MARY FLOWER

Mary has been nominated in two categories (“Acoustic Artist” and “Acoustic Album”) for a 2012 Blues Music Award presented by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. She's also up for "Best Female Artist" in her own town (Portland Music Awards) and the recipient of the Muddy Award in 2011 by the Cascade Blues Assn. for Best Acoustic Guitar.

Downbeat says of her recent duets CD on Yellow Dog Records, “Superlative… such a high level of proficiency that your heart will beat faster and your blood race. One of the Top 10 roots albums of 2011, no question about it. (4 stars) Twenty years and nine albums into her recording career, Flower is a superlative fingerstyle guitarist square in the Piedmont tradition. She also excels on lap steel. Easy confidence characterizes her singing style.”

Acoustic Guitar says, “Beyond the tight song arrangements, expert musicianship, and crystal clear production, Misery Loves Company’s crowning achievement is reflected in Flower’s ability to capture her musical inspiration—the rural, romantic South—in word and sound. Her unpretentious vocal style, compelling guitar work, and minimalist arrangements perfectly capture the feeling of gently floating down a slowly moving river or strolling down an isolated dirt road. “
WWW.MARYFLOWER.COM

I SEE HAWKS IN LA plus KAREN TOBIN....For real descriptive copy, go to: http://www.iseehawks.com

I SEE HAWKS IN LA ..."These freewheeling lords of California psych country approach their music as if it were a portal, an unseen threshold that, once crossed, promises a wholly unpredictable experience. The Hawks' singular style operates on an epic scale, exploring weird panoramas of hallucinatory metaphor with a sound as much traditional hillbilly as it is acceleratedlysergic-rock spontaneity. Any flight taken with I See Hawks In L.A. assures a view to startling new perspectives. Up, up and away."

plus KAREN TOBIN... Originally from Pennsylvania, the powerful, sensitive singer, songwriter, Karen Tobin, is a veteran of the Los Angeles Music scene and former recording artist with Arista Records - New York, and Atlantic Records - Nashville.

Ms. Tobin has been compared with such luminaries of the female vocalist elite as Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Karen was nominated for Best Female Vocalist by Los Angeles Music Awards. She is an active producer and writer in the Los Angeles area. She has performed at local venues and internationally.

"Karen sings the heart right out of her chest." "Ms. Tobin wails out a shivering mountain edged soprano that's laced with a powerhouse of control and emotion"-- Cash Box." "Everything she does is wonderful, this woman has so much ability." - Robert Oremann, Music Row Magazine. Karen has had her songs released by Artists in Switzerland, Holland, Japan and the United States. For further info: www.myspace.com/karentobinmusic or contact Karen: karentobinmusic@gmail.com

Modal Tease and Old Number 7 double headline this bill in celebration of their new CDs, bringing you a not-to-be-missed show that celebrates music from Appalachia, Nashville, and Beyond.

Modal Tease has been serving up sizzling' hot slices of Old Tunes for New Times since 2009. Rooted in America's old time music tradition, they’re adventurous and versatile, contrasting fast-paced breakdowns with moseying blues, archaic crooked fiddle tunes with straight-up square dance numbers, humorous ditties with Carter Family laments, mandolin with fiddle counterpoint, and typical clawhammer banjo with novel applications. What unites their varied tastes is their penchantfor modal tunes, which liberally pepper their performances, giving them an "out of this world" quality often associated with Celtic or Irish music.  But rest assured their music is 100% American.

"Belinda Thom (fiddle) and Cliff Latimer (mandolin) belt out tight unison melodies and vocal harmonies, while Jim Hamilton (clawhammer banjo), balances rhythm and melody, and Larry Ullman (standup bass) provides the backdrop. Recently, they won awards at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Competition and the Goleta Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. They recorded "Aggravatin’ Beauty," which will be unveiled at this special show.

Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 is a band like nothing you have never heard. Mixing Bluegrass, Blues and Honky Tonk in a way that has audiences on their feet. Cliff and the other members of The Old #7 are taking American Roots Music to the next level, and the fans are following.  This band gained nationwide exposure on FOX TVs “The Next Great American Band”, finishing 7th out of 8,000 bands who originally tried out for the show, defying the judge's expectations that a "Bluegrass" band would not be accepted by the general public. by. The band's release of “Hobo's Lullaby,” which debuted at #35 on the AMA Americana chart and shortly rose to #28, showcased the band’s musicianship, versatility and song writing skills by featuring something for everyone: hard-driving blues- and bluegrass-influenced tunes, country pop, and tender ballads.

