July 16 to 20 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Key events, July 16 through 20, 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 ON BLOGSPOT.COM: after a long presence on MySpace, that site suddenly changed parameters to accept only short posts, now requiring a ponderous and VERY time-consuming process to list events in small increments. It’s far too time-consuming. So we began posting the calendar and news on Blogspot. We’ll see how this works, and we welcome your feedback, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com .
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often, and we add a BUNCH of concerts, festivals, club gigs, workshops, and recurring events as dates arrive.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES always post separately. The most recent edition posted July 4; new edition due July 10; the most recent previous News Features posted June 28; recent editions are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/; archived editions are 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 journey farther back by using the “older entries” button as many times as necessary. You can go all the way back to when acoustic music was made by indigenous natives pounding on hollow logs with rocks.
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Updated July 10, 2008; recurring events not yet added.
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
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Note: more events will be added; check back for updates.
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Wed; every week; in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, http://www.lomalindaukestrummers.org/.
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Wed, every week:
6-9 pm GARRET SWAYNE does his weekly residency at Giovanni Ristorante, 21926 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; reserv 818-884-0243; http://www.giovanniristorante.com/. Ample parking behind restaurant. No cover, $15 minimum per person on food or drink.
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Wed, 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; http://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. Free.
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Wed, every week, Jun 25-Aug 27:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/; 626-683-3230. Talented local musicians under age 18 take the stage; this year’s offerings include a Spotlight Awards winner and performers from the Young Musicians Foundation and Theatre 360. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. (See 7 pm listing for tonight’s featured professional musicians.) Free.
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Wed, Jul 16:
7 pm “MAMMOTH FOLLIES” brings its nationally-acclaimed giant dinosaur puppet show to the Wednesday night children’s series for “Concerts in the Park” at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Wed, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, 3rd (and 1st) Wed, every month:
7:30-9 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” at Rattlesnake Slim’s, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims; 661-877-4165. Note: it is no longer at Vincenzo’s Pizza, as of June 4, 2008. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, 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 http://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 http://www.thesongnet.org/.
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Wed, 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, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; http://www.tangodamore.com/. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (http://www.struffandterry.com/) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, every week; in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session; call for location, 805-579-6416; www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, Jul 16:
8 pm KRIS SEARLE plus AMY MAY, both from the UK, at the Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; 323-663-8979; http://www.derbyclub.com/. Kris plays a half-hour acoustic set of tracks from his new CD, “Slowly Diabolical.” "Searle's music touches the heart and stimulates the soul, and deserves industry support and placement in a myriad of shows and movies. Searle is ready for the big time now!" - Bob Leggett, Music Connection (Jun 14, 2008). Artist info, www.reverbnation.com/krissearle.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” series brings LISA O’KANE to Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Lisa performs at 9 pm. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; http://www.thetalkingstick.net/.
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Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; http://www.pignwhistle.com/. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm ACOUSTIC JAM at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected from each participant & audience member.
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Wed; repeats every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; http://hipkittyjazz.com/; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; http://www.myspace.com/cowboypalacesaloon; 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, every week:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; http://www.smokehouse1946.com/; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (http://www.capopandjazzcouncil.org/). Event info, http://www.cathysegalgarcia.com/. No cover.
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THURSDAY, JULY 17
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Note: more events will be added; check back for updates.
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Thu-Sun, Jul 17-20; in New York:
“GREYFOX BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” is one of the top bluegrass festivals in the country, held in the Albany, New York area. Formerly known as “Winterhawk,” the festival this year finds a new home at the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY, with a lineup that includes DAVID GRISMAN’S BLUEGRASS EXPERIENCE, JERRY DOUGLAS, DEL MCCOURY, THE SAM BUSH BAND, and a HOT RIZE REUNION. Info, http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/. Also, check for simulcasts from WGDR at 91.1 FM in Plainfield, Vermont, simulcast at http://www.wgdr.org/.
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Thu, Jul 17:
Noon-2 pm BRASIL BRASIL brings world music 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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Thu, Jul 17; in the OC:
6:30 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play the Placentia free summer “Concert in the Park” series in Tri City Park, 2301 N Kraemer Bl (S of Imperial), Placentia.
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Thu, Jul 17:
7 pm RAUL MALO (of THE MAVERICKS) at the Canyon Club, Agoura. Info, www.canyonclub.net. Doors at 6 pm, opening act tbd at 7 pm, Raul at 8 pm.
