| Main Stage, CCAE Great Green |
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| Headlining: The Doo-Wah Riders, Show Starts At 10:20 PM |
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Calima
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Calima is a world music quartet. The name Calima means "heat" in a Spanish language known as Catalan. It's the heat of the land, the people and the music. The music consists of an amalgamation of styling influences ranging from Flamenco and Salsa, to South American Folk, Persian and Mediterranean.
www.mhentertainment.com/artists/calima.html
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Aaron Solinger
8:05 to 8:50 pm
9:25 to 10:00 pm
Aaron and his band have a large number of fans in the San Diego areaand no wonder. They are a high energy band that loves to get the crowd involved. Whether the band are playing the Bluebird Cage in Nashville or the Crazy Horse Saloon, Aaron firmly believes that if the band is having fun on stage, the people watching will also have fun.
www.aaronsolinger.com
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The Doo-Wah Riders
10:20 to 12:15 pm
There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For over 20 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west. They possess the rare combination of experience and youthful energy, fired by the love of what they do. The Doo-Wahs are "high energy country with a cajun twist". They have appeared with Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw among others. They have played back-up for the likes of Pam Tillis, Glen Campbell, Martina McBride and Aaron Tippin. Their arrangements of classic, contemporary and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.
www.doowahriders.com
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| Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido |
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| Headlining: Rockit Scientists, Show Starts At 9:20 PM |
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The Doo-Wah Riders
7:00 to 7:45 pm
There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For over 20 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west. They possess the rare combination of experience and youthful energy, fired by the love of what they do. The Doo-Wahs are "high energy country with a cajun twist". They have appeared with Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw among others. They have played back-up for the likes of Pam Tillis, Glen Campbell, Martina McBride and Aaron Tippin. Their arrangements of classic, contemporary and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.
www.doowahriders.com
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Charly and Calico Ridge
8:00 to 8:45 pm
This Country dance band blends a high-energy, danceable mix of new and traditional Country favorites. The band features singer/songwriter Charly, whose original songs are receiving national airplay. Calico Ridge is well-known for its versatility, playing at local clubs, community events, casinos and private parties.
www.calicoridgeband.com
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Rockit Scientists
9:20 to 11:30 pm
The Rockit Scientists take you back to when Rock 'n Roll was young, starting with songs like Jonnie B Goode and All Shook Up. They continue on to the most popular decade of them all----the 1960's. The 60s surf guitar sound comes naturally to these guys, with songs by the Ventures and Beach Boys. When they play the Beatles it sounds just like the Fab Four. . Soul music was never better that the 60's so count on some Temptations and Wilson Pickett. The end of the 60's brought us Santana, Buffalo Springfield and Jimi Hendrix; and the Rockit Scientists recreate this sound.
www.rockit-scientists.com
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| Center Theater, California Center for the Arts, Escondido |
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Synergy
7:00 to 7:45 pm
9:20 to 10:00 pm
This virtuoso ensemble is comprised of flutist Cathy Blickenstaff and guitarist Colin McAllister. The musical heritage of these two artists is immediately apparent in their sublime music and natural rapport. Their extensive repertoire includes classical music of all historical periods, swing and Latin jazz standards, Broadway tunes and popular favorites.
www.mhentertainment.com/artists/synergy.html
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James Lent
8:00 to 8:40 pm
Pianist James Lent is a classically trained pianist who has played with the Alhambra Symphony, the Vancouver Symphony, the Shanghai Symphony among others. He also enjoys playing Gershwin, Strauss, Copeland, Joplin, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Wagner. You will enjoy his versatility and his enthusiasm.
http://www.gigmasters.com/classical/james
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Cappella Glorianna
10:15 to 11:45 pm
San Diego's premier a cappella vocal ensemble, offered "an extraordinary evening" and "radiant sound" in eight concerts on the group's second tour of Germany this past summer, said two German newspapers. Founded in 1996, the 16-voice chamber choir performs a cutting-edge mix of contemporary works and early-music classics.
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CCAE Rehearsal Room
Sponsored By: C.W. Clark, Inc |
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Joe Gandelman
6:30 to 7:00 pm
7:50 to 8:50 pm
Joe Gandelman is a comic ventriloquist. His act features comedy, music, and lots of audience participation. He has a large cast of state-of-the-art wooden dummies and living-cartoon-like latex puppets. He has performed before all ages, from 3 years old to 95.
www.familyentertainer.com
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Patchwork Players
7:15 to 7:40 pm
9:20 to 9:50 pm
Are they storytellers? Are they actors? Yes! It's STORY THEATRE, combining the best of storytelling, improvisational theatre, and audience participation. Tales old and new, folktales or stories of true-life adventures. Inspirational or just plain fun. James Nelson-Lucas and Patti Christensen are a high energy duo who delight audiences of all ages.
www.patchworkplayers.com
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| CCAE Conference Center, Salons 3-4-5 |
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Blues Pharoahs
6:30 to 7:15 pm
10:15 to 10:50 pm
Brad Karow formed the Blues Pharoahs in 1990 after the breakup of the Rhumboogies. Along with his partner, Tom Mahon, they have played up and down the coast for many years. The Pharoahs play a wide variety of blues and boogie woogie, as well as jazz standards. LOOK OUT NOW!!!
