July 4 through 7 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR - EVENTS
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July 4 through July 7, 2008
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(more are added as news arrives)
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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FOR NOTES on where to find the calendar, latest News Features, archives, and more, see the end of this post.
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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 new edition will post July 4; 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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EVENTS, JULY 4 through 7, 2008:
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FRIDAY, JULY 4
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Happy Independence Day! (Remember the dry hillsides before you try DIY fireworks…)
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Fri, Jul 4 (through Sun, Jul 6); in Washington, D.C.:
42nd Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” continues on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; this year brings a Texas emphasis, including performances by ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, GUY CLARK, JOE ELY, MARSHA BALL, CJ CHENIER, TERRI HENDRIX, THE GILETTE BROTHERS, and THE QUEBE SISTERS, all representing the Lone Star state, and many, many more music acts. Other major themes are a celebration of NASA and space exploration, and the culture of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Runs Jul 2-6. Info, www.folklife.si.edu/festival/2008/index.html. If you go, stay for the all-star extravaganza with many music stars and the Marine Corps Band, playing the annual fireworks concert for the Fourth of July
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Fri, Jul 4; in Seattle:
“FOURTH OF JULY MANIA BLOCK PARTY” at 1329 S. Pearl St, Seattle, with RAINA ROSE, ALI MARCUS, GREEN MOUNTAIN GRASS, JOHN ELLIOTT, and other artists. Portland (OR) based Raina Rose has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Seattle-based Ali Marcus scored a listener favorite on the radio show with her original “Most Autobiographical Song.” Ali tells us, “I'm going to do a PATRIOTIC set - sinking ships, war, baseball, Bruce, the works.” She adds, from the promoter: "There is a wood stove, heated hot tub, a garden, and a puppy named Jack!" [How totally Seattle.] Ali says, “I will add that it's free, all ages, and promises much wonderful music.”
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Fri, Jul 4-Sun, Jul 6; July 4th Weekend; in New Mexico:
“ANIMAS RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL” in Aztec, New Mexico, with BERNIE PEARL and many others.
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Jul 4; in Texas:
“STAR SPANGLED 4th FESTIVAL” at Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Drive, Garland (outside of Dallas), Texas 75040. Includes RENAISSANCE, the popular a capella doo wop group, featuring Maurice Kitchen, Torre Brannon Reese, Kwame Alexander, Anthony "Tony" Snead and Jason Powell. The group was a huge hit at the “Ash Grove 50th Anniversary” weekend at UCLA in April.
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Fri, Jul 4:
1 pm THE HODADS play the July 4th Celebration at the Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 West Manchester Av, L.A. 90045. They perform their first set 1-1:50 pm, and a second set 2-3 pm. Info, http://www.laxcoastal.com/HWISoft/newsfiles/2052-file2008july4_flyer.pdf.
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Fri, Jul 4:
2-5 pm 2nd annual “FOURTH OF JULY ICE CREAM SOCIAL” with a live acoustic music jam at the Learning Garden at Venice HS, 13000 Venice Bl, L.A. 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. Features ice creams made from the garden. Bring a homemade pie or cobbler to complete the festivities. Garden master and “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer DAVID KING says, “After a nap to sleep off all that sweetness, go watch fireworks totally refreshed!” Bring $5 donation to defer cost of ice cream makings.
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Fri, Jul 4; in Santa Barbara:
4 pm “FOURTH OF JU-LY MUSIC SPECTACULAR” with PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS and THE SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY at Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, Anacapa and Victoria Sts, Santa Barbara. Peter tells us, tongue-in-cheek, “Once again, the Santa Barbara Symphony has agreed to close for our well-known, respected bluegrass group. It's a great way to celebrate this country's birthday. Bring a blanket and a picnic hamper for added enjoyment.”
