Jazz & Blues
By Eric Benson
Well, on we go to spring, which is in full swing. We’re tending the garden and thankful for the rain to keep things coming up. The flowers and the vegetable garden are sending up their shoots of things to come. The farmer’s markets are back with their offerings and the best in fresh local produce. Here’s hoping you all come out and partake of spring’s offerings.
Blue Monday Party is back on April 8th and the 22nd. Café Urbano. The band features John Burt Sax, Cortez Flores on drums, and Kevin Marin on Bass. trumpeter and myself, Eric Benson Keyboards, special guest Gene Radino, and Jazz guitarist. The alumni also include John Adey Bass, Conrad Johnson Bass, Dave Hawks’ drums, and Andrew Rosenblum Sax. We have had some high school horn players that have come down that can really play some Jazz. We also would like to thank Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson for giving their loving support and sponsorship to the Blue Monday Scene, which yours truly appreciates! Please come down for some music, food, and a full bar, can’t do it without you! We need more places to play live music, especially in the downtown area. Any ideas or ways to make it happen let me know.
The Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, which just opened in Manteca, is new to the scene. Roman of Roman on the River Live 105 has been doing some comedy shows in Modesto, and hopefully, the momentum will continue to support some much-needed humor in our area. Stay tuned!
We all need to work on supporting the venues that support the arts and creating new venues, as there are many great bands that need to be heard. Together, we can make it happen and see things strive!
There are some great shows at Gallo Center, but also check out some great venues out of town: The Newman Theatre, Vinhose Tapas Bar in Merced, Yoshi’s Oakland best jazz shows, Khumba Music Center Santa Cruz, and Piedmont Piano Company, the Back Door, and the Sound Room located in Oakland.
By Eric Benson
Well, on we go to spring, which is in full swing. We’re tending the garden and thankful for the rain to keep things coming up. The flowers and the vegetable garden are sending up their shoots of things to come. The farmer’s markets are back with their offerings and the best in fresh local produce. Here’s hoping you all come out and partake of spring’s offerings.
Blue Monday Party is back on April 8th and the 22nd. Café Urbano. The band features John Burt Sax, Cortez Flores on drums, and Kevin Marin on Bass. trumpeter and myself, Eric Benson Keyboards, special guest Gene Radino, and Jazz guitarist. The alumni also include John Adey Bass, Conrad Johnson Bass, Dave Hawks’ drums, and Andrew Rosenblum Sax. We have had some high school horn players that have come down that can really play some Jazz. We also would like to thank Chris Murphy and Gary Nelson for giving their loving support and sponsorship to the Blue Monday Scene, which yours truly appreciates! Please come down for some music, food, and a full bar, can’t do it without you! We need more places to play live music, especially in the downtown area. Any ideas or ways to make it happen let me know.
The Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, which just opened in Manteca, is new to the scene. Roman of Roman on the River Live 105 has been doing some comedy shows in Modesto, and hopefully, the momentum will continue to support some much-needed humor in our area. Stay tuned!
We all need to work on supporting the venues that support the arts and creating new venues, as there are many great bands that need to be heard. Together, we can make it happen and see things strive!
There are some great shows at Gallo Center, but also check out some great venues out of town: The Newman Theatre, Vinhose Tapas Bar in Merced, Yoshi’s Oakland best jazz shows, Khumba Music Center Santa Cruz, and Piedmont Piano Company, the Back Door, and the Sound Room located in Oakland.
