PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

PREVIEW NIGHT FOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY NOV. 20, 7:30 - PREVIEW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK @ 6 FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON
Inter-faith Food Bank
12181 Airport Road
Jackson, California 95642
209.267.9006

The Sutter Creek Theatre presents their annual production of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.

This year the Artistic Director Monica MacLean has picked a new script. “ Some families have now made this their holiday tradition, and I felt it would be good to have a few surprises for them yet remaining true to the mastery of Dickens.” Says MacLean. “The adaptation is by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz Entitled "A Christmas Carol - Scrooge and Marley" Marley narrates the tale and lends both a ghostly and humorous quality. This will be set against the band of urchin dancers and a Choir. So there is a great mix of darkness and light. I think it will prove to be a fun evening of theatre for the whole family.” The community cast of 30 actors range in ages from 6 years to over 60!


Evening Show Dates @ 7:30 pm November 21, 22 28. 29 and December 4 5 6.

Matinees Show Dates @ 2:30pm Sundays November 30th and December 7th

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 8:00 pm $20 adv / $22 day of show

Swingin’ tunes! Cowboy crooning! Yodeling pyrotechnics! Side-splitting humor! Yes folks, all this and more can be yours at the only show on the planet where you can witness a man in a ten gallon hat, yodel, play accordion, two-step and twirl a lariat - all at the same time. Sagebrush artist, Sourdough Slim, transport us to a whimsical, infectious world where vaudevillian camp and cowboy lore intermingle, producing grins galore, with the Saddle Pals, providing that great "silver screen" cowboy trails music we all love.

The Faux Renwahs are an acoustic trio, specializing in Old-Time style music with an original twist. Using traditional instruments including fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, octave mandolin and bass violin, they cover a wide range of music. American and Celtic fiddle tunes, old and new songs blend harmoniously with their own compositions.

Add in Robert Arstrong and you have a great combination of music and fun!

With strong influences from old-school Chicago Blues and West Coast Jump, The MoFo Pary Band is headed by the Clifton Brothers: John - blowin' harmonica and growlin' vocals, and Bill - pickin' licks on his Tele. Performing over 150 shows yearly since 1989, The MoFo Party Band is known for its energetic live performances, dynamic stage presence and loyal fan base. The band's performances almost always translates to sell-outs. Blues afficionados everywhere have taken notice.

The MoFo Party Band has played many high profile shows including the San Francisco Blues Festival, the BB King Blues Festival with Johnny Lang and the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Mark Humel's Harmonica Blow Out with James Cotton and Huey Lewis. They have also worked as a backing band for such great blues artists as harp-master Johnny Dyer, the great James Harman, and the late Little Walter guitarist Luther Tucker.

The Band has also been invited to play an outstanding 8 consecutive years at Central California's #1 Blues Festivals Fire On the Mountain's Sonora Blues Festival. No band has ever appeared that many times.

From their Retro look, dynamite stage show, and fresh lively blues grooves, the MoFo Party Band is considered one of the most original and well received acts on the music scene today.

They blew the roof off last time they were here, come on down and have some fun!

Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 8:00 pm $18 adv / $20 day of show

Eclectic folk pop at its best - yes they're back! Blame Sally has a new album but the same amazing mix of melodies, harmonies, and innovation that makes them one a true sensation.

Their music is emotionally charged, passionate, high melodic and compelling. An all-female quartet with a unique command over the song. The four accomplished instrumentalist/singers combine their strikingly different approaches to create a distinct and beautiful sound. Admirers of Dar Williams, Jonatha Brooke, Indigo Girls and intelligently emotional, intricately harmonized folk-pop in general will find much to appreciate in "Blame Sally."

" Dallas has its Dixie Chicks, and San Francisco has Blame Sally", the difference being, among other things, that Blame Sally's music is a little more indie, a little less country, a little more brainy and Blame Sally released their potent anti-war song in 2001, long before protest became fashionable among the mainstream. An updated version of that song is one of the 12 tracks on their third release, Severland, the album that looks poised to bring this all-woman band the attention fans and critics have long felt they are due. To highlight the release a music video of "If You Tell a Lie" has been featured on Neil Young's politically charged website, 'Living With War,' and has risen to number two in downloads, where it has remained since Sept. 11, 2006.

