June 18 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

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"Tied to the Tracks"
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Events for June 18, 2008
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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June calendar, as a continuous read, is now at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, along with each day’s updated post of events, and our newest popular feature, the anniversaries of things that happened on that date.
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Each day’s updated events and anniversaries are also at www.myspace.com/laacoustic – for the time being. Because Myspace now accepts only short posts, we must go through the ponderous process of listing events there in small blocks, usually one day at a time – so, the calendar will move to other sites, and that will happen soon.
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often, and we add a BUNCH of concerts, club gigs, workshops, and recurring events as dates arrive. Things are easy to find at at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; on our myspace site, reading into the future curiously requires that you use the “Older Entries” button that appears when you click “View All” – thus going “back” to the future… just one of the many myspace aberrations that will cause us to abandon it soon.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES always post separately. The most recent edition posted June 13; previous news features posted June 7; recent editions are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; earlier editions are still available on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), by using the “View All” button, and if you don’t see what you want, then you’ll need to journey farther back than recent editions by using the “older entries” button as many times as necessary, to find what you want (curiously, to see into the future as well as into the past) and you can go all the back to when acoustic music was made by indigenous natives pounding on hollow logs with rocks.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
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Today’s anniversaries:
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THE WAR OF 1812 began this day in, appropriately enough, 1812, when President James Madison signed the Declaration of War the day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in passing it. Though a sizeable Congressional minority opposed it, war was declared against Great Britain because of the British naval blockade of French ports, preventing American trade, the “impressments” (kidnapping) of American sailors by British Naval vessels, who, on the spot, drafted the unfortunate Americans into the Royal Navy, and the continuing support by the British of hostile Native American Indian tribes in the Great Lakes region. During the ensuing war, the USS Constitution would defeat many larger British warships, and gain her nickname, “Old Ironsides;” the “Star Spangled Banner” would be born, as Ft. McHenry in Baltimore harbor withstood a British naval bombardment; the Americans would burn British government buildings in Canada; the British would retaliate by burning Washington, DC; Andrew Jackson would become a hero for defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans, though that battle would be fought after the peace treaty had been signed, but before that news had reached America from the treaty site in Ghent, Belgium.
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NAPOLEON WAS DEFEATED AT WATERLOO on this day in 1815, ending the Napoleonic history in Europe. The diminutive military genius had the battle won early in the day, then he waited for the ground to dry after a rainstorm, before his decisive attack. That had given time for Prussian general von Blucher’s troops to arrive and reinforce the British army under the Duke of Wellington, who then decisively won the battle. Napoleon was banished to the Isle of St. Helena, where he died six years later, possibly from poison, probably from stomach cancer.
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PAUL McCARTNEY was born in 1942 in Liverpool.
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“THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE & HARRIET” ended on radio in 1954, after nearly 10 years, but they went on to TV stardom until 1966.
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“GUNSMOKE” ended its 1952-1961 radio run on this day. It had expanded to TV in 1955, and it ran on the small screen for 20 years. It is credited with launching the TV era of westerns; in 1958, 7 of TV’s top ten shows were westerns, including Gunsmoke.
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“RIDE, SALLY RIDE” on this day in 1983, as Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut to be launched into space, flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. It was almost 20 years to the day since Russian Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova had become the first woman in space.
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RADIO TALK SHOW HOST GUNNED-DOWN in Denver in 1984. Alan Berg was controversial, dubbed “The man you love to hate,” and his views had often produced death threats. Nearly a year later, three neo-Nazis were arrested and two were eventually convicted of the murder.
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TODAY’S EVENTS:
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Wed, Jun 18; every week; in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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Wed, every week:
6-9 pm GARRET SWAYNE plays his weekly residency at Giovanni Ristorante, 21926 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; reserv 818-884-0243; www.GiovanniRistorante.com. Ample parking behind restaurant. No cover, $15 minimum per person on food or drink.
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Wed, Jun 18:
6 pm CALIFORNIA SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION meeting at Le Parc Suite Hotel, 733 N West Knoll Dr, West Hollywood 90069; www.leparcsuites.com; 800-5-SUITES, 310-855-8888, This meeting is billed as a “Legislative Update and Get-Together, to hear news on upcoming visits to California Congressional offices.”
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Editor’s note: some of the legislative agenda of CSA’s sponsor, NSAI, appears to us at “Tied tot the Tracks” as harmful to indie musicians in terms of future radio and web radio airplay. The NSAI / CSA call for “level playing field” payments to all artists at the same rate, anytime a recorded track is played for broadcast, may produce a very different result than what the legislation’s sponsors intend. If you are a radio station programmer, whether Clear Channel or Podunk, and it will cost you the same amount to play an iconic song by an iconic artist as the amount you would spend to play a new song by an unknown indie artist, which would you do? Factor-in big label payola, and we feel that the intention of this approach to legislation is a very bad idea. Nevertheless, we are making you aware of the CSA “legislative update” meeting, and you can choose whether to attend and what you want to support.
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Soft drinks and light snacks will be served. They ask that you rsvp to Debi Cochran, at Debi@nashvillesongwriters.com, or at 615-256-3354 x 226.
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Wed, Jun 18; every week, Jun-Aug:
6:30 to 9 pm “CULTURAL ELEVATIONS - Get High on Culture at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian” at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr, L.A. 90065; 323-221-2164; www.southwestmuseum.org. Every Wed, June-August, journey up the hill for a new cultural high at the Southwest Museum, featuring a mix of local and Native American artists and performers. Bring a picnic, enjoy diverse bands and musicians, and view the best of Native and world cinema. View of the city from atop Mt. Washington, and elevate your mind. You can ride the Gold Line light rail to the Southwest Museum station, and hike up the hill.
June Line-up:
June 18 – Native Performances by TED & DENNIS GARCIA (Chumash) / Native Storytelling and Dancing and the COSTANOAN RUMSEN CARMEL DANCERS
June 25 – World Cinema, “We of the Never Never” (Australia) (PG)
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Wed, Jun 18:
7:15 pm MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY plays a solo-acoustic concert for Autry National Center Benefactors and members of the Western Music Association, in the Wells Fargo Theater at the Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, in Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. Show at 7:15 pm, followed by a meet-and-greet with Michael at a complimentary wine and cheese reception. Tix $20, adv only, by calling 323-667-2000 x380. Open to Autry members and WMA members.
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Wed, 3rd (and 1st) Wed, every month:
7:30-9 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” has MOVED to its NEW HOME at Rattlesnake Slim’s, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. Note: it is no longer at Vincenzo’s Pizza, as of June 4, 2008. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, Jun 18; 3rd Wed, every month:
7:30-10 pm monthly “SONGWRITER'S NETWORK SHOWCASE” with about 15 performing songwriters, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Songnet’s monthly showcase brings an assortment of accomplished artists trying-out new songs, talented up-and-comers, and others. It provides performing songwriters and other musicians an opportunity to perform their originals on a professional stage, for songwriting peers, in a supportive atmosphere. Info on attending or performing and on the organization, at www.thesongnet.org. Pre-register to perform, or arrive before 7:30 pm for any spots that may remain. Coffeehouse fare available. Free entry, $5 suggested donation.
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Every FIRST Wednesday, (except for July, when its on Tue, Jul 1) SongNet has seminars here with industry guests that discuss the business side of music. That’s also FREE and interesting to all those who want a "behind the scenes look" at what it's all about.
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Info, articles, links to the music business, and CGB impresario BOB STANE’s "boilerplate," explaining why some artists do not get booked on a regular basis, are all at www.thesongnet.org.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, every week; in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session; call for location, 805-579-6416; www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, Jun 18; 3rd Wed every month:
THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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Wed, Jun 18:
8 pm ANNA BENTHOLM-JENSEN at Room 5 lounge, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504. Anna is from Denmark, making her second US tour. We heard her last time she was in L.A., and she has some fine original songs, in English.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm ACOUSTIC JAM at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member of venue in advance to gain entry. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected from each participant & audience member.
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Wed; repeats every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Jun 18 to Fri, Jun 20; live theater:
8 pm TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ “SUMMER AND SMOKE” for “L.A. Theatre Works” at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. This sensuous play tells the story of a repressed minister's daughter who secretly longs for a man who is focused only on sexual conquest. Runs Wed, Jun 18 to Fri, Jun 20 at 8 pm; Sat, Jun 21 at 3 pm; Sun, Jun 22 at 4 pm. Skirball Members eligible for discount; gen’l $47 & $39.50; $20 students.
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Wed, Jun 18; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX begins its run, Jun 18-29, at the Ricardo Montalban Theater, 1615 Vine St, Hollywood 90028. Somehow, the L.A. Times found it, even though it isn’t classical or jazz (usually the only music they acknowledge), and they have named it their “#1 L.A. Times Summer Theater Pick.” (Show on Jun 19 is a charity benefit; see that listing.) Sure, it’s largely an electric performance, but we’re sure you want to know about it. Info & tix, www.TheWhosTommy.com.
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Wed, Jun 18:
8:30 pm DEBRA LEE & THE TRIGGER HAPPY at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Jun 18:
9 pm SEAN WIGGINS & LONE GOAT play a full band all-acoustic show at The Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90027; 323-663-8979. She’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and scored a “Listener Favorite of 2006” with her song, “L.A. Blues.” Artist info, www.seanwiggins.com. 9 pm sharp, one set. $5 cover.
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Wed, Jun 18:
9:30 pm-closing JAIMI SHUEY, DAVE GLEASON, JOHN McDUFFIE, MIKE BAKER, STEVE MUGALIAN, at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230. You’ve heard Jamie Shuey’s music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The “world’s smallest honky-tonk” is no cover, and artists play for tips.
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View all of June at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, or listings continue at www.myspace.com/laacoustic with chronological date listings, as separate posts. On myspace, use the “view all” and then, curiously enough, the “older” button to see into the future, all the way into 2009. The calendar will be moving soon, where we won’t need to post events in small increments, and we’ll let you know when and to where. Meantime, the most recent info, both events and news, lives on both the myspace and the blogspot pages.
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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