BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grandvision.org - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandvision.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grandvision.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T124710 CREATED:20241217T003926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T000933Z UID:10000696-1743350400-1743350400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Bernie Pearl & Friends present: “Why We Sing the Blues” DESCRIPTION:This show is SOLD OUT! To be put on the waitlist\, call the Grand Annex (310) 833-4813 by 6:00pm Friday\, 3/28. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LA-based Blues legend returns with his signature picking style learned from masters like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb. Joined by an array of Blues artists including Ray Bailey and Mo Beeks. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “We Blues performers most often do ‘our thing’ for audiences who are in the house to party and socialize\, leaving little room for heartfelt stories from the stage. This evening we leave some room for people who are interested in the music to know more about the people who produce it. Each artist has had a unique path towards the music they love to play and each will take a couple of minutes to share their story before playing that music\, be it song\, instrumental\, or both.” – Bernie Pearl \nBorn in East LA\, Bernie Pearl became involved in the early days of the Folk Music revival through the music of Pete Seeger\, the Weavers\, Woody Guthrie\, and Leadbelly. In 1958 Bernie’s brother Ed opened his music-coffee house\, the Ash Grove. There Bernie performed with Lightnin’ Hopkins\, Fred McDowell\, Big Mama Thornton\, and Freddie King. In 1968 Bernie began hosting “Nothin’ but the Blues” LA’s first all-blues radio show. He is also the founder the Long Beach Blues Festival. \nBernie Pearl will be joined by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LA native\, Ray Bailey was taught by the groundbreaking reed player John Carter. Under his tutelage\, Bailey learned Charles Mingus\, Don Cherry\, Stravinsky\, and Mozart. He was inspired by the (then) youngster Jimi Hendrix\, Larry Davis\, and Chaka Khan. He regularly performed at the famous LA blues club Babe’s & Ricky’s Inn. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roy Jones Sr. is best known for his role as Marty in the Tony award-winning Broadway hit\, “Dreamgirls.” He spent over four years touring the world\, performing eight shows a week. After taking a break to be a family man\, Roy has returned to singing the Blues and plays in several roots and R&B bands. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grammy-nominated Mo Beeks is one of LA’s favorite pianists\, singers\, songwriters and musical directors. He plays a variety of styles and is a carrier of the blues tradition. He has performed with Leroy Hudson\, Chaka Khan\, Tyrone Davis\, Otis Clay\, Mahalia Jackson and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Hangan is an LA-based blues singer\, songwriter\, bass player and music educator. She fronts The Elizabeth Hangan Band\, performs as one of Marguaret Love’s Lovettes and toured with Bobby Warren\, Mickey Champion\, and Deacon Jones. She performed in the Women in Blues 2021 showcase and was presented with a Living Legend Award in 2018. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Orleans-born drummer and vocalist Albert Trepagnier\, Jr.\, AKA “the Beat-Man\,” has played with Bernie Pearl for over 40 years. He has also played for Eric Clapton\, BB King\, John Mayall and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He is a recipient of the Living Legend Blues Award. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kee-Eso Pitchford is a recognized performing artist and master of several instruments in addition to his formidable guitar skills\, outstanding voice and undeniable stage presence. Kee-Eso is equally comfortable and engaging with both blues and gospel material. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Striles is a first-rate LA blues guitarist whose “rough and rowdy” playing earned him praise from Blues Access\, Blues Revue\, Southland Blues and Living Blues. He has worked with boogie-woogie pianist Rob Rio\, and opened for the J. Giels Band\, R.L. Burnside\, Little Charlie and the Nightcats\, Robert Lockwood Jr. and many others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Latin Grammy-nominated George Dez is a blues vocalist and guitarist who has shared the stage with Poncho Sanchez\, Mickey Champion\, Finis Tasby\, Brenton Wood\, John Pisano\, Lonnie Jordan\, and many others. His record Crosstown Blues is a tribute to his mentor Laura Gross of Babe n Ricky’s Inn. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/bernie-pearl/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bernie-Pearl-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T124711 CREATED:20250110T214330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T211625Z UID:10000774-1743703200-1743706800@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Meet the Music Student Community Performance DESCRIPTION:A recorder performance by local fifth graders – for the community! \nGrand Vision Foundation’s Meet the Music students from local partner schools will perform during April’s First Thursday ArtWalk. Grand Vision’s Recorders in Schools program provides trained teaching artists to classrooms to lead weekly music classes during the school day. Students learn to play an instrument\, read music and perform. This program also incorporates music into history\, culture and math! \nThis performance is free and open to all\, no tickets or RSVP required. \nAfter the performance\, stay and listen to Sharkbait\, a youth band from the Boys & Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor. \nSponsored in part by: URL:https://grandvision.org/event/meet-the-music-student-community-performance/ LOCATION:San Pedro First Thursday Artwalk World Stage (6th & Mesa)\, 6th and Mesa\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/25-Spring-Website-Image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T124711 CREATED:20241217T021017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T001040Z UID:10000697-1743883200-1743883200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Spotlight on Singer-Songwriterspresented with Wonder & Awe Productions DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Brenda Carsey who performs with Kid Lightning\, Joseph Eid and pop-folk artist Madison Malone – whose credits include lyrics for Celine Dion and soundtracks for General Hospital and ABC’s 20/20. \nGrand Vision and Wonder & Awe Productions collaborated to put this Spotlight Series line-up together through a generous grant from the Live Music Society. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wonder & Awe Productions is a boutique event management and talent booking agency that creates inclusive\, community-driven experiences with a deep passion for music and multimedia art. They curate diverse events across the US\, from full band performances to intimate house concerts\, always with a focus on artistry and self-expression. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brenda Carsey is a Los Angeles-based vocalist\, songwriter\, and producer known for her larger-than-life R&B/Soul and Progressive Pop. With poetic lyrics\, fluid melodies\, and a soulful voice\, she captivates audiences at venues like Moroccan Lounge and The Hotel Cafe. Featured by NPR and LA Weekly\, her music appears on Netflix’s Babysitter’s Club\, Better Call Saul\, and The Voice\, as well as projects by Whitney Tai\, Cesar Saez\, and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Eid is one of those writers who delivers a sense of renewal and a deeper perspective with his songs. His gift is his ability to thread a silver lining into the dark cloud of his subject\, making peace with life and being alive. As a first generation American who grew up in New York\, he expresses his unique point of view by combining folk sensibilities with a retro-pop flare. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kid Lightning’s music is lyrically driven folk with a poetic focus\, or as BuzzBands LA put it: “Bob Dylan meets Woody Guthrie meets Yusuf.” Music for an empathetic future. KL is a SoCal native and loves to hit the trail or swim out past the buoy. When not outside\, KL is an avid reader and is happy to talk about books with anyone\, anytime! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madison Malone is a queer singer-songwriter and proud mama\, known for her poignant lyrics and blend of pop and folk. She co-wrote the song “The Chase” for Celine Dion and her music can be heard on soundtracks for General Hospital (also appearing on screen as Nurse Madison)\, 20/20 and PBS’s 30 Minute Music Hour among others and on documentaries including Gather produced by Jason Momoa. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/spotlight-series-co-presented-with-wonder-awe/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Spotlight-Wonder-Awe-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR