August 9 to 11 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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August 9 through 11, 2008
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WEEKEND EVENTS EDITION
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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WHY WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM: after a long presence on MySpace, that site suddenly changed parameters to accept only short posts, now requiring a ponderous and VERY time-consuming process to list events in small increments. It’s far too time-consuming. So we began posting the calendar and news on Blogspot. We’ll see how this works, and we welcome your feedback, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com .
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often, and we add a BUNCH of concerts, festivals, club gigs, workshops, and recurring events as dates arrive.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES always post separately. The most recent edition will post this weekend, or by Monday, anyway. The most recent previous edition posted August 4; recent editions are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; older archived editions are available on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), by using the “View All” button and scrolling, and if you don’t see what you want, then journey farther back by using the “older entries” button and scrolling, as many times as necessary. You can go all the way back to when acoustic music was made by trees crashing to the floor of the primeval forests when the dinosaurs got too rambunctious.
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ANNIVERSARIES – things that happened in music, entertainment, and elsewhere in history – are on hiatus.
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THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
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Sat-Mon, Aug 9-11; in Texas:
“NAVASOTA BLUES FEST” the event dedicated to the memory of MANCE LIPSCOMB, who BERNIE PEARL says, "was a teacher and mentor with whom I played numerous times through the '60s and early '70s. Mance's influence on my playing and understanding of the blues is enormous. I spent Christmas with Mance and his family in Navasota in 1973, courtesy of Greyhound, and I'm delighted to return, via air this time, and perform the music I learned at this great musician-philosopher's side. You can access festival information on www.navasotabluesfest.org. So, if you're going to southeast Texas in August...."
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Sat, Aug 9; in Utah:
Annual “RAILROAD FESTIVAL” at the Golden Spike Nat’l Historic Site, Promontory, UT, with music by award-winning western band, STAMPEDE.
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Sat, Aug 9; in Arroyo Grande:
DAVE STAMEY plays “SHEILA VARIAN’S SUMMER SPECTACULAR” in Arroyo Grande; info, www.varianarabians.com.
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Sat, Aug 9; in Fullerton:
10 am ROGUE ARTISTS play the Kids Series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-3134; www.themuck.org. It’s “Frog Belly Rat Bone,” told using puppets and innovative props, this story about a Cementland boy, his treasure, and his friends is, they tell us, “an inspiring tale for the entire family.” The “MucKids” shows include a toddlers' area for younger siblings. $15 adults, $10 kids.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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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 9:
1:30-5 pm “INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL” happens throughout Los Angeles July 25-Aug 9, concludes with shows today and tonight. Daytime show at Club Fais DoDo, 5257 West Adams Bl, L.A.; 323 954-8080; www.faisdodo.com. Lineup this afternoon is The Conductors at 1:30, Rob Bonfiglio with Carnie Wilson at 2, The Shamus Twins at 2:30, Blue Skies For Black Hearts at 3, Topheavy at 3:30, Slapdash at 4, and Puddy Tat at 4:30 pm. Also see 8 pm listing, and International Pop Overthrow websites for info about the entire schedule at www.internationalpopoverthrow.com and www.myspace.com/internationalpopoverthrow. $8 cover.
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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, 2nd Sat, every month; in Tehachapi:
2-5 pm Monthly “FIDDLE JAM” at Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. Second Sat, every month. Info: Leslie Schoenberg, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 3, 661-821-0800. Every second Saturday. Fiddlers and pickers are all welcome to join in the fun and learn some new fiddle tunes. All ages welcome as well as those who want to listen and tap their toes; www.tehachapi.com.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, Aug 9:
6:30 pm & 8 pm (two sets) THOMAS LEEB at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 19732 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills. 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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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 9:
6:30-8:30 pm BORDER RADIO plays The Summer Concert Series in the Park, 1885 N Hacienda Road, La Habra Heights.
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Sat, 2nd Sat, every month; in the OC:
6:30 pm Blues legend BERNIE PEARL plays a monthly duet show with pianist DWAYNE SMITH at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. This is Bernie & Dwayne’s every-second Saturday show, and Bernie usually plays this one electric. He was great performing live acoustic on “Tied to the Tracks”in March 2007. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Sat, Aug 9:
7 pm JACK TEMPCHIN (The Eagles) plus THE DIME BOX BAND at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Details follow:
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JACK TEMPCHIN wrote the Eagles first hit, “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” and a whole lot more. Go to his website, www.PeacefulEasyFeeling.com, and look at the amazing number of big time CDs he has recorded, or the songs he has written for innumerable stars. His songs have been placed in an astonishing number of famous motion pictures, and have been covered by a “who's who” of the rock and roll scene. Jack will play some songs solo and some with bass player NORMAN SANCHO, who also sings harmony. Jack says, “I will be performing hits I wrote and songs from the new album.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “A lovely evening.”
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The all-girl DIME BOX BAND opens the show. Their music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” long before the release of their CD. With smooth, sweet, vocals that meet lightning-fast picking, the Dime Box Band are the girls next door, if the girls next door just happened to be a damn good country band. They’ve been described as “Tammy Wynette singing Gram Parsons songs if Roy Acuff was backing.” Dime Box Band is three women hell-bent on saving animals, righting wrongs, and making home-grown music in a store-bought world. They are KRISTI (guitar, banjo and singing out front), EDIE (fiddle, mandolin and sparkling harmonies; also of award-winning Murphy’s Flaw) and YOLANDE (lead guitar and deep, rich harmonies) blending their varied influences to create a dynamic brand of compelling Americana. Bob Stane says, “Wow, what a show! A legend and a hot women’s bluegrass/country/Americana band.” $15.
