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Hi Friends, yesterday I wrote the last few notes for the second composing commission and it’s now officialy complete! What a great feeling to have traveled the journey with those kernel note friends. We explored pull-offs, Burt Bacharach, wicked fast Celtic-ish moves and even a twisted metric modulation thrown in for good measure. The good news is that no one was harmed during the process. Where I’ll go from here is to book some concerts and then acclimate the group into the vision of the what the piece is. Creative wizardry ahead!
For this week I'm heading over tonight to the Roxy in Encinitas for an evening of solo guitar. I’ve been playing in O’side, Fallbrook and Cabo for a bunch of the last Thursdays and now it looks like I’ll mostly be around for the time coming up. It’ll be great to traverse the sound and friendship once again at the Roxy. Hope to see you there!
On Sunday night we’re heading up to Santa Ana to play a concert at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah. The band will be myself along with Tripp and Gunnar. We’re stoked to be plugged into this concert series and the Church sounds amazing and the vibe is stellar. Look below for the details.
Coming up next week Fred and I play a show at the Julian Library on 5/3 and we’re doing our PS Plays the Beatles show at the Museum of Making Music on 5/7 with our all-star group. Maybe plan ahead on that one!
That’s it friends and thanks for staying in the LOOP…
Peter
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The trio stirring it up! From left to right, Peter, Tripp and Gunnar.
photo by Kevin Kinnear
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Thursday April 28, 2011 |
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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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The earth has spun another revolution around the sun and to follow in the spirit of change, I've changed my guitar strings. Solo sonic explorations at the world famous Roxy in Encinitas! |
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Sunday May 1, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague Trio
Bossa Nova to the Beatles |
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Episcopal Church of the Messiah
614 North Bush Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass
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7 PM |
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Enjoy Brazilian-style jazz with virtuoso guitarist Peter Sprague, his brother, Tripp, on saxophone and flute, and bassist Gunnar Biggs, all world-class performers and recording artists. The trio combines a deep interest in Brazilian music, American pop and jazz, into a style uniquely their own. |
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Tuesday May 3, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
and Fred Benedetti |
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Julian Library
1850 Highway 78
Julian, CA 92036
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti — guitar |
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6 PM |
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Fred and I will make the drive to share some of the cool moves we know on the guitar with the good people of Julian. Apple pie for the intermission I'm hoping! See ya there... |
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Thursday May 5, 2011 |
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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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The earth has spun another revolution around the sun and to follow in the spirit of change, I've changed my guitar strings. Solo sonic explorations at the world famous Roxy in Encinitas! |
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Saturday May 7, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays the Beatles
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Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
John Opferkuch — keyboards
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums |
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7 PM |
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We had such a great time recently presenting this program! Take some of the best songs in the world and let 'em loose with some jazz musos and some interesting sounds surface. Can't wait! |
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Monday May 9, 2011 |
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Geoffrey Keezer's
"40 -ish" Birthday Concert |
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The Neurosciences Institute
10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive
La Jolla, CA
Call 858.454.5872 to reserve tickets
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Geoffrey Keezer — piano
Ran Blake — saxophone
Bob Hurst — bass
Terreon Gully — drums
Julia Dollison — voice
Peter Sprague — guitar
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8 PM |
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Keezer is an amazing pianist and can't wait to hear what he's dreaming up for this gig. I know I'm playing on a couple of tunes and it'll be a joy to hear all of it... |
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Friday, May 13, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
and Tripp Sprague |
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 South Highway 101
Cardiff, CA
760-436-5236
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute |
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8:30 PM |
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Come and hang with us for some incredible food plus music overlooking the ocean. Big fun! |
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Saturday, May 14, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
and Blurring the Edges |
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Escondio Public Library
239 South Kalmia Street
Escondido, CA
92025
760-839-4329
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax, flute and percussion |
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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 14, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
and Kevyn Lettau |
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 South Highway 101
Cardiff, CA
760-436-5236
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
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8:30 PM |
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Kevyn and I expressing sound in the duo format. |
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Sunday, May 15, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
String Consort and the
San Diego North Coast Singers
Peter and the Kids! |
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Sherwood Auditorium
San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
700 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Bob Magnusson — bass
Duncan Moore — drums
Jeanne Skrocki — violin
Kate Hatmaker — violin
Pam Jacobson — viola
Carter Dewberry — cello
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4 PM |
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This is a big event for us. I was commissioned to compose a piece for the NC Singers plus my string group and I spent a month figuring out what would work. I love the piece and this will be the world premier of "Calling Me Home: Suite". It's a big piece and it takes us on a wonderful journey. You've got to hear it! |
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Thursday May 19, 2011 |
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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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The earth has spun another revolution around the sun and to follow in the spirit of change, I've changed my guitar strings. Solo sonic explorations at the world famous Roxy in Encinitas! |
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Saturday May 21, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague and
Special Guest |
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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
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7:30 PM |
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I always love these concerts and I'm still working on the personnel for this show. I'll update this in a week or so... |
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Thursday May 26, 2011 |
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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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The earth has spun another revolution around the sun and to follow in the spirit of change, I've changed my guitar strings. Solo sonic explorations at the world famous Roxy in Encinitas! |
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Thursday June 2, 2011 |
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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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The earth has spun another revolution around the sun and to follow in the spirit of change, I've changed my guitar strings. Solo sonic explorations at the world famous Roxy in Encinitas! |
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