Aug 10 & 11 events UPDATE, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

We inadvertently left-out the Watermelon Festival, so this new post for Sunday corrects that (see Noon-10:30 pm listing). There are many, many WONDERFUL music offerings today, so read the listings and descriptions, then get out there and enjoy a live performance!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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August 10 & 11, 2008
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WEEKEND EVENTS EDITION
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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 will post this weekend, or by Monday, anyway. The most recent previous edition posted August 4; recent editions are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; older archived editions are available on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), by using the “View All” button and scrolling, and if you don’t see what you want, then journey farther back by using the “older entries” button and scrolling, as many times as necessary. You can go all the way back to when acoustic music was made by trees crashing to the floor of the primeval forests when the dinosaurs got too rambunctious.
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ANNIVERSARIES – things that happened in music, entertainment, and elsewhere in history – are on hiatus.
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THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
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Sun, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. 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, Aug 10:
11 am-noon JUSTIN ROBERTS 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:
Aug 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, Aug 10:
Noon-10:30 pm 47th Annual “SUNLAND-TUJUNGA WATERMELON FESTIVAL” with THE BLUEGRASS BILLIONAIRES, others, at Sunland Park, 8651 Foothill Bl, Sunland; 352-5282; http://lionswatermelonfestival.com. Net proceeds from the festival go to support Sunland-Tujunga charities and programs, plus many regional, national and international charitable programs. Watch the free entertainment from the pavilion or the Beer Garden. There’s a Festival Marketplace, Food Court, free watermelon, seed-spitting and watermelon eating contests, petting zoo, alpacas, pictures on a pony, and bicycle race. Event runs Fri-Sun.
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Sunday entertainment schedule:
> Noon-1 pm DAMIEN STEDNITZ, Poet Laureate of Sunland-Tujunga, and other foothills poets.
> 1-3 pm Burbank Music Academy Kids Rock Bands perform.
> 2 pm The Watermelon Eating Contest at the Spitway.
> 3 pm "Bicycle John’s" Watermelon Bicycle Fun Race.
> 3-4 pm CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE, Burbank Music Academy Adult Jazz Band.
> 4-6 pm BLUE GRASS BILLIONAIRES.
> 6-7 pm SKIN N' BONES
> 7-9 pm JUSTICE DANIELS AND THE BLUE LIGHTNIN'! BAND, country music band, Top 40s & trad Country, and “The Watermelon Crawl.”
> 9 pm drawing for kids bicycle (winner must be present).
> 9 pm prize drawing for $500 and $750 prizes (winner need not be present to win).
> 9:30-10:15 pm THE BLUE LIGHTNIN'! BAND.
Free admission.
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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; second Sun, every month:
Noon-3:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com. These jams are the second Sunday of every month. Info: David Naiditch, 626-797-1827; french10@pacbell.net. Host David Naiditch's wonderful instrumental CD has been heard on radio's "Tied to the Tracks." The jam is always free.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month; near Goleta:
Noon “TUCKER'S GROVE OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS JAM” at Tucker's Grove County Park, near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Rd, in "Noleta" (between Santa Barbara and Goleta). After entering the park, go to the right about 1/3 mile to the Kiwannis Meadows section. Hosted by Alan Aleksander (constatty@aol.com.) this jam from the early ’70s was recently reinstated. Goes from noon, "until."
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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, Aug 10:
1-9 pm, all day “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by ANDRE' THIERRY, DEXTER ARDOIN, and DARIUS JACOBS, at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. Food will be provided by Santa Maria BBQ from 2-5 pm; price $23. Event admission, $25.

Sun, Aug 10; in Ojai:
1-5 pm DREW ROUSE and FRED SCHMIDT perform for the Ojai Concert Series, at Dancing Oaks Ranch, 4585 Casitas Pass Rd (Hwy 150) 6 mi from Hwy 101 if coming from the west, or 10 mi from Hwy 33 if heading east from Ojai. Watch for the flag on the north side of the road. Call Shane at 805-665-8852 for directions or more info. Also, www.ojaiconcertseries.com. It’s an intimate afternoon concert under the oaks. Bring a blanket, a low back deckchair, a potluck dish and the kids. The concert is 2-5ish.
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Canadian singer-songwriter DREW ROUSE is a troubadour with a gypsy's soul, pure folk with a Reggae beat. He’s heralded as a fiercely independent “acoustic messenger” who has captured the hearts of audiences at coffee houses and festivals from Canada’s East Coast to the West. He has a unique propensity for meshing smooth rhythms with driving melodies around environmental and social issues. Often described as "Conscious Acoustic Soul," his music is powerful, earthy, and keeps you moving.
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FRED SCHMIDT is a true Americana folk singing original with a striking mellifluous voice and over 200 songs to his credit. Bring something for the potluck. $10.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month; in Lancaster:
1-3 pm "ANTELOPE VALLEY FOLK MUSIC CLUB MUSIC CIRCLE" at the Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café, 2797 W Ave L, Lancaster 93536; www.healthtreecafe.com; 661-478-9039. Venue has coffeehouse fare. Bring your instruments and voices and join in. No cover.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Aug 10:
3-5 pm MOLLY'S REVENGE plays the “SUMMER CONCERTS AT PETER STRAUSS RANCH” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and the National Park Service at Peter Strauss Ranch, on Mulholland Hwy at Troutdale Rd, in Santa Monica Mtns. Nat’l Park; www.topangabanjofiddle.org/summer_concerts_2008.html.
The annual series brings bluegrass, old time and folk music for you to enjoy, sittin' around the outdoor amphitheater under the shade of the giant old oaks. Bring your instruments and join the pre-concert jam session, 2-3 pm, or just come and listen. Parking and admission are FREE!
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Born of the timeless tradition of the all-night music session, MOLLY'S REVENGE is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song -- set against a backdrop of guitar, bouzouki, and mandola accompaniment -- guarantee an enjoyable experience for all fans of Scottish and Irish music. Molly's Revenge have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Australia and China. Their arrangements of traditional Celtic jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. Their seventh full-length recording was produced by JOHN DOYLE, a founding member of Irish supergroup Solas. Guest performers on the new record include percussionist FRASER STONE (Old Blind Dogs) and Moira Smiley (VOCO). The new CD's release is set for 2008. Molly's Revenge is DAVID BREWER on bagpipes, whistles, and bodhran; JOHN WEED on fiddles; STUART MASON on guitar and mandola; and PETE HAWORTH on bouzouki and vocals. Band info, www.mollysrevenge.com. Free.
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Sun, Aug 10:
3 pm 10th Annual “HOLLYWOOD'S BEST NEW TALENT” awards show at the Kodak Theatre, across from the Hollywood & Highland complex, Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.kodaktheatre.com. Showcases the result of a nationwide talent search for the nation's "Best Talent." Its promo says its “core mission is to bridge the most talented entertainers in America with the industry leaders who can launch their careers.” (Hopefully, not just another crop of clones of sh-thump-thud Britney Lohan.) Info, www.bestnewtalentawards.com/talent_search.html. Tix range from $52.50-$127.50.
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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, Aug 10:
4 pm KATHLEEN GRACE BAND plays a matinee show at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Blvd, Culver City. Kathleen, a fine jazz pianist / vocalist, says, “Free advance copies of the new CD, “MIRROR” for the first 10 audience members.” Kathleen adds, “[The show is] followed by a summer after-party, next door at Father's Office, where you will find the best burger and beer (and even wine) in L.A. Come for the music and stay for the hang.”
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You’ve heard her CD tracks of radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Washington Post covered her DC show (May 30 edition). They wrote, “During her opening set at Blues Alley on Wednesday night, vocalist KATHLEEN GRACE confessed that she wasn't quite sure how to describe the music she performs -- and often composes -- though anyone who detected hints of TOM WAITS and WAYNE SHORTER was on the right track.“
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“Grace, however, wears her influences lightly. She may be drawn to Waits's curiously unfolding scenarios and fitful rhythms, and she's clearly fond of elliptical, Shorter-like ballads. Yet Wednesday's performance suggested that Grace's role models, who include JONI MITCHELL, LEONARD COHEN, RANDY NEWMAN and NANCY WILSON, have only encouraged her to find her own way. She has a lovely voice -- a lithe, ethereal soprano -- and both the rhythmic and harmonic assurance to scat with finesse and to negotiate hairpin turns.”
