2nd Annual "Jammin For The Animals" Benefit Concert, January 25, 2009, Todos Santos

The 2009 "Jammin For The Animals" Photos:

For those of you who attended the "Jammin' for the animals" concert Sunday and had a great time listening to some suberb music with friends - and those who didn't come but are curious to see what they missed - Vik Kirby posted some rough proofs of photos of the performances and some of the audience enjoying themselves in their own ways in a 4 page album - the link is below.

http://acuity.smugmug.com/gallery/7195947_UJXGg#462143034_XUiFo

The 2009 "Jammin For The Animals" Program:

Miguel De Hoyos and Alex DePue
Once again this year, the very talented duo of guitarist Miguel De Hoyos and violinist Alex DePue joined us for our event. Those of you who attended "Jammin For The Animals" in 2008 know what incredible "World Class" musicians they are, and they once again displayed their incredible and unique talents.

Alex and Miguel are returning to Todos Santos for a special concert on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Read all about it here: Alex Depue and Miguel De Hoyos in Concert February 8, 2009, Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Alex and Miguel's latest CD, Underground Whispers, is available for sale at all their concerts, (Read The Review), as well a copies of Alex' and Miguel's solo CDs. For more information and to hear their music, visit their site at http://www.depuedehoyos.com or click on the videos below:

Dave De La Valle, Jesse Hamilton and Deb Morey

Singer/guitarist and Pescadero resident, Dave De La Valle, learned to sing in the high school choir. Bonnie Raitt's cousin John was in the band, and her nieces sang in the same choir. Dave picked up his brother's guitar at 15 and hasn't stopped playing since. Dave's repetoire ranges from sixties hits to Latin love songs. Dave's current goal is to open a guitar/Spanish school in Pescadero. In addition to his music, Dave and his wife, Sue, are also active in local animal welfare efforts.

Dave was joined by Jesse Hamilton on bass and Deb Morey on backing vocals. Jesse is known for his vocal renditions of Elvis and Johnny Cash tunes. All three provided a unique and entertaining vocal blend.

Dave and Jesse play at Felipe's Restaurant in Pescadero every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Greg Kitchel

Another fine local guitarist, singer and composer, Greg Kitchel's musical style can best be described as "Americana." Greg tells stories set to song with a wry humor about the pitfalls and perils and sometimes the joys of life in this interesting time.


Greg recorded a CD last year at the Mountain Magico Studio in Pescadero, owned and operated by Shaun O'Neil and Dave Hutcheson, who also play on the cd. The CD is available at El Tecolote as well as online at iTunes and cdBaby.com. You can hear samples of Greg's music at cdBaby.com. Greg's own website is at gregkitchel.com.

Dominique Sawyer and The Home Wreckers

Consisting of Dominique Sawyer on lead vocals and Von Hodad on Bass The Home Wreckers tore down the house with a fine blend of rockin' good dance music, covering popular tunes from the Rolling Stones to KC and The Sunshine Band.

Tracy Durland and Lars Pointer

Tracy Durland is following in the footsteps of four generations of musicians in her family as she develops her personal style as a jazz singer. She grew up surrounded by music early on and was influenced by many of her favorites, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, and more directly by her own mother who was a radio soloist and backup singer in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Recently she has discovered that a passion for singing that lay dormant for years as she was mothering 4 children, teaching, and later homesteading in northern New Mexico now has taken hold of her soul and flows freely here in Todos Santos.

Lars-Erik Pointer is a guitarist visiting Todos Santos from Bigfork, Montana. Lars has performed throughout his life as a soloist and band member in such diverse places as Copenhagen, Paris, London, Helsinki and the western states of the USA. During the last 2 years he and Tracy have been sharing their musical talents as they create a program with a blend of jazz, latin, and original songs by Lars.

Daryl Currie - Pianist, Guitarist, Singer...

Daryl Currie studied jazz piano and has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Has played in jazz festivals including the Montreal International Jazz festival, and the Ottawa and Halifax Jazz and Folk Festivals. Darryl has studied improviastion and composition with some world-class musicians including jazz musician and clinician Jamie Aebersol, Kevin Dean, Miroslav Vitous, Don Ross (guitar) Ed Bickert (guitar) Dan Hearle, and Jim McNeely. Daryl makes a living playing freelance in and around los Cabos. The Daryl Currie Trio play every Thursday at the Baja Brewing Company in San Jose Del Cabo from 10:00 till close.

http://www.lucianaderissio.com.ar/daryl.htm

Curvas Peligrosas

Well known for bringing live theater to Baja, Isabel Smyth sings and plays guitar with her band Curvas Peligrosas, accompanied by other fine musicians; Lars Pointer on lead guitar, Jesse Hamilton on Bass and vocals, and Raul Cavazos on Drums. You can catch them in between their busy theater schedule playing old classics and great dance tunes at Hotel California.

Marpessa

Sixteen year old Singer/Songwriter/Musician Marpessa Mathe brings her own unique style to the Baja. Born in Paris, France she moved to Todos Santos one and a half years ago and through her music is bringing the spirit of the Baja to her life and others. Her music speaks to the hearts of us all. She was accompanied by Lars Pointer on acoustic guitar, and Tracy Durland on vocals.

Marpessa performed two original compositions:

N°1 : Les Larmes D'une Vraie Femme

N°2 : Tomber Encore

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone for making this year's 2nd Annual "Jammin' For The Animals" an even bigger success than last year! We want to thank everyone who made this event possible:

Our Musicians

Miguel De Hoyos and Alex Depue  •  Darryl Currie  •  Curvas Peligrosas  •  Greg Kitchel  •  Dave De La Valle  •  Jesse Hamilton  •  Deb Morey  •  Dominique Sawyer and The Home Wreckers  •  Tracy Durland  •  Lars Pointer  •  Marpessa Mathe  •  Enrique Eriz

Our Sponsors, Donors and Supporters

Barbara Perkins and La Cañada Del Diablo  •  El Tecolote Book Store  •  La Esquina  •  Bob Bentley and Casa Bentley  •  Marilyn Martin and Flora Del Mar  •  Jenny Armit and Hotelito  •  Sharon and Harry Morris and Serendipity  •  Il Giardino Restaurant  •  The Napa Valley Lawyers  •  Caroline  •  Peace and Loaf Bakery  •  Mangos Gifts  •  Sara Rutowski  •  Gail McAllister Jewelry  •  Miro  •  La Jardinera

Our Volunteers

Andrea Gardner  •  Vik Kirby  •  Ron Litz  •  Bill Herrera  •  Kaia Thompson  •  Peter Lepine  •  Ann Boswall  •  MarieRose Hagen  •   Susan McPherson  •   Barbara Fleming  •   Elizabeth Sudlow  •   Norm and Carol Weill  •   Tamara Vega  •   Zandra Frame  •   Jan Turner  •   Anita Harris  •   Marilyn Martin  •   Jenny Armit  •   Wendy Raines  •   Angelique Schorenstein  •   Janet Howey  •   Marimar Higgins  •   The Staff at La Cañada Del Diablo: Pedro, Victor and Maria

We'll post photos and videos from the event soon on the "Jammin' For The Animals" Website at: http://www.bajawesternonion.com/jammin.asp.

About Jammin' For The Animals

Our Purpose

"Jammin For The Animals" is a non-profit benefit effort to raise funds to support animal welfare efforts in the communities in and around Todos Santos and Pescadero. Area musicians and volunteers will be donating their time and energy to come together to treat you to a day of food, fun and entertainment.