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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Key events, September 1, 2008 through May, 2009
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RECURRING EVENTS, including residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe, but are not yet included; these are always added as dates approach. Watch for additional updates that always include MANY MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events, as we learn of them.
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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. Current and 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. 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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THE LONG-LOOK-AHEAD CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
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SEPTEMBER 2008
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Updated August 12, 2008; recurring events not yet added.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
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Mon, Sep 1; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Mon, Sep 1:
3-9:30 pm (hours different each day) conclusion of 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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Mon, Sep 1:
4-7 pm “BODDY’S BIG BACKYARD PICNIC” celebrates Labor Day with an old-fashioned community picnic and music of the ’30s and ’40s from The Verdugo Swing Society, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge (near the interchange of the 2 and 210 fwys); 818-949-4200; www.descansogardens.org. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Take a step back in time to the 1930s and ’40s as Descanso continues its founder’s legendary reputation for hosting grand parties and fun events. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the concert on the lawn. Activities include music from the Boddy era, “Heritage Tours” with docent-led tours of the Boddy House, (the place E. Manchester Boddy called home), a “Picnic on the Lawn” - prepare your own picnic or buy one there from Patina, from a menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, corn, apple pie, black cows (root beer floats) and other goodies. Also, “Farmtastic Crafting” to keep the children busy creating a fun craft that represents a day on the farm. The Enchanted Railroad will run, allowing you to see the Gardens from a different perspective, aboard a miniature, 1/8-scale railroad, for $3 a ride. Parking is free. Admission is $8 for adults; $6 for srs & students; $3 for children age 5-12; free for mbrs and children age 5 & younger.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
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Tue, Sep 2:
8 pm BERT LAMS & TOM GRIESGRABER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Two world class performers, one diverse evening of instrumental music. As a member of the renowned CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO, guitarist BERT LAMS nightly blends musical styles as diverse as Beethoven symphonies, Bach preludes, progressive rock, surf guitar and spaghetti westerns, together with a unique cello-like guitar tuning. An honors graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Belgium, Lams recently released his first solo CD, “Nascent,” which features the music of Bach adapted to steel string acoustic guitar.
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TOM GRIESGRABER is one of the world’s most active players of the Chapman Stick, a unique 12-string guitar/bass hybrid. An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed across the US and Europe as a soloist and with his groups MAROTTA/ GRIESGRABER and AGENT 22. “Sketchbook,” his latest solo CD, journeys from instrumental rock to jazz and classical music with original compositions and unique takes on well-known covers. $15.
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Tue, Sep 2:
WEST REGIONAL FINALS for the “MOUNTAIN STAGE” NEW SONG CONTEST at The Mint, features STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN. More when we know.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
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Thu, Sep 4:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists JEFF TURMES plus T.J. SULLIVAN, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Hosted by MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS. Musician DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, past guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”) tells us, “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, tip jar donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Sep 4; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm Fiddler GILLES APAP and piper PADDY KEENHAN bring an Irish music concert to Victoria Hall Theater, 33 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara. Presented by Santa Barbara Sheet Music. Call 805-966-3113 for tix & info.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
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Fri, Sep 5:
7:30 pm “SUMMERTIME… AND THE LISTENING IS EASY” is the program with MARTIN CHALIFOUR, SHANA BLAKE HILL, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and the splendid Pasadena Pops are joined by Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster MARTIN CHALIFOUR and soprano SHANA BLAKE HILL for a fond melodic adieu to summer. Dinner available from Patina Catering, orders must be received by 3 pm two days before the concert (for menu choices, prices and orders, call Patina at 818-790-3663 or e-mail descansogardens@patinagroup.com.) Or, bring your own wine and picnic. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Free parking. Reserv recommended. (Runs Sep 5, 6 & 7.) For concert tix ranging from $20 to $90, go to www.pasadenapops.org or call 626-793-7172.
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Fri, Sep 5:
CHRIS VALENTI at The Talking Stick (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” in his satiric persona as the patron saint of the broken hearted. More at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com.
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Fri, Sep 5:
8 pm JUDITH OWEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $15.
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Fri, Sep 5:
8-10 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY SHOW” with performing host SEVERIN BROWNE, the FIRST FRIDAY BAND, and this month’s guests, Emmy ans Peabody award-winning singer-songwriter TRACY NEWMAN AND THE REINFORCEMENTS, at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913, www.kulakswoodshed.com has info and web simulcast. Tracy is the winner of some of entertainment’s biggest awards, and her acoustic band is singer-songwriters LORIE DOSWELL and GENE LIPMANN. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected.
