TRINITY LIFE AND COMMUNITIES MARCH 28, 2012 THE TRINITY JOURNAL 11 TRINITY’S LIVELY ARTS BY JANE BELDEN [email protected] 530-623-5319 Rain fails to dampen area’s fun It was a soggy Saturday night but the warm atmo- sphere of Mamma Llama Eatery & Café was inviting as we entered the room. Young Joshua Ottem who regularly takes part in Open Mic Night took the stage for the eve- ning. He has an easy sound and his original vocals were mostly upbeat and had a positive message. He is mastering the guitar and I envy the relaxed way he handled it. He played three or four songs on his own before inviting two friends up on stage to back Shaking off him up with their guitars. The concert was free that Cabin Fever night and the combination More than 100 people turned out Satur- was a good test. Open Mic is day night to dance to Hippy Chuck and this coming Friday at 7 p.m. the Rusty Pipes, with special guest Retta I gave him a thumb up when Treanor (above), at the annual North Fork we left before the intermis- Grange Cabin Fever Dance in Junction City. sion to drive to the North proceeds from the evening went to benefit Fork Grange in Junction City. the North Fork Grange Building Fund.    Hippy Chuck brought the Rusty Pipes Band over from PHIL NELSON Hayfork to perform for a THE TRINITY JOURNAL North Fork Grange fundrais- er for the NFG building fund. They hope to build a handi- cap ramp to the building and make some other improve- ments. Retta Treanor was in great voice and so were Chuck and Sandra. The band rocked and we danced with what seemed like the whole popu- lation of Junction City until 11 p.m. when we skipped over the puddles walking to the car and headed back home. The band played until midnight. Fenton, Bloomers    Terri Clarke has been known for many years for her whimsical ceramic art. take stage at Llama She is one of the women art- ists featured at 5 Windows Gallery this month, not just D Henry Fenton & The Elizabethans, along with American Bloom- for her ceramic art but for ers, with play Mamma Llama Eatery & Cafe starting at 8 p.m. Satur- her wonderful little paint- day, March 31. ings of animals. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the cafe door, 490 Main St., I had the opportunity to Weaverville. talk to her at the dance and D Henry Fenton is a music artist who was born in New Zealand encouraged her to do more and is now based in Los Angeles. He has opened shows for John in this direction. It is fun to Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Lissie, Gov’t Mule and The Corrs and says his change your artistic focus D Henry Fenton & the Elizabethans will headline Saturday at Mamma Llama. sound is a mix of Americana, rock and folk. now and then. The paintings Fenton’s last album, “Autumn Sweet,” which was recorded with are charming and you have former REM producer Mitch Easter in North Carolina, received great another week to view them college airplay throughout Australia and some fine reviews interna- along with paintings of Joy tionally. He spent the past few years traveling and is now finishing Wiltsee, Kimberly Piazza, up on his new album with engineer/producer Steve Holroyd (Paul Debee Olson, Jeanne Fields, McCartney/Tom Petty). The new album called “Turnin’” was to be Cheri Hacker, Evelyn Mercer released this month. Ward, and other pieces of Fenton cites Celtic music, Van Morrison, Neil Young and The fine art in the gallery. Smiths as influences on his writing and sound. He and his live band,    The Elizabethans, play regularly in Southern California. Kelsey Col- Friday night we missed go- lins joins on percussion and vocals, and Mary Beth Kedzior on bass ing to see Allison and Victor guitar. perform at Northern Delights American Bloomers is the union of three Los Angeles singer/song- in Hayfork. They are wonder- writers who own their craft, creating a new sound that’s steeped in ful musicians and it’s nice to classic rock. The Bloomers harvest a style of authentic pop music have that venue for the resi- that’s all theirs. The Bloomers debut EP “Part One” just arrived, and dents of the southern part of it has been well received by their waiting fans and new ears hearing Trinity County to hear good for the first time. music. Tracked to 2-inch tape, keeping live takes, first takes, and adding Saturday night, the Tim- thoughtful overdubs, “Part One” puts a crafty musical stake in the ber Ridge Band played there ground. The Bloomers’ songs echo of love, heartbreak, and heart- (missed that, too). The band: wake, and the vocals swerve from intimate to soaring, punctuated by Jim French (guitar), Dave three-part harmonies. The founders of American Bloomers are Jaime Crummy (mandolin), Don Wyatt, Jane Sheldon and Jonathan Sheldon. Hall (banjo) and Martha For tickets or more information on the show, contact Mamma Boyle (stand-up bass and Llama at 623-6363. fiddle). She spends much CONTRIBUTED For more information on the bands check out www.myspace.com/ time traveling to Trinity American Bloomers will open the show Saturday at Mamma Llama. dhenryfenton and www.myspace.com/americanbloomers. County from Cottonwood to teach fiddle at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center and rehearse and play in the “Band.”    Food, musical events Friday to benefit Joss House There is a pair of bald eagles that nest near the The Weaverville Joss House Association Local band RXR has organized a con- forward and helping us with our fundrais- Trinity River and when I was announces two exciting events this Friday, cert benefiting the Joss House at Johnsons’ ing for the Joss House,” Paula Masterman, driving by I saw two eaglets March 30, both benefiting the association’s Steakhouse, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There is a chairman of the association, said. “They taking fishing/flying lessons efforts to keep the Weaverville Joss House $10 suggested donation at the door. have been very generous with their time from the parent. Unfortu- open. The Weaverville Lion Dancers will open and talents. We hope everyone indulges in nately I didn’t have my cam- Baked by Michelle will have a dessert the night at 7:30 p.m., then RXR will play the festivities and enjoys the tasty desserts, era but parked and watched table at Mamma Llama Eatery & Cafe’s Open some rock ‘n’ roll to get you dancing. A great music and lots of fun. We appreciate all them for a long time. A Mic Night, with delectable desserts and cakes raffle will be held the night of the benefit these community efforts helping us keep the moment like this is amazing. to tantalize your taste buds; 25 percent of with prizes ranging from a round of golf Temple doors open.” I was breathless watching. the proceeds will be donated to the Joss for four people donated by Trinity Alps Visit RXR, Baked by Michelle, Mamma The adult flying at eye level House. Dessert table will be set up by 5:30 Golf Course, local wine, local art and Llama Eatery & Cafe and Weaverville Joss and then diving caught a fish p.m. Open Mic Night starts at 7 p.m. More more. House on Facebook. To learn more about the and the eaglets followed to information can be found at www.faceboook. “The Association was delighted to learn Weaverville Joss House and the Association, the shore. com/sweetlybakedbymichelle. about these talented entrepreneurs coming go online to www.WeavervilleJossHouse.org.