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Hello and welcome to staggeringsiren - the home of all things musical for Val Esway, singer of torch songs, twang ballads, murder lullabies and oh so much more...

Summer Shows - July 13, 2008

Howdy friends,

Hope everyone is enjoying summer. June was a busy month for music around here - Loretta Lynch had a blast playing on KPIG and played a handful of fun gigs to boot. Earlier this month, we also had a blast playing a lunch time concert at the Girls Rock Camp in Oakland.

Though things might be quieting down a bit in the next few months, there are a few shows not to be missed:

Sunday, July 20th, the Bazaar Cafe series resumes, with Val solo, Joe Rut, and Bernie Jungle. I'm a big fan of both of Joe and Bernie, so am very excited to hear the both of them sitting around with their guitars and singing songs and telling tales. As usual, it's early, free, and all ages, starting at 6:00 pm and ending at 8:30.

August 8th, I'm playing a short solo set at a benefit for the ICS documentary at the Uptown. You've heard the music made by ICS participants, and soon there will be a movie documenting this experience.

Sunday, August 18th, I'll be back at the Bazaar Cafe w/ special guests Misisipi Mike's Boiled Peanuts, and the Everlovin. More details coming about that one.

Looking waaaay ahead, mark your calendars for the 8th annual Murder Ballads Bash at the Starry Plough on Friday, October 31st. Lots of great music by some new and old friends. Don't miss it!

More details later, but for now, enjoy summer and hope to see you soon!

Cheers...

Live on KPIG - June 12, 2008

Howdy folks,

It's been a little quiet this month on the El Mirage front, but Loretta Lynch has been busy busy busy. We're excited to be performing live on KPIG this coming Saturday, June 14th at 2 pm. If you're in the Bay area, tune in to AM 1510 and give it a listen, won't you?

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Free Fun for the Whole Family - May 5, 2008

Howdy friends,

Come on down to Lanesplitter in Berkeley this Saturday, May 10th to help celebrate their 11th anniversary. Eat pizza, drink beer and swoon to the tunes of El Mirage. We'll play around 4 pm, but come early because Joe Rut and Band (aka Jose Con Queso) will play at 3 pm (with yours truly on harmony vocals!) and after El Mirage, High Diving Horses will be sure to get every toe in the place tapping. It's all ages, and it's free! Hope to see you there!