Aug 30 thru Sep 1 - Labor Day Weekend events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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August 30 to September 1 LABOR DAY WEEKEND UPDATE, 08/30/08 edition
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Entire contents 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.
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The most recent edition of our NEWS FEATURES posted AUGUST 28, available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-features-august-28-edition.html
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The most recent previous edition of NEWS FEATURES posted AUGUST 22, and is included in the compilation of all August editions published prior to the Aug 28 edition; that compilation is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-features-all-august-editions-to.html – and each week’s edition for all recent months is available on Blogspot by reading the catalogue of posts at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com.
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Older archived editions of our NEWS FEATURES are available on our 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. Let us know if you miss them, and maybe that’ll prod us to start doing them again.
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COMMUNICATE WITH US about that, and anything else related to the Acoustic Music Calendar & News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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LAST OF AUGUST – FINAL WEEKEND UPDATE:
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
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Sat, Aug 30; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Sat, Aug 30:
Annual “LONG BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL” with CHUCK BERRY, JOHN MAYALL, PINETOP PERKINS, THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS, SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, BOOKER T. JONES, CHARLIE MUSELWHITE, JOE LOUIS WALKER, and more, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, on Shoreline Dr (at Linden Av) across from the Marina Green, near the Long Beach Arena, in Long Beach; info, www.jazzandblues.org/longbeachbluesfestival.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 30 & 31, in Pennsylvania:
20th Annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL” in Ohiopyle State Park, across from Falls Market, Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 15470. Runs Sat, noon-9 pm, and Sun, noon-6 pm. Music all day, plus arts and crafts, marathons, interactive shows, car show, and more. CHE ZURO plays Sat at noon. Expect an especially energetic event for the 20th anniversary of the festival. Free.
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Sat, Aug 30; in Wyoming:
“MAGIC CITY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL,” in Lyons Park, Cheyenne Wyoming. Great bands, free.
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Sat, Aug 30:
9:30-10:30 am GUITAR COURSE from KIM KOPP of VERTIGO ROAD begins today, runs eight weeks. In North Hollywood. Contact Kim at 818-298-9864. Runs Saturdays, Aug 30-Oct 18; doors open at 9 am for bagels, coffee and set-up. Fee is $150 for entire 8 week course.
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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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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, Aug 30; in the OC:
1-4 pm “ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM” at Mo's Fullterton Music Center, 121 N. Harbor Bl, Fullerton.
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Sat, Aug 30; in Santa Barbara:
2-5 pm KELLY'S LOT at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stage Coach Rd, Santa Barbara. Kell tells us, “Acoustic but ROCKIN! with special guests!” Info, www.myspace.com/kellyslot and see Kelly’s Lot perform at www.youtube.com/kellyslot.
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Saturdays, 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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Sat, Aug 30:
2:30-4:40 pm BUDDY ALLEN LaMONT brings “Melody and Rhyme” to the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. All ages, free.
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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, Aug 30:
4-7 pm MASON MOUNTAINEERS at Suzy's Bar and Grill, 1141 Aviation Bl, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310 379-6171. Traditional bluegrass with Glen Mason on guitar and mandolin, Dave Sharp on banjo, Tom Hall on bass, and Bryan Dresler on fiddle. They play for the venue’s dinnertime, every other Saturday. charge. Selection of food and drinks available. No cover.
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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, Aug 30-Mon, Sep 1:
6 pm-2 am (hours different each day) 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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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, Aug 30:
7 pm THE DUO TONES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Veteran rock-instrumental masters PAUL JOHNSON & GIL ORR have hit upon a unique and winning idea: by leaving-out the drums and bass, they put the focus on their delightful dual-guitar interplay, both acoustic and electric, which lends fresh appeal to the surf-instro genre. Paul co-founded the pioneer '60s surf band, the Belairs ("Mr. Moto"); and he currently plays with the Surfaris ("Wipeout"). Gil has been with the Chantays ("Pipeline") since the '60s.
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With two popular CDs and a growing visibility, including their recent performance on radio’s "A Prairie Home Companion," the Duo Tones are creating a stir among music fans who are discovering, for the first time, just how rich this stuff can be when played with the skill and authority that Paul and Gil bring to it. Always a fave act at the venue; many encores for a reason. Get reservations early. $18.
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Sat, Aug 30:
7 pm BARNEY GENTRY, autoharp balladeer, plus WHEN PIGS FLY!, at the “Monrovia Traditional Music Gathering,” during the weekly family street festival, 400 Block Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 877-365-5744. Artists info, www.sokattywompus.com and www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com.
