Red Dragonfly Productions Blog

We've relocated!

We loved our studio on First Street, but we outgrew the space. So, we moved to a new studio which is about 2,000 square feet. We've expanded the computer learning center, have added additional rooms and teaching staff, and are able to do concerts, workshops, seminars in our new studio. I'm teaching in the concert room. I have my piano in one corner and teach Monday through Saturday. The room is big enough to seat 30 people and we now have a place for student performances, group classes, jam sessions and the occasional concert.

Here's the new contact information:

Red Dragonfly Productions
310 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
www.RedDragonflyProductions.com
707.771.0140
rhondalucile@comcast.net

851 Music Studio
310 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
www.851MusicStudio.com
707.747.851
info@851MusicStudio.com

About Red Dragonfly Productions

Red Dragonfly Productions produces, promotes live music in the Bay Area. Red Dragonfly Productions is committed to supporting music as a means of artistic expression and community.

About 851 Music Studio

851 Music Studio provides private and group instruction for electric and acoustic guitar, bass, piano, violin, voice, saxophone, drums and harp. Lessons emphasize the fundamentals of music, and general musicianship with an eye towards creativity and improvisation.

The onsite teaching staff includes J. Shelby (guitar, bass, voice), Rhonda Lucile Hicks (piano), Josh Icban (guitar), Matt Ortiz (guitar), Tony Parcaut (guitar), Don Bassey (bass and band development), Aina Davis (violin), Bryan McVicker (saxophone), Justine Chadly (children’s music), Stephan Betz (music therapy) and the offsite teaching staff includes Matt Guggemos (drums), Cynthia Schultz (lever and Celtic harp) and Maureen Moore (voice).

The studio provides private and group instruction, student band development, computer learning, recording services, play nights, workshops, field trips and student performances. Beginning through advanced students are welcome.

Labels: 851 Music Studio, Benicia, guitar lessons, music lessons, piano lessons, Vallejo

I finally got a chance to see the inside of The Empress Theatre in Vallejo. I've been hearing good things about The Empress and it's all true! The Empress has been beautifully restored to it's glory. It just goes to show what a few million dollars can do! My hats off to all involved in this restoration. You can be proud.

The Majestic Theatre in Benicia is not going to be available to rent for the next 3 months. Robert is taking a break from renting the theatre through the winter so the opening of The Empress couldn't happen at a better time for me. I spoke with Robert last week and he'll let me know as soon as The Majestic is available to rent, but for now -- there aren't going to be any shows at The Majestic Theatre. We've certainly had some memorable shows with some wonderful artists -- Steve Freund, Tommy Castro, Maria Muldaur, Johnny Ace, Cathy Lemons, Pork Pie Phillips, Alvon, Mz. Dee, Stef Burns, Kenny Saydak, The Alameda Allstars, The Detroit Disciples, The Volker Strifler Band, The Bud E. Luv Trio, Bill Haley's Original Comets, VOENA, The David Thom Band, Craig Horton, The Suburban Comedy Tour, George Winston, House of Floyd and Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours....

I'd like to thank Robert, the owner of The Majestic, for two wonderful years of shows at The Majestic!

Labels: Benicia, The Empress Theatre, The Majestic Theatre, Vallejo