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"The Golden Age of
American Popular Music"
 The songs you love. . .

 The stories you want. . .
 
 The memories you cherish

"I absolutely love having you guys here.  
Out of all of our events, this is one of the best attended. 
All the residents are always raving about it. You two are simply amazing!"   
 SHARINE FORBES, ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR, WALNUT VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, ANAHEIM
(WHICH SCHEDULES A DIFFERENT PROGRAM IN THE SERIES EACH MONTH)

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, Saul & Bob.   You did an awesome job yesterday. 
I had great feedback from all the people who attended. You are wonderful to work with,
and I look forward to having you back again in the future."
kathy bernal, project specialist, city of arcadia community center

"Thanks for a wonderful program.  You are a big hit at The Fair Oaks.
I received lots of compliments throughout the afternoon and evening.  
 (You) are so enjoyable and bring a whole new dimension to our entertainment.
Thank you again for everything you do.  It's very appreciated.
We will be happy to have you back for other programs."
 RICA DUFF, MARKETING DIRECTOR, THE FAIR OAKS, PASADENA 

"You must know from the standing ovations 
you guys get when you do your shows here 
how much the audiences love and appreciate what you do. 
You put on one of the finest programs 
I have ever seen.  We have a full house every time we present 
your program—always more than double our usual crowd.  
It is our most successful show, and that is why 
you’re on a regular schedule here. "
Charlotte Afriat, Director of Senior Adult Programs,  
 The JCC at Milken, West hills

"You were wonderful!!
I can’t begin to tell you both how very much everyone loved your show.
I have evaluations, which are glowing.
It was such a pleasure for me to meet you and Bob. I feel that we have become friends.   
Thank you both again for a “wunderbar” evening at the Whittier Library."
BONNIE WEBER, LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER, WHITTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY

"I loved it.  Everybody loved it.  A great show!"
Harold Kaye, musician/band leader & activity director, roxbury park, beverly hills

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A BRIEF PREVIEW

CLICK HERE TO WATCH ALL OR PART OF
A 60-MINUTE PROGRAM FROM THE SERIES

 
DIRECT QUOTES FROM AUDIENCE MEMBERS

"I feel 1,000% better than when I walked in here this morning!"

"It made me so happy I could do cartwheels!"

"This was the best time I've had in 50 years!"

"This was so much fun!  It lifted my heart."

 "You make the years fly by."

 "I get around L.A. a lot, and you guys put on the best show in the city!"

"You held an audience of 60 people spellbound this afternoon." 

(at a senior center where the series is presented almost every month)
"You're the best thing that happens to us here!"

"Fabulous!" * "Delicious!" * "Wonderful!" * "Fun!" * "Charming!" * "Delightful!"

"Keep doing what you're doing.  
You're making a lot of people happy."

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A series of live programs presented at your venue
with music and commentary about the songs,
 Broadway & Hollywood musicals, entertainers, songwriters, and happenings 
 of the Golden Age we remember and love

Piano  BOB LIPSON

Commentary  SAUL H. JACOBS

SING-ALONG  ∙  LAUGH  ∙  LEARN  ∙  REMINISCE  ∙  ENJOY

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The perfect shows for
 Senior Centers ·   Residential Communities
Clubs  ·    Civic & Service Groups  ·   Private Homes
 Senior-Adult Programs ·   Fundraising
Cultural Affairs ·   Special Events
Holiday Celebrations

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO REPORT ON ONE OF THE SHOWS

Planning a Milestone
Anniversary or Birthday Celebration?
Click here

Bob and Saul have been performing together for more than 50 years 
and have been presenting these songs and stories 
since 2007 throughout Southern California
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 Click here for VIDEO with some personal comments 
about the series from the producer 


At some performances, 
Steve Fry accompanies Bob on bass
and Jan Abell sings and plays drums
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At some venues, the programs are presented as part of
the University of Southern California 
Emeriti Center College Public Lecture Series
www.usc.edu.ecc

click here for a flyer describing the series,
which you can print out & save

before every performance, bob lipson plays a pre-show concert. 
Bob welcomes requests, as long as they are submitted in advance
and are not for rock or classical numbers  (Sorry -- "No Rock, No Bach")


"Where else do you guys perform?  
We'll go anywhere in the city to see more of your shows!"

"I can't sing!  But, you get me 'moving' -- inside!"

"We can't wait to see the next one."

"Where do you find all those great stories?"

"You belong on PBS.  I mean it!"

"Thanks so very much for coming here.  Please keep it up."

"Tremendous job!  Just tremendous!"

"You took me to another place."

"Interesting dialogue and professional presentation."

"When are you coming back?"

"I come to see you guys -- rain or shine!"

"You bring the music to life!"

"Your passion and excitement for life, love and music is an inspiration."

"I love coming here to watch you guys have so much fun."

"The show was great, singing wonderful, your "orchestra" was fabulous, 
and the script mesmerizing."

"I loved the humor.  Lots of fun."

"I just closed my eyes and reminisced"

"I got out of a sick bed today just to see another one of your shows."

"It was a pure pleasure.  A great afternoon."

"You guys work together so beautifully.  Great to watch you."

 "I've been counting the days since your last visit here."

"I was feeling lousy this afternoon.  After your show I felt like a million dollars!"





 "These are the songs my mother sang around the house!  
Wow, does that take me back!"

"You could be at the Hollywood Bowl."

"Thank you for all those wonderful memories."

"I really learned so much today.  Fascinating!"

"What an inspiration!  You made my day."

"Keep taking your vitamins -- we want you around for a long time!"

"You two must really like each other.  It shows"

"I had tears in my eyes the whole time."

"I could listen to you play the piano all day long."

"Great writing.  Great delivery."

"I loved to listen -- when it's stories I don't know.  Like today."

"You gladdened the heart of everyone here -- including mine."

click here for THE programs in the series
 And for information on two additional programs we offer. . .

a special 2-hour program 
specially designed for YOUR major fundraising events
(SEE "PROGRAMS" --  THE LAST LISTING)

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a course of 8 educational and entertaining programs
"The American Songbook On Stage, Screen, & Records"

presented exclusively by the USC Emeriti Center College
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE SCHEDULE & DETAILS

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CLICK HERE FOR THE "VENUES" LINK AND MORE PHOTOS

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