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Party in Beverly Hills 2007-03-10 05:49:00 I had the pleasure to perform last night for a champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception at Eddia, a store that specializes in men's clothing & accessories on Canon Drive in BeverlyHills
. They had me set up in the store window...I've never been a window display before! There I was, in between the shirts and shoes. I did get some great entertainment of my own just watching the people on the street react to seeing a live harp player in the store window display! See, you can get all kinds of entertainment in Los Angeles...Very nice staff there; they really made the evening the success that it was. I met a very cool and talented photographer as well, as illustrated by this photo taken at the reception! Thanks Adam.Photo by Adam Latham Photography Read more:Beverly Hills
, Party
Doubletree San Pedro Grand Opening 2006-12-17 05:44:00 On December 14 I performed at the Doubletree
in San Pedro
. Formerly the Marina Hotel, they have completely renovated the hotel and had their grand opening celebration under their new name. It's a beautiful hotel just right along the Marina. Their Grand
Opening was definitely a success judging from the large crowd that showed up!I didn't get to sample the incredible looking appetizers floating around, darn! But when the valet brought my car around front, she smiled and handed me a shiny Christmas-y bag. Inside the bag was a tin of chocolate chip cookies! Yum...
Tony Bennett DVD now available! 2006-11-22 04:28:00 I was fortunate enough to work with Tony Bennett
twice this year: once in concert at the Kodak Theater in June, and for the filming of Tony Bennett
: An American Classic in August. Talk about an experience I will never forget, meeting and working with Tony at the Kodak show was amazing! He was so gracious, laid back, and always smiling. I got a little choked up when he sang "I Left My Heart in San Francisco", just hearing those classic songs and being a part of it all...As you can see by the photo, I got to meet Stevie Wonder after the filming of Tony Bennett: An American Classic. He was amazing. Here's a little behind-the-scenes story:There are always lots of filming breaks while they re-set all the cameras. During the long filming breaks, Stevie was quietly playing his harmonica. The guitarist and piano player were getting bored and they started quietly playing a jazz chart. Stevie was several yards away from them in the middle of the stage, but he was listening in and started playin Read more:available
Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life 2007-03-23 04:28:00 A fond look back...Here's a clip from "Tony Bennett
: An American Classic", released on DVD in November 2006. Look for the harpist in the background to the right of Stevie
; it's a bit dark but that's me! This song recently won a Grammy Award... Read more:Tony Bennett
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Easter Brunch 2007-04-09 19:49:45
I performed for EasterBrunch
at the Virginia Country Club, a location that I perform for several holidays throughout the year. Always a nice place to be, such great staff and well organized events. And the food! I could go on and on…
The Easter Bunny was kind enough to take time out from playing with the kids to pose for a picture!
Party In Beverly Hills 2007-03-09 19:01:35
I had the pleasure to perform last night for a champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception at Eddia, a store that specializes in men’s clothing & accessories on Canon Drive in BeverlyHills
. They had me set up in the store window…I’ve never been a window display before! There I was, in between the shirts and shoes. I did get some great entertainment of my own just watching the people on the street react to seeing a live harp player in the store window display! See, you can get all kinds of entertainment in Los Angeles…
Very nice staff there; they really made the evening the success that it was. I met a very cool and talented photographer as well, as illustrated by this photo taken at the reception! Thanks Adam.
Photo by Adam Latham Photography Read more:Beverly Hills
, Party
Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life 2007-02-12 16:43:47
A fond look back…
Here’s a clip from “Tony Bennett
: An American Classic“, released on DVD in November 2006. Look for the harpist in the background to the right of Stevie
; it’s a bit dark but that’s me!
This song won a Grammy Award last night for the category of Pop Collaboration with Vocals Read more:Tony Bennett
Doubletree San Pedro Grand Opening 2006-12-16 17:14:42
On December 14 I performed at the Doubletree
in San Pedro
. Formerly the Marina Hotel, they have completely renovated the hotel and had their grand opening celebration under their new name. It’s a beautiful hotel just right along the Marina. Their Grand
Opening was definitely a success judging from the large crowd that showed up!
I didn’t get to sample the incredible looking appetizers floating around, darn! But when the valet brought my car around front, she smiled and handed me a shiny Christmas-y bag. Inside the bag was a tin of chocolate chip cookies! Yum…
Photo: Courtesy of the San Pedro Doubletree
Tony Bennett DVD now available! 2006-11-21 16:58:28
I was fortunate enough to work with Tony Bennett
twice this year: once in concert at the Kodak Theater in June, and for the filming of Tony Bennett
: An American Classic in August. Talk about an experience I will never forget, meeting and working with Tony at the Kodak show was amazing! He was so gracious, laid back, and always smiling. I got a little choked up when he sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”, just hearing those classic songs and being a part of it all…
As you can see by the photo, I got to meet Stevie Wonder after the filming of Tony Bennett: An American Classic. He was amazing. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes story:
There are always lots of filming breaks while they re-set all the cameras. During the long filming breaks, Stevie was quietly playing his harmonica. The guitarist and piano player were getting bored and they started quietly playing a jazz chart. Stevie was several yards away from them in the middle of the stage, but he was listen Read more:available
“Ladies Only” Week of Events 2007-06-25 10:28:57
Last week seems to have inadvertently become the “Ladies Only” week of events!
One event was an afternoon tea held at a private home in Huntington Beach. I have performed for this client for many years, so it’s always fun to go back. My client invites all her lady friends for an afternoon tea party every year or two. All the ladies come dressed in their fancy dresses and hats, some were even prepared with their white gloves! This afternoon tea was complete with tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and assorted pastries (and tea, of course). YUM! Wish I had brought a camera to share a photo…next time for sure!
Another event was a bridal shower in Newport Beach at the Island Hotel, complete with a mime and a caracaturist! A kind and talented photographer shared his talents and sent the photo above. Thanks Michael!
Photography by Michael Munson
When is it Best to Book an Event? 2007-07-30 11:40:25 Weddings, receptions, corporate parties, bridal showers, baby showers, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays…all kinds of special events occur all throughout the year. Some months of the year tend to be much busier than other months. As a special event and wedding harpist in Los Angeles and Orange County, I have seen these regular trends throughout the past [...]
Torrance Symphony Concert In The Park 2007-08-27 14:23:02 Sunday August 26th was the annual summer concert with Torrance Symphony
, held outdoors at Wilson Park in Torrance. I have performed at this annual concert for many years now, so I pretty much know what to expect…or so I thought!
It was a nice, cool, overcast day. We all rather enjoyed that for a change, since [...] Read more:Concert
October is Arts Month in Long Beach 2007-10-19 13:09:19 It’s October
…that means it’s Arts Month
in the City of Long Beach
! Lots of activities going on the whole month, check it out!
Last year (and again this year) the City of Long Beach
Arts Council held a contest in celebration of Arts Month for the “Faces of Long Beach Artists”. I was chosen in 2006, [...]
Thanksgiving Day Brunch 2007-11-26 15:38:03 It was my second year in a row to perform at the Virginia Country Club in Long Beach. There are some places where I return to perform again and again, and I love being able to come back to a familiar and friendly place like the VCC. I was set up in the entryway [...] Read more:Brunch
, Thanksgiving
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