JOIN KOFFEEHOUSE EVERY THURSDAY EVENING  MAY 26 – SEPT 29

On the beautiful island of Catalina, just a 50 minute boat ride from Long Beach where Koffeehouse is featuring 60 artists performing unplugged in this exquisite outdoor Mediterranean setting.  A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available just for Koffeehouse friends and family.

For a list of artists and additional information go to: www.visitcatalinaisland.com

Koffeehouse is very excited to announce a weekly unplugged music series every Thursday night this summer on Catalina Island. This showcase, beginning May 26, will feature roughly 40 of the best singer songwriters from Los Angeles and beyond, as well as a few special guests. If you are a singer songwriter, agent, manager, music supervisor, or  know a very talented singer songwriter (and haven’t already been in contact with us about this series), please email Jeremy@koffeehouse.com.  See you on the Island!

Koffeehouse Live @ The Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Santa Susanna, May 15

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind music event at one of the finest private estates in the greater Los Angeles area, located just 35 minutes from Westwood/Downtown.   This intimate evening will feature several of your favorite Koffeehouse artists, including Chris Pierce, Coffey, Shawn Hlookoff, Lee Ferris, Jen Hirsch and others. For details and advanced discounted tickets, go to:  http://koffeehousemusic.eventbrite.com.  Enjoy these amazing spiritual grounds and stunning sunsets on May 15, 5-9pm.  Food and beverage available for purchase.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind music event at one of the finest private estates in the greater Los Angeles area, located just 35 minutes from Westwood/Downtown.   This intimate evening will feature several of your favorite Koffeehouse artists, including Chris Pierce, Coffey, Shawn Hlookoff, Lee Ferris, Jen Hirsch and others. Get your tickets in advance at http://koffeehousemusic.eventbrite.com/ and save nearly 35% over the door price.  Enjoy these amazing spiritual grounds once owned by an Indian chief. The sunsets here will take your breath away. May 15, 5-9pm.  Food and beverage available for purchase.

100% of the evening’s net proceeds will benefit music education by supporting the Fender Music Foundation. The main stage will be hosted by award-winning E! News correspondent and host, ANASTASIA ROARK.

This event is ALL-AGES and don’t forget to bring a picnic and wine and enjoy the music on the Edison Plaza stage from Riverside-based indie rocker MOI, Aussie indie singer songwriter SCOTT MELLIS and two stars of Bravo’s hit show “Platinum Hit” JACKIE TOHN and JES HUDAK between 6PM and 7:30PM.

Tickets are NOW on sale! General Admission ($30 door; pre-sale $25) and VIP tickets ($100) are now on-sale through http://koffeehouseford.eventbrite.com, or through the Ford Box Office by calling (323) 461-3673.

EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change):
Doors: 5:45PM
Edison Plaza Stage: 6PM – 7:30PM
Main Stage: 7:45PM

ABOUT VIP TICKETS:
A limited number of $100 VIP Tickets are available and we WILL sell out of
these! Each $100 VIP ticket comes with the following benefits:

• access to the VIP lounge,
• open bar & complimentary food;
• reserved premier seating for the concert!

ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (starting at $250):
We invite you to take advantage of one of the following individual
sponsorship opportunities with some very cool incentives as detailed below
(please contact chris@koffeehouse.com to sign up and pay for one of these
packages by credit card or PayPal):

• Koffeehouse Charter Sponsor: $250
o 2 VIP tickets;
o 1 bottle of premium wine at VIP check-in; and
o mention of you/your company in the official event program

• Koffeehouse Premium Sponsor $500
o 4 VIP tickets;
o 2 bottles of premium wine at VIP check-in;
o mention of you/your company in the official event program; and
o entry for 4 guests to Koffeehouse’s Fall Music Festival at Hummingbird
Nest Ranch on September 24, 2011 ($80 value)

• Koffeehouse Diamond Sponsor: $1,000
o 6 VIP tickets;
o 2 bottles of premium wine at the VIP check-in;
o mention of you/your company in the official event program;
o Autographed event poster;
o 2 exclusive “meet and greet” passes with Tyrone Wells and/or Michael Grimm
before the concert
o entry for 6 guests to Koffeehouse’s Fall Music Festival at Hummingbird
Nest Ranch on September 24, 2011 ($120 value); and
o entry for 2 guests to Koffeehouse’s Malibu Music Night 2011 at The
Bachelor House on October 1, 2011 ($250 value)