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Thu, Jul 17:
7-10 pm 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 (http://www.mta.net/) or Big Blue Bus (http://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. Tonight’s headliner is a “Special event, to be announced.” Free.
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Thu, Jul 17:
7 pm “I HEAR AMERICA SINGING” is the program with DANIEL MONTENEGRO, ERIC OWENS, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. “Our journey as a nation” will be told in music as the POPS and singers DANIEL MONTENEGRO and ERIC OWENS celebrate “all-things American.” Anthems from "America the Beautiful" to "The Stars And Stripes Forever," poignant poetry from Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes, and a special 90th birthday salute to Leonard Bernstein with his "West Side Story," and of course, the "Star-Spangled Banner." Dinner available. Free parking. Reserv recommended. $20.
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Thu, Jul 17:
7:30 pm JIMBO ROSS plays “American Music Thursdays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/. This is an upbeat blues band with a virtuoso violinist. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Thu, Jul 17:
8 pm BILL EVANS & MEGAN LYNCH bring bluegrass star-power to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info http://www.coffeegallery.com/. Two of the world’s most acclaimed bluegrass musicians, San Francisco Bay area-based bluegrass banjo player and “Banjo For Dummies” author BILL EVANS and six-time National champion fiddler MEGAN LYNCH make their southern California debut at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, previewing selections from their upcoming CD, “Let’s Do Something,” produced by STEVE MOUGIN from the SAM BUSH BAND.
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BILL EVANS is a true banjo legend that bluegrass fans know from his performances with DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD, the DAVID GRISMAN BLUEGRASS EXPERIENCE, PETER ROWAN, TONY TRISCHKA, and MARIA MULDAUR. "Plenty of pickers play banjo, but very few can compose with the range, depth, beauty and creativity of Evans. His ability to pull from myriad sources for inspiration and distill elements of jazz, rock, classical, you-name-it down to their essential truths, and spin those truths into beguiling bluegrass compositions and riveting banjo solos places him in the ranks of the greats." - David Royko, Chicago Tribune.
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Bill steps out from his normal bluegrass environment in this duo setting, performing not only on acoustic banjo, but also electric and MIDI banjo, guitar and resophonic guitar. Bill’s “Banjo For Dummies” is the most popular banjo instructional book in the world today. His debut CD on Rounder Records, “Native and Fine,” features stellar work from fiddler STUART DUNCAN, guitarist DAVID GRIER and mandolinist MIKE COMPTON, won an Honorable Mention for “Acoustic Instrumental Recording of the Year” from NAIRD. His second CD, “Bill Evans Plays Banjo,” features dobro great ROB ICKES, bassist TODD PHILLIPS and fiddler DAROL ANGER, and it made The Chicago Tribune’s “Best Of The Year” list. Artist info, http://www.nativeandfine.com/.
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MEGAN LYNCH has graced the stage with such notables as 3 FOX DRIVE, country great PAM TILLIS, CHRIS STUART & BACKCOUNTRY and THE CHIEFTAINS. "Bill Monroe said his Uncle Pen could make a fiddle talk and sing. I think Megan Lynch can make a fiddle talk, sing, laugh, cry, moan, whisper, tell a bawdy tale and then play all the roles from A Streetcar Named Desire. It's rare to hear such virtuosity paired with the gifts of a great entertainer." - Chris Stuart, chart-topping songwriter and bluegrass journalist.
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MEGAN LYNCH is a Northern Cal native who won her first NATIONAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP at age 8. Since then, she’s captured five more National titles, most recently in 2003 and 2004. She has toured with many of the brightest names in bluegrass music since relocating to Nashville a few years ago. In addition, she is a renowned teacher who has taught at every major bluegrass and fiddle camp in North America. Artist info, http://www.fiddlestar.com/.
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Together, their virtuosity on banjo and fiddle is to be expected. The surprises arrive with their superb vocals, not only on traditional material but contemporary songs from DEB TANNEN (The Weepies), MARK SIMOS (Alison Krauss), JOHN GORKA, VAN MORRISON, and others.
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Hear live samples of their music at www.myspace.com/billevansandmeganlynch. This will sell-out, so don’t waste time getting tix. $15.
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Thu, Jul 17:
8 pm ”GAIA GROVE Benefit for The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation” with MARINA V playing an acoustic set at 10 pm, at Tangier, 2138 Hillhurst Av (at Los Feliz), Los Feliz; http://www.tangierrestaurant.com/. The delightful MARINA V is a multi-instrumental (guitar, keyboard, voice) Russian émigré who you have heard perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Classically trained, her music combines the sensibilities of a true composer with the sensitivity of a fine singer-songwriter who expresses her understanding of the world in fluent and often moving English. She just played Moscow and DC, and topped it off with a gig at the Bitter End in NYC. Artist info, http://www.marinav.com/. Info on tonight’s show, www.ftpf.org. Venue is 21+. $10 cover (benefit).
