June events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar, updated June 10, 2008

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"Tied to the Tracks"
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Key events, June, 2008
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(more are added as news arrives, and recurring events are added as dates approach)
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Why we’re here, on Blogger.com: after a long presence on MySpace, that site suddenly changed parameters to accept only short posts, so we had to endure a ponderous and VERY time-consuming process to list events in small increments, usually only one day at a time. It was too much, so we have begun posting the calendar and news here. We’ll see how it works, and if everyone adjusts and gives positive feedback, we’ll move here, and soon.
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often, and we add a BUNCH of concerts, club gigs, and recurring events as dates arrive.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES always post separately. The most recent edition is dated June 7; previous news features posted May 31; 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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TUESDAY, JUNE 10
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Tue, Jun 10; every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Senior Center is at the far end of the parking lot.) Everyone welcome. They say, “Although we meet at the senior center, we are not exclusive: vacationing or off-track school children, their teachers, moms whose children are in school at that time, singles, whomever, will be welcomed with open arms. If you don’t have an instrument as yet, we can help you get an inexpensive one to start with. You will purchase the music book and receive new music thereafter with no added expense. Each member donates $1 every week. We have a birthday party each month, and every 3 months go out together for lunch, using the money from the treasury.” Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Jun 10:
Noon-2 pm STEWBOSS brings the blues to the “Pershing Square Lunchtime Concert Series” at Pershing Square, on W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A.; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm. Ride the Red Line subway to the Pershing Square Station and avoid expensive downtown L.A. parking. grab a take-out lunch across the street, and enjoy a FREE lunchtime concert downtown.
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Tue, Jun 10; film screening:
1:30 pm “MUSCLE BEACH PARTY” screens as the final event in the “Classic Films: Imagining Dylan” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Surfers Frankie (Frankie Avalon) and Dee Dee (Annette Funicello) head out to the beach but are threatened by tough body builders. Note that the Dylan exhibition closes Jun 8, so it’s already closed when this event occurs. Free, no reservations.
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Tue, Jun 10; every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, Jun 10; every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, Jun 10; every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Sandii says, “New venue, every Tuesday night starting April 15. It’s much closer for many of you to come than Idyllwild, so I thought you would like to know about it! This restaurant has great Italian food, with very reasonable prices, beer, wine, salad bar, and a very casual family atmosphere. The owner and his wife are the nicest people! He has a Karaoke rig set up, so during the band’s breaks, he walks around the restaurant with a hand-held cordless microphone singing Frank Sinatra and other standards while he busses tables. What a hoot! His son works there, as well as his grand daughter. It’s really fun to be there. We’ll be playing some bluegrass, and all the other musical styles we do.” Menifee is about 15 minutes north of Temecula, right off the 215 Fwy at Domenegoni Pkwy. (Off the 215, exit at Domenegoni Parkway, go W about 1 mile. It’s just Past Newport Rd on the right side, in the strip mall with Blockbusters Video.)
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Sandii played the enormous STAGE COACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL in May ‘08, and she plays Arriba’s Mexican restaurant in Idyllwild every Saturday night and several times a month at Café Aroma in Idyllwild. Artist info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS “SOUP JAM,” country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, Don Rowan, 562-883-0573; http://songmakers.org. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice, soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is 1st entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Jun 10; every week:
7 pm “MAIN STREET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE” this week with MIKE WEST and LOIS BLAISCH, at Café Bellissimo, 22458 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-225-0026. It’s a nice format, always with two recording artists, each doing a half-hour set, followed by an open mic; www.garretswayne.com.
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MIKE WEST is a folk-rock troubadour with an uncanny musical ear. He taught himself to sing, play, and write songs, and today, at age 24, he is “one of the most promising young artists in southern California,” as Garret Swayne characterizes him. Mike has played with the KENNY LOGGINS, DAVID CROSBY, MELVIN EDDY, DICK VAN DYKE, and more, and he has a following as a solo acoustic / vocal artist with a 350+ song repertoire of contemporary hits, classic rock covers, and some fine originals. It’s his second appearance at the MSSS. Artist info, www.myspace.com/mikewestonline.
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LOIS BLAISCH is a multi-platinum hit songwriter who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” A versatile singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Lois is best known for writing the mega smash hit song “Could've Been,” recorded by TIFFANY, which sold 9 million copies worldwide in 1988. The song was also performed recently on American Idol by finalist and ultimate champion CARY UNDERWOOD. Lois has received 3 Grammy nominations, and a Golden Reel Award. She's also done a lot of studio work, and her songs and vocals have been featured on many platinum Disney albums, in numerous TV shows, feature films and commercials including “Friends,” “Hunter,” “Touched By An Angel,” “Splash,” “Seventh Heaven,” and Coke. A native of Los Angeles, Lois began performing at the age of eight with a group of singing, tap dancing flapper girls at charity events. At seventeen, she was invited to tour the Orient with Bob Hope's USO Shows. Her songs and vocals won her a place in BMI's "Million-Airs" club. Artist info, www.loisblaisch.com.
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Open mic follows featured artists. No cover, but venue expects a minimum $10 food / drink purchase.
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Tue, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Jun 10:
7:30 pm ROLAND VEGA plus PAUL McCARTY with KEITH JARVIS at Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood. (NOT at City Walk, and you can park free on the street.) KEITH JARVIS (Kaedmon) tells us. “I’ll be playing drums for the very soulful Roland Vega. Then at 8 pm, I'll be playing with PAUL McCARTY (not be confused with one of the Beatles). Come on down and hang with us!” Artist info, www.myspace.com/keithjarvis.
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Tue, Jun 10:
AIMEE MANN takes her tour for her new CD, “Smilers,” to Largo, 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073. It’s the 7th CD from the highly esteemed singer-songwriter. On Superego Records, the disc has 13 songs. (She’s also here Jun 2.)
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Tue, Jun 10; in the OC:
8 pm MARIACHI DIVAS CD release show at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583. Doors at 7 pm. $12.50.
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Tue, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue; repeats every 2nd and 4th Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL MCCARTHY the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. You can also pre-signup online at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, 2nd Tue, every month, Mar-Oct; in Fullerton:
8-10 pm “SECOND THOUGHTS” free Poetry Reading and Open Mic Night at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Sponsored by local publishers Moon Tide Press. Each month, an artist is featured. Aspiring poets, writers, musicians, dancers and playwrights can show off their work to the audience in the main gallery, and the best artists are chosen to perform a “Second Stage Concert” show later in the year. Free.
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Tue, Jun 10:
8:30 pm DEBRA LEE & THE TRIGGER HAPPY at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; 818-341-0166; www.cowboypalace.com. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Jun 10:
8:30 pm BILLY BRAGG at The El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-6400; www.theelrey.com. He’s on tour from the UK, with the US release (Apr 22) of his new album, “Mr Love and Justice.” Artist info, www.billybragg.co.uk. $31.
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Tue, Jun 10:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS at Killarney's Pub and Grill, 209 S Main St, Huntington Beach; 714-536-7887. Band info, www.sligorags.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
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Wed, Jun 11-Sun, Jun 15; in Seattle:
Annual “NOISE FOR THE NEEDY FESTIVAL” is an annual charity benefit in Seattle, and includes numerous solo acoustic performances and a lot of rock acts. It’s spread-out over eight different venues, with a show each night, through Sunday. “Noise for the Needy” is a great annual festival that’s been happening for years. Each summer, they pick a charity to receive contributions and gather a large group of local and national acts in a weeklong string of shows all over town. This year’s acts include “Tied to the Tracks” favorite ALI MARCUS, plus The Black Angels, Two Gallants, Math and Physics Club, Common Market, and many more. Proceeds from the 2008 Festival will be donated to Urban Rest Stop (www.urbanreststop.org) Tix are available individually for each show at the venues’ doors. Runs Jun 11-15. For the full lineup, schedules and costs, check www.noisefortheneedy.org.
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Wed, Jun 11; 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nicks Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, Jun 11; 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 11 – Native Cinema, “Kumeyaay: Survival in the Weave” (Short) and “Our Land, Our Life” (NR)
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 11:
7-10:30 pm “BEST OF SOIREE” presents the top performers from the Spring, 2008 LAWIM (Los Angeles WoMen in Music) monthly “Soiree” dinner & show series, at the M Bar, 1253 N Vine St (in Fountain & Vine Plaza), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036; event info, www.lawim.com; info@lawim.com. Performing are BILL BERRY, JOY GRAYSEN, DAVID KIDD, ARLENE KOLE, JULIE MINASIAN, ALISSA MORENO, ALAN O’DAY, AMY RAASCH, and TIANA. This is a fine monthly event, and includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. A respectful “listening room” environment is provided for the performances, and there are plenty of industry networking opportunities before and after. "An invigorating evening that proves there is art in Los Angeles after all." - Tom Kidd, Music Connection Magazine. Reserv recommended. Valet parking $4.50 or free street parking. $10 mbrs, $20 gen’l public, BUFFET DINNER INCLUDED, full bar available.
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Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, Jun 11:
8 pm Fiddle virtuoso ALEX DePUE with special guest MIGUEL De HOYOS (Guitarrista Mexicano) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, about a show Alex did previously at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, “ALEX DePUE is a very well known fiddle player who is in a big rock band. It was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience to see a full fledged ’fiddle extravaganza.’ There is no other way to describe it. ....way too big to be in a 49 seat bistro. However, he had a great time and asked to come back. (Just like every other big time act who gets hooked up with The Coffee Gallery Backstage). Alex is, obviously, classically trained. He does not ‘just’ play but puts on a thorough show. He has a sweet puckish sense of humor and is good looking. This is a ‘class’ act. Not a person in the room stayed in his, or her, seat at the end of the last song. A 100% standing ovation. The audience would not let him off the stage and he played for about another hour. He was mobbed at the CD table after he finally got off stage. Also the nicest person you can imagine, with even a good sense of humor off stage.”
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ALEX DePUE is one of the most innovative violinists / fiddlers of our day. You can expect a jaw-dropping demonstration including all styles of violin playing. Having performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall by the age of 14, Alex has won numerous competitions since then, including twice winning the National Fiddling Championship in Winfield, Kansas, in 1999 and again in 2005. Alex was employed as Musical Director for Capitol country recording artist CHRIS CAGLE from 2000 to 2006, and he comes to this show fresh from an 11-month world tour that began in July, 2007, with legendary rock guitarist STEVE VAI. Find out more at www.myspace.com/alexdepue or visit www.vai.com for the latest news on live DVD releases and recordings. Also, search "alex depue" at www.youtube.com for examples of his amazing musical prowess. His Myspace page has had over a million hits.
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Special guest guitarist MIGUEL De HOYOS is one of most renowned and talented guitarists in Mexico. His musical elegance and virtuosity with his band and as a solo artist, continue to captivate audiences of all ages in Mexico, the US and Europe. Miguel De Hoyos is distinguished for his eclectic performances, which, through the course of one performance, can bring a piece of XVI century Baroque, Spanish, Mexicana, South American, European, and even some killer rock and roll. All that, and original arrangements, all executed with such mastery and skill you are certain the music was originally written for solo guitar. Get reservations. $20.

Wed, Jun 11:
8 pm-12:30 am SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at The Bull Pen, 314 Avenue I, Redondo Beach; 310-375-7797. 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.
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Wed & Thu; 2nd Wed & 2nd Thu, every month, Mar-Oct; in Fullerton:
8 pm “SECOND STAGE CONCERT SERIES” at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Each month, artists are chosen from the “Second Thoughts” series here on 2nd Tuesdays, and included in these nights for full sets. The Tue shows allow aspiring poets, writers, musicians, dancers and playwrights to show off their work to the audience in the main gallery, and the best artists are chosen to perform one of these “Second Stage Concert” shows later in the year (info at 714-738-3134). $15 adv, $20 door.
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Wed, Jun 11:
8:30 pm J.D. BERNAL 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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THURSDAY, JUNE 12
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Thu, Jun 12:
6–9 pm JAMES INTVELD'S SWING SINNERS play the “WESTERN FLING” the new series every Thu in June, at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.autrynationalcenter.org. Grab your hat and boots and come on down for summer evenings of music, dancing, food, and fun. Dust off your two-step and head out to the dance floor as the Autry presents some of the hottest swing bands from California to Texas. DAVID KATZ, former member of the Swingtime Dancers, the Silk `n' Spurs Dancers, and Sonny Watson's A Team, offers complimentary dance lessons at every event. The Golden Spur Café and Bar is open for business, and the museum stays open until 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, dancing until 9. Free for Autry Members, gen’l admission $5 includes museum admission.
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Thu, Jun 12; 2nd and 4th Thu, every month; in Ventura:
“ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm WEEKLY ZYDECO DANCE in Long Beach, every Thursday at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-596-1631. Come early for Bar Happy Hour with free food, 5-7 pm. Evening costs $5 plus two drink minimum (bottled water, juices, more available). Zydeco dance lesson included, 7-8 pm; raffle 8-8:15; CD dancing 8:15-10 pm or so. Beginners, singles, all ages welcome. (Total cost for the evening is $10 if you buy two bottled waters.)
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Thu, Jun 12:
SABRINA & CRAIG and 3 other acoustic artists each play 45 min sets at the Talking Stick Coffeehouse, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica 90405. Sabrina & Craig describe themselves as “sharing complex harmonies, unique arrangements, clever and heartfelt originals, and our love of people and music.” Craig is CRAIG LINCOLN, and you’ve heard him perform on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.sabrinaandcraig.com.
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Thu, Jun 12:
7:30-10 pm “GROUP THERAPY SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with TRACY NEWMAN, SHAUN CROMWELL, MARTY AXELROD, NICOLE GORDON, FRAN LUCCI, LISA GEWIRTZ, DEAN CHAMBERLIN, & JOHN STOWERS at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-985-5916. It’s experienced singer-songwriters performing songs they’ve written in Marty Martin’s “Group Therapy” song group in the past two months. Tracy Newman, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winner who has performed multiple times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” tells us, “These songs were sort of ‘on assignment.’ as if we were working on-staff for a publisher who asked us for specific things. We each wrote about 10 songs this session and have to do three of them. No one gets to do any songs from the past. Just the newest stuff. Since I’m one of those performers who practices each song about 50 times before I dare to venture out in public with it, I will be shaking in my boots… or sandals as the case may be. That doesn’t mean I won’t be polished. Um… well, okay… yes it does, I guess. This show will be a blast. I would arrive early if I were you. It’ll fill up with friends and family very fast. Food here is very good. No alcohol. Ample street parking.” $5 cover.
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Thu, Jun 12:
CANCELLED: 8 pm THE BLUE ROSE TRIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. No word on whether they will be rescheduled. They are AUDREY SOLOMON on violin, ROSE CHEN on piano, and LARS HOEFS on cello. We don’t have much info yet, but they have gotten some great press: "Think talent. Think intelligence. Think new;" "Dynamic and Passionate." They won top prizes in the Coleman, MTNA & Peninsula Competitions and they’ve performed in Israel, China, Brazil, France and the US. $15.
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Thu, Jun 12; in Fullerton:
8 pm KRISTIN KORB TRIO plays the “MUCKENTHALER JAZZ FESTIVAL,” honoring legendary bassist HOWARD RUMSEY, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Kristin says, “We'll be doing some special pieces for the event. Be sure to get your tickets early. They are more expensive at the door!” Kristin is that amazing standup bass player and vocalist who you’ve heard perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with COWBOP. She is hugely popular in the jazz world, and tonight is her jazz show. This music is very accessible and lots of fun, and people who “don’t like jazz” will enjoy it. Artist info, www.kristinkorb.com. Adv tix $20, $25 door; all ages.
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Thu, Jun 12:
8-8:30 pm PACIFIC COAST BAND at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl; Santa Monica 90405. Stay for the full show, with other acoustic performers, 7:30-10 pm. Venue has good sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 12:
8 pm-midnight BRIAN BRAZIL & 21st CENTURY BLUES at Café 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414. Singer-songwriter Trudee Lunden tells us, “BRIAN BRAZIL, harmonica virtuoso / blues vocalist extraordinaire, and his band 21st Century Blues are performing at Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre. This is a very clean and nice neighborhood restaurant / bar with yummy food, good drinks, no cover charge, and it’s kid-friendly. Brian's birthday is June 9, so it would be a great way to celebrate with him, showing your support and stopping by for a drink or meal. He and I would both really appreciate it! No presents - just presence. You will definitely enjoy a fun evening of live entertainment. He will blow you away!” Artist info, www.bluesharp1.com, and www.myspace.com/bluesharp1com.
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Thu, Jun 12:
8 pm WALTER MIRISCH: “I THOUGHT WE WERE MAKING MOVIES, NOT HISTORY” at the Readings and Lectures series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Join award-winning film producer Walter Mirisch as he reads from and discusses his new book, a moving, star-filled account of one of Hollywood's true golden ages as told by a man in the middle of it all. $5 gen’l; free to Skirball mbrs.
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Thu; 2nd Wed & 2nd Thu, every month, Mar-Oct; in Fullerton:
8 pm “SECOND STAGE CONCERT SERIES” at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Each month, artists are chosen from the “Second Thoughts” series here on 2nd Tuesdays, and included in these nights for full sets. The Tue shows allow aspiring poets, writers, musicians, dancers and playwrights to show off their work to the audience in the main gallery, and the best artists are chosen to perform one of these “Second Stage Concert” shows later in the year (info at 714-738-3134). $15 adv, $20 door.
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Thu, Jun 12 (& Jun 19):
8 pm “THE BAD ARM – CONFESSIONS OF A DODGY IRISH DANCER” at Bang Theatre, 457 N Fairfax Ave, L.A. 90036; 323-653 6886. Presented in association with Heather Woodbury’s Fomenting Arts Unlimited, performed by Máire Clerkin and directed by Dan O’Connor, this one-hour show follows the life and times of a girl growing up in a North London Irish community during the 60s & 70s. Tales of dysfunctional family strife, embarrassing adolescence, not to mention a hapless adulthood, are punctuated by ear-bashingly good jigs. Th epremise is, “Have you ever felt as if the world had failed to notice your brilliance?” Máire Clerkin takes this opportunity to air her grievances against those who so cruelly overlooked her, and to prove, for once and for all, that she should have been a famous Irish Dancer. This is an ugly duckling story in which the beautiful swan refuses to emerge.
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Máire Clerkin founded The Hairy Marys and Clerkinworks Irish Dance Theatre in London, touring extensively. Other credits include Enter Achilles / DV8 Physical Theatre; Dancing on Dangerous Ground / Colin Dunne & Jean Butler; Fennels, Flannels, Funnels / John Hegley; Countess / Broadway Theatre; London; Centenary Knees Up / South Bank Centre; Music Makers / BBC TV and Revolver / BBC World Service. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2003, she has choreographed for Cadence Theatre in Arizona, the Portland Irish Dancers (winning Western US dance drama title) and A Gaelic Gathering. She is a teaching artist with the Los Angeles Music Center and Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Dan O'Connor is an actor, writer and director. He is the co-founder of both Bay Area and Los Angeles Theatresports. Most recently he directed "Sons and Daughters" for ABC/Broadway Video and "Campus Ladies" for the Oxygen Network. In August he goes to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to perform "Shakespeare UnScripted," an improvised play in the style of William Shakespeare.
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Tonight’s show is $12 adv at www.bangstudio.com; $14 door.
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Thu, Jun 12; in Seattle:
8 pm Annual “NOISE FOR THE NEEDY FESTIVAL” tonight features an 8 pm show by “Tied to the Tracks” favorite ALI MARCUS at Conor Byrne, 5140 Ballard Av, Ballard (NW Seattle) 98107. Ali gave the radio show the world premiere of her 2007 CD. The Seattle festival is a multi-venue benefit, and includes numerous solo acoustic performances and a lot of rock acts. It’s spread-out over eight different venues, with a show each night, through Sunday. “Noise for the Needy” is a great annual festival that’s been happening for years. Each summer, they pick a charity to receive contributions and gather a large group of local and national acts in a weeklong string of shows all over town. This year’s acts include Ali Marcus, The Black Angels, Two Gallants, Math and Physics Club, Common Market, and many more. Proceeds from the 2008 Festival will be donated to Urban Rest Stop (www.urbanreststop.org) Tix are available individually for each show at the venues’ doors. Runs Jun 11-15. For the full lineup, schedules and costs, check www.noisefortheneedy.org.
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Thu, Jun 12:
8:30 pm DOO-WAH RIDERS 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 Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 12:
9:30 pm-1:30 am SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. 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. No cover.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15; near Santa Barbara:
20th annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; www.liveoakmusic.org; 805-781-3030. This year’s lineup includes NANCI GRIFFITH, DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS, MIKE MARSHALL’S MANDOLIN EXTRAVANGANZA, CHORO FAMOSO, PONCHO SANCHEZ, NAPPY BROWN, THE DERAILERS, QUEEN OMEGA, WITH SOUL MAJESTIC, BABA KEN AND THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS, GIBSON BROTHERS, EILEN JEWELL, INGA SWEARINGEN, CAMPBELL BROTHERS, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, WHISKEY CHIMP, RESINATION, DON LAMPSON, RACHEL SEDACCA, LOUIE ORTEGA AND THE BURNERS, BUNGEE JUMPING COWS, GOVE COUNTY STRING QUARTET. Also plenty of workshops and vendors. Entertainment runs Fri, 3:45 pm-midnight; Sat, 8 am-midnight; Sun, 8 am-10 pm. See festival site for schedules, artist bios, etc.
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This is always a wonderful festival. Every year, it’s produced as a benefit for KCBX public radio, as the station’s principal annual fund-raiser. Camping is additional; car camping $25, RV (anything over 22 ft) is $55; parking / camping for motorcycles and disabled camping (with reserv) are free. A “Full festival pass” is required to qualify for camping; prices shown include a $5 web-order discount: adults $115, ages 13-17, $75, age 4-12, $35. Individual days (no camping) available for $35 adult or teen, $15 child.
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Fri-Sun, June 13, 14, 15; in Victorville:
32nd Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” the annual big-deal bluegrass festival on Father's day Weekend, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, just over Cajon Pass in the Mojave Desert, near Victorville; info & tix, 951-341-8080; www.huckfinn.com. This is “the big one” in Southern Cal for bluegrass fans. Newsweek called Huck Finn "One of eight great American festivals."
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Lineup includes:
THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER, THE DAN TYMINSKI BAND, SCOTT GATES & PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND, THE NATIONAL BLUEGRASS PLAYOFFS, and many more. 15-year-old mandolin wunderkind Scott Gates will perform with the NGDB. Runs 7 am-11 pm Fri & Sat, 7 am-8 pm Sun.
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Tix went on sale Jan 7, and camping tix always go fast. Reserved camping and adv tix are strongly recommended. This year brings more electrical hook-ups for RVs in Camp Area 1,2,3 behind the Main Stage and in the SWBA "Entertainers Camp” Area. RV non hook-up sites can also be reserved for a small fee in both areas. All parking and fishing are free. Adv tix by phone, mail or web are $10 LESS THAN SHOWN HERE. Prices at gate require cash payment. Adult 4-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $85; adult 3-day (includes Fri, Sat camping) $80; junior 3-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $20; Daily admission (no camping; cash at gate) adults, Fri $15, Sat $20, Sun $20; juniors (ages 6-11), $5 any one day; kids under age 6 are free.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15:
Annual “PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL” at the Hollywood Bowl Sat & Sun, with other events at various L.A. venues. Tonight is a “Pre-Jazz Warm Up” party at the Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas; 818-222-6062.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 13, 14, 15; in Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEVOUS” with MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY, DAVE STAMEY, SOURDOUGH SLIM, TOM HIATT, RICHARD ELLOYAN, in Mills Park, Williams St, Carson City, NV; 775-883-1976; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com. Event includes lots of music, historical re-enactments, and evening concerts in the neighboring Pony Express Pavilion venue. A Nevada Arts Council grant now supports traditional and folkloric singing, dancing, and music of early Nevada, as well as a celebration of the ethnic groups that, from earliest days, have comprised the Silver State’s population.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 13, 14, & 15; in Washington State:
“RODEO WEEK END” COWBOY POETRY, MUSIC & DANCE, in Bickleton, WA, with BODIE DOMINGUEZ, SMOKE WADE, JIM AASEN, COYOTE JOE. Includes shows 3-5 pm Fri, 8 pm Sat, and a 7 am “Cowboy Breakfast,” with music & poetry.
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Fri, Jun 13:
6:30-10 pm “DANCE DOWNTOWN” presents GRUPO MODERNO playing Cumbia dance music, at the Music Center Plaza, 135 N Grand Av, downtown L.A.; 213-972-3660; www.musiccenter.org. Dance floor provided. You don't need a partner. No matter what your dance style of choice or level of expertise, spend a Friday evening dancing under the stars on the Music Center Plaza. UPCOMING EVENTS: Swing dance on June 27; Bollywood / Bhangra on July 11; Samba on July 25. Information is subject to change. In case of rain, events are cancelled. Parking available in the Music Center garage for $8 (weekends). Public transit, on MTA’s bus or the Metro Red Line subway, is available; info at 1-800-Commute (weekdays) or www.mta.net. Free event.
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Fri, Jun 13 (& Sat, Jun 14):
6:30-11:30 pm KRISTIN KORB plays at Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-587-1707; www.shuttersonthebeach.com. Kristin says, "There is nothing better than watching the sun set at the beach, chillin' with your friends, and enjoying some good food. Shutters is the place for extraordinary people watching, relaxing on the couch, and spoiling yourself without having to drive too far. You never know who is going to be there!" The delightful Kristin has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her alter ego group, COW BOP. She is an amazing standup bass player and vocalist. Info, www.kristinkorb.com. Tonight’s jazz show is all ages, with a drink cover, otherwise free.
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Fri, Jun 13:
6:30-9:30 pm LUIS OLIART at Chino Towne Center, in the courtyard near Mimi Café, Chino 92880. Take the Grand / Edison offramp off Hwy 71.
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Fri, Jun 13:
7:30 pm AILISH TYNAN & HUGH TINNEY play the “Friday Nights at the Getty” series at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300. Two of Ireland's most celebrated musical ambassadors, soprano Ailish Tynan and pianist Hugh Tinney, perform a recital of songs by Brahms and Faure and arrangements of Irish folksongs by Herbert Hughes from Tynan's recently released CD A Purse of Gold. This concert is part of the Music for Museums series, a collaboration with the National Gallery of Ireland. (Orig scheduled for Fri, Feb 8.) Parking is $8. Admission is FREE; reserv req’d, and are taken beginning Thu, May 22 at 9 am, at 310-440-7300.
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Fri, Jun 13; in Carson City, NV:
7:30 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE” at Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEZVOUS” is a concert gala with “MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY & FRIENDS,” in the Pony Express Pavilion, next to Mills Park, Hwy 50, Carson City, NV; www.eventsnevada.com/rendezvous.htm. This year’s Rendezvous brings the sounds of the west with the country music and traditional cowboy songs of MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY (“Wildfire,” “Carolina in the Pines”), DAVE STAMEY (Western Music Assoc. "Entertainer of the Year," winner of “Song of the Year,” and “Songwriter of the Year,” and he’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”), also RICHARD ELOYAN, and performing host LARRY MAURICE. Larry is the multi-year winner of honors as the nation’s top cowboy poet, and he’s also performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tells us that Richard Elloyan is, “one of the area’s finest songwriters and performers,” and he adds, “I get to emcee the darn thing (best seat in the house). Very nice venue. The show will be ‘in the round’ so there won't be a bad seat. Will be a great show.” Concert tix $15 adv, $20 door; $50 for family of 4.
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Fri, Jun 13:
8 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE with mandolin wizard and band member EVAN MARSHALL at the brand-new Covina Performing Arts Center, 104 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-331-8133; www.covinacenter.com. The Riders of the Purple Sage perform with symphonies and atop hay-bale stages. One of the world’s most historic Western bands plays this one as a fundraiser for the venue. They’re musically wonderful, innovative and virtuosic, they have marvelous originals, and they appeal to a vast audience well beyond those who love traditional western music. And they’re a whole lot of fun to see in a live performance. While they’re no strangers to a big concert stage, their monthly residency at Altadena’s Coffee Gallery Backstage always sells-out at least a month in advance. Tix: $20 gen’l, $40 box seats.
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Fri, Jun 13:
8 pm THE FRISKIE FROLICS with guest JANET KLEIN and an entire quintet, and RICK QUISOL, "The Dimestore Dandy," at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Janet says, “Oh, so Libertine. In today's music industry, where October's hot property is November's has-been, the fear of obsolescence exerts a powerful influence on many performers. Unless, of course, you're the Frisky Frolics. With a ukulele-driven program of such Tin Pan Alley-era classics as ‘Cake Eatin’ Man’ and ‘My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes,’ the quintet revels in the outdated, dusty gems from our grandparents' 78 rpm record collections.”
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In the hands of RICK "THE DIMESTORE DANCDY, QUISOL (ukulele, vocals, kazoo), PIERRE LAIK (mandolin), YANOS LUSTIG (sax, piano), CRAIG VENTRESCO ( Lead guitar) and CHRIS "TEEGEE" GREEN (acoustic bass, backing vocals), the band’s Jazz Age ditties shimmer and sway, tickling the funny bone while soothing the soul. But, as a growing number of Frisky Frolics fans can tell you, the group's shows are about far more than music. Performances include vintage clothing and props that further enhance the magic of the long-lost musical treasures. The Frolics offer a unique opportunity to travel back in time to an era when the harsh realities of the Depression were temporarily softened by snappy tunes, droll lyrics, and the occasional ferocious kazoo solo. And, of course, Rick Quisol, "The Dimestore Dandy." Oh, so Libertine. Artists’ info, www.thefriskyfrolics.com and www.myspace.com/thefriskyfrolics.
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Fri, Jun 13:
8 pm SUEDE at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Artist info, www.johngorka.com. $22.50.
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Fri, Jun 13:
8 pm McGRATH PROJECT, aka BOWLING FOR SOUP play a benefit for Hart High School’s Art Department at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. We love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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Fri, Jun 13; in VC:
8 pm “FIRESIDE CONCERT” series at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd corner of Borchard, Newbury Park; info, 805-427-4707; folksgr1@aol.com. $7.
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Fri, Jun 13:
MORTONETTE STEPHENS plays a Benefit Concert, “SHIFT HAPPENS,” as the main event in the “2008 CARL ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DRIVE” at Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City 90230; www.agapelive.com. MORTONETTE STEPHENS will take you on a musical journey “into what’s right in your world.” Mortonette has sung with Capital Records, Barbara Streisand, Quincy Jones, Paul Anka, Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt. She was hired to be vocal trainer, coordinator, and bit player for Alex Haley’s TV series “Roots.” In her ongoing tours in Europe, Mortonette performs as one of the three lead singers in “WILD WOMEN BLUES.” Mortonette has received numerous gold and platinum recording awards for her performances. She sings regularly at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City.
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The concert is a benefit for the scholarship, which supports teens and young adults in pursuit of their dreams of artistic expression, including acting, singing, dancing, composing, visual arts and writing. Past scholarship recipients have pursued playwriting, music composition, acting, and film production. This year’s scholarship parameters include all students who will be matriculating into institutions of higher learning.
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Fri, Jun 13:
9 pm DOO-WAH RIDERS play a special “I LOVE THIS BAR” night at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. The Toby Keith hit of that name was filmed at the venue, and someone in attendance tonight will win free tix to Toby Keith’s L.A. concert. Live music here 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Jun 14:
THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14 & 15; near Santa Barbara:
20th annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; www.liveoakmusic.org; 805-781-3030. This year’s lineup includes NANCI GRIFFITH, DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS, MIKE MARSHALL’S MANDOLIN EXTRAVANGANZA, CHORO FAMOSO, PONCHO SANCHEZ, NAPPY BROWN, THE DERAILERS, QUEEN OMEGA, WITH SOUL MAJESTIC, BABA KEN AND THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS, GIBSON BROTHERS, EILEN JEWELL, INGA SWEARINGEN, CAMPBELL BROTHERS, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, WHISKEY CHIMP, RESINATION, DON LAMPSON, RACHEL SEDACCA, LOUIE ORTEGA AND THE BURNERS, BUNGEE JUMPING COWS, GOVE COUNTY STRING QUARTET. Also plenty of workshops and vendors. (Started Friday.) Entertainment runs Fri, 3:45 pm-midnight; Sat, 8 am-midnight; Sun, 8 am-10 pm. See festival site for schedules, artist bios, etc.
