Performances

	Our band, Looney's Fortune, derives its name from a pub, Looney's Tavern, in Torrance, CA, where we all met in the 1980's. The sessions there were every Wednesday night and would run into the wee hours of the morning. Tons and tons of tunes were learned there, friendships made, bands launched, loads of laughs and great times. We chose our name to honor the memory of that. Looney's Fortune will be performing and teaching at the following festivals Music in the Mountains Festival July 23,2011 9:00-5:00p.m. Green Valley Lake, CA www.green-valley-lake.com/ Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Harvest Festival of Dulcimers September 24, 2011 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Culver City, CA www.scdh.org Equinox Festival September 10 & 11 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Northridge, CA www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox
	Better Than One Upcoming Shows Chapman University Annual Wassail Dinner and Concert Every year at the beginning of December, 6:00 p.m. Call Chapman University for more info (714) 997-6871
	Solo Work Upcoming Shows Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Hammered Dulcimer Advancing-Beginner Master Class September 28, 2008 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. $40 Limited room available in the home of Lori Young in Buena Park, California Contact SCDH of more information and to reserve your spot! www.scdh.org Solo hammered dulcimer performance and hammered dulcimer classes to be taught at the Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival June 17-19,2011 Coshocton, OH www.dulcimerdays.com Hammered dulcimer classes to be taught at the Music in the Mountains Festival July 23,2011 9:00-5:00p.m. Green Valley Lake, CA www.green-valley-lake.com Hammered dulcimer classes to be taught at the Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Harvest Festival of Dulcimers September 24, 2011 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. Culver City, CA www.scdh.org Hammered dulcimer classes to be taught at the Equinox Festival September 10 & 11 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Northridge, CA www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox Performance at the World Cimbalom Association October 5-8, 2011 Budapest, Hungary Hammered dulcimer classes to be taught at the Launde Abbey Residential Weekend October 21st to 23rd, 2011 Nonsuch Annual Weekend, back at Launde Abbey, Lecestershire. England Please contact Anne Reeve-Black for more info.
	The Short & Curly Show Renaissance Arts Themed Comedy and Music Gather a merry throng and cast your Lords and Ladies back to Renaissance Times. Be seated at your own round table and enjoy a feast of Renaissance Art Entertainments presented by the Master of Tights, "The Lord Rusty", and the Mistress of Strings, "Patti of Amelot". Be amazed by comic juggling, silly magic, dangerous diabolo, and much more. A skilled minstrel provides accompaniment on the favored medieval instrument, the Hammered Dulcimer, whilst exchanging banter with His Lordship of Rust. An unforgettable, unique, and original comedic-themed experience is presented with a theatrical flare and a contemporary edge. This duo pays homage to the traditions of the entertainers from centuries past. "Lord Rusty" is the comic creation of Christopher Yates. Drama and Circus School trained, Christopher has performed on four continents in three different languages; his performance genres range from theater to film, corporate to carnival. Originally from New Zealand, Christopher is now residing in SoCal. "Patti of Amelot" is portrayed by Patti Amelotte, the 1990 California State Hammered Dulcimer Champion. A graduate from Chapman University with a BA in Piano Performance, Patti has maintained her status as a full-time musician with performances at Disneyland, at The Magic Castle, with the San Diego Symphony, with the LA Children's Chorus, and various music festivals. The Short and Curly Renaissance Arts Theme Show is a must see act. GET THEM??!! Available for Corporate Entertainment, Libraries, Schools, Private Parties, and Community Concerts Swordsmen, Falconers, Stilt-Walking and Dancing can be added to the performance upon request. Don't be shy to ask. Download our flyer.