Neil Young’s Living With War website has the BLAME SALLY music video "If You Tell a Lie" at #2 and holding among videos by Pink, Pearl Jam, Kris Kristofferson, Steve Earle and many more. San Francisco's KFOG selected tracks from both previous Blame Sally CDs to appear on its 2003 and 2004 compilations alongside tracks by Paul Simon, Spearhead, Jackie Greene, The Waifs, Dar Williams, and more.

"An amazing collection of talented local musicians has banded together and released a stunning new CD. "Severland," the latest from San Francisco's Blame Sally, should bring this female foursome universal acclaim . Individually, Renee Harcourt, Monica Pasqual, Jeri Jones and Pam Delgado have long displayed stirring singer-songwriter gifts. Together they're a powerhouse unit, presenting outstanding lead vocals and harmonies. "Severland" carves out a strong identity on the indie-pop edges of Americana. Among the highlights (though there's not a weak track among the dozen here) are the riveting title tune, the piano-driven "Fillmore Street," the haunting "Devil to Pay" and the country-rocker "Trouble."" Paul Freeman, Palo Alto Daily News

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 4:00 pm $20 adv/ $23 day of show

SPECIAL DAY AND SPECIAL TIME - SUNDAY AT 4:00 p.m.

The John Jorgenson Quintet features guitarist John Jorgenson, a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's guitar work. Recently, John Jorgenson was chosen to portray Django Reinhardt in the feature film Head in the Clouds.

At a John Jorgenson Quintet performance, audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul.

John Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement. He has performed as a solo artist as well as collaborated with other musicians all over the world. His articles and lessons on gypsy jazz have appeared in prominent guitar magazines and he has given master classes around the country, and he has performed with some of the most respected European proponents of this style, Bireli Lagrene and Romane. His playing has been included on a CD with Babik Reinhardt and Jimmy Rosenberg, and on another featuring Angelo Debarre and Moreno. In 1988 Curb Records released Jorgenson's After You've Gone CD, a collection of Reinhardt- and Goodman-styled 30's swing, featuring guest artists Darol Anger and David Grisman.

In 1994 Elton John called and invited John on an 18-month world tour. The 18 months stretched into a six-year period that included not only sold out world tours, but also recordings, television appearances, and collaborations with many other artists including Sting and Billy Joel. In additiona to acoustic and electric guitars, John was also featured on saxophone, pedal steel, mandolin and vocals.

Although John Jorgenson is well-renowned in the pop, country and rock world, gypsy jazz is the style of music closest to his heart. Because of his international reputation as a gypsy jazz player, John was twice asked to recreate Django Reinhardt's music for feature films, Gattica and Head in The Clouds. The latter, released in early 2005 and starring Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, features John on camera as Django Reinhardt, complete with burned hand and gypsy moustache.


JORGENSON IS LITERALLY ONE OF THE BEST GUITARISTS IN THE WORLD - DO NOT MISS THIS CHANCE TO SEE HIM!

“When I first heard Antje I knew I was witnessing something very special. She creates an entire, detailed world in verse, and takes you there with beautiful and understated melody. Her songs are stunning paintings of color and shade and always generate the heat and light that real art should.”
— Neil Dorfsman, producer of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Dire Straits

Antje Duvekot (AN-tyuh DOO-va-kot) is a German-born, American-raised singer-songwriter who has risen to the top of the competitive Boston singer-songwriter scene. In 2006 with the release of her debut studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, Antje is now attracting national attention.

