Smitty West: Calendar
Past Dates
Friday, April 19th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, April 12th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Ojai Songwriters Anonymous Celebrate Wordfest - 6-10
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Celebrate Wordfest with a presentation sponsored by Smitty of local Songwriters presenting original music written especially for the evening. Lots of Smitty and Julija in between!
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Celebration of Nature and Song and ART - 3pm - 8:30
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
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Art in action...visit painters working in the field leading into an evening of music under the oaks!
Friday, April 5th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6:30-9:30
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
Big Buddha Lounge
Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Deer Lodge
Three Amigos at the Deer Lodge - 10pm-11pm
2261 Maricopa HighwayOjai California 93023
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The Three Amigos (Smitty, Dave, and Lynn) perform originals and covers as the featured band in the Deer Lodge's Jamboree Thursdays!
Friday, March 15th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, March 8th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
The Ojai Art Center
Fais Do Do Cajun Dance Party - noon - 3p
113 S. MontgomeryOjai California [map]
The Smitty West Zydeco Orchestra at Ojai Mardi Gras' Family Dance Party. Dance Lessons, refreshment and food, and enjoy the beautiful art from Saturday's Mardi Gras Ball at the Arts Center.
Friday, March 1st, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Friday, February 15th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Sunday, February 10th, 2013
Big Buddha Lounge
Our Debut at the Big Buddha. This place is really cool, comfortable, and has a nice menu. We're taking Oak View By Storm!
Friday, February 8th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Friday, February 1st, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
The Village Jester
Friday, December 21st, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Christmas and Solstice Show!
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
Space Monkey
Saturday, December 15th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Friday, December 14th, 2012
Monica Ros School
Adorable! Featuring the Smitty West Ba-Humbug Orchestra.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
Bohemia Coffee House
Happy Anniversary Bohemia, with Smitty and Julija - 7:30p
214 W. Ojai AveOjai California 93023
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We opened the place to a packed house a year ago...we're back for the anniversary celebration of this beautiful venue of art, music, beautiful people, and caffeine!
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Burning Man
Smitty will be making music at Burning Man. What form this may take, where exactly, when, how, why, with whom.....?
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
Ojai Arts Center
Ojai Songwriters Anonymous at The Arts Center - tba
113 S. Montgomery St.Ojai California [map]
Hear a rare concert from the wonderful songwriters of Ojai, hosted by Smitty.
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
World University
Smitty speaks as part of lecture series at World University on music, the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Friday, July 27th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 7-10p
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Euterpe Junior...Celebration of Nature And Song - 5:30-8:30
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
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This Month's music celebration features the youth of our beautiful Valley. Last year was a hit, so we're doing it again with a great group of kids, teens, and a couple that can vote!
Sunday, June 24th, 2012
Meiners Oaks Summer Solstice Festival
Really cool event in Meiners Oaks, CA. Smitty is emcee, and will perform with Julija.
Monday, June 18th, 2012
Theater 150
Really cool music program for youth, featuring my new friend, Rebecca. Click on the webiste for more info.
Artistic Director
Rebecca Comerford Tryon
A native of Maine, Mezzo Soprano Rebecca Comerford has sung both nationally and internationally as an Opera soloist with some of the world’s finest houses including New York City Opera, The National Chorale at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fischer Hall, Spoleto Opera Italy, The Alhambra Theater Spain, Opera Memphis, Utah Opera, Tanglewood Music Center and Aspen Opera Theater to name a few. She holds a Masters Degree of Music from Manhattan School of Music in New York City and a Bachelors Degree in Voice from Eastman School of Music in Rochester NY. While in New York she co-founded City Youth Opera Company, a non-profit Children’s Opera Theater at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music where she was an Artist in Residence for four years. In addition, as a young artist with Opera Memphis where she made her debut as Tisbe in 2007, she performed Opera Outreach for over 15,000 schoolchildren in the greater Memphis area, sharing the love of Opera with kindergarteners to eighth graders. In New York City she worked as an educator and soloist through the Metropolitan Opera Guild. New to Ojai, Rebecca is excited to call “the pink valley” her home. She lives in town with her husband and their two year old daughter. She is thrilled to be bringing Opera to the youth of this beautiful community.
OPERA WORKSHOP
The Opera Workshop is designed for singers ages 8-12. No prior singing experience is necessary. We will perform the Children’s Opera Cinderella commissioned by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City at the end of Camp. Young singers will have the opportunity to be introduced to classic operatic tales and symphonic overtures as well as improvise their own operas. Instruction will be given in movement, bel canto line and drama. Each singer will have the opportunity to sing as part of an ensemble and as a soloist alongside other professional guest artists.
OPERA STUDIO
The Opera Studio is designed for singers 13-18 years of age. These students will perform a night of Opera Scenes as well as receive singing instruction in the classic Italian, French, and German repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on dramatic interpretation of librettos and arias through scene work and musical coaching. In addition instruction will be given in stage combat, vocal categorization, vocal health, pedagogy and alexander technique. This is a safe and supportive environment in which the student has the opportunity to utilize all they are learning through a live performance at the end of camp.
Friday, June 15th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija at Il Giardino - 6:30
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Celebration of Nature And Song - 5:30-8:30
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
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Featuring Matt Zeltzer, Tim Frantz, and Smitty and Julija! Food by Robin.
Friday, June 8th, 2012
CD Relase Concert
To Leonard With Love - 8pm
Drop me a note and I'll get you an invitation to this cool event at a private house party.
Friday, June 1st, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Ojai Lavender Festival
Smitty is emcee for the Gazebo stage all day! Smitty and Julija will perform at 5pm.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija at Il Giardino - 6:30
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Nordhoff High School
We'll play at the 24 hour running relay for the American Cancer Society Benefit!
Friday, May 18th, 2012
Monica Ros School
Monica Ros School Spring Musical. Original script and music by Mark Solomon, Julija Zonic, and Susan Hardenbergh. Music by the Smitty West Mandarin Orchestra!
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija at Il Giardino - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Last Show at Il Giardino for a couple weeks....we have some other Friday gigs...come enjoy May!
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Ventura College
Voice Class Final Show with Jodi Farrel and Smitty - 7pm
4667 Telegraph RoadVentura California 93003
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at Guthrey Hall
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
Cinco De Mayo Spring Festival with Smitty and Julija and The Three Amigos - 2pm
Maricopa HwyOjai California [map]
Smitty and Julija at 2pm
Smitty and Three Amigos at 2:45
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Theater 150
Four Hard Headed Women and One Popluar Guy - 8pm
918 E. Ojai AveOjai California 93023
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Smitty at the piano for Betsy Randall's theater singing program "Finding Your Voice In A Song"
Friday, April 27th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 6 - 9 pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Celebration of Nature and Song - 5:30 - 8:30
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
US 8056401004 [map]
First Show of the season!
Richard Kaller, Three Amigos, Rebecca Comerford, and more! Catered by Il Giardino.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Theater 150
Four Hard Headed Women and One Popluar Guy - 2pm
918 E. Ojai AveOjai California 93023
US (805) 646-4300 [map]
Smitty at the piano for Betsy Randall's theater singing program "Finding Your Voice In A Song"
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Little House Center
Benefit Concert for guitarist Randy Purdue so he can buy a foot prosthetic to replace his leg which had to be amputated for an infection.
Join Smitty and Julija, Smitty and the Three Amigos, Alan Thornhill, Milton Kelley, The Cardinali's, Cindy Kalmenson and the Lucky Ducks, Lynn Mullins Pickup Band...WOW!
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Soul Centered Dome
Ojai Songwriters Anonymous at WordFest - 11am-12:30
311 N. Montgomery St.Ojai California 93023
[map]
Come see Smitty and the songwriters of Ojai in action at WordFest. We're celebrating the creation of song with this exhibition of our monthly critique meetings.
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Thacher School
Smitty and Julija at Monica Ros Art Auction - 5:30 - 7:30
5025 Thacher Rd.Ojai California [map]
Come support the wonderful Monica Ros School. These kids are the performers of tomorrow!
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija at Il Giardino - 6-9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Sunday, March 4th, 2012
The Ojai Art Center
Mardi Gras Faix Do Do with the Smitty West Zydeco Orchestra - Noon
113 S. MontgomeryOjai California [map]
Join us on Sunday, March 4th, at the Ojai Art Center for a special Mardi Gras treat for the whole family. A Louisiana traditional Fais-Do-Do It starts with a festive parade through the Famers Market at Noon, Then catch the a ride back to the Art Center and join in the dance lessons There will be drinks and authentic Mardi Gras food for sale, face painting, and a lot of amazing, wild art. Suggested donation for this music event is: $7.00 PRESENTED BY A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION For info call the Ojai Mardi Gras hotline at:805-646-7843 PRESENTED BY A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION For info call the Ojai Mardi Gras hotline at:805-646-7843
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija at Il Giardino - 6 - 9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Soul Centered Dome
Ojai Songwriters HOWL AT THE MOON for the Humane Society
This Saturday, February 18th, from 7 – 9PM, a rare glimpse into the art of songwriting will be presented by Ojai Songwriters Anonymous at Soul Centered, a Metaphysical Shoppe and Event Center. A select group of songwriters will offer a rare peek into the creative and collaborative process that brings music into our world.
Nurtured by Smitty West, Songwriters Anonymous has provided a safe haven for local songwriters to create, perform and record original music for over a decade. On this special evening, the songs will all honor Animals, and proceeds will benefit the Animals of the Humane Society of Ventura County.
A $10 donation is suggested, along with donations of old blankets and small rugs to help keep the Shelter Animals warm this winter. Soul Centered is located at 311 N. Montgomery Street in Ojai. For more info, visit soulcentered.com or hsvc.org.
Friday, February 17th, 2012
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija Show! - 6pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Euterpe Studios
Ojai Songwriters Anonymous Meeting - 3-5:30pm
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
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Invitation only, but they're easy to get....email Smitty at smitty@smittywest.com
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Meiners Oaks Summer Solstice Festival
Meiners Oaks Solstice Acoustic Stage - noon-4pm
El Roblar Dr.Meiners Oaks California [map]
Smitty and Julija at 2pm
Smitty is MC all afternoon!
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Ojai Lavender Festival
Back by popular demand to the Gazebo stage at Ojai's Famous Lavender Festival.
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Libbey Bowl Gazebo
Featuring the Music Students of Patricia Cardinali and Julija Zonic. Music by Smitty!
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Libbey Bowl Gazebo
Day Of Music with Smitty and Julija - 5:15
205 E Ojai AveOjai California 93023
US (805) 583-8700 [map]
It's a 20-min set, so don't miss it!
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Monday, May 30th, 2011
Libbey Bowl Gazebo
Smitty West All-American Brass Band's Memorial Day Celebration - Noon
205 E Ojai AveOjai California 93023
US (805) 583-8700 [map]
Come hear patriotic songs by the Smitty West All-American Brass Band, featuring Julija on God Bless America. Speaches by US Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Azu
Smitty and Julija at Art Reception - 6pm
457 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
USA 805.640.7987 [map]
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
May Celebration of Nature and Song - 5:30p - 8:30
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
US 8056401004 [map]
Featuring Milton Kelly Trio, Smitty and Julija, Richard Kaller, and MORE! Food by Il Giardino.
Friday, May 20th, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Monica Ros School
World Premier of Music Adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
Script by Bill Shakespeare and Susan Hardenbergh
Music by Julija Zonic
Smitty West Orchestra performing (Smitty, Ken Delbo, Matt Zelter)
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Azu
Smitty and Julija at Art Reception - 6pm
457 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
USA 805.640.7987 [map]
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
Ojai WordFest Street Fair
Cindy Kalmenson, Mark Solomon, Richard Kaller, Bob Ballard, Robert Shelor, Kerri Climer, and of course, Smitty and Julija. LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC WRITTEN BY THE PERFORMERS. Also, LIVE POETRY. On the lawn across from "Made In Ojai" FREE! Sponsored by Ojai WordFest.
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
Azu
Friday, March 18th, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, March 11th, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, February 25th, 2011
Azu
Smitty and Julija at Azu - 7:30p
457 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
USA 805.640.7987 [map]
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Azu
Smitty and Julija at Azu! - 7:30p
457 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
USA 805.640.7987 [map]
The wonderful, chic back room at Azu. Come hear Smitty and Julija in their debut at this famous restaurant!
Friday, January 21st, 2011
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija LIVE! - 6pm - 9pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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We're back for most Friday nights....looks like a nice night for love songs!
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija LIVE - 7pm - 10pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
The Jester
Smitty and Julija at the Jester! - 9:00- 11:15 pm
139 E. Ojai AvenueOjai California 93023
US (805) 798-1707 [map]
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Euterpe Farms Celebration of Nature and Song - 5:30 - 8:30pm
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
US 8056401004 [map]
Hear Smitty and Julija and a slate of wonderful, local songwriters and performers. Next to the windmill, under the Oaks.
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Burning Man
Look for Smitty at various stages...planned and unplanned. Easy to find him...there's only 50,000 loving people!
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty with Julija Zonic - 7pm - 10pm
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Meiners Oaks Business and Arts Association Meet and Greet - 5:30pm - 8pm
667 S. Rice Rd.Ojai 93023
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Appearing with Julija, and special guests, Patricia and Don Cardinali.
Come meet the Meiners Oaks business and arts community.
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Come support the runners/walkers...as they do their 24-hour run to support cancer research and victims.
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija - 7pm - 9:30
401 E. Ojai Ave.Ojai California 93023
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Call for reservations if you wanna eat. Othewise, show up and sing with us.
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Featuring Smitty and Julija, Mark Solomon, Aaron Brothers, and more!
Monday, July 5th, 2010
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Ojai Lavender Festival
At the main stage.
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Longest Friday daylight of the year....come cool off with some cool tunes.
Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Meiners Oaks Summer Solstice Festival
At the acoustic stage at Poli St. and El Roblar.
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Ojai Wine Festival
Smitty and Julija at the Ojai Wine Festival - 2pm
Lake CasitisOjai [map]
Playing one set at the wine-by-the-glass stage 2 - 2:45.
Friday, June 4th, 2010
Il Giardino Restaurant
Smitty and Julija and Ojai's PInk Moment!
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Euterpe Farms Rest Space
Blues Night at Euterpe Farms...Celebration of Nature and Song. Hear a variety of acts from Ojai Songwriters Anonymous, including Smitty and Julija and a set with Smitty and guitarist/vocalist Lynn Mullins.