Get Ready for Summer Concerts at the Santa Ana Zoo!

The 2012 Summer concert series at the Santa Ana Zoo is coming!

The Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo are proud to present the 2012 "Blues at the Zoo" and "Sunset at the Zoo" summer concerts!

"Blues at the Zoo"

The "Blues at the Zoo" series will return to the Zoo with great performances of Americana and vintage Blues out on the lawn in the front of the Zoo.   

Explore the Zoo, see some cool animals and maybe catch an animal show, feed a few goats and sheep, ride the Zoofari Express train and the Conservation Carrousel, then relax on the lawn for a Sunday afternoon Blues jam.  Bring a folding chair or blanket and pick a spot to hang out and see the show.
"Blues at the Zoo" concerts are from  2:00pm - 4:00pm 

 

June 10 - Bernie Pearl 
  The Blues is life itself to Bernie Pearl. A guitarist with an upbeat, finger-poppin' picking style he learned at the elbows of bluesmasters Sam 'Lightnin' Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Mississippi Fred MacDowell, as well as with Freddie King, Albert Collins, and Big Mama Thornton. Bernie played duets with John Lee Hooker at Gerde's Folk City in Greenwich Village.
  Bernie will be doing an acoustic set of classic Blues, and  bassist Mike Barry will be joining him for this show.

June 24 - Babylon Blues
   Babylon Blues performs Vintage, Chicago, and Delta Blues.
  The band features Willie "RoughHouse" Hernandez on Vocals & Harp, Phil "T-Bird" Terrones on Guitars, Paul "the Painter" Dominguez on Bass, Brent Barnum on Drums, and Johnny Bjorge at the Keyboards.
July 15 - The Moneymaker$

  The Moneymaker$ combine old school blues and a little electric guitar for something a little fresh.  The band is Jason Stanphill - Lead Guitar/ Lead Vocals, Kirk Bailey - Bass Guitar/ Vocals, and Santino Ramos on Drums and Vocals.

The "Blues at the Zoo" concerts are included with your regular Zoo admission, and are sponsored by Knowlwoods Cafe at the Zoo.

"Sunset at the Zoo"
sponsored by Villa Ford, Parties by Panache, and R.W.B. Party Props 

The "Sunset at the Zoo" series is one of the most unique concert events in Orange County.  Bring a comfy chair or blanket and pack a picnic supper to come enjoy great music on the lawn.  This is not just a concert, though.

In addition to the show, select galleries from the artist districts in Santa Ana and around Orange County will be there showcasing some of their work.  Meet and greet the artists as you walk the party area.  They'll be there to give a little taste of what you might see at one of the district art walks.

The Zoo grounds will be open for you to go exploring, and see the animals at a time when most of the public doesn't get to enjoy them.  Animals are also brought out and circulated throughout the show grounds.  There is a separate kids area with crafts and other fun stuff.  We'll bring lemonade and other treats for everyone.

 

June 10 - The Crazy Boots Band with special guest Chris Luna.

Kick up your heels on a Sunday afternoon at the Zoo and two step to the beat of the Crazy Boots Band.  They're a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll, and there's a special surprise in store as Chris Luna joins them onstage for one of the coolest shows ever.

The June 10 show will also have a special "Brew at the Zoo" tasting event with Old Orange Brewing Company.   For a small donation to the Zoo, sample local handmade craft beers.

June 24 - The Mighty Mojo Prophets 
Rip Cat Records recording artists The Mighty Mojo Prophets have just released their first label CD, and they're heading to Memphis for the Blues Music Awards where they were nominated for the "Best New Album Debut".  The Mojo Prophets will be coming back to the Zoo to show Orange County what the Blues and Jump Swing are all about.

The June 24 show will also have a special "South of the Border" tasting event with Alquimia Tequila .   For a small donation to the Zoo, sample award winning USDA Certified Organic Tequila.

 

July 15 - The Fabulous Peggie Perkins
A perennial favorite here at the Zoo, Peggie Perkins brings a mix of standards, jazz,  and classics.  Every one of Peggie's concerts is fronted with an an a-list band  and is an interactive experience that'll have you tapping your toes, singing along, or dancing in the aisles.
 For this show the band features Grammy nominated Keyboardist Llew Matthews, Mark Visher on the Saxophone, and Jimmy Ford on the Drums.

 

Check out a Vodka tasting at this show.  For a small donation to the Zoo, sample award winning, handmade in the USA Vodka from Tito's Vodka.

Big cool fun for a Sunday afternoon at the Zoo! 

 
During this show, ride the Zoofari Express train around and take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, and with a $3 wristband it's all the rides you can handle.  Check out a very special silent auction, where all proceeds go to benefit the animals.  

The "Sunset at the Zoo" shows are a separate after-hours event after the Zoo is closed to the public.   

Admission for this show is $10, $5 for Zoo members, and free to SAZOO Club members. 
All proceeds from these shows go to the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo (a 501c3 nonprofit) and stay right here in the Zoo for new animals and exhibits, animal enrichment, Zoo programs, and other Zoo improvements.  

