Good Joo Joo in V-town

This week's Good Joo Joo deed turned into an unexpected political campaign stop for a nameless candidate running for Vallejo City Council. Unaware as I was setting up for the room full of 25 seniors and their families at Windsor Manor care home in Vallejo, Ca, that I was only providing entertainment until the “Special guest” arrived as was announced by the coordinator of the dinner. I just rolled with the punches, I was volunteering so I suppose it didn’t matter in which capacity though I was there to entertain the residents not support a politician I knew nothing about. The good spin on the story? I found out Vallejo isn't bankrupt any more although there is still a long way to go before we have enough fire-fighters and police persons for the entire population. I already sent in my ballot with my vote to have marijuana taxed to pay for some of the city's needs as there are quite a few cannabis clubs in Vallejo now. It is becoming a mini Amsterdam (minus the red lights). The main concern shouldn't be whether the issue of having so many clubs is "right" or "wrong" because that is irrelevant. More importantly, is it "right" or "wrong" to have to live with so many potholes in the streets, trash on the side of the roads, unanswered 911 calls, etc? It seems like a win-win situation for medicinal love proceeds to be spread all around the under-appreciated city by the bay.

All in all, it was worth volunteering my time (and PA) not just to become more informed on local issues but also to hear everyone sing along to Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender”. That one was for you, Francisco.

Is it August already?

The good news is our tomatoes are finally ripe!

We have been busy little bees performing this past month and in August, we will be hitting the studio again. We have been connecting with some really great sound engineers and are excited to finish our project. Stay tuned...

Of course we have a few shows coming up, it is still summer afterall :)
Full Band shows in RED Solo shows in BLUE Links are GREEN


Thu Aug 4
1:30p- 2:15p

Solano County Fair
Vallejo, CA

Age Limit: All Ages Tickets: 8
Details: Catch me at the International Pavilion Stage. I will be playing solo 1:30-2:15pm I just LOVE the fair :)

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Sat Aug 6
9:30a - 11a

Chili Cookoff BBQ
Vacaville, CA

Age Limit: All Ages Tickets: FREE
Details: Join The Amber Snider Band and local chili chefs as they prepare their secret recipes. In addition to the chili challenge you can sit and enjoy vendors all in the "Heart of the City". One Town Sq, Vacaville, CA, 95696 The Amber Snider Band 9:30a-11a

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Sat Aug 6
2:30p - 3pm

Solano County Fair
Vallejo, CA

Age Limit: All Ages Tickets: 8
Details: Catch me at the International Pavilion Stage. I will be playing solo 2:30 - 3pm - Maybe I will ride the zipper :)

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Sun Aug 7
10:00a- 2p

Divisidero Farmer's Market
San Francisco, CA

Age Limit: All Ages
Details: 10a-2p - Solo - Folk /Rock/ Ambericana - Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available and more! You can find the market on Grove Street, at Divisadero.

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Thu Aug 11
8:00p- 11p

Downtown Joe's
Napa, CA

Age Limit: 21+
Details: Join Amber Snider and Friends for a great time at Downtown Joe's in Napa - 8-11p

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Fri Aug 12
8:00p

Silo's Wine Bar & Jazz Club
Napa, CA

Age Limit: 21+ Tickets: $34/$40
Details: I am performing solo opening for Terry Bradford at Silo's in Napa. $35 Advance & $40 @ the Door. (Come early for the best choice of seats, Doors will OPEN @ 7PM for Seating). Terry Bradford sings today's pop songs, his way - with an astoundingly powerful voice, high energy, and lots of heart and soul!

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Tue Aug 23
10:00a- 2pm

Concord Farmer's Market
Concord, CA

Age Limit: All Ages
Details: 10a-2p - Solo - Folk /Rock/ Ambericana - Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by Todos Santos Park and taste the freshest seasonal produce available! You can find the market on Willow Pass & Grant Street.

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Wed Aug 24
10:00a- 2pm

Kaiser Permanente Farmer's Market
San Francisco, CA

Age Limit: All Ages
Details: 10a-2pm / Solo - Folk/Rock/Ambericana - Certified Farmers' Markets are your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine! Geary at St. Joseph's Street, San Francisco.