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Sat, Aug 30:
7 pm MANDA performs at Abbot’s Habit, 1401 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-399-1171. Manda plays a 45 min set, accompanied by IDO, IAN GOTHE, & CHUCK LEE BRAMLET. Her fine debut CD, “Keeps On Turning,” will be available. Artist info, www.mandamusic.net. All ages, no cover, tips for artists are appreciated.
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Sat, Aug 30:
7-10 pm FINAL SHOW at the original Talking Stick in Santa Monica, with DADDY BONE, PETER QUENTIN, KAYE REZNICK, RICK LESHEVER, AND PERFORMING HOST CANYON ELLEN, at the Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica 90405; www.thetalkingstick.net. Yep, the original location is closing its doors, as the venue moves to Venice. Get there early for good seats. DADDY BONE tells us, “The show starts promptly at 7 o'clock (maybe earlier). Lollygaggers will be sitting outside.” Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Sat, Aug 30; in Tehachapi:
7 pm JOEL RAFAEL returns to Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. He’s won major awards in the folk world, and scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Based in San Diego, Joel has played at Telluride, Strawberry, and Millpond Music Festivals. Artist info, www.joelrafael.com and there’s a YouTube link for one of Joel’s performances at www.mamahillybeans.com/calendar.html#083008. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Adv tix $12, $15 at door.
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Sat, Aug 30:
7:30 pm MARC FORD (formerly of THE BLACK CROWES and BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS), at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. Artist info, www.marcford.net. $15.
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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, Aug 30:
8 pm STAN WEST at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. “Stan West is something of an institution on the Southern Californian blues scene, delighting the patrons of the area's blues clubs with his potent slide guitar riffs for around thirty years as well as opening for artists like Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter and Robben Ford and running his own guitar shop in Glendora (now closed). If you're looking for the real deal, invest your time in Mr. West.” -Doug Deutsch (Happening). “Stan West knows the blues.” - Vintage Guitar Magazine. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Aug 30:
8 pm MARIACHI DIVAS play “Musica Latina Saturadys” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. They’re an all-female, multicultural ensemble, full of mariachi energy and musicality. 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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Sat, every week:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Sat, Aug 30:
8 pm BIG RED SKY at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (by the L.A. Equestrian Center, across from the Pickwick Bowl); www.vivacantina.com; reserv, 818-845-2425. All ages, no cover. Band info, www.thebigredsky.com. They have a new CD out, on Woodenship Records.
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Sat, fifth Sat of the month (when there is one):
8 pm-midnight Songmakers “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” at a private residence in Sherman Oaks; call for loc, 818-761-2766.
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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, Aug 30; Mariposa road trip:
9 pm-1 am I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play the “Amigo Dance Slab” at the Mariposa County Fair, in Mariposa. The boys tell us, “Come on up to the lovely foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near the entrance to Yosemite, to celebrate the beginning of the end of summertime with your friends, I See Hawks in L.A.” Band member PAUL MARSHALL says, “Take the 99 to Merced. Go East on the 140 to Mariposa. Look for the Ferris Wheel.” Since 1939, the Mariposa County Fair has been providing family fun to the people of Mariposa and other surrounding communities. Agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, entertainment, a carnival, a midway and more provide old-fashioned fun for the young and young-at-heart. www.mariposafair.com.
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Sat, Aug 30:
9:45-10:45 pm ERIC SCHWARTZ plus PAUL CHESNE at O'Brien's, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-396-4725. Eric is that wickedly funny satiric / comedic / political performing songwriter. You’ve heard him on “Air America.” He plays all over the country, so he’s not in L.A. all that often these days. Info, www.ericschwartz.com and this gig, www.communitywalk.com/fat_tire_beer__los_angeles/map/9692#0003@j%60.
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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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Sun, Aug 31; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Sun, every week:
10 am-2 pm DAFNI performs this week at the WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Dafni will do two sets, with playing two sets. She says, “I'll be with GEOFF RAKNESS (upright bass), PETER KAVANAUGH (lead guitar), and MILES SENZAKI (drums).” Artist info, www.dafni.us. 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 31:
11 am-noon KATHERINE DINES 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 31 - KATHERINE DINES - lively and unique
Sep 7 - BUCK HOWDY & BB - wild west romp
Sep 14 - JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS - circus folks
Sep 21 - PARACHUTE EXPRESS - super stars in the world of children’s music
Sep 28 - THE SQUEEGEES - good clean fun
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” this week with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at Safari Sam's, 5214 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com; 323-666-7267. Different performers each week, 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.” Artist info, www.oldnumber7.net.
