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It's just that I just haven't updated the much calendar in a few of years. During 2007 to 2010 I put the Horizon rehearsal and performance workshops temporarily on hold. In 2010 I returned to teaching monthly fiddle workshops for kids, now at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
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Lark Camp 2010 — 30th Year!
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June 22 - 26, 2010 —— at NEW LOCATION—— .
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— Fiddlekids Camp 2010 —
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Fiddlekids Website or call the Freight & Salvage |
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June 22 - 26, 2009 —— at —— —— Directions —— From I80 South San Pablo Ave. Exit From I80 North
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— Fiddlekids Camp 2009 —
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Fiddlekids Website Bobbi Nikles 510-235-0370 |
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Lark Camp 2009
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First Sundays, March - June |
Music Connection – for Kids
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— Fiddling for Violinists —"Make the Leap!" A cordial introduction to the fiddle — the festive folk cousin to the queen of the orchestra! This is a thorough, well-paced introduction, valuable even to those with previous fiddling experience. Click here for a printer-friendly |
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Spring series 2006 1st and 3rd Tuesdays |
— Horizon Workshops —"The Social Side of Music." Singingwood's Horizon Workshops provide lots of opportunities to meet other musicians and to rehearse and perform in small groups. Think of it as a jam session with structure, direction, and helpful guidance ... plus an attentive, supportive audience of your peers! |
Call John Blasquez |
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Friday and Saturday |
Cloverdale Fiddle Contest 200631st Annual Old Time The Cloverdale contest is one of the nicest indoor contests I've attended. There are lot's of areas to jam or warm-up for the competition. You'll hear lots of Texas-style (contest style fiddling), but unlike many contests, at Cloverdale there's an emphasis on "old-time" style ... includng an old-time and old-time waltz division. This year's festival includes a Twin Fiddle Division and two dances on Friday night. Information on participation and rules at: Update: Congratulations to my students who participated this year: Elizabeth Englund: 4th place Junior Division It was the first time any of them had participated in a Fiddle Contest! |
Cloverdale Historical Society |
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July 15-22, 2006 |
California Coast Music CampCCMC is a wonderful week long Week Two: July 15-22 Partial Capo: Learn the partial capo approach to popular alternate tunings like DADGAD ... without retuning your guitar! John will cover flat-picking and Carter-style arrangements, finger-picking and accompaniment. First he’ll reveal the overwhelming relationship to standard tuning; then he’ll teach the “altered tuning” point of view. Shubb and Third Hand partial capos available at the CCMC music store. |
Phone CCMC: 650-306-0399 |
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Winter series 2005 8 meetings in this series |
— Fiddling for Violinists —"Make the Leap!" A cordial introduction to the fiddle — the festive folk cousin to the queen of the orchestra! This is a thorough, well-paced introduction, valuable even to those with previous fiddling experience. |
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Winter series 2005 Starts February 1st, 2005 1st and 3rd Tuesdays |
— Horizon Workshops —"The Social Side of Music." Singingwood's Horizon Workshops provide lots of opportunities to meet other musicians and to rehearse and perform in small groups. Think of it as a jam session with structure, direction, and helpful guidance ... plus an attentive, supportive audience of your peers! |
Call John Blasquez |
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Saturday, June 18, 2005The Freight and Salvage |
Fiddlekids Faculty Concert
Saturday, June 18, 2005, 8pm
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*NOTE: Oct 4th is a Monday! |
"The Social Side of Music." Singingwood's Horizon Workshops provide lots of opportunities to meet other musicians and to rehearse and perform in small groups. Think of it as a jam session with structure, direction, and helpful guidance ... plus an attentive, supportive audience! You'll get lots of pointers on arranging music, collaborating musically, fostering creativity, and sharing your sharing knowledge of music. |
Call John Blasquez |
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Every other Tuesday. Fall Series 2004 |
Calling all fledgling fiddlers, mandolinists and guitarists. Acoustic Music 101 develops individual musicianship by teaching repertoire, memory skills, physical relaxation, emotional relaxation (poise and presence), improvisation, and the practical aspects of music theory. Also there's coaching in rehearsing, arranging and performing. It's a perfect class for people just beginning to play music with others, and it's an excellent course for those who haven't yet taken the plunge.
