April 16, 2011 Katz/Milkovich WeddingSherwood Country Club-Westlake Village

Rembrandt performed at one of the most opulent and picturesque venues in Southern California, the Sherwood Country Club in beautiful Westlake Village.  Doug performed on the keyboard at both the Ceremony and the Cocktail Hour.  Afterward, Rembrandt entertained everyone with music from the 80s, 90s and all the hot dance hits of the modern era.  The members of the Katz and Milkovich families really know how to party!  Their spontaneous line dance to Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Jump On It" was worthy of a YouTube Flash-Mob Moment.   

April 2, 2011 Kaiser-Permanente Physician's Dinner-Dance Four Seasons Hotel-Westlake Village

For the 11th straight year Rembrandt performed for the Doctors of Kaiser-Permanente at their Annual Physician's Dinner Dance.  The event was held in the Grand Ballroom of the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village.  The Doctors boogied to Old School Motown, Funk, and Soul as well as the Hot Hits of the day.  Rembrandt was more than happy to showcase all or their new material.

 

Each month we feature one of our members in a special post called "In the Rembrandt Spotlight", in hopes that everyone can get a glimpse into the special people behind the spirit of Rembrandt.

In the Rembrandt Spotlight for April....

Kyle Newmaster

Kyle Newmaster has been the Rembandt Trumpet Player for nearly seven years.  Besides being one of the premiere brass musicians in Southern California, Kyle is also a successful composer and arranger and has written scores for many top-selling video games and critically acclaimed motion pictures.  Originally from Minneapolis MN, Kyle has found success here in the L.A. Music Scene and has performed and collaborated with several A-list Jazz Artists.  And, fortunately for us, on weekends you can find him on stage with Rembrandt, soloing on Trumpet and Flugelhorn and providing the punch for our all-star horn section. We are very honored and proud to have Kyle on the Rembrandt team.

Hear the sounds of Kyle Newmaster in this video montage:

Kyle Newmaster

March 26, 2011 The Valley Hunt Club in PasadenaCaddyshack-80s Party

The Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena was transformed into the Bushwood Country Club for a nostalgic Cadyshack-themed 80s dance party.  Rembrandt was up to the task with four hours of nonstop 80s classics. Is that really Rembrandt or a trio of foursomes coming in from the 18th hole?  The dress code was Golf Club Casual and the evening was simply a rave.  Don't miss Nic and Vanessa's duet on Endless Love, which was so passion-filled it inspired one guest to ask "Are you two really in love?"   Answer:  yes they are.......with music.

March 12, 2011 The Country School Fund RaiserThe Castaway-Burbank

Phillip Palmer

James Marsden

Last Saturday, Rembrandt performed for the Celebrity studded Country School Fund Raiser.  The Starlight Ballroom at the renowned Castaway Restaurant in Burbank was transformed into Old Hollywood with decor worthy of an Oscar Party.  ABC News anchor Phillip Palmer emceed the event and actor James Marsden (Enchanted, Hairspray, Hop) crooned Sinatra tunes with the band.  A great deal of money was raised for the distinguished Studio City elementary school, as Philip Palmer was superb as the auctioneer.  Afterward, the band was able to kick it up a notch and filled the dance floor with party music from all eras.  Check out the audio/video montage that ends with James Marsden's guest performance.  

In the Rembrandt Spotlight for March....

Larry Splichal

Larry has been the bass player in Rembrandt for 19 years (This month actually marks his 19th Anniversary.)  Affectionately known to his bandmates as "Lars", Larry is the very embodiment of the Rembrandt persona.  Always a charismatic presence on stage, Larry's witty repartee and infectiously positive attitude has made him a beloved figure with Rembrandt members and audiences alike.  Larry is an accomplished musician and can also sing lead and back up.  Originally from Wisconsin, Larry is a huge Green Bay Packers fan.  When he's not on stage laying down the harmonic foundation with Rembrandt, he enjoys jazz, antiques, his cats and traveling around the globe with his lady companion, Toni.

Larry also has an amazing voice.  Check out his lead vocal in this video.