July 6 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

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"Tied to the Tracks"
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Events for July 6, 2008
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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; 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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SUNDAY, JULY 6
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Today’s anniversaries:
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MARK TWAIN began reporting for the Virginia City, Nevada “Territorial Enterprise” newspaper on this day in 1862, first using the name for which, Samuel Clemens, would become famous. His wild, rollicking, sometimes bawdy tales delighted the miners and some became American classics. One told of a man crossing the harsh desert, who was found dead, frozen solid inside his refrigerated suit. Refrigeration didn’t exist at the time, but Twain made the whole thing sound plausible, and he did so with great hilarity, foreshadowing things to come.
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CENSORSHIP HITS HOLLYWOOD on this day in 1934, as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America appoint Joseph Breen as head censor, in charge of the Production Code Administration, aka the “Hays Office.” It was the beginning of decades of silly rules, like married couples being depicted as sleeping in twin beds, and if two people were sharing a bed, each had to have at least one foot touching the floor, visible on screen.
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The DALAI LAMA was born in Tibet on this day in 1935. He would be declared Dalai Lama at age two. He became a refugee from his own country when the Communist Chinese invaded and absorbed Tibet into China. Though a leader in exile, he is a best-selling author in the West, and was named in Time magazine in 2005 as one of the 100 Most Influential People.
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ANNE FRANK and her family went into hiding on this day in 1942 in Nazi-occupied Holland, the day after her sister had received a deportation order to report to a “work camp.” Their initial refuge in a warehouse would be exchanged for occupancy in the attic where young Anne would write her famous diary, before the Nazis would find the family.
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PAUL McCARTNEY MET JOHN LENNON for the first time on this day in 1957, at a church picnic. Lennon, age 16, had founded a band called the Quarrymen, and they were playing the picnic. McCartney, age 15, played a few songs on guitar for the band while they were on break between sets. The rest is history.
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ALTHEA GIBSON became the first black woman player to win the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, in 1957. She would go on to become the first black woman player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour.
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LOUIS ARMSTRONG died on this day in 1971. Known as “Satchmo,” he was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. World-renowned as a vocalist and trumpet player, he pioneered the style of music that would be known as swing.
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TODAY’S EVENTS:
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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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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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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Questions? Comments? Contact us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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