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The Blues Guitar Extravaganza

Montalvo

October 28, 2005

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René Solis hosts a night of guitar fireworks! With Laura Chavez, known for emotion and technique beyond her years; the charismatic J. C. Smith, who attacks the blues as though guided from above; and the exciting and multi-talented John Wedemeyer. The finale unites these talents for an explosive "All Star" jam session.

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  October 28, 2005

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  8pm

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  Montalvo Arts Center

  15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga, CA 95070

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    "Phenomenal!"
    Review posted by: Opera fan from San Jose, Aug 14, 2008
    

    This was such an awesome show. Too bad it only had the one performance. Singers, musicians, costumes, video ... all of it made for an outstanding, spectacular performance.

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    This was such an awesome show. Too bad it only had the one performance. Singers, musicians, costumes, video ... all of it made for an outstanding, spectacular performance.

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  • Event Name: Missoula Children's Theatre's Rumpelstiltskin
    "awful"
    Comment posted by: Sally Field from Memphis, TN USA, Jun 02, 2008
    

    The absolute worst audition format I have ever seen. The missoula children's theatre is the most unprofessinal peice of trash!!

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    The absolute worst audition format I have ever seen. The missoula children's theatre is the most unprofessinal peice of trash!!

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  • Event Name: HAPA, The Barefoot Natives: Willie K & Eric Gilliom
    "Eric Gilliom to Perform in Hawaii!"
    Comment posted by: Franzi from Honolulu, Feb 07, 2008
    

    Eric Gilliom will be performing at the Hawaii Romance Festival on Friday May 9th, 2008 at the Waikiki Shell. He will be alongside Hapa members, Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, Robert Cazimero,... Expand

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    Eric Gilliom will be performing at the Hawaii Romance Festival on Friday May 9th, 2008 at the Waikiki Shell. He will be alongside Hapa members, Barry Flanagan and Nathan Aweau, Robert Cazimero, Cecilio and Kapono and Smokey Robinson. See you there! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Col. Matthew Bogdanos and Donny George
    "The Humanities Foundation"
    Comment posted by: Founder & Director from New York, NY, Oct 04, 2007
    

    We recognize Colonel Matthew Bogdanos as preserving and restoring art and history to humanity. Thence far, no one else was fighting for the sake of humanity to protect Iraq's and human history. This... Expand

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    We recognize Colonel Matthew Bogdanos as preserving and restoring art and history to humanity. Thence far, no one else was fighting for the sake of humanity to protect Iraq's and human history. This is one heart touching tale. His endeavors add a united sense to the aftermath we will see once Iraqi's and Americans realize we are just... spirits in the human body...people. He is a brave fellow - The Humanities Foundation, New York, NY www.thehumanitiesfoundation.org contact@thehumanitiesfoundation.org Collapse

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  • Event Name: Keali'i Reichel
    "Redwood City Review"
    Review posted by: Jeri Chrysong from Huntington Beach, CA, Nov 19, 2006
    

    I would have given this performance a perfect "5" but for the fact Keali'i didn't perform one chant. However, that being said, the evening was wonderful, and well worth the 800 miles round trip I... Expand

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    I would have given this performance a perfect "5" but for the fact Keali'i didn't perform one chant. However, that being said, the evening was wonderful, and well worth the 800 miles round trip I drove to get there. The energy Keali'i brought to the Fox Theatre was electric! He is one performer who sounds just as good, if not better, LIVE than he does on his cd's. Every performer on stage with Keali'i was first rate, and it was apparent how much this group enjoys performing together. My favorite moment was when Keali'i sat on the edge of the stage with just his guitar, singing "Ka Nohona Pili Kai" while his cousin danced alone behind him. It was a tender performance with the two cousins "telling us" about their beloved gramma's house by the sea. Another show highlight was friend and mentor Puakea Nogelmeier dancing to a mele which he himself wrote 20 years ago. Sadly, the show ended too soon, but I left Redwood City with an overflowing spirit of Aloha. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks w/ Michelle Shocked
    "Michelle Shocked, but not senseless"
    Review posted by: Anonymous from Cupertino, CA, Sep 09, 2006
    

    Although we didn't stay for Dan Hicks (there was an interim act "Mary's Corvette?" that would have been acceptable had she bothered to tune her guitar - it was painful - a pity. Michelle... Expand

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    Although we didn't stay for Dan Hicks (there was an interim act "Mary's Corvette?" that would have been acceptable had she bothered to tune her guitar - it was painful - a pity. Michelle Shocked was extremely entertaining, animated, crazed, self-medicated, funny, irreverent and all-in-all whacky musically tight fine time. The horn player (Chris Armstrong or something like that) was beyond elegant - first time I can recall hearing solo trumpet that was what I'd call "delicate" - great variety, much too short - whole show could have been this most fine group (Michelle on guitar, electric bass, lead electric guitar, drummer, keyboard and trumpet) - 5+ stars on this - can't speak to Dan Hicks as we didn't stay for him - wish that the interim group hadn't happened... Collapse

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