"Sunset at the Zoo" is Sponsored by:

               

The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92701  (conveniently located just off the 5 fwy)

    

Save the dates now for these "Blues at the Zoo" and "Sunset at the Zoo" shows:

Sunday, June 10 

"Blues at the Zoo"      2-4 pm, featuring   Bernie Pearl

"Sunset at the Zoo"   5:30-7:30 pm featuring 

The Crazy Boots Band with special guest Chris Luna
  

Sunday, June 24 

"Blues at the Zoo" 2-4 pm, featuring  Babylon Blues 

"Sunset at the Zoo"   5:30-7:30 pm featuring 
The Mighty Mojo Prophets

Sunday, July 15

"Blues at the Zoo" 2-4 pm, featuring  The Moneymaker$

"Sunset at the Zoo"   5:30-7:30 pm featuring 
Peggie Perkins and her All Star Band

For info on other shows, see our Facebook Page or our Myspace event page at 

The Santa Ana Zoo...  Home of the 50 Monkeys!

For info on the Santa Ana Zoo, events, membership, and more, see our website at

www.santaanazoo.org 

The 2011 Summer concert series at the Santa Ana Zoo is coming!

The Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo are proud to present the 2011 "Sunset at the Zoo" summer concerts!

sponsored by Villa Ford, Parties by Panache, and R.W.B. Party Props
 

The "Sunset at the Zoo" series is one of the most unique concert events in Orange County.  Bring a comfy chair or blanket and pack a picnic supper to come enjoy great music on the lawn.  This is not just a concert, though.

In addition to the show, select galleries from the artist districts in Santa Ana and around Orange County will be there showcasing some of their work.  Meet and greet the artists as you walk the party area.  They'll be there to give a little taste of what you might see at one of the district art walks.

The Zoo grounds will be open for you to go exploring, and see the animals at a time when most of the public doesn't get to enjoy them.  Animals are also brought out and circulated throughout the show grounds.  There is a separate kids area with crafts and other fun stuff.  We'll bring lemonade and other treats for everyone.

The first of the 2011 "Sunset at the Zoo" shows on Sunday, June 12 will feature The Fabulous Peggie Perkins.  From the sultry crooning of a torch singer, to belting out an 80's favorite, this lady's style and ability makes the show!  She will be joined for this performance by perennial favorites The Ron Kobayashi Trio.
Together, they are the consummate family fun show band.  Every one of Peggie's concerts is an interactive experience that'll have you tapping your toes, singing along, or dancing in the aisles.  Big cool fun for a Sunday afternoon at the Zoo!  
During this show, ride the Zoofari Express train around and take a spin on the Conservation Carousel, and with a $3 wristband it's all the rides you can handle.  Check out a very special silent auction, where all proceeds go to benefit the animals.  Just added to this event is the "Brew at the Zoo"!  For a small donation to the Zoo, sample beers from Kona and Shock Top brewing companies. 

                                                

The "Blues at the Zoo" series will also return with great performances of Americana and vintage Blues out on the lawn in the front of the Zoo.   

Explore the Zoo, see some cool animals and maybe catch an animal show, feed a few goats and sheep, ride the Zoofari Express train and the Conservation Carrousel, then relax on the lawn for a Sunday afternoon Blues jam.  Bring a folding chair or blanket and pick a spot to hang out and see the show.
"Blues at the Zoo" concerts are from 2:00pm - 4:00pm - June 12, June 26, and July 17.

"Blues at the Zoo" series is sponsored by:

               

 

The "Blues at the Zoo" concerts are included with regular Zoo admission.
The "Sunset at the Zoo" shows are a separate after-hours event after the Zoo is closed to the public.  Admission for this show is $10, $5 for Zoo members, and free to SAZOO Club members. 

The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 

Save the dates now for these "Blues at the Zoo" and "Sunset at the Zoo" shows:

Sunday, June 26 with Dano Forte and the Juke Joint Freak Show

                           followed by Peggie Perkins feat. The Ron Kobayashi Trio

 

Sunday, June 26 with Babylon Blues 

                           followed by Elnora and Sumpthin' Cookin' 

Sunday, July 17 with The Mighty Mojo Prophets

                           followed by  Ritmo, Sabor, y Estilo 

For info on other shows, see our event page at www.myspace.com/jazzoo

The Santa Ana Zoo...  Home of the 50 Monkeys!

For info on the Santa Ana Zoo, events, membership, and more, see our website at

www.santaanazoo.org  

  

 "Sunset at the Zoo" is Sponsored by:
     
                       
         

2010 Summer Concert Series at the Santa Ana Zoo

Well, the 2010 Santa Ana Zoo Summer Concert Series is up and running!

The Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo kicked it off with 2 great shows on June 13.  We opened with the Mighty Mojo Prophets with a "Blues at the Zoo" show on the front lawn, followed by Peggie Perkins and the band with our after hours "Sunset at the Zoo" event

Here's a few quick pics from those first shows:

The weather was perfect, the music was great, cool art on exhibit, and some animals came out to play.  A few hundred people showed up, and there was general dancing and merriment.

We'll be doing it two more times!

Sunday June 27 

From 3-5pm, we'll have the Blues Cruisers on the front lawn.  Veterans of the vintage Blues/swing genres, the Blues Cruisers will have the house a-rockin'!

 

Bring your family and friends out to the Santa Ana Zoo for the 2010 summer concert
series with "Blues at the Zoo" on the front lawn.

Explore the Zoo, see some cool animals and maybe catch an animal show, feed a
few goats and sheep, ride the Zoofari Express train or the Conservation
Carousel, then relax on the lawn for a Sunday afternoon Blues jam. Bring a
folding chair or blanket and pick a spot to hang out and see the show.
Bringing you sweet Vintage Blues, the Blues Cruisers are sure to have them
dancing on the lawn at the Zoo!

This concert is on the main lawn just inside the Zoo, and is included with your
regular Zoo admission.  (adults $8, child/senior $5, under 3 free)

June 27, 2010 

Next, after the Zoo closes, we do our after hours "Sunset at the Zoo" events!

Get ready for "Sunset at the Zoo" featuring the Ron Kobayashi Trio!

The Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo are proud to present the 2010 "Sunset at the
Zoo" summer concert series sponsored by Villa Ford, Parties by Panache,
and R.W.B. Party Props. 

Join us from 5:30-7:30 pm for the "Sunset" series with The Ron Kobayashi Trio!

The "Sunset at the Zoo" series is one of the most unique concert events in
Orange County. Bring a comfy chair or blanket and pack a picnic supper to come
enjoy great music on the lawn.
This is not just a concert, though. In addition to the show, several select
galleries from around Orange County will be there showcasing some of their work.
The Zoo grounds will be open for you to go exploring, and see the animals at a
time when most of the public doesn't get to enjoy them. Animals are also brought
out and circulated throughout the show grounds. There is a separate kids area
with crafts and other fun stuff. Ride the Zoofari Express train and the
Conservation Carousel for only $1. We'll bring dessert for everyone, or stop by
the "Las Perlas del Amazonas" restaurant at the zoo for a little something. You
can spend the whole afternoon.

THE RON KOBAYASHI TRIO has played numerous music festivals including the Playboy Jazz Festival in Pasadena, San Bernardino Music Festival, The Orange County Art and Jazz Festival, the Dana Point Jazz Festival, the Yorba Linda Arts Festival, the Orange Street Fair and at the Colorado Belle in Laughlin, Nevada. The Trio has worked in Orlando, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and shared the stage with such notable artists as: David Benoit, Eddie Palmieri, Cirque Du Soleil, Strunz and Farah and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

THE TRIO is currently the house band for the Annual Hollywood Diversity Awards where such stars as Chris Rock, Vince Vaughn and the cast of NBCs West Wing have

been honored.

PIANIST AND LEADER RON KOBAYASHI has performed with Mel Torme, Margaret Whiting, Herb Jeffries, Peter Frampton, Kenny Burrell, Eric Marienthal, Tim Weisberg,

Dave Koz and Peter White.

BASSIST AND COMPOSER BABA ELEFANTE has performed with jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, saxophonists Pete Christlieb and Justo Almario, vocalist Michael Sweet, Yes keyboardist Patrick Moraz and "Kansas" lead vocalist John Elefante.

DRUMMER STEVE DIXON has worked with War harmonica legend Lee Oskar, jazz saxophonist Richie Cole, trombonist Bill Watrous, vocalist Tierney Sutton and Warner Brothers recording artists "The Untouchables.

Together, they are the consumate funk/jazz/jam band. They do a lot of original compositions with some very cool covers of more contemporary tunes.

This is one of the bands' annual events, and they always do a fantastic show at

the Zoo!

The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is located at

1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92701

This is only the second show in the Santa Ana Zoo's 2010 Summer Concert series.

For more info on all these shows, see our event page at

www.myspace.com/jazzoo .

Come early at 3:00 on all the Sunset dates and catch a Blues concert! Save all

the dates now for these "Blues at the Zoo" and "Sunset at the Zoo" shows:

June 27

3:00-5:00 "Blues at the Zoo" with The Blues Cruisers

5:30-7:30 "Sunset at the Zoo" with The Ron Kobayashi Trio

July 18

3:00-5:00 "Blues at the Zoo" with Mighty Mitch, Big Son, and Friends

5:30-7:30 "Sunset at the Zoo" with Elnora and Sumpthin' Cookin'


"Sunset at the Zoo" is  sponsored by:
 
        

For info on the Santa Ana Zoo, events, membership, and more, see our website at

www.santaanazoo.org

The Santa Ana Zoo... Home of the 50 Monkeys!