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Dear Good People of the West, it’s been a time of integrating a lot of new notes into the bandwidth storage banks of Peter’s brain. Coming up next week is two days of recording with pianist Geoffrey Keezer, bassist Hamilton Price, on drums Duncan Moore, Zach Harmon on tablas and me too on the guitar. We’re making a new CD with our band and both Geoffrey and I have written new music for the occasion. New notes to learn, new details and new angles on how to bend reality with sound. For me, this endeavour of learning is running in tandem with the process of also integrating some incredible Billy Childs compositions in prep for a concert next month with his Jazz Chamber Ensemble. My days are happily filled with pages of challenging notes and seeing how they fit onto the guitar neck and ultimately coaxing them to adhere to the walls of my brain. Stick please! I’ve got my work cut out...
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Here I am, trying new methods to make sure the zillion notes stick inside the corridors of my brain.
Photo by Tom Westerlin.
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A little later today the ever musically flexible Leonard Patton and I are playing a 1PM show at Mesa College. It’s free and it’s a 1-hour excursion. Maybe you should ditch work for a sec and tell the boss you need some audio caffeine.
Tomorrow I’m making it over to the Roxy for some solo guitar. Last week was a hoot and I’m all set for another round of the mysteries inside the wooden box. See ya there!
I’ve got a few library gigs coming up and for these I’ll be playing solo guitar along with a few of my favorite digital friends. They sit idle on the floor and patiently wait for me to tap them into action. Then they either behave or misbehave—just like 6-year-old kids! Come and see the family dynamics whirling around in limbo. I’ll be in El Cajon on Saturday afternoon and then in Encinitas on Monday night.
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The mysteries inside the wooden box played on the dark side of the moon.
Photo by Tom Westerlin.
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On Saturday evening I’m joining forces with low-end avatar Bob Magnusson along with Duncan Moore for a night of music at Harry’s Bar and Grill in the UTC area. It’ll be a fun night with two of my all-time favorite musos.
The week rounds out with a duo show at the Paper Moon in Point Loma with fellow guitarist Fred Benedetti. Fred possesses the most beautiful sound and he earned it through years of devoted practice. Mix that in with a wonderful spirit for life and you’ve got a musician telling a unique story. I can’t wait to see what we brew up this time. Look below for the details on the concert and we hope to see you there!
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That's Fred on the left and me on the right. Collective organic bandwidth factory models ready to spring into action!
Photo by Kylie Sprague.
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Looking into the fast approaching future, coming up next week, we’re rounding up the tribe to explore the new songs from my Calling Me Home cd. We’ve got 9 musos lined up to bring the tunes into vivid color and we’re hoping you can make it out to share in the weird and wild vibes of the Tango del Rey. It’ll be a special night! Look below for the fine print.
That’s it for now and thanks for tuning in, Peter
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Wednesday September 8, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, California
92111-4998
In the Music Department |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
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1 PM |
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Leonard and I are playing a free afternoon concert at Mesa College in the music department. |
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Thursday September 9, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Saturday September 11, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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El Cajon Library
201 E. Douglas
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3718
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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2 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Saturday September 11, 2010 |
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Bob Magnusson Trio |
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Harry's Bar and American Grill
4370 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122-1250
(858) 373-1252
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Bob Magnusson — bass
Peter Sprague — guitar
Duncan Moore — drums
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6 PM |
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A little gig with the one and only Bob Magnusson. |
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Sunday September 12, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Fred Benedetti |
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Paper Moon Music
4051 Voltaire St. Ste. D
San Diego, CA 92107
details
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti |
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7 PM |
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Fred and I will play a concert in this cool little spot in the Ocean Beach / Point Loma area. Really fun! |
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Monday September 13, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-7376
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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6:30 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Saturday, September 18, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Friends |
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The Pacific Beach Surf Shop
4150 Mission Blvd. Suite #161
San Diego, CA 92109
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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8 PM |
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Music for the Season of the Santa Ana Winds!
