Category: Music

Music

  • Rolando Morales with Grammy Award Winning, Omar Ledezma at Havana on October 27, 2018

    Grammy-award winning Omar Ledezma joins Rolando Morales on Oct 27, 2018 at the Havana in Walnut Creek
    Grammy-award winning Omar Ledezma joins Rolando Morales on Oct 27, 2018 at the Havana in Walnut Creek

    Rolando Morales will be accompanied by Grammy Award winning, Omar Ledezma at Havana on October 27, 2018.

    Rolando Morales will also entertain guests at Maria Maria onFriday Oct 26, Maria, Maria Cantina,  1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, approx 6-9pm.

    Tuesday Oct 30, Maria, Maria Cantina, 710 Camino Ramon Road, Danville CA, approx 6-9pm.

    Rolando finally does a Taco Tuesday at Carlos Santana’s Danville restaurant.  Enjoy Rolando on solo guitar and voice with his diverse repertoire performing on the patio by the fire pits.  (925) 820-2366, www.mariamariarestaurants.com.

  • Buddy Craig Leaving in the Morning -2004 and this new gem by Martin Holland.


    Friday Night Live (Roseville Cable access TV) October 15th, 2004 featuring Buddy Craig, Sean Barfly, Bruce Spencer, and Marty Holland. Original music and words by Buddy Craig.

    This band is so “California” yu can go out into a little town and suddenly hear the most amazing music. These guys know their instruments. For instance, Martin Holland who is the bassist in this video.  He played with the industry-greats and he plays no matter what, since he is a true musician.   Check out this gem.

    It is from Martin Holldand with this quote to y’all:

    “The test subject for the next test subject. The wheels go round and round, as always! With LOVE and hamburgers to all my friends!”

    Learn more about Martin Holland by visiting:  www.martinholland.com

  • Faye Carol is a Star. She has amazing range, knowledge and grace.

    Faye Carol, photo by Jim Dennis
    Faye Carol, photo by Jim Dennis

    Faye Carol is one of the most amazing ladies you will ever meet.  She is grace personified.  She electrifies the room with her presence.  When she walks into a place you feel that you are in the presence of greatness.  She is quiet and humble yet, she has an amazing way to uplift people’s spirit.  Soul music in the Bay Area would not be the same without her.

    Tomorrow, Thursday  October 11, 2018,  she will be performing in Mill Valley at the Mill Valley film festival.  This is a “can’t miss event”.  Although you may want to check to make sure you still can get tickets.  She will be performing at the Sweet Water Music Hall.

    Another way to experience her is to take her 4 week music lesson.  They are a Bay Area treat not just for people who want to learn how to perform in front of crowds, but also for those who want to sound great at a wedding, bar mitzvah, or at the next family gathering.   It is also wonderful for people who enjoy learning about music.  Ms. Faye Carol has encyclopedic knowledge about American music. She leads with grace, knowledge and soul.

    Fun Fact: March 13, 2018 was declared “Faye Carol Day” by the city of Berkeley.


    Faye Carol & Her Quartet – Willow Weep For Me

    Faye Carol teachers music with love, grace and knowledge
    Faye Carol teachers music with love, grace and knowledge

    Do yourself a favor and find a way to meet, hear and experience this “Living Legend.”  You will be glad you did.  To learn more visit her websites at:  www.fayecarol.com

  • Deva Mahal – “It’s Down to You” has soul,  Run Deep is interesting.

    Deva Mahal – “It’s Down to You” has soul, Run Deep is interesting.

    Deva Mahal grew up around soul music.  We all can be sure she was inspired by her dad, Taj.  Her voice is full and rich.  Her modulation is professional.  Most importantly she it is a joy to hear her.  She makes you feel her songs. Such a treat!

    Deva Mahal – Run Deep
    140 Gram Single Disc

    “Fabulous…” – Elton John (Beats 1)

    “Fantastic…” – RuPaul

    #1 “Best New Bands at SXSW 2018” – Grammy.com

    “Run Deep filters Lauryn Hill vibes into an Amy Winehouse earworm…”
    – The Observer/The Guardia

    And now we find that it is Daughter like Dad

    Love this photo that I found on a wonderful online public station from NYC

    Deva Mahal - amazing lady and soul singer.
    Deva Mahal – amazing lady and soul singer.

    Check out John Schaeffer’s shows.  He is so interesting and eclectic.

    https://www.newsounds.org/story/alice-coltrane-turiyasangitananda-ashram-experience-bam

    https://www.newsounds.org/artists/fela-kuti

    Motema.com  has interesting vinyl records.  Check them out.