A Touch of Tarragon: Tapping My Toes and Humming Along

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Tapping My Toes and Humming Along

February's nearly over and I'm still in the mood for music...and, of course, love. I started my celebration this month by attending another stellar concert featuring the dulcet phrasing of Dewey Erney, thanks to the Grace Concert Series at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Long Beach. I'd heard Dewey sing several times before, both at house concerts sponsored by CalJas and at his 80th birthday celebration at this church a year or so ago.

Dewey's voice is as dulcet-toned as ever. His phrasing remains unequaled in my book. And his longtime accompanist, Ron Eschete, still is impressive. Catch him here on his seven-string guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN5rZTCWjpg

Chris Cross

Then a post-Valentine treat at Segerstrom Center Concert Hall: Christopher Cross, who still sails smoothly, backed by the elegant Pacific Symphony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnBPHWk5FQ8&list=RDgnBPHWk5FQ8

Here's Christopher with one of his most famous pieces, the theme from "Arthur." He's still doing the best that he can do...and boy, is it pleasing. The video accompanying this made me want to see the movie again.

Tomorrow night, there's "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" at Vanguard University. This is the favorite all-time Hollywood musical of my sweetie, Frank, so we saw the original movie several months ago. Looking forward to concluding this month of love with seeing the well-reviewed production.

Coming up soon:

We'll be tapping our toes at the Rose Center Theater when we go to see "42nd Street" next week.
My favorite scenes from the 1933 movie centered on Ginger Rogers, sporting a monocle and carrying a lap dog, and Ruby Keeler, tapping her way down those stairs. Remember?

I've never been to the famous Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. But I'll be there in early March to see one of my favorites from the late '60s...Gary Puckett. Remember him? Here's a reminder: