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Photo courtesy of sonyholland.blogspot.com Vocalist Sony Holland will be in concert with the Theo Saunders Quartet on January 29th and February 5th. I had the pleasure of seeing Sony perform with the Theo Saunders quartet in October. They are stellar musicians and celebrities in their own right backing some of the best singers performing today. Click here for the link to my review of the Theo Saunders Quartet on Jo's Music Cafe blog. Visit the Sony Holland blog. Theo Saunders photo courtesy of sonyholland.blogspot.com For more information on the Theo Saunders Quartet including some background on each player click Meet Theo Saunders and his Quartet Video Below - Sony Holland & the Theo Saunders Quartet in concert at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. Concert Venue and Information Fri. Jan. 29, 2010 SONY HOLLAND / THEO SAUNDERS QUARTET (Theo Saunders, piano: Larry Koonse, guitar: John B. Williams, bass: Tony Austin, drums) 2 Shows: 7:30 & 9:30pm - No Cover Charge!...

I normally do not like to use this blog for my rants. However since I usually just rave, what is one little rant now and then. Of course this is the second time I've complained about the airlines on this blog so I'll just continue the series. As many of you know, I'll be going to Culver City the end of this month to see Sony perform with the Theo Saunders quartet . I booked the trip way in advance as soon as I heard she would be performing there. I got a great fare with Virgin America at $39.00 each way. So, I will fly down on the 29 th and return on the 30 th . Those of you who know me well, know that the Grammy awards are an event for me each year. I usually attend a Grammy's party and enjoy the show. Well I didn't even think about the awards when I booked my trip to LA. The show is usually in February so I didn't even think about it until today when I saw online that the show was going to be held at the Staples center on the 31st. I immediat...

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Click photos to enlarge. Home to the Oscars and various major events in Hollywood, the Kodak Theatre sits along Hollywood Boulevard and is an extension of the Hollywood and Highland Center of which I will be blogging about later this week. These photos do not do justice to this theatre complex. When you walk in the complex you are surrounded by high end retail such as Louis Vuitton , Giordano etc... With the lighting and white and gold columns and adornments, this theatre center is truly a star studded event in it's own right. It's difficult to see in the third photo, so click to enlarge but the stairs are actually covered in red velvet with tiny gold star lights. When you walk up the stairs you come to the entrance of the Kodak Theatre box office which you can see in the second photo. Above you is a huge white and gold dome. I did snap a photo of that but because of the lighting and time of day it did not come out well. As you can see in the first photo this is a major ...

Click Photos To Enlarge The Graumans Egyptian Theatre is located on Hollywood Boulevard and has a fascinating and rich history. It is also considered a major Hollywood landmark. To see the outside plaza in person is to feel as if you are actually in Egypt. The artwork is spectacular. My next visit I will make sure to tour the inside of the theatre as well. Click here for more detailed information on Graumans Egyptian Theatre. Enjoy!

I made a special trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles to attend the Sony Holland concert at the Catalina Jazz Club . I had never been to the Catalina so I had no idea what to expect. I arrived the morning of the concert and decided to take a walk along Sunset Blvd. to get a feel for the area. The club is actually located inside an office building. Their marquee is mounted outside the building with flashing lights displaying the club and artist names. It was exciting to see Sony's name in lights. Since I had never been there I decided to arrive early at 7:00 p.m. when the doors opened. The person cleaning the outside area of the building buzzed me in the front door of the building and the club was identifiable by a simple sign on a door located on the first floor of the building. I walked in the door and was pleasantly surprised. The host was so friendly and welcoming that I felt as if I had walked onto the set of "Cheers." The club had that distinct feeling al...

Photo courtesy of www.sonyholland.com Singing "Embraceable You" UPCOMING DATES: Sony will be back in San Francisco for a pair of performances in mid-October. October 15 CAFE DIVINE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (guitar/vocal duo) This is always a fun night at the charming North Beach café. http://www.cafedivinesf.com 415.986.3414 October 17 THE BIG RUMBLE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Marina Green Loma Prieta Earthquake Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sony Holland Duo Performance starts @ 4:00 p.m. This will be a major event in San Francisco with all sorts of activities. Please check out their web sites for more details: http://www.thebigrumble.org http://www.meqm.org For the LA & road-trip people: October 28 CATALINA’S IN LOS ANGELES Sony with the Theo Saunders Quartet 8:00 p.m. (one set only) http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/ See you there!