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Fallin’ For Jazz Wrap Up

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date November 20, 2024

Jazz Band says, “Step aside, Pharrell, okayyyy”💁🏽💁🏾‍♀️💁🏼‍♂️

Of course we jest, but for real, how fun was our show at The Mayflower Club (@themayflowerclub) last Thursday!? The room was vibrant and the audience raved about the energy, the songs, and the solos!

Thanks so much if you came out and better yet, if you donated to the band while you were there! We❤️ya!

If you can’t get enough jazz, the band will perform at our holiday concert, Winter Wonderband!

Now we’re not promising anything, but you will hear a Christmas fave (hint:🥜 )

Click here for tix. See ya then!

Tags big band, birdland, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, Jazz Band, live jazz, live music, los angeles, Los Angeles Music, pharrell williams, queer community, queer music

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The Ol’ Song and Dance Wrap Up

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date November 20, 2024

Almost a month ago we were able to return to the legendary The Huntington Library for our latest Concert Band performance “The Ol’ Song and Dance”. Such a special evening of music showcasing songs that make you wanna dance and dances that make you wanna sing. Thanks so much to Candace Hansen (@candohando), our amazing emcee, for bringing history and fun to the night as well!

Thank you to to our photographyer Stevo Rood (@aroodphoto) for these awesome shots!

And congrats to our Brass Quintet who had their debut performance that night as well. Stay tuned for more Chamber Ensemble performances in the coming year!

Next performance is Winter Wonderband on 12/8 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Tickets available here – see ya then!

Tags Concert Band, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, huntington library, live music, Los Angeles Music, queer community, queer music

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Sponsor a Piece!

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date November 19, 2024

⏰ Hurry, sponsorships close November 24th! ⏰

Pick a piece 🎶 (from the jazz or concert band) to sponsor and see your message projected before our audience while we perform on December 8!

🎄Visit our donation page here🎄

Tags Concert Band, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, holiday music, Jazz Band, live holiday music, live music, los angeles, Los Angeles Music, queer community

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Winter Concert

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date November 19, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come get some holiday cheer at our Winter Wonderband performance December 8th! 🎄🎅❄️🎷🎺

And if you can’t make it give a shout out to a friend by sponsoring a piece in the program! ❤️

More info at GFBLA.org/events – see ya there!

Tags Concert Band, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, holiday, holiday music, Jazz Band, live holiday music, live music, los angeles, Los Angeles Music

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Drag Queen Bingo

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date October 17, 2024

Eat, Drink, and be Mary!

Join us November 27th at 7PM at West Hollywood’s Hamburger Mary’s for our annual fundraiser!

Legendary Bingo benefits local, national, and international charities and features “Drag Queen Bingo Hostesses” and many of your favorite celebrities! Bingo cards can be purchased for $20 (cash or card) and proceeds directly support GFBLA. Bingo winners can expect to receive a gift basket put together by our own musicians featuring local products and places. Past winners at our auction have attended the Magic Castle, King’s games, the LA Phil, and more!

Reserve your table here, via Yelp, or by calling Hamburger Mary’s directly!

Tags bingo, gay bingo, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, hamburger marys, hamburger marys bingo, Los Angeles Music, queer bingo, queer fundraiser, queer game night

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Member Spotlight: Demi Tupua

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date October 17, 2024

We freakin ❤️ our New Members so much and Demi is one of the coolest!

Read all about him below! 📖📣

“I’m Demi (he/him), a San Francisco native and an Angeleno since 2001. I joined GFBLA in May 2024 and am so excited to be part of this fun and talented group of musicians! I first picked up the clarinet in 5th grade, tenor sax in high school, and I continued to play in my university orchestra and jazz band.

After college, sadly my horns collected dust in the closet for 30 years, until a few months ago when I attended a GFBLA concert band rehearsal for the first time. I was instantly struck by how warm and welcoming everyone was.

Since then, I’ve joined GFBLA’s jazz and marching bands. It’s been such a blast performing at various concerts and marching in the local pride parades. I’m so happy to be part of this wonderful crew, celebrating the diversity and talent of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community!”

Do you (yes, you!) want to be a part of this awesome band!? Reach out to us on our contact page and we’ll welcome ya with open arms!

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Fallin’ For Jazz

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date October 9, 2024

This Autumn, the GFBLA Jazz Band will present Fallin’ For Jazz at the Mayflower Club in North Hollywood. Whether you tap your feet to the beat, enjoy your favorite beverage, or just want to cut a rug, join us November 14th at 7:00PM!

The Big Band will take center stage, featuring jazz standards from masters like Harold Arlen, Josef Zawinul, and Dizzy Gillespie. We’ll feature a soloist or two, play some popular songs, and you won’t want to miss the vocal stylings of Allison Tan. There’s a great lineup of tunes guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance!

That’s not all! The saxophone section will entertain you with their syncopated stylings. Plus you’ll hear from a jazz combo that will delight you. Their versatility performing music from a range of styles and periods emphasizes improvisation and the talents of the players.

It’s sure to be a Jammin’ evening! Tickets available here or at the door.

The Mayflower Club is located at 11110 Victory Boulevard, in North Hollywood, CA 91606. All ages are welcome. There is a full bar available on site!

We can’t wait to see you on November 14th at 7PM at the Mayflower Club!

Tags gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, Jazz Band, live jazz, live music, Los Angeles live music, Los Angeles Music, mayflower club, north hollywood music

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See Your Name in Lights!

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date October 9, 2024

Not really. But you could see it in shiny print! Find out how by reaching out to us through our contact or social pages.

Tags community, community band, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, live music, queer community, queer community band, sponsor

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Pride in the Park Recap

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date October 9, 2024

You can take us HOT TO GO! We just premiered our new tune by Chappell Roan at Burbank’s Pride in the Park. We had a blast playing our classic hits like Dancing Queen and Hooray for Hollywood alongside newer additions like Dance the Night Away. Thanks to all our friends who came out to Burbank Pride to hear our Pep Band in action!

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Member Spotlight: Thomas Colby

Post author By Deb Williams
Post date September 26, 2024

GFBLA is just chock full of the coolest members like Thomas Colby (@filmstarcolby). In addition to really killin’ those clarinet riffs, Thomas keeps things fun and makes us giggle at every rehearsal!

Come hang with Thomas and the rest of the band at an upcoming rehearsal! Contact us for more details!

Tags Clarinet, Concert Band, gay freedom band of los angeles, gfbla, GFBLA Community, live music, los angeles