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Tangents party stalwarts Fred Merrick and Barbara Cushman

Yoo-Mi Lee soaking it in

Rachael and Jim says it all

MAY 10 MOTHER'S DAY TANGENTS PARTY

featuring the TANGENTIAL ALL-STARS:

Yair Dalal: Israeli oudist, violinist and vocalist

Jim Santi Owen: tabla and percussion

Stephen Kent: didjeridu

George Brooks: saxophone

Rachael Bouch-D: cajon

The first 2009 Tangents party was one for the ages. 150+ folks attended the first public event at the newly opened "Twin Space" venue in the heart of the Mission district. After about 2 hours of socializing and a bountiful potluck, The Tangential All-Stars mesmerized the audience for 2 1/2+ hours over two sets. Yair and Jim opened with two pieces: one was violin and tabla and the second, oud and tabla. The first set ended with a gorgeous version of Yair's "Al Ol" with the full ensemble. The night progressed with various combinations including a scintillating percussive duet between Jim and Rachael to open the second set. Yair's "Perfume Road" and George's "The Outer Sea" were particular favorites.

Before the music sets, the audience was showered with free cd's. Those who came with a receipt from a local non-chain bookstore were given cd's. Each person talked about their neighborhood bookstore with an attendee even representing Powell's in Portland. Then the mothers took over. We gave away tangential cd's to moms with many kids, single moms, step moms, grandmothers and even moms with 5 or more cats.

Tangents events are grassroots productions with many hands chipping in.

Big thanks to:

Elizabeth Castaneda, owner of Twin Space (2111 Mission St., 3rd Fl) who opened her brand new home to the Tangents community. If you would like to visit or rent the space, contact Elizabeth at dancingbizz@yahoo.co

Lou and Coleen of Intuitive Audio for the superb sound. If you are in the market for sound needs, contact them at 415-883-2689

Angkor Borei Cambodian Cuisine which contributed to the potluck. They are super friendly and have wonderful food. 3471 Mission St. (30th & Cortland, SF) 415-550-8417 www.cambodiankitchen.com

Hester Lox who did yeoman door duty and potluck organizing.

Tom Lawless who was the ultimate selfless party hero as he visited Dore's home to transport the stage riser to the venue, did some door work and stayed until 12:30a to shlep the riser back to Dore's garage.

Carol Urzi, always with a smile, who did emergency runs for ice and big utensils.

The ice chest brigade: Don Coolidge, Fred and Cheryl Merrick, Meridithe Mendelsohn and Sharon Schanzer (we'll miss you Sharon!)

Terence Groeper, Clara Hsu and Martin MacClain for doing whatever's needed.

The many folks who helped throughout and those who stayed to clean up - I don't know who you all were but thanks from the bottom of my heart. I do recall Don Coolidge, Emily Bromley, Glen and Stacy Martin and the anonymous all-star party clean up crew.

TANGENTIAL PARTY FEEDBACK:

Wow.
Wow.
That was an exceptional concert last night. Ranks up there with the best. Great location, great sound (Stephen could have been a tiny bit louder, but maybe they corrected that at the break), great line up, and overall good feeling. That is music at it's best. An early morning for Andrea and me was the only reason we left.

I wonder if you have ever considered recording such an event and making it available to tangent's listeners, maybe others, and seeing that all proceeds go to the musicians. I realize that there is something special about the ephemeral nature of an unrecorded event, but this was so, so beautiful. I want to live it and hear it again and again.

Once again, thank you for your efforts, support, devotion, and, most of all. your vision.

with gratitude,

charles

Thank you Dore for a most enjoyable evening. Your efforts in creating, inviting and sustaining the Tangential Community are very much appreciated. A Wonderful time was had by all. with love, ~stasha

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NOTE: If you know of a home that can accommodate 70+ folks, we're looking to expand our network of Tangents house party venues.
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