Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane (01/18/11)


Howdy folks. I promise to start putting my playlists here again. I've been side-tracked by the benefit for Hipfish Monthly, the arts and cultural magazine that lost everything in the Dec. 16th fire in Astoria, OR. Art Auction from now until Saturday, Jan.22 at five galleries around town. BID HIGH AND BID OFTEN! www.HelpHipFish is the link. Tell your friends! We need our Hipfish back. The celebration benefit party is Sunday, Jan. 23 from 4-9PM at the Columbian Theater and VooDooRoom in Astoria, OR. Pass on the link. Read the info. Pass on the info, please... Remember www.HelpHipFish.com has all the bait!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane (01/10/11)

Fisherpoet Captain Dangerous Dave Densmore
joins Calamity Jane in the Cafe Vaquera, January 10th, 2011.
Dave will drop by for a visit between 9-10PM
to talk of many things including a new Open Mic in Cannon Beach,
Fisher Poets Gathering, my Dad, fishing in Alaska,
and the HipAid Concert mentioned below. See you on deck.
Ongoing information about HipAid Concert is at www.helphipfish.com.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

HIPFISH BENEFIT: January 23, 2011

Hipfish Arts and Cultural Monthly lost everything Hipfish in the recent fire at
#10 6th Street in Astoria, OR.

Artists, musicians, friends, sponsors, and readers have gathered together
to throw a HUGE Art Sale and "Entertainment-A-Thon."
Show your support for Hipfish, which has shown its support
for all things artsy and alternative for over 15 years.
Rally for Dinah and all things Hipfish!

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"Entertainment-A-Thon"
Columbian Theater & VooDooRoom
11th and Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2011
Columbian Theater Stage
4-8PM
All ages downstairs/ 21 and over - beer & wine in balcony.
Pizza and beverages will be available for purchase.
The Columbian Theater accepts cash and checks only, no plastic.

Fisherpoet Dave Densmore and Singer/Songwriter Alexa Wiley MC

"Crossroads on the Columbia," a short film by Donna Quinn about the stopping of LNG,
for which Hipfish put up the good fight. (4PM)

Michael Hurley, The Swaggers, Jackson Andrews, Dina James, Radio Cowboy, Lazy Boys,
Ray Raihala, Ma Barley:
all on deck so far. (4:30-8PM)
More scheduling to come (TBA).
Check www.helphipfish.com for ongoing information.


Pierce Christie of the Mallturnative is doing the sound.
All musicians need to have equipment on stage and ready to go by the 3PM. No schlepping through the theater, please, after the 4PM ball drops.
Showtime is 4PM.

VooDooRoom
Doors opens at 5PM with music by Denise Drake!
David Crabtree plays a special 15 minute song!
21 and over/ beverages and pizza available for purchase
OPEN MIC with emcee NachoBiz (KMUN's "Cocktail Nation")
6-9PM
(sign-up on site)
The Columbian Theater and VooDooRoom accept cash and checks only, please plan ahead.

Wristbands will be on sale at the Columbian Theater box office at 3:30PM the day of the show, January 23rd. $10+ donation requested, but please feel free to contribute and donate to Hipfish in any fashion you please.
We greatly appreciate all of it.
Wristband may be on sale at TBA locations during the week before.

Check www.helphipfish.com for ongoing information.
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ART SALE
January 15-22, 2011
Fabulous donated art will be on display at several locations around town
and
for sale in a silent auction.
(RiverSea Gallery, Lunar Boy Gallery, Old Town Framing, Lightbox Gallery, Dots & Doodles)
(Sign up bid sheet will be with art work.)

Art can be donated and delivered to:
RiverSea Gallery, Astoria, OR
Call Jeanine Grafton for an appointment.
503 325-1270
January 9th - January 13th (Noon-5PM.)

Donated artwork must be ready to display with name, title, value, and contact info.
The shows are being hung on January 14th, so all submissions must be January 13, 5PM.
Work will be available for SILENT AUCTION bids from January 15th-23rd.

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Contact Calamity Jane if you are performing.
cafevaquera@hotmail.com
(The deck is full at this point, but please be in touch about sound checks and
your performances
if we have already talked! THANKS...)
PIERCE CHRISTIE of the Malturnative is doing sound, so please also check in with him.
A tentative schedule is now posted at
www.helphipfish.com.

Contact Jeanine at RiverSea Gallery about donating art.
Riverseadirector@hotmail.com
RiverSea Gallery 503 325-1270

Dulcye Taylor at Old Town Framing
503 325-5221

A web page has been donated by Sirius Media in Portland and is up and running.
Tell your friends to keep checking for ongoing information, updated daily!
www.helphipfish.com

INFORMATION ADDED AS UPDATES RECEIVED
Thanks so far to:
Jeanine Fairchild & Uriah: Columbian Theater /VooDooRoom
Pierce Christie: Sound
Josh Bahr: Sound
AVA
RiverSea Gallery
Old Town Framing
Dots and Doodles
Lunar Boy Gallery
Coast Community Radio
Sirius Media



Tuesday, December 21, 2010

SWAGGERS live on CAFE VAQUERA, Dec.28th, 2010..

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Live SWAGGERS reunion! Join Astoria's favorite Rockabilly band on Cafe Vaquera radio show, with Calamity Jane. The SWAGGERS will be getting together in the Coast Community Radio studio, Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 from 9-11PM (Pacific.) You can listen in on 91.9FM in Astoria, 89.5FM in Tillamook, and www.coastradio.org on the web.

Find out about the SWAGGERS' New Years Eve plans, since their Cannery Cafe gig was cancelled due to the horrific fire here in Astoria last week. We'll be talking about where they'll be playing instead, and who the proceeds might go to.

The SWAGGERS are also on board for a benefit for HIPFISH, the local arts and cultural magazine. All things HIPFISH were lost in the fire. Artists are lining up to give back to the 15 years this publication catered to us! Darren Orange, Beth Baslie, Denise Drake, Michael Hurley, RiverSea Gallery, Old Town Framing, Columbian Theater, me, Calamity Jane and many more are already on board for a benefit at the end of January. More on that Tuesday night, December 28th on Cafe Vaquera.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane (12/7/10)


Welcome to the Cafe Vaquera!
Come on in and relax with a great bowl of mixed tunes.
www.coastradio.org
9-11PM Tuesdays

1. The Play-Rite Boys, Calamity Jane Theme, by Teddy Deane.
2. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, Juanita, by Jeffrey Frederick, The Resurrection of Spiders in the Moonlight, Frederick Productions 2007.
3. Asylum Street Spankers, Everybody Loves my Baby, What? And Give up Show Biz?, Spanks-Alot 2002.
4. Leon Redbone, If Someone Would Only Love Me, Champagne Charlie, Warner Bros. 1978.
5. Del Rey, A Bungalow in Bangalow, by Del Rey, X-Rey Guitar, Hobemian.
6. Elliott Brood, The Valley Town, by Elliott Brood, Mountain Meadows, Six Shooter Records 2008.
7. Michelle Shocked, If Love Was a Train, Mercury Poise: 1988-1995, Mercury, 1996.
8. Asylum Street Spankers, Wake & Bake, What? And Give up Show Biz?, Spanks-Alot 2002.
9. Michael Hurley, National Weed Growers Association, by Michael Hurley, Live in Edinburgh, Snocko Music 1999.
10. Jeffery Frederick, (Solo), Jesus on the Mainline, Unfinished Business, Phantasy 2000.
11. Po' Girl, Angels of Grace, by Klein, Home to You, Nettwerk.
12. Jerry Garcia & David Grisman, Our Last Goodbye, Live May 1992.
13. Punch Brothers, Next to the Trash, by Punch Brothers, Antifogmatic, Nonesuch 2010.
14. Dave Reisch and the Jeffrey Frederick Memorial Band, Beehive Hairdo, by Jeffrey Frederick, St. Jeffrey's Day, Frederick Productions 2009.
15. Asylum Street Spankers, Since I Met You, Baby, Mercurial, Spanks-Alot 2004.
16. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, Singing to the Dentist, by Jeffrey Frederick, Spiders in the Moonlight, Frederick Productions.
17. The Countrypolitains, Behind the Night, Tired of Drowning, Ultrapolitian 1999.
18. The Handsome Family, Somewhere Else to Be, Last Days of Wonder, Carrot Top 2006.
19. Eagle Ridin' Papas with Johnnie Ward, Phonograph Blues, Juke Jug Jass Blues Hokum.
20. Frazey Ford, Blue Streak Mama, Obadiah, Nettwerk 2007.
21. John Gorka, Joint of No Return, by John Gorka, The Company You Keep, Red House 2001.
22. Chris Gaffney & Rosie Flores, The Man of Somebody's Dreams, Loser's Paradise, Hightone 1995.
23. Becky Kilgore and James Mason, Cheatin' on Me, Cactus Setup, PHD Music 1997.
24. Sassparilla, Better Man, Debilitated Constitution, Panniculous Records 2007.
25. Squirrel Nut Zippers, Baby Wants a Diamond Ring, Bedlam Ballroom, Mammoth 2000.
26. Jass Two with Teddy Deane & Steve Boden, I Found a Million Dollar Baby, Charleston, Revere 1999.
27. The Barbecue Orchestra with Turtle Vandermar & Spud Siegel, This Will Bring You Back, Jug Band Extravaganza, Folk Era Records, 2010.
28. Peter Stampfel & Baby Gramps, Monkeys Have No Tails in Zamboanga, by Baby Gramps, Outertainment, Frederick Productions 2010.
29. Peter Stampfel & Baby Gramps, New Asleep in the Deep, by Peter Stampfel, Outertainment, Frederick Producitons 2010.
30. Freak Mountain Ramblers, Real Fine Gal, by Jim Ydstie, FMR.
31. Freak Mountain Ramblers, John Henry, Traditional, FMR.
32. Denise Drake, See You When I See You, by Denise Drake, Read My Lips, Smokin' Mamma 2000.

