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fifth year, the Days and Nights Festival features two concerts
at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur showcasing the talents
of composer Philip Glass.
The founder of the festival and an influential avant garde
composer, Glass will be joined by poet Jerry Quickley,
Dutch harpist Lavinia Meijer, Gambian musician Foday
Musa Suso and others when he presents “Philip & Friends:
Poetry and Music under the Redwoods” Friday, Sept. 25, at
the library. “Philip and an eclectic group of musicians from
all over the world will play for two hours,” said Jim
Woodward, one of the festival’s organizers.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $85.
Next, Glass performs his “Complete Etudes” Sunday,
Sept. 27, at the library. He’ll be accompanied by pianists
Timo Andres and Maki Namekawa.
“They are short piano pieces he’s written over the past two
decades,” Woodward explained. “You’ll be listening to 20
years of compositions.”
The show begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $100.
Since parking at the library is limited, the festival is offering
shuttle rides from the Crossroads shopping center.
In addition to the two concerts at the library, the festival
features a free animation workshop for children in Monterey
(Saturday), and free screenings of films in Seaside (Monday),
Greenfield (Wednesday) and Watsonville (Thursday). Call
(831) 626-3340 or visit www.philipglasscenter.org.
■ Reunion to benefit cancer charity
Turning back the clock to 1980 — and the New Wave era
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of music and fashion the decade ushered in — The
Medflys celebrate their 35th anniversary with a
fundraising concert Saturday, Sept. 26, at Planet
Gemini in Monterey.
At their peak, the Medfly’s mix of upbeat pop, ska
and new wave rock produced several regional hits
and earned the band a devoted local following.
The show aims to raise money for the St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital, a pioneering research
and treatment center for children with cancer and
other catastrophic diseases. Medflys’ guitarist
Robbie Evans recently lost his daughter, Savannah,
to cancer. The wife of Medfly guitarist and keyboardist
Dale Kurokawa, Holly, died of cancer two
years ago.
“Cancer has impacted Robbie and I in the most
horrific ways,” says Kurokawa, who now resides in
Boise, Idaho. “This show is a chance to raise awareness
and maybe support some of our fans and friends
who may have or might be going through something
as painful as the loss of a loved one. It is also a healing
process for Robbie, and for me. We need to perform
to help us move on, move forward and to give in
some small way to this charity.”
In addition to Evans and Kurokawa, the lineup
will feature founding members Carl Christ on
vocals and Alex Stewart on keyboards and saxophone.
Drummer Tracy Rose, bassist Steve Irwin
and guitarist Tom Ayres will join the Medflys for the
show.
Opening for the Medflys will be Ray and the
Forget-Me-Nots.
The music begins at 8 p.m. Theres a $25 cover.
Planet Gemini is located at 2100 Fremont St. Call
(831) 373-1449.
Andrea Carter (jazz and blues, Sunday at 11 a.m.); and guitarist
Richard Devinck (classical, Sunday at 5 p.m.). Lincoln
and Seventh, (831) 624-3871.
Barmel — Mello Cello (instrumental loops and beats,
Friday at 7 p.m.); Dragondeer (“psych-blues,” Saturday at 7
p.m.). San Carlos and Seventh, (831) 626-3400.
Mission Ranch — singer and pianist Maddaline
Edstrom (jazz and pop, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7
p.m.); and pianist Gennady Loktionov (jazz, Monday
through Thursday at 7 p.m.). 26270 Dolores St., (831) 625-
9040.
Forge in the Forest — singer-songwriter Johan Sotelo
(rock and soul, Friday at 6:30 p.m.). Fifth and Junipero, (831)
624-2233.
The Fuse Lounge at Carmel Mission Inn — The Stu
Heydon Blues Band with singer Jessica Le Jeaune (Friday
at 8:30 p.m.); and blues jam with Stu Heydon (Saturday at
8:30 p.m.). 3665 Rio Road, (831) 624-6630.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands — singer Neal Banks and guitarist
Steve Ezzo (pop and rock, Friday at 7 p.m.); singer Lee
Durley and pianist Joe Indence (pop and jazz, Saturday at 7
p.m.); singer and pianist Dino Vera (jazz, blues and r&b,
Tuesday at 4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m.).
120 Highlands Drive, (831) 620-1234.
Folktale Winery — The Samurai Gypsies (Gypsy flamenco,
Friday and Saturday at 4:30 p.m.); and guitarist John
Sherry (blues, rock and jazz, Sunday at 4:30 p.m.). 8940
Carmel Valley Road, (831) 293-7500.
Lucia Restaurant + Bar at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel
Valley — pianist Martin Headman (jazz, Friday and
Saturday at 7 p.m.). 415 Carmel Valley Road, (831) 658-
3400.
Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — guitarist Rick
Chelew (Thursday at 5:30 p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., (831) 656-
9533.
The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach —The Dottie
Dodgion Trio (jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.); The Jazz Trio with
pianist Bob Phillips (Friday at 7 p.m.); The Jazz Trio with
pianist Jan Deneau (Saturday at 7 p.m.); and singer-song-
writer Bryan Diamond (Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). Also,
a bagpiper plays every evening at 5:45 p.m. 2700 17 Mile
Drive, (831) 647-7500.
Courtside Bistro at Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club in
Corral de Tierra — Bryan Diamond and the Peace Train
Ensemble pays tribute to singer-songwriter Cat Stevens
(Sunday at 6 p.m.). 185 Robley Road, (831) 484-6000.
Big Sur River Inn — Along Came Betty (jazz, Sunday
at 1 p.m.). On Highway 1 24 miles south of Carmel, (831)
667-2700.
The Big Sur Roadhouse — pianist Dick Whittington
(“jazz standards and music from the great American
Songbook,” Saturday at 6:30 p.m.); and singer Tammi
Brown (soul, r&b, gospel and jazz, Sunday at 6:30 p.m.). On
Highway 1 24 miles outh of Carmel, (831) 667-2390.
Fernwood Resort in Big Sur — singer-songwriter
Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Fountain Sun, Heron Oblivion and
singer-songwriter Meg Baird (Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.).
On Highway 1 25 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2422.
■ Live Music Sept. 25-Oct. 1
Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn — Andrea’s Fault (jazz
and blues, Friday at 7 p.m.); pianist Gennady Loktionov and
singer Debbie Davis (cabaret, Saturday at 7 p.m.); singer
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Thirty-five years after their debut, the Medflys reunite Saturday in Monterey. The
concert will not only bring back memories from the popular local band’s heyday,
but raise money for a good cause.
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