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| Al Kooper - Jan 7 @ 7:30 |
Al Kooper is often referred to as the "Zelig" or "Forrest Gump" of Rock. Somehow, in a career that spans 50 years,
he has managed to turn up at key points in the last five decades. In 1958, Koop began his professional career as
guitarist in The Royal Teens ("Short Shorts"). He metamorphisized into a Tin Pan Alley songwriter with cuts by Gary
Lewis ("This Diamond Ring"), Gene Pitney, Pat Boone, Freddie Cannon, Lulu, Lorraine Ellison, Donnie Hathaway and
later was sampled by The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Pharcyde, and Alchemist to name but a few. In the mid-sixties, Al was a
member of The Blues Project and then founded Blood Sweat & Tears, remaining only for their debut album Child Is
Father To The Man. He then slipped his producer hat on and began with the top ten album SuperSession in 1968
featuring Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills. He is well known for his organ playing on Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling
Stone". He played off & on with Dylan for many years, live and in the studio. His playing skills have graced the works
of The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Paul & Mary, Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, BB King,
Taj Mahal, Alice Cooper, Roger McGuinn, Trisha Yearwood and scores more.
As a producer he is best known for discovering Lynyrd Skynyrd and producing their first three albums including
"Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," "Gimme Three Steps," and "Saturday Night Special." His other producing
clients included, The Tubes, Nils Lofgren, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Ray Charles, BB King, The Staple Singers, Lorraine
Ellison, Bob Dylan, Joe Ely, Thelonious Monster and Green On Red. His autobiography "Backstage Passes &
Backstabbing Bastards" is considered by many to be a rock n roll must-read. He scored Hal Ashby's first film "The
Landlord," John Waters film "Cry Baby," Michael Mann's TV series "Crime Story" and Peter Riegert's recent
directorial debut "King Of The Corner."
he has managed to turn up at key points in the last five decades. In 1958, Koop began his professional career as
guitarist in The Royal Teens ("Short Shorts"). He metamorphisized into a Tin Pan Alley songwriter with cuts by Gary
Lewis ("This Diamond Ring"), Gene Pitney, Pat Boone, Freddie Cannon, Lulu, Lorraine Ellison, Donnie Hathaway and
later was sampled by The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Pharcyde, and Alchemist to name but a few. In the mid-sixties, Al was a
member of The Blues Project and then founded Blood Sweat & Tears, remaining only for their debut album Child Is
Father To The Man. He then slipped his producer hat on and began with the top ten album SuperSession in 1968
featuring Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills. He is well known for his organ playing on Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling
Stone". He played off & on with Dylan for many years, live and in the studio. His playing skills have graced the works
of The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Paul & Mary, Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, BB King,
Taj Mahal, Alice Cooper, Roger McGuinn, Trisha Yearwood and scores more.
As a producer he is best known for discovering Lynyrd Skynyrd and producing their first three albums including
"Sweet Home Alabama," "Free Bird," "Gimme Three Steps," and "Saturday Night Special." His other producing
clients included, The Tubes, Nils Lofgren, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Ray Charles, BB King, The Staple Singers, Lorraine
Ellison, Bob Dylan, Joe Ely, Thelonious Monster and Green On Red. His autobiography "Backstage Passes &
Backstabbing Bastards" is considered by many to be a rock n roll must-read. He scored Hal Ashby's first film "The
Landlord," John Waters film "Cry Baby," Michael Mann's TV series "Crime Story" and Peter Riegert's recent
directorial debut "King Of The Corner."
| Trippin' The Sixties w/Barry McGuire & John York - Jan 23 @ 7:30 |
Barry McGuire -- best known for his big hit Eve Of Destruction and, before that, Green Green (with
The New Christy Minstrels) -- has put together a "tribute" show featuring some of the best -- and
best loved -- songs of the '60s, called Trippin' The Sixties.
In addition to his own songs, Trippin’ the Sixties is filled with other great '60s songs -- and great
stories about them and their creators, all of whom McGuire spent time with back then -- such as:
The Times They Are a Changin’/Blowin’ In The Wind/Mr. Tambourine Man/Turn Turn Turn (Bob
Dylan, Pete Seeger & The Byrds); California Dreamin’/Monday, Monday/Creeque Alley (The Mamas
& The Papas); What A Day For A Daydream/Do You Believe in Magic? (The Lovin' Spoonful); and
many many more.
In performances all over the world, Trippin' The Sixties has elicited cheers and tears, sing-alongs
and standing ovations. Join us for another trip back to the days of the best music of our lives --
tie-dye clothing optional -- when we go......Trippin' The Sixties.
The New Christy Minstrels) -- has put together a "tribute" show featuring some of the best -- and
best loved -- songs of the '60s, called Trippin' The Sixties.
In addition to his own songs, Trippin’ the Sixties is filled with other great '60s songs -- and great
stories about them and their creators, all of whom McGuire spent time with back then -- such as:
The Times They Are a Changin’/Blowin’ In The Wind/Mr. Tambourine Man/Turn Turn Turn (Bob
Dylan, Pete Seeger & The Byrds); California Dreamin’/Monday, Monday/Creeque Alley (The Mamas
& The Papas); What A Day For A Daydream/Do You Believe in Magic? (The Lovin' Spoonful); and
many many more.
In performances all over the world, Trippin' The Sixties has elicited cheers and tears, sing-alongs
and standing ovations. Join us for another trip back to the days of the best music of our lives --
tie-dye clothing optional -- when we go......Trippin' The Sixties.
| Tom Chapin - Jan 29 @ 7:30 |
- "...one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music." ~ New York Times
- "Tom Chapin has an easy, appealing way with songs about emotional connection,
grassroots protest and personal commitment." ~ Rolling Stone
Adult albums and kids’ albums, contemporary folk and pop, Tom Chapin’s music spans styles and
generations. For more than thirty years and through twenty compact discs, Chapin has entertained,
amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a
sophisticated array of musical styles. Tom’s remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and
personal warmth shine through whether he’s performing in a concert hall, an outdoor festival, a
school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse.
Tom’s adult concerts and recordings are sparked by strong, intelligent songwriting with clear,
engaging vocals and the intricate, melodic guitar work that has become his trademark. He has
recorded nine albums of adult-oriented material. The newest, Let The Bad Times Roll, was released
June 2009. The New York Times calls Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary
folk music.” He says: “Mine is not a traditional music, but it comes from a tradition. My musical
heroes are people like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie who wrote and sang real songs for real
people; for everyone, old, young, and in between.”
generations. For more than thirty years and through twenty compact discs, Chapin has entertained,
amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a
sophisticated array of musical styles. Tom’s remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and
personal warmth shine through whether he’s performing in a concert hall, an outdoor festival, a
school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse.
Tom’s adult concerts and recordings are sparked by strong, intelligent songwriting with clear,
engaging vocals and the intricate, melodic guitar work that has become his trademark. He has
recorded nine albums of adult-oriented material. The newest, Let The Bad Times Roll, was released
June 2009. The New York Times calls Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary
folk music.” He says: “Mine is not a traditional music, but it comes from a tradition. My musical
heroes are people like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie who wrote and sang real songs for real
people; for everyone, old, young, and in between.”
Jumping to more current accomplishments, Kooper's solo album Black Coffee released in 2005 to much critical acclaim featuring four stars in
MOJO magazine and three stars in Rolling Stone. It was awarded the Memphis Blues Award for Comeback Album Of The Year. His humorous
appearances in the Martin Scorcese Dylan biopic "No Direction Home" were consideered a highlight by many. In 2006, he was awarded the
Milestone Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2007, the AES voted him the Les Paul Award presented to Al by it's namesake, and in 2008, he was
inducted into the Musicians Hall Of Fame. At 65, he shows no signs of retirement with a new album White Chocolate, more live concerts, and the
brisk sale of his book published for the third time in 2008.
MOJO magazine and three stars in Rolling Stone. It was awarded the Memphis Blues Award for Comeback Album Of The Year. His humorous
appearances in the Martin Scorcese Dylan biopic "No Direction Home" were consideered a highlight by many. In 2006, he was awarded the
Milestone Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2007, the AES voted him the Les Paul Award presented to Al by it's namesake, and in 2008, he was
inducted into the Musicians Hall Of Fame. At 65, he shows no signs of retirement with a new album White Chocolate, more live concerts, and the
brisk sale of his book published for the third time in 2008.
| Tom Rush - Jan 8 @ 7:30 |
Tom Rush's impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the
folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s, his music having left its
stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth
Brooks have cited Tom as major influences. His early recordings introduced the world to
the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Subsequently, his Club 47
concerts brought attention to emerging artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
On February 24, 2009, Appleseed Recordings released Tom Rush's first full-length studio
album in over thirty years, What I Know. This album is the newest chapter in his
legendary career and features original material and Rush's interpretations of songs such
as "Drift Away".
Today, after 45 years, he's still doing what audiences love him for: writing and playing --
passionately, tenderly -- knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times.
This will be Tom's third AMSD appearance, and his first two shows have been excellent.
Don't miss him!
folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s, his music having left its
stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth
Brooks have cited Tom as major influences. His early recordings introduced the world to
the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and James Taylor. Subsequently, his Club 47
concerts brought attention to emerging artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin.
On February 24, 2009, Appleseed Recordings released Tom Rush's first full-length studio
album in over thirty years, What I Know. This album is the newest chapter in his
legendary career and features original material and Rush's interpretations of songs such
as "Drift Away".
Today, after 45 years, he's still doing what audiences love him for: writing and playing --
passionately, tenderly -- knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times.
This will be Tom's third AMSD appearance, and his first two shows have been excellent.
Don't miss him!
| Trace Bundy - Jan 22 @ 7:30 |
| w/Special Guest Sungha Jung |
Trace Bundy must not only be heard, but seen.
Sure, his original, finger-style, acoustic guitar compositions are pleasing enough to even the most casual
listener's ears. But when seeing the fan-dubbed "acoustic ninja" play live, it is as though the synapses
connecting the eyes and ears and brain stop in mid-fire because they cannot register how one man can do that
with just two hands and ten fingers -- harmonics, right-hand tapping, slapping, percussive, looping, multiple
capos, lightning fast picking...you name it.
It is then that the casual listener turns into the dedicated fan -- partially because of Bundy's uncanny talent
and partially because of his ability to connect with the audience via witty banter and amusing anecdotes.
Dedicated fan then goes out and recruits more would-be Bundy lovers, resulting in the kind of exponential
growth of a fan-base that is rarely seen.
Sold-out shows and burgeoning recognition worldwide has turned into the independent sales of over 35,000 CDs
around the world (via both concerts and tracebundy.com). His videos on www.YouTube.com have received views
of over 5,000,000. Bundy-ites are now present on all seven continents, including the ever-elusive Antarctica.
Don't take our word for it, go to www.TraceBundy.com and watch the videos. After all, Trace Bundy must not
only be heard, but seen.
Sure, his original, finger-style, acoustic guitar compositions are pleasing enough to even the most casual
listener's ears. But when seeing the fan-dubbed "acoustic ninja" play live, it is as though the synapses
connecting the eyes and ears and brain stop in mid-fire because they cannot register how one man can do that
with just two hands and ten fingers -- harmonics, right-hand tapping, slapping, percussive, looping, multiple
capos, lightning fast picking...you name it.
It is then that the casual listener turns into the dedicated fan -- partially because of Bundy's uncanny talent
and partially because of his ability to connect with the audience via witty banter and amusing anecdotes.
Dedicated fan then goes out and recruits more would-be Bundy lovers, resulting in the kind of exponential
growth of a fan-base that is rarely seen.
Sold-out shows and burgeoning recognition worldwide has turned into the independent sales of over 35,000 CDs
around the world (via both concerts and tracebundy.com). His videos on www.YouTube.com have received views
of over 5,000,000. Bundy-ites are now present on all seven continents, including the ever-elusive Antarctica.
Don't take our word for it, go to www.TraceBundy.com and watch the videos. After all, Trace Bundy must not
only be heard, but seen.
105.7 The Walrus presents
105.7 The Walrus presents
105.7 The Walrus presents
| David 'Honeyboy' Edwards - Jan 14 @ 7:30 |
| w/Chris James and Patrick Rynn (of The Blue Four) opening |
David "Honeyboy" Edwards was born June 28, 1915 in Shaw, Mississippi. Honeyboy is one of the last living links
to Robert Johnson, and one of the last original acoustic Delta blues players. He is a living legend, and his story is
truly part of history. He is the real deal.
Honeyboy's life has been intertwined with almost every major blues legend, including Robert Johnson, Charlie
Patton, Big Joe Williams, Rice "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller, Howlin' Wolf, Peetie Wheatstraw, Sunnyland
Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Walter, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, and ... well, let's just say the list
goes on darn near forever!
Honeyboy continues up and down the Blues Highway, traveling from juke joint to nightclub to festival, playing
real Delta blues to adoring fans everywhere.
to Robert Johnson, and one of the last original acoustic Delta blues players. He is a living legend, and his story is
truly part of history. He is the real deal.
Honeyboy's life has been intertwined with almost every major blues legend, including Robert Johnson, Charlie
Patton, Big Joe Williams, Rice "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller, Howlin' Wolf, Peetie Wheatstraw, Sunnyland
Slim, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Walter, Little Walter, Magic Sam, Muddy Waters, and ... well, let's just say the list
goes on darn near forever!
Honeyboy continues up and down the Blues Highway, traveling from juke joint to nightclub to festival, playing
real Delta blues to adoring fans everywhere.
