New Year's Eve
Greg Murat Band
Greg Murat-Guitar vocals
Jimmy Culler-Bass vocals
Mike Daily-Drums vocals
Ronnie Llinas-Lead guitar vocals
John Matthews-Percussion, Congas, bongos, shakers, chimes, maracas wood blocks, claves, cowbells, go go bells, Roland HPD15 HandSonic Percussion Controller, small splash cymbals
The party was wonderful. The band was hot and the audience was beautiful and we had a grand time. Our trip up with Maggie and Rock Peterson on their beautiful boat, The Beach House, was just grand. It was a workout for the boys. I was unloading gear at 3:30PM in the afternoon and was walking back to the boat after reloading the gear with the guys, at 2:30AM. A very long day.
Thank you too all the people who came out to party with us and bring in the New Year. There were a lot of them and they were a charming group. We were so happy to be there.
Thanks especially to Cynthia and Larry Mason who played a huge role in getting us in the door. We love you.
Oak Harbor, Washington 9827
It I had a band I wonder what I would name it
Some suggestions from family and friends who are all nearly asleep: Rapid Turnover, Planet 5, Hi Grandma, Spotted Leopard, Papa's My Name. Ronnie said GMB (Grandpa's Made Bald, I mean Greg Murat Band), The Beagles, The Islands, The Beach, Beach Beat, Beat Beach, The Reach, The Intervals, Fifth Circle, The Buffet, The Brunch, Tequila Cactus, Taken, The Fokkers, Folk Rock, The Gliders, The Sliders, Not the DB's, The Riders, Not Rice Again, The Friends, The Wizards, Dave's Not Here, The Lizards, The Blizzards, somebody stop me! Stop me now. I kind of like The Beagles for a harmony oriented folk rock band, anyway I need a name for the shape shifting band.
September 14
Private Party
Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
Private Party Performance Dave Raynor on Lead guitar and vocals, Larry Mason on drums and vocals, John Matthews on percussion and vocals, Jimmy Culler on bass and vocals, Greg Murat on guitar and vocals.
09/12/2009 03:30 PM - Private Party
Shows in August 2009
Going to see and hear the Summer Meltdown this year.
Solo Acoustic Performance at Sunday August 23rd
An Old Fashioned BBQ
at the Love Shack
1115 Old Polnell Rd
Oak Harbor, Wa
Benefits the Toddler's Learning Center
Featuring
Johnny Bulldog
with special guests
Janie & Joe, Funk-Mason and Greg Murat
.Sunday August 23rd 2-6p.m
Spend an afternoon in the sun with great
company, wonderful food and even better music.
Bring your own favorite beverage
Suggested donation $25 per person
Tickets available from
Toni Kotschwar
Marge Scribner
Cynthia Mason
Bayleaf Stores
contact specific to come soon
Shows in July 2009
I was a Delivery Boy for a day. Cool at Tulalip Casino..
Great sound system and fine engineers on the board at the Casino. It as a great time. Only thing missing was Rod Serling. It was sweet. Nice people in the audience. Recommendations to bands: read your riders, there are a lot of rules.
Performing July 24 5-8pm Tulalip Casino
Main Stage as part of The Delivery Boys
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd
Tulalip, WA 98271-9163
(800) 631-3313
Ronnie, Dave, Jimmy, Mike, Papa
Some Shows Gone to Yesterday...>>>>....
