Leapin Lizard Gallery-Covington, Kentucky

Javier Mendoza and his band bring it back to NKY! The Cincinnati area is quickly becoming Javier's second "home" and we're excited that he's coming to the Leapin Lizard in Historic MainStrasse Village, Covington, KY. Voted 2009's Best Male Vocalist in St. Louis, listed as one of "2009's Hottest Acts" by Campus Events Magazine and Billboard Magazine simply said "Tremendous!". Javier is celebrating the release of his two newest CDs..."You" in English and "Tu" in Spanish.

Joining Javier on this tour is guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jason Wilber. "Jason has traveled the world as lead guitar player for Grammy Award winning country/folk singer/songwriter John Prine. He has also toured extensively with Greg Brown, Iris DeMent, Todd Snider, and Hal Ketchum. In the insightful and sometimes humorous songs featured on his seven solo CDs he manages to meld his rock, folk, jazz, and country influences into a unique sound that’s been described as “Van Morrison meets Wilco”. From Carnegie Hall to Red Rocks to Massey Hall and the London Palladium, Jason’s performed in all 50 States, and all over Canada, Europe, and the UK. In the recording studio Jason’s backed a diverse roster of artists including Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Over the Rhine, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Carrie Newcomer, and others.

Two great performers...One great night. Come join us and "Rock the Lizard"

A Play It Forward event

Tickets: $15 at the door (includes one drink ticket )
or on-line at: www.javiermendoza.com/fanlist_mailer/cincytickets.html

http://javiermendoza.com/
http://www.jasonwilber.net/
www.pifcincy.org

February 20th, Admission: $10 suggested ($5 minimum)
Cash Bar Available on both floors

Proceeds will go to Haiti earthquake relief through the
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and Hope for Haiti.
(see: http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/ and http://www.hopeforhaiti.com ) We've been assured that both agencies channel 100% of their funds to direct relief and/or have received a 4 Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

Here's a list of bands...we'll add more as they join in:

First Floor:
Liz Wu (7:30)
Harper (Traditional/Conteporary Folk) (8:30)
Chico Futuracho (Jazz/Rock fusion) (9:30)

Upstairs:
Ricky Nye (Blues/Boogie) (7:00)
Bruce Menefield Ensemble (Jazz) (8:00)
The Medicine Men Band (Blues) (9:00)
The Wade Baker Jazz Collaboration (Jazz) (10:00)
Thrownback Jack (r&b/rock/soul) (11:00)

We thank all the musicians for donating their talent and time, The Leapin Lizard for donating the venue and all the volunteers making this event possible.

Saturday Feb 6th

Javier Mendoza AND

Jason Wilber

Rock the Lizard