LEGAL GROUNDS...it's good and it's free. What a combination.

I have something new and free for you. My wife, Beverly, general practice attorney for 20 years, will be establishing "LEGAL GROUNDS" at The Coffee Gallery. That means she will be sitting, with coffee in hand, on Thursday evenings, and Saturdays and Sundays giving out free legal consultation & advice. No strings attached. These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes. You may have craved to ask a real lawyer a question or two but did not want to put out the bucks to rent him, or her, for an hour (minimum) in a stuffy law office. Now is your chance to meet in a neutral site where everyone is relaxed and you will have no monetary obligations. Also during times that are convenient for you and not necessarily at the convenience of the lawyer. Oh, the power in your hands.... Works for me.

You must have an appointment...Beverly Stane....(626) 578-0027... (her office) she will answer the phone or you can leave a phone number. Your call will be answered, or returned, by Beverly, a competent and non-threatening person. Remember, the number above is her downtown office. Not The Coffee Gallery. Only phone her office for appointments. Do not call the coffee house for a lawyer appointment. Meetings with Beverly will be at The Coffee Gallery. Is this clear? 1. Call her office for an appointment. 2. Meet her at the coffee house at the appointed time.

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The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917 (call after 2:00 P.M. if busy)

 

Please park on Lake or at the two service stations or in any of the business parking lots.
Do not park on side streets. Always come and go with quiet dignity. Let 'em sleep.
Cross streets with care....Lake traffic is fast.

The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA. Phone for Reservations: (626) 398-7917

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The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake
Altadena, CA. Phone for reservations after 11:00 A. M.....(626) 398-7917

 

BOB STANE SAYS: Unfortunately, TRACY GRAMMER is ill. Really sick and had to cancel
another date in Los Angeles as well. She hopes to reschedule later this Summer.

The Coffee Gallery Backstage will be closed and dark tonight, Sunday. So sad. So lonely.

We will give you a "heads up" on shows later in the week:

Here goes:

THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED:

TRACY GRAMMER "Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays." - Joan Baez. "[Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer have] become a treasured part of my music collection... Flower of Avalon presents more songs by Dave Carter, with Tracy at the helm as artist, interpreter, co-producer and the beating heart at the center of it all. Her pure voice conveys the simple truths of these songs; her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn.... I was honored and humbled by the invitation to sing on this record." Mary Chapin Carpenter.

(CANCELLED/DARK). SUNDAY, May 4. Show : 7:00 P.M. (CANCELLED/DARK).
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BIG DEAL ACT. PLEASE READ THE COPY:
ERIC TAYLOR... People have been talking about Eric Taylor and his songs since the early 1970s, when he was an integral part of a Houston songwriting scene that included Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, and Guy Clark. Taylor is one of the most influential songwriters to ever come out of Texas, and has had a profound effect on the evolution and development of such well-known Texas artists as Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and others. His recordings have also had a profound effect on fans and critics alike. His 1995 Eric Taylor CD was voted Texas Album of the Year at the Kerrville Music Awards, and Resurrect, Taylor's 1998 release, was named one of the "100 essential records of all time" by Texas magazine Buddy. Scuffletown, released in 2001, received rave reviews as well. In 2004, Taylor's classic 1981 vinyl album, Shameless Love, was re-mastered and released on CD with 2 bonus tracks. A mesmerizing performer, Taylor has been a featured artist at many festivals and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. His TV and radio appearances include Austin City Limits, Late Night With David Letterman, NPR's Morning Edition and Mountain Stage, and BBC Radio Scotland. THURSDAY, May 8. Show Time: 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $20
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BRING YOUR GUITAR FANS AND STUDENTS TO SEE THIS ONE. HIGHEST QUALITY AND A SATISFYING EVENING OF SKILLFUL MUSIC.
JIM STUBBLEFIELD'S GUITARRA EXOTICA.... Guitarist and composer JIM STUBBLEFIELD (a founding member of the Billboard charting band Incendio) performs original music from his first solo album in ten years - GUITARRA EXOTICA. STUBBLEFIELD'S music is a journey into an exciting world of exotic melodies, infectious rhythms and evocative soundscapes featuring original compositions inspired by his love of flamenco, jazz, classical, celtic and many other Western and Eastern forms. From flamenco inspired rumbas to Eastern European folk melodies, to Middle-Eastern bellydance rhythms, STUBBLEFIELD'S fleet-fingered guitar
work takes center stage. He is joined by violinist ANNA STAFFORD whose credits include work with artists Mary J. Blige, Leann Rimes, Josh Groben, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson and Andrea Bocelli. Percussionist BRYAN BROCK (Frankie Valli, Jackson Brown, Leonard Cohen, Incendio) and bassist/guitarist RUBEN RAMOS (The Ten Tenors) round out the live band. Stubblefield's music has appeared on compilations with artists such as Ottmar Liebert, Govi, and Ruben Romero. His other band, Incendio, has released 6 CDs, a DVD and toured the country several times.Stubblefield's music has been used on HGTV, ESPN, the SHOWTIME series RE:EVOLUTION OF SPORTS, the HISTORY CHANNEL show MODERN MARVELS, the WB show ELIMIDATE, THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR and many other network television shows.
Friday, May 9. Show Time: 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $15.
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FOURTH ENCORE AT THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE. JUST PLAIN FUN.
TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS....Singing, dancing and prancing. A nostalgic Western tour de force...From the city of Sierra Madre in the Golden West State of California, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are a singing group comprised of four men, all sharing the same love of the music of the old west. With songs dating from as far back as the 1800s on up to the days of the silver screen cowboys such as Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, they sing with velvety rich harmonies that ring with nostalgia. They are members of the Western Music Association and are most notably and undeniably inspired by the masters of cowboy music "The Sons of the Pioneers." The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are also actors and feel very strongly about the importance of making the art of "storytelling" an integral part of their performance style. Most of the songs are in fact storytelling songs as were most of the songs of the Old West It is the desire of the Tumbling Tumbleweeds to bring back to life the music that rekindles the romantic days of the old west where cowboys roamed the ranges, miners rushed for gold and farmers quelled the land. It is true American music in its most innocent form, done in a style that evokes the haunting and mesmerizing sounds of an era long since past but not forgotten. With a show complete with singing, dancing and story telling they're sure to please!
Saturday, May 10 Show Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: $15
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HE IS THE GUITARIST IN THE JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET. DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS ENSEMBLE. BRING YOUR GUITAR FANS AND STUDENTS.
TRIO GONZALO...Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina Gonzalo is considered one of the best guitar players in America.
You will hear a mix of Gypsy Jazz and latin acoustic music with melodies you will not forget. Passionate, virtuoso guitar, incredible calrinet player Rob Hardt, and a pumping rhythm section.
After having toured the world extensively with John Jorgenson, Gonzalo is presenting his new CD Porteña Soledad with incredible reviews all over the world.
Sunday, May 11...Show Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: $15.
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SOLD OUT ON A MONDAY NIGHT.
RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE....With EVAN MARSHALL on magic mandolin....one of, if not "the" most historical Western bands in the world, The Riders Of The Purple Sage starred in films and radio for the pre-war days to today... Today's Riders, under the leadership of Cody Bryant, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are highly-skilled musicians-instruments include a five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, fiddle, steel guitar, bass, and drums and consummate vocalists.
Monday, May 12. Showtime: 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $20 SOLD OUT
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Many times back at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Champions all-around.

JAMIE LAVAL & ASHLEY BRODER....Independent Music Awards finalists and nationally touring duo Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder astound audiences with their intensely passionate virtuosity. These two classically trained musicians will unwind their unique Celtic and Roots musical arrangements, sometimes employing mandolin and fiddle and sometimes twin fiddle. A big Coffee Gallery Backstage fave with many appearances here to their credit. At least a fourth encore.

One of the premier Celtic violinist/fiddlers on the international music scene today, Jamie Laval ("the next Alasdair Fraser"-Scotland Press and Post) and violin, mandolin, cello virtuoso Ashley Broder, ("rising mandolin star"-Mandolin Magazine) render traditional Irish and Scottish music with hints of classical refinement and ethnic influences, gleaning musical nuances primarily from Appalachian, Irish dance, and Scottish bagpipe tunes as well as creating their own unique compositions. They consistently create rapt audiences with their versatility, running the gamut from tender and melancholy to wildly jubilant. ("One can only gasp in admiration," writes Sing Out Magazine.) Their CD "Zephyr in the Confetti Factory" received universal praise; one selection, "Levantine's Barrel," was nominated for the Best World Traditional Song for the 2007 Independent Music Awards. They are currently recording their new CD, which is due out later this year.