July 11th The Arlington Fly In (Free) by invitation
Para-phenalia Party
19018 59th Dr. NE, Unit # 2
Arlington, WA 98223
Arlington Airport 5PM
Dale Fuentes Flute-Percussion
Ronnie Llinas Guitar-Vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass-Vocals
John Matthews Percussion
Greg Murat Guitar-Vocals
Many surprise guest performers
It is such a secret we don't know who they will be
July 11th The Arlington Fly In (Free) by invitation
Para-phenalia Party
19018 59th Dr. NE, Unit # 2
Arlington, WA 98223
Arlington Airport 5PM
Dale Fuentes Flute-Percussion
Ronnie Llinas Guitar-Vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass-Vocals
John Matthews Percussion
Greg Murat Guitar-Vocals
Many surprise guest performers
It is such a secret we don't know who they will be
July 18th The Bite of Seattle (Free)
Mural Amphitheater 3PM
Mike Daily Drums-Vocals
Ronnie Llinas Guitar-Vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass-Vocals
John Matthews Percussion
Greg Murat Guitar-Vocals
JUNE 2009 Wednesday night Open Mic Mirkwood...6 PM
June 26th 7:30-11 Friday night
Mirkwood & Shire Cafe ($3)
Acoustic/ Barely Plugged
Greg Murat Vocals Guitar
Jimmy Culler Vocals Bass
Richard Williams Drums
John Matthews Percussion
Ronnie Llinas Guitar
Dave Raynor Guitar
117 E Division St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 403-9020
www.shirecafe.com
Contemporary Acoustical Neoclassical
Light Hearted Latin Jazzy Reggae RocK
June 27th Under the Red Umbrella (Free) Saturday
Noon until 1PM
19th & Grand
Everett,Wa
Greg Murat-Solo Guitar-Vocal
June 27th The Gallup Party-Private (invitation) Saturday
Renton Highlands,Wa
Ronnie Llinas Guitar-Vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass-Vocals
John Matthews Percussion
Greg Murat Guitar-Vocals
May 1st 7:30-11 Friday night ($3)
Mirkwood & Shire Cafe
Celebrate May Day with us
Great for the whole family
PaPa Greg Guitar Vocals
Mike Daily Drums Vocals
Ronnie Llinas Guitar Vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass Vocals
John Matthews Percussion Vocals
Contemporary Acoustical Neoclassical
Light Hearted Latin Jazzy Reggae Rock
117 E Division St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 403-9020
www.shirecafe.com
April 18th, 2009 7-9 PM
Borders Books
4601 Point Fosdick Dr NW
Gig Harbor - (253) 853-2700
Cost: Free
Community
joins together to raise money for the purchase of a
much needed wheel chair for a very special girl.
Benefit Acoustic Concert
Greg Murat with extraordinarily
talented guitarist
Scott MacGougan
In January please come out to this special event:
Snohomish Woodstock ( click
to view poster)
Woodstock Tribute Benefit Concert for
The Snohomish Community Food Bank
Sunday, Jan 18 (2009) 6:00pm to 10:00pm
at The Thumbnail Theater in Snohomish, WA
Cost: Students/Seniors $8.00 General $10.00
Purchase on line: Brown
Paper Tickets (service fee)
Hosted by Volkert Volkersz, this show will feature many local artists
including:
Wired!
Tim Noah
Jim McLaughlin
Rory Corbin
Vincent Allis
Jake Sand
Rachael Teixeira (aka Rachael Troy of "Precious Troy")
Magdalena (Maggie Smelser)
Jay Pulliam
Dean Edwards and band
BetZ
Michael Clune
Greg Cardinal
Straight from the Shed (David Douglas and friends)
Jam Club of Snohomish High School
Greg Murat
and others to be confirmed
Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater
1211 4th St.
Snohomish, WA. 98290
In Concert
December 19th & 20th Snohomish
Tim Noah's
Thumbnail Theater
I will be performing as part of the Tim Noah Kaddywompas Holiday
Radio Show series at Tim Noah's Thumbnail theater in Snohomish both
Friday and Saturday night. The show will go on and your trip to and
from will be accompanied by a beautiful snowy landscape. It is a wonderful
evening of fun and holiday spirit.
It is great for the whole family.
The show starts at 7 PM and lasts an hour and a half. Emmy Award Winning
Artist Tim Noah is the star of the show and he is accompanied by a large
and talented band. There are puppets and stories. You just have to see
it. I will be playing some Murat tunes, two new Christmas songs and
another song that is going to be a surprise even to me. Come join us
for this evening of holiday entertainment.
Tickets: $15.00 adults
$12.00 Children (under 12) and Seniors (65 and over)
It is a great show so come out if you can.
