Welcome to the musical side of our online arts community. Here, we'll introduce you to Valley musicians, bands, composers and others with a love of music. Check our listings for
musical events. Artists are also encouraged to promote themselves by contacting us.
Tyrants in Therapy (TIT) is a duo consisting of Michael J and Abbe Kanter. They started gigging in L.A. rock clubs in 1984 after having met in an improv acting class. TIT recorded songs about cowboys, communists, and fascism. Their first record was 3 People Nude Below the Waist. In 1986, the Tyrants mixed NewWave soul and East L.A. disco in Too Tuff To Cry, which caught on with the L.A. Latino New Romantic underground and shot TIT into the national dance music scene, selling upwards of 30,000 units in Southern California and Mexico.
Throughout the 80s, TIT continued to release a steady stream of 12-inch
singles while playing discos one night and rock clubs the next. The early 90s brought the Tyrants more airplay on urban pop radio. They formed a label, Emotional Coathanger Records, and released a full length CD. Meet The Tyrants In Therapy blended rock, dance, punk,
blues and cabaret, and addressed topics like human rights, suicide,
lesbianism, pedophilia, and cake. Not for those with overly delicate sensibilities, the CD garnered great reviews from around the world and international digital penetration.
Since the summer of 2001, the Tyrants have infiltrated the airwaves, including a series of shows made for cable television. Their live show is a kaleidoscope of social commentary, dance beats, a lick or two of kick ass country, a dollop of NewWave, and a decadent dose of cabaret.
For more on the Tyrants, go to tyrantsintherapy.com.
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The Intimate Opera Company
This family of local artists, educators and supporters seeks to share the enjoyment of opera in affordable community settings.
Some presentations are held at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Call the box office for upcoming shows: 805-581-9940
Campus Concert Series
Los Angeles Valley College has a variety of musical events planned. Look for performances by the LAVC Philharmonic Choir directed by Jennifer Kelly,
the LAVC Jazz Ensemble directed by Woody James, and the Valley Symphony Orchestra with musical director Robert Chauls.
Check our Campus Concerts page for upcoming concerts, or view Valley College's
calendar at lavc.cc.ca.us for other campus events.
Music at the Getty
The Getty Center hosts various musical events throughout the year. Most events are free, although some require seating reservations: 310-440-7300.
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Brand Recital Hall
The 150-seat concert hall located at the Brand Library and Art Center features both grand and concert grand pianos.
Parking is free at 1601 West Mountain Street in Glendale. Call 818-548-2051 for information about Brand's concert series.
Chris Stevens is a seasoned musician and music director at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He shares his
expertise in managing performance stress.
Dev Dosaj - Composer
Mr. Dosaj is a talented new composer of choral and classical music.
His Requiem was performed at the American Choral Directors Association convention.
He also won the Los Angeles Valley College composition competition in 1999 for his
overture, Surrender at Appomattox. Both pieces are included in Mr. Dosaj's
first CD. Mr. Dosaj's second CD includes a violin concerto and quintets. Walt Whitman song cycles and psalms are featured in the latest CD.
To learn more about the composer and his works, visit devdosaj.com.
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Go to OUTDOOR CONCERTS
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Piano and Fine Arts Academy
Linda Wehrli has been teaching Fine Art Workshops and Private Piano Classes for over
12 years. She has a studio in Valley Glen, available by appointment.
Ms. Wehrli offers private piano instruction at $18/half hour with a 10% discount if you book
3 months or more in advance. Her students range from 6 years old to seniors. You may have heard
one of the piano concerts she produced at Fashion Square.
Her studio rents for $20/hour with a one-hour minimum. It's available to local professionals and students
who need a place to teach, rehearse, audition, etc. Special discounts are available for quantity bookings.
If interested, please email Ms. Wehrli or visit her website at
wehrli-music-art.com.
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LOCAL MUSIC SCENE
Vitello's - 4349 Tujunga Blvd, Studio City, 769-0905; Live opera in the Opera Room Wed and Fri-Sun nights; Upstairs: Cabaret Fri-Sat; Jazz Tues, Thurs and Sun.
Sportsmern's Lodge Muddy Moose Bar - Acoustic guitarist David Grossman plays every Tuesday night, 7-10pm; 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City.
Kulak's Woodshed - 5230-1/2 Laurel Cyn. Blvd., North Hollywood; 766-9913; Singer-Songwriter Open Mike
Club 11720 - Blues, Reggaie, Rock and Pop; 11720 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; 760-6631
La Ve Lee - Restaurant and bar with live music. Two shows nightly. Latin, jazz, blues. Located at
12514 Ventura Blvd. Call 818-980-8158 for reservations.
Charlie O's - Bar and grill at 13725 Victory Blvd. Jazz Tuesday-Saturday, from 8:00pm-12:00 midnight.
Including John Heard Jazz Quartet, Odyssey Jazz Trio, Earl Palmer Jazz Trio. Call 818-994-3058 for information.
Southern California Conservatory of Music
The conservatory's Young Musical Theatre program performances are held at 8711 Sunland Blvd. in Sun Valley.
To find out more about the Young Musical Theatre, call 818-767-6554.
Valley Youth Orchestras Association
This non-profit organization was chartered in 1970 to provide a forum for young people to receive training in orchestral performance.
Under the direction of professional conductors, students aged 6-18 have the opportunity to learn and perform a variety of music in one of four orchestras:
Camerata Strings, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra or Philharmonic Orchestra. For information, call 677-3074 or e-mail yhorch@csun.edu.
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Steve Kornicki is a talented composer and performer. While new to the Valley music scene, Steve has numerous live performances, CDs and other accomplishments to his credit.
He has performed his original music as a guitar soloist for corporate events, private parties, hotels
and festivals. In addition to these activities, Steve has done soundtrack and licensing work for video, film and dance/theater.