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Peace Train Celebrating The Music Of Cat Stevens Featuring Thu. July 3 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 doo "PEACE TRAIN" plays a full cat~alog of the hits, including songs from
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Ranch Dressing plus Special Guest Fourth of July Concert |
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RANCH DRESSING IS THE HOUSE BAND FOR VIDEORANCH.com, MIChAEL NESMITH’S MAGICAL ON-LINE Destination Resort and INTERACTIVE CONCERT CENTER Fri. July 4 at 8pm $10 door./$10 door Ranch Dressing all star members include guitarist Jimmy Jackson (Indie Producer, JoEl Sonnier, Trailer Park Troubadours and band leader for Video Ranch house band "Ranch Dressing") , Jimmy Norris& Craig Owens (Lacy J Dalton) and Gary Thomas - Keyboards (It's A Beautiful Day) Artist Site and Tunes: http://www.myspace.com/ranchdressing3d
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Danjuma & Onola |
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12 Piece Afro-Beat Band led by Danjuma Adamu from Nigeria Sat. July 5 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door Five horns, two guitars, one bass, one drummer, one conga master, one keyboard and a dancer. Danjuma & Friends are a big showband playing Afro-Beat, Highlife, Sukus and Afro-Funk. Get ready to dance all night long. !”
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Taj & Adowa Reggae From St. Lucia |
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Tue. July 8 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door Taj Weeks voice is nothing short of heavenly. Check out his MySpace site listed below for instant verification. Taj Weekes & Adowa present a brand new experience in classic roots reggae. With wry trenchant lyrics, a haunting dusky quiver in his voice and the knock-down sound of his band Adowa , Taj has managed to weave a rare social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Born and raised on the island of St. Lucia , Weekes grew up the youngest of ten children in a family where music was always present. The radio was a source of untold treasures, playing everything from rock, country, R&B, soul, jazz and more, and Weekes grew up blissfully unaware of category or genre - to him, great music was (and is) great music no matter what the style. By age five, Taj was singing in church and by eleven he was composing his own calypso music. His older brother’s immersion in Rastafari provided Taj with a spiritual awakening and a context for his burgeoning worldview. Artist site: www.tajandadowa.com Tunes and Video: www.myspace.com/tajweekesadowa
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Jen Chapin & Rosetta Trio |
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Urban Folk Wed. July 9 at 7:30pm $13 adv./$15 door seated <21 w/parent In the two years since releasing her critically-acclaimed debut with Hybrid Recordings, Linger, Jen Chapin has toured the East coast, West, South and Midwest , given TV performances ranging from the WB Morning News to Late Nite with Conan O'Brien, and given birth to a baby boy. Along the way, she has recorded with her band a fresh new album of 11 songs of desire and frustration (both personal and political), whimsy and hopefulness – Ready . Jen Chapin's songs reflect a diversity of experience in life and in music. Harry Chapin's daughter, Jen's earthy sound has been called “urban folk” — an acknowledgement of both her family's fertile folk-rock legacy, and of her own background studying at Berklee College of Music. Jen plays with her band the Rosetta Trio are Stephen Crump, Jamie Fox and Liberty Ellman. Tunes and video at http://www.jenchapin.com
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Naomi & The Courteous Rudeboys plus Eli Salzman |
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Funk, soul, reggae, world beat Thu July 10 at 8pm $8 adv./$8 door WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS If you're ready to let loose and love, then enter the world of Naomi & The Courteous Rudeboys (NCR). This quintet from Santa Cruz is fun, quirky and furiously dedicated to throwing a good party. Their insatiable passion for funk, soul, reggae and world beat makes for a "smorgasbord of different musical offerings." (Chris Stanley, tastyfanzine.org.uk) or a band that has been together for only two years, NCR has racked up some mileage in their bio-fueled bus. Highlights include performances at Earthdance & High Sierra Music Festival. Anyone that has seen them live will tell you that NCR has a whole lotta heart and soul. With a variety of danceable songs, there's something for everyone. Their debut LP, Beautiful Beings, released in 2007, was recorded at the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco . Through grass-roots efforts, Naomi's songs are featured on independent radio stations WORLD-wide. Eli Salzman "Ever wonder where all the musicians who speak your language are hiding? You could spend weeks and months searching to find music this substantial and inspiring. With a voice deep enough to catch your soul, lyrics tender enough to open your heart, and guitar-playing spicy enough to get your hips swinging, Salzman promises a bluesy, enchanting answer to your deepest musical yearnings." -Laura Wade, Santa Cruz poet/ performance artist Artist site with tunes: www.sonicbids.com/naomithecourteousrudeboys plus http://www.elisalzman.com/.
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California Beach Boys.Com |
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All Kinds Of Surf Music Fri. July 11 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door 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. www.californiabeachboys.com
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The Sun Kings |
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This is not a look-alike band, but rather a musically and vocally first rate tribute to the Beatles. The Sun Kings 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. http://www.the-sun-kings.com/
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The Absinthe Glow with Julie B. Bonnie |
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Sun. July 13 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door Welcome to a new, mysterious sound: an exciting mix of acoustic reveries and organic, electric moods. French singer and violin player Julie B. Bonnie’s quirky, melodic and very Parisian indie-pop songs merge into the inspired, melodic and foggy repertoire of The Absinthe Glow. The combination of guitars, violin, vocal harmonies, accordion, glockenspiel, drums and keyboards produces a green shimmering vibe that envelops you and takes you far away. La Guitarra, the Absinthe Glow's second full length was released on May 13. The rawness of their approach only accentuates the sophisticated lyrics and arrangements of this bold new record. Acoustic guitars and complex harmonies combine with the sounds of running water, farm animals and bullfrogs in the night to lay the foundation for the songs. Electric instruments, percussion and the electronic wizardry of producer Alex Bonnie give the music an angry edge tempered by accordions, violin and cello. The album tells a tale of love, life, friendship, loyalty, corruption and greed. The story, sung in both English and Spanish, details the interweaving lives of 6 friends, a guitar and the songs of a troubadour and their lifetime in a mythological town on a hill. The record was mixed at Alex Bonnie’s cave/studio dug deep into cliffs that line the banks of the Loire River . Julie B. Bonnie’s debut solo album was released in 2004 on Island Records. She recently completed her second full length which was produced by Kid Loco in Paris and includes backing tracks by members of the Absinthe Glow. The record will be released later this year. Tonight’s live set consists of half Absinthe Glow songs and half Julie B. Bonnie songs. You’ll hear the sound of a Parisian café lost in the foggy San Francisco streets. www.absintheglow.com and www.juliebbonnie.com
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The Cured 1980's "The Cure" Experience |
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Thu. July 17, 2008 at 8:30pm $10 adv./$10 door “I had heard these guys were good, but I was unprepared for how good they actually are. I was struck speechless from the moment when they came on stage to the end of their show. It was like being taken back in a time machine.” - Richard Blade (Iconic Los Angeles 80's music DJ. For VH1, KROQ, STAR FM and Sirius) “I saw The Cure last year and I have to say that I enjoyed The Cured much more. They ARE The Cure in their 80's heyday. They play all the memorable hits that Robert Smith and the current version of The Cure won't do any more.” - Robin Roth (popular San Diego DJ ). "Close your eyes and you might think you were listening to a Cure show, take a peek and you might think you were at a Cure show. Hauntingly close" - Steve West (famous 80's radio personality -91x FM San Diego) The Cured is a Southern California based realistic rendition of the 80's super band The Cure. The band performs a true to era 1989 Cure concert complete with costumes, lights, effects and of course the songs. The Cured was playing in the largest and hippest club venues in San Diego , Orange County , Los Angeles and Hollywood . Soon clubs from outside of California had heard about The Cured and were flying the band in to play sell-out shows with attendances well over 1000 people at each show. The band recently sold out House of Blues largest venue (San Diego) with an attendance of 1637. The Cured has now made the transition from being a Southern California band to a national act. Artist site, tunes, video: www.thecured.net/
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The Billy Martini Show |
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Fri. July 18 at 8pm $7 adv./$7 Fri. July 18 at 8pm $7 adv./$7 door dance ages 21 + Drawn together by the magnetic forces of an intense love of music, the musicians in The Billy Martini Show come from different areas of Northern California to spread their magic to audiences everywhere. Hard hitting rock coupled with the flamboyant front man, Billy Martini , makes this a rock show "Like No Other!" Sounds like: AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Jet, Buckcherry. The live performance is a theatrical, audio and visual extravaganza. THINK HARD HITTING ROCK WITH A LOUNGE LOOK AND THEATRICAL PRESENTATION
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Mawungira Enharira |