• Koffeehouse Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
o 10 VIP tickets;
o 4 bottles of premium wine at the VIP check-in;
o mention of you/your company in the official event program;
o recognition and mention of you/your company’s sponsorship by E! News Host
Anastasia Roark live during concert;
o Autographed event poster;
o Autographed guitar;
o entry for 10 guests to Koffeehouse’s Fall Music Festival at Hummingbird
Nest Ranch on September 24, 2011 ($200 value);
o entry for 4 guests to Koffeehouse’s Malibu Music Night 2011 at The
Bachelor House on October 1, 2011 ($500 value);
o 2 exclusive backstage/green room passes to “meet and greet” with all the
artists; and
o 2 VIP tickets (including “Meet and Greet” Passes) to see COLBIE CAILLAT at
House of Blues Anaheim on either August 6, 2011 or August 7, 2011, OR a
PRIVATE CONCERT at your home or office featuring 2 Koffeehouse artists
(Koffeehouse to provide the musicians and the sound system; you just invite
your friends!)

*If you are interested in purchasing one of these packages, please email
chris@koffeehouse.com or call (310) 990-3855.

So you might think it would be a slow weekend on the live music scene, but there are some great concerts coming up. Here’s your best bets for live music this week in LA!

BEST OF THE LIVE MUSIC SCENE IN LA (November 24 – December 3):

Wednesday, November 24: Turkey Soup Bash for the Westside Food Bank with Shawn Hlookoff
If you are in LA tonight, come by to Central in Santa Monica for the  Westside’s longest running Thanksgiving Eve blowout bash and food drive! Admission is a minimum of 3 cans of food for the Westside Food Bank (or a $5 donation) at the door.  This party will be hosted by our good friend and Interscope/Blackground artist Jordy Towers and will feature live music by For the Kings, Rod Zelli, and Koffeehouse favorite Shawn Hlookoff from 7PM-10PM, followed by DJ R1ckone from 10PM to 2AM.  If you are looking for an R&B rhythm, our friend Eric Benet is playing with former American Idol winner Fantasia at Club Nokia tonight!

Friday, November 26: Bonobo, Inspired Flight and Tokimonsta
Check out the Music Box on Friday, November 26 for an electric mix of music from Bonobo, Inspired Flight and Tokimonsta!

Saturday, November 27: A Fine Frenzy with OK Go, and Rocco Deluca
Koffeehouse favorite A Fine Frenzy plays with OK Go and Summer Darling over at Club Nokia, while Rocco Deluca plays R Bar.

Sunday, November 28: Songwriter Sunday at Hotel Cafe with Caitlin Coffelt
Hotel Cafe’s Songwriter Sunday features a whole host of emerging singer songwriters, including our friend Caitlin Coffelt at 10PM.  More information at http://www.hotelcafe.com/calendar.html

Monday, November 29: The Rescues and Roger Waters Night 1
Roger Waters rocks Staples Center, while The Rescues play Hotel Cafe for show one of their winter residency.  Sally Jaye opens for The Rescues at 8PM.

Tuesday, November 30:  The Frames and Roger Waters Night 2
While Roger Waters does Night 2 over at Staples Center, The Frames are in concert over at The Avalon!

Wednesday, December 1: Train, and Lucy Woodward with Justyna Kelley and Sonos
Train is in concert over at Club Nokia on December 1!  For those of you that came out and saw them at The Greek this summer, you know that the guys put on a great concert! In Hollywood, Lucy Woodward and Justyna Kelley (album release show) play over at Hotel Cafe with Sonos kicking things off at 7PM presented by KCRW!

Thursday, December 2: BMI / Koffeehouse Sessions, with Stacy Clark, Trevor Davis and Mansions on the Moon
Join us on December 2, 2010 when Koffeehouse and BMI present our monthly “Koffeehouse Sessions” showcase at Harvelle’s Santa Monica. Featured artists include former iTunes Featured Artist of the Week Stacy Clark at 8:30PM, followed by Trevor Davis at 9:30PM and Mansions on the Moon at 10:30PM! From 6:30PM-8:30PM, Koffeehouse will have its JAM Session featuring some of LA’s most talented artists play 2 song each with other artists to be announced.

