The Esquires 50th Anniversary Celebration
August 15th 2008 marked a milestone anniversary for
The Esquire Music Foundation
So we gathered at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles
with friends, family and alumni
to play the music, honor the legacy and dance dance dance!
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!
Thanks To All Who Participated in the Celebration:
The Musical Directors:
Eric Brundin ~ Esquires Alumni Orchestra
&
Wolf Fengler ~ Fabulous Esquires Big Band
The Musicians:
Richard Acosta, Roland Aguilar, Ron Appel, Darren Atkins, Nina Beck,
Eric Bierke, Andy Black, Marvin Bonds, Joe Braun, Betsy Brundin,
Dan Bryan, Emily Callahan, John Campanella, Nathan Ellerston,
Ellen Engelke, Joe Ferruzzo, Jack Feierman, Steve Fry, Rich Gossett,
Marsha Hansen, Christine Hayes, Chuck Herrbach, John Hernandez,
Henry Hughes, Tony Hughes, Ryan Klomp, David Law, Aaron Little,
Melissa Long, Bruce Miller, Mike Munson, Jeff Plum, Crystal Raymond,
Wub Savell, Alex Smith, Dud Smith, Joseph Streitfeld, Jim Tomich,
Hugo Vasquez, John Ward, Joshua Welchez, Wally White, Rob Wyman.
The Vocalists:
Melissa Allen, Nate Brandstater, Dan Freyer, Slater Garcia, Amber Villa
The Master's Plan Vocal Quartet:
Nate Brandstater, Timothy Brown, Adrian Donovan, James Mathey
Guest Performers:
Rusty Frank
The Bobby Sox Brigade
Very Special Thanks to:
The Ebell of Los Angeles
Doug Allen, Matt Casford, Jean Colaluca,
Marsha Hansen, Jenny Haynes,
Randi Maddox, Wally & Sandi White, Teresa Wyman
Whittier Mailing Service
Mary Sushinski of Occasions Events
Brian So of G2 Audio & Lighting
Jannette Galindo of Elegant Design Specialty Linens
And Special Gratitude to our Silent Auction Donors:
Sephora at Manhattan Village Mall, Maryjane Canyon, Heidi Ulbrich,
David Sills, Enrique Ruiz,Illusions of Beauty Manhattan Beach, Pat Blank,
Lynette Vandeveer, Gabe Kreiswirth, Torrance Cultural Arts Center,
Lisa Turner, Civic Light Opera, Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach, Rusty Frank,
Sam Ash Music Stores, Animal Lovers Pet Shop, Doubletree Hotel Torrance,
Marriott Hotel Torrance, Trader Joe's Torrance, Teresa Wyman,
Alex Simonian, Bonnie Ventis, Starbucks Torrance