JESSE STERN
Los Angeles Bassist, Guitarist, Producer

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Jesse Stern - Past Calendar Dates

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Thu, Jul 24th 10:00pm – Angela Johnson-Swan
• Holly's – 1651 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
• Web: http://www.myspace.com/angelajswan
• Phone: (323) 461-1400
• Notes: Wilcox @ Hollywood Blvd Angela Johnson Swan (vox, guitar), Marta (keys), Cori Jacobs (keys), yours truly (bass), Frankie (drums).

Wed, Jul 23rd 10:00pm – Cousin Kate
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Phone: 323.935.1577
• Notes: Corinna & Isabelle Cott (vox), Brian Florian (guitar) John Miailovich (keys), yours truly (bass), Evan Hillhouse (drums),

Thu, Jul 10th 6:00pm – Ed Roth
• Salt Creek Grille – 2015 Park Pl, El Segundo CA 90245
• Notes: Jazz duo 6-10pm. Ed Roth (keys), yours truly (bass)

Wed, Jul 2nd 10:00pm – Tunde Oye
• The Mint – 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90035
• Web: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tundeoye/from/js
• Phone: 323-954-9400
• Notes: Check out Tunde's new album, Where are you Going. (I played guitar and bass on the album.) Show at 10pm sharp. Tunde (vox), me (guitar), Vivi Rama (bass), Jeane July & Victoria Tilford (vox).

Sat, Jun 28th 8:00pm – Natalia Lesz
• Blonia Park – Krakow (Poland)
• Notes: Natalia Lesz, opening for Celine Dion.

Fri, May 23rd 8:00pm – Jessica Callahan
• Di Piazza – 5204 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach CA 90804
• Web: http://dipiazzas.com
• Phone: 562.498.2461
• Notes: Jessica Callahan (vox, keys), Dave Brimer (guitar), Evan Hillhouse (drums, vox), me (bass, vox)

Fri, May 9th 9:00pm – Shaheen
• Safari Sam's – 5214 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90027 (USA)
• Web: www.myspace.com/shaheenmusic
• Phone: (323) 666-7267
• Tickets: $12 advance / $18 door
• Notes: Emergenza Music Festival! Show WILL SELL OUT: buy your tickets via PayPal or SnailMail now for only $12! Shaheen (vox), Michael Duffy (drums), yours truly (bass)

Mon, Apr 14th 10:30pm – Cousin Kate
• Plush Lounge (at the Key Club) – 9039 West Sunset, West Hollywood CA 90069
• Phone: 310.786.1712

Fri, Mar 28th 8:00pm – Tunde Oye
• The Mint – 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90035
• Web: http://themintla.com
• Phone: 323-954-9400
• Tickets: TBD
• Notes: CD Release Party. R&B World-Pop fusion. 8pm. Yours truly on guitar and MD. Tickets at www.groovetickets.com With Tunde (vox), me (guitar), Vivi Rama (bass), Ron Avant (keys), Olivier Roulon (drums), Ricardo Wilkins (percussion), Victoria Tilford & Jeane July (vox)

Wed, Mar 26th 7:00pm – Alistair Tober
• Copper Room – 589 West 9th Street, San Pedro CA
• Notes: 7-10pm Swanky Jazz

Fri, Mar 14th 9:00pm – Jessica Callahan
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://www.jessicacallahan.com/
• Phone: 323.935.1577

Sat, Feb 16th 11:00am – Luis Villegas
• LACMA – 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://lacma.org
• Phone: 323-857-6000
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: BCMA Grand Opening. Visit lacma.org for your free tickets.

Fri, Feb 15th 8:00pm – Luis Villegas
• Spazio – 14755 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA 91403
• Phone: (818) 728-8400
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: 8pm-midnight. Jazz, Flamenco, Spanish Rumba. Luis Villegas (guitar), Chris Trujillo (percussion), me (bass), others.

Wed, Jan 30th 9:00pm – Geoff Byrd and The Likes of You
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Phone: 323.935.1577
• Notes: Wednesdays in January! Geoff Byrd (vox, guitar), Jesse Stern (bass, vox), Joe Higgins (drums). Followed by Philip Sayce at 10pm!

Wed, Jan 23rd 9:00pm – Geoff Byrd and The Likes of You
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Phone: 323.935.1577
• Notes: Wednesdays in January! Geoff Byrd (vox, guitar), Jesse Stern (bass, vox), Joe Higgins (drums). Followed by Philip Sayce at 10pm!

Wed, Jan 16th 9:00pm – Geoff Byrd and The Likes of You
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Phone: 323.935.1577
• Notes: Wednesdays in January! Geoff Byrd (vox, guitar), Jesse Stern (bass, vox), Joe Higgins (drums). Followed by Philip Sayce at 10pm!

Wed, Jan 9th 8:30pm – Geoff Byrd & The Likes of You
• Molly Malone's – 575 S. Fairfax, Los Angeles CA 90036
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Phone: 323.935.1577
• Tickets: $10
• Notes: Geoff Byrd (vox & guitar), Jason Moore (guitar), Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Joe Higgins (drums).

2007 Sat, Dec 22nd 8:00pm – Luis Villegas
• Spazio – 14755 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA 91403
• Phone: (818) 728-8400
• Notes: 8pm-Midnight. Luis Villegas (guitar), Chris Trujillo (percussion), yours truly (bass), others.

2007 Fri, Dec 21st 9:00pm – The Likes of You
• The Next Great American Band – FOX TV, Fridays at 8pm
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Notes: Friday 9/8 Central

2007 Tue, Dec 18th 9:30pm – Jessica Callahan
• The Derby – 4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90027
• Web: http://www.jessicacallahan.com
• Notes: 21+

2007 Thu, Nov 29th 6:30pm – Noush Skaugen at the Los Angeles Music Awards
• Music Box Theatre – 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028
• Web: http://www.losangelesmusicawards.net
• Phone: 323-464-0808
• Tickets: $40-90 per ticket
• Notes: Doors 6:30, Event 7:30 sharp.

2007 Fri, Nov 2nd 8:00pm – The Likes of You
• The Next Great American Band – FOX TV, Fridays at 8pm
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Notes: 8pm/7 Central

2007 Fri, Oct 26th 8:00pm – The Likes of You
• The Next Great American Band – FOX TV, Fridays at 8pm
• Web: http://www.thelikesofyou.com
• Notes: Tune in on Fox to find out how we do!

2007 Mon, Oct 8th 8:00pm – The Likes of You
• El Cid – 4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90029
• Web: http://elcidla.com
• Phone: (323) 668-0318
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: My new band, with Geoff Byrd (vox, guitar), Jason Moore (guitar), yours truly (bass, vox), and Joe Higgins (drums). A television crew will be filming us, so come on beautiful people!

2007 Fri, Sep 21st 9:00pm – Jessica Callahan
• Di Piazza – 5204 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach CA 90804
• Web: http://dipiazzas.com
• Phone: 562.498.2461

2007 Tue, Jun 19th 7:30pm – Javier Otero
• Cafe Sevilla – 140 Pine Ave, Long Beach CA 90802
• Web: http://www.cafesevilla.com/LongBeach/
• Phone: (562) 495-1111
• Tickets: Free

2007 Sat, Jun 16th 10:00pm – Bandidos de Amor
• Alegria – 115 Pine Ave, Long Beach CA 90802
• Web: http://alegriacocinalatina.com
• Phone: 562-436-3388
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: 10 pm - 1 am. Flamenco show at 9.

2007 Thu, May 24th 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Santino's – 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
• Web: http://www.santinosplace.com
• Phone: (310) 392-5920
• Tickets: Free
• Notes: Javier Otero, Emiliano Almeida, me

2007 Thu, May 10th 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Santino's – 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
• Web: http://www.santinosplace.com
• Phone: (310) 392-5920
• Tickets: Free
• Notes: 8:00-10:00pm. Javier Otero - guitar, vox; yours truly - bass, vox; Emiliano Almeida - percussion

2007 Thu, May 3rd 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Santino's – 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
• Web: http://www.santinosplace.com
• Phone: (310) 392-5920
• Tickets: Free
• Notes: 8:00-10:00pm. Javier Otero - guitar, vox; yours truly - bass, vox; Pablo Medina - keys; Emiliano Almeida - percussion

