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Hi Friends, I’m just back from a hurricane weekend! The Idyllwild concert was a true highlight. The day couldn’t have been better with perfecto temperature flowing and the tall green pines framing the parachuted amphitheatre, music filling the air and the fine folks of Idyllwild making sure it was all just right. Bravissimo!
In last week’s gig email I included a photo of me playing the guitar with a women in the background, possibly questioning what I was up to. My friend Garry wrote back with some alternate things that she might have been thinking as I was playing.
"He needs a haircut. Doesn't he know it's 2010?"
"He calls that music? Where is the melody?"
"I can't imagine what my boss sees in this music, but, hey, he wanted me to hire this band."
"He makes a living doing this?"
All true and all probably what was going through her mind. Meanwhile, I was oblivious as I was navigating the treacherous harmony of Coltrane’s “Satellite.”
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This is the flyer for the Dizzy's gig on Wednesday.
Art by Jamie.
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For this week I’m playing a show at Dizzy’s with violinist Jamie called the Shadowlight Sessions. It’s a tribute concert to the artistic contributions of John Paul Jones. Both Jamie and John Paul designed my website years ago and their way with color is amazing. It’ll be a cool evening of music and John Paul’s art. Look below for the deets.
On Thursday night I’ll be returning to the Roxy in Encinitas for an evening of solo guitar. I’ve been gone for a couple of weeks and I can’t wait to order up the Sunrise smoothie and get down to business. Hope to see you there!
And rounding out the week is a Sunday evening house concert in Del Mar with vocalist Leonard Patton and myself. It’s open to anyone and look below for the way to get tickets and the start time. It’s for a good cause too.
That’s it folks. I just took my daughter to the first day of 11th grade in high school and it’s incredible how this life just pushes it to the floorboard, speeding like a wild man and never looking back. I wouldn't trade it for anything!
all the very best, Peter
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Wednesday September 1, 2010 |
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Jaime |
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Dizzy's
where the music matters most
338 7th Ave.
between J & K Streets
San Diego, CA
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Jaime — violin and vocals
Peter Sprague — guitar |
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8 PM |
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Jaime plays beautiful violin and this will be a night of her music. |
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Thursday September 2, 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 5, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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Diane Barry Levinson's House
2264 El Amigo Road
Del Mar, CA 92014
858-720-1255
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals |
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6:30 PM |
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We're playing this house concert and it's called the Joy of Life, honoring the memory of Glenda Joy Herczeg and all those who battle lung cancer, with the hopes that the disease will become better understood, and more people will experience the joy of life in good health.
Proceeds will be donated to Lung Cancer Alliance.
Tickets: $25 per person which includes a light dinner and an evening of incredible jazz in an ocean view setting. No host bar. Space is limited. |
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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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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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6 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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Tuesday October 5, 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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Solo guitar and this one is a free concert along the new artistic trail that they've just completed in Solana Beach. |
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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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In Los Angeles
details to follow
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Bill Childs — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Carol Robbins — harp
Bob Sheppard — flute, sax
Scott Coley — bass
Antonio Sanchez — drums
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7:30 PM |
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Amazing music from his new recording. |
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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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This is my most recent recording.
Click here for more info and to listen to the tracks.
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