Doors at 6PM. $10; or $7 with a copy of the event flyer (you can show it at the door on your phone/PDA).
The showcase will be hosted by the lovely and talented Anastasia Roark! For more information about the evening, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159829834039565

Friday, December 3: Ernie Halter, Brett Young, Uncle Daddy and Kathryn Ostenberg
On December 3, 2010, our friend Ernie Halter will headline a fantastic show at The Troubadour.  Also playing will be Brett Young, Uncle Daddy and the always amazing Kathryn Ostenberg.

ON THE HORIZON…

December 8: Koffeehouse’s Hollywood Holiday Benefit Concert with Katharine McPhee, and special guests Tyler Hilton, Angel Taylor and Kyle Patrick
Join us for Koffeehouse’s Annual Hollywood Holiday Benefit Concert with Katharine McPhee at Cafe Was.  Cafe Was is one of LA’s most intimate and beautiful live music venues.  Jessie Payo will kick things off at 6:30PM, followed by Kyle Patrick (The Click Five), Angel Taylor and Katharine McPhee. Tickets are available at http://www.koffeehouse.eventbrite.com/

December 10: Kina Grannis, and Needtobreathe with the Daylights
What to do, what to do…together with our friends at Goldenvoice, Koffeehouse supports both our friend Kina Grannis over at The El Rey (an all ages show!), and South Carolina rockers Needtobreathe with The Daylights over at The Music Box!  For more information about the Needtobreathe and Daylights concert, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168751109808313 and for more information about the Kina Grannis concert, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122475031144683

December 16: BMI / Koffeehouse’s Westside Holiday Concert and Toy Drive for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with Kyle Patrick and Aijia Lise
On December 16, Koffeehouse will host its annual toy drive for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at Harvelle’s Santa Monica.  Featured artists will include The Click Five’s Kyle Patrick and Koffeehouse favorite Aijia Lise with her band.  For more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168814273135864

February 14-26, 2011: New Music Seminar (NMS)
LA’s exclusive 2 day, 3 night music conference is officially confirmed February 14-16, 2011 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, one day after the Grammys and our publicist at Spin PR is offering a very special rate of 2 for 1 on the ticket price through November 25 only! Copy this secret code NMSLAOG2328, then click on the Partner Discount when you register at http://www.facebook.com/l/f290bPvuj-V7qRHrxsoo1LhOhqg;www.NewMusicSeminar.com. Enter the secret code where prompted. One delegate will win a pair of Grammy tickets!

That’s it for now!  Have a very happy Thanksgiving and we’ll see you soon!

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

August 21 – Sarah Jaffe @ TheHotel Café
You’ll be impressed by this ultimate indie girl who holds her own at The Hotel Café.

August 22 – John Mayer @Hollywood Bowl and Trevor Hall @ St. Rocke
The Hollywood Bowl is a wonderland, especially when John Mayer’s in town.  So, grab a picnic and listen to his music alfresco.  Down in the South Bay, our friend Trevor Hall will be taking over St. Rocke!

August 23 – Dave Matthews Band @Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl’s hot this week.  There is absolutely nothing better than open-air venues and DMB.  I mean, come on!  This is just too good of news.  You know where I’ll be…’nough said.

August 24 – Chris Isaak with Marc Broussard at the Greek, and Allie Moss @ The Hotel Cafe
One of our favorites, Southern rocker Marc Broussard opens for Chris Isaak at the Greek! If you want something more intimate, don’t miss the talented Allie Moss with Lauren Zettler.  Their transparent lyrics and creative musicare the best recipe for mid-week musical enjoyment.

August 25 – KOFFEEHOUSE AND APPLE PRESENT SAMANTHA STOLLENWERCK
Koffeehouse and Apple continue to showcase some of our favorite singer songwriters at the Apple Retail Store in August at the Third Street Promenade including Samantha Stollenweck on August 25 (and Caitlin Crosby on August 31). All showcases are FREE and start at 7:30PM.

