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Dec 19 2009 - Pedro Rosales CD Release - Berkeley, CA
October 24, 2009
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 8:00 PMPedro Rosales CD ReleaseLa Pena Cultural Center3105 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94705510/849-2568http://www.lapena.org (read more)
Dec 31 2009 - Salsa New Year's in San Francisco! - San Francisco, CA
October 24, 2009
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 10:00 PMSalsa New Year's in San Francisco!Roccapulco3140 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110-4504(415) 648-6611http://www.roccapulco.comWith Andy y Su Orquesta Callao! (read more)
Oct 16 2009 - Salsa in San Francisco! - San Francisco, CA
October 15, 2009
Friday, October 16th, 2009 10:00 PMSalsa in San Francisco!Roccapulco3140 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110-4504(415) 648-6611http://www.roccapulco.comPrice: $15With Andy y Su Orquesta Callao! (read more)
Oct 29 2009 - Salsa en Concord - Concord, CA
October 15, 2009
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 10:00 PMSalsa en ConcordClub Sazon2765 Clayton RoadConcord, CA 94519(925) 686-1950http://www.clubsazon.comWith Andy y Su Orquesta Callao (read more)
Nov 6 2009 - Salsa en Burlingame! - Burlingame, CA
October 15, 2009
Friday, November 6th, 2009 10:00 PMSalsa en Burlingame!Caribbean Gardens1306 Bayshore HwyBurlingame, CA 94010-1803650-344-1797http://www.caribbeangarden.comPrice: $10?With Andy y Su Orquesta Callao! Ladies free before 10 pm. (read more)
Nov 12 2009 - Jazz in the City - San Francisco, CA
October 15, 2009
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 7:30 PMJazz in the CityCafe Claude7 Claude Lane (near Kearny & Sutter)San Francisco, CA 94108415.392.3505http://www.cafeclaude.com (read more)
Nov 14 2009 - Salsa en San Rafael! - San Rafael, CA
October 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 10:00 PMSalsa en San Rafael!Seafood Peddler100 Yacht Club DrSan Rafael, CA 94901(415) 460-6669http://www.seafoodpeddler.comWith Andy y Su Orquesta Callao! (read more)
Nov 25 2009 - Mas Salsa en San Rafael! - San Rafael, CA
October 15, 2009
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 10:00 PMMas Salsa en San Rafael!Club 101815 W Francisco BlvdSan Rafael, CA 94901(415) 460-0101http://www.hotclub101.comCon Andy y Su Orquesta Callao! (read more)
Dec 10 2009 - Jazz in the City - San Francisco, CA
October 15, 2009
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 7:30 PMJazz in the CityCafe Claude7 Claude Lane (near Kearny & Sutter)San Francisco, CA 94108415.392.3505http://www.cafeclaude.com (read more)
Jan 22 2010 - Seaon Stylist's MJ Salsa Tribute - San Francisco, CA
October 15, 2009
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 8:00 PMSeaon Stylist's MJ Salsa TributeCowell Theater @ Fort Mason99 Marina BlvdSan Francisco, CA(415) 441-3400http://www.fortmason.orgSeaon Stylist returns, expanding his globe-trotting salsa tribute to Michael Jackson into a full Broadway-style show! I was thrilled to be part of the original sold-out song-and-dance at Cafe Cocomo in July, and even more excited to be singing… (read more)
Jan 23 2010 - Seaon Stylists's Salsa MJ Tribute - San Francisco, CA
October 15, 2009
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 8:00 PMSeaon Stylists's Salsa MJ TributeCowell Theater @ Fort Mason99 Marina BlvdSan Francisco, CA(415) 441-3400http://www.fortmason.orgSecond show of a two-night Michael Jackson salsa tribute event, Broadway-style with all new arrangements of MJ favorites! (read more)
October Gigs So Far
October 8, 2009
This weekend was a triple-header for Andy y Su Orquesta Callao, and it culminated in a wonderful show at that very San Franciscan institution, the outdoor stage at El Rio, where we enjoyed stellar sound engineering by Frank, rapturous dancers and a genuine rapport on stage. Gone was the in-fighting, the gun-pointing, the hair-pulling and the cat-scratching, replaced by the harmonious energy of a dedicated… (read more)
Men Are Raccoons
October 7, 2009