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Thu, Jul 17:
PREVIEW of World Premiere Musical “GULLS,” a free adaptation of Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. It’s 1959 in Greenwich Village and Hollywood, and a family of troubled dreamers yearns for love, immortality and survival. Irenie, a glamorous Broadway star, Gore, her novelist/screenwriter lover, Conrad, her Beat poet son, and Nina, the lovely young African-American everyone loves, engage in an epic struggle for passion and connection in this haunting new musical, rich with Chekhovian longing. Book and lyrics by Nick Salamone, music by Maury McIntyre, directed by Jessica Kubzansky. Previews July 17-25; runs July 26-Aug 24. Tix available at http://www.bostoncourt.org/.
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Thu, Jul 17:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR at Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com/; 310-855-0350. They say this edition will include “very special guests.” They have delivered that before, since they are alumni of NICKEL CREEK. $25.
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FRIDAY, JULY 18
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Note: many more events will be added; check back for updates.
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Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20; in Seattle:
23rd Annual “SEAFAIR INDIAN DAYS POW WOW!” at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington. Info, http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001B8Nc2cTIJkE5zRW-Yntl7YuSgYqMxkIroni6_8_IM_C2xXxY2bJlrWilgQefAL9Lt0LUWSDpMiYWmGcS7G8N2scvtORWCGGo9zmhJzsKSqdN4hcJse43O6Biwp_7HOjuoB8rspFsT4o=.
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Fri, Jul 18:
Noon-3 pm “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE” is this week’s installment of “Pershing Square Kids Go Around the World” the summer children’s music series (shows at 12:30 & 1:30 pm) 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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Fri, July 18:
6-8 pm DEBRA DAVIS plays the Malibu Winery; http://www.malibufamilywines.com/.
Picnic, wine, music in the vineyards. Artist info, http://www.debradavis.com/.
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Fri, Jul 18:
7:30-10 pm THE BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND does “AN EVENING OF OLD SCHOOL BLUES” in a concert-cabaret setting, with limited seating at The Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St, Huntington Beach; 714-374-1650. Beverage served.
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Fri, Jul 18:
7:30 pm “IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT” is the program with NMON FORD, STEVE & SEKOU, DANIEL LESSNER, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Night's many incarnations have inspired composers from Mozart to the Beatles, from Cole Porter to Quincy Jones and others. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and The POPS will be joined by baritone NMON FORD, brilliant hip poet balladeers STEVE & SEKOU and “misfit and pianist” DANIEL LESSNER to perform more than "A Little Night Music." (Runs Jul 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm, Jul 20 at 7 pm.) Dinner available. Free parking. Reserv recommended. $20.
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Fri, Jul 18:
8 pm guitar wizard ROBBY LONGLEY plus DANI CARROLL opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, http://www.coffeegallery.com/; reserv, 626-398-7917. Sit where you can watch his hands. (That’s rather easy to do in the intimate surroundings of this venue.) One reviewer wrote, “ROBBY LONGLEY is an amazingly talented and personable musician. The title of this review should really be ‘Hands of Glory,’ because that is exactly what Robby Longley has. Robby’s neo-classical/flamenco guitar filled the Center and each of us lucky enough to be at tonight’s concert with sheer wonder. Robby didn’t play music, he channeled music. The music came from his very essence and filled the space and each listener with awe as his fingers blurred across the guitar. ‘Evangeline,’ named for the Longfellow poem, was a musical tour de force. Robby swept us up into the music and we were still in another world when the final note died away. ‘Bourbon St. Burlesque’ had us believing were in New Orleans with a bass rhythm that was finger-snapping.”
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Plus, DANI CARROLL about whom it was written, “Rarely does a rising star shoot beyond universal boundaries, mystically shimmering through all musical genres. From the speakeasies of the 40’s to the honkytonks of yesteryear, a voice glimmers through the veil and offers a versatility sure to astound. A voice that silences audiences with the first whispery note, Dani Carroll is that star.” Dani is revisiting her first love, jazz, with a just-released, much-anticipated and many times requested CD. She has a fan base across the country who have had the good fortune to hear her drop a torch vocal or two into the mix at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and other venues all the way to California. $18.
