Performers' Links
We strive to maintain a high quality standard for our 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT performers.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW PERFORMANCE ACT FOR OCCASION?
We invite you to look over our PERFORMERS' LINK PAGE and contact one of our 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT performance groups. On our page you'll find Grammy nominees (and at least one Grammy Winner), folks who've played large concert venues, mainstage festival performers. Some are Big Time Folks and some are Long-Time Local Folks who have been playing around here for years and have earned excellent reviews. Plus, we are working to feature some of our lesser known talent, who are already getting good attention.
ARE YOU A PERFORMER, WHO IS INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF ART NIGHT?
You can contact us to chat about a possible audition. We welcome all genres of performance that are suitable for our format. Most of our downtown spots can accommodate trios, and we have a couple of spots that can accommodate large ensembles. We want visitors AND locals to go home saying, "That was great! Sonora has so much talent!"
(Because it DOES!)
Talent with an * means they will perform 2nd Saturday but will want to be paid more then just tips.
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The Automatics
Members: 4 "Blues Review" John Halliwell johnhalliwell@comcast.net (209) 505 1968 |
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Grover Anderson
Solo Raised in the historic mountain town of Murphys, CA, Grover Anderson cut his teeth playing the bars of Santa Barbara. Based now in Oakland, Grover has toured the US and released his third album, The Optimist, in March 2014. His writing delicately treads the border between folk storytelling and pop/rock, and his live shows are high-energy affairs inspired by Garth Brooks, John Fogerty, and Josh Ritter. Grover Anderson holler@groveranderson.com www.groveranderson.com Grover's SoundCloud for listening |
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The Blonde Tells
1-3 Original Acoustic & Electric Kelly Flynn, Lita Hope & Josh Weeks kellylflynn@yahoo.com 209.743.4757 |
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* Blues Box Bayou
Members: 5 Zydeco Pete Grimaldi (209)526-3096 pete@pgrimaldicreative.com |
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Brothers Strong & Co
Members: 2-4 American Roots Stephen or Shane Strong (209)768-0878 (Stephen) (209)768-9530 (Shane) thebrothersstrong@gmail.com |
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Sean Brennan & Friends
Members: 2 - + Original Acoustic and American Folk Rock favorites. Sean is one of the founders of the local Open Mic Night at Sonora Joe's Café. Sean Brennan (209)533-2564 smb3@mlode.com |
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*Burn Permit
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Claire Collins
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Coyote Hill
Members: 3-5 American Roots, Gypsy and Western Swing. Jazz influences. Original songs. Richard Sholer (209)533-2179h (209)352-0082c richsholer@yahoo.com |
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Country Lane and Friends
Members: 2 Country music and Old Time favorites. Bill Lane, Elida Ickes and friends eickes@mlode.com 209 586 2042 |
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Crooked Band
Members 3-4 The Crooked Band brings it to you fast, smooth and from every angle. How do you like it? Jazzy, bluesy, some Latin spice or maybe a twist of Americana. Contact Terra Manthorne (209) 559-4893 |
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D & D
Daniel O'Connell & Doug Vanderberg 1 or 2 Acoustic guitars and fun songs Daniel O'Connel docusana4@yahoo.com |
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June Diggle
Solo: Flute with recorded accompaniment Classical, Light Jazz, Pop/Rock, Big Band, Latin: Bossa & Samba, Musical Theater/Show Tunes, and Christmas Music. June has a B. A. in Music. Studied with Principal Flautists for L. A. Philharmonic and Twentieth-Century Fox Studios. Performed at Bear Valley Music Festival, Mother Lode Friends of Music Series, St. James Concert Series, Sonora Bach Festival and a regular at Stage 3. MP3 demo’s available via email. June Diggle (209)532-1891 june@eBesthire.com |
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DMV
Members: 3 Acoustic Trio consisting of Doug Parrish, Michael Severin, and Virginia Sutherst. Contacts: Michael Severin 209 533 4774 michaelseverin@comcast.net Virginia Sutherst 2VirginiaorGin@gmail.com 588 0138 Doug Parrish dnaparrish@sbcglobal.net 533 8451 |
