Schoolcraft and Murray Were So Slick Last Weekend

Yep, just this last weekend-ish Big Wide Grin came out and performed with the surprise talent of Keb 'Mo and Eric Schwartz, but not to be outdone, the opening act was Schoolcraft and Murray.  I videoed some of these guys, and here they are again.  We will probably see both of these acts here again in the future, but this is something of what you missed last Thursday.


See this and weep!

Last night The Bottlecap Boys and Dustbowl Revival Were a Huge Fabulous Surprise!!

What a Surprise, last night, June 7th, 2012. The Coffee Gallery Backstage had The BottleCap Boys and Dustbowl Revival. A great double bill that I wasn't even prepared for. I admit, I just stopped by on my way (I thought) for someplace else. I was unfamiliar with these acts, and even thought Bob's email and web postings sounded tasty, I had other plans. Well, gosh be darned it they weren't so fine that I never made it to that other place, plans or no plans. This is exactly the kind of suprise you can find by mistake at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Just don't you make this mistake either. Come out lots. Enuff said.

Shaun Hopper Was Here and is returning - Sunday March 4th

When the NAMM show was still fresh in everyone's memories, Shaun Hopper - guitar virtuoso came and impressed us so much at The Coffee Gallery Backstage that he will return March 3rd. He also performed this Stevie Wonder number on his new Peerless Taylor Martin guitar, and has had over 160,000 hits on youtube with this video. He had also performed this song for Stevie Wonder on the floor of NAMM, which floored everyone I am sure.

Enjoy

Jonothan, Nathan and John McEuen Came and Went in the Night

This was a show from a few weeks ago. The Three Mighty McEuens came and performed along with Matt Carsonis, and boy was it fabulous. This song, Ocean is especially hanuting with that beautiful sibling harmonies. Evidently they just finished mixing a new album together, and went off on their way after this gig. We are truly lucky that they stopped in at The Coffee Gallery. Next time, come out and see the show!

Did You Miss the Debut of "For What It's Worth" the new Buffalo Springfield tribute band in March?

Yep, on the same night that we hosted Daylight Again, the Crosby Stills Nash tribute, they reformulated, re-mixed and transformed themselves into the Buffalo Springfield as a tribute. Here are a couple of clips from that night in March!


Remember that there are surprises back here now from Thursday to Sunday nights, and sometimes more!

John Jorgenson came for a Matinee

Yep he and his band came to little old Altadena to play for us in a matinee. For an encore, he and his band unplugged and performed this wonderful little bit. Yes, at The Coffee Gallery in Altadena. John Jorgenson comes from afar to wow this little corner of the LA basin.

Berkley Hart Came In July

We are always lucky when Berkley Hart comes to perform for us. Their great songwriting and harmonious singing are always gorgeous. Here they perform the lovely "I Want To Love You To The Bone"

Boy, We have had some Fun!

Just one example of an act that will also be coming again in October is Teresa Tudury. Here is a clip of one of her songs:

June Brought some great performances to The Coffee Gallery Backstage

For example, on June 29th, The Swinging Armani Brothers really swang.

Here is a video of some of the fun. Pay attention to the dancing at the end. And you probably missed it.




And then, there was Joe Craven, who performed a historic candle light show, since the power went out just a little before the show began.



And just think - there was a show almost EVERY NIGHT all month long.

May Brought a number of A Capella Acts to The Coffee Gallery Backstage

Well, as you might expect, The Coffee Gallery Backstage is more than any one kind of music, but this May brought a number of great A Capella Groups to the stage.

On 5/23/10, Down 4 The Count performed the theme from the Pink Panther like the following:



And They shared the bill with Pitch Please, seen here



And of course, later in the month. Grace garced us with their presence as follows:



Now just imagine what other fun things you missed.