Benicia Historical Museum in association with Red Dragonfly Productions presents and all star line up of concerts for fall 2011. Don’t miss out on The Spenger Garden Music Series, celebrating its 3rd Season.\u00a0 Tickets can be purchased online with no service fees at beniciahistoricalmuseum.org, at Bookshop Benicia, at the museum gift shop or by phone at 707.745.5435.<\/p>\n
Here’s is the schedule:<\/p>\n
The Johnny Smith Group<\/p>\n
\u201cSophisticated blues, jazz & rock fusion\u201d<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 8 pm<\/p>\n
Doors open 7:30 pm<\/p>\n
Spenger Garden<\/p>\n
Benicia Historical Museum<\/p>\n
2024 Camel Road<\/p>\n
Benicia, CA 94510<\/p>\n
$20 General Admission<\/p>\n
Beer-Wine Available<\/p>\n
707.745.5435 for tickets and information<\/p>\n
The Johnny Smith Group Opens Outdoor Concert Series At Local Museum<\/p>\n
Well known local guitar player and, Johnny Smith, kicks off the Spenger Garden Music Series at the Benicia Historical Museum with his special brand of sophisticated blues, jazz and rock fusion. The opening concert featuring The Johnny Smith Band is the third year for the series held in the museum\u2019s scenic garden.<\/p>\n
Smith\u2019s sophisticated guitar driven blues is melded with upbeat rock rhythms and delivered with passion and gritty vocals. The artist\u2019s three released CD\u2019s are remarkable for their range \u2013 ranging from laid back swing jazz to lovelorn blues with reggae rock thrown in.<\/p>\n
His CD\u2019s include \u201cGentleman X\u201d (2009), \u201cSan Francisco Bay Jazz\u201d (2006) and \u201cJust a Man\u201d 2002. The hit \u201cLove Is like a Rock\u201d became #1 on radio request lines, and the song \u201cFortune Teller\u201d received honorable mention in the Napa Valley Music Festival Song Writers Competition.<\/p>\n
Johnny has won best performer 3 of 3 times at the Northern California Songwriters Association competition, and is a regular on live television and radio broadcasts.<\/p>\n
Through all of his successes, Smith has never lost touch with his roots and still performs on the original Martin D-35 that he\u2019s been playing since age 12.<\/p>\n
Music is a family affair as Johnny\u2019s aunt, Bonnie Bramlett, co-wrote and performs, along with Johnny\u2019s cousin, Bekka Bramlett, on \u201cNever even Thought About It,\u201d on the 2009 album \u201cGentleman X.\u201d With rocky legend Bonnie as his aunt, it\u2019s no surprise that Johnny delights musical audiences as his sultry, soulful voice weaves through songs reminiscent of sophisticated blues melded with upbeat rock tempos.<\/p>\n
Coming Up!<\/p>\n
The Johnny Smith Group<\/p>\n
Sophisticated blues, jazz & rock fusion<\/p>\n
06\/18\/11<\/p>\n
Houston Jones<\/p>\n
High Octane Americana Music<\/p>\n
07\/16\/11<\/p>\n
Russ Lorenson<\/p>\n
The Great American Songbook<\/p>\n
08\/20\/11<\/p>\n
The Steve Freund Trio plus special guest<\/p>\n
Classic Chicago Style Blues<\/p>\n
09\/17\/11<\/p>\n
Wavelength<\/p>\n
Latin jazz and funk<\/p>\n
10\/15\/11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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