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PAST SHOWS OF 2008

2008DATES	VENUE	DETAILS	TOWN
SAT JAN 5 2008	BREAKIN UP XMAS SQUARE DANCE + PBS FILMING!	COME ONE COME ALL! Evie calls a rocking square dance with THOMPSON'S STRING TICKLERS Humanist Hall, 390 27th St. 7:30-9 all-ages dance; 9:30-11pm rock on! $10 adults, $5 5-18, Kids under 5 FREE SPECIAL FILMING for PBS Special on Charles Ives! Part of the series KEEPING SCORE hosted by Michael Tilson Thomas If you would like to be in the footage, honor these wardrobe requests to evoke the old-time feel, but no one will be turned away for lack of costuming: -NO T-shirts, tank tops, logos or sneakers -WOMEN: full skirts or dresses, cowboy boots or flats -MEN: slacks, jeans & button down shirts, cowboy boots or generic shoes, vests, scarves, suspenders where possible From INCA, the Production Company: Ives suggests a Barndance in the music of his Holidays Symphony, and while we’re not pretending that this dance is happening in the early 1900s, we hope the mood of the dance will bring to mind that bygone era. To that end we strongly urge you to dress in “timeless” attire – In our documentary we will feature those dancers who are dressed in classic barn dance clothes.	Oakland CA
SAT JAN 12 2008	CLOGGING CLASSES	Due to popular demand, Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner Noon-1: Advanced Beginner // $12 for one class, $20 for both	Oakland CA
JAN 17-20	ANCHORAGE FOLK FESTIVAL	We're finally getting up North for Anchorage's "Let's survive the winter with a big party" festival. We're the featured guest artists for this first weekend - concerts, square dances, workshops	Anchorage AK
SAT JAN 26	CLOGGING CLASSES	Due to popular demand, Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner Noon-1: Advanced Beginner // $12 for one class, $20 for both	Oakland CA
SUN JAN 27	KPFA	The gals are going to play live on Tom Diamant's Panhandle Country show, in support of the San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival. 3-4pm, 94.1FM	Berkeley CA
SUN JAN 27	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
FRI FEB 1	MCGRATH'S PUB	As part of the San Francisco Blugrass & Old Time Festival, Evie performs with John McKelvy, formerly of the Earl Borthers. With Amy Hofer, Jordan Ruyle and more. 7:30pm	Alameda CA
SAT FEB 2	SFBOT FESTIVAL	Big Concert at the Noe Valley Ministry. With Spring Creek Bluegrass, excellent new bluegrass band from Colorado, and SF's own Crooked Jades.	San Francisco CA
SUN FEB 3	SFBOT FESTIVAL	Martha plays with The Knuckle Knockers, with the Atlas String Band from Seattle. 7:30pm, Epic Arts Center	Berkeley CA
SAT FEB 9	CLOGGING CLASSES	Due to popular demand, Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner Noon-1: Advanced Beginner $12 for one class, $20 for both	Oakland CA
FRI FEB 15	WEST SIDE THEATRE	Concert in this beautifully restored 1940s movie palace. Glad to be back!	Newman CA
SAT FEB 16	CONCERT & CLOGGING WORSKHOP	Co-sponsored by the Fresno Folklore Society and California Arts Academy. Severance Building, 1401 Wishon Ave at Floradora Clogging Workshop: 2-3pm Concert: 7:30pm Advance $15 concert, $10 workshop, $20 for both Door $20 concert, $15 workshop, $30 for both	Fresno CA
THURS FEB 21	ATLAS CAFE	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 8 pm, Free!	San Francisco CA
SAT FEB 23	CLOGGING CLASSES	Due to popular demand, Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner Noon-1: Advanced Beginner $12 for one class, $20 for both	Oakland CA
SUN FEB 24	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SAT MAR 1	PRIVATE PARTY	---	San Francisco CA
TUES MAR 4	MAMA BUZZ CAFE	Evie performs with Suzy Thompson and Allegra Yellin at this cozy coffeeshop. 2318 Telegraph St. $5 donation // 7-9pm	Oakland CA
