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5/1
Scott Young [Red Meat]
Toshio Hirano
EARLY SHOW
@ The Rite Spot Cafe
2099 Folsom St. @ 17th
www.ritespotcafe.net
5:00/$5.00
Scott was born into an Ozark family with a strong tradition of
country and gospel music. At 13, Scott moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where
his father was his school's choir and band teacher. In addition to
his fine singing and playing, Scott is the composer of most of Red
Meat's repertoire and has written some of the finest country songs
ever heard. His harmony arrangements and vocal stylings are inspired
by a wide range of influences, from Brian Wilson to Johnny Mercer to
Willie Nelson.
"...a prolific songwriter with a penchant for old-fashioned country
rhythms and goofy novelty-song twists..."
---
TOSHIO HIRANO was born in Tokyo in the 1950's. Postwar Japan
embraced everything American, including American popular music. As a
teenager he became interested in bluegrass and country music. One of
his first loves was the great John Duffy and The Country Gentleman.
He later became inspired by the Mississippi legend, Jimmie Rodgers.
Toshio learned to play banjo, guitar and mandolin and started a
family band with his brother and cousin, called The Sunny Bluegrass
Boys. He continued playing music through college and then emigrated
to the USA to pursue his love of this music. He has lived in
Atlanta, Nashville, Minneapolis and Austin, Texas. San Francisco has
been his home since 1986 and he plays regularly in cafes and bars
around town. The deep romantic nature of country music, its' tales
of trains and cowboys and broken hearts continues to sustain
Toshio's imagination and art.
"His faithful, respectful renditions of heartbreaking country tunes,
with substantial nods to legends like Jimmie Rodgers, is something
to behold."
Beth Lisick/SF Gate
-----
5/2
No Live Music
5/3
The Rustics
Americana
5/4
Soraya
Jazz
5/5
Horse Thief Jack
Horse Thief Jack and his trusty side kick. You might know
HorseThief Jack from his former band Fantasy. You might know
Allison from her guest vocals on Jeffrey Luck Lucas' Hell then
Divine or her keyboard playing with Phil Krumar.
5/6
Conscious Contact
Richard from the New Rite Spot All Stars and his jazz trio.
5/7
Michael McIntosh
Solo piano...of the Blue Room Boys... this guy tickles them ivories
which at one time earned him the name "Silky" Balls. If need be,
ask the Acid Cabaret. I hear it's their fault.
5/8
JThackray's Songwriter Showcase
Featuring:
Helen Chaya
Pat Johnson
Mica Lee Williams
Aaron Gomes (Vernal Falls)
Brad Brooks
Helen Chaya
www.folkdiva.com
...HELEN CHAYA's album boasts exactly the kind of edge
and grit-in
instrumental sound, singing style, and lyrics-needed
to counter the
sentimentality that sometimes infects the folk genre."
www.folkdiva.com/helenchaya/
Pat Johnson
A vastly underappreciated singer-songwriter, Pat
Johnson conveys bucketloads of emotion through his
dusty-warm voice, laid-back countrified rhythms, and
lyrics that catch you off guard. Built on a mostly
acoustic foundation, the music's low-key, yes, but the
undercurrent is enticingly sharp.
-Kurt Wolff
Mica Lee Williams
www.micamuse.com
Known for her captivating vocals and dynamic sound,
Mica Lee Williams compositions catch the attention of
even the most discerning music lover. Her style is a
mixture of classic rock and modern folk combined with
thought provoking poetic lyrics that carries momentum
that speaks to the human spirit.
Aaron Gomes
www.vernalfalls.com
For about four years, Visalia, California native Aaron
Gomes sang and played guitar in a unique indie rock
band called The Playroom. After exhausting the formula
he began developing his finger picking, slide, and
alternate tuning techniques, leading to the birth of
his current focus, Vernal Falls. Vernal Falls is Aaron
making his best music; both solo and with friends. The
music of Vernal Falls is often compared to finger
style greats such as John Fahey, M Ward, Leo Kottke,
and Nick Drake.
Aaron self-releases all of his music, allowing him
total musical, distributing, and scheduling
freedom. Aaron is a touring musician and school
teacher, creating his own path.
