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