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January 9, 2005
Bryan Harrison Band at the Cherry Bar
The band enjoyed a fun set with extra layers of guitar goodness. The cool bands playing before us also rocked.
January 15, 2005
Bekka's Frogland Orchestra at Women on the Way
One night, we presented an original music and performance piece, "War and the Worms," as part of a festival including many talented performers. The next night, we put on a fun Frogland show featuring our best originals and characters from "War and the Worms."
February 1-10, 2005
Sheryl's 2005 NC events
I performed at a range of literary and musical events at several new venues with the help of talented collaborators.
February 17, 2005
Sheryl and Tangria at the African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley
This performance featured live jazz and celebrated Black History month with selections written by Monk, Mingus, Toni Morrison, August Wilson, Cornelius Eady, June Jordan and others. Local poet Felecia joined us and a recording of the program may be aired on cable TV in Fresno.
February 26, 2005
Sheryl and Tangria at the Hayward Public Library
The diverse audience asked great questions after our literary and jazz performance celebrating our favorite African American artists, my novel "Lady Bird" and the CD "Songs from Lady Bird." Greg, a talented guest bassist, also joined us.
February 27, 2005
That morning at Cal's Women's Rights Conference, I learned a lot from the BAMN group and had a great conversation while presenting on the panel titled "Affirmative Action and Education."
That night at Rassela's, Tangria played three strong sets.
March 12, 2005
Sheryl and Bekka's Frogland Orchestra at King Library
I wrapped up my spring tour with great live music from three of the Frogland women, my prose and my poetry selections related to Women's History Month. The snacks and discussion afterward were great.
March 28, 2005
Sheryl with the Julia Lau Band at Biscuits and Blues
The crowd, which included some familiar and welcome faces, loved our new bassist and we loved the delicious food as well as our fans.
April 24, 2005
Tangria Jazz Group at Rasselas
Tangria enjoyed a full night of delicious jazz and tasty Ethiopian food.
June 9, 2005
Sheryl at Bekka's Frogland Orchestra's CD release party at Club N.V.
Frogland kicked things off. Several bands celebrated new CD's.
June 11-12, 2005
Sheryl with Julia Lau Band at Burlingame's Art in the Park
The weather and music were fine at this fun festival.
July 4-5, 2005
Tangria Jazz Group's July 2005 Southern tour
Tangria celebrated Independence Day in South Carolina and was featured at a Community College in North Carolina.
July 21, 2005
The Sheryl Mebane Combo at the First St. Cafe
RJ (guitar), Brendan (bass) and I played Latin, funky, swinging and bluesy jazz. The food, acoustics and beautifully receptive audience were great. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this night special.
August 14, 2005
Tangria Jazz Group at the Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival
Tangria was happy to play the Park Street stage at this fun festival with guest artists featured on our upcoming CD sitting in with us.
September 3
Tangria Jazz Group at Picchetti Winery
Tangria spent an afternoon playing new music with a special guest outside on a beautiful ranch with friendly peacocks and yummy wine.
September 8, 2005
Sheryl with the Julia Lau Band at Beckett's
The alt rock band returned to this fun pub.
September 11, 2005
Sheryl with the Julia Lau Band at the Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival
The alt rock band participated in the bustling fest for the first time.
September 14, 2005
Tangria Jazz Group at Carneros
Tangria enjoyed the tasty cuisine in beautiful wine country and shared our tunes.
September 24, 2005
Tangria Jazz Group at Cafe Claude
Tangria returned to this snazzy venue with delicious food to share tunes from our second CD and enjoy a Saturday night out.
October 5-November 6
Sheryl and Tangria's fall 2005 events
Tangria and I performed at several literary and musical events at new venues in California's Bay Area.
November 10
Bekka's Frogland Orchestra at the Oakland Metro
I was happy to be a part of the Community Urban Soul Project (C.U.S.P)'s
live show and benefit for the American Cancer Society.
December 7
Sheryl and Chemists for Peace at UC Berkeley
B51 Hildebrand Hall (7:00pm, free)
I'm looking forward to sharing my past and current research in equitable chemistry education and to learning from my peers on the panel in a Science and Activism forum.
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