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Pescadero Art and Fun Festival Preparations Are Underway

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Live music is one of the main attractions of the Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival. Photo courtesy of Kellie Marcuson.

by Kellie Marcuson

The Annual Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival (PAFF) is known for its local music and eclectic art. Mark it on your calendar August 20-21.

South Coast residents celebrate the last hurrah of summer on the third weekend in August at PAFF. This old-fashioned country fair showcases local music, eclectic art, and a wide array of food offerings; it’s the year’s biggest local event. The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the opening reception gala of the South Coast Artist Alliance Art Show. Fine art, sculpture, mixed media, and more fill the IDES Grand Hall.

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Tags: arts & crafts, california coast, entertainment, family, family fun, food, free, music, non-stop music, pescadero, san mateo county
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Summer Greats at the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society—June 26, 2011

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Ricardo Scales Trio is not to be missed. Take a picnic lunch and spend some time on the deck of the Douglas Beach House overlooking the ocean. The Beach House in Half Moon Bay is a wonderful place for jazz because of the intimate concert hall Pete Douglas has created.

Ricardo Scales who will appear on June 26 is known for beautiful tunes and has an enthusiastic following. A recent viewer of one of his You Tube videos had this to say — just listened to this video for the first time and I must say what an absolutely beautiful tune. … I must say I love watching his fingers move across the keyboard. He does it so effortlessly as it if was second nature to him. … Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us and just keep on doing what you’re doing.

Tickets are $35 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/179466 (more…)

Tags: bach, band, concert, douglas beach house, half moon bay, jazz, music, pete douglas, tickets
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Songs for Smiles Will Have You Giggling

Friday, June 10th, 2011

SONGS FOR SMILES will have you smiling! A benefit concert for Sonrisas Community Dental Center on July 3 at 4 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church in Half Moon Bay will feature the Masterworks Chorale.

Songs for Smiles! will produce grins and giggles for all ages with a lighthearted program featuring Eric Whitacre’s Animal Crackers: the Panther, the Cow and the Firefly. Local soloists will be featured singing heartfelt love songs and other humorous songs about animals.

The Dental Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary of providing affordable care to children and adults who would otherwise not receive any care.

Serenade is the outreach chamber choir of the Masterworks Chorale organization and Moss Beach resident, Terri Homer, M.D., is Chairman of the Board of Directors and singer with the Masterworks Chorale. She is a former member of the Sonrisas Board of Directors. For the last three years, (more…)

Tags: benefit concert, half moon bay, music, smiles, songs, songs about animals, sonrisas, sonrisas dental clinic
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Guitarist Julian Lage in Half Moon Bay

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

For music lovers, there is no better venue than the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society stage. Guitarist Julian Lage will appear in Half Moon Bay on June 19, 2011. He is described at having a unique approach to composition.

He was nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for Sounding Point and returns to the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society stage with his second album, Gladwell. It features cellist Aristides Rivas, percussionist Tupac Mantilla, bassist Jorge Roeder and saxophonist Dan Blake.

According; to Linda Goetz, “Californian Julian has lived in the Bay Area and is widely regarded. He is a guitarist and composer that your readership may appreciate.” (more…)

Tags: bach dancing & dynamite society, band, concert, guitar, half moon bay, jazz, julian lage, music, the beach house
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Summer Music Series and Art Faire in Half Moon Bay

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Join La Nebbia Winery for Art, Wine and Music every 2nd & 4th Sunday afternoon from May-September.

Enjoy the music for a wonderful afternoon out. Wine and artisan food plates will be available for sale at the event. Picnic tables and Bocce Ball courts are available on a first come first served basis.

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Tags: art, art show, arts & crafts, festival, half moon bay, live music, music, music festival, summer art faire, summer music, wine
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SF Jazz High School All Stars in Half Moon Bay

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Paul Contos directs 22 of the finest young Bay Area musicians selected annually by competitive audition.

A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation at the Douglas Beach House

April 17, 2011 – 4:30 p.m., $35

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Dee Spencer and directed by esteemed educator Paul Contos, the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars comprises 22 of the finest young Bay Area jazz musicians, annually selected by competitive audition. The ensemble has appeared at the San Francisco Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ Spring Season, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Competition, and at concerts in top professional jazz clubs, festivals, museums, and community arts centers throughout California. Ensemble members enjoy regular workshops, master classes and mentoring sessions with leading artists, such as members of the SFJAZZ Collective, Terence Blanchard, Yusef Lateef, Joshua Redman and Ravi Coltrane.

