and art at the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach.

Sponsored by American Association of University Women/Laguna Beach Branch, Laguna College of Art & Design, lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.

Come early to enjoy the exhibition in the Art Gallery, which opens at 2:00 pm. Visit www.lagunacollege.edu for the details.

Using the name which means The Musical Friends, the Trio explores musical collaborations beyond flute, violin and viola and features Cynthia Ellis, flute, Jeanne Skrocki, violin and Janet Lakatos, viola. Special guest will be harpist Michelle Temple. The group received first prize at the National Flute Association Chamber Music Competition and has performed at NFA conventions in Columbus , Dallas and San Diego.

Program for Les Amis Musicalles, Michelle Temple, guest harpist

Passacaglia after the Suite #7 in g minor, for harpsichord, by
George Frederick Handel arr. Johann Halvorsen (1864-1935)
Duet for violin and viola: Ms. Lakatos and Ms. Scrocki

Serenade for Flute and Violin Virgil Thomson (1896-1989)
Ms. Ellis and Ms. Skrocki

Serenade No. 10 for Flute and Harp Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987)

Piece en Forme de Habanera Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Ms. Ellis and Ms. Temple

Images Sonnantes Jim Hopkins
Images Sonnantes was commissioned by Les Amis Musicalles with scholarship monies from the Mu Phi Epsilon Virginia Foncannon Chamber Music Scholarship. Mr. Hopkins will be in attendance and will talk to the audience.
Ms. Ellis, Ms. Skrocki, Ms. Lakatos, Ms. Temple

First Sundays: December 7, 2008 with Presido Brass Quintet

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Concert is 3:00 to 4:30 pm with a brief intermission. Free event.

Presidio Brass

First Sundays, an afternoon of music and art at the Laguna College of Art & Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. Sponsored by Laguna College of Art & Design, lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.Come early to enjoy the exhibition in the Art Gallery, which opens at 2:00 pm. Visit www.lagunacollege.edu for the details.

Presidio Brass is a dynamic new force in American brass chamber music. With a unique and exciting repertoire written specifically for the ensemble, Presidio Brass is committed to providing engaging musical programs as well as developing close ties to their audience. Members of the ensemble have been seen with major symphony orchestras, including the London Philharmonic and Los Angeles Philharmonic.

August 6, 2008 with Latin Jazz Syndicate

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Latin Jazz Syndicate

The group infuses authentic latin grooves with classic standards, as well as performing original arrangements, and unique original tunes. Don‚Äôt miss this unique opportunity to catch these exceptional musicians in live and in person.

Bijon Watson; trumpet, flugelhorn, Carlos Ordiano; keyboards, Ruben Ordiano; drums, Oscar Cartaya; bass, and Angel Rodriguez; percussion.

6:00 -8:00 pm in lovely outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.Doors open 5:15 pm. Reservations for 8 or more by calling 949.715.9713 or email us

Cover $10/person. Special drinks and food available for purchase.This is on the coast, so light jackets are advised near sundown.¬†

August 20, 2008 with Kristin Korb

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Kristin Korb

Kristin Korb Trio

Jazz Wednesdays is pleased to present the talented Kristin Korb, upright bass, who is known for her exuberant, rapid vocalese style and open spirit.

6:00 -8:00 pm in lovely outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.Doors open 5:15 pm. Reservations for 8 or more by calling 949.715.9713 or email us Cover $10/person. Special drinks and food available for purchase. Light jackets are advised near sundown.

September 3, 2008 with Lanny Morgan

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lanny morgan

Jazz Wednesdays is pleased to present Lanny Morgan. A brilliant bebop alto soloist, Lanny has been on the scene as a leader of his own group and a solo performer in the US and abroad since 1969, playing every major jazz club and festival that exists and guesting as soloist/clinician at colleges and universities in nearly every state of the union.
6:00 -8:00 pm in lovely outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.Doors open 5:15 pm. Reservations for 8 or more by calling 949.715.9713 or¬†email us. Cover¬†$10/person. Special drinks and food available for purchase.This is on the coast, so light jackets are advised near sundown.

September 7, 2008 with Bearfoot Bluegrass

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Bearfoot Bluegrass presented by Laguna Beach Live! Sunday, September 7, 2008 on the Magnolia Patio at Aliso Creek Inn: concert 4 - 6 pm and BBQ 3 ‚Äì 7 pm. Adults $10 adv. and $12 at the door; children 12 and under $5 adv. and $7 at the door.

Bearfoot Bluegrass

Bearfoot, earning one of roots music’s most prestigious awards‚Telluride Bluegrass Band Champions‚ an honor they share with artists like Dixie Chicks and Nickel Creek, is deeply American music. Airy Northern ballads are tempered by back-alley Southern blues, while jazz stomp meets Appalachian breakdown, the whole fused with a signature sexy bluegrass passion. Boasting five distinctive lead voices, this young group from Anchorage Alaska showcases a remarkable breadth of rich, original songs and their arrangements soar with smoky, spacious lyricism.

Kate Hamre, acoustic bass
Mike Mickelson, guitar
Jason Norris, mandolin
Angela Oudean, fiddle
Annalisa Tornfelt, fiddle

BBQ. The menu is choice of hot dog, hamburger, cheeseburger, chicken breast sandwich, or veggie burger plus choice of coleslaw, chips, fresh fruit, baked beans, or potato salad, plus one soft drink or bottled water for $15. Proceeds benefit outreach programs to the schools by Laguna Beach Live!. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase.Due to food and beverage licensing requirements of Aliso Creek Inn, please do not bring food or drink with you.

September 17, 2008 with Karen Gallinger

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Karen Gallinger Quartet with Karen Gallinger, vocals, Tom Zink, keyboard, Chris Wabich, drums, Todd Johnson, bass.

Karen Gallinger

Long regarded as one of Southern California’s finest jazz vocalists, Karen Gallinger is a performer who blends artistic passion and mastery of her craft into a dynamic and unique package. She has a Sarah Vaughn range and can deliver ia wide variety of songs in a wide variety of styles…swing, blues, and pop with a jazz flavor.
The concert is 6:00 -8:00 pm in lovely outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.Doors open 5:15 pm. Reservations for 8 or more by calling 949.715.9713 or email us. Cover $10/person. Special drinks and food available for purchase.This is on the coast, so light jackets are advised near sundown.

Laguna Beach Music Festival, January 18-25, 2009

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7th ANNUAL
LAGUNA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
January 18th -January 25th, 2009

Lynn Harrell

This world-class Festival, established in 2003, brings music at its most exciting—up close and personal—to the charming seaside community of Laguna Beach. Dedicated to artistic excellence and innovation, the Festival presents traditional and contemporary classical music in an accessible and intimate style.

Featured artist: Lynn Harrell, cello
Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today’s performing artists.

Mr. Harrell is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Piatigorsky Award, the Ford Foundation Concert Artists’ Award, and the first Avery Fisher Prize (jointly with Murray Perahia).

Mr. Harrell will be working with gifted young musicians in a weeklong personal teaching environment. The public has the rare opportunity to observe these stars of tomorrow in workshops and masterclasses as they hone their musical technique and expression, and to enjoy special performances by the master and pupils in intimate settings.
Enjoy Picturesque Laguna Beach: Located on the beautiful California Riviera in South Orange County, California, Laguna Beach is a picturesque seaside city with a village atmosphere. Known as
The Art Colony, Laguna is home to a number of fine art galleries, a variety of stylish shops and great dining and accommodations that offer something for everyone.

Festival Headquarters at Hotel Laguna: the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europe‚Äôs finest historical establishments.

Celebrate music: The week features a special Meet the Artists salon, several educational events open to the public, master classes for local students, and concludes with three inspired weekend concerts. Click here to visit the Music Festival website for more information.