Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of art and fashion on August 24, 2024 at the Pageant of the Masters! Our highly-anticipated gala promises to be an enchanting evening brimming with delightful surprises. Stay tuned for exciting announcements regarding our Pageant host, concert performer, and pre-show entertainment. Secure your tickets early!

2024 Art & Fashion Affair

Pageant Theatre

Buzz Campbell is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter.  He founded his group, Hot Rod Lincoln, from San Diego, CA in 1990.  Buzz met Lee Rocker while opening for him and approached Lee about producing his first release.  Lee produced self-titled CD, Hot Rod Lincoln in 1992 as well as Blue Cafe, the bands third CD, in 1996.  The title track, “Blue Cafe”, was written for Buzz by Brian Setzer, original frontman of the Stray Cats.  In 2000, Buzz was asked to join Shanana, 1950’s revival group whose legacy includes performing at Woodstock, a cameo in the movie Grease, and their own TV show from 1975-1981.  Buzz left Shanana in 2004, after Lee Rocker asked him to join his group.  Buzz has been touring the world with Lee ever since and is on all of Lee’s releases since 2004.  Buzz penned the song, “Crazy When She Drinks” for Lee, which was released in 2008 on the album, Black Cat Bone.  In 2015, Buzz approached Lee with the idea of doing a theater show telling Lee’s musical story.  Buzz brought in Larry Mitchell on drums and Joey “8s” Guevara on piano to complete the group.  The show has been receiving rave reviews for the fantastic musicianship, as well as the amazing storytelling of Lee’s musical journey.

Buzz Campbell and Hot Rod Lincoln

Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters

The music and lyrics of Bill Cantos have been recorded by artists spanning the worlds of pop, jazz, theater, gospel, and world music: Ramsey Lewis, Lea Salonga, Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Herb Alpert, Cheryl Bentyne, The Imperials, Flora Purim, Clay Crosse, Helen Baylor, Mark Winkler, and many others. He has written songs (with Alan and Marilyn Bergman and Mari Falcone) for the new musical CHASING MEM’RIES, which recently premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in LA.

Bill Cantos

Greg Manning is a Berklee College of Music alum and an amalgam of cultures. He was born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland. Greg moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and has had an incredible career. He is a three-time certified platinum producer for Universal Music Switzerland, and has had several Swiss Chart toppers since 1996.

Greg Manning

The Festival of Arts’ brings to the stage some of Southern California’s most well-known tribute bands. Talented performers pay homage to music legends as they re-create popular songs. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking to enjoy great music, this series is sure to have you singing, dancing, and reminiscing. Sunday nights are a blast from the past at the Festival of Arts!

Surf City Allstars

Kick off your weekend at the Festival of Arts with a salute to Americana! This series features some of Southern California’s most talented in the Americana genre, playing a variety of instruments such as banjos, guitars, harmonicas, and more. Experience a fusion of different musical styles including folk, country, blues, and bluegrass, all with a unique American twist.

The Black Market Trust

September 1991: four seasoned musicians joined together to create a band and a sound that is best described as “Soulfolk”. The music draws from a wide range of diverse musical indulgences, which include R&B, pop folk, blues and jazz.

Missiles of October

Since his first solo release in 1988, Tony Guerrero has established himself in a variety of areas. His work as a contemporary jazz flugelhornist, trumpeter, composer, and producer has garnered him both critical success and a worldwide audience. He has toured the United States and much of the world as a headliner in major jazz festivals, concert halls, and clubs and has enjoyed commercial radio success not only with his own releases but with music he’s written for other artists. To date, he has released twelve solo CDs, some of which have charted on the Billboard Top 20, as well as a variety of special releases. He has appeared on around 200 albums as either producer, composer, arranger or as a musician performing on either trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, guitar and more. Guerrero’s work as a musician and composer can also be heard in movies and on television.

Tony Guerrero and a Bunch of My Friends Big Band

Saturday nights at the Festival of Arts are for the birds- the song birds that is! Extraordinary singers from all over Southern California take the stage in this music series that will leave you saying “Wow- can they sing!”

Tony DeSare

Nathan East, a founding member of the chart-topping contemporary jazz group Fourplay, embarked on his musical journey at just 16, touring and recording with Barry White. The doors kept opening, as Quincy Jones reached out next, leading to four decades of hit-making collaborations with artists such as Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Lionel Richie, and many more.

Nathan and Noah East with Special Guest Michael Thompson

Leslie Page is a singer/songwriter and resident of sunny Southern California. She is an incredible vocal force with unique life experiences that resonate in the timbre of her rich and sultry tone. Her career as a live performance vocalist, studio session singer and touring background vocalist spans with over 20 years of experience. Leslie has shared the stage with an ongoing list of world class musicians and entertainers including Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Billy Gibbons, Rick Springfield, Zack Brown Band, Gary Clark Jr, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Peaches and Herb, Richard Marx and many more. Her vocals have been featured on numerous television/film/commercial recordings and album projects. In July 2019, Leslie released her first jazz album, Heart Songs, produced by Tony Guerrero, featuring some original music as well as covers of some of her favorite jazz tunes. She has been described as a Pro’s Pro, having one of the finest and most adaptable voices you’ll ever hear and has been dubbed by producers as the “one take wonder.” Leslie is a woman who sings from the depths of her soul, with great tune and skill. She is truly a master of her instrument

Leslie Page

Roderick Chambers is a talented singer/songwriter, guitarist, and performer known for his captivating musical stylings in R&B, Pop, Reggae, and Soul genres. With his smooth and soulful vocals, he effortlessly mesmerizes audiences, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists such as Ne-Yo, John Legend, Sam Smith, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Robin Thicke, Michael Jackson, and John Mayer.

Roderick Chambers

The Derek Bordeaux Group has been a staple in the LA and Orange County music scene. The Derek Bordeaux brand of R&B, Motown and Soul has become the standard for all musicians, both headliner and cover artist. For more than 25 years, Derek Bordeaux has performed in Southern California and L as Vegas, becoming one of the most sought-after artists for his sultry renditions of Motown classics, Jazz and Blues standards

Derek Bordeaux

Witness the soul-stirring power of gospel music like never before at the Festival’s “Gospel Experience” hosted by renowned singer Terry Steele. This concert will feature powerful vocals, incredible passion and awe-inspiring performances. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and uplifted as the Gospel Experience takes you on an extraordinary musical adventure. Presented in collaboration with Laguna Live!

Gospel Experience with Community Gospel Chorale

To casual observers, singer/songwriter Terrell Edwards seemed to just appear out of nowhere, breaking out with his soulful, seductive voice and clever new renditions of classic American standards. But the charismatic crooner—called “the perfect blend between Sinatra and Motown,”—has been seducing audiences around the globe for years with his unique blend of classic jazz, rhythm and blues vocals, engaging storytelling, and hours of memorable music.

Terrell Edwards

Geissman also co-wrote the music for all twelve seasons of the hit CBS-TV series Two and a Half Men, for all six seasons of hit CBS-TV series Mike & Molly, and for the first season of the short-lived CBS-TV series B Positive. He has also contributed specialty music for a number of other TV shows, including The Big Bang Theory and Mom. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2004 for co-writing the Two and a Half Men theme (“Men, men, men, men, manly men”). His other TV credits include playing the Django Reinhart-style acoustic guitar solo on the theme of the hit sitcom Monk, and playing on the underscore for Mad Men.

Grant Geissman: BLOOZ and More

Acoustic Asylum

Alisa Eisenberg

Sara Loera is a powerhouse singer who has been performing around the world, most recently touring with Scott Bradley’s Postmodern Jukebox. She will be backed up by the popular Tom Dante Trio featuring Chris Barron on Piano, Ernie Nunez on Bass and Tom Dante on Drums and featuring Tony Guerrero on trumpet.

Tony Guerrero with Sara Loera

Kiki Ebsen is a multifaceted entertainer and classic song stylist who shines as she delivers captivating jazz, rock, and pops favorites. Growing up in a Hollywood family, she studied classical voice and piano, earning her BFA from CalArts. She went from winning a National Collegiate Talent Award straight into a 20-year masterclass on the road. Touring internationally with Grammy-winning rock stars and sharing duets with jazz icons, Kiki gained experience and fell even more in love with performing. She found more joy with her best friend, her piano, writing prolifically in quiet times, amassing an impressive seven acclaimed CDs. Today as an established headliner and consummate storyteller, she shares poignant stories from her charmed life. Her passionate, elegant performances are simply unforgettable. Currently working on her 8th CD, to be released in the fall, Kiki will be sharing lots of new songs as well as fan favorites from her earlier projects.

Kiki Ebsen

Darryl F. Walker Sings Stevie Wonder

Under the direction of Mark Lowery – Music Director/Principal Conductor and Pete Fournier-Associate Conductor, the Laguna Concert Band and Ensembles- including an 18 Piece Jazz Big Band, Jazz ensembles with a Flute and Clarinet/ Woodwind ensemble – have become treasured locally and appreciated throughout Southern California for their entertaining, diverse and professional level performances.

