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Mountain Views News Saturday, September 3, 2011

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Mountain Views News Saturday, September 3, 2011

Sierra Madre Playhouse PresentsGilbert & Sullivan'sThe Yeomen of the GuardAugust 19 - September 24Director: Eugene J. HutchinsMusic Director: Brian Asher AlhadeffPurchase tickets online: www.sierramadreplayhouse.orgor call: (626) 355-4318 • Group Sales: (626) 836-2125facebook.com/sierramadreplayhouse
SEAN’S SHAMELESS

REVIEWS:

THE RAPTURE

I must
confess that
prior to “In
The Grace Of
Your Love” I
wasn’t at all
familiar with
The Rapture’s
repertoire of songs. My only prior knowledge of
the band’s existence was seeing their name on an
array of music festivals posters from the last few
years. Even with my former lack of familiarity
of the band’s sound, I’m now aware that this
record marks the restoration of The Rapture’s
dance-punk resonance. Despite an unreleased
song specifically recorded a few years ago for
the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto IV, “In The
Grace Of Your Love” marks The Rapture’s first
record in five years. Now I fully understand the
allure the band has had for over a decade. The
sweet and soulful sound of the band’s latest
resurgence is undeniably apparent with their
forth album.

Chill beats, saxophones, stylish and polished
to a tee, “I.T.G.O.Y.L.” will have you dancing on
the beach in no time. The vibe is electrifying and
pure ecstasy. Seriously, the fun rarely eases up
and the ride is well worth the price of admission.
Earlier this summer, I would have bet everything
that Friendly Fire’s electro-pop opus, “Pala”
was the top prizefighter for the best danceable
rock album. Now it seems a real heavyweight
contender has just entered the ring. The track
“Come Back To Me” is slick and chilled, but half
way into it, it takes an ominous turn. The thick
baseline will elevate you from the dance floor.
Raw, funky, moody and turbo-charged, The
Rapture hits you with everything it’s got in its
plentiful arsenal of tricks. Clearly fans of the band
shouldn’t be disappointed with “I.T.G.O.Y.L.”
and newcomers, like myself, evidently don’t have
a reason not to check out their previous material
now.

“Sail Away”, “Blue Bird” and the closer, “It
Takes Time To Be A Man” are without question
the superior songs off the album. However,
make no mistake, the rest of the album does a
pretty bang up job delivering utter bliss to your
ears. As the summer season twiddles down,
“I.T.G.O.Y.L.” will lift your spirit up as the fall
season becomes underway. It’s a terrific album
to close out the summer, but not even for that
reason alone. The Rapture has proved that great
things happen with a little patience. Although it
took a solid five years for the album to come into
fruition, it should be duly noted that their efforts
are greatly appreciated. Instead of phoning in
an underdeveloped album (what bands seem to
do these days for their grand arrival back to the
music scene), The Rapture appear to be on the
right track with what distinctly can be deemed
an unexpected, yet tremendous new endeavor.

BE A SPONSOR!
Proceeds/Donations from this Festival will benefit the Sierra Madre Search & Rescue TeamSierra Madre Search & Rescue TeamSierra Madre Search & Rescue Team.
Join Prudential California Realty, and Broker/Owner Daniel Bryant, as a Sponsor of this event.
Emmanuel Church will partner and provide host location.
Base Sponsorship: $200.00—Set Up a Business Booth/Table at the Event.*
Something Fun—Creative—Interactive. Contribute a Raffle Drawing Item.
Looking for Food Vendor recommendations.
(* Sponsorship Contributions are not limited to $200.00 and increased contributions are welcomed.)
SIGN UP TODAY!
Popular Blues Bands will be jamming—and people will be dancing!
Music—Community—Drawings—Kid Entertainment—Food— & A Great Cause.
The Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team “Volunteers” Appreciate Your Support!!
Blues &
Gospel
Festival
(626) 688-2476 or
Kelly (714) 310-6153
Benefitting the Sierra Madre
Search & Rescue Team!
SEPTEMBER 17th
12:00 PM
23 W. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia
Near Corner of Santa Anita Blvd.
JEAN SUDBURY AND RUBEN RAMOS, CONNEXION

ECLECTIQUE, IN CONCERT AT THE SIERRA MADRE

PLAYHOUSE. Sunday Evening, September 18, at 7:30

Jean and Ruben will perform Original compositions with a World Music flair, available for sale on
their premiere CD. The music of Connexion Eclectique is a varied collection of compositions written
and performed by Jean Sudbury and Ruben Ramos.

Their music is reminiscent of bygone eras, when constellations and compasses were the only travel
guides across the vast horizon of blue.

Their music takes you to France, to the Mediterranean Sea, to South America, Mexico, and to California.
Sudbury and Ramos share a vast anthology of experience, artistically and socially. The

synergy of their combined knowledge creates the music of CONNEXION ECLECTIQUE

A Musical Tribute to Jazz VocalistsExperience the elegance ofa bygone musical era asthe theatre is transformedinto a musical time capsulefeaturing performancesby legendary jazz vocalistsDinah Washington,
Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simoneand Carmen McRaeto the backdrop of a live jazz trio.
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Final 2011 PerformanceSunday, October 9th at 3pm(626) 355-4318Media Sponsor Produced by
The Instrumental Women Project (IWP) is an arts agency member of
E.M.E.R.G.E, the nonprofit fiscal sponsorship program of the Pasadena Arts Council.
Admission $30Group discounts six or moreTickets & Info Available at:
sierramadreplayhouse.orgorWritten and performed byvocalist extraordionaireMs. Phyllis BattleMusic Director, Vanessa BurchAnnouncer, James Janisse
Due to the high demand for her tutoring and education services, bookstore
owner, Sally Morrison, is opening a new learning center here in Sierra Madre.
Mindspring Education Center will cater to students (children and adults)
interested in furthering their reading, writing, math, spelling, and
comprehension skills. In addition, Sally offers assistance in study skills,
homework, and test preparation. She also specializes in helping students
with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Those interested in summer
sessions should contact Mindspring soon because space is limited.
As a result of this business expansion, Sally Morrison and Jeffrey Ingwalson,
owners of Sierra Madre Books, will be closing the bookstore in June 2011.
“We appreciate all the support we’ve received from our customers over the
past few years, but are excited about our new venture. We look forward to
continuing to be part of this community.”
For questions about Mindspring Education Center, please call (626) 355-1972.
For questions about Sierra Madre Books, please call (626) 836-3200.
Announcing:
The Opening of...
Mindspring Education CenterOne-to-One Instruction for All Ages37 Auburn Ave., Suite 7ASierra Madre, CA 91024(626) 355-1972www.mindspringEDC.com
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