A Fortuitous Treat on Feb 27

Melissa Axel by Lindsay McWilliams

Feb 27? But. That’s. Oscar. Night. Yes, I know. Now don’t you fret. The Academy is certainly not known for its expeditious ceremonies, so my guess is that you’ll be able to catch the beginning and the end of the televised excitement. In between, here’s a fortuitous treat for you. As part of her February touring adventures, Denver-based artist Melissa Axel will arrive that evening in Los Angeles to present some of the songs from her upcoming debut album. She will appear with special guest James Jacoby, the one and only “Modern Tuba“.

Join us at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 27 in West Los Angeles for Melissa’s solo vocal/piano concert (50 to 60 minutes), followed by a dinner prepared by yours truly.

Shyam Shahane, Manisha Shahane - in Seattle, WA

By chance, my father is also going to be visiting us in Los Angeles this weekend. As you’ll recall, my father accompanied me on tabla at festivals in Roanoke, VA and Seattle, WA. Melissa has asked if we would perform a couple of tunes, so I am hoping to debut a new song titled When You Dream.

The concert will be hosted in a traditional “baithak” style with floor seating. Some elevated seating will be available for those who are unable to sit on the floor. There is a suggested donation of $15 to $20 for the musical and culinary treats. Seating is limited and only a handful of spots are remaining at this time. Please RSVP to reserve your seat and you will be sent a confirmation with the address.