Over the years, Bill Frisell has contributed to the work of such collaborators as Paul Motian, John Zorn, Elvis Costello, Ginger Baker, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Suzanne Vega, Loudon Wainwright III, Van Dyke Parks, Vic Chesnutt, Rickie, Lee Jones, Ron Sexsmith, Marianne Faithful, John Scofield, Jan Garbarek, Lyle Mays, Vernon Reid, Julius Hemphill, Rinde Eckert, The Frankfurt Ballet, film director Gus Van Sant, David Sanborn, David Sylvian, Petra Haden and numerous others, including Bono, Brian Eno, Jon Hassell and Daniel Lanois on the soundtrack for Wim Wenders’ film Million Dollar Hotel.

In the words of Bill:
“I've been playing with Eyvind Kang and Rudy Royston since the early nineties. More recently we've begun playing as a trio and I'm so excited by the possibilities. Each time we get together the music feels new....and old. Backwards and forwards. Up and down. Anything is possible. I can't wait to hear what happens next. I feel very fortunate having the chance to play music with these guys and to have an audience willing to follow along on this latest adventure.”

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Monday, January 30, 2012
Doors 6pm | Show 7:30pm | Downstairs Live

Tickets:
$35 + processing fees

Cornmeal Is
Wavy Dave Burlingame-Banjo,Vocals
Kris Nowak-Guitar,Vocals
Chris Gangi-String Bass, Vocals
JP Nowak-Drums, Vocals
Allie Kral-Fiddle, Vocals
Heavily influenced by American roots and folk music, Cornmeal blends lightning fast tempos and impeccable harmonies into an unrivaled live performance that continues to expand upon the five-piece acoustic-electric groups’ vast musical repertoire. While steeped in the tradition of the past, Cornmeal continues to forge their own path, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, Americana and folk for a whole new generation of music lovers. With a rapidly growing fan base and ever-evolving sound, Cornmeal challenges the recipe of the bluegrass sound and live performance.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:30pm | Downstairs Live

Advance Tickets:

$12 - $30 + processing fees



Day of Show Tickets:

$14 - $32 + processing fees

Join musician/author/poet Saul Williams for his World Cafe Live debut!

"Who I am and what I do seems to vary by mod, mood, and mode of expression. I write. I act. I perform. Most of the labels that are projected onto me are seldom how I would choose to refer to myself. Yet, regardless of how much I might dodge classification, the one label that I tote freely is that of being an artist. And it is the art of self expression that has heightened my experience on this planet and fueled my understanding of love, compassion, and humanity."
- Saul Williams


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | Downstairs Live

Advance Tickets:
$15 - $25 + processing fees

Day of Show Tickets:
$17 - $27 + processing fees