Laguna Community Concert Band

Brian Bromberg is considered to be one of the world’s most ground breaking and diverse bassists of our time, pushing the barriers of the acoustic and electric bass to their limits. Commonly using as many as 10 or more basses on his recordings, using different tunings, string configurations, acoustic basses, electric basses, piccolo basses etc… Brian has taken the bass and truly turned it into a vehicle for him to make music, write melodies, and be the lead melodic voice as well as the rhythmic foundation of the music. The bass has become an extension of the music inside him, and he has used all of these different basses to let that music sing!

Brian Bromberg’s Big Bombastic Band

Melanie Taylor

Laguna’s greatest musicians have come together to form the fabulously popular 133 Band. 133 includes Nick Hernandez, Poul Petersen, Steve Wood, Beth Wood, Jason Feddy, Richard Bredice, Alan Deremo and Frank Cotinola. They all sing, are solo artists or play in bands or both; some teach privately and are veterans of big-name rock gigs. Always a great, fun time for locals and visitors alike, the 133 Band performance is a memorable one.

133 Band

Los Angeles based “Pretzel Logic – A Steely Dan Revue” has been playing the festival scene, as well as the club circuit in Southern California since 2001. The group’s dedicated members play with a passion the music of Steely Dan, whose legendary hits include: “Reelin’ in the Years”, “Josie”, and “Peg”.

Pretzel Logic

The jazz scene is abuzz about singer, pianist, composer, and recording artist, John Proulx (pronounced “Proo”). His piano playing is hot and swinging, and his voice recalls the smooth, mellow sounds of a young Chet Baker. John’s latest CD, “Say It”, is due out on March 14th, 2018 on the ArtistShare label.  It features Chuck Berghofer, Joe LaBarbera, Larry Koonse, Bob Sheppard, a duet with Melissa Manchester, and three string quartet arrangements by Alan Broadbent.  John’s previous three albums on MAXJAZZ, “The Best Thing For You”, “Baker’s Dozen-Remembering Chet Baker”, and “Moon and Sand”, have garnered national and international acclaim, and John’s fan base is quickly growing. In addition to touring with his own trio, John has performed with the likes of Anita O’Day, Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester, and Marian McPartland.

John Proulx

Terry Steele

One of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for nearly 35 years, Michael Paulo has added his distinct saxpertise to a virtual who’s who of artists, including Al Jarreau (Paulo’s longest term touring association), James Ingram, No. 1 Smooth Jazz Trumpeter and guitarist Rick Braun and Peter White, Oleta Adams, Kenny Loggins, Patti Austin, Jeffrey Osborne, Jeff Lorber, David Benoit, Carl Anderson, Bobby Caldwell, Johnny Mathis and more.

Michael Paulo with Gregg Karukas

Raffia is a New York born-Los Angeles based singer and songwriter. Raised a short distance from New York City in the suburbs of Long Island, Raffia was constantly surrounded by a rich culture of soulful music, dance, and meaningful art which later served as a foundation for her own musical talents.  Her voice could be best described as soulful, sultry, and passionate. From her ballads, to the up-tempo dance tracks, Raffia possesses the musical rhythm and style that has been compared to likes of Phyllis Hyman, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, and Toni Braxton. She graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, in Boston Massachusetts, with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education/Voice Principal.

Raffia Thomas

Neil Morrow along with his band Memphis 54, are a highly entertaining, crowd pleasing, variety act! From Classic Rock, Rock n Roll, Rockabilly and Country, Neil Morrow’s repertoire of songs is quite impressive. Neil Morrow & Memphis 54 is a definite guarantee of a good time! With a schedule of around 200 shows a year, Neil keeps quite busy living his dream of being a professional entertainer. Not only performing with his band, but also working as a Dueling Piano player. A form of entertainment that involves music and comedy, two of Neil’s favorite things. Now after being in the business for nearly 25 years, Neil’s career has led him to some notable performances and experiences. Neil has recorded music and appeared on “Sister Act 2”, “E.R.” and recently the Netflix reboot series of “Full House”, titled “Fuller House”, just to name a few.

Neil Morrow and Memphis 54

An accomplished and versatile producer, composer, and musician, Terry has commanded such diverse projects touring, recording and performing as music director and/or guitarist for dozens of renowned artists including Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Added his passion for music, and through his innate curiosity, ability and perseverance, Terry emerged as a skilled artist, forging an enviable career that has crossed over into every major category of music in the spectrum.

Terry Wollman

The Derek Bordeaux Group has been a staple in the LA and Orange County music scene. The Derek Bordeaux brand of R&B, Motown and Soul has become the standard for all musicians, both headliner and cover artist. For more than 25 years, Derek Bordeaux has performed in Southern California and L as Vegas, becoming one of the most sought-after artists for his sultry renditions of Motown classics, Jazz and Blues standards.

Terry Steele is a Two-Time Grammy Awards Nominee / a Two-Time ASCAP Award Winning Songwriter and has toured as a professional recording artist … having concert performances in Russia, Japan, China, Germany, Brazil, Jamaica, Israel, England as well as the USA … touching the hearts and souls of millions of people around the world!

Gospel Experience with Terry Steele & Crystal Lewis

Bill Cantos: Remembering Burt Bacharach

Jazz is one form of music that transcends most other genres and has done so throughout the ages. Its complexity, off beat rhythms, sophistication and constant desire to improvise and evolve itself courses through its precious origins. Those traditions run deep within the soul of award-winning vocalist Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim and there is no greater gift than seeing her sing her story in full flight.

Tawanda with Tony Guerrero

Inspired by the 1933 Spirit of the Masters, the sidewalk parade will begin at the Heisler Park Gazebo (near Las Brisas Restaurant) and travel through downtown Laguna Beach, visiting key locations from the Pageant’s early days. The route will include stops near Main Beach, up the Forest Avenue Promenade to City Hall and then end at the Festival of Arts for a party filled with music, special treats, face painting, photo ops and more.

Pageant Party & Parade

Darden is comprised of Clara, the guitarist; Havi on mandolin, Tabbi, the bassist, Josiah on drums, and Noah on keys. The girls are the vocalists in the group, focusing on harmonies and musical blends. Raised on the California Coast in a family of musicians, the band grew up surrounded by musical influences from almost every genre. In the early 2000s, their parents piled them into an RV, and together they embarked on several singing tours around the U.S., traveling as far east as Ohio. Originally their vocals were backed by their Grandpa Joe Tatar on honky-tonk style piano, but eventually, each decided on an instrument, and when the Darden family came off the road in 2008, the sisters began to hone in on forming their own musical entity. A couple of years ago, Josiah joined the band on drums so it was only natural for the youngest brother, Noah, to join the group as well on the keys.

Darden

Osaka (Japan) born guitarist Kay-Ta has supported/performed with artists ranging from pop/R&B artists like Grammy Winner Lalah Hathaway, Jenifer Hudson, Jody Watley, Amerie & Chante Moore; contemporary jazz artists like Jackiem Joyner, Keiko Matsui, & Michael Lington; to Jazz Fusion artists like Japanese drum prodigy, Senri Kawaguchi.

Kay-Ta Crypto “String Society”

Slim Man, born Timoteo Camponeschi, discovered music at an early age learning to play trumpet, piano and guitar before studying at the Peabody Institute of Music in Baltimore, MD. He later went on to form the band BootCamp and performed alongside The Tubes, The B-52s, Squeeze, Split Enz, Johnny Winter, and many others. In the late 1990s, Slim Man started another band, Bona Fide, an instrumental group whose combination of funk and jazz brought forth the Number One single “X Ray Hip”. Bona Fide also received the Best New Artist Award at the Smooth Jazz Awards. They’ve released 4 CDs, the latest produced by Marc Antoine. He released his first CD “End of the Rainbow” and has since then released 12 CDs, with a new CD “Young at Heart” on the Way. He was named Best Jazz Vocalist at the Coachella Music Awards in 2016 and 2017.

Slim Man

Beth Fitchet Wood is a singer, guitarist, composer and producer. Her main influences are in the folk, pop, musical theatre, jazz and rock ‘n roll genres. She was in the Southern California band Honk in the early seventies, who released three albums and toured nationally with Loggins and Messina, Chicago and the Beach Boys. After Honk, Beth played in just about every conceivable musical format, in most kinds of venues. She also toured the world as a background vocalist and assistant producer.

Beth and Steve Wood

Join us as we celebrate the over 300 students of the 2023 Junior Art Exhibit! Activities include art projects, airbrush tattoos, scavenger hunt, and a performance from Orange County Aerial Arts. Limited space available. Children 5 and under receive free admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts.

