2009 Appearances

Happy Holidays to Everyone! Our gift is Laurence Juber coming to Acoustic LA - LIVE!! Laurence Juber got an extraordinary, life-changing break when Paul McCartney picked him to become Wings’ lead guitarist. Juber spent 3 years recording and touring with the band. During that time he won a Best Rock Instrumental GRAMMY for the track "Rockestra" from the Wings album "Back To The Egg." After Wings folded in 1981, Juber embarked on a career as a solo artist, composer and arranger, and soon developed a reputation as a world-class guitar virtuoso, being voted 1 by Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. He has released 14 critically acclaimed solo albums, including "LJ Plays the Beatles","Guitarist" and "PCH". "I’ve Got The World On 6 Strings", is a collection of solo guitar arrangements of classic tunes by Harold Arlen. Find more info at (www.LaurenceJuber.com) 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA, 91601 Cost: $15

In the month of thanksgiving we are thankful to have Jill Knight and celtic duo Willson & McKee joining us. Of Jill Knight, India Arie once quoted, "I love great voices and when I heard Jill sing it stopped me in my tracks, and I had to listen." She later asked Knight to be her opening act. A finalist at the Telluride Troubadour competition, a finalist at the National Academy of Songwriters "songwriter of the year" competition, a finalist in Billboard magazines, "best unsigned band" contest, a regional best seller in Album Network magazine for her album Future Perfect, Jill has toured and shared stages with... India Arie, Shawn Colvin, David Wilcox, Michael Hedges, Phoebe Snow, Richard Thompson, Little Feat, and others. "It's hard to say which is better-the song or the way Jill Knight sings it." -- Performing Songwriter "Few songwriters seem to have the self-assurance that this singer possesses... Knight approaches her music with an unadorned intensity, her songs pack an emotional punch rich in the details of everyday experiences... this is first rate, high quality music" -- Dirty Linen (www.jillknight.com) Willson & McKee is a nationally touring duo specializing in original as well as traditional Irish and Scottish acoustic music. It's Rocky Mountain Celtic… what Celtic becomes when it settles comfortably, three generations in the west! This duo, has won four top honors at the International Songwriting Competition at the Milwaukee Irish Festival, the largest Irish Festival in the World! Along with stellar songwriting skills, they showcase instrumental award winning talents such as the 2002 National Dulcimer Champion and others. Blazing instrumentals, warm harmony vocals, and a lot of laughter complete the Willson & McKee experience! (www.jigheads.com) 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA, 91601 Cost: $5 plus an artist donation

No tricks -- all treats with emith and Garret Swayne. Emith (www.emith.com), an intoxicatingly intriguing acoustic duo has been growing an enthusiastic audience since guitarist Stevie Gurr (formerly with Dr. John, and Elvin Bishop) met singer/guitarist Carol Ann Ives in 2003. Calling them "alternative acoustic pop" might tell you where to find them, but would entirely miss their unique sound, songs, look and feel. Described in music press reviews as "Fleetwood Mac meets acoustic Led Zeppelin, Emmylou Harris and B.B. King in a kind of edgy sandwich seasoned with humor, passion, and wry sex appeal!" and "Cowboy Junkies atmospherics with Fleetwood Mac and Aimee Mann pop sensibilites." Garret Swayne (www.GarretSwayne.com) is a master song craftsman with songs that range from sweet ballads and touching love stories, to laugh-out-loud satires of popular culture. Delightful songs with strong melodies, great guitar playing, and intelligent lyrics are his hallmarks. Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming one of his tunes the next day . 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA, 91601 Cost: $5 plus donation

Joining us will be the eloquent and wonderfully musical James Hurley. James has been touring the west coast hot on the tail of his latest release "Tempest in a Teacup" the title song of which shot to #1 on the Adult Contemporary Indie Chart. (www.jameshurleymusic.com) Also on the roster this month is powerhouse, Caren Armstrong. Her dangerously honest, wickedly funny, and disarmingly vulnerable style references folk, country, blues, jazz, traditional and popular music, yet is distinctively her own. An accomplished musician and songwriter, Caren's soaring vocals, sophisticated guitar chops and dynamic stage presence has endeared her to fans nationwide. (www.CarenArmstrong.com) 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA, 91601 Cost: $5 plus an artist donation

