BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boulevard Music - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boulevard Music REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20260201T235157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T235841Z UID:85362-1776542400-1776549600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:TRACY NEWMAN—KEVIN KELSO-KATHLEEN KELSO DESCRIPTION:Tracy\, Kevin\, and Kathleen represent two and a half generations of musical styles. They share a passion for songwriting craft in both lyrics and music. \nTracy Newman is a TV writer/producer and a singer/songwriter. In 1997\, she and her writing partner\, John Stark\, won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for co-writing the “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001 they created the ABC comedy\, According to Jim\, which ran for eight seasons. Tracy has played guitar since she was 14. Her CDs with her band Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements are “A Place in the Sun\,” “I Just See You\,” and “That’s What Love Can Do to Your Heart.” www.tracynewman.com. She also has three CDs for children through her company called RunAlongHome. \nAward-winning singwriter (not a typo) Kevin Kelso loves to write story songs. He finds his subjects everywhere: the Irish potato famine\, the metaphysics of turtles\, a small town’s contra dance — even a love song to a Roomba. His folk-inspired style is influenced by Arlo Guthrie and John Prine\, but as a keyboard player\, he also draws from Carole King and Tom Lehrer. He has four one-person shows of his original songs\, has released comedy singles “Apology” and “Daylight Saving Time”\, and has been the featured musician on Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone over a dozen times. \nKathleen Kelso is an LA-based singer-songwriter in the folk/pop genre. Her songs blend catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics with sweet\, soulful vocals. After releasing her debut single “What It Is” in 2022\, she was selected as a finalist in the Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Contest. She has since released two more singles and an accompanying music video for her song “Crybaby.” \nhttp://www.tracynewman.com \nhttps://www.kelsotunes.com/ \nhttps://www.kathleenkelso.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/tracy-newman-kevin-kelso-kathleen-kelso/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tracy-NewmanKevinKathleen-Kelso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20260119T181616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T182126Z UID:85160-1775937600-1775944800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:Adam del Monte DESCRIPTION:Always having incorporated a wide array of musical styles in his compositions\, del Monte has embarked on a journey of creating a unique sound and language of flamenco that is both steeped in tradition and progressive in its openness to musical flavors from around the world. Del Monte has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon – the featured flamenco guitar part in the double Grammy award winning opera “Ainadamar” by Osvaldo Golijov (2006)\, with soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Atlanta Symphony\, conducted by Robert Spano. Since then he has toured this opera in\, Carnegie Hall\, NY\, Lincoln Center\, NY\, Barbican Center in London\, Colorado Music Festival in Boulder\, Chicago Symphony and many more. Del Monte has recently composed his second flamenco guitar concerto\, “Paisajes”\, which was debuted and commissioned by the St. Monica Symphony. He has since performed it with the Moscow State Symphony in Tchaikovsky Hall and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra\, in Caracas\, Venezuela. He has also recorded “Avner’s Theme” by film composer John Williams for the soundtrack CD of the motion picture “Munich” by Steven Spielberg. Other film credits include featured participations in Films such as Knight and Day with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz and Mr and Mrs. Smith with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie\, music by John Powell\, and Toy Story 3\, music by Randy Newman. Del Monte has also performed with flamenco singer Enrique Morente and the Madrid Symphony Orchestra\, as well as with Lole y Manuel. Del Monte was both influenced by and inspired the younger generation of flamenco performers who were beginning to depart from the previous virtual space of Spanish flamenco. Del Monte\, too\, set out in new directions\, integrating years of traditional and leading –edge flamenco training as well as expanding his musicianship on the classical guitar. An eclectic awareness of jazz\, world music and other contemporary forms led to new\, creative renditions of flamenco repertoire. He has been commissioned by the LA Guitar Quartet to compose a ‘progressive’ flamenco piece entitled ‘Cambio de Aire’. He has collaborated with Yusef Lateef and the Atlanta Symphony at the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta GA. His flamenco debut CD on the Spanish label Sonifolk (1998)\, entitled: “Viaje a Un Nuevo Mundo” (Journey to a New World) was most favorably reviewed by Spain’s most acclaimed flamenco critic Angel Alvarez Caballero as well as Miguel Mora of El Pais and Alfredo Grimaldos of El Mundo. Other discographies include: A Mel Bay Artist Video Series –a classical and flamenco recital\, a GSP classical CD entitled “EZORDIO”. In 1998 Adam performed in Spain on the TV program “Algo Mas Que Flamenco” with Lole Montoya. He has composed a flamenco guitar concerto ”Ensueño Flamenco” for guitar and orchestra which he premiered in Boston with the BMOP (Boston Modern Orchestra Project) in Jordan Hall\, conducted by Gil Rose. In 1999 he returned to Granada to perform in the oldest “Peña Flamenca” “La Plateria”\, as well as a tour in Switzerland with singer\, Curro Fernandez. In February of 2000 he performed the Concierto de Aranjuez with the LA Philharmonic. In June 2000\, he performed at the Hollywood Bowl\, once with his flamenco ensemble and once with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and classical Spanish dancer Lola Greco. Adam performed as soloist the Concierto de Aranjuez at Disney Hall several times. He has also performed the “Aranjuez” with the Pacific Symphony with Carl St. Claire. In 2005 del Monte took part in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Chamber Music Series at Disney Hall\, performing the “Histoire du Tango” by Astor Piazzolla with violinist Mark Kashper. He was a member of the Falla Guitar Trio from 2007-2012 where he performed extensively all around the US. In 2008 he has performed his Flamenco Concerto and the Concierto de Aranjuez with the Ranana Symphonet\, conducted by Nir Kabaretti. First Prize Winner at the 1997 Stotsenberg International Classical Guitar Competition\, del Monte is one of the new generations dynamic force in both flamenco and classical guitar. He studied flamenco & classical guitar in Spain\, Israel & England. Beginning with his father\, he continued his training with such famed Gypsy performers as Pepe “Habichuela”\, Paco Cortez\, Nino Miguel & Gerardo Nunez. His classical guitar teachers were Menashe Baquiche\, Israel and Gordon Crosskey at Chethams School of Music and at the Royal Northern College of Music\, Manchester\, England. He has also appeared as both a solo artist and group performer in major venues such as LA’s Mark Taper Forum and the Wilshire Theater\, the Teatro Real and the Conde Duque in Madrid; Manuel de Falla Auditorium in Granada; New Mexico St Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe\, the International Guitar Festival in Israel\, GFA in St Louis\, 96\, La Jolla\, 97 and Charleston\, 99 GFA\, Guitar Festival\, the 500th anniversary of Columbus celebrations in Paris & Madrid. Adam has been on the studio guitar department faculty at USC since 2000\, where he teaches flamenco and classical guitar. Del Monte plays a guitar by Erez Perelman. \nhttps://www.adamdelmonte.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/adam-del-monte/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Adam-Del-Monte.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251117T014337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T015217Z UID:84662-1774728000-1774735200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:DOUG MACLEOD DESCRIPTION:MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting\, guitar wizardry\, warm soulful vocals\, wit\, and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of a Doug MacLeod performance is his knack for storytelling\, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life.\nDoug is a multiple Blues Music Award winner\, including the 2024 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year Raw Blues 1 and the 2023 the Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year. In 2025 he received two Blues Music Award nominations for Acoustic Artist Of the Year and Acoustic Album Of the Year Raw Blues 2. In 2022 A SOUL TO CLAIM produced by Jim Gaines was released. It was named a Downbeat Magazine ‘Album Of The Year’ for 2022.\nDoug is an international touring artist who writes and sings original songs that are based on his own life and experiences. He learned from the old masters and carries forward a valuable tradition. As a youth\, Doug overcame abuse and a crippling stutter by turning to music. After picking up a guitar\, and singing he found his voice. MacLeod’s playing landed him sideman gigs with George ‘Harmonica’ Smith\, Big Joe Turner\, Pee Wee Crayton\, Eddie ‘Cleanhead’ Vinson\, Lowell Fulson\,and Big Mama Thornton. Over 40 years\, 29 studio albums\, several live records\, compilations\, two blues guitar instructional DVDs\, and a live performance DVD\, MacLeod has consistently earned raves. His songs have been covered by many artists including Albert King\, Albert Collins\, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy. MacLeod’s songs have been featured in many TV movies and the hit show In the Heat of the Night. August Wilson requested his soulful slide guitar playing in the Los Angeles opening of “Gem of the Ocean”.\nFrom 1999 to 2004 Doug hosted Nothin’ But The Blues\, a very popular weekend blues show on Los Angeles’ KLON-KKJZ. He has also been the voice for The Blues Showcase on Continental Airlines. For ten years he penned “Doug’s Back Porch\,” a regular feature column in Blues Revue Magazine in which he shared his humorous and insightful stories with thousands of readers. He is one of the four featured artists in the movie “Resonate: A Guitar Story”\, the feature documentary on the making of National Guitars.