Contact Aaron
vernalfalls@sbcglobal.net
Website
web@atomikcows.com
Brad Brooks
www.brad-brooks.com
San Francisco singer songwriter, pop alchemist, Brad
Brooks has a big voice and he intends to use it for
dastardly good. It's Freddie Mercury dating Leonard
Cohen. With tales of ex-stripper librarians, manic
tourists and loons of altitude, his is an
extraordinarily unique perspective on a city and its
delightful debauchery.
His elaborate west coast baroque sound, rocks, pops
and breaks your heart in all the right places.
Either solo or with his band "The Klickitat Band
Camp", Brad's brand of psychedelic persuasionmoves
from constructed pop anthems, through Jacques
Brel-esque satirical waltzes, to intimate guitar
ballads. "Brooks takes notes from pop fiends like
Guided by Voices and Elliott Smith, but still holds
old school syrup-mongers like 10cc, Badfinger, XTC,
and Smile-era Brian Wilson close to his chest"
Since the release of his debut "Sanctified Into
Astroglide" Brooks has been performing through out the
SF Bay area and is working on his follow up due out in
June'05, as well as touring solo in the UK last
October, and recently opening for Lisa Loeb.
5/9
Dena Connolly [Giant Value]
Dominic East [Our Lady of the Highway]
Anton Barbeau
Dena Connolly: As front lady of local indie pop trio Giant Value,
Dena stands on her toes, and plays with moxie. Solo, aka "Lesser
Value," Dena plays guitar, piano and some ukulele; the songs are
still tightly wound and full of hooks. Listen to this to be
reminded that everything is eternally beautiful and all right.
www.giantvalue.net
"Our Lady of the Highway's Dominic East writes unabashedly romantic
songs. Mostly, he sings about the point when the romance has gone
bad and you're left to lick your wounds and heal up for the next
doomed love. In the hands of less-skilled bands, this kind of stuff
sounds hackneyed and whiny, but Our Lady of the Highway breathes
life into the same old lonely-hearts complaints.."
www.splendidezine.com
www.ourladyofthehighway.com
Anton Barbeau is a cult-hero's cult hero. With his esoteric and
highly-personalized brand of psychedelic power-pop.
:::::::::::::::
www.ritespotcafe.net
the kitchen is closed on sundays
Scott Young [Red Meat]
Toshio Hirano
EARLY SHOW
@ The Rite Spot Cafe
2099 Folsom St. @ 17th
www.ritespotcafe.net
5:00/$5.00
Scott was born into an Ozark family with a strong tradition of
country and gospel music. At 13, Scott moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where
his father was his school's choir and band teacher. In addition to
his fine singing and playing, Scott is the composer of most of Red
Meat's repertoire and has written some of the finest country songs
ever heard. His harmony arrangements and vocal stylings are inspired
by a wide range of influences, from Brian Wilson to Johnny Mercer to
Willie Nelson.
"...a prolific songwriter with a penchant for old-fashioned country
rhythms and goofy novelty-song twists..."
---
TOSHIO HIRANO was born in Tokyo in the 1950's. Postwar Japan
embraced everything American, including American popular music. As a
teenager he became interested in bluegrass and country music. One of
his first loves was the great John Duffy and The Country Gentleman.
He later became inspired by the Mississippi legend, Jimmie Rodgers.
Toshio learned to play banjo, guitar and mandolin and started a
family band with his brother and cousin, called The Sunny Bluegrass
Boys. He continued playing music through college and then emigrated
to the USA to pursue his love of this music. He has lived in
Atlanta, Nashville, Minneapolis and Austin, Texas. San Francisco has
been his home since 1986 and he plays regularly in cafes and bars
around town. The deep romantic nature of country music, its' tales
of trains and cowboys and broken hearts continues to sustain
Toshio's imagination and art.
"His faithful, respectful renditions of heartbreaking country tunes,
with substantial nods to legends like Jimmie Rodgers, is something
to behold."
Beth Lisick/SF Gate
-----
5/2
No Live Music
5/3
The Rustics
Americana
5/4
Soraya
Jazz
5/5
Horse Thief Jack
Horse Thief Jack and his trusty side kick. You might know
HorseThief Jack from his former band Fantasy. You might know
Allison from her guest vocals on Jeffrey Luck Lucas' Hell then
Divine or her keyboard playing with Phil Krumar.
5/6
Conscious Contact
Richard from the New Rite Spot All Stars and his jazz trio.
