Event Details
Summer Concerts Al Fresco
Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 03, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Aug 07, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Sep 04, 2008 at 6:00pm
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 6:00pm
Simi Valley Town Center, Center Court, 1555 Simi Town Center Way
Event Description
Simi Valley Town Center presents an evening of music al fresco.
Each Thursday evening SVTC will present a different musical guest. Guests can take chairs and blankets. Box dinners are available for $10-$20.
Live entertainment will feature musical genres ranging from Pop to Alternative, Latin jazz to Swing and a little R&B mixed in to make this summer concerts "Alfresco" an event not to be missed. Pick up a boxed dinner from any of our fine restaurants designed to make your summer nights sizzle, or bring your own picnic style dinner.
Schedule of Events:
June 12, 2008
Susie Hansen Latin Band
Electric violinist Susie Hansen plays fiery Latin jazz and Salsa, creating music that brings audiences to their feet, dancing in the aisles. Susie and her Los Angeles-based band have been acclaimed by many critics, such as Phil Elwood from the San Francisco Examiner who describes them this way: “It’s a sizzling, swinging Salsa band. Hansen can solo as if her bow was afire. The whole room was jumpin’ for joy.” The Chicago native is a well-established jazz musician, and she has developed a unique and exciting style that features her electric violin as the lead instrument of the ensemble. She has drawn on various forms of jazz and Latin music, integrating her own interpretation of traditional Cuban Charanga, a predecessor of Salsa which often features the violin, utilizing the ever-potent fire of Afro-Cuban rhythms and incorporating the compelling harmonies of straight-ahead jazz.
June 19, 2008
The Bruce Brothers
The Bruce Brothers Band is a blues band that plays a funky mix of down-home blues and uptown, jump swing as well as a few jazz and R&B tunes that creates a good-time atmosphere. The band plays originals and covers by such artists as B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters, Slim Harpo, Little Milton and Sonny Boy Williamson.
June 26, 2008
Sandra Piller
SANDRA PILLER may be a newcomer to Nashville, but she has the deep vocal
talent and hearty, rough and tumble life experiences of a veteran.
The cover of her CD, Sandra Piller, A Long Time Coming, shows Sandra in the midst of a labyrinth that represents the long twisting journey of life, from each moment of great happiness to the inevitable heartache. Having lost her eldest daughter and second husband, Michael Piller, a well known television producer, in recent years, she is committed to mostly lively, up tempo songs that portray life and love and fresh starts. These are songs truly everyone can relate to, that let the listeners know that for better or worse, we’re all on the same path together.
July 3, 2008
Late Nite Big Band
The 18-piece Late Nite Big Band plays swing originals from classic artists such as Buddy Rich, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The Band has evolved into a real jamming, high-energy band, playing the big band tunes of the ‘40s but moving into some of the latest work done by modern composers. The Late Nite boys, now 18 strong, include veterans of the big band era of the ‘40s and ‘50s.
Our band members have a wide variety of experience, says Joe Gray, spokesperson for the band, working with such artists, including: The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Milton Berle, Edie Adams, Petula Clark, Bill Cosby, Norm Crosby, Sammy Davis Jr., Shecky Green, Ertha Kitt, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli, Della Reese, Chita Rivera and many more…
July 10, 2008
Thornbird
After three years of non-stop touring across the nation performing over 200 concerts, Thornbird are finally back home entertaining audiences of all ages with their energetic, interactive and audience participatory show. With a musical resume that includes music featured on network TV and mainstream/college/satellite radio, opening for bands like Third Eye Blind and Blue Oyster Cult, and headlining national and local festivals, colleges and clubs, Thornbird has created a musical experience everyone will enjoy. When they aren’t getting people to dance and sing with them from the stage, they’re taking the show right into the audience’s lap. In a Thornbird performance, the audience is a part of the show! Bella, Pat and Spanky, aka-Thornbird, look forward to winning you over and making you their next fan.
July 17, 2008
Danny Carerras
Danny Carreras recently performed at Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys Benefit Concert at the Universal Gibson Amphitheatre, where he shared the stage with well known artists such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Jon B, Corrine Bailey Rae, Yolanda Adams, and Donald Lawrence. LA Times released an article where they made mention of Danny’s lively performance of Gospel Salsa. He recently released his 2nd album, titled “Agradecido (Grateful)” which has been well received. He has received invitations to perform in Puerto Rico, Central and South America.
Danny is currently a Detective for the Los Angeles Police Dept. assigned to the Major Crimes / Anti Terrorism and Intelligence Section. His Faith, Family and music continue to be his passion.
July 24, 2008
The Jeff Jensen Band
The Jeff Jensen Band – Rhythm & Blues - From straight ahead blues, to reinvented standards, to originals, Jeff Jensen and company capture your attention with their showmanship and youthful yet mature talent that reaches way beyond their years. Pulling together the old soul show with new found energy, Jeff’s charismatic performance demands the attention of musicians and spectators alike.
August 3, 2008
Larry Rousseve and Festivo
Larry Rousseve - Guitars and tres. Larry has performed in the pit orchestras for Broadway musicals and other productions since his teens. While studying and performing classical and flamenco guitar he also performed with pop rock groups.
Larry has recorded for many music groups and film and video sound tracks. He has toured abroad and opened for such acts as Crystal Gale, Kenny Rankin and Jackson Browne. He has performed with: Alex Ligertwood - lead singer of Santana 1979 - 1994 and David Margen - bassist, Santana 1977 - 1982. He has performed with "Little Anthony and the Imperials", Las Vegas based "Legends in Concert" and worked regularly with the Wayne Foster orchestra. He has composed, arranged and recorded the theme and some episode music for the TV program, "Twinkles and Friends" and has released his CD called "Chips and Salsa" with the group "Festivo".
August 7, 2008
The Red Elvises
The Red Elvises were founded in 1995 by two Russian political refugees, singer/songwriter Igor Yuzov and actor/bass-balalaika player Oleg Bernov in Los Angeles, California. Igor and Oleg met during Russia’s Peace Walk and subsequently played together in a Russian folk-rock band called Limpopo. Believing that one can’t go wrong with "The King" Elvis Presley as an inspiration and with "red" being not only Oleg’s favorite color but the national color of their native country, the band name Red Elvises was created.
August 14, 2008
The Alley Cats
The Ally Cats – Doo Wop - THE ALLEY CATS are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. Royce, Juan, Mando, and David never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. Together, their freshness and talent make them truly the Cat's meow!
September 4, 2008
Acadiana
ACADIANA takes its name from a twenty-two parish region of southern Louisiana, home to the nation's largest Cajun and Creole population and the cradle of Cajun & Zydeco music and cuisine. This band has been evolving since 1992 playing the music of Louisiana greats like Buckwheat Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Beausoleil John Delafose, Bruce Daigrepont and many more. With these influences, Acadiana blends its original songs and style with traditional and contemporary cajun/zydeco music. Popular throughout California and led by band leader Teresa Russell, Acadiana has been invited back year after year to major venues like the Strawberry Festival and the Simi Valley and Long Beach Cajun Festivals entertaining audiences with their playful spirit and infectious dance grooves … and an occasional Mardi Gras style parade. Acadiana’s show is a high energy and festive experience for all ages to enjoy. Acadiana recently appeared several times on the Ellen DeGeneres Show for a Mardi Gras Celebration. Acadiana’s show is a high energy and festive experience for all ages to enjoy. Their latest CD release is entitled Fiddle Around At The Mardi Gras which includes well crafted original material as well as popular traditional tunes.
August 28, 2008
Reno Jones
Reno Jones is a busy Southern California R&B and Blues band performing primarily in the southwest. Award winners at the Monterey Blues Festival, headliners at B. B. King’s, Bluesapalooza, and The National Orange Show. Reno Jones is a regular at The Blue Café (home of the Southern California blues revival), at city concerts, fairs, blues festivals, and charitable events. A favorite of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for which they have opened at The Starlight Bowl and The House of Blues, Sunset and Anaheim.
September 4, 2008
Teresa Russell & Cocobilli
If you took some Stevie Ray Vaughn, added a good measure of Bonnie Raitt, then stirred with a Jeff Beck swizzle stick, you’d be getting close to the incredible music of Teresa Russell & Cocobilli. This band absolutely re-defines “power trio”. And Russell represents a unique talent, combining song-writing, strong vocal expression and guitar virtuosity in a single package. Teresa Russell, lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the group, is the only female to ever win the west regional Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s lead guitar competition. She has shared the stage more than once with guitar rockers such as Johnny Winter, Walter Trout, Carl Verheyen, Corby Yates and others.
September 11, 2008
Bob Couto Music
North LA Jazz Ensemble
This jazz ensemble is always a crowd pleaser as they fill the audience with the sounds of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and more as well as traditional Jazz and Dixieland. When veteran band members like Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Les Brown, Count Basie, Harry James and others get on stage together, musical magic happens. For a night of pure pleasure to the ear, take a stroll down memory lane with the North LA Jazz Ensemble.
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Phone: (805) 581-1430
Web site: http://www.simivalleytc.com