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PETER FELDMANN was honored with the annual "Music Legend" award in May, 2008, by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Organization. He’s been studying, collecting, and performing bluegrass and old-time music for more than 40 years. An outstanding mandolinist in the Bill Monroe tradition, Peter also adds guitar, banjo, and fiddle to his sets, which combine new arrangements of traditional American tunes with bluegrass classics. The founder of the ‘70s music club, THE BLUEBIRD CAFÉ, as well as the SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS' CONVENTION, Peter now manages his music company, BlueGrass West! in the Santa Ynez Valley. His band, THE VERY LONESOME BOYS includes bassist TOM LEE, veteran of the CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS and THE BLUEGRASS CARDINALS, while MIKE NADOLSON, head of Tricopolis Records in Orange County, plays Martin flat-top guitar; record producer DAVID WEST of Play Ball Productions and a CMH Records recording artist, plays banjo (David is known for his song writing and producing skills); TOMMY MARTON plays fiddle. Admission is free.
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Sun, Jul 4:
6 pm Annual “JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA” with the 100-piece LOS ANGELES PIERCE SYMPHONIC WINDS providing the music for a patriotic evening outdoors at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. Concert at 6 pm, fireworks at 9:05, set to live music. The program features the many talented educators who work for the band’s continued success. 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 $15 (higher price for thie event only) 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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Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; Valley Cultural Ctr summer series venue; info, www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, every week:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, every 1st & 3rd Fri; in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, every 1st & 3rd Fri; in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Fri, first Fri, every month:
7:30 pm ”SONGSALIVE! FIRST FRIDAYS LOS ANGELES SHOWCASE” at Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.hallenbecks.net. Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, and held around the globe, Songsalive! Showcases are a cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop-by to check-out the latest talent. Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches & salads. Info on sponsoring organization at www.songsalive.org/losangeles. $8 cover at the door.
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Fri, Jul 4; 1st Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly "FIRST FRIDAY" show with BEATUNES, hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Severin tells us about BeaTunes: “They will go on at 8pm and play a lot of Beatles songs that we all know and love, but were not the A-side of any single! In fact, they only play the B-sides of the 45’s! (Remember those?)” The “First Friday” series features performing guests and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected.
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Fri, Jul 4:
8 pm DAVID STALLER plays the blues 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, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, first Fri, every month:
8 pm-midnight Songmakers “NORTH COUNTRY HOOT” at a private home in Northridge; for info & loc, www.songmakers.org/hoots/northcountryhoot.htm.
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Fri, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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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SATURDAY, JULY 5
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Sat, Jul 5 (through Sun, Jul 6); in Washington, D.C.:
42nd Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” continues on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; this year brings a Texas emphasis, including performances by ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, GUY CLARK, JOE ELY, MARSHA BALL, CJ CHENIER, TERRI HENDRIX, THE GILETTE BROTHERS, and THE QUEBE SISTERS, all representing the Lone Star state, and many, many more music acts. Other major themes are a celebration of NASA and space exploration, and the culture of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Runs Jul 2-6. Info, www.folklife.si.edu/festival/2008/index.html.
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Sat, Jul 5; in Fullerton:
10 am ZOOT’S WORLD 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; www.themuck.org. Mime, stories, games and dance combine in a funny show by the Muckenthaler’s own director. The “MucKids” shows include a toddlers' area for younger siblings. $15 adults, $10 kids.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Sat, Jul 5; near Victorville:
Noon & 2 pm “ROY ROGERS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION” is two "unplugged" all acoustic shows at Roy Rogers Ranch, Oro Grande, California. (More info to come.)
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-2 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show also rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Sat, Jul 5:
1-5 pm “THE POETS SPIRIT” music and spoken word open mic “for peace, love, and humanity,” at the Learning Garden at Venice HS, 13000 Venice Bl, L.A. 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. Gardenmaster David King tells us, “We are honored to join with the community for an organic uplifting day with music, art, poetry, expression and culture at the Learning Garden. Starting with a "vegan" potluck at the top of the afternoon, we follow that with an acoustic set in the earth circle of the "kiva" amphitheater surrounded by healing herbs, plants, flowers and trees. Later in the afternoon, we will feature the Jazz/reggae sextet THELONIOUS DUB. This is an open mic event welcoming all forms of creative expression.” Bring a contribution for the potluck. Free.
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Sat; alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
2 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, Jul 5:
4 pm “CHARITY AUCTION” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Host Brently Heilbron presides over a first-Saturday-of-every-month event, bringing a good time and money for a variety of charitable causes.
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Sat, Jul 5:
6-10:30 pm monthly “PICKIN’ NIGHT” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001. Beginner’s Jam 6-7:30 pm (main store); Intermediate Jam 6-7:30 pm in their additional space at 17824 Chatsworth St, 2 doors E of the main store; Open Jam 7:30-10:30 pm in main store.
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Sat, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Jul 5:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. The Celtic band with a bluegrass attitude performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St Patrick’s Day, 2006. At that time, they had EIGHT of the TOP TEN songs on one Celtic Music Chart (no others in the Top 100 appeared more than once). Venue impresario BOB STANE tells us, “this is a money-back, no-questions-asked-if-you-are-not-thrilled act.” They’re fun, exciting, up-tempo, multi-talented, as Bob Stane says, “A fusion that just crackles.”
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Two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, they play 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," continues to receive 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 Guinness Stout you just ordered at the bar...Sligo Rags really know their Celtic music." 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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Sat, Jul 5; in Tehachapi:
7 pm TERRI ASHER at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Describing herself as a folk style singer and song purloiner, Terri "borrows" O. P. T. (other person's tunes) that tell great stories. Old or new, humorous or heartening, Terri shares tunes that she has gleaned whilst bogeying down the human highway. Playing guitar since she was 10, she now also dabbles a bit with bowed psaltry and old time fiddle. Sometimes she is joined by another acoustic musician, or two, and depending on the impromptu combination, the musical round robin theme can just about end up anywhere from A to Z, and back. She encourages audience participation (yes including chat) and suggests bringing your laptop to tap into Hilly's WiFi, and to look for your live lyrics on line. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Sat, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat; every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. New in April, 2008. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
7:30-11:30 pm “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St (corner of 18th & Broadway), Santa Monica. Info, coordinator April Halprin Wayland, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com; www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org.
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Sat, Jul 5:
8-10 pm monthly “JUKE JOINT GANG” show at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; 310-450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, this month with NICK KIRGO & ERICA SORENSON (Otis), ERNEST TROOST, LAUREN ADAMS, MARK FOSSON, in that sequence, each playing a 30-min set. Ernest Troost and Lauren Adams have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Mark Fosson’s music has been heard on the show. Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches. No cover.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
8 pm “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” monthly charity benefit showcase with RANDY SHARP, DUDLEY SAUNDERS, JANE BOLDUC, BYRON PFEIFER & TOM GRAMLICH, and performing host MARK ISLAM, at its new home, The Spot Café & Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City; 310-559-8868; www.thespotcafelounge.com. Performing host MARK ISLAM says, “All of the performers, [make] good on their promise to busk their hearts out… new songs & everything… a Who's Hoot.” Past lineups have included Grammy winners / nominees and a Village Voice OBIE Award winner. Mark continues, “There's no shortage of acoustic eclecticism in Los Angeles.” Artists info, www.myspace.com/tomandbyron ; www.myspace.com/markislam ; www.janebolduc.com ; www.dudleysaunders.com ; www.randysharp.ws . Every show is a benefit for a nonprofit or charity; this month’s beneficiary is Children of the Night; otherwise, no cover charge. See this week’s NEWS FEATURES for more.
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Sat, Jul 5:
8-10 pm “CONCERT TO AID KULAK’S WOODSHED LEGAL DEFENSE FUND”, featuring many Of L.A.’S Finest musicians, hosted by PAUL ZOLLO, and featuring DAVE MORRISON, BOB MALONE, MANDA, ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, SMOKEY MILES, LORIN HART, SEVERIN BROWNE, ALEX DEL ZOPPO, AARON WOLFSON, JEFF GOLD, JAMES HURLEY, JULIE CHADWICK, DAVE LAROS, ROD SMEAR, ARKIE & SNARKIE, CRAIG & SABRINA, RICHARD MARCHETTA, JOE FRISCO, JONAH SPARKS, ALLAN COMEAU, ROBERT MILKWOOD THOMAS, and others, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a minimum $10 donation to the venue is expected from each participant & audience member.