August 25 – Norah Jones and Corinne Bailey Rae @ Greek Theatre and Jason Mraz @ Hollywood Bowl
So many choices, so little time.  Are you on Team Norah/Corinne or are you more of a Team Mraz kind of person?  Check out the amazing ladies at The Greek, or, for yet another amazing Hollywood Bowl summer concert, opt for Jason Mraz.

August 27 – CENTRAL OPEN HOUSE PARTY with live music from Koffeehouse
The old 14 Below is now CENTRAL, Santa Monica’s Newest Neighborhood Bar and Live Music Venue. We invite you to check out and experience CENTRAL’s Open House party next Friday, August 27, starting at 5PM! There will be live performances from Koffeehouse Music including an emerging star from Milwaukee JAYK (5:30PM), our friend NOAH NEEDLEMAN (6:30PM), John Clinebell and Ariana Hall’s new project GENUINE BRANDISH (7:30PM), Koffeehouse favorite SAMANTHA STOLLENWERCK (8:30PM) and introducing to our Koffeehouse community, JUST OFF TURNER (9:30PM). At 10:30PM, Celebrity DJ CASEY CONNOR will keep the night going as he pays tribute to Michael Jackson’s birthday.  To RSVP to this FREE event and for more details, visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127656247280111

ON THE HORIZON….

KOFFEEHOUSE SUPPORTS GOO GOO DOLLS, SWITCHFOOT & GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE @THE GREEK
On August 29, The Goo Goo Dolls headline a show at the Greek with our friends Switchfoot and Green River Ordinance!  From start to finish, it will be an amazing night of music and we’ll be out there to support.  Get your tickets while you still can!
KOFFEEHOUSE/BMI SESSIONS AT HARVELLE’S WITH RACHAEL CANTU, AJ GIL, MOI and LA VIE ON SEPT 2nd
Join us on September 2, 2010 when Koffeehouse and BMI present their monthly “Koffeehouse Sessions” showcase at Harvelle’s Santa Monica. Featured artists include indie folk rock singer songwriter RACHAEL CANTU at 8:30PM, R&B/pop singer songwriter and American Idol alum AJ GIL (myspace.com/ajgil) at 9:30PM, funk/rock/soul crossover singersongwriter MOI and his band at 10:30PM and Venice-based rockers LA VIE at 11:30PM. From 6:30PM-8:30PM, Koffeehouse will have its JAM Session featuring some of LA’s most talented artists playing 2 song each including Penelope Fortier, Eleisha Eagle, Gerry Saint, Dani Nicole, Luis Narino, Lindsey Yung, Zosia, Joella Henson and other artists to be announced. Doors at 6PM. $10; or $7 with a copy of the event flyer (you can show it at the door on your phone/PDA). The showcase will be hosted by the lovely and talented Anastasia Roark! More details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142819512419683

KOFFEEHOUSE SUPPORTS JUSTIN NOZUKA WITH ALEX CUBA AND RY CUMING ON SEPT 9th
Koffeehouse teams up with Goldenvoice to support Justin Nozuka on September 9, 2010 at the El Rey in Los Angeles, California. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C0044F0C87A1B4E
Koffeehouse is giving away a pair of tickets to 3 lucky Koffeehouse Facebook Group Members. Just e-mail chris@koffeehouse.com with “JUSTIN NOZUKA KOFFEEHOUSE CONTEST” in the subject line, and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Winners will be announced at our Koffeehouse/BMI Showcase at Harvelle’s on September 2. More details at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152392054774387

This week, Koffeehouse sits down with Island Def Jam recording artist Jon McLaughlin to talk about everything from arm-wrestling Ryan Tedder to being on Perez Hilton’s wish list. Check the whole interview out at http://koffeehouse.com/

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

August 5 – Koffeehouse / BMI Sessions at Harvelle’s with Jessie Payo, Cliff Beach, Terry Ilous & Lost In Los Angeles

Join us for the monthly presentation of “Koffeehouse Sessions” produced by Koffeehouse and BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) at Harvelle’s Santa Monica on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Featured artists include Cliff Beach at 8:30PM, Jessie Payo (formerly, Jupiter Rising) at 9:30PM, and Terry Ilous of XYZ at 10:30PM and Lost in Los Angeles at 11:30PM.