THE END... SEE YOU WHEN I SEE YOU!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane (11/30/2010)

1. The Play-Rite Boys, Calamity Jane Theme, by Teddy Deane.
2. Jesse Winchester, Freewheeler, Gentleman of Leisure, Sugar Hill 1999.
3. Kristin Andreassen, Kiss me Hello, Kiss me Hello.
4. Wood Brothers, Where my Baby Might Be, Ways Not to Lose, Blue Note 2006.
5. The Waifs, Bridal Train, A Brief History, Jarrah 2005.
6. martin Sexton, Angeline, by Martin Sexton, Wonderbar, Atlantic 2000.
7. Willie Nelson & Leon Russell, One for My Baby and One More for the Road, One for the Road, CBS 1979.
8. Willie Nelson & Johnny Lang, Ain't Nobody's Business, Milk Cow Blues, Island 2000.
9. Willie Nelson & Leon Russell, Don't Fence Me In, One for the Road, CBS 1079.
10. Maria Muldaur, So Many Rivers to Cross, Louisiana Love Call, Black Top 1992.
11. Wayward Members of the Mud Bay Jug Band, Sweet Summertime, Blues in a Bottle.
12. Langhorn Slim, I Love to Dance, by Langhorn Slim, When the Sun's Gone Down, Narnack 2005.
13. The Amazing Rhythm Aces, These Dreams of Losing You, by R. Smith, Ride Again: Vol.1, Breaker 1994.
14. Shawn Colvin, Wall of Death, Telluride Bluegrass Festival Reflections, Planet Bluegrass 2003.
15. Tim O'Brien, Red Dog in the Morning, by Tim O'Brien, Chameleon, Proper Records 2008.
16. Nickel Creek, The Fox, Telluride Bluegrass Festival Reflections, Planet Bluegrass 2003.
17. Rosalie Sorrels, Tomorrow is a Long Time, by Bob Dylan, Nod to Bob, Red House.
18. Raul Malo, Beautiful Dreamer, Stephen Foster, Beautiful Dreamer.
19. Alison Brown, Fair Weather, by Alison Brown, Fair Weather, Compass 2000.
20. Sam Bush & John Cowan, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Telluride Bluegrass Festival Reflections, Planet Bluegrass 2003.
21. Emmylou Harris, Snake Song, by Townes Van Zandt, Poet, Freefalls Records.
22. Van Morrison, Till I Gain Control Again, Pay the Devil, Exile 2006.
23. Darrell Scott, Nobody Eats at Linebaugh's Anymore, by John Hartford, Modern Hymns, Appleseed 2005.
24. Michelle Shocked, Street Corner Ambassador, Mercury Poise: 1988-1995, Mercury 1996.
25. The Gourds, Ghosts of Hallelujah, Ghosts of Hallelujah, Munich Records.
26. The Handsome Family, Your Great Journey, Last Days of Wonder, Carrot Top 2006.
27. Amy LaVere, Tennessee Valentine, by Amy LaVere, Anchors & Anvils, Archer 2007.
28. Lyle Lovett, I Love Everybody, by Lyle Lovett, I Love Everybody.
29. K.T.Oslin, Hold What Cha Got, by Jimmy Martin, My Roots are Showing.
30. Lee Blake, Into the Mystic, by Van Morrison, Leeway DEMO.
31. Denise Drake, See You When I See You, by Denise Drake, Read My Lips, Smokin' Mamma 2000.
THE END


Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane (11/23/2010)

1. The Play-Rite Boys, Calamity Jane Theme, by Teddy Deane.
2. Crooked Still, Undone in Sorrow, Still Crooked, Signature Sound 2008.
3. Janie Frickie, I'll Walk Before I'll Crawl, Saddle the Wind, Columbia 1988.
4. Marty Robbins, "Beggin to You, by M. Robins, Singing the Blues, Harmony.
5. Hot Buttered String Band, Elephant Hunting Song, Freight and Salvage: LIVE.
6. John Doe & the Sadies, A Fool Such as I, by W.M.Trader, Country Club, YepRoc 2009.
7. Good Ol' Persons, Dreamin' in 3/4 Time, by McComb, Anywhere the Wind Blows, Kaleidoscope 1989.
8. Charlie McCoy, Columbus Stockade Blues, Harpin' the Blues, Monument REcords 1975.
9. Bonnie Raitt, Love has No Pride, by Eric Kaz/ Libby Titus, Give it Up.
10. Tom Waits, Please Call Me Baby, by Tom Waits, The Early Years: Vol.2, Bizarre/STraight 1992.
11. Wayword Sons, Poor Boy's Delight, by Benny Galloway, Poor Boy's Delight, Hamshack 2006.
12. Jesse Winchester, That's What Makes You Strong, Gentleman of Leisure, Sugar Hill 1999.
13. Little Sue, In the Morning, by Little Sue, Crow, Cravedog.
14. Neil Young, Old Man, by Neil Young, Harvest, Reprise 1972.
15. Tom Waits, Grapefruit Moon, by Tom Waits, The Early Years: Vol.2.
16. Peter Stampfel, Laura the Horse, by Peter Stampfel, Dook of Beatniks.
17. Woody Pines, Chew Tobacco Rag, by Billy Briggs, Counting Alligators 2009.
18. Victoria Williams, Century Plant, by Victoria Williams, Loose, Mammoth REcords 1994.
19. Dr. Hook, Life Ain't Easy, Belly Up!, CBS 1973.
20. Jimmy Thackery & John Mooney, Niagra Falls, by John Mooney, Sideways in Paradise, Blind Pig 1993.
21. Lucy Kaplanski, My Name Joe, by Lucy Kaplanski, The Tide, Red House Records 1994.
22. Martin Sexton, Faith on the Table, by Martin SExton, Wonderbar, Atlantic 2000.
23. Jesse Kykes and the Sweet Hereafter, Weary Blues from Waitin, Hard-Headed Woman, Bloodshot 2004.
24. Amazing Rhythm Aces, Third Rate Romance, by R. Smith, Ride Again, Breaker, 1994.
25. John Doe & the Sadies, The Cold Hard Facts of Life, Country Club, YepRoc 2009.
26. Dr. Hok, Ballad of..., AND Roland the Roadie and Gertrude the Groupie, Belly Up! CBS 1973.
27. David Lindley, Cat Food Sandwiches, by David Lindley, Twango Bango Deluxe, Twango Bango.
28. Dr. John, Iko Iko, by James Crawford, Gumbo, Atlantic 1972.
29. Woody Pines, Crazy-Eyed Woman
30. Denise Drake, See You When I See You, by Denise Drake, Read My Lips, Smokin' Mamma 2000.
Thanks for listenin'...