\nLike the old masters who taught him\, MacLeod’s music expresses life and times through an intangible\, elusive quality that may simply be a keen sense of what matters most. Doug’s music\, stories\, and philosophy provide a healing that has helped others overcome the hardships of their lives.\nDoug says the most important lessons he learned as a young musician came from Ernest Banks a one-eyed country bluesman from Toano\, VA. “Never play a note you don’t believe” and “Never write or sing about what you don’t know about.” \n“Like all great blues men\, MacLeod lives his music\, and the songs are not just on the tips of his fingers and tongue\, they are one with his being.”- Blues Music Magazine\n“One of the great blues artists… Period!”- Jorma Kaukonen. \nhttps://www.doug-macleod.com \nRead more \n \n \n  URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/doug-macleod-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Doug-MacLeod.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20260202T171014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171014Z UID:85373-1774209600-1774216800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:MICHELLE SHOCKED + CINTRA WILSON DESCRIPTION:Surviving a 13 year blacklist\, activist & musician Michelle Shocked has emerged with the release of her audio memoir\, Bootleg This! Truth vs Reality v2.0. Forty years after her legendary bootleg debut\, the Grammy winner returns with a vengeance. This is a co-bill. Roadworks 2026 presents two girl geniuses in one evening; following Michelle’s 60 min concert performance is a 30 min solo drama of Krapp’s Last Tape by the divine Cintra Wilson! \n“Michelle Shocked is a true trailblazer who knows how to play with fire” – Rolling Stone \nAcclaimed singer/songwriter generating compelling lyrics and mneumonic melodies for over 40 years\, Shocked was thrust into an inadvertent recording career in the ’80’s by a bootleg tape published in England. In the ensuing bidding war following the phenomena of The Texas Campfire tapes\, and standing her ground\, she retained ownership of both recording masters and song copyrights\, in a remarkable negotiation with Universal. A trilogy of Grammy-nominated albums\, the Mercury Trilogy\, was released over the next five years\, launched by her signature song\, “Anchorage.” \nRoadworks 2026 presents two girl geniuses in one evening; this is a co-bill. This evening will feature Michelle Shocked performing the songs from Bootleg This! Truth vs Reality v2.0\, a 6 episode audio narrative produced by SueMedia Productions\, scheduled for release in Feb 2026. Episode 1 of the prequel\, Bootleg This! Truth vs Reality v1.0 dropped on Jan 27\, available to listen for free\, courtesy of a recent\, successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign Following Michelle’s 60 min concert performance is a 30 min solo drama of Krapp’s Last Tape by the divine Cintra Wilson! \nhttps://michelleshocked.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/michelle-shocked-cintra-wilson/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Michelle-Shocked-On-the-Greener-Side-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251117T011417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T203650Z UID:84656-1774123200-1774130400@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:MURIEL ANDERSON with SPECIAL GUEST KIMO WEST DESCRIPTION:Guitarist\, Harp-Guitarist and composer Muriel Anderson\, embraces music from all over the world with a sense of grace\, joy\, and gentle humor. If you’re not already familiar with Muriel\, you will find yourself smiling when you feel the joy of her music shining through a stunning array of styles. \nMuriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her double CD\, Nightlight Daylight\, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine and placed first in its category in 11 national awards and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle. Among those she has performed/recorded with are Chet Atkins\, Les Paul\, Victor Wooten\, Tommy Emmanuel and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Muriel was also named one of the top 50 acoustic guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine and recently named the top 10 female guitarists of all time. For her most recent innovative release Sailing Dreams\, she has created a board game. This is on the heels of her Acoustic Chef\, an internation CD with cookbook. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity. \n-This is some seriously powerful\, deeply emotional music that will stay in your head and your heart forever. Muriel plays all styles with such ease and command that it’s easy to forget how good she really is! …Tommy Emmanuel \nJust one hell of a great player …a great personality and what I like is the touch that Muriel has on the guitar\, the way she plays it like we all wish to play.—Les Paul \nMuriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist. She deserves national recognition—Chet Atkins  \n\n\nPlus as a special guest on this show we present Kimo West performing solos and duets with Muriel. Kimo West is regarded as one of the world’s foremost “ki ho’alu” or Hawaiian “slack key” guitar artists and his music has garnered over seventy-five million spins on streaming services. Slack Key” means that some of the strings on a guitar are slacked from standard tuning\, with the bass\, melody\, and improvisation played at the same time\, and is often played to accompany traditional dance or song. He is a 2021 Grammy Winner for his recent CD\, “More Guitar Stories” and a 2019 Grammy nominee for “Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island”. He is also a 2008 winner of the Hawaii Music Awards and four-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian ‘Grammy’) nominee.\n  \nhttps://www.murielanderson.com \nhttps://jimkimowest.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/muriel-anderson-5/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Muriel-Anderson-Kimo-West.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251116T000719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T000846Z UID:84638-1772913600-1772920800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:LAURENCE JUBER DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY® winning guitarist Laurence Juber is a solo performer\, recording artist\, composer and arranger. His playing fuses folk\, jazz\, blues\, pop and classical styles\, creating a multi-faceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. A music graduate of London’s Goldsmith’s College\, he was featured guitar soloist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before becoming established as a studio musician in the mid-1970’s. First internationally recognized as lead guitarist in Beatle Paul McCartney’s Wings\, with whom he won a Grammy\, Juber has since established himself as world-renowned guitar virtuoso and entertainer. Juber\, known to his fans as LJ\, has recorded more than two dozen albums which spotlight his unique touch and tone on acoustic guitar. His latest release\, A Day In My Life\, is a collection of a dozen of his celebrated arrangements of Beatles songs recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios \, where the band recorded most of their music. As well as being available on all the streaming services\, it is being offered in a limited edition 180 gram vinyl LP format. His previous release\, Select Blends\, is a ‘virtually’ live album pulled from his over 250 livestream performances during Covid lockdown. \nHis LJ Plays The Beatles was voted one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s all-time Top Ten albums. His solo arrangement of The Pink Panther Theme earned him a second Grammy\, while his arrangement of Stand By Me was heard nationally in a Diamonds Are Forever commercial. Juber’s DVD-Audio project Guitar Noir (AIX Records) won a CES Demmy award for best audio. Juber has four guitar folios in print. The latest\, The Evolution of Fingerstyle Guitar was published by Hal Leonard in January 2019. His ‘photo memoir’ Guitar With Wings was recently published by Dalton Watson Fine Books. \nAs a studio musician\, he can be heard on recordings from artists as diverse as Harry Styles\, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks\, Seal and the French chanteuse Sylvie Vartin\, plus he is featured on the soundtracks to hundreds of TV shows such as Home Improvement and movies including the academy award-winning Dirty Dancing\, Good Will Hunting and Pocahontas. \nJuber co-composed the soundtrack of the award-winning video game Diablo III and scored the NBC Dateline documentary Children Of The Harvest. His music is also featured in the Ken Burns’ documentary The Tenth Inning. With his wife Hope\, he composed the score to A Very Brady Musical and the ever-popular Gilligan’s Island: The Musical He is the arranger for Part Of The Plan\, a musical featuring songs by Dan Fogelberg that was recently workshopped in London under the direction of Marc Bruni (director of Beautiful on Broadway.) \n“A stunning sense of space and fluidity…a truly wondrous sound” – Guitar World\n“Uniformly exquisite and dazzingly executed” – L.A.Times\n“Juber scores high marks for the clarion precision of his playing and for his tasteful arrangements” – Downbeat\n“A Master!“- Pete Townshend\, The Who \nhttps://www.laurencejuber.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/laurence-juber/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Laurence-Juber.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251222T201241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T201621Z UID:84909-1772308800-1772316000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE ARISTOCATS + CHRIS SMITH DESCRIPTION:The fabulous instrumental group the Aristocats who will also be backing up the superb chromatic harmonica player Chris Smith. \nCHRIS SMITH has done a ton of recording session work including his first big name artist\, Sammy Hagar on his debut Fillmore Shuffle album. His first very successful local band Hot Lips and Fingertips established a 10 year residency at Santa Monica Irish Pub O’Mahony’s that they packed 4 nights a week. Lee Oskar of War recommended him to Michael Jackson who was recording a duet with Paul McCartney\, ” Say\, Say\, Say”. Chris played the soulful solo on the tune and it went on to sell 4.6 million copies. Other credits include playing on a duet with Smokey Robinson and Dolly Parton\, several songs with Rickie Lee Jones produced by Walter Becker of Steely Dan; Art Garfunkel\, Regina Belle\, Queen Latifah\, and many others. He has also done a ton of TV /film work including Murphy Brown\,In The Heat Of The Night end credits\, all episodes of The Oldest Rookie.\nHe did two blues rock albums for the German label Herman “Down But Not Out ” and “Livin’ On My Own”. Played the Waterfront Blues festival in Portland OR and got a standing ovation. He has performed live on stage with Albert King\, Johnny Winter\, Bonnie Raitt\, Joe Turner and Mick Taylor. \n\nTHE ARISTOCATS include the following members: \nBOBBY PIERCE\, His career has taken him through hundreds of cities and dozens of countries becoming a Master of the Hammond B3. Performing for years in Chicago and New York and with a career spanning decades\, Bobby has toured with Clark Terry\, Benny Carter\, Tom Scott\, The Brecker Brothers\, Eddie Daniels\, Louie Bellson\, Frank Foster\, Art Blakey\,\, The Four Tops\, and Paul Robeson. Other tours have included backing Etta James\, Benny King\, The Four Tops\, Joe Williams\, Dionne Warwick\, and many\, many others. As a recording Artist\, Bobby has produced a number of iconic albums as leader and is a featured Artist on many classic recordings. \nDAVID MARCUS was born in Chicago\, Illinois and moved at an early age to Oakland\, California. A guitarist since age 6\, David has been a seminal innovator of technologies for visual and sonic media in Hollywood. As founder of the Aristocats\, David has reinvented himself as a full time guitarist\, mentor and teacher. Performing at legendary venues such as the Village Vanguard\, David has worked with Cedar Walton\, David Williams\, Chuck Manning\, Joel Taylor\, Nokie Edwards\, Sal Marquez\, Del Casher\, Roger Kellaway\, Clarence Johnston\, Joe Farnsworth\, Marcel Ivery and Art Hillary among many other music notables. \nPAUL KREIBICH Noted Los-Angeles-born drummer PAUL KREIBICH began his career touring the U.S. and Japan with legendary Carmen McRae\, a tour that culminated in a concert at Carnegie Hall. Paul studied at Orange Coast College\, Berklee College of Music\, L.A. City College\, and privately with Fred Gruber. He later traveled internationally with the Ray Charles Orchestra for several years before and touring with Mose Allison\, The Woody Herman Band\, Anita O’Day\, Red Rodney\, Rosemary Clooney\, Nancy Wilson\, and the Gene Harris Quartet. Paul’s studio credits include recordings with Bill Perkins\, Dianne Reeves\, Charlie Shoemake\, Jon Hendricks\, Ray Charles\, Herb Geller\, James Moody\, Kenny Burrell and Gene Harris. Paul is the author of the books “The Drummer’s Handbook\,” and “Duets for Drums”. He has been a Cal State Fullerton music faculty member since 2002 and a private instructor at Boulevard Music as well. \nhttps://www.aristocats.net \nRead more \n \n \n  URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-aristocats-chris-smith/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Aristocats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251115T234052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T001141Z UID:84632-1771704000-1771711200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:BEPPE GAMBETTA—Sorry Beppe is Cancelled DESCRIPTION:Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist\, vocalist\, researcher and composer born in Genova\, Italy in 1955 who developed a style of concert presentation that brings American and European Roots to speak together with one voice. In his unique approach\, Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies\,giving new life to sources from different times\, periods and places. In addition\, the original music he composes gives contemporary influences to traditional roots music. \nGoing back to the 1990s Gambetta started to tour on a regular basis with American guitar legend Dan Crary (in Europe and then in the US and Australia). Dan Crary was able to introduce him to the organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield\, KS\, a major guitar event and home to important guitar contests. Gambetta’s performances at Winfield opened the door to him becoming a regular part of the American Festival scene. In 1993 he met and collaborated with Gene Parsons\, a former member of the legendary folk-rock band\, The Byrds. Parsons performed on Gambetta’s first solo American CD “Good News From Home” (1995) on the then preminent folk and Celtic label “Green Linnet”. In this album\, Gambetta started to blend his love for American Roots with elements of European tradition moving away from being known strictly as a hot bluegrass picker to create his own multi-national style.From 2002 to today\, Beppe Gambetta has focused his work mainly on his solo carreer\, touring constantly and naturally and seamlessly joining the shores of the two continents\, Europe and America\, creating in spite of the interposed ocean a musical fusion where American roots music and Ligurian tradition\, emigration songs and folk ballads\, steel string guitars and vintage harp guitars not only co-exist but interact\, weaving a deep dialogue unaware of any rigid classification. For his 14th CD (Where The Wind Blows\, Borealis Records\, Canada 2020) Beppe Gambetta revealed himself to be not simply a master guitarist but also a new songwriter of great feeling\, wisdom and maturity. “Where The Wind Blows” is a collection of songs and tunes all written\, arranged and performed by Beppe with the extraordinary collaboration of American bass player Rusty Holloway and percussionist Joe Bonadio.  The 2024 new release Terra Madre (Mother Earth) is a musical key to open a world of tales and dreams related to the motherlands of infinite possible itineraries\, and to the cries of pain and hope that rise from them. The record weaves together the experience and wisdoms of a fifty-year career\, and the work is further enriched by the participation of internationally-renowned guests from different musical genres. “Fathers” of acoustic music such as American mandolin icon David Grisman\, acoustic guitar pioneer Dan Crary\, and celebrated bluegrass and Americana singer-songwriter Tim O’Brien lend their talents to the project. Different dimensions are added by the presence of New York avant-garde drummer/percussionist Joe Bonadio\, the versatile acoustic jazz harmonica player Howard Levy\, and from the world of “Newgrass” Jam Bands\, the hugely popular bassist\, Travis Book.\n \nhttps://beppegambetta.com/ \n  URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/beppe-gambetta-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Beppe-Gambetta.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251115T225412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T225412Z UID:84626-1770494400-1770501600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE IDIOMATIQUES DESCRIPTION:The Idiomatiques\, based in Southern California\, have captivated audiences throughout the state and beyond for the past decade. Their musical influences are eclectic\, encompassing Rock\, R&B\, Latin\, Bossa Nova\, and both Traditional and Modern Jazz\, yet their music remains firmly rooted in the style of Django Reinhardt. \nTheir song “C’est La Vie” earned them the unique distinction of being the only Gypsy Jazz band to feature on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart\, where it remained in the top 30 for eleven weeks. The band members have also contributed to the Sharmat/Andersson “Strings” albums\, which have been a staple on SiriusXM’s Escape channel for the past four years. \nMembers from The Idiomatiques have performed with notable Gypsy Jazz musicians such as Moses Rosenberg\, Fapy Lafertin\, Angelo Debarre\, Robin Nolan\, Paulus Schäfer\, Joscho Stephan\, Samuel Farthing among others. Their versatile talents extend beyond the Gypsy Jazz realm\, with collaborations including Boyz II Men\, Ziggy Marley\, David Foster\, Kenny Loggins and more. \nThe band proudly announced the official release of their third album\, “Indigo Nocturne” at the most Djangofest Northwest. \nBand members are \nRay Bergstrom-Guitar-Vocals\nKim Collins-Bass-Vocals\nFrank Petrilli-Accordion\nCraig Sharmat-Guitar-Vocals \nhttps://www.theidiomatiques.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-idiomatiques-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Idiomatiques-Thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251204T024617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T010944Z UID:84757-1769889600-1769896800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:JAMES LEE STANLEY (Rescheduled to May 9) DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this show has been rescheduled to May 9. Refunds have just been issued for online purchases.  \n  \nWith a history that includes 5 years on StarTrek Deep Space Nine as the singing Klingon amongst other roles; 3 years as Steven Wright’s opening act; tours with Bonnie Raitt\, the Dixie Dregs\, Robin Trower and Robin Williams; the composer of the hits Coming Out of Hiding\, I Don’t Want To Talk About It and Plenty of Reason as well as scoring the PrimeTime CBS TV Special\, CATHY; 32 solo CD’s and duet CD’s with Peter Tork\, Cliff Eberhardt\, Dan Navarro or John Batdorf\, you know you are in for an evening rich in musical chops\, great songs and a man who\, his remarkable singing and guitar playing notwithstanding\, could be a stand up comedian… As they said in the Village Voice\, “with James Lee Stanley you get it all”. And his recent documentary\, The Opening Act-The Extraordinary Journey of James Lee Stanley\, has already garnered 30 independent film awards\, including Best Documentary and Best Soundtrack. The film covers how James Lee Stanley has been the opening act for virtually every famous performer in music and comedy for over 50 years — Linda Ronstadt\, Chicago\, Poco\, Stephen Stills\, David Crosby\, America\, Emmylou Harris\, The Grass Roots\, Ricky Skaggs\, Little Feat\, comedy legends Robin Williams\, Steven Wright\, Andy Kaufman — the list goes on & on. His latest CD is The Day Today released April 30\, 2024 and James will perform some of the fantastic songs off the album. \nhttps://www.jamesleestanley.com \n  \n  URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/james-lee-stanley-8/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/James-Lee-Stanley-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251113T180814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T180814Z UID:84575-1769284800-1769292000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:GARETH PEARSON DESCRIPTION:Often dubbed “The Welsh Tornado”\, Gareth has earned international acclaim for his breathtaking blend of fingerstyle pyrotechnics\, explosive lead runs\, and dazzling showmanship. His performances deliver not only jaw-dropping technical skill but also warmth\, wit\, and a deep connection with his audience. \nGareth’s playing spans a wide spectrum of genres—country\, folk\, classical\, pop\, rock\, jazz\, swing\, bluegrass—woven together with his own intricate and emotive original compositions. His arrangements are as innovative as they are moving\, establishing him as one of today’s most exciting acoustic musicians. \nHe has shared stages with icons including Ray Davies (The Kinks)\, John Renbourn\, Southside Johnny\, Jan Akkerman\, Andy McKee\, and his mentor Tommy Emmanuel\, who has described Gareth as a force of nature on the guitar. \nRooted in influences such as Chet Atkins\, Merle Travis\, Jerry Reed\, and Tommy Emmanuel\, Gareth has carved out a style uniquely his own—equal parts inspiring\, entertaining\, and unforgettable. His stage presence\, sprinkled with off-the-cuff humor\, elevates his concerts into truly memorable experiences. \nPraise for Gareth Pearson: \n“I’m Gareth’s number one fan! What a guitarist!” – Stefan Grossman\n“Not only is Gareth one of the most amazing guitarists around\, he is a really nice guy and funny as hell!” – Andy McKee \nhttps://garethpearson.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/gareth-pearson/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gareth-Pearson.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251115T012003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T012512Z UID:84611-1768680000-1768687200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE STRING REVOLUTION DESCRIPTION:The String Revolution – Redefining Guitar Music\, the Grammy® winning guitar trio\, The String Revolution is an innovative and dynamic instrumental guitar band that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music. Composed of three virtuoso guitarists\, they are renowned for their electrifying performances\, blending different genres and styles to create a unique and captivating sound. Their intricate melodies\, mesmerizing harmonies\, and astonishing guitar skills have earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim worldwide.The band includes former Randy Rhoads student Janet Robin (named in the “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarist bonus list” by Guitar Player Magazine\, 2017)\, who is also an acclaimed touring guitarist with the likes of Lindsey Buckingham\, Meredith Brooks\, AirSupply and many more\, award winning Austrian nylon-string guitarist Markus Illko and Cuban multi-credited guitarist Rober Luis. Their songs on Spotify have reached over 4 Million plays in total. They are especially known for re-imagining iconic songs-from “Billie Jean” to “Rocketman\,” to “Englishman in New York\,” and “Crazy Train\,” which featured longtime Billy Idol Guitarist\, Steve Stevens. In 2023\, they arranged a very unique version of the Cash classic\, “Folsom Prison Blues\,” in which they received a 66th Grammy® Nomination AND WON for “Best Arrangement\, Instrumental or A Cappella.” The recorded track features a guest appearance by the legendary guitarist\, Tommy Emmanuel and it was produced by Johnny Cash’s son\, John Carter Cash at Cash Cabin Studios. Their latest release is a bold reimagining of the West Side Story classic\, “America\,” featuring the powerhouse talents of 5x Grammy® Nominated Sax player\, Lakecia Benjamin\, Grammy® Nominee Luis Conte on percussion\, and Byron House on upright bass—all anchored by The String Revolution’s signature guitar artistry. Produced by John Carter Cash and Steve Schnur\, this vibrant arrangement showcases the rich musical textures and dynamic energy of an American classic. With memorable songs\, unique arrangements\, and exceptional musicianship\, The String Revolution is no doubt a new force in the world of music and guitar performance. \nhttps://www.thestringrevolution.com/ \nRead more \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-string-revolution-4/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/String-Revolution.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251102T224044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T224044Z UID:84486-1766260800-1766268000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE MIGHTY ECHOES DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1986 in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles\, The Mighty Echoes are one of the country’s most accomplished vocal groups. They have appeared on many TV shows including “Who’s The Boss?” “Murphy Brown”\, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”\, and “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” and were featured in the movie “Wilder Napalm” with Debra Winger and Dennis Quaid. On stage they have performed with such luminaries as Stevie Wonder\, Ray Charles\, Chuck Berry and Chubby Checker. Their first Album\, A Cappella Doo Wop\, was released in 1992 and their latest\, Doo Wop Around The Christmas Tree\, was released on Brooklyn International Records in 2006. The Echoes have become a staple of performing arts centers around the US\, including the prestigious Carpenter Center in Long Beach California. \nhttps://www.mightyechoes.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-mighty-echoes-6/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mighty-echoes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20251204T023512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T023512Z UID:84752-1765738800-1765749600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE BOULEVARD MUSIC HOLIDAY SHOW—FREE!! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, fun-filled evening with our staff\, teachers\, families\, and friends (free cookies) on the night when we celebrate winter holidays in the one evening when Boulevard Music transforms into the “House of Schmooze.” There’ll be the regulars plus some (free cookies) new surprises to keep you on your toes. Featuring the ultimate toffee\, Kathy’s Kholesterol Krunch. Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven\, and.. \nPLEASE NOTE DOORS OPEN 7PM URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-boulevard-music-holiday-show-free/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Holiday-Show-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250808T001228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T001559Z UID:83816-1765051200-1765058400@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE DESCRIPTION:Returning with their award-winning Americana folk fusion\, The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble is bringing a brand new and exciting show this year\, “Diamonds in the Rough: Great Songs by Great Songwriters.” Featuring true hidden gems from some of the best Americana songwriters in the world\, including Steve Earle\, John Prine\, Linda Thompson\, Gillian Welch\, Iris Dement\, Lucinda Williams\, and Bob Dylan\, this show promises to be a revelation in songs of heartbreak\, humor and inspiration. Also featuring “American Songbook” classics from the band’s jazz-inspired release “Do You Have This in Blue\,” and the band’s own originals from songwriter Rob Carlson\, this show delivers a powerfully varied and eclectic sound. \nNamed the BEST NEW FOLK artist by LA Weekly in May of 2019! Award-winning vocalist Susie Glaze\, mandolinist Steve Rankin\, fiddler Mark Indictor and bassist Fred Sanders are The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble\, the newest version of the acclaimed Los Angeles-based Americana group\, a lush new folk Americana fusion ensemble\, presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals\, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze. The group has been likened to the classic British bands Pentangle and Fairport Convention in that they blend classic folk music with rough-edged stories of tragedy and fate\, all with orchestral arrangements sounding like chamber music gone folk! The band has appeared at many premier venues and festivals on the West Coast\, including Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage\, The Broad Stage\, and the Hollywood Bowl among others. Their CD “White Swan” was released in March of 2013 to critical acclaim from No Depression\, FolkWorks\, Pop Matters\, M Magazine for Musicians\, Music News Nashville and FolkWords UK among others\, and charted in the Top 50 on the Roots Music Report’s Combined Internet and Terrestrial Folk Chart. \nSusie Glaze appears as a guest artist on the Compass Records tribute album “Dear Jean – Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie” alongside such artists as Judy Collins\, Pete Seeger\, Janis Ian\, Tim O’Brien\, John McCutcheon\, Robin and Linda Williams and many more. \n“If there were a word to describe this fine band\, it would be sophisticated. They draw influences from disparate sources to meld their sound. The level of musicianship is exemplary.… display a great range of prowess and work as a tight unit.” — Bluegrass Unlimited.\n“…one of the finest and most original Americana groups in California (or in the country for that matter).” No Depression. \nhttps://www.susieglaze.