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Music roundup: Dave Stamey comes to Maverick's Coffee House

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Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 | 05:46 PM

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Multiple award-winning western singer Dave Stamey visits Maverick's Coffee House on Friday night.

Critics have called him "the Charley Russell of Western Music," making him one of the most popular western music entertainers of our time. The Western Music Association has awarded him Entertainer, Male Performer and Songwriter of the Year several times. His music focuses on contemporary songs of the West.

Special guest Annie Lydon, who is featured singing harmony on Stamey's albums, will join him in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Mavericks Coffee House, 238 E. Caldwell Ave. in Visalia. Show begins at 7 p.m., admission is $30. For more info: (559) 624-1400.

Cool jazz at the Tower

8 p.m. Saturday/ Tower Theatre, 815 E. Olive Ave / $48.50 / (559) 485-9050

Relax Saturday night with smooth jazz from musician Warren Hill at the Tower Theatre.

The Canadian native, who began his musical journey on the guitar and vocals at the age of 7, has made an impact in the jazz and adult contemporary arena. His debut album, "Kiss Under the Moon," climbed to the top of the Contemporary Jazz charts.

The adult contemporary musician has opened for Chaka Khan and Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable" tour and has traveled throughout the country and Canada, including at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Sir Sly's indie-pop rocks

9:30 p.m. Friday/ The Cellar Door, 101 W Main St. Visalia/ $5 / (559) 636-9463

Up-and-coming Los Angeles band Sir Sly has caught the attention of many with their indie-pop-rock style.

Critics describe them as "Maroon 5 meets Coldplay," with an electronic rock sound that focuses on singing and melody.

Check them out now, for $5.

Lights dim on Meatball Magic

9 p.m. Friday/ The Red Lantern/ 4618 E. Belmont Ave./ (559) 251-5898

Fresnans will gather one last time to say their final goodbye to the Valley's longest-running indie dance night at The Red Lantern.

It all started with three friends sharing one simple idea: create a place were people could hang out, drink beer and play music for friends. Sandra Herrera, Alan DeCoronado and Vance Vasquez made the dream into a reality in February 2005 with Meatball Magic.

Little did they know that simple idea would snowball into the longest-running indie dance night in the Valley.

Over the years, Meatball Magic has offered its own patented mix of indie rock, '80s pop, new wave, disco and electro music to those who want to venture away from the typical bar scene.

Even though it has gone through various phases and incarnations -- DJs have come and gone -- the original dream stayed the same: awesome music, great people and no cover charge.

"I truly felt it was a place that fully embraced every walk of life openly," says Vance Vasquez. "There is always this element of unpredictability and people have come to expect the unexpected."

But all good things must come to an end. Today marks the eight-year anniversary of Meatball Magic -- and its farewell.

Doors open at 9 p.m. As always, there is no cover charge.


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