FRI MAR 7	KFOG!	The Sisters play LIVE on the Morning Show! 8:15AM Good Morning San Francisco! 104.5FM	San Francisco CA
SAT MAR 8	BANJO WORKSHOP @ OME BANJOS	Evie teaches Old-Time Banjo Workshops 1-2pm: Basic Clawhammer Technique $25 2-4pm: Tunes, Technique and other Skills, Mixed Level $35 Both workshops, $50 / Limited to 15 students per workshop Ome Banjo Factory / 5680 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO More info - eviestairwellsisters.com/510-502-0400	Boulder CO
SUN MAR 9	BANJO & CLOGGING WORKSHOPS @ SWALLOW HILL	Evie teaches Old-Time Banjo & Clogging Workshops 1-2pm: Appalachian Clogging $20 2-4pm: Old Time Banjo: Tunes, Technique and other Skills, Mixed Level $40 Swallow Hill Music Center, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver For more info, contact Evie - evie@stairwellsisters.com/510-502-0400	Denver CO
SAT MAR 15	WEST COAST LIVE	A fully live national 2-hour radio variety show hosted every weekend by Sedge Thomson and featuring author interviews, music, and comedy. This week from the Ferry Building, San Francisco - come join the studio audience! RESERVATIONS: for your 2 hours of slow-food radio with conversation, music and play: 415-664-9500, or TICKETWEB Tickets for most shows are $15 when purchased in advance via phone or ticketweb. $18 is the walk-up price at the door the day of the show. Children up to 18 are $5. Doors 9:30AM, broadcast live 10am - 11:59am coast-to-coast.	San Francisco CA
SAT MAR 15	GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL	Jimmy Sweetwater Presents THE STAIRWELL SISTERS Loretta Lynch + Devine's Jug Band At the legendary Great American Music Hall doors 8 show 9 tickets $13	San Francisco CA
SUN MAR 16	CLOGGING CLASSES	Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner Noon-1: Advanced Beginner $12 for one class, $20 for both RSVP for details and to confirm a spot: evie@stairwellsisters.com	Oakland CA
SUN MAR 16	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SAT APR 26	CLOGGING CLASSES	Evie teaches clogging classes. 11-Noon: Beginner / Noon-1: Advanced Beginner $12 for one class, $20 for both RSVP for details and to confirm a spot: evie@stairwellsisters.com	Oakland CA
SUN APR 27	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
TUES APR 29	JULIE'S COFFEE & TEA GARDEN	Evie performs her original songs on banjo and guitar with IDEAL VINE Misispi Mike Wolf on guitar and Keith Terry on bass. 1223 Park St., Alameda 7-9pm, FREE	Alameda CA
SAT MAY 3	DOWN HOME MUSIC IN-STORE	Performing LIVE at their new store 1809 Fourth St., Berkeley Noon-1pm, FREE	Berkeley CA
SAT MAY 3	KALW	LIVE on Peter Thompson's BLUEGRASS SIGNAL 6-8pm, 91.7 FM	San Francisco CA
SAT MAY 10	A STAIRWELL WEDDING!	Sorry fellas, our Stephanie is getting MARRIED and we all gain another excellent Mister Sister.	Berkeley CA
SAT MAY 10	SPRING LOVE SQUARE DANCE	In honor of our gal Stephanie and her betrothed, Evie calls a rocking SQUARE DANCE with the fabulous KNUCKLE KNOCKERS (including Martha) 390 27th St. 7-10pm $10 adults, $5 5-18, Kids under 5 FREE SPECIAL NOTE: Arrive in bride/groom/prom attire and get half-off admission! Why not always make it a costume party?!	Oakland CA
SUN MAY 11	KPFA	LIVE with Mary Tilson on America's Back Forty. 2pm, 94.1FM	Berkeley CA
FRI MAY 16	FREIGHT & SALVAGE	Our hometown CD RELEASE CONCERT at the heart of the Bay Area trad music scene...Featuring Special Guests, Trivia Questions, CD Giveaways, oh, and some killer new old-time music from your gals!	Berkeley CA
SAT MAY 17	RED BARN CONCERTS	SoCAL CD RELEASE! Excellent venue, the finest folks you'll ever meet, and quite the pot-luck. Yeah, buddy.	Los Osos CA
SUN MAY 18	TOPANGA BANJO & FIDDLE CONTEST	SoCAL CD RELEASE! Los Angeles comes out in fine hillbilly fashion for this day-long festival and contest. We'll be kicking a concert and calling squares, and hoping to meet LA's finest banjo player, Steve Martin.	Agoura Hills CA
