Orange County Blues Rockin’ Festival at the OC Pavilion on September 22

The OC Pavilion (www.ocpavilion.com) is pleased to welcome the Orange County Blues Rockin' Festival on September 22, 2007 at 6PM. This 5 hour event features some of the west coast's best blues rock performers.

The evening event is headlined by Jumpin' Jack Benny, the Laurie Morvan Band, White Boy James, and The Lubricators. The OC Pavilion will offer a full bar and food stations in the lobby of the main theater.

JUMPIN’ JACK BENNY
Jumpin’ Jack Benny is a Blues Rock band headed up by Benjamin Cortez on vocals and harmonica, performing shows throughout the U.S. & Worldwide. The band formed in 2006 with band members Tony "Fingers" Naranjo on Guitar, Mick Stover on Bass, Eric Tice on Drums and Danny Ayala on Keyboard. Frontman "Jumpin' Jack" Benny is a South Central, Los Angeles native. He infuses each song with a high - powered blend of blistering rhythm and soulful blues, drawing upon vocal legends like Sonny Boy Williamson and the passion of Koko Taylor, with a touch of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
www.JumpinJackBenny.com

LAURIE MORVAN BAND
Inspired by the guitar-driven blues of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, the Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Johnson, Luther Allison, Etta James and Big Mama Thornton, Laurie is one of the leading female blues rock guitarist of all time. She has recorded 3 albums, writing 30 of the 33 tracks. Her latest album, Cures What Ails Ya, released in March of 2007, has received critical acclaim from local and national Blues critics.

“Few blues guitarists pour as much energy into their performance… she brought the house down… one fiery burst of rock-solid blues fireworks after another.”
Southland Blues Magazine
www.LaurieMorvanBand.com

WHITEBOY JAMES
“Whiteboy” James Page, lead vocals and harmonica, was born in Compton and found inspiration in the soul sounds of Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, Sam “Lightning” Hopkins, Big Joe Turner, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Wills and Spike Jones. The band was first established in the mid-1980s through the 1990’s and stopped playing in the early 2000’s. The band has since regrouped and is touring again even better than before. The current line-up of the Blues Express are Scott Abeyta (Guitar), Anthony Contreras (Guitar), Blake Watson (Bass), and “Hollywood Hank” Deluxe (Drums).

"Whiteboy James and the Blues Express delivers their own brand of blues featuring captivating vocals & mesmerizing music… in a category of their own."
www.WhiteBoyJames.com

THE LUBRICATORS
Comprised of veteran performers from the Southern California Blues scene, The Lubricators, comprised of Michael “Mick the Hatchet” Foster (harmonica and vocals), Billy “Charcoal” Foster (guitar), Jerry “Blonde Lemon” Luithle (bass), Dave “The Doc” Sprock (drums, vocals) and Barry Levenson (guitar), have brought down the house at venues such as The Orange County Blues Festival, Pier 52, Whiskey Creek, and more. The band has appeared on the bill with performers Etta James, Albert King, Otis Brown, Canned Heat, John Lee Hooker and more.
www.TheLubricators.com

In addition, special guests Max Bangwell, Bernie Peral, Dennis Herrera, Catfish Fry & Hurricane Shady Lane will appear as part of the evening’s performances.

Doors to the OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant open at 5:00 PM. Dinner reservations are highly recommended.

The OC Pavilion is home to an intimate 529 person capacity theatre and the 5-star, world class restaurant Ambrosia. The basement level of the OC Pavilion houses The Vault VIP Lounge, formerly a bank vault. The Vault VIP Lounge is open before and after each main stage performance, offering appetizers, drinks and desserts featuring a live jazz trio. The Vault VIP Lounge retains its authenticity by keeping the original vault doors while incorporating the feel of an upscale lounge with custom leather seating and hightop pedestal tables.

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About the OC Pavilion – www.ocpavilion.com
From chandeliers to exquisite hand painted murals, the OC Pavilion most intimate and exclusive performing arts theater and restaurant complex in Orange County, California. Located in historic downtown Santa Ana “the Golden City”, our beautifully appointed theater with a capacity of only 528 seats assures you of an exceptional close up view of any event. With our state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and a myriad of high-resolution video screens, we are quickly becoming known as Orange County's own "jewel box". The theatre features various musical and theatrical events and is available for private leasing. For more information, contact 714-550-0880.

About The Vault VIP Lounge – www.myspace.com/thevaultvip
The Vault VIP Lounge is Orange County’s newest jazz club, featuring locally acclaimed jazz musicians and offering the ambiance of a five star venue. Rare, imported beers, fine wines and premium cocktails are available for purchase along with a menu of salads, appetizers, desserts and a Chef’s Selection of Artisan Cheeses from around the world. Once a basement vault for a large bank, the Vault VIP Lounge has been transformed into an intimate jazz nightclub with hightop and dining tables, leather sofas, hand-painted jazz murals and romantic lighting.