Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting October 2, 2018

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We enjoyed an evening of local guitar playing at Paschal Winery as well as the amazing Yuri Liberzon, our featured artist for this month. There were about 35 people in attendance.
PROGRAM
Joe Thompson and Marcy Greene – 3 poems about Japanese Irises written and read by Marcy, music interpretations composed by Joe
Bob Bath – Here, There, and Everywhere by the Beatles
Bill Graham – Nancy Spain by Barney Rush
John Swinnerton – Staffordshire Suite (original)
Steve Bismarck – Samba de Orfeu by Luis Bonfa
Brian Parris – You Belong to Me by Peewee King and Chilton Price
~ Intermission ~
Yuri Liberzon, featured artist:
1. “Sonata in C Major BWV 1005”, by J. S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
2. “Odeon”, by Ernesto Nazareth (1863 – 1934)
3. “Oblivion”, by Astor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992)
4. “La Muerte del Angel”, by Astor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grant Ruiz will perform with his troupe Flamenco Pacifico this month on 3 occasions in Oregon:
– October 13 at Pistol River. See pistolriver.com for more details and tickets.
– October 14 at the SOU Recital Hall in Ashland as part of the JPR One World Series.  See http://www.ijpr.org/post/jpr-presents-flamenco-pacifico-one-world-performance-october-14th-sou-music-recital-hall#stream/0.
– October 26 at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland. See http://hawthornetheatre.com/events/flamenco-pacifico-2/.
Local builder Rick Lucas is running a Kickstarter campaign to start a business making a new type of guitar strap called the Sidewinder. Please see the information below.
Respectfully Submitted, 
Bob Bath, Secretary

Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting September 4, 2018

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We experienced another wonderful evening of music and camaraderie at Paschal Winery on Tuesday, September 4. There were about 40 people in attendance.

PROGRAM

Karma and Rob Rhodes – Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos

Rob Rhodes – Sundial Dreams by Kevin Kern

Duo Mandolini (Laurel and Milton Bloombaum) – Dark is the Night (Russian), O Sole Mio (Italian)

Bill Graham – Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma

~ intermission ~

John Swinnerton – The Road Home (original)

Joe Thompson – Vals Venezolano, Vals Apasionato (both original)

Grant Ruiz – Alegrías (traditional flamenco)

Brian Parris – Heart that You Own by Dwight Yokum, Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

Steve Bismarck – Corcovado by A.C. Jobim

Mark Hamersly – Manha de Carnival by Luis Bonfa + Luz Negra by Nelson Cavalinho, Corcovado + I’ve Grown Accustomed to her Face by Lerner and Loewe

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Someone left their black metallic music stand at the meeting. Please write to grantruiz@opendoor.com to arrange its safe return.

Marcy Greene, wife of Joe Thompson, currently has an art exhibit at the Paschal Winery tasting room.

Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman will play guitar duets at Gallerie Karon this Friday, Sept. 7 from 5-8pm and at Belle Fiore Winery this Saturday, Sept. 8, from 6-8pm.

Duo Mandolini will play at the Talent Historical Society this Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm.

Mark Hamersly will play with Thor and Chicken Hirsch at La Baguette in Ashland this Saturday from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Paschal Winery’s wine club pick up for members is this weekend – Friday from 6-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-6pm, with various musical acts. Check out paschalwinery.com.

 

Norm Fletcher reported that Trey Hensley, a very impressive bluegrass guitarist and Grammy nominee, will perform at the Sisters Folk Festival this Friday and Saturday. Tickets at eventbrite.com/e/2018-sisters-folk-festival-tickets-38667392211.

Pedro Cortes, flamenco guitarist and Grant’s first flamenco teacher will be performing with dancer Savannah Fuentes and singer José Moreno in Grants Pass on Thursday, September 20, at the Grants Pass High School PAC Lecture Hall, 8pm. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/3592522. Those who missed them in Ashland on June 30 may want to make the trip!

Yuri Liberzon, an extraordinary guitarist who played for us in March 2017, will be our featured guest next month. You can check out some of his videos at youtube.com/channel/UCEdN1yrXKOOoiNkkOg3bTDw. His website is yuriguitar.com. He’s amazing, so bring a friend!

