Musical Theatre
“Lee Domann calls his ‘Down to Monterey’ show a ‘song cycle.’ It’s musical theatre of the most intimate kind. When you see a show performed for an audience of L.A. producers and show biz types, you expect a room that’s truly jaded, dulled and satiated by overindulgence. If that existed going in, Lee Domann, from New Mexico, quickly dispelled it. I had seen the premiere of his one-man thematic show six months earlier, performed with other musicians on stage with him. That showed a promising concept. He has used the interim better than anyone might have expected. Tonight was brilliant. Domann delivered a bravura performance. Just the right amount of storytelling and character acting, and the songs had plenty of contrast, so even the hard-core show biz audience never had a desire to get bored with the idea of one guy with a guitar on stage for over an hour. He received a standing ovation. He can take this show anywhere to the delight of any audience over, say, age 16. Those old enough to remember the sixties, and those young enough to dream of a time of idealism will be carried away by this tale of the spirit of the Summer of Love.”
~ Larry Wines,
Editor, Acoustic Americana Music Guide
Columnist for FolkWorks magazine
Radio host, “Tied to the Tracks”
Lee says...
"Down to Monterey" is a personal and social history of the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco in 1966-67. It is a partly autobiographical, partly mythical tale seeking to resurrect, to re-awaken the memories, feelings and commitment of those who were part of the so-called Woodstock Generation. It is a story of the wonderment, peace, joy, agony and tragedy of those years. Most of all, it is an apeal and an invitation to those of us who remain, to reclaim our identy and to respond accordingly in the present day. Historical references to people, events and places are intentional and strategic.
I believe we all have the opportunity to be good stewards of the history in which we live. "Down to Monterey" is just one more personal statement to be added to the total historical expression.
Everything in this presentation is true. Some of it is even factual. As is often heard, "Take what you need and leave the rest."
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