Twilight Dance Series, Bettye LaVette, Tom Nolan Band: July 19, 2010

Vol. 8 – Concert Guide

August 19 This week’s acts ...

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Bettye LaVette

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Welcome!

Spectator guide

Flash back

A few words from Santa Monica Mayor Bobby Shriver.

A survival guide for this year’s TDS. Everything from parking to public safety is detailed in our easy-to-use guide.

Pictures from the first weeks of the Twilight Dance Series.

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R&B powerhouse has new take on classic tunes Bettye LaVette continues resurgence at Twilight Dance Series Page 10

TDS map

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Photo play

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Upcoming shows Find out who’s set to play future TDS shows.

Send us your photos! If we like what we see you’ll see your photography in future issues of this guide.

Map helps concert-goers navigate this year’s TDS. Locate parking, seating and access to the historic Santa Monica Pier.

About this publication This Twilight Dance Series guide has been created as a partnership between the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation and the Santa Monica Daily Press.

Editor: Daniel Archuleta Designer: Darren Ouellette Photography: Wisephotographic.com, Santa Monica Pier Publisher: Ross Furukawa

The Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation is a non-profit created in 1983 by the Santa Monica City Council to preserve and enhance the pleasure pier experience for people of all ages and for future generations.

Special thanks: James Harris, Mike Jennings, Ben Franz-Knight, Dennis Lin, Anne Railsback, Rob Schwenker, Brittney Seeliger, Connie Sommerville

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For more information, visit santamonicapier.org, or call (310) 458-8901.

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Welcome

Mission statement

I would like to welcome you to this uniquely Santa Monica event.

For 26 years, the Twilight Dance Series has drawn crowds to the historic Santa Monica Pier, giving this city by the sea an opportunity to shine.

Enjoy the show, the beautiful scenery

Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp.

Board Members

and the world-class lineup of talent.

Kent Smith, Chair Joel Brand, Vice-chair Anne Elizabeth Biege-Pearson, Eric Faber, Treasurer Allan Lipsky, At Large Ellen Brennan Cindy Bendat Michael Dubin David Newberg Lori Nafshun

Bobby Shriver Mayor, Santa Monica

Secretary

To preserve and enhance the pleasure pier experience for people of all ages and for future generations.

Staff

Bobby Shriver

Ben Franz-Knight, Executive Director Aurora Pi単a, Operations Manager Jim Harris, Community Venue Liaison & Pier Historian Anne Railsback, Acting Marketing/Community Relations Mgr Rosa Flores, Administrative Assistant

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he may not have the name recognition of singers like Aretha Franklin or Gladys Knight — but when it comes to putting her own stamp on a song and filling it to the brim with soul, there are few who can match R&B powerhouse Bettye LaVette — the headliner at this Thursday’s installment of the Santa Monica Pier’s Twilight Dance Series.

From her start as a singing prodigy raised in Detroit who recorded a top-10 R&B single when she was just 16-years-old (1962’s “My Man — He’s a Lovin’ Man”) to the release this year of her latest album of classic rock’n’roll covers, hers has been a distinguished — and varied — career.

Not content to be pigeonholed, her award-winning records have melded soul, rhythm and blues, funk and country western influences into a style that’s all her own.

Her diminutive frame belies one of the most explosive voices in soul music — and she’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Coming off of a Grammy nomination for her 2007 album “The Scene of the Crime” — which featured renditions of country and rock songs by artists like Willie Nelson and Elton John — and having performed at President Obama’s preinauguration concert last year, LaVette has lately been enjoying a well-deserved return to the spotlight.

Today her music is reaching more people

than ever before.

Following up on her recent success, LaVette earlier this year put out “Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook,” her take on 12 tracks from legendary rock bands including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

While the songs themselves are sure to be familiar, LaVette’s ability to transform a song’s lyric, melodic line and harmony into something wholly new makes for a record that is fresh, surprising and organic.

