More Christmas In May Blues
“Sit Down Baby” Otis Rush 1956,
“Caress Me” Jimmy Reed 1959,
“That’s Why I Love The Road” Gary Allegretto
I love this group!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
More Christmas In May Blues Party Band
“Sit Down Baby” Otis Rush 1956,
“Caress Me” Jimmy Reed 1959,
“That’s Why I Love The Road” by Gary Allegretto
More Christmas In May Blues to come.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Christmas In May Blues Party Band
Songs featured in this video:
“That’s Alright Mama”
“Stir It Up”
“They All Asked For You”
“Cissy Strut”.
Left to right: Ryan Schneidermayer Drums, Gary Allegretto Harmonica, Ian Espinoza Guitar, Eric Zimmermann Piano and Left Hand Bass.
“Christmas Party in May” (a true story)
The circumstances that might have caused a Christmas party to be moved to May are still a mystery.
But the creativity required to artfully circumvent these mysterious circumstances “and have the party anyway” are a testament to “You’ve Got To Fight, For Your Right, To Party!”
For the host, throwing a party is a lot of work. But it’s creative work. Any activity that brings people together is a constructive undertaking.
Imagining what your event will be like and putting it all together makes planning a party just as much fun as the party itself.
Planning occurs as one looks into the future envisioning the desired effect one wants to create. In the flood of ideas that comes an itinerary develops.
Combining food and music with some ambient lighting the stage is set for people to do what comes naturally.
As the host you know your guests.
And just know that some people you know would enjoy knowing other people you know. That’s the art of the seating chart and place cards at a formal dinner event.
After the party, very often the host and those that helped will gather to reflect on the evening and how much fun it was.
Reasons To Party
There are many reasons and occasions to celebrate:
- Stories are told.
- New friends are made.
- Long time friends catch up with each other.
- Guests start the next day with an inspired optimism.
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- They too feel like doing something creative:
- take dance lessons…
- learn to play guitar…
- or perhaps throw a party of their own…
- They too feel like doing something creative:
Note from the host:
And so it goes; the effects of a great party inspire us and this inspiration continues to ripple outward.
The best party is always the next party.
See more video by the Christmas In May Blues Band
Let’s chat. Call me: 323-270-3650
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music
Summertime Party Los Angeles Entertainment
“Christmas in May Blues Band”
A band for all seasons :-)
“The circumstances that might have caused a Christmas party to be moved to May are still a mystery. The creativity required to artfully circumvent these mysterious circumstances and . . . ”
Well, watch the video and find out.
DJ Master of Ceremonies Eric Zimmermann New Year’s Eve Party.
See: New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance Party @ Airport Holiday Inn Long Beach, California.
DJ Dance Music “It’s All About The Party”
“See you in September” (great song!)
But summertime has just gotten started.
Summertime! Party Time!
Bringing friends together is a great idea.
The spontaneity of “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere”
is reason enough to get together.
Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Trio Romantica. Latin American music.
There are 2 videos in this post. Part 2 plays automatically right after part 1.
In the first video (Part 1) a young woman from the audience called out to the band, “Hey music guys, are you single?”
Momentarily caught off guard I didn’t know whether to be flattered or embarrassed. However, the band’s “response” did reveal our responsibilities…
…but it was fun to consider the flattering question and banter.
See (Part 2) where we play beautiful romantic Latin American music which I like to think inspired the young woman’s question :-)
The Elegant Music Jazz Trio covers “Tequila” by The Champs.
There is an event venue close by.
An asset that with a little bit of decoration and the right music would contribute greatly to the success of your party.
The venue is called “Your Back Yard”.
In this video the band is dressed in Hawaiian shirts having fun playing Latin music. Whether a casual event or formal, I always enjoy performing with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio.
The gigs shown in this post were all backyard events; except for the performance of “Fragile” which was part of a memorial service held indoors.
Latin Jazz / Chamber Music arrangement of Sting composition “Fragile” covered by the Elegant Music Quartet.
In writing this Quartet arrangement I had the realization that Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, affectionately known as “Sting”, is a Jazz artist and that his song “Fragile” lends itself beautifully to Latin Jazz interpretation.
Sing-Along Pianist Eric Zimmermann
Accordion and Mandolin
“There ain’t no cure for the Summertime Blues.” To kick the blues all you need to do is to view this video and it’ll put a smile on your face with some Italian music :-)
“Nota bene”
…is the Latin phrase meaning “note well”:
A Word About Popular Motion Picture Music
In referencing Disney’s “Lady and Tramp” I want to point out that motion picture themes are packed with memories and meaning. The performance of a song featured in a motion picture can bring that meaning and suggest a “theme” to any activity that it is performed for:
- Wedding Ceremony Processional or Recessional
- First Dance
- Anniversary Celebration/Dance
- Celebration of Life
- Fund Raiser
- Even a gentle underscore to a poem or theater performance
- Or a triumphant herald as athletes take the field as in a sporting event.
- Any “themed” event.
So, specific songs or styles of music are powerful elements of event planning that integrate with “design” and “presentation”. Choice of music can greatly contribute to an event establishing the atmosphere, forwarding the purpose and conveying the desired message.
It is a lot of fun to plan music for an event!
Here’s To The Next Party…
…and the next.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Christmas In May Blues Band | Party Band
I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN’, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
LITTLE WING, JIMI HENDRIX
DIXIE CHICKEN, LITTLE FEAT
SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD, DAVE DUDLEY
MERCURY BLUES, DOUGLAS & GEDDINS
GOOD TO GO, GARY ALLEGRETTO
Additional music / Partial Repertoire
Mercury Blues
Dixie chicken
Cinnamon Girl
Rockin in the Free World
Like a Hurricane
It’s All Over Now
Jumpin Jack Flash
Pump it Up
Two Of Us
Penny Lane
A Little Help from my Friends (Cocker)
Money (That’s what I want)
I’d Have You Anytime (Harrison)
I Shot the Sheriff
Stir It Up
Hit the Road Jack
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
Shot Gun
6 Days on the Road
Living in the USA (Berry)
Wagon Wheel
Christmas Party in May
The circumstances that might have caused a Christmas party to be moved to May are still a mystery.
But the creativity required to artfully circumvent these mysterious circumstances “and have the party anyway” are a testament to “You’ve Got To Fight, For Your Right, To Party!”
For the host, throwing a party is a lot of work. But it’s creative work. Any activity that brings people together is a constructive undertaking.
Imagining what your event will be like and putting it all together makes planning a party just as much fun as the party itself. Planning occurs as one looks into the future envisioning the desired effect one wants to create. In the flood of ideas that comes an itinerary develops.
See: The Itinerary SKETCH by Elegant Music
Combining food and music with some ambient lighting the stage is set for people to do what comes naturally.
As the host you know your guests. And just know that some people you know would enjoy knowing other people you know. That’s the art of the seating chart and place cards at a formal dinner event.
After the party, very often the host and those that helped will gather to reflect on the evening and how much fun it was.
There are many reasons and occasions to throw a party:
- In bringing people together new friends are made.
- Stories are told.
- Long time friends catch up with each other.
- Guests start the next day with an inspired optimism. They too feel like doing something creative; take dance lessons, learn to play guitar, or perhaps throw a dinner party…
And so it goes; the effects of a great party inspire us and this inspiration continues to ripple outward.
The best party is always the next party.
A special thank you to the hosts of this party. Thank you for creating the occasion and for opening your home and bringing us all together.
Elegant Music provides: Live Music – DJ Dance Music and Professional Announcing for all occasions; even Christmas parties in May :-)
Here’s to great parties!
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650