![]() ![]() ![]() “Everyone’s a deejay,” says James “KP” Sykes, co-owner of Brooklyn’s The Armory. So, how do bars figure out what to play to make everybody happy? Plus, what you like to listen to is not necessarily linked to your drink of choice-there’s no direct correlation between, say, enjoying the rich flavors of an oak-aged Malbec and the early works of Oingo Boingo. Bars are communal spaces, but taste in music is personal and subjective. They can elevate the crowd’s energy and encourage everyone to buy another round, or totally bungle it and make you feel like you’re hanging out at an airport Chili’s.īuilding a successful playlist is complicated. Though live music gets all the glory, playlists are the sneaky MVPs of bar culture, capable of transforming an unassuming pub into a beloved dive, or, conversely, turning a carefully designed haute lounge into “that place where they wouldn’t stop playing Kings of Leon.” The Whistler in Chicago, IL / Photo courtesy Victor Duarte It might be the drinks, the staff, the atmosphere or the odds that a drunk stranger will accost you in the bathroom to tell you about their latest breakup or multi-level marketing scheme.īut one often overlooked factor gives bars their essential personalities: playlists. She also maintains a large teaching studio with students ranging from eight years old to adults. Lisa was recently admitted to the International Alumni Association of Pomona College.There are a lot of elements that make your favorite bar your favorite bar. She has performed with the San Gabriel Valley Symphony, Pasadena Pops, Beverly Hills Symphony and is principal cellist with Crown City Symphony Orchestra. ![]() ![]() Lisa has a minor in cello performance from Pomona College in Claremont, California, and a Masters Degree in Management from Claremont Graduate School. She will instill in you a sense of confidence that the quartet, trio or even duo will perform as expected. She will bend over backwards to please our clients and make certain their musical needs are met. Lisa is organized, businesslike, and passionate about the group. You will likely speak with her first when you make an inquiry about the group’s availability. She serves as the group’s librarian and assists with the music arranging duties and group coordinator. She also maintains a large teaching studio. In addition to the Quartet, Janitta has performed with the California Philharmonic, the Pasadena Pops and Beverly Hills Symphony. Janitta grew up in Beverly Hills and received her advanced musical training at the University of Southern California (USC), know for its esteemed music program. He has recorded with artist like Elton John, Alicia Keys, Prince, Yes, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Junior, Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond. Jurassic Park and “Troy” are some other familiar pictures. In addition to the films mentioned Bob just finished recording Steven Spielberg’s latest, “Bridge of Spies” to be released in September. He also is Professor of Viola at California State University at Northridge, renowned for its exemplary music program. He has recorded scores of films including the block buster “Titanic”, conducted by Academy Award winner James Horner, and the currently released movie “The Judge”. Through his leadership, we have been able to establish ourselves as a serious performing group as well as an entertainment group.īob Barr, our violist, is our studio musician. His sound is extraordinary and you can hear his musicianship by listening to our music clips in the music demo section. He faithfully travels to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas for all our weddings and special events. Laurence has been with the quartet for two decades while maintaining a busy career with the San Diego Symphony and Opera. ![]()
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