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Sat, recurring:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “WEST VALLEY HOOT” Group Singing in Woodland Hills; call for loc, 818-887-0446.
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Sat, first Sat every month; in the OC:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” meets in a private home in Mission Viejo. Info, www.songmakers.org/hoots/orange_county_hoot.htm.
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Sat, Jul 5:
8:17 pm THE CODY SHOW (aka THE CODY BRYANT BAND) at Viva Fresh, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com.
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Sat, Jul 5:
9-9:45 pm LUIS OLIART on acoustic guitar & vocals, with RUSSELL FEINGOLD on didgeridoo, at Room 5 Lounge, 143 N La Brea Av, L.A. 90036; 323-653-0640. Venue is 21+. $7 cover.
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Sat, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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, Jul 5:
9:30 pm MADAME PAMITA and MARK MILLER (Skeeter Truck) celebrate their birthdays together with 20 CENT HAIRCUT (JAY & BOSKO of 50 CENT HAIRCUT), and SIMON STOKES, with all performing at Taix, 1911 Sunset Bl, L.A. 90026. Madame Pamita at 9:30, Mark Miller at 10, 20 Cent Haircut at 11, Simon Stokes at 12.
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Sat, Jul 5:
10 pm-1 am OLD CALIFORNIO and DAVE GLEASON at the Cinema Bar, 3967 N Sepulveda, Culver City. No cover; bring $ for the tip jar.
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Sat, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recently moved from Friday night to this new time.
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SUNDAY, JULY 6
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Sun, Jul 6; in Washington, D.C.:
42nd Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” concludes on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; this year brings a Texas emphasis, including performances by ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, GUY CLARK, JOE ELY, MARSHA BALL, CJ CHENIER, TERRI HENDRIX, THE GILETTE BROTHERS, and THE QUEBE SISTERS, all representing the Lone Star state, and many, many more music acts. Other major themes are a celebration of NASA and space exploration, and the culture of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Runs Jul 2-6. Info, www.folklife.si.edu/festival/2008/index.html.
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Sun, Jul 6:
9 am-1 pm RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs at the Claremont Farmer’s Market, in old downtown Claremont.
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Sun, Jul 6:
10 am RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play their annual “COWBOY CHURCH” service with “Rev Bev,” at the Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore Av, La Crescenta. Annual event offers a WESTERN BAR-B-QUE following the service, and the vittles are $15 for adults, $12.50 for kids age 6-11, $7 ages 5 & under.
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Sun, Jul 6; every week:
10 am-2 pm LOST ‘N’ FOUND BAND plays this week at the WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. The band has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, Jul 6:
11 am-noon ROBBO 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:
Jul 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, Jul 6; in South OC:
Noon-4:30 pm KAHUNA COWBOYS JUG BAND at the 42nd Annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL,” 935 Laguna Canyon , Laguna Beach 92651. Info, 949-494-3030.
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” with different live performers each week, at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. Hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff W, who David Serby says, “Not only puts these Sunday shows together, but he spins some serious old school country, honky tonk and rockabilly music, too.”
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun; 1st Sun, every month:
1-5 pm “1ST SUNDAYS BLUEGRASS JAM” at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; first Sun, every month. Bill Elliott 909-678-1180; Ron Walters 310-534-1439.
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Sun, 1st Sun, every month:
1 pm Monthly “CTMS OLD TIME JAM” at the Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756. Free.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Jul 6:
2 pm DAVE’S AUSSIE BUSH BAND plays the “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert” series in Van de Kamp Hall, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. Take a mesmerizing trip across the Australian horizon via folk and pop songs, shanties, sheep-shearing songs, tales of bushrangers and songs about Australia’s unusual animals. Good lunches available. Show included with Garden admission. Tram or Enchanted Railroad ride is $3. Free parking. Guild mbrs & children under age 5 get in free. Admission $7 gen’l, students & srs $5, children (age 5-12) $2.
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Sun, Jul 8; in Lancaster:
2-5 pm monthly “ANTELOPE VALLEY GUITAR SOCIETY” session at Mario's Music, 2039 W Ave K, Lancaster; 661-940-8307. This month's pro is DOUG MOON of CAPTAIN BEEFHEART'S MAGIC BAND, with special guests Robert & Dan of SILENT PLANET. Info, Jack Miller, avguitarsociety@yahoo.com.
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Sun; first Sun every month; in Nipomo:
2 pm WILD RIVER RAMBLERS bring bluegrass to Santa Maria Brewing Co, 112 Cuyama Ln (1/2 blk W of the 101), Nipomo; 805-349-2090. Features JULIO BOYSENBERRY on banjo. “2 PM to whenever.”
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Sun, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, every week:
4:30 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” has a SPECIAL EARLY START this week, with a FILM SCREENING before the music in the Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. (Enter through the alleyway of the Echo, behind 1822 Sunset Bl). Super special film-viewing, of “SEVEN SIGNS” with THE LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS, followed by live music from J.D.WILKES (Legendary Shack Shakers), WELLDIGGER'S BANQUET, THE CHEATIN' KIND, MIKE STINSON, BRET JENSEN'S DEATH VALLEY JUBILEE, and an extended show with BETTY DYLAN at the end of the evening, all in the Echoplex (alley entrance) for the use of the big screen. Schedule:
> 4:30 pm screening of “SEVEN SIGNS”> 6 pm acoustic set by J.D.WILKES of the LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS> 6:45 pm WELLDIGGERS BANQUET> 7:30 pm THE CHEATIN KIND> 8:30 pm MIKE STINSON> 9:30 pm BETTY DYLAN> and BRET JENSEN'S DEATH VALLEY JUBILEE on the "front" porch. BBQ available, $3 PBR's, $3 Dewars. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, Jul 6:
5-7 pm TIM TEDROW plays a show at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Tim Tedrow will be joined by CRAIG WHEELER and maybe by MIKE GARVEY for some of the show. Tim’s regular duet partner, TERRY VREELAND, is off to Montana with family, so Tim asked Craig to join him. He says, “Come enjoy the music, the Pinkberry yogurt and the yummy cupcakes, and the fellowship. Celebrate it all with us.” No cover.
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Sun; first Sun every month; in Santa Margarita:
5:30-8:30 pm SANTA MARGARITA JAM (bluegrass & more) at "The Porch" (formerly Solomon's Café), 22322 El Camino Real (Rt 58), Santa Margarita. First 1/2 hour is a free music lesson for anyone getting started; remainder of evening is an open jam for all pickers. Bluegrass / trad / old time oriented. Info, siminoff@siminoff.net.
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Sun, every week:
6 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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, Jul 6:
7 pm LICENSE TO SWING with BENNY BRYDERN & JOHN REYNOLDS and special guest JANET KLEIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. Initially inspired by the guitar-violin duets of EDDIE LANG and JOE VENUTI, DJANGO REINHARDT and STEPHANE GRAPPELLI developed a distinctive group sound for the Quintet of the HOT CLUB DE FRANCE, with lead and two rhythm guitars, violin, and bass. LICENSE TO SWING continues that tradition featuring the jazz violin and the guitar. Original lively tunes and classics from the 1930s are presented by guitarist JOHN REYNOLDS (veteran of Mora's Modern, Rhythm Rascals, Hollywood Hotshots) and violinist BENNY BRYDERN (Hot Club Quartette). Special guest at this show is the lovely chanteuse JANET KLEIN. (Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys). $18.
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Sun, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun, Jul 6:
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. 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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Mon, Jul 7:
10 am L.A. PIERCE SYMPHONIC WINDS plays the “Monday Morning Concerts for Children” free series at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-347-9419. Requires reserv at 818-347-9938. Since their founding in 1983, the L.A. SYMPHONIC WINDS have become a leading force in Southern California’s cultural community. Audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe have delighted in the L.A. Winds’ eclectic programs. The Valley Cultural Center's children’s series places professional musicians in an intimate, educational setting with five hundred K-5th grade children each week throughout the summer. Exposure to music at an early age has been proven to increase academic achievement in math and language and increased comprehension and communication skills. The joy of music and song in our daily lives strikes a personal chord and is invaluable in bridging the gap between peoples of varying cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This interactive program includes a brief history lesson of each musical style, a dynamic performance with selected children invited to the stage, and an opportunity for children to ask questions of the performers. Monday Morning Concerts for Children serves 6,500 young students each season.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Jul 7; 1st (and 3rd) Mon, every month:
7-10 pm KAEDMON plays their twice-a-month jam and public rehearsal at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; http://arniescafe.com; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes) tells us, it’s “a new little coffee house that is becoming quite a scene. KAEDMON hosts a night there every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. JEANNIE WILLETS is hosting a night there once a month (I think) and this bass player-songwriter MARK GOLDBERG hosts a fantastic Americana Songwriter Showcase every Thursday night, many times with name songwriters. I try to go as often as possible, because it's always good.” KAEDMON and JEANNIE WILLETS have both performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Mon, Jul 7; repeats every first Mon:
7:30-9 pm LAMN JAM at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (x-st Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, Jul 7:
8 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE with EVAN MARSHALL opening on magic mandolin, then joining the band on fiddle, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. The band is one of, if not "the" most historical Western bands in the world. The Riders Of The Purple Sage have starred in films and radio from pre-WW II days to the present. Today's Riders, under the leadership of CODY BRYANT, deliver a show rich with old and new music. Band members play five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, fiddle, standup and electric bass, drums, and are consummate vocalists. While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound, and the era of hits from FOY WILLING, they continue to write and perform new material that builds upon a signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages. Today’s Riders bring thot swing riffs and smooth harmonies that, at the end of the show, leave the audience demanding more. Their sound and show makes you feel that all is well in the West. In October, 2006, music journalist Larry Wines called them “ethereal” and “orchestral,” adding, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Forget what you think you like and don’t like.
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This is currently L.A.’s most successful monthly residency, often selling-out a month in advance, so make reserv right away; if need be, ck for waiting list & cancellations. $20.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL hosts the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. Bernie says, “If you haven't been in, you owe it to yourself to join us either to play or just to listen, and be sure to bring an appetite for home-made soul food and home-baked cobbler, cake and pie. We have a ball, every Monday, 8-11.” Bernie was great performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Signups at 7:30 pm. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected from participants and audience members.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8 pm "KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS" series at Dragonfly, 6510 Santa Monica Bl (at Wilcox), L.A 90028. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. $7 cover.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
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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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.

Mon, Jul 7; every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, Jul 7; every week:
10:30 pm MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Social, 6525 Sunset Bl, Hollywood. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. No cover.
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View long looks into the FUTURE, plus CHRONOLOGICAL DATE LISTINGS with our popular “ANNIVERSARIES” of what happened on each date, and our NEWS FEATURES, all as separate posts, available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com.
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So, what about our longtime MYSPACE PAGE? We are preserving the archives already posted at www.myspace.com/laacoustic, and we continue to post the latest NEWS FEATURES and SPECIAL BULLETINS there, but we NO LONGER post new calendar updates on myspace. Their recent restrictions on the size of posts make it far too time-consuming to post the massive calendar there, since there are so very, very many acoustic music performances in Los Angeles.
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To find ARCHIVES on our myspace page, including PLAYLISTS FROM THE “TIED TO THE TRACKS” RADIO SHOW, use the “view all” button, scroll down and look at each page, and use the “older” button as many times as necessary to reach back far enough. The calendar will be moving, yet again, so that all the features we build-in to each edition will be easily accessible for you, and easier for us to post and update. We’ll let you know when we move, and to where. Meantime, the most recent info, both events and news, now lives on the blogspot page.
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