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Doug Blumer Sounds Like This, Ethic Recordings, 2009.
Best of a decade and a half of sweetness by Cur-ville's favorite honky-tonk Sinatra. Blumer's voice sounds like he gargles with whiskey and honey, and it's the perfect vehicle for these relaxed cowboy tunes that range from good-natured to genuinely poignant.
Particular favorites: Cowboy Song, In Tall Buildings.
Beautiful, Baby
Cur-ville Dog Days Fest #5: All That
Thanks!
DHG with Johnny Harper and Adam Traum.
August 26, Kenwood
That was righteous. Infrared images from space would show a big glow in the vicinity of the Ranchito last Saturday. When you mix friends, fine music, tasty comestibles, and a gorgeous summer day, something magic happens. Dogs get up on their hind legs and dance.
Musical highlights were too numerous to mention. Suffice to say, everybody brought something to the party. Gastronomic highlights included delicious barbecue, gourmet potluck dishes, and cold Dogtown Pale Ale. Other highlights of the day: the presentation of a brand-new G&L ASAT Classic to "golden birthday" boy Dale H. Geist; a special guest appearance by Doug Blumer, singing the Cur-ville anthem, "The Party's At Our House Again"; Happy Birthday sung to all the birthday boys and girls; Laura's song "Valley of the Moon"; and: birthday cake for all!
Thanks!
A big fat Cur-ville thank you to everybody who came, everybody who played, and everybody who helped. The second and third groups are called out by name in the right sidebar.
Call for Pics, Video, Audio, Drawings...
Notice the low-res pic for this article? This is literally our only pic, taken with Ben Hinerfeld's cell phone. So if you've got some pics, or some video or audio clips, let us know, and we'll figure out how to get 'em up here.
+ New Additions +
Guthrie Martin Geist, Solid Air, Michael McNevin
July 23, Kenwood
Dale and Laura are pleased to announce three new additions: Guthrie Martin Geist, born on July 22; Solid Air, confirmed shortly thereafter; and Michael McNevin, who will be MC'ing this year's pooch party.
The New Guy
The deal for Guthrie was in the works for about nine months before it was finalized. The Fest this year will commemorate, among other things, Guthrie's one-month birthday. Details: 10:50am, 7lbs 13oz, bats left, throws left, plays bass.
Solid Air and Michael McNevin Return
We're also stoked to welcome the return of Solid Air and Michael McNevin, perennial Cur-ville favorites. Solid Air will be playing the twilight slot, ushering in the evening on the breeze of their gorgeous tunes. McNevin wil be with us all day, MCing and picking a few of his inimitable tunes between acts.
Join us on Saturday, August 21st, starting at 2pm, for another fine day of good music, good friends, and good beer.
The Big 5-Ohhhhh!
Save the Date: August 21st
Dale's 50th, New Guy's 1-month, Laura's __th
June 17, Kenwood
Yo! The 5th Annual Cur-ville Dog Days Fest is set for Saturday, August 21. A pack of poorly trained dogs, a newborn baby, tyrannical toddler, and dull lawn mower blades couldn’t stop it from happening.
We’ll have a lot to celebrate here at the Ranchito, and we hope that you will help us do that all weekend long. As usual, it will be a celebration of Laura and Dale’s birthdays, and for Dale it’s the big Five-Oh. (Laura will continue to be half of Dale’s age, no matter what Dale's age is.) Additionally - no pun intended - we will be celebrating the arrival of the newest Ranchito resident: a boy, predicted to arrive on July 22. Laura, therefore, will also be celebrating her renewed ability to quaff the good beer for which Cur-ville is famous. And not least, Laura and Dale celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary on that very weekend.
Music? Done.
But as you Cur-villagers know, the Fest is hardly about the year round residents. The music promises to be great, with returning favorites and new ones. So far we've got: Johnny Harper, Three At Last, Adam Traum, Larry Potts, The Bodie Travelers, LindaLou and Michael, and the Ranchito's own Dale Henry Geist. Keep an eye out for special guests from Fests past. (And try saying that three times fast.)
This year we are not selling tickets, just asking you to contribute food, drink & good cheer. (Donations are also welcome, to help pay for the portapotty, keg, stage, etc.) Please bring musical instruments to play during the song circles & campfire. You are welcome to arrive on Friday and/or camp out until Sunday morning, when Laura promises her famous blueberry pancakes.
Lost and Found
Call us at 707-833-2925 and describe it. Then we'll figure out how to get it back to you.
- Sunglasses
- Frisbee
- Black shirt (Potts? Johnny?)
- Instrument cable
- Guitar strap
Thanks for Helping!
Let's hear it for:
- All the musicians (see below)
- Dave Champine
- Shelley Champine
- Johnny Harper
- Larry Potts
- Velvy Appleton
- Barbara Moulton
- Lindalou & Michael
- Ben Hinerfeld
- Doc Lackner
- Anita Sandwina
- Linda Weihofen
- Peter Wiggin
- Emily Baker
- Kim Caldeway
- Doug Blumer
- Nancy Irish
- Kevin Haworth
- Samantha Steel
- Becky Traum
- Anyone we forgot - contact us, we'll add you.
Show Schedule
| 12:00 | Gates Open |
| 2:00 | The Bodie Travelers |
| 2:40 | Larry Potts |
| 3:20 | Lindalou and Michael |
| 4:00 | Dale Henry Geist |
| 4:50 | Adam Traum |
| 5:50 | Three At Last |
| 7:00 | Johnny Harper & Carnival |
| 8:10 | Solid Air |
| 9:00 | Jam, Ma'am |
| MC | Michael McNevin |
What Else Ya Got?
- Finish Line Barbecue!
- Kids-only Fun Farm
- Horses! Goats! Gophers!
- Song Circles - Bring Your Instrument
- Camping Out Under the Stars
- Food, Drink, Friends, and Sunshine
The Plain Facts
- When: August 21st, 2pm-9pm, gates open at noon
- Price: Donation in any amount
- Where: Rockin' Heart Ranchito
361 Lawndale Rd., Kenwood - MAP - - Food and Beverages:
- Water will be plentiful and free.
- We'll serve beer to non-drunk over-21s.
- Please bring a nice dish to share, and your own plates and utensils - trying to be green here.
- Also bring:
- Low-backed chairs and blankets
- Sunscreen and sun hat
- Musical instruments
- Cash for donations and artist merch.
- Warm clothes for the evening.
- Parking: we have plenty of off-street parking. Please do not park on Lawndale Rd.
- Dogs: despite our unabashed affection for dogs, please don't bring your dog. We've tried it before, and it was not so good.
- Camping: We have lots of space for camping. Expect song circles to last into the night.
Help Wanted!
It's cool to be on the crew. Camaraderie, war stories, tasty food and beverages - and the satisfaction of putting on a great show. Check out the opportunities and let us know your preference.
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FAQ
"Can I bring my dog?" "Can my dog bring his guitar?" These and many more of your most burning questions are answered in our FAQ. (Actually, that second question is not addressed. If your dog plays guitar, call us, we'll work something out.)