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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 31:
1-3 pm KELLY'S LOT at plays the “MALIBU CHILI COOKOFF” at the corner of Civic Center Way and Webb Way, close to PCH and Malibu Canyon Rd (Pepperdine). Info, www.myspace.com/kellyslot and see Kelly’s Lot perform at www.youtube.com/kellyslot.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Aug 31:
2 pm “POETRY IN MOTION,” the first annual Coffee Gallery Backstage Poetry Festival, with poets SHARMAGNE LELAND-ST. JOHN, SHERMAN PEARL, *ellen*, ABEL SALAS, & MICHAEL PLISKIN, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. It’s a matinee show with Native American poet SHARMAGNE LELAND-ST. JOHN, a 2007 Pushcart Award nominee, author of 3 books, and editor of the e-zine “Quill;” SHERMAN PEARL, winner of the 2002 National Writers Union Prize, and 2007 Anderbo Prize, and a 2nd place finish in Ireland’s largest poetry competition, co-founder of the L.A. Poetry Festival, co-founder of CQ magazine, and author of 5 books; *ellen*, winner of the Blue Unicorn, Cape Cod Times, and DA Center for the Arts prizes, and teacher emeritus at Santa Monica College; ABEL SALAS, AIM activist and owner of Resistencia Bookstore in Austin, TX, he sometimes teached poetry in juvenile detention facilities in California; MICHAEL PLISKIN, guitar accompanist on 12-string, whose first major performances were at the Hudson River Festival, to benefit Pete Seeger’s nonprofit foundation and its sailing sloop that promotes river conservation. $10.
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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 31:
3-4 pm JOE MURO plays a tuba & clarinet recital in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. All ages, free.
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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:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Aug 31:
4 pm-midnight Robert Morgan Fisher’s semi-annual “FOLKTACULAR” returns with DAN BERN, MANDA, JOYCE WOODSON, MOTHER NATURE’S ARMY, CHAD WATSON, LEE DOMANN (from Albuquerque), SEVERIN BROWNE, FREEBO, DAVE MORRISON, DALE LaDUKE, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, GARRET SWAYNE, ALLAN COMEAU, PAUL ZOLLO, PIPER-GREY, “BANJO” FRED STARNER, and ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, at Writers Boot Camp Auditorium at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, Bldg. I, Santa Monica. Adv tix/reserv strongly encouraged. Robert says, “We expect a pretty big response due to the stellar lineup, which includes (as Ed Sullivan used to say): “A fine balladeer, causing quite a splash with the young people … DAN BERN.” And Robert adds, “Yes, 4-12 is a long show – but this is a luxurious auditorium with couches and everything.”
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Many of these artists have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” including LEE DOMANN, SEVERIN BROWNE, FREEBO, CHAD WATSON, DAVE MORRISON, GARRET SWAYNE, DALE LaDUKE, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, PIPER-GREY, “BANJO” FRED STARNER, and ROBERT MORGAN FISHER.
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REVISED & Final (as far as we know) performance schedule:
4 pm host ROBERT MORGAN FISHER opens the show, www.robertmorganfisher.com
4:30 pm “BANJO” FRED STARNER (www.hobobanjofred.com) longtime banjo player for PETE SEEGER and the official “Grand Duke of Hobo Minstrels” (voted by the hobos at their annual gathering in Britt, Iowa.
4:45 pm ALLAN COMEAU, www.allancomeau.com; www.topangarecords.com
5 pm DALE LaDUKE, www.daleladuke.com (from TttT “Listener Favorite” Kaedmon)
5:15 pm TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, www.trough.com/tedrow-vreeland/default.htm5:15 pm GARRET SWAYNE, www.garretswayne.com
5:30 pm SEVERIN BROWNE, www.severinbrowne.com
5:45 pm PAUL ZOLLO, http://bluerailroad.com (well-known songwriter and best-selling author of music bio books)
6 pm CHAD WATSON & PAM LOE, www.chadwatson.us (Cal Country Music champ before Nashville made country awful)
6:15 pm FREEBO, http://freebo.com, Bonnie Raitt’s longtime bass player, award-winning singer-songwriter, and occasional tuba player
6:30 pm GARRET SWAYNE, www.garretswayne.com
6:45 pm LEE DOMANN, www.leedomann.com (from New Mexico; KATHY MATTEA and RIDERS IN THE SKY have recorded his songs)
7 pm JOYCE WOODSON, www.joycewoodson.com (wrote the hit, “He’s Courtin’ Annie)
7:15 pm DAVE MORRISON, www.davemorrisonmusic.com, with Greg Krueger, D. Whitney Quinn, and “special stunt guests”
7:45 pm PIPER~GREY, www.trough.com/piper-grey/index.html
8 pm MANDA, www.myspace.com/myspacemanda (her new CD is getting rave reviews)
8:30 pm MOTHER NATURE’S ARMY, http://imdb.com/name/nm0424560 and http://imdb.com/name/nm0189845
9 pm DAN BERN, special headliner guest, http://danbern.com/index.html
10 pm-midnight is reserved for “encore sets,” TBA
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DIRECTIONS: I-10 W of I-405, exit Cloverfield, turn right, then right on Michigan, which ends at gates of Bergamot Station. Enter gates and park as far to the left, or West, as you can, get out and follow signs, on foot, to Writers Boot Camp, Bldg. i.
