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:: NEWS ::

04/14/2008

Welcome to the Saturday Night Bath News Blog. Below are event summaries as they happened. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page to find play buttons for SNB history in the form of 60-seconds of slides with audio, and the dark screens are flash videos.

04/10/2008

Goodbye Dennis Eugene Evans, the most awesome and humble conga player. We love and will always remember you.

04/01/2008

Wendy Greuel, City Council-member from District #2 brought SNB to Principal Ms. Angela Cleveland's Rockin' Jack London High in Van Nuys. .. Congratulations to Matthew Cortes, harmonica winner.

03/14 /2008

Thanks to the Swanton Foundation, the concert and clinic at Stoney Point High School was a huge success. Gilbert Sanchez and Sergio Padilla played bass, Hector Costa and Sergio played drums, and Fabiola Armenta and Principal Padgett sang the Doors' "Break On Through". Ann Bailey, Danielle Salmas and Karlyn won harmonicas. Special thanks to our sign-turners and teacher-road crew... you're an awesome school.

3/6/2008

Eagle Tree High in Carson is a great school. Principal Jackie Ayala says that they are her best class. During the Saturday Night Bath event, Ann Bailey won a harmonica and had extraordinary memory and listening skills. Desire Flores and Justine Jones were excellent sign-turners. Gilbert and Hector showed much ability, playing bass and drums, respectively. We hope they will enroll at Harbor College.

10/29/2007

Again thank you LA County Arts Commission. We want to give a shout out to Robert Lewis High Principal Chuck Trudeau, Teacher/Bassist-performer Mr. Viggers, and student winners, DJ (sign turner and drummer), José Nolasco, and to Road Manager of The Year-2007, Mauricio Alexander Guevara." Lewis High Rocks.

10/26/2007

The sixth and final DCA event was a return visit to Moneta High in Gardena. The students, teachers, and Principal Mr. Tony Morreale were so animated and involved, just as in past visits. Izea Williams, Malik Artou, Cyrus Reddix, and Andrea Bossier represented.

10/19/2007

Another City of LA Cultural Affairs Department phenomenon occurred at Cooper High in San Pedro. Trinity, Jeanette Palomera, Karneisha Wilson, Richard Warlock, Keath Brown, Roxanne Ware, and Romar Hagan were all harmonica winners. Thanks Lisa for tight sign duties!

10/05/2007

SNB rocked at Kirk Douglas High. Elizabeth Santana and John Lawrence represented. Thanks again, City of LA Department of Cultural Affairs!

10/01/2007

Wow, what a happening occurred at Thoreau High today. Thank you LA County Arts Commission for your support! Brandon Anastascio, Amanda Weiss, and Sylvia Medina won harps. Brandon Palaelo, played guitar and Willie Gordon played drums with the band. Great job to dancers Abby and Sheri, and Roadie/gaffer Angel Torres.

09/28/2007

Super-sharp students attend Avalon High School, including harmonica winners Laura Alvarez and Antonio Bazan. Special thanks go to our sign holders, and Emmanuel Diaz, Francisco Ayala, and Carlos, our road crew. Francisco took an extended drum lesson and received a Method book.

09/27/2007

Highland Park High School was really sharp. Phillip Hadley, Richard Salazar, Peter Nuñez, Jane Lorenzo, Andrea Quesada, Miguel Morales, Benji Ramirez, and Teacher Mr. Upshaw all won harmonicas with their musical knowledge. Awesome job HP and Principal Ms. Iwamoto.

08/05/2007

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs has supported bringing our program to LA for 18 years, and Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School is a shining example of our success. Principal Mike Smalley, his staff, his 250 terrific students, and especially Ms. Shantae Weathers who won a harmonica, are an inspiration to us.

04/13/2007

Once again Mount Lukens High students learned alot about music. Thank you City Council member Ms. Wendy Gruel for coming on board.

12/11/2006

Metal lives! The concert and clinic event at Moneta Continuation High on December 8th was phenomenal. Not only did Marco show great improvement on guitar over the last year, Eli Peña showed amazing talent, playing 2 songs on drums and another on guitar. Principal Tony Morreale and the staff are so dedicated and this is evident in all of the student’s wonderful attitudes. Thank you again Supervisor Knabe and Deputy Ms. Carla Yorke for your generous grant.

12/01/2006

Thanks to The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, Thoreau Hugh rocks with SNB, featuring Zane Yancy on jazz drums! Special shoutout to super-sign-lady Adriana Perez and harmonica winners Zabrina Zussman, Justin Calewell, Carolina Alvarenga, English Teacher Ms. Gail Nettles, and last but certainly not least, Principal Ms. Lisa Ring.

11/02/2006

What a great audience at Five Acres School. René, Damaris, and Jacob won harmonicas. It was a morning that everyone will never forget!"

10/27/2006

Cooper High in San Pedro loves music!. Joana Hernandez and Louie Gonzalez won harmonicas. Rudy Gonzalez (no relation to Louie), was an excellent sign turner. Special thanks to Rudy and Gavin Vazquez, Jr. who helped to load equipment.

10/20/2006

Walt Whitman High has a new Principal, Ms. Karen Cheval. She is extremely “tuned-in”, and the students in-turn, are as well. Dora Navarrete won a harmonica. A special thanks to the superb road crew. The Boeing Company and The Recording Industries Music Performance Fund again sponsored the event.

10/12/2006

Eagle Tree in Carson reflects the phenominal attitude of their Principal Ms. Jackie Ayala. Daniesha, Jasmine, and Dwight held up the signs. A special shout out to our grip, Michael Najera. Repeated thanks to the Recording Industries Music Performance Fund (NY) and Southern CA Edison!

10/06/2006

The concert at Kirk Douglas was tight. Pita (of our new 2006 brochure fame) and Maria Vargas, Polette Lujan, and Jesus Luna won harmonicas. Pita's drumming has really improved since December! Vanessa held up our instrument signs. Teacher Mrs. Johnson danced. The 3-dozen questionnaires immediately returned were very informative and showed varied and extensive understanding.

07/21/2006

The concert today at Youth Opportunities Unlimited High was great! Teacher Linda Cardwell won a harmonica. Thank you LA Cultural Affairs Department & The Recording Industries Music Performance Fund!

12/09/2005

A big shout out to Kirk Douglas High. They have a wonderful Music Department led by Ms. Gail Bluestein and Principal Ms. Constance Dunn. Pita Vargas and Cody Nelson played two songs with SNB on guitar and bass respectively. Reporter Sasha Bezman, as well as Maria Vargas, Christian Perez, and Rafael Infante all won harps.

12/07/2005

Moneta High in Gardena has many talented students. Marcos Rodriguez played guitar with SNB for 45 minutes! There was also musician/rapper Diondre Jackson, harmonica winners Karina Lopez, Monica Ruiz, Dominique Brewer, and Emilio Vaughn. Drummer Jeoffrey Williams took a lesson and got a method book. Thank you D’Addario Foundation for the Performing Arts (Strings) so much for two co-sponsorships.

10/26/2005

Congratulations to Eagle Tree High harmonica winners Ahren Almodovar, Mr. Anderson, Yuti Tuvatel, and Roderick Scott.

10/07/2005

The concert at Del Rey High School in Westchester today went very well today. Kentrell Wright played drums and got an Ed Hunton “Funkasizes” method book. Harmonica winners Michael Perry remembered 10 things and Caleb Ashman won for extraordinary Road Manager duties. Thanks to DeAnthony Watson for holding signs.

09/30/2005

At Cooper Alternative High School we received our best reception of the 6 years that we have been going there. Victor and Aaron took a drum lesson. Anisha Irvin and Kenneth McIntire won harmonicas. And a special thank you to the serious road crew of Jonathon Williams, Raymond Gibbs, and Jeremy Malone.

