CROOKED EYE TOMMY PERFORMS AT 3RD ANNUAL LIL’ EASY BACKYARD PARTY – BENEFIT FOR STROKE AWARENESS FOUNDATION

Saturday, September 19 – Poor House Bistro – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Crooked Eye Tommy joins some of the best blues talent around onstage for the 3rd Annual Lil’ Easy Backyard Party, Saturday, September 19, at the Poor House Bistro, 91 S. Autumn St. in San Jose.

This is a benefit for the Stroke Awareness Foundation in remembrance of the Poor House Bistro’s owner’s mother, Sally Meduri. “Once a year this special two-day event offers an intimate beautiful setting. A big shade tent, wood dance floor, flowers on the tables, (and) tasty food and beverage. Seating is limited. The goal is to raise money for a great cause and make sure that everyone enjoys a comfortable environment”, says the Poor House about this special event, which, in addition to Ventura, Calif. blues act Crooked Eye Tommy, also features such notables as Mitch Woods; the Chris Cain Band; Kim Wilson’s Blues All-Stars; Rick Estrin & The Nightcats; and many others.

“This (fundraiser) is very near to my heart. Our grandfather and my mother’s sister both died of strokes”, says Tommy Marsh of Crooked Eye Tommy. “

Showtime is 11 a.m.-10 p.m. General Admission tickets $40 (one day), $60 (two days – the event also happens on Sunday, September 20). VIP 1-day tickets, $60; 2 days, $100. Reservations required; limited seating available.

Info: (408) 292-5837 or email www.manager@poorhousebistro.com. Additional info: poorhousebistro.com.

CROOKED EYE TOMMY and their new album “BUTTERFLIES & SNAKES”

Butterflies & Snakes are eleven memorable tunes penned by Crooked Eye Tommy front-person and band namesake Tommy Marsh and Tommy’s brother, guitarist-vocalist, Paddy Marsh (who wrote and sings lead on “Come On In”, “I Stole The Blues”, and “Tide Pool”). Other C.E.T. members: Glade Rasmussen, bass; Tony Cicero, drums; Jimmy Calire, saxophone/piano/Hammond B3. 

Featuring scorching performances and original music firmly rooted in traditional blues, which feels familiar but somehow new, Tommy Marsh’s considerable songwriting, vocal and guitar skills have made him a Ventura County favorite. Capitalizing on local talent, Tommy and his brother Paddy Marsh invited the legendary Jimmy Calire on sax and the deeply-grooved, driving rhythm section of Tony Cicero on drums and Glade Rasmussen on bass to join the effort. The result is an irresistible alchemy of veteran experience, raw talent and enthralling original material. Listen and feel what a Crooked Eye can do.

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