Last night at 3:00 AM I arrived home after the gig and surprised a family of raccoons. It got me thinking how men are like raccoons. Allow me to explain.Being a woman I focus on perfecting the face and hair, but I know that's not what men notice. My outfit last night consisted of a flared, strapless minidress and silver stilettos. The gams on display were key to my popularity.The gig was great, and… (read more)
The Ending Isn't Everything
September 30, 2009
I was feeling sorry for myself. A booker didn't want me back at his club, and he was heaping stinky booker dung on my ego, telling me why. I tried to salvage the conversation, but afterwards I ruminated endlessly: "I never get called back. I don't get steadies. I just don't have enough fans and I never will."After a few hours of this, the other voice in my head answered back: "Wait, remember your… (read more)
Team in Training: Putting on my Wetsuit
September 27, 2009
I always knew I was going to make it big on YouTube. Unfortunately, my hit vid is not music-related! Life's unpredictable that way, huh? I just noticed this video has now reached 100,211 views since I posted it back in March of 2008. If only a song of mine could boast the same popularity! However, I have been thinking about dusting off that wetsuit and singing a tune while wearing it... Nah, I'm not… (read more)
Photos by David Belove -- Opening Today, 2-4 PM, Berkeley
September 27, 2009
In My ViewPhotographs by David BeloveOpening September 27th from 2-4pmDavid Belove is a bassist and photographer (and I've worked with him in both capacities) following in the tradition of the great Milt Hinton whose images of jazz musicians are legendary.Through photography, David has been chronicling his involvement in the diverse San Francisco Bay Area music scene since the early 80's. Please join… (read more)
We're Number 37 (In Healthcare)
September 17, 2009
U.S. is Number 37 in healthcare in the world, and this song makes me "proud to be an American!" ;-) I love this guy! (read more)
Behind the Scenes: O Silencio de Iara and Overcoming a Tricky Chart
September 10, 2009
On August 23 I enjoyed a splendiferous musical encounter at my Sacramento concert with Scott Collard, piano, Jeff Minnieweather, drums, and Rob Lemas, bass. As is often the case, we only rehearsed the afternoon of the show, and the cats only had my charts and recordings for about a week. But these musicians did such an excellent job of learning the tunes and bringing new subtleties to them that I… (read more)
Autumn Leaves/Les Feuilles Mortes sung by Alexa Weber Morales
August 28, 2009
Autumn Leaves sung by Alexa Weber Morales at JB's Lounge at the Red Lion in Sacramento, California. Scott Collard, piano, Jeff Minnieweather, drumset, Rob Lemas, bass. This Wayne Wallace arrangement of Autumn Leaves/Les Feuilles Mortes can be found on Alexa's first album, Jazzmerica (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/alexawm). (read more)
Sunday, 5-8 PM, Alexa plays jazz in Sacramento!
August 22, 2009
Hello Sacramento peeps! Tomorrow, I'll be singing multilingual jazz and originals from 5-8 pm at JB's Lounge (formerly Savanna's) at the Red Lion Hotel, 1401 Arden WaySacramento, CA 95815.Price: $8! For advance tickets call 916-723-5517 and press 3 for reservations.Joining me are Jeff Minnieweather, drumset, Rob Lemas, bass, and Scott Collard, piano. It's been over a year since we played this gorgeous… (read more)
Jumpin' July! Alexa's shows July 29-31
July 29, 2009
It's feast or famine, as usual, and this month has been a feast beyond compare! Looking at my calendar, I see we began with a bulky pickup from the garbage company -- oops, meant to stay focused on the music gigs. Yes, well, to begin with my family and I spent a marvelous week at Oakland's 85-year-old Feather River Camp in Plumas County (five hours north of here). I taught music and salsa aerobics,… (read more)
West Coast Latin Rock and KCSM TV
July 29, 2009
Last week we recorded a series of pledge breaks for KCSM TV (sister station to our only Bay Area jazz station, KSCM FM 91.1) in San Mateo. Professor Rudy Ramirez (the fellow making a silly face with the guitar) is a genuine sweetheart and prankster who met me on a gig with the funk band I worked with, bought my CD, and invited me to do this for KCSM, his alma mater (and where he now teaches). The… (read more)
SalsaAlexa @ Club Anton, Oakland, Friday, June 19!
