August 27 to 31 events UPDATE, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News, 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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August 27 through 31 UPDATE, 08/27/08 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 22, available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-features-august-22-edition.html
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The most recent previous edition of our NEWS FEATURES posted AUGUST 16, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-features-august-16-edition.html
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The compilation of all August editions of our NEWS FEATURES, published to date, are available on Blogspot at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/08/news-features-all-august-editions-to.html – each week’s editions 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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LATE AUGUST - UPDATED CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
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Wed, Aug 27; in Denver, Colorado:
Noon-4 pm “SUNFEST 2008” an outdoor concert and solar festival powered by the sun in support of the Solar Revolution, presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association during the Democratic National Convention, at Coors Field, 2001 Blake St (entrance on Wynkoop Way), Denver, Colorado. If you’re there for the Democratic National Convention, take a fun, educational sun break and learn more about solar energy while enjoying live entertainment. Lineup includes the CHUCK McDERMOTT BAND and celebrity guests, featuring comments by environmental advocate ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. The latest solar energy technology will be exhibited and demonstrated, even as it powers the festival. Refreshments available. Open to the public. Reserve tix at www.seia.org/meetingsandevents.
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Wed; every week; in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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Wed, Aug 27:
6 & 8:30 pm DAVE FRISHBERG plays the “Parlor Performances” series at Steinway Hall, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy under Fields Pianos, level P2); free parking; reserv, 310-471-3979. The New York Times says, “Frishberg is a master pianist and wit. His original songs—over 125 of them—are known to fans of jazz, and lovers of musical wit in every English speaking country. His own records sell consistently in the hundreds of thousands, and when recorded by superstars, they reach a much larger mass audience. His now classic My Attorney Bernie, I'm Hip, Blizzard of Lies and Peel Me A Grape have been ‘covered’ by such icons of hip as Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Blossom Dearie, Mel Torme, Maria Muldaur, Bob Dorough, Cleo Laine, Susannah McCorkle, Jackie & Roy, Rosemary Clooney and too many others to list.”
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The NY Times continues, “Frishberg's Quality Time (the hilarious and tuneful tale of a multi-tasking couple attempting to schedule a weekend getaway amidst call-waiting, text messages and beepers) has received wide play on NPR, comedy and jazz stations around the world. He has written for Schoolhouse Rock (I'm Just A Bill) and has four Grammy-nominated albums. A favorite guest on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Frishberg has been profiled in The New Yorker, Esquire, New York Times and Atlantic Monthly – and last year he was named to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
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“‘I'm just a jazz musician who has always written songs, and finally summoned up enough nerve to sing them in public,’ Frishberg says modestly. The result: seven albums featuring Frishberg as a singer, four of which earned Grammy nominations.” Two shows. $30 if reserved by Aug 1; $35 thereafter.
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Wed, every week:
6-9 pm GARRET SWAYNE does his weekly residency at Giovanni Ristorante, 21926 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; reserv 818-884-0243; www.GiovanniRistorante.com. Ample parking behind restaurant. No cover, $15 minimum per person on food or drink.
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Wed; 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nicks Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, every week, Jun-Aug:
6:30 to 9 pm “CULTURAL ELEVATIONS - Get High on Culture at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian” at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr, L.A. 90065; 323-221-2164; www.southwestmuseum.org. Every Wed, June-August, journey up the hill for a new cultural high at the Southwest Museum, featuring a mix of local and Native American artists and performers. Bring a picnic, enjoy diverse bands and musicians, and view the best of Native and world cinema. View of the city from atop Mt. Washington, and elevate your mind. You can ride the Gold Line light rail to the Southwest Museum station, and hike up the hill. Free.
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Wed, every week, Jun 25-Aug 27:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 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. (Tonight’s featured performance at 7 pm is an R&B show.) Free.
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Wed; every Wed, Jun 25-Sep 3:
7-9 pm THE DOO-WAH RIDERS play tonight’s “Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park” series, outdoors in the Performing Art Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City; 626-285-2171. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food, snacks, beverages available. Free show.
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Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, every week; in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session; call for location, 805-579-6416; www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, last Wed, every month:
8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. He’s also well-known for his entertaining, self-described “political rant songs” (get ‘em while the current regime is still in Washington, to obtain maximum enjoyment.) Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Artist info, www.hobobanjofred.com. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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Wed, Aug 27:
8 pm DEBRA DAVIS & THE BAND OF GOLD at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; in the Foundation Room, the HOB’s private club, but open to you for this special night. Deb's bass player, WADE BIERY, opens the night at 8, Debra and her band play at 9, and MICHAEL LONG performs after that. No drink minimum, $5 cover for the whole evening.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm ACOUSTIC JAM at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; 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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Wed; repeats every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed,: 4th Wed every month:
8:30 pm “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” the monthly all-female musicians’ event, at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114. $7.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, every week:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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Wed, Aug 27:
10 pm CIAN (from Ireland) plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. CIAN is a young singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Cork, Ireland. Hot Press says, “This is impressive stuff, full of charm and style, and song arrangements serving as fitting vehicles for Cian's handsome voice." Garret Swayne, host of the Main Street Songwriter Showcase, says, “His music is an urgent, melody-driven fusion of acoustic guitar with electronic beats and synths. Despite his tender years, Cian (pronounced kee-n) has shared the stage with a number of renowned Irish artists such as Cathy Davey, The 4 of Us, and Juliet Turner. Cian completed his first West Coast tour of the US in late 2007 and is now back for select shows in August 2008. His music was featured on popular LA acoustic radio show Tied to the Tracks on with host Larry Wines in 2007. Cian’s debut EP has recently been chosen as ‘Pick of the Fortnight’ in Hot Press Magazine’s ‘Garageland’ section. His new EP entitled Closer will be hitting the retail and online stores very soon and supported by a string of live dates at home and overseas. Cian has a voice to be reckoned with, a mellifluous, pitch-perfect instrument unique in range and melodic sweep. His influences vary from the sweet sublime of Jeff Buckley to the electro-pop inflections of The Postal Service, with more than a nod or two to Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, and Van Morrison.” www.myspace.com/ciansongs. More info at www.myspace.com/tonik.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
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Thu, every week:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, Aug 28; final night of series:
5-8 pm “TWILIGHT THURSDAYS” with live jazz, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. On Aug 7, 21 and 28, Descanso’s shady Main Lawn provides a casual setting for picnics and to enjoy jazz featuring JENNIFER ROBIN, MICHAEL COMPANIA, RINER SCIVALLY, plus special guests. The Gardens remain open until 8 pm on Thursdays in August. Families are encouraged to “enjoy the day’s shimmering end in the Gardens,” enjoy the music and take a “Twilight Thursday Walk.” The Enchanted Railroad is running, $3 per ride. Descanso Gardens members and children under age 5 are free. Half-price Garden admission begins at 5 pm; adults $3.50; srs & students $2.50; children $1. Free parking.
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Thu, every week; in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, 4th (and 2nd) Thu, every month; in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm “ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Thu, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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Thu, every week:
6:45-10 pm (special early start tonight) “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists MICHAEL MAZOCHI, JOHN WILLIAMSON (TJ Sullivan), BRAD HUNT (Stiky Side Up), at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; 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.” No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7 pm RUTHIE FOSTER plus JAMES LEE STANLEY & JOHN BATDORF play a double-bill to close the season at the “CULVER CITY SUMMER MUSIC SERIES” in City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-253-5715.
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This is their last local show before JAMES LEE STANLEY & JOHN BATDORF launch a national tour for several months. Each is a purveyor of acoustic folk-rock music for decades, JOHN BATDORF of ‘70s BATDORF & RODNEY fame, JAMES LEE STANLEY as a solo act and with many collaborations, on-stage and off, including a longtime performance partnership with an ex-MONKEE. Each is an accomplished and celebrated songwriter, and in addition, Stanley and Batdorf took 11 ROLLING STONES classics and turned them into something totally unheard of, creating "All Wood and Stones." You don't have to live in California or play acoustic guitar to be enchanted by an amazing collection of Stones hits reinterpreted on acoustic guitars and brimming with joyous vocal harmonies. Tonight’s show includes songs from their CD, "All Wood And Stones," and plenty of original newer material. They’ve performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they deliver a fine and satisfying show of music and wit.
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Plus, the RUTHIE FOSTER BAND. Double-bill features Ruthie Foster, who opened for the Persuasions at Blvd Music and blew everyone away, including the Persuasions. An amazing singer originally signed by Atlantic Records, Ruthie Foster’s songs are a remarkable hybrid of blues, gospel, roots and folk music, rich with honest spirituality and emotion. Her amazing vocal abilities have critics comparing her to Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. Ruthie’s passionate songs and scintillating live performances attract both young and old for an uplifting experience of dancing and listening. Ruthie’s performance highlights include PBS’ “Austin City Limits,” (aired nationally in 2003 and 2004); a 2004 tour of UK theaters with ERIC BIBB; The “Strawberry Music Festival” and “Kate Wolf Festival,” both in California, the “Vancouver Folk Festival,” The Grey Fox Festival,” the “Winnipeg Folk Festival,” the “Folks Fest” in Lyons, Colorado, the Bass Concert Hall, the “Waterfront Blues Festival” in Oregon, the “Austin City Limits Festival,” in Texas, and many other concerts and festivals too numerous to mention. Get parking and dining info at music series website. Bring a blanket or low-height beach chair. All ages. Free concert.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7-10 pm TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, Jamaican reggae legends, close the season at the 24th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” presented by Amoeba Music on the Santa Monica Pier; info, www.twilightdance.org; 310-458-8901. This year brings a new 3-hour show format (past years were 2 hrs). Parking near the pier is limited - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe and convenient parking for thousands of bikes. Santa Monica Pier is wheelchair accessible.
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TOOTS HIBBERT is a legend whose career spans every development in Jamaican music, from ska through rock-steady to reggae. TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, originally called simply The Maytals, shaped the sound of reggae with a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Comprised of leader Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, Nathaniel "Jerry" Matthias, and Henry "Raleigh" Gordon, the childhood friends are credited with giving the music its name, first using the word "reggae" in the song "Do the Reggay" in 1968. The band won the 2005 Grammy award for best reggae album "True Love," recorded WITH BONNIE RAITT, WILLIE NELSON, ERIC CLAPTON, KEITH RICHARDS, NO DOUBT, BEN HARPER, THE ROOTS, and SHAGGY.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7-10 pm (see 6:45 pm listing, tonight only) “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm WEEKLY ZYDECO DANCE in Long Beach, every Thursday at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-596-1631. Come early for Bar Happy Hour with free food, 5-7 pm. Evening costs $5 plus two drink minimum (bottled water, juices, more available). Zydeco dance lesson included, 7-8 pm; raffle 8-8:15; CD dancing 8:15-10 pm or so. Beginners, singles, all ages welcome. (Total cost for the evening is $10 if you buy two bottled waters.)
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Thu, every week:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, every week:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu, every week:
OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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Thu, every week:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7:30 pm BILL REVELES & SHANNON HURLEY plus THE FOLK COLLECTION opening, for “American Music Thursdays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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THE FOLK COLLECTION has performed live, twice, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” delighting listeners with their comprehensive catalog and energetic interpretations of ‘60s Folk Revival classics.
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Both BILL REVELES & SHANNON HURLEY are highly-regarded emerging performing songwriters, and Shannon’s originals have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She is also well-known as the performing host of the long-running “Don’t Call Us Tori” female artist showcase. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7:30-9 pm JAMIE PAPISH TEACHING DRUM SEMINAR at REMO Recreational Drumming Center, 7308 Coldwater Canyon Av, North Hollywood 91601; event info, http://remo.com/portal/events/1490.html. Jamie has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” as a member of EXTREME KLEZMER MAKEOVER. Learn essential rhythms used in most of today’s Middle Eastern music. Jamie provides a friendly, no-pressure, environment for beginners and intermediate players to learn together. Even if you feel non-rhythmic, you will be surprised how much you will get out of just one session. Drums are provided. $12.
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Thu, Aug 28:
8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & COMPANY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Grammy winning fiddler Richard Greene (Bill Monroe, Seatrain) calls her "A phenomenal singer-songwriter-fiddler…an artist of great promise destined for huge success."
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Stephanie is a current finalist in the “Mountain Stage” New Song Contest, and Stephanie and her band were among the winners in the past two years’ Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. And when they played the 2007 Sedona Bluegrass Festival, buzz on the street labeled her "the next Alison Krauss". Stephanie's music is new and very catchy; an engaging mixture of bluegrass, folk, roots, and jazz with sophisticated lyrics and killer instrumentation set in a folky mountain vibe. She has an angelic voice, and when her band chimes in with those soaring harmonies, audiences have been heard to gasp "wow." This band is the culmination of Stephanie's lifelong love affair with the performing arts. She's acted and produced films, theater and commercials, written screenplays, and performed as a trapeze and circeau artist. Her violin has taken her from the National Theater Of Korea to The Capistrano Valley Symphony and beyond.
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Stephanie is backed by an impressive acoustic ensemble: LUKE HALPIN (mandolin and vocals) and BRIAN NETZLEY (bass and vocals). Her illustrious band members have worked as studio musicians in Nashville, toured this and other countries, and opened for everyone from Kenny Chesney to Merle Haggard. Based from L.A., Stephanie and her band have shared the stage with some of Southern California's favorite bluegrass and roots artists at festivals and in numerous respected venues. "A fiddle playing charmer with a set of pipes she knows how to use and gift of gab that regularly amuses her audiences" - Jesse Lilly, Mondo Cult Magazine. $15.
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Thu, recurring:
8-11:30 pm RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Rick and his honky-tonk blues band’s Thursday series, with guests. Rick & co play 8-9, then from 10-12. At 9 is the guest band, different each week. Artists’ info: www.rickshea.com. Venue serves dinner, has drink specials most nights. $5 cover.
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Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. The boys say, “Come down for great music, dancing and a green beer!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com.
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Thu, recurring:
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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Thu, last Thu, every month:
8-10 pm SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE at The Talking Stick, (apparently still at the “old” location, at 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica 90405; call ahead to see if the venue has made the move to its new location in Venice; this series is the last Thu of every month. A full evening of entertainment from local songwriters, hosted by MAUREEN DOHERTY. Songsalive is now booking for various dates in 2007, and seeking singer-songwriters to perform; info: hotline at 310-238-0359 or email usa@songsalive.org; www.songsalive.org. No cover, $5 donation requested.
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Thu; repeats every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, Aug 28; in Ventura:
8 pm BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY with BOB JONES opening, for an all-acoustic blues evening at Zoey's, 451 Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137. Bernie says, “A lovely little eatery with first-rate sound. Thursday night is acoustic blues night. Opening set by our friend, the excellent Bob Jones.” Upstairs venue. Reserv recommended. $15.
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Thu, most Thursdays:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR at one of the two Largo locations, either the original “little stage” venue at 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073, or the new “big stage” Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350. They are alumni of NICKEL CREEK. Cover is $15 in the small venue, $25 in the big venue.
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Thu, every week:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, every week:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu; every Thu:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES at Bartwist, 48 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.bartwist.com. Expect a good time and dancing’, from honky-tonk to Elvis. Venue has food and full bar. No cover.
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Thu, Aug 28:
10 pm CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, DAVE DONDERO, & KATY J, at The Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St, L.A. 90038. Unknown Theater is 3 blks E of Highland and 50 feet N of Santa Monica Bl. Christopher Lockett has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tells us, “[Dave] Dondero is on Team Love, Conor Oberst's label. He's an old friend and he's a fantastic live performer. Bob Boilen, host of National Public Radio's show, ‘All Music Considered,’ calls Dondero, ‘One of the greatest living songwriters.’ He's currently on Team Love Records, a label run by Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst.”
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Christopher Lockett continues, “Katy's great. Dondero's great. Me? I'm bringing backup. I've got VOYCE McGINLEY III with me. He's played percussion behind Stevie Wonder. In other news, I should be done with the album by the end of August. AMY FARRIS (www.amyfarris.com) is playing mandolin and fiddle on it. Might do some singin' on it, too. Got MONA TAVAKOLI from the band Raining Jane banging some percussion on it, too.” All-ages show, despite the late hour. For the adults, the theater serves beer and wine. Tonight’s cover is $5.
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Fri-Mon, 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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Fri-Sun, Aug 29-31; in Texas:
Annual “KERRVILLE WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL” is the one the locals call “Little Folk,” at Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles from Kerrville, Texas; the same site as the annual Kerrville Folk Festival that lasts three weeks in May & June. Info, www.kerrville-music.com.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, every week:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Sat, Aug 29; in Temecula:
6-9 pm SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND, plus AUNT KIZZY'Z BOYZ, TWO OF US PLUS ONE, OLDER THAN DIRT, and JOHN LECLERC play the season finale of “Temecula Hot Summer Nights” at Temecula Valley Cheese Company, 42072 5th St, Temecula; www.temeculacalifornia.com. Organizers say, “We saved the best for last with MIKE NADOLSON and SILVERADO BLUEGRASS. One of the best flatpickers in Southern Cal, Mike heads the band that specializes in vocal harmony and tight musicianship. This is the final concert of the season, and party of the summer, so we punched-up the lineup throughout Old Town with all the favorites including AUNT KIZZY'Z BOYZ - one of the hottest blues bands in Southern California. You'll also find playing in Old Town TWO OF US PLUS ONE, OLDER THAN DIRT, and JOHN LECLERC. Info, contact Melody at 951-678-1456 or melsads@aol.com. There are kid's games and activities. All concerts are free.
