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Hey Folks, zipping out of a full weekend of great music and excellent hang time with my family and friends. I even squished in a mini-surf session last night and the good news is the water is warming up! Not Cabo warm mind you but at least heading in the right direction.
We had a great time at the Encinitas Arts Festival on Saturday and we debuted a few new arrangements and compositions. I loved hearing my new “Saudade do Voce” with the cello carrying the main melody. Wow!
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Lars Hoefs on cello bringing the Brazilian vibe to the four stings.
photo by Rick Sokol
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Me going wide in the green room before the Encinitas Arts concert.
photo by Rick Sokol
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Yesterday afternoon we had an inspiring concert in O’side with Mundell Lowe on guitar. This dude just turned 90 years old and he’s playing beautifully. I want to be like him when I grow up!
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That's Mundell Lowe on the right with Duncan on the drums, Bob Magnusson on bass and me on the twin neck guitar. It was a wonderful afternoon of jazz in O'side.
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For this week we’re thinking about James Taylor and bringing some of his songs into our repertoire. Leonard and I have been invited to join vocalist and guitarist Joe Rathburn as part of his Folkey Monkey music series and this week’s theme is JT. I grew up with his music and the mix of his earthiness with some beautiful harmonic twists and turns makes it a great fit for where I like to travel in music. It all happens on Thursday night and I think it’s going to be a wonderful night of music. Here’s an article in this month’s Troubadour about the event.
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I'm not sure James would get as wild as where Leonard is heading with this but what the heck! It's only sound in the air!
photo by Michael Oletta
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Friday night finds us at Grossmont College exploring the Blurring the Edges songbook. It’ll brother Tripp, Fred Benedetti and me slipping and sliding in flamenco, jazz, samba, and Beatlemania. See you there!
On Saturday afternoon we’re playing a free concert at the Escondido Library. It’ll be Gunnar Biggs, Tripp and me riding the inland sonic wave. Hanging ten!
From Escondido I’m heading to Encinitas to play Saturday night with Kevyn Lettau at the Roxy. We really dig these duo shows and mix in the cool vibe of Encinitas and the magic Roxy falafels and you've got an exellent evening in place. See you there!
That’s the word for now. Have a fun week, Peter
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Thursday May 10, 2012 |
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Peter and Leonard at
"Folkey Monkey"
with Joe Rathburn |
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Vision Center
11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, 92124 CA
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
Joe Rathburn — guitar and vocals |
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7 PM |
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Leonard and I are stoked to be performing in Joe's music series at Folkey Monkey. The theme of the night is James Taylor and we'll weave some of his music into our thing! |
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Friday May 11, 2012 |
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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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This concert is always one of our favorites! Blurring the edges. |
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague Trio |
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239 South Kalmia Street
Escondido, CA
92025
760-839-4329
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax, flute and percussion
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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3 PM |
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I'm thrilled to play an afternoon show at the Library in Escondido. It's free to the public and it'd be great to see you there. |
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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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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These are special nights at the Roxy with Kevyn. |
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Thursday May 17, 2012 |
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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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Finally I'm back playing a solo hit at my favorite Roxy! |
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Friday May 18, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague
with Nina Francis |
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 South Highway 101
Cardiff, CA
760-436-5236
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Nina Francis — vocals, guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute |
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8:30 PM |
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Nina sings beautifully and writes great tunes! She's a music student at USC and we're thrilled to have her with us on this gig. |
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Saturday May 19, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 South Highway 101
Cardiff, CA
760-436-5236
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
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8:30 PM |
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Thrilled to have Leonard as my guest for a great night of samba jazz! |
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Sunday May 20, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague
and Mundell Lowe |
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98 Bottles
2400 Kettner Blvd
Suite 110
San Diego, CA
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Mundell Lowe — guitar
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2 PM |
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Duo guitar music with the great Mundell Lowe! |
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Friday May 25, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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98 Bottles
2400 Kettner Blvd
Suite 110
San Diego, CA
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals |
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8 PM |
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Leonard and I have worked out a new set for this show. New music! |
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Saturday May 26, 2012 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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Branch House Concerts
7170 Rock Valley Court
San Diego, CA
92122
858-452-1539
wonderwoman@san.rr.com
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals |
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7 PM |
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This is a house concert and we're thrilled to be invited to share our music! |
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Thursday May 31, 2012 |
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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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Finally I'm back playing a solo hit at my favorite Roxy! |
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For my complete performance schedule click here.
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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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