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Greetings Good People, coming to you via a slightly fogged up brain. I did a whirlwind drive to L.A. last night to play a show at the Blue Whale and as soon as the gig was over, I turned around and made my way through the moonlit sky back to the serenity of Encinitas. It was an ultra late night and then I got up early this morning to take Kylie to school. So I’m thinking, the best solution to defrag the RAM storage of my mind is to be submerged in 65 degrees ocean water with a 4-foot south swell running. All with the hope of restoring some intelligent thought and getting barreled!
Speaking of the Blue Whale Jazz Club, what a fantastic spot! It’s located in downtown Los Angeles and it has the perfect setup to listen to live music. The owner is a super kind fellow named Joon and it’s his mission to provide an uncompromising space for creative music to flourish. Kevyn Lettau tells me that he’s also a great jazz vocalist. We had a blast and can’t wait to do it again. You might check out their website and artist lineup to perhaps take in a future show. From Encinitas, the drive time was 1.5 hours so it’s not too far away.
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The setup at the Blue Whale Jazz Club. The owner Joon studied architectural design and this space is good on the eyes as well as the ears.
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For this week I’m connecting with bassist Bob Magnusson and drummer Duncan Moore to play some live music at the U.S. Grant Hotel on Wednesday night. We did this gig once before and it was a good hang.
On Thursday night I’m play my regular Roxy Restaurant solo guitar hit. With this warm weather consider taking in the sunset at Moonlight Beach and then falling by the Roxy for some great food and some 6 string sonic wizardry.
For Friday and Saturday nights I’m up in the Bay Area playing with jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and her group. We’re playing in Napa and at U.C. Davis. It’ll be great to hear Dianne’s incredible sound once again.
To end out the week I’m taking the first flight out of S.F. on Sunday morning and getting back just in time to drive to the Ranch Bernardo Winery to play an afternoon hit with Kevyn and Gunnar. Hope to see you there, jet lag and all.
That’s it for now. The surf is up and the only reaon I'm going out is to clear out the cobwebs. Not! Cobweb clearage mixed in with the procurement of some fine aqua barrels.
adios, Peter
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Adjusting the volume on one of my favorite guitars.
photo by Kevin Kinnear
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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
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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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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Thursday October 7, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague Trio |
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The Merc
Old Town Temecula Community Theatre
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax, flute and percussion
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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Super trio bringing our angle out to Temecula! |
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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
details
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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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Thursday October 14, 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 October 16, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague, Solo Guitar
with book release of author A. Paul Bergen's Novel |
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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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Saturday October 23, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague
and Kevyn Lettau |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 S. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals |
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7 PM |
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Playing some duo jazz with Kevyn Lettau. |
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Thursday October 28, 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 29, 2010 |
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Peter Sprague and
Blurring the Edges
featuring Fred Benedetti |
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Grossmont College
Fine Arts Hall room 220
Grossmont College, San Diego
619-644-7254
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax, flute, harmonica |
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8 PM |
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Gathering the BlurFolks for a night of good tunes. |
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