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/susie-glaze-and-the-new-folk-ensemble/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Susie-Glaze-New-Folk-Ens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250807T234533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T234800Z UID:83806-1763841600-1763848800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE FARMER AND ADELE DESCRIPTION:With the sounds of classic songwriting in their music and the future in their sights\, The Farmer & Adele are reimagining the modern cowboy/cowgirl while respecting its beginnings. Based out of Nashville\, TN\, The Farmer & Adele – led by Grace Adele and Farmer Keenan – leads the pack of a new wave of musicians revitalizing western swing music. From garnering multiple awards to developing a one-of-a-kind live puppet show\, The Farmer & Adele are a classic-meets-modern band that is entertaining for all ages. \nWith two Ameripolitan Awards under their belts (2019 Western Swing Female of the Year and 2020 Western Swing Band of the Year)\, The Farmer & Adele continue to innovate with each project. After the success of their daily radio show\, “On The Trail with The Farmer & Adele\,” the group has since released a children’s album\, Songs For Lil’ Cowpokes and has plans for another full-length album to be released in 2024 titled Old + New Western Classics. \nAlso\, their annual Country and Western Christmas Party tour is a beloved tradition that travels annually nationwide\, featuring classic Christmas tunes\, original holiday songs and their own take on The Nutcracker with a western swing twist – which they recently released as a single with Paul Kowert of The Punch Brothers. \nAnd staying true to their multidisciplinary approach to western swing\, the group is currently developing a live puppet show – with Nashville Metro Arts – focused on food sustainability\, roots music\, and celebrating our differences. Co-written with Texas Bix Bender of Riders Radio Theatre fame\, the show features a colorful cast of characters including Hank Snowpea\, Elvis Parsley\, Tater Swift\, and many more. \nhttps://www.everybodylovesthefarmerandadele.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-farmer-and-adele/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Farmer-Adele-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250805T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T190309Z UID:83748-1763236800-1763244000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:DENNIS WITCHER & THE BREW DESCRIPTION:For twenty-five years\, The Witcher Brothers performed and toured across the western states playing most all of the major Bluegrass festivals (and many not so major festivals) and with Dennis at the helm singing lead vocals\, playing mandolin\,and writing\, or co-writng (with Tony Recupido) many of the band’s most notable songs. After The Witcher Brothers disbanded\, Dennis continued to perform with Tony Recupido as Witcher & Recupido. As a mult-instrumentalist he has also been a much sought after addition to many other local Bluegrass bands in the LA area. Now\, he’s brought together an exciting new gaggle of LA’s finest young musicians to form his newest venture\, DENNIS WITCHER & THE BREW.\nTHE BREW:\nADAM MOSS is an amazing fiddler\, singer & songwriter. When not playing with The Brew\, he’s usually touring with his twin brother David in their hugely popular band\, the Brother Brothers. They had a great writeup in Rolling Stone Magazine. SMITH ALLEN is an extremely talented singer/songwriter and musician. Smith’s voice and vocal stylings are a standout wherever he performs. The warmth of his tenor vocals whether singing lead or harmonies will win over a crowd every time. LIAM LEWIS is a mult-instrumentalist and singer from the LA area. With a background in traditional Celtic music and bluegrass\, Liam has toured the circuit of Scottish Highland Games for the past 8 years with LA based band The Ploughboys\, and main-staged many of California’s Bluegrass festvals with his newgrass band Hot October. His newest duo project Stepwise has just come out with their first full album of original fiddle tunes. ANDY KEATHLEY is the former founder of the LA based band The Get Down Boys. Andy is not only a great singer and songwriter\, he’s also one of the most sought-after guitar players on the LA Bluegrass scene today. He didn’t want Dennis to mention it\, but he recently won first place at the Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest for advanced guitar. JORDAN KATZ is a truly fine Banjo player whose talents have been seen on TV shows such as American Idol\, The Late Late Show\, Drop the Mic\, and The Tonight Show. Jordan’s talents don’t stop with the banjo. He’s also an “A Lister” trumpet player\, composer\, bandleader\, music supervisor and all-around great musician. \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/dennis-witcher-the-brew-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dennis-Witcher-the-Brew.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250719T003926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T003926Z UID:83594-1762632000-1762639200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:ALBERTO LOMBARDI DESCRIPTION:Defined “Italian Fingerstyle Master” by Acoustic guitar Magazine\, Alberto Lombardi is an eclectic guitar virtuoso. He effortlessly goes from an acoustic tour with Tommy Emmanuel- or recently teaching at his international guitar camps – to producing his rock record with Bruce Springsteen and Rolling Stone’s legendary sound engineer Bob Clearmountain (“Home” 2020) In this Solo Show Lombardi mixes these two souls in a fascinating and unusual way. He plays on the acoustic his arrangements of great classics from the Italian and international tradition (from Volare to the Beatles\, Sting\, Stevie Wonder..) to rock and roll greats like Supertramp and Jeff Beck\, and then he grabs the electric to color with melodic and lush guitar solos. \nHis guitar style is very personal\, derived from the diverse musical experiences Alberto has in rock\, pop and jazz as a session player and record producer. Incorporating acoustic fingerpicking\, flatpicking\, some looping and electronics\, electric soloing and singing\, Alberto can transform a single guitar into an orchestra. His own instrumental compositions and full blown rock songs complete the picture of a unique live experience. \nHe also played major festivals like All Star guitar Night(USA) \, International Guitar Night. (23 shows touring Germany\, 2018)\, Chet Atkins festival (USA) and all Italian Guitar Festivals like Sarzana\, Soave etc. \nAs a teacher Alberto has been invited to teach at Tommy Emmanuel’s guitar camp Roma in 2025 and many other workshops and masterclasses\, hosted his own guitar camp in Tuscany\, released four instructional videos forStefan Grossman’s guitar videos label\, teaching some of his most popular arrangements and some creative guitar technique. \n“Alberto… I listen to your CD\, thank you! It sounds beautiful and your playing and arrangements are very powerful. I wish you much success !! Big admiration to you”— Tommy Emmanuel \n“the record is killing\, such great musicianship! Fantastic guitar player! ”—Nile Rodgers \nhttps://www.albertolombardi.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/alberto-lombardi-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Alberto-Lombardi-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250804T204347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T211905Z UID:83732-1761422400-1761429600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:BERNIE PEARL—CELEBRATING HIS NEW BOOK "SITTIN' ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BLUES" DESCRIPTION:The fabulous legend of Southern California blues\, Bernie Pearl (with special guests) who has just released his new book Sittin” on the Right Side of the Blues filled with classic historical blues photos and notes dedicated to the legacy of the people Bernie learned from. \nThe blues is life itself to Bernie Pearl. A guitarist with an upbeat\, finger-poppin’ picking style he learned at the elbows of bluesmasters Sam ‘Lightnin’ Hopkins\, Mance Lipscomb\, Mississippi Fred MacDowell\, and others. Yet\, Bernie Pearl is no hidebound traditionalist. As music critics and aficionados have said for years\, he is a craftsman who packs his songs with melodic interpretations that are new and personal each time he picks up his vintage Martin or National. To hear him tell it\, “I’m not a retro player. I’m playing real blues for right now.” Special guests this evening include Ray Bailey on vocals and guitar\, Job Striles a master of West Coast style Blues ala T-Bone Walker\, and fine pianist Steve F’dor.\n \nBernie\, who grew up in the Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights\, took up the guitar in the 1950’s. Later\, at his brother’s legendary blues showcase\, the Ash Grove\, he met\, studied with\, and often performed with greats like Hopkins\, Lipscomb\, and MacDowell as well as with Freddie King\, Albert Collins\, and Big Mama Thornton. Bernie played duets with John Lee Hooker at Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village. “They were my teachers\,” he says\, “and it wasn’t just music they were teaching. If you took Mance or Lightnin’ out fishing you got philosophy\, history\, and lessons in life”. \nArmed with the teachings of those and other blues icons\, Bernie raises the roof with dazzling guitar solos – acoustic and electric – and with his own Bernie Pearl Blues Band\, which has backed the likes of B.B. King\, Stevie Ray Vaughan\, Willie Dixon\, and Big Joe Turner. The Bernie Pearl Blues Band has been a popular draw at many of Southern California’s best-known musical haunts: the House of Blues\, California Plaza Presents\, the Blue Café\, Disney’s California Adventure\, and the Playboy Pasadena Community Jazz Festival. Bernie has appeared at major Festivals in Chicago\, The Poconos\, Vancouver\, Portland\, and Long Beach\, as well as in Europe. \nA life-long blues evangelist\, Bernie began broadcasting Nothin’ But the Blues on KPPC FM in 1968\, making him L.A.’s first all-blues FM disc jockey. He went on to host the blues on KLON and KCRW from 1980-92\, helping found the Long Beach Blues Festival along the way. \nHis 15-year relationship with Louisiana blues man Harmonica Fats produced three outstanding CDs\, with the unplugged Two Heads Are Better and Blow\, Fat Daddy\, Blow\, each garnering W.C. Handy nominations in the mid-1990’s. Tonight Pearl shares the stage with bassist/vocalist  Elizabeth Hangan who is a perfect match to set the groove on the tunes they perform. \nBernie applied his studio skills as a producer and songwriter-arranger of jazz-rocking violin pioneer Papa John Creach’s critically-acclaimed 1992 Papa Blues CD (Bee Bump BBCD 03). \nAs president of Big Time Blues Productions\, Pearl was named national “Blues Promoter of the Year” by the Blues Foundation in 1987\, and he continues to book\, promote\, advertise\, and oversee blues acts at annual events such as the Big Time Blues Festival and the Blues Harmonica Blowdown. He has taught blues history and blues guitar courses at several area universities\, and continues to teach at Cal State Long Beach\, as well as privately. \nHis first solo CD\, released in