Sat. 2/20 --- 8:30 PM
COMMANDER CODY BAND
also
PROFESSOR LOUIE & THE CROWMATIX

We are looking forward to the return of these two fun, high-powered bands to our stage! Commander Cody & Professor Louie formed a relationship as a result of their previous twin bills at the Towne Crier Cafe, resulting in Commander Cody's new, long-awaited album produced by "Professor Louie."

The COMMANDER CODY BAND arrived in San Francisco in 1969, just in time to catch the tale end of the summer of love. They were 8 pieces strong, with the Commander himself (a.k.a. George Frayne) on the piano, playing a variety of songs that are still in their repertoire, including SMOKE, SMOKE, SMOKE THAT CIGARETTE.
      Eventually, they signed to Paramount Records, and the twangy HOT ROD LINCOLN was a runaway hit, reaching the top ten in 1972. A few more tunes breached the top 40 as they hit the concert trail: playing the legendary Fillmore Auditorium; finding themselves on bills with the Grateful Dead, The Doors, The Jefferson Airplane, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin and The Eagles; and even backing up legends Gene Vincent and John Lennon! Their 1974 album "Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas" was named as one of Rolling Stones 100 Greatest of all times!
      It promises to be a great evening, as always, with the old Commander Cody himself behind the piano leading the musical mayhem & controlled chaos, and sporting his legendary antics and ability to spark up even the toughest crowds with favorites like "Smoke" and "Hot Rod Lincoln."
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Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix were introduced to many of their fans as Rick Danko's backing band on his critically acclaimed CD "Times Like These," and as featured musicians on Garth Hudson's solo CD "The Sea To The North." The musical fingerprints of Aaron Hurwitz, AKA "Professor Louie," are also evident on THE BAND's last 3 albums as co-producer, as well as on Commander Cody's most recent recording.
      BUT, Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix are also well known from their own recordings and national tours over the past seven years. Their CD, "Century Of The Blues," averaged # 20 for six months on the Americana Radio Roots charts.
      Coming from Woodstock, NY, their live concert CD "The Spirit of Woodstock" was recorded during their performance at The New York State Museum's anniversary celebration of the of the Woodstock Festival – a performance that garnered the band much praise!
      Professor "Louie" & The Crowmatix have also been featured artists many times on the syndicated radio show "Acoustic Cafe" from Ann Arbor; on the Mitch Albom Radio show in Detroit; and as special guests, performing live on the CBS 6 Television Special "Melodies Of Christmas." In 2007, they recorded their song Melody of Peace with the Czech Symphony for the CD "Holidays of The New Era, Vol. 2." Professor Louie's documentary "Woodstock - Siberia Blues Express," filmed in Russia, was featured in the Woodstock Film Festival in 2007.
      Rave reviews continue in magazines and newspapers: "Professor Louie's upstate ensemble is an Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals." -The Village Voice; "...a tasty mix of rhythm & blues and rock & roll. This is a great band." -The Record Review
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$30   |   Door $35