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WinterCamp Showcase Christmas Night at Holy Mountain

December 24, 2012 7:40 am by: Laurie Gallardo

Photo courtesy of Zappo Springs.

It all started with an idea launched during the summer - a fun-in-the-sun '70s summer camp-themed soiree known as Emily Bell's SummerCamp! Attendees were encouraged to wear their bathing suits, local bands came out to play for the party, and some of the proceeds went to community non-profits. Eye In the Sky music collective was at the helm alongside Bell and songwriter John Evans organizing the event. The summer's come and gone (sort of...judging by these unseasonably warm temperatures during the alleged winter months...whatever winter is), but the fun continued with the event's sister series, WinterCamp!, this time partnering Eye In the Sky and Bell with songwriter Jonny Burke for intimate showcases Tuesday nights throughout December at Holy Mountain. Among the featured artists were Evans, Arum Rae (of the now disbanded White Dress), and Elijah Ford & The Bloom. This coming Tuesday happens to fall on the 25th, so Bell and crew are putting on a special show Christmas night...
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