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“Grace spent part of her show providing listeners with a sneak peek at her new seven-track release ‘Mirror,’ casting a dreamy spell with the self-penned title cut and infusing Newman's "Let Me Go" with the requisite bluesy ennui. ‘The Furies,’ an original tune that Grace described as mix of Shakespeare, personal angst and the Peggy Lee hit ‘Fever,’ was particularly enjoyable, at once smart, alluring and evocative. The singer also drew tunes from her earlier album ‘Songbird,’ most notably a bright, scat-laced rendition of ‘Surrey With the Fringe on Top.’ Prominently featuring pianist MATT POLITANO, Grace's nimble trio moved back and forth between impressionistic and swing settings. Unfortunately, guitarist PERRY SMITH, who has made significant contributions to Grace's recordings, wasn't on the bill.”
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Find that in the Washington Post, and their muscian’s round-up slide show with Kathleen, SHERYL CROW, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, and others, at www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/29/AR2008052903989.html. Tix $25, students $15.
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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:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” this week brings Austin, TX-based honky-tonkers DAVE INSLEY & HIS CARELESS SMOKERS, plus DEAD ROCK WEST with rock Americana and the 60's pop folk of THE BURLINGTON FAMILY all on the main stage, and HOMESICK ELEPHANT plays on the back porch stage, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. The country & roots series runs weekly through the spring and summer. $3 Dewars, $3 PBR's. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, every week:
5 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. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) 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 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Aug 10:
6 pm B. J. THOMAS plays the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. This show is the “Winnetka Neighborhood Council Family Earth Day” and pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm. The event includes “eco-friendly workshops and informational booths with tips and products on how to conserve energy.” An electric bicycle marathon with celebrity contestants finishes in Warner Park just in time to enjoy the 6 pm concert by Oscar and Grammy-award winner and legendary singer-songwriter, B. J. THOMAS. The sponsoring Valley Cultural Committee has an upgraded food court with sixteen vendors serving a variety of food and beverages. The Children’s Play Zone is also upgraded this year with bounce rides, clowns, face painting and balloon artists. Parking is available for a $8 in three nearby parking structures; Califa St between Topanga & Owensmouth and Owensmouth Av between Oxnard & Califa. Proceeds help offset the cost of the concerts. Info on shows and free parking with incentives at VCC, 818-704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.
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Sun, 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; 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, Aug 10:
6:30-8 pm “CHAMBER MUSIC AND WINE SERIES” at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; 818-949-7984; www.descansogardens.org. It’s a series of four evenings that combine music, wine and tapas on the scenic Boddy House Terrace. The Orchestras of Pasadena and Patina Catering team-up at Descanso’s historic hilltop Boddy House. Meet the musicians of the Orchestras of Pasadena at these intimate evening events where you can watch the sun set, enjoy beautiful music, and savor fine wines and food on the scenic Boddy Terrace. The performers talk about each evening’s program while a sommelier guides guests through three wine selections. Small, plated dishes accompany the wine. The series runs summer Sundays, Jun 29, July 13, Aug 10 and Sep 28. Series reserv & adv payment req’d, at 626-793-7172, ext 3050; $65.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm ROUND MOUNTAIN, from Santa Fe, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. If you’ve never heard the rippling strings of the African kora, or someone playing trumpet and accordion simultaneously, don’t miss a chance to investigate Round Mountain. A 3-piece band from Santa Fe, New Mexico, they span the globe with their influences and instruments, weaving it all into original and heartfelt compositions. Their instrumentation is broad, including percussion, Turkish saz, Irish bouzouki, and many other resonant acoustic instruments.
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The music of siblings ROBBY & CHAR ROTHSCHILD presents many extremes – beautiful acoustic numbers, wild bagpipes, trumpet and accordion played by one person at the same time, Bulgarian zydeco, klezmer and Malian rhythms, to just name a few. But while their music is varied, it is far from random. There is a solvent behind all these different dry ingredients that allows them to blend seamlessly: original songwriting with respect and love for their music. This is Round Mountain, playing their own style that they call traveling music. Round Mountain’s journeying takes many forms, internal and geographical, and each brings a new layer to their latest album Truth And Darkness (Fast Horse Recordings.) Through this traveling, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from Celtic to funk. Char has played in Tokyo with the Old Moscow Circus, toured Australia with the Afro-funk band Panjea and recorded with Latif Bolat. Robby has studied djembe in Mali and the United States, as well as toured and recorded internationally with KIP WINGER, PANJEA and OTTMAR LIEBERT. Renowned bassist JON GAGAN (upright bass) joins the Rothschild brothers on “Truth And Darkness.” Known for his work with Liebert, Gagan brings his immaculate musicianship to the band and creates a soulful and rhythmic chemistry with the two brothers. $15.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and he is one of the best satiric political songwriters working today, acclaimed even by Tom Lehrer.
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He’s shared the stage with such diverse talents as GEORGE CARLIN, ARLO GUTHRIE, KATE CLINTON, BILL CLINTON, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, BILL MAHER and PAUL KRASSNER, and played a series of shows swapping songs with The Pixies' FRANK BLACK.
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Brilliantly, Roy brings funny songs about politics and the state of humanity. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years.
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Zimmerman founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet THE FOREMEN, who recorded for Warner Reprise throughout the Nineties. As a solo artist, he’s released five albums. A video of Roy’s performance of his song, “Creation Science 101,” made the front page of YouTube recently and garnered over 730,000 views, and 11,000 comments, many of them coherent.
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The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme, they don't just 'rhyne.'" Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection." Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm LADY JAZZ plays “Jazz Night Sundays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. They are known as an outstanding all-female ensemble. 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, 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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MONDAY, AUGUST 11
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Mon, Aug 11:
10 am SCOTT DETWEILER performs for 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. SCOTT DETWEILER is an American composer and lyricist born and raised in New Orleans. His guitar playing has been compared to B.B. KING, EARL KING, and DICKIE BETTS. His vocal soulfulness is often compared to the range of emotion found in the vocal styles of BOBBY "BLUE" BLAND, AARON NEVILLE, and ELTON JOHN. 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, 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; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, 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, 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, Aug 11:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Brilliantly, Roy brings funny songs about politics and the state of humanity. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years.
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He’s shared the stage with such diverse talents as GEORGE CARLIN, ARLO GUTHRIE, KATE CLINTON, BILL CLINTON, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, BILL MAHER and PAUL KRASSNER, and played a series of shows swapping songs with The Pixies' FRANK BLACK.
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Zimmerman founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet THE FOREMEN, who recorded for Warner Reprise throughout the Nineties. As a solo artist, he’s released five albums. A video of Roy’s performance of his song, “Creation Science 101,” made the front page of YouTube recently and garnered over 730,000 views, and 11,000 comments, many of them coherent.
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The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme, they don't just 'rhyne.'" Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection." $18.
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Mon, Aug 11:
8 pm debut of quarterly “COUNTRY SHOWCASE” with THE STEPHANIE BETTMAN BAND, DELANEY GIBSON, EILEEN CAREY, MEGAN MOREAUX, ARLENE KOLE, at the Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. Info, contact Bob at Shout it Out Promotions LLC, 909-518-7194. Co-sponsored by Shout It Out Promotions (www.myspace.com/shoutitoutpromo) and Nixa Country (M Loring Communications, www.myspace.com/mlcradiopromo; internet radio station www.nixacountry.com)
Artist info:
Delaney Gibson at 8, www.myspace.com/delaneygibson
Eileen Carey at 8:30, www.eileencarey.com
Megan Moreaux at 9, www.myspace.com/meganmoreaux
Stephanie Bettman Band at 9:45, www.myspace.com/stephaniebettman - they have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and were Best Band winner from the Southern Cal Music Live Acoustic Competition earlier this year.
Arlene Kole at 10:15, www.myspace.com/arlenekole - Southern Cal Music Live Finalist A surprise guest concludes the show at 11 pm.
$8 cover before 9 pm, $10 cover after 9 pm. Music industry free, with exchange of biz card.
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Mon, 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, 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, every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, 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, 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, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, 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, 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, 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 more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead” to May, 2009. The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly. Current chronological date listings, to May, 2009, are available for (1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana music events, and (2) festivals and other events of great note throughout the US and Canada (and sometimes beyond) in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which also updates often. If you don’t see the dates you need in the first window, browse-around on the site. If you are exploring our Myspace page, use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore the archives. The calendar’s most recent info, both events and news, lives at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com and news of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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