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June 19 2004 - 8pm
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Fiddlekids Faculty ConcertSaturday, June 19, 2004 8pm -- at -- Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse The instructors of the this year's Fiddlekids summer camp take the stage ... so an evening of fiery fiddling is assured! -- featuring -- Doors open at 7:30pm Flier at: www.singingwood.com/fiddlekids/2004/ |
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June 21 - 25, 2004 —— at —— —— Directions —— From I80 South San Pablo Ave. Exit — — From I80 North
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Fiddlekids Camp 2004 Fiddlekids is a wonderful music day-camp for kids ages 7 to 14. On this year's staff are fiddlers Bobbi Nikles (director), John Blasquez, Laura Risk, and Cathy Whitesides; plus Evie Ladin teaching dance and Fiddlekids' art instructor Marcy Overway. Fiddlekids reached full enrollment as of March 2003. Any further enrollments are on a stand-by basis. If you're interested in camp next year, sign up early next year to insure a spot. — Fiddlekids Concert — Come hear the Fiddlekids perform on the last day of camp. The concert will last about an hour, and features fiddling and dance — and you'll get to see a display of the art the kids create at camp. It's amazing what these kids accomplish in a week! Tehiyah Day School ----------------------------------------- |
Fiddlekids Website |
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Sept 6, 2003 at Garin Regional Park |
— Garin Apple Festival —
Hosted by the good people at the Come join us once again! This a delightful barn dance at Garin Regional Park in Hayward. Garin Park provids the barn and festivities. We provide the old-time fiddle music. You provide the feet! ... so if your toe starts a-tappin', don't hold back. Just let 'er go! Harry Liedstrand - Fiddle Admission is simply the Park's regular parking/entrance fee of $4 per car. |
Garin Regional Park East Bay Regional Park District: Directions • From 880 Oakland/San Leandro 880 South. • From 580 (either direction) 238 West (to Hayward) |
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June 23 - 27, 2003 —— at —— —— Directions —— From I80 South San Pablo Ave. Exit From I80 North San Pablo Ave. Exit |
— Fiddlekids Camp —
Fiddlekids is a wonderful music day-camp for kids ages 7 to 14. On this year's staff are fiddlers Bobbi Nikles (director), John Blasquez, Laura Risk, and Cathy Whitesides; plus Evie Ladin teaching dance and Fiddlekids' art instructor Marcy Overway. Fiddlekids reached full enrollment as of March 2003. Any further enrollments are on a stand-by basis. If you're interested in camp next year, sign up early next year to insure a spot. —— Fiddlekids Concert —— Come hear the Fiddlekids perform on the last day of camp. The concert will last about an hour, and features fiddling and dance — and you'll get to see a display of the art the kids create at camp. It's amazing what these kids accomplish in a week! Tehiyah Day School ----------------------------------------- |
Fiddlekids Website Bobbi Nikles 510-235-0370 |
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| Monday, March 17 from 7:00 'til about 9:30 - - at the - - Stadium Pub The Stadium Pub is located directly across from Radio Shack on Main St. -- just one block from the Walnut Creek Library parking lot at Broadway and Lincoln, which is where recommend you look for parking if no street parking is available. (I know, you're thinking, "Street parking in Walnut Creek?") |
"First it was a rumor. On St. Patty's Day the Horizon Workshop will hold our meeting at the Stadium Pub in Walnut Creek for an authentic Irish music session --with fiddles, mandolins and guitars and vocals! The fun starts between 7:00 and 7:30 -- and we'll play 'til about 9:30. There's free food and drink for Horizon members. For those you who are curious about the workshops, but don't know what we're up to, here's an opportunity to come and see for yourself. <-- Address and phone at the left. |
Stadium Pub Phone: 925-256-7302 |
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Fiddlers Association Monthly Meeting, Jam Session On the 4th Sunday of each month* District 9 of the California State Old-Time Fiddler's Association hosts its monthly meeting in Castro Valley. This includes a potluck, jam session, and Free Youth Workshop: Jamming/ Music on stage: 1:30 - 5pm Youth Concert: 4:15 pm (approx.) Join us and be a part of the living tradition of American fiddle music! More about the Youth WorkshopsIn April 2001, in accordance with CSOTFA's mission to encourage and foster the preservation of old-time fiddling, District 9 launched a donation funded scholarship program that provides free youth workshops at its monthly meetings. District 9's Youth Workshops are open to youth age 18 and under. They're are FREE to CSOTFA members ... and free to first time participants as well. If you'd like to join us for free workshops, simply join CSOTFA for $14 a year! To date the CSOTFA youth workshop instructors have been:
* District 9 meets the 4th Sudnay of each month, except in December when there's a Christmas Party early in the month. |
CSOTFA District 9 Website Youth Workshop — — Directions — — From 680 / 580E Go WEST on 580 toward Hayward From 880 / 580W Go EAST on 580 toward Stockton |
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California State Old-time Fiddlers Association
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• Megan Lynch, four time Champion at the National Old-Time Fiddle Contest. |
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• John Blasquez, placed in the top ten on four occasions at the National Old-Time Fiddle Contest. |
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• Chad Manning, twice Washington State Junior champ, top five contestant of the Junior and Adult divisions at the National Old-Time Fiddle Contest. |
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• Mike Tatar bluegrass expert and walking bluegrass band. |
* District 9 meets the 4th Sudnay of each month, except in December when there's a Christmas Party early in the month.