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Fri, Sep 5:
8 pm DAVE STEWART AND HIS ROCK FABULOUS ORCHESTRA at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Dave Stewart and his 30-piece Rock Fabulous Orchestra perform pieces from Stewart’s legendary songbook in this show featuring his classic hits performed in one-of-a-kind arrangements. In addition to achieving icon status as part of the Pop-Rock duo Eurythmics, which produced the Top 10 singles Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) and Here Comes the Rain Again, Stewart has written songs for musical legends such as Tom Petty (Don’t Come Around Here No More), No Doubt (Underneath It All), Mick Jagger (Old Habits Die Hard), Bono (American Prayer), and Céline Dion (Taking Chances). Arena Configuration: $58, $46, $34, $22.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
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Sat, Sep 6; in Portland, Oregon:
Annual “MUSICFEST NW” in Portland with Seattle-based CARRIE CLARK and many others. Details when we have them.
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Sat, Sep 6; in Northern Ireland:
Inaugural “ACOUSTIC CAFÉ” at Ossia School of Music, Sandown Rd, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Ossia School of music and One-A-Chord Music Promotions are starting a biweekly series for Acoustic musicians and singer/songwriters who wish to perform to a listening audience, receive a recording of their live performance, have their live performance broadcast on Homely Planet - Inter(net) Cultural Radio - Northern Ireland, gain publicity and exposure for their music. Contact: info@1achord.co.uk; info, www.myspace.com/acousticcafeireland. Admission £5 (subject to change).
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Sat, Sep 6; in Big Bear:
BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays the annual “BIG BEAR MARATHON.” Details when we have them.
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Sat, Sep 6:
4 pm-2 am 17th “LIVE AT THE MAXSON ROAD HOUSE” blues party with CHRIS BELL & 100% BLUES, and THE 44'S on the main stage, L.A. JONES & THE BLUES MESSENGERS in the “Fern Grotto Lounge” between main stage sets, and emcee BUBBA JACKSON, at the Maxson Road House (house concert); 626-442-3007; www.maxsonroadhouse.com. Info, rdhouse@pacbell.net. L.A. JONES & THE BLUES MESSENGERS play 4-5 pm, 6:15-6:45 pm, and 8-9pm. CHRIS BELL & 100% BLUES play 5-6:15 pm, 6:45-8 pm. THE 44'S close the show starting at 9 pm. Event features a “Homemade Pot-Luck Dinner and plenty of Homebrew.” They are having a volunteer work party, Sep 5, noon-10 pm. Contact hosts for info.
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Sat, Sep 6:
6 pm 10th Annual “COMMUNITAS” AWARDS dinner & program; honorees include folksinger-songwriter / “songfighter” ROSS ALTMAN, plus Bruria and David Finkel, and Herley Jim Bowling, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, in the Ocean Park district of Santa Monica. To receive an invitation, e-mail churchop@aol.com.
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“Communitas” recognizes community building by activists from the Los Angeles area. ROSS ALTMAN has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” In the best tradition of folk music activism, he "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable," whether singing at schools, union halls, folk festivals, libraries, senior homes, or folk societies, Ross brings his courage, intellect and warmth to every event. He has been the church's folksinger since he was first asked to lead a Labor Day Sunday filled with labor movement songs. This annual event has continued for nearly 30 years and is a highlight for the church and neighborhood. The evening begins with a buffet dinner at 6 pm, followed by the program at 7:30 pm. Program includes commendations to the honorees and musical pieces chosen especially for them, along with a silent auction and raffle (raffle tix $5 ea). Ads available in event program from Dona Dirlam, event co-chair, at ddirlam@gia.edu or 310-392-4773. Dinner/program tix $60 per person, $25 low income.
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Sat, Sep 6:
7 pm HIGH HILLS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Strong solid and energetic bluegrass are the trademarks of HIGH HILLS, featuring superb instrumental leads on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and standup bass joined by magical blend of vocal harmonies. First formed in 1996, High Hills has headlined with the Dixie Chicks, Ricky Skaggs and Del McCoury Band. Humor and multi-instrumental diversity make for a most enjoyable and memorable evening with HIgh Hills. More at www.highhills.com. $18.