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Tix include admission, beverages (beer, wine, soda) and Tito’s Tacos while they last. Adv tix encouraged, so they know how much food to get. $15 adv, $20 door. To purchase $15 adv tix, email robert@robertmorganfisher.com.
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Sun, Aug 31-Mon, Sep 1:
5 pm-2 am (hours different each day) 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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Sun, every week:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” does a special edition show with SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS and 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE on the main stage, and TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT and the BBQ out back, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. This edition of the country & roots series has a cover charge; series runs weekly through the spring and summer at All ages (children under 14 are free), normally no cover, but this one is $10 adv (www.ticketweb.com), $12 door.
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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; repeats last Sun, every month:
5:45 pm OPEN MIC at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com.
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Sun, Aug 31:
6 pm “LADY JAZZ IN THE KEY OF GRAND” presented by The Instrumental Women Project at the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders (in adv) 310-652-3797. The grand piano takes center stage as honoree KAREN HERNANDEZ, often compared to Ramsey Lewis, performs on piano with a jazz string ensemble and full roster of master instrumentalists, weaving Latin and blues riffs throughout the evening’s jazz repertoire. A Hammond B-3 organ provides the genre’s rich, Gospel undertones delivered by vocalist and keyboardist La Carol Miles. Featured jazz harpist and pianist Corky Hale joins this all-female annual showcase of master jazz musicians, with bassist, Nedra Wheeler, saxophonist Carol Chaikin, drummer Maria Martinez, percussionist Estaire Godinez, trumpeter Anne King, trombonist Alisha Marie Ard and members of the Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra. Co-Hosts for the event are Jane Monreal of ABC-7 and James Janisse, of Los Angeles’ Gentleman of Jazz. The song list includes “Sister Sadie,” “Oh Happy Day,” “Life’s Too Short,” “Cherokee,” “Green Tomatoes,” “Riverside Drive,” “Over The Rainbow” and “I Did Know What Time It Was,” and more.
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The event is preceded by a limited Art Exhibit of select works created by Huichol Indian artists who live in the mountainous region of West Central Mexico. The exhibit, on the Ford Plaza, opens at 4 pm. Tix $35 / $25. Buy 3 or more and pay $28 / $20. Children $12.
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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 31:
7 pm CAJI & SALOMÉ at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. With voice, guitar, pandeiro, uke, CAJI comes from the rich cultural city of Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Here, Afro-Brazilian roots are blended with influences from around the world. A distinctive guitarist in the Brazilian style and unique singing interpretation redefines the grooves from his hometown. After studying classical and Brazilian music in college, he worked for an organization that provided relief throughout Brazil, giving him the opportunity to travel and play folk music with many people. His sophisticated acoustic guitar playing, sensitive voice and original compositions are a true expression of strong, sensual and percussive Brazilian music.
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SALOMÉ, a native of Portugal, joined him with vocals, pandeiro and ukulele. Born on the islands of the Azores, she moved to the cosmopolitan city of Montréal, where she was able to develop her unique musical style combining traditions of European music with the contemporary sounds of Brazil. Salomé brings to her music the influences of many languages and cultures, transmitting a love for the Portuguese and Brazilian music and for the many cultures of the continents that surround her homeland islands: Africa, Europe, North, Central and South America, and a desire to bring them closer together in one voice.
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With Salomé’s percussiveness and ability to sing in four different languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English), and Caji's unbelivable guitar playing and singing, they are able to bring to the music of the world, including Brazilian, Cuban, French, Peruvian, Cabo Verdian, Portuguese and more, a special sensitivity to the rare beauty of these cultures. Caji & Salomé will be accompanied by two fine musicians on percussionist or/and bass and/or flugel horn. $20.