CSOTFA District 9 Website
www.fiddlecontest.com
Youth Workshop
and District 9 info:
— — Directions ——
From 680 / 580E
Go WEST on 580 toward Hayward
EXIT: Strobridge
RIGHT: Strobridge
RIGHT: Castro Valley Blvd.
Go 3 blocks
LEFT: Wisteria.
From 880 / 580W
Go EAST on 580 toward Stockton
EXIT: Strobridge
LEFT: Strobridge
RIGHT: Castro Valley Blvd.
Go 3 blocks
LEFT: Wisteria.
(Keep your eyes open as Wisteria is easy to miss!)
Go to United Methodist Church, at 19806 Wisteria Ave, near end of Wisteria on the right. Follow the Fiddle Jamboree sign into the parking lot. Park right there or around the back.
Sept 7, 2002
Saturday: 12 - 4 pm
Music & Dance: 12:30-3:30 pm
at Garin Regional Park
in Hayward
— Garin Apple Festival —
Hosted by the good people at the
East Bay Regional Parks District.
Come join us once again for a delightful barn dance at Garin Regional Park in Hayward. Garin Park provids the barn and festivities. We provide the old-time fiddle music. You provide the feet!
Those with shy feet are welcome aren't required to dance ... but if your toe starts a-tappin', don't hold back. Just let 'er go!
Harry Liedstrand: Fiddle
John Blasquez: Fiddle & Guitar
Daren Santos: Bodhran & Mandolin
Evie Ladin: Banjo, Caller.
There's traditional games for kids, heirloom apple tasting, plus blacksmithing and craft demonstrations, plus history and current information about the park.Musician's who attend are invited to hold jam sessions about the park area. It's darn fun!
The price of admission is simply the Park's regular parking/entrance fee of $4 per car.
Garin Regional Park
510-795-9385
East Bay Regional Park District:
www.ebparks.org
Directions
• From 880 Oakland/San Leandro
880 South.
Exit.: Industrial Parkway
Left: on Industrial Parkway
Right: on Mission Blvd.
(Go two or three blocks.)
Left: Garin Ave.
Take Garin to top of hill.
• From 580 (either direction)
238 West (to Hayward)
880 So. toward Hayward
Follow the directions above
from Indrustrial exit.
Session I
July 15 – Sept. 23
7:15 - 9:30 pm
Session II
Oct. 7 – Dec. 16
7:15 - 9:30 pm
"The Social Side of Music."
The Singingwood's Horizon Workshops provide lots of oppotunities to meet other musicians, rehearse with them, and practice performing.
Call John Blasquez
at 925-935-9295
to reserve your spot.
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Tehiyah Day School
2603 Tassjara Ave.
El Cerrito, CA
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From I80 South
(Berkeley, SF)
San Pablo Ave. Exit
Right on San pablo
Left on Barrett.
Go approx. 8/10 mile
Left on Carquinez
Right into the Tehiyah parking lot — then buzz the security gate.
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From I80 North
(Carquinez Bridge)
Fiddlekids is a wonderful music day-camp for kids ages 7 to 14. On this year's staff are fiddlers Bobbi Nikles (director), John Blasquez, Laura Risk, and Cathy Whitesides; plus Evie Ladin teaching dance and Fiddlekids' art instructor Marcy Overway.
Fiddlekids reached full enrollment as of March 2002. Any further enrollments are on a stand-by basis. If you're interested in camp next year, sign up early next year to insure a spot.
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Friday June 28, 5:30 pm.
Come hear the Fiddlekids perform on the last day of camp. The concert will last about an hour, and features fiddling and dance — and you'll get to see a display of the art the kids create at camp. It's amazing what these kids accomplish in a week!
