coffee & eagle feathers productions 

2006 Performing Calendar

 

January 2006:

 

February 2006:

Feb. 9 - 11, 2006

MAD TRIO

Southwest Performances at:

Blue Dragon (Albuquerque, NM)

Out C'yonda Art Center (Albuquerque, NM)

both performances start at 8pm

MAD TRIO will be showcasing selections from their upcoming Black Phone Records release and features live electronics from Bart Stull


Feb. 10, 2006

Lecture by Alan Lechusza

"Native Identity on the Internet"

Presented in part by the Southwest Popular Cultures Conference; Albuquerque, NM

for more information on this dynamic paper check the "Research" sidebar on the homepage of Black Phone Records


Feb. 13, 2006 - 8pm

IGUANA featuring Carolyn Lechusza (cello/electronics)

UCSD Mandeville Recital Hall


Feb. 12, 2006 - 8pm

The Christopher Adler Trio

USD Shiley Theatre

The long time artistic residents of the famous Galoka resturant/jazz scene break their hiatus with a highly sought after concert performance.  A concert to please the regulars and to welcome those who are just starting to know this influential trio.


Feb. 21, 2006 - 8pm

Trio Madness

Bart Stull - guitars

Nick Carvahall - percussion

Alan Lechusza - saxophones

UCSD Residence Hall; Jazz Night


Feb. 19, 2006 - 7:30pm

IGUANA

new compositions featured on the Synchrony Music Presentation

Beyond Baroque (L.A.)


March 2006:

March 1 - 5, 2006 - 7pm

"The Cradle Will Rock"

La Jolla Country Day School - Upper School Theatre

Alan Lechusza plays clarinets on this very controversial play composed/written in the late 1930s and originally directed by Orson Wells


March 2, 2006 8pm

Side A/Side B #7

Dizzy's

This is the 7th season for this dynamic large ensemble project by performer/composer Alan Lechusza.  This years concert features the high energy trio The Christopher Adler Trio surrounded by a host of other engaging improvisers manuvering their way through Lechusza's complex compositions.  A must see for everyone!


March 8, 2006 8pm

Jack Straw Productions

Seattle, WA

Composer's Spotlight

Alan Lechusza presents a lecture of his works as a composer and improviser.  Hosted by Jack Straw Productions


March 10, 2006

MAD TRIO

Galler 1412

Seattle, WA

MAD TRIO showcases works from their latest Black Phone Records release "mad trio" (bpr111).


March 17, 2006 7pm

Sage Hill School Library

Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast (CA)

Sage Hill School Instrumental Music Program

Features new compositions by Alan Lechusza in collaboration with the Instrumental Music Program.

This evening will present the premiere of "balletto", a work originally composed for the Sage Hill School Instrumental Music Program and choreographed by students from the theatre department at Sage Hill School.  The concert will be rounded out by 2 silent films re-scored by Alan Lechusza and students from the Instrumental Music Program.  This is an evening of fun for everyone!


March 31, 2006

8pm

Vinny Golia Large Ensemble

RED CAT Theatre (Disney Hall); near the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Ca.

tickets avaliable at the door


April 2006:

April 9, 2006 8pm; $5 at the door

Synchrony Concert

featuring new compositions for the electro-acoustic duo by Alan Lechusza: Alan/Carolyn Lechusza Duo

The Empty Stage (L.A.) 


April 19, 2006

Vinny Golia Large Ensembe

"Music for Large Ensemble"

presented by the 2+2 concert series by Jon Raskin and Philip Greenlief

21 Grand (Oakland, Ca.)

8pm

tickets avaliable at the door


April 21, 2006

8pm

Nuerosciences Institute (San Diego)

Musical Salon hosted by the Hutchins Consort

Joe McNalley (Artistic Director)

Alan/Carolyn Lechusza Duo

2 miniatures for Duo (2006)

Live Recording!!!