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Sat, Aug 9:
7 pm LOWEN & NAVARRO play a quartet show at the Dalessandro House Concert series in West Hills (West SFV), with PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion and PHIL HURLEY on guitar. Reserv gets directions. at janisd@d-oni.com.
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ERIC LOWEN & DAN NAVARRO are two of the greatest songwriters of our time. They wrote “We Belong,” which became a worldwide #4 hit for PAT BENATAR. You’ve heard them perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where their previous album had its world premiere. Their songs have been recorded by many other top-selling artists, but no one delivers them with the marvelous harmonies of the pair themselves. They sparkle. Their new CD, “Learning to Fall,” is due in July. Dan tells us, “In the meantime, please enjoy the first video from the album, with 30-voice ALS Choir including patients (PALS), friends, family and caregivers, all joining in song to make a point. That life is beautiful with or without a serious disease. The love in the room was huge. Come savor some of it at http://lownav.c.topica.com/maalI5KabHEyLbPhQnzbaehoil.”
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ERIC LOWEN continues to battle ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and, as trite as it sounds, he is always an inspiration. The pair is playing some of then top folk festivals in America this summer. If you’ve seen Eric and Dan perform before, you already know why you want to be at this show. If you have never seen them, go. All ages. $25.
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Sat, Aug 9:
7-11 pm “SO CAL FEMALE ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” brings MARINA V, CINDY ALEXANDER, CRYSTAL McKEE, others tba, to the Coffee Depot on Mission Inn Av, Riverside 92507. All ages show. Concert details at www.MarinaV.com.
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Sat, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Sat, Aug 9:
7:30 pm WE FIVE play the FBC Concert Hall Performances series on the campus of First Baptist Church, 505 N Grand Av, Glendora 91741; 626-914-5357. WE FIVE deliver their “Folk Rock Revival” show with their hits, “You Were On My Mind,” “Get Together,” “Cast Your Fate To The Wind,” along with other classic sounds of the ’60s. Critics have hailed their “Fantastic vocals and excellent musicianship.” Shows are in a comfortable 350-seat auditorium with main floor and balcony seating. Sponsors tell us, “Great sound and natural acoustics permit subtle textures to be heard.” Group pricing available. Adv tix, $18; $20 door.
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Sat, Aug 9; in the OC:
7:30 pm “VAUDEVILLE LIVES!” benefit with EVANS & ROGERS, PHIL VAN TEE, “MR. TIN PAN ALLEY” RICHARD HALPERN, HART & ROMAN, and “THE COMEDY OF ABBOTT & COSTELLO,” at The Curtis Theater, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea; 714-990-7722; www.ci.brea.ca.us. It’s a seven-act show, with part of the proceeds benefiting the Bob Hope Chapter of the USO. Stars and producers of the show are EVANS & ROGERS, a song-and-dance team who present a show filled with happy, memorable Tin Pan Alley and ragtime tunes, “the best in good old fashioned fun!” What can you say about a pair who bill themselves as “The hottest new act in vaudeville?” Award winning jazz vocalist SHARON EVANS and veteran vocal impressionist RICK ROGERS take you on a musical romp back in time with early 20th Century song and dance in the vaudeville style. Backed by a four-piece band that includes some of L.A.’s best professional musicians, Evans & Rogers deliver musical comedy and sentimental favorites in fabulous two-part harmony. Their set list includes songs made popular by Nic Lucas, Al Jolson, Annette Hanshaw and others your’ve probably never heard of, along with tunes by greats Cole Porter, Irvine Berlin and Kalmar & Ruby. They promise to leave you with a song you’ll be singing all the way home. All ages. $19.25.
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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 9:
8 pm DOUG MacLEOD and LAWRENCE LEBO bring a double-header blues show to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. A fine bargain at $15.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm ELMORE JAMES, JR. at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. He is the undisputed son of the legendary bluesman, ELMORE JAMES. He's recorded with the late WILLIE DIXON and played for years with THE ACES at the famed Theresa's Lounge and Mae Bea's Lounge in Chicago. Elmore also recorded for Johnny Vincent’s Legendary Ace label and is currently touring the U.S. and Europe. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm MOLLY’S REVENGE plus MOIRA SMILEY at the CalTech Folk Music Society seriesin Beckman Institute Auditorium. All have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where they were big hits with listeners. MOLLY’S REVENGE, the respected four-man band from Canada, makes their Caltech debut, enhanced on this tour with the addition of MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO), who adds her vocals and accordion to the mix of their bagpipes, guitar, fiddle, pennywhistle, bodhrán, mandola, bouzouki, and vocals. The new MOLLY’S REVENGE album, "The Western Shore," which is due in stores in September, will be available for sale at this show. Rex & Nick, who book the series, tell us, “From the opening guitar and bagpipes of the title tune to the fiddling on ‘Miss McGuinness,’ they really show their stuff on this recording. The album is produced by JOHN DOYLE, former member of the renowned Irish / American group, SOLAS, and Fraser Stone, of OLD BLIND DOGS, does the percussion. Moira does a very fine vocal on the beautiful ‘Youth Inclined to Ramble.’ The group will be tremendous live. Find out more about them at http://mollysrevenge.com and find out the origin of their name in a graphic version of the ‘Saga Of Molly's Revenge’ at http://helmintoller.com/saga.” Info & tix, Caltech Ticket Office, 626-395-4652 or 1-888-2CALTECH. Adults $15, Caltech students & children $5.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8-10 pm monthly “AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE” this time with MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, JOHNNY NICHOLSON, JOHN STOWERS, BILL DOBBINS, and performing host LAUREN ADAMS with NICK KIRGO, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, No. Hollywood; web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG is the featured artist at 8 pm.