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Fri, Jul 18:
8 pm “SPOKEN TRUTH” with performing host TROYAL is a free variety show at the Coffee Gallery “front stage,” 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, http://www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com/. We know you know all about the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with it’s world-class performers, but what about The Coffee Gallery Front-Stage? They have a free stage in the front of the coffeehouse. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL tells us, “The Front-stage is available for poetry, spoken word and acoustic music.” If you'd like to arrange your own Front-Stage Show please email Julie at mailto:justjuliehaha@gmail.com?subject=Front-Stage%20Show
“SPOKEN TRUTH” with Troyal is at 8 pm, one Friday each month; remaining 2008 dates: Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 19. Admission is free, and you can contact them to sign-up to share your spoken truth or a song. Info, http://www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com/.
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Fri, Jul 18:
8 pm MARINA V plays in a “Live at the Lounge” showcase at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, 1018 Hermosa Av (10th St & Pier Av) Hermosa Beach 90254; http://www.liveatthelounge.com/. The delightful MARINA V is a multi-instrumental (guitar, keyboard, voice) Russian émigré who you have heard perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Classically trained, her music combines the sensibilities of a true composer with the sensitivity of a fine singer-songwriter who expresses her understanding of the world in fluent and often moving English. She just played Moscow and DC, and topped it off with a gig at the Bitter End in NYC. Artist info, http://www.marinav.com/. Four artists. Doors at 7:30 pm; venue is age 18+. $10 door + 2 drink minimum.
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Fri, Jul 18:
9 pm-1 am CALIFORNIA COWBOYS at Texas Loosey’s, 22252 Palos Verdes Boulevard, Torrance 90505. The boys (Craig, Mel & Steve) tell us, “We have great fun, and would love for you to join the party.”
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SATURDAY, JULY 19
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Note: many more events will be added; check back for updates.
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Sat, Jul 19; in Colorado:
Annual “CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL” with MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY in Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte, CO.
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Sat, Jul 19; in Minnesota:
“KAXE MISSISSIPPI RIVER FEST” in Grand Rapids, MN, with HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, others.
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Sat, Jul 19 (Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20); in Seattle:
23rd Annual “SEAFAIR INDIAN DAYS POW WOW!” at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington. Info, http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001B8Nc2cTIJkE5zRW-Yntl7YuSgYqMxkIroni6_8_IM_C2xXxY2bJlrWilgQefAL9Lt0LUWSDpMiYWmGcS7G8N2scvtORWCGGo9zmhJzsKSqdN4hcJse43O6Biwp_7HOjuoB8rspFsT4o=.
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Sat, July 19:
All day AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Beach Cities “RELAY FOR LIFE” event with all-day live music, at Redondo Union High School, 631 Vincent Park, Redondo Beach 90277. DEBBIE HENNESSEY has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she performs here (set time tbd) with her band of “Jeffs,” JEFF MARSHALL, JEFF MOORE & JEFF MADDOX. Debbie says, “You can have fun AND support the American Cancer Society in the process, listen to bands and hang out in the sun and it won't cost you a dime, unless out of the goodness of your little pea-picking heart, you want to make a donation. This will be the 5th year in a row that I've performed at the Santa Monica ‘Relay for Life’ event. In addition I’m performing at the N. Hollywood and downtown L.A. events this summer. Open to the public and all ages, these are a full-day outdoor event of bands and activities to benefit ACS. It is always a fun and inspiring day. Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, whatever and sit on the lawn and enjoy the show.” Artist info, http://www.debbiehennessey.com/. Free and open to the public.
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Sat, Jul 19; in Fullerton:
10 am JOE MONTI MAGIC plays 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; http://www.themuck.org/. World-renowned magician and headliner at the Magic Castle brings the magic to Fullerton. The “MucKids” shows include a toddlers' area for younger siblings. $15 adults, $10 kids.
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Sat, Jul 19:
7-8:30 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO at the Santa Clarita “Summer Concert Series” in Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Info, 818-774-0570. Band leader BJ DECULUS has been a guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” This band always delivers a fine and fun show. Free.
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Sat, Jul 19:
7 pm TRAILS & RAILS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 Lake Av, Altadena; reserv, 626-798-7917; info, http://www.coffeegallery.com/. They perform western and railroad music, originals and classics, and their original. “Night Train Down the Yellowstone,” scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and was voted #3 of the Top Ten Single Western Releases of 2006 by the Heartland Public Radio Panel. Known for smooth harmonies while still a duo, they’re now a foursome and an award-winning group. They deliver energy, enthusiasm and love for traditional and contemporary western and train songs, featuring toe-tappin' banjo, exciting guitar, mandolin and autoharp leads, and great standup bass, with stories about cowboys and trains that come alive as they sing.