Junior Artists Celebration

A Tribute to Holly, Orbison & Cash

Grace Kelly is a ray of sunshine. Her electric charisma and infectious positivity radiate from the stage. Her genre-bending style weaves in jazz, funk, and singer-songwriter elements, pushing her to the forefront of the fusion scene. Grace’s powerful saxophone playing, heartfelt vocals, and dynamic dance moves have left audiences smiling, dancing, and in emotional tears.

Grace Kelly

Miskey Mountain Boys

Chocolate, wine, and all that jazz sweetens up the Festival of Arts this summer! On Thursday nights, indulge your senses at the “Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate” series.

Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate

Known for his fiery live performances, Scott Wilkie’s contemporary jazz recordings are popular worldwide, and he has toured throughout the US, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Scott’s latest album, “Brasil,” was released in 2019 to critical acclaim receiving the Critics’ Best of 2019 award from JAZZIZ Magazine, Best Album of the Year from Gary Lowe WUNH, #2 Latin Album from NACC Top 30 Latin Radio, and #1 Hot New Release on Amazon for 17 straight weeks.

Scott Wilkie Trio

The Salty Suites are a dynamic three piece acoustic band with blazing instrumentals, beautiful vocals and soaring harmonies. Playing Americana, Folk and Bluegrass, with original compositions and selected covers. Chelsea Williams on guitar is a singer song writer of beautiful ballads, Mark Cassidy on banjo, and Chuck Hailes on Bass rounds out the trio with his amazing bass style. Comfortable on a Jazz tune or a pop ballad, this band crosses bridges and takes you on a romping musical ride that leaves smiles everywhere.

The Salty Suites

Laguna Community Jazz Band

Jason Feddy and friends pay tribute to iconic rocker, Joe Cocker at the Festival of Arts. Joe Cocker emerged during the Woodstock era and was best known for his unique, gravelly voice and his prolific, decades-long career. His hits included the 1970s cover of “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “Up Where We Belong,” “You are so Beautiful,” “The Letter” and “Feelin’ Alright.” Cocker fans won’t want to miss this performance as Jason Feddy brings together some of Laguna Beach’s top musicians for a loving tribute to this English singer-songwriter.

Mad Dogs and the Englishman

In a career that has spanned 5 decades, Adams has made his mark on a broad stretch of today’s musical landscape that includes jazz, pop, rock, R&B, soul, and funk. With the release of “The Real” the genre chameleon trumpeter, arranger uses his natural skills to deliver a recording with a diversity of styles that Greg is known for. Nine original songs with powerful horns, lush strings, sweet soul vocals and an all-star rhythm section, Greg Adams and East Bay Soul brings together a sensational blend of Funk, Jazz, Soul and R&B in their own style that is “The Real!”

Greg Adams and East Bay Soul

Favorite songs from the movies, including “The Windmills of Your Mind,” (Thomas Crown Affair) “To Sir, With Love,” “Evergreen,” (A Star is Born)  “South American Getaway” (Butch Cassidy),  “Alfie”,  and many more.  Arranged by Grammy nominated arranger/pianist Tom Zink,  featuring song stylist Anne Walsh and top L.A. musicians; Ahmet Turkmenoglu on bass, and Chris Wabich on drums. 

Anne Walsh: Cinematic Gems

With their fusion of bluegrass instrumentation and folk-rock amplification, Rose’s Pawn Shop have spent the better part of two decades carving out an Americana sound that’s as diverse as the band’s native Los Angeles. Their past releases offer a melting pot of modern-day roots music, shot through with electric guitar, fiddle, raw percussive stomp, and stacked vocal harmonies. Anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant, it’s a sound for campfires and car stereos, for front porches and dive bars, for the heart as well as the heartland.

Rose’s Pawn Shop

Accomplished studio musician and renowned singer/songwriter/guitarist/vocalist, Kleber Jorge, has been captivating audiences for over two decades. Kleber Jorge, who tours with Sergio Mendes and others, hails from a family rich in musical tradition. His father, a bass player and music instructor was a major influence in Kleber’s musical education in their native Brazil. Kleber studied classical guitar, cello and voice as well as music theory and harmony at the Escola de Musica UFRDJ (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro). Prior to moving to Los Angeles, he performed in Rio’s hottest night clubs. His debut solo CD Voltar Pro Rio (Back to Rio) produced by Dori Caymmi for Sonic Images is a favorite of Brazilian jazz fans throughout the world. His vocals are described as masterful, soulful and capturing the essence of Brazilian emotion.

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Buzz Campbell and Hot Rod Lincoln

Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters