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Take a trip out 132(yosemite blvd) out to La Grange for this Blues event.

From Darrel Angle

GREETINGS BLUES BOYS AND GIRLS;

JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW ABOUT A FUN GIG UP THE HILL.

Eric Benson Presents: Chris Cain Blues Party
Sunday, Aug. 24th.
The Band features Dave Matthew's keyboards and organ, (of Etta James Roots Band), Dawayne Pate on bass, (of Robin Ford Band), and Tyler End on drums.

When I delivered the poster to Skip's Music, friend at the counter thought this would be a good one to see. Check it out. State Theatre tomorrow night. If you've not been to a concert or event at the State Theatre, concessions usually open, have beer and wine, sodas, and of course famous popcorn, so consider the comforts of seeing a show at the great icon of downtown modesto theatres. see http://www.thestate.org and sign up for email mailing list for upcoming shows, film, concerts.

Leon Russell is live on stage at State Theatre tomorrow night, Raul Malo will be at the State Theatre from Concert next week, tickets available from box office noon to 3 p.m. mon through friday, or http://www.theState.org   Joelle Maddyson was scheduled tonite for Art Walk, out with bronchitis, but you can catch our great designers, jewelry, accessories 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Third Thursday Art Walk.

JESSE COOK - WORLD MUSIC GUITAR SENSATION IN CONCERT
Wednesday, July 16 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $35 and $28.

His latest album, Frontiers, was nominated for the 2008 World Music Album of the Year and his video, One Night at the Metropolis, was nominated for Music DVD of the Year. But flamenco guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook isn’t as much about the awards as he is about the music. A student of musical traditions and a passionate guitarist, Cook’s stints in France and Spain infused his own playing with exotic, Gypsy and Moorish rhythms that are sultry, spellbinding – and perfect. In addition to headlining concerts and festivals, Cook has opened for such legends as B.B. King, Ray Charles and Diana Krall, and toured with Irish band The Chieftains. Prepare to be mesmerized by Cook and company as they blend rumba flamenco and African percussion with classical cello and Cajun accordion.

Here are a couple of music events at the State Theatre in July.

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In the spirit of the Stanislaus County Fair’s motorsports and bull riding tickets going on sale this Saturday, we visited opening day of the Spring Fair in Los Banos yesterday.
As we were strolling their beautiful fairgrounds, there he was—a mechanical bull in my midst.

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