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TRAILS & RAILS combines two of the most colorful eras of our country's history as the focus of their show, using both traditional and contemporary songs to recreate the lore and the myths of the train and the cowboy. The group features EMMY Award and Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest winner WALT RICHARDS on banjo, guitar and mandolin and partner PAULA STRONG (together the Western Music Association Duo Harmony Winners at the international conference in Albuquerque in 2005) along with KEN WILCOX on guitar and autoharp and BRUCE HUNTINGTON on standup bass. All four sing lead and harmony, so the possibilities for variety are endless. Their love for all types of music combines in an eclectic variety of fun, beautiful and powerful songs. They tell us, “Saddle Up and Get On Board (Yes, we'll let you take your horse on the train)” for an evening of song with Trails & Rails. $15.
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Sat, Jul 19; in Lancaster:
7-8 pm CROSS TOWN COWBOYS are featured in the monthly “Desert Song Showcase” at The Tree House Café, 2797 W Ave L, Lancaster 93536. the Cross Town Cowboys tell us they are doing their “Cowboy Coffee House Tour 2008.”
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Sat, Jul 19:
7:30 pm JIM PHOTOGLO plus TERENCE MARTIN, at the “THE LIVING TRADITION” Concert series at the Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; http://www.thelivingtradition.org/; reserv, 949-646-1964 or tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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JIM PHOTOGLO‘s music has been expressed in pop, R&B and country music through such diverse artists as THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, KENNY ROGERS, FAITH HILL, JAMES INGRAM, ALABAMA, RUN C&W and, of course, Photoglo himself. But, despite the wide stylistic range of his hits, Jim Photoglo's music really represents only one artistic voice - his own. He combines a broad musical background with an equally broad range of emotions, and the result is a unique artistry that transcends stylistic boundaries and appeals to a universal audience. Now, with his new CD, “Fly Straight Home,” Jim has broadened his scope even farther.
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TERENCE MARTIN’s songs flow with hauntingly poetic images and elements of folk, blues, and country. “Whether he is singing about the theft of Hank Williams' tombstone, a journey through the ‘Lost Hills’ of the South San Joaquin mountains with Dylan playing on the radio, or a sleepless night with the melody of an old Santo and Johnny song wafting through the window, Martin is an extraordinarily skillful writer whose powerful songs are impossible to forget,” says Charlie Backfish of WUSB. Terence was a featured performer in the Emerging Artist Showcase at the 2003 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and as one of the top voted showcasers, was invited on the 2004 FR Preview Tour, and performed on the Most Wanted Stage at the 2004 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Terence has also been a New Folk winner at the 2001 New Jersey Folk Festival. Terence’s debut CD, Division Street, the follow-up Waterproof, and 2003’s Sleeper have all received excellent reviews and national radio airplay. "Familiar Mysteries”, a song from Waterproof, was selected for the title track on the second CD from the Garland Appeal, the charity for breast cancer research started in memory of Linda McCartney and sanctioned by Paul. Artist info, http://www.martinsongs.com/.
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$14, $11 for Living Trad mbrs; children under age 18 free w/ paid adult.
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Sat, Jul 19:
7:30 pm “IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT” is the program with NMON FORD, STEVE & SEKOU, DANIEL LESSNER, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Night's many incarnations have inspired composers from Mozart to the Beatles, from Cole Porter to Quincy Jones and others. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and The POPS will be joined by baritone NMON FORD, brilliant hip poet balladeers STEVE & SEKOU and “misfit and pianist” DANIEL LESSNER to perform more than "A Little Night Music." (Runs Jul 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm, Jul 20 at 7 pm.) Dinner available. Free parking. Reserv recommended. $20.
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Sat, Jul 19:
SEVERIN BROWNE, MELINDA BROWNE, GENEVIEVE ADELL, JOE GREEN, T’LARK, “and at least one surprise guest,” play a BENEFIT HOUSE CONCERT in the Highland Park area. Severin says, “I will play a small part in a big show. I have a guitar student with a big, beautiful voice who just got accepted at the ‘Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts,’ so we’re doing a benefit to raise some money for her trip. Her name is T’LARK and her show will have me doing a few songs. It should be a great show. And of course there will be refreshments and schmooze time. Let me know if you’re interested and I will send you the info. Let’s send T’Lark off to college with a great turnout!” Contact Severin for info or get on his mailing list at Sev1@severinbrowne.com. $20.
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Sat, Jul 19:
8 pm MURPHY'S FLAW concert and live album recording at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; http://www.pickinparlor.com/; 818-282-9001. MURPHY'S FLAW are an award-winning band in the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest’s “Bluegrass Band” category for 2006, 2007, and 2008. Join them for “Another Flawed Evening with Murphy" at their CD recording concert and be part of “Flawed History.” They ask the old Buddhist question, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?" and answer by saying, “Sit on the left, sit on the right, we're going to dub-in stadium rock-star applause anyway.” They are Jarrett Lesko on mandolin, guitar, dobro, and vocals; Edie Murphy on fiddle & vocals; George Biner on guitar & vocals; John Bryan on banjo, guitar, & vocals; Paul Dorn on bass. Doors at 7:30 pm. Adv tix on sale now, $15 gen’l, kids age 6-12 years are $10. Tix at door, $20.
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Sat, Jul 19:
8 pm KATHRIN SHORR & CROSBY LOGGINS play the Concerts at The Bodie House series in Agoura Hills; reserv gets directions, at 818-621-8309 or BodieHouse@aol.com. Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Armed with a warm soulful voice, the raw honesty of her acoustic guitar, and deeply resonating songs, KATHRIN SHORR is emerging as one of today's most promising singer-songwriters. Drawing influences from artists like The Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Buckley and Sara K. among others, Kathrin began crafting a sound she calls "soulfolk". In her first year on the scene she was nominated for the Artist of the Year Award by the National Academy of Songwriters. She released her debut CD, "the seed" to rave reviews, and was chosen to receive ASCAP's prestigious Sammy Cahn Lyricist Award, presented at the Lincoln Center in NYC. Kathrin has showcased at the North-by-Northeast Music Conference in Toronto, Canada, the MIDEM Music Festival in Cannes, France, the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has appeared as a featured artist on the nationally televised program "Good Morning Denmark", in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was also a winner in the Songwriter Showcase at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Colorado. Kathrin's music has been featured in a recent episode of the hit TV show "Joan of Arcadia", on CBS, and in a trailer for the Academy Award nominated film, "The Hours". Kathrin has also appeared on CNN for a recent story covering the rising popularity of house concerts and the artists in demand.
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CROSBY LOGGINS is the oldest son of Kenny Loggins, ‘70s singer-songwriter and ‘80s go-to soundtrack artist. Undeniable physical resemblance and genetic gift for melody aside, Crosby is very much his own musician, and this is not the simple story of a son who follows in his father's musical footsteps. Crosby first started playing music at seven years old, after receiving a keyboard for Christmas. He was writing his own songs by the age of eight and, by the time he got to high school, he was playing guitar and studying Aftro-Cuban percussion. Crosby honed his skills as a musician both at Colorado University, Boulder, and the Los Angeles Music Academy, and has performed on stages such as L.A. and Berkeley California's Greek Theatres, and Detroit's DTE Energy Music Theater. He has appeared with many successful artists including Dishwalla, Dina Carter, Brett Dennon, Al Green, Jackson Browne, Michael McDonald and Toad the Wet Sprocket front-man, Glen Phillips. After years of looking for something he already had, Crosby now finds himself and his career happily heading straight into the family business.
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Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com. All proceeds go to the musicians. $15.
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Sat, Jul 19:
9:30 pm DISPLACED PEOPLE plays a farewell show for band leader MICHAL HOFFMAN at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (in Fountain & Vine Plaza), Hollywood. This is a fine and innovative band. Michael is leaving for a year in Israel, and she tells us, “After the gig, let's all hang out and chat so I can say goodbye.” Artist info, www.myspace.com/displacedpeople.
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Sat, Jul 19:
10 pm DAFNI plus BEN VAUGH DESERT CLASSIC at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City. Dafni has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and scored a “Listener Favorite” on the show with her cover of Elizabeth Cotton’s “Freight Train.” Dafni says, “It's my birthday on Saturday, and I might bring a cake.”
> 10 pm: Dafni w/ Frank San Filippo (upright bass), Joey Stafford (drums), Dan Janisch (lead guitar), and Wil Forbis (banjo).
> 11 pm: Ben Vaughn Desert Classic
Artist info, www.myspace.com/dafni and www.myspace.com/benvaughndesertclassic.