August is HOT with "WOMEN on the MOVE" and "THE PANACHE ORCHESTRA." WOM (www.MySpace.com/WomenontheMove1) are Indie artists JOAN ENGUITA, LINDA GELERIS & TRISH LESTER performing as a trio featuring songs from the CD BEAUTIFUL -- AC and Easy Listening Editor's Pick on CD Baby since its release in 2007. JOAN ENGUITA -"...a magical voice warm enough to melt a glacier," says Dan Kimpel of Music Connection Magazine, is the owner and founder of Red Coyote Records which produced "Beautiful." LINDA GELERIS - distinguishing herself through her craft as well as her credentials has had her work featured in film and is the founder of SongNet. TRISH LESTER - Mentored by Bud Dashiell, but her more recent original songs are what's gaining her notice with special play on NPR. THE PANACHE ORCHESTRA is a veteran guitar, bass, and drumming world musician CHI SAITO who's laid down grooves for The Doobie Brothers and Three Dog Night, and BRENDA K - a classically trained violinist who's soloed in orchestra halls and recording studios with Weather Report, and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Together they are an internationally touring guitar/violin duo whose original music spans too many styles to name, but is always uniquely their own. True virtuosos in spirit as well as execution! 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, 91601 Cost: $5 plus an artist donation

July 17, 2009 (3:00 - 8:00 pm) Simi Valley Farmer's Market (Simi, CA)

 July 12, 2009 (2:00 - 5:00 pm) Folk Concert @ the church in Ocean Park (Ocean Park, CA)

 July 11, 2009 (8:00 pm) Sabrina & Craig's Acoustic LA - LIVE! (N. Hollywood, CA)

A celebration of song with seven artists. Bring the family, relax and ENJOY! 235 Hill St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Cost: $15 suggested donation

We’ve got the sizzling Anna Montgomery. Anna’s first album, a rhythm and blues record with doo-wop legend Buzz Clifford and wonderkind producer Evan Frankfort won an LA Music Award and got the attention of Grammy Winner, Shelby Lynne whom she toured with her as opening act and bandmate. Television credits include David Letterman Show, Leno, Ellen Show, Swingtown. Film credits include, trailor for Jennifer Lopez film, ’Enough’, end title credit for Richard Gere film, ’The Flock’, end title voice for feature, ’Forgetting the Franklins’. (www.annamontgomeryband.com) Our second artist is Burt Berger and Tom Hubbard, collectively known and adored as Weirdbrother. We promise there's nothing weird about their music. The combination of Burt’s top-notch songwriting, gravelly voice, and hypnotic guitar playing complemented perfectly by Tom’s smooth, perfectly blended harmonies will have you hooked www.myspace.com/weirdbrother. Hallenbeck's 5510 Cahuenga Blvd,. $5 plus an artist donation

We're thrilled to join DUTCH NEWMAN & The MOUND CITY SYNCHOPATORS. Also featured: GRIT, and BLIND BOY PAXTON. This is an evening of unforgetable "genre" music, and we'll be pulling out some special material for this one!! 1411 C. Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA. 90291

June 30, 2009 (1:00 pm) Senior Concerns (Thousand Oaks, CA)

June 19, 2009 (3:00 - 8:00 pm) Simi Valley Farmer's Market (Simi, CA)

June 13, 2009 (8:00 pm) Sabrina & Craig's Acoustic LA - LIVE! (N. Hollywood, CA)

We’re thrilled to have Calaveras. Greg Beattie, Victoria Blythe, and instrumentalist Dave Decker, combine voices and a half dozen acoustic instruments into original songs that are both fresh and timeles. Their songs have captured the prestigious Kerrville New Folk prize, grand prize in the West Coast Songwriters International song contest as well as first place in the Napa Valley Emerging Songwriter award & the West Coast Songwriter’s Association Song of the Year honor. (www.calaverassongs.com) Also joining us is one of our favorite LA-based singer/songwriters, Kevin Fisher. Kevin has had his songs on Gold and Platinum records, film scores, television shows, and has climbed the country charts with Rascal Flatts, Tim Rushlow, and Sara Evans. (www.myspace.com/kevinfisher1) Hallenbeck's, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., 91601 $5 plus artist donation

We’ll be sharing an evening of FAMOUS DUOS along with originals with host, Joe Rathburn (www.JoeRathburn.com). Milano Coffee Company,

May 22, 2009 (9:00 pm) Rock N' Roll Pizza (Woodland Hills, CA)

May 17, 2009 (Starts at 9 am) Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival (Agoura Hills, CA)