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Moondawgs
7:35 to 8:15 pm
9:25 to 10:00 pm
The Moondawgs perform fun and entertaining live oldies rock and roll and surf music that appeals to young and old. Hear the classic tunes of the late 50s and 60s from artists like Elvis, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones, with special emphasis on surf music from the 60s era by the Beach Boys and Ventures.
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Swingshift
8:30 to 9:10 pm
11:05 to 11:40 pm
Swingshift has been performing for more than ten years in Southern California and outlying areas. Swingshift combines a tasty blend of East Coast, West Coast, and Texas Swing, as well as standard and classic country music. With one of the best fiddle players west of the Mississippi, Swingshift will wow us with Bluegrass, Cajun and contemporary country and swing music. They also play a great selection of classic rock and roll.
www.swingshift.com
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| CCAE Conference Center Hallway |
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Claudia Foster, Caricaturist
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Since 1999, Claudia Foster has been a caricature, face painting, and portrait artist at Legoland, Wild Animal Park, and the San Diego Zoo, as well as at festivals and parties. She is currently exhibiting at the Artists's Gallery and the Artisan's Gallery, both of which are on Grand Avenue in Escondido.
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Jason Dalope, caricature artist at the Wild Animal Park
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Jason does his caricature work as the San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, as well as at private parties.
Come see him in the Conference Center for your chance to become a "character".
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| World Beat Latino Stage, City Hall, Under the Dome |
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Semisi & Fula Bula
6:30 to 7:15 pm
11:00 to 11:45 pm
Semisi Ma'u, a native of the Tonga Islands, grew up playing music with his older brothers, who were popular club musicians. Now Semisi is in Southern California playing the electric guitar and is the leader of his own band. Semisi and the band perform original songs with an original approach to dance music. When Semisi mixes rhythms of the South Pacific with any style of music he takes a liking to, he calls it "Bula".
http://www.mhentertainment.com/artists/semisi.html
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World Beat Center Drummers and Dancers
7:30 to 8:40 pm
The World Beat Center in Balboa Park is sending, again this year,
their Drummers and Dancers to entertain you. They are dedicated,
partly, to promoting and presenting African and Indigenous cultures
of the world through music and dance. Their colorful costumes and
the sound of the drums are wonderful to watch. erving the African & Indigenous cultures of the world through Music, Art, Dance,
dedicated to promoting, presenting & preserving the African & Indigenous cultures of the world through Music, Art, Dance.
www.worldbeatcenter.org
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The Jazz Pigs
9:00 to 10:45 pm
The Jazz Pigs, led by vibraphonist Carlos X Pena, is a San Diego based quintet.
Carlos describes them as a multi-cultural jazz alternative. They mix various
forms of Latin, Jazz, Blues and Funk to create their very unique and eclectic
sound. They have played the International Jazz Festival in the Czech Republic,
the Guinness Jazz Festival in Cork, Ireland and the Fringe Music Festival in
Edinburgh, Scotland. Come hear them play at First Night Escondido.
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| Center Theater Court Stage & Dining & Gospel Stage |
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Holy Grounds
6:30 to 7:45 pm
The Holy Grounds Band is the house band for the Escondido Seventh-day Adventist Church's monthly cafe that has been going for that past 7 years! This band is full of fun and energy. The band's repertoire consists of many of the most popular songs from contemporary christian music listened to today. The styles include rock, pop, blues, and funk!
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Ridgeview
8:00 to 8:50 pm
Every Sunday morning the hills of Valley Center echo the inspirational sounds of one of the best Praise Bands you will hear anywhere. Whether playing Contemporary Christian or Traditional Gospel, Ridgeview is guaranteed to life your spirits AND blow the roof off the place! Join them for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping celebration of Faith on First Night. Sponsored by Ridgeview Church- the little Church in the Valley that is changing the world!
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The Fuel
9:05 to 9:50 pm
"Led by writer, poet and performer Brandon Cesmat, The Fuel practices music for performance in the afterlife. One millennium, they hope to get it right, God willing".
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Big Mo Band
10:00 to 11:40 pm
The sound of the Big Mo Band centers loosely around the classic New Orleans Jazz & Blues genres with some Funk Soul and R&B added to spice up the gumbo. Big Mo calls it Southern Soul!
