Guitar Nights is a genre-busting feast of performances by legendary guitarists as well as emerging artists. Past performers include Nashville’s Richard Smith; jazz guitarist, John Storie; bluegrass band, Vin Fiz Flyer; flamenco guitarist Adam del Monte; classical guitarist, Scott Tennant & Bolero musicians, Trio Casablanca. Music in comfy theater seating with food and drinks delivered straight to you!
Presented on the third Monday of each month at LOOK Dine-in Cinemas in Monrovia, CA.
$10 admission
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Guitar Nights July 12
July 12, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jodi Siegel was born in Chicago, IL. The Home of the Blues! She eventually relocated to California and began playing and singing in countless blues, R & B, pop and original music bands throughout Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles. Over the years Jodi has opened for and or shared the stage with many respected musicians including: Albert King, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, J.D. Souther, David Lindley, Fred Tacket and Paul Barrere (Little Feat) and countless others. Her songs have been recorded by Maria Muldaur (“So Many Rivers To Cross,”-cowritten with Daniel Moore and “If I Were You”-cowritten with Danny Timms) Marcia Ball (“So Many Rivers To Cross.”) and Teresa James (“Come Up and See Me Sometime”-cowritten with Danny Timms
Fluid technical command, natural expressivity and a remarkable versatility distinguish guitarist Matthew Greif. Matthew is a member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, with whom he has toured worldwide. In addition to his work with LAGQ, and as soloist, he performs in an array of concert settings. Past performances range from the L.A. Philharmonic Green Umbrella series at Disney Hall, to appearances or collaborations with legends such as Pat Metheny, Dave Brubeck, Scott Henderson, and Chet Atkins.
Matthew’s diversity is represented by his recordings. His critically-acclaimed debut recording, Permanent Transition, featured the world premieres of world/classical solo compositions as well as duo improvisations with Andrew York and Dusan Bogdanovic. El Encanto features favorites of the classical guitar repertoire. His latest, Circle, is a modern jazz recording, featuring mostly original compositions. Featured on the album are the extraordinary talents Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea) on bass, and drummers Walter Rodriguez and Cougar Estrada (Los Lobos). Matthew also recorded a duet with Scott Tennant on the Delos recording Wild Mountain Thyme.
Mini-Festival is an all-day workshop & rehearsal. Students work in groups with their current teacher along with visiting guest artists to refine their musical strengths & stretch to build new skills. Ensemble playing, improv, chord playing, rhythm building and singing all come together around a “Song of the Festival” which have included “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Apple Pie Blues” and “Happy Birthday.” The day’s activities culminate in an afternoon public recital showcasing solos from each student, small ensembles, and a big group jam at the end on the “Song of the Festival.”