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Another awesome Pink Martini Concert: this time at the Greek Theater!

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Another awesome Pink Martini Concert: this time at the Greek Theater

Thomas Layden & China Forbes of Pink Martini

I do not want to sound like a Groupie to “this little great orchestra from Portland Oregon”. Diane and I feel, we discovered them in Los Angeles! We were at the September 14th 2000 Fireworks Concert at the Hollywood Bowl and there was this awesome band performing with Debbie Reynolds, and the rest is history.

pink martini at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles,CA

Next thing you know, we are at the Hollywood Bowl seeing Sergio Mendez, but the real reason we were there is, because of Pink Martini. Then there was the New Years Eve event at Disney Hall Downtown 2003…

So, of course were going to the Greek Theater this time, for no other reason, than to see and listen to Pink Martini “the Little Orchestra from Portland Oregon”.  So Diane and I were at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday evening on the 9th of September 2012.

pink martini with China Forbes authographing at the Greek Theater

Now keep in mind, they are probably the most gracious celebrities I have ever run across in Los Angeles. Eleven years ago we bought a T-shirt and the entire band signed it (all 18 of them).

Pink Martini with Norman Layden

Here we are eleven years later, they gave full credit to their Guardian or should I say protector who saw their talent n 1994 Clarinets’ Norman Leyden the protector and guardian of Thomas Lauderdale the Band’s founder and leader and inspirational godfather of Pink Martin had  come by and perform with the band.

Oh BTW, they signed again, so we have all the CD’s signed, outside of one, which we forgot to bring with us to The Greek Theater! If you never heard of them you are truly missing out. I am going to enclose a few links for your listening pleasure.

 

http://pinkmartini.com/home/

 

http://pinkmartini.com/discography/sympathique/ (one of my favorite CD’s Their first)

 

 Thomas Lauderdale & China Forbes are just phenomenal, she sings in about 10 languages and they have a world wide appeal. If you question their World Music, they will be in Japan, France & England in the next 10 months. Also if you had doubt they will be at Carnegie Hall in December of this year. So if you can get tickets, do yourself a service and go to their show!

 

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Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

This sounds like a great group, Endre, and I'm ashamed to admit I had never heard of them. Nice shout out for them.

Sep 11, 2012 10:25 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Endre, we also have our favorite groups that we love to go out and listen to. Great post!

Sep 11, 2012 10:48 PM
Janna Scharf
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

Sounds like a good time.  I need to get out more!

Sep 12, 2012 12:11 AM
Eileen Hsu
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

Nothing wrong with being a big fan, sounds like you have fun every time you attend, keep it up!

Sep 12, 2012 12:13 AM
Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

Hope you had an awesome time watching Pink Martini!  And I thought it was a drink...which I am ready for the way my day is going!

Sep 12, 2012 04:06 AM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Endre - I'm glad you're a groupie!  It says you're passionate and devoted, great qualities every REALTOR should have.  I hope you had a blast at the Pink Martini concert!

Sep 12, 2012 07:42 AM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

how fun~~~!!! Wish I knew about it sooner! I think I will just keep looking at schedule of the Greek Theatre as friends and I were just discussing that we haven't been...

Sep 12, 2012 01:22 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Toni once you listen to their Sympathique CD you will be a fan forever!

Barbara-Jo The band leader Thomas Lauderdale & China Forbes the lead singers were Harvard classmates . China was living in New York City when Thomas called her to collaborate and write songs together....that was the beginning.

Janna if it was not for Diane I would not get out either:)))

Sep 13, 2012 07:45 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Eileen check them out they are awesome, they are such world musicians that they have performed in Europe, Asia, Turkey, Greece and the Middle East to name a few with  sold out performances!

Jennifer they do sound like a drink:)) how is your day now?

Sep 13, 2012 07:49 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Just to have some fun here, you said the group played with Debbie Reynolds.........would that be our 'real' Debbie Reynolds from AR???   :-)

Sep 13, 2012 08:05 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura, I like your definition of Groupie:))

Lauren, I love the Greek it is smaller than the Hollywood Bowl hence no real bad seats from the middle to the stage!

Barbara Jo the "Real" Debbie Reynolds:)))LOL not the AR one:))) did you listen to the link I have with the post? are you converted??:))

Sep 13, 2012 08:43 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

It is so much fun to have a band/group to follow.  My group of choice is Kingsfoil.  Is sounds like you had a great night!

 

Sep 13, 2012 11:53 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joy it was a great night:)

Sep 13, 2012 12:58 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Pink Martini Concert: this time at the Greek Theater sounds like a great time to me!  I did listen to the link.... I'm hooked....  Sassy, sexy tunes...  Oh yeah.. I forgot I am on old dude ....LOL

Sep 13, 2012 01:34 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

John does that mean the pot is calling the kettle black:)) BTW all kidding aside they have a following from young to old and FYI their guest clarinet player Norman Layden is 94 yrs old who is at the bottom of the picture:) pretty famous musician!

Sep 13, 2012 01:54 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Endre-It's been a long time since I was in LA. I don't think I've ever heard the phrase 'gracious celebrities in LA' before. I'm sure some are but you hardly ever hear that said. Glad you had a great time.

Sep 13, 2012 03:15 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne you are right it is a Rare Occurrence to have Gracious Celebrities:) Can you believe it they are going to Carnegie Hall at the end of the year!

Sep 13, 2012 03:24 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

That sounds like a great time!  I will have to check them out on YouTube.  Thanks for the tip, Endre!  You are so clever!

Sep 14, 2012 02:13 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ron, let me know if you are converted as a fan:)

Sep 16, 2012 04:22 AM