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Welcome to Music Arts Monthly Magazine
This is an online version that began back in real print in Houston Texas in 1985 by the late Douglas Groover: Editor, Publisher, Musician, Recording Engineer and a true descent person that I for one was very glad to have known. Go ask Cyndi Lauper about Doug as she considered him a true friend as well.
-Marcus Walton
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KKSM
1140 W. Mission Rd. San Marcos, CA. 92069
All submissions and genres are welcomed. If you know of anyone in a local band tell them about KKSM!


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Museum of Making Music
5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-438-5996
MuseumofMakingMusic.com
Women in Jazz
March 31st, 2012

Six of San Diego's best female jazz artists come together for a special evening celebrating the feminine side of jazz and the work of female composer from around the world. Featuring vocalist Allison Adams Tucker, flutist Lori Bell, pianist Jaeryoung Lee, contrabassist Evona Wascinski, drummer Laurel Grinnell, and percussionist Monette Marino. Inspired by and commemorating SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now), Women's History Month, and San Diego Women's Week.






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Bobby McFerin

Coming to


February 22nd

Listening to Bobby McFerrin sing may be hazardous to your preconceptions. Side effects may include unparalleled joy, a new perspective on creativity, rejection of the predictable, and a sudden, irreversible urge to lead a more spontaneous existence.
"America’­s musical shaman-in-chief, the man whose healing mission seems to be to reacquaint the human race with the spirit of childlike sonic play that rests underneath all music. McFerrin, alone in performance, is an extraordinary pied piper, turning an audience of thousands into a musical body . . . one of the most gifted entertainers of our time." – Buffalo News
"An utterly natural musician with an irrepressible sense of play . .. a virtuosic and absolutely riveting performance that brought the house down." – The Washington Post
"a joyous, contagious celebration of the power of the human voice, turning the enthusiastic crowd into full partners in his journey into the seeming unknown." – The Boston Herald
"The voice gets to the soul of a person more than any other instrument. Because it’s the voice. It sings talks, it cries, it laughs, it squeals, it barks, it shouts it whispers, There is no other instrument that can do that. We’re born with it." – Bobby McFerrin







Brian Culbertson
with
David Benoit
~Piano 2 Piano~


March 6th and 7th
at

1337 India Street, Downtown San Diego

"Piano 2 Piano" is bound to impress. Two of the highest profile keyboardists in contemporary jazz will be joining together to perform some of their greatest hits as well as original compositions the pair has collaborated on. The duo will be playing dueling acoustic pianos.

BRIAN CULBERTSON has 12 records under his belt. His latest release, XII, features performances by Brian McKnight, Avant, Faith Evans, and many more. In total, Culbertson has performed on over twenty #1 records, and is one of the most highly regarded contemporary jazz pianists of this time. Most recently, Culbertson has been an opening act for Barry Manilow’s shows.

DAVID BENOIT is a five-time Grammy Award nominee with credits as a pianist, composer, and producer. He also serves as the director for the Asian American Symphony Orchestra. Benoit has recorded 32 releases, including a tribute to his influence, Bill Evans, as well as a Charles Schultz memorial album entitled Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years. In 2010, Benoit was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by The American Smooth Jazz Awards.







Sycuan Casino Events
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Current lineup (see below)




Lorrie Morgan & Pam Tillis
coming to

March 3rd and 4th

Lorrie Morgan made her first major appearance in 1975 singing "Paper Roses" with her dad, country star George Morgan on the Grand Ole Opry. Since that fateful night, she has had timeless country hits like "Five Minutes", Something in Red", "Watch Me", and "What Part of No". Pam Tillis has been a formidable force in country music since her first single hit charts in 1990. Since then she has sold over 6million records with hits like "Don't Tell Me What to Do", "Maybe it was Memphis", "Shake the Sugar Tree", and "Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)".







Puddle of Mud
coming

March 10th

Puddle Of Mudd is an American post-grunge band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States.[2] Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies. They have released 2 independent and 4 major albums, with their latest being Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate in December 2009, and their latest compilation album being "re:(disc)overed", released in August 2011.









Willie Nelson and Family




March 7th
LIVE at the historic Balboa Theatre!

One of the most recognized artists in country music,WILLIE NELSON is a singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, activist and is one of the leading figures in the outlaw country music scene today.One of the original founders of Farm Aid in 1985, he continues to play an active role in many organizations and founded his own bio-diesel company, the fuel from which powers his tour bus.
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993, he has also received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1998 and is a multiple award-winner of music awards throughout the years.
Enjoy a truly memorable evening as you listen to this amazing artist perform in the beatiful historic setting of the Balboa Theatre.
Opening Support Act: Lukas Nelson





RAMONA MAINSTAGE
626 Main Street, Ramona
Presents
Sophie B. Hawkins
March 2nd


Sophie Ballantine Hawkins is an American singer, songwriter, musician and painter. Her biggest hits are "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", "Right Beside You", and "As I Lay Me Down".
Hawkins's debut album, Tongues and Tails, was released in 1992. It achieved both worldwide commercial success and critical acclaim, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1993. The single "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" went to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles' chart in the USA, and was also a top 20 hit in the UK. As a result of this success Sophie was asked to perform "I Want You" during "Bobfest" a concert held on October 16, 1992 in Madison Square Garden honoring Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary as a musician.




Al Stewart
with
Dave Nachmanoff
March 3rd
at

1337 India Street, Downtown San Diego


Singer and guitarist Al Stewart, best known for his singles "Year of the Cat," "Nostradamus," and "Time Passages," is beloved for his collection of personal and intimate songs from the 1970s. Stewart returns to anthology accompanied by lead guitarist Dave Nachmanoff.
On Uncorked (their latest live album together), Stewart and his musical counterpart Dave Nachmanoff are sensational on their acoustic guitars. Together they create a surprisingly well synced and rewarding experience.
EDITOR's Note: Go to the "Caught Live" Section of Music Arts and view an interview with Dave Nachmanoff (lead guitarist for Al Stewart).



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