One of L.A.'s most respected "roots" bass players, Mark "Pocket" Goldberg is also a singer-songwriter and producer. On both upright (dog house) and electric bass his credits include studio recordings with Floyd Dixon (with Eddie Synegal), Screamin' Jay Hawkins (with Mike Keneally & Tony Tone Toni), Terry Evans (with David Lindley, George Bohannon & Phil Bloch), Gerry Goffin (with Barry "no relation" Goldberg & Gary Malaber), Denny Freeman (with Mike Thompson & Clem Burke), James Intveld (with Eddie Perez & Doug Webb), The Renegades (with Barry Goldberg, Greg Leisz & the Waters Sisters), Finis Tasby (with Elvin Bishop, Mick Taylor & Lowell Fulson), Mike Meltzer (with Greg Leisz, Peter Case & Syd Straw), B.J. Sharp (with Mike Thompson & B.B. Chung King), Joe Houston (with Kid Ramos & Kirk "Eli" Fletcher), Archie Francis (with Jay Dee Maness & Al Bruno), and more. His extensive live work includes performances and tours with Canned Heat, Mick Fleetwood's Blue Whale (with Joe Walsh, Sheila E. & John Mayall) The Nelson Brother's Garden Party Band (with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter), Willie Dixon (with Cash McCall), Denny Freeman (with Jimmy Vaughn & Kim Wilson), John Lee Hooker, Earl King, Luther Tucker, Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Ivan Neville, Lee Oskar, Rosie Flores, Terry Evans, Lester Chambers, Heather Miles, James Intveld, Ron Thompson, King Ernest, Lester Butler, Doug McLeod, Cal Green, Rock Bottom Choir, Roscoe Gordon, and many more Songwriting credits include covers by Jack Mack & The Heart Attack, "Eli" Fletcher, Finis Tasby, Randy Sacks, Jeffrey P. Ross, and others. Some of the talented collaborators and musicians who contributed to Mark’s new album include Denny Freeman (Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Vaughn), John Herron (Wolfman Jack, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Bros.), Mike Thompson (the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Johnny Rivers), Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag, Gladys Knight, the Ramones), Danny Timms (Bonnie Raitt, Highwaymen, Delbert McClinton), Matthew Nelson (Nelson, Red 37), Rick Shlosser (Van Morrison, Etta James, Dolly Parton), Zeke Zirngiebel (David Crosby, Warren Zevon, Tower o' Power), Stan Behrens (Willie Dixon, Jimmy Smith, Canned Heat), Phil Bloch (Ry Cooder, Terry Evans, T-Lou Zydeco), Dave Morgan (Rick Nelson, Ray Charles, Jim Messina), and others. Info, www.myspace.com/pocketgoldberg.
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“THE AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE” in-the-round with JOHNNY NICHOLSON, JOHN STOWERS, & BILL DOBBINS…
"Singer/songwriter JOHNNY NICHOLSON reflects a deep and diverse talent. Unafraid to venture into new territory, he's lived in California, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Europe. Nicholson's motley of adventurous explorations in geography is paralleled with his musical styles. He can play it all, from pop folk, to reggae, to smooth lullabies, to rock. Ultimately, Nicholson is an artist you would take with you to celebrate, to ponder, and to live." - Lauren Proctor, Northeast Indie In-Tune. Info & live tracks at www.myspace.com/JohnnyNicholson.
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JOHN STOWERS has been called one of the most promising singer-songwriters in Southern California. “A Rootsy Pop Rocker with surprising soul. Songs filled with original thoughtful lyrics and melodies that soar.” He draws from a rich history of personal musical exposure, reflecting echoes of everything from Liverpool to Memphis. Stowers is supported on his album by some of L.A.’s premier blues and roots players, including producer-guitarist Edward Tree, Bonnie Raitt percussionist Debra Dobkin, Lucinda Williams’ bassist Taras Prodaniuk, Dwight Yoakam keyboardist Skip Edwards, drummers Dave Beyer (Melissa Etheridge/Motels) and Tom Fillman, and harmony vocalists Teresa James, John Townsend and Molly Pasutti. Stowers, however places himself firmly in the field of rock ‘n’ roll – his preferred musical realm because he believes, “it always reinvents itself”. John recently won a 2004 Billboard World Song Contest award. “Jimmy’s Song” won 3rd place in the R&B/Blues category. It’s gratifying validation for a performing songwriter who’s been out there playing bars/coffee houses and patiently honing his craft. John’s currently completing production of his record which is due to be released by the end of this year. Stay Tuned!
