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ParadiseView – Zasu Pitts Camp Fire Benefit


ParadiseView
By Chris Murphy

Modesto friends, there is a great show coming to the State Theatre on March 1. Steve Ashman and the legendary ZaSu Pitts Memorial Orchestra will be presenting an all star show to raise funds for victims of the Camp Fire in Paradise Ca. It is unknown how or if there will be rebuilding, but so many lost everything. We can all do our part. Going to this show will help make difference

The performance will be amazing with Zasu Pitts special guests Grammy nominees Clif Payne, Larry Batiste (vocals), Bammie Nominee Pamela Rose (vocals), Saxophonist Jeff Ervin (Bill Withers), Drummer David Perper (Jesse Colin Young) Plus: Lester Chambers (the Chambers Brothers), Ruben Valtierra (Weird Al Yankovic), David Bennett Cohen (Country Joe and the Fish), Kevin Zuffi (Joe Louis Walker), David Aguilar (Norton Buffalo), Roy Blumenfeld (The Blues Project / Seatrain)

Plus Local legends: Mama Award Winners Patty Castillo Davis and Shelly Streeter (vocals), Joe Barretta (Guitar), Martin Martinez (Saxophone), Tim Allen (Bass) &
Gary Nelson (Guitar)

ZaSu Pitts and Friends Camp Fire Benefit
March 1 – 8 pm Tix are $35
www.thestate.org

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About the Author:

Chris Murphy is the President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Warehouse Group and Publisher and Founder of ModestoView Inc. Chris worked globally in the cycling industry returning to Modesto in 1996. He is also the founder of the Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route, Legends of the Cruise Walk of Fame, Modesto Rockin’ Holiday, the Modesto Music History Organization and co-founder of the Modesto Area Music Association. Chris is married to his artist wife Rebecca since 1985 and has two daughters Madison and Abigail, both graduating from Modesto High and UC Berkeley. He is lead singer and guitarist for his band, Third Party that donates their performances to non-profits.