Respectfully submitted,

Grant Ruiz

JCGS president

Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting August 7, 2018

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Convened by Matt

1) Rob – Preludio Triston by Pujol, Scottish Choro by Villa Lobos

2) Steve Bismerck (guitar), Marge Bismerk (Bassoon) – Nocturne No. 1 by Burgmuller

3) John S. – Variation on Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring (original composition)

4) Brian – I Don’t Know Why by Nora Jones, For My Wedding by Larry John McNally

4) Joe – Dream Time Rag, Lokelani (original compositions)

5) Kevin McDowell – Heart Break Hotel (arranged by Kevin McDowell), Lemurian Dance (original composition)

6) Matt – Mysterious Habitats by Bogdanovic, Levantine Suite by Bogdanovic, Sounds of Bells by Guimaraes

Announcements:

Grant Ruiz will play on Aug. 18 from 11am-2pm at Portland Farmers Market at PSU with flamenco guitarist Berto Boyd, on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Lents International Farmers Market in Portland with Flamenco Pacifico (some time between 9am and 2pm), on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the OSF Green Show with Dan Fellman starting at 6:45, and on Friday, Aug. 24 at the OSF Green Show with the Britt Guitar Trio (Ed Dunsavage, Mark Nelson) starting at 6:45. The Green Shows may be moved to the Black Swan Theater if the air quality is poor.

Respectfully Submitted by Bob Bath

Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting July 3, 2018

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We enjoyed a very full evening of excellent music and camaraderie at the beautiful Paschal Winery in Talent on Tuesday, July 3.

PROGRAM

John Swinnerton – Hummingbird

Rob & Karma – Manx Lullaby & Road to Listonvarna (anon)

Rob – Brouwer Etude #6 and Ojos Brujos (Brouwer)

Laurel & Milton Bloombaum Miserlou & Hambo Hargalatan

Norm – Ain’t Misbehaving & You’ve Got a Friend In Me

Brian – Miles of Texas & Vic Ryan’s Lament (he also played two other pieces I forgot to write down)

Joe – Alexandra’s Lullaby & Living Without Horses (Original Compositions)

Matt – Little Cafe Suite (Bogdanovic)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to all who came out to the flamenco concert last night. It was a great success, and the audience was treated to very energetic, authentic Spanish flamenco. Unfortunately, the guitarist Pedro Cortes injured his bicep badly afterwards, so please send healing thoughts his way.

JCGS Board member Matt Dorris has several gigs this month:

7/5/18 – Belle Fiore – 6-8 PM – https://bellefiorewine.com/
7/8/18 – Jaxon Vinyards – 1-3 PM – https://www.jaxonvineyards.com/
7/15/18 – Weisinger Family Winery – 2-5 PM – https://www.weisingers.com/
7/29/18 – Weisinger Family Winery – 2-5 PM – https://www.weisingers.com/

Grant Ruiz will play solo guitar at River’s Edge in Grants Pass on Saturday, July 7 from 5:30-8:30pm; the Sage Festival on Thursday, July 12 with Flamenco Pacifico at Starker City Park in Corvallis; guitar duets with Dan Fellman at Belle Fiore Winery onSaturday, July 14 from 6-8pm; at the art opening of photographer Mary Landberg at Paschal Winery on Thursday, July 26 from 5-8pm; at the Pallet Wine Company in Medford on July 27 from 5-7pm; and at Kriselle Cellars in Medford on July 28 from 1-4pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Bath

JCGS secretary

Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting June 5, 2018

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We enjoyed a very full evening of excellent music and camaraderie at the beautiful Paschal Winery in Talent on Tuesday, June 5. There were over 45 people in attendance.
 
PROGRAM
 
Due Mandolini (Milton and Laurel Bloombaum) – Samo Nemoj Ti (Croatian waltz)
 
Kevin McDowell – Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash,  I Think of You 
 
Joe Thompson – Alexandra’s Lullabye by Joseph Thompson
 
John Swinnerton – untitled original
 
Bill Graham – Besame Much by Consuelo Velasquez
 
Brian Parris – I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams
 
Steve Bismarck – Triste by A.C. Joabim
 
Matt Dorris – Leventin Suite, 4th movement by Dusan Bagdanovic
 
~ INTERMISSION ~
 
Goh Kurosawa presented a program of original music, including singing and group participation, using a variety of techniques, including “slap tap.”
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Tickets for the June 10 concert with virtuoso flamenco and classical guitarist Grisha Goryachev are going fast (only 16 online tickets available as of this writing)! Advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended since the venue, Paschal Winery, is small, we expect to sell out, and there will only be about 10 tickets available at the door. Visit grisha.brownpapertickets.com for information and sales. You can read Grisha’s bio as well as a wonderful article written by Tom Strini of the Corvallis Guitar Society.
 
Seattle-based Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes will be performing with Spanish gypsy guitarist Pedro Cortes on Saturday, June 30 at the First United Congregational Church of Christ on Morton and Siskiyou in Ashland. The currently scheduled start time is 8pm. Details will be sent later.
 
Grant Ruiz will play guitar duets with Dan Fellman at the Grants Pass Porchfest on Saturday, June 16 from noon to 1pm; with the Britt Guitar Trio at the OSF Green Show on Sunday, June 17 at 6:45pm; on Wednesday, June 20 at Belle Fiore with Dan Fellman from 6-8pm; and with the Britt Guitar Weekend faculty at the Britt Gardens on Saturday, June 23 at 7:30pm.
 
The Britt Festival has opened up enrollment for their Guitar Weekend June 22-24. Seven instructors will teach seven styles for two hours each over three days. The fee also includes admission to guitar concerts that weekend. More information at brittfest.org/gw. Tell a guitar-loving friend! Only some beginning experience is required. There will also be a faculty concert on Saturday night, June 23 at the Britt Performance Garden.


Respectfully submitted,
Grant Ruiz
JCGS president

Recap of the JCGS Music Meeting May 1, 2018

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We enjoyed a very full evening of excellent music and camaraderie at the beautiful Paschal Winery in Talent on Tuesday, May 1. There were over 40 people in attendance.

PROGRAM
 
John Swinnerton – The Condor (original tremolo piece)
Kevin McDowell – Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Unchain My Heart by
Rob Rhodes – Se Ela Perguntar by Dilermando Reis
Joe Thompson – Eleanor Plunkett and The Honorable Thomas Burke by Turlough O’Carolan, arr. Joseph Thompson
Norm Fletcher – Cavatina by Stanley Meyers
Chip Dennerlein – Love Will Always Find a Way, Baby, Can I Follow You Home? (originals)
Brian Parris – Back Home Again by John Denver, Home by Carla Bonoff
Arturo Ville – Danai’s Blues (original)
~ INTERMISSION ~
The Britt Guitar Trio (Ed Dunsavage, Mark Nelson, Grant Ruiz) played a varied selection of tunes:
Caminata by Ralph Towner
Chan Chan by The Buena Vista Social Club
‘Ulupalakua (trad. Hawaiian slack key)
The Gentle Rain by Luis Bonfa
Minor Swing by Django Reinhardt
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grant Ruiz plays with Flamenco Pacifico at the Ashland New World Festival today, May 19, from 3:15-4pm at the Lithia Park Bandshell. The show will feature Portland-based dancer Elena Villa.
Guitarist James Bishop-Edwards and singer Pat O’Scannell present a program of Spanish music from the Renaissance to Early Baroque period tonight, May 19, at 7pm at the Crystal Room of the Ashland Springs Hotel. https://www.musicamatrix.org/events/33/concert-espana/ for more info.
Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman will play guitar duets at Kindred Spirits in Talent on Friday, May 25 from 6:30-8:30p, then at Belle Fiore the next night, Saturday, May 26 from 6-8pm.
Goh Kurosawa from LA will be our featured artist for the June meeting.
June will be very a full month. June 10 we will feature the incredible flamenco and classical guitarist, Grisha Goryachev, at Paschal Winery. Tickets will go on sale soon. You can check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/mininocurro.
June 30, flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes will appear with guitarist Pedro Cortes, one of the best flamenco guitarists in the country, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ashland. More news to come.
The Britt Festival has opened up enrollment for their Guitar Weekend June 22-24. Seven instructors will teach seven styles for two hours each over three days. The fee also includes admission to guitar concerts that weekend. More information at brittfest.org/gw. Tell a guitar-loving friend! Only some beginning experience is required. There will also be a faculty concert on Saturday night, June 23 at the Britt Performance Garden.
Respectfully submitted,
Grant Ruiz
JCGS president