This November, the band released its newest album, "Country Funk," which demonstrates why this band sounds like no other contemporary Bluegrass band playing today. Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 showcases superior musicianship, magical harmonies and an energetic, fresh new sound, which simply must be heard to be believed.

Join Lil Rev & Ukulele Bartt for an eclectic evening of Ukulele mayhem and musical mastery.

Ukulele Bartt & Lil Rev are international Ukulele stars, who teach and perform at clubs and festivals all over the world. Come and see why these guys are winning new fans where ever they travel.

Lil Rev is a Wisconsin based, award-winning one man music history show. Performing on Ukulele, Harmonica, Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar. Lil Rev sings, tells stories, recites poetry and when not singing his own rooted originals, dives down deep into the bedrock of American Music including blues, jazz, folk, tin pan alley, ragtime and more!

"Listen to this! Lil Rev is great!" -Pete Seeger.

Rev's awards: Voted Best Folksinger in WI-2004. 1996 National Blues Harmonica Champion

Ukulele Bartt Warburton is recognized around the world for his "Fancy Fingers" workshops and his dazzling musical performances. The Los Angeles Times calls him a "modern-day master.”
In addition to his playing prowess, he is equally acclaimed for being as much fun as you can have with four strings. Jim Beloff calls Bartt “a fearless uke player who combines his significant chops and wacky sense of humor to teach uke basics, as well as much more advanced techniques.”

Bartt was honored as "Teacher of the Year" in the 40,000-teacher Los Angeles Unified School District, America's second-largest district. He's also been awarded a commendation from the mayor of Los Angeles. Bartt has released two CDs and an instructional DVD, “Ukulele Bartt’s Ultimate Ukulele,” which can be found across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. His instructional book is on the way.

Bartt’s wide spectrum of musical influences ranges from Flamenco to Beatles to Beethoven and Mozart. As he traverses the planet, he brings home new ideas. You might learn just about anything at his next workshop!

Bartt is the creator of the popular website, "http://www.bartt.net/" Bartt.net, with lessons, chord charts, message boards, and videos for players of all skill levels. More than a million viewers have enjoyed his Internet videos. In addition to his vigorous ukulele career, Bartt also keeps himself busy as a recording engineer in his Los Angeles studio.

http://bartt.net/

You have often said to us, “thank you for doing what you do.” You appreciate the years of enjoyment we bring to our stage. Now we need help. Not to pay our bills but to satisfy requirements to the The County Of Los Angeles for parking and entertainment permits. This is for our survival.

Angels and Music Fans....We need a series of Fund Raisers . The Coffee Gallery and The Coffee Gallery Backstage has to raise $20,000 for a Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P) and a Parking Variance to keep our Entertainment License and contine in operation.

We are in a mixed use residental/business area. The County requires a survey to approve parking and operating as an entertainment venue. The County is cooperating with us but we must file paper work and pay for a survey of the area. It is the law and we must go through this about every 15 years. This single night’s income from ticket sales will not get us all the money we need, but it will help and we are pursuing other avenues of donations. Help us continue our good work in music and quality entertainment. Right now we have a deadline of February 15. A lot of money to raise in a short time...

Come to this event with SALTY SUITES...with Special Guest....Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers who has played her own brand of acoustic folk all over Los Angeles, including the Troubadour, the El Rey, the Roxy, Genghis Cohen and the Grand Ole Echo. Hometown Pasadena called her a "local treasure." Phoebe is an engaging performer for such a young singer, and her own songs are mature and insightful. Phoebe is currently studying music at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

Salty Suites..... Scott Gates, Chuck Hailes and Chelsea Williams. They live in the world of live acoustic music, sharing a passion for roots and bluegrass, as well as traditional mountain music. Scott Gates is as close to a musical prodigy on the mandolin as you will ever meet and now plays guitar with the same fire and brilliance. Having performed all over the country and with artists as varied as John McEuen, Nathan McEuen, Steve Martin, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kenny Loggins and a virtual Who's-Who of bluegrass players, Scott has started writing music. Chuck Hailes, is one of the top bass players in the country, schooled in classical and jazz bass playing and techniques. Chuck writes his own music and has teamed with Scott to create many new musical gems. With his background in bluegrass music, and degree in the Upright Bass, Chuck sings and plays in a way that is uniquely his own. Chelsea Williams has been writing and performing her own music since she was 13 years old. While some of her early songs are still hits with her fans, she has continued to develop as a writer penning nearly 100 original songs to date. Chelsea currently makes her living by playing on the street for tips and selling a home-made demo, having sold thousands of CDs in recent months, one-by-one, simply on her own on the street.

SALTY SUITES, CHELSEA WILLIAMS and PHOEBE BRIDGERS are donating 100% of the ticket sales to our County permits fund raiser. Any donations in excess of the ticket price will be much appreciated.

Acoustic Eidolon...

From the Vancouver Island MusicFest to the Kerrville Folk Festival, from the Kennedy Center in D.C. to St. Paul's Cathedral in London and the Spandau Theatre in Berlin, Germany, people have been praising the sound of Acoustic Eidolon.*

Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire have combined their musical talents to create an exciting new acoustic sound. Joe plays an instrument he invented: the double-neck guitjo, a custom acoustic guitar with two necks, built exclusively for him. This one-of-a-kind instrument has incredible range and tonal qualities, sounding at times like a piano, dulcimer or beautiful harp. Combine that with Hannah's stunning tone and impeccable cello-playing, and you have the ingredients for some very moving music. Swallow Hill Music Association says, "...an evening of brilliant instrumentality."

Voted Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association, DAVE STAMEY winner of the Will Rogers Award for Male Vocalist of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists, and a five-time nominee for Songwriter Of The Year, DAVE STAMEY is one of the most popular Western Entertainers working today. His vast repertoire of classic and original Western folk music represents a link between today's Americana singer-songwriters and the old-time cowboy balladeers. He has delighted audiences in seven states, and has found that he prefers this type of work to being stomped by angry horses. He will sell out so reserve now.

HAUNTED WIND CHIMES

www.hauntedwindchimes.com

BERKLEY HART..Bob Stane Encourages you to see and hear this marvelous duo. Fine song writers, funny guys and sensitive stuff while being unusually entertaining. This is their fifth or sixth time up from San Diego to amuse you. Super act. Money Back Guarantee.

Hailed as masters of both two part harmony and dazzling song craft, Berkley Hart have established themselves as one of the premier acoustic duos touring the country. In concert the duo shines, the obvious camaraderie between these two top singer-songwriters driving each performance. Add in virtuoso guitar playing from Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart as well as their good natured humor and it’s easy to see why the two have become live favorites. That said, it’s their acclaimed albums which have racked up the accolades, each filled with tunes as catchy as you’re likely to come across. Over their four albums to date, the duo has honed their approach, experimenting with format and instrumentation, even using a band. Now the pair has stripped their sound down to the basics, using only what they can carry, their guitars and their voices.

CHUCK PYLE

An accomplished writer, Pyle's songs have been recorded by an impressive list of artists: Jerry Jeff Walker, John Denver, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Suzy Bogguss, Tish Hinojosa and Chris LeDoux. Pyle's charismatic voice and pumping guitar style combine seamlessly to make a dazzling kind of Southwestern Acoustic rock. A beloved performer, Pyle's humorous Zen Cowboy character illumines the mind and empowers the heart for one of life's quintessential feel-good moments.

CHUCK PYLE is a tall drink of cool water with a voice to touch a heart and a beat to swing it. From the land of cactus, sand and sage, comes a long and lanky tunester ruthlessly driving a herd of songs into your happily ever after.

February 14

Happy V Day!

The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.

Tribute artist Jim Curry, who's voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie Take Me Home: The John Denver Story, has performed Denver's music in sold out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today's top performer of Denver's vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. Jim's uncanny ability to mirror John's voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when "Rocky Mountain High" "Sunshine" "Calypso" and "Annie's Song" topped the charts, and his popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and caring for each other.

Jim will appear with his wife, Anne who plays mandolin and guitar, sings harmony and generally keeps Jim in line! Together, they will take you on a musical journey of the heart, where you will be invited to sing, clap your hands, stomp your feet and howl at the moon. Don't worry, you already know the words to the songs, and John Denver's message is worth repeating: "Be kind to the Earth and to each other. "

MERCHANTS OF MOONSHINE.... While playing funk-rock saxophone in all of the "Pay-to-Play", "High Profile" venues of L.A.'s intense music scene, Chris and Chris decided to slow down, pick up a couple of acoustic guitars, and play some Cash, Willie, and Hank. This was soon after discovering they were both pretty much raised on the stuff, being born in Texas and Ohio. They figured if they were lucky they could hit up a corner bar for a few free beers and maybe pick up on some ladies by offering up a few of these childhood favorites. Dissatisfied with the country music scene in L.A., they invited four friends to join in, took the name Merchants of Moonshine, and took aim!