2007 Tue, May 1st 7:30pm – Javier Otero
• Cafe Sevilla – 140 Pine Ave, Long Beach CA 90802
• Web: http://www.cafesevilla.com/LongBeach/
• Phone: (562) 495-1111
• Notes: 7:30-9:30 pm. Javier Otero - guitar, vox, Yours Truly - bass, percussion, vox

2007 Sat, Apr 28th 8:00pm – Night of Gospel
• Eagle Rock Baptist Church – 1499 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock CA
• Notes: Night of Gospel with lotsa choirs and guest artists.

2007 Thu, Apr 26th 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Santino's – 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
• Web: http://www.santinosplace.com
• Phone: (310) 392-5920
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: "Xpanish" from 8-10pm. Rumba Flamenca, Jazz, Pop. Javier Otero - Guitar, Pablo Medina - Keys, Emiliano Almeida - Drums, yours truly - bass.

2007 Sun, Apr 22nd 8:00pm – Hanson
• Koko – 1A Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE (UK)
• Web: http://koko.uk.com
• Phone: 0870 1451115

2007 Sat, Apr 21st 8:00pm – Hanson
• Apollo – Varley St, Manchester M40 8EE (UK)
• Phone: 0161 202 4165

2007 Wed, Apr 18th 8:00pm – Hanson
• Carling Academy – 52-54 Dale End, Birmingham B4 7LS (England)
• Web: http://www.hanson.net

2007 Tue, Apr 17th 8:00pm – Hanson
• The Journal Tyne Theatre – Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4AG (England)
• Web: http://www.hanson.net

2007 Sun, Apr 15th 8:00pm – Hanson
• Carling Academy – 121 Eglinton St, Glasgow G5 9NT (Scotland)
• Web: http://www.hanson.net

2007 Fri, Apr 13th 8:00pm – Hanson
• The Village – 26 Wexford st, Dublin (Ireland)
• Web: http://www.hanson.net

2007 Thu, Apr 5th 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Santino's – 3021 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA
• Web: http://www.santinosplace.com
• Phone: (310) 392-5920

2007 Tue, Mar 6th 8:00pm – Hanson
• The Supper Club – 240 W 47th St, New York NY 10036
• Web: http://www.thesupperclub.com
• Phone: (212) 921-1940
• Tickets: $35
• Notes: Tickets on sale Friday, Feb 9th at 12pm, at select Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone (212) 307.7171, Automated (212) 307-7200, and Online: ticketmaster.com and livenation.com

2007 Sun, Mar 4th 8:00pm – Hanson
• Crocodile Rock – 520 W Hamilton St, Allentown PA
• Web: http://www.hanson.net
• Notes: Yours truly on bass. Tickets on sale now. Listen to Hanson's new single, 'The Great Divide'!

2007 Fri, Mar 2nd 8:00pm – Hanson
• Toad's Place – 300 York St # 1, New Haven CT
• Web: http://www.hanson.net
• Notes: Yours truly on bass. Tickets on sale now. Listen to Hanson's new single, 'The Great Divide'!

2007 Thu, Mar 1st 8:00pm – Hanson
• Starland Ballroom – 570 Jernee Mill Rd, Sayreville NJ
• Web: http://www.hanson.net
• Notes: Yours truly on bass. Tickets on sale now. Listen to Hanson's new single, 'The Great Divide'!

2006 Wed, Dec 20th 8:00pm – Del Casher
• Mr B Entertainment – 1333 N Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91608 (USA)
• Phone: (818) 845-1800

2006 Wed, Dec 13th 8:00pm – Del Casher
• Mr B Entertainment – 1333 N Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91608 (USA)
• Phone: (818) 845-1800
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Jazz with guitar legend Del Casher (played with Frank Zappa, Elvis Presley, many others). With Shay Godwin on drums, yours truly on bass.

