Blue Bear Summer 2011 Showcase Highlights

Last week I spent another three nights at Café du Nord shooting the Blue Bear School of Music showcases. For added excitement and challenge, I also performed in two sets myself, as a vocalist, keyboard, and bass player (not all at once!).

As usual, several talented youth bands performed. These kids just keep getting better and better.

But the adults generated their share of excitement too!

Speaking of excitement, this band, "Boat Party", had by far the most enthusiastic audience of the entire run, and energy levels to match.

This showcase was the final one for veteran Blue Bear teacher, Bill Spooner (known for founding The Tubes). Blue Bear staff praised Bill onstage, and presented him with a guitar and other gifts before his final set.

This photo of the lead singer from Bill's final workshop, "Sputnik's Last Stand", is one of my favorites from all three nights.

Some of the bands had more unusual instrumentation, including not one, but two cellists!

Finally, allowing a moment of self-indulgence, here's a photo my husband Ziggy took of me performing on the first night of the series, with the band "11th Hour". We had a blast! Looking forward to the next showcase.