The Doors: An Evening in Laurel Canyon
Overlooking the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip, Laurel Canyon hosted a community of musicians through the 1960’s and 70’s forming a hive of creativity in the age of hippies and flower-power. Among Laurel Canyon’s residents were the likes of Neil Young, James Taylor, The Byrds, The Mamas & The Papas, Frank Zappa, Eagles, Carole King and Joni Mitchell.
Performed live by a 6-piece band with vocals, in the first half of this concert you will hear music from the artists listed above as well as many other Laurel Canyon residents during this time.
In the second half, Lewes Music Group will perform in its entirety the best music from The Doors. Featuring the band's wide musical influences of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Blues and Classical, The Doors are viewed as an essential must-hear psychedelic band that have influenced so many artists since their inception - well worth seeing performed live.
Tour dates
Musicians
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Alice Grace
Vocals
Alice studied BMus Vocal Performance at the University of Chichester Conservatoire and graduated 1st Class Honours in 2021. During her time there, Alice studied Jazz Vocals and Jazz Piano. She was a member of the Chamber Choir with whom she sang in Cathedrals around Europe.
Alice is now a sought after session vocalist and regular musician in the Lewes Music Group and with the Nicky Ruben band. Alice also works as a 1-1 vocal and piano tutor.
Alice has also contributed backing vocals on the Icelandic Eurovision artist Dadi Freyr's track "10 Years" which came 4th in the 2021 contest.
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Ethan Holliman
Keys
Ethan is a freelance pianist and bass player who is currently furthering his classical piano studies at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music, under the guidance of Sergio De Simone.
Being a core performer of the Lewes Music Group over the past two years, he has gained extensive professional experience, captivating audiences across multiple venues throughout the UK, with highlights being the “Half Moon” in Putney and the “Cavern Club”, playing a rather varied list of shows, ranging from late 60s rock to 80s disco.
He showcases his versatility as a performer through his involvement in tours and festivals, as well as in musical theatre projects.
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Dan Lauro
Percussion
Dan recently completed a year at the Conservatorio Monteverdi di Bolzano in Italy. In 2023, he graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama having studied with Pat King (LSO) and Henry Baldwin (ROH). Previously, Dan attended Junior Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London and was a London Philharmonic Orchestra Junior Artist.
Dan is a full time freelance musician and regularly performs professionally with the Devon Baroque Orchestra, Kent Sinfonia, International Film Orchestra and FullTone Orchestra which in recent years have toured with Aled Jones and Lucy Jones.
Dan is the Artistic Director for the Lewes Music Group.
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Aaron Carpenter
Drums
Aaron is a jazz-trained drummer, based in London. Having recently graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he is part of numerous original music projects as well as starting to make a name for himself in London's commercial music world.
Playing in some of London's most prestigious jazz venues such as Pizza Express Soho, Ronnie Scott’s and The Vortex Jazz Club, Aaron is an emerging jazz musician and plays with a number of people and groups across the scene. He also plays rock music in his own band, Common Ideal, which has been creating a buzz around London and continues to grow bigger and bigger.