Dear Good People, I write to you this afternoon as a super cold wind from the north is making it a little hard to speed type. The time to really cook on the keyboard is in the summer or in Cabo or in Kauai. Warm hands are happy hands!

We had a stellar Beatles show last week and thanks to all of you that made it out. It all went great and even the crash and burn episode on the interlude of “I’ve Just Seen a Face” was a memorable moment. I’ll never forget that image of us all bewildered on how to pull out of the three car pile up that we'd creatively crafted. Ah yes, there will always be another time!
This is us two weeks ago at Lincoln Center. (Peter Martin on the right). The photo just surfaced on FaceBook and I'm laughing at the extremely RED guitar in my hands. After my bad karma 2 broken neck guitar situation with the airlines last year I've been carrying on my nylon guitar and then making due with rental guitars. You get what you get!

Right now I’m off to Mesa College for an afternoon concert. Sorry I didn’t mention this one until now and I know by the time you get this note the musical notes will all be gone.

However, what are you doing tomorrow night? This is a long shot I know as it’s taking place in beautiful Hemet but we’re playing a show with my String Consort group. “Dr. Einstein’s Spin” will get an sonic spin and we’ll also feature the magic cello of Lars on “Mudra.”. We start tomorrow night at 7PM and if you think it could maybe work, please look below for the fine print.
This is a photo from the last time we played "Dr. Einstein's Spin." I'm in the green room mentally running through the complicated piece we're about to perform all the while trying keep my fingers warm enough to play fluidly. It's a little like running the high hurdles.
photo by Stefanie Sprague

This Saturday night I'm joining my brother Tripp along with Bob Magnusson to play music at Harry’s in La Jolla. It’s always a good hang plus the food is superb!

The every other Monday night trio gig at Calypso has been a fantastic ride. Every now and then there’s too much dinner talking but for the most part we’ve had some excellent nights of music. Last time was stellar with clarinetist Evan Christopher sitting in on some transcendental jams. It was a great night of music! The Calypso gig is kicking in on this Monday night and hope to see you there.

On Thursday I’m leaving for Germany to play a concert with Larry Coryell. I did this gig last year and it was a hoot and a half. Larry jams serious and also laughs a lot. It’s a long way to go but I’m into it. Do you know anyone over in Germany circa de Frankfurt? Let them know it’s taking place and pass along the deets below.

cool beans, Peter
 
Thursday March 8, 2012   Peter Sprague String Consort
Live in Hemet!		 Hemet Community Concert Association
The First Southern Baptist Church
433 South San Jacinto
Hemet, CA 92543
951-927-1775
Peter Sprague — guitar
Bridget Dolkas — violin
Jeanne Skrocki — violin
Pam Jacobsen — viola
Lars Hoefs — cello
Duncan Moore — drums
Bob Magnusson — bass
   7 PM   I've been awarded the CMA Grant for New Jazz Works and I've composed a piece called "Dr. Einstein's Spin". This concert will be the 2nd world premiere of the 30 minute piece that tells the sonic story of what I imagine it's like to visit inside of Einstein's head.
Saturday March 10, 2012   Bob Magnusson Trio  
Harry's Bar and American Grill
4370 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122-1250
(858) 373-1252
Bob Magnusson — bass
Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — saxophone		   6 PM   The trio lives on!
Monday March 12, 2012   Peter Sprague Trio
  
The Calypso Cafe
576 North Highway 101
Leucadia, CA
760-452-2773
details
Peter Sprague — guitar
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums		   7 PM   Back years ago I played at the Calypso in Leucadia and it was huge fun. Then they had a restriction that no amps could be used. They redone the place and we can plug in. Hurray! We're gearing up the trio to play every other Monday for hopefully a long stint.
Saturday March 17, 2011   Peter Sprague
in Germany		  
Reichenberg Guitar Masters Festival
Reichenberg, Germany
exactly between Frankfurt and Nürnberg
details
Peter Sprague — guitar
Larry Coryell — guitar		   7 PM   I'm heading out to Germany to play one concert with guitarist Larry Coryell. It's a long ways to go but I did it last year and had a lot of fun!
Thursday March 22, 2011   Peter Sprague and
Bob Magnusson in Yuma		 Yuma Village Jazz Series
Village area of Yuma Palms
1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy, Yuma, AZ.
details
Peter Sprague — guitar
Bob Magnusson — bass		   6 PM   Bob and I are driving east to play a concert and give a music clinic in Yuma, Arizona. I did this show last year and it was a hoot!
Saturday March 24, 2012   Bob Magnusson Trio  
Harry's Bar and American Grill
4370 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122-1250
(858) 373-1252
Bob Magnusson — bass
Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — saxophone		   6 PM   The trio lives on!
Monday March 26, 2012   Peter Sprague Trio
  
The Calypso Cafe
576 North Highway 101
Leucadia, CA
760-452-2773
details
Peter Sprague — guitar
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums		   7 PM   Back years ago I played at the Calypso in Leucadia and it was huge fun. Then they had a restriction that no amps could be used. They redone the place and we can plug in. Hurray! We're gearing up the trio to play every other Monday for hopefully a long stint.
March 30 - April 2, 2012   Road Work Ahead
in Nor Cal
  
Various spots and I'll get more details flowing in the next couple of weeks.
Bill Mays — piano
Peter Sprague — guitar
Bob Magnusson — bass
Jim Plank — drums		   7 PM   Bill Mays is coming to town for almost a month and we're first starting out in Nor Cal and then working our way down to SD. Stay tuned for concert dates!
 

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