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2007

2:55p.m.
2007 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages
Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson and the Soul Barkada Trio will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2007 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

8:00 p.m.
Elson Sings Stupid Love Songs
Tribal Cafe
1651 W. Temple St..
 Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)
Free- All Ages

Elson Sings Stupid Love Songs is a mostly-acoustic performance of original and popular love songs -- both requited and unrequited.
From his own compositions like "Hearts" and "Love Fall Down" - and many others previously unperformed - to classics from Stevie Wonder,
Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross to unique interpretations to modern tunes from James Blunt, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ne-Yo, and even unique
soulful versions of '80s tunes from Duran Duran and the Psychedelic Furs, this performance goes beyond mere "covers," but rather re-appropriating
the songs into his own style and sentiment. At last, an event this week that both couples and the lonely-hearted people can equally enjoy...
Special guest will be Soul Barkada guitarist Vincent Reyes, who will be performing his own songs as well.

2006

5:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Parish Carnival
6657 Sunset Blvd
 Hollywood
Free All Ages

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Chow Funk! has been Elson and the Soul Barkada's regular gig since August 2005. On each third Friday of the month, the band offered an opportunity for everyone to "Get down in Chinatown." Now it's time to move on, which
means next Friday will be your last chance to Chow Funk!

Though this will be the band's last monthly show at Chow Fun, we might as well end it with a blast! Come early for the food, (featuring that famous Honey Pineapple Chicken) or enjoy a special crawfish boil, and select cocktails set to Elson and the Soul Barkada's soulful, funky sound. If you've Chow Funk'ed with us before, come back for one last time! If you haven't Chow Funk'ed, then what are you waiting for?

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Elson and the Soul Barkada do a special acoustic "Chow FunK!" this month! The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

7:30pm
2006 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages
Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2006 Lotus Festival, visit: http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

8:00pm
Sabor y Cultura Coffeehouse
5625 Hollywood Blvd.
 Hollywood
Free, All Ages
Elson and members of the Soul Barkada save a little electricity and "go acoustic" at Hollywood's Sabor y Cultura coffeehouse.

8:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$5
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

11pm set (this month only)
Dennis', Lisa's and Brian's Birthday Bash
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
Free This Month Only!
This month, we do things a little differently by celebrating the May birthdays of bass player Dennis Diaz, background vocalist Lisa Casabar and friend of the band Chef Brian Reyes with and '80s-themed party. Special guest bands will perform earlier in the night and Elson and the Soul Barkada will perform at around 11pm.

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

8:00pm
LocusArts - Space 180
180 Capp St (near Mission and 17th St)
 San Francisco, CA
$5
Elson takes his soul on the road with a special preview show at San Francisco's LocusArts. Backed by The SF Barkada (Dean DeCastro - drums; Brandon Biegelow - bass; Oliver Cruz - guitar and Kenni Camota - saxophone), Elson plays his original soul/R&B tunes and improv jams in the Bay Area for the first time.

5:00pm
Infiniti of Montclair
9440 Autoplex Dr
 Montclair
Free
Elson and the Soul Barkada do a free show in the IE sponsored by Inifniti of Montclair (yes, it's a car dealership!). The band not only does their original soul, funk and R&B but some jazz tunes as well.

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
"It's January...a new year begins..."
Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

2005

9:00pm
Elson's Birthday Show @ Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8
with special guest R&B artist Peter Isaia

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK!" as they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended). This month, Elson celebrates his birthday! A night of fun, surprises and
special guests!

12:30pm
St. Agatha's Fall Festival
St. Agatha's Church, 2646 S. Mansfield Ave (near La Brea & Adams)
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
Free, All Ages

For more information on St. Agatha's Fall Festival: http://www.stagathas.org

4:00pm
Blessed Sacrament Carnival
Blessed Sacrament Church, 6657 Sunset Blvd (at Cherokee)
Hollywood
Free, All Ages
 

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK." As they play their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$8

Elson and the Soul Barkada turn "Chow Fun" into "Chow FunK." As they play two sets in their monthly show. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

11:30 a.m.
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
Main Stage
Pt. Fermin Park
 San Pedro
$3 Donation

Performing for the second year in a row at this seaside festival featuring music, food and activities for all ages. For more information, please visit www.filamarts.org.

8:30 p.m.
New Orleans: Sound For Higher Ground
A Benefit Concert for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Cafe Club Fais Do-Do
5257 W. Adams Blvd.
 Los Angeles (Mid-City)
$10 Minimum Donation

Elson says, "I was in New Orleans this past April on vacation and fell in love with the city immensely. . It breaks my heart to see the desperation and destruction that has befallen the Crescent City. I am honored to play a part in the relief process by playing a benefit concert for the victims of this most horrible tragedy."
Also performing are New Orleans-style brass band Critical Brass, electronica/reggae group Fosforo and DJ P.M.A.
For more information, please visit: www.faisdodo.com

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$10

Elson and the Soul Barkada play two sets at this "hip but not pretentious" restaurant venue in Los Angeles' Chinatown. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

9:00pm
Chow Fun Chinatown Bistro
686 N. Spring St.
 Los Angeles (Chinatown)
$10

Elson and the Soul Barkada play two sets at this "hip but not pretentious" restaurant venue in Los Angeles' Chinatown. The place also features beer, wine and selected cocktails, and excellent Chinese food (The Honey Pineapple Chicken is highly recommended).

7:30pm
2005 Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Come "go outside" again to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2005 Lotus Festival, visit:
http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm

7:00pm
Tuesday Nights at the Cafe - Special Acoustic Set!
SIPA Hall, 3200 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles (Historic Filipinotown)
$2 Donation, All Ages

Elson's back with an almost-acoustic set, in a night featuring music, art,
comedy and poetry.

10:00pm
Soul Sessions & Spoken Umbra present UNITY 2005
Cafe Club Fais Do-Do, 5257 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
 $10 ($7 before 10pm), 18+
click to view flyer

Proceeds from this show will benefit  victims of the
Dec 26 Indian Ocean Earthquake/Tsunami!

2004

9:00pm
Elson's Birthday Jam at The Clean-Up
Cafe Bliss, 1745 N. Vermont Ave (at Hollywood Blvd)
Los Angeles (Los Feliz)
Free, 21+

Celebrate Elson's birthday (9 days later!) with DJs, an open musician's jam and a live performance by Elson himself!

2:00pm
Octoberfest 2004 - St. Agatha's Parish Fall Festival
St. Agatha's Parish, 2646 S. Mansfield Ave (near La Brea & Adams)
Los Angeles (Mid-City)
Free, All Ages

For more information on St. Agatha's Fall Festival: http://www.stagathas.org

3:30pm
Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture - Main Stage
Point Fermin Park, Gaffey St. at Paseo Del Mar
 San Pedro
$3, All Ages

For more information on The Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture, visit:
http://fpac.filamarts.org

7:00pm
Lotus Festival - Main Stage
Echo Park, corner Glendale Blvd and Park Ave.
 Los Angeles
Free, All Ages

Elson's premiere show featuring his new sound and his new band. Come "go outside" to Los Angeles' Echo Park at this annual city festival where Elson will perform on the main stage. For more information on The 2004 Lotus Festival, visit:
http://www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm