Next 'BE HEAR' Gig...This Saturday The Kamel Toe

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'BE HEAR' Tonight

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From Cara Clarke's New 'BE HEAR' Flyer

A rare opportunity to book a top class act at a price you can afford!

Have you been looking for that perfect band to enhance your venue or for special events? Look no more, the newly formed band "Be Hear!" has arrived to serenade you with their soothing soulful sounds.

The sultriness of Cara Clarke on lead vocals, accompanied by the sweet guitar sounds of Stefan Abuan,the soulful bass of Steve Bartlett and the innovative drum stylings of Kevin Christensen will have your patrons tapping their feet, clapping their hands, enjoying the moment.

With over 80 years of combined musical experience "Be Hear!" has worked hard on creating a repertoire that caters to the most diverse tastes transforming your restaurant,venue or special event into a musical oasis.

Booking Inquires:360-438-2272carawclarke@gmail.com

Listen to "Be Hear!" at: www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1823049

Read “ImproviJazzNation” November 2009 interview with Cara Clarkehttp://zzaj.freehostia.com/Z96Interview.htm

You’re picking up the phone and calling now!

‘Be” Present and “Hear” the Music

“As Cara takes the stage and begins her act, you can immediately feel a sense of magic beginning to happen… Dick Metcalf ImporviJazzNation Magazine…Passionate Steve,who was so driven and in awe with his Father’s performance before his grade school class that he has been consumed by music ever since. Former Bassist for over 20 years on Washington’s Jazz scene, Stefan is finally returning to his true love in playing guitar and composing beautiful music. Gragarious and fun loving Kevin, teacher, mentor and always right in the “Pocket” and ready to go wherever “Be Hears!” music takes him

'BE HEAR' This Saturday

Photo by Pink Sherbet Photography

'BE HEAR' Next Saturday Blue Bottle

Stunning vibrant Cara Clarke/vocals with our amazing in- house Composer Stefan Abuan on guitar, the funkiest bassman around Steve Bartlett/Bartlett On Bass and dynamite Kevin Christensen/drums will give you another delightful night of 'blissful blues that just make you feel good'. next Saturday, November 21st at the Blue Bottle in Yelm. Music starts about 8pm and ends 11pm. No need for a sitter, kids are always welcome. So, bring the whole family.Great food, beer, wine and fun.

WHERE:

Blue Bottle Espresso /8:00pm

309 Yelm Ave. East

360/458-4611

http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Rehearsal and Liquid Soul Tonight

12/13 Friday-Bartlett's rehearsing with 'BE HEAR' tonight--adding three new fabulous tunes. Then will be guest bassman for Liquid Soul in McKenna with Martin Salinas and Kenny WilliamSon. 8:30 to 11pm. $5.00 cover, 360/400-soul. Behind Baydos at the McKenna 'Y'.

WHERE:
Liquid Soul Coffee Roasters $5.00 Cover 8:30 to 11pm
360/400-soul
http://www.liquidsoulcoffee.com/
At McKenna 'Y', behind Baydos

Great Eye Contact?

Fun old photo of 'BE HEAR's Kevin and Steve at the Summit Pub in 2006. They
are playing a new tune now, Jan

Old Photo Of Kevin and Steve 2006 'BE HEAR'

It's Official...'BE HEAR's Drummer..Kevin Christensen

It's Official...We have a drummer. 'BE HEAR's drummer is Dynamite Kevin Christensen from Puyallup. What fun we had last night at the Summit Pub. Welcome KEVIN. Jan
Artwork by Cara Clarke.

Give Me One Reason--OK

'BE HEAR' At Summit Pub Tonight AND 12/12

Tonight 'BE HEAR' GIG.. Tuesday 11/10 in Puyallup. The SUMMIT PUB 8:30, 9502 Canyon Road, 253-536-1588. 'BE HEAR' plays a set after another band that opens at 7:30. For directions and info, go to.. http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3723163351
ALSO, 'BE HEAR' has been booked for Saturday, December 12th from 9pm to 1am. That's again, the Summit Pub in Puyallup.
There's a big dance floor, so bring your dancing shoes. Or just relax with food and a cold drink and enjoy the show.
I'll be there. Jan
WHERE: 8:30pm

Summit Pub

9502 Canyon Road East

Puyallup. WA.

253/536-1588

http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3723163351

New 'BE HEAR' Gig Just Added

NEW 'BE HEAR' GIG...just added for tomorrow night, Tuesday 11/10 in Puyallup. The SUMMIT PUB 8:30, 9502 Canyon Road, 253-536-1588. 'BE HEAR' plays a set after another band that opens at 7:30. For directions and info, go to.. http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3723163351
Photos by Jeannie Isaac and Bengt Hyman.

WHERE:
Summit Pub 8:39pm
9502 Canyon Road
Puyallup. WA.
253/536-1588
http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3723163351

Thanks Again

Thanks to all who came out last night to the Blue Bottle. Kevin was dynamite! WOW!! We all had a blast. Jan 'BE HEAR'.
'BE HEAR'
Oh yea...Next gig next Thursday, 11/12 the Olympia Center in Olympia, WA. 12:30 let 'BE HEAR' be your lunch time dessert. Jan :-D

Photo by Beau B

WHERE:
The Olympia Center
222 Columbia Street N.W.
360/586=6181

Now Two Awesome Composers 'BE HEAR'

'BE HEAR' Tonight 8:30 Blue Bottle. Rehearsal was great last night. Now, there's Two Awesome Composers in the house. Stefan Abuan AND Cara Clarke. 'BE HEAR' Got Talent ToNight. Guest drummer Kevin Christensen. Just 'BE HEAR'. Jan

WHERE:Blue Bottle Espresso /8:30pm
309 Yelm Ave. East
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

'BE HEAR' Gig Tomorrow

WOW. Another amazing 'BE HEAR' performance at the BLUE BOTTLE ESPRESSO in Yelm. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th at 8:30pm. You don't want to miss this special event.Music with Stunning Cara Clarke on vocals, Our composer/guitarist Stefan Abaun and my funky bassman-Steve Bartlett, our guest drummer will be Kevin Christensen. This all begins at 8:30pm, gos to about 11:00. Kids are always welcome..so, bring the whole family.Remember, 'Your Love Is Like....Soul Music'.Come early...stay late. Get something good to eat...Michelle Jones knows her way around great food...yum.Organic espressos, beer, wine, dancing, singing...something for everyone.I'll be there. Jan
Photo by Ben Garney

WHERE:
Blue Bottle Espresso /8:30pm
309 Yelm Ave. East
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

'BE HEAR's Cara Clarke Interview By Dick Metcalf

From Cara Clarke's FACEBOOK Page.

'BE HEAR's Cara Clarke's Interview With DICK METCALF. READ IT HERE. You can read my recent interview with Dick Metcalf's online jazz magazine. I posted it in my facebook notes.http://www.facebook.com/carawclarke?v=app_2347471856&ref=profile

For Dick Metcalf go here:

Zzaj Music sites: http://indieonestop.com/jamroom/bands/647/

http://www.projectopus.com/zzaj http://www.soundclick.com/members/default.cfmmember=rotcod http://www.mixposure.com/zzaj/

http://www.archive.org/details/zzaj

Dick'sPODCAST:

http://rotcod.podomatic.com/

Dick Metcalf, aka Rotcod Zzaj

5308 65th Avenue SELacey, WA 98513

Email: zzajunique@hotmail.com

Zine site: http://zzaj.freehostia.com/

A Review Of 'BE HEAR's Demo CD By Dick Metcalf

Cara Clarke, Stefan Abuan, Steve Bartlett - BE HEAR (demo): As many who read our magazine regularly know, I seldom review demos... I'd been after Cara to get me something for review, though, for quite some time, & when she handed me this 5-song, I couldn't pass it up. That's in great part because of the quality of recording & performance on these tracks... the Abuan original, "Long As I Have Music" is a standout track, & Cara molds it nicely into something of lasting value! It doesn't hurt one bit that guitarist Abuan & bassist Steve Bartlett are right in her zone, either... this trio has crafted some soulful sounds that will just shine when they flesh this out into a full album. I've watched them mature into a trio to be dealt with over the last few months, and it's been pure pleasure for my aural appendages... their performances at one of our favorite spots in the area (Blue Bottle Cafe) are always pure joy to watch, with Stefan's hyper-aware licks on lead guitar, Steve's funk-filled bass both contributing to the soul-filled vocals & performance Cara always pulls off! All the way from that Abuan original to Sly Stone's "Thank You" will have you up & dancin', even if you've never danced before... this is music that's full of the joy of soul, & "Be Hear" makes it happen - all night long. I can tell y'all right now, if the CD is anywhere near as funky as this preview, it'll stay in your collection for years to come. I give it a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, & an "EQ" (energy quotient) rating of 4.8 (on a scale of 1-5). Get more information on Cara's FB page - & tell her I sent ya'! Rotcod Zzaj

Photo by Jeannie Isaac.

To go to Dick Metcalf's site ...click here.. http://zzaj.freehostia.com/z93rant.htm

'BE HEAR' Saturday

Artwork by Cara Clarke.

Kevin Christensen Guest Drummer for 'BE HEAR' This Saturday

Just found out. 'BE HEAR's guest drummer for November 7th at the Blue Bottle is Kevin Christensen, owner of Puyallup Drum School Thanks Kevin. That's this Saturday Blue Bottle at 8pm, Jan

WHERE:
Blue Bottle Espresso /8pm
309 Yelm Ave. East
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

A Note Of Thanks From YVONNE LeBron

I received a note of thanks from YVONNE LeBron this morning. ['BE HEAR', Benefit performance on Oct. 30 with DJ, Robert Jones jr. at the Blue Bottle]. All is going very well in Reno where YVONNE is getting Cancer Treatment. Yvonne and Rob are both very positive and hopeful. Jan

Photo by Casey Serin

I Won!! Thanks THE BLUES BLOGGER Jan

Great news from 'The Blues Blogger'... http://www.thebluesblogger.com/

'Congratulations to Jan R-B! She won the Delta Blues Giveaway and will recieve a copy of the book… Thanks to everyone who entered the draw.'
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