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Final Note: Jonathan Mako Sharkey
Member. Keyboard
7/18/1949 – 12/1/2020
Jonathan Mako Sharkey, 71, succumbed to brain cancer on December 1, 2020. He was a gifted keyboard player. While he held 16 album credits with other artists, he recorded two solo albums (“Voyager,” “West of Malibu”) that feature original songs and a unique Dr. John-type singing voice. Continue reading
In Groundbreaking Election, Stephanie O’Keefe Elected First Woman President in AFM Local 47 History
Danita Ng-Poss elected secretary/treasurer as first AFM Local 47 officer of Asian descent
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 5, 2021) – Members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 shattered a more than century-old glass ceiling by electing Stephanie O’Keefe as the first woman president in the union’s 123-year history. Secretary/Treasurer Elect Danita Ng-Poss, originally from Malaysia, will be the first person of Asian descent to serve as a titled officer of the union. Continue reading
January 2021 Overture Online: AFM Local 47 Election Returns
[POSTPONED] 2021 Blood Drive
[UPDATE 1/13/2021]: Due to the spike in COVID cases across Southern California, we have decided to postpone the Local 47 Blood Drive event scheduled for Feb. 9 in order to limit the number of persons on our property. We apologize for any inconvenience, and encourage all members to please consider giving blood at your local Red Cross donation center. Continue reading
Meet the New Administration! 2021 Inaugural Meeting + Musicians’ Club Annual Meeting
Meet the Incoming Administration:
Ron Herrera
Please join us for our first membership meeting of the New Year! Meet the new Local 47 administration voted in at our Dec. 8, 2020 general election. We will also hear remarks from special guest speaker Ron Herrera, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.
In accordance with COVID safety guidelines, we will once again be holding our next General Membership Meeting (aka Inaugural Meeting) via Zoom. This meeting is open to all Local 47 members in good standing. Registration is required. Once your membership is verified, you will receive an email link with the virtual access code. Members may register here: afm47.org/gmm Continue reading
AFM Local 47 2020 Election Returns
Congratulations to all candidates, and thank you to all members who voted, in our 2020 Local 47 General Election.
AFM Local 47 2020 Election Returns*
PRESIDENT & DELEGATE (elect 1):
Stephanie O’Keefe – 743
Marc Sazer – 499
VICE PRESIDENT & DELEGATE (elect 1):
Rick Baptist – 738
Mike Merritt – 501
SECRETARY/TREASURER & DELEGATE (elect 1):
Danita Ng-Poss – 526
Gary Lasley – 459
Lydia Reinebach – 231 Continue reading
December 2020 Overture Online: Keeping the Music Alive During COVID
Inside This Issue:
Keeping the Music Alive During COVID
Creative ways musicians are coping with the crisis
AFM Local 47 General Election
Polls open 9am – 9pm on Tuesday, Dec. 8
Making Music & Making Progress
Locals 47 & 802 will co-host a free webinar on diversity, equity and inclusion on Friday, Dec. 11
and more!
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Book Review: “Horns Up, Boys…It’s Showtime!” by John Hughes Bennett
A Rare Glimpse Behind the Curtain!
Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage at professional shows? After working with some of the biggest names in show business, professional trumpet player John Hughes Bennett shares unique stories about the famous entertainers, dancers, singers, and musicians he worked with for over 60 years. Continue reading
Live Performance & Music Prep Wage Scales extended to 2021
The AFM Local 47 Executive Board at its Nov. 24, 2020 meeting, voted in favor of accepting the recommendation of the Wage Scale Committee to freeze the wages, terms, and conditions set forth in the 2020 Live Performance & Music Prep Wage Scale Book through 2021.
Members may find the Wage Scales in the members-section at afm47.org (login required) or by requesting a book from the Live Performance Department: 323.993.3156, live@afm47.org.