2006 Fri, Nov 3rd 8:00pm – Mike Okri
• B.B. King's – 1000 Universal Center Dr # 222, Universal City CA 91608
• Web: http://la.bbkingclubs.com/
• Phone: (818) 622-5464
• Tickets: $15 ($10 with flyer)
• Notes: Nigerian artist Mike Okri – Afro-funk, Soukous, African Rumba! Yours truly on bass! Other artists include The New Orleans Connection, Brian Summers, Laree and The Polyester Players. Discount with Flyer &ndash click here!

2006 Sat, Oct 21st 8:00pm – Samba - Dance Performance!
• ArteFlamenco Dance Center – 230 West Main Street, Alhambra CA 91801
• Phone: 626.458.1234
• Tickets: Call for details
• Notes: A dance performance, including Belly Dancing, Flamenco, Afro-Caribbean and Samba. I will be playing percussion and dancing samba de roda!

2006 Sat, Sep 30th 8:00pm – Mike Okri
• Cameron Center – 1305 E Cameron Ave, West Covina CA 91790
• Phone: 909-902-1340
• Notes: Nigerian artist Mike Okri, performing live at the 6th annual "Made in Nigeria" festival.

2006 Sat, Aug 19th 8:00pm – Luis Villegas
• La Ve Lee – 12514 Ventura Blvd, Studio City CA 91604
• Web: http://www.laveleejazzclub.com/
• Phone: (818) 980-8158
• Tickets: Call for details
• Notes: Two sets at 8 & 10 pm! Smoking Spanish guitar jazz with Luis Villegas (guitar), Jesse Stern (bass), Jorge Villanueva (drums), Pablo Correa (percussion), Jose Garcia (vocals,guitar), Norman Jackson (keys)

2006 Sat, Aug 19th 10:00pm – Luis Villegas
• La Ve Lee – 12514 Ventura Blvd, Studio City CA 91604
• Web: http://www.laveleejazzclub.com/
• Phone: (818) 980-8158
• Tickets: Call for Cover
• Notes: Two sets at 8 & 10 pm! Smoking Spanish guitar jazz with Luis Villegas (guitar), Jesse Stern (bass), Jorge Villanueva (drums), Pablo Correa (percussion), Jose Garcia (vocals,guitar), Norman Jackson (keys)

2006 Sat, Aug 5th 7:00pm – Elan Vital
• Celebrity Centre – 5930 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
• Web: http://www.celebritycentre.org/
• Phone: 323-960-3100
• Tickets: $500
• Notes: Big celebrity VIP gala. Elan Vital features Carlos Panthera (vox, guitar), Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar), Enzo Todesco (drums), yours truly (bass).

2006 Sat, Jul 1st 8:00pm – Elan Vital
• Sunset Blvd – Sunset Blvd at L. Ron Hubbard Way, Los Angeles CA 90027 (USA)
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Free outdoor concert. Spanish Flamenco music with Carlos Panthera (vox, guitar), Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar), yours truly (bass), Enzo Todesco (drums), others.

2006 Sat, Jun 17th 11:00am – Elan Vital
• Sunset Blvd – Sunset Blvd at L. Ron Hubbard Way, Los Angeles CA 90027 (USA)
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Free outdoor concert. Spanish Flamenco music with Carlos Panthera (vox, guitar), Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar), yours truly (bass), Enzo Todesco (drums), others.

2006 Sat, Jun 17th 6:00pm – Luis Villegas
• Malibu Lake Mountain Club – 29033 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura CA 91301
• Tickets: PRIVATE
• Notes: Private Event

2006 Sun, Jun 11th 11:45am – Jose Garcia
• Van Nuys Airshow – 7610 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys CA 91406
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Spanish Flamenco music featuring Jose Garcia (guitar, vocals), yours truly on bass, and others.

2006 Sat, Jun 10th 10:00pm – Upright Cabaret
• La Boheme – 8400 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069
• Web: http://www.uprightcabaret.com
• Phone: (323) 848-2360
• Tickets: $15
• Notes: Upright Cabaret, featuring many stars & starlets. Drink & Dinner specials start at 8pm.