The first gig was a true hole-in-the-wall, playing for about 20 friends. Six years, and approximately 600 gigs, later they have become southern California's premiere local Americana/Country band and now split time between L.A. and Nashville. They have shared the stage with Rodney Crowell, Zac Brown Band, David Allan Coe, Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters, Wade Hayes, The Blasters, Trisha Yearwood, Hal Ketchum, Little Texas, Asleep at the Wheel, Clint Black, Junior Brown, Will Kimbrough, Bo Bice, Neal McCoy, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, and Phil Vasser. They have performed at several large fairs and rodeos, four of the largest being National Finals Rodeo (Vegas), the L.A. County Fair, the Honda Center, and Angels Stadium. They have played at many of those same "High Profile" Los Angeles venues including Viper Room, The Mint, and Key Club. Awards include South Bay Music Award's 2007 "Country Artist of the Year", Colgate Country Showdown's 2006 "California State Finalist", and M.o.M. consistently breaks attendance records at most of the bars/clubs they frequent. They have been featured (interviewed and played) on Shawn Parr's "local spotlight" on KKGO 105.1 GoCountry. "Country Love" written by M.o.M. was used in a feature film entitled "Cut Off" starring Faye Dunaway, Malcolm McDowell, and Kurupt.

TRACY NEWMAN AND THE REINFORCEMENTS

Tracy started playing guitar at 14, primarily influenced by the Kingston Trio, about which she says, “I could actually play their songs, especially Tom Dooley which had, and still has only two chords.” After high school, Tracy wanted to be a folksinger, but her parents insisted she go to college. She went to the U of A in Tucson and quickly fell in with the local folk community, stopped attending college and started playing on street corners for money. Understandably, this freaked out her mother who flew to Tucson and dragged her back to LA for “help.” It’s taken Tracy a while to get back to her dream. Along the way, she worked as a TV writer, with partner Jonathan Stark. Their first staff job was on Cheers. In 1997, they won the Emmy and the prestigious Peabody Award for writing the ground-breaking “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001, they created the ABC comedy, According to Jim, which recently completed its eighth and final season of production. Tracy has been writing songs all along and is once again performing full-time, sometimes for money. Her CD is called A Place in the Sun. The Reinforcements are Gene Lippmann, Rebecca Leigh, John Cartwright, John O’Kennedy, and Doug Knoll. This is a funny, moving and memorable show. Be prepared for some unusual, modern folk tales.

Shelby, Tieg and Tara: Sunland, California’s “Shelby, Tieg & Tara” are a singing-songwriting folk trio. They’ve been described as a modern Simon and Garfunkel, if they had sisters. The trio formed in December of 09 when Tieg Johnson somehow managed to convince his two favorite singers, Shelby Lindley and Tara Louise, to be in a band with him. Equipped with only their voices and an acoustic guitar, they found they were able to put a unique sound on each others original songs.

Shelby, Tieg & Tara are avidly performing in the SoCal area with over 60 performances already under their belt. They released their debut EP “Beauty Wood” May 30, 2010 and their follow-up “Off to Neverland” on January 29, 2011 to a sold out audiences at the NoHo Arts Center. They are always posting new recordings at www.ShelbyTiegAndTara.BandCamp.com.   Their latest release “Mother, Father, Daughter” is a 3 song EP about family and is available online now.

Special Matinee Tribute Show !!!
HEART OF GOLD & TAPESTRY....

There’s no denying Neil Young as music’s most uncompromising rock royalty, he’s an irreverent poet with a rock and roll heart. His music embodies the arc of American experience, challenges authoritative views, defies industry pigeon-holing and continues to have an impact on musicians and fans worldwide.

Tom Sweeney and the Heart of Gold band seek to pay tribute to one of the most respected and prolific rock/folk guitarists of the late 20th century. You’ll hear such songs as “Cinnamon Girl”, “Hey, Hey, My, My”, “Down By the River”, “Heart of Gold”, “Old Man”, “Southern Man”, “Rockin’ in the Free World” and many other gems from Neil’s vast catalogue.

Opening the show will be Jeannie Austin and “Tapestry” who will perform a short set of Carole King classics. This group debuted at the Coffee Gallery in September of 2011 to rave reviews and we’re very excited to have them back.

Please join us for an afternoon of great music featuring tributes to two of the most influential singer songwriters of our time.

$15

Students: $12

LIVE MAGIC, LIVE MUSIC. Dripping with atmosphere.

MAGIC TONIGHT!...

Maestro & Magic presents MAGIC TONIGHT! at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena... Come join us for a night of magic, music and illusion featuring three world-class magicians from the infamous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

This evening’s program will include performances by Jeff Black and two surprise magicians who will be sure to amaze you. All the magic tonight will be accompanied by the musical styling’s of the Crown City Combo. Don’t miss out on this must see magical experience!