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This is always a wonderful festival. Every year, it’s produced as a benefit for KCBX public radio, as the station’s principal annual fund-raiser. Camping is additional; car camping $25, RV (anything over 22 ft) is $55; parking / camping for motorcycles and disabled camping (with reserv) are free. A “Full festival pass” is required to qualify for camping; prices shown include a $5 web-order discount: adults $115, ages 13-17, $75, age 4-12, $35. Individual days (no camping) available for $35 adult or teen, $15 child.
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Sat & Sun, June 14 & 15; in Victorville:
32nd Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” the annual big-deal bluegrass festival on Father's day Weekend, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, just over Cajon Pass in the Mojave Desert, near Victorville; info & tix, 951-341-8080; www.huckfinn.com. This is “the big one” in Southern Cal for bluegrass fans. Newsweek called Huck Finn "One of eight great American festivals." (Started Friday.)
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Lineup includes:
THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER, THE DAN TYMINSKI BAND, SCOTT GATES & PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND, THE NATIONAL BLUEGRASS PLAYOFFS, and many more. 15-year-old mandolin wunderkind Scott Gates will perform with the NGDB. Runs 7 am-11 pm Fri & Sat, 7 am-8 pm Sun.
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Tix went on sale Jan 7, and camping tix always go fast. Reserved camping and adv tix are strongly recommended. This year brings more electrical hook-ups for RVs in Camp Area 1,2,3 behind the Main Stage and in the SWBA "Entertainers Camp” Area. RV non hook-up sites can also be reserved for a small fee in both areas. All parking and fishing are free. Adv tix by phone, mail or web are $10 LESS THAN SHOWN HERE. Prices at gate require cash payment. Adult 4-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $85; adult 3-day (includes Fri, Sat camping) $80; junior 3-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $20; Daily admission (no camping; cash at gate) adults, Fri $15, Sat $20, Sun $20; juniors (ages 6-11), $5 any one day; kids under age 6 are free.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14 & 15:
30th Annual “PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL” holds its central events at the Hollywood Bowl. Established in 1979, The Playboy Jazz Festival has become internationally acclaimed, emerging as the West Coast's premier jazz event. Sold out every year, it is a month-long affair culminating on one weekend in June, at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring jazz, Latin and world music. Virtually every jazz legend and major contemporary artist has performed here, yet the festival has also showcased up-and-coming talent from around the world and from various genres. Begun in 1959 as a one-time landmark event in Chicago to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Playboy Magazine, it was revived in 1979 and remains one of the most unique festivals with its forward thinking and creative programming.
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Past performers include Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Joe Williams, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Gerry Mulligan, Mel Torme, Etta James, Pancho Sanchez, Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, Brian Setzer, Gladys Knight, Joshua Redman, Chucho Valdes, Ozomatli and hundreds of others.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14 & 15:
10 am-6 pm “TOY THEATRE FESTIVAL” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Downtown L.A. The Music Center’s Toy Theatre Festival offers free family-friendly professional Toy Theatre productions both days, 10-6. This unique event features eighty performances over two days and is being presented throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall. Toy Theatre is a genre of puppetry that is small in scale but large in stature, with two-dimensional rod puppets enacting plays in miniature theatres. Performances are free; however advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 213-972-8500. The festival is family-friendly, designed for ages 6 and up. There will also be hands-on workshops in the Concert Hall Garden. For more information on featured artists, call 213-972-8500 or see www.musiccenter.org.
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Sat, Jun 14; in Poway:
Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK FESTIVAL” (today only) with TRAILS & RAILS, GRUNION RUN (www.grunionrun.org), and others, at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway; www.SDFolkHeritage.org. Music all day in the Gazebo and at the Open Mic on the Park Stage. This is a fabulous park with an operating train ride, good food on site, and a farmer's market right next door. KEN GRAYDON’s CD tracks are popular in radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where TRAILS & RAILS scored a “Listener Favorite of 2007” with “Night Train Down the Yellowstone.” Evening concert (7 pm) requires tix; daytime events, 10 am-5 pm, are free.
Gazebo Stage Schedule:> Special Guest emcee: KEN GRAYDON> 10:30 am KEN GRAYDON> 11:10 am LOU & VIRGINIA CURTISS> 11:50 am PATTY HALL> 12:30 pm CHRIS CLARKE-PLOW> 1:10 pm TRAILS & RAILS> 2 pm ALLEN SINGER & DANE TERRY> 2:40 pm TANYA ROSE & THE BUFFALO CHIP KICKERS> 3:20 pm JEFF MOATS & ANNE WILDMAN> 4 pm BLUEGRASS RAMBLERS
Special all day scheduled old timey, Irish fiddle, old time string band jam, and cloggers
> 10.30 am-12.30 pm is an old time stringband jam, with cloggers.
> 7 pm GRUNION RUN concert (tix req’d)
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14 & 15; in Northern Cal:
13th Annual “RUSSIAN RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL” at Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA. The Russian River Blues Festival is back amidst Sonoma County’s redwoods, on Father's Day Weekend. It’s said to be “an amazing weekend of blues music, great food and wine tasting.” During the weekend, there are 16 performances on two stages; a mix of traditional blues, rock, R&B and soul music. Lineup includes LOS LONELY BOYS, JONNY LANG, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, ROBBEN FORD, COCO MONTOYA, DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, EARL THOMAS, and local artists include THE VOLKER STRIFLER BAND and BILL NOTEMAN & THE ROCKETS. Tix: At gate, single-day tix are $5 more than shown, and wkend passes will not be available. Adv tix: “Gold” single day $90, single day gen’l $45; “gold” wkend pass $170, gen’l wkend pass $80, children under age 10 are free.
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Sat-Thu, Jun 14-19; in Owens Valley:
“MAMMOTH LAKES PACK OUTFIT HORSE DRIVE” with DAVE STAMEY; 888-475-8747.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14, 15; in Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEVOUS” with DAVE STAMEY, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY, SOURDOUGH SLIM, TOM HIATT, RICHARD ELLOYAN, in Mills Park, Williams St, Carson City, NV; 775-883-1976; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com. (Started Friday.)
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14, & 15; in Washington State:
“RODEO WEEK END” COWBOY POETRY, MUSIC & DANCE, in Bickleton, WA, with BODIE DOMINGUEZ, SMOKE WADE, JIM AASEN, COYOTE JOE. Includes shows 3-5 pm Fri, 8 pm Sat, and a 7 am “Cowboy Breakfast,” with music & poetry. (Started Friday.)
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Sat & Sun, Jun 14 & 15; in Idaho:
“SHABANG DAYS” includes BODIE DOMINGUEZ playing at the Saddleclub, in Culdisac, ID.
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SATURDAY’S OTHER EVENTS:
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Sat, Jun 14:
7:15 am Annual “SACRED SERVICE SATURDAY” includes a project at the Learning Garden at Venice HS, 13000 Venice Bl, L.A. 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. The Learning Garden is a frequent outdoor venue for acoustic music performances and jams in the Santa Monica area. Garden Master and “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer DAVID KING says, “The Agape Spiritual Center puts on this event every year - all members of the congregation are encouraged to give back to the community at large and we have been a project for the ‘Earth Spirit’ Agape Ministry for a number of years. We are so happy to be a part of it again!” If you would like to take part there, or in any of the day’s community projects, here’s the schedule:
7:15-8 am is “Registration and yummy breakfast” at Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City 90230; www.agapelive.com.
8:15-9 am evocation and blessing in the Sanctuary at Agape
9 am carpools to each of the projects
9:30 am (or sooner) projects begin (bring your lunch, sunscreen & whatever your project needs you to bring; pre-register…)
2:30 pm (or sooner) complete project participation, and leave for Agape
3 pm (sharp) group sharing and benediction at Agape.
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Sat, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm RHYTHM CHILD drum circle, part of the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. The Rhythm Child Network leads families in a participatory drum circle creating sounds and rhythms from different parts of the world. Included with Museum admission.
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Sat, Jun 14:
Noon-2 pm KEVIN SANDBLOOM brings soul / folk to Café Z at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Poet and guitarist Kevin Sandbloom plays music inspired by Bob Marley. Minimum café purchase required for table seating.
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Sat, Jun 14:
1:30-5 pm “HERMOSA BEACH OLD TIME JAM” at a private home. For loc, contact jah@dc.rr.com.
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Sat, Jun 14; in Santa Barbara:
2-5 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara 93105 (805) 967 0066; www.coldspringtavern.com. 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. No cover.
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Sat, 2nd Sat, every month; in Tehachapi:
2-5 pm Monthly “FIDDLE JAM” at Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. Second Sat, every month. Info: Leslie Schoenberg, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 3, 661-821-0800. Every second Saturday. Fiddlers and pickers are all welcome to join in the fun and learn some new fiddle tunes. All ages welcome as well as those who want to listen and tap their toes; www.tehachapi.com.
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Sat, Jun 14:
5 pm THE CALIFORNIA COWBOYS are playing a Western BBQ dinner show & trail ride at The Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates 90274. It’s “from 5 pm ‘til you go home.” The evening is hosted by Las Caballeras Catalina Riders (www.lascaballeras.com). The band tells us, “This is a great place for a party and cowboy Jazz. Join us for a delicious old fashioned Western barbecue. After dinner, you can listen or dance to the wonderful country music and cowboy poetry of the California Cowboys. Anyone with paid reservations for dinner can bring their horse, park their rig at the club for the weekend, and ride. Trail boss rides will be available on Friday [at] noon and on Saturday, or take off on your own to explore the 62 miles of trails. We have fun and games planned, including Cow Chip Bingo if we have enough confirmed applications. Adv tix from Chris Buck; 310-325-2127. $50.
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Fri, Jun 13 (& Sat, Jun 14):
6:30-11:30 pm KRISTIN KORB plays at Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-587-1707; www.shuttersonthebeach.com. Kristin says, "There is nothing better than watching the sun set at the beach, chillin' with your friends, and enjoying some good food. Shutters is the place for extraordinary people watching, relaxing on the couch, and spoiling yourself without having to drive too far. You never know who is going to be there!" The delightful Kristin has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her alter ego group, COW BOP. She is an amazing standup bass player and vocalist. Info, www.kristinkorb.com. Tonight’s jazz show is all ages, with a drink cover, otherwise free.
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Sat, 2nd Sat, every month; in the OC:
6:30 pm Blues legend BERNIE PEARL plays a monthly duet show with pianist DWAYNE SMITH at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. This is Bernie & Dwayne’s every-second Saturday show, and Bernie usually plays this one electric. He was great performing live acoustic on “Tied to the Tracks”in March 2007. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Sat, Jun 14:
7 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings traditional & original Irish music to at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. Dublin born Ken O'Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over thirty years. In this unique solo performance, (without his band, THE IRISH LORDS) Ken transports his audience to his beloved Ireland through heartfelt singing and vivid storytelling. The Irish News says, "without question, . . .the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California." Expect a magical evening of songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, accompanied by Ken's remarkable talent on guitar and mandolin. "Dust-free and polished to perfection, each song is performed with authenticity, and the care one might use when handling a valuable family heirloom," wrote Lisa Elaine Scott in Music Connection Magazine. $18.
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Sat, Jun 14:
7:30 pm JOHN BERGSTROM, JOHN NELSON & SCOTTY V, play cowboy music at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee House, 23127 Lyons Av; 661-877-4165.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm Clawhammer banjo virtuoso MARY Z. COX and BOB COX play the Caltech Folk Music series in Dabney Hall Lounge on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena; adv tix 626-395-4652 or 888-2CALTECH; info & finding free parking, www.folkmusic.caltech.edu/. A returning favorite to the series, Mary Z. Cox is “an extraordinary banjo and dulcimer player,” and she is accompanied by her husband Bob on guitar. Rex & Nick of the Caltech series tell us, “The two put on a fantastic show for a large audience in their first Caltech appearance back in 2005, and they promise to do the same this year. They live down in Tallahassee, Florida, where Mary has won numerous banjo and dulcimer awards, contests (including State Champion), and praise. Mary and Bob also perform together in a popular string band there. They are big in the Southeast, and just happen to be making a rare California trip to see their son, Sidney, accept his Caltech doctorate in biogenetic engineering on graduation day, the day before the show. We're lucky to have this great opportunity to have them back again!”
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Rex & Nick continue, “Mary is known for her clawhammer style banjo playing and her arrangements of traditional songs, such as ‘Pike's Peak’ and ‘Sally in the Garden.’ She also shines on dulcimer. Bob's guitar work provides a wonderful backing, lending drama and depth to the music. Along with some instructional books and other materials, Mary has 6 excellent CDs to her credit, including the brand new ‘Florida Banjo,’ which includes 15 tunes. Her ‘Dulcimer Fandango’ album is also wonderful, highlighting her dulcimer skills. Find out more about Mary and Bob at www.maryzcox.com.“ $15 adults, $5 for Caltech students and children.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm JOHN GORKA at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Artist info, www.johngorka.com. $20.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm MICHAEL O'DORN at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Michael O'Dorn is an author and songwriter with Mel Bay Publications. He is a master of Fingerstyle guitar who performs, composes, and teaches guitar music internationally. Michael's mastery of the guitar styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Marcel Dadi, and, of course, his own style, bring demands for him to perform several times a year for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society in Nashville, and for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade shows in California and Tennessee. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm Guitar wizard LAURENCE JUBER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Among many other things, Laurence was Paul McCartney’s guitarist in WINGS.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A. LIVE” brings MANDA, JAS HILDON, and performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG to Hallenbeck's General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, NoHo 91601; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.net. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches.
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MANDA is an L.A. Music Awards "Singer/Songwriter of the Year." She has been fronting bands playing her original songs since she was a teen, and is nominated for "Best Rock Single" on her album, “Keeps on Turning.” Music author and critic Paul Zollo says, "Beautiful, compelling melodies with poignant lyrics sung with a sensual, sultry authority....” Acoustically speaking, Manda is a "flawless guitar player who also blows a mean harp, and she commands the stage with dynamic presence and a voice as strong and deep as her lyrics. Not to be missed!” Even before that review, “Tied to the Tracks” host Larry Wines picked Manda’s new CD as one to watch, saying, “If there is any justice in the world, there are songs there that will be enduring hits.” Info, www.MySpace.com/MySpaceManda.
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JAS HILSDON is a published songwriter who has been "woodshedding" and creating new tunes that reflect his broad musical spectrum. A "musician's musician," he brings a rapidly growing reputation for stellar guitar picking to songs that span many genres and styles. He's been called "...a human jukebox of songs that never cease to amaze and delight."
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SABRINA & CRAIG, the series’ performing hosts, describe themselves as “sharing complex harmonies, unique arrangements, clever and heartfelt originals, and our love of people and music.” Craig is CRAIG LINCOLN, and you’ve heard him perform on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.sabrinaandcraig.com.
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm “WESTERN STATE OF MIND” show with JOHN BERGSTROM & SCOTTY V bringing traditional and original cowboy music to Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. We love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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Sat, Jun 14:
8 pm QUEEN ACOUSTIC and JOSH CHANDLER at Rainbow Bar & Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232.
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Sat, Jun 14:
9 pm DOO-WAH RIDERS 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 / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Jun 14:
9:30 pm-1:30 am SEAN WIGGINS & LONE GOAT at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. (Yep, Sean is playing 2-5 in Santa Barbara, and another 4 hours here…) 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.
