The La Honda Voice

The Face of Local Music - Jeff Smith

 

Jeff drumming at 2012 La Honda fair

 

by craig eddy

I had heard for several years of a mystery drummer in La Honda. He was supposed to be a great drummer but didn't really play with anyone anymore. All I knew was his name was Jeff. I was down at the La Honda Market one morning having coffee with the "crew" and one of the regulars mentioned he was sad to have to put his drumset into storage. Turns out I had been hanging with the mystery drummer for quite awhile and never knew it. Jeff came to La Honda around 17 years ago when a friend was looking for someone to rent his place in town. Jeff started playing drums at 13 years old when a member of his family's church offered to teach him. He learned to play all kinds of styles which is why I was unable to pin him down as to his favorite genre. "I love it all, Marching music to Gospel". Mostly he spent his time playing Rock music though. Jeff spent time in the Coast Guard before finding his way to La Honda. For awhile he played with friends Bill, Andy, and Rhode in The Busted Blues Band. Jeff has done a lot of sitting in with the local bands when they need a substitute drummer.  Currently he plays with Saxyman and T and Co. when they need a drummer. One of his favorite gigs was an event at the Tichenor Ranch drumming for David Elias and Gary Gates. These days Jeff has signed on with Jack Mullins and the Hitchhikers. The new band is still in the getting it together stage. They have played a few times most recently the 2012 La Honda Fair. Jeff enjoys the somewhat casual local music scene. Applejack's, Cafe Cuesta, and the La Honda Fair are the kinda of fun gigs he likes the most. We certainly have lots of local musical talent in our area and even though most of them aren't drummers, we are blessed to have a handful of excellent drummers. Hopefully we'll see more of Jeff out and about keeping the beat for the local scene.

Puente’s Fifth Annual Community Posada

All are welcome to attend Puente’s fifth annual Community Posada, to take place December 21, 2012 in Pescadero, rain or shine.

Traditionally, the Posadas enact the journey of Joseph and Mary, remembering them as they went door to door in search of lodging and safe haven. Their journey reminds us of countless other pilgrims that sought safety over the generations and those that refused them shelter. This powerful narrative takes different forms in every faith tradition as we are reminded that each of us holds the responsibility to bring light to others, even in the darkest times. The powerful procession will be led by musicians, with the entire procession singing traditional carols. The celebration will begin at 6:00pm at St. Anthony’s Church, 696 North Street. The procession will set off from there down North Street to the Pescadero Community Church at 363 Stage Road and conclude at IDES Hall at 2 Stage Road, where there will be food, music, games, and photos with Santa Claus for the children. There will also be a raffle of jackets, shoes, children’s toys and more, donated by generous supporters and community members. Last year over 300 diverse community members came out for the festivities and Puente youth handed out nearly 200 Christmas stockings to the children in attendance. This event, sponsored and organized by Puente, the community resource center for the south coast, with the valued support of the Bella Vista Foundation and numerous individuals and faith institutions, is Puente’s biggest community event of the year. A smaller celebration will take place on Sunday December 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM for South Coast farm and nursery workers. For more information, contact Puente at 650-879-1691 or visit mypuente.org.

December 2012 Edition of the La Honda Voice

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