Annual birthday concert---It’s that time again!!!! Please come help me celebrate 70, doing the thing I love to do the most, which is to perform my music for you! This should not to be missed! Come see if I can actually still make it through the ballad of John Henry whilst performing the legendary “Buck Dance” (one more time)! Maybe, Maybe not! Don’t forget to call for reservations, it is a small club, and will probably sell out.

MICHAEL MC GINNIS and FRIENDS:....Michael Mc Ginnis; Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Actor, Story Teller, Member of the Original New Christy Minstrels, YMCA Camp Director/Chaplain, (the chaplain part is humorous!) Winner of several beauty contests, (not recently however) Attention Deficit Survivor, (what?), and otherwise pretty good guy. Listed in the Folk Music Hall of Fame, has played for presidents, queens, and other assorted heads of state, is the honorary “Duke” of Peoria Illinois, and puts on one heck of an entertaining show so don’t miss it. Captain Kangaroo even recorded two of his songs. (Well actually it was Mr. Moose, but it’s sort of the same thing, and for anybody under thirty/ forty, it doesn’t matter any way.)

THE FRIENDS:
Stephen Geyer is the finest guitar player in America today in this writer’s
opinion. He has penned a number of chart breaking songs, and will blow you
away with his musical energy.

David P Jackson; legendary player of most instruments, Hilariously funny, and a really good guy to have on your side when you’re trying to win over an audience..... Mystery Guests; Well, then it wouldn’t be a mystery would it!

ANNE & PETE SIBLEY....Few musicians are on the rise like Jackson Hole-based Anne and Pete Sibley, whom music journal Bluegrass Now has called “one of the sweetest, most soulful and hauntingly beautiful duets in the business.” The Sibley's took top honors at the “Great American Duet Sing-Off” on A Prairie Home Companion, performing live for a radio audience of millions at New York City's "Town Hall". Last year the Sibleys released their fourth album, Coming Home, to broad critical acclaim. The couple has performed nationwide at preeminent music festivals such as MerleFest and RockyGrass, as well as world-famous venues including the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC..

Streaming Audio and Video: www.quicksilverproductions.net/artist/anne-pete-sibley.

For Anne and Pete it is the simplicity of the music: the words, the vocals, the harmonies. The storytelling and intimate nature of their originals has drawn in fans and encouraged the husband and wife duo to keep delivering. They aren’t afraid of making music that is personal, paring it down, being true to their instincts. The audiences and the communities and the correspondence from their fans in five short years has made it so rewarding for the couple. Raised in New England singing in choirs, studying all types of music except folk and bluegrass, the Sibleys stumbled upon their true calling when they moved out West to the land of the Tetons. They consider this music the people’s music, nature’s music and they sing it freely and graciously. In the past five years they have released many well-received albums (including one for Christmas) and just celebrated their newest release Coming Home in April 2009 at the same time as winning A Prairie Home Companion’s Duet Sing Off on National Public Radio.

Of Will You Walk With Me, Bluegrass Now writes, “What emerges front and center are the couple’s transcendent harmonies, vocal renditions that embellish already artful songwriting." They have also self-published a songbook of their original music.

CD Baby editors reviewing Coming Home think the Sibleys voices go together like milk and honey saying, “this duo makes a strong case for the argument that there's nothing better than unadorned, unaffected human voices.”
www.anneandpetesibley.com

John York: BYRDS AND BEYOND
with Billy Darnell & Chad Watson

A former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds, John York has played with The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, and Blues legend Lightin' Hopkins. Joining him on stage will be Billy Darnell, who played guitar for the Gene Clark Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw, and Roger McGuinn, and Chad Watson, legendary bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender and countless other artists.

The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs and great interpretations of songs from the era.. and the best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band. Come join us for an evening of great artistry and entertainment.

JERRY BURGAN Songs & Stories, with Debbie Burgan and Tholow Chan.....

Folk music of the late 1950’s and early 60’s influenced everyone from the Beatles and the Beach Boys, to Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. As they found an audience in coffee houses, high schools and colleges, it changed the course of popular music throughout the world. Jerry Burgan, was there when We Five, rode the leading edge of folk-rock’s wave with You Were On My Mind and Get Together en folk music began morphing into folk-rock-- and all the hyphen-rock musical forms that followed.

Today, his Songs & Stories show brings the audience along on a return to our folk roots as he leads a guided tour through some of the magical and memorable moments of our common musical experience—when folk songs topped the charts and Dylan still hadn’t plugged in—but the times were indeed a changing.

