Sandy Jacobson, Producer

The 5th Annual FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region – West) Conference will be October 24-26, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Help build a stronger folk music community on the west coast while advancing your career and gaining valuable contacts at the same time! For more information and conference registration go to the FAR-West website at: http://www.far-west.org Hope we see you there! (Yes, we've registered!) To join The International Folk Alliance go to www.folk.org. FAR-West is the...

Last night, I attended a screening of a documentary by Denny Tedesco, son of Tommy Tedesco, on "The Wrecking Crew"... the studio musicians who played on countless Rock 'n Roll tracks of the 50's, 60's, and 70's...and were Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound." The screening was followed by a concert of some of the original members of the Wrecking Crew, including Hal Blaine. There will be one additional Los Angeles screening of "The Wrecking...

Recent guests of BackStage:Los Angeles... In a recent interview, Nathan said, that he's heard from several fans that his song "Beautiful Night" has "improved the quality of certain aspects of their lives..." Click on his site to listen! Nathan McEuen http://www.myspace.com/NathanMcEuenMusic, Chuck Hailes (Upright Bass/Vox), Elaine Gregston (Accordian), joined by Canaan McDuffey (Drums/Percussion) will be performing @ Zoey's Cafe in Ventura, CA Saturday June...

Ted & Pablo A year ago, I was introduced to the Brazilian-infused Jazz/Choro music of Ted & Pablo, at the recommendation of another accomplished musician…and they are back for some brief Southern California appearances after an extended tour in Brazil this past year. http://www.myspace.com/TedandPablo They will be appearing at their second consecutive LACMA Summer Latin Jazz Concert Series on June 21st, 2008, at 5:00 PM, and then at The Skirball Center on July 12, 2008 (information...

May 11th, 2008 marked the 1-year Anniversary of the posting of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition. Our goal is 100,000 signatures, because when their five albums were released for the first time on CD in 1986, they ALL went PLATINUM THAT DAY. If you've already signed the petition, THANK YOU! If you haven't signed, please take a moment now, to do so on the link below. Also, please ask "one more" friend to sign and/or post the link on a blog or website as...

Last Monday, the #2 man of a band that I've followed for the past seven years, passed away. He was an accomplished musician, with an impressive resume... but he was first and foremost, a humble and kind man. At the time that I met this band, I was so beat up by life, I could barely say my name, and I was incredibly shy. Because of their collective friendship and support, and because they accepted me for who I was at that moment in time, I've been able to grow into the person I am...

May 11th, 2008 marked the 1-year Anniversary of the posting of The Monkees Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Petition. Our goal is 100,000 signatures, because when their five albums were released for the first time on CD in 1986, they ALL went PLATINUM THAT DAY. If you've already signed the petition, THANK YOU! If you haven't signed, please take a moment now, to do so on the link below. Also, please ask "one more" friend to sign and/or post the link on a blog or website as...

Click on the link below for a listing of June Concerts/Gigs for Southern California, including Laurence Juber (previously of "Paul McCartney & Wings"), The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (with John McEuen), Scott Gates, Nathan McEuen, and more! http://www.backstagelosangeles.net/id3.html Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer BackStage:Los Angeles "L.A.'s REAL Music-Interview T.V. Show!" http://www. backstagelosangeles.net/

Dear Friends and Music Lovers, Please read and sign this petition. Musicians are aware of this issue, but many people don't yet realize that stealing copyrighted music is just like stealing a cabinet maker's cabinets, a plumber's copper piping job, a farmer's corn crop or cattle.....you get the picture. I hope you agree...If so, please sign by going to the link here: http://www.ascap.com/rights/ A Call To Action - Sign The 'Bill Of Rights For Songwriters &...

Ted & Pablo A year ago, I was introduced to the Brazilian-infused Jazz/Choro music of Ted & Pablo, at the recommendation of another accomplished musician…and they are back for some brief Southern California appearances after an extended tour in Brazil this past year. http://www.myspace.com/TedandPablo They will be appearing at their second consecutive LACMA Summer Latin Jazz Concert Series on June 21st, 2008, and then at The Skirball Center on July 12, 2008 (information...

BackStage:Los Angeles Website Updates: If you're a past-guest and we've missed a new release or concert date, please let us know. There's a few concert dates that we are in the process of adding now... New Photos on The Photo Gallery page: http://www.backstagelosangeles.net/id16.html Click on the link below for a listing of June Concerts/Gigs for Southern California, http://www.backstagelosangeles.net/id3.html CD-Release Page...

The 5th Annual FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region – West) Conference will be October 24-26, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Help build a stronger folk music community on the west coast while advancing your career and gaining valuable contacts at the same time! For more information and conference registration go to the FAR-West website at: www.far-west.org Hope we see you there! Sandy Jacobson, Creator & Producer BackStage:Los Angeles "L.A.'s REAL Music-Interview T.V...