We played this spot at the beginning of summer and the vibes were so good we had to return! |
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Sunday September 19, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Group
Plays the Music From
Calling Me Home |
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Tango del Rey
3567 Del Rey Street
San Diego, CA
858 581-1114
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Leonard Patton — vocals
Lisa Hightower — vocals
Allison Adams Tucker — vocals
Kate Fuller — vocals
Danny Green — piano
Duncan Moore — drums
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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For this night we're celebrating the emergence of my new recording "Calling Me Home." We've got 5 incredible vocalists and an ace band. It'll be a really special evening of bossa nova and jazz. |
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Thursday September 23, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Sunday September 26, 2010 |
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Kevyn Lettau
and Peter Sprague
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The Blue Whale Bar
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3833
(213) 620-0908
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Kevyn Lettau — vocals and percussion
Peter Sprague — guitar
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8 PM |
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Making the drive up to L.A. to share some sonic treats at the Blue Whale. |
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Wednesday September 29, 2010 |
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Duncan Moore Trio
featuring
Peter Sprague |
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The U.S. Grant Hotel
326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
800-237-5029
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Duncan Moore — drums
Peter Sprague — guitar
Bob Magnusson — bass |
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8 PM |
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Great to be playing a hit with master drummer Duncan. |
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Thursday September 30, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Solo guitar is one of my favorite musical vehicles to ride in. All aboard! |
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Friday October 1, 2010 |
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Dianne Reeves Group
in Napa, CA |
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Jazz at the Napa Valley Opera House
1030 MAIN STREET
NAPA CA 94559
info@nvoh.org
707.226.7372
details
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
Peter Martin — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Reginal Veal — bass
Terryon Gulley — drums |
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8 PM |
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Up the Cali coast with the amazing Dianne Reeves. |
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Saturday October 2, 2010 |
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Dianne Reeves Group
in Davis, CA |
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Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
UC Davis
9399 Old Davis Rd
Davis, Ca. 95616
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
Peter Martin — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Reginal Veal — bass
Terryon Gulley — drums |
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8 PM |
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Up the Cali coast with the amazing Dianne Reeves. |
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Sunday October 3, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Trio |
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The Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-1866
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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2 PM |
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Cool little gig during the day out in the country next to Rancho Bernardo with vocalist Kevyn Lettau. |
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Tuesday October 5, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Rancho San Diego Branch Library
11555 Via Rancho San Diego
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-53706
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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6:30 PM |
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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert. |
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Friday October 8, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague and
Emily Elbert |
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Tango del Rey
3567 Del Rey Street
San Diego, CA
858 581-1114
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Emily Elbert — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7PM |
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Emily played a show with us back in December and it blew my mind. What a vocalist and guitarist and I'm so happy she's passing through town again. You've got to hear her! For this concert were celebrating the release of a her new CD. |
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Saturday October 16, 2010 |
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A. Paul Bergen Book Release
with Peter Sprague |
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Encinitas Library
540 Cornish Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-7376
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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1:30 PM |
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Free concert, Peter Sprague, Solo Guitar
with book release of novel by A. Paul Bergen
Sponsored by 101 Artists Colony
Concert, Door Prizes, Art Sale, Libations
A Celebration of Creativity! |
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Saturday October 16, 2010 |
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Billy Childs
Jazz Chamber Ensemble |
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Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 West Washington Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90016
323-964-9768
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Bill Childs — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Carol Robbins — harp
Bob Sheppard — flute, sax
Hamilton Price — bass
Antonio Sanchez — drums
and the Eclipse String Quartet |
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8 PM |
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Amazing music from his new recording. |
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Sunday October 17, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays Solo |
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Arts Alive on the Coastal Rail Trail
Solana Beach, CA
more details to follow
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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12 PM |
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The City of Solana Beach will present an outdoor art, dance, & musical performance event for residents & visitors as they stroll along Highway 101 and experience the character of the Coastal Rail Trail. This cultural affair promotes walking in Solana Beach via the bridges and the Coastal Rail Trail to access Cedros shops, Hwy. 101 restaurants, and stores as well as beach destinations. The celebration will gather the community on the north half of the CRT to enjoy world class artists, entertainment and activities. |
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Thursday October 21, 2010 |
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Denise Donatelli Group |
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Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club
4349 Tujunga Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-0905
www.vitellosrestaurant.com |
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Denise Donatelli — vocals
Geoffrey Keezer — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Hamilton Price — bass
Duncan Moore — drums
Bob Sheppard — woodwinds
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8 PM |
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Denise has a new CD that we tracked here at SpragueLand and we're gathering the tribe to rip it up realtime! |
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