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Hey Friends, today I’m listening to the great flute solo by Joe Farrell on Chick Corea’s tune “Dear Alice” from his 1978 recording called “Mad Hatter.” This is the same record where there’s a whack out version of “Who stole the tarts, was it the Queen of Hearts?” I’ll never forget that.
I went last night to hear Chick and Gary Burton play at Anthology and the music was incredible and prompted me to re-listen to some of my older favorite Chick sonic excursions. The interplay between Chick and Gary was off the map and the color of piano and vibes is magic. They are playing tonight too so check it out if you can.
It’s a happy day and our very own Mill Creek Road release continues to zip up the charts to #8 this week.
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This photo was taken from a gig that I played with Chick at Disneyland back in the 80's. Talk about "Who stole the tarts"!
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I’m leaving next week for a concert in Germany with guitarist Larry Coryell. It’s a long ways to travel for a 2 hour set but what a thrill to play some solo guitar and then team up with a true master of the six strings. If you know any folks living near Frankfurt please pass the word.
For shows this week we’re assembling the String Consort Group for a gig at The Merc in Temecula on Thursday night. I’ve been busy composing music for the group for some further down the road shows and it’ll be good to connect with the gang tomorrow and remember just how well they play. The Merc is a great place for live music and it’s a true listening venue with every seat up close. Hope you can make it!
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Here we are rehearsing the music. It takes a lot of going over to get things right.
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On Friday night I’ll be playing at Ki’s in Cardiff with vocalist Keyvn Lettau and bassist Gunnar Biggs. Keyvn’s been recording some new music with a great L.A. band led by Russell Ferante and it sounds so good! Looking forward to connecting with her again.
On Saturday night I’ll be at Ki’s again and it’ll be Gunnar, myself plus a new guitarist and vocalist who just moved to town named Ira Gonzalez. He sat in one night and sounded fantastic and we rehearsed some Brazilian gems yesterday and we’re all set for a night of great music. Come by for some classic food and good north county vibes!
That’s it friends and thanks for reading, Peter
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Thursday March 3, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague String Consort
Jazz At The Merc |
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Old Town Temecula Community Theatre
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
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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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Jammin' in Temecula and we've got some new music for the occasion. |
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Friday, March 4, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
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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
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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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, March 5, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
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Ki's Restaurant
2591 South Highway 101
Cardiff, CA
760-436-5236
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Ira Gonzalez — vocals
Gunnar Biggs — bass |
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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 March 12, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
in Germany |
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Reichenberg Guitar Masters Festival
Reichenberg, Germany
exactly between Frankfurt and Nürnberg
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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7 PM |
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TI'm heading out to Germany to play one concert with guitarist Larry Coryell. It's a long ways to go but should be some big fun! |
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Thursday March 17, 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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Friday March 18, 2011 |
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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 March 19, 2011 |
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Bob Magnusson Trio |
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Harry's Bar and American Grill
4370 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122-1250
(858) 373-1252
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Bob Magnusson — bass
Peter Sprague — guitar
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
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6 PM |
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A cool gig with the one and only Bob Magnusson. |
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Sunday March 20, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague Trio |
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San Dieguito Media Center
800 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums |
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4:30 PM |
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This is a fundraiser concert for the SDA Performing Arts Center building. It's almost complete and is looking great. I went to high school here and my daughter is attending there now. |
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Thursday March 24, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague and
Leonard Patton in Yuma |
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Yuma Village Jazz Series
Village area of Yuma Palms
1305 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy, Yuma, AZ.
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals |
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6 PM |
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Leonard and I are driving east to play a concert and give a music clinic in Yuma, Arizona. |
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Wednesday March 30, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
and Leonard Patton |
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San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, California
92111-4998
In the Music Department |
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Leonard Patton — vocals
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1 PM |
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Leonard and I are playing a free afternoon concert at Mesa College in the music department. |
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Thursday March 31, 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 April 2, 2011 |
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Peter Sprague
Plays the Beatles
FREE CONCERT! |
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Encinitas Community and Senior Center
1140 Oakcrest Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 943-2260
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Peter Sprague — guitar
Kevyn Lettau — vocals
Leonard Patton — vocals
Tripp Sprague — sax and flute
Gunnar Biggs — bass
Duncan Moore — drums |
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2 PM |
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We're presenting our jazz and Brazilian view of the amazing music of the Beatles.
Funded, in part, by the City of Encinitas and Mizel Family Foundation Community Grant program. |
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Sunday April 3, 2011 |
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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
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Peter Sprague — guitar
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2 PM |
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Cool little gig during the day out in the country next to Rancho Bernardo. |
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