BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Jules Shear is a singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh\, PA.&nbs p\; He has recorded almost 20 albums and conceived the idea for and ho sted the first 13 episodes of the MTV series Unplugged. Shear's uncan ny ability to avoid repeating himself is all the more remarkable in li ght of the longevity of his recording career. His varied catalogue and captivating live performances have won him a devoted fan base that in cludes numerous fellow artists\, many of whom have recorded his compos itions. The group includes Cyndi Lauper (who scored a Top Five hit wit h his "All Through the Night")\, The Bangles (who had a hit with his " If She Knew What She Wants")\, The Band\, Roger McGuinn\, 10\,000 Mania cs\, Curtis Stigers and Jeremy Toback. \;  \;\n"As I get older \, I care more about the timeless aspect of making records\, and less about making my records sound 'current' or 'competitive'. \;I'm st ill always looking for that same thrill I got when I was a kid\, when I'd hear something great on the radio and be completely blown away by it. I try to keep in touch with that feeling and let the rest of it fal l by the wayside. &ldquo\;\nMore info on Jules can be found at \;ht tp://www.funzalorecords.com/julesmarkshear.htm \;\n \;\nPal Shaz ar was born and raised in Los Angeles\, California. Her musical career began at a time when creative souls roamed wildly on the east coast. She began writing songs in the late 70&rsquo\;s\, inspired by artists like Patti Smith\, Television\, and Iggy Pop\, all of whom she illustr ated for the local rock fanzine\, Back Door Man\, while working nights as a ticket girl at the famed Troubadour nightclub. \;In the early eighties\, she was half of the duo Slow Children\, formed with Andrew Chinich. \;They released two records\, \;Slow Children \; and \;Mad About Town\, for Ensign in the UK and RCA in the US.&nbs p\; After marrying musician Jules Shear\, Shazar developed her own lab el\, Shiffaroe Records\, on which she released her debut solo album\,& nbsp\;Cowbeat of My Heart. \; \;Since then\, she has collabora ted with musicians such as Sara Lee\, Stephen Hague\, and Mike Scott o f The Waterboys. \; A true renaissance artist\, this musician\, pa inter\, and designer continues to write prolifically and gain attention with each and every move. Pal&rsquo\;s website is \;www.palshazar. com.\n \;\nRick Norman joins Jules and Pal on guitar. URL:http://westfield.patch.com/events/jules-shear-with-pal-shazar-at-the- loft-at-union-county-performing-arts-center-9f46a515 SUMMARY:Jules Shear with Pal Shazar at The Loft at Union County Performin g Arts Center LOCATION:1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ 07065: 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR