JOHN CAIN: News & Events

John Cain will be performing at the Recital Hall of
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach
429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach, Ca.
Sunday - August 19, 2007
Doors open at 6:30 pm - music starts at 7:00 pm

Live music! Meet the author! Refreshments!

Musician, pianist, singer, composer, author JOHN CAIN explores the mysteries of life and music at this fun & entertaining event for aficionados of all ages!

Cain will perform songs from his international repertoire, new CD and speak about topics in the book

For information:
Tel. toll free: 1 877 652-8523
Or go to "Performance Dates" on this website.

The new book by John Cain is now available!
"Life’s A Good Gig-
A gringo musician’s journey into the world of Latin music"

"...a perfect read for all the dreamers and air-guitar players out there who never figured out how to travel and play music for a living." (San Diego City Beat)

A must read for any parent whose teenager wants to be a musician.
Insights into the secret lives of working musicians.

About the Book
“Life’s a Good Gig,” takes us on an international romp from the ultimate groove to the infamous gig from hell with a band of brothers like no others, some cool cats, some downright deadbeats. It’s Jimmy Buffet gone Bill Bryson.

Musician/adventurer John Cain, like chef Anthony Bourdain, samples each musical genre like a savory stew, and shares the creative process from the ridiculous to the sublime—from the dubious singing dog to X-rated song lyrics to an unimaginable code of professional ethics.

Cain explores the mysteries of music and life in this well-crafted memoir of his musical sojourn. Jump on the bandwagon and enjoy the ride!

To purchase go to "Purchase Products" on this website.
Special internet price: $21.95 ($5.00 off retail)

You’re invited to a book release party July 28th!
Meet the author in person! Live Music! Light munchies! Fun & entertaining!

* When: Saturday July 28th 2007
From 2:30 pm till 5:00 pm
* Where: Greene Music Recital Hall
7480 Miramar Road, San Diego, Ca.
Halfway between I-15 and I-805 at the “pyramid”
Cain will perform selections from his new CD and speak about topics in the book.

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Puerta De Fe orphanage on May 30, 2007. This year we raised around $1300.
I'll be going to Mexico on June 10 to deliver the donations. I'll take some pix and post them on this website in the photo section. Thanks again!

John Cain sponsored a concert for his pianist idol, jazz virtuoso Jim Gala. (See photos in photo gallery) The Jim Gala Trio played beautiful artistic jazz at the concert last Monday, Dec. 18, 2006. They were joined by 9 time grammy nominee , fluatist Lori Bell. The perfromance was recorded and a CD will be produced and released March 5. A concert at Greene music will begin at 6:00 pm. Go to www.allworldmusic.net for information about the concert and CD.

On November 14, 2006 Cain and multi-percussionist Henry "Kiko" Jimenez performed at the ten year anniversary for the Advocates For Classical Music, an orginization that provides funding and logistical support to bring school kids to concerts and perfromances of classical music. Cain and Jimenez are docents with the organization.

On my birthday May 31st we had a fund raiser for the Puerta de Fe (Door of Faith) orphanage in La Mission, Baja, Mexico. All my friends and fans were very generous donating $1170.00!
We delivered the donations and took some photos of the orphanage. You can view them in the photo gallery of this website. If you're interested in knowing more abour the Door of Faith check out their website dofo.org.

Sunday may 21st Cain, along with virtuoso bassist Bill Andrews and drummer Paul Kimbarow will be accompanying legendery jazz singer Chris Calloway, daughter of famous big band leader Cab Calloway, at a special sold out concert for Dark-Thirty Productions in Lakeside, California.

A radio station in Lima, Peru has been playing selections from my CDs "Todo Latino" y "Mas Latino." You can check out the program on the internet if you'd like to. Here's the info.
Radio Planicie 91.5 FM Lima Peru
http://www.pucp.edu.pe/fac/comunic/perdigital/trab2004_2/PD-zuly/conduc.htm En www.alsolnet.com/stream/radioplanicie o a traves de www.radioplanicie.com.pe nuestro horario es LUNES A VIERNES 10 A 12 DE LA NOCHE, SABADOS 8 A 11 DE LA NOCHE Y DOMINGOS 9 A 11 DE LA NOCHE (HORA PERUANA).
Modays through Fridays 10pm to 12pm-Saturdays 8pm to 11pm and Sundays 9pm to 11pm-Peruvian time.

Something New, Cool, & Hip
The John Cain Jazz Trio
will be playing live jazz and Brazilian Bossa Nova
Sunday May 7, 2006
Sunday May 14, 2006 at
KITIMA
Tai Food Restaurant and Jazz Bistro
406 University
Reservations:619 298-2929
(Between 4th and 5th in Hillcrest-San Diego)
Paid parking in lots on 4thand 5th $5. to $6.
For $3.00 parking try the underground lot on 5th in the
Union Bank Building (sometimes the lot is not open.)
Kitima is just around the corner on University.
Music starts at 7:00pm till 10:00pm
A note from Cain:
Many of you know me for my Latin music and solo work but in this venue I get to exercise my jazz chops! I will be playing straight ahead jazz and bossa nova accompanied by fantastic musicians Marly Waak on drums and Evona Wascinski on bass. There will be other guest jazz musicians stopping in to play a few tunes with us. The band plays upstairs in a loft with a cool, casual, jazzy/bohemian atmosphere.
The food is great-moderately priced! Beer and wine.
I hope you can come in and check it out, it’s a really fun, cool place!

Website: http://johncain.info e-mail: jcain@johncain.info

A note from Cain:

All I can say is Wow! I'm a lucky guy to know such talented musicians. Two special musicians have been helping make the magic happen at the Bahia lately. Dave Dhillon who is a fantastic, artful bongo player (and maestro of middle eastern music and drumming, by the way) has been sitting in with me and sharing his talent.
Also the tasteful and soulful conga/percussionist Enrique Jimenez has been sharing his music, soul and rhythm with me on Weds. and Fridays. What a great gift they give me. Muchas gracias hermanos!

A song by Cain co-writen with talented singer, actress, writer Candy Silva Cortes won third place in the Americans For Energy Independence songwriting contest! The contest was to write a song about enegy independence for America.

Silva and Cain compose together frequently for an organization out of New York for hospitilized children called "Songs of Love." The program sends them the name and some facts about a hospitilized child. They take that information then write and record a unique customized special song for that child. The recording is given to the child as a gift by the organization.

Here's the juicy details about the song writing contest from the e-mail from the contest.

"Dear John,

We are delighted to inform you that your song entitled "Energy Independence Day" has been selected as a winner in our Americans for Energy Independence Song Contest.

Your song was the winner of our $500 third place prize money. We will be mailing the check to you shortly and mentioning your song in our upcoming Press Release. Lastly, your song will be one of ten songs selected for the creation of a CD we will make available for a small donation to our cause.

Please e-mail a photo or logo that we can use on the CD cover and send the original non-compressed recording to Michael O'Connor at oconnorm@mac.com. Michael will be producing our CD and he will follow up with you shortly.
Thank you again for your participation and support of our contest.

Best Regards,

Song Selection Committee
Americans for Energy Independence
www.ei2025.org"

Americans for Energy Independence sponsored a song writing contest to raise awareness of the need for energy independence. They put all the winning songs on a CD and will send you a copy for a donation of $10. Proceeds go towards futhering the cause of enegy independence. John Cain along with Candy Silva Cortez won third place in the contest. Go to the website to get a CD. www.ei2025.org Or go to the "links" section of this website.

This Just in!!!
John Cain has just been signed to return to the beautiful BAHIA RESORT HOTEL in San Diego, California. He will be performing Wednesdays through Saturdays in the Tangier Lounge beginning Wednesday April 5, 2006. (See calendar section for details.)

“I’m very excited to be back at the Bahia,” says Cain. “It’s an absolutely beautiful place with a great piano. The staff is just the best, friendly and professional. I’m sure my friends and fans will really enjoy the ambience. It’s a fantastic venue for me!
Every Wednesday will be the open mic "Noche Bohemia" where international guest singers and musicians are invited to perform with me. This was a very succesful event at my previous venue and it will be a lot of fun to see everyone at the Bahia!"

Located on Mission Bay, near Sea World and within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean and the Belmont Park roller coaster the Bahia Resort Hotel offers the best of quintessential San Diego. It is also the home port for the famous Bahia Belle paddle wheel boat.

Trio San Diego will be returning to the Center For The Arts in Escondido Ca. on Sunday Nov. 13 from 12:30pm till 2:30pm

Hola mis amigos! It was a warm, beautiful day for the concert at the Center for the Arts in Escondido, Ca. On behalf of the Trio, Jeff and Mike, I want to thank all of our friends and fans who showed up to listen to our music. The sun sparkled through the leaves of the trees in Grape Day Park and a light breeze cooled us in the shade as the music flowed out into the air. Check out the photos of the event in the "Photo" section of the website.

On june 12, 2005 Cain's "Trio San Diego" will be performing a two hour concert at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, Ca. The concert is free and will run from 1:00pm untill 3:00pm. 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, Ca.

Every Cinco de Mayo Cain plays accordion in the group "Los Gringos Del Norte" performing at San Diego's Lindberg field airport welcoming guests to the city. This year was no exception.
A visitor from New York asked the group why they make such a big deal about Cinco De Mayo. Cain explained that this was the day in Mexican history when the greatly out numbered Mexican army defeated the French. To which the New Yorker answered, "So, what. Who hasn't?"