"Do what you love and the money will follow".
Marsha Sinetar - American writer
We've all heard some version of that. When I was a teenager choosing my lifelong career path, I believed the saying meant, "Play music because you love it and you'll become rich and famous." Ah, the naivete of youth!
Over the years I've seen that life is full of ups and downs, good times
and bad times. No matter what, I've just kept following my passion.
Regardless of how it turns out in the end, money or no money, what
could be better than having lived a life doing what I love?
Now and again, I've been blessed with the opportunity to play music,
have lots of fun, and make a little money, too! Recently, I was
invited to join one of the premier party bands in northern California
-- the Fundamentals. Yippee!
This 9-piece high energy dance band includes three powerful and
charismatic vocalists, Elena Keating, LeeAnn Christopherson and Chris
Cole. The rhythm section is a tight, groovin' machine with band manager
John Xepoleas on drums, Marc Levine on bass, Tom Suczek on keyboards,
and Ric Wilson on guitar. The horns top it off with punchy lines and
wailing solos by Marvin McFaddin or Dave Scott on trumpet and yours
truly on alto and soprano sax.
Most of the time, the Fundamentals are very busy playing for high end
private parties, corporate events and weddings. But once in a while,
the band makes a public appearance that you won't want to miss. Keep
your eye on my Gig Schedule for your chance to dance your heart out! (http://sonyajason.com/performergigs.htm)
Thursday, May 22
with party band The Fundamentals
ShBoom Nightclub
925-837-9777
2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
8:00 - 11:00 p.m., $10 cover
Friday, May 30
with party band The Fundamentals
Vacaville Creekwalk Series
Andrews Park
E. Main and Monte Vista
Vacaville, CA
6:30 - 9:30 p.m., free!
Beach
weather is finally here on the Coastside in Half Moon Bay! After
you've baked in the sun, come cool off with a brew and some swinging live music.
Thursday, May 15
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"
with acoustic bassist Andrew Higgins
and guitarist Jeff Buenz Half Moon Bay Brewing
Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea,
CA
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., no cover
Friday, May 23
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"
with drummer Billy Johnson
and keyboardist Nate Ginsberg Sam's Chowder House
(650)
712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.,
no cover
Thursday, June 19
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"
with acoustic bassist Nelson Braxton
and guitarist Brandon Robinson Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390
Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea, CA
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., no cover
Friday, June 20
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"
with drummer Rob
Rhodes
and keyboardist Nate Ginsberg Sam's Chowder House
(650)
712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.,
no cover
Do you know the way to San Jose? Google Map it and come party with us Cajun style!
Thursday, June 5
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Smooth"
with keyboardist Allen Leong
electric bassist DeWayne Pate
and drummer Billy Johnson Roux Louisiana
Kitchen
408-249-8000
3055 Olin Avenue in Santana Row
San Jose, CA
95128
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., no cover
San
Francisco has it all -- the Golden Gate Bridge, the tastiest Chinese
food and the hottest live jazz. Seize the day (and night)!
Thursday, May 29
Sonya Jason's "Smooth"
with drummer Tommy Bradford
keyboardist Allen Leong
and electric bassist Dan Parenti
Shanghai 1930
(415) 896-5600
133 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA
7 - 11 p.m., no cover
Thursday, June 26
Sonya Jason's "Smooth"
with drummer Tommy Bradford
keyboardist John Seppala
and electric bassist Sam Bevan
Shanghai 1930
(415) 896-5600
133 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA
7 - 11 p.m., no cover
Like
to plan ahead? View my complete PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE by clicking
this link:
P.S. "When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is."-- Oscar Wilde
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