JIM CURRY'S TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER

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.

GONZALO BERAGA QUARTET...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 clarinet player Rob Hardt, and a pumping rhtyhm section. After having toured the world extensively next to the John Jorgenson Quintet, native argentinian Gonzalo Bergara is presenting his new CD Porteña Soledad with glowing reviews all over the world. Gonzalo began playing professionally at age 16 in Buenos Aires. By 17 he was already fronting his own blues trio on National Television. He arrived in America in the year 2000 and since then he has performed and recorded with hundreds of artists inlcuding Tim Hausser from Manhattan Transfer, Sylvie Vartan, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, John Jorgenson, Howard Alden and more. His new CD Porteña Soledad was editor’s Pick on Guitar Player Magazine, and Vintage Guitar Magazine called it a Masterpiece.

The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet is formed by Gonzalo Bergara on Lead Acoustic Guitar, Jeffrey Radaich on Rhythm Guitar, Rob Hardt on Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone, and David Tranchina on Upright Bass. The music is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, all the traditional Jazz and hint of his native land Buenos Aires. "Gonzalo Bergara’s music exists in a way that very little music does. He has lavished such care on every phrase, built each arrangement with such lapidary precision and pared away anything extraneous, the music becomes sculpture. It has weight, density, gravity. This is serious. And deeply moving." Gonzalo has performed all over the world inlcuding Croatia, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Brazil, England, Scotland and all of the US. Festivals such as The Montreal Jazz Fest, Playboy Jazz Fest, Sweet and Hot Jazz fest, Django Reinhardt Fest in Germany, Suev guitar fest in Italy, Merle Fest, Strawberry Fest, all fo the Django Fests in the US and lots lots more.

Nathan McEuen’s shows leave little to be desired. “Live shows are a top priority,” Nathan says, “I like to make it fun and really move people.” With impressive musical talent, stunning vocals, and a dash of humor, Nathan and Scott can wow audience members at every show. Nathan takes his musical influence from all genres, as is evident in all 3 of his full-length CDs, which have totaled in over 20,000 sold. Celebrating the release of the much anticipated new CD, Nathan McEuen Scrapbook Sessions 2010, Nathan and Scott will be bringing you music from this project, this evening is a sharing of the new and embracing of the familiar!

Nathan McEuen has been working hard, but with an impressive list of performances to show for it. Most recently, Nathan performed with Steve Martin, Megan Joy and Michael Sarver on the season finale show of American Idol. He also performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, opened for David Crosby and Gram Nash, Dave Mason, Kenny Loggins, John Denver, Dwight Yoakam, The Avett Bros., Bob Schneider, Monte Montgomery, and more. He also performed with Kevin Nealon (SNL), Brett Dennen, Rissi Palmer, Mario Calire (Ozomatli, Wallflowers), worked with Greg Penny (producer K.D. Lang, Elton John) Paul Willams, Willie Nelson, and many others.

Practically born and raised on the stage, Scott Gates is as close to a musical prodigy at the age of 18 on the mandolin, as one might ever have the opportunity to meet. He plays in a style that is dynamic, energetic and uniquely his own. Scott is considered one of the best young mandolinists in the country, comfortable in bluegrass as well as all of the other genres of music. Scott adds clear vocal harmonies to Nathan and brings an amazing style of playing that will mesmerize the audience. Starting on mandolin at the early age of seven, he has developed his mastery of the instrument to where he has become in demand in the studio as well as on stage. Scott has appeared on NBC's most talented kids, national radio broadcasts and many cable and live television shows. His on stage credits include The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chelsea Williams, Ken Omalley, Steve Martin, Byron Berline, John McEuen, The Witcher Brothers, James King Band as well as fronting his own band and producing 2 CD projects of his own. Scott recently appeared on the Ellen Show with Steve Martin and recorded on Kenny Loggins newest CD project in 2009. Scott will also have his new World Traveler compilation CD available for sale at the show.The future of Acoustic Music is very bright indeed!
Performers will have CDs for sale during the break and after the performance.

ROY ZIMMERMAN

Zimmerman founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet The Foremen, who recorded for Warner Reprise throughout the Nineties. As a solo artists, he’s released five albums. A video of Roy’s performance of his song “Creation Science 101” made the front page of YouTube recently and garnered over 730,000 views, and 11,000 comments, many of them coherent.

The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer."

ShowTime: 7:30 P.M.

$19.99 or bring a pot luck dish and come in for $14.99. Dinner and a show: $14.99.

Potluck* price beater with Foy Willing’s Riders of the Purple Sage featuring Cody Bryant. Wild West ragtime piano cocktail hour with Fingers Livingston starting at 7PM.

After that, hard swinging cowboy tunes, burning tempos, hot harmonies. Songs that tug at the heart. Songs written with their bare hands mixed with well crooned silver screen classics. All alive and kickin’.

Drums, guitar, fiddle, bass, harmonica, penny whistle, steel guitar, accordion and an occasional sax. They kindle all the warm glowing romance of the west while infusing it with new spirit and fire. They sing the present as well as giving a well tuned nod to the sound born in Hollywood almost 70 years ago. Musicians from studios, clubs, sound stages and concert halls who’ve come together to play a style and sound that remains timeless. An American tradition. Reinvented under the influence of a lot of coffee.

Today’s Riders croon on with Cody Bryant, Cowboy Mike, Relaxin’ Jackson, Fingers Livingston and the King of the Cowboy Drummers Landon McCoy.

Foy Willing started the band in Hollywood in 1943. He co-starred in over two dozen westerns and released records on four major labels. He shared the silver screen with Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Monte Hale and recorded with jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson and Louis Prima. Jerry Garcia named a band after them. Sinatra sang with them. The Andrew Sisters toured with them. Come down tonight and see them for yourself! …..and bring some food with you for $5 off the admission price!!!

*bring a dish that feed four to receive the $5 off offer…
CLARIFICATION OF A BIG TIME WESTERN DEAL....$19.99 or bring a pot luck dish and come in for $14.99. Dinner and a show: $14.99. Monday, September 6. ShowTime: 7:30 P.M. Tix: $19.99 With pot luck: $14.99. Dinner starts @ 7:00 P.M.

THIS IS A POT LUCK DINNER SHOW. BRING A DISH TO FEED YOUR PARTY plus TWO OTHER PEOPLE (ANYTHING YOU WISH TO PREPARE) AND YOU CAN GET IN FOR $15.

LET'S DEFINE THIS: FOR $15 YOU CAN GET DINNER AND A SHOW IF YOU BRING ONE FOOD ITEM. AND IT IS A GREAT SHOW. PAY ATTENTION FOLKS, THIS IS A DEAL.

THE SWINGIN’ ARMANI BROTHERS....Italian Party Night with the Swingin’ Armani Brothers….featuring italian food, a drawing for an Armani mandolin signed by the band as well as other Italiana flavored items….tap your toe and sway to classic neopolitan Italian folk music with a little Frank & Dino thrown in…..violin, mandolin, guitar, bass and percussion by the Brothers…. who….very often, suspiciously in certain light, look remarkably like some members of the Riders of the Purple Sage………but in pinstripes…..….legend has it the Brothers stowed away on a freighter carrying olive oil from the old country to pursue their musical dreams in the Small Apple…..see them before their green cards expire!.....The Coffee Gallery has cleverly stolen them away from a nearly endless tour of Italian restaurant lounges to perform for you for the first time at the Coffee Gallery…..Bob Stane consumed gallons of latte’s in his caffeinated and fevered pursuit of this unsung and largely cult act…..so that you, his loyal music lovers, could enjoy them in the safe and relaxing confines of the Coffee Gallery….Jackson Armani will dazzle you with his mandolin virtuosity and his oh so romantic violin…..and Codio will croon the night away….relax, dance the tarantella with a Stranger In The Night and sing along with with your new found Italian friends to That’s Amore…..come hungry!

THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN....provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. Preserving America’s great vocal sounds from a time when music was music, this vocal quartet, named the 2002 National A Cappella Champions, recreates the close harmonies of such legendary groups as The Ink Spots and the Pied Pipers, while including the era’s great comic songs made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan and The Hoosier Hotshots.

A typical performance by The Perfect Gentlemen includes marvelous melodious music mingled with masterful mirth, mischief, and merry-making. The group’s versatility allows for effortless shifts between vocal styles with an air of ease, whether singing a cappella or accompanied by guitar or ukulele. Their signature piece, Salute to the 20th Century, is a humorous take on the de-evolution of music over the last century, illustrated by singing the same song in the style of Barbershop, Dixieland, Blues, Big Band, Doo-Wop, Bluegrass, Disco, Techno Punk, and Rap, complete with visuals that delights audiences of all ages time and time again. Once you’ve heard The Perfect Gentlemen, you won’t settle for anything.

Matinee show

2:00 P.M.

LOAFER'S GLORY....a matinee featuring legends of pickin' & grinnin'. A unique engagement of the finest of bluegrass players. A show that will be talked about for years to come. Treat you and yours to historical fun....Herb Pedersen, guitar, vocals. Herb Pedersen is an American musician,guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years. Pedersen once members of the Desert Rose Band. Pedersen also fronted his own band called the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Besides this, Pedersen has also worked with the following musicians and groups: Pine Valley Boys,[1] Earl Scruggs, The Dillards, Smokey Grass Boys, Old and in the Way,David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Dan Fogelberg, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine,Jackson Browne, John Denver, John Jorgenson, and Leland Sklar.

Tom Sauber, fiddle, banjo, vocals, A native of Southern California, Tom has helped bring authentic traditional music to the film industry. In 1980, along with Ry Cooder and David Lindley, he played the music for the motion picture The Long Riders. He has also appeared in Bound for Glory, Geronimo, and numerous TV movies and series.

PATRICK SAUBER....banjo, mandolin, vocals....and BILL BRYSON, upright bass, vocals.

THE PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN...

On our 11th Anniversary its going to be a party! This ship will be a rocKin' tonight!.
The Pirates arrrr going overboard this time so Batten down the hatches.
With Captain Ron Ely and Lots of Dancers and Musicians Shanghaied
from around the World.We'll beat Captain Sparrow to The Fountain of Youth.
Everyone gets a Free drink from The Fountain !

The Pirates of the Black Swan board the main deck to perform bone rattlin' pirate rock in full pirate regalia, with nautical wit and mayhem. Guaranteed to get your peg leg a tappin' They arrr a five piece crew with strong vocals, two guitars, woodwinds, harmonica.. Lots of dancing and singing by the wenches. A costumed extravaganza. Show up in pirate gear if it suites you. No parrots, please. Come aboard and sail with us.

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THE JOHN WHELAN TRIO.....Imagine an intimate night of heel-kicking reels, rollicking jigs and soulful songs all wrapped up in playful and dazzling showmanship. The John Whelan trio features the legendary All-Ireland accordion championwith up and coming Irish music stars Charlene Adzima (fiddle, vocals) and multi-instrumentalist Zac Leger (guitar, bouzouki, uilleann pipes, flute, vocals).

Born in London and raised from an early age on the traditional music of Ireland, John Whelan has spent his life bringing his love of music to wider audiences all across the globe.

Incorporating styles and influences from his Irish background and beyond, and with over a dozen albums under his belt, John was recently voted Top Button Accordion Player by the Irish Music Association. 

Charlene Adzima grew up immersed in Irish and classical music in Columbus Ohio, and now makes her home in Reno, NV. She has multiple awards in fiddle and Irish dance including U.S. Senior Irish Fiddlechampion in 2005. In 2006 she released her debut album "The Initiation" which also featured her mastery of Irish Gaelic song.

Now based in Los Angeles, multi-instrumentalist Zac Leger has been touring professionally for ten years. An All-Ireland medalist on the intricate uilleann pipes, he has been a member of the Eileen Ivers band, Celtic Crossroads, Glen Road and is the guitarist for Scottish fiddler Jamie Laval. Equally at home on both melodic and accompaniment instruments, and with numerous recordings to his credit, his unique approach to rhythm playing drives the music of The John Whelan Trio.

Fiery, melodic button accordion, jaw-dropping fiddle pyrotechnics, stunning female vocals in Irish and English, haunting pipe solos, and innovative, syncopated guitar and bouzouki playing all guaranteed to get your feet tapping and leave with a night you will never forget.

4 Way Street. CSN & Y. also Robyn Roth & Blue Bayou

On a recent Monday night our audience was reminded of just how potent and poignant
the songs of Crosby Stills & Nash can be when "Daylight Again" brought its acoustic show
to the Coffee Gallery Backstage. We were treated not only to a generous helping of some
of CSN's most recognizable and beloved hits but also to a handful of deeper cuts that can
satisfy the most died in the wool CSN aficionados.

Now, the same group of richly invested musicians brings us "4-Way Street" which adds the
"&Y" to CSN in the form of Denny Gerard as Neil Young. Founding member and Graham Nash vocalist Jim Wootten says, "Adding the Neil factor to the Crosby, Stills, Nash recipe is a lot like the Eagles adding Joe Walsh to their mix; it gives the act that rock edge that really ramps up any performance and helps us expand the catalog." As if the CSN catalog wasn't expansive enough the addition of Neil Young brings in songs like Heart Of Gold, Old Man and Ohio.

