Wednesday, August 30, 2017

British Library Releases 570 Pages of Leonardo da Vinci's Manuscripts Online

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The British Library Releases 570 Pages of Leonardo da Vinci's Manuscripts Online: Leonardo da Vincis manuscripts



See just some of the artwork and writings which influenced the writing of "Leonardo - The Absolute Man"

a reasoned, selective re-telling of the life of a great man, Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance man. It has been in the works for years, originating as the ultimate artistic dream of Magna Carta label head Peter Morticelli, who then placed the intellectual blueprints in the hands of Trent Gardner who commenced to create what is by far, the most complex, grand and magnificently sweeping collaboration the label has ever attempted.



The Cast:
Leonardo da Vinci - James LaBrie
Ser Piero da Vinci - Davey Pattison
Caterina - Michelle Young
Lorenzo de' Medici - Josh Pincus
Mona Lisa - Lisa Bouchelle
Melzi - Mike Baker
Verrochio - Trent Gardner
Salai - Robert Berry
Calco - Steve Walsh
Sforza - Chris Shryack
Francois 1 - Bret Douglas
The Musicians:
Trent Gardner - keyboards and trombone
Wayne Gardner - guitar
Jeremy Colson - drums
Patrick Reyes - guitar
Steve Reyes - bass
Joe Franco - drums and percussion on
"This Time, This Way" and "Apparition"
Luis Maldonado - guitar and bass on
"This Time, This Way"

Design and illustration by Dave McKean at Hourglass
(a beautiful 12 page booklet with lyrics)

Mixed by Terry Brown

Leonardo - The Absolute Man on Magna Carta:


Leonardo - The Absolute Man on iTunes:


Leonardo - The Absolute Man at Amazon:

Friday, August 11, 2017

Points North - Northern California Tour with Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy!





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It's not often we get the opportunity to tour with great new artists, much the less one of the best new guitarists of our generation.  Mark Lettieri, best known as the lead guitarist in 3 time Grammy-winning Snarky Puppy (including Best Instrumental Album for both 2016 and 2017), is exactly that.  Touring in support of his solo album "Spark and Echo", we're joining him from 5 dates, and we couldn't be more excited.  

Here's all the details:

September 8, 2017
Fernwood Resort
47200 Highway 1
Big Sur, California 93920
10 PM
Facebook Event Page: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/109054976411296/


September 9, 2017
Empress Theatre
330 Virginia St.
Vallejo, California 94590
9:30 PM
Advance tickets recommended and available direct from the Empress Theatre by clicking here.

Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/130947747510191


September 10, 2017
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, California 95065
8:30 PM

Advance tickets recommended and available direct from Moe's Alley by clicking here.

Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/725866307613983/


September 11, 2017
The Dip
1730 California St.
Redding, California 96001
8 PM
Advance tickets recommended and available direct from The Dip by clicking here.



September 12, 2017
The Jam Arcata
915 H St.
Arcata, California 95521
8 PM
Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/513277062397705/


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Points North

“Points North” is the self-titled, second album by this primarily instrumental rock band. Spearheaded by guitarist Eric Barnett (a finalist in Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar competition), bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake) and drummer Kevin Aiello, Points North stands on the shoulders of iconic artists Rush, Cream, The Police and Dixie Dregs - but expands upon these influences and clearly cuts its own artistic path. 

Points North
                              

Listen Spotify: "Points North" on Spotify

Listen on Pandora: Points North on Pandora

Monday, August 7, 2017

Dave Martone in August 2017




...in and around Vancouver BC



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Check for more details and updates on Dave Martone: http://davemartone.com/shows/



August 7 
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9 

August 7 
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

August 8 
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver

August 9 
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver

August 10 
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver

August 11 
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

August 11 
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge Patio
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

August 11 
Gothams Lounge
Vancouver

August 12 
Bif Naked
Coquitlam City

August 14, 2017
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

August 14, 2017
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

August 15, 2017
Curve Lounge River Rock Casino
8811 River Rd
Richmond V6X 3P8 

August 16, 2017
Fairmont YVR Airport
Vancouver International Airport, 
3111 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 0A6

August 18, 2017
Feel Good Fridays
Lougheed Town Centre
106, 9855 Austin Ave
Burnaby V3J 1N4

August 18, 2017
Electronic Arts 
with Kadabra and Carmelina Cupo
4330 Sanderson Way
Burnaby V5G 4X1

August 19, 2017
Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th
156 W 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N2

August 19, 2017
Westin Bayshore H2 Lounge
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

August 19, 2017
Curve Lounge River Rock
8811 River Rd,, BC 
Richmond V6X 3P8

August 21, 2017
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

August 21, 2017
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

August 22, 2017
Curve Lounge River Rock Casino
8811 River Rd,, BC 
Richmond V6X 3P8

August 23, 2017
Fairmont YVR Airport
Vancouver International Airport 
3111 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond V7B 0A6

August 25, 2017
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

August 25, 2017
Hard Rock Unlisted Lounge
2080 United Blvd
Coquitlam, BC V3K6W3

August 26, 2017
Milano Coffee Roasters on 8th
156 W 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N2

August 26, 2017
Westin Bayshore H2 Lounge
1601 Bayshore Dr
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4

August 26, 2017
Curve Lounge River Rock Casino
8811 River Rd,, BC 
Richmond V6X 3P8

August 28, 2017
Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Place 
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9

August 28, 2017
Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Lounge
300-999 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

August 29, 2017
Curve Lounge Richmond Casino
8811 River Rd,, BC 
Richmond V6X 3P8

August 30, 2017
Fairmont YVR Airport
Vancouver International Airport
3111 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 0A6


More details and updates on Dave Martone: http://davemartone.com/shows/



... "Nacimineto": on Magnatude Records

"Take a guitar shredding monster, give him some nylon strings and let him tear up Flamenco. This CD hasn't left my player in almost a month. I want more." - Amazon customer review By Monk

... "Dream On" video: on YouTube