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Sat, Sep 6:
7:30 pm “SUMMERTIME… AND THE LISTENING IS EASY” is the program with MARTIN CHALIFOUR, SHANA BLAKE HILL, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and the splendid Pasadena Pops are joined by Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster MARTIN CHALIFOUR and soprano SHANA BLAKE HILL for a fond melodic adieu to summer. Dinner available from Patina Catering, orders must be received by 3 pm two days before the concert (for menu choices, prices and orders, call Patina at 818-790-3663 or e-mail descansogardens@patinagroup.com.) Or, bring your own wine and picnic. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Free parking. Reserv recommended. (Runs Sep 5, 6 & 7.) For concert tix ranging from $20 to $90, go to www.pasadenapops.org or call 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Sep 6; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm PEGGY WATSON with DAVID BELDOCK plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. Peggy Watson is a unique musician. She is recognized as one of San Diego's leading acoustic singer-songwriters but has been embraced by the jazz and pop world as well. With a wide vocal range, her smooth, emotional voice effortlessly moves between contemporary folk stylings, smokey jazz, or powerful pop ballads. She is a fine songwriter-guitarist who moves her audience from tears to laughter with her relevant and touching songs. Artist info, www.peggywatsonsongs.com. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Sep 6:
8 pm MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS plus THE SPINNERS at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Honored on Rolling Stone’s list of “The Immortals: The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” Martha Reeves & The Vandellas rocked Motown and the music charts with (Love Is Like a) Heat Wave, Nowhere to Run, Honey Chile, and Dancing in the Street. The group’s hits embraced Doo-Wop, R&B, Pop, Blues, Rock, and Soul with a versatile, soulful sound. One of the most popular Soul groups in American music history, The Spinners was a constant force on R&B and Pop charts. The group – which recorded hits such as I’ll Be Around, Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, One of a Kind (Love Affair), and It’s a Shame – was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Seating is “arena configuration,” $78, $68, $55, $30.
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Sat, Sep 6:
8 pm CHRIS & THOMAS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $10.
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Sat, Sep 6; in Los Olivos:
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS bring bluegrass to the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos; tix on sale Aug 19, at the Book Loft in Solvang, or at www.bluegrasswest.com/tickets.htm. The Very Lonesome Boys are bassist Tom Lee, veteran of the Cache Valley Drifters and The Bluegrass Cardinals, Mike Nadolson, head of Tricopolis Records in Orange County plays Martin flat-top guitar. The banjo duties are ably handled by record producer David West of Play Ball Productions (CMH Records recording artist), known also for his song writing and producing skills. Tommy Marton is our fine fiddler. Band leader, singer, and mandolinist Peter Feldmann was awarded the 2008 "Music Legend Award" by the Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Association. The Very Lonesome Boys' vibrant new CD, "Home On The Grange," will be on sale at the show (and at the Book Loft in Solvang). NOTE: The Santa Barbara Newspress ran an article in their Valley Edition on Peter in mid-July. It gave the date for this show as Aug 30. There is no show that day; it’s tonight. $12.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
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Sun, Sep 7:
11 am-noon BUCK HOWDY & BB play 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:
Sep 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, Sep 7:
2-5 pm WESTERN MUSIC “HARMONY SEMINAR” hosted by CAROLYN BAKER of the DAUGHTERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE and MARILYN TUTTLE, at the Autry Museum. Price and details, tbd.
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Sun, Sep 7:
2 pm RIDERS IN THE SKY play the Lewis Family Playhouse, Rancho Cucamonga.
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Sun, Sep 7:
7 pm DEANNA PINO plays her CD release show for “You Left Me Standing” at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl (half blk S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood. Want to sample Deanna’s new CD? www.radioplayers.com/newmusic/youleftmestanding_left.mp3.
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Sun, Sep 7:
7 pm “SUMMERTIME… AND THE LISTENING IS EASY” is the program with MARTIN CHALIFOUR, SHANA BLAKE HILL, and the PASADENA POPS ORCHESTRA at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Maestra RACHAEL WORBY and the splendid Pasadena Pops are joined by Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster MARTIN CHALIFOUR and soprano SHANA BLAKE HILL for a fond melodic adieu to summer. Dinner available from Patina Catering, orders must be received by 3 pm two days before the concert (for menu choices, prices and orders, call Patina at 818-790-3663 or e-mail descansogardens@patinagroup.com.) Or, bring your own wine and picnic. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Free parking. Reserv recommended. (Runs Sep 5, 6 & 7.) For concert tix ranging from $20 to $90, go to www.pasadenapops.org or call 626-793-7172.
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Sun, Sep 7:
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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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
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Thu, Sep 11:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists DEBRA DAVIS plus DAVID FRASER, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Hosted by MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS. Musician DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, past guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”) tells us, “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, tip jar donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Sep 11:
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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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
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Sep 12-14; near Portland, OR:
14th Annual “ZYDECO DANCE CAMP” featuring BRIAN JACK AND THE ZYDECO GAMBLERS and the TOO LOOSE CAJUN BAND, at Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, 55 miles E of Portland, OR in the beautiful Mt Hood National Forest. Dance instruction by MICHAEL SEIDER & FLORY KATZ. Event info, www.cascade-zydeco.com. Questions? msgmorgan@aol.com or cascadezydeco@gmail.com.