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Will Kiel
solo Acoustic Guitar After graduating from Columbia College, Will received a scholarship to attend the School of Music at San Francisco State University where he completed a Bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance. Over the years, Will has studied with local guitarist Keith Evans, retired Columbia College professor John Carter, and San Francisco Conservatory professor Lawrence Ferrara. Today, he continues to perform in Tuolumne County and beyond while passing on a love of music to private guitar students in his studio. Will’s globally-informed style reflects the diverse nature of the guitar. A grounding in classical technique has allowed him to expand his repertoire beyond traditional guitar works to include a blend of American jazz, gypsy swing, and Brazilian folk styles Contact: Will Kiel www.willkiel.com | www.kielmusic.com |
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Keith Evans
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Keith Evans & The Red Hot Pickers
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Jared & Ezra
Bluegrass Inspired. A part of Columbia State Historic Park's New Wave of young street musicians. Ezra 209-288-9964 Jarod 209-770-2339 |
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Faux Renwah
Members:3 American Roots The Faux Renwahs are an acoustic trio, specializing in Old-Time style music with an original twist. Using traditional instruments including fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, octave mandolin and bass violin, they cover a wide range of music. American and Celtic fiddle tunes, old and new songs blend harmoniously with their own compositions. Chris Stevenson (209)853-2128 renwah@sonnet.com http://renwah.com |
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The Free Radicals
Members: 5 The Jazz tradition from Swing to Be-bop and Beyond. Featuring David Rhoades, Piano and flute, Luke Dunn on guitar, Erick Quinn on bass, Steve Hayward on Drums, Josh Lewicki on trumpet Contact: Steve Hayward 209-559-4194 |
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Gold Rush Balladeers
Members: 3 Traditional American Folk “The Gold Rush Balladeers” perform authentic songs of the California Gold Rush and have delighted audiences for over 15 years with performances at festivals and special events from the Mother Lode to the Bay Area. Dressed in gold rush era costumes, the Balladeers sing historically accurate gold rush period songs, adding their unique vocal harmonies, while playing guitars, acoustic bass, fiddle, and mandolin. Julie Johnson or Elida Ickes (209) 533-2842 or (209)586-2042 juliejohnsongold@gmail.com eickes@mlode.com http://www.goldrushballadeers.com/ |
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George Haskell
Solo Mellow 50's and 60's music with a bit of Folk and Country. George Haskell 209 728 4632 haskellarts@gmail.com |
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The Hot Dark
Original dance music by 4 very talented musicians. Kiel Williams and Andrew Merrill are both graduates of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA. Kiel Williams kielwilliams@gmail.com |
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HIGHWAY 49 REVISITED
The Music of Bob Dylan Duo Gary Linehan is a guitarist, journalist and veteran musical performer. Sean Brennan is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who has performed in rock-and-roll, country-western and bluegrass bands. Together, they bring the music of Bob Dylan - winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature - to the Mother Lode. Their repertoire spans all 50-plus years of Dylan’s career; including the famous and the forgotten; the classic and the confounding. Come re-experience the great music of Bob Dylan - take a trip down Highway 49 Revisited. Sean Brennan (209)533-2564 smb3@mlode.com |
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*Nedra and Julio
Members: 2 Americana, Blues, Country In 2013 they took the Golden spike award at Jamestown historic 1857 railroad harmonica train song. http://www.njrmusic.com (209) 296-1928 jstanford@earthlink.net |
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Alex Kash
Solo Singer/12 string acoustic guitarist Alex has won vocal awards and community recognition for performing in this area. He has 10 CD's of original songs, and performs a wide range of great songs and styles. Alex Kash iservegodinlove@gmail.com www.alexkash.com http://breedlovemusic.com/artists/breedlove-musicians/alex-kash |