“Some singers sing —then there is Bettye. She doesn’t just sing the song, she lives in each of them. This record is so full of life it hurts,” rock icon Jon Bon Jovi has said of LaVette’s most recent effort.

At 64, LaVette’s recent rise has prompted the New York Times to say she “now rivals Aretha Franklin as her generation’s most vital soul singer.”

“She uses every scrape, shout and break in her raspy voice, with a predator’s sense of timing, to seize the drama of a song,” the paper said in a review.

And James Taylor has lauded the artist, saying “Bettye LaVette’s voice is like an authentic beacon in a world of artifice.”

Tom Nolan Band Blues, R&B and Soul One word sums up the Tom Nolan Band’s mission: “Dance!” Long-time local favorites, TNB boasts a world class rhythm section, great singers and soloist, and an intense stage show. TNB brings people to their feet playing a mix of originals and classic dance tunes which blend soul, blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll.

In 2008, the band released its seventh CD, “Live at Rusty’s” to much acclaim. You

may have seen them at a community concert, blues or jazz festivals around the state, or playing at Rusty’s Surf Ranch right here on the Santa Monica Pier, where they have been in residence for 15 years. The Tom Nolan Band lends their talents, support and efforts to Habitat for Humanity, Katrina Relief, the Concern Foundation, the MS Foundation, the Red Cross, Heal the Bay, and many Los Angeles schools. TNB continues to bring joy and fun to the California music scene. In a word, “Dance!”

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Spectator guide Parking, seating and general FAQ made easy bring low beach chairs so not to block the view of other concert-goers. Many people do sit on the sand at the beach below the pier deck.

Alcohol consumption is not permitted on public spaces; however, there are several full service bars on the pier and there will be a wine garden at each of the concerts.

Pets Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

THE SANTA MONICA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Smoking Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. There are two designated smoking areas in the general vicinity of the concert.

One area is designated in the south east corner and one in the south west corner.

Tickets No ticket or reservation is necessary for the concerts. And all of the concerts are free. However, should you find yourself wanting to express your appreciation for the concerts you are welcome to make a tax deductible contribution the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation either by donating online at santamonicapier.org or in person at one of the concerts by going to the pier booth.

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25 years of Concerts on the Pier Parking Parking is available in the 1550 Pacific Coast Highway Lot, on a first-come, firstserved basis. There is no parking permitted on the Pier Parking Deck.

There are also a number of city structures located in nearby Downtown Santa Monica.

For more information, visit the City of Santa Monica’s parking site for directions and pricing. The address is parking.smgov.net/overview.html.

For directions to the Santa Monica Pier, visit santamonicapier.org/location.

First aid/lost and found If you require first aid or assistance, please visit the pier booth/tent and we will contact the proper authority. If it is an emergency, please call 911. The lost and found will also be located at that location.

Weather It never gets really cold, but after the sun goes down it can sometimes get a bit chilly requiring only a sweater or light jacket. It's always a good idea to have something to throw on just in case.

Bike valet There is a free bike valet located next to the beach bike path just south of the Santa Monica Pier.

Seating Seating is not provided. You are welcome to bring beach chairs and blankets and sit on the pier deck or the beach. We ask that you

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TDS photo by Mary Leipziger

Photo play Fans- Week 6 TDS photo by Mary Leipziger

Send us your pics!

The Twilight Dance Series wants you ... to send us your photography.

We're asking concert-goers to snap away and send us your best pics. We plan to publish this usergenerated content in subsequent issues of this guide.

Soulive - Week 6 TDS photo by Mary Leipziger

You can send us your pictures (in the largest possible format) to mytdspics@gmail.com. Or, you can visit our Facebook page and upload your pics there as well at www.facebook.com Search: Santa Monica Pier

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Flash back Twilight Dance Series concerts have featured acts ranging from Konono No. 1 in week one to Soulive in week six

Soulive - Week 6

Win a PHAT Cycles Beach Cruiser every week!

raffle to benefit

buy raffle tickets at the Santa Monica Daily Press booth 1 for $5 | 5 for $20 | 10 for $30 all proceeds go directly to fund the Teach and Test water quality program at Santa Monica High School and Palisades High

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The Lobster welcomes Thursday Night Pier Concerts!