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Fri, Sep 12:
8 pm KASEY CHAMBERS & SHANE NICHOLSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $28.50.
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Fri, Sep 12:
8 pm The Righteous Brothers’ BILL MEDLEY, with RONN LUCAS opening, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304.
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BILL MEDLEY is perhaps best known as being one-half of the classic '60s pop duo, The Righteous Brothers. He is a seminal figure in American music, with a career that has spanned nearly five decades. Medley has always had an unparalleled knack for creating timeless music, from The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” to the Oscar-winning theme song from the movie Dirty Dancing, “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life." A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Bill Medley continues to prove that his voice and lyrics can reach music lovers everywhere across generations.
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RONN LUCAS, who opens, has pwerformed worldwide for more than 25 years. Called "An ultimate entertainer," Lucas mixes stand-up comedy, improvisation, audience interaction and voice gymnastics. Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices tba.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
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Sat-Sat, Sep 13-27:
“WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC,” with 40 performances in 15 days at venues throughout the Los Angeles. Info, www.festivalofsacredmusic.org.
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Sat, Sep 13; in Kansas:
Annual “COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Jewell, Kansas (relocated this year from its longtime home in Ionia, Kansas). CURT SHOEMAKER, who produces the festival, was recently inducted into the Kansas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. Les Gilliam of the THE LES GILLIAM TRIO tells us, "The folks down the road in Jewell, Kansas have invited Curt to move the show this year to Jewell. Ionia has no alternate location in case of rain whereas Jewell has such a back up facility. Jewell also offers other advantages for the fans. Jewell is located just a few miles N of Beloit, Kansas on Highway 14. Call 785-786-3361 for more information. There will be country music all day long and I'll be on around noon and 3:30 pm."
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Sat, Sep 13:
7 pm PHIL CHRISTIE plays his annual birthday show, this year with MICHAEL VALENTINE & STEVE STAPENHORST at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Phil says, “RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.” He adds, “This being my birthday, I decided making music with all my friends was preferable to curling up on the floor in the fetal position bemoaning getting another year older - hope you can join us!” Phil Christie and Steve Stapenhorst have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” We’ve seen them together, and it’s an especially fine show.
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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. $15.
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Sat, Sep 13:
8 pm CRYSTAL GAYLE and COLLIN RAYE at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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CRYSTAL GAYLE, who won a Grammy for “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” made country music glamorous and classy to mainstream America. The beguiling Country Music Award winner dominated music charts with the single “I’ve Cried the Blue Right Out of My Eyes,” the Top 10 song “Wrong Road Again,” and the #1 hit “I’ll Get Over You.”
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COLLIN RAYE gained fame with the passionate Country ballad “Love, Me” and followed with the chart-topping songs “On the Verge,” “What the Heart Wants,” and “That Was a River.” His soulful, emotion-filled melodies have been the cornerstone of a career that boasts 25 Top 10 hits and 15 #1 hit songs. Seating is arena configuration; $75, $62, $49, $35.
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Sat, Sep 13:
8 pm STEVIE COYLE & CAREN ARMSTRONG play a double bill at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Stevie Coyle and Caren Armstrong are both highly accomplished players and performers. Quick, irreverent, and a blazing fingerstyle picker, STEVIE COYLE (formerly of the WAYBACKS) is guaranteed to amaze and amuse. CAREN ARMSTRONG is at home in virtually any musical genre, transporting the listener with her award winning lyrics, trademark guitar chops, and a voice “the listener experiences as coming from within,” as one critic describes it. Joshua Zucker joins Caren on bass. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Sep 13:
8 pm ROSALIE SORRELS at Russ & Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area); www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts; www.houseconcerts.us. Reserv & directions at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Features coffee & dessert buffet, to which contributions are welcome. Doors at 7:30 pm. Check for price of each concert. All the money goes to the performers. (Upcoming at Russ & Julie’s: Oct 11 - Eliza Jane; Nov 7 - Ellis Paul.)
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Sat, Sep 13:
8-9 pm CROSS TOWN COWBOYS at Rattlesnake Slim’s, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321; 661-877-4165. Cowboy Coffee” House Tour 2008. NOTE: venue experienced a fire, so call ahead to see that they have re-opened.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
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Sun, Sep 14:
11 am-noon JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS play 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:
Sep 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, Sep 14 (& Sun, Oct 5):
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm THE SQUEEGEES play the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. SAMANTHA TOBEY & ROMAN BLUEM are the kids-at-heart behind the Squegees' grassroots musical journey. Bubble along with the band's playful and earth-friendly lyrics. It's good clean fun. Included with Museum admission.
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Sun, Sep 14:
3-5 pm WHISKEY CHIMP 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 & admission are free.
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It’s California Bluegrass peppered with every influence you can imagine. WHISKEY CHIMP takes its audience on a genre-bending roller coaster of musical emotions. While making a clear nod to the bluegrass roots of their music, Whiskey Chimp is by no means letting it box them into a statically traditional and predictable format. They embrace string-band music, yet treat it with a whimsical irreverence that could make the old guard shake their banjos in protest. “The Chimp,” as they are affectionately known by their fans, brings tight four-part harmonies and blazing instrumental prowess. To capture the essence of their raucous concerts, the album “Ventura” was recorded live in the studio. They’ve played McCabe’s in Santa Monica not once, but twice, to a rowdy and appreciative full house both times. With a “makes strange bedfellows” blend of musical history behind them (punk, heavy metal, country, mariachi, rockabilly, cajun and even a jugband) this group of friends has found a common ground in string band music. Whiskey Chimp features CHRIS CAIRN‘s traditional bluegrass banjo, TOBY EMERY‘s punk vocals and mandolin, BILL FLORES’ seemingly bottomless talent on accordian, clarinet, dobro, and fiddle, STANLEY GONZALES’ vocals and rock-n-roll ukulele, BRENT HARDING‘s vocals and slapping upright bass, MARK PARSON‘s Cajun-styled vocals and fiddle, CORY SCRIVNER‘s roots and folk based vocals and guitar. Band info, www.whiskeychimpband.com. Free.
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Sun, Sep 14:
Sold out: 3 pm JUDY COLLINS and TOM AND DICK - THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS, with special guest, THE YO YO MAN at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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Grammy winner JUDY COLLINS has enchanted audiences worldwide with her unique assortment of interpretative folk songs and her albums “A Maid of Constant Sorrow” and “Wildflowers.” Her gripping single “Both Sides Now” was chosen for Grammy’s Hall of Fame; and the heartfelt “Wings of Angels” reaffirms her commitment to create music of hope and healing.
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THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS have wowed legions of fans with their signature blend of comedy and folk music and the Emmy-winning TV show, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” Top records including “It Must Have Been Something I Said!” and “Mom Always Liked You Best!” have made the dynamic duo a time-honored legend. Seating is “arena configuration,” $75, $65, $40, $30.
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Sun, Sep 14; in Fullerton:
3 & 7 pm AGUA LUNA DANCE COMPANY 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. Show in the 250-seat amphitheatre. They perform at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood and throughout Southern Cal. Artistic Director Gustavo Gonzalez has taken his extensive knowledge of the traditional ballet folklorico and fused it with his contemporary dance experience. $15 adv, $20 door.
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Sun, Sep 14:
5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by KEVIN NAQUIN at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
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Tue, Sep 16; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
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Wed, Sep 17:
7:30 pm ROBERT KAPILOW’S “WHAT MAKES IT GREAT?” at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. It’s a program of SHOSTAKOVICH - Quartet No. 8 in c minor, Op. 110. In his acclaimed What Makes It Great? Series, Robert Kapilow “gets audiences in tune with Classical music at a deeper and more immediate level than many of them thought possible,” according to the Los Angeles Times. In a three-part format, Kapilow introduces composers, unravels the beauty of their music, and helps listeners approach and appreciate the works in new ways. First, the conductor-composer takes apart a musical composition and explores it with the audience. Next, the pieces are presented in their entirety by guest performers. A lively Q&A concludes the evening. The New York Times called the series “the kind of enlightening musical seminar in which you hang on to every word and note.” Recital configuration, $25.
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Wed, Sep 17; in Ojai:
7 pm “LADIES COUNTRY NIGHT OUT” with CINDY KALMENSON & KAREN TOBIN at the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-649-5189; www.ojaiconcertseries.com.
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CINDY KALMENSON, from Nashville, has a gypsy spirit and a sense of adventure. She's a delight as she sings her sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes high energy and sometimes tear-jerking songs. Seeing her live, you witness the charm of a true artist born to be on stage.
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KAREN TOBIN, from Pennsylvania, is a powerful and sensitive singer-songwriter and former recording artist with Arista and Atlantic Records. She displays control and versatility with her mezzo-soprano vocal style. She touches your soul with her intensely emotional songwriting.
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Doors at 6:30 for adv tix & will-call, 6:45 for tix buyers. Seating first come. This show is part of the “2fer offer” from the series; contact them for info. Kids tix, under 14, are 1/2 price; on-site child care, by adv reserv is $5. Show tix, $15 adv, $18 door.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
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Thu, Sep 18:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists AMILIA K. SPICER plus JEFF PARIS, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Hosted by MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS. Musician DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, past guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”) tells us, “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, tip jar donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Sep 18:
8 pm closing night for 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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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
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Fri-Sun, Sep 19-21; in Big Bear:
Annual “BIG BEAR COWBOY GATHERING” with GARY ROBERTSON, RED STEAGALL, others, at Big Bear Lake; www.bigbearcowboygathering.net.