Their popularity earns them invitations to such concert venues as The Bijou in Knoxville, TN; the Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center in Hendersonville; the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA; the Asheville Arts Center (NC); the Swananoah Gathering (NC); Wintergrass Festival (WA); Millpond Festival (CA); Duke University (NC); Blackstone River Theatre (RI) as well as countless other locations..
Thursday, May 15. Show Time: 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $15
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Here again and again. Insatiable fans.

KEN O' MALLEY, The Twilight Lord....Dublin born Ken O'Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over thirty years. In this unique solo performance, Ken transports his audience to his beloved Ireland through heartfelt singing and vivid storytelling. Find out why the Irish News calls this consummate entertainer "without question, . . .the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California.." Don't miss this magical evening of songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, accompanied by Ken's remarkable talent on guitar and mandolin. "Dust-free and polished to perfection, each song is performed with authenticity, and the care one might use when handling a valuable family heirloom" ----Lisa Elaine Scott, Music Connection Magazine.
Friday, May 16. Show Time: 8:00 P.M. Tix: $18.
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The crowds get bigger every time. They do it all. So solid. Bring friends.
SLIGO RAGS....A delightful group of singer/musicians doing up tempo and sensitive songs of Ireland and some very nice bluegrass. This will satisfy everyone who likes instruments played with great skill and solid vocals. Lots of wit, humor and sparkling personalities. Two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents robust, up tempo, lively Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm. Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After", currently garnering international airplay, was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guiness stout you just ordered at the bar...Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well.
Saturday, May 17. Show Time: 7:00 P.M. Tickets: $18
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Sensational Guitarist. We are bringing him in from Boston. International star.
Guitarist Steve Lin has performed throughout the US, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines to great acclaim and is a recording artist for San Francisco-based VGo Recordings, with whom he has released two albums. He is also a prizewinner of many international competitions and is actively engaged in transcribing new music, ensemble collaborations, and commissioning modern composers.

He currently lives in Boston, where he directs a very successful guitar outreach initiative called Boston Guitar Project, coordinates the annual Boston GuitarFest, and works on his doctorate at New England Conservatory under Eliot Fisk. However, his last seven years on the east coast has also proven that the native Californian inside him will forever be. Steve loves nothing more than the sweet produce, the red stuff from Napa, the cultural diversity, and the smell of the Pacific.

At 26, Steve has been playing the guitar for 12 years. "The guitar is a unique instrument in that it is one which people from all walks of life can easily associate with. As a result, the communicative power of the guitar is very strong, whether it be through Bach or the Beatles." Steve's program will reflect the guitar's diverse repertoire, featuring the compositions from Spain, Latin America, Italy, and North America.
Sunday, May 18. Show Time: 7:00 P.M. $15
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Absolutely a sensational guitar super star. Again, bring guitar fans and guitar students. An international celebrity.

CLAUDE BOURBON... Claude Bourbon, finger-picking guitarist/singer (Progressive Medieval & Spanish Blues ) A breathtaking acoustic fusion of Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical and Spanish guitar

An incredible progressive blues and jazz fusion from a stunning guitar virtuoso. The Unique Monsieur Bourbon is a formidable performer who weaves sounds from across Europe into performance of blues, rock and jazz and material that defies label, all delivered with a gravelly voice.

Claude Bourbon, who trained for many years in Switzerland and has performed and studied all over the world, has crafted an inspired fusion of classical and blues, with ethereal Eastern influences, Spanish and Latin elements with strains of Western folk. This accomplished artist offers tender, compelling performance through highly developed precision. His sound instantly creates ambience – from haunting Spanish moods to lyrical, romantic jazz, Claude Bourbon provides both a rich evening of music for lovers, and a real treat for music lovers.

"One of the most accomplished acoustic players around" Blues in Britain

"If you like the sound of inspired acoustic guitar playing from a real songsmith, you might just love Claude Bourbon" - BBC.co.uk
Monday, May 19. Show Time: 8:00 P.M. Tickets: $15.00

 

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