Doug Young
11-29-2008, 08:49 PM
Next Sunday night, Dec 7 at the Mission City Coffee Roasting Co, I'll be featuring Larry Pattis and Fran Guidry. Both Larry and Fran are contributors here. I know Larry posted his Bay Area itinerary recently, so I hope you catch one or more of his shows. Details of this event, and a bit about Larry and Fran:
Larry Pattis will be coming through the Bay Area, traveling from his home in Oregon. Larry is a veteran performer and composer, with three CDs to his credit, including his newly released “What Tomorrow Brings.” His instrumental style combines folk and classical influences. Every now and then you can hear an echo of Pierre Bensusan, with whom Larry has studied in France. Larry has also toured with well known Celtic guitarist El McMeen, has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and his music is often featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. I’ve been trying bring Larry down to Mission City for quite a while now, so I’m thrilled that he’s going to be able to join us.
Fran Guidry is the Bay Area’s ambassador and advocate of Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. His relaxed approach and beautiful, melodic touch is always a joy to hear, and the background he brings to the tunes brings the feel of Hawaii to life. Fran has been spending lots of time in the Islands playing with many well-known native Slack Key players, and has been frequently performing in Hawaii and California with Led Kaapana, one of the best known current Slack Key masters. Fran’s sure to play some pieces from his CD Kaleponi (Hawaiian for “California”), and will likely have some new surprises as well.
Please join us for what’s sure to be a fun night.
Larry's Web site: www.larrypattis.com
Fran's Web site: www.kaleponi.com
When: Dec 7, 7-9 PM
Where: Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, 2221 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA
Larry Pattis will be coming through the Bay Area, traveling from his home in Oregon. Larry is a veteran performer and composer, with three CDs to his credit, including his newly released “What Tomorrow Brings.” His instrumental style combines folk and classical influences. Every now and then you can hear an echo of Pierre Bensusan, with whom Larry has studied in France. Larry has also toured with well known Celtic guitarist El McMeen, has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and his music is often featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. I’ve been trying bring Larry down to Mission City for quite a while now, so I’m thrilled that he’s going to be able to join us.
Fran Guidry is the Bay Area’s ambassador and advocate of Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. His relaxed approach and beautiful, melodic touch is always a joy to hear, and the background he brings to the tunes brings the feel of Hawaii to life. Fran has been spending lots of time in the Islands playing with many well-known native Slack Key players, and has been frequently performing in Hawaii and California with Led Kaapana, one of the best known current Slack Key masters. Fran’s sure to play some pieces from his CD Kaleponi (Hawaiian for “California”), and will likely have some new surprises as well.
Please join us for what’s sure to be a fun night.
Larry's Web site: www.larrypattis.com
Fran's Web site: www.kaleponi.com
When: Dec 7, 7-9 PM
Where: Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, 2221 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA