2015 Tour

“TKH” Live at the Sports Studio (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Thurs., January 15, 2015, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sports Studio
1831 West 208th Street, Torrance, California 90501; USA
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This dynamic quartet of young but seasoned, versatile masters is guaranteed to keep you groovin’ all night long as they turn this industrial venue into a wonderland of epicurean delights and spirits!

Taylor Kennedy (drums), Kenny Harrison (gtr./vocals), Brett Thomas (bass), and Ray Zepeda (saxes/flute).

Ray Zepeda Quartet

Sat., January 17, 2015, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel
21333 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, California 90503; USA
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L.A.-based saxophonist, Ray Zepeda, leads a tasty rhythm section of Griffin Wright on drums, Blake White on bass, and Rich Eames on piano in an elegant evening of sophisticated jazz and timeless standards from the Great American Songbook!

NAMM Jazz Jam 2015

with Reggie Padilla and friends

Fri., January 23, 2015 8:00 PM – 12:00 midnight
Hilton Anaheim
777 West Convention Way; Anaheim, California 92802; USA
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Ray Zepeda joins an all-star lineup of internationally-known artists endorsed by Legere, Theo Wanne, and P. Mauriat!

Webster’s Unabridged (w/ lead altoist, RayZ)

Sun., February 8, 2015 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
VFW
1000 North Catalina Avenue; Redondo Beach, California 90277; USA
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L.A.’s hippest big band, led by Bill Webster, rolls into this Redondo Beach landmark swinging the hits of every decade from the 40s to today with Leigh Vance and Danny Freyer on vocals!

Flowbis (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Fat Tuesday Bash

Tues., February 17, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Saint Rocke
142 North Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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Earn your beads with the South Bay’s punkiest, funkiest band and “laissez les bons temps rouler” at Hermosa Beach’s premier live music venue to funkify your soul! Be a part of this unique high-energy experience and party with the Flowbis (http://flowbis.com) family!

Andy Fisher (lead vocals), Bill Gower (bass), Brendan Reynolds (drums), Ryan Faye (gtr.), Kenny Harrison (tpt.), Flyin’ Jay (tbn.), and Ray Zepeda (sax).

You Were Great Last Night (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., February 20, 2015, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Private Event
Downtown Los Angeles, California; USA

L.A.’s hottest wedding/corporate event band, You Were Great Last Night (http://www.greatlastnight.com/), strikes again with Jennifer Jordan (lead vocals), Megan Swan (tpt./voc.), Kenny Harrison (keys/vocals), Ray Zepeda (saxes/flutes), Brett Thomas (bass), and Taylor Kennedy (drums)!

Krista Gardner in Recital (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., March 7, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) – Performance Hall
370 South Fair Oaks Avenue; Pasadena, California 91105; USA
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Stellar singer-songwriter, Krista Gardner, presents an evening of her soulful original material with an all-star band comprised of LACM students and top L.A. session players led by Musical Director, Marko Fazio.

Kira Hooks (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., March 13, 2015 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Amara Cafe
55 South Raymond Avenue; Pasadena, California 91105 USA
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21-year-old wunderkind vocalist and composer, Kira Hooks (http://www.kirahooks.com/), presents an evening of her soulful original material with Kira Morrison, an 18-year-old rising star in her own right, on background vocals, Jeff Goodkind on keyboard, and Ray Zepeda on saxes at this Bohemian, romantic South American café and chocolateria in Old Town Pasadena.

Flowbis (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Tues. March 17, 2015 at 10:00 PM
The Standing Room
1320 Hermosa Avenue; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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A St. Patrick’s Day rager with the South Bay’s punkiest, funkiest band at Hermosa Beach’s hottest, newest live music venue to funkify your soul is the order of the day! Be a part of this unique high-energy experience and party with the Flowbis (http://flowbis.com) family! You don’t have to be Irish to get lucky with us!

Andy Fisher (lead vocals), Bill Gower (bass), Brendan Reynolds (drums), Ryan Faye (gtr.), Kenny Harrison (tpt.), and Ray Zepeda (sax).

You Were Great Last Night (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., April 11, 2015 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cicada
617 South Olive Street; Los Angeles, California 90014; USA
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L.A.’s hottest wedding/corporate event band, You Were Great Last Night (http://www.greatlastnight.com/), strikes again at this historic Downtown Los Angeles fine dining establishment with Jennifer Jordan (lead vocals), Megan Swan (tpt./voc.), RayZ (saxes/flutes), Kenny Harrison (keys/vocals), Derrick Wong (bass), Daniel Lape (gtr.), and Taylor Kennedy (drums)!

Flowbis (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – opening for CrazyTown

Fri., April 17, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Saint Rocke
142 North Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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The South Bay’s punkiest, funkiest band rolls into Hermosa Beach’s premier live music venue to funkify your soul! Be a part of this unique high-energy experience and party with the Flowbis (http://flowbis.com) family and be sure to stick around for CrazyTown and “Come my lady. Come, come, my lady…”

Andy Fisher (lead vocals), Bill Gower (bass), Taylor Kennedy (drums), Ryan Faye (gtr.), Kenny Harrison (tpt.), Flyin’ Jay (tbn.), and Ray Zepeda (sax).

Danny Freyer (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Wed., April 29, 2015; 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Hyatt Regency – Long Beach
200 South Pine Avenue; Long Beach, California 90802; USA
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Rat Pack and Louis Prima stylist, Danny Freyer (http://www.dannyfreyer.com), swings the night away at this elegant ballroom with his outstanding quartet including Ray Zepeda (saxes), Matt Politano (piano), David Miller (bass), and Evan Stone (drums)!

Danny Freyer (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Sat., May 2, 2015; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Dal Rae
9023 East Washington Boulevard; Pico Rivera, California 90660; USA
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Rat Pack and Louis Prima stylist, Danny Freyer (http://www.dannyfreyer.com), swings the night away at this historical exclusive restaurant with his outstanding quartet including Ray Zepeda (saxes), Matt Politano (piano), David Miller (bass), and Evan Stone (drums)!

Fil-Am Jazz Jam

with Charmaine Clamor and friends

Sun., May 3, 2015 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Elderberries Cafe
7564 Sunset Boulevard; Los Angeles, California 90046; USA
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Ray Zepeda joins a lineup of established and rising artists led by famed jazz vocalist, Charmaine Clamor (http://www.charmaineclamor.com/), the Queen of Jazzipino, and drummer, Abe Lagrimas, Jr. (http://abelagrimasjr.com/) at this Hollywood café offering vegan, gluten-free deliciousness and lively, socially-conscious exchange!

Sharks Cove Jam

with Dave Maciel and friends

Tues., May 19, 2015 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Ray Zepeda is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists led by bassist/guitarist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

You Were Great Last Night (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., May 23, 2015
Fairmont Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard; Santa Monica, California 90401; USA
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L.A.’s hottest wedding/corporate event band, You Were Great Last Night ( http://www.greatlastnight.com/), strikes again at this luxurious and classic seaside resort with Jennifer Jordan (lead vocals), Megan Swan (tpt./voc.), RayZ (saxes/flutes), Kenny Harrison (keys/vocals), Brett Thomas (bass), and Taylor Kennedy (drums)!

Danny Freyer (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Sun., May 31, 2015; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Private Residence
Palos Verdes, California; USA
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Rat Pack and Louis Prima stylist, Danny Freyer (http://www.dannyfreyer.com), swings the night away with his outstanding quartet including Ray Zepeda on saxophones!

Summer Jam

with Kira Hooks and friends

Sat., June 6, 2015; 6:00 PM – ???
Private Residence
Los Angeles, California 90027; USA
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21-year-old wunderkind vocalist and composer, Kira Hooks (http://www.kirahooks.com/), and friends present an evening of her soulful covers and original material with Jeff Goodkind on keyboard and Ray Zepeda on saxes among others at this mid-city private residence.

“TKH” (w/ saxophonist Ray Zepeda) at the Sharks Cove Jam

with Dave Maciel and friends

Tues., June 16, 2015; 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, California 90266 ; USA
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“TKH” with Taylor Kennedy (drums), Kenny Harrison (voc./keys), Brett Thomas (bass), and Ray Zepeda (saxes/flute) is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists hosted by bassist/guitarist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

You Were Great Last Night (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Blues Brothers Tribute

Sat., June 27, 2015 at 9:00 PM
House of Blues
8430 Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood, California 90069; USA
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L.A.’s hottest wedding/corporate event band, You Were Great Last Night (http://www.greatlastnight.com/), strikes again at one of L.A.’s highest-profile live music venues – the House of Blues in the heart of the Sunset Strip in Hollywood playing the music of the Blues Brothers while their classic movie fills the screen with Kenny Harrison (keys/vocals), RayZ (tenor sax), Mac Power (trumpet), Austin Underhill (bass), Brian Stewart (gtr.), and Taylor Kennedy (drums)! Come join our “mission from God” and we promise not to play “both kinds”!

Mike Hudson Orchestra (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Tues., June 30, 2015; 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Manchester Grand Hyatt – Ballroom A & B
1 Market Place; San Diego, California 92101; USA
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Las Vegas-based, Sinatra-style singer, Mike Hudson, brings his “Rat Pack” stylings to this upscale hotel with a hard-swingin’ quintet!

“TKH” (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Unplugged

Thurs., July 2, 2015; 6:30 – 7:30 PM
House of Blues
8430 Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood, California 90069; USA
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“TKH” with Taylor Kennedy (cajon), Kenny Harrison (voc./acoustic gtr.), and Ray Zepeda (sop. sax) drops an acoustic set on the patio of one of L.A.’s highest-profile live music venues – the House of Blues in the heart of the Sunset Strip in Hollywood!

Mind, Body, & Soul (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Independence Day Funk Out

Sat., July 4, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Hermosa Saloon
211 Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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This Bakersfield funk powerhouse provides all the fireworks you’ll need at this classic Hermosa Beach venue! Led by Rhythmm Epkins of English Beat fame, this cadre of heavyweights is guaranteed to move your soul as you move your booty all night long!

Rhythmm Epkins (lead vocals/bass/synth.), Dom Miller (drums), Power Morcillo (gtr./voc.), Ted Case (keys), Gabe Martin (tpt.), Ricky Lucchese (tbn.), Ray Zepeda (saxes), and friends.

Webster’s Unabridged (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., July 11, 2015 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Palos Verdes Country Club
3301 Via Campesina; Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274; USA
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L.A.’s hippest big band, led by Bill Webster, rolls into this exclusive enclave swinging the hits of every decade from the 40s to today with Leigh Vance on vocals!

Flowbis (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat. July 18, 2015 at 10:30 PM
The Standing Room
1320 Hermosa Avenue; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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The South Bay’s punkiest, funkiest band returns to Hermosa Beach’s hottest, newest live music venue to funkify your soul! Be a part of this unique high-energy experience and party with the Flowbis (http://flowbis.com) family! Get here early to catch our great opening act, Latch Key Kid, of “I Love You Man” movie soundtrack and Super Bowl Coke commercial fame led by Gavin Heaney!

Andy Fisher (lead vocals), Bill Gower (bass), Brendan Reynolds (drums), Ryan Faye (gtr.), Kenny Harrison (tpt.), and Ray Zepeda (sax).

Webster’s Unabridged (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sun., July 19, 2015; 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Neighborhood Church
415 Paseo Del Mar; Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274; USA
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L.A.’s hippest big band, led by Bill Webster, performs a concert in the park outside this iconic church overlooking the Palos Verdes cliffs swinging the hits of every decade from the 1940s to today with Leigh Vance and Ned Rifken on vocals!

Coast Highway (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., July 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Dana Point Yacht Club
24399 Dana Drive; Dana Point, California 92629; USA
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John Birk and his All-Star 6-piece band, “Coast Highway”, will be rocking the house with a mix of familiar pop and rock dance music ranging from the 1970s to today!

Mr. Birk is joined by Jenn Takahashi (lead vocals), Ray Zepeda (saxes), Dave Maciel, Jay Amos, and Jeff Hale.

You Were Great Last Night (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Final Performance at House of Blues

Fri., July 31, 2015 at 8:00 PM
House of Blues
8430 Sunset Boulevard; West Hollywood, California 90069; USA
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Be part of history and close down one of L.A.’s highest-profile live music venues – the House of Blues in the heart of the Sunset Strip in Hollywood – with L.A.’s hottest wedding/corporate event band, You Were Great Last Night (http://www.greatlastnight.com/), with Jennifer Jordan (lead vocals), Kenny Harrison (keys/vocals), Ray Zepeda (saxes/flutes), Brett Thomas (bass), Daniel Lape (gtr.), and Taylor Kennedy (drums)!

Mind, Body, & Soul (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., August 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Saint Rocke
142 North Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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This Bakersfield funk powerhouse rolls into Hermosa Beach’s premier live music venue! Led by Rhythmm Epkins of English Beat fame, this cadre of heavyweights is guaranteed to move your soul as you move your booty all night long!

Rhythmm Epkins (lead vocals/bass/synth.), Power Morcillo (gtr./voc.), Gabe Martin (tpt.), Ricky Lucchese (tbn.), Ray Zepeda (saxes), and Special Guests.

Sharks Cove Jam

with Dave Maciel and friends

Wed., August 26, 2015 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard; Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Ray Zepeda is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists led by bassist/guitarist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

Flowbis (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., September 4, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Saint Rocke
142 North Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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Andy Fisher (lead vocals), Bill Gower (bass), Taylor Kennedy (drums), Ryan Faye (gtr.), Kenny Harrison (tpt.), and Ray Zepeda (sax).

Webster’s Unabridged (w/ saxophonist, RayZ) – Battle of the Bands

Thurs., September 10, 2015; 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Conga Room at LA Live
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015; USA
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L.A.’s hippest big band, led by Bill Webster, rolls into this swanky club in Downtown L.A.’s hippest nightlife complex – LA Live – bringing the hits of every decade from the 1940s to today!

Mind, Body, & Soul (R. Kelly Afterparty)

Sat., October 3, 2015 at 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Thunder Valley Casino & Resort
1200 Athens Avenue; Lincoln, California 95648; USA
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Sac-town peeps! This Bakersfield funk/soul/r&b powerhouse (http://www.mindbodysoulband.com/) rolls on to the Casino Main Stage after the R. Kelly concert to keep the party going all night! Led by Rhythmm Epkins of English Beat fame, this cadre of heavyweights is guaranteed to move your soul as you move your booty all night long!

Rhythmm Epkins (lead vocals/bass/synth.), Power Morcillo (gtr./voc.), Brent Williams (tpt.), Ray Zepeda (saxes), Rafael Santos (drums), and Special Guests.

Mike Hudson Orchestra (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Sat., October 10, 2015
Private Event
Riverside, California; USA

Las Vegas-based, Sinatra-style singer, Mike Hudson, and his Orchestra swing the night away!

Groove Roulette

with Dave Maciel and friends

Wed., October 14, 2015 9:00 PM – 12 midnight
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Ray Zepeda is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists led by bassist/guitarist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

Coast Highway (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., October 23, 2015 at 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Dana Point Yacht Club
24399 Dana Drive; Dana Point, California 92629; USA
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John Birk and his All-Star 6-piece band, “Coast Highway”, will be rocking the house with a mix of familiar pop and rock dance music ranging from the 1970s to today!