The concert starts at 5:30 pm in the at:
Tehiyah Day School
2603 Tassjara Ave.
El Cerrito, CA
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May 19 2002
Sunday 3pm - 4:30
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St. Mathew's
Lutheran Church
399 Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek
"25 years of Twinkling Stars"
Presented by
Diablo Valley Suzuki Players
Featuring Students of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Talent Education Method of Music Instruction:
• Group performances of Suzuki repertoire
• Patriotic Music Tribute
• American Fiddle Tunes
Special Guest Performers:
John Blasquez: Fiddle & Guitar
Harry Liedstrand: Fiddle
Daren Santos: Bodhran & Mandolin
Chris Olsen: 925-283-1331
Laurie Carlson: 925-672-6020
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Nov. 25, 2001 —— at —— United Methodist Church Directions at the |
— CSOTFA Fiddle Workshop — District 9 of the California State Old-Time Fiddle's Association has launched a scholarship program that funds free youth workshops at District 9's monthly meeting and jam session in Castro Valley. CSOTFA has commissioned these workshops to encourage and foster the preservation of old-time fiddling. The youth workshops are open to youth age 18 and under — and they're are FREE to CSOTFA members, and free to first time participants as well. If you want to join us for on going workshops, simply join CSOTFA for just $14 a year! Megan Lynch will host the next workshop. To date the CSOTFA youth workshop instructors have been:
Join us the 4th Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 5pm (except December when a Christmas Party early in the month replaces the monthly jam session - this years Christmas celebration is December 9th, from 1:30 thru the evening!) Be a part of the living tradition of American fiddle music! There's a potluck lunch at 2:00 pm, followed by the fiddle workshop from 2:30 to 4:00 pm, and special "youth concert hour" starting at approximately 4:15 pm. |
CSOTFA District 9 Website For Youth Workshop — — Directions —— From 680 / 580E Go WEST on 580 toward Hayward From 880 / 580W Go EAST on 580 toward Stockton (And keep your eyes open as Wisteria is easy to miss!) |
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August 25, 2001 at Garin Regional Park |
— Garin Apple Festival — Come join in once again at a delightful barn dance at Garin Regional Park in Hayward. You provide the feet, and we provide the music, with Harry Liedstrand on Fiddle, John Blasquez on fiddle & guitar, and Daren Santos playing bodhran & mandolin. Musician's who attend are invited to hold jam sessions about the park area. There's lots of traditional games for kids, apple tasting, blacksmithing and craft demonstrations, plus history and current information about the park. Hosted by the good people at the East Bay Regional Park District. It's darn fun! The cost is just the regular $4 per car parking/park entrance fee. |
Garin Regional Park East Bay Regional Park District: |
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June 18 - 22, 2001 —— at —— Directions at the |
Fiddlekids Camp. Fiddlekids is a wonderful music day-camp for kids ages 7 to 13. On this year's staff are fiddlers Bobbi Nikles (director), John Blasquez, Betsy Branch, and Laura Risk. Plus Evie Ladin teaching dance and art instructor Marcy Overway. Fiddlekids became fully enrolled as of April. Any further enrollments are on a stand-by basis. If you're interested in camp next year, sign up by February to insure a spot. —— Fiddlekids Concert —— Come hear the Fiddlekids perform on the last day of camp. The concert will last about an hour, and features fiddling and dance — and you'll get to see a display of the art the kids create at camp. It's amazing what these kids accomplish in a week! Prospect Sierra School |
GO North (East) on I80 E From 580 / Hwy 4 GO South (West) on I80W |
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April 29th, 2001 —— at —— |
Take your fiddling to the next level with • Practice more efficiently “Improve your playing - whether you are just a beginner or already an advanced player. Let me give you the skills you need to take your fiddling to the next level.” |
Call now to register: |
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March 17th, 2001 |
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Stadium Pub, features live Celtic music with Harry Liedstrand playing fiddle, John Blasquez on guitar and fiddle, and Daren Santos on bodhran and mandolin. The Stadium Pub's the place to be on St. Patty's Day in Walnut Creek! |
Stadium Pub: 925-256-7302 (Between Main & Broadway, |
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Matthew Reichert with the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra. Featuring Mussorgsky's Khovantchina, the Bruck Violin Concerto No. 1, and the Dvorak Symphony No. 8. In the beautiful Hoffman Theater at the Lesher Regional Arts Center. |
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February 24th, 2001 February 23rd, 2001 February 22nd, 2001 |
Matthew Reichert with the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra. Students’ Master Class — Matthew Reichert joins us again after last year’s successful master class and concert. Matthew Reichert — Violin and Piano Recital at Los Medanos College Recital Hall, Pittsburg. |
