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DATES	VENUE	DETAILS	TOWN
2009		Evie also tours with KEITH TERRY & CROSSPULSE & SOLO Martha also tours with THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS
JUN 22-26	FIDDLEKIDS	EVIE teaches dance at this totally rocking day camp for 7-14 yr old fiddle players. Liz Carroll joins us this year!	El Cerrito CA
SUN JUN 28	BIRD & BECKETT BOOKS & RECORDS	LISA with The Crooked Jades trio ("Original Recipe" with Jeff Kazor and Erik Pearson) 4:30-6:30 PM "Which Way West?" Music Series 653 Chenery Street / 415.586.3733 1-1/2 blocks from Glen Park BART station Cost: donation	San Francisco CA
JUN 28 - JUL 5	FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES	EVIE tutors at this amazing week of music and dance.	Port Townsend WA
JUL 17-19	HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL	LOOK OUT - U.P. here we come! The gals head up north to one of the most good-feeling festivals around.	Marquette MI
JUL 24 - AUG 4	OOOLATION SINGING CAMP	EVIE heads up to the Eastern Sierras to teach, hike and swim at this gorgeous camp led by Malcolm Dalglish. Come sing in the woods!	Mono Lake CA
FRI AUG 7	SERVINO's RISTORANTE	Fine dining, an excellent street scene, and raucous old-time music? You betcha! We play from 6-9pm. Come and eat! 9 Main Street, Tiburon	Tiburon CA
AUG 8-16	CROOKED JADES CALIFORNIA TOUR	LISA tours California with the current Jades line-up (Jeff Kazor, Charlie Rose, Rose Sinclair, Sophie Vitells). - Arcata, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, LA, Livermore - See http://www.crookedjades.com/tours.html for details.	California
AUG 10-16	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
THURS AUG 20	BEAVERDILLY	The Gals take on this annual meeting of Dam Builders. We're not kidding.	Napa CA
SEPT 9-13	BERKELEY OLD-TIME MUSIC CONVENTION	We're not officially playing, but we'll be scattered throughout our raucous hometown festival. You can expect something extremely stupid and side-splitting from the gals at the Old Time Cabaret on Sunday...	Berkeley CA
SAT SEPT 19	WISTERIA WAYS	TWO SHOWS with TWO BANDS! Stairwell Sisters + Moira Smiley & VOCO Outside at this lovely house concert right in our neighborhood. Bring a picnic! 1pm & 4pm	Oakland CA
SEPT 25-26	LOTUS WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL	The most excellent festival all over downtown Bloomington. A homecoming!	Bloomington IN
SUN SEPT 27	OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC	EVIE teaches a Banjo Workshop, details to come...	Chicago IL
SUN SEPT 27	OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC	Supporting Saffire The Uppity Blues Women on their 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour.	Chicago IL
SAT OCT 3	PRIVATE PARTY	~~	Half Moon Bay CA
SUN NOV 29	FAMILY SQUARE DANCE	EVIE calls a Family Square Dance Live Music with TBD Fun for the whole family, No experience necessary, All dances taught Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo @ Gilman, Berkeley 3-4:30pm, cheap	Berkeley CA
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SAT JAN 9	BREAKIN UP XMAS SQUARE DANCE!	Stairwell Sisters play house band with Evie and others calling! Breakin Up Christmas is a favorite old-time tune, and a long standing tradition of a big house party on or around Epiphany (the twelfth day of Christmas). Join us in the spirit of closing the holiday season and welcoming the new year. All are welcome to dance or join the band - come and play, come and dance, but definitely come and party! Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo @ Gilman	Berkeley CA
FRI MAR 26	AUSTIN FRIENDS OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC	Fine Friends of Old-Time Music, we'll put on a show and some workshops - stay tuned for details.	Austin TX
SAT MAR 27	RICEGRASS	The inaugural Spring festival, following up on terrific success of their Fall Festival - we're looking forward to getting back to Texas!	Fischer TX
SAT JUN 12	PRIVATE PARTY	~~	Colorado Springs CO
		PAST DATES OF 2009
SAT JAN 3 2009	BREAKIN UP XMAS SQUARE DANCE!	Stairwell Sisters play house band with Evie and others calling! Breakin Up Christmas is a favorite old-time tune, and a long standing tradition of a big house party on or around Epiphany (the twelfth day of Christmas). Join us in the spirit of closing the holiday season and welcoming the new year. All are welcome to dance or join the band - come and play, come and dance, but definitely come and party! Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo @ Gilman	Berkeley CA
