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January 2008 January 12 Peter Brandon Nominated for two 2007 Orange County Music Awards, and an LA Music Award for Song of the Year Peter Brandon is quickly establishing himself as a must see act in Country Music! After Years of playing sold out crowds throughout Southern California, Brandon returns to the OC Pavilion after selling out the venue this past June. The title track to his new album "Drive Real Fast" has been heard on local Country Radio as well as across the nation, and he was recently one of the Headliners on the Main Stage at California Speedway's Labor Day NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Brandon's shows are a good mix of fun, up beat songs and sultry ballads that hit the heart. Whether you are a County Music fan or not, you will not be disappointed with an evening spent with Peter Brandon. For more info visit: www.myspace.com/pbrandonmusic or www.peterbrandon.net Plus Jonathan Blake Described as "grammy-worthy" by LA's most prominent players and nominated for the Orange County Music Awards, Jonathan Blake is Southern California's hottest emerging artist. Redefining the blues for the 21st Century, he gains mass attention for his distinct Pop and Rock appeal. His exceeding skills as a singer, songwriter and guitarist are destined to join the ranks of legends, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. For more info visit: www.myspace.com/jonathanblakemusic January 19 Terry Ilous' XYZ and the All Star Jam Band The latest incarnation called Terry Ilous' XYZ features a band of seasoned LA musicians. Touring guitarist Sean Michael Clegg has been having a tremendous year with his band ACCOMPLICE, which includes bassist Scott Snyder (Great White) and keyboardist Michael T. Ross (Angel, Lizzy Borden). Banding these three musicians together with Terry Ilous and his powerhouse drummer Rigo Amezcua (Agent Steel) has created a true super group of musicians.
February 2008 February 2 Mariachi Divas Founded by Cindy Shea in 1999, the all-female Mariachi Divas are continuously making big waves on the Los Angeles music scene. Mariachi Divas is a unique, multi-cultural ensemble, and over the years has been represented by women of: Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinian, Columbian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, and Anglo decent. Founder and Director Cindy Shea state, :Music is a way of uniting our cultural backgrounds." February 9 Union of Saints They many not all be saints, although some would argue the fact that when it comes to Union of Saints talent, there may be divine intervention. Formed in March 2001, this 6-piece California band can rock with the best of them, and have! Recently, Union of Saints opened for Toto, Neal Schon, The Motels, Eddie Money and many other national touring acts. Opening Acts - Time is Now & BOH February 16 Evolution: a Tribute to Journey
February 23 SouthBound: a Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band SouthBound is more than a musical tribute to the Allman Brothers Band; it's also one of the best damn bands you'll ever hear in concert. A SouthBound concert captures the music and spirit of the world's greatest Southern rock band. Two drummers on every tune, two screaming guitars on "Rambling Man", wistful vocals on "Midnight Rider", slinky slide solos on "One Way Out", the frenetic energy of "Whipping Post"...all more powerful than the originals. Signature details blend with classic jams and improvisations, creating a once-in-a-lifetime live concert experience. Close your eyes, and you'll think you're actually at the Fillmore East with the Allmans in 1971. For more info visit: www.myspace.com/southboundbandrocks Plus Jonathan Blake Described as "grammy-worthy" by LA's most prominent players and nominated for the Orange County Music Awards, Jonathan Blake is Southern California's hottest emerging artist. Redefining the blues for the 21st Century, he gains mass attention for his distinct Pop and Rock appeal. His exceeding skills as a singer, songwriter and guitarist are destined to join the ranks of legends, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton. For more info visit: www.myspace.com/jonathanblakemusic
March 2008 March 22 The Who Show: a Tribute to The Who The Who Show is the world's premier The Who tribute band, featuring four amazing Los Angeles-based musician/performers with the sound, look and attitude of one of the world's greatest rock bands. The band's performances accurately reproduce early 1970's era The Who concerts, with vintage stage gear, authentic The Who style guitars and basses, detailed recreations of The Who's famous stage costumes, and the sound and songs that continue to dominate the airwaves, television and film to this day. March 29 Hartfel Ballet The hidden jewel of Orange County, the Hartfel Ballet, brings you an exciting and passion-filled evening of dance, "Two Evenings in One." Enjoy the free-spirited fun and transcendent joy of the Appalachian themed A day at the Fair, a suite of Hartfel's most popular dances set to music by Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor. Then be the first to experience the world premiere of John Welch's Baroque to Brazil. Set to classical guitar and violin, this Hartfel's newest work brings to life the beauty of two worlds separated by distance, but joined by a shared love of expression and music. For more info visit: www.hartfel.org April 2008 April 5 Shine On: a Pink Floyd Tribute Experience Join the OC Pavilion for a visual and electrifying experience as we present a tribute to one of the best known bands of all time, Pink Floyd. Shine On: The Premier Pink Floyd Tribute Experience is composed of ten musicians with over a decade of professional performing and recording credentials. Together the group performs the popular, crowd-favorites that all rock fans recognize, interspersed with eclectic times that appease even the most ardent "Floyd" fanatics. April 26 The Perfect Gentlemen The Perfect Gentlemen provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. A typical performance by the perfect Gentlemen includes marvelous melodious music mingles with masterful mirth, mischief, and merry making. Made up of four unparalleled performers; Dan Jordan (Perfect Second Tenor), Jim Campbell (Perfect Bass), Time Reeder (Perfect Baritone/Ukulele/Tenor/Guitar) and Phil Gold (Perfect First Tenor). Together as The Perfect Gentlemen, these four entertainers complement each perfectly. Once you've heard The Perfect Gentlemen, you won't settle for anything less!!
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