The Blog12-05-11
Well, it's been a couple of months since my last post so let me keep get you up to date. Our last performance was at Carvalho Winery. We had a great time and and I produced a video for you that you may have seen or can see by clicking on the link on my home page. Our Keyboard player Dave had to move on because of job responsibilities. Hopefully, he'll be back in the near future if time permits. Currently, we have Alex Dedal filling in until he gets his project off the ground. Being a musician can be difficult when you're trying to balance home life, rental properties, moving, recording, writing new songs, finishing old songs, replacing band members, booking gigs etc. However, I'm still persistant and continue to move forward no matter what obstacles that I have to overcome. If any of you need a band for your holiday season, or have any anniversaries coming up in which you need live performance, please feel free to contact me. Happy Holidays....... 9-22-11 Have you ever wished that you were in a band, traveling the world, winning grammys, living in a mansion, have a butler, drive expensive exotic cars, and have fans scream your name like you were the next Michael Jackson ( with Bubbles the monkey at your side)....  . Well, that was me 45 years ago. Now that I'm heading toward 52, I still have some of the same dreams. However, I look back and reflect on what's important and what I do have. First of all, I thank God for being part of my life and that I can get up every day and still wish and dream. Secondly, I am thankful that I am here to enjoy my wife, My Three Sons,(sounds like the sitcom) my grandkids, family and friends. As I continue my journey in this life as a musician, I also hope that I can continue to remind myself what this is all about. To me it's about doing what I love to do and somehow enjoy all the ups and downs and pathways that life on earth can bring. I'm still on my way, but I know in order to get there, I can't stay where I am........8-19-11 Hello Everyone, First I want to thank those who came out to the Summer Wine Fest on Aug. 6th. We had a wonderful time. The food, wine and of course the music was all fantastic!!! We also played at the Mix Downtown on Aug. 9th and seems as if the crowd is growing every week. I will be taking some time to do some studio work on my CD. Talk to you real soon..... 7-25-11 Okay, now is the time to get your tickets for the Summer Wine Fest on August 6, 2011. The featured act is your truely "WestBound Groove". Also appearing is Garrett Perkins, Ava Lemert & the All Stars and DJ Rock Bottom. $25 if you drive yourself. RSVP online at Http://www.sacdaytrips.com This is a show you don't want to miss. If by some chance you are not able to make it to the Wine Fest on August 6th, WestBound Groove will be performing the following Tuesday, August 9th at The Mix Downtown on 18th and L Street, from 7 to 9 P.M. and there is no cost so come on out and enjoy at least one of the shows.... 6-14-11 It's a Smooth Jazz Concert in Wine Country on June 25th. Featured acts: Vivian Lee Trio, Sabor Jazz, Ava Lemert, InnerSoul & D.J. Rock Bottom. Only $65 per person, includes transportation, concert, bbq & wine tour. Rsvp online at http://www.sacwineconcerts.com or http://www.sacdaytrips.com Join us every Tuesday at Jazz in the Mix at Mix Rooftop Lounge 1525 L Street. No cover charge, Happy Hour Pricing & Taco Tuesday, for more information visit http://www.jazzinthemix.com. Upcoming Shows: 6/14 – Cynthia Douglas 6/21- Caribbean Jazz Collective 6/28-Cecil Ramirez 7/5- Nagual 7/12- Midtown Jazz 7/19- Ava and the All Stars 7/26- Sabor Jazz 8/2- Garrett Perkins 8/9- Tony Elder 8/16 – Utopian Dreams 8/23 – 2nd Planet 8/30-Bebe London New this Summer : Smooth Jazz Sunset Cruise on-board the River City Queen. Join us on Friday, July 1st for the first Smooth Jazz Sunset Cruise featuring Shadia P. 3 hour cruise & all you can eat buffet for only $49 per person. Rsvp online at http://www.sacriverconcerts.com. All events hosted by Sacramento Day Trippers & EscapeSac.com. Jazz in the Mix WineFest in Amador 6-6-11 Just a quick update, we are playing our first Smooth Jazz Sunset Cruise this Friday June 10th in Sacramento on the River City Queen. Tell a friend and come join us but you'll have to leave your fishing poles at home and just eat, drink and be merry and have fun !!!!!!! Oh and of course, listen to some good smooth groove music..... 5-10-11 I would like to thank everyone who attended our show on May 5th, 2011. As you know the place was packed with people and from my view point you all were having such a good time. The promoter told me that it was the most people (80-100) that had ever attended any of the shows at Shenanigans so I thank you again for your support. Our next show will be Saturday August 6th at Dobra Zemjla Winery in Amador so mark your calendars. 4-19-11
We just played at Cattleman's Restuarant in Roseville for a private party life celebration of our drummer and friend Jim Demsey.  3-23-11 It is with great sorrow to let you all know that our beloved dear friend and Drummer Jim Dempsey has passed on 3-21-11. His love, dedication, friendship and determination will truely be missed. We send our prayers out to all his family and friends. I'm going to miss you Jim........ 3-5-11 After doing further research, we found out it would better serve us and you to change our name again. Hopefully, we will be able to move forward now and concentrate on doing what we love most and that is playing and creating music. "Westbound Groove" is now the band's name. With that being said, I hope you can join us on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 at JAZZ ON J. The Blog2-7-11
Well we went to San Francisco as planned and guess what? We were only able to get one song mixed and mastered because the lead guitar parts were clipped on the original recordings. So I'm back to the drawing board but only have to re-record the lead guitar at a lower level. Shouldn't take too long. 12-2-10
Hello everyone, I'll be heading down to San Francisco on the 18th of this month for mixing and mastering my CD. We're getting close to the finish product. 10-6-10
Well, it appears that Jim's cancer has returned. He is in all our prayers.. We have found someone to sit in for Jim while he's recovering. Our new drummer is Dave Garcia. Daved joined us a couple of weeks ago and I think he we fill in just fine. As for my cd, I'm never satisfied, so I don't know when it will actually be complete. Perhaps I should let you listen to it and let you decide if you're ready for it. I do have my debut single already in rotation on: Http://thecoast.ning.com You can be one of the first to get a copy by visiting the link to my Store. I'll keep you posted. 8-25-10
Great News!!!! Our drummer's cancer has gone into remission....... All yours prayers definitely helped..... 7-31-10
Jazzmataz made it's first concert appearance for a crowd of about 500-600 people today. I will post some pics soon so be sure to come back and check them out. 5-13-10
Hey everyone, a little setback has occurred. Our drummer is not well. Please send your prayers to Jim Dempsey. 3-25-10
It's official. The new name of my band is JazzMatazz. However, I will still have projects under Tony Elder. 3-05-10
Great news!!!!!!! My new single, " HAPPY FEELING" is in rotation on "The Coast Radio, NJ" and is currently Number 1 on the charts. 12-08-09 Hello everyone. I just recorded some sax last night and the results were good. I have two other songs that need some sax.... This year is almost over so I don't think we'll meet our deadline. The good things is we're not rushing. We want to deliver to you a quality cd. 11-17-09 |