Fri Aug 26
5:30p

Dan Foley Cultural Center
Vallejo, CA

Age Limit: All Ages
Details: I am performing solo at Leadership Vallejo' "A Taste of Vallejo" - An Assortment of "Vallejo's Best" at Dan Foley Cultural Center. Featuring: Food from local restaurants, Entertainment, Silent Auction and more! Benefit proceeds go to Citizens on Patrol & Solano County's Guaradian Angel Chapter. Ends at 10pm

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Sat Aug 27 2011
8:00p

Elmira Cabin
Elmira, CA

With Pine Dogz
Age Limit: All Ages Tickets: 5
Details: It's an August/September birthday bash! I don't know if you have a lot of birthdays in your family at this time of year but I sure do, including my own (9/7)! Come celebrate with us :) Special birthday cameo by Marilyn Monroe! 8-12:30a



Hope to see you at the show!


Hug,

Amber

www.ambersnider.com

www.facebook.com/TheAmberSniderBand

Songwriters in Sonoma THIS Thursday

The following shows have changed:

Fri, Jul 22, 5pm - 7pm - SoloShow - Glen Cove Grill in Vallejo, CA - Cancelled - This venue has closed down.

NEW DATE - THIS Thursday, Jul 21, 7:00p - 9pm - Solo Show- Meadowcroft Winery in Sonoma, CA - as a part of the Meadowcroft Wines “Songwriters In Sonoma” music series. The show takes place in the Meadowcroft tasting room at 23574 Arnold Drive/Highway 121 in the Cornerstone Sonoma complex. Tickets are $10 per person and include a glass of wine. This is a 21 and over show. The Songwriters In Sonoma series is booked and hosted by Gerard Serafini, owner of Sonoma Valley Music store, and is sponsored by MusicNomad.com and Sonoma Valley Music.

http://www.cornerstonesonoma.com/explore/2011/03/songwriters-in-sonoma

These are still the same:

Sat. Jul 30 - 9a-1p -Solo Show - Pleasant HIll Farmers' Market in Pleasant Hill, CA. On Crescent Drive in front of the Century 16 Theatre in downtown Pleasant Hill. Directions:

http://www.pcfma.com/market_directions.php?market_id=38&market_day=6

Sat. Jul 30 - 9:30p - 1a - Full Band - Downtown Joe's in Napa, CA - Join The Amber Snider Band at Downtown Joe's for a rocking good time! There's no place like home :) https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199483456766428

Also, if you haven't already, please "like" my Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/TheAmberSniderBand &

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amber-Snider/143847394512

Always,

Amber

TASB @ Napa Chef's Market this Thursday!

The Amber Snider Band will be playing at Napa Chef's Market on the Randolph Stage - (First and Randolph Street, between Quent Cordair Fine Art and Curbside Café across from Darrin’s Gun Exchange). You can stroll along and peruse the many vendor booths while you enjoy the live music and get a bite to eat. What a perfect summer evening. Hope to see you there! 5:30-9pm

Come see Vacaville's first country music festival at The Elmira Cabin

Acts Include:

• 48 Straight
• Jesse Woodside Band
• Taryn Cross
• Amber Snider Band

This event will feature:

• Mechanical bull provided by The Elmira Cabin Catered
• BBQ food provided by Steel Smokin' BBQ
• Line dancing lessons
• Prize Raffle
• Drink Specials all night: $2 High Life and Pabst Blue Ribbon $2.50 Well Drinks

Tickets: $8 pre-sale $12 at the door $20 event package, Includes: general admission, any draft beer, and BBQ meal (pre-sale only)

www.eventbrite.com/event/1629051537

TASB @ Napa City Nights tomorrow!

I am so excited and I just can't hide it! Tomorrow The Amber Snider Band will be taking the stage at The Veteran's Memorial Park Amphitheater (Main/3rd Streets) in Downtown Napa from 7-8pm! The show promises to be chalk-full of super-neat times!

The Full Lineup:

• Sean Garvey
• The Amber Snider Band
• Lansdale Station

Suggested Items To Bring:

• Water
• Sunscreen
• Shade
• Snacks
• Lawn chairs/Blanket
• Designated driver if you are drinking alcohol
• Your winning smile :)

http://napacitynights.com/

http://ambersnider.com/

July Shows & Misfit Pirates

Hi all, check out what these pirates have to say about us (so funny)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMNKVmr3Zlw

Here are our upcoming performances for July 2011. Some shows are me performing solo (red) and some are full band (blue).

Sat, Jul 02 - 9a-1p - Solo - Alameda Farmers Market in Alameda, CA - Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available! You can find the market on Haight Ave. at Webster Street. Directions: http://www.pcfma.com/market_directions.php?market_id=1&market_day=6

Sun, Jul 03 - 9p-1a - Solo - Downtown Joe's in Napa, CA - Brooke Aved CD Release party. Originally from Napa, Ca, supertalented singer-songwriter, Brooke Aved now lives in Austin, Texas. We use to do a lot of shows together and I am so excited that she will be releasing her cd here. I will be performing as well.

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194148673968788

Mon, July 04 - 5p-6p Amber Snider (Solo) with Audio Farm - Napa Fourth of July Celebration! - Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater Downtown Napa 3rd/Main streets. I am honored to be playing music with some really great friends of mine on this special holiday. Fireworks at dusk!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156854457718960

Fri, Jul 08 - 7p-8p - Full Band - Napa City Nights Concert in Napa, CA - The Amber Snider Band at Napa City Nights 2011. This will be a great show full of good times. Bring a picnic. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162909273772615

Thu, Jul 14 - 5:30p - 9p - Full Band - Chef's Market in Napa, CA - The Amber Snider Band at the Randolph St. stage (at First Street), which is in between Quent Cordair Fine Art and Curbside Café across from Darrin’s Gun Exchange. The 17th Annual Chefs' Market 2011 Season. "To make the area even more appealing, Morales has booked some of the best bands on the Randolph Street stage." - Craig Smith, Napa Register. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216413558372797

Sat, Jul 16 - 5p - 6p (music til 12a) - Full Band - Country Music Festival - The Cabin Elmira in Elmira, CA - 6018 Union Pacific Rd. Elmira, CA. This cute little cabin was introduced to me by my friend Steve Siders. It is near Vacaville and you will see signs for it while you are going into Vacaville on hiway 80. You follow the signs past the corn fields and over the railroad tracks (I am serious, it's THAT country). Four great bands will be performing. this even will feature a mechanical bull, catered BBQ food, line dancing, and drink specials.! $8 pre-sale(not available yet but let me know if you want to go)/$12 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139477552789057 Fri, Jul 22, 5pm - 7pm - Solo - Glen Cove Grill in Vallejo, CA - The address is 2000 Glen Cove Marina Road, Vallejo, CA 94591. Many people have difficulty finding the location, you take the Glen Cove Road exit, and proceed on Glen Cove Parkway. You will pass a Safeway shopping center on your left as soon as you get off the highway, and then you will eventually pass Glen Cove Elementary School on your right. Continue and there will be a small business park with mainly medical offices on your left. This is Glen Cove Marina Road. Take a left onto Glen Cove Marina Road and drive down until you hit the water. The restaurant is located on the left side of the Marina building. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=183456061711925

Sun, Jul 24, 4p - Full Band - Kodiak Jacks in Petaluma, CA - LIVE from Kodiak Jack's in Petaluma! The Texaco Country Showdown is America's largest country music talent search. Now in its 30th year, the Texaco Country Showdown is designed to find the most promising country music talent in communities all across America, and to offer artists a platform from which to launch their professional music careers. http://www.ktry.com/texacoshowcase.php Thu, Jul 28, 7:00p - 9pm - Solo - Meadowcroft Winery in Sonoma, CA - as a part of the Meadowcroft Wines “Songwriters In Sonoma” music series. The show takes place in the Meadowcroft tasting room at 23574 Arnold Drive/Highway 121 in the Cornerstone Sonoma complex. Tickets are $10 per person and include a glass of wine. This is a 21 and over show. The Songwriters In Sonoma series is booked and hosted by Gerard Serafini, owner of Sonoma Valley Music store, and is sponsored by MusicNomad.com and Sonoma Valley Music. http://www.cornerstonesonoma.com/explore/2011/03/songwriters-in-sonoma

Sat. Jul 30 - 9a-1p -Solo - Pleasant HIll Farmers' Market in Pleasant Hill, CA. On Crescent Drive in front of the Century 16 Theatre in downtown Pleasant Hill. Directions: http://www.pcfma.com/market_directions.php?market_id=38&market_day=6

Sat. Jul 30 - 9:30p - 1a - Full Band - Downtown Joe's in Napa, CA - Join The Amber Snider Band at Downtown Joe's for a rocking good time! There's no place like home :) https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199483456766428

Also, if you haven't already, please "like" my Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/TheAmberSniderBand &

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amber-Snider/143847394512

Thank you for all your support and I hope to see you out there somewhere!

P.S. I just licensed my song "Chaotic Sanctity" for an East Coast Indie film. Yay!

http://huntingseason.us/

Always,

Amber

Cooking Matters Farmers' Market Brunch - Sunday, June 12

In the spirit of healthy eating, I am playing music ala carte (solo) this Sunday at Jack London Square, Oakland, for a really great organization and I thought I would share with you.