August 2002\, was recorded in an all-acoustic concert at Culver City’s Boulevard Music and is appropriately titled Bernie Pearl Live From Boulevard Music (Major Label ML 011-CD). \nFor music lovers tired of market-tested commercial radio and industry-buffed overnight phenoms\, Pearl provides virtuosity\, country wisdom\, a warm voice\, and the kind of fingerpicking and slide guitar work that still gets juke-joints jumping. \n“…Pearl’s music and voice evoke the unpretentious\, truth-telling qualities of the blues. The sparse arrangements that grace this 15-song set only heighten the soulful and spiritual nature of the music. Pearl’s guitar virtuosity is evident\, whether he’s playing lead\, rhythm\, or slide guitar…his version of (Son House’s) Shetland Pony Blues would make the old master proud” \nStephen A. King\, Living Blues Magazine \n“Making blues music draws from someplace deep\,” he says. “I’m lucky. It’s what I do.” \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/bernie-pearl-celebrating-his-new-book-sittin-on-the-right-side-of-the-blues/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Bernie-Pearl-at-BLVD3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250807T232328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T232753Z UID:83800-1760212800-1760220000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:RICK SHEA & TONY GILKYSON + ELENI MANDELL DESCRIPTION:Three fine singer/songwriters featuring the duo of Rick Shea and Tony Gilkyson who will share the evening with Eleni Mandell. \nBorn in Hollywood and reared in northern New Mexico\, Tony Gilkyson’s songs speak of ghosts\, travels\, dreams\, and landscapes. A songwriter-guitarist\, Tony began recording at a young age with his father\, Terry Gilkyson. He has collaborated with songwriters John Doe and Chuck Weiss\, as well as authors Diane Stillman (*29 Palms*) and Michael Blake (*Dances with Wolves*). His musical style blends rock\, folk\, and Americana\, with a distinctive guitar sound that combines traditional and modern influences. \nThroughout his career\, Tony has worked with artists such as Dave Alvin\, Lone Justice\, Jimmie Dale Gilmore\, Bob Dylan\, Kris Kristofferson\, K.D. Lang\, and X. His guitar work has been featured in film soundtracks like Walk the Line\, The Big Lebowski\, *All the King’s Men*\, and *Don’t Come Knockin’*\, with producer T Bone Burnett \n“Gilkyson has always been known as a fine guitarist but he’s equally fine as a songwriter with an eye for the ironic and darkly humorous” – Los Angeles Times. \nSinger\, songwriter\, and guitarist Rick Shea’s work speaks for itself. Shea’s played with legends like Dave Alvin (on his Grammy-winning album Public Domain)\, R.E.M. (for the soundtrack to Man on the Moon) and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Wanda Jackson among others. Growing up in San Bernardino and cutting his teeth in Southern California honky-tonks\, his songs reflect the folk\, country\, rock and Mexican influences he grew up with. \nShea’s released 12 albums to wide acclaim (his latest received 4 Stars from Mojo)\, and he’s toured both the US and Europe. At work on a new album for possible release this year (or more likely next) Shea will be traveling as the featured artist with the Roots on the Rails trips this summer from LA to NOLA and Chicago back to LA. \n“Shea is a haunting vocalist\, imperative guitarist and literate\, detail-rich songwriter\, do yourself a favor” – Sing Out! Magazine \nEleni Mandell is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for her smoky\nvocals\, sharp lyrical storytelling\, and genre-blending style that spans jazz\, folk\, pop\, and indie rock. A longtime favorite of discerning music fans\, she’s been compared to artists like Tom Waits\, PJ Harvey\, and Lucinda Williams — but her voice and sensibility are uniquely her own as she focuses on small stories and intricacies of everyday life\, romance\, heartbreak and family in the vast landscape of Los Angeles. \nWith over a dozen albums to her name\, including Miracle of Five and I Can See the Future\, Mandell’s songs explore love\, motherhood\, loneliness\, and longing with elegance and wit. She’s also a founding member of the acclaimed harmony quartet\, The Living Sisters\, alongside Inara George\, Alex Lilly\, and Becky Stark. \nWhether solo or in collaboration\, Mandell’s music evokes a cinematic world full of charm\, ache\, and quiet power — the kind of songs that feel like secrets set to melody. \nhttps://www.rickshea.com/ \nhttps://tonygilkyson.com \nhttps://elenimandell.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/rick-shea-tony-gilkyson-eleni-mandell/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Me-Toni-Eleni-Product2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250627T195132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T195132Z UID:83385-1759608000-1759615200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:TEJA GERKEN & MARK LEGGETT DESCRIPTION:Two fabulous fingerstyle players with an array of styles on the same bill. One a multi stylist with celtic\, classical\, and jazz influences and the other a fabulous fingerstyle/slide guitarist who melds the two seamlessly into fantastic arrangements. \nSan Francisco Bay Area guitarist Teja Gerken has enchanted audiences ever since coming onto the acoustic fingerstyle scene in the late 1990s. Initially influenced by guitarists such as John Renbourn\, Michael Hedges\, and Leo Kottke\, Teja ultimately began weaving together his diverse musical interest into a style that is his own\, releasing his debut album On My Way in 1999. In the two decades since\, Teja has fine-tuned his sets to include original compositions\, Celtic traditionals\, classical pieces\, jazz standards\, and some favorite tunes by his fingerstyle guitar peers\, several of which are included on 2005’s Postcards. Teja’s latest release is 2024’s Test of Time\, the opening track of which\, “Vicki’s Red Boots\,” was a finalist for the 2024 USA Songwriting Award. Teja also recorded also a duo recording with fellow Bay Area guitarist Doug Young\, with whom he released 2020’s Duets\, and 2025’s The Water is Wide.\n“Test of Time” is a sonic marvel from top to bottom\n– Blair Jackson\, Acoustic Guitar \nGerken’s technical facility is obvious\, his performances impeccable\, and his tones gorgeous\n– Barry Cleveland\, guitarplayer.com. \nPlus on the same bill Mark Leggett\, an artist who spends most of his time doing film scoring\, making a rare appearance performing his original tunes and arrangements. Mark will be playing his fingestyle/slide arrangements of original and classic tunes. Twice Emmy nominated for his composing work\, Mark has written music for Levon Helm and The Band\, Dolly Parton’s films\, the tv show My Name is Earl\, and many others. We had seen Mark perform at the Wiltern Theatre opening the show performing 3 songs solo for a screening of Easy Rider done with a fabulous live band performing the original songs and incidental music accompanying the dialogue instead of the pre-recorded original songs and music. Mark’s arrangements of the three songs lead to the inevitable\, this guy needs to be heard and discovered by more people. A fantastic tasteful player. Don’t  miss him. \nhttps://www.tejagerken.com \nhttps://www.markleggett.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/teja-gerken-mark-leggett/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Legget-Gerken.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250901T035710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T035853Z UID:84040-1759521600-1759528800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:TERESA JAMES & BRUCE FORMAN DESCRIPTION:Tonight we feature two artists at the top of their game in a rare performance together.\nOne virtuoso vocalist and one virutoso guitarist making more music together than one person might imagine. Teresa James on vocals and Bruce Forman on guitar. \nTeresa James\nHer persuasive pipes slathered in honey and soaked in Texas-bred sass\, keyboardist Teresa James and her band\, the Rhythm Tramps (12 albums done to date)\, have long reigned as one of Los Angeles’ leading contemporary blues outfits. Their 2019 CD Here in Babylon was nominated for a Grammy in the Contemporary Blues Album category. Known to many people for her work in the world of Blues her repertoire goes way beyond the standard 12 bar blues progressions. Everything from Texas-style grease and blues into Memphis soul or New Orleans-flavored grooves and all points in between with fun and abandonment\nHer diversifed career has included recordings with Walter Trout\, Eric Burdon\, Spencer Davis\, Tommy Castro\, Stephen Bruton\, Randy Newman\, LeeRoy Parnell\, Neil Diamond\, and more; plus live performances with countless others\, including Marcia Ball\, Levon Helm\, Lloyd Jones\, Delbert McClinton\, and Eric Burdon & the Animals. She has been a featured act on Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Cruises for more than twenty years. Bruce also pointed out that Teresa is also Bonnie Raitt’s favorite singer which is not a bad credit to add to anyone’s resume. \nBruce Forman \nA hectic touring schedule; eighteen recordings as a leader\, including his newest release\, Junkyard Duo; countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; producer\, arranger\, acclaimed educator\, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept.\, when does Bruce Forman rest? \nDeep immersion in American culture inspires Forman to contribute to the traditions that he drew from. Formanism (his trio project); original works like The Red Guitar; his popular podcast with Scott Henderson\, GuitarWank; Cow Bop and the “road challenges” down historic byways like Route 66; JazzMasters Workshop; his newest project: Junkyard Duo…these are only the latest answers to the endless question that underlies Bruce Forman’s creativity. His music and life reflect every step of his journey\, and demonstrate the awareness of an artist who’s very much at home in the world\, and at the top of his form.\n“A rock solid jazz/bebop player with a harmonic knowledge in his playing which is brilliant. One of the few really great jazz players out there whose playing sounds classic.”—Gary Mandell \nhttps://teresajames.com/ \nhttps://www.bruceforman.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/teresa-james-bruce-forman-3/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bruce-FormanTeresa-James.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250721T060355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T060450Z UID:83633-1759089600-1759096800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:THE TRANSATLANTIC TRIO—RICHARD SMITH\, JOSCHO STEPHAN\, & RORY HOFFMAN DESCRIPTION:The Transatlantic Guitar Trio features Richard Smith from the U.K.\, Germany’s Joscho Stephan and American multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman. Together they combine jazz ballads\, gypsy swing standards\, Travis/Chet Atkins picking\, pop music plus some original compositions to create a repertoire of fresh arrangements in the styles of the great guitarists Django Reinhardt\, Chet Atkins\, Jerry Reed\, and Merle Travis. \nThe history of these incredible players includes these brief descriptions:\nRichard Smith is one of the greatest guitar players on the planet. Incredible fingerstyle player (2001 National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion) and\, also\, one of the hottest Bebop/Django/Flatpicking players in the world. Richard Smith performs everything from fingerpicking classics\, originals\, Joplin rags\, jazz standards\, classical and everything from pop to Sousa marches. The playing ranges from amazing to flashy and beautiful. Here are a couple of quotes regarding Richard from Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. “The most amazing guy I know on the guitar. He can play anything I know\, only better.” Chet Atkins\, CGP \nJoscho Stephan shapes modern gypsy swing with his playing like no other: With his authentic tone\, his harmonic finesse and his sense of rhythm\, but above all with his breathtaking solo technique\, Stephan has earned himself an outstanding reputation on the international guitar scene. Like no other\, he knows how to stand out from the multitude of current Gypsy Swing adaptations by combining Gypsy Swing with Latin\, Classical and Rock\, in addition to numerous interpretations of the well-known classics of the genre. His debut album ‘Swinging Strings’ was voted CD of the month in 1999 by Guitar Player magazine. In 2004\, Acoustic Guitar Magazine celebrated Joscho Stephan as the future of gypsy jazz guitar. For the CD “Guitar Heroes” in 2015\, Joscho Stephan invited guitar greats like Bireli Lagrène\, Stochelo Rosenberg and Tommy Emmanuel. \nRory Hoffman started teaching himself to play guitar and piano at age 3. By age 5 he was the drummer in the family band. He currently plays over a dozen stringed\, keyboard and wind instruments. Rory has played the Grand Ole Opry numerous times\, as a soloist and as a sideman with Ricky Skaggs\, Kathy Mattea and John Cowan. Working with these stars and others has enabled him to play several notable festivals\, including Telluride with John Cowan\, and Djangofest as part of the John Jorgenson quintet. “Just Jazz Guitar” and “Guitar Player” magazines have written feature articles about Hoffman’s unique guitar style. Rory is 2-time winner of Musician of the Year from Nashville’s ICMA\, and is a 2012 inductee into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame. Tour de Fourth is Rory’s latest album. Rather than focus on a certain style of music\, this album features music that demonstrates Rory’s skill and diverse interests in country\, western swing\, jazz\, polka\, latin\, gypsy jazz\, bluegrass and gospel music. It is a mix of original songs\, and fresh arrangements of standards. \nhttps://www.richardsmithmusic.com/ \nhttps://joscho-stephan.de/en \nhttps://www.roryhoffman.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/the-transatlantic-trio-richard-smith-joscho-stephan-rory-hoffman/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Transatlantic-Trio-Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250721T054244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T054555Z UID:83624-1758398400-1758405600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:Guy Van Duser & Billy Novick Celebrating 50 Years Performing Together DESCRIPTION:“Guy…has practically invented a finger-picked guitar style\, closer to jazz piano than guitar. Billy Novick\, on clarinet\, had he lived in the 30’s would be a legend….”Boston Globe \nAbout this Show: This is our 25th anniversary show (A little bit late but we finally pulled it off). Guy Van Duser was the first artist we called to play Boulevard Music in 1998. Why\, because his fingerstyle arrangements are inventive\, beautiful\, and like nobody else. This ultimately led to the album Guy Van Duser Live at Boulevard Music which is a classic recording with fabulous playing and amazing arrangements by Guy. This is the first time we are able to have his long time partner of 50 years\, Billy Novick\, make the journey from Boston with Guy to play at the Boulevard. Don’t miss these two masters of their instruments for the first time together on the West Coast.—Gary Mandell \nAbout the Artists: \n“Elegant.” “Riveting.” “Soulful.” “Classic mastery.” These are a few of the terms that have been used to describe the unique and stunning swing-jazz music of acoustic guitarist Guy Van Duser and clarinetist Billy Novick. \nTogether as a duo going strong into their 50th year together – longer than most marriages- Guy and Billy have performed in concerts\, clubs and festivals all over North America and Europe. \nAnd like a good marriage\, their music has wed together two perfectly suited musical personalities. You may have heard them as frequent guests of the Prairie Home Companion show (6 times!!)\, providing theme songs for the PBS shows This Old House and Antiques Roadshow (that’s them playing the theme and more)\, NPR’s All Things Considered\, or on one of the numerous film and television soundtracks they have been featured on. Their music is based around Guy’s innovative finger-style guitar wizardry\, playing bass\, chords and melodies all at the same time. His inspiring imagination and virtuosity are perfectly complemented by Novick’s soulful and lyrical clarinet playing. Deeply rooted in the rich legacy of the classic jazz age and buoyed by their entertaining and humorous stage manner\, the “two-man big band” can play a Gershwin song or an old blues and immediately have it sound fresh and unique. \nWith his daring imagination\, breathtaking technique\, and his wonderful musicality\, Guy has become an inspiration for guitarists all over the world. To some guitarists\, Guy Van Duser is known only as “that guy who arranged Stars and Stripes Forever for Chet Atkins.” Chet thought Guy’s version was so great he paid him to fly to Nashville to it teach to him\, which he did in Chet’s kitchen. Mr. modest Van Duser\, is also head of fingerstyle guitar at the Berklee College of Music in Boston\, and boy are they lucky to have him as a professor. \nNovick’s ever-inventive and soulful clarinet playing provides the ideal complement to Guy’s guitar. Their music sounds fresh and original\, yet is also deeply rooted in the rich legacy of the classic jazz age. The duo can play any piece from their huge repertoire- an obscure Ellington tune\, a Gershwin classic\, or perhaps one of the their originals- and immediately have it sound their own. \nThe two of them together can create a pulse as driving as any big band\, and they have a musical telepathy and understanding that has been honed by fifty years of playing together. Add to all of this their relaxed and engaging stage manner\, and you will be treated to a musically enchanting and entertaining show that\, indeed\, has already stood the test of time. \n“…a sound so full that it’s hard to believe only two people hold the stage.” \nCalgary Herald \n“They’ll stun you with the mastery of their playing…” \nBirmingham (Ala.) News \nhttp://www.billynovick.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/guy-van-duser-billy-novick-celebrating-50-years-performing-together/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Guy-Van-Duser-Billy-Novick-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250630T010644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T012738Z UID:83420-1757793600-1757800800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:SAN LYON DESCRIPTION:San Lyon is a Swing Jazz quartet based in Los Angeles\, California. They are known for their lively and “colorful” sound\, influenced by early 20th-century Parisian Hot Club Jazz\, American Jazz standards from the 1920s to ’40s\, and their own original vintage-inspired songs. \nThe band formed in 2019\, features Paige Herschell from San Antonio\, TX on vocals\, melodica\, kazoo and snare drum. Katie Cavera from Evansville\, Indiana on bass\, banjo and vocals. Jenna Colombet from Lyon\, France on violin\, vocals\, bass and snare drum. Dani Vargas from Santiago\, Chile on guitar and vocals. \nhttps://www.swingjazzla.com \nRead more \n \n \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sanlyonmusic\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/san.lyon/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanlyonmusic\nBandCamp: https://sanlyon.bandcamp.com/music URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/san-lyon/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/San-Lyon-Swing-Jazz-Quartet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250827T150956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T151007Z UID:84015-1757188800-1757196000@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:JONATHAN STOUT TRIO DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Stout is a guitarist and bandleader\, well-known to swing dancers everywhere for the wonderful dance orchestras he leads\, but any fan of swing guitar currently stalking the internet knows him for his mastery of the electric swing guitar style of Charlie Christian\, and the acoustic chord-melody style of Allan Reuss. Jonathan is just back from the East Coast where he taught at Frank Vignola’s Jazz Camp as well as performed two weeks at New York’s famous jazz club Birdland. Recently featured on the “Fretboard Journal Podcast”\, Jonathan brings his fabulous trio to Boulevard Music capturing the sounds of the swing guitar era. The guitar-centric trio features both sides of Jonathan’s playing\, acoustic and electric. The concert is also featuring two fabulous players on clarinet and bass. \nBesides leading his own bands as headliners at Swing Dance events around the world\, Jonathan has also played with the Bonebreak Syncopators (led by DJ Bonebrake of the band X)\, Michael Gamble and his Rhythm Serenaders\, The Mint Julep Jazz Band\, Josh Collazo’s Candy Jacket Jazz Band\, Keenan McKenzie and the Riffers\, Janet Klein\, Carl Sonny Leyland\, Enrique Pierdo (Spain)\, Dean Mora (Mora’s Modern Rhythmists\, et. al)\, the Lucky Stars\, and Natelie Hanna Mendoza and her Tiger Four. \nhttps://www.campusfive.