David Ball and the Pioneer Playboys
Friday, July 17  8:30pm
Tickets: $15 advance/door

David Ball Songwriter. Vocalist. Musician. Grammy Award Winner.
David Ball was born here in South Carolina, growing up in a very musical environment in Spartanburg. Everyone in the family played an instrument. Starting out on guitar, David also played piano, and later, the bass fiddle. “I played everything from Classical to Bluegrass.” David found Austin, TX to be another fertile musical landscape, where he moved with Uncle Walt’s Band in the late 1970’s.
In the mid 1980’s, a publishing deal brought David to Nashville. In 1993, David recorded his now multi platinum debut album and single Thinkin’ Problem for Warner Brothers, selling over 3 million copies! Thinkin’ Problem garnered him a Grammy nomination as Male Vocalist of the Year. David wrote or co-wrote all but one song on the album and has received the BMI Millionaire Award (for over one million air plays) for “Thinkin’ Problem,” “When the Thought of You Catches Up With Me,” and “Look What Followed Me Home.” More hits followed, including “Circle of Friends” and the 2000 smash “Riding With Private Malone.” David has toured with some of the biggest acts in Country Music: Allan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakum, and Toby Keith. David returned to his Texas roots, touring and performing there for the few years.
In 2008 he assembled an all-star band in Nashville, who have worked with such artists as Dwight Yoakum, John Michael Montgomery, and Lionel Hampton. David continues writing songs, and is fired up about his new live show. The band is back on the road, selling out venues large and small.

"David Ball gets right to the Heart of what makes Country Music Great!" Entertainment Weekly
"David Ball is the Honky Tonk Stylist Supreme!" USA Today
"A convincingly wise interpreter of Country Music." People Magazine

Brandy Lindsey and the Punch
Jameson Camp
& The Ragged Orchids
Friday, July 10  8:30pm
Tickets: $5 at the door

Brandy Lindsey and the Punch   "It’s like being in a honky-tonk or a greasy rock club that isn’t embarrassed to serve good wine along with Pabst Blue Ribbon." -Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville News Sentinel • There’s a buzz about this band... What started as a solo venture on Brandy Lindsey’s part developed into (and pardon my french) a kickass Americana/Rock band from Upstate, S.C. that is leaving audiences wanting more. • Brandy Lindsey and the Punch is led by a gal who can – not only sing and play her heart out – but write songs that make an instant connection with the listener. And it doesn’t stop there. She’s backed by a strong group of guys that provides the perfect rhythm, melody and groove. Once you’ve seen and heard them, you’ll understand why these fellows were aptly named “The Punch.” • The band’s 2008 EP, "Songs We Know," showcases the bond they have as players. They build on each other's strengths and dig deeper into that rootsy, rockin’ Americana sound. • Since collaborating, the band has played festivals, clubs and on the radio in the Southeast. And in addition to getting great reviews on their recorded material, they’re also getting a lot attention from their live shows.

Jameson-Camp is a trio that creates powerful and melodic acoustic rock. While the stories are sung in a baritone voice by songwriter Kevin Jameson, Todd Camp accompanies on bass, setting the melody in motion. With the addition of Todd Scarborough on drums, the group has created more intensity and a focus on details and dynamics.

Ragged Orchids is a new group out of the upstate that lists influences from Johnny Cash to Squeeze.

Eleni Mandell
Thursday, July 23
9pm (doors at 8:30)
Tickets: $10 advance /$12 door

"...torch-song/New Wave/power-pop confection" Paste Magazine

The first record Eleni ever got was Shaun Cassidy's greatest hits, for her 4th birthday.
The first record she ever bought was X's Under the Big Black Sun.  She bought it at Aron's records when it was located on Melrose Ave.  John Doe (of X) was shopping and gave her his autograph, which she still has.  It reads "Yours with a big X- John Doe".  That was the last autograph she ever asked for.
The first concert she ever went to was with her best friend, Michelle, in 8th grade.  They went to Oingo Boingo's Halloween concert at the Universal Amphitheater.
The second boy that asked her to be his girlfriend, in Junior High, popped the question during the "couple's skate" at Julie's birthday party.  She said "yes" as they skated to Journey's "Open Arms".
Her first real kiss was with David outside of Straw Hat Pizza on Van Nuys Blvd.
The first time she worked with DJ Bonebrake (drummer for X), which was a teenage dream, she said "X is the reason I'm playing music" and he responded "I feel like I should apologize".
The first time she ever saw Chuck E. Weiss perform, he walked right up to her and smiled like a cross between The Cheshire Cat and an escaped mental patient. She met him a month later at Musso and Frank's.   Tom Waits later asked how they'd met and Chuck responded "Hebrew school".
The first time she performed music was at Highland Grounds' open mic night. Her first show at Largo was because an acquaintance needed someone to fill in for him at the last minute.  There were 4 people in attendance and one of them captured the event with his camera.  She had a viola player with her that night named Steve Mirrione.  He later won an Academy Award for editing the film Traffic.
Her father took her to two memorable shows when she was a teenager: Albert King and Doc Watson.  Her father correctly predicted that he would win the raffle at the Albert King show, a free record, which she still has.  Doc Watson performed at the Masonic Temple in Canoga Park.
To be continued...

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HUB-BUB AiR vs. AiR Make-athon Smack Down
When: July 16th
Where: The Leader Building, downtown
What time: 3pm until just one AiR is left standing

Please join the HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence on Thursday July 16th starting at 3pm for an AiR vs. AiR Make-athon Smack Down!  We'll be set up in the Leader Building downtown (next to Monsoon Noodle) on the night of the July Art Walk.  Two teams of Artists-in-Residence will compete to see who has the most stamina for making artwork.  Think of it as an artistic dance-off; teams start making work and don't stop until they can't make anymore!  Local artists and writers are encouraged to show up at anytime and make work with the AiRs.  Everyone is invited to hang out - BYOB.   

All work created during the event will be sold at a fixed and reasonable price.  Pledges can be made to support your favorite team.  All proceeds go towards art and project supplies for the 2009/10 HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence.  Come out and show your support during this creative Battle-to-the-Death!  Spread the word.  Contact Alix at HUB-BUB for more information: alix@hub-bub.com, 864.582.0056