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Sat, Jun 14:
10 pm CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, KATY J, HENRY THOMAS at the Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St, Hollywood 90038; 323-252-3683. You’ve heard Christopher’s CD tracks on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He says, “Hey everyone, I'm back in town. Missouri and Africa shoots have come and gone and I'm here for the summer. Time to play some live friggin' music! Free parking is in the fenced lot one block north, at the corner of Seward and Lexington. Haven't heard of Unknown Theater? Good, that means it isn't played-out yet. It's a good hang. KATY J is a fantastic live performer and a great friend. We've played together often. HENRY THOMAS is a new friend and the guy is a solid performer. Most of you know him as an actor. Come get to know him as a musician. Free beer and wine. $5 more for premium brands.” $5 cover.
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Sun, Jun 15:
THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Jun 15; near Santa Barbara:
20th annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” concludes today at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; www.liveoakmusic.org; 805-781-3030. This year’s lineup includes NANCI GRIFFITH, DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS, MIKE MARSHALL’S MANDOLIN EXTRAVANGANZA, CHORO FAMOSO, PONCHO SANCHEZ, NAPPY BROWN, THE DERAILERS, QUEEN OMEGA, WITH SOUL MAJESTIC, BABA KEN AND THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS, GIBSON BROTHERS, EILEN JEWELL, INGA SWEARINGEN, CAMPBELL BROTHERS, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, WHISKEY CHIMP, RESINATION, DON LAMPSON, RACHEL SEDACCA, LOUIE ORTEGA AND THE BURNERS, BUNGEE JUMPING COWS, GOVE COUNTY STRING QUARTET. Also plenty of workshops and vendors. (Started Friday.) Entertainment runs Fri, 3:45 pm-midnight; Sat, 8 am-midnight; Sun, 8 am-10 pm. See festival site for schedules, artist bios, etc.
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This is always a wonderful festival. Every year, it’s produced as a benefit for KCBX public radio, as the station’s principal annual fund-raiser. Camping is additional; car camping $25, RV (anything over 22 ft) is $55; parking / camping for motorcycles and disabled camping (with reserv) are free. A “Full festival pass” is required to qualify for camping; prices shown include a $5 web-order discount: adults $115, ages 13-17, $75, age 4-12, $35. Individual days (no camping) available for $35 adult or teen, $15 child.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Victorville:
32nd Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” the annual big-deal Father's day Weekend bluegrass festival concludes today, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, just over Cajon Pass in the Mojave Desert, near Victorville; info & tix, 951-341-8080; www.huckfinn.com. This is “the big one” in Southern Cal for bluegrass fans. Newsweek called Huck Finn "One of eight great American festivals." (Started Friday.)
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Lineup includes:
THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER, THE DAN TYMINSKI BAND, SCOTT GATES & PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND, THE NATIONAL BLUEGRASS PLAYOFFS, and many more. 15-year-old mandolin wunderkind Scott Gates will perform with the NGDB. Runs 7 am-11 pm Fri & Sat, 7 am-8 pm Sun.
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Tix went on sale Jan 7, and camping tix always go fast. Reserved camping and adv tix are strongly recommended. This year brings more electrical hook-ups for RVs in Camp Area 1,2,3 behind the Main Stage and in the SWBA "Entertainers Camp” Area. RV non hook-up sites can also be reserved for a small fee in both areas. All parking and fishing are free. Adv tix by phone, mail or web are $10 LESS THAN SHOWN HERE. Prices at gate require cash payment. Adult 4-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $85; adult 3-day (includes Fri, Sat camping) $80; junior 3-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $20; Daily admission (no camping; cash at gate) adults, Fri $15, Sat $20, Sun $20; juniors (ages 6-11), $5 any one day; kids under age 6 are free.
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Sun, Jun 15:
30th Annual “PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL” concludes today with central events at the Hollywood Bowl. Established in 1979, The Playboy Jazz Festival has become internationally acclaimed, emerging as the West Coast's premier jazz event. Sold out every year, it is a month-long affair culminating on one weekend in June, at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring jazz, Latin and world music. Virtually every jazz legend and major contemporary artist has performed here, yet the festival has also showcased up-and-coming talent from around the world and from various genres. Begun in 1959 as a one-time landmark event in Chicago to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Playboy Magazine, it was revived in 1979 and remains one of the most unique festivals with its forward thinking and creative programming. (Started Fri.)
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Past performers include Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Joe Williams, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Gerry Mulligan, Mel Torme, Etta James, Pancho Sanchez, Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, Brian Setzer, Gladys Knight, Joshua Redman, Chucho Valdes, Ozomatli and hundreds of others.
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Sun, Jun 15:
10 am-6 pm “TOY THEATRE FESTIVAL” concludes today at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Downtown L.A. The Music Center’s Toy Theatre Festival offers free family-friendly professional Toy Theatre productions both days, 10-6. This unique event features eighty performances over two days and is being presented throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall. Toy Theatre is a genre of puppetry that is small in scale but large in stature, with two-dimensional rod puppets enacting plays in miniature theatres. Performances are free; however advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 213-972-8500. The festival is family-friendly, designed for ages 6 and up. There will also be hands-on workshops in the Concert Hall Garden. For more information on featured artists, call 213-972-8500 or see www.musiccenter.org.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Northern Cal:
13th Annual “RUSSIAN RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL” concludes today at Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA. The Russian River Blues Festival is back amidst Sonoma County’s redwoods, on Father's Day Weekend. It’s said to be “an amazing weekend of blues music, great food and wine tasting.” During the weekend, there are 16 performances on two stages; a mix of traditional blues, rock, R&B and soul music. Lineup includes LOS LONELY BOYS, JONNY LANG, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, ROBBEN FORD, COCO MONTOYA, DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, EARL THOMAS, and local artists include THE VOLKER STRIFLER BAND and BILL NOTEMAN & THE ROCKETS. Tix: At gate, single-day tix are $5 more than shown, and wkend passes will not be available. Adv tix: “Gold” single day $90, single day gen’l $45; “gold” wkend pass $170, gen’l wkend pass $80, children under age 10 are free.
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Sun, Jun 15; runs Sat-Thu, Jun 14-19; in Owens Valley:
“MAMMOTH LAKES PACK OUTFIT HORSE DRIVE” with DAVE STAMEY; 888-475-8747.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEVOUS” with DAVE STAMEY, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY, SOURDOUGH SLIM, TOM HIATT, RICHARD ELLOYAN, concludes today in Mills Park, Williams St, Carson City, NV; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com; 775-883-1976. (Started Friday.)
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Sun, Jun 15; in Washington State:
“RODEO WEEK END” COWBOY POETRY, MUSIC & DANCE, concludes today in Bickleton, WA; with BODIE DOMINGUEZ, SMOKE WADE, JIM AASEN, COYOTE JOE. Includes shows 3-5 pm Fri, 8 pm Sat, and a 7 am “Cowboy Breakfast,” with music & poetry. (Started Friday.)
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Sun, Jun 15; in Idaho:
“SHABANG DAYS” concludes today; includes BODIE DOMINGUEZ playing at the Saddleclub, in Culdisac, ID.
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SUNDAY’S OTHER EVENTS:
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Sun, Jun 15; 3rd Sun, every month:
Noon-3 pm SONGSALIVE! monthly “LOS ANGELES WORKSHOP,” with music industry guest speaker, at The Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601. Each monthly workshop features a music industry guest speaker, in a setting for songwriters to gather, share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting community. The first half of each session is an in-the-round workshop, where each writer presents one song, on tape or CD or live. The second half includes the guest speaker and an industry discussion, with time to talk, enjoy coffee and network. Hosted by Paul Lawrence Moyer. Info on guest speaker, or pre-registration, at 310-238-0359 or www.songsalive.org/losangeles for rules, speakers & what to bring. (Event now held on 3rd Sundays, changed from 1st Sundays.) $5, or free for Songsalive! members.
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Sun; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” sponsored by the Western Music Association, California Chapter, at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. Event is free, held in museum lobby, but the wrong person at the museum desk can demand a museum entry fee, so call ahead to check. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. Info at www.westernmusic.org.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Lake Hughes:
1-5 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at The Rock Inn, 17539 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes; 661-724-1855. 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. No cover.
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Sun, Jun 15:
2-5 pm WORKSHOP: “CREEPING UP THE BANJO NECK (INTERMEDIATE)” with MARY Z. COX at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. The New England banjo wizard presents a 5-string banjo workshop to get you playing tunes up the neck in Double C. Mary tells us, “Get your fingers used to creep past the 5th fret without music theory or stress! We’ll use this technique to learn ‘Sally Ann,’ ‘John Stinson’s #2’ and ‘Angeline.’ Come tuned in gCGCD. Add sparkle to your playing while having lots of fun! And we'll continue with ‘Snow Drop’ in open C which is a fun tune--even if you've played for years! ‘Snowdrop’ has become a popular contest tune on the East Coast and it is one of my most requested tunes for banjo workshops.” Limited to 20 students. Phone to reserve your place. $45.
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Sun, Jun 15:
2-5 pm DALE BOATMAN & FRIENDS play the “Jazz at the A Frame” house concert series in L.A.; reserv gets directions, at 310-659-9169 or betty@aframejazz.com. Band is DALE BOATMAN, vocals, KRISTIN KORB, bass & vocals, LLEW MATTHEWS, piano, RON ESCHETE, guitar, KENDALL KAY, drums. Kristin has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she promises, “an exciting mix of musicians, performing in the intimacy of a hillside home.” $35, includes beer, wine, soft drinks & light buffet.
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Sun, 3rd Sun, every month; in Arroyo Grande:
5:30-8:30 pm "BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION" at the SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av (at Brisco), Arroyo Grande; 805-481-4015. Hosted by Roger Siminoff; info, siminoff@siminoff.net. All welcome.
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Sun, Jun 15:
6 pm HORACE HEIDT, JR. & HIS MUSICAL KNIGHTS BIG BAND play the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. Spend Father's Day evening enjoying Big Band sounds and the Arthur Murray Dancers performing jitterbug and waltz, and teaching the audience a step or two along the way. The sponsoring Valley Cultural Committee has an upgraded food court with sixteen vendors serving a variety of food and beverages. The Children’s Play Zone is also upgraded this year with bounce rides, clowns, face painting and balloon artists. Parking is available for a $8 in three nearby parking structures; Califa St between Topanga & Owensmouth and Owensmouth Av between Oxnard & Califa. Proceeds help offset the cost of the concerts. Info on shows and free parking with incentives at VCC, 818-704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.
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Sun, Jun 15:
6 pm JEFFREY MICHAELS performs, and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ 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 Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 6, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Jun 15; 3rd Sun, every month:
6-10 pm “GRIMM / BIG FISH / PRO BLUES JAM” at The Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442. With KATHRYN GRIMM on guitar & vocals, BILL ORR on bass & vocals, FRANKIE SALEMMO on drums. Other musicians take part by invitation from Kathryn, in advance, at grimmmusic@yahoo.com. "Grimm hosts the Pro Blues Jam the third Sunday of each month, to give professionals and amateurs a chance to shine. Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine." - Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times. Billy Hulting (Lou Rawls, Patti Labelle, Dwezill Zappa) says Kathryn Grimm "...sings like an angel, plays guitar like the devil." Kathryn tells us, “Bill [Orr] has just started a myspace page for the Big Fish Jam. Pleeeaaasseee go visit, add it to you friends list and keep visiting to view the up-and-comers photos, [and learn about the] music and info about the Best Jam in Town.” It’s at www.myspace.com/bigfishjam.
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Sun, Jun 15:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. SLIGO RAGS performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St Patrick’s Day 2006, and at that time, eight of the top ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart were theirs (no one else in the top 100 had repeated at all.) Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “They are a delightful group of singer-musicians doing up-tempo and sensitive songs of Ireland and some very nice bluegrass. This will satisfy everyone who likes instruments played with great skill and solid vocals. Lots of wit, humor and sparkling personalities. Two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents robust, up-tempo, lively Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm.” Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After," still receives international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guiness stout you just ordered at the bar...Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well.” $18.
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Sun, Jun 15:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (Fountain at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. Ongoing Flamenco series takes place on the first and third Sunday of every month. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern California, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain. Dancers Yolanda Arroyo, Paloma Rios, La Pamela, singer Charo Monge, guitarist Paco Arroyo, with artistic directors Paco & Yolanda Arroyo comprise tonight’s show. (Different cast on Jul 6.) Sun, Jul 6 show brings dancers Timo Nunez, Pamela Lourant, Jessica Marquez, Genevieve Guinn "La Genoveva," singer Jesus Montoya, and artistic director Timo Nunez. Other flamenco shows here, Sundays, 8 pm, Jul 20, Aug 3 & 17, Sep 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21. Secure, on-site parking is $5; tix $30.
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Sun, Jun 15; third Sun, every month:
8 pm “VARIETY NIGHT,” with a guest recording artist, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Performance by the guest artist, plus the pre-registered open mic-ers. Signups each month begin two Sundays ahead, at 1 pm, and continue until showtime unless all 8 slots are filled in advance. The night always includes a drawing for 2 hrs free studio time at Sunburst Recording for a lucky open mic-er. Performers may purchase a live recording of their stage performance for $8. Website has directions to venue and nearby recommended eateries. $4.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm JOHN GORKA plays the SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776; www.sohosb.com. Artist info, www.johngorka.com.
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Mon, Jun 16:
8 pm INARA GEORGE & VAN DYKE PARKS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. INARA GEORGE, with orchestral help from VAN DYKE PARKS, introduces her latest CD, “An Invitation.” When they played their first gig here last week, MATT CARTSONIS and ELENI MANDELL sat in with them, so expect surprises. Inara is touring her new album on Everloving Records, and this is her first appearance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Her show serves to welcome VAN DYKE PARKS back for his second stint at the delightful venue. The result is her CD, and their show, and it promises a lush, elegant, fully orchestrated song cycle, a catalog of experiences equally inspired by the sophistication of Frank Sinatra and the storied, cinematic wonder of Richard Sherman's oeuvre.
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Not that this is Inara and Van Dyke’s first introduction. Inara’s father, LITTLE FEAT frontman LOWELL GEORGE, and Van Dyke were great friends and collaborators. When Inara was born in 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland, her extended family had gathered for her birth while Little Feat recorded “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now.” And, yep, Van Dyke was there to welcome her into the world. And even after the death of her father in 1979, Inara and Van Dyke have continued to stay in touch.
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As Inara began to forge her way into a musical career, Van Dyke was always close at hand to offer sage advice and encouragement. And for both, there was a real desire for some kind of collaboration. In the past few years, Inara found her stride as a member of the Blue Note Records’ band THE BIRD AND THE BEE, and with the release of her first solo album, “All Rise,” on Everloving Records. Both projects caught the attention of critics worldwide. And as Inara geared up to make her second solo record, an opportunity emerged for Inara and Van Dyke to finally make music together.
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In 2002, Inara introduced Van Dyke to MIKE ANDREWS, producer of her albums, “All Rise” and “An Invitation.” Mike was impressed by Van Dyke’s work with THE BEACH BOYS, HARRY NILSSON, THE BYRDS, JOANNA NEWSOM, and others, and had always hoped to engage his arranging abilities in some capacity for Inara’s next record. But then Inara asked, ”What if we have him do the entire thing?” They asked Van Dyke, and he accepted. And after months of preparation, the orchestra was recorded in a daring and excitement-filled two-day live session at LA's historic Sunset Sound studios.
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"There are different characters in each piece, but it all feels like a connected event," says Van Dyke. "There are certainly different scenes on the record, and that's what I like. And I think that takes real talent, as a writer, to fictionalize a reality the way Inara has done." We’ll incorporate what others have written about the resulting album, “An Invitation:” it “begins with an overture, echoing the sun-dappled landscapes of Aaron Copeland, filtered through the wide-screen lens of Van Dyke's neoclassicist sensibility. Inara's voice enters in the second track, ‘Right As Wrong,’ on a cloud of hushed strings, and carries the record through a series of vignettes that contrast the smoky poise of Chet Baker and Kurt Weill with the wide-eyed optimism of Leonard Bernstein.”
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Continuing with compiled comments, “Throughout the record, Van Dyke's cerebral, even psychedelic, arrangements twist the music into multiple directions at once, a swirling canvas suspended over the sonic mantelpiece of Inara's songs, bewitching and perplexing, a truly organic achievement among friends in an era of artificial pleasures.” Producer Mike Andrews says, "There was more love going through the glass with Inara and Van Dyke than any other record I've worked on. It was a family love. Very real." This wil sell-out, so get reservations. Tix $20.
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Mon, Jun 16:
8 pm DEBBIE HENNESSEY plays an all-acoustic show at the Cat Club, 8911 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood. DEBBIE HENNESSEY has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Joining Debbie are JEFF MARSHALL & JOHN DEPATIE. Artist info, www.debbiehennessey.com. $5 cover.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Tue, Jun 17:
7 pm DEVON WILLIAMS at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. He performs tonight with a string quartet. His new CD, “Carefree” is out now on Ba Da Bing Records. “...Williams is unique in that he refuses to be another psych-folk-blues musician in Los Angeles. He's just not having it. Instead, Williams writes refreshingly light tunes tinged with Westerberg-like self deprecation that could have been fitting on the soundtrack of any My So Called Life episode: songs for being distraught, but laughing about it.” - LA Weekly. Free.
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Tue, Jun 17; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm WINDY RIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Tue, Jun 17:
8 pm ANNA BENTHOLM-JENSEN at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica; 310-451-5040. 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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Tue, Jun 17:
8:30 pm LEE HARPER 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 swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Jun 17:
CHRIS VALENTI at The Improv, 8162 Melrose Av, Hollywood. Chris is that wonderfully funny comedic singer-songwriter who is the self-proclaimed poster child of the failed relationship. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.ChrisValentiMusic.com.
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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, 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, 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 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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Thu-Sun, Jun 19-22; in Colorado:
The TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (www.bluegrass.com/telluride) as much acoustic roots music as bluegrass, it includes the prestigious Telluride Troubadour singer-songwriter competition. If you're looking for an early summer road trip, this one is fabulous. Tix went on sale in Dec, and it always sells-out. The venue is in the bottom of a box canyon, 10,000 ft above the sea, in Telluride, Colorado, and the view to the left of the stage includes a 600 waterfall. You must go, at least once.
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For those who just need to get out of town, and want an escape with a lot of music, consider the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, then the South Park Music Tour in Central Colorado, which is a FREE festival of all music genres, June 26-29 (see calendar listing). Now, THAT’s a Rocky Mountain High!
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Thu, Jun 19 (through Sun, Jun 29):
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” opens today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Thu, Jun 19:
6–9 pm NOHO WEST plays the “WESTERN FLING” the new series every Thu in June, at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.autrynationalcenter.org. Grab your hat and boots and come on down for summer evenings of music, dancing, food, and fun. Dust off your two-step and head out to the dance floor as the Autry presents some of the hottest swing bands from California to Texas. DAVID KATZ, former member of the Swingtime Dancers, the Silk `n' Spurs Dancers, and Sonny Watson's A Team, offers complimentary dance lessons at every event. The Golden Spur Café and Bar is open for business, and the museum stays open until 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, dancing until 9. Free for Autry Members, gen’l admission $5 includes museum admission.
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Thu, Jun 19:
6 pm KRISTIN KORB, KATHLEEN GRACE, INGA SEEARINGEN, bring their “DIVA DEN” show back to the LAX Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5985 W Century Bl, L.A. 90045; 310-642-7500. The delightful Kristin has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her alter ego group, COW BOP. She is an amazing standup bass player and vocalist. Kristin tells us, “Diva Den returns. Better than Sex and the City. Estrogen surges are predicted on the west side as I team up again with Kathleen Grace and Inga Swearingen. We packed the clubs in March. Don Heckman raved. Ladies, let's all dress up and be our fabulous selves. Guys, you're welcome to watch.” Info, www.kristinkorb.com. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 19:
7 pm “SOUTH BAY SONGWRITERS ROUNDTABLE MAY WORKSHOP,” with guest speaker PAUL ALDRICH, at Kings Harbor Church, 23915 Garnier St, Torrance 90505; info, http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthBaySongwritersRoundtable; 310-376-6555; mike@mikevmusic.com. Guest speaker info: “Paul Aldrich is Pure Comedy, 100% Clean / 100% Funny.” Paul has spent the last 20 years performing in churches, theaters, comedy clubs, and on TV. www.paulaldrich.com. July 17 is Kenny Metcalf, original keyboardist for Stryper and Justa Band; www.myspace.com/worshipwithkennym.
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The monthly workshops are hosted by Mike V and feature two parts. First, a guest speaker, sharing insights regarding the craft of songwriting. Then, a song presentation and critique, where present original songs live, or on CD or tape for the group. (Songwriters, please bring 15 to 20 copies of the lyrics). The group then provides feedback to the songwriter, always in a loving, positive manner. The group describes themselves as “A place where songwriters who write from a Christian world view perspective can come together and share their songs in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. Our Mission is to provide a forum and tools for songwriters enabling them to excel at their art. The group is open to all styles of music.” They meet on the 3rd Thu, every month.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm WEEKLY ZYDECO DANCE in Long Beach, every Thursday at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-596-1631. Come early for Bar Happy Hour with free food, 5-7 pm. Evening costs $5 plus two drink minimum (bottled water, juices, more available). Zydeco dance lesson included, 7-8 pm; raffle 8-8:15; CD dancing 8:15-10 pm or so. Beginners, singles, all ages welcome. (Total cost for the evening is $10 if you buy two bottled waters.)
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Thu; third Thu, every month:
7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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Thu, third Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, with music industry guest speaker, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by Alex Del Zoppo. Info: 323-551-1000; info@songswritersCoOp.com; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live. Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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Thu, Jun 19:
8 pm TOM SMITH plus MARGIE NELSON-ARIAS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. Tom is a guitarist gaining national attention with his highly original guitar and banjo tunes and his ability to connect his audiences with life through his bantering style of humorous stories from his own unique viewpoint. He has been called a "virtuoso guitarist" by the Nashville Tennessean, and "one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the country" by the Boston Phoenix. It’s his second performance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Plus...MARGIE NELSON-ARIAS, probably best-known to the Coffee Gallery's audience as having song with 5 WHEEL DRIVE, a popular local group. Margie has performed with CHICK COREA, MAXENE NIGHTENGALE, EDGAR WINTER, and taken her own show to Japan and Europe. She is one of Tom's all time favorite singers and he was very pleased when she agreed to do this show. (Note: TRAILS & RAILS, previously scheduled, will perform at a later date.) $18.
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Thu, third Thu, every month:
8 pm “100% ACOUSTIC & OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” No cover.
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Thu, Jun 19; in Fullerton:
8 pm LUTHER HUGHES & THE CANNONBALL-COLTRANE PROJECT at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. With their brand-new third CD, "Spectacular," already on the national Jazz charts, the "CCP" has been playing recently to full housesand raves in Salt Lake City, San Diego and around Southern Cal. Adv tix $20, $25 door; all ages.
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Thu, Jun 19:
8 pm “THE BAD ARM – CONFESSIONS OF A DODGY IRISH DANCER” at Bang Theatre, 457 N Fairfax Ave, L.A. 90036; 323-653 6886. Presented in association with Heather Woodbury’s Fomenting Arts Unlimited, performed by Máire Clerkin and directed by Dan O’Connor, this one-hour show follows the life and times of a girl growing up in a North London Irish community during the 60s & 70s. Tales of dysfunctional family strife, embarrassing adolescence, not to mention a hapless adulthood, are punctuated by ear-bashingly good jigs. Th epremise is, “Have you ever felt as if the world had failed to notice your brilliance?” Máire Clerkin takes this opportunity to air her grievances against those who so cruelly overlooked her, and to prove, for once and for all, that she should have been a famous Irish Dancer. This is an ugly duckling story in which the beautiful swan refuses to emerge.
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Máire Clerkin founded The Hairy Marys and Clerkinworks Irish Dance Theatre in London, touring extensively. Other credits include Enter Achilles / DV8 Physical Theatre; Dancing on Dangerous Ground / Colin Dunne & Jean Butler; Fennels, Flannels, Funnels / John Hegley; Countess / Broadway Theatre; London; Centenary Knees Up / South Bank Centre; Music Makers / BBC TV and Revolver / BBC World Service. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2003, she has choreographed for Cadence Theatre in Arizona, the Portland Irish Dancers (winning Western US dance drama title) and A Gaelic Gathering. She is a teaching artist with the Los Angeles Music Center and Orange County Performing Arts Center.
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Dan O'Connor is an actor, writer and director. He is the co-founder of both Bay Area and Los Angeles Theatresports. Most recently he directed "Sons and Daughters" for ABC/Broadway Video and "Campus Ladies" for the Oxygen Network. In August he goes to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to perform "Shakespeare UnScripted," an improvised play in the style of William Shakespeare.
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Also here Jun 12. $12 adv at www.bangstudio.com; $14 door.
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Thu, Jun 19 & 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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Thu, Jun 19; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX is a benefit tonight only for the “Elevate Hope Foundation” (www.elevatehope.org); show runs 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.” “Elevate Hope” provides alternative therapy for abused and abandoned children. As for “Tommy,” 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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Thu, Jun 19:
8:30 pm LARRY DEAN & THE SHOOTERS 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 Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Fri, Jun 20:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Fri, Jun 20:
7-10 pm LUIS OLIART at Rodrigo’s, 150 W Parkridge Av, Corona 92880; 951-738-0373.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 20-22:
8 pm MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY & THE RIO GRANDE BANK, with the PASADENA POPS, at Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge; 626-584-8833.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8 pm LOWEN & NAVARRO plus STONEHONEY opening, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Get your tix immediately for this L&N small-band show, with PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion and PHIL HURLEY, DAVE PHENICIE and SCOTTY LUND of STONEHONEY backing.
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ERIC LOWEN & DAN NAVARRO are two of the greatest songwriters of our time. They wrote “We Belong,” which became a worldwide #4 hit for PAT BENATAR. You’ve heard them perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where their previous album had its world premiere. Their songs have been recorded by many other top-selling artists, but no one delivers them with the marvelous harmonies of the pair themselves. They sparkle. Their new CD, “Learning to Fall,” is due in July. Dan tells us, “In the meantime, please enjoy the first video from the album, with 30-voice ALS Choir including patients (PALS), friends, family and caregivers, all joining in song to make a point. That life is beautiful with or without a serious disease. The love in the room was huge. Come savor some of it at http://lownav.c.topica.com/maalI5KabHEyLbPhQnzbaehoil.”
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ERIC LOWEN continues to battle ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and, as trite as it sounds, he is always an inspiration. The pair is playing some of then top folk festivals in America this summer. If you’ve seen Eric and Dan perform before, you already know why you want to be at this show. If you have never seen them, go. It is always a special privilege to see then perform live. Specific link for this show, http://lownav.c.topica.com/maalI5KabHD4sbPhQnzbaehoil. $20.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8 pm brings I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plays “CALTECH UNDER THE STARS” an acoustic concert series, outdoors on Caltech's Beckman Mall, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652 or 888-222-5832. You’ve heard them performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Formed in 1999 by ROB WALLER and brothers PAUL & ANTHONY LACQUES during a philosophical discussion on an East Mojave desert trek, I See Hawks In L.A. wrote their first songs and then sought advice from local country rock / roots / cowboy swing guru DAVID JACKSON, sideman with John Denver, Dillard & Clark, and Emmy Lou Harris. Jackson recorded Rob and Paul, adding his own melodic bass lines. This demo turned into featured songs on the Hawks debut on Ethic Records, featuring legendary fiddler BRANTLEY KEARNS (Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Hazel Dickens). The CD established the Hawks signature sound: high lonesome three-part harmonies, twangy guitar, and unadorned acoustic arrangements, with lyrics musing on mortality, whales, and the geography of pre-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Parking for Beckman Mall at 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena (south of Del Mar Bl). Texas barbeque and beverages will be available for purchase on site from Barn Burner. This event is open to the public, free of charge, and no tickets are required.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8 pm O.C.TIMES bring innovative barbershop quartet to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. The music of OC Times is inspired by artists like Michael Buble’, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis. This young, energetic quartet breathes new life into some of our favorite swing standards and rock and roll classics. Hailing from Orange County, CA, SHAWN YORK (tenor), SEAN DEVINE (lead), CORY HUNT (bass), and PAT CLAYPOOL (baritone) have taken barbershop harmony back to where it started over a century ago, as pop-culture. As a competing barbershop quartet, all four are proud members of the International Barbershop Harmony Society. OC Times won the 2007 2nd place International Quartet Silver Medal, and were 2004-2005 Far Western District Quartet Champions. In addition to their quartet accomplishments, all four are active members with the 6-time International Chorus Gold Medalists, THE MASTERS OF HARMONY, as well as section leaders of the 2007 International Gold Medal Chorus, WESTMINSTER. In April 2006, OC Times headlined a show in the Alice Tully Hall of the world famous Lincoln Center in New York City, and in Oct 2007, the quartet performed in Nottingham, England. Tours in 2008 will take the group to Sweden, Finland, and Russia. $15.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8 pm ANNA BENTHOLM-JENSEN at Suzy's Bar & Grill, 1141 Aviation Bl (at Prospect), Hermosa Beach; 310-379-0082. 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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Fri, Jun 20:
8-10 pm monthly “AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE” with MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, ERNEST TROOST, NICK KIRGO, JOHN STOWERS, and performing host LAUREN ADAMS, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1-2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Tonight’s show is a benefit for the venue’s legal defense fund.
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The Americana Music Circle in Los Angeles has been a local showcase for eight years. One artist or band opens the show, followed by a three-artist song circle, then Lauren Adams closes the show. The circle is designed to encourage the artists to play and sing each other's songs, and that leads to some magical musical moments.
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Featured performer is MARK "POCKET "GOLDBERG at 8 pm. One of L.A.'s most respected "roots" bass players, he is also a singer-songwriter and producer. His songwriting credits include covers by Jack Mack & The Heart Attack, Peach, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Finis Tasby, Randy Sacks, Jeffrey P. Ross, Big Buck, Paraphenalia, Twinkle Twang, and others. Some of the collaborators and musicians who contributed to Mark’s own album are Denny Freeman (Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Vaughn), John Herron (Wolfman Jack, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Bros.), Mike Thompson (the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Johnny Rivers), Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag, Gladys Knight, the Ramones), Danny Timms (Bonnie Raitt, Highwaymen, Delbert McClinton), Matthew Nelson (Nelson, Red 37), Rick Shlosser (Van Morrison, Etta James, Dolly Parton), Zeke Zirngiebel (David Crosby, Warren Zevon, Tower o' Power), Stan Behrens (Willie Dixon, Jimmy Smith, Canned Heat), Phil Bloch (Ry Cooder, Terry Evans, T-Lou Zydeco), Dave Morgan (Rick Nelson, Ray Charles, Jim Messina), and others.
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The music circle brings ERNEST TROOST, NICK KIRGO, and JOHN STOWERS at 8:30 pm. ERNEST TROOST is an Emmy-winning and multiply Emmy-nominated composer of more than one hundred scores for films and television. He has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where the title track of his bluesy CD, “All the Boats Are Gonna Rise,” was a “Listener Favorite of 2006.”
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LAUREN ADAMS performs at 9:15 pm. She’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and take a look at this piece by Laurie Joulie in “Take Country Back” magazine: “One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs written with the heart and soul of someone's who's been there and survived to write songs about it. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that , promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between. "Secret Heart" not only begs to be heard, it deserves it!"
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More on the artists and the series at www.myspace.com/americanacircle and www.americanacircle. No cover, but it’s a benefit show.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8-9:15 pm CROSS TOWN COWBOYS at Borders, 24445 Town Center Dr, Valencia 91355. Info, www.CrossTownCowboys.com.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8 pm TRISH LESTER at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. Trish has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and she is part of the ensemble of the “Women on the Move,” the charity CD for domestic violence shelters, and the CD that’s spent more time than any other, ever, as the top editors’ pick on CD Baby, where over 190,000 CDs compete for that honor. Also, we love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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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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Fri, Jun 20; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Fri, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Music by live band. Recent musicians have included TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER. Dance instruction at 7:30 pm.
