MarciJean & the Fever will bring the heat, be ready to dance the afternoon away.
Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club April 2024 Presents Marci Jean and the Fever plus Valerie Johnson and the Voodoo Doodads from the 5-Cities area on Sunday, May 26th.
Hot Swingin’ Jazz” at the Basin Street Regulars’ Sunday afternoon Concert 12:30 to 4:00 on Sunday, May 26th.
Feature Band: - Marci Jean & The Fever:
In May, we will feature a singer and musician that we last hosted during the backyard shows in May of 2020; Marci Jean Fabrini. At that time she was performing with the Belmont Kings and she really knocked our socks off. If you wish to reprise that stunning performance, visit this link on our Basin Street Regulars YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_WimBT744k
Her new sensational new band is named Marci Jean & The Fever. They will transport you back in time to the juke joints and knocked out dives! Playing 1940s and 50s jump blues and R&B! Marci Jean sings authentic originals as well as covering artists like Laverne Baker to Etta James. This excellent group features well-known local blues guitarist and vocalist James Scoolis and also national recording artist Wes Star on drums. The band is rounded out by Wil Anderson on bass and Brad Hackleman on saxophone.
Bring your dancing shoes you won’t be able to stay in your seats!
Opening Band: Valerie Johnson and the Voodoo Doodads
Members of the VooDoo DooDads Valerie Johnson - Lead Vocalist, Washboard Albert Ingram - (Al B Blue) Lead Rhythm/Lead Guitar Dr. Bob Brenman - (Dr. Bob) Doctor of Safe Sax, Saxophone Liz Douglas - Bass, Vocals Musical Styles: Blues, Traditional New Orleans Jazz, Cajun/Zydeco and more!
Valerie Johnson toured Europe with a well known gospel group, and upon her return to the U.S. got hired by Big Brother & The Holding Company to fill Janis Joplin’s shoes!
Al B Blue is a classically trained pianist who later became part of a New Jersey Doo-Wop group. Upon moving to California he taught himself guitar and was soon touring the U.S. with a band that was opening for Curtis Mayfield, Hugh Masekela and others.
Dr. Bob Brenman (aka, “The Doctor of Safe Sax”) is a recently retired doctor and longtime saxophone enthusiast, with a passion for Dixieland Jazz and blues. Dr. Bob has been performing with Val & Al at Bon Temps Creole Cafe for over 10 years!
Liz Douglas has performed at dozens and dozens of venues on the Central Coast, including service clubs, country clubs, hotels and restaurants, plus numerous private parties and events. One of her career highlights (and major professional credit) was performing for several years aboard Princess Cruises alongside her husband Bill’s group, the Bill Douglas Quartet. She got to tour the world while sharing her love of music with all those aboard!
CONTACT: Valerie Johnson (805) 423-8592 valbblue@gmail.com
UPCOMING SHOWS:
June 30th – Ginger Pauley with the Hoosier Daddies playing vintage jazz with ’20s nostalgia – a nine piece band from LA! At the Pismo Vets Hall. Opening band is the Decomposing Brass Quintet.
July 20th, SATURDAY: The Midiri Brothers at the Pismo Vets Hall. This is a very special event! The opening band is The Barrelhouse Wailers.
August 25th – BSR annual BBQ Backyard Show. Dave Stuckey and the Hot House Gang with the Oasis Ukulele Band as opener.
October 27-29 – A Special BSR – Central Coast Jazz Weekend is in the planning stages!
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The Basin Street Regulars have been promoting monthly dance/concerts as well as the Jubilee by the Sea for four decades. For more information call (805) 937 8402 or go to www.basinstreetregulars.com. Email at: pismojazz2015@gmail.com .
Annual single membership $35; Under 26, $20. Couples $60, Family $75, Silver $150. The Basin Street Regulars is a 501 (c)(3) Corporation, dedicated to the performance and preservation of Traditional “Hot Swingin’” Jazz. Funds from this event supports jazz camp scholarships for area teens and young adults.
Interested in becoming a BSR member to receive discounts, various perks and FREE entrance to Sunday concerts, please sign up here
www.basinstreetregulars.com or www.pismojazz.com
Please help keep JAZZ ALIVE by becoming a member or donor today.
Checks can be made payable to Basin Street Regulars, PO Box 356, Pismo Beach CA 93448
