Larry in the L.A. Times!

Check out today’s Letters to the Editors section in the Los Angeles Times - Saturday, Nov.28,2009  - for the first letter published under Sarah Palin in the Spotlight. Hmmmmm, if I were still directing high school musicals – there’s a great story here!  You can also read my letter online!

HOLIDAY FIRST THURSDAY! BARONS JAM SESSION, AND MORE!

Don’t miss the HOLIDAY FIRST THURSDAY EVENT this Thursday on December 3 at CAFE BASSAM at 3088 5th Avenue in Hillcrest. This is a great wine/beer/coffee bar and because they have two pianos – there will be live music and singing – I’ll have a songbook with 500 songs – and also be performing some tracks from that fantastic CD, MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU - and don’t forget – it’s holiday time – so if you’d like to purchase copies – they make PERFECT GIFTS!!! 21 songs with lots of guest vocalists!  The 2-disc CD sells for only $20., 3 copies for $50. and 10 for $150.!!!!  SUCH A DEAL!!! Street parking is available on 5th (metered parking before 6pm) but the side streets have free parking – also lots of parking on 6th.  We’ll be there from 4pm – 8pm.  Hope to see you there!

MORE NEWS – DON’T MISS THE JAM SESSION AT BARONS MARKETPLACE – BY POPULAR DEMAND – WE WILL BE PERFORMING AT THIS FANTASTIC MARKET IN POINT LOMA on December 12, Saturday afternoon (noon – 4pm). If you’d like to join me as performer that day, let me know!  More information about the BARONS JAM SESSION in next week’s e-mail! And we’ll have plenty of CD’s for sale!

Don’t miss KEVIN FREEBY and his fantastic ensemble of musicians performing at THE TURQUOISE CAFE BAR EUROPA in La Jolla Tuesday night, DEC. 1. from 8pm – 10pm.   located at 873 Turquoise – great bar and restaurant serving tapas and terrific wines.

Hope to see you all at FIRST THURSDAY, THE BARONS MARKETPLACE JAM SESSION, AND AT THE TURQUOISE!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Watch for upcoming announcement of the DECEMBER HOLIDAY FIRST THURSDAY with LIVE MUSIC! And very soon – the date of the Official CD Release Party featuring the top stars of Meetchu in Machu Pichu performing at a hot jazz club in the Gaslamp!

And speaking of the holidays – don’t forget to purchase your gift copies of MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU!  SPECIAL DEAL FROM ZEIGER - $20. a CD – double disc with coupon for free breakfast and lunch at the OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT!   But wait -how about 3 CD’s for only $50. and that includes coupons for six free meals at the Old Townhouse Restaurant!!!  That’s like me giving your three CD’s and $20. back!!!!  How much better can it get????? Okay – try the TEN PACK (now called the 10-20 Pack)- 20 free meals, 10 CD’s and all for only $150.!!!!  That’s like getting 10 CD’s and me giving you $50.00 back with 20 free meals!!!!  No long lines at the Mall – and everyone will love the gift!!!!  You can also purchase CD’s online at CdBaby.com!  Thanks for your support!!!  And soon you will be able to download songs on iTunes for a buck!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

 

 

“MACHU PICCHU” ALBUM GOES INTERNATIONAL!!!!!

Let’s all celebrate! As of today – you can now purchase MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU – THE MUSIC OF LARRY ZEIGER anywhere in the world at http://cdbaby.com/cd/larryzeiger Hear the fantastic msuical talents of Anthony Smith, Gilbert Castellanos, Tim McMahan, Kevin Freeby, Peter Sprague, Gabe Sundy, and Matt Schumacher - and vocalists – Phil Johnson, Jason Michael Snow, Mara Cooper, Julie Sullivan, Anthony Smith, Gustavo Alcoser Jr., Michela Dalla Pozza, Carey Sorel, Steve Grady, Ana Marquez, and Vince Rodriguez III. A 2-disc album with 21 songs – all for only $20.00! This is the PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!!!!

You can help make MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU A WORLD-WIDE PHENOMENON by purchasing an album today online!!!!!

And if you live in San Diego – you can purchase albums at  PETE’S GRILLE (fantastic burgers and fish tacos) on Voltaire St. HONEY BEAR COTTAGE (try the Zeiger special) on Voltaire St. and THE OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT (you’ll go nuts over the waffles and omelets) and  on Newport Ave.  And if you purchase the album from me, in the next two weeks,you’ll get a free breakfast and free lunch coupon for THE OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT! And there are special deals if you purchase 3 0r more ablums!!!!  ”How special?” you ask – well, I’ll tell you . . . . . “Very special!!!!” Call me – we’ll talk.

