January 2015

Tuesday, January 6 | 7:30 PM | General $15; Senior/Staff/Student $10
True North with MOJO and Peter Sprague
MiraCosta College
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056

Come see True North with the MiraCosta College big band ‘MOJO’ as they prepare their performances for the 2015 JEN conference. Featuring guitarist Peter Sprague. For more details, visit the Facebook event page.

Friday, January 9 | 1 – 2 PM | General $15; Senior/Staff/Student $10
True North
Jazz Education Network (JEN) Annual Conference
Manchester Grand Hyatt
New Voices Stage/Harbor Ballroom A-C (HT2)
1 Market Pl
San Diego, CA 92101

True North will perform at the 6th annual JEN Conference, which brings in educators, performers, and students from all over the world. Appearing with Don Shelton(voice, trumpet) , Peter Sprague (guitar), Gary Fukushima (piano), Roger Shew (bass), and Sammy Kestenholtz (drums). Registration is required to attend the conference; one-day conference passes are available at jazzednet.org.

Saturday, February 8 | 8 PM | $15 general admission
True North
Piedmont Piano Company

True North boasts an eclectic musical repertoire. Joined by the Lorca Hart Trio, this quartet redefines what a jazz-influenced vocal ensemble can be. Performing original and inspired arrangements, they create a musical experience that both entertains and moves their audience. Featuring Katie Campbell (soprano), Sharmila G. Lash (alto), Fletcher Sheridan (tenor), and Matt Falker (bass). To reserve tickets with your credit card, please call (510) 547-8188.

Katie’s Performances with The Manhattan Transfer!
Please see The Manhattan Transfer’s tour schedule.

Sunday, May 11 | 9 PM | $10 admission (21+)
True North
The Blue Whale

Boasting an eclectic musical repertoire, True North redefines what a jazz-influenced vocal ensemble can be. Performing original and inspired arrangements, they create a musical experience that both entertains and moves their audience. Featuring Katie Campbell (soprano), Sharmila G. Lash (alto), Fletcher Sheridan (tenor), and Matt Falker (bass), with Gary Fukushima (piano), Roger Shew (bass), and Sammy Kestenholtz (drums).

December 27-31 | 9 PM | $10 admission (21+)
VOASIS
“Endings + Beginnings”

The Desert Chorale once again welcomes VOASIS, its ensemble of eight pop and jazz singers performing the latest in vocal a cappella in six performances of “Endings + Beginnings: Chilling with VOASIS” to ring in the New Year beginning December 27 and ending with a special New Year’s Eve performance on the 31st. Tickets range from $35 to $100 for this concert of a cappella favorites at The Lodge at Santa Fe.

Saturday, January 12 | 8 PM | $15 general admission
Next Level, Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Piedmont Piano Company
1728 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA

Next Level vocal ensemble boasts an eclectic musical repertoire. This vocal quartet, accompanied by a rhythm section, raises the bar and redefines what a jazz-influenced vocal ensemble can be. Next Level performs original and inspired arrangements, creating a musical experience that will both entertain and move their audience. Featuring Katie Campbell (soprano), Sharmila Guha (alto), Fletcher Sheridan (tenor), and Matt Falker (bass). To reserve tickets with your credit card, please call (510) 547-8188.

Friday, February 22 | 7:30 PM | $15 general admission
The Pat Metheny Project: Guitarist Peter Sprague with Jazz Vocal Ensembles “Next Level” and “Frequency”
MiraCosta College Concert Hall
Bldg. 2400
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056

Peter Sprague’s Website
Guitarist Peter Sprague is very familiar to jazz aficionados in San Diego County. This talented musician, composer, and recording artist based in San Diego has crafted interpretations by famed jazz composer Pat Metheny that will delight the audience. The evening’s performers will include MiraCosta Music faculty members Matt Falker (piano), Gunnar Biggs (bass), Duncan Moore (drums), and Steve Torok (sax) with vocalists Leonard Patton, Katie Campbell, Fletcher Sheridan, and Sharmila Guha.

Tuesday, July 3
“Sonic Chameleon” Recording Project Featured on Ultimate Rhythm Studio’s Website
Charlie Waymire’s Ultimate Rhythm Studio

Saturday, August 11 | 8:30 PM | Tickets $25 (one set only!)
Boston Court Performing Arts Center / The Jazz Bakery
70 Mentor Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 683-6883

I’ll be singing as a guest artist with Colin Woodford’s band for the Jazz Bakery’s Moveable Feast at The Boston Court.

Sunday, January 23 | 9 – 10:30 PM | $10 cover
The Ron McCurdy Collective
The Joint
8771 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 275-2619

The Ron McCurdy Collective will be performing one set of some of the best-known jazz standards and other popular songs with a very contemporary twist of swing, funk, and spirited improvisations. Featuring Ron McCurdy’s soulful trumpet with four of LA’s top vocalists: Katie Campbell (soprano), Sharmila Guha (alto), Fletcher Sheridan (tenor), and Matt Falker (bass).

February 3 | 7 – 10 PM
Falcon Hollywood
7213 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046

March 14 | 8 PM
with Johanna Gard
Musicians Institute
Los Angeles, CA

Katie will sing backup with Johanna Gard.

April 13 | 10:30 PM
with Johanna Gard
M Bar
Los Angeles, CA

Katie will be singing backup for Johanna Gard.

April 15 | 7:30 PM | $20
The Ron McCurdy Collective
5th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival
MiraCosta College Concert Hall
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056

The Ron McCurdy Collective will be one of two featured guest artists at this year’s 5th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival, hosted by MiraCosta College. For more details on the festival, please visit oceansidejazzfestival.com.

April 26 | 8 PM
with Carey Appel
Genghis Cohen
Los Angeles, CA

Katie will be singing backup for Carey Appel.

June 1 | 9 PM & 11 PM | $10 cover ($5 students!!!), 2 Drink Minium
“Evet Park’s Fusion Group” and “Campbell & Park Funk”
The Baked Potato

9 PM
Evet Park’s Fusion Group
Guitar – Chris Buzea
Guitar – Lyle Johnson
Keys – Evet Park
Bass – Luke Strand
Drums – Zac Morris
Vocals – Katie Campbell, Chase Baldocchi

11 PM
Campbell & Park Funk
Keys – Evet Park
Vocals – Katie Campbell
Drums – Vince Fossett
Guitar – Ken Rosser
Bass – Michael Saucier
Background Vocals – Chase Baldocchi

We’ll be performing music by Pat Metheny in the first set, and a mish-mash of jazz/funk/latin music in the second. Hope you can make it out!

Saturday, July 30 | 8:30 – 10 PM | (one set) | $25 Reserved/$30 at the door/$15 students under 21
CD RELEASE SHOW!!!
Boston Court Performing Arts Center / The Jazz Bakery
70 Mentor Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 683-6883

with Tommy Reeves, piano
Travis Newlon, guitar
Dave Keif, bass
Drew Megna, drums

Free Parking!

Sunday, October 16 | 9 PM & 11 PM | (two sets) | $15 at the door/$5 students with ID
KATIE CAMPBELL BAND
The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga West
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-1615

with Tommy Reeves, piano
Travis Newlon, guitar
Dave Keif, bass
Drew Megna, drums

January 24 | 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM | No cover!
with The Ron McCurdy Collective
Vibrato
2930 Beverly Glen Circle
Bel Air, CA 90077
(310) 474-9400

Ron McCurdy – trumpet & vocals, Katie Campbell – soprano, Sharmila Guha – alto, Fletcher Sheridan – tenor, Matt Falker – baritone

January 29 | 9:30 PM – 12 AM
Colombo’s Featured Vocalist Series
Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
1833 Colorado Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041
323.254.9138

Katie sings with Stephan Oberhoff – piano, Eric Sittner – bass, and Ron Hershewe – guitar

March 9 | 8 – 9:30 PM | $15 cover + 2 drink minimum
Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210

Katie sings with San Gabriel 7

August 28
Falcon Hollywood
7213 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046

A Night of Jazz with Katie Campbell (voice), Travis Newlon (guitar), Justin Apergis (bass), and Drew Megna (drums). (And CELEBRATING Justin’s Birthday!)

October 1 – 2
Performance in Seoul, Korea
Katie Campbell, Voice
Yoonseung Cho, Piano
Keith Wyatt, Guitar
Charlie Jung, Guitar
Brian Allen, Bass
Andy Megna, Drums

Please check baekamhall.com for more info! We will also be doing clinics at the Samick Music School.

April 18 | 5 PM
Caltech Jazz Festival
1200 East California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91125

Katie sings with San Gabriel Seven at the Caltech Jazz Festival.

April 18 | 7 PM
Pinocchio’s
1449 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA
(626) 791-7591

Katie sings with San Gabriel Seven at the Caltech Jazz Festival.

May 6 | 8 PM
Galli’s

Katie sings with San Gabriel Seven. They will be performing as part of the California Jazz Arts Society.

May 14 | 7 PM
Falcon – Restaurant & Bar
7213 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.850.5350

Justin Apergis (bass), Travis Newlon (guitar), Ken Moran (tenor sax) and I will be featured on KTLA’s Morning News as part the Falcon’s “Give and Get Thursdays”!

For more info, visit www.falconslair.com
We play Thursday nights from 7:30-10pm

May 21 | 8 PM | $15 cover
SGS Features Bill Watrous And Katie Campbell At The Catalina Bar & Grill
Catalina Bar & Grill
6725 West Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210

SGS will return to the world famous Catalina Bar & Grill to feature two of the top musicians in Los Angeles. This will be a magical night as it will be the FIRST pairing of these two world class musicians!!! Be sure to make reservations as this show will sell out EARLY!!! Call for reservations (323) 466-2210. sgsjazz.com

June 3
Singing Background Vocals for Sheryl Crow
Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show

I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining Sheryl Crow and Conan O’Brien for the first time! Just turn on your tv!

June 18 | 8 PM
San Gabriel Seven DEBUTS at THE MAGIC CASTLE With Katie Campbell & Bill Watrous
The Magic Castle / Academy of Magical Arts
7001 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 851-3313

This show will be truly magical as we are preparing some of our most enjoyable selections from our always growing music repertoire. In addition to that, we are going to feature both Katie Campbell AND Bill Watrous again!!! A special arrangement has been set up for you, our illustrious guests. Call the Magic Castle to make your reservations (and call quickly as seating is limited!).

PLEASE READ: To make Non Magic Castle Member reservations to the show, go to http://www.magiccastle.com/eventtickets/ and use the member number M12708 to log in. Make sure to select “Non Member” ticket type if you do not have membership or you may not be allowed into the club. Also, please pay attention to the strict Magic Castle dress code and 21+ age restriction. More information on this, like the strictly enforced dress code, etc., can be found at http://www.magiccastle.com/visiting/dresscode.cfm. Normally, buying dinner is required in addition to the admission cost of $20 per person. For you, that dinner requirement has been changed to OPTIONAL. That means….. you can see our show AND have access to the rest of the Magic Castle (before and/or after our show) for ONLY $20 per person!! Please visit the Magic Castle web site for more thorough information. magiccastle.com

July 3 | 10 PM | $20 cover
SG7 Featuring Eric Marienthal And Katie Campbell Headlines The “3rd Of July” Part
Pasadena Jazz Institute, “J.I. Lounge”
260 E Colorado Blvd, Ste. 206
Pasadena, CA 91101
(818) 749-2501 for Reservations

MC is Paul Lines & Other Acts Include:
KJ Williams @ 6pm
The Steve Snyder Group @ 7:15pm
Kristin Korb @ 8:30pm
Nick Mancini Collective @ Midnight
With Special Guests:
Bill Watrous, Dale Boatman & Jennifer Hart

July 9
With Sheryl Crow

Singing backgrounds in Lansing, MI at the Common Grounds Fest.

July 11
With Sheryl Crow

Singing backgrounds in St. Louis, MO.

July 14 | 8:30 – 10 PM | No cover! No minimum!
Katie Campbell Comes to “LIFE!”
An “ALL KATIE EXTRAVAGANZA” evening — the first one in LA EVER!
Life on Wilshire on LA’s Miracle Mile
6311 Wilshire Blvd (just west of Crescent Heights Blvd)
Los Angeles, CA

Katie Returns to “LIFE!” for an encore performance!

The Band:
Katie Campbell, vocals & keys
Jeremy Bieber, guitar
Justin Apergis, bass
Jevin Hunter, drums

August 4 | 8:30 – 10 PM | No cover! No minimum!
Life on Wilshire on LA’s Miracle Mile
6311 Wilshire Blvd (just west of Crescent Heights Blvd)
Los Angeles, CA

Katie Returns to “LIFE!” for an encore performance!

The Band:
Katie Campbell, vocals & keys
Adrian Park, backup vocals
Fletcher Sheridan, backup vocals
Jeremy Bieber, guitar
Justin Apergis, bass
Jevin Hunter, drums

Free parking on Wilshire starting at 7pm. Valet parking is also available. Call (323) 651-5433 for Reservations!

September 13
Team in Training & Nautica’s Malibu Triathlon!

My friend Jennifer Levine and I are training to participate in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon as members of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers, especially my dear friend, Jennifer Levine. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line – a cure! Please make a donation to support my participation in Team In Training and help advance LLS’s mission. Visit my FUNdraising page at: http://pages.teamintraining.org/los/malibutr09/kcampbetnm
DO IT TODAY!! 🙂 Many, MANY THANKS!!!

October 14 | 2 PM
Ron McCurdy and the Vocal Jazz Experience Live at MI
Musicians Institute’s Concert Hall
6752 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Ron McCurdy and the Vocal Jazz Experience is a creative blend of jazz singers, rhythm section and solo trumpet. The group’s repertoire consists of jazz and pop standards that swing and groove hard! Featuring Ron McCurdy – Trumpet, Katie Campbell – Soprano, Sharmila Guha – Alto, Fletcher Sherida – Tenor, Matt Falker – Bass, Dennis Hamm – piano, Michael McTaggert – guitar, Corey McCormick – bass, and Andrew Jaimez – drums.

Saturday, July 12 | 6 PM Reception; 7:30 PM Dinner; 9 PM Award Presentation and Concert
“Starry Night Gala” – The GRAMMY Foundation’s Gala honoring Sir George Martin
University of Southern California, McCarthy Quad
Los Angeles, CA

Katie will be performing with fellow GRAMMY Jazz Ensemble alumni in the GRAMMY Foundation’s tribute to Sir George Martin, the legendary producer of the Beatles. Additional performances by Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, Natalie Cole, Chris Botti, Michael McDonald, Tom Jones, Jimmy Webb and others! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grammy.com.

Wednesday, July 23 | 8 PM
Katie sings with the New West Guitar Quartet
The Jazz Bakery
3233 Helms Ave
Culver City, CA 90034

Katie is thrilled to join NWGQ once again after singing on their newest CD, “Wide Awake.” For more info, visit newwestguitar.com.

Tuesday, September 9 | 8 & 9:30 PM | (2 sets)
Katie sings with The Wee Trio
The Jazz Bakery
3233 Helms Ave
Culver City, CA 90034

For more info, visit theweetrio.com.

Wednesday, September 10 | 4 PM | No cover
Katie sings with The Wee Trio
Musicians Institute, Room P-100
6752 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA

Thursday, December 1 | 7:30 – 10 PM | No cover
Falcon Hollywood
7213 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 850-5319

Katie sings at Falcon every week, with Justin Apergis – Bass, Travis Newlon – Guitar, and Ken Moran – Tenor Sax. Bring your canned goods for donation!

December 18 | 12 PM – 1 PM | (2 sets)
KPFK Arts in Review

Julio Martinez is featuring 4 singers (including me!) on his show this afternoon. Check it out at KPFK 90.7FM from 12-1pm. (The show is archived at “Arts in Review with Julio Martinez” for 4 weeks!)

April 21 | 2 PM | $8 – $18 cover
Guest Soloist with the Hollywood Master Chorale
Metropolitan Community Church Los Angeles
8714 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

“The Hollywood Master Chorale presents the LA Composers Concert, an opportunity to enjoy new choral works by 18 highly diverse and talented Los Angeles-area composers. Hear selections from recognized artists, including Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester and NARAS executive David Sears, as well as lesser-known composers whose works have yet to be published. Several pieces will be premiered. Don’t miss this paramount event!” For details, visit hollywoodmasterchorale.org.

April 22 | 7 PM | $8 – $18 cover
Guest Soloist with the Hollywood Master Chorale
Wilshire United Methodist Church
4350 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010

“The Hollywood Master Chorale presents the LA Composers Concert, an opportunity to enjoy new choral works by 18 highly diverse and talented Los Angeles-area composers. Hear selections from recognized artists, including Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester and NARAS executive David Sears, as well as lesser-known composers whose works have yet to be published. Several pieces will be premiered. Don’t miss this paramount event!” For details, visit hollywoodmasterchorale.org.

May 11 | 10:30 PM | $5 cover
with the Matt Roberts Group
Palmer Room
3387 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034

June 4 | 7 PM | $7 cover
with the Matt Roberts Group
The Mint
6010 Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

July 6 | 8 PM | $22 – $45
The “MELTONES” are Back!!
Fred Kavli Theatre – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

I am performing as one of the *new* “Meltones” with James Tormé (Mel Tormé’s son) and the New West Symphony. “James Tormé, a recording artist who is as influenced by his multi-Grammy-winning father, Mel, as he is by the pop/R&B he grew up with, has found himself at the center of a musical renaissance. Infusing jazz he learned from his dad with R&B and soul influences of today, James is making the classics newly relevant, bringing timeless songs to a new generation in a fresh and innovative way.” Hope to see you there! Also singing in the Meltones are Sandy Howell (alto), Fletcher Sheridan (tenor), and Eric Bradley (bass).

December 15
Opening for STEVIE WONDER at the Nokia Theatre
Nokia Theater
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Stevie Wonder and Friends – “House of Toys” Concert – I am part of the choir. Featuring Musician’s Institute and the Hollywood Pop Academy. For tickets, visit nokiatheatrelalive.com for tickets!!