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Bob Simmons......................................................................................................................................................Song List
was born in Maui, Hawaii and raised in Yonkers, NY. Since Bob is from Hawaii he enjoys performing Hawaiian music and tailoring Hawaiian flavored events. Have Bob perform the Hawaiian Wedding Song on your wedding day and you can also have Hula & Tahitian dancers perform a fabulous Hawaiian show that will make your event shine. Bob has performed generally in Hawaii and California, since 1962. His vocals and guitar styling have fused into a rare blend of New York soul, Island Magic and California freedom. Bob performs Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk and so much more. |
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Mariachi Ortega.....................................................................................................................................Song List
is a group of nine dedicated musicians that perform in the San Francisco bay area. Featuring two trumpets, four violins, one guitar, and one vihuela, the group has a full traditional sound. Mariachi Ortega was originally founded in 1974 with three members. Due to the leadership of Enrique Ortega the group has grown in size and professional ability over the years. The group is known for its graceful style of boleros and energetic cumbias, rancheras, polkas, and sones. |
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The Godfathers......................................................................................................................................Song List
are one of Northern California's favorite Italian trios, and are one of the few strolling groups of this style in the Bay Area . Attired in typical Tuscan clothing (gondolier shirts, red scarves and caps), The Godfathers are not only visually appealing, but play a wide variety of Italian, Parisian, and Eastern European material . Founded by Michael Corino (a European accordian star in the 1950's), these elderly gentlemen will court you with their folkloric melodies and charming personalities. |
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Daniel Maya.........................................................................................................................................Song List
grew up in Hollywood, where he was introduced to Classical and Flamenco guitar by the Romero family, and studied Flamenco guitar with the Spanish gypsy Jeronimo Villarino and Classical guitar with Frederick Noad. After a few years of playing rock and blues guitar in San Francisco, he moved to Sevilla, Spain, where he lived and trained with a family of gypsy Flamenco performers from the famous Amaya family of Moron, Spain. While in Spain, he studied with Pedro Bacan, Paco del Gastor, and Jose Tomas, among others. On his return to San Francisco, he earned his B.A. in music at SF State, while performing throughout the Bay Area. |
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Christos...............................................................................................................................................Song List
plays Mandolin and Spanish guitar, the Bouzouki has always been his favorite instrument to express himself melodiously. Using the bouzouki (a Greek stringed instrument) Christos performs various Mediterranean styles of instrumental music. "The Sound is authentic," says Christos "but can easily be mixed with smooth Jazz, Spanish, Brazilian and Contemporary styles of music." Christos is a musician providing enjoyable, authentic Greek music styles including: Kalamatiano, Tsamiko, Hasaposerviko, Zembekiko, Tsiftitelli, Hasapiko, Pentozali, Karsilama and Syrto. |
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| Eric Symons Group.............................................................................................................................Song List
Formed in 1992 with Tom Shader on Bass, Barry Shiffman on Flute, Sax, Keys and Percussion, Joe Shotwell, Cajon, Latin Percussion, Traps, and special guest Corey Whitehead on guitar, Eric’ Group brings Flamenco, Salsa, World Music, Brazilian and Straight-Ahead jazz together into a very lively and fun fusion. Their first album, “Acoustic Café”, received airplay just after its release on NAC stations. Their recent album excerpts are available on line courtesy of Tapena Wines and Freixenet USA at http://www.tapenawines.com/eric-symons-music.html. Recent appearances include opening for Cleo Lane and the Spreckles Center In Rohnert Park, the Life Celebration of Robert Mondavi at Copia, and numerous concerts in the Bay |
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Peter Van Gelder...................................................................................................................................Song List
One of the first American disciples of India's great Maestro Ali Akbar Khan, Peter van Gelder first appeared on the San Francisco music scene playing bass guitar and soprano sax in the seminal Great Society rock band with then unknown Grace Slick. He began his study of Sitar with Maestro Ali Akbar Khan in California and later in India where he spent years learning from the Khan family, notably Smt. Annapurna Devi (sister of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.) Returning to California he resumed his study with Maestro Khan and became junior instructor at the newly formed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. |
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The Lee Waterman Latin Band & Jazz Caliente.................................................................................Song List
has peformed all over the Bay Area at only the biggest art & music festivals around! They have been described by Dick Conti of KCSM & KKSF as "...a very tight band with excellent and original compositions." And Lee Underwood, a nationally syndicated music critic states that Lee Waterman is "...a fine guitarist. I'll be keeping my eye out and follow his career." The band consists of Lee Waterman (guitarist, composer & producer), Melecio Magdaluyo (tenor and soprano sax, flute, clarinet & congas), Tommy Kesecker (vibraphone & percussion), Michael Wilcox (bass), & Phil Thompson (drum & percussion). |
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