Joined on stage by his wife Debbie (We Five’s lead singer) and bassist Tholow Chan, they create a totally engaging and entertaining show that has the audience participating from the first song. Whether you were there at the start, sang the songs in school, or learned them from your parents, the familiar tunes are sure to connect as synapses fire. Feet will tap in time with the music and lips spread into a broad smile as they follow along moving in synchronicity with the lyrics.

Between songs, Jerry takes the role of wizened sage, sharing fascinating tales woven from the spirit of Woody Guthrie, the Lomaxes, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, to the more contemporary artists they inspired – like John Stewart. The former Kingston Trio banjo player and writer of countless classic songs in the musical form that’s now come to be called Americana, was Jerry’s mentor, so count on hearing some treasures that were learned directly from the master.

Some originals from his first solo Global Recording Artists CD, Jerry Burgan – Reflections, Songs & Stories, are always included, along with few surprises. It’s all tastily complimented by bassist and humorist, Tholow Chan, and singer/percussionist extraordinaire, Debbie Burgan. Their stage rapport has a seamless quality that’s been honed by time as they draw each audience into the feel-good experience--often with spontaneous laughter and comments coming from the room. When the three of them sing together, their tight arrangements bring to life the exhilarating power, harmony and charm that made folk trios so popular.

Bring your friends along. They’ll thank you.

THE DUO TONES....

A matinee Veteran rock-instrumental masters PAUL JOHNSON & GIL ORR have hit upon a unique and winning idea: by leaving out the drums and bass, they put the focus on their delightful dual-guitar interplay (both acoustic and electric), which lends fresh appeal to the surf-instro genre.  (Paul co-founded the pioneer '60s surf band, the Belairs ["Mr. Moto"]; he currently plays with the Surfaris ["Wipeout"]. Gil has been with the Chantays ["Pipeline"] since the '60s.)

With two popular CDs and a growing visibility (they were a big hit recently on "A Prairie Home Companion"), the Duo-tones are creating a stir among many music fans who are discovering for the first time just how rich this stuff can be when played with the skill and authority that Paul and Gil bring to it. Always a fave act here. Many encores for a reason.

Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys
Merrymakers of Whoopee

The enchanting and effervescent chanteuse Janet Klein performs obscure, naughty and lovely tunes from the 1910’s, 20’s and 30’s. Joined by her LA based band members, The Parlor Boys, you’ll be treated to spirited, soulful and inspired renditions of Tin Pan Alley, early hot Jazz, vaudeville & Yiddish novelty tunes, ragtime and other rare, sweet and rustic gems.

Janet and the Boys are the best at what they do! They’re unearthing, revivifying, rejuvenating, Vaudevillinating, whoopifying and bringing to life tunes so rare and surprising that they are off the map! This is music that kept people up all night in speakeasies, barrelhouse saloons, dance halls and Vaudeville theatres by the millions. These wonderfully robust tunes will set you jazzing for romance and hurly-burly speakeasy steppin’ out.

Janet’s band THE PARLOR BOYS will include sensational musicians: John Reynolds best on the planet 1930’s style guitar and plectrum banjo whistling master, hobo bon vivant Marquis Howell who plays stand-up bass with an authentically inspired vintage panache, the ever entertaining Ian Whitcomb author, historian and British invader of pop music fame circa 1960’s and the extraordinary Benny Brydern who is the hottest classically trained violin player ever. All the gents in the group avidly collect old recordings from 78 rpm records and are immersed in the pursuit of capturing an authentic and adroit vintage sound by way their own personal and soulful musical style.

Janet’s music has plenty of variety with obscure movie tunes, a load of sassy Dixie mania, novelties and jazz age tales of bad behavior all mixed with a yummy plate of down home fun.
www.janetklein.com

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND !!!  MATINEE AND EVENING SHOWS!!!

LED ZEPAGAIN...... We are thrilled to announce that Led Zepagain, Southern California's outstanding tribute to Led Zeppelin, will be back to perform two separate shows of acoustic Zeppelin classics at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. It’s gonna be a Double Dose of Led and each show will be unique in respect to the set lists.

Since the band's inception in 1989, Led Zepagain has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today.

In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. He was absolutely astonished at the bands accuracy stating “It’s amazing how much you sound like us. You must have grown up on this because you were inside the music, and you paid attention to detail in your presentation…I can tell you guys really love the music!” This encounter led to the members of Led Zepagain attending Led Zeppelin's 2007 Reunion Concert at London's O2 Arena and a surprise visit from Jason Bonham in March of 2009 as he sat in with the band on their encore performance of the song "Rock and Roll". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ

Having played nationally and internationally in such places as Japan, Ireland, Germany, Bosnia, Peru, Canada, Mexico City and Guam, Led Zepagain regularly performs to packed houses all over the world.

As you know, there are only 50 seats available for these shows, so don't miss the rare opportunity to see this band in an up close, intimate setting where you'll hear songs such as Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir, The Rain Song, Going to California and many, many more. We strongly encourage you to call and make reservations for these shows as they are sure to sell out quickly.

Wednesday & Thursday

MARCH 14

&

MARCH 15

SPANKY & OUR GANG

1960's chart busters SPANKY & OUR GANG are best known for their summer of love hits: Sunday Will Never Be The Same, I'd Like To Get To Know You, Lazy Days, Making Every Munite Count, Yesterdays Rain, Give A Damn, Etc. The band is still fronted by singer Elaine 'Spanky' McFarlane who also toured with The Mama's & Papa's for twelve years. Recent CD releases include: The Complete Recordings Box Set (Universal Music), The Best of SPANKY & OUR GANG (Universal Music), and a new live CD Back Home Americana, that features the current band. The current band that will be appearing at The Coffee Gallery is:

vocals: Elaine 'Spanky' McFarlane (Our Gang, The Mama's & Papa's)
guitarist/vocals: Jim Carrick (Florida Folk Star),
drummer: Eddie Ponder (Flying Burrito Brothers, Warren Zevon, Don Everley Band),
guitarist: Denny Dias (Steely Dan)
vocals: Karen Dumont (Portland Oregon Blues/Gospel Artist)
bassist/vocals: Chris Matheos (Mel Bay Author)

TWO NIGHTS: Wednesday, MARCH 14 & Thursday, MARCH 15.

http://www.spankyandourgang.net/

Peter Feldmann, A singer and multi- instrumentalist with many years' performing experience throughout California and the West, Peter Feldmann has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related musics since the early 1960's, and is known as the founder of the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention, and the original Bluebird Cafe in Santa Barbara, a music club highly influential on the Southern California Music scene. Peter's tribute CD to Uncle Dave Macon, Grey Cat On The Tennessee Farm, was named to the nation's Top Ten Bluegrass albums of 2005 by the Chicago Tribune. The year 2012 marks Peter's 50th year as a professional performer.

Blaine Sprouse, Born and reared in the mountains of West Virginia, fiddler Blaine Sprouse moved to Nashville, TN before turning eighteen, fast-tracking his professional career by joining Jimmy Martin as a Sunny Mountain Boy, with whom he toured the United States and Japan. Over the next 25 years Blaine toured nationally and internationally and recorded with a stunning array of legendary bluegrass and country artists, among them, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, Charlie Louvin, Alabama, Randy Travis, Glen Campbell, and the Osborne Brothers. Much in demand as a performer and session player, Blaine performed on the Grand Ole Opry for over 15 years. His solo recordings are available on the Rounder and Cumberland Record labels.

Rick Cunha may truly be described as a guitar players' guitar player. He is also one of America's finest songwriters. Rick has performed in concert with Mason Williams (for whom he also produces), Emmy Lou Harris, John Stewart, Anne Murray, Jennifer Warnes, Buck Owens, and The Smothers Brothers, to name a few. His songs have been recorded by Ms. Warnes, Ian Matthews, The Smothers Brothers, Michael Johnson and many other artists. Mr. Cunha's solo recording career began in 1974 with an album for the GRC label, that included his song Yo-Yo-Man which has since been immortalized on television and in concert by Tom Smothers. Other solo albums include: Cunha Tunes and Moving Pictures.

The Tumbling Tumbleweeds with Guest John Bergstrom

As their name suggests, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are a tribute to the era that gave us singing cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the great swingtime cowboy band, The Sons of the Pioneers. Although The Tumbling Tumbleweeds feel the Sons of the Pioneers are their "blue print" they do bring their very own unique brand of entertainment to the world of Western Music and have been hailed as brilliant young songwriters.  It's show complete with singing, humor, storytelling and some good ol' boot stompin' western antics! "The great news is The Tumbling Tumbleweeds don't sound like the Sons of the Pioneers, or Riders In The Sky, or Sons of the San Joaquin. They sound 100% like The Tumbling Tumbleweeds. and that, folks, is simply wonderful!" -Rick Huff, The Western Way Magazine

John Bergstrom

Singer/Song writer, John Bergstrom is a story teller and maker of pictures. You can almost smell the campfire as he spins his tales. His most recent CD, “Ghosts and Legends,” is in the top two percent of all the western CDs receiving air play. John has performed at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, on national TV on the “Heart of Western Music,” and has toured throughout the Southwest. He returns to the Coffee Gallery for the third time. His song, “Throw Down the Box,” was nominated for “Song of the Year” in 2010 by the Western Music Association.