This year, she won the Kerrville (TX) Folk Festival's "Best New Folk Award." Then, in one of America's most competitive music market's, she won the Boston Music Award for "Outstanding Folk Act of The Year." Next, Antje was picked to represent the 'Best of the Boston's Music Industry' by performing at the prestigious Boston Choice Awards ceremony. "I think she's going to be the next big American folk singer-songwriter," Ellis Paul says of troubadour Duvekot. Ellis ought to know; the lithe, literate star has remained at the head of the Boston folk pack, both artistically and professionally for over 10 years. After putting out Antje's release on his Black Wolf Records label, he spent the year touring with Antje coast to coast, introducing her music to his loyal fans... and breaking CD sales records at some venues along the way.

In a feature article before Antje's Newport Folk Festival debut, The Boston Globe mentions, "Duvekot's first studio CD Big Dream Boulevard, produced by Solas founder Seamus Egan, marks the most convincing debut by any local songwriter since Dar Williams' Honesty Room in 1993. Duvekot's songs feel at once fresh-faced and firmly rooted, driven by the whispery sensuality of her voice. Like Williams, she believes in the redemptive power of the shared secret; and she is utterly unafraid to mine the darkest corners of her life for songs that turn fear into resilience, and isolation into community.”

With her signing to Fleming Artists; one of the premier booking agencies in the country, Antje will continue her non-stop tour. Her performances are winning over audiences at clubs, church basement coffeehouses, and festivals such as Newport, Philadelphia, Mountain Stage, Great Waters, WXPN, and Falcon Ridge. After Antje rose to the #1 played artist at both of Boston's two top folk stations, WERS and WUMB, radio stations and media outlets nationwide have come on board. The buzz about Antje's music continues on XM and Sirius satellite radio, Fox, ABC, NECN TV, and National Public Radio; and countless radio stations across the country have done features on Antje.

Sirius radio DJ and former Rolling Stone music editor Dave Marsh went on record to say "This is a brilliant, brilliant record. As far as I can tell, Antje's the whole package. I've had this reaction once in the past 10 years, and that was the first time I heard Patty Griffin. And the reasons are very similar: that package of a terrific writer and singer, with the instincts to do things right, over and over and over.''

Tien Hsieh, a prizewinner of competitions including the Los Angles International Liszt Competition, Artists International Presentations Auditions in New York, Pacific Piano Competition and Festival in California, is a recipient of the prestigious Roy M. Rubinstein Award from Manhattan School of Music and a recipient of the Li-Ching Cultural and Educational Foundation Grant representing cross-cultural exchange. Following the success of her New York Recital Debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, she appeared in recitals for festivals, colleges and universities, cultural and art centers across the U.S., as well as in Germany, China, and most recently, in Budapest, Hungary, where she performed an All-Liszt program at the Liszt Museum (Old Liszt Academy). Recent orchestral collaborations include soloist with Maestro Gary Sheldon and Spokane Symphony and Maestro Frank Fetta and Redlands Symphony. She has also performed with Houston Civic Symphony, Gold Country Chamber Orchestra and Sacramento Ballet.

World-renowned California bluegrass banjo player (and author of Banjo For Dummies) Bill Evans (Dry Branch Fire Squad, David Grisman, Peter Rowan) and six-time National Champion Nashville fiddler Megan Lynch (Pam Tillis, 3 Fox Drive, Jim Hurst) blend tradition and innovation, mixing original instrumentals with creative interpretations of modern tunes and a few well-chosen standards. Fast banjo and fiddle duets? Most definitely! But you’ll also be surprised at how well these celebrated bluegrass sidepersons blend their voices on bluegrass, folk and swing material from such diverse sources as Rose Maddox and Ralph Stanley to Van Morrison and John Gorka. Megan and Bill are much in-demand teachers, having taught at the American Banjo Camp, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and the British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop, to name just a few. Touring to support a brand new release!

Kitchen tables, loggers, trailers, springs, loss, miners, culture clash, old folks, forest fires—Rita Hosking's show is this and more, and always fierce and lovely. Her delivery is, to put it simply, intense. "From the first time I heard Rita sing, her voice gripped me and did not let go,"--Joe Craven. Her voice, called a "soulful howl from the mountains" is calling attention around the country. "This California girl comes by her mountain-music sensibility with true authenticity, with original songs deeply rooted in her family's frontier experience," (Dan Ruby, FestivalPreview.com.) Rita will play with her band, Cousin Jack, composed of Sean Feder on banjo and dobro, Andy Lentz on fiddle, and Bill Dakin on upright bass and guitar. Their close harmonies and strong backup embrace and support a rich, acoustic folk-grass sound. Rita's third album, produced by Rich Brotherton (Robert Earl Keen, Caroline Herring,) is due out in spring '09.

“Houston Jones. You might be thinking, "yet another singer/songwriter," but, boy, would you be wrong. In reality, it's a high-energy quintet of acoustic musicians from the San Francisco Bay area who play an original blend of folk, blues, bluegrass, and gospel. The name comes from members Glenn "Houston" Pomianek (lead guitar) and Travis Jones (lead vocals, guitar), who are joined by Chris Kee (acoustic bass), Peter Tucker (drums), and Wayne "Chojo" Jacques (fiddle, mandolin). Both Pomianek and Kee were founding members of the Waybacks, and Tucker and Jacques also passed through the ranks of that group.

They incorporate so many different influences and make it seem so easy. The songs are powered along by the high-energy drumming of Tucker and supportive, full-bodied arrangements. Jones' lead vocals are one of the group's strong features, with everyone else chipping in backing vocals. What separates Houston Jones from similar bands, though, is the high quality of the songwriting, with great hooks, melodies, and compelling lyrics.

These guys are stone pros, pushing every boundary possible, and creating something that is wholly unique, with layers upon layers of subtleties. You can hear bluegrass, delta blues, western, gypsy, swamp, spanish, rock, jazz, celtic, and God knows what other influences. They are surpassingly good and fun to watch live. This is the kind of human artistic endeavor that gets you an all-access pass in St. Peter's office. Truly accessible, intricate, and engaging music.

"Three crow town" (2005) - "Very highly recommended!" Dirty Linen Magazine
"One of my favorite CDs" KFOG-FM, San Francisco

"Calico Heart" (2008) - "Wonderful original tunes" Billboard.com


JOE CRAVEN is a madman with anything that has strings attached; violin, mandolin, tin can, bedpan, cookie tin, tenor guitar, mouth bow, banjo, berimbau, balalaika, boot ‘n lace plus a world of percussion instruments including animal bones, squeeze toys, cake pans, waste cans, umbrella stands, martini shakers and...Himself. His stage setup more often resembles a yard sale. But there's more to Craven than meets the ear. Educator, visual artist, former museum curator, motivational speaker, actor/storyteller and festival emcee, Joe’s work is born out of respect and reverence and seeks to honor the creative energy in everyone. An advocate of the folk arts, Joe’s educational mission is to empower individuals to take possession of their own music and tell their stories by “demystifying” art through self-expression as a daily ritual.

For almost 17 years, Joe Craven was the highly respected multi-instrumentalist with the David Grisman Quintet... yeah, Joe was the guy with the Ralph Stanley autographed bongos and fiddle. Having played and/or recorded with Jerry Garcia, Stéphane Grappelli, Maria Muldaur, Vassar Clements, The Persuasions, Psychograss, The Alison Brown Quartet, Darol Anger, Rob Ickes, Bob Brozman, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, spoken word maven Ken Nordine and many others, Joe has performed music & sound effects on a wide variety of recordings including commercials, soundtracks, computer games and several Grammy nominated projects.

Hard to believe we can pack that much into one show, but we will!

A must see live concert experience: a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Winners of the Lifestyle Radio Music Awards for Best New Artist of 2004 and Best Contemporary Acoustic Album of 2005, Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a new acoustic sound with their pairing of cello, six-string electric cello, Spanish/classical guitar, and steel string guitar. These astounding musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun, and Bach, as well as their own award winning originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel. Using a wide range of effects, Jennifer Adams' blazing electric cello and Jonathan Adams' guitar wizardry combineto create a sound that is truly remarkable. Montana Skies has an extensive tour schedule which has taken them all across the US, Canada and to Asia.