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater is located in an historic building in the
heart of picturesque Snohomish WA. on the southeast corner of 4th St.
and Ave D. Parking is available on adjacent streets and the entrance
is on 4th St. A handicap ramp is off the driveway on 4th.
 
The John Matthews Band
John Matthews, Dave Raynor,
Papa Murat, Ron Llinas
Photos by Dale Antonsen
Richmond Beach Bar and Grill
In Concert
December 12th Snohomish
Tim
Noah's Thumbnail Theater
Cost:$15
Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater is located in an historic building in the
heart of picturesque Snohomish WA. on the southeast corner of 4th St.
and Ave D. Parking is available on adjacent streets and the entrance
is on 4th St. A handicap ramp is off the driveway on 4th.
It was a great show and the start of much
more involvement in the local music scene and a prelude to launching
It's Real to Feel. Check them out. It is a great source of entertainment
for the whole family.
October 25th, 2008 7-9
PM
Borders Books
4601 Point Fosdick Dr NW
Gig Harbor - (253) 853-2700
Poster
Cost: Free
1 Year Borders Anniversary and
Special Benefit Acoustic Concert
with Scott MacGougan
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
Cost: $75 Donation
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 Stores |
Papa 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 Culler Bass-vocals
Papa Greg Murat Guitar-vocals
Saturday
July 12th, 2008
The Arlington Fly In
Para-phenalia 5 to Whenever
The band (as it stands committed at this point)
Mike Daily Drums-vocals
Jimmy Culler Bass-vocals
Jimmy Wright Lead Guitar-vocals
Scott MacGougan Lead Guitar-Keyboards-vocals
John Matthews Congas-Latin percussion
Papa Greg Murat Takamine Guitar-vocals
I
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. Photos
You 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
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.
On Saturday night December 13th I performed with my friends Scott Drexler and Jimmy Culler at Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater. Scottie and Jimmy are exceptional musicians and good people and I always enjoy spending time with them. Scott's congas were good support even though the tunes we played were pretty mellow and he kicked it up on Ditty Bop
Christmas with a hot harmonica solo. Jimmy laid down the bass lines that kept it all grooving and both he and Scott grabbed harmonies on Ditty Bop Christmas. It had me smiling.
We were part of the variety show, TheTim Noah Kaddywompas Holiday Radio Show which included actors and numerous musicians. Tim is an amazing human being and consummate performer. I was honored to be on the same stage. It is a lovely venue in Snohomish with a cast and crew made up of fine and talented human beings. The show was quite enjoyable and entertaining. There was a lot of laughing, some stirring of emotions and a few lessons learned about life and people. Two of Tim's tunes were exceptionally uplifting to me: The Faces of Christmas, and All I Want for Christmas is Peace on Earth. The themes were so inspirational and his voice so clear and strong. The enthusiasm of the crew was contagious and their love and respect for Tim was evident. The show included Tim reading a story about a boy and his boomerang and it included sound effects for support. It was hilarious and it ended on a moral note of understanding and tolerance. The show also included a few of the commercials Tim has written for local businesses including one of my favorites, McDaniel's hardware.
A highlight of the evening for me was Madison McGuiness. She is a star to be born. Jimmy and I were talking and he said she sounds like a combination of Norah Jones and somebody else. I said she sounds like her. She has a beautiful and soulful voice and sings with emotion and poise while accompanying herself on the piano. Bravo!
Tim Noah's Thumbnail Theater, an intimate venue, an evening of laughter and joy in the fine little town of Snohomish awaits you. Tim is supported by a band of local musicians including some incredibly talented members of Snohomish High School. It was a great evening and quite an inspiration. I hope to be a lot more involved in a support role in the future. It was good to play again. The new Christmas song I Love Christmas Best (Here in the Northwest) was a big hit.
I have written a program for children called It's Real to Feel and I hope to bring it to the Thumbnail next year and I look forward to working with Cyndi and Tim as well. Two thumbs up for Tim Noah and The Thumbnail Theater.
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
Provinces remembering...
| 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. |
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