Call Betty Lawrence for further details: 925-757-2682. |
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January 27th, 2001 |
26th Cloverdale Fiddle Contest CONGRATULATIONS: This years' winners include local fiddlers Andrew Fields and Sorcha Evenhouse, who took first and second place in the Junior Junior division. And little Pat Reilly, age six, who took fifth place in the PeeWee division, and received a trophy for being the youngest fiddler. |
Nancy Jehn: 707-894-9550 |
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January 15th, 2001 |
CCSA Recital Young Artist Competition |
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May thru August June thru August |
Music at Noon (FREE!) at Todos Santos Park in downtown Concord. Quite a variety of great live music! Check the CMA Website. Music & Market Series (FREE!) at Todos Santos Park in downtown Concord. Visit the Farmer's Market, and as the evening cools off enjoy some music and dancing while you're there. |
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July thru August |
Music in the Park (FREE!) at Oak Hill Park in Danville, on Stone Valley Rd. Celebrating it's 15th year! |
City of Danville |
Calendar 2000 |
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November 5, 2000 |
CCSA Recital You're invited once again to come hear our young violinists and cellists, and see you what they've accomplished. |
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August 26, 2000 |
Garin Apple Festival. Come join in at a delightful barn dance at Garin Regional Park in Hayward. Featuring Bobbi Nikles, John Blasquez, Daren Santos, and caller Andy Wilson. There's lots of traditional games for kids, apple tasting, blacksmithing and craft demonstrations, plus history and current information about the park. Hosted by the good people at the East Bay Regional Park District. |
Garin Regional Park East Bay Regional Park District: |
June 19 - 23, 2000 |
Fiddlekids Camp. Fiddlekids is a wonderful music day-camp for kids ages 7 to 13. On staff this year are fiddlers Bobbi Nikles (director), John Blasquez, Betsy Branch, and Laura Risk. Plus Kyla Brooke teaching dance and our art instructor Marcy Overway . This camp is great fun! And lots of kids have already enrolled. So if you're interested, look contact Bobbi soon! Update: Fiddlekids is fully enrolled as of late April. Any further enrollments are on a stand-by basis. —— Fiddlekids Concert —— Come hear the Fiddlekids perform on the last day of camp. The concert will last about an hour, and features fiddling and dance — and you'll get to see a display of the art the kids create at camp. It's amazing what these kids accomplish in a week! The show starts at 6 pm sharp in the auditorium at: Prospect Sierra School |
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Mandolin Orchestra Mark Rubenstein has recently hosted two successful gatherings of mandolinists from the around bay and beyond. Come and join us at the next one. Or stop by to listen. It's informal and friendly. Lot's of good musicians! |
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Sunday May 7, 2000 |
Chee-Yun performs the Mendolssohn Violin Concerto in E minor at the California Symphony's yearly open rehearsal. This is a working rehearsal, so you get to see the conductor, soloist, and orchestra in the act of perfecting their collaboration. |
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Sunday April 30, 2000 |
CCSA Recital Looks like there will be lots of young kids at this recital. Come and hear what they've accomplished. Free. |
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Saturday April 15, 2000 |
Evan Marshall Concert A solo performance, entirely classical mandolin (with one exception), including works by J. S. Bach, Handel, Brahms, Schubert, Francisco Tarrega, Eduardo Di Capua, and Marshall’s amazing rendition of Rossini’s William Tell Overture. Tickets: $15. (Sold out.) |
For tickets contact: |
Friday March 17 2000 |
Lalimes Resturant. Celtic music on St. Patrick's Day with John Blasquez on fiddle and guitar, and Sylvia Herold guitar and vocal. Great food! Nice atmosphere. |
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May thru August June thru August |
Music at Noon (FREE!) at Todos Santos Park in downtown Concord. Quite a variety of great live music! Check the CMA website ----> Music & Market Series (FREE!) at Todos Santos Park in downtown Concord. Visit the Farmer's Market, and as the evening cools off enjoy some music and dancing while you're there. |
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July thru August |
Music in the Park (FREE!) at Oak Hill Park in Danville, on Stone Valley Rd. Celebrating it's 15th year! |
City of Danville |
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In Walnut Creek, California. Near Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Concord, Clayton, Brentwood, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Castro Valley, Hayward, Fremont, San Leandro, Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Kensington, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett, Benicia, Napa, Novato, Vallejo, Vacaville, Livermore, Stockton, Modesto, and San Francisco. (Northern California) |
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