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DIANA ROSS
Diana Ross Events

DECEMBER 2016

JEFFREY OSBORNE Dec 31 2016
New Years Eve show with Jeffrey Osborne
Hyatt Regency Huntining Beach CA

DONNY OSMOND Dec 18, 2016
Special guest Marie Osmond
Pechanga Casino

PAUL ANKA Dec 11, 2016
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills



MARY WILSON December 10, 2016
Legends of R&B and Doo Wop
MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES
Special guest EDDIE HOLMAN <
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Original Tymes
HAROLD WINLEY AND THE CLOVERS
Highland Auditorium, Upland, CA
Tickets 888.718.4253, AffordableMusicProductions.com
MELBA MOORE Dec 9, 10, 2016
Catalina Jazz Club Hollywood 323.466.2210

BRENDA LEE Dec 5, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

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NOVEMBER 2016

LISA LISA Nov 30, 2016
House of Blues San Diego

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN November 19, 2016
Cerritos Center for The Performing Arts
Cerritos, CA 562.916.8500

MANA Nov 12, 13, 2016
Forum in Los Angeles

PONCHO SANCHEZ Nov 4, 5, 2016
Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood 323.466.2210

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OCTOBER 2016

LIL WILLIE G October 22, 2016
Special guest Pancho Sanchez
The Quiet Canyon, Montebello

OLETA ADAMS Oct 21 thru 23, 2016
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood 323.466.2210



SMOKEY ROBINSON Oct 15, 2016
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, CA

SMOKEY ROBINSON October 14, 2016
The Rose Pasadena

SMOKEY ROBINSON October 13, 2016
Canyon Club, Agoura Hills, CA

ROBERTA FLACK October 7, 2016
Cerritos Center for The Performing Arts
Cerritos, CA 562.916.8500

EVELYN CHAMPAIGN KING Oct 7
Special guest Brenton Wood, Rose Royce
Casino Pauma Pavilion

BAD BOY FAMILY REUNION Oct 6, 2016
Puff Daddy, Lil Kim, Faith Evans & more
Aztec Bowl San Diego State University

JOE BATAAN October 2, 2016
Original Mikes, Santa Ana

VICKI CARR October 1, 2016
Cerritos Center for The Performing Arts
Cerritos, CA 562.916.8500

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SEPTEMBER 2016

2016 HAL AWARDS Sept 25, 2016
The 27 Annual Heroes And Legends
Honoree MISS VALERIE SIMPSON
CAROLYN CRAWFORD, MIRACLES, FREDDIE JACKSON, ENCHATMENT
Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills

DOLLY PARTON September 25, 2016
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara

NEIL SEDAKA September 24, 2016
Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills

MANA Sept 24, 25, 2016
Forum in Los Angeles

TOWER OF POWER Sept 24, 2016
Vina Robles Amphitheatre

JOHNNY RIVERS Sept 23, 2016
The Golden Nugget Las Vegas

THE COMMODORES Sept 22
Pauma Casino

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES Sept 20, 2016
Hollywood Bowl



RUBY ANDREWS September 16, 2016
Chicago Soultress "Casanova You're Playing Days Are Over"
Soulside Productions, Los Angeles

FELIX CAVALIERE Sept 10, 2016
Rock and Soul legend "Groovin: "It's a Beautiful Morning"
Felix Cavalier's Rascals @ SJC

Mana Sept 9, 2016
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State Univerity

FELIX CAVALIERE Sept 9, 2016
Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 888.645.5006

WAR Sept 8, 2016
Los Angeles County Fair

LINA Sept 8, 2016
Soulful singer of "Smooth"
Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood 323.466.2210

ISLEY BROTHERS September 5, 2016
Special guest THE O' JAYS
Los Angeles County Fair

PERRI SISTERS Sept 4, 2016
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood 323.466.2210

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AUG 2016


KOOL AND THE GANG August 28
Special guest Sootsy Collins
Morris Day and The Time, Doug E. Fresh
Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles


KEITH SWEAT August 27, 2016
Tony Toni Tone, Avant, DW3, Soul For Real
Bobby Dee Presents 2nd Annual Summer Breeze Festival
Long Beach Queen Mary, Long Beach 800.928.2181

GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS August 26, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

THE TEMPTATIONS Aug 21, 2016
The Rose

BOZ SCAGGS August 5, 2016
"The Dirty ... Lowdown" Pechanga Casino

GLADYS KNIGHT August 3, 2016
Special guest Tower Of Power, Hollywood Bowl

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JULY 2016



BRENTON WOOD July 31, 2016
Original Mikes in Santa Ana


NEW EDITION July 31, 2016
Special guest Babyface
Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles

CHIC July 31, 2016
chic featuring Nile Rogers with Duran Duran
Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista


RAMON AYALA Y Sus Bravos Del Norte July 30, 2016
Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles

NILE ROGERS July 30, 2016
Special guest Duran Duran at Pechanga Casino

EARTH WIND & FIRE July 30, 2016
Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASOBNS July 27
Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa

BONNIE RAITT July 27, 2016
San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego

STYLISTICS, THE EMOTIONS July 24, 2016
Special guest The Main Ingredient
Terrace Theater in Long Beach, Ca 562.436.3661




ERSI ARVIZU July 24, 2016
Chicana Legend Ersi Arvizu
Garfield Alumni Foundation 5th Annual Hall of Fame Awards
Stevens Steak House 5332 Stevens Place, Commerce, CA
Information: Joe 562.896.4788




GARY PUCKETT July 24, 2016
Pacific Amphitheater, Costa Mesa, CA

GARY PUCKETT July 23, 2016
The Happy Together Tour: Gary Puckett
Chuck Negron, The Turtles, Mark Lindsay
The Cowstills, Spencer Davis Group
Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills

THE O'JAYS July 23 2016
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

B.J. THOMAS July 22, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

GARY PUCKETT 20, 2016
Humphries by the Bay, San Diego, CA

DIANA ROSS July 17, 2016
SOLD OUT San Diego




SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES / LEGENDS OF WOO WOP VOL. 2 July 16, 2016
Shirley Alston Reeves Original lead singer of The Shirelles
EUGENE PITT of THE JIVE FIVE, MAURICE WILLIAMS & THE ZODIACS
J.T. Carter of The Crests, Jimmy Stephens & The Safaris
Highlander Auditorium, Upland, CA 888.718.4253
Order Tixs Online www.affordablemusicproductions.com Imformation 951.317.2155

JAZZFEST WEST July 16, 2016
Bonelli Park, San Dimas

BRENTON WOOD July 16, 2016
Brenton Wood's 75th Birthday Party
Special guest EDDIE HOLMAN
Klymaxx, Janice Marie of Taste of Honey, GQ
Warner Grand Theatre, 478 West 6th, San Pedro 90731
Tixs available 424.343.7133 and www.puplepass.com

GARY PUCKETT July 15, 2016
Happy Together Tour at Golden Nugget, Las Vegas

THREE DOG NIGHT July 14, 2016
Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa

DIANA ROSS July 9, 2016
Lincoln, California

CHICAGO July 8, 2016
Harrah's Rincon Casino SoCal

EN VOUGE July 8, 2016
The Wave 94.7 Presents
En Vouge, Boyz ll Men at Greek Theatre

MITCH RYDER AND THE DETROIT WHEELS July 3, 2016
Coach House, SJC


KOOL AND THE GANG July 2, 2016
Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego

JOHNNY GILL July 2, 2016
94.7 The Wave Soulful Summer Presents
Johnny Gill, Blackstreet, Al B. Sure, Total, After 7
Los Angeles Forum

TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS July 1st, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas

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JUNE 2016



THE SHIRELLES AND THE CHIFFONS

SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES June 25 & 26, 2016
Original lead singer of The Shirelles
"Mama Said" "Foolish Little Girl" "Solider You" "Baby It's You"

Special guest THE CHIFFONS leadsinger JUDY CRAIG
"One Fine Day" "He's So Fine" "Sweet Talking Guy"
The Suncoast in Las Vegas




LUCIA MENDEZ June 25, 2016
Florentine Garden Hollywood
5951 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028 323.810.6993


FELIX CAVAILER'S RASCELS June 24, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas




BARBARA MASON * BRENDA HOLLOWAY June 18 2016
THE TEMPRESS
Sunny and The Sunliners * Sly Slick & Wicked
Long Beach Terrence Theatre Performing Arts & Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
Call Tickmaster 800.745.3000

MAGIC OF MOTOWN June 23, 2016
Golden Nugget Las Vegas



MARTHA REEVES June 17, 2016
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas
Special guest Dennis Edwards Temptations Review
Godie Brown Showroom at the Golden Nugget
129 Fremon Street Experience, Las Vegas NV




MAVIS STAPLES June 16, 2016
Special Guest Bob Dylan
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles

MAVIS STAPLES June 13 & 14, 2016
Special Guest Bob Dylan
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay , San Diego



ARCHIE BELL, BRENDA HOLLOWAY, ERSI ARVIZU June 12, 2016
Archie Bell of Archie Bell and The Drells "Tighten Up," Brenda Holloway, Ersi Arvizu
The Heartbreakers, Aalon, Sly Slick & Wicked
Angel Baby's Super Big Oldies Show
Nellie Weaver Event Center 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco 92860
Information and Tickets 951.880.4758

CHARLES WRIGHT June 12, 2016
Soul legend of "Express Yourself," book signing
El Segundo Public Library 111 West Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo 310.524.2722

MAVIS STAPLES June 11, 2016
Special guest Bob Dylan
Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara

THE TEMPTATIONS June 10 2016
Sban Theatre, Beverly Hills CA

THE TEMPTATIONS June 6 2016
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills



FREDA PAYNE June 3 & 4, 2016
Catalina Jazz Club, Hollywood www.catalinajazzclub.com

STEPHANIE MILLS June 5 & 6, 2016
The Newport Beach Jazz Festival
Stephanie Mills, Average White Band & More
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport, CA


SHOWS & EVENTS
Shows & Events

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CHICANO MAGAZINE LOWRIDER CARSHOW CALENDER 2016
Lowrider Car Shows

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Nite Clubs, Stomps

Original Mikes * Guest House * Maggie's Pub * Nick's Taste of Texas * Stevens Steak House * A Mi Hacienda * Santa Fe Springs Swap Music Concert Series * Arturo's Catina !!

NITE CLUBS, BARS & STOMPS
Email your shows/gigs at chicanomagazine@aol.com

ORIGINAL MIKES
STUDIO 51 HOT DJ RICO & LIVE BANDS ALL NIGHT!!
FUNKY FRIDAY - Funk Freaks in Studio 51 every Friday Nite
100 South Main Street, Downtown Santa Ana 714 550.7764



NOW ON TUESDAY NITES ...KARAOKE WITH DAVE
WEDS... Funk and Soul with DEREK BORDEAUX BAND
THRUS... TEMPTATION THRUSDAY OC's Newest Lesbian Night

HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday 4p - 7pm Saturday and Sunday 12p - 4pm

Visit www.originalmikes.com

TOP OF CM

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SANTA FE SPRINGS SWAP MEET
13963 Alondra Blvd., Santa Fe Springs 90670

LIVE ON STAGE

August 14, 2016 ... Sangria
August 28, 2016 ... Suave
September 4, 2016 ... Sangria
September 17, 2016 ... Everyday People - Tribute to Sly & Family Stone
September 18, 2016 ... The Reel Band
September 24, 2016 ... The Wiseguys
September 25, 2016 ... Suave

October 2, 2016 ... Sangria
October 9, 2016 ... LRS/Xposure
October 16, 2016 ... Tease
October 22, 2016 ... Tierra
October 23, 2016 ... BB Wolf
October 30, 2016 ... Suave



SHOW TIMES FOR ALL SHOWS
Friday Night 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM
Saturday/Sunday 12 Noon, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM

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MOTOWN GOSSIP

MUSIC NEWS, BREAKING STORIES
Motown Gossip


BONNIE POINTER HITS HOLLYWOOD

EX-SUPREMES TAKE SHOW ON THE ROAD
HOLLAND DOZIER & HOLLAND STAR ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD





Photos by Manuel "Spookey" Esparza www.chicano-magazine.com

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CHICANO LEGENDS
MUSIC NEWS, BREAKING STORIES
CHICANO LEGENDS




LEGENDARY SINGER LIL' WILLIE G.
Photo: Manuel Esparza/Chicano Magazine (c) 2016


East Los Angles and International star Lil’ Willie G., sings for His fans at Record Jungle in Montebello
By Manuel Esparza
Www.chicano-magazine.com
April. 17, 2016

The Undisputed King of Chicano Soul is the One and Only Willie Garcia better known through the music world as Lil’ Willie G., the Original Voice of Thee Midniters, gave a special inmate concert show at the Record Jungle in Montebello, California for His devoted fans who enjoyed the singer as he went through such classics as It’ll Never Be Over For Me, along with Sad Girl, a song that made Thee Midniters one of the most all time best loved Chicano groups of all time. Enjoying the sounds included Motown royalty, Vanessa Wilson, granddaughter of Motown superstar Mary Wilson of The Supremes.

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Chicano Magazine's
ARTISTS, GROUPS & MUSICIANS DIRECTORY

ANGEL
www.nycdreamenterprises.com/home

APB
APB Music P.O. Box 1318, Hollywood California 90093
Email: info@apbmusic.org
www.apbmusic.org

BALANCE
Contact: Sammy Medina 213.272.5584
Email: sammy.medina@yahoo.com
Contact: Crocket 714.724.9940
Email: balanceband2011@rocketmail.com
Website: reverbnation.com/balanceband2011

BARELA
Tony Barela 714-730-8272, Richard Barela 714-544-1310
Email aabarela123@sbcglobal.net, r.barela@sbcglobal.net
www.barelaband.com

BLUES STRAIGHT UP
Tel 323.223.8167
Email: straightup@att.net
www.bluesstraightup.com

CHICO
Joe Espinosa 323-222-1569 www.chicoband.com

COMPANY BAND
www.thecompanyband-tcb.com

COLDDUCK
Email: coldduckband@yahoo
Contact: Jose Cuadra 562.577.3532
Website: www.coldduck.com

Cold Duck is available to play for your Wedding, Anniversary, Party or Birthday Party
Corporate Function, or any other event you may be planning
For Booking Information contact Jose Cuadra at (562) 577-3532
e-mail coldduckband@ yahoo.com
Cold Duck and QuackUp Records is represented by Cold Duck Productions Inc.

DELGADO BROTHERS
www.delgadobrothers.com

DJ RICO
Rico Entertainment 951.840.6049
www.myspace.com/theedjrico

EASTSIDE L.A.REVUE BAND
Steven Chavez, Manager 951 653-7777
Email: stevenchavez68@hotmail.com
www.eastLArevue.com

GROOVE, THE
www.thegrooveonline.net

IMPACT
www.impactmusik.com

IMPULSE
Dennis Ulibarri, 909.374.8153
www.theimpulseband.com

L.A. BLUE
Email: LABLUEBAND@aol.com
Tony lablueband@aol.com
Aaron labluemusic@yahoo.com
Larry Lmiramontes@msn.com
www.labluemusic.com

L.A. RHYTHM KINGS
The L.A. Rhythm Kings - Cornerstone 2000, Inc.
P.O. Box 4163, Dana Point, CA 92629
PHONE: 714-307-0009, FAX: 949-830-9522
E-mail: Paul@larhythmkings.com
www.larhythmkings.com

LATIN SOUL DANCE BAND
The Extremes
Contact: Phil Avila 818.510.7291


MAD LATINS, THEE
Contact: Louie Para 562.686.4952
Email: themadlatins@msn.com
www.theemadlatinsband.com

MIDNITE CATS
Montecristo 562.388.9272, Blanca 562.639.2142

MONTCLAIRS, THEE
Email: theemontclairs@yahoo.com
www.theemontclairs.com
Jerry Chavarria, info: 626/633-6477

REDWINE
Red 714.630.1938

SANGRE FRIA
SFM Productions 818.400.8904
Mangement 818.324.9378 www.sangrefriamusic.com
Fan site www.myspace.com/sangrefria

SANGRIA
Rates or immediate info call DAN RIOS at: (562)413-3979
Sangria Band Fax Line (562)562-692-3010
www.sangriaband.net

SATISFACTION
Chris Reserva (310) 626-3531, Jimmy Silva (714) 995-8421
Email: chris@satisfactionband.com
www.satisfactionband.com

SMOOTH TOUCH
Contact: Sarah Gertmenian 909.260.0378
Victor Contreras 951.264.2453
Email: thebandsmoothtouch@yahoo.com
www.thebandsmoothtouch.com

SOTO
S.E.G. Entertainment Group
P.O. Box 1992 , Norwalk California U.S.A. 90650
Office: 626. 330 9413 Fax: 626.330 1843
Email: soto@sotoband.com
www.sotoband.com

STONE SOUL
www.stonesoul.com

SUAVE
www.suavetheband.com

TABU
website: www.tabuband.com
Bookings & Shows Contact: Al Trainor 626.922.9385
Email: trnrcham@aol.com
http://www.myspace.com/tabutheband

TOUCH THE BAND
1st contact: Raymond Juarez - 626-348-6185
2nd contact: A.J. Avila - 626-290-1528
3rd contact: Alma Gonzalez - 323-633-4302
Website: www.touchtheband.info
Email: music@touchtheband.info
Alt. Email: almarjaj@sbcglobal.net

TRUE RHYTHM SOUL
www.truerhythmsoul.com
Contact: Tom Gonzales 714.745.6864

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