Lake County's own rock band Faded at Four will drop by Esoterica on KPFZ Friday night after their performance at Molly Brennan's.

Host Rhyschenda will be talking to the guys about their lives, their music and the journey they're taking as musicians. They'll also discuss music in general as well as the genres of hard rock and metal in the 21st century.

Faded At Four presents its listeners with strong beats, powerful lyrics and intense songs straight from the souls of this five-member crew. They believe that music is more than a mix of sounds, it is a compilation of life experiences and emotions that they have been given the gift and ability to share with their fans. Each member of the band brings their own talents and views and it is a mix of all of these that makes Faded At Four the powerhouse rock band that they are.

Esoterica plays inspirational brews of soothing exotic music, deep stillness and dynamic rhythms. More than flowing New Age, more than trance, more than driving drums, Esoterica features music you won't hear over the air everyday — the best in world music, traditional and contemporary, experimental, alternative, New Age and sacred music. Many shows are themed by genre, region or the calender.

Eight times a year, shows are themed for the changing seasons and the old Celtic holidays: Yule (Winter Solstice), Imbolc (Feb. 2), Ostara (Spring Equinox), Beltane (May Day), Summer Solstice, Lammas (Aug. 2), Mabon (Autumn Equinox) and Samhain (Halloween). Each show differs in format and may include music, poetry, prose readings & special guest interviews to celebrate the season.

For late night listeners, call-ins are always welcome at 707-263-3435.

Tune into Esoterica on KPFZ Friday nights 11 p.m. (rebroadcasts Thursdays 11 a.m.). Music of the Night plays in the wee hours on Saturday mornings 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Visit www.rhyschenda.com/esoterica .

Thanks to all for making KPFZ a full power station. Become a member of KPFZ visit www.kpfz.org or if you'd like to contribute call 707-263-3640.

The free event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 pm.

All musicians, singers, comedians, storytellers and other performers are welcome.

Drinks and food will be provided for purchase.

Please call 707-987-3647 if you have any questions or would like to reserve a performance spot.

Faded At Four will offer a free acoustic show on the evening of Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – Lake County rock musicians Faded At Four will carry on the celebration in downtown Lakeport with a special performance following this month's “Taste of Lakeport” event.

Immediately following Taste Of Lakeport on Friday, Aug. 21, Faded At Four will host a free show at Molly Brennan's Irish Pub located at 170 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

This will be an all-acoustic show with a twist. The band will be playing from a ledge high above the crowd in the restaurant.

The band has modified many of their popular original songs all new acoustic versions. This will be their second all acoustic performance at Molly's and it is one not to be missed!

Faded would like to thank their many fans and supporters that have brought them forward this far. Performing for free is Faded's way of thanking everyone for their support.

More information can be found about the band by visiting their Web site at www.fadedatfour.com .

MIDDLETOWN – Live standup professional comedy in Lake County continues to enjoy its recent revival and Twin Pine Casino in Middletown is the center of attention this summer.

Comics from around the country, including such names as Sinbad and “Chicago” Steve Barkley have performed at the “Comedy Corner” in the Manzanita Bar and Grill, located in the newly remodeled Twin Pine Casino and hotel.

The twice-monthly programs include Bay Area comics as well as nationally known touring comedians.

The casino recently announced that they are expanding the program and beginning this week will shift to a more traditional three-person comedic format.

Local comic Marc Yaffee will open the program and host the Thursday, Aug. 13, program that will feature Bay Area comic Candy Churilla.

Shows begin at 7 p.m. and are free.

Rubber-faced Mickey Joseph is the headliner. Joseph has performed in Lake County several times in recent years and is a regular performer in Las Vegas. He also toured with other well-known actors and comics in the stage production of “The Rat Pack,” in which Joseph played Joey Bishop.

Joseph has an amazing ability to mimic other famous – and some infamous – real-life characters as well as some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. His Sgt. Bilko impersonation brings back memories some thought long forgotten.

Future shows will continue biweekly with the next show scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, when Christian Reyes will open. Adam Stone will be the feature act with Rick D’Elia in the headliner slot.

Yaffee will return in the headliner's spot Sept. 10 with Dave Bothun as the feature act. A Lake County News article about Marc can be viewed at www.lakeconews.com/content/view/2009/764/ .

A special all-female program is in the works for late September.

More details maybe found on the Twin Pine Web site or by calling 1-800-564-4872.

Carolyn Wing Greenlee and her faithful guide dog, Hedy. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – Former Lake County Poet-Laureate, writer and publisher Carolyn Wing Greenlee and her dog, Hedy, will be the featured guests at a book signing to benefit the Lake County Arts Council.

The Lake County Arts Center will present the special book signing reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Greenlee will sign copies of her delightful, poignant and informative new book, “A Gift of Dogs,” which features 12 stories of blindness guide dogs written by Greenlee, with help from Hedy.

A writer and publisher, Greenlee has had problems with her vision since childhood, and was pronounced legally blind in 1985.

Because of her long membership and participation in the Lake County Arts Council, Greenlee wants to give back to the Arts Council, which will receive a donation for every book sold.

Her presentation is entitled "Lessons from Hedy: Things I Learned from a Hard-headed Guide Dog."

Come support your local arts council and and meet Carolyn Greenlee and Hedy at the reception.

There will be good food, good company, a good book and a memorable experience in witnessing the phenomenal relationship between a guide dog and her handler.

The Lake County Arts Council, 325 N. Main St.

For more information, call the Lake County Arts Council at 707-263-6658.