The Creators of Improver Behavior Present the Funniest Thing the Rogue Festival Has Ever Seen

Improver Behavior
Fresno/Los Angeles, California, USA
www.improverbehavior.com
Improv

45 minutes
Rated: PG
Late comers admitted within 15 min.
Disclosures: All ages

$7

Fri. March 9, 6:00 PM
Fri. March 9, 9:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 5:30 PM
Sat. March 10, 8:00 PM

Performed at
Studio 65
2965 N. Maroa Ave.

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The Rose and Clarise Show

Rose Cone & Clarise Sidney
Fresno, California, USA
PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

Cabaret
45 min
Rated: PG
Disclosures: Recommended for connoisseurs of camp

Come celebrate the highly anticipated Fresno debut of world-renowned drag artistes, Miss Rose Cone and Miss Clarise Sidney. Swoon to the sultry song stylings of the legendary Miss Cone and experience the dance magic of the incomparable Miss Sidney. You’ll come away saying, “ Vive la difference !”.

$4

Fri. March 2, 8:45 PM
Sat. March 3, 1:00 PM
Thur. March 8, 7:30 PM

NO LATE COMERS ADMITTED

All shows performed at Veni Vidi Vici, 1116 N. Fulton

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The Complete History Of America (abridged)

Aithon Theatre Company
Fresno, California, USA
www.aithontheatre.com

Play-Comedy
45 min
Rated: PG
Disclosures: All ages.

Neck snapping quick changes that will transpose the actors through time and gender; covering war, pestilence, assassinations with side splitting comedy! How many Democrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? Who told Clinton, “Go ahead, who cares, she’s an intern!” Experience America through the insanity of Aithon!

$4

Sun. March 4, 8:45 PM
Wed. March 7, 6:15 PM
Fri. March 9, 6:15 PM

LATE COMERS ADMITTED

All shows performed at Veni Vidi Vici, 1116 N. Fulton

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Songs from the Corner

Abigail Nolte
Fresno, California, USA
www.myspace.com/abigailnolte

Music: Duo
45 min
Rated: PG
Disclosures: All ages.

With guitar at hand, and vocals in a class of their own, Abigail and the audience enter into a world of music and poetry. Exploring emotions in unseen places, feelings and experiences of the yearning heart. Soulful lyrics and moving melodies are all she needs to tell her story; “from the corner.”

$3

Fri. March 2, 7:30 PM
Sat. March 3, 3:45 PM
Thur. March 8, 8:45 PM (Spectrum)

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All shows performed at Veni Vidi Vici, 1116 N. Fulton

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Hoarse Opera Part 2

The Spencer - Morris Group
Fresno, California, USA

Music Duo
45 min
Rated: PG

The Spencer-Morris Group, present the Hoarse Opera Part Two: Legends of the Television Past, a folk-jazz-blues musical, featuring the songs, vocals, as well as the multi-instrumental skills of Randy Morris. Join them on a revisit to television’s golden age on up to the hippie revolution.

$4

Fri. March 2, 8:45 PM
Wed. March 7, 7:30 PM
Sat. March 10, 3:45 PM

LATE COMERS ADMITTED

All shows performed at Spectrum Gallery, 1306 N. Wishon

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Cosmic Hayride

Cosmic Hayride
Fresno, California, USA
www.myspace.com/cosmichayride

Music: Solo
45 min
Rated: PG
Disclosures: All Ages

“Four guys Central Valley born and raised, making music about life in the valley… “”That Rocks!”” Life is what you make of it. “”Enjoy The Ride…””
-Cosmic Hayride”

FREE

Sat. March 3, 2:30 PM
Sun. March 4, 1:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 8:45 PM

LATE COMERS ADMITTED

All shows performed at Spectrum Gallery, 1306 N. Wishon

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Experimental-Pop Cello-Rock

MERCH
San Francisco, California, USA
www.myspace.com/merch

Music
45 min
Rated: PG – All ages

MERCH is a San Francisco band led by Fresno-native Joe Medina. They have headlined legendary venues on tour (such as The Knitting Factory in Hollywood) while logging thousands of miles on the road. With vocals/guitar, distortion-enhanced cello, and drums they are destined to be a festival highlight.

* NOTE: Playing in more than one venue.

$4

Fri. March 2, 6:15 PM (Ashtree Studios)
Sun. March 4, 3:45 PM (Ashtree Studios)
Fri. March 9, 7:30 PM (Veni Vidi Vici)
Sat. March 10, 3:45 PM (Veni Vidi Vici)

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Never Mind The Bull!!

Kien Lim
London, England
www.kienlim.com

Music: Solo
45 min
Rated: PG – All ages

Never mind the bull, London's guitar wielding troubadour of Dark Pop Kien Lim is raw and alive.

* NOTE: Playing in more than one venue.

$4

Fri. March 2, 8:45 PM (Ashtree Studios)
Sat. March 3, 10:00 PM (Ashtree Studios)
Fri. March 9, 5:00 PM (Veni Vidi Vici)
Sat. March 10, 3:45 PM (Ashtree Studios)

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The Rebel Returns

Brad “The Dudeboy” Rogers
Fresno, California, USA
www.dudeboyblues.com

Music: Solo
45 min.
Rated: PG – All ages
Disclosures: Other than a few cuss words and some revolutionary ideas I’m pretty much a family show.

Brad “The Dudeboy” Rogers will make a rare local appearance at this year’s Rogue Festival. Brad’s travels over the past few years have taken him and his music throughout the Western states in a pursuit to provide audiences with original Americana, folk music that gets back to basics.

$4
Sun. March 4, 7:00 PM
Thur. March 8, 8:45 PM
Fri. March 9, 5:00 PM

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All shows performed at Ashtree Studios, 1035 N. Fulton

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Debi Ruud

Debi Ruud’s Jazz/Pop Cabaret
Fresno, California, USA
www.thevoiceshop.com
Genre: Cabaret

60 minutes
Rating: PG
Latecomers admitted within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Anyone is welcome

Sophistication and soulful emotions pour out with every classically phrased melody from the gorgeous Debi Ruud. Her renditions of pop and jazz standards will recall the cabaret style of Etta James, the Vegas humor of the Rat Pack, and powerful emotions owned solely by Debi.
Joined by friends Rich Severson and John Koontz (and a few surprise guests), Debi offers you this warm initiation to join her as she shares the culmination of 20+ years’ experience singing these beloved classics

$7

All shows performed at Dianna's South, 726 N. Fulton

Sat. March 3, 7:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 10:00 PM
Wed. March 7, 8:30 PM
Thur. March 8, 5:30 PM

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Montage

Altered Modalities Contemporary Dance
Visalia, California, USA
www.alteredmodalities.com
Genre: Movement/Dance

50 minutes
Rated: PG
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Geared toward adults and children 12+

A MUST SEE!! If you love the discipline, the technique, and the intense training of dance, you will appreciate this company of well-choreographed machines. As an art enthusiast who loves a twist from the norm but holds true to the beauty behind our talents, strengths, and weaknesses, you will love Altered Modalities!

$5

All shows performed at Dianna's North, 826 N. Fulton

Fri. March 2, 7:00 PM
Sat. March 3, 10:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 2:30 PM
Sat. March 10, 1:00 PM

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Ananka Bellydances 2007

Ananka Dance Company
Fresno, California, USA
www.ananka.com
Genre: Movement/Dance

60 minutes
Rated: PG
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Recommended for audiences age 8 and up.
Gratuitous sparkling and shimmying. Some undulation.

Imagine Marilyn, Cleopatra and Princess Leia bellydancing! Watch famous and fantasy women who have captured the world’s imagination in an exciting presentation of traditional bellydance in a very non-traditional form. We present a fast-paced flight of fancy in tribute to a few of our favorite females. Dynamic costuming and music bring these legends to life.

$7

All shows performed at Dianna's North, 826 N. Fulton

Fri. March 2, 8:30 PM
Sat. March 3, 5:30 PM
Thur. March 8, 8:30 PM
Sat. March 10, 2:30 PM

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2001 Arabian Nights

Tanjora Tribal Bellydance
Fresno, California, USA
www.tanjora.com, www.tanjora.blogspot.com
Genre: Movement/Dance

50 minutes
Rated: PG
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Family friendly with playful sensuality,

Get into a global groove with belly dance for the 21st century! Presenting improvised, structured, and choreographed dances, Tanjora’s blend of Modern Tribal and Traditional belly dance will leave you entranced.

$7

All shows performed at Dianna's North, 826 N. Fulton

Sat. March 3, 7:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 5:30 PM
Thur. March 8, 7:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 5:30 PM

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Send the Trike Shop to Liverpool!

Blake Jones & the Trike Shop
Kingsburg, California, USA
www.blakejonesmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/trikeshop
Genre: Music

50 minutes
Rated: PG
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: All ages. Theremin playing likely.

“For this year’s Rogue Festival, Blake Jones & the Trike Shop have created a unique new show focused on their upcoming trip to one of rock n’ roll’s most important shrines:
The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.

Their CD’s have traveled to Europe ahead of them: In Belgrade, they charted on an influential radio station at #8.In Italy, a music magazine wrote: “Jones e soci sono aperti ad ogni influenza dal pop al garage, filtrati dalla ‘science fiction’.”Now it’s the band’s turn to travel. Join us in launching this local band into a new phase of their career: Let’s “Send the Trike Shop to Liverpool!” The Trike Shop will be playing in the north of England this May including two sets in the Liverpool edition of the International Pop Overthrow Festival that will take place at the Cavern Club made famous by the Beatles. Expect them to inject a few ‘Fab’ tunes into this special Rogue Festival appearance.

$5

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Fri. March 2, 10:00 PM
Sat. March 3, 4:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 8:30 PM
Fri. March 9, 10:00 PM

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