Live Music
Thursday, January 5 @ 10 PM
Tawny Ellis
Tawny Ellis is a captivating singer-songwriter who has been a staple of the Los Angeles music scene for many years. Born in Savannah, Georgia, her deep southern roots are reflected in her music – a blend of West Coast freshness and soulful bayou depth. Ellis’ pure, pitch-perfect voice is reminiscent of artists like Pasty Cline and Emmylou Harris. It can quiver and twang, soar to delicate heights, and swoop to a rich, guttural fullness. Her cover of Bob Dylan's, "Another Cup of Coffee" brings her to the attention of an even wider audience.
Website: www.tawnyellis.com
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Friday, January 6 @ 10 PM
Eddie Reed Swing Quintet
Eddie Reed Swing Quintet reminds audiences of all ages that traditional swing from the '30s to the '50s is alive today and prospering in nightclubs and cabarets across the country. The band, which performs a full range of big hits and rare pieces found only on gramophone records, is marked by its energy and high quality musicianship. Eddie Reed, the group's crooner and band leader, plays guitar, piano, and clarinet. At 38, he has developed one of the country's leading swing quintets, featuring members who harness the spirit of their youth to deliver a vibrant and titillating range of songs, from upbeat dance numbers to dreamy-eyed ballads.
Website: www.eddiereed.com
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January 5-7 @ 8-10 PM
Performing during the play readings
Brad Culver and Andrew Gilbert
Brad Culver & Andrew Gilbert of L.A.-based art collective Poor Dog Group create sounds. Past collaborations include: Dionysia in New York, The Internationalists in Serbia, Croatia, and Poland, and Padua Playwrights’ Hotel Bardot in Los Angeles. Awarded a 2010 LA Weekly award for his original music in Poor Dog Group’s Brewsie & Willie, Gilbert paired with Culver to score an evening of music for the monthly body-based performance event Anatomy Riot.
Website: www.poordoggroup.com
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Saturday, January 7 @ 10 PM
The Wulf
The Wulf is the name of a collective of post-modern composers and performers who run a creative space with the same name that encourages experimental art.
Website: www.thewulf.org
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Sunday, January 8 @ 9:30 PM
Drew Lesso
Drew Lesso, composer, harmonist and musician who has lived and worked in the Arts District for decades. His algorhythmic compositions have earned him critical acclaim around the world.
Website: www.drewlesso.com