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Sat, Jul 19:
10 pm “CANS FOR COMEDY” charity benefit standup comic showcase at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, http://www.coffeegallery.com/; reserv, 626-398-7917. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL says, “In a world saturated with reality TV there's only one place a comedian can go to be him or her self. To the stage to feel the embrace of an audience.”
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CANS FOR COMEDY has a simple premise to help others. Bring in one-or-more canned food donations for admission to enjoy a comedy show. All food is donated to Friends-n-Deed Food Bank. All shows are held in The Coffee Gallery Backstage. All shows include pizza and soft drinks. Reserv strongly recommended. Comedians interested in performing, go to http://www.comedytrain.net/.
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Shows are once-a-month, on Saturdays at 10 pm (after the music performance in the Backstage). Remaining shows in 2008 are Aug 9, Sep 27, Oct 18, Nov 8. Info, http://www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com/.
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Note: many more events will be added; check back for updates.
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Sun, Jul 20:
All-day “TICKET TO THE 1920s” is a free event with JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS and others, at the Historical Homestead Museum, “an idyllic nook” in the City of Industry; http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/. Janet tells us it involves “Period-style picnicking, wonderful music, vintage cars,” and you can “frolic in your ‘20s picnic frocks and searsucker suits and straw boater hats, if you wish!” FREE all-day event.
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Sun, Jul 20 (Fri-Sun, Jul 18-20); in Seattle:
23rd Annual “SEAFAIR INDIAN DAYS POW WOW!” at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington. Info, http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001B8Nc2cTIJkE5zRW-Yntl7YuSgYqMxkIroni6_8_IM_C2xXxY2bJlrWilgQefAL9Lt0LUWSDpMiYWmGcS7G8N2scvtORWCGGo9zmhJzsKSqdN4hcJse43O6Biwp_7HOjuoB8rspFsT4o=.
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Mon, Jul 20; in Wisconsin:
Annual “GANDY DANCER FESTIVAL” with LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, others, in Promenade Park, Mazomanie, WI. Event sponsored by Mid-Continent Railway Museum, Southern WI Bluegrass Music Assoc., and WisconsinI & Southern Railroad. Free and open to the public.
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Sun, Jul 20:
11 am-noon PETER ALSOP plays the “KIDS KONCERT” SERIES at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicam, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; tix & info, http://www.theatricum.com/; 310-455-3723. This year’s series brings a great lineup of shows:
Jul 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, Jul 20:
1-3 pm Monthly WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), Griffith Park. WMA California Chapter meeting follows.
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Sun, Jul 20:
1-5 pm “SONG STARTING WORKSHOP” by SEVERIN BROWNE teaches “the basics and then some” of songwriting. Severin has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tells us, “I say ‘then some’ because there are a number of tricks that I like to share with my students to give their songs an edge or a ‘hook.’ This workshop is appropriate for songwriters on any level. The beginners will appreciate the basics of songwriting, and the advanced students will enjoy the tricks that I’ll be offering. And no matter how far along we are in our writing, a little review is always good. Each student will then begin a new song with a little help from yours truly. If any of this sounds good to you, please contact me and I’ll add you to the reservations list. I like to keep these workshops fairly small (no more than 6 or 7 students), so let me know ASAP if you’d like to come.” Reserv at sev1@severinbrowne.com. $40 for the four-hour workshop.
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Sun, Jul 20:
1:30-4:30 pm SABRINA & CRAIG play a “Studio Concert / Recording Session” at a recording studio in Sherman Oaks. In addition to being there as they record tracks for a new album, They will provide “wonderful food and drink for a select audience.” If you would like an invitation, contact them, at SabrinaandCraig@aol.com; more info, http://www.sabrinaandcraig.com/.
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Sun, Jul 20:
3 pm “GIRLS DAY OUT – A SUMMER DAY IN ITALY” show, with KRISTIN KORB, KATHLEEN GRACE, & SARA LEIB is a house concert party at a private residence on Mt. Washington.
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Kathleen Grace: Part of the Diva Den, she's known for beautiful originals, pop remixes, and sing alongs. Those of you who have been to the "Den" know how much fun she is and how gorgeous she sounds. Don Heckman from the Los Angeles Times even knows that she brings "warmth, inventiveness and humor to her offerings."
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Kristin Korb: Bassist, vocalist, organizer of the event, and a past guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” Kristin lives for fun moments with friends. Don Heckman says that she "seamlessly blended voice, instrument, and arrangement." She really can't be alone.