Enjoy the concerts while feasting on our own original Santa Monica Clam Bake picnic to go.

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Monday-Thursday - 10am to 10pm Friday-Saturday - 10am to midnight Sunday - 11am to 10pm Breakestra - Week 6

Rickie Lee Jones - Week 5

Kailash Kher’s Kailasa - Week 4

Jovanotti - Week 3

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Jace Everett - Week 3

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Ana Tijoux - Week 3

Ben Lee - Week 2

Ry Cuming - Week 2

Brother - Week 2

Konono No. 1 - Week 1

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2010 Twilight Dance Series Week 8, Aug. 26 Presented by Beatlesfest Beatlesfest, a three-day tribute that began five years ago, is proud to be a part of the Twilight Dance Series this summer! Abbey Road will open the night with an acoustic set of the Beatles, followed by Los Angeles-based Led Zepagain, as part of the British Invasion.

Throughout the day on Thursday, there will be Beatles karaoke, Beatles movies, memorabilia, the history of the Beatles, photo opportunities, food, the kids’ zone at Pacific Park, celebrity appearances, radio personalities, raffles and much more.

This will be followed by a Tribute to the Beatles on Friday and Saturday at the Pier with live entertainment throughout the day. The free festival will be open at 10 a.m. and run until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday night Aug. 28, the award-winning musical ‘Ticket to Ride’ featuring Abbey Road will perform at the Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High. Tickets are available at all Ticket Master locations.

Week 9, Sept. 2 Presented by Bayside District

Dr. John & the Lower 911 New Orleans Icon An icon of American music born in New Orleans, Dr. John is indelibly linked to the traditions and singularity of the city’s musical and cultural heritage. Mac Rebennack burst onto the rock ‘n’ roll scene in the late 1960s as Dr. John, the Night Tripper, merging the R&B, voodoo rhythms and chants of his native New Orleans to create a persona perfect for the psychedelic era. Over the years he’s thrown in jazz,

Abbey Road - Week 8

Led Zepagain - Week 8

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Daily Grill Picnic Boxes are perfect for outdoor concerts, special events, parties and yes, picnics too.

Picnic Daily See our full Picnic Box menu on our website at www.dailygrill.com

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classic American songbook, zydeco, boogie woogie and rock into the mix.

In 1972 he recorded “Dr. John’s Gumbo,” an album covering several New Orleans standards with only one original.

“Gumbo” is considered a cornerstone in New Orleans music.

“In 1972, I recorded ‘Gumbo,’ an album that was both a tribute to and my interpretation of the music I had grown up with in New Orleans in the 1940s and 1950s. I tried to keep a lot of the little changes that were characteristic of New Orleans, while working my own funknology on piano and guitar,” he said.

The next year, with local legend Allen Toussaint producing and The Meters backing, Dr. John released the seminal New Orleans funk album “In the Right Place.” In the same way that “Gumbo” began his career-long reputation as an esteemed interpreter of New Orleans standards, “In the Right Place” established Dr. John as New Orleans’ preeminent ambassador.

On this closing night of our 26th season, we promise you that you are in “The Right Place” for “Such a Night!”

Eddie Baytos & the Nervis Brothers World Mardi Gras Music

Originally from New Orleans Eddie Baytos can be said to be from N’Wahlins via Hollywood.

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Save Our Schools and support the TDS at the same time We are asking all concert-goers to reach into their pockets and donate $1 (or more if you can) to these worthwhile causes.

Look for Save Our School (SOS) volunteers at all of the concerts wearing inflatable “SOS” life preservers or donate at the Pier Booth. Donations will go to support the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the Twilight Dance Series. All proceeds are split equally.

Thank you!

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