Hello Music Lover!

Summer has arrived. Now is the time to relax and ponder the important questions in life.

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

Why do people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?

Do the Alphabet Song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same melody?

Did you just try to sing those two songs?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out
it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you,
but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

Ahh, there's nothing like the summer wind in your hair as you cruise down the highway toward your favorite local hangout. The best joints offer up breath-taking ocean views, mouth-watering fresh seafood, thirst-quenching cool beverages, and the hottest local live music in town. Read on and I'll turn you on to my favorite spots.

I'll be there jamming with my original band, Sonya Jason's "Passion" -- a fiery concert-oriented group performing a program of original funk tunes, sultry ballads and Latin-influenced numbers, including songs from my "Tigress" CD. If you haven't had the chance to hear this band yet, I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised. The response has been very enthusiastic!

Thursday, July 9
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Passion"
with guitarist Peter Fujii
electric bassist Dewayne Pate
drummer Deszon Claiborne
and keyboardist Allen Leong
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road at Princeton Harbor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
6 - 9 p.m., no cover

Thursday, July 23
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Passion"
with keyboardist Allen Leong
electric bassist Dewayne Pate
and drummer Rob Rhodes
Crab Landing Seafood & Steak House
(650) 712-1288
260 Capistrano Road at Princeton Harbor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
6 - 9 p.m., no cover

Sunday, August 2
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"
with drummer Rob Rhodes
and keyboardist John Seppala
Sam's Chowder House
(650) 712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
1 - 4 p.m., outside on patio

Thursday, August 13
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Passion"
with guitarist Peter Fujii
electric bassist Dewayne Pate
drummer Deszon Claiborne
and keyboardist Allen Leong
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road at Princeton Harbor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
6 - 9 p.m., no cover

But wait! There's more! I'm lucky enough to play with some other fabulous bands, too.
You feel like DANCING this summer? Here's your chance!

Saturday, July 4
party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
City of Monterey's Fourth of July Lawn Party
831-646-3799
Monterey City Hall
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
1:00 - 2:15 p.m., free!

Sunday, July 19
party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Pleasant Hill Community Center
(925) 676-5200
320 Civic Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94583
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 9
soul jazz vocalist Pamela Rose
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road at Princeton Harbor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
4 - 8 p.m., no cover

Thursday, August 20
party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Hilton Pleasanton at the Club
925-463-8000
7050 Johnson Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94583
6:00 - 9:00 p.m., $5 cover

Friday, August 28
party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Creekwalk Concert Series
Downtown Vacaville
Vacaville, CA 94583
6:30 - 9:30 p.m., free!