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Caligator, Pyronauts, More At Benefit Show

obsessed — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:11:19 +0000

It’s a benefit concert for the Christmas In The Village 2010 Tree Lighting at the Fair Oaks Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater. Acts include Les La Tour and the Cradle of Sound (Jazz), The Pyronauts (Surf), and Caligator (Southern Sounds/California Cool). Here is the flier for the event, to be held May 15th from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Call 966-3683 for tickets or more info.

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Third Annual Music 4 Autism Awareness

obsessed — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:57:51 +0000

Saturday April 24th is the date for the third annual M4AA (Music 4 Autism Awareness) on the Steps of The Capitol (learn more). The fundraiser is for “The Color Zebra” All-Care -Center dedicated to children with or without special needs and the encouragement of artistic expression in all children. This is an all day event from 10:30 until 7PM.

Here is the set list for the music (from their Craigslist page):

1. 10:30-11:30__Supernaculum___http://www.myspace.com/supernaculum
2. 11:30-12:30 dreamsofjuly_____http://www.myspace.com/dreamsofjuly
3. 12:00- 100 Scarlet Stoic_____http://www.myspace.com/scarletstoic
4. 1:00-1:30 Hamin Reed_____http://myspace.com/succumbband
5. 1:30-2:30 SKREWED_____http://www.myspace.com/blisteredjimmy
6. 2:30-3:00 Breana
7. 3:00-4:00 Freex
8. 4:00-4:30 Worlds Worst Doctors
9. 4:30-5:30 Mirros_____http://www.myspace.com/mirrosband
10. 5:30-600 AlterEGO Dance Company
11. Unified Division_____http://www.myspace.com/muzicanomaly
12. 6:00-700 WHITE Minorities__http://www.myspace.com/whiteminorities

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Did You Go? Ingrid Michaelson & David Gray

obsessed — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:07:07 +0000

Last week, local radio station 100.5 The Zone held their “Acoustic Christmas” show, featuring indie singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and UK singer-songwriter David Gray. It was a free concert at the Radisson, assuming that you donated a toy or clothing for homeless children. What a deal and a great cause too! So, did you go? If so, let us know what you thought.

You can read one review here.

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Songs of Peace and Change

stevendude — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:48:52 +0000

Benefit concert alert: “Yes We Can – Songs of Peace and Change” -
A benefit for Francis House.

The event will take place on Friday, August 22, 2008 at the classic Crest Theater. Musical guests include Maria Muldaur & The Free Radicals with special guests: Tracy Nelson, Holly Near, and Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir. Yes We Can: Songs of Peace and Change is an all-star night of some of America’s greatest women vocalists singing songs by America’s best songwriters. Funky and uplifting, this annual fundraiser for Francis House will rock the house.

Since 1970, Francis House has been the Sacramento-based resource center for thousands who are suffering from poverty in body, mind and spirit.

Songs from YES WE CAN, Ms. Muldaur’s new album–Bob Dylan (‘License to Kill,’), Marvin Gaye (‘Inner City Blues’), Allen Toussaint (‘Yes, We Can’) , Earl King (‘Make a Better World’), Garth Brooks (‘We Shall Be Free’), Barrett Strong (‘War-What Is It Good For?’), Timmy Thomas(‘Why Can’t We Live Together?’) and Thomas Dorsey (‘Down By the Riverside -Ain’t Gonna Study War No More’)â€”are featured.

Says Muldaur, ‘As Pete Seeger says, ‘If you love your country you’ll find ways to speak up for what is right. Singing the right songs is the way to start.’

A night that will change lives.

Tickets are $100 VIP floor/center, $75 left and right sides/floor Rows AA-FF $75, GG-PP $50, QQ-TT $40. Doors at 7pm for 8pm show. This is a reserved seating show.

Tickets are on sale now.

Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit

stevendude — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:52:05 +0000

Save Ourselves presents the third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit, this year featuring local musician and two-time Grammy winner Mary Youngblood. The event is October 24, 2007 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM and will feature an exquisite dinner, fine wines, silent and live auction, and a sixty-minute musical performance. All proceeds to benefit Save Ourselves, the Breast Cancer Organization of Sacramento.

More information and event flier

Mary Youngblood’s web site