The 5-piece group features the rich baritone voice of Jazz 88 radio DJ, Mr David Mosby, along with a tight, funky band with piano, drums, bass & sax.
www.mhentertainment.com/artists/bigmoband.html
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| Children's Circus Stage, Behind the Museum, CCAE |
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The Lindley Lopez Circus
3 Shows starting at 6:45 pm
The Lindley Lopez Circus is a performing troupe with roots in
traditional and new circus as well as the theater arts. The Lindley Lopez Circus
has amazed audiences young and old with acrobatic feats and artistic
delights. The Lindley Lopez Circus is based at the Sophia Isadora Academy of
Circus Arts, a traditional circus arts school in San Diego.
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| Teen Stage, at the Train Depot, Grape Day Park |
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| Headlining: Get Back Loretta, Show Starts At 10:30 PM |
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Gone To Oblivion
7:30 to 7:50 pm
Starting in April of 2004 with just Chris and A.J. as the original members, Gone To Oblivion has grown to become one of North County's up and coming rock bands. Fresh off of releasing their debut album, "Forgotten", G.T.O. is ready to display their music to the masses. After performing at last year's Battle Of The Bands, the band is honored to be given the privilege of performing on the brand-new Teen Stage.
"This is going to be a great show, and we can't wait to rock it out with everyone."
-Gone To Oblivion
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Light of Doom
8:00 to 8:50 pm
"Escondido's own Light of Doom may have the youngest band members, but they're already a fixture in the North County music scene. Their goal is simple: THEY WANNA ROCK! With their hot new album "A Way of Life" in hand, look for them to once again rock First Night Escondido! Get more info on the hottest band in the land, the Light of Doom, at www.expstudios.com"
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Over Jericho
9:20 to 10:10 pm
Over Jericho formed in September '05 and have done nothing but hard work. Already they have had their first national CD release in October of 2006 and have played numerous shows since their formation. Today they practice, record and play out of San Diego, California, looking towards summer for a west coast tour. Come check them out at First Night Escondido and get the new album "The Revelation of Change" in iTunes now. Song previews, promo banners and more can be found at their myspace: http://myspace.com/overjericho
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Get Back Loretta
10:30 to 11:45 pm
Get ready for get Back Loretta! San Diego's hottest band, Get Back Loretta has won two San Diego Music Awards, including this year for Best Rock/Pop band. Led By Vista singer/songwriter Steven Bradford, Get Back Loretta is known for high-energy live shows and a cutting edge pop/rock sound. With a hot selling debut CD and a video to premiere on MTV, Get Back Loretta is ready for the big time! See them up close and personal at First Night Escondido!
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Children's Storytelling Stage, Studio 4, CCAE
SPONSORED BY: Cindy Waasdorp, Prudential California Realty |
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Amazing Dana
6:45 to 7:05 pm
8:15 to 8:45 pm
Dana Law first performed magic at the age of eight. Since then, he has performed thousands of shows for every kind of audience. His brand of magic is fast, funny and astounding. He always uses members of the audience, for laugh-out-loud one-of-a-kind entertainment. He really is a magical comedian.
www.amazingdana.com
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Spinning Wheel Players
7:50 to 8:20 pm
Join the Spinning Wheel Players for a festive journey through cultures! This creative duo spins yarns with storytelling, music and puppets. Come ready to participate as actors, rhythm instrument players, puppeteers, or just sit back and enjoy the mirth, drama and merriment. Eduardo Garcia and Mindy Donner are looking for you! One story in each set will be told bilingually in English/Spanish.
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The Walking Tree Man
SPONSORED BY:
7:00 to 9:00 pm
What is it that can capture a heart and take it to a peaceful awareness instantly? Many say, "A WALKING TREE MAN". The crowd is stunned. People, begin moving more slowly, breathing deeply. They seem to drop into that meditative state where we're connected with the true reality of life. This archetype, of ancient origins signifies rebirth, renewal, and life, is the image of the GREEN MAN. The GREEN MAN has been walking the planet from California to Times Square, helping people wake up to our responsibility to the Earth on which we live.
www.walkingtreeman.com
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Strolling First Night Grounds
Pacific Belles Chapter
7:00 to 9:00 pm
The Pacific Belles Chapter of the Sweet Adelines will be strolling the grounds
of the First Night Venue and singing their Barbershop Songs. When you see
them, stop and listen. They are very entertaining.
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Amazing Juggler Kenny Shelton
As seen on TV's "America's Got Talent", Kenny's non-stop juggling and comedy will bring down the house! Look for him in the Lyric Court and at the Main Entrance.
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The San Diego Lucky Lion Dancers
Show starts at 9:00 pm
Back by popular demand after a spectacular show last year, the Lucky Lion Dancers will help ring in the New Year with a traditional Chinese Dragon Parade and Firecracker Show. Gather in the park to watch the giant dragon and musicians on parade, than stand by to be amazed! This will definitely be a highlight of First Night 07!
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