Notable Acts At ECPAC

Here are some notable "headliner" acts that stopped in at the East County Performing Arts Center (ECPAC) theater!

  • Tribute to Glenn Miller (not sure if this picture is the right one.):
    Tribute_to_Glenn_Miller.jpg

  • Afro-Cuban All Stars -- In 1976, then-Havana-based Juan de Marcos González founded Sierra Maestra, a large band that specialized in danceable Cuban son music, one of the root sounds of salsa. Maestra became popular in Cuba, toured Europe, and recorded a number of albums between still beloved by hardcore fans of Cuban music. In the late '90s, González began reaching a larger audience with two bands he helped assemble, the Afro-Cuban All Stars and the Buena Vista Social Club. A conductor, arranger, and percussionist who plays the tres (a small guitar-like instrument), González, now 57, brings a new version of the Afro-Cuban All Stars on tour every few years.
    afro-cuban-all-stars-2.jpg

  • Al Jarreau:
    al_jarreau_08.jpg

  • Alison Krauss -- American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler:
    AlisonKrauss10Bonnaroo_Alison_Krauss.jpg

  • Asian American Orchestra:
    Asian_American_Orchestra.jpg

  • Beatles Tribute

  • Bill Engvall:
    BillEngvall.jpg

  • Canadian Tenors:
    CanadianTenorsAtECPAC.jpg

  • Celtic Fiddle Festival:
    Celtic_Fiddle_Festival.jpg

  • Clay Aiken:
    ClayAikenAtECPAC2004_12_30.jpg

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble -- Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble has transformed the stage into a sanctuary of healing art by entertaining, elevating and educating for more than 30 years. Guided by the pioneering vision of Cleo Parker Robinson, the Ensemble continues to uplift and excite audiences worldwide through an explosive body of works inspired by the African American experience and rooted in Black dance traditions. Legendary and emerging artists alike are drawn by the spirit of the company to create works that transcend the boundaries of culture, class and age while unequivocally communicating the complexity of the human condition.

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  • Dave Koz & Friends - Sax and smooth jazz

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  • David Sanborn:
    davidsanborn.jpg

  • Diana Krall:
    DianaKrall.jpg

  • Diavolo:
    diavolo223mv.jpg Diavolo-Web-Photo2.jpg

  • Dixie Chicks:
    dixie_chicks.jpg DixieChicks1.jpg

  • Dr. Laura:
    Dr_Laura-med.jpg Laura-Schlessinger.jpg

  • Englebert Humperdink:
    EngelbertHumperdinck.jpg Engelbert-Humperdink-Perf-007.jpg

  • Hal Holbrook:
    HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain.jpg HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain2.jpg

  • Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull:
    IanAndersonAtECPAC3.jpg
    IanAndersonAtECPAC.jpg

  • Irish Rovers:
    irish_Rovers_090__1__2.jpg

  • Johnny Winter:
    Johnny_Winter.jpg

  • Kingston Trio:
    kingstontrio.jpg

  • Lou Rawls / Fifth Dimension:
    Lourawls.jpg fifthdimension.gif

  • Mainly Mozart:
    mainlymozart.jpg

  • Newport Jazz Festival:
    NewportJazzFestival.jpg

  • Pam Tillis Christmas Show
    PamTillis.jpg

  • Peking Acrobats:
    Peking-Acrobats.jpg

  • The Platters:
    Buck_Ram_Platters.jpg

  • Preservation Hall Jazz Band:
    preservation-hall-jazz-band.jpg

  • Robert Goulet - Said he heard about the acoustics from Tony Bennett.
    robertgoulethr.jpg

  • San Diego Chamber Orchestra:
    sdchamber-orchestra-nova-san-diego.jpg

  • San Diego Symphony:
    san-diego-symphony-orchestra.jpg

  • Switchfoot started their 2009 national tour at ECPAC:
    SwitchfootBandPhoto.jpg
    Switchfoot_start_tour_at_ECPAC_2009.jpg
    Switchfoot_on_Stage_at_ECPAC_2009.jpg

  • Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme:
    Steve_Lawrence__Eydie_Gorme.jpg

  • Texas Tornados:
    Tornados_sep24_a.JPG

  • Tim Conway / Harvey Korman
    Tim_Conway_-_Harvey_Korman.jpg

  • Tim Flannery and Friends
    Tim_Flannery_and_Friends.jpg

  • Tony Bennett:
    tony-bennett.jpg

  • Vienna Boys Choir:
    vienna_boys_choir.jpg

  • Watts Prophets:
    Watts_Prophets.jpg

  • Willie Nelson:
    Willie_Nelson.jpg

Common Renters / Users / Stakeholders

  • Allegro Productions
  • Bob Murphy Band
  • Broadway Magic
  • California Ballet
  • California Music Education Association
  • Catholic Chairs Center
  • Christian Community Theater / Christian Youth Theater
  • City of El Cajon
  • Contemporary Productions
  • Culture Shock Hip Hop Dance
  • Cuyamaca Jazz
  • Daily Californian
  • DARE of El Cajon
  • Diane's School of Dance
  • Dance Machine
  • East County Economic Development
  • East County City Recreation
  • East County School of Dance
  • El Cajon Video & Film Festival
  • Encore Dance
  • Fiesta de Colores
  • Foothills Bar
  • Friendship Festival
  • Friends of East County Art
  • Grossmont College Dance
  • Grossmont College Duo Piano
  • Grossmont College Jazz
  • Grossmont College Symphony
  • Grossmont College Tax Seminar
  • Grossmont Community Concerts Association
  • GCCA Women's Committee -- Music Scholarship Council
  • Grossmont Union High School District
  • Jewish National Fund
  • Latter Day Saints Lemon Grove
  • Arts Complex
  • Levites on Fire
  • Maric College
  • Miss America Org of El Cajon
  • Miss Teen Pageant
  • Monte Vista High School
  • Morava
  • Mother Goose
  • Nancy Sako
  • Our Lady of Peace
  • PACCSD/Kundirana
  • Progressive Business Concepts
  • Rosegold International
  • St. Madeline Sophie Center
  • San Diego Ballet
  • San Diego Concert Band
  • San Diego Dance Centre
  • San Diego State University
  • Skyline Wesleyan Church
  • Sprites
  • Step In Step
  • Stu Segall
  • Studio West
  • Sweet Adelines
  • Tamburitzans
  • Temple Emanu-EL -- Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
  • Valhalla High School
  • Vaughn Woods Investment
  • Vohon
  • Vons Corp. San Diego
  • Wheelchair
  • Wilson Enterprises
  • Theatre Works
  • Zion Christian Center

Possible future acts

Photos of Notable Acts

I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AlisonKrauss10Bonnaroo_Alison_Krauss.jpgjpg AlisonKrauss10Bonnaroo_Alison_Krauss.jpg manage 136 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Allison Krauss -- American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler
Asian_American_Orchestra.jpgjpg Asian_American_Orchestra.jpg manage 45 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Asian American Orchestra
BillEngvall.jpgjpg BillEngvall.jpg manage 31 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Bill Engvall
Buck_Ram_Platters.jpgjpg Buck_Ram_Platters.jpg manage 2 MB 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz The Platters
CanadianTenorsAtECPAC.jpgjpg CanadianTenorsAtECPAC.jpg manage 16 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Canadian Tenors
Celtic_Fiddle_Festival.jpgjpg Celtic_Fiddle_Festival.jpg manage 478 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Celtic Fiddle Festival
ClayAikenAtECPAC2004_12_30.jpgjpg ClayAikenAtECPAC2004_12_30.jpg manage 17 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Clay Aiken
DaveKozAndFriends012.jpgjpg DaveKozAndFriends012.jpg manage 433 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dave Koz & Friends
DianaKrall.jpgjpg DianaKrall.jpg manage 17 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Diana Krall
Diavolo-Web-Photo2.jpgjpg Diavolo-Web-Photo2.jpg manage 35 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Diavolo
DixieChicks1.jpgjpg DixieChicks1.jpg manage 32 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dixie Chicks
Dr_Laura-med.jpgjpg Dr_Laura-med.jpg manage 21 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dr. Laura
Engelbert-Humperdink-Perf-007.jpgjpg Engelbert-Humperdink-Perf-007.jpg manage 22 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Englebert Humperdink
EngelbertHumperdinck.jpgjpg EngelbertHumperdinck.jpg manage 20 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Englebert Humperdink
HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain.jpgjpg HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain.jpg manage 7 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Hal Holbrook
HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain2.jpgjpg HalHolbrookAsMarkTwain2.jpg manage 5 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Hal Holbrook
IanAndersonAtECPAC.jpgjpg IanAndersonAtECPAC.jpg manage 332 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull at ECPAC
IanAndersonAtECPAC3.jpgjpg IanAndersonAtECPAC3.jpg manage 53 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
JeffreySiegel.jpgjpg JeffreySiegel.jpg manage 7 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz  
Johnny_Winter.jpgjpg Johnny_Winter.jpg manage 61 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Johnny Winter
Laura-Schlessinger.jpgjpg Laura-Schlessinger.jpg manage 49 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dr. Laura
Lourawls.jpgjpg Lourawls.jpg manage 10 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Lou Rawls / Fifth Dimension
NewportJazzFestival.jpgjpg NewportJazzFestival.jpg manage 60 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Newport Jazz Festival
PamTillis.jpgjpg PamTillis.jpg manage 66 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Pam Tillis
Peking-Acrobats.jpgjpg Peking-Acrobats.jpg manage 101 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Peking Acrobats
Steve_Lawrence__Eydie_Gorme.jpgjpg Steve_Lawrence__Eydie_Gorme.jpg manage 26 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme
SwitchfootBandPhoto.jpgjpg SwitchfootBandPhoto.jpg manage 48 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Switchfoot started their 2009 national tour at ECPAC
Switchfoot_on_Stage_at_ECPAC_2009.jpgjpg Switchfoot_on_Stage_at_ECPAC_2009.jpg manage 27 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Switchfoot on stage at ECPAC
Switchfoot_start_tour_at_ECPAC_2009.jpgjpg Switchfoot_start_tour_at_ECPAC_2009.jpg manage 107 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Switchfoot
Tim_Conway_-_Harvey_Korman.jpgjpg Tim_Conway_-_Harvey_Korman.jpg manage 40 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz  
Tim_Flannery_and_Friends.jpgjpg Tim_Flannery_and_Friends.jpg manage 26 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz  
Tornados_sep24_a.JPGJPG Tornados_sep24_a.JPG manage 47 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Texas Tornados
Tribute_to_Glenn_Miller.jpgjpg Tribute_to_Glenn_Miller.jpg manage 42 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Tribute to Glenn Miller (not sure if this picture is the right one.)
Watts_Prophets.jpgjpg Watts_Prophets.jpg manage 46 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Watts Prophets
Willie_Nelson.jpgjpg Willie_Nelson.jpg manage 90 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Willie Nelson
afro-cuban-all-stars-2.jpgjpg afro-cuban-all-stars-2.jpg manage 41 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Afro-Cuban All Stars
al_jarreau_08.jpgjpg al_jarreau_08.jpg manage 98 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Al Jarreau
cleo_parker_dance_ensemble.jpgjpg cleo_parker_dance_ensemble.jpg manage 11 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Cleo Parker Dance Ensemble
cleo_parker_dance_ensemble2.jpgjpg cleo_parker_dance_ensemble2.jpg manage 232 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Cleo Parker Dance Ensemble
dave-koz-and-friends.jpgjpg dave-koz-and-friends.jpg manage 21 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dave Koz & Friends
davidsanborn.jpgjpg davidsanborn.jpg manage 208 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz David Sanborn
diavolo223mv.jpgjpg diavolo223mv.jpg manage 50 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Diavolo
dixie_chicks.jpgjpg dixie_chicks.jpg manage 53 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Dixie Chicks
fifthdimension.gifgif fifthdimension.gif manage 37 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Lou Rawls / Fifth Dimension
irish_Rovers_090__1__2.jpgjpg irish_Rovers_090__1__2.jpg manage 152 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Irish Rovers
kingstontrio.jpgjpg kingstontrio.jpg manage 58 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Kingston Trio
mainlymozart.jpgjpg mainlymozart.jpg manage 26 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Mainly Mozart
preservation-hall-jazz-band.jpgjpg preservation-hall-jazz-band.jpg manage 211 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Preservation Hall Jazz Band
robertgoulethr.jpgjpg robertgoulethr.jpg manage 154 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Robert Goulet
san-diego-symphony-orchestra.jpgjpg san-diego-symphony-orchestra.jpg manage 109 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz San Diego Symphony
sdchamber-orchestra-nova-san-diego.jpgjpg sdchamber-orchestra-nova-san-diego.jpg manage 37 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz San Diego Chamber Orchestra
tony-bennett.jpgjpg tony-bennett.jpg manage 25 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Tony Bennett
vienna_boys_choir.jpgjpg vienna_boys_choir.jpg manage 131 K 26 Jun 2014 - 21:23 Raymond Lutz Vienna Boys Choir
Topic revision: r8 - 11 Mar 2015, RaymondLutz
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