But wait, there’s more! From 6:30PM-8:00PM, catch the Koffeehouse and BMI JAM Session featuring some of LA’s most talented artists who’ll play a couple song each including Jayk Burcyk, Amani Starnes, Alice Wallace, Tiff Jimber, Michael Lowman, Liza Dubrow, Raspin Stuwart, Yael Meyer, Kristi Jo, and Luis Narino. At 8PM, see two finalists, The Gaston Project and Elaine Faye, go head-to-head in the “Koffeehouse Race to the Ford” Contest who will compete for a chance to shine in the lineup for Koffeehouse’s 4th Annual Evening of Independence concert on August 7!!!

Doors at 6PM. $10; or $7 with a copy of the event flyer (you can show it at the door on your phone/PDA). The lovely and talented Anastasia Roark will host the showcase!

August 7 – Koffeehouse’s 4th Annual “Evening of Independence” concert benefiting MusiCares – This Saturday, August 7th @ Ford Amphitheatre!

What’s better than great music at an open-air amphitheatre and a picnic with family and friends? Pretty much nothing, especially when you’re with the Koffeehouse gang! We hope you’re joining us for the 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 more! Featured pre-show artists include Terra Naomi, Freddy & Francine, Jayme Dee and Shawn Hlookoff. We still have a few tickets left so buy yours today through http://www.koffeehouse.com/ before you miss out! 100% of the evening’s net proceeds benefit MusiCares, whose mission is to provide a safety net of critical assistance for musicians in times of need. We also will have a silent auction with concert tickets, a Fender Stratocaster Guitar, 2 autographed Fender guitars, the Park City Chateau in Park City, Utah for 5 nights, other hotel and resort packages, and much more!

Here are the set times:

MAIN STAGE (8PM-11:00PM; TIMES ARE SHARP)
8:00PM: Tina Guo with Marcelo Cesena (tinaguo.com)
8:15PM: Sixpence None the Richer (myspace.com/sixpencenonethericher)
8:45PM: Jon McLaughlin (myspace.com/jonmclaughlin)
9:15PM: honeyhoney (myspace.com/honeyhoneyband)
INTERMISSION
9:55PM: Katharine McPhee (myspace.com/katharinemcphee)
10:25PM:The Daylights (myspace.com/thedaylights)
10:50PM: Finale (All-Artist Collaboration)
–Hosted by Angela Sun (www.angelasun.com)

PRE-SHOW (EDISON PLAZA STAGE 6PM-7:30PM; TIMES ARE SHARP)
6:00PM Jayme Dee (myspace.com/jaymedeemusic)
6:20PM Winner of Musician’s Institute/Koffeehouse Contest TBA 8/5/10
6:30PM Terra Naomi (myspace.com/terranaomi)
6:50PM Freddy & Francine (myspace.com/freddyandfrancine)
7:10PM Shawn Hlookoff (myspace.com/shawnhlookoff)
–Hosted by Anastasia Roark (anastasiaroark.com)

GA Tickets are $30 through http://koffeehouse.com/, or e-mail chris@koffeehouse.com for info about $100 VIP tickets (open bar, dinner, pre-paid parking, gift bag and best seats in the house).

On the Horizon / Koffeehouse News and Notes

KOFFEEHOUSE AND APPLE PRESENT CAITLIN CROSBY, SARA HAZE AND JESS FURMAN ON AUGUST 18th

Koffeehouse and Apple are partnering up to showcase three of our favorite singer songwriters at the Apple Retail Store in August at the Third Street Promenade including Jess Furman on August 18, Sara Haze on August 25 and Caitlin Crosby on August 31. All showcases are FREE and start at 7:30PM!

ENJOYING THE NEW KOFFEEHOUSE WEBSITE?

We hope you’re enjoying our completely revamped website (www.koffeehouse.com) courtesy of our friends at PINK PRESS STUDIO (http://pinkpressstudio.com/) Be sure to check out the new features and content including “Featured Artist of the Week,” a weekly spotlight and interview with our favorite Koffeehouse artists. Last week, we featured Verve Universal recording artist and American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee. This week, we sit down with Island Def Jam recording artist Jon McLaughlin.

—- Colleen Donnelly, Contributor, Signing Off

On the beautiful island of Catalina, just a 50 minute boat ride from Long Beach...