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/jonathan-stout-trio/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jonathan-Stout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250628T212031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T212031Z UID:83406-1755979200-1755986400@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:LOONEYS FORTUNE DESCRIPTION:Based in Southern California\, Looney’s Fortune performs traditional Irish music (reels\, jigs\, ballads) and assorted songs on hammered dulcimer\, fiddle\, guitar and accordion. Their tight yet dynamic instrumentation supports the well blended vocal harmonies proving that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts! \nThe band features the following members: \nGeorgiana Hennessy has been playing fiddle\, piano and accordion for many years and she also is a terrific singer. She has played with many groups over the years including Atlantic Crossing and Reel to Reel. Georgiana’s energy\, personality and sheer enjoyment of the music shine through her playing and make her a joy to listen to. \nMatt Tonge is a fine guitarist using both 6 and 12 string guitars providing solid rhythms with great bass lines all on one guitar. He has been in many of the same bands with Georgiana and they have made several recordings together. \nPatti Amelotte became interested in the hammered dulcimer and in Irish music after attaining a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Chapman University. She has performed throughout Southern California as a soloist\, with several duos\, and with the bands Blackthorn\, Granuaile\, Better than One\, and Crannóg. In 1990 she won the State Hammered Dulcimer Championship. Patti has performed on many television and movie soundtracks as well as releasing a well received recording with Granuaile.\n \nJust in case you were wondering Looney’s Fortune derives it’s name from a pub\, Looney’s Tavern\, in Torrance\, CA where they all met in the 1980’s. The jam sessions there were every Wednesday night and would run into the wee hours of the morning. They chose the name to honor the memory of the tavern. \nhttps://looneysfortune.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/looneys-fortune/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LooneysFortune.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250521T171440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T172438Z UID:83073-1755374400-1755381600@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:JIM CURRY PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER DESCRIPTION:Husband and wife team\, Jim and Anne Curry deliver the multi-platinum hits of the great John Denver in a fun-filled evening of singing and stories. Jim plays the guitar and sings John’s songs in a crystal clear tenor that will take your breath away. Anne\, his wife and musical partner\, plays guitar and mandolin and sings harmony in all the right places. Jim and Anne will be joined onstage with Gordon Lustig on guitar\, banjo\, and vocals. You’ll be invited to sing along\, share in the memories\, learn new songs and howl at the moon (literally!) The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend\, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Tribute artist Jim Curry\, who’s voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story\, has performed Denver’s music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today’s top performer of Denver’s vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. Jim’s uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when “Rocky Mountain High” “Sunshine” “Calypso” and “Annie’s Song” topped the charts\, and his popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and caring for each other. Denver’s message is worth repeating: “Be kind to the Earth and to each other. ” Jim will appear with his wife\, Anne who plays mandolin and guitar\, sings harmony and generally keeps Jim in line! Together\, they will take you on a musical journey of the heart\, where you will be invited to sing\, clap your hands\, stomp your feet and howl at the moon. Don’t worry\, you already know the words to the songs. \nhttps://www.jimcurrymusic.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/jim-curry-presents-the-music-of-john-denver-7/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Jim-Curry-Garden-Pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250624T195844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T195844Z UID:83361-1754769600-1754776800@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:IN THE BIG ROUND DESCRIPTION:After a packed show at Boulevard Music once already\, this all-star lineup returns for\nround two! What began as a private songwriting circle has become a public sensation—\nwith sold out shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage (twice!)\, and Severin Browne’s First Friday\, Now\, long-time friends and storytellers Tracy Newman\, Art Podell\, Severin Browne\, John Zipperer\, Ken Holme\, Craig Lincoln\, and newcomer Kevin Kelso bring their original music\, harmony\, and heart back to Boulevard Music in Culver City. \nThe Roundabout: About the Round: \nTracy Newman is a TV writer/producer and a singer/songwriter. In 1997\, she won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for co-writing the “coming out” episode of Ellen. Tracy with her band Tracy Newman and theReinforcements has recorded several albums over the years. \nArt Podell debuted onColumbia Records in 1959 in Greenwich Village\, NY with his then singing partner Paul Potash (The acclaimed “Art and Paul”. Once Art was in California as a solo act\, he became one of the original members of The New Christy Minstrels where he wrote many of their songs. Art’s songs have been recorded by The Smothers Brothers\, Ann Murray and Rod McKuen among many others. Today\, Art continues to write music\, a monthly column for the Folkworks.com Newsletter\, and he hosts a monthly segment of the music show Roots Music and Beyond on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles.\nSeverin Browne is a former Motown recording artist and staff songwriter\, Severin continues to enchantaudiences with his clear voice\, masterful guitar playing and finely crafted songs. Since leaving Motown in the mid-seventies\, Severin has had songs recorded by Thelma Houston\, Patti Dahlstrom\, Colin Blunstone\, Twiggy\, and The Dillards. He was at one time in a band with Jackson Browne (his brother)\, in which Severin played drums and Jackson played cornet. That was their elementary school band which lead to bigger things for both of them. \nJohn Zipperer’s story reads like the lyrics to his new album\, Devil Rail — a journey through highways\, rivers\, and rails from New England to the Deep South to the edge of Hollywood. John’s solo sets are known for their authenticity\, warmth\, and connection. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Southern California’s finest Americana voices up close and personal.\nKen Holme writes songs inhabited by large cats\, yappy dogs\, future newlyweds\, exlovers\, and the temporarily confused.Peter Krantz\, of the Camarillo Café Music Series says: “Ken Holme writes some marvelously quirky songs\, and delivers them earnestly\, in a sometimes humorous\, sometimes poignant style. He’s currently working on a new album called “Are WeThere\, Yet?” Produced by the fabulous Nick Kirgo.\nCraig “Linc” Lincoln has been playing guitar since the dawn of the manned space program. His songs have been called\, “wry\, thoughtful observations drawn from a life rich in experience and passion\, accompanied by a variety of tasty acoustic guitar styles.” A veteran of CGBackstage as 1/2 of the duo\, Sabrina & Craig Linc is pleased to return to his solo roots as a member of this gifted cohort.\nKevin Kelso\, an award-winning singer-songwriter\, loves to write story songs. He finds his subjects everywhere: a family struggling in the Irish potato famine\, the metaphysical significance of turtles\, a homesick Indian mathematician\, a contra dancing in a New England town\, even a love song to a Roomba. His style is mainly folk-inspired\, and he’s a lifelong fan of Arlo Guthrie\, but among his hundreds of songs you’ll hear influences of John Prine\, Carole King\, and Tom Lehrer. You can find him at kelsotunes.com or on his YouTube channel. \nhttp://www.tracynewman.com \nhttp://www.artpodell.com \nhttp://www.severinbrowne.com \nhttp://www.johnzipperer.com \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/in-the-big-round/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/In-the-Big-Round.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T073322 CREATED:20250501T192535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T192754Z UID:82897-1753560000-1753567200@www.boulevardmusic.com SUMMARY:WHOLE HOG WITH MIKE MULLINS DESCRIPTION:Rooted in tradition\, WHOLE HOG pushes the boundaries of bluegrass\, Irish\, swing\, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies\, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. \nWhole Hog has performed at the Father’s Day Festival\, Huck Finn Jubilee\, the Coffee Gallery Backstage and was the featured bluegrass band in Dark of the Moon – the Musical. \nThis Ventura-based eclectic bluegrass band is comprised of Seth Andrey Oster\, contest winning bluegrass/gypsy and straight jazz guitarist\, singer & yodeler; Charletta Erb\, CA State Adult Division Fiddle Champion with her lyrical waltzes and Irish and Old time fiddle tunes plus her fabulous vocals; Keith Frankel banjo extraordinaire from Colorado\, and Corey Highberg on upright bass who is solid in multiple styles. Plus special guest on tonight’s show Whole Hog features the inimitable Mike Mullins (Cache Valley Drifters) on mandolin. \nFor a rollicking good time – Go Whole Hog! \n“Y’all are sounding great!”\n— Greg Blake of Special Consensus \nhttps://www.wholehogband.com/ \nRead more URL:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/event/whole-hog-with-mike-mullins-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.boulevardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/whole_hog-web-resolution.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR