Our cover photo shoot Inside The Spectrum

PASTA POMODORO RESTAURANT
Every Wednesday night, this restaurant located at 490 El Camino Real presents FREE
Live Jazz events. You will enjoy the sounds of local jazz musicians in their indoor or outdoor
listening areas.
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
The museum is located in the Old Courthouse with its historic dome. Its collections
include horse-drawn carriages, models, railroads from Caltrans and the Ocean Shore
Railroad, relics from San Mateo’s past, and lithographic art dating from 1875.
EXHIBITS — “Fleeting Fashions,’’ through Sept. 9. An exhibit of 19th- and 20th-century
costumes and accessories from the museum’s collection. Most of the costumes are from
Peninsula residents.
“Judge Louis B. Dematteis: An Italian-American Story,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of photographs,
video and legal memorabilia telling a story of his life. In the Lower Rotunda and
Hallways. “Walter Moore Badge Collection,’’ ongoing.
On display is the collection of over 300 badges of one of San Mateo County’s most
famous lawmen, Walter Moore, including rare badges like Ocean Shore Railroad and the
town of Lawndale. Moore began with the police department at the age of 28 as the constable
of Tunitas Creek. Other historical pieces belonging to the Sheriff’s Department will
also be on display. “Charles Parsons’ Ships of the World,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of meticulous
miniature recreations of 18 ships of historical note by Charles Parsons including the
San Carlos, the first ship to enter San Francisco Bay. “Horse and Buggy Days,’’ ongoing.
The six carriages on display reflect the variety of vehicles used by upper-class residents
of the county. “Journey to Work,’’ ongoing. The story of commuter transportation on the
Peninsula, why this history was unique in a variety of ways and how this history helped to
shape the built environment of the San Francisco Peninsula. “The Lure of the Coast: 65
Years of Surfing in San Mateo County,’’ ongoing. San Mateo County is the home of
Maverick’s off the coast of Half Moon Bay, one of the premier surfing locations on the
planet. The museum’s new exhibit is a history of the sport of surfing, its practitioners and
their equipment. The exhibit also shows developments in equipment technology and display
artifacts representing seven decades of surfing. “Historical Lithographs from the
Robert Desky Collection,’’ ongoing. An exhibit of hand-painted lithographs depicting
noted sites throughout San Mateo County from the 1870s, including hotels, private
homes and government buildings. In the Rotunda and First Floor Halls. “Nature’s
Bounty,’’ ongoing. Featuring murals of how people used the local natural resources during
California’s early history.
SPECIAL EVENTS — “Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse,’’ Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This annual event at the museum invites visitors to travel back to Victorian times with a
day of fun historical activities for the whole family. There will be horse-and-carriage rides
through downtown Redwood City for $5; a celebrity dunk tank for $3 per ball; old-fashioned
fire engines and bucket brigade contests; and lumberjack demonstrations. Inside
the museum there will be old-time children’s games and crafts; local history booths;
Victorian reenactments at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and a vintage hat show at 1 p.m.
Admission to the museum, and most activities, are free of charge. $4 general; $2 seniors
and students; free children ages 5 and under. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. (650) 299-0104, (650) 359-1462 or www.sanmateocountyhistory.com.
LITTLE FOX THEATRE
It’s time to break out your dancing shoes and groove to some of the unique sounds that
the Little Fox Theatre have coming up in the next months. Whether it is a big name band
or a local group, you will surely find something to quench your musical thirst at the Little
Fox! They are located at 2209 Broadway, in Downtown Redwood City.
Jesse Colin Young & The Kona All Star Band plus Vito Truglio
Fri. Sept. 2, 2005, 9pm $20 adv./$22 door
Jesse Colin Young is a New York native who started his career in Greenwich Village with
the likes of Bob Dylan and Carley Simon. He recorded his first solo album “Soul of a City
Boy” on Capitol Records at the age of 19. He was pivoted into the limelight when he
formed the folk rock group, the Youngbloods of “Get Together” fame, and who held to the
highest integrity of those times by walking their talk. Having been the only group to walk
The Spectrum . Redwood City's Monthly Magazine
CULTURAL EVENTS
off on Johnny Carson’s show because of breach of contract, the Youngbloods began touring
with fellow icons, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, and the Grateful Dead.
This carried the Youngbloods as a band until 1971. Jesse then formed the Jesse Colin
Young Band and toured with CSYN, Loggins and Messina, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, Bonnie
Raitt, Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen in the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s.
He has five current releases out on Artemis Records and a Very Best of 2 CD set coming
out in September 2005. His new band, Jesse Colin Young and the Kona All Stars, is composed
of some new exciting musicians who now live in Hawaii. He has a wonderful percussionist,
Louis Pinault, from Canada; Vito Truglio, from the New York area on Bass;
Dylan Kai, from Hawaii on electric guitar, and his wife, Connie, from South Carolina, on
violin. www.jessecolinyoung.com
Vito Truglio was the winner of the 2005 Hawaii Music Awards Folk Album of the Year at
this year’s 8th annual event www.hawaiimusicawards.com/winners.cfm
The Cheeseballs
Sat. Sept. 3, 2005, 9pm $12 adv./$14 door
The Cheeseballs will make you “Shake Your Booty” like it hasn’t been shaken in years.
The band members pride themselves on serving up a helping of non-stop 70’s disco
dance hits and 80’s and 90’ s pop classics with an uncanny knack of performing songs
that you will be surprised to discover you knew all the words to, such as “YMCA,” “Stayin’
Alive,” “Dancing Queen,” “Le Freak,” “Disco Inferno,” and many more. The result is
always an audience dancing along and singing along.
The band is comprised of 8 performers dressed in dazzling retro disco outfits and presents
a parade of personalities who alternate lead vocals with plenty of exuberantly choreographed
dance moves. You won’t be disappointed. www.cheeseballs.com
The Mickey Joseph Show
An Evening of Standup Comedy & Music
Sun. Sept. 4, 2005, 8pm $16 adv./$18 door
Featuring comedians Mickey Joseph, The Charlie Bulanti Trio, Danielle Bixby (singer),
Evan Sayet, Tony Castle, Hymie Laredo and Gordon Harrelson, Sal Calanni and Ben Gralli
and Doug Ferrari. At six feet five inches, Doug’s nickname is “Dougzilla”. His act has been
described as “intense”, “unique” and “extremely funny.” Doug won the 1984 San
Francisco Comedy Competition, and has been wowing audiences all over the country ever
since.
Mickey’s Joseph’s book, “What Would Don Corleone Do?” is coming out prior to the show
and will be on sale for the first time that night. Mickey will be holding a brief press conference
right before the show and will be on hand to sign books. The book is an autobiography
about his life (obviously) and his 20+ years as a successful standup comedian.
www.mickeyjoseph.com
Marcia Ball plus T.J. Politzer & Paul Dorr
Wed. Sept. 7, 2005, 8pm $20 adv./$22 door
Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious,
intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse
blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned
a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and
passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin’s deep songwriting
tradition into a sound described as “a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and
a handful of blues.” www.rosebudus.com/ball/
T.J. Politzer, long time lead guitar and singer for internationally acclaimed rootsrock-zydeco
band, The Sundogs, will perform a set of swampy blues duets with the help of local
piano monster, Paul Dorr who has toured with Joe Louis Walker, Chris Cain & more. Paul
also performs on TJ’s ‘MeanBlues’ CD (Parhelion Records). T.J. and Paul play classics
from the Delta to Chicago & then back to New Orleans mixed with originals. T. J. has been
a featured performer at blues & folk festivals throughout North America and Europe. The
Seattle Times wrote, “…not only does T.J. have a great voice but he is also a natural
showman who has his act so together he makes it look easy…”
Dolly Rappaport Band & Friends plus Summit 2V1
Thurs. Sept. 8, 2005, 8pm $12 adv./$14 door
Dolly Rappaport’s artistry and musicianship have attracted fans from around the globe.
With a rare combination of an unforgettable voice, world-class saxophone, and masterful
piano highlighting her live performance, Dolly’s original songs glide easily across several
genres including pop, rock, and jazz. As a result of her unique blend of storytelling and
spiritual harmony, Dolly has been blessed as well with a steady and loyal fan base, industry
support, and a community of musicians, producers, and engineers www.dollyrappa
(continued on page 24)