Sat Dec 21 2024
8:00 PM (Doors 6:00 PM)
$47.05
All Ages
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Ambrosia - Holiday Show
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In the year 1970, four young musicians from the South Bay of Los Angeles, came together to create a new invigorating style of music.
Exploring the possibilities of progressive, classical and world influences, yet rooted with the soul of the blues and R&B, Joseph Puerta, Christopher North, David Pack and Burleigh Drummond created a new sound that was defined and recognized as "Ambrosia".
Originally labeled as America's answer to the progressive invasion of such English acts as "Yes" and "King Crimson", the group quickly proved it was all that and much more as it's albums painted aural landscapes covering the gamut of musical styles and attracting the collaboration of such cultural icons as, Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Alan Parsons.
In it's brief recording history, Ambrosia garnered 5 Grammy Nominations, 5 Hit Singles, Heavy FM Airplay and the admiration and respect of the musical community. All this was in addition to Sold Out concerts around the world.
Today, the band is more alive and compelling than ever. With three of the original members in tact plus the addition of guitar ace Doug Jackson on electric guitar and backing vocals, Mary Harris contributing amazing keyboards and vocals, and the powerful and contemporary lead vocals and acoustic guitar of Ken Stacey... Ambrosia is exploring new musical territory and continuing to wow life-long fans and new converts alike!
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XXL (Pronounced Double XL) was formed in 1999. The group has gone through 7 personnel changes since its inception. The drummer and original founding member is still running the band. All five members, Fred Simon, Rick Williams, Dave Schiro, Evan Osborne and Lowell Hornung have over 40 years each in the Southern California music industry. Both guitar players have won prestigious awards in the industry for Blues and performance. The keyboard player was musical director for the movie Tombstone among his many credits in the industry. The bass player has performed with many A-list musicians and toured extensively. The drummer has appeared on over 20 albums and has been performing since the 1970s with artists such as Ricky Nelson and the Blenders. XXL has played with many legends since their band was formed in 1999 and has played all the Southern California major music venues. They have performed with Blood Sweat and Tears, America, Jefferson Starship, Three Dog Night, Foghat, Ambrosia, Winery Dogs, The Outlaws, Badfinger and Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits. The band boasts 3 elite songwriters in Lowell Hornung, Dave Schiro and Evan Osborne. They are currently working on a new release for 2025 .
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