Here are the Event Details: 10a-12p Price: $10-100 Ticket info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168026

Location: The New Market Building, Jack London Square, (Webster & Embarcadero St) Oakland, CA 94607

Fresh Approach's "Cooking Matters" program teaches free cooking and nutrition classes to low-income families around the Bay Area. All classes are taught by volunteer chefs, nutritionists, and foodies who share their time and skills with adults, kids, and families in need.

Doors will open at 9:45, and brunch will be served at 10:30. Seating will end at 10:30. Come early to get your place at the table! Kids under 12 are free - if you are bringing your kids, please email them and tell them how many are coming.

FREE MP3s for you

Summer is almost here and we are all excited! As a way to show our appreciation, we are giving you two live recordings of us ( MP3s) from last summer's show at Napa City Nights. Hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for your support!

FREE MP3s (click the link)

Updated Show Schedule:

Thu May 19th 7:30-until they kick us out! - Bilco's Pool Hall, Napa

Bilco's Billiards in Napa, CA - The Amber Snider Band teams up with Audio Farm for an organic night of music that will "grow on you". Come down to Bilco's Billiards 1234 3rd St, Napa for a night of good music, beer and pool.
1234 3rd St. Napa, CA

Sat May 28th 9pm-12am - $5 cover - Silverado Brewing Company, St. Helena
Memorial Day Weekend at Silverado Brewing Company in Saint Helena, CA - Come celebrate our Summer Kick-off party! 3020 N Saint Helena Hwy, Saint Helena, CA 94574 ... Located at the Freemark Abbey Winery Building.
http://silveradobrewingcompany.com/

Sun May 22nd 10a-2pm - Martinez Farmer's Market, Martinez
Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available! Location: Main Street at Estudillo St., Martinez
http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=7

Sat May 28th 9pm-12am - $5 cover - Alameda Farmers Market, Alameda (Solo Show)
Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available! You can find the market on Haight Ave. at Webster Street. http://www.pcfma.com/markets.php?cnty=Alameda%20County

Both Farmers' Markets are offering an incentive program that offers a $5 bonus when you purchase at least $10 in EBT/CalFresh tokens at the Farmers' Market. If you receive CalFresh benefits (food stamps), bring your EBT card to the farmers' market every time you shop. See the market manager in the bright yellow shirt to purchase tokens to spend in the market and claim your bonus. The Extra Five program continues at the Martinez Farmers' Market until September 30, 2011.

Be well :)

Please Vote The Amber Snider Band into Lillith Fair 2010

Hello, I need your vote for The Lilith Local Talent Search Competition and you could win, too!


Lilith Fair has provided a stage solely for female solo-artists and female-fronted bands in order to celebrate music made by women. This year Lilith will give aspiring female artists the opportunity to perform a set at the Lilith 2010 tour.


The judger named Best Predictor of the final rankings in the "Lilith Local Talent Search Competition" will win:


* Two (2) tickets to the Lilith 2010 in the market closest to winners hometown.


There are two ways to judge.


One way is by logging into OurStage using Facebook Connect through the OurStage judging widget on
www.facebook.com/lilithfairtour

vote for The Amber Snider Band


The second way to judge is to create a free account on
OurStage

. Once you are on the Home Page, click on the word "Judge" at the top of the page. This will bring you to a page that will allow you to judge in any of the "Lilith Local Talent Search" music channels. Then vote for The Amber Snider Band.



To be eligible for the Best Predictor Giveaway entrants must:


* Participate in at least 25 Sort4 and/or 100 Head-To-Head battles. Both Sort4 and Head-to-Head battles are acceptable forms of judging on OurStage.com. Additional information on the forms of judging can be found here.

* The entrant must vote within the "Lilith Local Talent Search" music channel and between the Contest Period. There is no limit on the number of times you can vote.


Thank you so much for your support!


Amber

May Shows

Hello, We have a few exciting shows this month that I wanted to share with you.

Sat May 7th 9pm-12:30am FREE - Downtown Joe's, Napa

The Amber Snider Band at Downtown Joe's in Napa, CA - A rare glimpse at this band in their natural habitat. Join in on the fun. 9:30p-12:30a - (707) 258-2337 · 902 Main St, Napa, CA 94559
http://downtownjoes.com

Sun May 8th 10am-3pm FREE - Mother's Day Artisan Fair, Suisun

Harbor Plaza Park/Harbor Square in Suisun, CA - Bring Mom to the "Mother's Day Artisan Fair" at Harbor Square on the Suisun City Waterfront. More than 40 vendors featuring unique hand-crafted wares will be available for a leisurely perusal before or after the special breakfast or lunch with your Mom. Enjoy live music, meet the artists and let Mom know just how special she is to you!