2006 Fri, Jun 2nd 8:30pm – Elan Vital
• Masquers – 8334 W 3rd St, Los Angeles CA 90048
• Web: http://www.masquerscabaret.com/
• Phone: (323) 653-4848
• Tickets: $10
• Notes: Gypsy Flamenco music. Featuring Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar), Enzo Tedesco (drums), Carlos Panthera (guitar, vocals) and Jesse Stern (bass)! Opening act: El Greco

2006 Thu, Jun 1st 10:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Montebello Inn – 624 Whittier Blvd, Montebello CA 90640
• Web: http://www.santanarocks.com
• Phone: 323-722-2927
• Tickets: FREE

2006 Sun, May 21st 3:00pm – Banditos de Amor
• Le Cafe – 32037 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village CA 91361
• Phone: (818) 889-9105
• Notes: We will play during wine tasting from 3-6 pm Featuring Josh Cruz, Jesse Stern, and others!

2006 Sun, May 21st 8:30pm – Elan Vital
• Masquers – 8334 W 3rd St, Los Angeles CA 90048
• Web: http://www.masquerscabaret.com/
• Phone: (323) 653-4848
• Tickets: $10
• Notes: Gypsy Flamenco music. Featuring Yussi (guitar), Enzo Tedesco (drums), Carlos Panthera (guitar, vocals) and Jesse Stern (bass)! Opening act: El Greco

2006 Sun, Apr 30th 2:00pm – Diaspora Dance Company
• ArteFlamenco Dance Center – 230 West Main Street, Alhambra CA 91801
• Phone: 626.458.1234
• Tickets: Call for Details
• Notes: MATINEE ADDED BECAUSE THE 29TH SOLD OUT! I will be playing percussion with the Diaspora Dance Company, an African and Afro-Brazilian dance group. Featuring dancers Jeane July-Stern, Victoria Tilford, Tiza Wynn and Melissa Blanco. Other dance groups include the Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre, Aubre with Lumina Belly Dance Co, Dee's Urban Shakers, Elexa, Kamala and the Orchids of the Desert, and Maria (Aziza).

2006 Sat, Apr 29th 8:00pm – Diaspora Dance Company
• ArteFlamenco Dance Center – 230 West Main Street, Alhambra CA 91801
• Phone: 626.458.1234
• Tickets: $15 Adults
• Notes: I will be playing percussion with the Diaspora Dance Company, an African and Afro-Brazilian dance group. Featuring dancers Jeane July-Stern, Victoria Tilford, Tiza Wynn and Melissa Blanco. Other dance groups include the Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre, Aubre with Lumina Belly Dance Co, Dee's Urban Shakers, Elexa, Kamala and the Orchids of the Desert, and Maria (Aziza).

2006 Fri, Mar 24th 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• Maple Plaza – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: (310) 451-7600
• Tickets: Call for price
• Notes: Learn about Wine event, 7-9 pm. Call or visit the web site for details! Javier Otero (vocals, guitar) & Jesse Stern (bass, vocals)

2006 Fri, Mar 17th 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• Maple Plaza – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: (310) 451-7600
• Tickets: Call for price
• Notes: Learn about Wine event, 7-9 pm. Call or visit the web site for details! Javier Otero (vocals, guitar) & Jesse Stern (bass, vocals)

2006 Fri, Mar 10th 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• Maple Plaza – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: (310) 451-7600
• Tickets: Call for price
• Notes: Learn about Wine event, 7-9 pm. Call or visit the web site for details! Javier Otero (vocals, guitar) & Jesse Stern (bass, vocals)

2006 Thu, Mar 2nd 9:30pm – The Office on NBC
• The Office – Scranton PA
• Web: http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/
• Notes: The episode "Dwight's Speech" airs Thursday March 2 at 9:30pm on NBC. I am playing a non-speaking background part as a conference-goer, as Dwight gives his rousing acceptance speech for Salesman of the Year.

2006 Sun, Feb 26th 8:00pm – Carlos Panthera
• Masquers – 8334 W 3rd St, Los Angeles CA 90048
• Web: http://www.masquerscabaret.com/
• Phone: (323) 653-4848
• Tickets: Call for deets
• Notes: Rumba Flamenca with Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar), me (bass, percussion), Rene Castro (percussion), Carlos Panthera (guitar, vocals), and more.