MORE NEWS! On the Bocce Ball scene – my team including Jim Trepasso – the official Italian,  Ed Leon , and I won the tournament at Tidelands Park in Coronado beating Frances Thumm and Dennis Donley! It was an incredible event – and the delicious Italian wines following added to the spirit.  We are all planning on mastering Italian by he year’s end – so we can compete in Italy in the near future!

EVEN MORE NEWS!  CHRIS BRINKER (Class of 88) did a dynamite presentation with director/screenwriter, TROY DUFFY and lead actor, SEAN PATRICK FLANNERY of the new film BOONDOCK SAINTS II ALL SAINTS DAY - at the BEST FEST FILM FESTIVAL last weekend.  And – TYLER KNELL (Class of 2006) and ADAM CARVER won multiple awards at the festival for their outstanding film.  FIRST THURSDAY was hit this month at PETE’S GRILLE – what a blast – and so many cool people including the entire CAPLANERIS FAMILY – TED (‘83), PETE (‘86), and NANCY (‘87). PETE owns the restaurant and the FIRST THURSDAY broke the record for the longest one in it’s 5 year history.  I got there at 4pm but didn’t get home unitl 11;30pm!!!!

SAVE THE DATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 at PETE’S GRILE at 3702 Voltaire in Point Loma – from 4pm – 10pm -A REUNION OF THE CASTS OF SPREADIN’ RHYTHM AROUND (CLASS OF 83), LOOK INTO MY EYES (‘86), and FRAMED ILLUSIONS (‘87). Featuring video footage from all three shows – and live music from MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU and other great musicals!!!  Watch for more information.

Now don’t forget to help make MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU an INTERNATIONAL SENSATION and go to cdbaby and order a copy.  And if you’d like to learn more about my music – go to www.LarryZeiger.com and click on photos, news, and music (you can hear two sample tracks from the album).

Thank you everyone for all your support!!!

BOONDOCK SAINTS – MEET THEM ON SATURDAY, NOV 7 !

THE BEST FEST AMERICA STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL is Saturday, November 7 at the ULTRASTAR CINEMAS at HAZARD CENTER IN MISSION VALLEY. In addition to seeing fantastic student films from all over the world, there will be an exciting seminar starting at 1:30pm with the creative team of BOONDOCK SAINTS II – ALL SAINTS DAY! Included in this star-studded group are CHRIS BRINKER (PLHS CLASS OF 88) – the much heralded producer of the film along with the talented and creative director/writer, TROY DUFFY and the fantastic stars, SEAN PATRICK FLANNERY and DAVID DELLA ROCCO!

This event is only $5.00 and promises to be a sellout.  Tickets go on sale at 10am at the box office on Saturday – but if you want a real deal – for only $10.oo  students can purchase a ticket and see all the student films, the seminar,  and attend the Awards Ceremony at the theater at 5:30pm.  Adult tickets for the entire day are only $20.00, and the money goes to a great cause!  PLEASE SUPPORT STUDENT FILMMAKING!!! Hope to see you at the festival!  And don’t forget – there will be free BOONDOCK SAINTS posters while they last. . . .

 

FIRST THURSDAY IS SECOND THURSDAY THIS MONTH!

The Zeiger First Thursday event for November will take place on the Second Thursday on  November12 beginning at 4pm at the incredible new PETE’S GRILL in Point Loma – located at 3704 Voltaire Street across the street from the PL Public Library next to the Bagel Shop.  Great wines and beers and fantastic burgers, fish tacos, salads, and vegetarian cuisine also.  Pete’s is owned by Pete Caplaneris, star of my 1986 production LOOK INTO MY EYES! AND – for all of you who were in the cast of that production and/or saw the show – there is an informal reunion party at PETE’S GRILL on Friday, Dec. 18 with live music (Larry on keyboards – and more!) More information to follow – in the mean time, join us on Thursday, November 12 at PETE’S GRILL.

Fan of the famous cult film, BOONDOCK SAINTS?  Come on Saturday afternoon,November 7 at 1:30pm to the ULTRASTAR THEATRE in Mission Valley at Hazard Center and meet producer, Chris Brinker (Class of 88) and some surprise guests at a seminar with previews of the long awaited BOONDOCK SAINTS II – ALL SAINTS DAY which opens in San Diego later this month.  Who knows – you may even come away with an autographed poster!  The one hour seminar is part of the BEST FEST AMERICA STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL – films will be screened all day long of the  best student films submitted from all over the world in a variety of  genres. For more information – go to www.BESTFESTAMERICA.com – or contact me via e-mail.  A Reception (No Host) will take place following the awards program (Saturday night) at the DoubleTree Hotel at Hazard Center in the Bar Area. Hope to see you at the seminar on BOONDOCK SAINTS II – ALL SAINTS DAY or the Film Festival or the bar!!!!

AND SOON MY ALBUM, MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL OVER THE WORD!  WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION. . . .

BOCCE BALL – A SMASH HIT – AND SO IS MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU!

Today, distinguished musicians and educators competed in their first tournament of BOCCE BALL featuring the incomparable Francis Thumm, dazzling Joy Woodward, the brilliant Dennis Donley, the superb music maestro, Jim Trepasso, and yours truly.  The tension never let up – as we tossed the balls in the air trying to get closest to the Pallino!  The final score – so close – was 13-12. The winning team of Dennis, Joy, and Francis was jubilant – the losing team of Jim Trepasso and I  felt like winners -they had one more team member and we lost by only one toss that was only about one inch away from the winning toss!  If you’d like to attend our next match and cheer us on, let me know.  The next tournament will take place in Coronado.  After this first match – we have become seasoned pros!  We are even speaking Italian at the matches. . . .

MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU is a huge hit in Rosartio Beach, Mexico!  Not only are they playing it in the lobby of the legendary hotel but I’ve received e-mails from locals telling me how much they enjoy it!  If you would like to purchase a copy and make me very happy for the holidays – simply notify me via e-mail – and your CD will be in the mail.  The 2-Disc set of 21 original songs features the brillaint musicians  - Anthony Smith, Kevin Freeby, Tim McMahan, Gilbert Catellanons, Peter Sprague, Matt Schumacher, Gabe Sundy and vocalists, Phil Johnson, Jason Michael Snow, Mara Cooper, Gustavo Alcoser II,  Julie Sullivan, Carey Sorel, Michela Della Pozza, Stephen Grady, Phil Cobb,  Vince Rodriguez III, and Ana Marquez - And those cool lyricists – Joy Woodward, Carole and Bob Greenes, Brian Stevens, and Richie Attwood – and yours truly! With all this talent – the 21 song CD Collection is only $20.00 - but wait – the holiday are coming up – you can get  3 for $50. or 10 for only $150.00!!!

But wait a minute - how much better can you get than that????   Well, let me tell you – if you order by November 15 – you will get a coupon for a free breakfast and lunch with every CD  - at THE OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT  at 4941 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, CA!  (with purchase of any entree of equal or great value).  SUCH A DEAL!!!  ORDER TODAY!!!

AND – the CD Release Party Date and Location will be announced very soon!  Plus more Jam Sessions coming soon!  And the COLLECTORS ITEM Sexy T-SHIRT designed by famous artist, Adrian Ramirez can still be purchased for a mere $15.00.   Call me – and I’ll MEETCHU anywhere to sell you one (or more) of my CD’s!!!

UFO’s and ROSARITO BEACH

Reminder - don’t forget to attend the acclaimed author and Point Loma High graduate (Class of 76), JEFF BENNETT’s presentation on his book, BEYOND UFO’S – THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE in the ALUMNI ROOM 301 at Point Loma High School on Thursday, October 22 at 7pm followed by a VIP RECEPTION and BOOK SIGNING at the BRIGANTINE on SHELTER ISLAND. Bring your family and friends to this incredible event.  Jeff’s work is also on display as part of the Smithsonian exhibit at the National Mall in Washington D.C.  Hope to see you all there!

Just retuned from a three day holiday at the legendary ROSARITO BEACH HOTEL.  It was my first time in Mexico in a year and a half – and the hotel is still wonderful – with an incredible staff.  You won’t believe this but we were given OCEAN FRONT SUITES for $19.25 per day (for you history buffs, 1925 was the year the hotel opened).  On the trip were MARY MCDONALD (famed co-creator of the Fiesta de los Cumpleanos Bash), STEVE and MARTHA FUTTERMAN (organizers of the Imperial Beach Film Festival), and ED and MARIANNE LEON! ED and MARTHA entertained us singing with the Mariachis at every restaurant in town!  What wonderful singers!

And - MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU was a hit at the hotel – the manager had it playing daily in the hotel lobby – it was a major hit!!!!  And my favorite story was when my key didn’t work to get into my room on our last night. No one including Security could get the room to open – but finally, one of the  Guards scaled the building into my second floor balcony (I had left the balcony door open) and was able to open the door.  Later in the evening, they repaired the problem and I was given a new key card. (I was worried that I would have to make like Spiderman and scale the bulding myself but fortunately this was not the case!).  A great three days with wonderful friends, music, fine dining, delicious drinks (we “sampled”) and an incredible deal!  Mary and I are definitely going to plan a Fiesta there in February – and wait until you see the new edition to the hotel  with its rooftop swimming pool and outdoor bars – it’s just lavish!!!