5/7
Michael McIntosh
Solo piano...of the Blue Room Boys... this guy tickles them ivories
which at one time earned him the name "Silky" Balls. If need be,
ask the Acid Cabaret. I hear it's their fault.
5/8
JThackray's Songwriter Showcase
Featuring:
Helen Chaya
Pat Johnson
Mica Lee Williams
Aaron Gomes (Vernal Falls)
Brad Brooks
Helen Chaya
www.folkdiva.com
...HELEN CHAYA's album boasts exactly the kind of edge
and grit-in
instrumental sound, singing style, and lyrics-needed
to counter the
sentimentality that sometimes infects the folk genre."
www.folkdiva.com/helenchaya/
Pat Johnson
A vastly underappreciated singer-songwriter, Pat
Johnson conveys bucketloads of emotion through his
dusty-warm voice, laid-back countrified rhythms, and
lyrics that catch you off guard. Built on a mostly
acoustic foundation, the music's low-key, yes, but the
undercurrent is enticingly sharp.
-Kurt Wolff
Mica Lee Williams
www.micamuse.com
Known for her captivating vocals and dynamic sound,
Mica Lee Williams compositions catch the attention of
even the most discerning music lover. Her style is a
mixture of classic rock and modern folk combined with
thought provoking poetic lyrics that carries momentum
that speaks to the human spirit.
Aaron Gomes
www.vernalfalls.com
For about four years, Visalia, California native Aaron
Gomes sang and played guitar in a unique indie rock
band called The Playroom. After exhausting the formula
he began developing his finger picking, slide, and
alternate tuning techniques, leading to the birth of
his current focus, Vernal Falls. Vernal Falls is Aaron
making his best music; both solo and with friends. The
music of Vernal Falls is often compared to finger
style greats such as John Fahey, M Ward, Leo Kottke,
and Nick Drake.
Aaron self-releases all of his music, allowing him
total musical, distributing, and scheduling
freedom. Aaron is a touring musician and school
teacher, creating his own path.
Contact Aaron
vernalfalls@sbcglobal.net
Website
web@atomikcows.com
Brad Brooks
www.brad-brooks.com
San Francisco singer songwriter, pop alchemist, Brad
Brooks has a big voice and he intends to use it for
dastardly good. It's Freddie Mercury dating Leonard
Cohen. With tales of ex-stripper librarians, manic
tourists and loons of altitude, his is an
extraordinarily unique perspective on a city and its
delightful debauchery.
His elaborate west coast baroque sound, rocks, pops
and breaks your heart in all the right places.
Either solo or with his band "The Klickitat Band
Camp", Brad's brand of psychedelic persuasionmoves
from constructed pop anthems, through Jacques
Brel-esque satirical waltzes, to intimate guitar
ballads. "Brooks takes notes from pop fiends like
Guided by Voices and Elliott Smith, but still holds
old school syrup-mongers like 10cc, Badfinger, XTC,
and Smile-era Brian Wilson close to his chest"
Since the release of his debut "Sanctified Into
Astroglide" Brooks has been performing through out the
SF Bay area and is working on his follow up due out in
June'05, as well as touring solo in the UK last
October, and recently opening for Lisa Loeb.
5/9
Dena Connolly [Giant Value]
Dominic East [Our Lady of the Highway]
Anton Barbeau
Dena Connolly: As front lady of local indie pop trio Giant Value,
Dena stands on her toes, and plays with moxie. Solo, aka "Lesser
Value," Dena plays guitar, piano and some ukulele; the songs are
still tightly wound and full of hooks. Listen to this to be
reminded that everything is eternally beautiful and all right.
www.giantvalue.net
"Our Lady of the Highway's Dominic East writes unabashedly romantic
songs. Mostly, he sings about the point when the romance has gone
bad and you're left to lick your wounds and heal up for the next
doomed love. In the hands of less-skilled bands, this kind of stuff
sounds hackneyed and whiny, but Our Lady of the Highway breathes
life into the same old lonely-hearts complaints.."
www.splendidezine.com
www.ourladyofthehighway.com
Anton Barbeau is a cult-hero's cult hero. With his esoteric and
highly-personalized brand of psychedelic power-pop.
:::::::::::::::
www.ritespotcafe.net
the kitchen is closed on sundays
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