FRI JAN 9	CAFE DU NORD	Lisa plays a Benefit Show for SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL with The Crooked Jades "Original Recipe" (Jeff, Erik, and Lisa). Also with Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys, and Mighty Crows. 9pm (8pm doors) $10.00 - $20.00 sliding scale (21 & over) 2170 Market Street /415.861.5016	San Francisco CA
SAT JAN 10	MISSION CITY	The Sisters play a FIDDLING CRICKET show. See you in the South Bay! 2221 The Alameda. 8pm	Santa Clara CA
SUN JAN 11	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
JAN 16-18	PORTLAND OLD TIME MUSIC GATHERING	Evie calls a set of square dancing at this awesome Northwest gathering. A hot sweaty time on a cold January weekend!	Portland OR
JAN 22-30	EVIE IN THE STUDIO	Evie heads into the studio with acclaimed musician and producer MIKE MARSHALL, laying down her original songs with EVIL DIANE and others. Very exciting!	Oakland CA
SAT JAN 24	CONTRA DANCE	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS Erik Hoffman Calling 8pm / $10 / First United Method Church	Palo Alto CA
SUN JAN 25	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
WED JAN 28	HOEDOWN THROWDOWN	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS SQUARE DANCE Jordan Ruyle Calling Fourth-Wednesday of the month = Hoedown Throwdown ASHKENAZ, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	San Francisco CA
FRI FEB 6	STARRY PLOUGH	SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL Martha plays with the Knuckle Knockers tonight, with the Water Tower Stringband and The Squirrelly Stringband. 9pm	Berkeley CA
FRI FEB 6	MAKE OUT ROOM	SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL Evie calls the Festival Kick-Off SQUARE DANCE with Live Music from Pearson's Pork Pies. Followed by the Gallus Brothers & The Black Crown Stringband $10, EARLY DANCE - 7pm	San Francisco CA
FRI FEB 7	NOE VALLEY MINISTRY	SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL Lisa and Stephanie play the official reunion of the original cast of The Crooked Jades. Huckleberry Flint opens. 7:30pm	San Francisco CA
TUES FEB 10	CAFE DU NORD	SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL THE STAIRWELL SISTERS play tonight! With The Black Crown Stringband and The Mad Cow Stringband SHOW: 9:30pm SISTERS SET: 10:30pm	San Francisco CA
THURS FEB 12	ATLAS CAFE	SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FESTIVAL Evie w/ EVIL DIANE at this SFBOT Americana Night, with Oaktown Ridge. Special guest Paul Kotapish on mandolin. 8pm, FREE	San Francisco CA
SAT FEB 21	HOUSE CONCERT	Evie w/ EVIL DIANE at this intimate house concert. Special guest Paul Kotapish on mandolin. Contact audrey12@comcast.net for more information and tickets. Sliding scale donation of $15.00 to $25.00 per person All proceeds go to the performers! 7pm Show	Berkeley CA
SUN FEB 22	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
WED FEB 25	HOEDOWN THROWDOWN	SQUARE DANCE Evie Calling Live Music from Eric & Suzy Thompson Fourth-Wednesday of the month = Hoedown Throwdown ASHKENAZ, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
THURS FEB 26	VOICES OF A PEOPLE'S HISTORY	SOLD OUT!! THE STAIRWELL SISTERS are honored to be a part of this amazing event! A performance based on Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove's 's book, A People's History of the United States - you can see a trailer for the documentary HERE - Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove will lead a performance of Voices at Mission High School in San Francisco with a cast including: Benjamin Bratt, Josh Brolin, Diane Lane, Stairwell Sisters, Clarence Thomas, Kerry Washington, Boots Riley and Robin Wright Penn. Co-produced by Haymarket Books and Voices of a People's History Mission High School 3750 18th Street, San Francisco CA 94114, on Mission Dolores Park	San Francisco CA
SAT FEB 28	CAFE LEILA	Evie with Allegra Yellin and Suzy Thompson, playing tunes and singing songs over your delicious brunch! 1724 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley (between Delaware St & Francisco St) 10:30am-12:30pm, Free	Berkeley CA
SAT FEB 28	LARK THEATER	The gals open for CORRINE WEST at this beautiful theater in Marin.	Larkspur CA
FRI MAR 13	UTUNES COFFEE HOUSE	A concert at the Unitarian Church in Oakland. Peace out! 685 14TH St. @ Castro	Oakland CA