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Fri, Sep 19:
7-10 pm ALLAN COMEAU, JOHNNY SZYMD, RICH MARCHETTA at The Talking Stick (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Fri, Sep 19:
8 & 10 pm (two shows) WILLY PORTER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Fri, Sep 19; classical dance:
8 pm ABT II at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. ABT II is composed of a dozen young dancers ages 16 to 20 who are handpicked from around the world by the prestigious American Ballet Theatre for their talent and potential. Firmly rooted in Classical Ballet, ABT II also often performs Contemporary choreography. The company, which prepares its dancers to enter the American Ballet Theatre, has impressed critics and fans, prompting The New York Times to call its performances “an appealing blend of freshness and individual presence.” New Jersey’s The Star-Ledger cites the troupe’s “youthful vigor and panache. These dancers are firecrackers!” Seating is “lyric configuration,” $38.50, $27, $20.
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Fri, Sep 19:
8 pm “SPOKEN TRUTH” with performing host TROYAL is a free variety show at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com. We know you know all about the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with it’s world-class performers, but what about The Coffee Gallery Front-stage? They have a free stage in the front of the coffeehouse. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL tells us, “The Front-stage is available for poetry, spoken word and acoustic music.” If you'd like to arrange your own Front-Stage Show please email Julie at justjuliehaha@gmail.com
“SPOKEN TRUTH” with Troyal is at 8 pm, one Friday each month; remaining 2008 dates: Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 19. Admission is free, and you can contact them to sign-up to share your spoken truth or a song. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Fri, Sep 19:
10 pm WILLY PORTER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. Also at 8 pm. $20.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
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Sat & Sun, Sep 20 & 21; E of San Diego:
Annual “JULIAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” at Frank Lane Field, Julian; www.julianbluegrassfestival.com. A variety of music, NOT JUST bluegrass, is included in the lineup with TRAILS & RAILS, SCOTT GATES, HIGHLAND WAY and others on Saturday. JUDY TAYLOR, SARA PETITE, CHRIS CLARKE and others on Sunday. There will be an open mic stage all day - both days - and lots of jamming under the trees. The Julian Bluegrass Festival is the oldest Bluegrass Festival in California. Participants tell us, “Many of the finest bluegrass artists today started on this stage in contests and in performances.” (Special note: The audience hill has been terraced to comply with water district requirements, which also makes it more friendly for chairs and picnics.)
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Sat, Sep 20:
7:30 pm JOEL FAFARD plus ANDREW McKNIGHT at the “THE LIVING TRADITION” at the “THE LIVING TRADITION” Concert series at the Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reserv, 949-646-1964 or tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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JOEL FAFARD is 2007 Juno nominee (Canada’s Grammys) for “Instrumental Album of the year.” He won the 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards for “Outstanding Instrumental Recording,” and was a 2006 Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee for “Best Instrumentalist Solo.” In the 2004 Canadian Music Awards, he was nominated for “Outstanding Instrumental Recording of the Year.” Joel Fafard is that rare breed of instrumentalist: the kind whose appeal reaches far beyond the realm of serious guitar enthusiasts. The gifted slide fingerstyle player writes stirring, melodic compositions that paint pictures as vivid as any song with words. He introduces them on-stage with hilarious commentary delivered in a "hillbilly farm-boy" stage persona that quickly wins his audience over. And when he sinks his chops into a number like "Face Down in the Rhubarb," well, let's just say the serious guitar enthusiasts aren't disappointed either.
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ANDREW McKNIGHT is a Virginia-based artist making his third appearance at the series. A writer for the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music said he "left me with visions of Staines, Mallett, and Gorka... one of the most exciting new contemporary talents to come along in years." And Victory Review says, "Pick your favorite poet or balladeer and McKnight will equal them with an Appalachian soul."
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$14, $11 for Living Trad mbrs; children under age 18 free w/ paid adult.
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Sat, Sep 20:
THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS at the The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, Sep 20:
7:30 pm JOYCE WOODSON plays the Noble House Concert series in Van Nuys 2008. The award-winning author of the hit, “She’s Courtin’ Annie” scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Joyce tells us, “This fine house concert series has invited me back and it's going to be fun. Barbara opens her back studio to host the evening's entertainment (me) with tea or coffee with snacks afterward. A great way to meet like-minded folks and hear some true California folk music, too.” Reserv gets directions at 818-780-5979 or noblehouseconcerts@acn.net. Info, www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse. $15.
