On October 9th, 2002, LOST WEEKEND Western Swing Band shared an evening with Merle Haggard and the Strangers at the San Francisco Jazz Festival - a show dedicated to the music of Western Swing pioneer Bob Wills. For Don Burnham, and his remarkable twelve-piece LOST WEEKEND band, this triumphant Masonic Auditorium performance marked a milestone in a two-decade campaign to insure that the flame of Western Swing music continues to burn brightly in California and the West.
LOST WEEKEND's story began in 1984, in San Francisco's Cow Hollow District, at the legendary bluegrass club Paul's Saloon. Guitarist, vocalist and bandleader Don Burnham was invited to assemble and lead a Western Swing group for a regular Tuesday night gig at the popular music emporium. The original LOST WEEKEND quartet consisted of Tony Marcus, fiddle; Keith Baumann, mandolin and dobro; Bing Nathan, bass; and Burnham on guitar and vocals. Soon Don persuaded steel guitar ace Bobby Black, and reedmeister Jim Rothermel, to saddle up. The seeds of a remarkable musical collaboration that would endure for more than two decades had been sown ...
LOST WEEKEND's diverse client list includes:
San Francisco State University Arts & Lectures, Yosemite Foundation, San Francisco Symphony Association, National Park Service, Apple Computer Corp., Stevinson Ranch, Oracle Corp., Concord Police Department, Western Trailride Adventures, Martinez Police Department, Sonoma Hospital Foundation, City of Dunsmuir, Stanford University, City of San Mateo, Notre Dame High School, Market Street Merchants' Association, Wm. H. Crocker Middle School, Yosemite National Park, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, California Cowboy Gathering, International Society of Immunologists, St. Francis Yacht Club, Rancheros Visitaderos Trailride, and the Ahwahnee Hotel, among many others.
Western swing band from California, United States. Tour schedule, photographs, news, reviews, CD and contact information.
Angie LaDuke is a singer and songwriter from Victorville California. Her music is a blend of big band, jazz, country and nostalgic period pieces. Links to recording studio, other high desert artists and real audio samples.
Angie's project was very exciting to work on because of it's wide range of styles and intricate arrangements. Her album includes an army of live players including a full horn section and string trio. Her music is ideal for insertion into movie scores as it creates authentic big band sounds of the 1940's, classic Texas swing, and some very interesting period pieces including the sounds of a Parisian cafe in the early 1900's and a full orchestral piece ala scores from "Titanic" ...
California singer and song-writer of original big band and swing music. Check out new recording studio releases and free online real audio samples.
Tone-Cool recording artists The Love Dogs is a jump blues band that travels the world playing high energy blues, r&b, funk, swing, and jazz. they are available for bookings at dance parties, club work, concerts, and private parties including weddings and corporate functions. the site has their schedule, their bios, and the ability to learn more about as well as purchase their recordings.
Jump blues band playing rhythm and blues, funk, swing, and jazz. Performance schedule, biographies, CDs, MP3 samples, contact and booking information.
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestras featuring Bonnie Eisele offer the highest level of musicianship and showmanship to provide extraordinary entertainment for your dancing and listening pleasure. It's "party power with panache" for shows, dinner dances, private parties, weddings, conventions, corporate events and more.
The Les DeMerle Orchestras are based on Amelia Island, Florida at the elegant, award-winning Ritz-Carlton Hotel, appearing in the Lobby Lounge and entertaining there and at many other venues for hotel functions, private parties and corporate events. In addition, the band has received rave reviews for outstanding engagements including the extraordinary casino, Caesars in Atlantic City, the five-star Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, the international jazz club, Somerset's Bar, at the Westin Stamford, the Westin Plaza Hotel in Singapore and the historic Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida ...
Big band performing at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele. Contains history, discography, audio samples, reviews and a calendar.
On October 9th, 2002, LOST WEEKEND Western Swing Band shared an evening with Merle Haggard and the Strangers at the San Francisco Jazz Festival - a show dedicated to the music of Western Swing pioneer Bob Wills. For Don Burnham, and his remarkable twelve-piece LOST WEEKEND band, this triumphant Masonic Auditorium performance marked a milestone in a two-decade campaign to insure that the flame of Western Swing music continues to burn brightly in California and the West.
LOST WEEKEND's story began in 1984, in San Francisco's Cow Hollow District, at the legendary bluegrass club Paul's Saloon. Guitarist, vocalist and bandleader Don Burnham was invited to assemble and lead a Western Swing group for a regular Tuesday night gig at the popular music emporium. The original LOST WEEKEND quartet consisted of Tony Marcus, fiddle; Keith Baumann, mandolin and dobro; Bing Nathan, bass; and Burnham on guitar and vocals. Soon Don persuaded steel guitar ace Bobby Black, and reedmeister Jim Rothermel, to saddle up. The seeds of a remarkable musical collaboration that would endure for more than two decades had been sown ...
LOST WEEKEND's diverse client list includes:
San Francisco State University Arts & Lectures, Yosemite Foundation, San Francisco Symphony Association, National Park Service, Apple Computer Corp., Stevinson Ranch, Oracle Corp., Concord Police Department, Western Trailride Adventures, Martinez Police Department, Sonoma Hospital Foundation, City of Dunsmuir, Stanford University, City of San Mateo, Notre Dame High School, Market Street Merchants' Association, Wm. H. Crocker Middle School, Yosemite National Park, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, California Cowboy Gathering, International Society of Immunologists, St. Francis Yacht Club, Rancheros Visitaderos Trailride, and the Ahwahnee Hotel, among many others.
Western swing band from California, United States. Tour schedule, photographs, news, reviews, CD and contact information.
Legends of Swing is one of the premier Big Bands in the United States and internationally. Led by trombonist Gary Tole, Legends of Swing salutes the great artists of the jazz era. The band offers tributes to Benny Goodman, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Count Basie, and many others.
Legends of Swing is a versatile musical icon that features world-renowned musicians and singers. With international experience, Gary Tole and Legends of Swing are perfect for concert series, dance venues, festivals, corporate events and other musical formats.
Claremont, California based big band led by trombonist Gary Tole. Contains profile, contact information, and related links.