The TLC benefit has a wonderful special magic to it for me as it happens at the Love Shack where Andie and I were married. What a perfect way to spend it: with friends making music and doing good and with Andie and Kayden right here by my side.
I am honored to be a part of anything Larry and Cindy put together because they only do things one way: great.
Larry has a duo with Carl Funk and they are really starting to bend some ears and turn some heads. Larry is a seasoned producer, singer, acoustic guitarist and drummer with a whole array of credits to to his name and fame. I hope to see a great turn out. If you can't come you could still contact Cindy and make a donation.
A special thanks to my wonderful band. They have all worked their butts off getting ready for the show. We have shown ourselves we can do justice to the gift of these songs and perform them with magic with just the four us. We are all very excited.
Manolito
Dale Fuentes
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September 4th Thursday 8-11
Lucky Strike
700 Bellevue Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
Musicians and friends gather to celebrate
singer Dee Roberson's Birthday
I will haul the PA and play joined by Dee, Hans,
Jimmy Culler and many others. Who?
You never know. Hope to see some of the former
Provinces crowd there.
The benefit was a great success and a tremendous amount of fun.
We raised thousands of dollars for the Toddler's Learning Center. Thank you all and stay tuned for more. We (the band) will continue honing our show for the next event. Thank you all.
Peace and abundance. Greg
Andie and my anniversary!
August 17th Summer Pig Roast TLC
The Toddler's Learning Center Benefit
Time: 2-6 PM
Location:
1115 Old Polnell Road
Oak Harbor
Larry and Cynthia Mason's Love Shack
Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island featuring
The Papa Murat Band in Concert
Larry Mason
Janie and Joe
Spend an afternoon in the sunshine with great company, wonderful food, and even better music.
On August 17th we will play a benefit show on Whidbey Island. The event will benefit the Toddler's Learning Center . Contact Cindy Mason for details and tickets.
Suggested donation is $75 per person and only 100 tickets are available. Contact Cindy at 360-679-7958. TLC Brochure Hope to see you there.
Our show will be an acoustically electric set in a new and refined light. Groove, melody and harmony.
A good time is guaranteed for all.
Larry Mason will perform first then
Janie and Joe will do a set. We will close the event..
Pig Roast with side dishes, beer and wine
Tickets available from Tan Kotschwar, Marge Scribner, Cynthia Mason and Bayleaf StoresPapa Murat Band
Greg Murat vocals and guitar
Jimmy Culler bass and vocals
Mike Daily drums and vocals
John Matthews congas, bongos and Latin percussion
2 pm to 6 pm 1115 Old Polnell Road, Oak Harbor
This year has been for learning and growing and writing and continuing the journey. It is time to
play once again.
Two new CD's are nearing completion and should be ready for mastering soon.
The Fly In was a musical dream. Great players and wonderful friends. A good time was had to all. Thank all of you who came and listened or played, to Jimmy Culler for pulling us all together. A pleasant time was guaranteed for all!July 10 2008 Private Party
Hanger 8
Jimmy Wright Lead guitar-vocals
Mike Daily Drums-vocals
Jimmy CullerBass-vocals
Papa Greg Murat Guitar-vocalsSaturday July 12th, 2008
The Arlington Fly In
Paraphenalia 5 to Whenever
The band (as it stands committed at this point)
Mike Daily Drums-vocals
Jimmy CullerBass-vocals
Jimmy Wright Lead Guitar-vocals
Scott MacGougan Lead Guitar-Keyboards-vocals
John Matthews Congas-Latin percussion
Papa Greg Murat Takamine Guitar-vocalsI am very grateful to know such an array of fine musicians to call upon for performances and to call my friends. I am grateful also for all the people who have come out to listen all these years. We made it this far, let's keep going. Thank you.
December 1, 2007 Noon until 2 PM
Gage Academy of Art
Live and unplugged in the Sculpture Room
This is the 8th Annual Drawing Jam
This is a wonderful event filled with artists and
musicians. If you are an artist it is the best $10
you could ever spend.
Gage Academy of Art
1501 10th Ave. E
Seattle, WA 98102
Tel: 206.323.GAGE
E-mail: Info@GageAcademy.org
September 15 Private Show
Thanks to friends and family of Hunter's Corner Store
We were grateful to be a part of Melinda and Shannon Ramey's Celebration. The local store is closing after 72 years of service to the community.
The band for this show is
Papa G on guitar and vocals and DR Rhythm
Jimmy Culler on bass and vocals
Manolito Fuentes on flute and percussion
John Matthews on Latin percussion
This was a magical evening of celebration and we did it right. People were thrilled with the music partly because they could see us having so much fun. John Matthews was bold and daring trying all kinds of new ideas and playing beautifully and tastefully. One idea he used that was especially effective was playing brushes on the timbales; sweet. Dale has developed his sound and invested in nice gear and his flute sounded fantastic. Jimmy had a corner spot for his bass amp and he got a nice fat sound and was on the money as well. Faith watched Kayden so Andie was actually able to come to the party for a while. That doesn't happen much so we were happy to have her there.
