San Francisco's Chinese New Years Parade is the best!
After the parade yesterday, my band--The Marianne Kent Band--See www.mariannekent.com/music-kent.htm --played for a party immediately following the annual celebration. Dressed in beautiful Chinese costumes, we played the Americana Chinese songs, like "Grant Avenue", "Love Look Away," and "You Are Beautiful" from "Flower Drum Song" plus a few others like "Chinatown," and "Slowboat to China."
After the Cocktail Reception, Yangqin and Piano, played authentic soft Chinese music on a dulcimer and zither as guest enjoyed a sumptuous feast provided by caterer, Dan McCall and Associates.
The ambiance and decor at this private home were breath-taking and even included little baby toy tigers clinging to each dinner chair, which the 37 guests took home with them.
All in all, the most festive party we have played this year.
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Marianne
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Happy January Events
January was great fun for us!
My band, "Bay Society" (8) played for a spectacular wedding at the Kabuki Hotel last month. The Bride and Groom made their grand entrance into the Dining Room with "The Chair Dance," as we played "Hava Nagila." It was a ten-minute entrance!!
On January 16, I had the honor of performing a special song I wrote for the 30th Wedding Anniversary of Senator Dianne Feinstein and her husband, Richard Blum. It was a gift to them from Charlotte Shultz, who had planned their wedding 30 years ago. The song was about the 5,000 guests who showed up and Mrs. Shultz's memories of it. It was meant to be humorous and was. A week later, we were asked to record it, which we did. Can you imagine having a wedding reception with 5,000 guests?!!
I performed a Tribute To Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra with fabulous vocalist Scott Grinthal at the St. Francis Yacht Club on January 13th. I have always known about the huge fan base Frank Sinatra still has, but was pleasantly surprised to see how many are requesting Peggy Lee songs. I will be doing more of her music in the future.
I hope February is good to you!
Marianne
My band, "Bay Society" (8) played for a spectacular wedding at the Kabuki Hotel last month. The Bride and Groom made their grand entrance into the Dining Room with "The Chair Dance," as we played "Hava Nagila." It was a ten-minute entrance!!
On January 16, I had the honor of performing a special song I wrote for the 30th Wedding Anniversary of Senator Dianne Feinstein and her husband, Richard Blum. It was a gift to them from Charlotte Shultz, who had planned their wedding 30 years ago. The song was about the 5,000 guests who showed up and Mrs. Shultz's memories of it. It was meant to be humorous and was. A week later, we were asked to record it, which we did. Can you imagine having a wedding reception with 5,000 guests?!!
I performed a Tribute To Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra with fabulous vocalist Scott Grinthal at the St. Francis Yacht Club on January 13th. I have always known about the huge fan base Frank Sinatra still has, but was pleasantly surprised to see how many are requesting Peggy Lee songs. I will be doing more of her music in the future.
I hope February is good to you!
Marianne
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