Fri. July 3 at 8pm $7 adv./$10 door DANCE<21 w/parent

Rock, Pop and Blues. Santa Cruz ’s own Robinson family has always been a musically gifted. In the household Richard and James grew up in every chilled learned how to play an instrument as soon as they were able to hold one. Both James and Richard have passed their musical trait on to their children. Both Carrie and James II grew up in similar musical house holds where they were exposed to vast amounts of styles of music from a young age. With the Robinson family having so many musicians they always have family jam-sessions when ever they get together at times like Thank Giving and Christmas. There was always talk of forming a family band but only late 2008 did this talk of forming a family band come to fruition. The emphasis is on big fun and dancing. Artist sites and sounds: www.robinsonfamilyband.com

Sat. July 4 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door DANCE - AGES 21 +

California Beach Boys.Com (yes their name includes the .Com) is a Beach Boys Tribute Band and the premier Rockin’ Surf Band. California Beach Boys honor and pay tribute in their music to the the legends of surf: Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and Dick Dale. Members of the band have played on the same stage as The Beach Boys, Surfaris, and Ventures. California Beach Boys music has also been influenced by The Fireballs, The Atlantics, The Chantays, The Shadows, and the Ripcords. Artist sites and sounds: www.californiabeachboys.com

PRESENTED WITH THE CALIFORNIA JUG BAND ASSOCIATION

Sunday July 5 6pm $10 adv./$10 door
seated concert <21 w/parent

Welcome to an early evening of songs, strings, kazoos, jugs, and washboards bringing you that good old time sound. Featuring three big fun juggernaut bands including The Club Zayante Jug Stompers - As the name implies, this band includes players from the days of Club Z, led by locals Dirty Butter Bob, Boogie Bruce and Dr. Mad. This year they introduce a new diva, "Sultry Sylvia." They faithfully recreate the jug band and blues sounds of the 20's and 30's. Hear ‘em on KPIG Sunday morning day of concert. Devine’s Jug Band: Pete Devine- jug, washboard, cheek-o-phone, kazoo, vocals; Mayumi Urgino- fiddle; Meredith Axelrod- guitar,kazoo ,vocals; Jacob Groopman; banjo-mandolin. Recently, famed jug band leader Jim Kweskin chose one of DJB's recorded songs-What Makes my Baby Cry-to be on a jug band compilation CD titled "Jugs Across America" Misisipi Mike: A founding member and lead guitarist of Misisipi Rider, the Country Squires, The Boiled Peanuts, Calamity & Main, and the Plain High Drifters, Evie Landin's Ideal Vine, Tom Armstong's Juke Box Cowboys, J Byrd Hosch and the Tater Trio, Starlene, the Bootcuts, Cree Rider's Lamp Commander, and Mike and Tom's Swinging Guitars THE CALIFORNIA JUG BAND ASSOCIATION Web site is www.jugfest.org, where you can find lots of info on jug band music in America . Artist sites and sounds: www.myspace.com/devinesjugband and www.myspace.com/misisipimike  

The Five Deadly Venoms plus Mohias Wed. July 8 at 7:30pm $15 adv./$15 door dance- ages 21+

THE FIVE DEADLY VENOMS--KILLER BLUEGRASS FROM NYC STRIKE SANTA CRUZ Acoustic Snake Charmers With A Brand New Album, The Five Deadly Venoms have quickly and rightfully earned a reputation at the top of New York City ’s vibrant bluegrass scene. The band is comprised of first-call instrumentalists and award-winning pickers who have come together to carve a fresh, exciting and unique vision of American acoustic and Bluegrass music with a sound that is soulful and sincere, adventurous with respect for tradition, playful and serious all at the same time. The Five Deadly Venoms just finished mixing their debut album with 3 time Grammy award winning engineer, Dave Sinko in Nashville , TN. The record will showcase the groups impressive vocal talent and serious musicality. This is a band you will not want to miss seeing. The Five Deadly Venoms were featured on XM Satellite Radio's "The Loft" in the spring of 2008 as well as appearing on WKCR's 'Honky Tonkin". They are having success with a strong following at home in New York City, and wherever they play continue to pack rooms with fans eager to get a glimpse at their ever-expanding repertoire of original songs, killer singing and spitfire improvisations. Adam Nash of NYCbluegrass.com calls The Five Deadly Venoms "AWESOME!". Elio Schiavo, founding member, plays mandolin and sings and is returning to Santa Cruz . He studied Jazz improvisation, arranging and theory with Ray Brown at Cabrillo. Artist sites and sounds: thefivedeadlyvenoms.com and www.myspace.com/thefivedeadlyvenoms

Thu. July 9 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Calaveras is a river that runs through the oak-covered foothills of California . And it's a Bay Area acoustic trio of singer songwriters Greg Beattie and Victoria Blythe, with Dave Decker on lead guitar and backup vocals. Calaveras combines folk, jazz and blues into a completely original roots mix that is both fresh and timeless. Their songs have captured the prestigious Kerrville New Folk prize, grand prize in the West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest, the West Coast Songwriter’s Song of the Year honors, and have appeared in TV shows and movies. Their most recent album, Green Girl, which is already receiving widespread, critical acclaim, was co-produced with legendary producer John Jacob and features A List guests Sam Bevan, Joe Craven, Tim Ellis and Jim Norris. Damdave & The Hot Damn Band ---a Santa Cruz County band performing mostly original material. They lay down a tasty blend of dysfunctional bluegrass & Americana that makes you want to strut your stuff. Billy Bruce Bob' on Dobro, 'Mando Mike' on mando and vocals, Trond Toft on lead guitar and vocals blend with the harmonies of Teri Grant & Damdave. Play Naked Santa Cruz locals that draw influence from Jonny Cash, Janis Joplin, the Who, Edie Brickell, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Billy Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Lynard Skynard, U2, Grateful Dead and many more, Artist sites and sounds: www.outboundmusic.com/Calaveras and www.myspace.com/playnakedband

  Fri. July 10 8pm  $13 adv./$15 door DANCE - AGES 21 AND OVER

It's A Beautiful Day along with Santana are considered to be "2nd wave" bands that emerged from the San Francisco bay area in the late sixties. Moreover, like Santana, IABD headlined at the Fillmore West prior to recording an album. The band can move from an almost folksy sound to ethereal to psychedelic to straight on rock & roll. Their debut 1968 LP the self titled "It's A Beautiful Day" was laced with classic cuts such as "White Bird", "Bombay Calling", "Wasted Union Blues" and "Time Is" The single off the LP..."White Bird" quickly became part of the FM play lists and is considered a classic of rock music. David has garnered additional success with his music serving as a backdrop and theme music for such major motion pictures as "Contact", "A Walk On The Moon" and Jerry Seinfield's recent movie, "Comedian". David LaFlamme-violin and vocal, Linda Baker LaFlamme-vocal, Val Fuentes-drums, Toby Gray -bass guitar, Gary Thomas-keyboards, and Rob Espinosa-guitar are performing nationwide, attracting their strong fan base, as well as new generations who are mesmerized by It’s A Beautiful Day’s distinctive style.  Artist sites and sounds:  www.davidlaflamme.com

Van Morrison, The Who Sat July 11 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+

The British Are Coming Features The Newcastles - Tribute to The Animals Wild Night – Tribute to Van Morrison The Who’s Next – As the Who Get ready for a great evening of 60’s British Pop/Rock performed by stellar Bay Area musicians dedicated to getting it right! The Newcastles perform all the hits from Eric Burdon and the Animals including “Don’t Bring Me Down”, “House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Outta this Place” as well as later hits like “Sky Pilot” and “When I was Young”. A few people may recall that The Animals were an English R&B band at heart, so make sure to bring your dancing shoes, especially if you like to Swing! Speaking of dancing! Wild Nights will be performing a set of the Best of Van Morrison. Hits from the Van Morrison’s early 60’s garage band, “Them – Gloria”, “Here Comes the Night” and “Baby, Please Don’t Go” along with later Van Morrison staples like “Domino”, “Wild Nights” and “Jackie Wilson Said” and “Moondance” will surely keep you on your feet. Top the night off with a set of early The Who classics such as “My Generation”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Bargain” and “Can’t Explain”. Artist sites and sounds: www.summer67.com

Sun. July 12 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent

PRESENTED WITH SNAZZY PRODUCTIONS Michael ONeill is an Music Outlaw. Nashville plays him, Texas loves him and Los Angels has embraced him and Deadheads recall his days playing with Bob Weir in Bobby & The Midnights. . Still riding the rise of his last record “Whos’s Bad Now”. Michael now sings the words of Townes Van Zandt “ Ain’t Leavin Your Love” the title track of his new release. He has a career that spans thirty years, from tours with U2, Bob Weir ( Bobby & The Midnights), Stevie Ray Vaugan and Little Feat. Along the way he has writing credits with Steve Cropper ( Blues Brother & Booker T & the MG’s ), John Shanks ( Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Alanis Morrissette ), Jason Schef ( Chicago) and Dave Edmonds ( Rock Pile). Michael ONeill has created a signature sound with his Roots-Country-Rawk . Now touring his new record on ST Music “Ain’t Leavin Your Love”. Michael has been sharing stages with the talents of Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller, Hayes Carll, and The Derailers all pioneers in the Americana Music movement ( www.americanamusic.org ). Michael ONeill is not main stream, is always left of center and ready to shoot the light out. Be prepared to get your feet muddy with this traditional-non-traditional Americana artist. Craig Rayburn & Brother Keith Rayburn: Their rough-hewn folk rock sound is woven from the rich fabric of the West. Their voices blend and intertwine as only brothers can, while they sing of love, longing, and redemption. Their songs are a mosaic of cowboy, California folk and 60’s rock and Craig Rayburn is enjoying considerable current airplay on KPIG. He recently released his first CD with Keith Greeninger producing it. Artist sites and sounds: www.michael-oneill.com and www.myspace.com/whosbadnow and story at http://outlawchronicles.blogspot.com/ and www.craigrayburn.com

Mon. July 13 at 7:30pm $12 adv./$12 door
 seated concert <21 w/parent
WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS

You could say that Sara Watkins’ solo debut has been a lifetime in the making. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter and fiddle player spent nearly two decades—all of her teenage and young adult life—as one-third of Nickel Creek, the Grammy Award–winning acoustic trio that used contemporary bluegrass as a starting point for its no-genre-barred sound. Along the way, she’s hinted at her desire to do a project of her own and even organized some exploratory sessions in Los Angeles about six years ago. Now, with Nickel Creek on indefinite hiatus, she is releasing her self-titled solo disc, recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville and produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. It features an impressively wide range of backing players and old friends, including itinerant alt-country duo Gillian Welch and Dave Rawling, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas; fellow travelers from the bluegrass world like Tim O’Brien, Chris Eldridge, Ronnie McCoury and Rayna Gellert; and her Nickel Creek band mates.

She will be performing with her trio tonight. Artist sites and sounds: www.sarawatkins.com and  http://publicity.nonesuch.com/sarawatkins/ and www.myspace.com/sarawatkinssolo

Tue. July 14 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent
WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS

FROM SWEDEN ALL WOMEN BLUEGRASS ROOTS COUNTRY BAND with incredible harmonies Abalone Dots hail from a small town in Sweden called Vastervik on the outskirts of Stockholm . The talented musicians—Rebecka Hjukstrom (age 22,guitar, banjo, dobro), Louise Holmer (age 25, upright bass, piano, guitar), Elin Mork (Age 24; violin), and Sophia Hogman (age 24; mandolin, cello, key fiddle, mandolin)—have played together for six years and have already become a top-selling artist on RCA Sweden since releasing their debut album in 2007, FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. The album immediately entered at the top of the Swedish charts, allowing the foursome to cultivate a rapidly-growing audience in the Norwegian countries. Their current single, “Solo,” from their sophomore release, TRAVELER, continues to garner attention including multiple performances on major TV shows in Europe and a cover story in Scanorama--instantly branding the Abalone Dots as media darlings. Artist sites and sounds: www.madisonhouseinc.com/front_end/profile/15 and www.myspace.com/abalonedotsmusic and into video at www.opacity.se/abalonedots/

Thu. July 16 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent

About their album: Live From Silver Dollar City “Minnesota’s Monroe Crossing is Lisa Fuglie, vocals, fiddle and guitar; Art Blackburn, vocals and guitar; Mark Anderson, bass and harmony vocals; Matt Thompson, mandolin and harmony vocals; and banjo player Benji Flaming. From "Fox On The Run" to the last notes of "Sally Goodin/That’s What I Like About The South," this is one enjoyable all-request live performance that shows MC’s great vocals and harmonies, thoughtful arrangements and wonderful musicianship. The band is featured wonderfully in the lively instrumental "Nail That Catfish To A Tree." Lisa’s beautiful, strong voice is prominently featured in most numbers including the bluesy "At Last," the traditional "Wayfaring Stranger," and the MC original "The Atlanta Church." Other standout instrumentals include Bill Monroe’s " Scotland " and "Rocky Road Blues." This is great, live traditional bluegrass! “ by Kevin Kerfoot, Bluegrass Music Profiles, May/June 2008 Artist sites and sounds: www.monroecrossing.com

Fri. July 17 at 8pm $15 adv./$15 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Headliner Will Durst , featuring Johnny Steele and hosted by Deb & Mike Will Durst Premier political satirist Will Durst has been following the presidential campaign with much interest. He reported from both the Democrat and Republican conventions for various radio stations and has a new video blog called "A Burst of Durst " which can be seen on either YouTube or his new MySpace page. Johnny Steele has had numerous appearances on television, co-hosted a radio show on Live 105 and is a San Francisco Comedy Competition Winner, A&E. Deb & Mike are on last leg of their Amsterdam to Felton tour. They were recently featured on A&E Evening At the Airport. Artist sites and sounds: www.willdurst.com and www.johnnysteele.com

Sat. July 18 at 7:30pm $20 adv./$20 door
seated concert <21 w/parent $18 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of $2 rebate

Since forming in the early 1990's, the Old Blind Dogs have stood on the cutting edge of Scotland ’s roots revival. The band has developed its own trademark style with energetic mix of songs and tunes. Dynamic percussion, polished vocals, soaring fiddle and stirring pipes fuel the delicately-phrased melodies and traditional songs. The Dogs now sixteen years old have release over ten albums and have toured extensively around the globe. “A Scots neo-traditional super group, with a bracingly modern musical attack.” Montreal Gazette. “The Old Blind Dogs play with a compelling energy and intoxicating rhythm, players and audience seem to share a wild ecstasy of emotion.” The Scotsman. "Old Blind Dogs have mastered the tricky art of innovating within a musical tradition while faithfully revealing its essence." Acoustic Guitar. "Old Blind Dogs bring freshness and colour to acoustic music steeped in centuries of Scottish folklore and history." ( Los Angeles Times). Peter Daldry, comes from the small industrial town of Clydebank , eight miles west of Glasgow Scotland . A town situated on the banks of the River Clyde,famous for its shipbuilding, birth of the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeths. With a voice brimming over with passion and power Peter sings older traditional songs along with new self-penned songs culled from the history of his hometown of Clydebank , Scotland . His latest cd is "Familiar Roads. " Peter plays Guitar, Mandolin and Bouzouki. He will be joined by Christopher Scott Cooper -Guitars and Tony Bishop-whistles Artist sites and sounds: www.oldblinddogs.co.uk and www.myspace.com/oldblinddogs and www.peterdaldry.com and www.myspace.com/peterdaldry www.oldblinddogs.co.uk and www.myspace.com/oldblinddogs and www.mollysrevenge.com

Sun. July 19 at 7pm $15 adv./$15 door seated concert <21 w/parent
WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS

An Evening Of Virtuoso Guitar, Bass and Harp Sympitar This performance brings three world-class players to one stage for a night of solo and combined performances that you will never forget. Often cited as one of the world’s top fingerstyle, steel-string guitarists, GRAMMY nominee Alex de Grassi brings a unique voice to the art of acoustic guitar with his evocative compositions and arrangements, a highly-orchestrated sound, and sheer virtuosity. Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, GRAMMY nominee Michael Manring has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for over two decades. While his technical skill and innovations always make an impression, it is his ability to communicate on a profound emotional level that most touches listeners. Without a doubt the unique 24-string Harp Sympitar Jeff Titus brings is worth showing-up to see. This one-of-a-kind beautifully designed Fred Carlson wood and steel creation is dedicated in loving memory to the music of Michael Hedges. Percussive, tap note filled runs over the fretboard compliment Jeff's original and intricate Fingerstyle arrangements. No lover of stringed instruments should miss this show. Artist sites and sounds: www.degrassi.com and www.manthing.com and www.jefftitus.com

Mon. July 20 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent
WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS

As one of Australia 's premier independent bands, Bluehouse have stamped out their own unique style by writing folk-flavored pop melodies meshed with powerful, intricate harmonies and inspired guitar and bass playing, along with an engaging, lively show that heaps healthy doses of sardonic wit and humor in between songs. The dynamic duo of Jacqueline Walter and Bernadette Carroll first met in a pub in Melbourne in 1995. They have since forged a successful career worldwide, by honing their performance skills through beautiful singing, clever thinking and near constant touring. They have received five-star reviews from critics and fans alike. "This acoustic duo from Melbourne have been winning rave reviews.... they write powerful radio-friendly tunes and twist them with a quirkiness which keeps them outside formula pop."-Lesley Sly of ROLLING STONE.Bluehouse music is "delicious folk-pop...tinged at times with sweet gospel soul, before plunging into raucous guitar riffs" and "exuberant, sad, wise, harmonically dazzling...a lively display of both instrumental and a cappella with attitude and polished pop". - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Artist sites and sounds: www.bluehouse.net

Wed. July 22 at 7:30pm $18 adv./$20 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Grammy Award winner has a new cd: A STRANGER HERE. Ramblin’ Jack is the subject of the Sundance Film Festival award-winning dvd, The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack. One of the last true links to the great folk traditions of this country, with over 40 albums under his belt, Ramblin' Jack Elliott is considered one of the country's legendary foundations of folk music. “Nobody I know—and I mean nobody—has covered more ground and made more friends and sung more songs than the fellow you're about to meet right now. He's got a song and a friend for every mile behind him. Say hello to my good buddy, Ramblin' Jack Elliott.” Johnny Cash, The Johnny Cash Television Show, 1969. “ Most folk musicians waited for you to come to them. Jack went out and grabbed you..... Jack was King of the Folksingers.” Bob Dylan, Chronicles: Volume One Artist sites and sounds: and www.myspace.com/ramblinjackelliott and www.ramblinjack.com

Thu. July 23 at 7:30pm $12 adv./$14 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Michael Gulezian is one of the most highly regarded instrumental acoustic artists of our time. While it is visually breathtaking to watch him perform, a Michael Gulezian concert is more than a display of cutting-edge virtuosity – it is the communion of master musician engaged with his audience in the mystery of self-revelation, creating music of atmospheric power, ecstatic joy, and haunting beauty. Michael is that rare artist with the ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level. If you enjoy the artistry of musicians such as Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges – guitarists who amaze us with what ten fingers and one guitar can do – then you'll love Michael Gulezian. In an extremely rare appearance, legendary Santa Cruz guitar visionary Gary Hull will perform an opening set as Michael’s guest artist. With a background in traditional folk finger-style guitar and extensive experience in electronic music and sound design, Gary Hull's incendiary instrumental work stretches the boundaries for solo acoustic guitar. "I enjoy surprising the audience - and myself – with what can be done with an acoustic guitar," says the California-based composer and performer. Artist sites and sounds: http://www.timbrelinemusic.com and http://www.myspace.com/michaelgulezian and http://www.garyhull.net

Fri. July 24 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+

Ensemble Tributes to Hendrix, Joplin, Jefferson Airplane Steppenwolf, Mamas & Papas and more. San Francisco's Summer of Love revue will take you back to a "Dance Concert" in the late 60’s that might have taken the stage at the Avalon Ballroom or Fillmore Auditoriums.. A multi-media collage featuring the infamous liquid lightshows and historical footage and images that shaped the era enhances this fast moving and highly entertaining revue. Artist sites and sounds: www.summer67.com

Sat. July 25 at 8pm $10 adv./$12 door DANCE - AGES 21 +

Grampa's Chili: For years, Grampa’s Chili has been stirring up a energetic mix of bluegrass, jazz, funk and rock. Electric violin and rich harmonies are featured in this recipe, coined “Mtn. FUNK!” Winners of the “Showdown in Surf Town - Battle of the Bands.” They are coming out of retirement for this special concert.Corduroy Jim: Corduroy Jim is the very definition of "American Soul Rock". Using the roots of the singer-songwriter genre, infusing the styles of soul, blues, boogie-funk, deep country, and psychedelic pop. If asked to describe the sound of Corduroy Jim, many may have likened them to, "If Pink Floyd played country this is what they might sound like"...or..."Something so familiar you could swear you've heard these guys before, it's right on the tip of your tongue....but it's all so new!".Garrin Benfield: Benfield's shows center on his quirky pop melodies but are stretched by Garrin into improvisational explorations into new territory each night. Songs are often twisted and contorted into gorgeous new creations that leave audiences breathless. Garrin music is organic, eclectic, and truly original. Garrin has been touring nationally for seven years and has played several of North America's best music venues including the Fillmore and Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Austin's Cactus Café and Joe's Pub and Arlene's Grocery in New York. Artist sites and sounds: www.myspace.com/corduroyjim06 and www.garrin.com

Sun. July 26 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door SEATED CONCERT <21 W/PARENT

Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) dig deep into Latino traditions to promote dignity, pride and cultural understanding. Los Cenzontles (pronounced los senn-sont-less) has pioneered revivals of Mexican roots music and has expanded its stylistic territory from Vera Cruz and Michoacan to East LA and the East Bay, evolving into an invaluable exponent of Mexican-American culture. Fronting the group is the dynamic vocal dueto of Fabiola Trujillo and Lucina Rodriguez and sonero Hugo Arroyo. The Mockingbirds easily mix electric bass and drums with traditional Mexican instruments – jarana, vihuela, requinto, pandero and quijada (jawbone) – creating a powerful contemporary sound infused with the gutsy soul of Mexico’s rural roots music. The group, directed by Grammy-nominated producer Eugene Rodriguez, and has performed and recorded alongside Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, the Chieftains, Linda Ronstadt, Los Tigres del Norte, Lalo Guerrero, Flaco Jiménez, and Santiago Jiménez Jr. Artist sites and sounds: www.themockingbirds.info and www.myspace.com/themockingbirds

Mon. July 27 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door  

seated concert <21 w/parent

HEAR THEIR DEBUT CD ON KPIG NOW!!!

The Band of Heathens, an Austin-based group, played the best set I came across during my five nights in town (at SXSW 2009)." - Jim Fusilli, Wall Street Journal

"With their wealth of wonderful tunes, it's easy to see why Texas music great Ray Wylie Hubbard signed on to produce this fabulous first effort." - Michael Berick, No Depression

"Their music balances between studio-slick and devil-may-care sloppiness, with equal parts southern rock, '50's R&B, and Louisiana swamp-rock with a punkish swagger, they conjure a post-modern roots rock...This debut may establish the band as the next big thing from Austin." - Vintage Guitar Magazine, The Hit List

"Most bands are lucky to have one good songwriter in the group and super lucky to have two. This band has three poets who can deliver at the top of anyone's lyrical game. They all three are songwriting treasures… one of the best Americana records ever made." - Keith Howerton, Texas Music Times   Artist sites and sounds: http://bandofheathens.com and www.myspace.com/thebandofheathens

Thu. July 30 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+

Immerse yourself in the music of the Middle East with Orient’al and the hypnotic moves of Middle Eastern Dance Artist Helené. Orient’al performs classical Arabic, Turkish and Armenian music of the last century. Band leader Armando Mafufo is a masterful percussionist, composer and teacher. Mafufo’s jovial personality and informed explanations of the music add to the experience. He is joined by outstanding musicians Michael Gruber and Ganapati on ney and oud. Helené is an international dance performer, instructor and choreographer who mesmerizes audiences with her interpretations of traditional Middle Eastern and tribal dance. For more than 20 years, she has studied the dance, making study trips to Egypt and Morocco , and bringing her experiences back to local students and audiences. Replete in traditional costume, Helené is a concert in herself. Tonight’a special guests: Malia and Sese. Artist sites and sounds: www.mountainartcenter.org/dance.htm

Fri. July 31 at 8pm $8 adv./$8 door   
  dance- ages 21+

Bourgeois Gypsies: From stripped down, gritty hillbilly sounds to more polished folk rock, the Bourgeois Gypsies bring a sound straight out of California with a diversity that includes slide driven funk to slinky swamp music they make you wanna dance or just listen from the porch. Constantly gigging through juke joints and festivals the band is on the move and they are currently in Austin for a few select shows. For a sound that captures the traditional and nontraditional, check them out on bgypsies.com" - Austin Daze were #9 on the Relix radio charts and Jamband charts.  Groove Grass features Doug Dirt of The Banana Slug String Band, and more A-List pickers Artist site and sounds: http://www.bgypsies.com and http://www.sonicbids.com/bourgeoisgypsies

Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s Birthday
Sat. Aug. 1 at 9pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+

Formerly known as Dough Knees, this show marks the debut of the same core of musicians now known as The China Cats. This Grateful Dead tribute band from the Bay Area performs the music of the Dead with uncanny authenticity and spirited jams. Armed with a batch of new tunes from the Dead's repertoire, the band welcomes new keyboardist Pat Blizinski. Lead guitar Theo Winston is a shredding yet sweet lead guitarist who nails Garcia's parts, while bassist Roger Sideman covers Phil Lesh' parts with soulful aplomb. Drummer Michael Owens channels the drums ala early '70s Dead when they only used one drummer, but occasionally the band is joined by a second drummer. Lastly, the rhythm guitar parts of Bob Weir are covered by Scott Cooper , who teaches a Grateful Dead For Guitar class at UCSC. Members of the band have performed, recorded or studied with Barry Sless ( Phil & Friends, David Nelson), Ben Ellman (Galactic), Mike Gordon (Phish) and other members of the jam band circuit. Bill Laymon’s Gypsy Cowboy: Roots Rock n’ Roll dance band led by singer and bassist extraordinaire Bill Laymon who has played in The David Nelson Band, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, Lacy J. Dalton . Kingfish, Jefferson Starship, The David Nelson Band Artist site and sounds: www.myspace.com/thechinacats and www.billlaymon.net/quotes.html

Sun. Aug. 2 at 7pm $18 adv./$20 door SEATED <21WITH PARENT

“Songwriting with heart, spirit, and delectable hooks from the frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket...heart, melody and pleasing lack of rock-star attitude."- Minneapolis Star Tribune Glen Phil lips began Toad the Wet Sprocket in 1986, at the age of 16. By 1988, they had signed with Columbia Records and recorded five albums and many major tours until 1998 when they disbanded. Following the breakup of Toad, Phil lips released his first solo album, Abulum, which was a change from the sound that Toad the Wet Sprocket was known for. This was followed up by a self-released live album and solo touring, along with a reunion tour with his former Toad bandmates. In 2004, Phil lips, with Nickel Creek, released a long-awaited collaboration as Mutual Admiration Society. In 2005, Phil lips returned to a major label via Universal Records' Lost Highway imprint and released the critically acclaimed Winter Pays For Summer. Phillips released his third proper solo album, Mr. Lemons in the spring of 2006. Current release is Secrets of the New Explorers. Artist sites and sounds: www.flemingartists.com/artists/details.php?id=19 and http://www.glenphillips.com/

Tue. Aug. 4 at 7:30pm $12 adv./$12 door SEATED <21WITH PARENT

Three-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award winning band and Sugar Hill recording artists The Infamous Stringdusters are the new vanguard of acoustic music. Well crafted songs, vivid arrangements, instrumental virtuosity, stunning improvisation, unique individuality and complete harmony... Bluegrass , Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, and Jazz, the "IS" is American Acoustic Music. When The Infamous Stringdusters comes out June 10 on Sugar Hill Records, some may assume from the title that it’s a debut recording. Those already aware of the Stringdusters phenomenon will know differently: that 2007’s Fork in the Road was the album that boldly introduced this daring, disciplined band to the world of bluegrass and a wider world of music enthusiasts who heard it and decided: ‘if that’s bluegrass, then I love bluegrass.’ Fork in the Road was named Album of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Its title track was named Song of the Year, and the band itself earned the honor of best emerging artist in a competitive field. Joe Craven formerly of the David Grisman Band plays with The Infamous Stringdusters tonight. Joe Craven is a madman with anything that has strings attached; violin, mandolin, tenor guitar, mouth bow, banjo, berimbau, balalaika, plus a world of percussion instruments shakers and; Himself. Artist sites and sounds: http://thestringdusters.com and www.myspace.com/stringdusters and www.joecraven.com and www.myspace.com/joebobcraven

Wed. Aug. 5 at 7:30pm $17 adv./$19 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Ledwaard Kaapana Grammy Award Winner.  How many artist of any style sing this good and play guitar masterfully and is an advanced rascal as well? Led Kaapana is nearing his 40th year as a professional musician. His mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend. His easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite of audiences from Brussels to his birthplace on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Recording for Dancing Cat Records, Led has done a number of solo projects, duets, and a project with Allison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, and a number of bluegrass legends, Waltz of the Wind. He has worked with Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, and many other Nashville notables. Led tours the US extensively and has also appeared in Belgium , Germany , Canada , Japan , and Tahiti .   Artist site and sounds: www.ledkaapana.com

Fri. Aug. 7 at 8pm $12 adv./$12 door dance- ages 21+

"I had a great time Saturday night watching the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. These guys are amazing, in fact, after we had a few cocktails, we were talking to another couple and...we all agreed that this WAS the Rolling Stones, incognito.” The Daily News, Bay Area Newsletter. Unauthorized Rolling Stones was voted “Best of the Bay” by the SF Guardian readers. After the first song, you may find it doesn’t even take any cocktails to believe this IS the Rolling Stones. www.theurs.com

Sat. Aug. 8 at 8pm $7 adv./$7 door dance- ages 21+

Well known for instrumental surf rock, The Concaves are fast adding new fans as they have added vocal tunes to the show. Their new cd includes original vocal tunes and new original instrumentals. The cd Warning, Heavy Surf Advisory, which is still available at cd-baby, is now joined with Our new collection of original instrumental and vocal tunes in a new cd entitled The Concaves-Alive from the Red Triangle. It includes 13 new songs that range from the heavy surf style that we are especially fond of to surf-a-billy, traditional surf, classic rock vocals, and even country-rock influenced tunes. All songs were written by members of The Concaves and inspired by surfing, surfers, and the Santa Cruz area laid back life style that The Concaves are so much a part of. Songs from "Warning, Heavy Surf Advisory", were used in the award winning surf documentary Cowells and the new Millennium. Artist sites and sounds: www.myspace.com/theconcaves

Sun. Aug. 9 at 7pm $15 adv./$15 door seated concert <21 w/parent

They are Singing Cowboy Legends rrom Crockett Texas. Since taking over the running of the family ranch in 1983, the Gillette Brothers, Guy & Pipp, have found that diversification is not only a necessity, it keeps things interesting. Their involvement in the cattle business as well as the music business - both as performers, cowboys and music venue operators - proves challenging. The revitalization of cowboy music and poetry in recent years has allowed the brothers to combine their life long interest in the history of the west and its music with their musical experience. They have recorded and released six albums of traditional cowboy music interspersed with a few originals. They have played at major events and venues around the country including: The 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC, The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV, The Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival in Monterey, CA, The Gillette Brothers were recipients of the 2003 and the 1998 Will Rogers Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Advancement of Contemporary Cowboy Music-Best Duo/Group by The Academy of Western Artists. They were also instrumental in getting a life-sized statue of Blues Legend Lightnin' Hopkins erected in Crockett , Texas . Artist sites and sounds: www.campstreetcafe.com/guy&pipp.htm

Guitar Player Magazine named Monte as one of the “Top 50 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.

For those of you that have wittnessed a Tommy Emmanuel show, you do not want to miss this  Monte Montgomery solo concert. That’s Guitar Player magazine. They are very picky after covering thousands of the best.  “Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it. Montgomery makes his strings produce sounds that obliterate notions of what one human being is capable of. pulling-off with this simple instrument. Glance around the room wherever he plays and witness the wall-to-wall slack-jawed sheer astonishment.” Austin City Limits. “Monte Montgomery has pushed the acoustic electric further into the realm of virtuoso rock guitar than anyone else before him.” Rolling Stone.  “WITHOUT A DOUBT…the most awesome live performance I EVER witnessed in my many years of rock and roll appreciation. Monte can take one old guitar and produce the kind of music legends are made of. The kind one can’t imagine anyone else being able to out perform.” Dallas Morning News. “The bottom line is DO NOT MISS A CHANCE TO SEE AND HEAR Monte Montgomery. He is a legend in the making. Astounding! Unforgettable!” Los Angeles Times.Artist sites and Sounds:  www.montemontgomery.com

Wed. Aug. 12 at 7:30pm $15 adv./$17 door seated <21 w/parent

They represent the traditional folk art of Hawaiian slack key guitar and vocal melodies. Show features solo slack key guitar and a rousing trio jam session, trading spontaneous solos and unique vocal harmonies, recreating the atmosphere of a Hawaiian backyard party. GEORGE KUO - Known for perpetuating traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar styling (kiho`alu), George started playing slack key in the 1970’s with old–time slack key masters like Raymond Kane, Sonny Chillingworth, Gabby Pahinui & Barney Isaacs. MARTIN PAHINUI –known for his out-of-this-world singing and legendary family musical tradition. AARON MAHI has been the conductor of Honolulu ’s legendary Royal Hawaiian Band since 1980. Artist sites and sounds: www.dancingcat.com

Concert Fri. Aug. 14 at 8pm $20 adv./$20 door DANCE - AGES 21 and over

THIS IS WHAT THE MEMBERS OF THE DOORS SAY ABOUT WILD CHILD: "This is as close as you'll get to the real thing."RAY MANZAREK "The best one I've heard is Wild Child ..."ROBBY KRIEGER 2003 Cleveland Free Times "... the way they play the music is uncanny. I saw Wild Child and they know Jim's moves and raps as well as he did. " JOHN DENSMORE Wild Child is still selling out The Whiskey, the legendary Los Angeles venue that was home base for the Doors. And they have been selling it out for years along with other huge venues in LA and around the USA . Oliver Stone and Val Kilmer checked out Wild Child shows when they made the Doors movie to get a feel for a live Doors show Artist sites and sounds: www.wildchild.mu/

Sat. Aug. 15 at 8pm $15 adv./$15 door DANCE - AGES 21 AND OVER

What a band: Barry Sless Phil Lesh, David Nelson Band, G.E. Smith Sat. Night Live Band, Bob Dylan, Pete Sears Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Ann McNamee Flying Other Brothers, Roger McNamee Flying Other Brothers, Jimmy Sanchez Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs. Moonalice is a band of seasoned players exploring new musical territory with a passion. They conjure up a heady brew of roots, rock, rhythm-and-blues, and more, peppered with spirited doses of improvisation and surprise. A perfect example of the proverbial whole being greater than the sum of its parts, Moonalice turns it collective body of experience, ace musicianship, great songs, and love of adventure into live performances as distinct as they are compelling. Artist site, tunes, video: www.moonaliceband.com/ and www.myspace.com/moonalice

Sun. Aug. 16 at 7 pm $12 adv./$12 door SEATED CONCERT <21 W/PARENT

New CD is Town Square . Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart met for the first time 1991 at a songwriters night in Nashville TN. They knew that night it was one of them things that are just meant to be. They were married in 1992 while raising 2 children from Stacey’s first marriage, "When we got married I knew Mark understood he was marrying all three of us. and on that day he did." Stacey waiting tables, Mark playing night after night in and around Nashville from gigs to sessions balancing time to play their own music. Stacey and Mark each had their own solo careers that started to make a move by opening their own Indie record label Gearle Records in 1998 with the release of Stacey’s Simple Gearle CD followed by Mark’s 1999 release Songs From A Corner Stage and continuing on with Stacey’s 2002 Dancing With Them That Brung Me, before Stacey and Mark would announce their husband and wife duo in 2001 with the release of their (Double Live CD) Must Be Live. Both Stacey and Mark have spent time touring in Steve Earle & The Dukes. Stacey Earle's first show was on an arena stage in Sydney , playing rhythm guitar in her brother's band, Steve Earle & the Dukes, on "The Hard Way" tour in 1990. Stacey appeared on Steve Earle and The Dukes recordings, The Hard Way 1990 ,Shut Up And Die Like An Aviator 1991 Transcendental Blues 2000. Artist sites and sounds : www.staceyandmark.com

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Tue. Aug. 18 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Tonight’s show features three virtuosos from diverse corners of the fingerstyle guitar universe. Vicki Genfan , winner of the 2008 Guitar Player magazine Guitar Superstar Competition, is a globe-trotting performer who is often compared with artists such as Michael Hedges, Preston Reed, and Patty Larkin. Using 29 alternate tunings and a percussive technique she calls 'slap-tap,’ as well as pure, expressive vocals, Vicki has amazed audiences at prestigious events such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings festival, and Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival. Vicki has recorded several CDs for Acoustic Music Records, the latest being 2008’s collection of pop cover songs, UnCovered. Tim Sparks, 1993 National Fingerpicking Guitar Champion, is one of the most eclectic guitarists currently performing. Rooted in both classical and country-blues styles, Tim spent years leading the Minneapolis jazz group Rio Nido before going on to record Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite, an album of Balkan music, and finally, a series of CDs of traditional Jewish music for John Zorn’s cutting-edge Tzadik label. Tim has collaborated with Leo Kottke, Bill Frisell, and Marc Ribot. Teja Gerken is one of the Bay Area’s busiest fingerstyle guitarists. A senior editor at Acoustic Guitar magazine, Teja has released two CDs to international acclaim, and he has shared the stage with players such as Alex de Grassi, John Renbourn, and Kaki King. Teja’s playing blends myriad influences into a musical style that hovers around the perimeters of folk, contemporary classical, and world music, often involving alternate tunings, right-hand tapping, and percussive effects. Artist sites and sounds: www.vickigenfan.com and www.timsparks.com and www.tejagerken.com

Fri. Aug. 21 at 8pm $15 adv./$15 door dance ages 21 +

This is not a look-alike band, but rather a musically and vocally first rate tribute to the Beatles. The Sun Kings do Beatles songs that longtime noted touring tribute bands would not dare play. The Sun Kings present an evening of Beatles music that'll send more than one amazed shiver down your backbone. The music of the Beatles is encoded into their collective DNA, and they bring the same joy and energy that makes Beatles music so irresistible to the concert stage. The band's repertoire contains over 90 Beatles songs played just the way you remember them. Artist Sites and Sounds: http://www.the-sun-kings.com

Sat Aug. 22  at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door 

 dance ages 21 +

 Jerry was lead guitarist for the legendary rock band Moby Grape which was recently featured prominently in the 40th Anniversary Edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. Eric Clapton called him the best guitar player in the world when he came to America in the 60's. Jerry was recently included in Rolling Stone Magazine's The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.  His band features Tiran Porter of The Doobie Brothers, Dale Ockerman of the Doobie Brothers and Fuzzy John Oxendine on drums.  The Moby Grape hit Hey Grandma co-written by Jerry appears in the new Nicole Kidman and Sean Penn movie “The Interpreter”  http://www.jerrymillerband.com 

Sun. Aug. 23 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Patti Maxine is a steel guitar master. Thirty years of collaboration with numerous west coast artists has inspired this evening of musical merriment. Patti and her guests will explore multiple music genres creating brilliant and unique interpretations of songs that will discern the diversity of the lap steel guitar.

Wed. Aug. 26 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door dance ages 21 +

Greg Liszt (Bruce Springsteen; Crooked Still) on banjo and vocals; Josh Pinkham (Frank Vignola Quintet) on mandolin; Michael Barnett (Jesse McReynolds; Tony Trischka) on fiddle; and Sam Grisman (David Grisman Bluegrass Experience) on doublebass bring rockin’ bluegrass virtuosity to hip hop.   Meet the Deadly Gentlemen, whose wildly original debut The Bastard Masterpiece proudly defies the stereotypes of both banjo and rap to define an organic, captivating, and totally novel approach to folk music. Irresistible, rock-like grooves from banjo, mandolin, fiddle and acoustic bass. Cutting-edge bluegrass virtuosity. Honesty, wit and passion. Deep roots in the American acoustic tradition. Rapid and deft rap vocals."...the Deadly Gentlemen have come up with a winning combination, a hip-hop and bluegrass hybrid that’ll leave your head spinning while it slaps a loony grin on yer face." Crawdaddy Magazine.  Artist sites and sounds:  www.myspace.com/deadlygentlemen and www.tg2artists.com/artist.php?artistID=45

Fri. Aug. 28 at 9pm $7 adv./$7 door dance ages 21 +

First 100 to arrive night of show get the new Honest Mistake CD Honest Mistake is an explosive, diverse, and very energetic band outta the Santa Cruz Mountains bringing "Thrills from the hills" in Unlike many of the local bands, we are not chasing the dream. We just like to give our friends a reason to go out to the bars. Influenced by bands like the Misfits, NOFX, Metallica, Bad Religion, and Social Distortion the quarellsome quartet takes a comical approach to music. The group thrives off high energy raw tunes with tons of catchy riffs and melodic leads. Honest Mistake plays a variety of cheezy songs, but the bulk of their set consists of good ole over the edge rock and roll! 3upFront is "One of the sickest bands to come out of Santa Cruz." says YourMusicMagazine. With influences ranging from Green Day, Bad Religion and Pennywise, to Hendrix, Led Zepplin, and NoFX. They have spent the last 10 years, mastering their craft and rocking shows. After finishing their 3rd album entitled "…& Jake…" they are planning to, once again, hit the west coast hard. Previous tours have included stops at the Roxy & the Whisky in LA, the Underground Club in Reno and many more. Artist sites and sounds: www.myspace.com/honestmistakemusic and www.3upFront.com and www.myspace.com/3upFrontMusic

Sat. Aug. 29 at 8pm $15 adv./$15 door
 dance- ages 21+

Steely Dan was not only an exceptionally unique and artistic band—they were a great dance band and Aja Vu, replete with a killer horn section brings this big fun sound to the Don Quixote’s dance hall.    "AJA VU celebrates the music of Steely Dan with a show featuring their most popular and danceable hits. This eight piece group recreates the combination of rock, jazzy blues and unique storytelling that has made the Steely Dan sound endure for thirty plus years"  This remarkable tribute to Steely Dan won the KFOX Last Band Standing Competition two years in a row against huge competition. 150 Bay Area Bands competed.  The listeners of KFOX picked Aja Vu as the very best. You want to hear Steely Dan music live and up close? There are few bands that would even try to do a tribute to Steely Dan tribute, let alone do it this good.  http://ajavu.netfirms.com/

Sun Aug. 30 at 7pm $12 adv./$12 door seated concert <21 w/parent

Solo Cissokho is a Griot born into one of the four families that for centuries have performed music, preserved oral history, and provided social advice and praise to the Mandinka kings. Solo is the most renowned singer and Kora player (the Kora being a traditional 21 stringed African Harp) in Casamance , Senegal , West Africa.Solo is internationally known (you can google him on the web) and has recorded six albums. His first album, “Casamance Soum Soum” was an instant hit in Senegal , selling over 20,000 copies in only a few weeks, and the title song was soon adopted as the unofficial Casamance “National Anthem”. Two of his other CDs have received European Grammy Awards. One, with Swedish folk violinist Ellika Frizell, received the BBC Award in 2003 for “Boundary Crossing”, and the other, “Abaraka! Tack!”, won the Swedish Grammy for 2006 as best folk album. One of these was also nominated for a third award, the Nordic Council Music Prize for 2003, and received runner-up citation. Competitors for the BBC Award included such luminaries as the Gotan Project, Lila Downs, Orchestra Baobab, Salif Keita, Susanna Baka, and Youssou N’Dour. Besides being a fantastic Kora player and singer, Solo is an outstanding composer, creating his own music in the lively, driving, Casamance style. Solo is an extremely active musician who plays all over the world. Artist sites and sounds: www.leopardmannen.no/s/system.cissokho.asp

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Sat. Sept. 5 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door
dance- ages 21+

Deluxe and Canned Heat frontman, Dallas Hodge was born in 1954 in Detroit Michigan . He started playing the guitar at age 13. He went on to lead several bands over the next few years and finally teamed up with his brother Catfish Hodge in 1970 as the Catfish Hodge Band, recording several albums together. In 1978, he moved to Santa Cruz , California where he met and teamed up this time with legendary guitarist Steve Marriott of Humble Pie fame. They got a deal with Atlantic Records, but split soon after and Dallas began playing on his own again with his band, Deluxe, continuing his career plus sitting in with artists such as Johnny Winter in '81 along with Delbert McClinton and Bonnie Raitt, just to name a few. In 1983 Dallas and his brother Catfish teamed up once again to form the Hodge Brothers Band. Later he formed the Detroit Allstars with members of Bob Seger’s band. In 2000, he was offered the task of fronting the legendary band Canned Heat. Dallas recently finished his first solo CD, "Reelin, and it is now available on Meg Records. MaximumInk Review: Dallas Hodge is a name that commands instantaneous stage presence. He's the bastard son of a Detroit roadhouse; born in the throes of late-night blues bands and primed in the house that built R&B guitar. "Reelin" is a stellar record that features brilliantly solid originals and reworked classics. Tom Maclear of Rod Stewart and Annie Lennox fame co-produced the album and takes care of the slide, pedal steel, mandolin and Dobro. Hodge gives a nod to Canned Heat and Little Feat with "Up The Country" and "High Roller" respectively; taking a stripped-down front porch approach for the former and a full gospel choir for the latter. Five stars from front to back! Five stars from front to back! Artist sites and sounds: www.dallashodge.com and www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=168470

Sun. Sept. 6 at 7:00pm $10 adv./$10 door Labor Day Eve seated <21 w/parent

"PEACE TRAIN" plays a full cat~alog of the hits, including songs from "Tea For The Tillerman", "Teaser and the Firecat", plus other favorites including songs from the Harold & Maude movie soundtrack. The PEACE TRAIN Ensemble is: Bryan Diamond, w/ Marty Lydon on bass guitar, Andy Gilhooley on percussion, guitars, mandolin and vocals, Laurel Thomsen on violin and Tim Bennett on piano, guitar, keyboards and vocals. Artist site and tunes: www.bryandiamond.com

Sun. Sept. 20 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door 
seated <21 w/parent

Café Musique is known for their unique arrangements of gypsy, tango, classical, swing, waltzes and virtually anything else that captures their musical attention. Their penchant for bringing elements of classical and ethnic folk music together under one musical roof is what keeps audiences coming back for more. Featuring the talent of four accomplished musicians, all from very different musical backgrounds, the band's sound is a flowing collage of diverse musical styles. Artist sites and sounds: www.cafemusique.org