FRI MAR 20	ASHBURY METHODIST CHURCH	Lisa w/ MAC MARTIN & the California Travelers (Kathy Kallick, Keith Little, Paul Shelasky, and Butch Waller) www.asburylive.org	Livermore CA
SAT MAR 21	FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MTN VIEW	Lisa w/ MAC MARTIN & the California Travelers (Kathy Kallick, Keith Little, Paul Shelasky, and Butch Waller) www.rba.org	Mountain View CA
SUN MAR 22	FREIGHT & SALVAGE	Lisa w/ MAC MARTIN & the California Travelers (Kathy Kallick, Keith Little, Paul Shelasky, and Butch Waller) www.freightandsalvage.org	Berkeley CA
SUN MAR 22	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
WED MAR 25	HOEDOWN THROWDOWN	SQUARE DANCE Evie Calling Live Music from the Black Crown Stringband. Fourth-Wednesday of the month = Hoedown Throwdown ASHKENAZ, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
SUN APR 5	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
WED APR 22	HOEDOWN THROWDOWN	SQUARE DANCE Jordan Ruyle Calling Live Music from TBA. Fourth-Wednesday of the month = Hoedown Throwdown ASHKENAZ, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
APR-MAY	EVIE IN EUROPE	EVIE will be on tour with KEITH TERRY (meeting up with the gals in Scotland for the "TUNE UP" TOUR) - Get in touch if you'd like to book a concert or workshop in these places!) Istanbul, Turkey 3/31 - 4/7 Tel Aviv, Israel 4/8 - 4/15 Madrid, Spain 4/16 - 4/19 Ifrane, Morocco 4/20-4/24 Alcala, Spain 4/25-4/26 Barcelona, Spain 4/27 - 5/3 San Sebastian, Spain 5/4 - 5/7 Bordeaux, France 5/8 - 5/11	Europe
MAY 14-24	UK TOUR	The STAIRWELL SISTERS "TUNE UP" Tour! with dancer John Sikorski May 14: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness May 15: An Lanntair Centre, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis MAY 16: The Tolbooth, Stirling May 17: Marryatt Hall, Dundee May 19: Eastgate Theatre, Peebles May 20: Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline May 21: Buccleuch Centre, Langholm May 22: Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine May 23: Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow May 24 (2:30pm matinee): Strachur Memorial Hall, Dunoon Road, Strachur Argyll. Tickets Adults (£10, Schoolchildren Free) from 01301 703504 May 24 (evening): Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock	Scotland UK
WED MAY 27	HOEDOWN THROWDOWN	SQUARE DANCE Evie Calling Live Music from The Brainstormers! - Tom & Patrick Sauber, Mark Graham... Fourth-Wednesday of the month = Hoedown Throwdown ASHKENAZ, 1317 San Pablo Ave.	Berkeley CA
THURS JUN 4	YERBA BUENA GARDENS	Yerba Buena is hosting a series of outdoor DANCING - The Stairwell Sisters play in Jessie Square (in front of the Contemporary Jewish Museum & St. Patrick's Church) - waltzes, two-steps and a big ole' BARNDANCE. No experience necessary, all dances taught. 6-7:30pm, FREE	San Francisco CA
FRI JUN 5	SERVINO RISTORANTE	Fine dining, an excellent street scene, and raucous old-time music? You betcha! We play from 6-9pm. Come and eat! 9 Main Street, Tiburon	Tiburon CA
SAT JUN 6	PRIVATE PARTY		Tilden Park CA
SUN JUN 7	RED HILL BOOKS	Martha w/ THE KNUCKLE KNOCKERS 3 pm to 5 pm. Free! (415) 648-5331	San Francisco CA
WED JUN 10	HOUSE CONCERT	The gals lay it down at this famed house concert series put on by Daniel Steinberg. We return to the scene of the crime - the house where we recorded our very first record back in 2003! 8pm, Donation: $13-15 Reservations required by email (preferred),or phone (650) 947-9669	Mountain View CA
WED JUN 17	FREIGHT & SALVAGE	MARTHA & SUE play as part of the Fiddlin' Mamas' benefit—actually it's the Stairwell Sisters and Misters (Erik Pearson and Bill Foss), with Suzy Thompson, Kaila Flexer, Maria Muldaur and more. "Famed fiddling mothers—and other musical friends—converge for an exciting evening of singing and music making to benefit the family of Briana Waters, a fellow fiddler and mama."	Berkeley CA
JUN 14-19	STEVE KAUFMAN'S ACOUSTIC KAMP	EVIE returns to this excellent camp, teaching banjo.	Maryville TN
JUN 15-18	CBA MUSIC CAMP	LISA teaches dobro at this excellent music camp that rolls right into the weekend Father's Day Festival - see below!	Grass Valley CA
JUN 20-21	CBA FATHER'S DAY FESTIVAL	They've invited us back, and we're glad of it. Come jump in the river of music with us, then go jump in the YUBA!	Grass Valley CA

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