Friday, November 29, 2013

New Sax Assured Design

Just added a new design to The Sax Assured Cyber Store hosted by ReverbNation.com. Please, take a look. If there are any other T-Shirt colors you would prefer, please let me know.

Tee Hny - SXA Red Clear BG

Thanks for your support,

Sax Assured, Mac—>

 

Monday, November 25, 2013

My Cyber Store Is Sax Assured

Thank you to those who took some time to visit my “store” on ReverbNation.com.  You can find original music that I’ve composed, T-shirts, totes and other fun items and help your friendly neighborhood Tunesmith fund a recording project at The Official Sax Assured Store.

Note: The black T-shirt featuring photo art by Derek Dees is being offered at a reduced price through December 03, 2013.

 

Thank you for your support. Sax Assured,

Mac—>

Monday, November 18, 2013

Gigs: 2013 Week 47

Thursday, Nov 21st: j2 on BassSax Assured with J² and the Bizzness at Que Pasa Valley Plaza, Bakersfield. No Cover. The FUNk starts at 8 pm and jams ‘til 11.

Saxman, Mac McClanahan

 

Friday and Saturday: I’m in KJ mode hosting Adventures in Karaoke at The Junction Lounge, Bakersfield, CA from 8:30 pm to Close. At this entertainment alternative, you can take the spotlight.  No Cover. (+21) Come join us for Fun + Song.  Adventures in Karaoke

You can find my Gig Schedule posted at http://reverbnation.com/SaxAssured Mylinks_shows

Thanks for your support,

Mac—>

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Performance Observation #27

Readin’ my part on my tablet ‘cause…
Readin' my part on my tablet 'cause
 The less I have to think 
the better I execute.
     - Performance Truism

Sax AssuredMac—>

Monday, November 4, 2013

November 2013 Week I (Birthday Week)

The week ahead in a nutshell:



Thanks for your support. Sax Assured,
http://www.facebook.com/SaxAssured

Mac—>

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Dance Music with The Rhythm Kings

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

What’s Happening Aug 8th

Just in:

Sax Assured with Al Garcia and the Rhythm Kings at Que Pasa Mexican Café (Valley Plaza) on Thursday, August 8, 2013. No Cover Charge.

These are the cats that taught me how to play cumbias. It’s always a pleasure to perform with them.

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Here’s more info:

http://www.reverbnation.com/show/11212890 

Thanks for your support.

Monday, July 22, 2013

The Blue Deacons 07/18/13

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I enjoyed an animated performance with The Blue Deacons (Steely Dan Tribute Ensemble) on July 18, 2013.

Thank you for your support. Sax Assured,

Mac—>

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Weekend #21 in 2013: Sax-rageous!

In KJ mode on Friday, May 17, hosting Adventures in Karaoke at The Junction Lounge. (Get Outta the Shower and SING!)
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[Hint: Click on photos for more event details.]

Saturday morning I'll be providing Hi-Octane Entertainment with Foster Campbell and Friends for the 5th Annual Biggest Baddest BBQ at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Revved up from our CSUB Spring BBQ debut and ready to roll! Approximate Show Time is 11:30 A.M. to 1:30.

 
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Saturday evening I'm saxafyin' with The Blue Deacons: Steely Dan Tribute Ensemble at On the Rocks, 1517 18th Street, from 9 P.M. 'til we're done. Great music for rock and jazz fans alike.  Get there early for best seating.

 
 
 
 



On Sunday, May 19, I'll be performing with East Bakersfield's legendary party/fiesta band, Thee Majestics for St. Phillip's International Fair at St. Phillips Catholic Church, 7100 Stockdale Highway from c. 4:00 P.M. to 7:00. Fun and entertainment for the whole family.
 
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Check out my event calendar Mylinks_showsto the right for more details and for future events. Upcoming: The Media Music Jam on June 22nd with Thee Majestics; the family friendly Concerts by the Fountain at The Marketplace on June 13, July 4, and July 18 with FCnF, Thee Majestics, and The Blue Deacons respectively.

Thanks for your support,

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Mac’s Shows: 2013 Week 19

Hi-Octane week ahead. Sax Assured with on Thursday and Saturday.

Foster Campbell and Friends - Independence Day 2012

Thursday, May 9, 2013: CSU Bakersfield’s 41st Annual Spring BBQ.

♫ Theme: The 80’s.

♫ Showtime is 7:00 P.M.

 

FCnF at Crawfish

Saturday, May 11, 2013: Prime Cut Meats & Eats’ 15th Annual Crawfish Festival.

♫ Family Friendly.

♫ Tentative Showtime  is 12 Noon.

Click on an event for more details:

Oh Yeah, AND I’m hosting Adventures in Karaoke at The Junction Lounge on Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11, from 8:30 P.M. to Close.

Hope to see you soon. Sax Assured,

Mac—>

Monday, April 8, 2013

2013 Week 15 (Blue Deacons on Friday)

Blue Deacons Live

Friday, March 29, 2013

Blue Deacons: Round 2 at B Ryder’s Mar 29

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Monday, January 28, 2013

#1 in Bako! Thanks for the Boost

Hi Folks:

I've made it to Number 1 on the ReverbNation R&B/Soul charts for Bakersfield, CA. http://www.reverbnation.com/SaxAssured

To update you: Through March my next few Sax Assured!Sax Gigs are at private events. I will be posting my public appearances as I receive all the specifics. On the Tunesmith front, I'm currently working on three horn arrangement commissions.

It feels nice to have my efforts recognized.

Thank you so much for your support,

Sax Assured,

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

This Saxman’s January 2013

First: Thank you all for your support in my varying endeavors during 2012.

This month I’m in Saxman mode  exclusively for private and corporate events. But, you can catch me live in KJ mode hosting Adventures in Karaoke Tuesdays – Fridays at The Junction Lounge, Bakersfield for Redhouse Productions. (Yup, my day gig is at night.) Show times 8:30 to Close with No Cover Charge.  Get Outta the Shower and SING!

Riffing with Tomás and Dandy at Adventures in Karaoke

 

 

 

 

 

Tunesmith mode: I’m currently polishing off a couple of horn arranging commissions. The big project is Operation January -- re-scribing some of my older compositions into digital manuscripts.

I hope to see you out and about in 2013.

Sax Assured,

Mac—>