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VOPA brings its highly anticipated production of the iconic musical Grease to the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood this November. Dylan F. Thomas’s exciting staging of the beloved musical promises to be a dynamic, crowd-pleasing celebration of teen spirit, rock ‘n’ roll, and 1950s nostalgia. Featuring 2 impressive casts of local and regional performers and accompanied by the VOPA […]
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Chris Dave There’s a good chance you’ve heard Chris Dave play drums, even if you didn’t know it was him. Over the last 20 years, the Houston-born percussionist, bandleader, and producer has played with some of the most revered names in jazz and R&B, offering his unique drumming style to songs by D’Angelo, Justin Bieber,The […]
"A brilliant young singer" – Al Jarreau Andrea Miller's voice has been described as soulful, sensual, hypnotic and endearing. In 2021 and 2020 she became a Top 5 Finalist in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Influenced by Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan and Stevie Wonder, Andrea is currently heating up the international jazz scene and radio stations. […]
The Award Winning Garn Family Jazz Studies Program presents the fall Jazz Combos concert! This evening will feature our students in small ensembles, performing staple Jazz repertoire as well as original student arrangements and compositions. Come and swing with us! VIEW THE PROGRAM! Wednesday, November 12th at 7:00pm TICKETS: $10 Online $20 Door Albert & […]
GET TO KNOW THE ARTISTS: With Nina Ann Nelson stepping into her own sound outside of Citizen Queen, and blending powerhouse vocals, sharp songwriting, and slick production, Keith Milo writing […]
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Julianna Riolino considers her own growth on her sophomore record, Echo In The Dust. The album is different from her debut, All Blue. On these songs, the Southern Ontario musician is soft as she is tough; seeing the benefit of laying down armour and splitting her heart open so that we may get a glimpse […]