"Companion Events" (overview) DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: SHOWCASE: And OPEN MIC / JAM: "LA's Weekly Jazz Scene Pick" May 2, 2013

[GENERAL INFORMATION concerning "Companion Events"]
(please refer to specific date of event in listings)

DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: A Year-round Movable Festival - Seasonal: Winter Spring Summer (Fall)
@ HSB&G (Hollywood Studio bar & grill/Gower Gulch)
"Western-styled corner east of Vine"
* Event/venue transitioning -
Venue Info & Reservations (323) 466-9917

RIP - Austin Peralta, Carl Randal, Dave Burbeck

The performing artist's and listener's event of choice. Featuring a "One-Of-A-Kind"; CABARET, BENEFIT, Artist/Performer PRESENTATION, SINGERS-SONGWRITERS, TRIBUTE, VOCALIST(s)/INSTRIMENTALIST(s) & PROFESSIONAL VOCALIST(s)/INSTRIMENTALIST(s) SHOWCASE(s) AND OPEN MIC / JAM(s) dinner shows. SHOWCASE(s) are immediately followed by "D'z" The OPEN MIC / JAM.

The classic duo-event combination has successfully endured, becoming LA's weekly, best pick. It's a unique, "Patron of Arts Renaissance", with "World Class Musicians", very special guest and VIPs... . The combo-events, have established traditions, where popular artist with diverse repertoire are supported by a "Patron of the Arts" community, You & LA Jazz scene's best Jazz trio accompanist, live, "D'z" In-House Live Jazz Trio with Karen Hernandez - Music Director / piano.

Amateurs to Pros join together in what's currently known as the longest, weekly, on-going, Open Mic / Jam of it's kind. No competition, L.A.'s friendliest Open Mic / Jam! Extremely entertaining! All musicians welcome, vocalists & instrumentalists, multi-genre. "It's not just all about Jazz, L.A." - Nawn Duhplym, aaJ/LA

NOTE: Mel Dangcil "Cabaret" (PRO) VOCALISTS SHOWCASE, established, highly respected, every 2nd Thursday night monthly event is on hiatus. Mel - Music Director/piano is currently with "BRAVISSIMA!" In a Bar, Signe Qvale - Host/Organizer, every Tuesday @ Duna Csárda. (see specific event listings)


Standing Personnel:
(PRO) SHOWCASE: VOCALIST(s)/INSTRIMENTALIST(s) and OPEN MIC / JAM(s):
*NOTE - Currently, both "Companion Events" features D'z "Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio -
Karen Hernandez - Music Director/p & Tony Dumas - b · Ralph Penland - d.

"Cabaret" (PRO) VOCALISTS SHOWCASE -
Mel Dangcil - Music Director / piano

Dolores Petersen - Host/Founder/Organizer/vocalist
" 'D', 1st Lady of Diverse Live Music "

"World Renown, World Class Musician" Roster:
In-House Live Jazz Trio - "selected best"
(The accompanying artist personnel changes w/ availability, special theme & or genre. Refer to specific date of event in listings for personnel confirmations & updates.)

(p) - Darrell Alston (v), Mel Dangcil, Rick Hils, Serge Kasimoff, Tom Regis, Gaea Schell, Kevin Toney

(b) - Leslie Baker, Ron Battle, Jim Hughart, James Leary, Bill Markus, Bili Redd Thedford (v).

(d) - Tony Austin, Michael Barsimanto, J.J. Brown, Clayton Cameron, Clinton Cameron, Quentin Dennard, Kenny Elliott, Jack Lecompte, Don Littleton, Lance Lee, Fritz Wi$e, Michael Turner (v), Frank Wilson, Danny Yamamoto

(pcs) - Derf Reklaw

(GS) - Fuasi, Hedai Tokunaga, Austin Peralta, Sabine (d*), Javier Vergara

(Sgp) - Joan & Marcus Belgrave, Zane Musa, Sabine, Frank Fontaine, Azar Lawrence, Billy Mitchel, Phil Raneland, Ken Warfield, La Marr Lubin, Ark Sano

(VIP) - Linda Hopkins, Ken Page

abrv. (b) bass, (d) drums, (p) piano, (pcs) percussion

(v) - Regular Host "D" Dolores Petersen
(v) - Co-Host(s) Chadwick, James Geraldon, Jay Jackson, Lady K, Patrick Minner, Yolanda Poe, Yevette Stewart
(v)(I) - Mako Hattori
(i)(I) - Co-Host Randal Fisher
(v) - Guest Host Vince Brocato, Lisa Herbert, Shirlee Kong (d).
(c) - Comedy/Co-Host David Case
(d*) - dance
(s) - Organizing Assistant(s) - Guy Givens-Petersen, Dennis Williams; Consultant

abrv. (c) comedy, (d) dance, (I) Intern, (i) instrumentalist, (s) staff, (v) vocal, (GS) Guest Soloist, (Sgp) Special guest performer

Appetizers - Cocktails 6:00pm
SHOWCASE Dinner Show 7:00pm
OPEN MIC / JAM Dinner Show 8:00pm
sign-up 7:30pm

Mindful dinner show etiquette & courtesy required during performances. When space permits, valued venue diners & bar only patrons are encouraged to support, Patron of Arts TIPS. (15-20% minimum entertainment gratuity suggested)

TIPS: (event essential, encouraged, solicited & greatly appreciated)
SHOWCASES - Patron of Arts ($5-10 suggested minimum)
OPEN MIC / JAMS - Patron of Arts ($5-10 suggested minimum) & pay2sing or play ($3-5 suggested minimum)

Event Info: Presenter -
Dolores Petersen, A. Pro-Advocate Rep. - Facilitator/(reg.) Host/Organizer
E-mail: dolwood@aol.com
Phone #: (323) 632-1640) (business hrs. M-F 9-5pm)

NO audio/video recording/transmission. No flash photography. All photography may be prohibited during performances.

Absolutely NO outside event promotion/solicitation w/o prior approval.

All cell phone ringers must be turned-off.

House event approved event photographers; Warren Berman, Ricky Knack, Yolanda Poe, Jennifer Ruggiero, Marie Runsey & Acel Troutman.

Mission Statement: "D'z" events prioritize live music 1st and foremost. Participation is considered a privilege. Artists, patrons of the art and community-supporters of live music afford the opportunity to perform and audience. NOT a recording studio/session, Karaoke and/or a competition/contest. We reserve the right to refuse any type of performance.

Limited table seating, reservation highly recommended & qualifies as pre sign-up. FREE parking, early arrival suggested.

* Recommended - Please see our listings @ all·about·jazz "the bigger, deeper picture" & LAJazz.com "A Community-Supported Guide to Jazz Events" + CabWest, Constant Contact, Meetup & updates on fb, Twitter & Yahoo Upcoming (In-Kind) http://lajazz.com/ & http://www.allaboutjazz.com/

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