TALENT SHOW
One Show only – January 13th at 7.30
Tickets $10 students/seniors, $15 adults
Coastal Rep’s talent show, is for many, one of the highlights of the Theatre’s year. Having performed in the show many times, Paul Godwin is be excited to directing this year and I caught up with him (and his son Bodhi whose band is playing on Saturday) to find out more.
What should we expect on Saturday night?
Paul: “The usual high-quality level of talent you have come to expect from this show. This year we have the three biggest dance companies on the Coast, the bluegrass band West Coast Ramblers, comedy from Doug Nolan, juggler and improv from LifePlays’ Chris Miller, a capella group with Krista Enos, nearly a dozen singers doing everything from pop to country to show tunes and of course, our own “Letterman Band,” Shaolin Funk. Unlike in previous years, we are only having one show on Saturday night, so we have the cream of Coastside talent.”
Tell me a little more about Shaolin Funk?
Body: “We are a 3 piece band (keyboard, drums and base) that play funk, fusion and jazz, both original music and tunes from artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Meters, Vulfpeck. Lucas (keyboard) and I have been playing together since 4th grade, and I met Sam (drums) at DTech High School. Sam and I play in several bands and last summer we toured Spain last summer with Reikestra. As Dad says we are aiming to bring a Letterman band vibe to the stage.”
Why are you excited about the talent show?
Paul: “This show has been super important to me for over a decade, giving me a personal opportunity to perform heartfelt songs from great songwriters in a supportive, professional environment. I love being able to provide that safe, supportive professional environment for others this year!”
Bodhi: I love performing, and it is going to be fun sharing the stage with such a wide variety of talented artists.”
Many people know Paul from the band the Sippy Cups, for those that don’t know the band, who are they?
Paul: “The Sippy Cups were a rock and roll band, playing primarily rock music for kids, formed in my garage in Montara with Mark Verlander and Doug Nolan. We went on to tour nationally for 6 years playing venues from Lollapallooza to ATT Park. We were featured on Sirius/XM radio and had 100,000 downloads on iTunes in a single day!”
Bodhi, your dad has made a name for himself as a professional musician, do you have plans to follow in his footsteps?
Bodhi: “I would definitely like to make a living through music, but may be not in the same way as dad.. I am planning to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Bass Performance and would love to be giving sell out tours one day in the future, or maybe even appearing on a late night show.”