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Sat, Aug 23:
7 pm THOMAS LEEB at It's a Grind, Hasley Canyon, in Castaic. Thomas is featured in the current issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and he’s playing a few shows in Southern Cal this month.
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Fri, Aug 29; in Tehachapi:
7 pm “COMEDY UNDER CONSTRUCTION,” Tehachapi Community Theatre's own Improv group, returns to Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. In place of music tonight. “Needed: audience. Provided: Comedy.” Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN lead an armada of musical pirates, joined by THE DOXIE CHICKS, THE CAPTAIN KIDS, and THE BLACK SPOT, with RON ELY opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “3rd time back. Try them just once. Wear your pirate costume, or you can be issued a free, evil headband. Dark, ominous with a skull and cross bones. Evil. Oh, ya.” Captain RON ELY opens with his maritime music on guitar and harp, singing songs from the salt air and various ports of call (the world premiere of Ron’s maritime originals was on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”). Then, the PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN board the main deck to perform bone rattlin' pirate rock in full pirate regalia, with music, mayhem, and dancers. Bob Stane adds, “Guaranteed to get your peg leg a tappin' with nautical wit and seafaring music.” They are a five-piece crew with strong vocals, two guitars (one electric), woodwinds, harmonica and fiddle. The DOXIE CHICKS are all acoustic. More at www.myspace.com/piratesoftheblackswanmusic. $15.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm RENAISSANCE plays a Doo-Wop “Bon Voyage party” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. It’s an intimate evening as they prepare for their big Caribbean cruise, going international and doo-wopping on the islands. Artists info, www.doowopaintdead.com. $15.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm The BEATUNES plus RICK SIMON play the Starlight House Concert series in North Hills (North SFV). Reserv gets directions, at 818 895-8414. RICK SIMON plays James Taylor’s music. The BEATUNES are The BEATLES music that you've never before heard live, plumbing the depths of the Fab Four’s careers by playing songs from the flip sides of singles, and album cuts. Donations welcome for dessert and drink bar. Show is outside, under the light of the moon. $20 at door, goes to musicians.
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Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm monthly “OUT OF THE BLUE CHALLENGE” show with TRACY NEWMAN, DANIEL McFEELEY, MICHAEL DOMANN, D. WHITNEY QUINN, at the original Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica 90405; www.thetalkingstick.net. Each month, the challenge to the four songwriters is, “Write at least 1 song on the theme.” This month’s theme is “A kid's song.” Performing host Dan McFeeley says, “Potentially our most offensive show ever. 4 musicians, 24 songs.” This is the second-to-last show ever to be held here. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, 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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Fri, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, last Fri, every month:
9 pm “LAST FRIDAYS AT THE SCENE” with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and MIKE STINSON and guests, at The Scene, 806 E Colorado Bl, Glendale; 818-241-7029; www.thescenebar.com. I See Hawks and Mike Stinson do this monthly gig with a different guest each month, where “The worst stage monitors in California contribute to the fun.” Artists info: www.paulmarshall.net. No cover.
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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 & 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 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:
7-10 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, 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, 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:
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 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 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” 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, 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, 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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Featuring:
4 pm, host ROBERT MORGAN FISHER opens the show, www.robertmorganfisher.com
5 pm ALLAN COMEAU, www.allancomeau.com; www.topangarecords.com
5:15 pm GARRET SWAYNE, www.garretswayne.com
5:30 pm DALE LaDUKE, www.daleladuke.com (from TttT “Listener Favorite” Kaedmon)
5:45 pm TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, www.trough.com/tedrow-vreeland/default.htm
6 pm SEVERIN BROWNE, www.severinbrowne.com
6:15 pm PAUL ZOLLO, http://bluerailroad.com (well-known songwriter and best-selling author of music bio books)
6:30 pm CHAD WATSON & PAM LOE, www.chadwatson.us (Cal Country Music champ before Nashville made country awful)
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
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
Plus, somewhere in there are FREEBO (http://freebo.com), Bonnie Raitt’s longtime bass player, award-winning singer-songwriter, and occasional tuba player, and “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.
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” country & roots series runs weekly through the spring and summer at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. 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; 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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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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