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Thursday, May 5, 2005

ItÕs the fifth day of the week, 05/05/05 at 05:05:05. Wow Š that only happens every 7,000 years or so. I guess itÕs time for yet another action pack edition of FiddleMan! Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

I had never been to the Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival before. It sure was fun. They treated us really well, and Border Radio made some great noise. Thanks to all of our fans who came out to Santa Clarita to come and see us.

We have had several very exciting shows down in the San Diego area recently. I think weÕll be heading down in that direction more often Š with one or two coming up in July. Great audiences and a true love of our kind of music. Makes it worth the drive. HereÕs a snippet of press that we received from one of our shows:

ŅBorder Radio is far more than four excellent musicians on a stage doing their stuff. They are quintessential performers using variety and pace to deliver their material, an artful mix of swing, traditional folk and 30s/ 40s pop. Our audience loved them. We'll have them back.Ó

Phee Sherline, Fallbrook Americana Music Series.

 

Now for Coming Attractions:

OK, so hereÕs the Big one for this month. Please come and support Border Radio at Boulevard Music this Saturday night at 8:00pm. We will be sharing the stage with country folk and roots singer songwriter Rick Shea. It promises to be a great show Š weÕve been working on a lot of new material, and there will be some mutual sittinÕ-in goinÕ on. Please come and share in a very intimate and musical evening. You wonÕt regret it.

And for those San Gabriel Valley residents, we have a new gig coming up in May at Bean Town in Sierra Madre. You can get wired and groove to those smooth and jazzy sounds of Border Radio.

Oh, I almost forgot Š IÕll be appearing with Acadiana at the Redondo Beach Bayou Bash Crawfish Festival on May 14th. I donÕt get a lot of a chance to play with Teresa Russell and the rest of the band very often, but when I do, itÕs energized and fun. IÕm looking forward to playing some Zydeco!

There are a couple of very special concerts coming up for both Border Radio and HotLips and Fingertips. Check out the schedule for September 11th and September 24th! These are events not to be missed Š TheyÕre still in the planning stage, but IÕll keep you posted well in advance Š so mark your calendars!

ThereÕs a lot coming up. Check out the calendar below, and make plans to come to one of these gigs. And donÕt forget to come up and say hello!

See you at the gig.

Mark Indictor
http://www.fiddler.com
http://www.border-radio.com
http://www.hotlipsandfingertips.com


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Saturday, May 7th

Boulevard Music
4316 Sepulveda Blvd.,
Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 398-2583

Border Radio

Soulful String & Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Saturday, May 14th: 3:00pm

Bayou Bash Crawfish Festival
Redondo Beach

Cajun/Zydeco, Blues Music & dancingon the giant dance floor, International food court, full bar and dance lessons. Taste Louisiana Crawfish prepared daily by Cajun Chef Steven Dominque of theRagin Cajun Cafˇ.

Acadiana

For years Acadiana has studied the music of Louisiana greats like Buckwheat Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis, Beausoleil, John Delafose, Stevie Riley, Dewey Balfa, Bruce Daigrepont, Queen Ida and many more. With these influences and Acadiana's talent for writing original songs, the band lends its own unique style to the Cajun/Zydeco sound. An Acadiana show is high energy, a great time, and a festive experience for all ages to enjoy

Sunday, May 15th

Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest

Border Radio

Soulful String& Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Saturday, May 21st: 7:00pm

Bean Town
45 N. Baldwin Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA
(818) 355-1596

Border Radio

Soulful String& Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Sunday, May 22nd : 7:00pm

Fund Raising Event
Twin Palms Restaurant
101 West Green St.
Pasadena
, Ca.
(626) 577-2567

EddieBaytos

New Orleans Style, Cajun/Zydeco/2nd Line. Eddie hires members of Meters, Neville Bros, Mavericks, Tower of Power, Rod Stewart Horns. Great party band.

Monday, May 30th

Private Function
          Studio Royal Concert

           
Culver City, Ca.

Border Radio

Soulful String& Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Saturday, June 4th: TBA

            Noble House Concert
            Van Nuys, Ca.

Border Radio

Soulful String& Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Friday, July 8th: TBA

San Diego (TBA)

Border Radio

Soulful String & Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Sunday, June 18th: 6:00pm

Fundraiser for the Assistance League of Southern California
Nine O'clock Players
St. Andrew's Place, 1/2 block below Sunset Bl.
Hollywood, Ca.

Gala Tickets: $40.00
Includes Hors D'Oeuvres and wine bar before the show, at intermission, and a banquet after the show.

Members of HotLips and Fingertips will be strolling and playing acoustic music before, during, and after a special command performance of ŅShirley ValentineÓ, staring DeeDee Rescher.

Saturday, July 16th

The Coffee Gallery Backstage

2029 N. Lake in Altadena
(626) 398-7917

Yes, of course,
there will be pies!

Border Radio

Soulful String & Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Saturday, July 30th: TBA

San Diego (TBA)

Border Radio

Soulful String & Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Sunday, September 11th: TBA

Special Concert at the
Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.,
Sierra
Madre, CA 91024

Border Radio

Soulful String & Swing. Great harmonies, fabulous musicianship, and wonderful original material. Kelly McCune's rich and beautiful voice will follow you home after the show.

Saturday, September 24th: 8:00pm

HotLips and Fingertips
30th Anniversary Bash!!!

Fais Do Do
5257 West Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Yes, weÕre 30 years old this year. How time flies when youÕre having fun.

HotLips and Fingertips

Bach to Big Band, Celtic to Cajun, and R & B to Texas Swing, innovative arrangements, and dynamic ensemble playing by the sextet that wowed Westside audiences for years. Dual fiddle renditions, hot harmonica & slide guitar, and better than ever.

Saturday, October 22nd: 8:00pm Š 11:00pm

Contra Dance
Brentwood Youth House
731 S. Bundy Dr.,
Brentwood, Ca.
Michael Gutin Trio

Come and dance! No partner or dance experience necessary. ItÕs a lot of fun.


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Saturday, March 18th: 7:00pm

Private St. Paddy's Day Party
Long Beach, Ca.