Saturday Acoustic Brunch @ Gather 8/21 August 21, 2010

AUG 21st: Maurice Tani w/Mike Anderson
This weekend, Gather is pleased to present San Francisco-born singer-songwriter Maurice Tani; best known as the force behind the Hillbilly Noir group, 77 El Deora. He has had a career that started as a teen with country-rock but has wound over the years through jazz, experimental electronic music, pop and a 15-year stint as the singer-guitarist with the seminal (and hugely popular) Motown-style party bands Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra and Big Bang Beat. Since returning to his roots as a songwriter in 1999, Maurice has spent the past 10 years as an active part of the California

Recently named the 2010 Best New Restaurant and Best Locally Sourced Menu by East Bay Express Readers, Gather in downtown Berkeley has something for everyone- including great acoustic music on the landscaped patio at Saturday brunch. Whether you’re craving totally organic vegetarian fare, a great burger or seasonally inspired cocktails, Gather’s friendly staff serves it up along with a changing schedule of local talent. Easy parking in the building, entrance on Kittredge, across from the University.