Radio producer, Mike Dowler described John as “one of those musicians that knows how to tell a story and brings you into it. With deep spiritual underpinnings, he is filled with inspiration and he conveys emotion so well.”

Come on out and hear the old west come alive.

THE LONG RUN...."Unplugged"

Since their debut in 1999 THE LONG RUN - Experience The Eagles has earned its place among the top-drawing tribute acts in North America
and is regarded as one of the finest Eagles tribute shows in the world.  Marked by lush vocal harmonies and exceptional musical accuracy, every
TLR performance delivers a reverence for the beloved Eagles studio recordings blended with The Long Run's infectious, live-concert energy.

Now, TLR invites you to join them in celebrating The Eagles 40th anniversary and these great songs with their acoustic show "UNPlugged".

FROM A RECENT INTERVIEW:
“We love working acoustically. It allows us to distill the music back to its rich essence; the melodies, the vocal harmonies and the stories within the songs. It’s funny. . . when we’re on the large stages, with all the instruments, lights and the big PA system we probably feel closer to the Eagles. But when we’re in an intimate room with just our voices and a few acoustic guitars, we feel closer to the music.”

LARRY HANKS & DEBORAH ROBINS

American Songster: Larry Hanks, is known as a "folksingers' folksinger", longtime favorite folksinger of heroes like Michael Cooney, Art Thieme,and the late Sam Hinton; who has been delighting audiences for over 50 years with his deep bass voice, sparse acoustic guitar accompaniments, and acclaimed Jew's Harp playing. Hanks is probably best known for his classic "folk" song, "Apple Picker's Reel".

Larry can be heard on recordings of David Grisman, Jody Stecher & Kate Brislin, Mike Seeger, and many others; and has performed with Utah Phillips, Gordon Bok, Fred Holstein, Martyn Wyndham-Read, Elizabeth Cotten, Malvina Reynolds, Geoff Muldaur, and on and on...

Now performing with wife and musical partner, Deborah Robins, the two are becoming even more beloved for an eclectic repertoire of American traditional, work, blues, and political songs; the music of Utah Phillips, Larry Penn, Leadbelly, Sam Hinton, Stephen Foster; and others in the pantheon of American vernacular/working people's music. 

They perform at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, the Old Songs Festival (NY), and annually tour the US and alternately, the UK.

Hanks & Robins bring a warm and homey stage presence, most comfortable in creating an intimate musical evening, long remembered by all in attendance. Michael Cooney, beloved folksinger in his own right, rave of the duo's recent "No Hiding Place" CD, "...This is why I got into folk music to begin with! The Boston Globe's Folk Music Critic, Scott Alarik, calls their brand new CD, "NO HIDING PLACE", "A drop of the pure!" John Cohen's glowing critique includes, "Wonderful and challenging!", amongst his fond comments (Reviews, bio, and comments attached

To listen to audio clips from Larry & Deborah's new CDs:

www.cdbaby.com/cd/hanksrobins
www.cdbaby.com/cd/hanksrobins2

To view recent performance festival videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P-lOUxmvfo

SLUGGER O' TOOLE

A great show of music, comedy, pickin’grinnin’ and
folky nostagia. In other words a fun filled night.

SLUGGER O' TOOLE

...The mighty men of Slugger O’Toole share their passion for the music of Ireland and the Celtic Nations by concocting a heady brew of foot-stomping pub songs, heart-rending ballads and deft instrumentals. With traditional instrumentation including fiddle, button accordion, mandolin, banjo, bodhran, pennywhistle, flute and guitars, the band thrills audiences with renditions of the Irish classics that are true to the Celtic core. Slugger O’Toole’s love of entertaining audiences and blue-collar work ethic has led the L.A. Weekly proclaim them Southern California’s “hardest-working Irish band”. An evening with Slugger O’Toole will leave you feeling as if you’ve visited a pub in Dublin with your closest friends! Members and who plays what are:
Johnny McKenna: Vocals, Button Accordian & Bodhran
Dan Harper: Vocals & Guitar
Matt Foyer: Vocals, Pennywhistle, Flute & Mandolin
Patrick Rieger: Vocals, Guitar & Bodhran
Tim McNamara: Vocals & Bass
John Sommers: Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin & Banjo

John Sommers goes back to The Ice House days in The Johnson Boys.