SUN MAY 25	ASHKENAZ	Evie calls a FAMILY SQUARE DANCE to the tunes of the SUNSHINE SERENADERS (Allegra Yellin, Jordan Ruyle & Friends). 1317 San Pablo Ave @ Gilman St. 3-4:30, $6 adults, $4 kids	Berkeley CA
SUN MAY 25	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
THURS MAY 29	BANJO WORKSHOP @ DUSTY STRINGS	Evie teaches an Old-Time Banjo Workshop 7-9pm: Tunes, Technique and other Skills, Mixed Level $35 3406 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle More info - eviiestairwellsisters.com/510-502-0400	Seattle WA
FRI MAY 30	KBCS	NORTHWEST CD RELEASE TOUR Live interview on LUNCH WITH FOLKS, hosted by John Sincock 1pm, 91.3fm Seattle	Bellevue WA
FRI MAY 30	TRACTOR TAVERN	NORTHWEST CD RELEASE TOUR With The TALLBOYS The Sisters' debut at this honkin Seattle club - it's about time! Concert & Rowdy Square Dance	Seattle WA
SAT MAY 31	PACIFIC BLUEGRASS & HERITAGE SOCIETY	NORTHWEST CD RELEASE TOUR Workshops, Concert, Dance! St. James Community Hall, 3214 W. 10th Ave, A fine listening concert set and a kickin square dance to follow - sounds fun!	Vancouver BC
SUN JUNE 1	NANCY'S FARM	NORTHWEST CD RELEASE TOUR An afternoon of good music for listening and dancing. 2pm, $15.	Bellingham WA
SAT JUNE 7	PRIVATE PARTY	---	Los Banos CA
SUN JUNE 8	PRIVATE PARTY	---	San Anselmo CA
SAT JUNE 14	LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL	Can't wait to head south to this fabulous festival we've heard so much about. Concert, workshop, rip roaring barndance!	Santa Barbara CA
JUNE 19-23	MIDNIGHT SUN FESTIVAL	We're celebrating the Longest Day of the Year in the town where the sun never sets! How cool is that? Concerts, jam sessions, square dance, and a faux bank robbery?	Nome AK
JUNE 23-27	FIDDLEKIDS	Evie teaches dance at this totally rocking day camp for 7-14 yr old fiddle players. Special Concert featuring Fiddlekids Staff - SUN JUNE 29 @ Freight & Salvage	El Cerrito CA
SUN JULY 6	FAMILY SQUARE DANCE	Evie calls a rollicking square dance for all ages. Live Music with LOST IN SPACE featuring Eric & Suzy Thompson 3-4:30 pm, $6 adults/$4 kids Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
FRI JULY 18	VELO ROUGE CAFE	Evie playing some of her original songs, on a bill with a whole host of fine folks led by Jeannie & Chuck - cool venue, good food. 7-9:30pm	San Francisco CA
SUN JULY 20	JUPITER	The gals return from the Honeymoon Hiatus to play at our favorite outdoor pub. Come on, bring the family, have a beer! 5-8pm, Free	Berkeley CA

THURS JULY 24	YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL	A gorgeous venue in the heart of San Francisco - enjoy this Free lunchtime concert - 12:30-1:30pm 769 Howard St., Downtown	San Francisco CA
JULY 25-26	OYSTER RIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL	Sharing the bill with none other than Lloyd Maines & Terri Hendrix! We can't wait for the reunion - plus we hear the whole town comes out to party.	Kemmerer WY
SUNDAY JULY 27	ROCKYGRASS	The home town throwdown for the folks who bring you Telluride - Planet Bluegrass. Mainstage Concert set + Workshop	Lyons CO
AUG 2-3	SIOUX RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL	We're looking forward to this fine festival in a great community.	Sioux Falls SD
MON AUG 4	CITY OF SIOUX FALLS	Free Summer Concert in Sioux Falls. 7pm	Sioux Falls SD
TUES AUG 5	SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR	Front Porch Stage...the fair includes cage fights, roller derby, horse shows and headliners Commander Cody, Chicago and others. Bound to be a little fun!	Sioux Falls SD
WED AUG 6	WILD GOOSE CHASE CLOGGERS	EVIE teaches a master class to this excellent dance company.	Minneapolis MN
AUG 7-9	MINNESOTA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL	These Minnesotans really know and love their Southern music, and we're excited to be a part of their festival. 800-635-3037 - www.MinnesotaOldtime.org	Richmond MN
AUG 11-17	CAZADERO FAMILY CAMP	Evie is teaching at this gorgeous FAMILY CAMP up in the redwoods. Grab your kids and come to performing arts camp! Classes run the gamut of the arts, and the food ain't bad at all!	Cazadero CA
SAT AUG 23	STARRY PLOUGH	Evie's solo project is now called EVIL DIANE, and they're playing a set tonight. With Misispi Mike Wolf on guitar and Keith Terry on Drums 10pm	Berkeley CA
SUN AUG 24	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SUN AUG 24	BIRD & BECKETT	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE at this excellent afternoon soiree. With Misispi Mike Wolf on guitar, Dina Maccabee on fiddle & harmony vocals and Keith Terry on Drums. 4:30-6:30pm, Free	San Francisco CA
WED AUG 27	STRINGS	Evie plays old-time songs and tunes with Suzy Thompson & Allegra Yellin at this intimate venue. 6320 San Pablo Ave. near Alcatraz. 8pm.	Oakland CA
SAT AUG 30	SLOW FOOD CONVENTION	Evie plays old-time songs and tunes with Suzy Thompson & Allegra Yellin at this most excellent conference. We know all about slow food and fast pickin! Civic Center Plaza, 2pm, Free	San Francisco CA
SUN AUG 31	FAMILY SQUARE DANCE	Evie calls a rollicking square dance for all ages. Live Music with THE SQUIRRELLY STRINGBAND! 3-4:30 pm, $6 adults/$4 kids Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
FRI SEPT 5	STARRY PLOUGH	Members of the original CROOKED JADES Founding members Jeff Kazor, Lisa Berman, and Tom Lucas reunite after 6 years to play this one special show with Erik Pearson performing string band favorites from their back catalogue and featuring the Kazor/Berman harmonies. Opening the show: John McKelvy (former lead vocalist for the Earl Brothers) & Strip Mall Ballads featuring Phill Wisor from the Shiftless Rounders 3101 Shattuck Ave. / $9 / Show starts at 9:30pm	Berkeley CA
SAT SEPT 6	SQUARE DANCE	Evie calls a rollicking square dance for all ages. Fundraiser for the Bolinas Stinson Youth Foundation (BSYF) , sponsored by Permaculture Marin 6-10pm, Bolinas Community Center	Bolinas CA
WED SEPT 10	KFOG	LIVE on the morning show - 8am! 104.5FM	San Francisco CA
SEPT 11-14	BERKELEY OLD-TIME MUSIC CONVENTION	Our hometown festival, and always a fabulous gathering. Along with a rocking square dance, workshops and cabaret over the weekend, we're playing THURSDAY SEPT 11 at the FREIGHT & SALVAGE with Evo Bluestein and Sheila Kay Adams. SAT SEPT 13 EVIE leads a CLOGGING WORKSHOP @ 7pm to kick of the Square Dance at Ashkenaz. The festival also features Benton Flippen, Paul Brown, Frank Bode, Rayna Gellert, The Brandy Snifters, Squirrelly Stringband, and more. Can't wait! PS - Keep your eyes out for our alter ego @ the Cabaret Sunday...heeheehee	Berkeley CA
WED SEPT 24	MUSIC IN THE PARK	A FREE Concert in Albany's Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave. 6:30-8pm. Bring a picnic!	Albany CA
THURS SEPT 25	CAFFE TRIESTE	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE at this excellent evening soiree. With Misispi Mike Wolf on guitar, Dina Maccabee on fiddle & harmony vocals, and Keith Terry on bass AND drums. How does he do that? 7-9pm, Free	Berkeley CA
SUN SEPT 28	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SAT OCT 11	STARRY PLOUGH	The Sisters TEAR IT UP on the home turf! "SIBLING RIVALRY" with the EARL BROTHERS 9:30pm till late - prepare to dance!	Berkeley CA
SUN OCT 12	FAMILY SQUARE DANCE	Evie calls a rollicking square dance for all ages. Live Music with live music from THE MERCURY DIMES 3-4:30 pm, $6 adults/$4 kids Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
TUES OCT 14	CLIMATE THEATER	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE. With Misisipi Rider. 8pm	San Francisco CA