June 12, 2009
She's sold out Yoshi's, Jazz at Pearl's and sizzled at the San Jose Jazz Festival. Now the Alexa Weber Morales Band brings you danceable salsa, son, cha-cha and a few funky surprises at the swanky Club Anton in Oakland's beautiful Jack London Square. The lovely Zareen joins on vocals! Grammy nominee Omar Ledezma on percussion, Murray Low on piano, David Pinto on bass, Miguelito Martinez on flute/vocals… (read more)
How Alexa Got Her Schmooze Back, Part One
June 9, 2009
This past weekend was very impressive, for me. Friday night I hit three clubs in San Francisco and Saturday I both performed with my Cuban rueda (circular salsa dance) class and went out to Roccapulco in the Mission. Sunday I hit the kid soccer circuit and networked with all the hippest 3- to 8-year-olds in the pool.It all started at a joint in the Financial District, Cafe Claude, that has been hiring… (read more)
Three Ways to Win Friends
June 9, 2009
Lately, I don't know what has changed about me but I have begun to go out a lot more and have more of a social life. I have always been a tremendous homebody, very content to putter, create, fritter, garden and houseclean for hours on end. I wondered recently if this was due to Facebook -- sad, I know, but could it be true that Facebook had actually invigorated my social life? On many occasions, I… (read more)
Today's Original Song: I Wanna Work For You
June 2, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf3WYChvaM4I Wanna Work For You(c) 2009 by Alexa Weber MoralesI wanna know where the meeting isTake me to your leaderI'll tell her everything she wants to hearI'll make the coffee sweeterAin't nobody else who can do the job I doI wanna wear a suit, I wanna work for youMy resume never used to failNow every door is slammed harderI guess you think I know too muchBut hey,… (read more)
Farewell to TYT; Tomorrow Night in Jack London Square
May 29, 2009
Wow, has the first half of 2009 gone by quickly or what? Whether you've been barely surviving or joyously thriving (I've done a little of both), I hope you're learning new tricks and really seeing the glory that is all around you.We had a lot of fun opening for Average White Band at the Castroville Artichoke Festival. Who knew that AWB was British? I liked the samba feel that ran beneath many of their… (read more)
Keeping Up Appearances
May 28, 2009
I have a lot of sadly funny little gig stories, stories I am often afraid to share because I figure it both shows what a small shot I am and potentially burns a bridge with some crappy, abusive venue, booker or audience I might need to re-woo in the future. On the other hand, despite being a relatively unimportant musician, I know for a fact that even rather important musicians do bad gigs with astonishing… (read more)
The Male Mind: More Insight From My Bro
May 27, 2009
ME: So how is [rapper we know] doing?BRO: Ah, you know, he spends all his time checking his MySpace, corresponding with girls who send him pictures of their vaginas.ME: Ha ha! Oh, that reminds me of a song I wanted to write. I was going to ask you for some advice on it.BRO: If "pictures of vaginas" just reminded you of the song, I can pretty much guarantee you shouldn't write it.ME: Wait, wait, let… (read more)
Last-Minute Gig Tonight at Club Anton, Jack London Square
May 20, 2009
This gig just came in, but I'm looking forward to it -- I enjoy playing with these musicians so much. Joining me from 6 to 9 pm tonight at Club Anton (428 3rd Street @ Broadway), are 2008 Grammy-nominee Omar Ledezma on percussion/vox, Jonathan Alford (Avance, Machete) on keys and David Pinto (musical director, Susana Baca) on bass! Club Anton is a recently remodeled addition to Oakland's Jack London… (read more)
Alexa's Tips for Multitasking Musician Moms: Management Team
May 18, 2009
This YouTube video shows how I have assembled the finest management team in music history: A pair of bright young guns who are hungry for success and won't take no for an answer (is that ever true!). I owe it all to them, breaking down doors, defending my honor, stashing my earnings in places I'll never find, twisting bookers' arms and -- if that doesn't work -- pooping on their lawns. (read more)
Men vs. Women and Their Little Goals
May 15, 2009
BRO: So what's new?ME: Nothing much. Where are you?BRO: I'm in WalMart, buying a baby trailer for the bike.ME: Oh, well, don't talk to me while you're doing that, it's rude.BRO: It's OK, I have my in-ear on.ME: It's still rude.BRO: No, I just look like a crazy person gesticulating to myself.ME: Fine.BRO: Anything new?ME: Well, I just finished the triathlon.BRO: Oh. [pause] How'd that go?ME: Pretty… (read more)
In Which Alexa Finally Blogs About the Triathlon
May 11, 2009
Yes, I did it! I raised over my fundraising goal -- $2600 total -- and completed my second annual Olympic-distance triathlon with Team in Training. This all happened May 3. It's now May 11. Frankly, that's not a bad delay. Somehow it feels like an eternity has passed since the race. I have been going through my usual "now what?" phase in which instead of congratulating myself on completing what I… (read more)
Some Truths
May 7, 2009
Random observations:People who are critical of others will probably eventually be critical of you. You can't avoid everyone you might ever disagree with. How do you know the warning signs for a relationship that's going to get really toxic?You can't negotiate with someone if you have everything to lose and they have nothing.Corollary: In a partnership you must have near equal risk or one of you can… (read more)
Team in Training Update
April 29, 2009
This update is from last week:April 18, 2009. We finished our 11th week of training at Lake Del Valle in Livermore, long one of my family's favorite places to hike and swim with the dogs. This time despite it being 8 am, brutal for a musician, the water was in the low 60 degrees, unlike our first open water experience, where it had been 10 degrees colder. In a wetsuit, it felt positively balmy. I… (read more)
Team in Training: Bad Transition Area, Good Swim
April 22, 2009
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