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May 2008

Friday May 16th
An Evening With The Alan Holdsworth Band
"Allan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. Many of music's best-known instrumental masters cite Holdsworth as that rare and shining voice—a legendary player who continues to push the outer limits of instrumental technique and the electric guitar's range of tonal and textural possibilities. Particularly during the 90s, Holdsworth has enjoyed the recognition so many musicians strongly feel he deserves, given that he has developed his career outside the big label mainstream and has consistently produced his own recordings with complete creative control since the mid-80s. Despite the uncompromising nature of Holdsworth's predominantly genre-defying solo projects, he's no stranger to all-star jazz festival line-ups or large venue rock audiences. Musician Magazine placed Holdsworth near the top of their “100 greatest guitarists of all time.” There's never been a shortage of media attention or acclaim for Holdsworth's accomplishments and originality. An inductee of Guitar Player Magazine's Hall of Fame, Holdsworth is a five-time winner in their readers' poll."
Performing 2 Sets!
Tralf Music Hall
$23 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, New World Record, Tralf Box Office, or BUY NOW!

Saturday May 17th
British Sea Power
"British Sea Power have a reputation for elaborate and well-thought out live shows and won the 2004 Time Out London Live Band of the Year award. The stage is often decorated with foliage and plastic birds and sets generally finish with a semi-improvised song called "Rock in A", which sometimes lasts for over 20 minutes. Various members often climb riggings and tear down the foliage, Eamon walks around the audience beating his marching drum, and a ten-foot bear, Ursine Ultra, occasionally makes an appearance - often taking a beating from various band members. This has become one of the signatures of the band. Their tours often include unusual venues such as the Scillonian Club on the Isles of Scilly, Grasmere Village Hall, the St. John Boste Social Club in Kendal, Cumbria and Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall. The band have built up an eccentric image in interviews and press releases; some of which is based on fact, other times merely whimsical building of outward personas. This has included giving journalists grid references at which to meet them, and expressing obsessions with Field Marshal Montgomery and bird watching."
with The Rosebuds
Tralf Music Hall
7pm doors/8pm Show
$12presale, $15 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, New World Record, Tralf Box Office, or BUY NOW!

Saturday May 24th
Parlor Mob
with The Thermidors
Mother Red
Showplace Theatre
7pm doors/8pm show
$8 presale, $10 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!

Saturday May 31st
Grammy Nominated, Multi Instrumentalist:
Najee
with Special Guest
Will Holton
Performing 2 Shows!
Tralf Music Hall
Early Show: 6pm doors/6:30pm show
Late Show: 9:30pm doors/10pm Show
$30presale, $35 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or
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June 2008

Friday June 6th
Ours
with God or Julie
Plain Jane Automobile
Showplace Theatre
7pm doors/8pm show
$15 presale, $17 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000,or BUY NOW!

Friday June 13th
The Caverners
The Ultimate Beatles Show
"Audiences have been raving about the all-Canadian tribute to the Beatles known as THE CAVERNERS.
These boys have yet to perform without their crowds screaming, stamping their feet and yelling for more.
Every part of the show is recreated with the utmost authenticity, right down to the Liverpudlian accents. Every piece of CAVERNER costume and equipment is Beatle authentic, right down to the British Vox amplifiers and the classic Ludwig "Ringo" drum kit."
Tralf Music Hall
7pm doors/8pm show/21+
$19.50 presale, $22 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, Tralf Box Office,or BUY NOW!

Sunday June 22nd
Peter Murphy
with Special Guests
"After disbanding Bauhaus in 1983, Murphy formed Dali's Car with former Japan member Mick Karn. Dali's Car only released one album, The Waking Hour, in 1984. Following its release, the duo broke up and Murphy hesitatingly began a solo career with a cover of Magazine's "The Light Pours Out of Me," which was featured on a 1985 Beggars Banquet compilation called The State of Things. In 1986, he released his first full-fledged solo album, Should the World Fail to Fall Apart, which featured a number of guest artists, including former Bauhaus member Daniel Ash. Two years later, Murphy released his second solo album, Love Hysteria. Like its predecessor, Love Hysteria received lukewarm reviews but sold well to his dedicated fan base. "
Tralf Music Hall
7pm doors/8pm show
$25 presale, $30 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!

July 2008

Tuesday July 15th
Boris
with
Torche
Wolves in the Throne Room
Tralf Music Hall
7pm doors/8pm show
$15 presale, $17 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!

August 2008

Sunday August 17th
Billy Bob Thorton
with Special Guests
Tralf Music Hall
7pm doors/8pm show
$20 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!

September 2008

Sunday September 28th
An Evening with Leon Redbone
7pm doors/8pm show
$22 presale, $25 day of show
Tickets on sale Thursday May 15th, 10am, at all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone 852-5000, or BUY NOW!