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BILL DOBBINS is a veteran singer-songwriter who has performed in venues like Folk City, The Cafe Wha?, The Bitter End and Izzy Young's Folklore Center, along with legends like Emmylou Harris, Arlo Guthrie, Phil Ochs, John Hammond and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. More at www.billdobbinsmusic.com.
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LAUREN ADAMS & NICK KIRGO close the show at 9:15 pm:
"One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs written with the heart and soul of someone's who's been there and survived to write songs about it. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that , promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between. "Secret Heart" not only begs to be heard, it deserves it!" Laurie Joulie - Take Country Back Magazine. More at www.laurenadams.com.
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No cover, artists are unpaid, and venue expects a min $10 donation.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm “SABRINA & CRAIG’S ACOUSTIC LIVE” monthly showcase at Hallenbeck’s, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, NoHo. Lineup includes CIAN, from Ireland, continuing his West Coast Tour 2008 in support of the worldwide release of his 4 song EP. 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. $5 cover, for the evening.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm “INTERNATIONAL POP OVERTHROW FESTIVAL” happens throughout Los Angeles July 25-Aug 9, concludes tonight, with the excellent MICHELE VREELAND amidst an eclectic “Girls' Night Out” lineup, at The Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Bl, West L.A.; 310-390-1076; www.goodhurt.net. Evening’s fare is Super Karma's Animal Troupe at 8, Stephanie Erdel Band at 8:30, Michele Vreeland at 9, We Should Be Dead at 9:30, Paula Kelley Orchestra at 10, Maybe Tonight at 10:30, Monogroove at 11, and The Honeysuckle Jones Revival at 11:30 pm. Also see 1:30 pm listing, and event websites for info about the entire schedule & all venues at www.internationalpopoverthrow.com and www.myspace.com/internationalpopoverthrow. $10 cover.
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Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm NOCY plays “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 bring classical and contemporary guitar wizardry. 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, Aug 9:
8 pm KARLA BONOFF with KENNY EDWARDS presented by the Bodie House Concert series at the Thousand Oaks Civic Auditorium, Scherr Forum Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; info, www.toaks.org; tix, www.toaks.org/theatre/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1252; series info, www.bodiehouse.com or 818-621-8309. Rene Bodie tells us, “We are presenting a different kind of show for our next venture at Bodie House Music. We are producing a show in an attempt to bring nationally-known artists to the local community. For our first concert we are presenting KARLA BONOFF, ‘Someone to Lay Down Beside Me,’ ‘If He's Ever Near,’ ‘I Can't Hold On,’ ‘All My Life,’ with KENNY EDWARDS, co-founder of The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt and Bobby Kimmel.” Kenny will open for Karla then back her on guitar and mandolin. Details follow:
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KARLA BONOFF - From the mid seventies through the early eighties, with songs like "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me," "If He's Ever Near", "I Can't Hold On", "All My Life", and “Personally,” if there was a singer-songwriter album, Karla Bonoff probably either wrote a song for it or sang backup. Her honey voice is the same, and her chiseled features are as if she has been frozen in time back to that 1979 album cover for “Restless Nights,” posing in that pink dress. Bonoff grew up in Los Angeles and was only 16 when she entered the heart of the hootenanny scene in 1969, when the first hints of the coming singer-songwriter wave were coalescing around The Troubadour with the likes of Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Elton John, and others. She met Kenny Edwards there, and Wendy Waldman and Andrew Gold, with whom she formed the band BRYNDLE. Edwards and Gold moved on to found LINDA RONSTADT’s group, the STONE PONEYS, which began Bonoff's association with Ronstadt. Edwards and Gold stayed with Ronstadt for years, while Waldman and Bonoff went their solo ways.
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Bonoff’s solo career took off when she composed three of the hits for the album that secured Linda Ronstadt’s superstardom, “Hasten Down The Wind.” The songs were "Lose Again," "If He's Ever Near," and "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me," all Bonoff compositions, and are three of the first four cuts on Karla’ re-mastered "All My Life" solo album. Karla made several hit albums of her own (produced by Edwards) including the hit singles “I Can’‘t Hold On,” “Baby Don’t Go,” “Personally,” and “Please Be The One.”
Bonoff has also performed for several movies, but the centerpiece of her career has been her writing, with songs recorded by Wynonna Judd (“Tell Me Why”), Bonnie Raitt (“Home”), the Dirt Band (“You Believed in Me”), and others. Her song “All My Life,” recorded as a duet with Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, won the GRAMMY for “Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.” People magazine once ranked “All My Life” as one of the top 5 most popular wedding songs.
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KENNY EDWARDS (founding member of the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt), Karla’s longtime friend and bandmate, opens her shows and plays guitar and mandolin with Karla. Edwards is worth the price of admission with his soulful songwriting and masterful instrumentation. A key figure in the American folk-rock movement of the late-sixties and early seventies, audiences soon realize just how well they already know the sound of Edwards' voice and his stellar musicianship.
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After three-and-a-half decades of performing, Karla continues to perform for her fans, though she no longer keeps the punishing 300-day-a-year road schedule of her early career. She has no plans to quit. "I'm happy people still want to hear me," she said.
