Jambase Publicizes October 13th Performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall
LOS LOBOS DEBUT BEGINS THE 2006/2007 WORLD MUSIC SERIES
AT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
Performances by Guinga, Paco De Lucia and Salif Keita Complete Series
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2006 at 8 PM
Los Lobos
East Los Angeles rockers Los Lobos make their debut appearance at
Walt Disney Concert Hall, commencing the 2006/2007 World Music Series
on Friday October 13, 2006 at 8pm. Performing both acoustically and
plugged-in, Los Lobos plays selections from their 13th full-length
album, The Town and The City, as well as other music from their
acclaimed career.
Los Lobos’ career kicked into high gear in the summer of 1987 with
the release of La Bamba. Los Lobos’ cover of the title track shot
straight to #1 on the Billboard Singles chart, remaining there for
three weeks, transforming Los Lobos into mainstream stars. However
this “overnight success” arrived 14 years after the band’s inception.
What started as a group of schoolmates gathering to play traditional
Mexican music in the early ’70s, launched a distinctive career that
has prevailed for over three decades. From traditional Spanish and
Mexican music, to rock, folk, jazz and even psychedelic sonic
experimentation, Los Lobos has successfully redefined their sound,
collecting three Grammy awards and consistently topping the charts.
Their latest Hollywood Records release, The Town and The City,
expands upon their roots-rock sound, and as the title suggests,
serves as a reflection of “the city” Los Lobos’ experiences growing
up in East L.A. – and “the town” a nostalgic reminiscence of back
home, a counterbalance to the hustle and glow of the boulevard. Ben
Wener, music critic for the Orange County Register, calls The Town
and The City “one of Los Lobos’ all-time best.”
The 2006/2007 World Music Series at Walt Disney Concert Hall
continues with Brazilian songwriter and guitar virtuoso Guinga, who
performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, on Friday, December 1,
2006. Internationally recognized master of Flamenco guitar, Paco de
Lucia, performs on Sunday, February 4, 2007, and Malian superstar
Salif Keita, often called the Golden Voice of Africa, performs on
Saturday, April 28, 2007.
LOS LOBOS began as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles in 1973, having
since evolved into a respected artistic entity searching for themes
and topics that are an interpretive pulse of our times. Using musical
molds built on the blues, rockabilly, jazz, Latin and their own
Mexican-American heritage, Los Lobos have never beat their fans over
the head with politics or agendas. Instead, they subtly challenge
them with conscience-raising songs and thought-provoking lyrics.
Their latest release, The Town and The City, does just that. Told in
the first-person, each song serves as an episodic step in a journey
that travels over emotional peaks and valleys. The centerpieces of
the album “The City” and “The Town” serve as urban reflections of
immigrant arrivals. Most of the thirteen songs are co-written by
Louie Perez and David Hildago; Cesar Rosas contributes two songs.
Every song says something significant about the mysterious journey
that creates a new life in a society much different from where it
began. The release of The Town and The City marks a highly
anticipated event at this stage of Los Lobos’ illustrious career.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, under Music Director Esa-
Pekka Salonen, presents the finest in orchestral and chamber music,
recitals, new music, jazz, world music and holiday concerts at two of
the most remarkable places anywhere to experience music Walt Disney
Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. In addition to a 30-week winter
subscription season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the LA Phil presents
a 12-week summer festival at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, summer
home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and home of the Hollywood Bowl
Orchestra. In fulfilling its commitment to the community, the
Association’s involvement with Los Angeles extends to educational
programs, community concerts and children’s programming, ever seeking
to provide inspiration and delight to the broadest possible audience.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2006 at 8 PM
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Los Lobos
Steve Berlin, saxophones, percussion, flute, midisax, harmonica,
melodica
David Hidago, guitars, accordion, violin, banjo, vocals
Conrad Lozano, bass, guitarron, vocals
Louie Perez, drums, guitars, percussion, vocals
Cesar Rosas, guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tickets ($33 – $85) are on sale now at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
box office, online at LAPhil.com, or via credit card phone order at
323.850.2000. A limited number of $10 rush tickets for seniors and
full time students may be available at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
box office two hours prior to the performance. Valid identification
is required; one ticket per person; cash only. Groups of 12 or more
may be eligible for special discounts for selected concerts and
seating areas. For information, please call 323.850.2000.