[acid-jazz] Southern CA: Saturday 9/10: Elson plays FPAC and New Orleans Hurricane Benefit!

From: Elson Trinidad (elson_at_elsongs.com)
Date: 2005-09-08 03:47:34

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    Hi Friends and Fans:

    My R&B/soul/funk band Elson and the Soul Barkada will be playing not one, but
    TWO SHOWS this Saturday, September 10. We start the day at FPAC in San Pedro
    and follow it up at Fais Do Do in Los Angeles for a benefit concert to aid
    Hurricane Katrina victims in the Gulf Coast. A good time for a good cause!

    DAYTIME SHOW!
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    Elson and the Soul Barkada live at the Festival of Philippine Arts and
    Culture (FPAC)
    Saturday, September 10
    10am-6pm (We are scheduled to perform at 11:30am!)

    Pt. Fermin Park (corner Gaffey St & Paseo Del Mar)
    San Pedro

    $3 Donation, all ages

    After making a major splash at last year's festival, Elson and the Soul Barkada
    return to FPAC in full force, this time with an 8-person lineup! Enjoy
    entertainment, arts,
    culture, food and fun at this annual Filipino festival by the Pacific Ocean.

    Elson and the Soul Barkada features Elson Trinidad (lead vocals &
    keyboards); Vincent
    Reyes (guitar); Mark Henry (drums); Dennis Diaz (bass guitar/synth bass);
    Lisa Casabar & Louie Ulanday (background vocals), Mike Bagasao (saxophone) and
    Scott Peters (percussion).

    For more information, visit www.filamarts.org

    NIGHTTIME SHOW!
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    []

    Elson and the Soul Barkada perform at Sound for Higher Ground -
    A New Orleans Hurricane Relief Fundraiser
    Saturday, September 10, 2005
    8:00pm-1am (We are scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. !!!)

    Cafe Club Fais Do-Do, 5257 W. Adams Blvd
    Los Angeles (Mid-City)

    Minimum donation $10, 18 & over
    Proceeds go to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund

    Just hours after performing at FPAC, Elson and the Soul Barkada are honored to
    play this benefit concert to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
    Also performing are New Orleans-style brass band (!) Critical Brass,
    Electronica/Reggae group Fosforo and DJ P.M.A.
    Also enjoy the venue's popular Cajun-style cuisine! Where'yat?!?!

    Authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras beads thrown to the best dancers on the
    floor!!!!

    Elson and the Soul Barkada features Elson Trinidad (lead vocals &
    keyboards); Vincent
    Reyes (guitar); Mark Henry (drums); Dennis Diaz (bass guitar/synth bass) and
    Lisa Casabar & Louie Ulanday (background vocals).

    For more information, visit www.faisdodo.com

    Massive salamats,
    Elson

    www.elsongs.com

    Elson Trinidad • Los Angeles, California, USA
    e l s o n @ e l s o n g s . c o m
    The new shade of soul: www.elsongs.com



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