Hope to see you all this Thursday at the very SPECIAL JEFF BENNETT EVENT!

PLHS ALUMNUS, JEFF BENNETT – THURSDAY, OCT 22 – DON’T MISS IT!

Don’t miss Jeff Bennett (Class of ‘76) who will be speaking at Point Loma High in the Alumni Room 301 on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7pm with a book signing followed by a VIP reception at the Brigantine on Shelter Island at 8pm. Jeff is the author of the incredible, BEYOND UFO’S – THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE - and also has an exhibit  of the Solar System at the Smithsonian which runs the length of the National Mall in Washington D.C.   Bring your family and friends!  Jeff will also be signing books at this event! You won’t want to miss this fantastic evening.  Jeff’s book is required reading in many college campuses.  Hope to see you there!

SAVE THESE DATES – FIRST THURSDAY in November will actually be on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month – November 12 beginning at 4:30pm and will take place at PETE’S GRILL - owned by PL Alumnus, Peter Caplaneris (Class of 86). Pete has the best burgers in town (and veggie ones too) – and the best prices on a great selection of beers and wines!  And it’s located at 3704 Voltaire Street in Point Loma (directly across the street from the PL Library).  And you can also purchase a copy of that hit recording, MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU at the restaurant  - or at at his brother ,Ted’s (Class of ‘83 )restaurant, The Old Townhouse Restaurant on Newport in O.B. - or at the HONEY BEAR COTTAGE on Voltaire – and soon to be sold at RED’S on Rosecrans!

****December 3 – First Thursday at CAFE BASSAM in Hillcrest with live music – Zeiger on piano and many famous vocalists performing!

*****Friday, December 18 – THE GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE CLASS OF ‘86 REUNION PARTY – LOOK INTO MY EYES! – at PETE’S GRILL with LIVE MUSIC and the DVD of LOOK INTO MY EYES shown on the big screen!  If you’d like to help organize this event, contact Pete or me!                                                                                                                                                                          ********December 30 – THE ZEIGER PRE-NEW YEARS EVE ANNUAL PARTY at my place – More Live music! Pianists! Guitarists! Drummers! Bassists! Trumpet players! Vocalists! and good food and wine!

Have a Happy Halloween – and don’t forget to come to PLHS on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7pm to meet the famous author, scientist, astronomer – JEFF BENNETT!

Meetchu in Machu Picchu plus a FREE MEAL!!!!

IMAGINE THIS! - You go to the OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT at 4941 Newport in Ocean Beach and purchase my HOT CD – MEETCHU IN MACHU PICCHU and attached to the CD is a coupon for a free breakfast or lunch when you purchase another meal! SUCH A DEAL - but wait – there’s more!  Stop by, take me out for a fine glass of wine, and I’ll give you the coupon for the OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT – and then you can go to the the restaurant, buy my CD – and GET ANOTHER COUPON!!!! And think of it this way, if you buy more CD’s for HOLIDAY GIFTS – you get even more coupons!  What  great holiday gifts! – my CD plus a free meal!!!!  NOW THAT’S INCREDIBLE!!! And wait – there’s more – meet TED CAPLANERIS who manages the restaurant – and starred in my 1983 Gotta Sing Gotta Dance Show – AND HE MIGHT EVEN SING FOR YOU!!! He also does a mean box step!

NEWS ITEM -Send me your favorite songs from the CD, and I will post them on my Blog and the upcoming new webiste (still not done yet), LarryZeiger.com

NEED A QUICK TRIP? Anyone for Mexico????  A bunch of us are staying at the classic ROSARITO BEACH HOTEL from Oct. 18-20 (Sunday-Tuesday).  Ocean Front Rooms for only $19.25!!!!!  If you’d like to join us – make a reservation – we’re most likely going to take a bus or carpool. Should be great fun!!!!  And the Staff of the Hotel is excited that we are vacationing there!

SAVE THIS DATE - Thursday, October 22 - Meet celebrated seientist, JEFF BENNETT from the Class of 76 of Point Loma High – he is the author of many books including his latest, BEYOND UFO’S – THE SEARCH FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE. He also has a very impressive exhibit of the SOLAR SYSTEM at the NATIONAL MALL in Washington D.C. which runs the length of the Mall and is part of the Smithsonian.  I’m organizing a Meet and Greet at Point Loma High at 7pm followed by a reception after at a local restaurant/bar which will be announced in my next Blog entry!

Now get over to the OLD TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT for breakfast and a CD!  Try the omlette with fresh Avocado and Zucchini while listening to a steamy Samba!