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Sweet summer sounds

This week middle school students from across northern California participated in the 2009 Summer Music at Stanislaus summer camp. The program runs for two weeks and includes a junior and senior camp. Junior camp is for students grade 6-8, and senior camp is for high school students grade 9-12.

June 27, 2009 | Andrea Goodwin | Music

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Valley band to play Westside Theatre

Mixing in the sounds of a plucky banjo, the sweet vibrations of the mandolin, the deep resonating bass and an authentic twang, Red Dog Ash is finding their groove in the bluegrass arena. Red Dog Ash will be playing at the West Side Theatre in Newman at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission. The band, which gets its name from the byproduct of uncontrolled ...

March 27, 2012 | Sabra Stafford | Music

Bring out your inner Irish with The Van Diemen’s band

Local Irish pub rock band The Van Diemen's has been looking forward to St. Patrick's Day for awhile. This holiday, which has everyone seeing green, is their day to shine. The Van Diemen's will be performing at two venues this year - Wellington's Pub and Restaurant in Turlock and Lucky Fest in downtown Modesto, both shows are tonight. "It's gonna be a little crazy, a drunk fest, but definitely (exciting)," said front ...

March 16, 2012 | BY MACIE BENNETT Turlock Journal | Music

Red Molly ready to light up local stage

Mix in one part country, one part folk, a bit of bluegrass and a splash of jazz and serve it all up in three part harmonies and you'll have Red Molly. The up-and-coming all female Americana trio is bringing their unique sound and engaging show to the stage at the Westside Theatre for a one-night show at 8 p.m. Saturday. The trio will be playing songs from their previous albums and their ...

February 29, 2012 | Sabra Stafford | Music

Turlock native releases fourth album

Turlock native Andy Padlo recently released his fourth album, "Buffalo Wedding." He describes his style as a mix of singer/songwriter, folk, and alternative country/rock. Padlo lived in Turlock for most of his childhood. His family moved to town when he was in fifth grade and he attended Chatom School. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1979, where he played in school bands. Padlo also had a rock band with his friends. In ...

January 24, 2012 | Andrea Goodwin | Music

‘Gossip’ girls promote new album

The PreZcotts, a quartet of sisters from Modesto, are busier than ever with the release of their first album, "Gossip." The group has been performing at gigs all over the Central Valley, including recent visit to Dennis Earl Elementary School in Turlock. The sisters are between the ages of 12 and 17 and they write songs mostly about real teen experiences. "The songs we write are for girls who go through what the ...

December 27, 2011 | Andrea Goodwin | Music

Turlock teen shares his passion for piano

Rachel Rojas remembers very clearly when her son Heath's love of music became apparent. He was 4 years old at the time and was fascinated by his older brother's piano lesson. "Heath just loved the piano," she said. Eleven years later, Heath still plays the piano every day and aspires to a career in music. For the past year, Heath has been under the tutelage of retired California State University, Stanislaus professor ...

September 13, 2011 | Kristina Hacker | Music

Guitar lessons important part of education, says local father

Sacred Heart second graders Matthew and Nicolette Badal were excited that it was Thursday. On Thursdays the brother and sister get to go to the little purple house on Main Street and do one of their favorite activities - play the guitar. The Badal twins are two of Ingram's Music of Turlock's newest students. They just started learning how to play the guitar in August. "Music arts at this stage is as ...

September 06, 2011 | Kristina Hacker | Music