May 24-26, 2008 (memorial Day weekend) from 11-6 the Topanga Community Club will host it's annual convergence of all the freaky people of the LA basin featuring music, great food and beer, bellydancers, a world class handcrafted arts fair, massage and psychic booths, and lots of activities for the young'uns, but best of all, folks of all stripes dancin' and basking in the warm Topanga sun.
Get there early for street parking as the place rapidly becomes a fun-madhouse and check the website www.topangadays.com for parking and shuttle info, ticket presale, changes and updates.
The just announced lineup (may be subject to change) for the main stage is:
Saturday, May 24th:
Killing Cassanova
Eliza Jane & The Barnyard Gypsies
Chris Laterzo
Shurman
The Living Sisters (featuring Inara George, Eleni Mandell and Becky Stark)
Tim Easton
Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players (featuring James Burton & Al Perkins)
Sunday, May 25th
Annmarie Solo
The Inclined
Spindrift
Jonathan Wilson
Johnathan Rice
Gary Louris (of The Jayhawks, Golden Smog fame)
SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST!
Monday, May 26th
If
Old Bull
Studebaker (featuring Richie Hayward of Little Feat, Eric Lynn and Steve McCormick)
Tom Freund
Everest
Venice
Chevy Metal (featuring Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters)
The indoor stage lineup is as follows:
Saturday, May 24:
Dawn Maria
Jamie Sol Black
Making Love to Life
29 Mules
Roger Len Smith Band
Psychedelic Cowboys
Sunday, May 25:
City Fritter
Sandra Bacal
Merle Jagger
Welldiggers Banquet
Los Duggans
Train Wreck
Monday, May 26:
Alan Boivin
Phil Cody
Tim O'Gara
Amilia Spicer
Downward Facing Dog
Lineup subject to change.....more artists to be announced…..and be sure to pick up the premiere issue of FarWest Almanac when you walk in the front gate! Inside you will find an event guide and artist profiles for many of the performers.
Presented by the Topanga Community Club Topanga Days Creates a Mountain of a Tribute to Its Eclectic Roots! Old hippies, young hippies, poets, painters, musicians, movie stars, moguls, cowboys, school teachers and normal folk with normal jobs invite you to come celebrate the splendor of Topanga style. Once a year Topanga opens its arms and welcomes its neighbors to join us for this huge celebration of music, dance, performance art and the chance to unite with friends, old and new. From Indie to Bluegrass to Latin Funk and everything in between. This year is sure to be an incredible celebration of our unique and culturally diverse community.
Recently dubbed the Biggest Bohemian Bash in Southern California, Topanga Days Country Fair now features two stages of diverse nonstop music, belly dancing, fun and games for all ages, over 80 unique craft vendors and a variety of mouthwatering food from Cajun to hot tamales to comfort-loving sausages. Since 1973, Topanga Days is a three-day festival Fundraiser for the Topanga Community House in the heart of Topanga State Park every Memorial Weekend.
Topanga Days volunteers are the grooviest!! Thanks for coming out to the Seed & Feed yesterday- more events on the horizon, we'll keep you posted! peace, Jewels
Had a great time Sunday, but I lost my camera. Its a silver Sony Cybershot with a memory card full of pics of my little blond 16 month old daughter, as well as Topanga Days. If you found it, shoot me a message via my profile or at jims_kid@yahoo.com.
Good karma and a cash reward if you're the one who found it!
YOU have THE most TALENTED bunch of MUSIC masters that I have seen anywhere! Can not wait to be apart of the sheer performance magic that WILL take place during Topanga Days. PEACE and L-0-V-E
Gratitude for doing what you do. Looking forward to the Topanga Days festivities. A great line up for the weekend. To the earth and all of us for doing our part in every way possible.
