July 26 Show Recap...in case u missed it

7/26 Show Recap: Yesterday's show did not disappoint. The event was well attended and featured much dancing by the crowd. I attached a few pictures and a link to a brief 36 sec. video of the Crescent Katz at the end if this post.

Crescent Katz, a newly formed group with their debut CD out this past January (as Hugh informed me), had a majority of the audience tapping their toes. Watch out for this group in the near future. I highly recommend their CD. All of the members attended band camp in Monterey and were sponsored in some way by BSR. My friend at the snack bar commented that she used to babysit the trumpet player when he was in diapers. Great music, great talent, proud to support. I was waiting for their surprise tune and glad I waited until the end, when it came with an unexpected bang in the form of the Shakey's Pizza Theme Song. They left a hint in their official bio about Sherwood "Shakey" Johnson and paid tribute to this Sacramento jazz legend. I left the show singing "Go to Shakey's..." Perhaps one of the greatest jingles of all time, I was happy that those crazy cats brought it to my attention. But now I can't get that jingle out of my head.  ;)
Creole Synocopators drew rave applause from a near-capacity crowd. Clearly a professional cast of characters, they played and the audience dug. Nothing like a little New Orleans in Pismo Beach. I had the feeling that if they opened up the Vets Building then it would have drawn a streaming crowd up the hill from the beach. Great music, special treat. This is why BSR is here. The music is top notch. Everyone seemed happy.
Kudos to the Basin Street Regulars Jammers for representing and warming up the crowd. Several members were off to band camp and the remaining crew had to operate with a thin, but mighty group of jammers. The singers stepped up big. Sandy Smallwood ended the jam with a gripping and highly effective version of "Georgia." It felt the crowd wanted more, but, alas, onto the main acts. My favorite part was when Jeff Cardinal sang "Route 66." He really picked up the pace and drove the tune home, like you were taking the curves on Route 66 fast...in a convertible. His trumpet solo was awesome on this tune, seemingly inspired by his own singing. Great work Jeff. You made us proud. Thanks Sandy, u were a singing savior. More jammers next time...
OK jazz friends, stay tuned for next month. It will be hard to top this show, but we aim to please! As always, let's not forget about the Jubilee, October 22-25. 2015 Jubilee Info & Registration Form (shameless promo bit).

Creole Syncopators: Panoramic pic shows few empty seats...

Crescent Katz: The crowd had thinned by the end, but they missed a great end! U go Katz!

https://youtu.be/Igcp7gntuKM (30 Second YoutTube Clip of the Crescent Katz, a jammin'). Here is a link to their debut album. Note: Last tune = "Go To Shakey's!"

Upcoming Shows at the Red Barn in Los Osos (7/30: Tuba Skinny; 8/1: Dust Bowl Revival)

Hey all, check out some award-winning music at The Red Barn:

7/30, Thursday. Tuba Skinny. New Orleans style jazz. Red Barn Community Music Series, Los Osos, CA.  

Doors Open, 4:30pm; Potluck at 5pm; Music at 6pm. 
More Band Info: http://www.tubaskinny.blogspot.com/

8/1, Saturday. Dust Bowl Revival (Bluegrass, swing, hot jazz, +). Red Barn Concert Series, Los Osos, CA. 
Doors Open, 4:30pm; Potluck at 5pm; Music at 6pm.
More Band Info: http://www.dustbowlrevival.com/home/

Event: Tuba Skinny at the Red Barn Community Music Series

Time and Date: 5:00 pm potluck / 6:00 pm show; Thursday, July 30, 2015

Description: The Red Barn Community Music Series in cooperation with KCBX Public Radio and the Live Oak Music Festival presents Tuba Skinny in concert

Location: 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402

Cost: $15.00 at the door (no advance tickets are sold)

Event contact phone number: (805) 215-3238

Facebook: Red Barn Community Music Series

Artist Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tuba-Skinny

Formed in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical influences—from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances.Tuba Skinny’s most recent album, Owl Call Blues, was voted Best Traditional Jazz Album by offbeat magazine (offbeat.com)

Event: The Dustbowl Revival at the Red Barn Community Music Series

Time and Date: 5:00 pm potluck / 6:00 pm show; Saturday, August 1, 2015

Description: The Red Barn Community Music Series in cooperation with KCBX Public Radio and the Live Oak Music Festival presents The Dustbowl Revival in concert

Location: 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402

Cost: $15.00 at the door (no advance tickets are sold)

Event contact phone number: (805) 215-3238

Facebook: Red Barn Community Music Series

Artist Website: http://www.dustbowlrevival.com

Bluegrass. Swing. Hot jazz. Pre-war blues. Southern soul. New Orleans funk. The Dustbowl Revival is what you could call an American roots orchestra with eight full-time members — and they play it all, mashing the sounds of traditional American music into a genre-hopping, time-bending dance party that coaxes new fire out of familiar coal. This isn’t a throwback band. It’s a celebration of the sounds that have kept America moving for more than a century, performed with all the flair of a medicine show and rooted in the sweat and swagger of a juke joint song swap.The Dustbowl Revival’s fourth CD, With A Lampshade On, will soon be released and can be “pre-ordered”.  A link to a video featuring Dick Van Dyke can also to found on their website. Voted “Best Live Band in LA” by The LA Weekly, The Dustbowl Revival’s instrumentation often includes fiddle, mandolin, trombone, gypsy guitar, clarinet, trumpet, ukulele, drums, tuba, organ, a bass made from a canoe oar, harmonica and plenty of washboard and kazoo for good luck. Dustbowl has played with artists as diverse as The Rebirth Brass Band, Trombone Shorty, Best Coast, and Steve Martin, and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. In 2014 they performed at the Live Oak Music Festival and at the Red Barn Community Music Series.

About the Red Barn Community Series

The Red Barn Community Music Series is a monthly concert series showcasing local, regional and national musicians performing old time, bluegrass, swing, Celtic, blues, and other forms of acoustic roots music.  A $15.00 fee is collected at the door (no tickets are sold in advance). All proceeds from the show go directly to the artists.  The Red Barn is located in the Los Osos Community Park at 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.  Doors open at 4:30pm, the potluck supper and potluck band start at 5:00pm, the show begins at 6:00pm.  BYOB and a dish to share for the potluck supper.  This show is made possible through the generous support and assistance of the entire Red Barn Community (aka Children of the Barn) and with support from KCBX Public Radio and Live Oak Music Festival.

Featured July 26 Artists: Crescent Katz & Creole Syncopators

Pismo Beach, 26 July 2015: “Hot Swingin' Jazz” presented by the Basin Street Regulars Jazz Society. Jam session starts at 11:00, (bring your instrument and join in).Two professional bands start at 1:00. This month’s bands are the Crescent Katz (1 & 3PM) & the Creole Syncopators (2:10PM). Raffle at around 2PM (Jim & Susie West have donated 2 tix Thurs, July 30 "Sold Out" Neil Diamond/Barbra Streisand Tribute Show @ Chumash Casino!). At the Veterans' Memorial Building 780 Bello Street Pismo Beach, 93449. $5 members, $10 non-members. Food, drinks, and dance floor on site. For more information call: (805) 9378402 or go to www.pismojazz.com. Email at: pismojazz2015@gmail.com

More Info: The Sunday July 26 show should be exciting! We have two special acts as well as our band of crowd-pleasing regulars - the jam sessions are our secret weapon...But onto the main acts. Click on the links to learn more on each group:

Crescent Katz, hailing from Sacramento, takes us back to the days of Dixieland with their traditional instrumentation. These kids also jazz up some newer tunes, lending to a unique listening experience. What musical twists do they have in store for us? Creole Syncopators provide a special treat for all of us New Orleans Jazz fans, affording us an escape into this rich cultural tradition. Fine accomplished musicians in each their own right, this Creole blend is special, because it's genuine New Orleans Jazz.

OFFICIAL BIO: The Crescent Katz’s off-the-cuff, no-rules, no-arrangements style hearkens back to the days when Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson was the king of pizza, and the emperor of fun. You’ll leave every show tappin’ your toes and smelling faintly like pepperoni. Personnel: Brando Au- Trombone; Jeff Kreis- Trumpet; Priscilla Ornellas- Tuba; Greg Sabin- Banjo; & Patrick Skiffington- Washboard.

OFFICIAL BIO: The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboards ard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals - See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpufNot like you can hear this type of music anywhere around town.

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

See you there, become unsquare - I'm looking forward this unique show! And let's not forget about the Jubilee on October 22-25. Invite your family & friends - share the music! 2015 Jubilee Registration Form.

The Creole Syncopators, one of the West Coast's leading (authentic) Traditional Jazz bands play hot jazz and blues from the 1920's. They include some of the spirited music from Chicago's South Side, as well as early New Orleans. They specialize in great (undeservedly) obscure tunes originally performed by artists such as Johnny Dobbs, Junie Cobb, Punch Miller, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and the State Street Ramblers.

Featured with the band is Valerie Johnson, one of today's great world-class blues and jazz singers. Ms Johnson, who also performs with Big Brother and the Holding Company and has been chosen to be the lead singer in the All Star California Sunshine Band, is undoubtably one of the most authentic and powerful blues singers on today's traditional jazz scene. When she performs with the Syncopators, the result is jazz that sounds as alive and fresh as it did during the Prohibition era.