2006 Fri, Feb 10th 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• Maple Plaza – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: (310) 451-7600
• Tickets: Call for details
• Notes: Learn about Wine event, 7-9 pm. Call or visit the web site for details! Javier Otero (vocals, guitar) & Jesse Stern (bass, vocals)

2006 Fri, Jan 20th 8:00pm – Javier Otero
• Maple Plaza – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: (310) 451-7600
• Tickets: Call for details
• Notes: Javier Otero (vocals, guitar) & Jesse Stern (bass, vocals)

2006 Mon, Jan 16th 9:00am – Daughters of Zion in the MLK parade
• 6th Street Parade, Santa Monica – 6th and Wilshire, Santa Monica CA 90404
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Santa Monica Martin Luther King Parade. With Daughters of Zion dance group, Mike Smith (percussion), Chazz (percussion) and me (percussion)

2006 Sat, Jan 14th 10:00pm – Steve Narahara
• UnUrban Coffeehouse – 3301 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405
• Web: http://www.unurban.com
• Phone: 310-315-0056
• Tickets: $2
• Notes: With Steve (guitar, steel drum, etc), Mike Smith (percussion), and me (bass)

2006 Wed, Jan 11th 10:00pm – Carlos Panthera
• Masquers – 8334 W 3rd St, Los Angeles CA 90048
• Web: http://www.masquerscabaret.com/
• Phone: (323) 653-4848
• Notes: With Carlos Panthera (vox & guitar), Rene Castro (percussion), Yussi (guitar), Luis Villegas (guitar)

2005 Sat, Dec 3rd 1:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Tamale Festival – State Hwy 111 at Indio Blvd, Indio CA 92201
• Phone: (760) 342-6532
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Drawing over 120,000 people, the Tamale Festival is ranked among the top ten food festivals in the US (Food Network). Their biggest, over 40 feet long, is in the Guinness Book of World Records. We will be playing two sets: 1:00pm and 4:30pm.

2005 Sun, Nov 13th 5:00pm – Murder Mystery Theatre
• B.B. King's – 1000 Universal Center Dr # 222, Universal City CA 91608
• Web: http://la.bbkingclubs.com/
• Phone: (818) 622-5464
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Murder Mystery Theatre. Good music with TC Campbell (MD & keys), Tom Sala (drums), David Scott (guitar) & yours truly (bass).

2005 Fri, Nov 4th 10:00pm – Matthew Jordan
• Twiggs Coffeehouse – 4590 Park Blvd, San Diego CA 92116
• Tickets: $6
• Notes: In San Diego, near UCSD. With Shay Godwin (drums, vox), Matthew Jordan (keys, vox), and me (bass, vox)

2005 Fri, Oct 28th 10:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Monsoon – 1212 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica CA 90401
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: In Santa Monica, right on 3rd St Promenade at Wilshire. With Kim Yarbrough (vox), Jeane July (vox), Victoria Tilford (vox), Ollie Rasbury (vox), Brian Mendes (drums), Vince Bonham (keys), Nigel Williams (guitar), me (bass). *Note to my Seattle people: this is NOT the Monsoon in Seattle!

2005 Mon, Oct 24th 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• The Courtyard – 8543 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069
• Phone: 310.358.0301
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Latin guitar duo from 7-10pm, with Javier Otero (guitar, vox) and me (bass, vox). Santa Monica at La Cienega. Reservations recommended.

2005 Fri, Oct 21st 7:00pm – Javier Otero
• Learn About Wine – 345 N Maple Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
• Web: http://www.learnaboutwine.com
• Phone: 310.274.9800
• Tickets: $40
• Notes: Latin Jazz Duo with Javier Otero (guitar, vox) and me (bass, vox). 7-9pm, $40 in advance, $50 at the door.

2005 Sat, Oct 1st 7:30pm – Carlos Panthera
• Celebrity Centre – 5930 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
• Web: http://www.celebritycentre.org/
• Phone: 323-960-3100
• Notes: VIP Event, featuring Yussi (guitar), Carlos Panthera (guitar, vox), me (bass), others.

2005 Thu, Sep 22nd 10:00pm – Matthew Jordan
• Knitting Factory – 7021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
• Phone: (323) 463-0204
• Tickets: $7
• Notes: At Sycamore, east of La Brea. We will be in the AlterKnit Lounge with Nigel Williams (guitar), Shay Godwin (drums, vocals), Matthew Jordan (keys, vocals), and me (bass, vocals)

2005 Wed, Sep 21st 8:00pm – K-Lee
• Lucy Florence Coffee House – 3351 W 43rd Street, Los Angeles CA 90008
• Phone: 310-384-5683
• Notes: 10th Annual Peace Day Fundraiser, featuring POETRI (from Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam). With Scott Cummings (drums), me (bass), K-Lee (vox) others.

2005 Sun, Sep 11th 4:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Riddle Field – 600 Hillcrest Dr, Laguna Beach CA 92651
• Phone: 949-497-0722
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: All ages show, with Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Sep 10th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Fri, Sep 9th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Thu, Sep 8th 9:00pm – Saeed Mohamadi and Visage
• Spazio – 14755 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA 91403
• Phone: (818) 728-8400
• Notes: Persian, Spanish & World music, featuring Saeed Mohamadi (vox), Yussi (guitar), Jesse Stern (bass), others.

2005 Thu, Sep 1st 9:00pm – Saeed Mohamadi and Visage
• Spazio – 14755 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks CA 91403
• Phone: (818) 728-8400
• Notes: Persian, Spanish & World music, featuring Saeed Mohamadi (vox), Yussi (guitar), Jesse Stern (bass), others.

2005 Sat, Aug 27th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Fri, Aug 26th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Sun, Aug 21st 5:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Polliwog Park – 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA 90266
• Phone: (310) 802-5406
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: All ages show with Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Aug 20th 7:00pm – Savor: The #1 Santana Tribute Band
• Oakwood Apartments Toluca Hills – 3600 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90068
• Notes: 7-10pm with Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Aug 13th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Fri, Aug 12th 9:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Stevie's Creole Cafe & Bar – 16911 Ventura Blvd, Encino CA 91316
• Notes: Great food! With Jesse Stern (bass), Donnell Spencer (drums), Nigel Williams (guitar), Kim Yarbrough (vocals), Jeane July (vocals), and others.

2005 Sun, Jul 31st 5:30pm – Savor: The #1 Santana Tribute Band
• Hurless Barton Park – 4601 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda CA
• Web: http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/calendar/viewDay.php?date=2005-07-31
• Phone: (714) 961-7181
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Concerts in the Park - all ages! With Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Jul 30th 7:00pm – Savor: The #1 Santana Tribute Band
• Central Park – 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita CA 91351
• Web: http://www.santa-clarita.com/arts/concerts/cal.asp
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Concerts in the Park - all ages! With Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Jul 30th 9:15pm – Luis Villegas
• La Ve Lee – 12514 Ventura Blvd, Studio City CA 91604
• Web: http://www.laveleejazzclub.com/
• Phone: (818) 980-8158
• Notes: Luis Villegas' Birthday Concert. All-star cast featuring Luis Villegas (guitar), Paul Tchounga (drums), Yussi (guitar), many others.

2005 Sat, Jul 23rd 9:00pm – Sol de Alegria
• Luna Negra – 44 W Green Street, Pasadena CA 91105
• Web: http://www.lalunanegra.qpg.com/
• Phone: (626) 844-4331
• Notes: Tapas bar and restaurant. Flamenco music 9:00-11:30pm.

2005 Fri, Jul 22nd 9:00pm – Sol de Alegria
• Luna Negra – 44 W Green Street, Pasadena CA 91105
• Web: http://www.lalunanegra.qpg.com/
• Phone: (626) 844-4331
• Notes: Tapas bar and restaurant. Flamenco music 9:00-11:00pm.

2005 Fri, Jul 8th 9:30pm – Matthew Jordan
• Genghis Cohen – 740 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles CA 90046 (USA)
• Phone: (323) 314-0107
• Tickets: $7
• Notes: With Jesse Stern (bass, vocals), Shay Godwin (drums, vocals), Nigel Williams (guitar), Matthew Jordan (keys, vocals)

2005 Mon, Jul 4th 7:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Brewster Park – 21024 Otoe Rd., Apple Valley CA 92307
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: All ages! With Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sun, Jul 3rd 8:00pm – Jake Simpson
• Lodge of the Four Seasons – Horseshoe Bend Pkwy, Lake Ozark MO 65049
• Web: http://www.4seasonsresort.com/gethere.htm
• Phone: 573-365-3000
• Notes: Back in the day, this is where the Rat Pack got away from it all! Two nights with Jake Simpson (vox, keys), Roland King (drums), Jesse Stern (bass), Dave Wood (guitar).

2005 Sat, Jul 2nd 8:00pm – Jake Simpson
• Lodge of the Four Seasons – Horseshoe Bend Pkwy, Lake Ozark MO 65049
• Web: http://www.4seasonsresort.com/gethere.htm
• Phone: 573-365-3000
• Notes: Great singer, and Star Search winner two years in a row! Two nights with Jake Simpson (vox, keys), Roland King (drums), Jesse Stern (bass), Dave Wood (guitar).

2005 Sun, Jun 26th 6:30pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Heritage Park – 5001 Via de Mansion, La Verne CA 91750
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: All ages! With Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Michael Caroff (guitar & vox), David Jefferson (keys & vox), Rob Canny (drums), Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven (percussion & vox), and Misk DeMarco (vox).

2005 Sat, Jun 18th 9:00pm – Matthew Jordan
• Twiggs Coffeehouse – 4590 Park Blvd, San Diego CA 92116
• Tickets: $8
• Notes: All ages! With Jesse Stern (bass & vox), Shay Godwin (drums & vox), Matthew Jordan (keys & vox).

2005 Fri, May 20th 9:00pm – Jody Whitesides
• Suzy's Bar & Grill – 1141 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach CA 90254
• Web: http://www.hermosasuzys.com
• Tickets: $3
• Notes: Doing a full show from 9 to 12! Great atmosphere. This is a 21 and over show. We will be doing 3 full sets. With Donny Gruendler on drums, Yours Truly on bass, Chris Hellstrom on guitar & vocals, Jody Whitesides on guitar & vocals.

2005 Sat, May 14th 8:00pm – Matthew Jordan
• Hotel Cafe – 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028
• Web: http://www.hotelcafe.com/
• Notes: In Hollywood: On Cahuenga, between Sunset & Hollywood Blvd's. Call (323) 461-2040 for info. With Shay Godwin (drums & vocals), Jesse Stern (bass & vocals), Nigel Williams (guitar).

2005 Sat, May 7th 5:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Lake Arrowhead Village – 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead CA 92352 (USA)
• Web: http://www.lakearrowheadvillage.com
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. With Yours Truly on bass & vocals, Michael Caroff on guitar & vocals, David Jefferson on keys & vocals, Rob Canny on drums, Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven on percussion & vocals, and Misk DeMarco on vocals.

2005 Sun, May 1st 4:00pm – Savor: World's #1 Tribute to Santana
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Carson Park – 21411 Orrick Avenue, Carson CA 90745
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 12 noon - 6 p.m. at Carson Park.  Free admission.  For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (310) 847-3570. With Yours Truly on bass, Michael Caroff on guitar, David Jefferson on keys, Rob Canny on drums, Eddie Rouse & Doug Van Booven on percussion, and Misk DeMarco on vocals.

2005 Fri, Apr 29th 10:00pm – Kim Yarbrough
• Monsoon – 1212 3rd St Promenade, Santa Monica CA 90401
• Tickets: FREE
• Notes: 3rd Street Promenade at Wilshire. Free parking! With Yours Truly on bass, Donnell Spencer on drums, Nigel Williams on guitar, Jeane July on vocals, and others. Special appearance by Mint 2 Be!

2005 Wed, Apr 6th 8:00pm – Jody Whitesides
• Cat Club – 8911 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood CA 90069
• Web: www.jodywhitesides.com
• Notes: On Sunset Strip just west of San Vicente. With Jesse Stern on Bass, Donny Gruendler on Drums, Chris Hellstrom on Guitar.

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