Artist’s websites: www.KarlaBonoff.com and www.KennyEdwards.com. Tix $45, $35.

Sat, Aug 9:
8 pm ROD MacDONALD plays Marie & Ken's House Concert series in L.A.; reserv gets directions, at 310-836-0779. Artist info, www.rodmacdonald.net and www.myspace.com/rodmacd.
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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 9:
9:45 pm PHIL CHRISTIE plays a solo acoustic set at The Welcome Café, 1808 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-9270; www.myspace.com/welcomecafe. Phil has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks."
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Check out the August edition of MUSIC CONNECTION magazine ~ page 17 features a color glossy photo of PHIL CHRISTIE and all the talented musicians who joined him in Nashville at County Q studios to record Phil’s new album, “Rearview Mirror.”
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“Canadian Singer-Songwriter Phil Christie shines with his song “Rearview Mirror”, with beautiful lyrical imagery and Contemporary Folk production and songwriting. His new album also named “Rearview Mirror” has just been released. Fans of David Wilcox and Gordon Lightfoot will appreciate his music. This artist is one to watch RATING: ***** (5 out of 5 Stars)” - INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS July 30, 2008
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“Back in the heydays of James Taylor and Jackson Browne, there were second tier singer/songwriters that a lot of people liked more that were highly influential and very talented but just didn’t have that something that put them over the top. Christie is in the mold of those musical soldiers that felt more like a pal than an unreachable star, who didn’t drop the hits but left you with something more lasting. Think comparing Fred Neil to James Taylor. With some highly talented pals that know the ropes bringing home the sound, Christie’s tales of every day life are sure to ring a bell when you are looking for some meaty songwriting you can get into. It may not be vintage Dylan, but there’s nothing wrong with vintage John Batdorf.” - Chris Spector MIDWEST RECORD July 13, 2008
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“Folk guitars travel over the highways. “Midnight moon on a night, muddy, black as coal, trail of dust and a heavy load. Everything I once held dear in my rearview mirror.” A familiar lonely tale, but told with new poetry. “Desert wind blows a tumbleweed up on the rise” evokes one feeling and a moment later “sunlight around her like a prayer” digs deeper into another feeling, a memory of my life lived, perhaps a bit callously. I’m sure some of my past would yell at me -> you weren’t looking, you were very callous. Ah. Takes good music to pull out confessions from a hard-hearted man. And Phil obliges with much good music. Shoutout tunes are the beautiful Random Acts Of Kindness, a tale of the small flowers I let slide through my fingers, and Me & My Guitar, a song that many people write but few succeed at. Phil succeeded. “Three chords and a simply melody opened up my heart and set me free.” Thanks for stirring my soul!” - EARTASTE.COM June 3, 2008
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“If you like your music richly mellow, flavored just right with equal doses of Americana and Folk, then Phil Christie, a Neil Diamond similar-sounder, is worth a listen. Blessed with a smooth, easy and clear tone, this Canadian is out with his latest, Rearview Mirror. On an album filled with anchored emotion, Christie is the guy you play at night, late at night, when the candle flickers and the wine is working, when thoughts run and race -- when music does its best work. The multi-talented Christie – he draws major duty by producing, playing and writing here –has pulled together an album that’s not going to appeal to the hats and buckle crowd; rather, if you lean towards middle-of-the-road country that’s easy and melodic to the ear, this is for you.” - George Peden, COUNTRYSTARSONLINE.COM June 17, 2008
www.philchristie.com and www.myspace.com/philchristie.
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Sat, Aug 9:
10 pm “CANS FOR COMEDY” charity benefit standup comic showcase at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reserv, 626-398-7917. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL says, “In a world saturated with reality TV there's only one place a comedian can go to be him or her self. To the stage to feel the embrace of an audience.”
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CANS FOR COMEDY has a simple premise to help others. Bring in one-or-more canned food donations for admission to enjoy a comedy show. All food is donated to Friends-n-Deed Food Bank. All shows are held in The Coffee Gallery Backstage. All shows include pizza and soft drinks. Reserv strongly recommended. Comedians interested in performing, go to www.comedytrain.net.
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Shows are once-a-month, on Saturdays at 10 pm (after the music performance in the Backstage). Remaining shows in 2008 are Sep 27, Oct 18, Nov 8. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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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, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, Aug 10:
11 am-noon JUSTIN ROBERTS plays the “KIDS KONCERT” SERIES at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicam, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; tix & info, www.theatricum.com; 310-455-3723. This year’s series brings a great lineup of shows:
Aug 10 - JUSTIN ROBERTS - rockin' kids musicAug 17 - MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE - Zimbabwe musicAug 24 - RHYTHM CHILD - drums and kidsAug 31 - KATHERINE DINES - lively and uniqueSep 7 - BUCK HOWDY & BB - wild west rompSep 14 - JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS - circus folksSep 21 - PARACHUTE EXPRESS - super stars in the world of children’s musicSep 28 - THE SQUEEGEES - good clean fun
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” with different live performers each week, at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. Hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff W, who David Serby says, “Not only puts these Sunday shows together, but he spins some serious old school country, honky tonk and rockabilly music, too.”