April 23, 2006

2:30 - 3:30pm

$5 suggested donation at the door; open to the public

San Diego Scripps/Mira Mar Library

The Sam Johnson Quartet

featuring Alan Lechusza - Tenor/Soprano Saxophones

All new/original jazz compositions from one of San Diego's premiere jazz quartets!


April 27, 2006

6 - 6:30pm

Free to the general public.  Limited seating avaliable

Laguna Beach Arts Muesum (Pacific Coast Highway; Laguna Beach)

The Laguna Beach Arts Festival presents, The Sage Hill School Chamber Orchestra

New/old music for Chamber Orchestra with arrangements by Alan Lechusza

lecture/discussion following presented by Edgar Meyer (bass/composition)


April 27, 2006

8:30 - 10:30pm

FREE!!!

University of San Diego (USD)

Geurilla Session Concerts

Featuring:

The Christopher Adler/Alan Lechusza Duo

with Scott Walton (contrabass)

An evening of rare and improvised music from three highly regarded performer/composers.  An event not to miss!

Check the website:  http://www.christopheradler.com/ for directions and further information


April 28, 2006

1:30 - 2:30pm

Sage Hill School Chamber Orchestra

Masterclass/Open Rehearsal with the California String Quartet

in partnership with the Laguna Beach Arts Festival

Sage Hill School Library; Multi-Media Lecture Hall

Open rehearsal to cover the arrangment of J.S. Bach's Musical Offering as rescored by Alan Lechusza


May 2006:

 

Friday May 12, 2006

8pm

$5/$10 (avaliable at the door)

Neurosciences Institute (San Diego)

Hutchins Consort

World Premiere Performance "In The Moment"

Alan Lechusza (Native American Flutes)


Sunday May 21, 2006

Chicano Perks

National City, CA

4 - 6pm

Sliding Scale at the door

The Alan Lechusza Quintet

New avant-jazz compositions by performer/composer Alan Lechusza featuring his this new line-up of peformers:

Tom Ferguson (contrabass)

Bart Stull (guitars)

Carolyn Lechusza (electric cello)

Nick Carvajal (percussion)

Alan Lechusza (woodwinds/compositions)


June 2006:

Saturday , June 3, 2006 8:00 PM
The Alan Lechusza Quintet ~ leaps from the edges of avant-jazz into a
sonic area which melds collective inspirations from numerous genres
into a tapestry of sound dynamic in range yet solid in confirmation.

Contributing Artists

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Bart Stull ~ Guitars
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

$10.00 donation at the door
(reservations suggested) 310-519-1314

Rosalie & Alva's Performance Gallery
http://www.alvas.com/performance_gallery.htm;


Friday June 9, 2006

12noon - 2pm

UCSD

Alan Lechusza Quintet

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Bart Stull ~ Guitars
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

Student Center: UCSD

Invitation Only Performance!!!



Saturday June 17, 2006

7pm - 10pm

Chicano Perks

National City

Alan Lechusza Quintet

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Bart Stull ~ Guitars
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

Sliding Scale at the Door


July 2006:

Tuesday July 11, 2006

8pm - 10pm

Young Native Scholars Program

La Jolla Indian Reservation (campsite location)

Alan Lechusza Quartet

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

free performance with a Q & A to follow each selection.  A rare opportunity for the audience to critically investigate the working minds behind the Alan Lechusza Quartet.  Performance to be reviewed!


Friday July 21, 2006 

8pm - 10:30pm

Chicano Perks

National City

Alan Lechusza Quartet

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

Sliding Scale at the Door

New compositions to be premiered!  A "live" photo shoot and recording

to take place!
 


August 2006:

August 18, 2006

8pm - 10:30pm

Chicano Perks

National City

Alan Lechusza Quartet

Carolyn Lechusza ~ Electric Cello
Nick Carvahall ~ Percussion
Tom Ferguson ~ Contrabass
Alan Lechusza ~ Woodwinds ~ Compositions

Sliding Scale at the Door
The Quartet welcomes back bassist Tom Ferguson from his hiatus in the Bay Area.  New compositions to be premiered.