July 14th Saturday 4-8
Arlington Airport
Arlington Fly In
Papa with
Scott MacGougan vocals and guitar
Manolito Fuentes flute and percussion
John Coffey lots of sax
John Matthews congas and a pile of percussion
Mike Daily vocals and drums
Jimmy Culler vocals and bass
Greg Murat vocals & guitar
It was truly a wonderful time for all at the Airport gig. There are so many great people who show up for Dan's party every year and he has made it a tradition to have the band there. We rolled out the tunes for over four hours and everyone was shining in the summer sunshine. Manolito was in fine form and added his Latin touch and percussive melodies. Scott MacGougan can paint harmonic beauty with just chords and he can get down and dirty and rip out the rock tunes. John Matthews was in his temple of tempo with surrounded by timbales, congas, bongos, woodblocks, bells and a host of percussion play things. Good times and good vibes. Jimmy had a great sound on his bass and was driving the tunes with his unique style and smile. Mike Daily pounded out the beat and tip toed in time when the tune called for it. It is always fun to look back and see Mike with his big smile in his element and making music. We are only as good as our audience and we were fine. I look forward to another party next year.
June 16th
The Renton Highlands
Keith and Linda Gallup's
Garden Party
The Three Burritos
Papa with
Con Llinas vocals and guitars
Jimmy Culler vocals and bass
The Three Burritos ( Ronnie, Jimmy and Papa) gathered for the Gallup gathering accompanied & supervised by Ronnie's brother "Jeno". This party is a musician's dream. Keith and Linda are such good people and great hosts. They made us feel at home and very welcome from the first moment. It was like being guests at the party rather than the musicians hired to play. Keith makes some world class beer and that is another reason we enjoy their parties so much. Fantastic food, drinks and company. In fact there gathering is one of a kind. Not only are the guests very appreciative, clapping after every song, but they become more attentive as the night goes on. When does that happen? The more they drink the better we sound. Just kidding. This is our second year doing this party and it is better every time.
May 5 2007 at Casa Feliz 6PM
206-818-7399
2620 Al Ave Sw,
West Seattle, Washington 98116
It was nice to be on Alkai, the evening was cool and
clear and I played outside. I ran into a friend from
Starbucks, Stan. It was a pleasant surprise to see him. Didn't see
anyone else I knew but it is cute little place looking
out on the water and the food was good.
Passport to Woodinville Weekend
I will be performing two days at the Columbia Winery
March 31st and April 1st from 11:30-3:30 both days.The event is the Passport to Woodinville and unfortunately
even though a passport which is your ticket sells for $50 they
are all gone. Check them out and read about it if you are interested. Passport to Woodinville.
If you miss this one put it on your calendar for next year.
I am excited to be playing again. It has been too long.
JANUARY 25, THURSDAY 7-9 PM
STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC
545 Bellevue Square
Bellevue Washington 98008 425-452-5534
Concert with Dee Robersin Jazz, R&B vocalist
with Jimmy Culler on bass.
Starbucks was a kick in the pants. We had a great time. There were three performers, Miranda opened and Lawrence closed the show. We played in the middle. I brought the PA in around 3:30 stored it in the back and at 6:30 we set up and did sound check. It is a very nice venue. Strangely the moment I plugged my guitar in it shorted out and I could get no sound. Weird. Lawrence let me play his Stratocastor. Dee smoked the place. Jimmy and I had a blast and Jimmy closed the show with Unchain My Heart. Thanks to Dale and Mary Ellen, and John for coming out and our friend Steve who came from Renton with his son. There was a very good crowd and we got a standing ovation. I hope we get to do it again. PhotosYou should really check out this new artist I encountered on MySpace. You wonder how you get friend requests but I always check out the site of requester. Her name is Ofri Ben-David . She writes and sings beautiful songs in Hebrew. She is translating Siempre into Hebrew and will record it in the future..
Acoustic Solo Performance
I performed live and unplugged at the
Gage Academy of Art from 10AM-12PM on December 2nd.
Sarah was modeling. It was a duo. Great fun.
DRAWING JAM
All-Day Drawing Festival
Gage Academy
1501 10th Ave. E
Seattle 98102
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Last Show was in Sedona Arizona
with Freedom, Rob Peebler and Tina Malia
A celebration of Cheyanna's short life
at the Oak Creek Brewery October 19th
The Taste of Edmonds show was on the
Main stage August 11, 2006
7:30-8:30 with The Band Papa Rocks!
Columbia Winery Case Sale-solo guitar instrumentals
August 11 3:30pm-6:30pm
August 12 11:30am-3:30pm
August 13 11:30am-3:30pm
The Highlands Private Party
4pm-8pm August 12th
with Ron Llinas, Jimmy Culler
At Silent T Studios nightly
Photo from Benefit Concert for Cancer June 3rd
Jimmy Culler, Papa Murat, Manolito Fuentes in Concert
Arlington Airport Fly In Papa Murat Band & Jimmy Wright Band
July 8th 2 to 8 PM
Mike Daily, Jimmy Culler, John Matthews, Dale Manolito Fuentes,
Jimmy Wright, Ron Llinas, John Coffey
This event was great fun and the band rocked.
Kayden danced in front of the stage.
Should have been there.
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Dale "Manolito" Fuentes and I have been friends for decades and I am always honored to play music with this world traveling performer. Next year Andie and I hope to go down to Mexico when he does so we can play some music together, drink some tequila, and soak up the sun.
Check out The Jimmy Wright Band
The John Matthews Band
John Matthews, Dave Raynor,
Papa Murat, Ron Llinas
Photos by Dale Antonsen
Richmond Beach Bar and Grill
Wine Tasting
Thanks to all the people who made the shows. You know who you are and you know we love you. You make it real!
*Warriors on the Way ©Freedom 2005 recorded live in Ashland Oregon / Rob Peebler on 12 string and harmonies / Mish Israel Flute / Freedom vocal & acoustic guitar
I love my sons and daughters