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Sat. July 19 at 8pm $18 adv./$20 door From Zimbabwe Mawungira means “vibrations”, and nharira means “watch tower”. In their village of Norton , an hour West of Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe , Mawungira Enharira members are known for their open rehearsals in which anyone can come and play mbira, hosho, ngoma, dance, or sing with them. It is through these rehearsals that the village of Norton has been able to cultivate young talent that has gone on to form spectacular traditional music bands that have gone on to perform in venues across Zimbabwe . The legacy of the older musicians in Mawungira Enharira, can be seen in the younger players who play alongside them and fluidly sing the lyrics as if they were born knowing what to do with the mbira. Artist site: http://www.mawungira.com/ Tunes: www.mawungira.com/html/songs.html
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Cadillac Sky |
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Folk and Roll poised for greatness Sun July 20 at 7pm $12 adv./$14 door seated concert <21 w/parent Cadillac Sky will be featured at this spring's Strawberry Music Festival. They are one hot progressive bluegrass unit. When the first strains of Cadillac Sky's “Born Lonesome” come pulsing out of the speakers, it's immediately apparent that there's a different kind of roots band on the scene—one wrapped in tradition, but not bound by it. That song, which opens their Skaggs Family Records debut, Blind Man Walking , has a high, lonesome sound that would do the great Ralph Stanley proud. And when they follow that up with “You Again,” a song where they display the ferocious intensity of the great rock and roll bands, it's obvious Cadillac Sky is a band poised for greatness. www.cadillacsky.net and see and hear them at www.myspace.com/cadillacsky .
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Anne McCue |
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Redhead |
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Tue. July 22 at 7:30pm $12 adv./$14 door Susie Keynes from the Australian band FRUIT is lead rocker. Here is her story in her words: My name is Susie Keynes. I am a fiery redhead and I confess — I love to rock. I am a quintessential rocker girl who chooses a guitar for its tone first and then for its colour. When both are happening it is a very good day. I have notched up a lot of years on the road - the last dozen with the relentlessly dynamic and road wearing band Fruit. We have toured tirelessly to much of the world, made 8 records, sold around 100,000 of them and carved a life of independence and great satisfaction. That journey is resting for now.Introducing Redhead. Redhead is Susie Keynes on acoustic and electric guitar, CJ Rhodes on bass and Yanya Boston on drums. A bright, tight three-piece, Redhead delivers a sonic punch shifting between acoustic plaintiveness and the explosion of raucous girl-rock. With the freshness of any young band, Redhead combines a bristling energy, great songwriting, ear-tugging tunes, seasoned players and the size defying vocals of a none-too-diminuitive redhead. Artist site: www.redheadmusic.com.au |
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Pierre Bensusan |
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Pierre Bensusan just won the 2008 Guitar Player Readers choice award in April French guitarist blends N African, Celtic, jazz, classical Wed. July 23 at 8pm $20 adv./$22 door This French guitarist was actually born in Algeria and has long been fascinated with his North African roots as well as the Celtic folk traditions of western Europe. After making a name for himself as a folk musician in the late '70s, Bensusan began to incorporate jazz and classical elements into his music, creating a virtuosic, highly original style on the acoustic guitar. ~ Linda Kohanov, All Music Guide Artist site: www.pierrebensusan.com and www.myspace.com/pierrebensusan
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Chojo Jacques & Hillbilly Jazz |
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WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS
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Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours |
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Sat. July 26 at 8pm $20 adv./$23 door
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Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain |
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Bluegrass that will blow you away Sun. July 27 at 7pm $10 adv./$12 door seated <21 w/parent "Once or twice a year I come across a CD from new artists that simply blows me away. Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain have done it with their debut self-titled effort. Backed by an extremely talented group of young players, Carrie, who has been gifted with a voice that produces a rich and powerful vocal performance, and Hard Rain have a very bright future. This is one of those CDs I'll have to replace because I've played it so many times at home, in my car and at the office ." C.J. Snow – Country / Bluegrass Buyer for Borders . Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain's album has reached #5 on Bluegrass Unlimited's top and "Seven Miles From Wichita" reached #1 on BluegrassRadio.org , www.carriehasslerandhardrain.com
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Chris Chandler |
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Mon. July 28 at 7:30 pm $10 adv./$10 door
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Jeff & Vida Plus The Earl Brothers |
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Tue. July 29 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$12 door
One of New Orleans' best known acoustic roots acts, Jeff & Vida have have three critically acclaimed records under their belt and 5 years of rigorous touring both nationally and internationally, the duo make big impressions wherever they go. Jeff & Vida perform original material spanning from Appalachian bluegrass to alternative country. Their live performances showcase Vida’s powerful voice and Jeff’s superb picking on mandolin, guitar and banjo and tight well arranged harmonies. With ballads that sound like they could have been written fifty years ago and raucous barnstorming numbers that keep your feet tapping their live shows are exciting and unique, full of humor, good music and unforgettable songs. With past performances including the Ryman Auditorium and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jeff & Vida are emerging as the next up and coming Americana act. Artist site: www.jeffandvida.com and www.charismaartist.com/ The Earl Brothers: For those who remember the goose-bumps they felt the first time they heard the high-lonesome sound of Bill Monroe or the otherworldly harmonies of the Stanley Brothers, that same thrill of discovery is being created all over again by the Earl Brothers. Unlike other traditional bluegrass bands who seek to re-create the music of the original bluegrass masters, the Earl Brothers are blazing their own trail, extending the genre, while simultaneously staying solidly within the gritty tradition that started in the 1940s and 50s. Listeners are left with a mix of exhilaration and bewilderment upon their first exposure to this new-yet-old form of music. New CD is Moonshine.Artist site: www.jeffandvida.com and www.charismaartist.com/ and www.myspace.com/earlbrothers
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The 2nd Annual Santa Cruz One Man Band Festival |
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Thu. July 31 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door The One Man Banjo The Slow Poisoner Al Frisby & His one Man Louisiana Comedy Band Artist site: www.myspace.com/aljfrisby
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Jerry Miller |
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Fri. Aug. 1 at 8pm $12 adv./$12 door| TONIGHT’S DANCE CONCERT IS In association with grapestock 4 which kicks off tonight with The Jerry Miller Band. 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. This special show comes close on the heels of a Moby Grape reunion, and will include an appearance by Bob Mosley (bassist and vocalist of Moby Grape) and more Special Guests TBA. "Grapestock" is an annual gathering of friends and fans of Moby Grape. Two previous events have featured guest appearances by Bob Mosley as well as Jeff. The spirit of keeping this very-deserving flame alight and a sense of camaraderie are what brought the idea of Grapestock, honoring Moby Grape, to life. 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 |
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Byron Space Circus plus Lone Me A Dime |
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Sat. Aug 2 at 8pm $7 adv./$7 door
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The Hello Show presents Hello Santa Cruz |
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Sun. Aug. 3 at 7pm $7 adv./$ 7 door seated concert <21 w/parent
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Sound For The Organization of Society |
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Wed. Aug. 6 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated concert <21 w/parent
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Nebula Explosion |
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Thu. Aug. 7 at 7:30pm $8 adv./$8 door / dance ages 21 +
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Bongo Love |
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Fri. Aug. 8 at 8pm $12 adv./$14 door
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Moonalice |
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LAKE SOUND PRESENTS Sat. Aug. 9 at 8pm $15 adv./$15 door What a band: Barry Sless Phil Lesh, David Nelson Band Jack Casady Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna 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/moonalic
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Christopher Dean |
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Celtic & American Folk Guitarist Sun. Aug. 10 at 7pm $10 adv./$10 door The Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music of Ireland , Scotland , England and America Mixed with Folk Lore, History, Stories, and Humor Internationally recognized fingerstyle and flatpick guitarist Christopher Dean is not just a gifted exponent of Celtic and American folk music on the 6 and 12 string guitar. In the Celtic tradition, he tells engaging, humorous stories, and weaves Celtic and American lore and history with his music. His three solo albums have been sold world wide, with rave reviews from countries such as Scotland , England , Canada , and Italy . His music has also been released on multiple compilation albums in Italy , Japan , and the U.S. "I fell in love with the woody resonance and bell-like sustain of Christopher Dean's Taylor guitar and with the delicious picking style that he is rightly known for. The tunes and songs he plays are evocative of the Irish and Scots landscapes. The playing is emotional and reflective without being maudlin or sentimental. The melodies lift the spirit and weave a magic that sustains long after the last notes fade."- Jools Thatcher, DuggUp - Saturday Samples, Melbourne, Australia. "a poetic bard who speaks to your very soul"- Rob Lockhart - Noted Canadian Author Artist site: www.cairneyhill.com Tunes: www.myspace.com/christopherdean814 |
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The Grownup Noise |
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Mon. Aug. 11 at 7:30pm $8 adv./$8 door seated <21 w/parent
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The Lilly Brothers Featuring Everett Lilly |
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Tue. Aug. 12 at 7pm $12 adv. /$14 door
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Jesse Scheinin Quartet |
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Wed. Aug. 13 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door
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Rod MacDonald plus Michael McNevin |
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Thu. Aug. 14 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$12 door
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Mojo Navigators plus Pat Nevins & Ragged Glory |
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Fri. Aug. 15 at 8pm $8 adv./$8 door Mojo Navigators: With Page Brownton on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Al Astrella on lead guitar, Doug Semler on bass, and Seth Getlin on drums,The MOJO NAVIGATORS deliver an enthusiastic guitar-driven 60's style electric psychedelic rock and roll. Their repertoire includes songs recorded by The Grateful Dead, The Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, The Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. The music of The MOJO NAVIGATORS is a unique blending of visionary psychedelic lyricism with the imagery and spirit of traditional Americana, country blues, and old-time Celtic roots music. Pat Nevins & Ragged Glory play the songs of Neil Young and Gram Parsons. Pat Nevins (Workingman's Ed) leads a pedal steel guitar driven acoustic unit through an array of Neil Young and Gram Parsons tunes from the country rock past. Nevins is joined on vocals by Amy Gabel, pedal steel guitarist Steve Epstein, bassist Pat Campbell(Pistol Packin' Mama!) and drummer Mark Corsolini. A tasty mix of two classic songwriters tunes that will get your toes tappin'. Artist site: www.mojonavigators.com and www.myspace.com/patricknevins
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Volker Srifler Band plus Daniel Castro Band |
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Sat. Aug. 16 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door
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Al Frisby plus Household Items |
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Mon. Aug. 18 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door Al Frisby III Bio: Comedy Musician Born in the historic 9th Ward of New Orleans in 1959, Al Frisby grew up smack dab in the crossroads of many of America ’s musical styles. He grew up 6 blocks from Fat’s Domino’s and 12 blocks from Professor Longhair with Charles Brown and Erma Thomas in between. Since leaving New Orleans in the 1980’s he has thrilled audiences in the West and developed a new brand of musical comedy that is all his own. A multi-instrumentalist, Frisby--guitar, accordion, harmonica, saw-- and a social satirist Frisby moves easily from to polka to reggae to show tunes to New Orleans R&B. Household Items, a song cycle by composer/pianist Brian Friedland, is music that examines the realities of everyday life. Literally. Written for piano and voice, Household Items is a commentary on the ridiculous nature of advertising claims, warning labels, ingredient lists, and instructional manuals. It addresses nearly all tangible aspects of domestic life including the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and wine cellar. Friedland draws on his experience working in and across different genres to create an eclectic set of compositions that gives each product a unique musical identity. Vocalist Angela Vicente is an acclaimed and in-demand vocalist on the Los Angeles scene who is equally at home in jazz, pop, and classical settings. Vicente brings a wide palette of expression to apply to the myriad subtleties of commercial products. Artist site, tunes and video : www.myspace.com/aljfrisby and www.sonicbids.com/householditems
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John Cruz |
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WELCOMED BY FIDDLING CRICKET CONCERTS While Hawaiian songwriter John Cruz is a terrific slack key guitar player and can play beautiful Hawaiian roots style tunes, he is also an internationally known crossover pop, roots and folk artist. "John is a great songwriter and a great singer...He's one of the best." - Jackson Browne "John Cruz is one of my favorite songwriters in the world." - Jack Johnson Artist site: www.johncruz.com/bio.html Tunes and Video: www.johncruz.com/music.html |
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Chris O’Brien |
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Wed. Aug. 20 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door seated <21 w/parent
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Erica Wheeler |
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PRESENTED WITH SNAZZY PRODUCTIONS
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Shawn Mullins |
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Fri. Aug. 22 at 8pm $16 adv./$18 door seated <21 w/parent
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Tin Man plus BLUE |
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Sat. Aug. 23 2008 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+
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Paddy Keenan & Tommy O’Sullivan |
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PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF MONTEREY BAY Wed. Aug. 27 at 7:30pm $17 adv./$17 door $15 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of $2 rebate Tommy: “A tenor voice that has all the ring of Waterford crystal which has only ever served smokey whisky” Irish Music Magazine In 1997 Tommy also began touring regularly with ex-Bothy Band virtuoso piper Paddy Keenan.Having featured on Paddy’s solo album ‘Na Keen Affair’,Tommy booked a sellout tour of Ireland for the duo.They later went on to record the much acclaimed album ‘The Long Grazing Acre’which was released on the compass label in 2003.The pair continue to tour and appear at festivals worldwide. Tommy’s long overdue second solo album was recorded in 2006 ‘Song Ablaze’it is an ambitious project with songs that range from traditional Irish and traditional American to the works of contemporary writers again from both sides of the Atlantic Paddy: The Bothy Band forever changed the face of Irish traditional music, merging a driving rhythm section with traditional Irish tunes in ways that had never been heard before. Those fortunate enough to have seen the band live have never forgotten the impression they made -- one reviewer likened the experience to "being in a jet when it suddenly whipped into full throttle along the runway." Paddy was one of the band's founding members, and his virtuosity on the pipes combined with the ferocity of his playing made him, in the opinion of many, its driving force.Artist site: www.paddykeenan.com/ and www.tommyosullivan.net/ Tunes: http://paddykeenan.com/multimedia/craigs.mp3 and www.tommyosullivan.net/ |
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Dough Knees Grateful Dead Tribute plus Love Eternal |
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Fri. Aug. 29 at 8pm $7 adv./$7 door dance- ages 21+
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Zebop! A Tribute To Santana |
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Zebop! A Tribute To Santana
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Don Ross, AntoineDufour, Craig D’ Andrea |
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Wed. Sept. 3 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door Don Ross has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world. In September 1996, he managed to do what no other guitar player has done: win the prestigious U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship for the second time (he first won in 1988). The competition, held yearly in Winfield , Kansas , judges not just technique, but emotion and intensity — hallmarks of Don's style. Don first disc for Candyrat Records is Music for Vacuuming. Antoine Dufour from Quebec , is emerging as one of Canada ’s young stars of acoustic, fingerstyle guitar. With a recent Candyrat Records release Existence, his third CD of complete original material that was released to critical acclaim, along with appearances and awards at major festivals, Antoine is building a national reputation for innovation and creativity. Craig D’ Andrea fresh take on song structure and groove as well as his personal, yet accessible, melodies have found him loyal fans and a recording contract with CandyRat Records. Craig recorded his debut release 'Crazy is Catching' for CandyRat on which he demonstrates technique and ability beyond his years." -Marc Beneteau, noted Luthier Artist site tunes and vidoes: www.donrossonline.com and www.myspace.com/antoinedufour and http://www.myspace.com/craigdandrea |
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Caji & Salomé |
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Thu. Sept. 4 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$12 door ACOUSTIC BRAZILIAM & WORLD MUSIC BAND Caji, a distinctive guitarist in the Brazilian style and unique singing interpretation redefines the grooves from his hometown, Salvador, Bahia. He released is first solo work in 2004 with Indie record company AmazRecords, with the participation of an exceptional team of fine jazz musicians. Salomé, from Azores Portugal, joined him not too long after, as a percussionist and vocalist, with her passion for Brazilian music and her impressive cultural background. Together they extended the musical language to a mutli-cultural expression. They represent and explore a vast universe of musical styles that are interconnected. While the main influence is Afro-Brazilian, which includes bossa-nova, samba, and afoxé, they incorporate reggae and other world music styles such as bolero, morna, and fado into their unique sound. With her ability to sing in four different languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English), and his sensitivity to musical language, and rythms, they are able to bring to the music of the world, including Brazilian, Cuban, French, Peruvian, Cabo Verdian and Portuguese, a special sensitivity to the rare beauty of these cultures. They released a CD project blending their passion and fascination for acoustic world music especially for the melodies and rhythms of Brazil. Using the organic power of acoustic instruments, like the nylon string guitar, surdo, pandeiro, conga, together with innovative vocal interpretations, Caji and Salomé transport the listener to Brazil and beyond...“Cartão Postal Acústico / Acoustic Post Card", was recorded and produced by master engineer, Kyle Harris Artist sites and music at www.myspace.com/cajisalome and www.cajidabahia.com |
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Led Zeppelin Live starring HEARTBREAKER |
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Fri. Sept. 5 at 8pm $14 adv./$16 door DANCE - AGES 21 + THEY JUST SOLD OUT 1000 SEAT PLUS THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES!!! |
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Danjuma & Onola |
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12 Piece Afro-Beat Band led by Danjuma Adamu from Nigeria
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Best Intentions Motown Mania Tribute Show Dynamic Tributes to the Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and Gladys Knight & The Pips |
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Sat. Sept. 13 at 8pm $12 adv./$14 door Dance – ages 21 +
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Dan Crary |
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Sun. Sept. 14 at 7pm $14 adv./$16 door Easily one of the top five instrumental hot pickin’ guitar players on the planet. Combine bluegrass wizardry with classical, Celtic, folk and many other genres and then dangerously add gunpowder and hear an explosion of melody that few guitar players can match. ´ His most recent CD, Renaissance of the Steel String Guitar, is an irresistible masterpiece that roams through a myriad of genres and styles. His virtuosity and versatility are undeniable.” Portfolio Weekly Artist site: www.dancrary.com Tunes: |
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The Tannehill Weavers |
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PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF MONTEREY BAY The Tannahill Weavers' diverse repertoire reflects the duality of Scotland's musical heritage. It embraces both the mystical quality of the Highlander's Celtic music, and the rollicking, sometimes even brawling qualities of the Lowlander's Anglo-Scots tunes. The Tannahill Weavers' arrangements blend the beauty of the traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. The penetrating sound of the Highland bagpipes is a thread of ancient memory running through it all. Artist Site, Tunes and Video: www.tannahillweavers.com/ |
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Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams |
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Thu. Sept. 18 at 7:30pm $10 adv./$10 door Dance – ages 21 +
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Workingman's Ed |
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Fri. Sept. 19 at 9pm $10 adv./$10 door Workingman's Ed pays homage to rock legends The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia with sweet tastes of Bob Dylan and Neil Young mixed into the stew. Fronted by Melvin Seals guitarist Stu Allen, along with guitarist Pat Nevins, Workingman's Ed is a high octane shot of love that will bring you back to the days of psychedelic light shows and swirling electric jams. Workingman's Ed is a high octane shot of love that will bring you back to the days of psychedelic light shows and swirling electric jams. Artist site, Tunes and Video: www.workingmansed.com/ |
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Five Eyed Hand plus Seconds on End |
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Sat. Sept. 20 at 8pm $10 adv./$10 door dance- ages 21+
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The Songs of Kate Wolf |
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Sun. Sept. 21 at 7pm $10 adv./$12 door seated <21 w/parent
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Slide |
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By crikey can they play! PRESENTED BY THE CELTIC SOCIETY OF MONTEREY BAY Tue. Sept. 23 at 7:30pm $15 adv./$15 door seated <21 w/parent $13 at door to Members of The Celtic Society by way of $2 rebate To trace the origins of Slide we must go back to 1999, to southwest Ireland , to a town called Bandon. It was here that the organizers of a local festival invited three Dublin based musicians to play sessions in various pubs over the weekend. Such was the inherent connection of musical approach, style and mindset that the idea of forming some kind of group was born. A month later, and after much thought and consideration the three-piece became four as the cosy confines of a basement in Monkstown was turned from sitting room to rehearsal room. Following months of forging of individual minds into one collective unit Aogán, Daire, Éamonn and Mick felt the time was right to try out their new sound. On a cold December night ‘The Cobblestone', on the outer edge of Dublin's inner City was shaken from rock to rafter; a gig that has since become known as ‘The Wobble in The Cobble'. Soon afterwards Slide made their first release with The Flying Pig which brought them to many of the main stages & festivals at home and abroad; from the National Concert Hall to the Cambridge Festival, England and from the headline act of the German Folk Festival Tour to the Inerceltic Festival of L'Orient, France . Artist site at: www.slide.ie |
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Kal |
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PRESENTED BY ZOOK BEAT Wed. Sept. 24 at 7:30pm $15 adv./$18 door TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH Streetlight Records and www.brownpapertickets.com Kal is a Romani band from Valjevo, a small town in Centr |
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