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Sun, Aug 31:
7 pm AMY LONDON 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. The NY jazz artist and Broadway star under the stars in Pasadena. 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; repeats last Sun, every month; in the OC:
7-9 pm monthly “ORANGE COUNTY SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room), 13030 Goldenwest Av (crnr of Garden Grove Bl), Westminster 92683; 714-636-0442; event info, 714-333-8222 (Rodney). Songwriting workshop, critique session and songwriting exercises. Event gathers songwriters to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the global Songsalive! songwriting communities. First half is an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each (on tape, CD or live) followed by a guest speaker or industry discussion in the second half, with time to talk and network. Moderated by Rod O'Riley. Directions, info, www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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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; repeats last Sun, every month:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. Sign-ups at 7 pm. $1 cover.
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Sun, Aug 31:
8 pm MAIRE CLERKIN'S “THE BAD ARM - CONFESSIONS OF A DODGY IRISH DANCER” is an “Uproarious & tender dance-comedy” at the Bang Improv Theatre, 457 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-653 6886; www.bangstudio.com. Moira Smiley (VOCO) tells us, “This hilarious woman is only doing this incredible show a few times. Unlike music, it's ‘one run,’ then you're done (at least for a long while), so please consider treating yourself to the best laughing & crying I can recommend. I LOVED it so very much.”
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Written and performed by Máire Clerkin, directed by Dan O’Connor, the show asks, “> "Have you ever felt overlooked? As if the world had failed to notice your brilliance? Growing up in a large family can have that effect - especially when your mother, a dance teacher, is otherwise occupied. At a safe distance from her native London, Maire Clerkin uses the format of a one-woman show to air her grievances, complain about parental neglect, overbearing siblings, ignorant boyfriends, and accidental alcohol abuse; and to prove once and for all that she should have been a famous irish dancer! (this is an ugly duckling story in which the beautiful swan refuses to emerge). The London-Irish dancer / comedienne Maire Clerkin cut her teeth in the 80’s punk-vaudeville scene with an act called The Hairy Marys. Recently immigrated to the U.S., she debuts on this side of the pond with hilarious tales about the disappointing daughter of an Irish dancing-school mistress. Ear-bashingly good jigs punctuate stories of dysfunctional family strife, embarrassing adolescence and a totally hopeless adulthood." Runs here Aug 10, 14, 31 and Sep 7, 11, 18. $12 adv, $14 door.
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LABOR DAY note:
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The first Monday in September is Labor Day, a legal holiday to honor America’s workers. In 1886, the American Federation of Labor (AFL), one of America’s earliest and largest unions, proclaimed, “It shall be as uncommon for a man to work on that day as on Independence Day.” The nation’s first Labor Day parade was held on September 5, 1882, in New York City. The day was not made a national holiday until 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed the bill into law. The founder of Labor Day was Peter J. Maguire, a carpenter and founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Each Labor Day, services are held at Maguire’s grave in Philadelphia.
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Labor Day Events:
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Mon, Sep 1; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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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, Sep 1:
3-9:30 pm (hours different each day) conclusion of 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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Mon, Sep 1:
4-7 pm “BODDY’S BIG BACKYARD PICNIC” celebrates Labor Day with an old-fashioned community picnic and music of the ’30s and ’40s from The Verdugo Swing Society, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge (near the interchange of the 2 and 210 fwys); 818-949-4200; www.descansogardens.org. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Take a step back in time to the 1930s and ’40s as Descanso continues its founder’s legendary reputation for hosting grand parties and fun events. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the concert on the lawn. Activities include music from the Boddy era, “Heritage Tours” with docent-led tours of the Boddy House, (the place E. Manchester Boddy called home), a “Picnic on the Lawn” - prepare your own picnic or buy one there from Patina, from a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, corn, apple pie, black cows (root beer floats) and other goodies. Also, “Farmtastic Crafting” to keep the children busy creating a fun craft that represents a day on the farm. The Enchanted Railroad will run, allowing you to see the Gardens from a different perspective, aboard a miniature, 1/8-scale railroad, for $3 a ride. Parking is free. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for srs & students; $3 for children age 5-12; free for mbrs and children age 5 & younger.
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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; 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, 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; 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, every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. 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. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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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, Sep 1:
8 pm TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at Juanita’s Restaurant, 5930 York Bl, Highland Park 90042. You’ve heard them perform their old-time string band music live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot says, “for all you exhausted, too-lazy-to-cook-for-yourselves, Labor-Day-enjoying folks, Foot's on at 8 pm, then comes HP locals ARTICHOKE.” Artist info, http://triplechickenfoot.com and http://myspace.com/triplechickenfoot. No cover.
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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 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.
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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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