GP Presents: David Garza's "Hark - The Angelenos Sing"

WHAT:

Celebrate the holidays at Grand Performances’ lunchtime Posada featuring David Garza and his All-Star lineup of L.A. based artists as they perform seasonal favorites from around the world. They’ll get the audience in the holiday spirit with some Cumbia, Swing, and a dash of distinctly DTLA Rock 'n' Roll. Special guest performers include singers Irene and Nina Diaz, singer Gaby Moreno, renowned artist Gronk Nicandro, guitarist Waseem Marzouki, and singer Hope Riot. Performers will be using LP percussion instruments, donated to Grand Performances by Jerry Zacarías of LP Percussion. This special holiday show is not to be missed at The Cabaret Stage at California Plaza.

WHO:

Mari Riddle, Executive Director, Grand Performances

David Garza - Guitar, MC, and Musical Director

Chris Lovejoy, percussion;

Sebastian Steinberg, bass;

Amy Wood, drums

Special guest performers:

Irene Diaz - playing piano and singing

Nina Diaz - two rocking Xmas jams with the band

Gaby Moreno - singing holiday songs

Gronk Nicandro –reading "Twas The Night Before Christmas" accompanied by Syrian guitarist Waseem Marzoukii

Hope Riot - singing a Xmas hymn

WHEN:

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:45 – 1:15 pm

WHERE:

Grand Performances at California Plaza

350 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

The Cabaret Stage, lower Plaza

MEDIA CONTACT:

Maricela Cueva, VPE Tradigital Communications 626-224-0778, maricela@vpepr.com

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