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Fri, Jun 20:
9 pm MANDA performs an acoustic set at the “BOHEMIAN SHINDIG” on The Key Club’s Main Stage, 9039 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-786-1712; www.acousticplayhouse.com. MANDA’s brand-new debut album, “KEEPS ON TURNING,” was an early pick by “Tied to the Tracks” host Larry Wines as a hit, when he wrote, “It’s outstanding, with a folk-rock temperament and songs that, if there is any justice in the world, will be hits you’ll hear for years to come.” Now her CD is nominated as Record Of The Year, with her song, “Wash It All Away,” nominated for Single Of The Year, in the Los Angeles Music Awards. Manda tells us, “The LAMAS have awarded me in the past with Female Singer-Songwriter Of The Year in 2005, and Indie Rock Single Of The Year for ‘Mr. Madness’ in ‘06, so here we go again =) The LAMAs take place on November 20th at The Music Box, so some time to wait for the final results.” Meantime, you catch her show tonight and hear her music. Artist info, www.mandamusic.net. $10.
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Fri, Jun 20:
8-10 pm COLDWATER CANYON 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 Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22; in NY State, w/ LIVE WEBCAST:
7 am (Pacific time) 2008 “CLEARWATER FESTIVAL” in NY State, with PETE SEEGER, THE KENNEDYS, CHERYL WHEELER, KEVIN SO, THE BLUERUNNERS, MAGPIE, GANDALF MURPHY, THE FELICE BROTHERS, THE SLEEPY HOLLOW STRING BAND, THE STRANGELINGS, and many others, on five stages, at Croton Point Park, on the shores of the Hudson River, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York; www.clearwater.org/revival/index.html. Runs Sat & Sun, 10 am-dusk, in New York (hence, 7 am simulcast time, Pacific). A joint project of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc, and Westchester County, NY, the Clearwater music and environmental festival offers music, dance, storytelling, and more, in “a natural park on a river peninsula with sandy beaches and sweeping views of the Hudson, on the Summer Solstice.” Festival Camping, call 845-454-7673 x142 by June 9. “Sail on Tall Ships at the Festival” offers river excursions aboard the sloop “Clearwater,” a replica of a 19th century river sloop, or aboard the schooner “Mystic Whaler,” for a two-hour sail on the Hudson River. Book passage at 800-67SLOOP x107.
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LIVE WEBCAST from the festival on WBAI 99.5 FM, www.wbai.org, Listener-sponsored community radio for peace and justice will broadcast live from the festival. You can listen to the music and sounds from the festival all weekend. (Remember the time zones: the festival begins both days at 10 am Eastern, which is 7 am Pacific. It goes until local dusk in NY, which is about 5 pm Pacific.)
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Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22:
11:30 am-9 pm 22nd Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” at beautiful Rainbow Lagoon Park, on N side of Shoreline Dr, between Shoreline Village Dr and Linden Av, Long Beach; www.longbeachfestival.com; 562-427-8834. Featuring Grammy Award winner TERRANCE SIMIEN, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, SAVOY-DOUCET, GUITAR SHORTY, DEBBIE DAVIES, BARBARA MORRISON, LINDA HOPKINS & many more. The festival is always superbly well-done, and it’s the principal annual fund-raiser for Comprehensive Child Development, which helps families in the Long Beach area. This year brings THREE stages for the first time (it’s always been two).
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Cajun & Zydeco Bands on Saturday are:
SAN DIEGO CAJUN PLAYBOYS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, NEW ORLEANS TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND, CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, TERRANCE SIMIEN & THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE (Grammy Winner).
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Cajun & Zydeco Bands on Sunday are:
T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND, PINE LEAF BOYS, NEW ORLEANS TRADITIONAL JAZZ BAND, CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN' BOOGIE (Grammy Nominee).
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Blues Bands are:
GUITAR SHORTY, DEBBIE DAVIES, BARBARA MORRISON, LINDA HOPKINS, MICHAEL WARD, BERNIE PEARL, CASH MCCALL; there’s a “TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN” by SEVILLE BIG DADDYS.
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All ages event. Parking across from site at Marina Green Lot. Adv tix online (w/ adv savings) or buy at the gate. Children 12 & under are free; gen’l, $30 adv (by Jun 13), $35 at gate; Srs (age 60+) & college students (age 18+) $25 per day; teens (ages 13-17) $10 per day.
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Sat, Jun 21:
All day “PASADENA FETE DE LA MUSIQUE” aka “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA” is a city-wide event including various venues in Pasadena; info at www.makemusicpasadena.org. It’s a FREE musical celebration throughout the main districts in Pasadena, including Old Town Pasadena, One Colorado, the Playhouse District, and throughout the city. It happens on “World Music Day,” which is also the Summer Solstice.
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On that day, sidewalks, parks, courtyards, alleys, lobbies of buildings and other unconventional performance spaces will become spontaneous musical stages and social gathering places. Professional and amateur musicians will bring their talents to the streets of Pasadena and perform to new crowds.
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Top selling and internationally known artists will perform at FOUR themed main stages. What better way to jump start the summer than by dancing in the streets, throughout the day, to these wonderful music performances? One to catch: WILLOW HALE & BRUCE CERVI (www.willowhale.com) play a half hour set at 44 N Madison Av, Old Town Pasadena, 5-5:30 pm.
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All performances are FREE and open to the public.
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Sat, Jun 21:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22; in the OC:
Annual “IRISH FAIR” in Irvive; more later, or check www.michaelpatrickbreen.com for info.
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Sat, Jun 21; in Oklahoma:
“SUMMER JAMBOREE” in Gene Autry, OK.
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Sat, Jun 21; in Bishop:
DAVE STAMEY performs at the Laws Museum, old narrow gauge railroad town, 6 mi NE of Bishop on US Hwy 6.
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Sat, Jun 21; in Fullerton:
10 am THE ALLEY CATS play the Kids Series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-3134; www.themuck.org. Renowned Doo-Wop group currently performing in Vegas with Jay Leno. The “MucKids” shows include a toddlers' area for younger siblings. $15 adults, $10 kids.
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Sat, Jun 21:
Noon-2 pm EL TAMBOR brings Latin / world music to Café Z at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. El Tambor is a Los Angeles-based Afro-Cuban folkloric ensemble of talented musicians and dancers. Minimum café purchase required for table seating.
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Sat, Jun 21; live theater:
3 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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Sat, Jun 21:
“SUMMER SOLSTICE IN THE EVENING” at the Learning Garden at Venice HS, 13000 Venice Bl, L.A. 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. Garden master and “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer DAVID KING says, “Come watch the sun set over the Garden on the longest day of the year. Ice tea with fresh mint or lemonade will be our drinks of choice. Bring a poem, song or a munchie to share.”
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Sat, Jun 21; in the OC:
7:30-10 pm SWAY plays their CD release show, with LOSERS LIKE US opening, at The Neighborhood Cup, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo; 949-716-5100. Release show for the country band’s CD, “Let it Roll.” They tell us, “food, fun, raffle.” SWAY is GINA QUARTARO, PERRY MARTIN, LAURENS VERNOT, & TREVOR HANDS, and LOSERS LIKE US is DAVE SMITH, BILL STORMS, & CLIFF NELSON. Band info, www.swaymusic.com. No cover.
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Sat, Jun 21:
6 pm-midnight "WORLD PEACE FOR LIFE EVENT 2008" at The Los Angeles Convention Center, downtown L.A. Promoters say, “For the first time in history, top artists and performers from different countries come together in the shared vision of promoting Peace for the World. This Event will be broadcast through television, the internet, newspapers, magazines to over 2 billion people worldwide. This Event will expand the concept of a ‘Live Aid’ type event, into a Global Media campaign.” Info, www.worldpeaceevents.com.
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Sat, Jun 21; in Oak Glen:
6-7:30 pm THE O’BRIEN FAMILY BAND plays “Bluegrass on the Green," 714-388-7088.
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Sat, Jun 21:
7 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA with MARVIN ETZIONI at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001, reserv 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com. Veteran songwriter-producer MARVIN ETZIONI is a special guest. Berkeley-based Claudia Russell makes her sixth return appearance at the Coffee Gallery, joined by her band, the Folk Unlimited Orchestra. The band is BRUCE KAPLAN on mandolin and lead guitar, session ace CARL BYRON on piano and accordion, MARK PETRELLA on acoustic bass with CLAUDIA RUSSELL on acoustic guitar and vocals. Russell is an award-winning singer-songwriter and was named “Best Musician” in the East Bay Express Reader’s Poll 2006, “Best New Artist” from Boston Radio station WUMB, and was nominated this year for “Best Song” by the Texas Music Awards.
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Special guest MARVIN ETZIONI is a veteran songwriter-producer who has worked with Lucinda Williams, Lone Justice, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Victoria Willians and many others.
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Russell and her band are a Coffee Gallery Backstage favorite. Says venue impresario Bob Stane, “Russell is such a natural. I would have her back four times a year if I could.” Russell and her band play an eclectic blend of folk that is woven from blues, country, pop and traditional music to form a unique sound. She has an expressive voice that is as much at home on a whispery ballad as a full-tilt Buddy Holly-styled romp. Her songs deal with the classic themes of songwriting: love, longing and loss – in a distinctive voice.
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In a review of Russell's recent CD, “Live Band Tonight,” Sing Out Magazine wrote, "Claudia Russell is a great performer and a vocalist in the old-fashioned sense. She can really sing. And her band - let’s just say they’re hot. Connect them to the power grid and they’d light up a medium-sized town.” In fact, the gig is a warm-up for the band’s Midwestern tour that takes them to Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa and features live broadcast from Chicago's WFMT and Iowa Public Radio. Russell’s music can be heard online at www.claudiarussell.com or on YouTube for by searching “Claudia Russell.” $15.
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Sat, Jun 21:
7 pm CHRIS STUART & BACKCOUNTRY plus SIMON PURE bring a double-dose of bluegrass to The Cage Venue, at Gateway Four Square Church, Agoura Hills; www.myspace.com/thecagevenue. Chris also tells us, “We're also finishing-up our new album, which should be available by July 1. It's called ‘Crooked Man.’” Artists’ info, www.chrisstuart.com.
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Sat, Jun 21:
7-8 pm “AN EVENING OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC” presented by Song Productions at The Tree House Café, 2797 W Ave L, Lancaster 93536.
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Sat, Jun 21; in the OC:
7:30 pm CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS plus DAFNI & HER BAND play the “LIVING TRADITION” series at the Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reserv, 949-646-1964 or tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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The delightful DAFNI has performed live, twice, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and proven a huge favorite of the show’s listeners. She is a multi-instrumentalist and fine songwriter whose originals evoke Billie Holliday, Paul Kelly and Nina Simone, though her songs are just as apt to remind you of the style of Elizabeth Cotton sung by an evocative female vocalist from the 1930s. Dafni gave TttT the world premiere of her most recent CD, “Charlie’s Lonely Sunday.” Info, www.dafni.us.
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CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS scored a “Listener Favorite of 2006” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with the title track of their album, “Margie’s.” Their songs are in both Spanish & English, with great accordion playing by OTONO LUJAN. Info, www.lospochos.com. (Note: the Palm Wine Boys, previously scheduled, will not perform tonight.) Reserv strongly recommended. $14, $11 for Living Trad mbrs; children under age 18 free w/ paid adult.
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Sat, Jun 21:
7:30 pm “SOUNDS & VOICES OF J-TOWN” is a special Hawaiian music and more concert featuring Grammy nom TIA CARRERE with Grammy winner DANIEL HO, JENNIFER PAZ and MARIKO with THE MUSIC CO., at the Aratani / Japan America Theatre, 244 S San Pedro St, Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. It’s a benefit concert to kick-off a year-long 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Aratani/Japan America Theatre in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. For more than two decades Downtown Little Tokyo Los Angeles has been home to the Aratani/Japan America Theatre, established in 1989 as part of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC). It’s become a symbol of artistic brilliance of Japanese, Japanese-American and Asian Pacific Islander cultural expression, preservation and innovation.
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This one-time concert brings the sounds of classic Hawaiian songs from TIA CARRERE accompanied by DANIEL HO, JENNIFER PAZ sings inspirational new Broadway ballads while the Aratani/Japan America Theatre welcomes community songstress MARIKO with THE MUSIC CO. as she brings her classic dance songs to life on stage. Threaded throughout the evening are poetry and comedic sketches by local poet and performers TRACI KATO KIRIYAMA, KEIKO AGENA and ALISON DE LA CRUZ. “Sounds and Voices of J-Town” illuminates the textured soul of these Asian Pacific American women.
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Grammy nominated TIA CARRERE (Wayne’s World, Relic Hunter, Lilo and Stitch) accompanied by three-time Grammy award-winner DANIEL HO will share some of her favorite classic Hawaiian songs from her newest solo album, Hawaiiana.
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Seattle native and musical leading lady JENNIFER PAZ (Miss Saigon, Evita, The Fantasticks) will share selections from her solo album, Awakenings. Paz brings the bright lights of Broadway with this new collection of ballads and inspirational tunes.
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Simply known throughout Southern California as MARIKO, Mariko Nishizu has been a local singer at community dances and fundraisers throughout the Japanese American Community since the 1970’s. Sounds and Voices will celebrate her journey as an artist in this special homecoming to the Aratani/Japan America Theatre.
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To round out the evening, TRACI KATO KIRIYAMA, KEIKO AGENA and ALISON DE LA CRUZ will offer poetic and comedic interludes linking this amazing collection of textured voices.
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TRACI KATO KIRIYAMA has performed as a solo theater artist and as part of several productions in Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and Miami. As a community based artist she has been the leading force behind Tuesday Nights at the Café – a local performing arts venue that began on the steps of the Union Center for the Arts in Little Tokyo.
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KEIKO AGENA is probably best known for her roles as Leila Foster on “Felicity” and Lane Kim on “Gilmore Girls”. Agena is also a big fan of the band Los Denudos and can be scene frequenting their shows and Tuesday Nights at the Café in Little Tokyo.
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ALISON DE LA CRUZ is a multi-disciplinary artist who has toured her solo shows Sungka and Naturally Graceful throughout the country. Locally she has performed at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, Highways Performance Space and the Aratani/Japan America Theatre. She is also the narrator and writer for the full length documentary, Grassroots Rising produced by Visual Communications.
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A “Meet the Artists” reception and benefit raffle (two round trip tickets to any American Airlines destination in the U.S.) immediately follows the concert, on the plaza. Proceeds from the concert and raffle go to theatre equipment upgrades to sustain the Aratani / Japan America Theatre’s ability to showcase extraordinary artistry in Los Angeles. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this concert, by contacting Johnny Mori at 213-628-2725, ext 139 or mori@jaccc.org. For tix, call the Box Office at 213-680-3700 (Mon-Sat, 12-5 pm) or www.jaccc.org. Tix $45 balcony, $50 orchestra, $100 VIP.
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Sat, Jun 21:
8 pm ROY BOOK BINDER at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Combining country blues, ragtime, bluegrass, and folk music, Roy Book Binder has captured the essence of the front porch bluesman of yore. With this music, he's entertained audiences for over 35 years, not only preserving a rich musical heritage, but earning himself a place alongside the men and women he's long admired. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Jun 21:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME with special guests RICK CUNHA and DAN SANKEY at The Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills 91344; Tix & info, 818-282-9001, www.pickinparlor.com. Susie and the band bring their brand-new CD, “GREEN KENTUCKY BLUES,” produced by LAURIE LEWIS, for a live performance of all its tracks and much more. Susie has performed live, numerous times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her Appalachian mountain roots meet new bluegrass. One reviewer wrote, "Susie Glaze does something with a song that only great singers can do...she grabs hold of a song's deepest emotion and purpose and wraps it tightly around your soul." Folk music legend Jean Ritchie has called Susie Glaze "a fresh young voice - a communicator - to me the most important of qualities in a singer..." and Bluegrass Unlimited calls her "an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene." Susie's last CD "Blue Eyed Darlin'" had its world premiere on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” then went on to win the Just Plain Folks 2006 Music Award for Best Roots Album, with over 70,000 people voting in the selections. Before that, the CD won Folkworks Magazine's pick for “Best Bluegrass Album of 2005.” Susie’s long-awaited new CD was produced by bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis in a series of Southern California concerts. "Green Kentucky Blues" features nationally-recognized artists HERB PEDERSEN, DENNIS CAPLINGER, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, MIKE WITCHER, LAURIE LEWIS, TOM ROZUM, RICK CUNHA, BILL BRYSON and ROB CARLSON.
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Tonight, Susie and her Hilonesome Band play the entire new CD live, from start to finish, with hot Southern California bluegrass players collected to showcase the songwriting mastery of lead guitarist ROB CARLSON, whose seven songs on this new album will likely receive plenty of radio play. These and songs of Jean Ritchie, Iris Dement and Bob Dylan comprise the program.
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Susie had this written about her in Entertainment Weekly: "...she can blow the roof off any joint lucky enough to book her." Info, www.susieglaze.com. Doors at 7:30 pm. $20.
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Sat-Sun, Jun 21-22:
8 pm MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY & THE RIO GRANDE BANK, with the PASADENA POPS, at Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge; 626-584-8833. Runs Fri, Jun 20-Sun, Jun 22.
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Sat, Jun 21:
8-10 pm HIGH HILLS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. This all-girl bluegrass band has opened for The Dixie Chicks. In addition to High Hills' two CD's, "Coming Home," and "Leaves on the River," band-member Laura's brand new fingerstyle guitar CD, "Something Blue," will be available for sale at this show. Tix on sale on June 7; $15.
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Sat, Jun 21:
8 pm PERLA BATALA at the “Caltech Presents” series, outdoors on Caltech's Beckman Mall, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652 or 888-222-5832. Grammy nominated vocalist, composer, and arranger Perla Batalla takes the timeless songs she heard growing up and molds their rhythmic and melodic forms to create a cross-pollination of trend and tradition. Born in Los Angeles, Batalla's father was a musician who owned a popular Spanish-language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for LEONARD COHEN, who later encouraged her to embark on a solo career. Perla released her debut "Perla Batalla" on the Warner/Discovery label in 1994. Parking for Beckman Mall at 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena (south of Del Mar Bl). Food and beverages available for purchase on site from Manna Mexican. This event is open to the public, free of charge, and no tickets are required.
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Sat, Jun 21; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm ANNA BENTHOLM-JENSEN at North Star Coffee, 916 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-965-5593; www.northstarcoffee.com. 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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Sat, Jun 21; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Sat, Jun 21; in Seattle:
8-10 pm THE WHATEVERLY BROTHERS and BOWI play the “Northwest Seaport Maritime Concert” series at the The Boat House at the Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, in the new Lake Union Park, Seattle, WA. Hosted by Phillip Morgan. Info, www.nwseaport.org/programs.html.
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THE WHATEVERLY BROTHERS present “A blending of the finest traditions of vocal harmony: homemade three layer harmonies with instrumental frosting! Drawing from a rich and varied musical history, The Whateverly Brothers harken to the folksinger tradition that: “No musical style is sacred!” Weigh Anchor! Raise the Glass! Sing Along! You might also recognize them as CHRIS GLANNISTER, MATTHEW MOELLER, and DAN ROBERTS.
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BOWI presents “Kickin’ Celtic Music! For years, Seattle-based BOWI has been entertaining audiences with a blend of traditional Celtic music and unique energy. The BOWI sound encompasses a wide range of music including driving jigs and reels, exciting vocals, and beautiful ballads.” Info, www.bowiband.com.
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Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more, are available. Maritime music CDs for sale. $15 gen’l, $10 srs, youths and mbrs of Northwest Seaport or the Center for Wooden Boats.
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Sat, Jun 21:
9 pm ANTHONY RIVERA & THE RAINING HORSESHOES 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 / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Jun 21:
9 pm “THIRD SATURDAYS” show with THE CHEATIN' KIND and GROOVY REDNECKS at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317.
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Sat, Jun 21, in Big Sur:
9 pm ”SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION” with LAURIE LEWIS AND THE RIGHT HANDS (TOM ROZUM, SCOTT HUFFMAN, CRAIG SMITH and TODD PHILLIPS) at Chappellet Barn, Big Sur, CA. Info, lukiecv@yahoo.com.
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Sun, Jun 22:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Sun, Jun 22:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm JAMBO brings roots music to the Skirball Family series’ Summer Family Performances, at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Jambo takes audiences through the roots of American music. Show is included with Museum admission.
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Sun, Jun 22; in Oakland:
2 pm 3rd Annual “BLUEGRASS FOR THE GREENBELT” with LAURIE LEWIS AND THE RIGHT HANDS (TOM ROZUM, SCOTT HUFFMAN, CRAIG SMITH and TODD PHILLIPS) with THE WRONGLERS and HOT BUTTERED RUM at Dunsmuir Historic Estate, 2969 Peralta Oaks Ct, Oakland. Benefit Concert for Greenbelt Alliance, benefit concert / festival to raise funds for and awareness of the organization. $25 mbrs, $40 gen’l, children under age 12 are free.
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Sun, Jun 22; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Sun, Jun 22:
3 pm ROBBIE FULKS does a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGuWUpziC_o and click on ‘Cigarette State.’ If this does not make you call-in for a reservation to see, and hear, Robbie Fulks, you need some musical help.”
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ROBBIE FULKS is a country musician with 8 records, including his latest, "Revenge!" His radio show, "Secret Country," is heard on XM. His writing has appeared in GQ, Playboy, Blender, Journal of Country music, and Dacapo's annual "Best Music Writing" series. He has written the musical scores for films and TV shows, and twice served as a judge at the Guitar Flatpick Competition at Walnut Valley, Kansas. As producer, he has overseen recordings by DALLAS WAYNE, GEORGE JONES, and MAVIS STAPLES, and others. His songs have been covered by SAM BUSH, ROSIE FLORES, JOHN COWAN, and many others you may or may not know. His commercial work includes music for Bud Lite, Applebee’s, Old Style, and McDonald’s. His TV & radio performance credits include "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Austin City Limits," NBC's "Today Show," NPR's "Fresh Air With Terry Gross," "The Laura Ingraham Show," and the “Grand Ole Opry.” His live performances feature his original compositions, both light "Real Money", and dark "She Took A Lot Of Pills and Died," as well as lots of flatpicking and improvisation. $15.
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Sun, Jun 22; live theater:
4 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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Sun, Jun 22:
6 pm NEIL MORROW performs, and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ 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 Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 6, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Jun 22; in La Mesa:
6 pm TRAILS & RAILS play the “Sundays at Six Concert Series,” in the Amphitheater at Harry Griffen Park, 9950 Milden St, La Mesa; www.ci.la-mesa.ca.us.
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Sun, Jun 22:
7 pm ROY BOOK BINDER at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. $16.
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Sun, Jun 22; in Los Osos:
7 pm New England fiddler LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER plays a House Concert in Los Osos; reserv gets loc, at stu@helmintoller.com or 805-534-9021. Artist info, www.lissafiddle.com. (Previous info that appeared elsewhere was incorrect.) $15 at the door.
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Sun, Jun 22:
8 pm MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY & THE RIO GRANDE BANK, with the PASADENA POPS, at Descanso Gardens in La Canada-Flintridge; 626-584-8833. Runs Fri, Jun 20-Sun, Jun 22.
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Sun, Jun 22:
8 pm ANNA BENTHOLM-JENSEN at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; 310-450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net. 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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Mon, Jun 23:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Mon, Jun 23:
7:30 pm “FIDDLE WORKSHOP” with New England fiddle wizard LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER at Jan Tappan's home in Pasadena. Reserv by email, fiddlechris@gmail.com or 626-793-3716 but they say, “Calls can't be returned - email is best!” Artist info, www.lissafiddle.com. $20 per person.
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Mon, Jun 23; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Tue, Jun 24:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Tue, Jun 24:
7 pm THE WATSON TWINS at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Celebrating the release date of their new album "Fire Songs" on Vanguard Records. "The Watson Twins live and breathe ochre-tinged folk-rock, each track sinking into the twilight - most often drowsily but with a thunderous undercurrent..." - Filter Magazine. Free.
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Tues, Jun 24; every 4th Tue:
7-8:30 pm “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” led by Bea Romano & Jim, it’s a traditional folk music jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and join in. Bea says, “It's a lovely facility. We hope you will enjoy playing / listening to music. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in the fun. There are plenty of armless chairs. Best of all, it's free!”
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Tue, Jun 24:
7-8:30 pm “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046. Venue is known for its Chinese food; dinner reserv, 323-653-0640. Plenty of parking, $7 cover.
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Tues; every 4th Tue:
8 pm SUZY WILLIAMS and HER SOLID SENDERS play live jazz and jump blues at Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90401; www.templebarlive.com; 310-393-6607. It’s their new 4th Tue residency, every month, for 2008. They play two sets, 8;30 & 9:30 pm. Jitterbug Janet gives free swing dance lessons at 8:15 & 9:15 pm. Suzy Williams has played Carnegie Hall with Stormin' Norman Zamcheck, performed with Moses Pendleton's Pilobolus dance troupe, and has worked with Van Dyke Parks, Buster Poindexter, Marc Shaiman, Nicholas Ray among many others. Bette Midler, Horace Silver, Roosevelt Sykes, Ann Magnuson, Eubie Blake and Hadda Brooks have praised her passionate singing and vibrant energy. The SENDERS are KAHLIL SABBAGH (band leader and vibes), BRAD KAY (piano), DAVE JONES (bass), NICK SCARMACK (drums), DANNY MOYNAHAN (sax), DAN HEFFERNAN (sax), DAVE WEINSTEIN (trombone) and COREY GEMME (trumpet). Celebrate being alive with Suzy and her swinging 8-piece band, evoking the rockin' dance music of Louis Jordan, and the recent release of “Suzy & The Jtones,” her new ten inch record / CD (www.jtonerecords.com). The NY Times John Rockwell wrote, "Williams is an enormously amusing, endearing presence...with tough, belting authority." “All About Jazz” critic Rex Butters wrote in Venice Beachhead, "Suzy and Her Solid Senders teach old standards (Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Anita O'Day, Fats Waller) new tricks, but it's their originals that will bring you back for more." Read the Santa Monica Mirror article at www.smmirror.com/MainPages/DisplayArticleDetails.asp?eid=6706. Catch ‘em at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rADpTDcq98Y. Artists info, www.puddingbench.com/suzy.htm. $10 cover.
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Tue; repeats every 2nd and 4th Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL MCCARTHY the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. You can also pre-signup online at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, Jun 24; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Tue, Jun 24:
8:30 pm DAVID REEVES CARPENTER at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; 818-341-0166; www.cowboypalace.com. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Jun 25:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Wed, Jun 25; 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nicks Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, Jun 25; every week, Jun-Aug:
6:30 to 9 pm “CULTURAL ELEVATIONS - Get High on Culture at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian” presents world cinema, “WE OF THE NEVER NEVER” (Australia) (PG)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.
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Wed, Jun 25:
7 pm AMOS LEE at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Amos Lee seamlessly glides between blues, soul, gospel and folk with straightforward yet graceful songwriting on his latest CD, "Last Days at the Lodge," due June 24 on Blue Note. Free.
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Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, Jun 25:
8 pm LAURIE LEWIS AND THE RIGHT HANDS (TOM ROZUM, SCOTT HUFFMAN, CRAIG SMITH and TODD PHILLIPS) at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City.
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Wed, Jun 25; last Wed, every month:
8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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Wed, Jun 25:
CHRIS VALENTI at The Gas Lamp, in Long Beach. Chris is that wonderfully funny comedic singer-songwriter who is the self-proclaimed poster child of the failed relationship. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Info, www.ChrisValentiMusic.com.
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Wed, Jun 25; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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 25:
8:30 pm COLDWATER CANYON 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 25; 4th Wed every month:
8:30 pm “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” the monthly all-female musicians’ event, at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114. $7.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 26
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Thu, Jun 26:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Thu-Sat, Jun 26-28; in Colorado:
"SOUTH PARK MUSIC TOUR & MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE" in the great South Park of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado (the real and very historic place, not the goofy cartoon town on TV). McGoon Productions presents the 2nd annual event, billed as "A totally unique music experience, located in historic South Park, Fairplay, and Alma, Colorado.” Presenting over 70+ independent musicians from around the globe, in all genres of music, from Americana roots, bluegrass, country, blues, jazz, rock, indie, emo, funk, hip-hop, metal, alternative, reggae and more. Performances on 9 showcase stages, 30+ juried arts, crafts and food vendors, all attracting an average of 5,000+ music fans per day from the surrounding area for the four-day event. It's called "the Highest Independent Music Festival in the U.S.," (presumably based on the altitude). .
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The festival is FREE to the public, on 10 stages over 4 days.
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In addition to the music, it is also a music industry conference on Fri, June 27, where musicians can learn about “branding their band, reaching their audience, touring, getting a record deal, and getting their music on radio, TV, and film.” Industry professionals from Warner Brothers Records, BMI, Blue Metallic Entertainment, Warrior Girls Music, Songsalive! and more will be at the conference, for a networking opportunities.
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On Sat, Jun 28, “Songsalive! Songcamp” (www.songsalive.org.songcamp) is an all-day “focused songwriting camp,” where songwriters and composers can get feedback on their music, collaborate and co-write with guidance of Songsalive! Mentors and co-founder, Gilli Moon.
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An All-Access VIP badge is $50, and get you free food and drinks throughout the weekend, all VIP parties, the industry conference, and the songwriting camp. Info on the entire event, at www.SouthParkMusicTour.com.
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For those who really want to get out of town for an escape with a lot of music, consider the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (thousands of feet higher that South Park) in SW Colorado, June 19-22, then the South Park Music Tour, June 26-29. Now, THAT’s a Rocky Mountain High!
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Thu-Sun, Jun 26-29; in Nebraska:
"THE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Wahoo, Nebraska, produced by Sharon and Roger Kenaston, is, says Les Gilliam of the THE LES GILLIAM TRIO, "A major event in country music. There will be a host of top country music professionals appearing there." Les will be performing at the Thu evening concert at 6:30 pm, the Fri afternoon concert and the Fri night dance. Info & reserv, 402-687-9594.
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Thu, Jun 26:
6–9 pm THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS play the “WESTERN FLING” the new series every Thu in June, at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.autrynationalcenter.org. Grab your hat and boots and come on down for summer evenings of music, dancing, food, and fun. Dust off your two-step and head out to the dance floor as the Autry presents some of the hottest swing bands from California to Texas. DAVID KATZ, former member of the Swingtime Dancers, the Silk `n' Spurs Dancers, and Sonny Watson's A Team, offers complimentary dance lessons at every event. The Golden Spur Café and Bar is open for business, and the museum stays open until 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, dancing until 9. Free for Autry Members, gen’l admission $5 includes museum admission.
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Thu, Jun 26:
7 pm SWAYNE plus BRANT VOGEL provide an unusual early start for tonight’s live music at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. SWAYNE is described as “contemporary country with a sprinkling of bluegrass,” formed by founding members PERRY MARTIN & GINA QUARTARO. Swayne plays 7-8:15, Brant Vogel from 8:30-closing. Live music here 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. No word on whether the regularly-scheduled free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm, will happen at a different time, or at all tonight. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 26:
7-10 pm THE BONEDADDYS and CROWN CITY ROCKERS, play the opening night dance party at the 24th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” presented by Amoeba Music on the Santa Monica Pier; info, www.twilightdance.org; 310-458-8901. This year brings a new 3-hour show format (past years were 2 hrs). Parking near the pier is limited - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe and convenient parking for thousands of bikes. Santa Monica Pier is wheelchair accessible. THE BONEDADDYS are “L.A.’s favorite Worldbeatniks.” They’re mostly electric - and a perennial favorite with Twilight Dance audiences, bringing their mélange of beats, funk and dance grooves to the Pier since the earliest days of the concert series. The 13 grooves on their new release "waterslide" are a merry-go-round of styles, ranging from funk, rock, blues, Mambo, Soca, Latin, rock-steady and psycho-billy two-step to an Afro-surf twang meets spaghetti-western instrumental; The Bonedaddys are a musical gumbo stirred up in light refracted through a prism called Los Angeles.
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CROWN CITY ROCKERS have been described as “Imagine Herbie Hancock meets A Tribe Called Quest at a party…where the deejay has a Jimi Hendrix hangover…but he’s rockin’ Stevie Wonder and Biz Markie…sounds like the Crown City Rockers are in town!” Okay, so now you know what you’re getting into if you go to this one! Free.
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Thu, 2nd and 4th Thu, every month; in Ventura:
“ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin.
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Thu, Jun 26:
7:30 pm LAURIE LEWIS AND THE RIGHT HANDS (TOM ROZUM, SCOTT HUFFMAN, CRAIG SMITH and TODD PHILLIPS) at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-666-4156. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. Free concert.
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Thu, Jun 26:
8 pm JUNI FISHER plays a benefit concert for Hart High School’s Music Department at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. JUNI FISHER has won top awards in Western music and top songwriting awards, and she has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” In addition, we love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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Thu, Jun 26; in Fullerton:
8 pm GLENN CASHMAN & THE SOUTHLAND BIG BAND at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Featuring 14 top LA/OC jazz musicians exploring the unique possibilities of the modern big band, with a musical tribute to legendary bassist HOWARD RUMSEY, ballads, bossa nova, and hard-swinging jazz. Adv tix $20, $25 door; all ages.
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Thu, last Thu, every month:
8-10 pm monthly “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica 90405 (16th Street at Ocean Park); last Thu, every month. A full evening of entertainment from local songwriters, hosted by Maureen Doherty. Songsalive is now booking for various dates in 2007, and seeking singer-songwriters to perform; info: hotline at 310-238-0359 or email usa@songsalive.org; www.songsalive.org. No cover, $5 donation requested.
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Thu, Jun 26; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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FRIDAY, JUNE 27
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Fri, Jun 27:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 27-29; in Northern Cal:
Annual “KATE WOLF MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Black Oak Ranch, five miles N of Laytonville; info, www.cumuluspresents.com. Featuring the ANI DiFRANCO BAND, GREG BROWN, LOS LOBOS, DAVID LINDLEY, THE WAIFS, JIMMY LaFAVE, TODD SNIDER,TAJ MAHAL TRIO, KEB' MO' BAND, JOHN GORKA & LUCY KAPLANSKY w/ NINA GERBER, RUTHIE FOSTER, THE WAILIN' JENNYS, PIETA BROWN, CRIS WILLIAMSON, ROSALIE SORRELS, BLAME SALLY, VANCE GILBERT, THE GREENCARDS, MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO, KEITH GREENINGER, WOODY SIMMONS, LOVE CHOIR, JAMMIN' 101 W/SID LEWIS, CHRIS CASWELL, and more.
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This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of the late UTAH PHILLIPS. Full festival pass, incl camping, is $160 adult (adv, by Jun 26) or $180 at gate; youth (age 7-14, w/ adult) is $55 adv, $60 gate; one-day passes (no camping) are $60 adv, $65 gate for adults, $25 adv, $27 gate for youth. Age 6 and under, free w/ adult. See their site for info on area lodgings.
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Fri, Jun 27:
6:30-10 pm “DANCE DOWNTOWN” presents swing dance music with a live band (tba), at the Music Center Plaza, 135 N Grand Av, downtown L.A.; 213-972-3660; www.musiccenter.org. Dance floor provided. You don't need a partner. No matter what your dance style of choice or level of expertise, spend a Friday evening dancing under the stars on the Music Center Plaza. UPCOMING EVENTS: Bollywood / Bhangra on July 11; Samba on July 25. Information is subject to change. In case of rain, events are cancelled. Parking available in the Music Center garage for $8 (weekends). Public transit, on MTA’s bus or the Metro Red Line subway, is available; info at 1-800-Commute (weekdays) or www.mta.net. Free event.
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Fri, Jun 27; repeats 4th Fri, every month:
7:30 pm monthly “COFFEE HOUSE AT THE ONION” is an OPEN MIC at The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills. Songmakers tell us, “A great place to showcase your new stuff.” Coffee & cookies available (in return for your donation). Free event.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS plus THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS share the night at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001, reserv 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS are four-time winners of a top award, voted the international WMA “Western Swing Group of the Year” in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007. This is a special treat, as the Coffee Gallery Backstage brings these two groups together for the first time. It'll be a fine evening of lively Western music and fun.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS tell us their “official CD release party" will be announced soon. Artists’ info, www.TheTumblingTumbleweeds.com and www.texastrailhands.com. (Was prev billed as DEVON DAWSON with the Tumbling Tumbleweeds.) Tix for tonight, $18.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm ALVERADO plays at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. We love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm DUOZONA plays a classical guitar & flute concert for The Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E 7th St, Long Beach 90808; info & reserv, 562-377-0591, www.lbcgs.net. Phoenix, Arizona-based DUOZONA is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the top flute and guitar duos, excelling at balancing artistic depth, style, and interpretation, with inviting, warm, and often humorous commentary and dialogue. CHARLES & THERESA HULIHAN have been described as “understated yet virtuosic,” their concerts hailed “truly an evening of Bravos” and their programming called “a global trek of sound.” A vibrant and gifted pair that presents a rich and colorful palette of musical styles from all over the world, their joy in music-making and their unique abilities to communicate, both with one another and with audiences, is displayed in their compelling performances and magnetic presence on the concert stage. The duo has been coached by a wide variety of musicians including guitarists Frank Koonce and Sharon Isbin, flautists Ransom Wilson and Trygve Peterson, and oboist Martin Schuring. They first met while students at Arizona State University, and since have performed throughout North America. In June 2006, the duo performed at the first “Wood Flute Conference” at the University of Washington, where they were featured in concert, discussed their work as a duo in symposium, and had the honor of performing in a memorial concert for renowned flutist and wooden flute revival pioneer Felix Skowronek. The duo shares a love for the music of Django Reinhardt, for their college teaching jobs, and for their English Bulldogs. John Duarte, composer-guitarist-writer says, "Duozona are blessed with excellent technique and fine musicality, and are pleasing to watch. What more needs to be said?" Artist info, www.nigroclassicalguitar.com. $10.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8-11 pm CYNTHIA JONES at Club 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; www.club705.com. Cynthia is entertaining for Warner Bros. Music producer Jerry McClain. Her music is currently available on CD Baby.
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Fri, Jun 27; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Fri, Jun 27:
9 pm NEIL MORROW 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 Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, last Fri, every month:
9 pm “LAST FRIDAYS AT THE SCENE” with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and MIKE STINSON and guests, at The Scene, 806 E Colorado Bl, Glendale; 818-241-7029; www.thescenebar.com. I See Hawks and Mike Stinson do this monthly gig with a different guest each month, where “The worst stage monitors in California contribute to the fun.” Artists info: www.paulmarshall.net. No cover.
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Sat, Jun 28:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Sat, Jun 28; in Fullerton:
10 am LIZARD WIZARD comes to the Kids Series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-3134; www.themuck.org. Exotic reptiles you get to touch and hold. The “MucKids” shows include a toddlers' area for younger siblings. $15 adults, $10 kids.
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Sat, 4th sat every month:
5 pm monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; info, 949-646-1964. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are also welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
Schedule:Jam begins at 5 pm, bring your instruments & join in; free.Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm Fast jam, 5:45-7 pmPotluck, 6:30 pmContra dance introduction lesson, 7:30 pm> CONTRA DANCE is 8-11 pm, $8 per person, $7 for Anaheim residents, $6 for Living Tradition mbrs; children under 18 are free with paid adult.
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Sat, repeats last Sat, every month; in Lancaster:
6:30-10 pm CONTRA DANCE with Live music by DANANCE BAND at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W Ave J (across from Doublz Hamburgers and Popeye's Chicken), Lancaster; info: 661-272-5648 or rm.trochim@verizon.net. Held the last Saturday of every month. Please bring a snack or dessert to share in the potluck. $6 adults, $2 for age 14 and younger.
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Sat, Jun 28:
7 pm HIGH HILLS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917.
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Sat, Jun 28; in Ojai:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS at the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-649-5189; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. This "Energetic Celtic bluegrass fusion band" performed live on radio's "Tied to the Tracks" last St Patrick's Day, at the time when they had EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on the Celtic music chart. Multiple-year winners of the Orange County Music Awards, they are locally-based, internationally-formidable, musicians on the global Celtic music scene. Doors at 6:30 for adv tix & will-call, 6:45 for tix buyers. Seating first come. Kids tix, under 14, are 1/2 price; on-site child care, by adv reserv is $5. Show tix, $15 adv, $18 door.
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Sat, Jun 28:
ABIGAIL WASHBURN & THE SPARROW QUARTET (BELA FLECK, BEN SOLLEE & CASEY DRIESSEN) at Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; 310-276-6168. A true Americana super band. Cellist BEN SOLEE has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and recordings from the band and each of its members have been heard on the show. Recently, they performed on NPR’s “All ThingsConsidered,” and PRI’s “The World,” they’re playing festivals all summer, including Bonnaro, Grey Fox, Calgary, Rockygrass, Vancouver, and the Austin City Limits Festival.
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The Nashville Scene writes, "Besides Fleck, the Sparrow Quartet features banjo-playing singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn, fiddler Casey Driessen and cellist Ben Sollee. (For anyone counting, that’s a total of two banjos, zero guitars, a fiddle and a cello—not a bass—to anchor everything.) The group’s vibrant new album— “Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet” (Washburn’s second, not counting two with all-female string band UNCLE EARL)—is full of intricate compositions that flit from Appalachian ruggedness to R&B punch, alongside their takes on traditional Chinese and American folk songs and Washburn’s singing in English and Mandarin Chinese."
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The New York Times says, "Although the revered banjo player Béla Fleck provides expert plucks-and-strums, Abigail Washburn, the Nashville vocalist for the Sparrow Quartet (and a member of Uncle Earl) is the outfit’s main attraction: Ms. Washburn, herself a gifted banjoist, sings with a loose, mesmerizing drawl, and her voice is textured and bright."
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Artists’ info, www.sparrowquartet.com and www.abigailwashburn.com. This’ll sell-out, so get tix right away.
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Sat, Jun 28:
8 pm WILLIE NILE at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. $20.
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Sat, Jun 28:
8 pm DORIAN MICHAEL & KENNY BLACKWELL at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Dorian Michael and Kenny Blackwell bring their justly-famous duet show to The Fret House for a night of ffolk, blues and jazz. Their music has been featured on NPR and across the national scene. KENNY BLACKWELL studied with Jethro Burns before moving to California where he joined fiddler Richard Green's band in '93. DORIAN MICHAEL has played in about every style and in every type of work situation that a blue collar musician could hope. After years of honky-tonk electric guitar, followed by concentrating on solo fingerstyle guitar, this project is a whole new challenge. "The picking is crisp and clean and never hurried, with the emphasis on the melody and not the playing. Thoroughly enjoyable." - Dirty Linen. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Jun 28:
8 pm GRIEVOUS ANGELS, ALICE WALLACE, THE COASTS at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. You’ve heard the Grievous Angels CD tracks on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and you’ve heard their fine banjo player, WIL FORBIS, playing live on the show as a member of DAFNI’s band.
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Sat, Jun 28:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE with JOHN YORK at Russ & Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area); www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts; www.houseconcerts.us. Reserv & directions at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Features coffee & dessert buffet, to which contributions are welcome. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15, and all proceeds go to the artist.
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(Upcoming at Russ & Julie’s: Jun 28 - Barry McGuire with John York; Jul 26 - Sligo Rags; Aug 16 - The Duo-tones; Sep 13 - Rosalie Sorrels; Oct 11 - Eliza Jane; Nov 7 - Ellis Paul.)
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Sat, Jun 28; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs 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.” 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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Sat, Jun 28; in the OC:
8 pm ANI DiFRANCO with MARTYN JOSEPH at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sat, Jun 28:
9 pm LARRY DEAN & THE SHOOTERS at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; 818-341-0166; www.cowboypalace.com. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Jun 29:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” closes today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Sun, Jun 29:
MOVED to Jul 5; see that listing: 10 am RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play the annual “COWBOY CHURCH” at La Crescenta Church, 4845 Dunsmore, La Crescenta 91213. (Previously announced as Jun 29.)
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Sun, Jun 29:
11 am-noon DAN CROW plays the “KIDS KONCERT” SERIES at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicam, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; tix & info, www.theatricum.com; 310-455-3723. This year’s series brings a great lineup of shows:
Jun 29 - DAN CROW - silly songsJul 6 - ROBBO - laugh and learnJul 13 - MR. MARK - Topanga's ownJul 20 - PETER ALSOP - sing along funAug 3 - DEBI DERRYBERRY - cheery and funAug 10 - JUSTIN ROBERTS - rockin' kids musicAug 17 - MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE - Zimbabwe musicAug 24 - RHYTHM CHILD - drums and kidsAug 31 - KATHERINE DINES - lively and uniqueSep 7 - BUCK HOWDY & BB - wild west rompSep 14 - JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS - circus folksSep 21 - PARACHUTE EXPRESS - super stars in the world of children’s musicSep 28 - THE SQUEEGEES - good clean fun
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Sun, Jun 29:
1-4 pm “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION BENEFIT CONCERT” with THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS, plus JOE HERRINGTON and GENE CULKIN, in a fund-raising concert for The Western Music Association’s California Chapter, at the “Concerts at the Rancho” series at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av (just W of Reseda Bl; crnr of Wilbur & Nordhoff), Northridge. THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS are repeat winners of top awards, voted the international WMA “Western Swing Group of the Year” in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007. Also on the lineup is JOE HERRINGTON, award-winning cowboy poet, author and storyteller, and GENE CULKIN, tunesmith, recently relocated to the real west from Pennsylvania, where he was ‘purt near the only cowboy singer-songwriter. Everyone in the lineup has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and between his gigs for Disney, JOE HERRINGTON has performed live on the radio show. The WMA is an international nonprofit organization that preserves and promotes western & cowboy music, cowboy poetry, and other western-related arts. This is a great lineup at a fine venue, and very likely to sell-out. Adv tix strongly recommended, from Marilyn Tuttle at 818-365-8709 or LindaleeGreen@earthink.net. $20 for WMA mbrs & their guests; $25 gen’l; $10 for children under age 12.
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Sun, Jun 29:
2-3 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO at Descanso Gardens, Under the Oaks Stage,1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Info, 818-774-0570.
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Sun, Jun 29; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX closes today, runs 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.” 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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Sun, Jun 29:
6 pm LEE HARPER performs, and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ 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 Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 6, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Jun 29:
6 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND plays the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. The New Orleans-based band brings high kickin' sounds, whether performing at Carnegie Hall or for British royalty, and this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. The sponsoring Valley Cultural Committee has an upgraded food court with sixteen vendors serving a variety of food and beverages. The Children’s Play Zone is also upgraded this year with bounce rides, clowns, face painting and balloon artists. Parking is available for a $8 in three nearby parking structures; Califa St between Topanga & Owensmouth and Owensmouth Av between Oxnard & Califa. Proceeds help offset the cost of the concerts. Info on shows and free parking with incentives at VCC, 818-704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.
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Sun, Jun 29; in the OC:
7 pm monthly “SONGSALIVE! ORANGE COUNTY WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant,
Info, www.songsalive.org.
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Sun, Jun 29:
9 pm BRIAN TRAVIS BAND opens for British Rockers GENE LOVES JEZEBEL at Safari Sam’s, 5214 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. BRIAN TRAVIS has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” While Brian and his band are fine acoustic players with recorded acoustic tracks, we expect this show will be mostly electric, even before the British rockers hit the stage. GENE LOVES JEZEBEL features JAY ASTON and JAMES STEVENSON (current guitarist for THE ALARM and CHELSEA). Hear their music at www.myspace.com/therealglj. Doors at 8 pm. Artists’ info and adv tix, www.myspace.com/briantravisband. $10 adv; $15 at door.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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