Monthly Archives: April 2016

April Membership Meeting Recap

Results of voting on Resolutions & election for Salary Review, Election boards

Thank you to the 55 members who attended our Spring Membership Meeting on the evening of April 25, 2016. 


Keith McNutt from The Actors Fund addresses the membership.

The meeting commenced with a presentation by Keith McNutt about The Actors Fund, a nonprofit organization that serves not only actors, but everyone in entertainment. He provided a thorough rundown of their history and background, and the many free services and workshops they provide of benefit to musicians, dancers, actors and other entertainment industry professionals. More about The Actors Fund can be learned at actorsfund.orgContinue reading

Workers Memorial Day

2016+WMDposterFinalOn April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs. This year we will come together to call for work in this country that is safe and healthy and pays fair wages.

We will celebrate the victories won by working people and commit to fighting until all workers have safe jobs and the freedom to form unions without the threat of retaliation. Continue reading

Memorial for Joseph Cosme Deaguero

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Memorial for Former Member Joseph Cosme Deaguero (1944 – 2016)

joseph cosmeJoseph Cosme Deaguero was a famous vibe player with the Afro Blues Quintet Plus One and Tribe. He has passed onward to a higher octave. Joseph was the CEO of the Goldenlyre Musicianship Awards Show with BMI, and he ran the publication company Co. Mutual of Tibet. Cosme is survived by his 12 grown children, six grandkids, Orly his brother, and Birdie his sister.

Gerri Garrett, his wife of 16 years, requests in lieu of flowers to please adopt a shelter dog and send widow love offerings to Gerri Garrett, PO Box 2126, Manhattan Beach CA 90267.

Memorial services will be held at Hermosa Beach pier May 15 at 5 p.m.

‘Blackfish’ Goes Live @ the Montalbán July 1

Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal to conduct world premiere performance live with Hollywood Chamber Orchestra

Hollywood Chamber Orchestra music directors Noah Gladstone and Mark Robertson announce that Emmy‐winning composer Jeff Beal will conduct the world premiere of his acclaimed score to the 2013 documentary film Blackfish, live-to‐picture, on Friday, July 1, 2016, at the Montalbán Theater in Hollywood. Purchase tickets here. Continue reading

Stamp Out Hunger on May 14

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On May 14, members of the National Association of Letter Carriers will lead the country’s annual largest single-day food drive to help fight hunger in America! This year, we have the opportunity to break the Guinness World Record of 559,885 pounds set in 2011.

Our goal is to not only break that record, but to collect over one million pounds, which means we need your help! Every year, 21 million children go hungry, and through your contribution and assistance we have the power to change that.

For nearly 25 years, Labor Community Services and United Way of Greater Los Angeles have been at the forefront of collecting food and bringing out volunteers. Be part of history by registering your group or yourself to volunteer and contribute to the 2016 Food Drive by clicking here.

Final Note: Bill Henderson

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3/19/1926 – 4/3/2016

Bill Henderson, jazz vocalist and actor, has died of natural causes in Los Angeles, California.

Born in Chicago in 1926, William Randall Henderson made his show business debut as a singer and dancer at age 4. His father taught him the value of singing softly. He spent his teens and twenties fluctuating between school, day jobs, and trying to make it as a singer. A stint I the army provided him an opportunity to work with Vic Damone, and in 1956 Henderson made his way to New York. The jazz community took notice and his break came the following year when he recorded “Señor Blues” for Blue Note Records. A jukebox hit, the recording stands as one of the biggest selling jingles in the label’s history. Continue reading

Gig Junction seeking “party bands”

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Gig Junction, the musicians referral service of Los Angeles, is currently seeking “Party Bands” to add to our referral service in order to provide our clients a variety of choices for party bands to hire.

Party Bands should be able to perform music from a variety of eras and styles catering to private parties, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, etc.

If your band fits this category, please contact Michael A. Ankney, Gig Junction Administrator, at 323. 993.3174 or email contact@gigjunction.com. Continue reading

May 2016 In Memoriam

David L. Belknap
Trumpet
8/2/1939 – 3/16/2016
Survived by spouse

Jack W. Eskew
Life Member. Trumpet
6/29/1940 – 2/6/2016
Survived by siblings

Arni E. Heiderich
Life Member. String Bass
6/25/1927 – 3/27/2016
Survived by children

Matthew J. Saporita
Life Member. Saxophone
4/28/1923 – 3/23/2016
Survived by children

Frank Sinatra Jr.
Life Member. Piano
1/10/1944 – 3/16/2016
Survived by mother

Newly reported:

Joel A. Scott
Piano
7/22/1956 – 10/5/2015
Survived by siblings

Bill Stroub
Life Member. Guitar
2/26/1926 – 6/16/2015
Survived by spouse & child

Make Labor Media Matter by May Day

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Let’s bring the nation’s Labor Beat back!

A message from Workers Independent News:

For decades, the “labor beat” has been steadily disappearing from mainstream media sources. A systematic, and some would argue, intentional reduction in the perceived importance of the working class has created an environment of dismissal and even disdain for workers, as they are blamed repeatedly for America’s fiscal woes. Continue reading