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- "Winning, energetic and highly accessible..." ~ Los Angeles Times
- "Surging forward with North African rhythms, blues, folksy Americana
style musings and much more, it's not all about technical veracity as
the musicians' astonishing synergy and overall sense of purpose serves
as the core paradigm for this super-fine effort." ~ Downbeat - "How refreshing -- here's a modern, highly-listenable progressive rock
effort with a disproportionate amount of acoustic instrumentation
that's anchored by solid and dedicated musicianship....and there ain't a
hint of the pretentiousness that is almost invariably found within the
genre." ~ Vintage Guitar Magazine
With a whirlwind of instrumental styles fusing classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive, as well as the quintessential California
musical genre surf music, the California Guitar Trio's stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor have earned them an enthusiastic following
and wide notoriety, with significant crossover in the progressive, acoustic and classical music scenes.
Notably, CGT music was featured on the television coverage of the 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Olympics, and also on CBS, NBC, CNN, and ESPN
TV programs. The CGT performed on the 2003 Grammy Awards nominated track Apollo on Tony Levin's CD Pieces of the Sun; and CGT music
was sent into outer space as wake up music for the crew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor.
Over the past 14 years of nearly incessant touring, the California Guitar Trio has shared the stage with superb musicians and performers such
as: King Crimson, Jon Anderson, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Tito Puente, Taj Mahal, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, Dark Star Orchestra,
Leftover Salmon, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, David Sylvian, Adrian Legg, Kaki King and many more.
Paul Richards (of Salt Lake City, Utah), Bert Lams (of Brussels, Belgium), and Hideyo Moriya (of Tokyo) first met in England at one of Robert
Fripp's Guitar Craft Courses in 1987. After completing several of these intensive courses, the three toured worldwide with Fripp's League of
Crafty Guitarists. Wanting to continue working together after the League had run its course, Bert, Paul and Hideyo convened in Los Angeles
and founded The California Guitar Trio in 1991, honing their intricate original compositions, surf covers, and classical re-workings.
Since their inception in 1991, the Trio has released 12 CDs: six studio CDs featuring original works from the CGT and a variety of classics such
as Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue” and Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Four live releases that show the trio at their best onstage, and a Christmas CD
with familiar and not-so familiar Christmas music, which continues to receive rave reviews.
The new California Guitar Trio CD Echoes features arrangements of an eclectic variety of CGT favorites, as well as a never before released
studio version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Guests appearances include Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Tom Griesgraber, Jamie
Masefield, Pamelia Kursten, Tyler Trotter (CGT’s sound engineer who produced the record) & more. In February of 2007, the CGT released
Highlights, a brilliant musical anthology that showcases a career’s worth of flow and versatility. Each piece resonates with it’s own story, and
each story contributes to the CGT’s 15-year journey of creative exploration, collaboration, and commitment to their craft.
musical genre surf music, the California Guitar Trio's stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor have earned them an enthusiastic following
and wide notoriety, with significant crossover in the progressive, acoustic and classical music scenes.
Notably, CGT music was featured on the television coverage of the 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004 Olympics, and also on CBS, NBC, CNN, and ESPN
TV programs. The CGT performed on the 2003 Grammy Awards nominated track Apollo on Tony Levin's CD Pieces of the Sun; and CGT music
was sent into outer space as wake up music for the crew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor.
Over the past 14 years of nearly incessant touring, the California Guitar Trio has shared the stage with superb musicians and performers such
as: King Crimson, Jon Anderson, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, Tito Puente, Taj Mahal, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, Dark Star Orchestra,
Leftover Salmon, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, David Sylvian, Adrian Legg, Kaki King and many more.
Paul Richards (of Salt Lake City, Utah), Bert Lams (of Brussels, Belgium), and Hideyo Moriya (of Tokyo) first met in England at one of Robert
Fripp's Guitar Craft Courses in 1987. After completing several of these intensive courses, the three toured worldwide with Fripp's League of
Crafty Guitarists. Wanting to continue working together after the League had run its course, Bert, Paul and Hideyo convened in Los Angeles
and founded The California Guitar Trio in 1991, honing their intricate original compositions, surf covers, and classical re-workings.
Since their inception in 1991, the Trio has released 12 CDs: six studio CDs featuring original works from the CGT and a variety of classics such
as Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue” and Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Four live releases that show the trio at their best onstage, and a Christmas CD
with familiar and not-so familiar Christmas music, which continues to receive rave reviews.
The new California Guitar Trio CD Echoes features arrangements of an eclectic variety of CGT favorites, as well as a never before released
studio version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Guests appearances include Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Tom Griesgraber, Jamie
Masefield, Pamelia Kursten, Tyler Trotter (CGT’s sound engineer who produced the record) & more. In February of 2007, the CGT released
Highlights, a brilliant musical anthology that showcases a career’s worth of flow and versatility. Each piece resonates with it’s own story, and
each story contributes to the CGT’s 15-year journey of creative exploration, collaboration, and commitment to their craft.
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