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Hi Friends, last night I went to bed finally at a reasonable hour. I’m feeling rested, the sun is out and I can hear the freeway. This usually means that we’re spinning into a Santa Ana and I can dig the potential midday heat. Bring it on!
It’s been quite a roll for the last two weeks and it all came together beautifully on Sunday night at the Tango del Rey for our Calling Me Home cd release event. The music was super hooked up, the sound in the room was just right, the grooves—solid as a rock — and the vocalists really brought the magic to the moment. We had a HUGE turnout and I thank all of you for supporting our insanity by showing up and taking it all in. Man, sure would be fun to present this program again downwind. We’ll see if any situations present themselves.
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This was the set-up at Sunday's show. We had a couple of songs with all of the vocalists into the music at the same time.
photo by Barbara Rix
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Kate Fuller sang the flowing "To Live in the Heavens" and then bopped out on "I'm Beginning to See the Light."
photo by Barbara Rix
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Here is Kevyn Lettau singing "What is Enough."
photo by Barbara Rix
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Allison Adams Tucker sang "Cantar" and a beautiful Brasilian tune called "Rosa."
photo by Barbara Rix
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One of the magical highpoints was Lisa Hightower's singing on "Rain."
photo by Barbara Rix
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Leonard sang "Holding On in Bombay" and a bunch of folks told me that this song really spoke to them.
photo by Barbara Rix
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We had a cool vocal chant moment going on at the end of Kevyn's "What is Enough." Kate is on the left, next Lisa and then Kevyn.
photo by Barbara Rix
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Group vocals with Leonard, Kate and Lisa.
photo by Barbara Rix
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Danny Green played piano and here he is, fully focused and dealing with a page full of notes. He played beautifully!
photo by Barbara Rix
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Gunnar on the bass had a real zen moment on the intro to "Living In The Heavens" supplying some Hindu bowed low end.
photo by Barbara Rix
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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
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
details
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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
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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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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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