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Sun; second Sun, every month:
Noon-3:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com. These jams are the second Sunday of every month. Info: David Naiditch, 626-797-1827; french10@pacbell.net. Host David Naiditch's wonderful instrumental CD has been heard on radio's "Tied to the Tracks." The jam is always free.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month; near Goleta:
Noon “TUCKER'S GROVE OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS JAM” at Tucker's Grove County Park, near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Rd, in "Noleta" (between Santa Barbara and Goleta). After entering the park, go to the right about 1/3 mile to the Kiwannis Meadows section. Hosted by Alan Aleksander (constatty@aol.com.) this jam from the early ’70s was recently reinstated. Goes from noon, "until."
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, Aug 10:
1-9 pm, all day “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by ANDRE' THIERRY, DEXTER ARDOIN, and DARIUS JACOBS, at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. Food will be provided by Santa Maria BBQ from 2-5 pm; price $23. Event admission, $25.

Sun, Aug 10; in Ojai:
1-5 pm DREW ROUSE and FRED SCHMIDT perform for the Ojai Concert Series, at Dancing Oaks Ranch, 4585 Casitas Pass Rd (Hwy 150) 6 mi from Hwy 101 if coming from the west, or 10 mi from Hwy 33 if heading east from Ojai. Watch for the flag on the north side of the road. Call Shane at 805-665-8852 for directions or more info. Also, www.ojaiconcertseries.com. It’s an intimate afternoon concert under the oaks. Bring a blanket, a low back deckchair, a potluck dish and the kids. The concert is 2-5ish.
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Canadian singer-songwriter DREW ROUSE is a troubadour with a gypsy's soul, pure folk with a Reggae beat. He’s heralded as a fiercely independent “acoustic messenger” who has captured the hearts of audiences at coffee houses and festivals from Canada’s East Coast to the West. He has a unique propensity for meshing smooth rhythms with driving melodies around environmental and social issues. Often described as "Conscious Acoustic Soul," his music is powerful, earthy, and keeps you moving.
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FRED SCHMIDT is a true Americana folk singing original with a striking mellifluous voice and over 200 songs to his credit. Bring something for the potluck. $10.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month; in Lancaster:
1-3 pm "ANTELOPE VALLEY FOLK MUSIC CLUB MUSIC CIRCLE" at the Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café, 2797 W Ave L, Lancaster 93536; www.healthtreecafe.com; 661-478-9039. Venue has coffeehouse fare. Bring your instruments and voices and join in. No cover.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Aug 10:
3-5 pm MOLLY'S REVENGE plays the “SUMMER CONCERTS AT PETER STRAUSS RANCH” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and the National Park Service at Peter Strauss Ranch, on Mulholland Hwy at Troutdale Rd, in Santa Monica Mtns. Nat’l Park; www.topangabanjofiddle.org/summer_concerts_2008.html.
The annual series brings bluegrass, old time and folk music for you to enjoy, sittin' around the outdoor amphitheater under the shade of the giant old oaks. Bring your instruments and join the pre-concert jam session, 2-3 pm, or just come and listen. Parking and admission are FREE!
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Born of the timeless tradition of the all-night music session, MOLLY'S REVENGE is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song -- set against a backdrop of guitar, bouzouki, and mandola accompaniment -- guarantee an enjoyable experience for all fans of Scottish and Irish music. Molly's Revenge have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Australia and China. Their arrangements of traditional Celtic jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. Their seventh full-length recording was produced by JOHN DOYLE, a founding member of Irish supergroup Solas. Guest performers on the new record include percussionist FRASER STONE (Old Blind Dogs) and Moira Smiley (VOCO). The new CD's release is set for 2008. Molly's Revenge is DAVID BREWER on bagpipes, whistles, and bodhran; JOHN WEED on fiddles; STUART MASON on guitar and mandola; and PETE HAWORTH on bouzouki and vocals. Band info, www.mollysrevenge.com. Free.
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Sun, Aug 10:
3 pm 10th Annual “HOLLYWOOD'S BEST NEW TALENT” awards show at the Kodak Theatre, across from the Hollywood & Highland complex, Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.kodaktheatre.com. Showcases the result of a nationwide talent search for the nation's "Best Talent." Its promo says its “core mission is to bridge the most talented entertainers in America with the industry leaders who can launch their careers.” (Hopefully, not just another crop of clones of sh-thump-thud Britney Lohan.) Info, www.bestnewtalentawards.com/talent_search.html. Tix range from $52.50-$127.50.
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Sun, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, Aug 10:
4 pm KATHLEEN GRACE BAND plays a matinee show at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Blvd, Culver City. Kathleen, a fine jazz pianist / vocalist, says, “Free advance copies of the new CD, “MIRROR” for the first 10 audience members.” Kathleen adds, “[The show is] followed by a summer after-party, next door at Father's Office, where you will find the best burger and beer (and even wine) in L.A. Come for the music and stay for the hang.”
