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| Popular Ojai Jam Band Festival Returns To Libbey Bowl The RageJax Foundation and Howard Freiberg presents the Ojai Jam Band Festival , its fourth concert this year in a series of extremely successful shows at the Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai, CA. On Saturday, October 1, 2005 the Libbey Bowl will become electrified with over nine hours of incredible music by a line-up of some of the best bands the jam band world has to offer. This all day and night festival will feature the powerful talent’s of San Francisco’s amazing TEA LEAF GREEN, a band poised to take the music scene by storm. Having amazed growing audiences in the Bay Area throughout the past few years, they have become one of the fastest evolving musical acts on the West Coast. HAMSA LILA, a hypnotic and original musical ensemble with a kaleidoscopic world-beat perspective. The band has been creating lots of interest in the Bay Area with what it describes as "world trance grooves." DELTA NOVE (delta novay): A six-piece band from Long Beach, California that is born from a blend of Funk, Brazilian Samba, Jazz, Afro-Beat, Blues and Rock. Delta Nove has a distinct sound that is carving out its own niche in today's music industry. CUBENSIS, the band that plays Dead, had its beginnings in 1986. Now celebrating their 18th anniversary as a band, Cubensis has consistently remained one of the finest Grateful Dead cover bands in the country. ALFRED HOWARD & THE K23 ORCHESTRA is a unique blend of hip-hop, rock, Latin, spoken word and jazz-fusion. This popular band has built a strong fan base from its pure raw talents and regular appearances in major music festivals. MOTHER JONES originals fuse elements of rock, blues, Motown, country, reggae, Latin & jazz, creating a sound that connects with everyone. Master of Ceremonies for the festival will be ARDAS KHALSA, host of Grateful Grooves on 95.9 The Octopus. Proceeds from this event will benefit the RageJax Foundation (www.ragejaxfoundation.com). The RageJax Foundation was formed in loving memory of Raechel and Jacqueline Houck, two sisters from Ojai and Santa Cruz whose lives were tragically cut short by an automobile accident last October. Ms. Carol "Cally" Houck, the girls' mother, organized the RageJax Foundation to continue the charitable work of her young daughters. Prior to the tragedy that took the lives of these special sisters, Jacqueline Houck was scheduled to depart for the Guan caste region of Costa Rica where she wanted to teach art to the children of local rural communities. RageJax Foundation seeks to continue and expand this vision through the creation, construction and staffing of community centers for children. The centers will enjoy an environment of creativity, inspiration, imagination, learning and cross-cultural exchange. Through donations and grants, RageJax Foundation will become the benefactor of these centers, providing location, facilities, supplies, equipment and staffing. The Foundation will network with the other non-profit children's organizations in Costa Rica and other regions where the need arises. The Libbey Bowl, located in the center of Libbey Park in downtown Ojai, is a perfect place for a summer show! This beautiful, well-maintained venue boasts mature oak trees that provide a natural cool shade even on a hot afternoon. Vendors will be offering a full variety of handmade goods, jewelry, and clothing, as well all types of food. Ticket prices are only $20.00 in advance or $25.00 the day of show. Gates open at 11:00 am, music starts promptly at 12:00 and continues until 10 p.m.. Camping is 5 to 10 minutes away at a number of local campgrounds, and the Capri Motel in Ojai is offering discounts to concert attendees. Tickets are available now without a service charge at www.ragejaxfoundation.com, Attitude Adjustment Shop and Regal’s Wine, Cheese, and Spirits in Ojai or through Ticketmaster starting August 12. Coolers (no glass), lawn chairs, blankets, drums, and pets on a leash are allowed, but no alcohol. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |