THE LOST CHURCH HOME

"”Shows at The Lost Church are a transportation back to america in the 20's . . .

“The Listening Room”

Featuring blues, folk, rock, jazz, punk & americana in A totally unique & Intimate setting.

Tickets are $10 at the door, unless noted by Pre-Sale Button next to show night!!

shows start at 8PM/ doors at 7:30 See you soon!

THE LOST CHURCH - 65 CAPP STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

Friday January 6th

TED SAVARESE AND ASHLEY ADAMS

Ted Savarese and Ashley Adams are a San Francisco Bay Area duo. Each of their projects is treated in a unique way and utilizes other instrumentalists accordingly for color and texture. Their music reflects both Ashley's desert and Ted's urban roots. Formerly called Octomutt.. www.octomutt.com

PAULA FRAZER

Her music is frequently described as melancholic alternative country, but with an eclectic mix of folk, blues and pop, among other genres. She first came to notice by fronting the band Tarnation in the 1990s. For this show she will be playing with guitarist Jesse Jackson. Paula Frazer/Jesse Jackson

THE LOST CHURCH PRESENTS:

SEES ALL KNOWS ALL - A THING BY SONNY SMITH

A MUSICAL & THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

A tale of LOVE, SEX, DRUGS, SPACESHIPS, PARANOIA, ROMANCE, HALLUCINATIONS, BITTER TEARS and

CHAMPAGNE. Sort of a Spaulding Gray typa thing if Spaulding Gray had a band. For those of you

familiar with my comic books, it’s like that stuff..

- SONNY

doors open at 7:30 show starts at 8pm - - - - - - - - Limited seating - reserve your ticket

JAN 14TH - Alexi Glickman opens

JAN 21ST - kelley stoltz opens - sold out- a few available at door

JAN 28TH - kyle field opens

FEB 4TH - tim cohen / sunfoot sold out- a few available at door

no tickets are mailed, your name is at will call at the door

Saturday January 7th

VIRGIL SHAW

Originally know n as the frontman for Dieselhed, Virgil went on to release two albums on the local label Future Farmer Records. He will be playing with his bass player and drummer.. http://virgilshaw.bandcamp.com/

PRAIRIE DOG

Haunting vocals swim over atmospheric broke beat lo-fi gospel working woman’s blues!!!

http://www.myspace.com/prairiedogmusic

Thursday January 12th

MORRIS STEGOSAURUS

Morris Stegosaurus is a surrealist poet whose work has appeared in numerous publications, on stages throughout the US and Canada, and on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He'll be performing with Seattle guitarist Jonathan Maxwell, of the band "Mindbraek" and San Francisco musician Star St.Germain, of "This Can't End Well". Morris Stegosaurus

WONDER DAVE

Wonder Dave is a writer and performer from Minneapolis MN currently living in San Francisco CA. He’s toured the country performing at poetry venues, schools, cabarets, science fiction conventions, burlesque shows and bowling alleys. He was the recipient of the Jerome Foundation’s Verve grant for spoken word artists in 2007. Wonder Dave

Friday January 13th

“THE FRONT PORCH FRIDAY NIGHTS” FEATURING BRIAN BELKNAP

EVIE LADIN & KEITH TERRY

The polyrhythmic heat and funk of Evie Ladin's clawhammer banjo, resonant voice, real stories and rhythmic dance - have been heard from A Prairie Home Companion to Celtic Connections, Lincoln Center to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. evieladin.com

MATT LAX AND NEARLY BELOVED

Matt's been impressing audiences for years with a distinctive blend of Americana and African music that he calls "Afro-Billy." His upcoming record "Where's Bob" has already gotten a lot of advance praise. "There's much to like here and it's the sort of album where your favorite songs will change with each listen.." nearlybeloved.com

Thursday January 19th

RILEY TOLSTEDT

Riley’s lush raspy voice, reminiscent of Ray Lamontage and Dave Matthews, combined with his lyrics and emotional delivery, project a soulfulness beyond his years. His lyrics are honest, raw and sentimental, with an unexpected naughty edge... Riley Tolstedt

JACQUES IBULA

Jacques' music overflows with captivating melodies and searing messages. Although informed by war and oppression in his Congo homeland, Jacques continues to counter this conflict through music. Jacques Ibula

Friday January 20th

YARD SALE

Yard Sale are three gals from Oakland, CA who play a thrift store mix of pop, folk, and country music on accordion, acoustic guitar and bass.Influences include the Carter Family, Nick Lowe, Dolly Parton and 1960's pop/folk/rock. Yard Sale invites you to a beer-fueled backyard musical BBQ, East Bay-style. www.myspace.com/yardsaleoakland

SCOTT YOUNG

Scott is the singer/composer for country band Red Meat, and he also arranges all of Red Meat's harmonies. His influences run from Brian Wilson to Johnny Mercer to Willie Nelson, and his solo show is a reflection of those influences, and more. Scott must be heard to be believed! http://www.redmeat.net/

Thursday January 26th

FREE!!! ART SHOW FOR LOST CHURCH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: JOSH JOHNSON

About 8 months ago, we noticed Josh at a “This Can’t End Well” show, silently sitting in the corner sketching the band. We were so blown away by what he’d drawn, that we begged him to be our Artist in Residence; and to come sketch more Lost Church shows!! This night will be a culmination/revealing of his fine efforts, as well as just a damn good time!! FREE.... Plus extra special guests!!! joshingsart.blogspot.com/

Friday January 27th

THE VERMS

It's either short for vermin, or German for worms... but the Verms play exciting, short, catchy songs about things that can be described in the same way. Let’s just call it GARAGE POP NOUVEAU!! The Verms

COTTON POLLY

Cotton Polly is a comfy blend of Sue Minsuk, Kathy Blackwell and Chris Weipert. They will pull you in with lovely hand-sewn harmonies while collectively playing guitar, banjo, violin, bass and mandola on an eclectic mix of songs. Cotton Polly Facebook