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You’ve heard her CD tracks of radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Washington Post covered her DC show (May 30 edition). They wrote, “During her opening set at Blues Alley on Wednesday night, vocalist KATHLEEN GRACE confessed that she wasn't quite sure how to describe the music she performs -- and often composes -- though anyone who detected hints of TOM WAITS and WAYNE SHORTER was on the right track.“
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“Grace, however, wears her influences lightly. She may be drawn to Waits's curiously unfolding scenarios and fitful rhythms, and she's clearly fond of elliptical, Shorter-like ballads. Yet Wednesday's performance suggested that Grace's role models, who include JONI MITCHELL, LEONARD COHEN, RANDY NEWMAN and NANCY WILSON, have only encouraged her to find her own way. She has a lovely voice -- a lithe, ethereal soprano -- and both the rhythmic and harmonic assurance to scat with finesse and to negotiate hairpin turns.”
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“Grace spent part of her show providing listeners with a sneak peek at her new seven-track release ‘Mirror,’ casting a dreamy spell with the self-penned title cut and infusing Newman's "Let Me Go" with the requisite bluesy ennui. ‘The Furies,’ an original tune that Grace described as mix of Shakespeare, personal angst and the Peggy Lee hit ‘Fever,’ was particularly enjoyable, at once smart, alluring and evocative. The singer also drew tunes from her earlier album ‘Songbird,’ most notably a bright, scat-laced rendition of ‘Surrey With the Fringe on Top.’ Prominently featuring pianist MATT POLITANO, Grace's nimble trio moved back and forth between impressionistic and swing settings. Unfortunately, guitarist PERRY SMITH, who has made significant contributions to Grace's recordings, wasn't on the bill.”
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Find that in the Washington Post, and their muscian’s round-up slide show with Kathleen, SHERYL CROW, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, and others, at www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/29/AR2008052903989.html. Tix $25, students $15.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, every week:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” this week brings Austin, TX-based honky-tonkers DAVE INSLEY AND HIS CARELESS SMOKERS, plus DEAD ROCK WEST with rock Americana and the 60's pop folk of THE BURLINGTON FAMILY all on the main stage, and HOMESICK ELEPHANT plays on the back porch stage, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. The country & roots series runs weekly through the spring and summer. $3 Dewars, $3 PBR's. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, every week:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Aug 10:
6 pm B. J. THOMAS plays the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. This show is the “Winnetka Neighborhood Council Family Earth Day” and pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm. The event includes “eco-friendly workshops and informational booths with tips and products on how to conserve energy.” An electric bicycle marathon with celebrity contestants finishes in Warner Park just in time to enjoy the 6 pm concert by Oscar and Grammy-award winner and legendary singer-songwriter, B. J. THOMAS. The sponsoring Valley Cultural Committee has an upgraded food court with sixteen vendors serving a variety of food and beverages. The Children’s Play Zone is also upgraded this year with bounce rides, clowns, face painting and balloon artists. Parking is available for a $8 in three nearby parking structures; Califa St between Topanga & Owensmouth and Owensmouth Av between Oxnard & Califa. Proceeds help offset the cost of the concerts. Info on shows and free parking with incentives at VCC, 818-704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.
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Sun, every week, Jun 29-Aug 31:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Talented local musicians under age 18 take the stage; this year’s offerings include a Spotlight Awards winner and performers from the Young Musicians Foundation and Theatre 360. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. (See 7 pm listing for tonight’s featured professional musicians.) Free.
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Sun, Aug 10:
6:30-8 pm “CHAMBER MUSIC AND WINE SERIES” at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; 818-949-7984; www.descansogardens.org. It’s a series of four evenings that combine music, wine and tapas on the scenic Boddy House Terrace. The Orchestras of Pasadena and Patina Catering team-up at Descanso’s historic hilltop Boddy House. Meet the musicians of the Orchestras of Pasadena at these intimate evening events where you can watch the sun set, enjoy beautiful music, and savor fine wines and food on the scenic Boddy Terrace. The performers talk about each evening’s program while a sommelier guides guests through three wine selections. Small, plated dishes accompany the wine. The series runs summer Sundays, Jun 29, July 13, Aug 10 and Sep 28. Series reserv & adv payment req’d, at 626-793-7172, ext 3050; $65.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm ROUND MOUNTAIN, from Santa Fe, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. If you’ve never heard the rippling strings of the African kora, or someone playing trumpet and accordion simultaneously, don’t miss a chance to investigate Round Mountain. A 3-piece band from Santa Fe, New Mexico, they span the globe with their influences and instruments, weaving it all into original and heartfelt compositions. Their instrumentation is broad, including percussion, Turkish saz, Irish bouzouki, and many other resonant acoustic instruments.
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The music of siblings ROBBY & CHAR ROTHSCHILD presents many extremes – beautiful acoustic numbers, wild bagpipes, trumpet and accordion played by one person at the same time, Bulgarian zydeco, klezmer and Malian rhythms, to just name a few. But while their music is varied, it is far from random. There is a solvent behind all these different dry ingredients that allows them to blend seamlessly: original songwriting with respect and love for their music. This is Round Mountain, playing their own style that they call traveling music. Round Mountain’s journeying takes many forms, internal and geographical, and each brings a new layer to their latest album Truth And Darkness (Fast Horse Recordings.) Through this traveling, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from Celtic to funk. Char has played in Tokyo with the Old Moscow Circus, toured Australia with the Afro-funk band Panjea and recorded with Latif Bolat. Robby has studied djembe in Mali and the United States, as well as toured and recorded internationally with KIP WINGER, PANJEA and OTTMAR LIEBERT. Renowned bassist JON GAGAN (upright bass) joins the Rothschild brothers on “Truth And Darkness.” Known for his work with Liebert, Gagan brings his immaculate musicianship to the band and creates a soulful and rhythmic chemistry with the two brothers. $15.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and he is one of the best satiric political songwriters working today, acclaimed even by Tom Lehrer.
