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Dear Friends, lets see, since the last time I saw you it’s been about doing gigs, searching for little windows of time to work on my composing and getting stung by a sting ray. This is actually the second time I’ve gotten snapped and it bleeds and hurts and then you put your foot in super hot water and life is back to normal again. Magic! And then you take your foot out and it starts hurting again. This carries on for an hour or so and then the only thing left to remember the little critter by is a slash in your foot. I still love the wild blue though and I’m going back for more today…
For the last 3 days I’ve been recording some wonderful musos from Argentina who I met while playing in Cabo last May. The band is led by drummer Pedro Cervera and he and his cohorts live in Cabo ‘cuz that’s where there are still some decent paying gigs versus the gig situation in Buenos Aires. Pedro has written some cool tunes and we had fun offering them up to the Gods of the Digital Cree, or in layman’s terms, the Pro Tools rig. It sounds great and I’ll let you know when the CD surfaces into the real world.
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We had a wonderful meal together after completing Pedro's recording project. Stef cooked up some fantastic Indian food. From the left to right, Peter, Rocky (small smart dog), Stef, Mercedes, Pedro, Sabino, Mario and Howie.
photo by Kylie Sprague
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For this week I’ll be heading out tomorrow to Temecula to play a concert at the Merc with Tripp and Gunnar. We’ve got a great trio vibe going, still resonating off the Library tour of 2008, and to pair this up with the fantastic sound and feeling of the Merc, friends, I’m thinking it’s a shoe in.
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The trio digging in. Peter, Tripp and Gunnar.
photo by Kevin Kinnear
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On Saturday night I’m thrilled to be reconnecting with Maestro Benedetti for a concert in Encinitas sponsored by the San Diego Folk Heritage Society. Fred and I usually do this series once a year and it’s always a highlight. They have great sound set in a good listening space and as soon as we play that first note we’re not sure where it’s all heading but it’s a guaranteed great ride and journey. Hop in!
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Fred Bennedetti and Peter getting ready for the duo concert.
photo by Kylie Sprague
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Brother Leonard has been super committed to the long run of Godspell at the Horton Grand Theatre and I’ve been having a hard time getting him on gigs lately. I miss his music and I’m thrilled to be playing a show this Sunday Night at Tango del Rey in Pacific Beach. It’ll be Leonard, Gunnar and myself and I can’t wait to hear him play muted trumpet with his voice and bring back the funk of Stevie Wonder while scatting a bop tune. Stoke!
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This guy can sing! Leonard Patton.
photo by Brad Peterson
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That’s it for now folks and keep the sky in your head…
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Thursday October 1, 2009 |
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Peter Sprague Trio
Jazz At The Merc |
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Old Town Temecula Community Theatre
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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Heading inland for a jazz show with the trio at the classic old theatre in Temecula. |
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Saturday October 3, 2009 |
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Peter Sprague and
Fred Benedetti |
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San Diego Folk Heritage Society
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti — guitar |
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7:30 PM |
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Maestro Benedetti and I will explore the worlds of sound living inside the guitar. |
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Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
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Leonard Patton Trio |
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Tango del Rey
3567 Del Rey Street
San Diego, CA
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Leonard Patton — vocals
Peter Sprague — guitar
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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I miss playing with Leonard. He's been super involved in some plays and Sundays are his only time off. Stoke on this gig! |
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Thursday, October 8, 2009 |
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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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This is one of the most fun gigs ever! |
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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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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Still fun and a real highlight of the week for me. |
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Saturday October 17, 2009 |
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Peter Sprague Group
Plays Pat Metheny |
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Canyon Crest Academy
5951 Village Center Loop Road
San Diego, CA 92130
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
John Opferkuch — piano
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — piano
Duncan Moore — drums |
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8 PM |
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We're thrilled to play a night of Metheny's music. We have an angle on it called "The Lyricized Metheny" and it will feature Kevyn's vocals on some of Pat's classic tunes. This is also a fantastic venue for listening to music. |
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Tuesday October 20, 2009 |
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Pat Senatore Trio |
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Vibrato Jazz Grill
2930 Beverly Glen Circle
Bel Air, CA 90077-1724
310-474-9400
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Pat Senatore — bass
Josh Nelson — piano
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8 PM |
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Stoked to be playing with Josh and Pat in LA. |
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
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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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Still fun and a real highlight of the week for me. |
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
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Peter Sprague
and Kevyn Letttau |
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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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Kevyn and I played the Roxy last month on a Saturday evening and it was full on magic in the village. Hope you can make it out! |
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October 30 and 31, 2009 |
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Dianne Reeves in NYC |
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Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Allen Room
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
Peter Martin — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Rueben Rodgers — bass
Terryon Gulley — drums |
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7:30 PM |
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Dianne is one of my favorite musicians ever! Gorgeous sound and spirit! Can't wait to hook up with her and the band in NYC. |
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Sunday, November 8, 2009 |
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Holly Hofmann Group |
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La Jolla Presbyterian Church
7715 Draper Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037-4380
(858) 454-0713
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Holly Hofmann — flute
Mike Wofford — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Jim Plank — drums
Bob Magnusson — bass |
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7 PM |
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It'll be great to hook up with Holly and Mike for a special evening of jazz in a fantastic listening setting in La Jolla. |
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November 12 through 15, 2009 |
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Dianne Reeves in Anguilla |
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Anguilla's Tranquility Jazz Festival
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Dianne Reeves — vocals
John Beasely — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Rueben Rodgers — bass
Terry Lynn Carrington — drums |
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7:30 PM |
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Heading to the Caribbean for some more great music with Dianne! |
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This is my most recent recording.
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