Flight 584 at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas

Flight 584 Big Band and featured vocalists Kiki Ebsen and Erin McPherson perform live at The Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas CA August 28, 2024 – 7:30 to 10 pm.  Under the direction of Captain John Mitchell (bassoon – LA Winds), this ‘flight’ features Big Band Swing influenced by many greats including Count Basie, arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Billy Byers, Bob Florence, Terry Gibbs, Bill Holman, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Glen Garrett, Milton Nelson, Don Nelligan, Oliver Nelson, Mike Barone, Tommy Newsom, Tom Kubis, and many other greats.

Featured vocalist include Kiki Ebsen and Erin McPherson

  • Date/Time: 7:30 – 10:00PM
  • Location: Sage Brush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

No Cover Charge – Food and Beverages available  (Kitchen closes at 9 pm)

Possible usual suspects (subject to change . . . ):

Rhythm:

Ron Hershewe – guitar
Satoshi Kirisawa – drums
Milton Nelson – piano
Mike Schnoebelen – bass

Reeds:
Ross Crayton
John Mitchell (LA Winds Bassoon)
Geoff Nudell (LA Winds Clarinet)
David Weston (LA Winds Saxophone)
Sam Williams

Trumpets:
Ryan Buchanan
Justin Drisdalle
Jeff Kaye
Bob O’Donnell

Trombones:
Chris Canales
Chris Felton (LA Winds Trombone)
Paul Stocker
Chris Tune (LA Winds Trombone)

Vocals: Kiki Ebsen & Erin McPherson


Los Angeles Clarinet Choir Spring Concert

The Los Angeles Clarinet Choir with LA Winds clarinetists performs with Big Band Drummer, Bernie Dresel. Hits from the Golden Age are featured including Bernie’s Tune by Bernie Miller (new arrangement by James McMillen), Moonlight Serenade by Glen Miller, and Mambo from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein (arranged by Michael Lowenstern).

  • Date/Time: 3:00PM March 23, 2024
  • Location: South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centrol, South Pasadena
  • Admission: FREE

Brass Roots Initiative – Horn Tribute Band

Greg Anderson and Andy Raab (LA Winds Trumpets) lead Horn Tribute Band “Brass Roots Initiative” with Michael Armstrong (LA Winds Trumpets & Keyboard) on keys as they perform hits from the 60’s – 80’s. Covered artists include Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Earth Wind and Fire, the Four Seasons, Eagles, Stevie Wonder and other Motown greats. Now performing on the 4th Saturday of the month at the BH Veterans Hall. Cash bar and large dance floor. Come enjoy the great music and fun times!

  • Date / Time: 7:30 – 10:00PM, March 23, 2024
  • Admission: $15/person or $25/couple
  • Location: BH Veterans Hall, 6543 Corbine Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91368

Flight 584 at the Mayflower Club

LA Winds Members Dave Weston (saxophone) and John Mitchell (bassoon) lead this big band comprised of 5 winds, 8 brass and 4 rhythm section members! They perform jazz charts from the 50’s and 60’s. Enjoy drinks from the bar while swinging to vocalists Erin McPherson and the Mayflower singers Dave and Gina. This big band actually plays dynamics! Come on down!!

  • Date/Time: 7:30PM 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month!
  • Location: Mayflower Club, 1110 Victory Blvd., NOHO 91606

Angel City Big Band Holiday Show

Greg Anderson (LA Winds Trumpet), Carolyne Maraghi (LA Winds Trumpet), Meggie Malloy (LA Winds Trumpet), Dave Uebersax (LA Winds Trombone) and Chris Tune (LA Winds Trombone) perform with the Angel City Big Band along with vocalist Angela O’Neill for their annual Holiday Show.

Dinner, Big Band Holiday Tunes and Dancing! Fun for all!!

Location: Woodland Hills American Legion, 5320 Fallbrook Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Time & Date: 7PM ~ December 9, 2023
Website


Love Actually Live

Claudia Peterson (LA Winds Tenor Saxophone) is the Associate Technical Director for this stage production. She says the musicians are excellent with some of them standing in for character roles!

The Wallis and The Record (producers) are celebrating 20 years of Love Actually. It is recommended for ages 13 or older and is 2 hours and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

Location: Bram Goldsmith Theater, 450 N Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Time & Dates: 2PM Matinees & 7:30PM Evening Shows
~ November 22 – December 30, 2023
Website (with ticket purchase link)


Mayflower Club Presents Flight 584 – 3/16/23

Flight 584 Big Band (5 Reeds, 8 Brass, 4 Rythm) will be playing swingin’ big band jazz Wednesday, March 16, 2023, two sets, 7:30 and 9:00, at world-famous The Mayflower Club

We will be playing Big Band Swing influenced by many greats including Count Basie, with arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Billy Byers, Bob Florence, Terry Gibbs, Bill Holman, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Don Nelligan, Oliver Nelson, Mike Barone, Tommy Newsom, Tom Kubis, and many other greats. Yes. Many greats.

Free parking behind the club. Full bar. No minimum. To benefit The Mayflower Club, a $10 cover charge. The Mayflower Club — 11110 Victory Boulevard — South side of Victory about 800 feet west of Vineland Avenue — North Hollywood, California 91606 — 818 769 9805

$10 Cover Charge

“Boarding Time”: Doors Open 7:00 p.m.
“Take Off”: Band Plays 7:30 –10:00 p.m.

Questions? [email protected]


Tifa Chocolate & Gelato Grand Opening: 3/19/23

LA Winds Flutist – Helen Erskine (owner) announces the Grand Opening of Tifa Chocolate and Gelato on Saturday, March 19th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the Porter Ranch Vineyards Shopping Center located at 20065 Rinaldi Street, Suite 120, Porter Ranch 91326.

Grand Opening for our chocolate & gelato store in The Vineyards at Porter Ranch. We will have the band Mighty Love (some of you may know horn player Tim Battig), a balloon twister for the kids and free samples. We serve gelato made on the premises, Groundwork coffee, chocolates (bonbons and bars), macarons, cookies and muffins. Located between Finneys’s and Gus’s BBQ close to the AMC. Instagram: tifa_porterranch

Click here or image below for her website!


Flight 584 Big Band at Newhall American Legion – 3/10/23

LA Winds Members Bob Crosby (oboe), Dave Weston (sax), Chris Tune (trombone) and John Mitchell (bassoon) announce their upcoming performance with Flight 584!

Flight 584 Big Band will be playing swingin’ big band jazz Friday, March 10, 2022, two sets — 7:30 and 9:00, at the world-famous American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce Street, Newhall, California  91321

We will be playing Big Band Swing influenced by many greats including Count Basie, with arrangements by Sammy Nestico, Billy Byers, Bob Florence, Terry Gibbs, Bill Holman, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Don Nelligan, Oliver Nelson, Mike Barone, Tommy Newsom, Tom Kubis, and many other greats. Yes. Many greats.

·      Full Bar – $10.00 at the door – Come hear great 1950’s and 1960’s jazz

·      We would love to see you!

·      Hear the band here! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AQElfe0SR_U


Los Angeles Clarinet Choir Concert – 3/11/23

LA Winds Clarinetists Julia Damron, Christin Hablewitz, and Joel Kabakoff are performing with the Los Angeles Clarinet Choir at 3:00PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room.

A Cherry Blossom Festival theme with contemporary Japanese music will be featured. Please join us!!