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He’s shared the stage with such diverse talents as GEORGE CARLIN, ARLO GUTHRIE, KATE CLINTON, BILL CLINTON, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, BILL MAHER and PAUL KRASSNER, and played a series of shows swapping songs with The Pixies' FRANK BLACK.
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Brilliantly, Roy brings funny songs about politics and the state of humanity. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years.
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Zimmerman founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet THE FOREMEN, who recorded for Warner Reprise throughout the Nineties. As a solo artist, he’s released five albums. A video of Roy’s performance of his song, “Creation Science 101,” made the front page of YouTube recently and garnered over 730,000 views, and 11,000 comments, many of them coherent.
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The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme, they don't just 'rhyne.'" Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection." Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown.
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Sun, Aug 10:
7 pm LADY JAZZ plays “Jazz Night Sundays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. They are known as an outstanding all-female ensemble. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Sun, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Mon, Aug 11:
10 am SCOTT DETWEILER performs for the “Monday Morning Concerts for Children” free series at the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-347-9419. Requires reserv at 818-347-9938. SCOTT DETWEILER is an American composer and lyricist born and raised in New Orleans. His guitar playing has been compared to B.B. KING, EARL KING, and DICKIE BETTS. His vocal soulfulness is often compared to the range of emotion found in the vocal styles of BOBBY "BLUE" BLAND, AARON NEVILLE, and ELTON JOHN. The Valley Cultural Center's children’s series places professional musicians in an intimate, educational setting with five hundred K-5th grade children each week throughout the summer. Exposure to music at an early age has been proven to increase academic achievement in math and language and increased comprehension and communication skills. The joy of music and song in our daily lives strikes a personal chord and is invaluable in bridging the gap between peoples of varying cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This interactive program includes a brief history lesson of each musical style, a dynamic performance with selected children invited to the stage, and an opportunity for children to ask questions of the performers. Monday Morning Concerts for Children serves 6,500 young students each season.
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Mon, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, Aug 11:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Brilliantly, Roy brings funny songs about politics and the state of humanity. What's funny about war, poverty, ignorance, bigotry, neo-conservatism, homophobia, greed, lust and fear? Ask Roy Zimmerman. He's been writing satirical songs for twenty years.
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He’s shared the stage with such diverse talents as GEORGE CARLIN, ARLO GUTHRIE, KATE CLINTON, BILL CLINTON, ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, BILL MAHER and PAUL KRASSNER, and played a series of shows swapping songs with The Pixies' FRANK BLACK.
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Zimmerman founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet THE FOREMEN, who recorded for Warner Reprise throughout the Nineties. As a solo artist, he’s released five albums. A video of Roy’s performance of his song, “Creation Science 101,” made the front page of YouTube recently and garnered over 730,000 views, and 11,000 comments, many of them coherent.
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The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme, they don't just 'rhyne.'" Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection." $18.
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Mon, Aug 11:
8 pm debut of quarterly “COUNTRY SHOWCASE” with THE STEPHANIE BETTMAN BAND, DELANEY GIBSON, EILEEN CAREY, MEGAN MOREAUX, ARLENE KOLE, at the Derby, 4500 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. Info, contact Bob at Shout it Out Promotions LLC, 909-518-7194. Co-sponsored by Shout It Out Promotions (www.myspace.com/shoutitoutpromo) and Nixa Country (M Loring Communications, www.myspace.com/mlcradiopromo; internet radio station www.nixacountry.com)
Artist info:
Delaney Gibson at 8, www.myspace.com/delaneygibson
Eileen Carey at 8:30, www.eileencarey.com
Megan Moreaux at 9, www.myspace.com/meganmoreaux
Stephanie Bettman Band at 9:45, www.myspace.com/stephaniebettman - they have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and were Best Band winner from the Southern Cal Music Live Acoustic Competition earlier this year.
Arlene Kole at 10:15, www.myspace.com/arlenekole - Southern Cal Music Live Finalist A surprise guest concludes the show at 11 pm.
$8 cover before 9 pm, $10 cover after 9 pm. Music industry free, with exchange of biz card.
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Mon, every week:
8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL hosts the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. Bernie says, “If you haven't been in, you owe it to yourself to join us either to play or just to listen, and be sure to bring an appetite for home-made soul food and home-baked cobbler, cake and pie. We have a ball, every Monday, 8-11.” Bernie was great performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Signups at 7:30 pm. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected from participants and audience members.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.

Mon, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, every week:
10:30 pm MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Social, 6525 Sunset Bl, Hollywood. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. No cover.
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead” to May, 2009. The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly. Current chronological date listings, to May, 2009, are available for (1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana music events, and (2) festivals and other events of great note throughout the US and Canada (and sometimes beyond) in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which also updates often. If you don’t see the dates you need in the first window, browse-around on the site. If you are exploring our Myspace page, use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore the archives. The calendar’s most recent info, both events and news, lives at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com and news of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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