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Koya
Solo Native American Flute, classical flute and guitar. Koya, a recording artist who lives in Tuolumne County, has had a passion for music her entire life. She particularly delights in playing the Native American Flute, creating melodies in the moment. The sounds of the flute can be very relaxing and meditative. Depending upon the environment and audience, Koya also provides drum beats from all over the world as an accompaniment. She loves to sing as well! Genres include folk,country, pop, old time rock and roll and world. She adds the harmonica to some of the songs she sings. Koya has performed at weddings, private parties, special events, Spring Festivals, Magic Of The Night, Iron Stone winery, 2nd Saturday Art Night, Tuolumne County Arts Alliance. 209-743-9884 koyagrace3@yahoo.com |
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Johnathan Kristapovich
Acapella Singer Solo (209) 599-8368 |
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* The LavaCats
Members: 2-5 40s, 50s, originals, county and blues! LeeAnn Fox (209)743-2951 fca@mlode.com http://www.thelavacats.com/ |
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Steve LaVine
Solo Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Percussion Tuolumne County's Poet Laureate of Sound! Steve is the Keeper of the Fire for our local singer/songwriters. One of the founders of the Sonora Singer/Songwriter Festival, Steve has mentored and supported many up and coming musicians. He is also a favorite face at Columbia State Park's Annual Fiddle & Bango Contest, at the Sonora Christmas Faire & at The Twain Harte Summer Arts & Crafts Faire, when he emcees for all three. Steve brings his own unique blend of poetic lyrics and avantgarde melody and rhythm to the stage. Steve LaVine (209)532-7697 (B.Z. Smith, ART NIGHT Music Coordinator, is his liaison bzsmith@me.com |
*Leilani and the Distractions
Members: 4
Erich Quinn - Kent Rosen - Leilani Villamoor - Ridge Schneider -
Songs from the Beatles Nora jones - stones - counting crows - Pharrell Williams - Chaka Kahn etc etc - some holiday songs in reggae blues , Latin etc . We've played at some private parties and the bourbon barrel among other places -
Ridge Schneider
ridgeschneider@gmail.com
Members: 4
Erich Quinn - Kent Rosen - Leilani Villamoor - Ridge Schneider -
Songs from the Beatles Nora jones - stones - counting crows - Pharrell Williams - Chaka Kahn etc etc - some holiday songs in reggae blues , Latin etc . We've played at some private parties and the bourbon barrel among other places -
Ridge Schneider
ridgeschneider@gmail.com
Richard "Tater" Learned
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Cowboy Crooner
Tater has been a part of Tuolumne County's music scene since the mid-1970's. He performed in the Columbia College Jazz Choir and in Mirth & Glee, a favorite holiday choral group. His well-trained tenor voice brings classic American Roots songs to life, ones that shared by campfires during years that he traveled the world as Wild River Boatman -- a skill he learned right here on the Stanislaus River.
Richard Learned
dicktatersings@yahoo.com
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Cowboy Crooner
Tater has been a part of Tuolumne County's music scene since the mid-1970's. He performed in the Columbia College Jazz Choir and in Mirth & Glee, a favorite holiday choral group. His well-trained tenor voice brings classic American Roots songs to life, ones that shared by campfires during years that he traveled the world as Wild River Boatman -- a skill he learned right here on the Stanislaus River.
Richard Learned
dicktatersings@yahoo.com
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*Little Fuller Band
Members: 4 One of northern California's fast growing Next-Generation Dirty Bluegrass bands. Lively American folk with plenty of Rock influences. Many original songs performed. http://littlefullerband.com/ |
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Lucky CuZn Brass Band
Members: up to 6 Large Brass Band Tobin Denton (209) 768-9828 |
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*The Lundgren Sisters
Members: 2 Hannah and Sofia Lundgren perform original folk/indie music. Beautiful and sweet! Hannah Ludgren hannabanana@goldrush.com |
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* Mokelumne Crossing
Members: 2,3,4 or 5
Americana music with a Foothill Twist, playing Country, Folk, Irish, Oldies and Originals.
mokelumnecrossing@gmail.com
http://www.Mokelumnecrossing.com
(209)267-8056
Members: 2,3,4 or 5
Americana music with a Foothill Twist, playing Country, Folk, Irish, Oldies and Originals.
mokelumnecrossing@gmail.com
http://www.Mokelumnecrossing.com
(209)267-8056
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* Glenn Morgan
Solo A master on the traditional Celtic Hammered Dulcimer, Glenn Morgan has played throughout the U.S. His performances include the Hollywood premiere of "Braveheart," starring Mel Gibson. An evening with Glenn will give you the feeling of a lifetime in the "old country." Glenn Morgan 209/694-8034 fishbitemusic@yahoo.com http://www.glennmorgandulcimers.com |
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Murphy’s Jig
Members: 2-3 Sharing a blend of Irish & American Folk, plus Eastern European Gypsy duets for violin. Husband & Wife Cillie & Doug Murphy are often joined by violinist Anne Schram. Cillie Murphy cillie100@hotmail.com |
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Niday & Riggs
Members: 2 Improvisational Guitar Duo Two guys, who have known each other for a lifetime and love to jam together. Both Grant and Tom are accomplished guitarists, and time spent listening to them reveals not only their skillful style, but some magical musical moments! Grant Niday grant@calgolddevelopment.com |
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*Now You Hazz Jazz
Members: 4-5 Jazz GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN Alan "Weaver" Copeland & his amazing band, Now You Hazz Jazz.. Copeland worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra & all of the American Greats of the 1950's & '60's. Alan doesn't just bring the how of jazz, he brings the why of jazz. Alan Copeland nowyouhazzjazz1@gmail.com 586-9128 805-319-0206 |
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PotLuck
Members: 5 Bluegrass for the People. Five guys who love to play and sing share many favorite old time tunes in a setting that invites everyone to join in. Meet Kent Rosen, (Dobro and bass, vocals), Raymond Harrelson (Mandolin & Ukulele, vocals), Larry Mangily ( bass), Dan Epperson (guitar, vocals), and Rick Cornish (fiddle, vocals). Raymond Harrelson raymondharrelson@gmail.com 209.536.1286 |
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David Rhoades
Solo Jazz Piano Long-time Jazz player, both piano and Sax. David has played in various "Out Jazz" groups in the San Francisco area for many years. David Rhoades (209) 694-8432 or (415) 421-4409 dgrjazz@sbcglobal.net or dgrjazz@dgrjazz.com |
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Peg Reza, Peg Reza's Blue Shoes Band, and The Blue Shoes Ukulele Auxiliary Orchestra
Members: 1+ Conductor & Director, Peg Reza, California's Ukulele Empress. American. Hawaiian, Folk, Ragtime, Pop & Peg Originals Peg can bring a few folks or a whole roomful of folks to play! Peg Reza (209)532-8799 |
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Rhythm Infuse
Duo Formed in Tracy in 2012, Rhythm Infuse is a non-traditional duo performing rock, blues, and pop standards from the past to present. With Ellie Binkley on vocals and John Binkley on bass guitar, this husband-and-wife team are a unique musical experience. With a repertoire drawn from such diverse sources as James Taylor, The Beatles, Pretenders, Queen, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rhythm Infuse is an eclectic departure from the traditional play lists of most bands. Now based out of Sonora, the duo (a recipient of a 2018 mini-grant from the Mountain Performers’ Fund), is delighted to support Second Saturday Art Nights. John Binkley (209) 694-3914 |
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Red Neck Ridge Band
Duo John Stephan 916-671-0397 cabojohn2003@yahoo.com Dave Diehl 209-405-1726 dave@baydrapery.com |
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Raks Arabika Dancers
Members:4-8 Belly dancing & Beyond Jenny Matkin (209)532-8028 matkinford@sbcglobal.net |
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*Risky Biscuits
Members: 2-5 Playing acoustic Mountain Music with a hint of Dirty Bluegrass. Some of our area's best young musicians making it work to keep live music growing. https://www.facebook.com/riskybiscuitsband (615)294-3544 (Austin Broder) |