The Creole Syncopators, who have 3 CD's to their credit, led by reedman Jeff Beaumont, hail from California's Central Coast. At the 2001 Morro Bay Jazz Festival they were voted "Best Jazz Band". In 1999 they toured Japan and garnered rave reviews. In addition to leader Jeff Beaumont, the band's personnel consists of Dave Caparone, trombone;  Marc Caparone, cornet;  Geoff Hyer, bass;  Al Ingram, banjo;  Bob Vincent, washboard; and, of course, the phenomenal Valerie Johnson, vocals.

- See more at: http://vjblues.com/bio_creole_syncopators/#sthash.WympgcrW.dpuf

BSR June Sunday Session and Upcoming Events

Members: Basin Street is having a good year.  The attendance at the Sunday Sessions is increasing every month.  The bands are greater then ever! Please let us know that you like these extra pictures

PATRONS SPONSORS AND BOOSTERS

Thank you each and everyone of you for all your donations for the JUBILEE BY THE SEA, October 22nd - 25th, 2015. We brought in almost $1,000.00 at the June Sunday Session.  Night Blooming Jazzmen still does not have a sponsor!  We are looking for a band sponsor for the Blue Street from Fresno.  Band Sponsorships start at $500. Order Badges and/or sponsor a band on line. Or print out the form at this link: JubileeTickets and Sponsorship printed order form

UPCOMING EVENTS:

TUBA SKINNY

This will be a great event for only $15.

New Orleans Style music from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz.  A new Orleans band her in our back yard.

Tuba Skinny at the Red Barn Community Music Series

5:00 pm potluck / 6:00 pm show; Thursday, July 30, 2015

Location: BRD Barn 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA 93402

Cost: $15.00 at the door 

​GREAT PUBLICITY IN THE AMERICAN RAG: We are getting national attention for our Jubilee. People love the "Good News" Stories.

​BSR JULY SUNDAY SESSION

QUINTESSENTIAL (See Below Photos 1,2, & 9) : Local youth band “Quintessential” put on a great show in June and really wowed the audience with their interpretations of Trad Jazz classics.  Their set list included “Coney Island Washboard”, “Yama Yama Man”, “Hesitation Blues” and everyone’s favorite, “The Bear Missed the Train." 

NIGHT BLOOMING JAZZMEN (See Below Photos 5, 6, *, & 10...note the two saxes at once!). We had another great Night Blooming Jazzmen performance at our June Sunday session.  The house was full and the audience was ready to have a great time.  Chet Jaeger, now 90 years old, delivered the goods.  He sang to his bride of 60+ years, “Sweet Eileen”.  They performed all of their usual hits, “South of the Border."

 

Amigos in Orcutt on 7/24

Subject: Amigos you are all invited
From: Sandy Smallwood

This is a great group.  Hope you can make it.

The AMIGOS

    Jazz & Swing Band, 

    will be playing at 

Lucia's Wine Company & Restaurant.

         125 Clark, Old Town Orcutt

Friday July 24,2015

From 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Come down and join us.

Frank, Jeff, Sandy, Del & Ken

Saxes, Saxes, Saxes: Free this Sunday!

Sax on the Beach will be performing a free concert this Sunday, the 19th, at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande.  See below for more details:

2015 Jubilee By the Sea Registration Form

2015 Jubilee By the Sea Registration Form (<--- Click on Link for Form)

This form can be used to purchase Jubilee by the Sea Tickets. You can also contribute to the Music Scholarship fund or sponsor your favorite band. Just click "PRINT" at the top of the form and mail it in. Thx.

Welcome to Our Blog!

Because everyone can jazz up their life. The purpose of this blog is to provide an online presence for our newsletter and to save some paper. There are also several advantages to a blog vs. static newsletter: (1) posting multiple color pictures; (2) integrating videos, particularly great performances; (3) linking to our web and Facebook pages; (4) accessing old news and, thus, creating an automatic archive; and (5) providing a feedback mechanism for our readers. We hope you enjoy our new venue!

"Jazzy"

Our Objectives at BSR (Basin Street Regulars) are found @ pismojazz.com:

• To promote and preserve Traditional Jazz
• To provide a common meeting ground where traditional jazz musicians can play their music to interested audiences
• To provide a liaison between jazz musicians, jazz societies and the listening public
• To provide young musicians of high school and college age and other beginners with the opportunity to play along with older and more experienced musicians
• To provide musical programs at educational institutions as a means of creating interest in traditional jazz among the youth of the area.

Our Goals for this Blog:

• To inform our members of upcoming events
• To summarize events via text, pics, & short videos
• To promote those who need promoting
• To thank those who need thanking
• To carry on a 39-year tradition 
• To foster a common jazz bond
• To have some fun!