09/23/2005

275 awesome students and staff work at Youth Opportunities Unlimited High in Los Angeles. Ms. Harris sang and danced 10 funky "Happy Birthday" choruses to Garfield Johnson. He played electric Dobro with the band, and then finished up by succeeding Oscar Osuna and Edgar Cervantes in moving our equipment. They all won harmonicas as did Alisa McGregor! Kudos to this wonderful school.

08/17/2005

Highland Park High School rocks! George Ruiz and Michael Asturias took bass viol and drum lessons, respectively. Edson Ramirez, Moises Avalino, Ashley Aragonez, Raul Sarmiento, Scott Vitug, Mark Barragan, Christopher Fonseca, Jonathon Arreaga, Greg Gutierrez, and Mario Sarabia all won harmonicas.

08/10/2005

We talked to and were inspired by all of the students at Rogers High in Van Nuys. Hooray for La La Blackwell, Stephanie Ramirez, and Brenda Romero, who won harmonicas. Special shout out to Vanessa and Angel for carrying equipment.

07/29/2005

Congratulations to all of the Jack London High School graduates. José Izaparte and Michael Love did serious raps. They also won harmonicas along with Illyana Camacho, Tom DaVinci, Jasmine Joyner, Gregory Owens, and Ben Michaels. Jasmine took a drum lesson and got a method book.

06/01/2005

The concert and clinic for the Ramona Alternative High girls was extraordinary. Afterward Janet Figueroa and Abigail Duarte played guitar and drums respectively for 45 minutes with the band. They both won harmonicas, along with Liliana Camacho, Natalie Mukul, Susan Martinez, and Ivonne Saucedo. Jasmine Carrington is very talented as well; she also won a harp and took an extended bass lesson.

04/13/2005

80 students at the SNB Five Acres annual concert learned so much! Thanks and congratulations on your retirement after 16 years Ms. Neggy, and to you Mr. Cotter, and to all of the student harmonica winners and drummers, Rashaud, Luke, Eziel, Trevor, Frank, Mitch, Alleaha, Benny, Ronisha, Aaron, Markel, and last but not least, Edward. Also congratulations to the 4 who won dolls but we did not get your names. Monthly visits are in the works…"

04/08/2005

What a great day today. Metropolitan High School in Los Angeles is incredibly talented. Special shout outs - Billy Ortez accompanying SNB for an hour playing excellent "section-Trombone", along with Teachers Mr. Lupé on Congas and Mr. W. on Guitar. Some of the 5 drummers who got books were Karla Osuna, Fabian Angulo, Rocky Trejos, and John Andrino. Fabian and Rene Lopez took Bass lessons. Other celebrities include harmonica winners Karla, Noela Sotelo, Guadalupe Sorrano, Janet Bell, and Richie Avalos.

03/10/2005

The Southeast Middle School program today was awesome. Their "A-Team Band" band played so well on 3 selections, and Director Mr. Alvin McKinney wailed on alto sax on two with SNB yet again for our 4th time in 6 years (before at Markham Middle)! Thanks Recording Industries Music Performance Fund in NY, and Harold R. Swanton & Winifred R. Swanton Foundation here in Beverly Hills. Besides the SEMS A-Team Band with whom we had extensive discussions over the 6-hour duration about a baton or the fretless electric bass guitar with a wah-wah pedal, here is a special shout out to all of the bass viol students and harmonica winners – Eric Ibarra, Kimberly Gracian, Andy Alferez, Phillipe Romes, Martin Delgado, Jordy Cota, Gilbert Padilla, Jadira Martinez, Jonathon Trujillo, and Peter Martinez. Congratulations again, you were all great.

11/19/2004

Our first visit to North High in Torrance has inspired us as mentors, particularly students Ashley Wall, and Patricia Galaz. And, for the first time, famous LA drummer Ed Hunton performed the gig and the clinics using his funky method book that we have donated to students for the last 4 years.

11/18/2004

We returned to Del Rey High in Westchester for the 6th time. Congratulations to harmonica winners Hassan Badji, Josh Keel, and Anthony Toney.

11/01/2004

Representing Pueblo de Los Angeles High School in East LA is Natalie Flores, who won a harmonica and took a guitar lesson, and she and Brenda Hernandez took a drum lesson. Claudia Alvarado and Jovani Perez took bass viol lessons and hope to study at Cal State LA. Special thanks to the expert road crew Juan, Luis and all of the others. We think Principal Bill Lupejkis and the entire student body are brilliant.

08/31/2004

Awesome Principal Ms. Constance Dunn of Kirk Douglas High School in Northridge says; "We love your program. It is of great value to our students and fits so well into our music program. Thank you for all that you do for kids. You are truly one of the unsung heroes." Cool.

8/30/2004

An extraordinary graduation event happened at Stoney Point High in Chatsworth on June 16th. Principal Padgett played guitar and sang with SNB as did student Ray De La O and his composer/singer-partner. Accolades to drum students Cristal Manning and Andrew Tri, harmonica winners Andrew, Nancy Lopez, and Julian Jarparo, and to the most graduates ever: Ray, Sanjana Baldwin, Joey Cabrera, Mike Scott Cherney, Nahyan, Ershad, Hugo Sanchez-Garcia, Alison Karen Insaurralde, Bryan Judas Insaurralde, Alfonso Martinez, Vanessa Mata, Jensy Olazaba, José Alejandro Peralta, Gabriela Santana-Ramos, Labib Tawfik, and Jessica Anne Tirona.

08/29/2004

Thanks to the Boeing Company. The concert and clinic at Kirk Douglas High in Northridge on June 11th was huge. Josh Shaw, Danny Zakarian, and and Lajuan Dorsey rapped and won harmonicas. Jennifer Ferrerya, David Diaz, Miguel Romero, Virgil Washington, and Gary Kreutz took drum lessons and got books. Thanks to Miguel and Michael for help with the equipment."

05/27/2004

Thanks #2 to CA Arts Council. SNB was blown away by the Mt. Lukens High School (Tujunga, CA) musical stars! Lessons were given to Ashley Rivers - bass and drums, Jonathon Garcia and Crystal Berger - keyboard, David Hernandez - guitar and rap, and Bryan Peterson - drums and rap. Ashley, Jennifer Moreno, and Amy Leckliter won harmonicas... very cool.

05/26/2004

Thank you CA Arts Council. You helped SNB to celebrate the Eagle Tree High School (Carson CA) Class of 2004 graduates with music! Aleanna Campbell and Jonathan Shaw (J Macc) sang Marvin Gaye songs with the band. Elvis Espinoza did a great rap. He, Jeremy Malone and Vanessa Gonzalez won harmonicas by memorizing 10 music tenets. Congratulations to graduates Encka Cotton, Felipe Phipps, Sam Wright, Graciela Antimo, Lorianne Lim, Michelle Hill, Abi Arambula, Leo Galarza, Will Moseley, Charles McCowan, Karla Valdez, and Gus Cortes. And also to upcoming July 2004 graduates Vanessa, Rayon Tyler, Mary Abalos, Don Apostol, Ashley Romaine, Alberta Armenta, Catalina Mendez, Corey Kelly, Akeem Smith, Lisa Ramsey, Veronica Garcia, and Jasmin Espinoza. It was our great privilege to perform for you.

05/21/2004

Thanks again Supervisor Antonovich for co-sponsoring our Graduation event at Addams High School again, coming up on June 10th.

05/13/2004

SNB plays for the City of Glendale at the Community Center. Howie Rich tells about the bass viol to teen #15,000 Cuauhtemoc Tello, and 15,001 Oscar Barrera. They won harmonicas for memorizing 10 musical tenets!

04/27/2004

Thank you Jostens Foundation in Minnesota for bringing us to Santana High on May 25th in Rowland Heights.

04/26/2004

The California Arts Council still has a pulse, barely. A new Multi-Cultural Impact Grant will bring SNB to 3 High Schools in May.

02/24/2004

Thanks to Ms. Lucille Banta in NY and The Swanton Foundation in Beverly Hills, the Saturday Night Bath/8 will be going to Walt Whitman High on March 18th in LA, and Jack London High on March 26th in Van Nuys.