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Sara Leib: "Diva in Training" Sara is a graduate student at USC and Kristin tells us, “you MUST meet her. She gave a concert this last spring that knocked everyone's socks off. She's brassy, fresh and loads of fun.”
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Includes food, wine, and fashion show (it’s a chick thing; guys welcome, but warned).
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Reservations req’d, contact Jessica at 858-382-1132 or jessicalmartell@gmail.com (limited spaces). Cash, check (payable to Kristin Korb), or credit card (Visa, MC, Discover) $30, $20 for students (and recent grads with ID).
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Sun, Jul 20:
4-8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS perform at the all-day “TICKET TO THE 1920s,” a free, all-day event at the Historical Homestead Museum, “an idyllic nook” in the City of Industry; http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/. Janet tells us it involves “Period-style picnicking, wonderful music, vintage cars,” and you can “frolic in your ‘20s picnic frocks and searsucker suits and straw boater hats, if you wish!” FREE all-day event.
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Sun, Jul 20:
4-6 pm SALSA CALIENTE plays the “Pershing Square Salsa Sundays” 3rd Sundays summer 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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Sun, Jul 20:
6 pm TICKET TO RIDE (a tribute to The Beatles) play the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. Ticket To Ride has played Warner Park several times and each time, the crowds show up in droves to enjoy the music of one of the most prolific bands in the history of recorded music. Complete with Sgt. Pepper wardrobe and authentic band equipment from The Beatles era, Ticket To Ride will transcend you back to the sixties with a stream of hit songs made famous by the "Fab Four." 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 http://www.valleycultural.org/.
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Sun, every week, Jun 29-Aug 31:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/; 626-683-3230. Talented local musicians under age 18 take the stage; this year’s offerings include a Spotlight Awards winner and performers from the Young Musicians Foundation and Theatre 360. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. (See 7 pm listing for tonight’s featured professional musicians.) Free.
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Sun, Jul 20:
7 pm DOUG MacLEOD brings fabulous acoustic blues to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 Lake Av, Altadena; reserv, 626-798-7917; info, http://www.coffeegallery.com/. He scored a “Listener Favorite” of 2006 on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with his original, “Talkin’ Politician Blues.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Excellent. Good humor and draws a big crowd. Blues, storytelling, humor. Guitar & voice. Master of the acoustic blues.” Delta blues legend David “Honeyboy” Edwards, says, “Doug MacLeod, now there’s a man who can really play the Blues!”
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DOUG MacLEOD is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry and warm soulful vocals and for his wit and unforgettable live performances. Whether picking or playing bottleneck on his guitar, MacLeod’s relentless right hand, with its churning bass and intricate finger-picking, prompted James Jensen of “Acoustic Guitar” Magazine to write, “Real excitement is created by MacLeod’s highly rhythmic acoustic guitar.” Besides being a heart-wrenchingly powerful live performer, Doug is also an extremely gifted storyteller and songwriter. His songs are born from experience. He entertains and draws his audience closer by telling the stories that inspired the songs. His originals have been covered by many artists including ALBERT KING, ALBERT COLLINS, COCO MONTOYA, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and EVA CASSIDY. His music is also heard on many TV movies and was featured on the hit TV show, “In the Heat of the Night.” It’s no wonder that Doug was the host of the show, “Nothin’ But The Blues,” on KKJZ radio in Los Angeles. $15.
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Sun, Jul 20:
7 pm ERNIE ANDREWS QUARTET plays “Jazz Night Sundays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/; 626-683-3230. Ernie is a jazz pianist who, with his band, brings “bold jazz piano stylings.” Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Sun, Jul 20:
7 pm “IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT” is the program with NMON FORD, STEVE & SEKOU, DANIEL LESSNER, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Night's many incarnations have inspired composers from Mozart to the Beatles, from Cole Porter to Quincy Jones and others. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and The POPS will be joined by baritone NMON FORD, brilliant hip poet balladeers STEVE & SEKOU and “misfit and pianist” DANIEL LESSNER to perform more than "A Little Night Music." (Runs Jul 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm, Jul 20 at 7 pm.) Dinner available. Free parking. Reserv recommended. $20.
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View more July events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead,” as separate posts. NEWS FEATURES are also there, AND at www.myspace.com/laacoustic. News Features, radio playlists, and other things, are archived on myspace; use the “view all” button, scroll down, and if you don’t find what you want, then use the “older” button and scroll-down, as many times as necessary, all the way back to when acoustic music was made by indigenous natives pounding with rocks on hollow logs.
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