Special guest opener will be "Robyn Roth & Blue Bayou". A headliner in their own right, Blue Bayou pays affectionate tribute to the music of Linda Ronstadt.   Dubbed the "Queen of Rock", Linda Ronstadt's diverse musical career has spanned a very broad spectrum including pop, rock, country, big band, latin, jazz and even light opera. Like 4-Way Street, Blue Bayou will tailor their set to the acoustic tone of the evening delivering intimate renditions of songs like When Will I Be Loved, Long Long Time, You're No Good and of course, Blue Bayou, to name a few. To view live concert footage of the band go to - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W8jrISCzv0

This will be an evening to remember. What a way to start the fall.

SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND with Nashville Old Time Folk Duo, JENI & BILLY

Folkworks Magazine voted Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band # 3 in "Folkworks' Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands in Southern California for 2008," writing "Susie is justifiably endorsed by Appalachian music legend Jean Ritchie, and the band has a fine repertoire of beyond-bluegrass originals from its chief songwriter, Rob Carlson. They can take you up in the hollars, or sound like a female-fronted Asleep at the Wheel." (Larry Wines for Folkworks). This is the best in Bluegrass to Appalachia Americana Folk Fusion, an evening of gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new bluegrass inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze. Susie's Hilonesome Band is Steve Rankin on mandolin, Rob Carlson on guitar, Fred Sanders on bass and Mark Indictor on fiddle, showcasing the songwriting of lead guitarist Rob Carlson.

Introducing three new compositions from Rob Carlson at this show, their set will also feature work from their critically-acclaimed "Green Kentucky Blues" produced by Laurie Lewis, award-winning "Blue Eyed Darlin'" and classics from the 2002 album "Home On the Hill," with mountain standards from the Jean Ritchie collection, favorites from Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams. www.susieglaze.com

Known for their mountain harmonies and subtle acoustic arrangements, Jeni & Billy are an internationally touring sweetheart duo. This year they released their third album, Longing for Heaven, to critical acclaim. Maverick Magazine called the album "totally genuine and beautifully melodic" while Bluegrass Unlimited praised the "impressive measures of inspiration, artistry, and austerity" the duo brought to the recording. Their songs and stories of the coalfields of Southwest Virginia and of the people who carve out their living in the Appalachian mountains will have your toes tapping and your heart breaking.

THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE takes you back to L.A.'s "hip" music scene of Ciro's, The Troubador and The Whisky A Go Go in the 1960's, when folk rock emerged from the shadows of the Beatles and other "British Invasion" groups. The five members of THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE reproduce the exciting sounds of The Byrds between 1965 and 1970. From the opening chords of "Mr. Tambourine Man," you'll swear that Roger Mcguinn, David Crosby, Gene Clarke, Chris Hillman and Michael Clark have reunited for one more concert. THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE faithfully recreates The Byrds' unique sound, right down to the vintage Rickenbacker 12 string the group made so popular. Everything is as it was–the harmonies, the "jingle-jangle" guitars, the driving bass and the steady beat of the drums. No synthesizers and no tape loops are used. It's just about the music and how it was made back in 1965. Come share the history and music of The Byrds, performed by THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE.

http://www.thebyrdscollective.com

John York and Billy Darnell
BYRDS AND BEYOND

Don't miss this rare chance to see this singer-songwriter and former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds. Over the years John has been a constant musical creative force in support of acts like The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Sir Douglas Quintet, Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins. He even played bass for the blues legend, Lightin' Hopkins. Recently John has completed a new solo album titled Fanfare For 2 and West Coast Revelation, a collaboration with rock legend, Kim Fowley. Joining him on stage will be veteran performer, Billy Darnell, who joined John in a later Byrds band with Gene Clark. He has also played guitar for The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw.
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.

JOHN YORK is an ex-Byrd having played with Roger McGuinn, Clarence White and Gene Parsons in the Easy Rider period of that legendary band. Later he played with ex-Byrd Gene Clark in a band that included Rick Danko and Richard Manuelfrom the Band and Nicky Hopkins, piano player for the Rolling Stones. Prior tojoining the Byrds, John was a member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and then he was the bass player for the Mamas and the Papas. He is also proud of the fact that he played bass for Lightnin' Hopkins. He is currently touring with Barry McGuirein the "Trippin' The Sixties" show.

BILLY DARNELL played guitar with The Everly Brothers, Doug Kershaw, Dr. John and Roger MCGuinn, and was a member of the Gene Clark version of the Byrds that also featured John York. The show at the Coffee Gallery is a special treat because these 2 very musical friendswill be playing together for the first time in many years.