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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeNov 24th 2007
     

    Long Beach Musicians League
    Mission Statement

    Our goal is to bring together all Long Beach Area Musicians to share knowledge and foster a learning environment for the advancement of personal growth in music.

    Why:

    When I moved to Long Beach I couldn’t swing a stick without hitting a musician. I ended up playing music with a lot of competent, self critical musicians who could not seem to break out of the comfort zone that is the garage. Others I met played in bands one time or another, but they were too stuck living in their past to create anything new.

    When:

    Monday Nights at the Puka Bar Stage 8:00 to 11:00 pm. 710 Willow in LB.

    This is a rough idea of what a month would look like.

    First Monday

    Music theory and application. The night will include 1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab. We will cover topics such as Modes and Scales, Introduction to Melody, Sound Basics, Tone Technique, Harmonica Basics, the Capo, and an introduction to contrapuntal music theory. The first week we will cover Alternate Tunings.

    Second Monday

    The goal is to get bands to unplug and listen to each other. Let’s just say almost acoustic.
    Two Sets of music and some constructive criticism.

    Third Monday

    I hope to have LB Musician League members bring something to the table. New song ideas, if not I would like to bring in some authorities in the music business to answer questions.

    Fourth Monday

    Long Beach Huntington’s Acoustic Electronica Noise Improvisational Freak Out

    All learning sessions will be recorded and podcasted.

    All other ideas will be entertained. I hope to see all of you on January 7th 2008.

    myspace.com/longbeachhuntington

    If anyone is intrested please post your questions and ideas here.
    Thanks, LBH

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      CommentAuthorJRGould
    • CommentTimeNov 27th 2007
     

    rad idea! Now I just wish I was any good at an instrument.

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeNov 27th 2007
     

    Thanks,

    I would like to think it would encompass every thing music, if there is an intrest in recording or live sound, or vocal I would hope it would get brought up. I am not a good musician, but I enjoy music enough to put some effort into enriching an allready diverse music scene. I have been given a room to try it out. I have a friend who teaches at the CC another who plays in an electric band and a neighbor who will program the third week for me, so I at least have a month planned. If there is no intrest I will crawl back to my drawing board lay in the fetal position and cry and write songs about the smell of darkness....

    More questions and comments welcome,

    Thanks for the encouragement,
    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeNov 28th 2007
     

    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/arts/music/28blip.html

    Here is an interesting musical topic from the NY Times.

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeNov 30th 2007
     

    Today on Indie 103.1 Joe Escalante mentioned LB Musicians League. He thought it was a good idea. So I will keep shamelessly promoting my self.

    http://www.myspace.com/longbeachhuntington

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    Please post your 562 area events on myspace.com/club562

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeDec 8th 2007
     

    If you look at my Matteran Ghost my space you will see I have the Puka Bar on their twice.

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeDec 8th 2007 edited
     

    Musicians Wanted!

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 2nd 2008
     

    Only 5 days left until the Long Beach Musicians League. Stan Dewit will be teaching a class on Alternate Tunings and then we will conduct a lab. Hope to see you there. If you plan on comming please bring a lawn chair. The space is still in its early stages of development.
    Thanks, LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2008 edited
     

    Tonight at the Puka Bar First Meeting of The Long Beach Musicians League 8:00 PM
    Tonights topic and lab will be alternate tunings taught by Stan Dewitt.
    Hope to see you there.
    LBH

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      CommentAuthorackaraga
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2008
     

    best luck man, i got flu or else i would come by...

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2008
     

    Last Night we opened the LBML with a lecture and demonstration on alternate tunings.I will be writing a new song to present next week. Did you know there are over 100 alternate tunings. If that dose not blow away your song writing doldrums nothing will. We were also lucky enough to have my friend Mr. B show up and play some of his original music. We also had a few musicians get up in the lab and create some improvisational music in alternate tunings. I will be podcasting them as soon as I have time to edit out the applause! Thanks once again to Stan Dewitt, Mr. B and all volunteers who participated. I am looking for a Singer Song writer or band to fill a 45 min spot next week. So keep your ears open for anyone who wants to Play at Long Beaches newest Acoustic Venue. The Puka Bar.

    Thanks once again, LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2008
     

    Another great show
    As a new gig booker at the Puka Bar I can only hope to get a quality show like I saw last night at the Prospector. All three bands were smoking hot. I just wish the place was more viewer friendly. The Puka Bar is the old KB Club, for those of you who remember the room is good sized and has a PA with monitors. I hope all will find the Puka for your gigs. We have built a stage and are in the process of tuning the room for sound. This weekend the DeadBeat Dads play on Saturday Night about 9:00Pm and Ditmar will be spinning great vinyl. Come check it out, good size and good sound, good drinks and great bartenders.

    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 15th 2008
     

    Hello creative Long Beach Musicians? The LBML had another good night this week. I had some friends come in and play their set all stripped down, congas and all, Mr. B played some of his own songs and I played some of my LB protest songs all backed by my friends the Mids, who vowed to come back with their full electric set after seeing the great venue the Puka offers. I have to say I was pleased with the inpromptu collaborations that occured, quality not quantity is my motto. Next week we will have a Ted Kane from Clevland doing originals with some of his special guests, I think they are all librarians, you know how they party! I am still looking for bands and singer songwriters for my songwriters throwdown, the idea is for all involved to write a song about the same topic and come and compare. A little bit of camaraderie never hurts. We will be picking a song topic this Monday. If anyone reads this please point me in the direction of artists like the one in this article in the NY Times.

    NYTimes.com: For a Musical Polymath, Only the Wardrobe Color Stays the Same

    Check it out.

    I hope to see some creative folks from the Little City that tried. Iowa by the Sea.

    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 15th 2008 edited
     

    Mandolin Banjo Washtub Bass
    Puka Bar stage you need to grace
    Play one time and you'll be hooked
    Call LBH to Be Booked

    I am looking for roots bands in LB to play on a Monday Night in Febuary and March.
    I am also looking to book a Musical Ladies Night. Planned for April.
    Gong show type talent contest contestants needed for May.
    Barber Shop Quartets who sing current music needed in June.
    Multi Ethnic Garage Bands Needed always.
    If you are new to music and you want a place to try out your stuff I am looking for you.

    I am also looking for a subject for a song for our singer songwriter throwdown.

    Thanks,
    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 23rd 2008
     

    This Just In
    Campfire sing along in July.

    I am concerned that this is not a forum it seems more like my own ramblings in cyberspace.

    Help Please.

    LBH off to Vegas.

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      CommentAuthorackaraga
    • CommentTimeJan 23rd 2008
     

    hey so is puka bar full-on doing shows now? i saw paperplanes have a feb date booked. is there a calendar?

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2008
     

    We are working on it. Think of a shopping cart just cresting the hill, it's almost barreling down the mountain with wreckless abandon. I have told the girls behind the bar and keyboard to get the Myspace calendar up an running. LBML is always looking for bands to book on Monday Nights, if we like them they will get scheduled on the weekends. Hope to see ya there ackaraga.

    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2008 edited
     

    In conjunction with Ken Huntington's Long Beach Musician's League, I am presenting an evening of eclectic and/or experimental music, featuring the following:

    Ain Soph Aur (The Limitless Light) - Acoustic - Electric - Electronic post tribal trance ambient improv
    Featuring Sander Roscoe Wolff (Poor Old Joe, Blue Dot, Quiverfish) http://blog.sanderis.com
    Carl F Off (Hop Frog Kollectiv, Refrigerator Mothers) http://www.myspace.com/urckrecords

    The Lap Steel Duo - http://www.myspace.com/thelapsteelduo - Wonderfully arranged original instrumental compositions
    Featuring Mike Weber (Blue Dot)
    Aaron L. Archambault (Blue Dot, Squeak Toy)

    Sumako - Experimental Fretless Guitarist - http://www.myspace.com/sumako

    Aaron L. Archambault and Friend- http://www.myspace.com/aaronlarchambault

    Lili de la Mora - http://www.myspace.com/lilidelamora - Original songs

    Music starts promptly at 8 PM and ends at 11 PM. There is no cover charge or drink minimum.

    February 18, 2008

    The Puka Bar
    710 W. Willow St,
    Long Beach, California
    562-997-6896
    21 & Over

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2008
     

    Long Beach Musicians League Gets it's first press.

    http://lbpost.com/newsdesk.php?id=326&where=#805

    Check out the LBpost.com for a sound clip.

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2008
     

    Monday the 18th @ Puka Bar

    The Best Experimental Music In LB!

    Thanks to all the performers and patrons.

    Stay Tuned for the next LBML Event

    LBH

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    Great show last night peeps!

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeMar 19th 2008
     

    Sorry for the lapse in my postings, I know working two jobs is no excuse for not letting people know what is happening at the Puka Bar. We have had many good shows including Good Citizen on St.Patricks day, Whit Boy James, Dal Peterson, The Crown City Bombers, Lap Steel Dou, Mr. B and his band. On Sundays we have an open Blues Jam from 3 to 7.
    LBH

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeApr 21st 2008 edited
     

    http://www.myspace.com/longbeachhuntington

    Check Out The Pirates Of The Black Swan!

    Puka Bar April 28th 8:00 PM
    710 Willow

    Check Out The Pirates Of The Black Swan!

    Puka Bar April 28th 8:00 PM
    710 Willow

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeMay 20th 2008
     

    Almost Six Months Into The Long Beach Musicians League
    When I started the LBML I had no idea what would happen. I had a great opening night, Stan Dewitt spoke about alternate tunings. I had Sander Roscoe Wolf bring a night of experimental music. Mr. B did the Loins share of bringing in new music with two shows booked. Both very entertaining. I had one singer songwriter come in and set up his sound t his liking. I had the April Fools Eve Ball with Long Beaches own King Killer's. Some punk rock girls tore the joint up that night. I had many empty nights where I would wonder why I was doing this. After setting up the stage for the Kareoke people I would soon forget the lack of interest in LBML and get to rehearsing my own music. It is nice to have a crowd, but practice on a stage with a good sound system is always nice. I have had some people drift in and drink a beer and leave, I have been asked by others what was going on, some of those people are now booking time. It took almost six months but LBML is starting to fill it's intended purpose. I have feeling that once it picks up speed it will be the hottest place to be on a Monday Night! I am looking to do musician mix ups. Building a band out of strangers is always more fun with alcohol. Tonight I have a drummer, guitar and keys from one group and a bass player, harmonica and another guitarist from another band. It should be interesting! Most of these musicians are just getting used to a stage and monitors, so my goal for the night is just to get a groove going and play a simple song. Next week, Bohemiean Rhapsody!
    I have also met some great musicians on the weekends. Most have had a good time, some played to loud, some needed a pre-amp on their vocals and their band to turn down and some bands should have ________. The first six months there have been some noteable shows. White Boy James, Rocking Rose, Dale Peterson, Paperplanes, Barry Bremmer and The Lap Steel Duo. To mention a few. One New Band really rocked and I hope to see them again, they are the Riff Raffs from LB, great set of music. See them if you get the chance.
    We also have a Blues Jam on Sundays that has brought in a few interesting renditions of blues standards.
    All in all the LBML has been a success, and even when it wasn't, I still had a free rehearsal space, or labratory, is how I like to think of it.
    Let me know if you would like to book a gig/bill/rehearsal in the future. For all of you that have come and participated I thank you. For those of you who have not ventured out on a Monday Night in six months, you need to get out more often.

    LBH

    If anyone know the Riff Raff's have them contact me.

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      CommentAuthorLBH
    • CommentTimeJun 27th 2008
     

    Universal Sound Artists played this week and are now going to participate in the Lab that is LBML. Any other interested artists contact me at the longbeachhuntington my space.
    LBH

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