For information on student group discounts contact Linda Goetz: info@bachddsoc.org or 650 726-2020

Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach, 307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Tags: bach dancing & dynamite society, bay area, douglas beach house, half moon bay, half moon bay beaches, half moon bay harbor, jazz, miramar, music, san francisco, tickets
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Culture Canute and The Rockstone Players at Old Princeton Landing

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Juan Nebulla & Rockstone Records Present: Culture Canute and The Rockstone Players.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Old Princeton Landing in Half Moon Bay — 21+ Doors at 8 p.m.

Come enjoy a night of reggae with Montego Bay, Jamaica’s very own Culture Canute and his Bay Area friends: The Rockstone Players & Dub FX!

International recording artist Culture Canute was born Canute Davis in Montego Bay, Jamaica. After more than two decades of performing in Jamaica and around the Caribbean, he has relocated to San Francisco, CA. In California, he has lent his vocals to Sister I-Live & The Elevation and Creation. He has performed in San Francisco on bills with Eek-A-Mouse and other international artists.

The Rockstone Players formed in San Francisco in 2006, releasing their debut album “One For Your Mind” on Rockstone Records in 2007. In 2009, they began backing up Culture Canute. Canute’s latest album will be released on Rockstone Records in the summer of 2011 with The Rockstone Players as his band.

From Canute:

As a child I grew up in the city of Montego Bay. All of my life I have been a fine visual artist. As a youngster I was moved by this simple but moving music from the era of rocksteady, ska and reggae. My first band was Talent, Inc. This started off my international career singing and playing with bands all over the world. Bands that I have sang lead vocals and played lead guitar with throughout the years include: Sister I-Live & the Evelation, Creation, Pan Extascy, Steel & Ivory, Caribbean Rhythm, Tropical Vibration, Jungle Apartz & opening up for Eek-A-Mouse and other big named artists. Now I give to you my own original band: CULTURE CANUTE & THE ROCKSTONE PLAYERS.

Culture Canute is backed by The Rockstone Players:

Mateo Peligroso- lead guitar & backing vocals

Rob Freeland- bass

Drew Miller or Phil Brown- drums

Stephen

Juan Nebulla Productions & Rockstone Records

E.G. California

650.560.9180

Tags: beach, coast, culture canute, dub FX, half moon bay, music, old princeton, old princeton landing, pillar point harbor, reggae, rockstone players
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Save the Date; Rock the Block Party in Downtown Half Moon Bay

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

It’s not too early to mark your calendar! Rock the Block is back in 2011 after missing 2010.

The Main Stage and all festivities will take place on Main Street. From the Highway 92 and Main Street intersection, follow Main Street south.

Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.

A variety of food will be offered by local restaurants and non-profits. Outstanding music will be featured all evening and the local retail stores will be open for shopping. Check back frequently for updates here at CoastViews blog and the Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Tags: festivals, half moon bay, main stage, music, rock the block, vendors
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April 3, 2011 in Half Moon Bay at the Douglas Beach House

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation: Two separate trios re-visit the glory days of San Francisco’s beloved North Beach neighborhood, from Vince Guaraldi at the Hungry i to Bill Evans at Keystone Korner. Doors open at 3 p.m. Music at 4:30. $35.

Mike Greensill Trio: Mike Greensill-piano; John Witala- bass; Brad Buethe- guitar

Dick Fregulia’s Bill Evans Tribute: Dick on piano; Piro Patton-bass; Bill Moody-drums.

Musicians websites: www.mikegreensill.com

cdbaby.com/dickfreguliatrio

Online reservation available through Brown Paper Tickets.com

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/155018

Douglas Beach House on Miramar Beach

307 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay. 650 726-4143,

Contact: Linda Goetz, 650 726-2020, goetz@coastside.net

Tags: bay area music, beach house, concerts, half moon bay, jazz, music, north beach, san francisco
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Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay

Monday, March 7th, 2011

A Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presentation at the Douglas Beach House, Half Moon Bay, CA

March 20, 2011 – 4:30, $35 JIM SNIDERO QUARTET

New Yorker “alto sax virtuoso” and “master musician” (Downbeat), highlight music from new release “Interface” (Savant).

Jim Snidero- Alto Sax, Bill Cunliffe- Piano, Paul Gill- Bass, Jason Tiemann- Drums

Described as being “soulful, swinging and yet utterly modern”, New York based alto saxophonist Jim Snidero’s music seems to encapsulate what is both unique and compelling about jazz. Called an “alto sax virtuoso” and “master musician” (Downbeat), as well as a “genuinely significant figure in jazz composition” (Penguin Guide to Jazz), Snidero is a veteran recording artist (EMI, Milestone, Savant, etc …) and sideman (Mingus Big Band, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Jack McDuff, etc …) that can truly say “been there, done that”.

Musicians websites: http://www.jimsnidero.com/