FRI OCT 17	CONCERT & DANCE	The gals hold forth in San Diego - We're having a public party! Doors 7pm, Dancing starts @ 7:30, Concert sets interspersed! $15 donation / Kids under 12 Free Contact Lisa for more info, location/directions.	San Diego CA
SUN OCT 19	JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL	In the middle of this beautiful desert, a fabulous festival.	Joshua Tree CA
SUN OCT 26	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SAT NOV 1	SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARIES	Martha with Heath Curtds, Karen Heil and Bill Foss (The Ridgetop Revelers). Noon - Petaluma branch - 100 Fairgrounds Dr. 4pm - Healdsburg branch - Piper and Center Sts. Free! Traditional songs, Old Time Tunes	Sonoma County CA
SAT NOV 8	SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARIES	Martha with Heath Curtds, Karen Heil and Bill Foss (The Ridgetop Revelers). Noon - Guerneville branch - 14107 Armstrong Woods Rd 4pm - Sebastopol branch - 7140 Bodega Ave Free! Traditional songs, Old Time Tunes	Sonoma County CA
THURS NOV 13	RED HILL BOOKS	THE GALS play an intimate show at Martha's favorite bookstore, celebrating the FULL MOON. 6:30pm. Free! (415)648-5331	San Francisco CA
SAT NOV 15	BANJO WORKSHOP	Evie teaches a banjo workshop for all levels. Then come on over to the RBA concert! Gryphon Strings, 3-5pm, $40	Palo Alto CA
SAT NOV 15	REDWOOD BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION	A very bluegrass series welcomes this very old-timey band. Thanks for taking that leap!	Redwood City CA
SUN NOV 16	FAMILY SQUARE DANCE	Evie calls a rollicking square dance for all ages. Live Music with The Winners! Featuring Leslie Keir on fiddle. 3-4:30 pm, $6 adults/$4 kids Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
FRI NOV 21 2008	NOE VALLEY MINISTRY	Alright so people say we never play at home anymore...well here we go. An AWESOME all-gal night with The CREOLE BELLES! DANCE!! We're bringing the beer UPstairs!	San Francisco CA
SUN NOV 23 2008	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SUN NOV 23 2008	OLD-TIME SLOW JAM WORKSHOP!	Evie & Amy Hofer lead this friendly and safe Slow Jam / Workshop Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland (x 65th) 4-6pm, $20 Is it a jam or a workshop? Both! Join us as we work our way through old-time songs and tunes with words. Evie & Amy will help lead you through chord structure, picking up tunes by ear, singing while playing, backing up singers, harmonizing, the works! Come if you want to just play, come if you want to just sing, come if you want to try both, and if you can, bring something you're working on. We will introduce a couple of new songs to learn, and then open it up for everyone to introduce a song. Nervous about jumping into jam sessions? This Workshop is for you! Want to just play/sing/harmonize slowly in an accepting environment? You too. Put it in your calendar!	Oakland CA
THURS DEC 18 2008	HOTEL UTAH	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE With the Earl Brothers!	San Francisco CA
SAT DEC 27 2008	McGRATH'S PUB	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE. JUGBONE to open. 8-11pm	Alameda CA
SUN DEC 28 2008	SINGATHON	Evie joins LINDA TILLERY, HOLLY NEAR and more at this end of year SINGATHON, where YOU join in! Bring family and friends. Everybody is welcome. Two Shows: 1pm & 4pm Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club, 1650 Mountain Blvd, Oakland Advance Tix: Brown Paper Tickets At the Door : $23 for adults and $5 for 12years and under	Montclair CA
SUN DEC 28 2008	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha with Karen Heil and Bill Foss (the Knuckle Knockers) 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
SUN DEC 28 2008	MAKE-OUT ROOM	Evie leads her band EVIL DIANE. With Boiled Peanuts. 9pm	San Francisco CA

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