With special guests "The Pine Dogz" (my parents...it's a family affair!). http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/event/mothers-day

Sat May 14th 9pm-11pm - $5 cover - The Rellik Tavern, Benicia

Join The Amber Snider Band at The Rellik Tavern in Benicia for a "killer" time (that's killer spelled backwards folks). This will be a fun, multi-media show! 726 First St, Benicia, CA 94510 - http://www.therelliktavern.com/

Sat May 28th 9pm-12am - $5 cover - Silverado Brewing Company, St. Helena
Memorial Day Weekend at Silverado Brewing Company in Saint Helena, CA - Come celebrate our Summer Kick-off party! 3020 N Saint Helena Hwy, Saint Helena, CA 94574 ... Located at the Freemark Abbey Winery Building.
http://silveradobrewingcompany.com/

Sun May 22nd 10a-2pm - Martinez Farmer's Market, Martinez
Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available! Location: Main Street at Estudillo St., Martinez
http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=7

Sat May 28th 9pm-12am - $5 cover - Alameda Farmers Market, Alameda (Solo Show)
Eat healthy, shop local. Stop by to taste the freshest seasonal produce available! You can find the market on Haight Ave. at Webster Street. http://www.pcfma.com/markets.php?cnty=Alameda%20County

Both Farmers' Markets are offering an incentive program that offers a $5 bonus when you purchase at least $10 in EBT/CalFresh tokens at the Farmers' Market. If you receive CalFresh benefits (food stamps), bring your EBT card to the farmers' market every time you shop. See the market manager in the bright yellow shirt to purchase tokens to spend in the market and claim your bonus. The Extra Five program continues at the Martinez Farmers' Market until September 30, 2011.

Be well :)

April Shows

Happy Spring! I just wanted to reach out to share our April calendar with you. These are our first full band shows of the year and we are really excited about them. Be well and I hope to see you soon :)

Sat Apr 16th 8-10pm - $5 cover

WineStyles in Vacaville, CA - Our full band will be playing from 8-10pm. 11-B Town Square Place
Vacaville, CA 95688 http://winestylesstore.com/

Sat Apr 23rd 4pm-5:30p FREE

2011 Sacramento Earth Day in Sacramento, CA - 2011 Sacramento Earth Day celebration will be between 1 and 5:30 PM on Saturday, April 23 at Southside Park in downtown Sacramento. We expect the weather to be ideal. 215 6th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 http://sacramentoearthday.net/

My March Madness

Hello friends and neighbors! I just wanted to reach out to share my March calendar with you. Be well and I hope to see you soon :)

Tue Mar 08, 2011 - 12a-1pm - Solo
Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA - I will be loitering around all the smart kids singing my simple songs. I hope they like me :) (Be there or be MC Squared!) @ The Darwin Squad... FREE

Tue Mar 15, 2011 - 10am-2pm - Solo
Concord Farmer's Market in Concord, CA - Celebrate springtime with me at The Concord Farmer's Market in Todos Santos Park. There you will find fresh, organic treats and some really nice folks!(Willow Pass & Grant Street) FREE

Sun Mar 20, 2011 06:30 PM - 7pm - Opening for Gretchen Wilson @ The Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA
I will be playing in the lobby as an opener for the super-awesome Gretchen Wilson. I can't wait! $60/$70 www.ticketmaster.com

Roots/Rock/Ambericana

Amber Snider live tonight @The Tradewinds in Cotati

I am excited to play at the Tradewinds for my first time. Come on down and hang out at this great venue with me. Solo show. 8pm-11pm http://www.tradewindsbar.com/

Napa City Nights LIVE 2010

The Amber Snider Band's latest release Napa City Nights Live 2010 CD is available on iTunes

Two songs from The Amber Snider Band Napa City Nights LIVE were selected to be played on rotation at http://www.radiobuzzd.com/

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Happy New Year!

My calendar tells me that whether I am barely hanging on or ahead by a mile, both mean that I am in the game. Thanks calendar!



This year, I will be touring more Bay Area Farmer's Markets promoting locally made, organic products as well as continuing work in the studio with my band and playing some really great shows!



Here are a few upcoming shows on the books for 2011 thus far. I hope to see you again soon and be well.



This Friday, Jan 14th at The Rellik Tavern 7 - 10pm - Solo/Duo



Folk/Rock/Ambericana