May 16, 2009 (4:20 - 5:00 pm) Sepulveda Garden Fair Music Festival (Encino, CA)

 May 9, 2009 (8:00 pm) Sabrina & Craig's Acoustic LA - LIVE! (N. Hollywood, CA)

 818-348-1524 Rock N Roll Pizza (www.myspace.com/rrpizza) 6551 Topanga Canyon, Woodland Hills, CA No cover

A whole day of music and fun from 9 -6 pm. (www.TopangaBanjoFiddle.org) Cost: $15 Paramount Movie Ranch near Agoura

Beautiful place to hear great local artists in the fresh, open air. www.geocities.com/sepulvedagardenfair. 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino, CA

This month we have Lorin Hart and Lenny Dodge. Lorin's unique brand of rootsy, acoustic, jazzy, folk, blues ain’t like no one else. Lenny Dodge has worked with Joe Cocker, Hall and Oates, Kenny Loggins, and Melissa Etheridge and has a true appreciation and love for the guitar. His songs are a pulsating mix of storytelling and musical sophistication. Hallenbeck’s, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., 91601 Cost: $5 Plus an artist donation

Ladies and Gentlemen it is our priviledge to have Jude Johnstone (www.judejohnstone.com) -- written songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Johnny Cash, Emmy Lou Harris, Jennifer Warnes, and Stevie Nicks -- and the ever amazing James Lee Stanley (www.jamesleestanley.com). BUT WAIT, Grammy and Oscar nominated, Stephen Bishop (www.StephenBishop.com) will be joining Jude to play a few of his own. This is the only place to be in L.A. on this Saturday night. Hallenbeck’s, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Cost: $5

And the hits keep coming! This month superstar bass man, Chad Watson (www.Chadwatson.us), and his lovely wife Pam Loe (www.PamLoe.com) join us with their own particular duo charm. Both accomplished songwriters and musicians in their own rights, it grows exponentially when they join forces as they will for our show. And as if that wasn’t enough, we have Broadway sensation, award-winning recording artist, and critically-acclaimed Bluegrass powerhouse vocalist, Susie Glaze (www.susieglaze.com). BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED called her "...an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene." She will be performing with her trio. Hallenbeck's, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., N. Hollywood, 91601 Admission: $5

March 12, 2009 (8:00 pm) Kulak's Woodshed (N. Hollywood, CA)

February 15, 2009 (8:00 pm) Boulevard Music - Variety Night (Culver City, CA)

February 14, 2009 (8:00 pm) Sabrina & Craig's Acoustic LA - LIVE! (N. Hollywood, CA)

"Guitar Masters" is the theme that our host Joan Enguita has selected. So, our guitar master, Craig Lincoln will be pulling out all the stops. If you can’t make it out, check out the amazing six-camera webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd, North Hollywood, CA

 All of that for the astoundingly low price of $4. Boulevard Music (www.boulevardmusic.com) 4316 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

You're going to LOVE this show with the superb songwriting skills of the master storyteller Joe Rathburn (www.joerathburn.com). He’ll have you kicking back and breathing deep as he paints his Norman Rockwell songs. Then... sort of a genius, storyteller, and funny man Daniel McFeeley (www.myspace.com/danielmcfeeley) will have you grinning ear to ear and gasping for air as he charms your ears and tickles your sides with quirky, fun songs set up perfectly by Ukulele, Concertina, and sometimes guitar. Hallenbeck's, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd., N. Hollywood, 91601

We’re guests of the delightful Tracy Newman & the Reinforcements. (www.tracynewman.com) 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA

Were a featured performer from the regulars at Kulak’s. 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA 91607 www.kulakswoodshed.com

We’re starting the new year off with the talented Genevieve (www.genevieve-music.com) -- known for her expressive writing and sensitive stylings on keyboards AND superstar bassist and all-around musician Freebo (www.freebomusic.com). Known as a sideman to Bonnie Raitt, Freebo has demonstrated his own viability as a singer/songwriter with his 3 solo CD’s. Hallenbeck’s, 5510 Cahuenga Blvd. N Hollywood, 91601

 January 24, 2009 (8:00 pm) Kulak's Woodshed (N. Hollywood, CA)

January 22, 2009 (8:00 pm) Kulak's Woodshed (N. Hollywood, CA)

January 10, 2009 (8:00 pm) Sabrina & Craig's Acoustic LA - LIVE! (N. Hollywood, CA)