Concerts
The following concerts are presented by The Living Tradition. To view a list of artists who have performed in The Living Tradition concert series, click Concert History, or scroll to the bottom of this page. These events are partially funded by a grant from the Anaheim Arts Council.
Location & Time
All concerts are held at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St., in Anaheim, on the 3rd Saturday of most months. Concerts start at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.
Price
Unless otherwise noted: $14 per person ($11 with membership discount). Children under 18 FREE with paid adult.
Contact
Contact Steve for reservations and info at (949) 646-1964 or e-mail tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
Schedule
Aug. 16, 2008
Witty and charming LA singer songwriter Tracy Newman with her band The Reinforcements. Local blues man Ernest Troost opens.
August concert flier for the Living Tradition (PDF file)
Sep. 20, 2008
Canadian singer songwriter and master guitarist Joel Fafard makes his Living Tradition debut. Virginia-based Andrew McKnight opens, making his third appearance with us.
September concert flier for the Living Tradition (PDF file)
Oct. 18, 2008
Debra Cowan, an outstanding singer of traditional material from the UK and US, returns, as does David Massengill, who will include in his set a tribute to the late Dave Van Ronk.
Nov. 15, 2008
Outstanding Celtic duo Willson & McKee return! Other act TBA.
Dec. 20, 2008
No show. Happy holidays!
Jan. 17, 2009
High-octane Americana band Houston Jones returns for their second show with us! German-born troubadour Hans York opens.
Feb. 21, 2009
Our 10th Anniversary show! Yes, on February 20, 1999 Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, along with local band Tintangle, played the first-ever concert at the Downtown Community Center for the Living Tradition! Now Tracy Grammer returns, to sing some of the late Dave’s masterpieces plus other songs she has made her own. Come help us celebrate! Other act TBA.
Also coming in 2009:
The Buccaneers, Brad Colerick, Jack Hardy, Albert & Gage, Richard Berman, Caren Armstrong, The Muses and many more!!
Attention Artists:
If you are an artist who wishes to be considered for an appearance at The Living Tradition concert series, PLEASE first review the Concert History below. Does your music fit in with this diverse group of artists? If you think it does, please send Steve Dulson an e-mail at tinkersown@ca.rr.com. He will send you additional information. Please do not phone Steve regarding this issue.
Concert History
The following artists have performed in The Living Tradition Concert Series (since 1999) or are booked for upcoming shows:
Albert & Gage (3 times)
Les Amis
Caren Armstrong (3 times)
Paul Arnoldi (2 times)
Richard Berman (2 times)
Chris Berry (2 times)
Lou & Peter Berryman (2 times)
Bryan Bowers (2 times)
The Buccaneers (2 times)
Fil Campbell (2 times)
Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer (4 times)
Brad Colerick (3 times)
Conjunto los Pochos (2 times)
Tom Corbett (3 times)
Debra Cowan (2 times)
D-Squared (2 times)
Michael DeLalla (2 times)
Bill Dempsey (3 times)
Aengus Finnan (2 times)
Four Shillings Short (2 times)
David Francey (2 times)
Bob Franke (4 times)
Kerry Getz (2 times)
Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen (7 times)
Susie Glaze (2 times)
Tracy Grammer (2 times)
Patrick Hanifin (2 times)
Jack Hardy (4 times)
Deborah Holland (2 times)
Brian Joseph (5 times)
James Keelaghan (3 times)
Richard Lappin (2 times) & Rob Balmuth
Jamie Laval & Ashley Broder (2 times)
Tom Lewis (2 times)
Lilies of the West (2 times)
Jez Lowe (2 times)
Kate MacLeod (3 times)
Jim Malcolm (2 times)
Terence Martin (3 times)
David Massengill (2 times)
Andrew McKnight (3 times)
Greg & Margie Mirken (3 times)
Katy Moffatt (4 times)
Pete Morton (2 times)
Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements (2 times)
Christina Ortega (2 times)
The Palm Wine Boys (2 times)
Robin Pearl
Brian Peters (2 times)
William Pint & Felicia Dale (2 times)
Darryl Purpose (3 times)
The Joel Rafael Band (2 times)
Dennis Roger Reed (5 times)
Harvey Reid (4 times)
Jenny Richards
Andy Robinson
Claudia Russell (2 times)
Secondhand Smoke
Rick Shea (solo)
Rick Shea & Brantley Kearns (2 times)
Sion & Anderson (4 times)
Chris Stuart & Backcountry (2 times)
The Tinker's Own (2 times)
Phil Ward (2 times)
The Waybacks (2 times)
When Pigs Fly! (3 times)
Willson & McKee (2 times)
Joyce Woodson (2 times)
Jenny Yates (2 times)
