I’ll be playing 5 shows a week at the OC Pavilion in Santa Ana for the production of Altar Boyz.  Let me know if you’re interested in coming and I can get discounted tickets for you.  Visit www.ocpavilion.com for more details.

Thursdays/Fridays @ 8:00

Saturdays @ 2:00 & 8:00

Sundays @ 2:00

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From the theater’s website:

ALTAR BOYZ

APRIL 2nd through APRIL 25th 2010

Winner of the 2005 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical. Winner of the 2006 & 2007 Broadway.com Audience Favorite Award

After five laugh-packed years and 2032 performances, Altar Boyz closed Off-Broadway on January 10, 2010.

Full of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor, this spoof about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. With an extraordinary mix of side-splitting songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, uncontrollable laughs and lighthearted fun, this award-winning and totally original new musical is 90 minutes of pure delight that’s suitable for all ages and will have the whole family laughing and singing along.

Hailed as “high-octane entertainment” (Talkin’ Broadway), Altar Boyz tells the holy inspiring story of 5 small-town boys – Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham – trying to save the world one screaming fan at a time. Their pious pop act, including lyrics like “Girl You Make Me Wanna Wait” and “Jesus Called Me On My Cell Phone,” worked wonders on the Ohio bingo-hall-and-pancake-breakfast circuit. But when fate brings them to New York, will the boyz take a bite out of the forbidden apple? With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz is destined to rock the masses of all denominations!

I know this message is a little late, but I wanted to let you know about few shows.  I’ll be playing at the Behringer stage from 11AM – 12PM on Saturday and Sunday at NAMM.  Come by and say hi!  Also, TONIGHT I’ll be performing with Teryn Carter at the Hip Kitty in Claremont.  Hope to see you there!

www.hipkittyjazz.com

502 W 1st St

Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 447-6700

I’m excited to be a part of some great concerts and performances coming up.  I hope you’ll come out to hear some great music.  Read on!

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On December 17th, I’m performing with Cindy Hayward at her Masters Recital at Azusa Pacific University at Munson Chapel.  Cindy is an excellent pianist and we’ll be playing a Latin American Dance Suite composed by Dave Grusin.  It’s arranged for piano, guitar, and string orchestra.  If you enjoy Latin music and lots of rhythm, this is for you.  Cindy will also be performing alongside music greats Abraham Laboriel on electric bass and Justo Almario on flute.  Don’t miss it!  Details below.  Click here for a map.

Also, I’ll be performing at Water of Life Community Church in Fontana, CA:

Water of Life presents Love Came Down: A Christmas Narrative. The story of Christ’s birth told through worship and media.

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

Hip Kitty - 8PM to Midnight

Hi everyone,

I wanted to let you know about an upcoming show in Claremont at the Hip Kitty on Oct 16th. I haven’t personally been to this restaurant before, but I hear it’s a great fondue place. We’ll be playing three sets of music from 8PM – 12AM – jazz, pop, and some Brazilian. I hope you’re all doing well and maybe I’ll see some of you at the show. Have a great week.

Teryn Carter – vocals
Bryan Taylor – drums
Joel Lopez – Sax and flute
Brandon Shaw – bass
Gary Lee – guitars

Address:
The Hip Kitty
909-447-6700 / 502 W. First St., Claremont, CA 91711

~ Gary

Venice Beach, CA

Hello everyone!

Welcome to my new website.  I thought it was time to update things and start fresh.

Currently, I’m working on a variety of projects I hope you’ll check out.  Coming up on Oct 3, an original musical, Robin Hood, is premiering at LifeHouse Theater in Redlands, CA.  You can hear some of my acoustic guitar work in the show.  Orchestration for this show was done by my good friend Jason Stephenson.  Also, I’ve got a gig coming up on Oct 16th at the Hip Kitty in Claremont with vocalist Teryn Ré Carter.  If you have a chance, check out a great new project called Six String Theory that I’m involved with.  More to come on that soon.  I’m also continuing to work on my acoustic guitar album and will be posting some updates as it progresses.  See you around.

~ Gary L.

P.S.  I took this picture at the Venice Beach Pier.  I seem to find myself there a lot recently; maybe it’s the beautiful weather… or more likely maybe it’s the great chicken wings joint I always end up going too.