Mr. Birk is joined by Jenn Takahashi (lead vocals), Ray Zepeda (saxes), Dave Maciel, Jay Amos, and Jeff Hale.

Danny Delurgio and his Orchestra (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Sat.., October 24, 2015; 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel – Penthouse
360 Rodeo Drive; Beverly Hills, California 90210; USA
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Sinatra-style singer, Danny D (http://rollercoasterband.com/), brings his “Rat Pack” stylings to this upscale hotel on America’s most exclusive street in Beverly Hills with some hard-swingin’, elegant, and sophisticated big band sounds!

Mind, Body, & Soul (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Sat., November 7, 2015 at 8:45 PM
Mr. Peabody’s
136 Encinitas Boulevard; Encinitas, California 92024; USA
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This Bakersfield funk/soul/r&b powerhouse (http://www.mindbodysoulband.com/) alights upon this popular San Diego live music venue stage! Led by Rhythmm Epkins of English Beat fame, this cadre of heavyweights is guaranteed to move your soul as you move your booty all night long!

Rhythmm Epkins (lead vocals/bass/synth.), Power Morcillo (gtr./voc.), Gabe Martin (tpt.), Ray Zepeda (saxes), and Special Guests.

Groove Roulette

with Dave Maciel and friends

Wed., November 11, 2015 9:00 PM – 12 midnight
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Ray Zepeda is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists led by bassist/guitarist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

Danny Freyer (w/ guest saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Wed., November 18, 2015 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lighthouse Cafe
30 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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Rat Pack and Louis Prima stylist, Danny Freyer (http://www.dannyfreyer.com), croons and swings at the most historic landmark for the West Coast jazz movement – the Lighthouse – supplementing his outstanding quartet of Jeff Littleton (bass), Evan Stone (drums), Bradley Young (piano), and Konstantins Kemeljanovs (trumpet) with special guest, Ray Zepeda, on saxophones who will perform selections from his “Step By Step” CD with the group!

Groove Roulette

with Dave Maciel and friends

Wed., December 2, 2015 9:00 PM – 12 midnight
Sharks Cove
309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Ray Zepeda is the Special Guest this week with a lineup of established and rising artists led by bassist/guitarist/vocalist, Dave Maciel, at this Manhattan Beach sports bar featuring live music every night!

Webster’s Unabridged (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., December 4, 2015 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Palos Verdes Country Club
3301 Via Campesina; Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274; USA
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L.A.’s hippest big band, led by Bill Webster, rolls into this exclusive enclave swinging the hits of every decade from the 40s to today with Leigh Vance on vocals!

Mind, Body, & Soul (w/ saxophonist, RayZ)

Fri., December 18, 2015 at 9:00 PM
Hermosa Saloon
211 South Pacific Coast Highway; Hermosa Beach, California 90254; USA
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This Bakersfield funk/soul/r&b powerhouse (http://www.mindbodysoulband.com/) returns to their familiar South Bay haunt! Led by Rhythmm Epkins of English Beat fame, this cadre of heavyweights is guaranteed to move your soul as you move your booty all night long!

Rhythmm Epkins (lead vocals/bass/synth.), Power Morcillo (gtr./voc.), Gabe Martin (tpt.), Ricky Lucchese (tbn.), Ray Zepeda (saxes), and Special Guests.

Danny Freyer (w/ saxophonist, Ray Zepeda)

Thurs., December 31, 2015; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Private Residence
1622 First Street
Manhattan Beach, California 90266; USA
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Rat Pack and Louis Prima stylist, Danny Freyer (http://www.dannyfreyer.com), croons and swings to bring in the New Year with his outstanding quartet of Ray Zepeda (saxophones), Bill Markus (bass), Alex Smith (drums), and Amy Bormet (piano)!

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