SATURDAY NIGHT BATH concerts for teens and youth in detention
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Saturday Night Bath is dedicated
to the performance of live blues,
rock & roll, and jazz music, while
educating and inspiring our youth.
:: NEWS ::
11/09/2011
Welcome to the Saturday Night Bath band News page below, which we update frequently. Scroll down to the bottom and play some videos...they may take a minute to load. Enjoy!
11/08/2011
The concert at Shery High in Torrance went exceptionally well. What a great school Principal Jamie Hernandez and her staff they have. Jeremy and Sergio won harmonicas and helped w/equipment.
09/23/2011
At Leonis in Woodland Hills today, there was incredible inspiration. From last year's guitarist/singer rocking-out again, to Jackie Garcia winning a harmonica, to teacher Ms. Davita reading her poem. Thank you again LA County Arts Commission.
09/16/2011
Wow the LA County Arts Commission and Saturday Night Bath band have topped themselves after 25 years of co-sponsorship? A concert and clinic ?happening? occurred this morning at Five Acres School! Kudos to band member/singers Jo Alice Braswell/Harmonicas & keyboard, Markus Brox/Drums, Mike Tulin/Electric Bass Guitar, Dave Holland/Saxes and Flute, Keith Scripps/Congas, Ziggy/guitar, and Howie Rich/Basses.
08/05/2011
Again we would like to thank the City of LA Cultural Affairs Department. The second concert was Friday August 5th at 12:30 p.m. in the beautiful Cooper Community Day School yard in San Pedro. The school has been renamed ?William J. Johnston?. Coordinator Ms. Tamisha Donald and her backup singers were cookin? on ?Love, and Happiness?; kudos. Jossy Avalos, Eduardo Nieto and Bilal Shamsid-Deen won harmonicas.
07/29/2011
Thank you City of LA Cultural Affairs Department! The concert and clinic at Youth Opportunities Unlimited for students, staff and Principal Maisha McIntosh this morning was a total success. Edwin Hall, Jose, and Raymond won harmonicas.
06/02/2011
The City of LA Cultural Affairs Department is the first to co sponsor SNB concerts in 2011! They will be July 29th @ Youth Opportunities Unlimited in S LA at 11:00 a.m. and August 5th @ Cooper Opportunity in San Pedro at 12:30 p.m.
06/01/2011
Saturday Night Bath musicians Music Tutors are now available to come to you in Los Angeles & Orange Counties. Call (310) 542-1239 or e-mail us at info@saturdaynightbath.org.
10/05/2010
Thank you LA County Music Commission. The final 2010-2011 grant concert at W. Hollywood Day School went incredibly well. There were many harmonica winners and dancers. Kudos to Principal Karen Cheval. A special shout out to roadies Chance, Tio, and Juan, and to teacher/performer Mr. D on keyboards and vocals.
09/30/2010
An e-mail from Principal Jackie Ayala at Eagle Tree High on 9/30/?10 ?Hi Rich, Here is the list of the students who won Harmonicas: Delvawne Grace, Ashely Combs, Roszina DeFreeze, Davonte Gilmore, Arbony Meighan, and Donovan Steverson.Students who danced were:Todd Sneed, Jazerae Misaalefua, Vallerie Guajaca, and Kimberly Campos.Thanks for your time; it was great. Take Care Jackie?
08/17/2010
Again we would like to thank the City of LA Cultural Affairs Department. Today we completed our 2010 grant, going to Avalon High School in Wilmington. Principal Ms. Gina Awtry, and the students are the greatest and most appreciative of audiences. Brittney Burrus, and Leticia Countes won harmonicas.
08/02/2010
Thanks to the City of LA Cultural Affairs Department. Today we went to Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School. Principal Ms. Macintosh and the students learned a lot and were rockin?. Darius Bryant won a harmonica. New band member Lia Simone Braswell played her first gig on drums with Markus. Kudos.
06/24/2010
Thank you again City of LA Dept. of Cultural Affairs! There now will be 2 Saturday Night Bath concert/clinics at Youth Opportunities Unlimited & Avalon High schools on 7/30 & 8/17, respectively. Information about them is posted on our Itinerary page.
04/23/2010
Wow, what a great school Leonis High is! We were out in Woodland Hills where Principal Ms. Wendy Garcia, and Coordinator, Ms. Debbie Faerber led the students to participate at an extraordinary level. Giuliano Picasso played electric guitar on two songs, and David Saltzman took a 15-minute solo on drums. Cristian Ruvalcaba played acoustic guitar and sang his own composition, to the elation of his peers. Special shout-out to Deputy Ms. Lori Wheeler-Garcia from Supervisor Zev Yaraslavsky's office for her encouragement, and for J. R., Jaime Ortiz, and Auggie Rincon for road Manager/equipment duties!
12/09/2009
Eagle Tree High in Carson is an awesome school. Principal Ms. Jackie Ayala and the staff should be very proud. William Pulemagafa sang and also won a harmonica, as did Ronnell Spencer, Darryl Dominguez, and Mayra Lima. Thank you Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for making this day possible.
10/16/2009
Again thank you LA County Arts Commission. We want to give a shout out to Principal Lu De Sylva, and student-performer Erik Estrada, who along with the band, accompanied himself on 12-string guitar and sang an original composition. Student harmonica winners were Manny Morales, Luis Robledo, and Fernando Carasco. Kudos
10/09/2009
Moneta High School, Principal Morreale, and the staff in Gardena rock. Emanuel Gomez and Jasson Iboy won harmonicas. Thank you L A County Arts Commission!
08/09/2009
August 7th was the Department of Cultural Affairs/Saturday Night Bath grant?s final event; what a day! Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School and Principal Ms. Macintosh were rockin?. Shakori won a harmonica and sang, as did Eriberto Maldonado. Other winners were Iran Martinez, and Jos¨¦ Branila. They returned 50 questionnaires that day. Kudos.
07/17/2009
Thanks to the City of LA Cultural Affairs Department. Today Principal Ms. Gina Awtry & the Avalon high students were rockin'! Jasmin Jennings won a harmonica, and special thanks to roadies Eriberto Maldonado, and Jos¨¦ Brambila. Eriberto is planning to enroll in the Harbor College Music Department... good luck!
12/05/2008
The final LA County Arts Commission Grant?sponsored event was for the the young ladies and soon-to-be-babies at Ramona High. Everyone learned so much and was so attentive for 90-minutes, kudos.
12/04/2008
Principal Ms. Jackie Ayala & Eagle Tree High rock! Saturday Night Bath thanks the LA County Arts Commission. Rapper Jesus Sanchez, budding harmonica player Jeannetta Polite, Michael Moreno, and Simone Kimble won Harmonicas.
10/10/2008
One more "thank-you" must be given to the Department of Cultural Affairs. The concert at Kirk Douglas was an extraordinary one. Marlon Galario played incredible drumbeats and Gary Garland on was a ?natural? on harmonica at blues. They both played incredibly well with the band and became celebrities. With Principal Connie Dunn?s help, Gabriel Cordero and Brianna Rushing plan to enroll at CSUN?s music department in the spring on guitar and congas, respectively. Nikko Estrada sang ?Summertime?, Gary, Luigi Estuye and Giovanni won harmonicas.
09/26/2008
Wow, Principal Barbara Politz and Cooper High love music. Keshawn, Maria, and Antonio Montegano won harmonicas. Kudos to all!
08/16/2008
Goodbye Jim Henry Morris. Thanks for ten years of your Jazz, Swing, Rock & Roll, and scatting. I'll stay "dedicated", man.
04/10/2008
Goodbye Dennis Eugene Evans, the most awesome and humble conga player. We love and will always remember you.
04/01/2008
Wendy Greuel, City Council-member from District #2 brought SNB to Principal Ms. Angela Cleveland's Rockin' Jack London High in Van Nuys. .. Congratulations to Matthew Cortes, harmonica winner.
03/14/2008
Thanks to the Swanton Foundation, the concert and clinic at Stoney Point High School was a huge success. Gilbert Sanchez and Sergio Padilla played bass, Hector Costa and Sergio played drums, and Fabiola Armenta and Principal Padgett sang the Doors' "Break On Through". Ann Bailey, Danielle Salmas and Karlyn won harmonicas. Special thanks to our sign-turners and teacher-road crew... you're an awesome school.
3/6/2008
Eagle Tree High in Carson is a great school. Principal Jackie Ayala says that they are her best class. During the Saturday Night Bath event, Ann Bailey won a harmonica and had extraordinary memory and listening skills. Desire Flores and Justine Jones were excellent sign-turners. Gilbert and Hector showed much ability, playing bass and drums, respectively. We hope they will enroll at Harbor College.
10/29/2007
Again thank you LA County Arts Commission. We want to give a shout out to Robert Lewis High Principal Chuck Trudeau, Teacher/Bassist-performer Mr. Viggers, and student winners, DJ (sign turner and drummer), Jos¨¦ Nolasco, and to Road Manager of The Year-2007, Mauricio Alexander Guevara." Lewis High Rocks.
10/26/2007
The sixth and final DCA event was a return visit to Moneta High in Gardena. The students, teachers, and Principal Mr. Tony Morreale were so animated and involved, just as in past visits. Izea Williams, Malik Artou, Cyrus Reddix, and Andrea Bossier represented.
10/19/2007
Another City of LA Cultural Affairs Department phenomenon occurred at Cooper High in San Pedro. Trinity, Jeanette Palomera, Karneisha Wilson, Richard Warlock, Keath Brown, Roxanne Ware, and Romar Hagan were all harmonica winners. Thanks Lisa for tight sign duties!
10/05/2007
SNB rocked at Kirk Douglas High. Elizabeth Santana and John Lawrence represented. Thanks again, City of LA Department of Cultural Affairs!
10/01/2007
Wow, what a happening occurred at Thoreau High today. Thank you LA County Arts Commission for your support! Brandon Anastascio, Amanda Weiss, and Sylvia Medina won harps. Brandon Palaelo, played guitar and Willie Gordon played drums with the band. Great job to dancers Abby and Sheri, and Roadie/gaffer Angel Torres.
09/28/2007
Super-sharp students attend Avalon High School, including harmonica winners Laura Alvarez and Antonio Bazan. Special thanks go to our sign holders, and Emmanuel Diaz, Francisco Ayala, and Carlos, our road crew. Francisco took an extended drum lesson and received a Method book.
09/27/2007
Highland Park High School was really sharp. Phillip Hadley, Richard Salazar, Peter Nu?ez, Jane Lorenzo, Andrea Quesada, Miguel Morales, Benji Ramirez, and Teacher Mr. Upshaw all won harmonicas with their musical knowledge. Awesome job HP and Principal Ms. Iwamoto.
08/05/2007
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has supported bringing our program to LA for 18 years, and Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School is a shining example of our success. Principal Mike Smalley, his staff, his 250 terrific students, and especially Ms. Shantae Weathers who won a harmonica, are an inspiration to us.
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