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KH NEWSLETTER – JULY 20 2010

While we all wait around today to see if Lindsay Lohan gets the cell that Martha Stewart redecorated last year, we wanted to let our Koffeehouse Group Members know that we are turning a new leaf at Koffeehouse. No longer will you be subject to my lackluster and tasteless social commentary! We have enlisted the assistance of the hip and uber-professional Miss Colleen Donnelly (contributor to Social Diva and Your Daily Thread) to help keep you up to date about best of the live music scene in Southern California each week. Thanks Colleen and welcome aboard!

LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO KOFFEEHOUSE’S 4TH ANNUAL “EVENING OF INDEPENDENCE” CONCERT FOR MUSICARES!

Can you believe we’re only 3 weeks away from our 4th Annual “Evening of Independence” Concert on August 7 at the Ford with Jon McLaughlin, Katharine McPhee, Sixpence None the Richer, honeyhoney, The Daylights and so many others?! Don’t forget you buy your tickets through http://www.koffeehouse.com/ before we sell out!

BEST OF L.A.’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE THIS WEEK

By: Colleen Donnelly

July 20 – The New Pornographers w/ The Dodos and Imaad Wasif @ The Music Box (Fonda)

Forget the idea of a ten-piece band. This group of incredibly talented songsters is pretty much an orchestra. The New Pornographers headline night 2 of their stint at the Music Box tonight with The Dodos and Imaad Wasif. Koffeehouse teamed up with Goldenvoice to promote tonight’s show and Koffehouse announced its winners last night at midnight who each receive a pair of tickets: Sonia Chaisson, Sara Dunaj, Nubia Vemeo and Meghan Thompson. Congrats! A few tickets are still available through Ticketmaster to see this Canadian Indie Rock super group. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900446D836A1616)

July 21 – Keane, Fran Healy of Travis, Ingrid Michaelson & Bess Rogers @ Greek Theatre, Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters) @ Hotel Cafe and Jamie Cullum @ the Ford Amphitheatre

What are the odds that six of our faves are performing together on the same night?! Thought the show at The Greek would be sold out by now but good news everyone as there are still upper mezzanine level tickets available for this must-see at the Greek. Keane’s back strong with a rockin’ new sound, Ingrid’s angelic voice always delivers, Bess’ soft sound plays sweetly with her witty lyrics and ladies, you’ll melt as Fran strums his guitar. If you can’t get tickets for the show at the Greek, check out Chris Shiflett from the Foo Fighters with his band Chris Shiflett & The Dead Peasants at Hotel Café at 10:30PM, or check out the incredible Jamie Cullum over at the Ford Amphitheatre!

July 22 – Barenaked Ladies, Kris Allen, Angel Taylor @ Greek Theatre

It’s a busy week at The Greek. And this Thursday, don’t miss American Idol’s Kris Allen and Miss Angel Taylor herself, opening for veteran band Barenaked Ladies. “Pinch Me,” ‘cause this is too good to be true.

July 23 – Tyrone Wells @ Hotel Café and Delta Spirit @ El Rey

Koffeehouse friend and favorite Tyrone Wells plays night 3 of his July residency over at Hotel Café. The first two shows sold-out in advance, so get your tickets now at www.hotelcafe.com. Also, the Long Beach band Delta Spirit, are also in concert over at the El Rey. If you miss out on Tyrone tickets, give ‘em a whirl to witness their magical way of mending life’s hardships through song. It’s the type of music that has it’s own heartbeat.

July 24 – Pat McGee @ The Mint

Check out Richmond, Virginia-native indie rocker Pat McGee at 8:30pm at The Mint.

July 25 – Everclear @ the Ford Amphitheatre and Jimmy Cliff @ The Hollywood Bowl

On Sunday night, Jimmy Cliff plays over at the Hollywood Bowl (who is currently touring with our friend Trevor Hall), while Everclear, Adrienne Pierce and Ari Shine play the Ford Amphitheatre.

On the Horizon…4th Annual “Evening of Independence” at the Ford Amphitheatre (Saturday, August 7)

As most of you know, we have another incredible lineup for our 4th Annual “Evening of Independence” music concert to benefit MusiCares (grammy.org/musicares) at the Ford Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The music festival will feature the most talented emerging artists and special guests, including Verve Forecast/Universal recording artist KATHARINE MCPHEE, Island Def Jam recording artist JON MCLAUGHLIN, Ironworks recording artist HONEYHONEY and two-time GRAMMY-nominated SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER (reuniting for their first U.S. show in six years)! The early show in front of the amphitheatre out in Edison Plaza includes Terra Naomi, Shawn Hlookoff, Freddy & Francine, Jayme Dee and others. 100% of the net proceeds benefit MusiCares. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://www.fordamphitheater.org/en/events/details/id/90 or by calling the Ford Box Office at (323) 461-3673. Follow updates and announcements at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=304830088157

Finally, also on the horizon for Koffeehouse, is the upcoming launch of the new Koffeehouse website courtesy of Pink Press Studio (http://pinkpressstudio.com/). We are excited for our new look and hope you’ll like all the new features and content, including the Koffeehouse “Featured Artist of the Week” when we spotlight a different artist each week, complete with a Koffeehouse interview with each artist. First up will be Katharine McPhee and Jon McLaughlin! We’ll announce when we launch the new website…very soon!