Fresh from their win at the Buskerfest, Wild Pack of Canaries will be bringing their infectious rhythms and grooves to {open}, with a stripped down, almost-acoustic version of themselves. Hence the new name, Mild Pack of Canaries.

Plus we are very proud to present Stephen Steinbrink from AZ. Check out some of his tunes here.

Special  thanks to Mountain Man Records for helping present this fine evening of music.
This show is not to be missed. See you there.

sept 2 // 8pm // $5

{open} proudly presents the return of a veteran to our stage, Matt Adams and The Blank Tapes.

and don’t miss the opening set by Pageants (featuring ex-Avi Buffalo member Rebecca Coleman)

At 9pm, the Southern California Soundscape Ensemble (SCSE) will perform an unrehearsed, completely improvised concert using only unprocessed field recordings gathered from places all over the world.

Please join us for an intimate evening of listening and discussion.

Thursday, May 19 || 8pm || $3

Featuring performances from Merrady, Lucky Penny and Miniature Houses.

Check out a video of Merrady here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOKxcBa4M8

If you haven’t made it out to a Patchwork yet, well, we’re giving you even more reason this time ’round, with the {open} room … a miniature {open} out in the open, featuring a lovely lil’ lineup of local musicians and authors! Hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 15 • 11am – 5pm
MARINE STADIUM BAYSHORE @ APPIAN WAY Long Beach, CA

the {open} room
featuring acoustic sets from

noon – TreeUnion
facebook.com/treeunion

1pm – Miniature Houses
facebook.com/miniaturehouses

130pm – Alyssandra Nighswonger

3pm – Alicia Murphy
aliciamurphymusic.com

and book readings/signings from

2pm – Cathy of California
Crafter, blogger and author Cathy Callahan will be talking about
and signing her new book, Vintage Craft Workshop.
vintagecraftworkshop.com
cathyofcalifornia.com

4pm – Greggory Moore
Local author Greggory Moore will be reading from
and discussing his debut novel, The Use of Regret. If you haven’t read it,
come hear some of it. If you have read it, come ask Greggory about it!
greggorymoore.com

part of Last Saturdays on 4th

Saturday, April 30 // 7-9pm //  FREE

Featuring a performance by Sidewalk Society
plus DJ Tony the Tyger

Sidewalk Society celebrates the release of their limited edition 7-inch EP. Released at the end of 2010 through the UK label “Fruits de Mer” on coloured vinyl with cover art and poster by {open}’s own shea M gauer. The record features covers from the classic 60’s psychedelic era and has been receiving some nice attention in the UK and Europe. The trio will perform locally for the first time this year in a semi-acoustic set featuring selections from the EP and their forth-coming long player (8pm). The night will also feature groovy projections, plus DJ Tony the Tyger (Club Satisfaction/Mind Machine) will be spinning some swinging psychedelic sounds before and after the performance (starting at 7pm).

For more on Sidewalk Society, visit sidewalksociety.wordpress.com

Launch party for AIOP (Ashes in Orange Peels) magazine issue one and special edition hom[ep]rairie EP

• featuring Joy Shannon and Will Morrison, performing the EP in its entirety

• copies of AIOP and the EP will be available for sale ($15)

Release party for

Jason Bowe’s poetry book “All the Pennies Wishes Bring”

and

Eminent Ruth’s EP “Live at the Dark Room”

With performances by

Michael Roberts, Jeremy Radin
Jason Bowe (accompanied on piano and synth by Brenda Carsey)
Eminent Ruth