Play Pinball and Help a Worthy Cause!

You Are Cordially Invited To

Benefit Fundraiser for
Bay Area Outreach Program
Hosted by Greg Matthews and NBAM
Sunday, September 2nd, 4 to 8pm
At
Lucky Ju Ju Pinball 713 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Entrance fee $10/adult, $5/children under 18 for unlimited pinball play on 40 machines. (vintage and modern) All proceeds will go to the BORP event. About BORP
http://www.borp.org/
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and we continually strive to make this a reality.

Help us raise funds and awareness for this deserving cause and have fun playing the beautiful vintage pinball machines in the Lucky Ju Ju’s collection. All games are on free-play, no quarters needed! Come re-live your youth and show your children the original video game! There will be pizza and drinks available for a small fee.

For additional Info visit: http://www.nbam.org/   http://www.ujuju.com/

Itchy Mountain Men Add Some Class To Sausalito Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 1 & 2

The Sausalito Art Festival is a major Northern California showcase for Art, Craft and Music, running September 1-3, 2007. The bill includes some classic talent such as the Quick Silver Messenger Service, New Riders of the Purple Sage and the Marshall Tucker Band.

Muffin's own Itchy Mountain Men will appear on the Children's Stage at 3:30 on Saturday, September 1 and at 4:30 on Sunday, September 2. This looks like an event with something for everyone. Check it out and stop by to say hello to Stretch (Roger) , Sweet Pea (Christine), Slick (Rick), Bean (Ben) and Snuffy (Joel)!

More poop to be found at:

http://www.sausalitoartfestival.org/entertainment.html

Unreal Band to Play John Havard Benefit on Sunday, August 26 - 5:30PM

The Unreal Band have a number of gigs coming up in Berkeley over the next few months starting with a benefit appearance for John Havard at the Starry Plough on Sunday August 26. Word is that the band is scheduled to go on at 5:30PM. John has been diagnosed with lung cancer and like any true artist has very few visible means of support. You probably know John from his stint with the Natives and a long list of other East Bay bands over the last 30 years. Will pass more info along when it becomes clear when the Unreal will play (it's from 1 to 7PM). It will definately be a huge event with no doubt many, many great musicians. More details are available at the web site announcing John's new CD.

http://www.davidelias.com/sideman/

Ungie sez that the band has also booked the following gigs. Details to be posted as they become available...

Saturday September 15, 2007 -Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley
http://www.starryploughpub.com/

Saturday October 20, 2007 - Ashkenaz, San Pablo Ave. Berkeley
http://www.ashkenaz.com/

So, come out and support the band!

Duane's Home Address

There have been many requests for an updated address for Duane and given that his location is tentative (he may be moving again), here is a permanent address:

Duane Stueve
4006 C North Beale Road
Marysville, CA 95901

Thanks to all who have expressed concern! I'm sure he would appreciate any show of support.

Cavepainters Get Down Saturday August 11 At Kellee's Bar in Albany

Yup, it’s your chance for some mid-summer slumming this Saturday, August 11, 8PM at Kellee’s Bar in Albany with entertainment provided FREE by the incredible Cavepainters. If you haven’t made it by the Starry Plough in Berkeley for their weekly Thursday happy hour gathering (6-8PM) this is a great opportunity to check them out and hang out with some Muffineers that have been missing in action since May. From all appearances Ed Wray is “back on that horse” and will be appearing with the band.

Kellee's 953 San Pablo Avenue Albany (510) 528-1734

On other fronts… Greg reports is that Duane has been moved from Reno to a long term care facility near Woodland. Apparently his condition has not significantly improved. There has been some discussions about a possible fund raiser… possibly in September. Stay toon’ed! Many thanks to all the folks including the Itchy Mountain Men who have sent donations to help out Duane and his family. A new address for Duane will be posted as soon as it is available.

PLUS: anyone interested in a casual weekend campout in Browns Valley in mid to end of September please post a comment here!