Jonathan and Jennifer met while studying music at the University of Georgia. Recognizing a kindred spirit in each other's devotion to their music, the desire to share music together was ignited immediately. The two assumed they would be performing classical recitals and great works for the cello and guitar; then, in one trip to the library to select music, their whole world of classical intentions came crashing down. The discovery: music written for cello and guitar was as rare as the combination itself -- no great classical works existed. What resulted from this new musical freedom of expression between the two was the formation of Montana Skies, and a unique style of music that would garner instant recognition and praise. Jonathan explains, "The fact that 'ready made' repertoire is not available for our combination of instruments is really what pushes us to be more creative with our music. We love composing and arranging, and appreciate the opportunity to present old favorites, along with newer music, to our audiences."

Montana Skies' name is taken from one of the first songs Jonathan composed for the group titled "Montana Skies." The song was written specifically about being in Montana and the joy of inspiration Jonathan felt from its natural beauty. At the time of its composition, he and Jennifer were completing their individual studies of music (he in Montana and she in Italy) and they realized that they would like to be together. Written during a crucial turning point in their relationship, the song marked the beginning of the duo's musical collaboration and their newly found sound.

Montana Skies maintains an active touring schedule. Highlights from their touring has included: the Seoul Arts Center (2,500 seats) in S. Korea, Great Falls Civic Auditorium (1,800 seats) in Montana, and the new backstage series at the Morrison Center in Boise, Idaho. Jonathan's full length instructional book and CD, "Getting Into Fingerstyle Guitar" was published in 2002 by Mel-Bay Publications. Additional publications are in-the-works.

Back by popular demand!! Their last concert with us blew the roof off! This is a wonderfully entertaining show, you'll want to stand up or dance the whole time. Don't miss this high energy show!

Los Pinguos came to the US from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a mixture of Latin rhythms, performed with Spanish guitars, a Cuban Tres, Peruvian cajón (box-drum) and harmonizing vocals. Vivacious and infectious, the sound of Los Pinguos has claimed fans worldwide, from their hometown to the streets of Los Angeles.

The story began in 1999 when Adrián Buono, José Agote, Juan Manzur and Juan Manuel Leguizamón formed the band to play in clubs, bars, and private parties throughout Buenos Aires. Their exciting, passionate live shows garnered a devoted fan base, inspiring the talented ensemble to pursue global attention.

So they packed their bags and headed north to the Californian shores. Newly arrived to the City of Angels in early 2001, Los Pinguos began playing at local bars such as The Latin Lounge, The Knitting Factory, Key Club, Temple Bar & Little Temple. As their popularity grew, they were invited to perform at the end-of-season party for the hit FOX show “Dharma & Greg”.

It was when they started to perform for the crowds at Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade that the band realized their potential to reach a wide and diverse audience. While performing, they were spotted by a talent scout who urged them to audition for a new television show, “The Next Big Star”, hosted and produced by Ed McMahon of “Star Search” fame. In spite of fierce competition from more seasoned groups, and being the only Latin band to perform, Los Pinguos won the audience vote and rightly claimed the Grand Prize.

Since then, they have signed a publishing deal with Latin music heavyweight Peermusic (Juanes, David Foster), recorded three new albums –"Camino Bueno" (2002), "Serenata" (2003) & “Live In Los Angeles” (2005) a live double CD on Kufala Records, and played with such acts as Ozomatli, Yerba Buena, Charlie Zaa & Pablo Montero at the Wiltern Theatre, Paul Anka & Plácido Domingo at the Music Center of Los Angeles, Charly Garcia and famed Argentinean rockers Bersuit Vergarabat.

They appeared at the 2005 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL with female songstress Suzanne Vega. Los Pinguos’ music has appeared in TV shows such as "The Shield", "The L Word", and is featured in the Antonio Banderas & Emma Thompson film "Imagining Argentina".

Coming events: (tix available soon!)

2009

Sat Mar 28 House of Floyd - Pink Floyd tribute