THE REFUGEES and SATURDAYS OFF THE 405
at the GETTY MUSEUM
by Marilyn Anderson
Hey, there’s a recession on. So where can you go to get fabulous entertainment for free? Quick . . . make your reservations for theGetty Museum!
Remember when a group just wanted to be “on the cover of Rolling Stone“? Now, the musical trio, The Refugees, wants to be on the cover of AARP Magazine!
What is there to say about a powerhouse of incredible women all over the age of 50 that wow audiences wherever they go? Their show on Saturday night, May 30th at the Getty Museum on the top of Sepulveda Pass sold out within 30 minutes of going online.
Each of The Refugees has logged more than three decades in the industry, with nineteen solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations to their credit, featuring musical styles that blend country, rock, folk, and Americana.
Cindy Bullens toured with Elton John as a backup singer. She has released several solo albums, the latest being Dream #29.
Debra Holland was lead singer and songwriter for Animal Logic with Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland of The Police. She is now a full professor of music at Cal State Los Angeles.
Wendy Waldman has had a string of hits recorded by major performers such as Vanessa Williams, Crystal Gayle and Alison Krauss, and is currently enjoying a very successful career as a record producer.
There was a true convergence of the stars when these three women, all with very different personalities came together in 2007. It was meant to be. Their harmonies are joyous and leave you wanting more. They give each song something special. Not only are the songs well crafted, but their banter is engaging and funny. Their attitude towards getting older is pure fun and you find yourself laughing out loud along with them. For a short amount of time, you forget everything and just go along for the ride. And what a ride it is! They take you up, down, and all around, and you truly feel “Unbound,” a wonderful song on their debut CD, entitled The Refugees. If you missed their recent show, check out their upcoming dates and more information on their website:www.therefugeesmusic.com
And make sure to check out the other free events available at The Getty Museum this summer at http://www.getty.edu/visit/calendar
Every Saturday evening from 6-9 in the Museum Courtyard, visitors can experience the sounds and sights of the Getty Center at the“Saturdays Off the 405” music series. Take in the exhibitions; then sit back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, while sipping a cocktail and listening to some of today’s most exciting emerging bands and DJs.
Some upcoming performances of “Saturdays Off the 405”
Mas Exitos
Saturday July 11, 2009 – 6-9 pm
The DJ collective Mas Exitos brings their semi-monthly international music event to the Getty! Their sound takes you from the Andes of Peru to the streets of Mexico City to the East Side of Los Angeles. Featuring live performances from DJs Chico Sonido and Lengua on laptops and the other members of Mas Exitos on turntables.
Cut Chemist
Saturday, July 25, 2009 – 6-9 pm
Cebrated DJ Cut Chemist will take to the decks to create an audio feast featuring vocalist Hymnal with video by Cinefamily’s VJ Pimpadelic Wonderland. Cut Chemist—a.k.a. Lucas MacFadden—is an L.A. native who was a founding member of both the rap/hip-hop group Jurassic Five and the Latin funk outfit Ozomatli. He plays music and rhythms from around the world while keeping strong the hip-hop tradition.
Also performing: We Are the World
The choreographed performances of Echo Park’s energetic dance-collective-slash-avant-garde band tend toward the exuberant and unpredictable.
The Dodos and DJ Turquoise Temple
Saturday August 8, 2009 – 6-9 pm
The Dodos create an energetic sound with guitar and drums—music that perfectly complements a summer night outdoors at Saturdays Off the 405. The band features the acoustic artistry of Meric Long and drummer Logan Kroeber, who came out of progressive metal. Sets from DJ Turquoise Temple complement the night.
Concerts are free, but reservations are required.
http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/saturdays_405.html
