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Hola Fine People, coming to you by way of a summer heat spell in the middle of January, the waves are up and I’ve got a spare minute (before jumping into the big blue) to recycle the wonderful vibe that got created at Dizzy’s for the Stevie Wonder Tribute concert. Thanks BIG to all of you that made it for the show. I think this was the largest turnout we’ve ever had and the new Dizzy’s room has a nice way of fitting everyone in.
There were many highpoints including Keezer’s amazing piano solos—taking a simple chord progression and making it come alive with his inventiveness and subtle humor. On the encore “Living For the City” he proceeded to quote 4 or 5 other Stevie songs inside of his own solo, making these other tunes somehow fit. Brilliant! Rebecca’s version of “Creepin’” was absolute beauty! Bro’ Tripp carved it up on sax and chromatic harmonica mixed in with solid groove support from Gunnar and Dave. Leonard’s scat solo on “Resolution” were some of the best notes I’ve ever heard him choose. Wild! I’ll be back to Dizzy’s in March so I’ll keep you in the loop...
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| We just finished our set and we're lining up in front of a wall of wine bottles. From left to right, Tripp, Gunnar, Geoffrey, Leonard, Dave Anderson, Rebecca, and Peter. |
For this week it’ll be me and La Guitarra on Thursday at the Roxy. For Saturday, the one and only Fred Benedetti and myself team up for two guitar music—playing our blend of jazz, flamenco, samba, The Beatles, and whatever lies in between. We’ve played this venue before and it’s an excellent place for music. Can’t wait! And finally on Sunday night I’m playing at Anthology for the Carl Evans Benefit Concert with Brian Lynch, Glen Fisher, Carlos Vasquez, and Mikan Zlatkovich. Blessings to Carl for good health…
That’s the scoop for now. All good, Peter
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Thursday January 17, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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Saturday January 19, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague and Fred Benedetti in Concert |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Fred Benedetti — guitar
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7:30 PM |
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Fred is one of the greats and we're zeroing in on an adventurous evening of jazz, Beatles and bossa nova...
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Thursday January 24, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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Thursday January 31, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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Friday February 1, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague Consort |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Bridget Dolkas — violin
Jeanne Skrocki — violin
Pam Jacobsen — viola
Carter Dewberry — cello
Duncan Moore — drums
Bob Magnusson — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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This is group I had brewing back in the mid 1990's and it features my compositions written for jazz trio blending with a classical string quartet. We got some magic in store for you on this one... |
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Saturday February 2, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague Group
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Pt. Loma Nazarene University
Crill Performance Hall
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
details and directions |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums |
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7:30 PM |
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This is the fluid band that morphs magically through a bunch of different styles of jazz. Can't wait! |
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Thursday February 7, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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Saturday February 9, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague
Valentines Benefit Concert
featuring Amber Whitlock |
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Founders Hall UUFSD
1036 Solana Drive
Solana Beach, CA
$15 in advance and at the door
For advance ticket sales please call Erica or Miles Anderson at 760-942-3950
For directions, click here.
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Amber Whitlock — vocals
Bob Magnusson — bass |
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7:30 PM |
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We've done this concert almost every year and it doesn't get any better than this. Paramount acoustics, no clinking glasses and espresso machine but just a special environment for a live music moment. Add in the wonderul Amber on voice and Bob's low end mastery of the bass—good times ahead! |
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Thursday February 21, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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Thursday February 28, 2008 |
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Peter Sprague solo guitar |
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The Roxy Restaurant
517 First Ave.
Encinitas, CA
760-436-5001
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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Playing the Tao at North County's Transcendental Factory.
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