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The Rusty Rockers
Members: 5 If you enjoy old time rock and roll and if you like old classic country tunes, you've come to the right place. We provide great music that will take you back in time and bring back those forgotten memories. Contact: Terry Cooper terry_cooper@comcast.net www.therustyrockers.com |
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The Shennandoahs
Members:5 Standing from L to R: Paul Galant, Accordion; Paul Kemper, Vocals & Guitar. Sitting: Star Strahle, Hammer Dulcimer; Linda Kemper, Back Up Vocals & Percussion; Major Kelly, Lead Guitar. 30’s, 40’s, 50’s popular music, early 60’s folk and classic country. We have played locally and regionally for the past couple of years but each of us has experience playing in bands for many, many years. Contact: Paul Kemper theshennandoahs@gmail.com (209) 532-7103 or (209) 536-4877 |
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Sandy Shoor
Solo Traditional American Folk Music Enjoy music by Sandy Shoor, an American Roots folk singer who performed for many years with the storied Pete Seeger, America's face of the 1960's folk music era. "Sandy not only sang with Pete, but also got him involved in the Hudson River Clean-Up Project where Seeger sailed on the Clearwater Sloop to bring public awareness about the historic river's needs," Shoor recently retired from his Upstate New York teaching career, and now resides in Twain Harte. "I love coming out to play," Shoor quipped. "First and foremost, it's about sharing your music and encouraging others to join in. I learned that from Pete." Sandy Shoor (209) 288-2440 (518)466-7349c sshoor@comcast.net |
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*Sierra Mountain Band
Members: 4 This band was originally formed to play for the Hurst Ranch Country BBQ in Jamestown. They had so much fun playing music together, they have now played at the Black Oak Casino and at many other events during the year and throughout the Sierra Foothill area. They play old cowboy tunes, bluegrass and old-time music. Elida Ickes eickes@mlode.com 209 586 2042 or Dave Rainwater, strumbug@aol.com 209 743 9352 |
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Sincerely Vocal Ensemble
Members: 6-+ Acapella This group sings close, tight harmonies w/eclectic selection specializing in Doo Wop and Christmas songs. Diane Wright (209)533-4988 dwright@hub3.net |
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The String Chimers
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Sunshine Coconuts
Members: 3 Ukelele Hawaiian, pop and Country Kelly sunshinecoconuts@gmail.com 209-606-2485 |
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Starlight Serenaders
Members: 2-4 Swing & "vintage" tunes. The Starlight Serenaders is a band that performs vintage jazz. The band consists of David Tozier on guitar, Roger Francis on clarinet, Mark Stoltenberg on bass and when available, Katie Tozier singing vocals. Dave Tozier (209)586-4025 witoz@msn.com |
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*Swing Gitane
Members: 2-6 Jazz Swing Swing Gitane band draws its inspiration from the early to middle 20th century swing music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli's Hot Club of France. Their repertoire includes French musette and gypsy styles as well as American, Latin and cowboy jazz standards. Their infectious rhythms, vocal harmonies and straight-ahead sound are guaranteed to set your toes tapping and put a smile on your face. Rick Barlow (209) 535-3139 barlowr@gmail.com Facebook website |
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Tripwire
Members: 4 Veteran local musicians have joined forces to bring outstanding music to audiences of all ages. Playing original rock, classic rock, modern rock, and blues, Tripwire is Serious Rock and Roll. Learn more in Facebook by searching for @TripwireMotherLode. John Binkley 209 694-3914 |
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Danny Urbina
Solo American Jazz, Blues & favorites of the 1960’s Danny Urbina (209) 491-5337 |
