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Published on: May 23, 2011

Eve Selis, Saturday, June 18

We last hosted Eve Selis here at frogstop in 2008 (our inaugural year!), and we are so excited to welcome her back this year. Eve will be joined by her songwriting partner (20th year anniversary this year!) Marc "Twang" Intravaia and "Cactus" Jim Soldi (ex-Johnny Cash band), two of the finest guitarists you could hope to see onstage together. Eve and the band’s recent UK tour was highlighted by a performance at the legendary Abbey Road studios.

“One of the best shows I've ever seen in the U.K.”
Bob Harris - The Bob Harris Show, BBC2

“The Eve Selis Band erupted in an acute explosion of Americana, wailing and twanging and thundering and throbbing, conjuring demons and angels alike. Damn, that woman can sing!”
Buddy Blue - Blue Notes

“Eve Selis isn’t just a “singer” — she’s an emotion transducer who converts country, R&B, blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll signals into a megawatt zap that galvanizes everyone in its path. The power of Selis’s voice can arc-weld material from almost any genre into a personal manifesto.”
John D'Agostino - Taylor Guitars On Review.

More on Eve Selis at http://eveselis.com.

Concert: 8:00pm
Doors open: 7:15pm
$20 (all proceeds go to the artists)

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Published on: May 1, 2011

Jack Tempchin, Saturday, May 21

Jack Tempchin is performing solo acoustic throughout 2011, playing his hits unplugged, touring with "The Stories Behind the Songs", and we're fortunate to have him here at frogstop on May 21. Jack shares how he penned two multi-platinum hits for The Eagles: “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone”, both on the best selling U.S. album of the 20th century, The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. And how he's had a total of 5 songs cut by The Eagles.

In the 1980s, he co-wrote a string of hits with Glenn Frey for Frey's solo career. In 1995, his co-write "The Girl From Yesterday" made it on to The Eagles Hell Freezes Over CD. In 2007, Tempchin landed “Somebody” and “It’s Your World Now” on The Eagles’ latest multi-platinum CD effort, Long Road Out of Eden. Jack Tempchin’s songs have been covered by many great artists over the years, including: George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Dwight Yoakam, Jackson Browne, Chris Hillman, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Meisner, Richie Havens, Sammy Kershaw, Tom Rush and New Riders of the Purple Sage among others, and his tunes have been sampled by Jay-Z and Coolio.

More on Jack Tempchin at http://tempchin.com/.

Concert: 8:00pm
Doors open: 7:15pm
$20 (all proceeds go to the artists)

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Published on: March 14, 2011

Season 4 opens Saturday, April 30, with Gregory Page

Frogstop House Concerts Presents:

~The Gregory Page Welcome Back Home House Concert~

An amazingly enjoyable evening of music and stories from Mr. Page's adventures on his international tour.

Gregory Page is a product of his own imagination. He was born in London, England on Easter Sunday in 1963 to Armenian and Irish parents who met while they were on tour with their bands en route to the Middle East. The boy showed little interest in academic or business studies and was always fascinated listening to 78 rpm records on his grandfather's phonograph.

Upon escaping to America he began a series of odd jobs, namely as a cab driver and cook; he also began tirelessly writing and recording his own brand of music. It's hardly an exaggeration to observe that the voice and music of Al Bowlly had a definite effect on Page's career.

Mr. Gregory Page's new self-released album "Once & For All" is a tip of the hat to Al and the Sweet Jazz from another era. Recorded by his longtime friend Jason Mraz, "live" on April 5th 2010, the new album features some of San Diego's finest Jazz Musicians. There is an indescribable sense when listening to his music that you have uncovered a secret. Like the music of Al Bowlly, Louis Armstrong, Harold Arlen & Cole Porter, Page is not inspired by American music -- he is American Music.

"The tightrope my music teeters upon is the struggle between tradition & progress, history & fantasy. I am the songbird & the worm." ~ G. Page

More on Gregory Page at http://www.gregorypage.com. More music below.

Concert: 8:00pm
Doors open: 7:15pm
$15 (all proceeds go to the artists)

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Published on: September 6, 2010

Golden Bough, Sunday, December 5

Christmas has long been celebrated as a time for family and friends to gather and share the joy of the season. For 30 years the Celtic music group Golden Bough has been providing an opportunity for loved ones to join together in song and celebration with their Celtic Christmas concert program. Golden Bough will bring their Old World cheer to frogstop Sunday, December 5.Golden Bough (founded in 1980) has been bringing their Winter Concerts to family audiences far and wide. These modern-day minstrels have traveled the world over performing their own brand of Celtic music, drawn from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and even Galicia (in Spain).

Their Holiday Concert is the perfect setting in which to enjoy Golden Bough's rare carols and songs of celebration for the Winter Solstice and the New Year. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

More on Golden Bough at http://goldenboughmusic.com.

Concert: 3:00pm
Doors open: 2:15pm
$15 ($10 children) (all proceeds go to the artists)

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The concert will be held outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors (in case of rain).

Published on: May 17, 2010

Triptych, Saturday, June 5

Three of San Diego's most respected singer-songwriters in one show playing together on one stage. TRIPTYCH is comprised of the celebrated triumvirate of Peggy Watson, David Beldock and Joe Rathburn.This is not the first time that Beldock, Watson & Rathburn have shared a stage together under the name TRIPTYCH. In fact, these award-winning songwriters have shared stages with many notable local and national artists, and they've performed at numerous coffee houses, clubs, house concerts, festivals and concert series across the country. But getting the three of them together doesn't happen often and we are very pleased to welcome them to our stage. This show promises an evening of incredible songs, played out with rich, emotion-filled vocals, great harmonies and stellar guitar work (did we mention how great these guys are on guitar?), performed by three very good friends who invite you to join them for an intimate evening of musical magic.

More on Triptych at https://www.facebook.com/TriptychTunes

Concert: 8:00pm
Doors open: 7:15pm
$15 (all proceeds go to the artists)

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The concert will be held outdoors.

Published on: March 28, 2010

Berkley Hart, Saturday, May 15

Ah yes, the famous "squint" photo... Berkley Hart will be back at frogstop on Saturday, May 15. Mark your calendar, call a friend, and join us for a great night of live music.

Hailed as masters of both two part harmony and dazzling song craft, over the past ten years, Berkley Hart have established themselves as one of the premier acoustic duos touring the country. In concert the duo shines, the obvious camaraderie between these two top songwriters driving each performance. Add in virtuoso playing from both Jeff Berkley (guitar, percussion) and Calman Hart (guitar, harmonica) as well as their good natured humor and it’s easy to see why the two have become live favorites.

More on Berkley Hart at http://berkleyhart.com.

Concert: 8:00pm
Doors open: 7:15pm
$20 (all proceeds go to the artists)

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The concert will be held outdoors.

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