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Sat, Sep 20; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm PETER SPRAGUE & FRED BENEDETTI play the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. PETER SPRAGUE formed his first group, the Minor Jazz Quartet, when he was in high school. Peter's group, Blurring the Edges, was awarded best contemporary jazz recording for their 1994 CD in the San Diego Music Awards. His own CD “Nikki's Rose” was nominated for Best Jazz CD in 2000 by SDMA, and he was voted Best Jazz Musician of the Year 2000 by SDMA. His group, Pass The Drum, was nominated for CD of the year by the SDMA in 2003. The San Diego Reader voted Peter the Best Jazz group of 2002 in their “Best Of” issue. Artist info, www.peterspraguemusic.com/main/index.html.
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FRED BENEDETTI has performed for the master classes of Andrés Segovia, Pepe Romero, Christopher Parkening, Federico Moreno-Torroba, George Sakellariou, and David Grimes. Fred has performed internationally and with the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Opera, the Starlight Opera, the American Ballet Company, the Old Globe Theatre, Luciano Pavarotti, and jazz artist Dave Brubeck. Presently, he is full-time professor of music at Grossmont College, chair of guitar studies, and member of the guitar faculty at San Diego State University with George Svoboda, Robert Wetzel and Celin Romero. Equally at home playing classical music or contemporary music, he records on the SBE label and DOMO records with four noted ensembles: Keltik Kharma (a celtic band); The Odeum Guitar Duo, honored by Acoustic Guitar magazine as having one of the ten best independently-produced guitar CDs for the year 2000, "Blurring the Edges" also a recipient of the 1994 San Diego Music Awards "Best Pop-Jazz" album of the year. Fred has worked as a studio musician for 20 years, and his playing is featured on over 60 CDs, numerous movie soundtracks, and TV commercials. He has shared the stage with Art Garfunkel, Basia, Michael Franks, Mark O'Connor, Michael Hedges, and Ottmar Liebert, and has recorded with Willie Nelson, Juice Newton, Paul Overstreet, Patty Loveless, Tom Barabas, Big Mountain, Matthew Lien, Ronny Robbins and William Lee Golden. He has performed for dignitaries including the King & Queen of Malaysia, Mikhail Gorbachev and President Jimmy Carter. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Sep 20:
8 pm SQUEAKIN’ WHEELS at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. They are seven musicians who fuse musical influences from a wide range of times and places. Their shows are like a tour through the American musical landscape of the past century, as old songs are reinvented and mixed-in with originals in a compendium of folk, country, blues, rock and gospel flavors. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Sep 20:
8 pm RICHARD SHINDELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Sat, Sep 20:
8 pm HIROSHIMA at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Hiroshima embraces cultural diversity with innovative music that blends Jazz, Pop, R&B, and World music with Eastern and Western instruments. Hiroshima crossed over into Smooth Jazz stardom with the smash hit One Wish from the 1985 best-seller Gold album Another Place. The group’s 1987 Go topped Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart and won a Soul Train Award for “Best Jazz Album.” Seating is “lyric configuration,” $58, $47, $36.
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Sat, Sep 20; in Seattle:
8 pm SHANGHAIED ON THE WILLAMETTE and a second act, to be announced, play the monthly Northwest Seaport Maritime Concert, at the Center for Wooden Boats, in Lake Union Park, Seattle. Hosted by Phillip Morgan, all concerts start at 8 and last until after 10 pm. Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more, are available. Maritime music CDs for sale. Info, www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Tix, $15 gen’l, $10 srs, youth, and mbrs of Northwest Seaport or the Center for Wooden Boats.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
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Sun, Sep 21:
11 am-noon PARACHUTE EXPRESS 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. The band’s STEPHEN MICHAEL SCHWARTZ has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with HEATHER MARSDEN, doing Michael’s original show that won an L.A. Theater Award. This year’s kids series has delivered a great lineup of shows, and these are still to go:
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, Sep 21; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” today will include award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON, and probably a dozen others performing in-the-round, on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; 818-971-5002; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. On WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members will be admitted free to the museum all day (show your WMA membership ID at the front desk and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day). Joyce Woodson says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur first, then stop by for some music.” Event info at www.westernmusic.org. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Sun, Sep 21; dance:
3 pm LUMA at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. “Pure utter beauty … in all its mythical, philosophical, and playful wonder.” – National Public Radio. “The show is figuratively and literally illuminating. It never fails to amaze.” – Chicago Tribune. Luma elevates the childlike pleasures of playing with glow-in-the-dark illuminators to an astonishing, one-of-a-kind light show. Using darkness as a canvas and light as a brush, Luma’s performers paint dazzling, dancing images that tell stories and spin a visual magic that evokes awe and wonder. Seating is “lyric configuration,” $37, $27, $20.
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Sun, Sep 21:
7 pm THE RICHARD GLASER BAND with special guest 100-year-old BILL TAPIA, at the Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. BILL TAPIA has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and he’s the only living musician who played with JOHN PHILLIP SOUZA. He’s truly a national treasure who plays ukulele and jazz guitar. Tonight, he performs a few songs with one of the best young jazz groups around, THE RICHARD GLASER BAND, of whom it’s been observed, “Original, honed, straight-ahead jazz. Utterly out-of-sync in a city long grown accustomed to artificial beauty, the band is the real deal - an exceptional trio of artists coming into their own through their own particular way." - Jesse Torres, music critic. And, "One of the finest young jazz groups in Southern California....enlivened by imaginative arrangements and first-rate musicianship!" - Russell Ferrante of the Yellowjackets. Tix $15 adv, $17 door.
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Tue, Sep 23:
8 pm RANDY OWEN OF ALABAMA at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. As the lead singer for Alabama, Randy Owen led the Country band to Grammy Awards and the Academy of Country Music’s “Artist of the Decade” honor in 1989 with songs such as Mountain Music and The Closer You Get. Owen is back on stage as a solo performer, singing an array of his hits, which includes Lady Down on Love, Feels So Right, and Tennessee River. Seating is “lyric configuration,” $53, $41, $29.
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Wed-Sun, Sep 24-27; in Oklahoma:
The annual “GENE AUTRY, OKLAHOMA FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Gene Autry, Oklahoma, www.geneautryokmuseum.com, begins with a Wed night open mic show. Thu, Fri & Sat there are two stages of booked artists. Several Hollywood Movie Stars will be there during the event for panel discussions and autograph sessions. Les Gilliam of the SILVER LAKE BAND tells us, "My band and I will be the headliners for the Sat night show, presenting a 90 minute concert, with Don Long on drums, Kenny Glasgow on bass, Jerald Ritter on fiddle and the unbelievable Smiley Weaver on steel guitar."
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Wed, Sep 24; in Bakersfield:
RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play the RaboBank Arena Theater, Bakersfield.
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Wed, Sep 24:
7:30 pm SLIDE brings Irish music to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. An intriguing and mesmerizing Irish band, Slide performs traditional music featuring a fiddle, bouzouki, and resonant vocals. With songs ranging from soulful and sorrowful to contagiously energetic, Slide takes audiences on a journey of musical exploration. Calling Slide “traditional musicians with attitude,” the Irish Times credits the group with “bringing drawing-room grandeur and high spirits together.” In the Sierra Cabaret theater, $25.
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Wed, Sep 24:
8 pm BROOKE RAMEL at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. She has released five original albums and has sold over 50,000 copies as an independent artist. She has licensed over 50 songs to film and TV, including the shows “Dawson’s Creek,” “Charmed,” “Ed,” “Six Feet Under,” “Gilmour Girls,” and many more. She is a tireless performer averaging over 200 shows per year over the past 15 years, and she has opened for Melissa Manchester, Richard Marx, David Gates, Shawn Colvin, Rocco de Luca, Marc Cohn, Deana Carter, David Wilcox and many others. She will be performing with her wonderfully tasteful and talented guitarist IAN ESPINOZA and her fabulously gifted drummer RON MANAOG.
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Several major motion pictures have featured Brooke's music, including “White Oleander,” “Stealing Harvard,” and "Tart." Her music has also been featured in the independent films “Far on Foot” and “Wednesday's Child,” and her song "Now" was used in a trailer for the DVD of MGM's film, "Kiss the Bride." And Brooke recorded two songs for Disney's “Air Bud Spikes Back.” Brooke's song "Let It Out" will be heard in the upcoming motion picture "Bonneville," starring Jessica Lang, Kathy Bates, Joan Allen, and Christine Baranski. In May 2006, Brooke taped an appearance for the ninth episode of "Branson Jubilee," airing on PBS this summer and fall. Her performance included "When I Saw You See Me," "Let It Out," and "Landslide." The episode also featured The Dillards and guest star Bill Medley. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Brooke is another example of The Coffee Gallery landing a stellar act who can only play a mid week gig.” $15.
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Thu, Sep 25:
8 pm RICKIE LEE JONES at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones has enthralled the music world with her powerful voice, vivid lyrics, and a daring blend of Pop, Folk, R&B, and Jazz. Jones, chosen as one of VH1’s “100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll,” has been widely embraced commercially and critically with the compelling singles Autumn Leaves and Chuck E’s in Love. With hit albums such as Pop Pop and It’s Like This, the singer-songwriter shows that she can transcend all musical genres and create her own. Seating is “lyric configuration,” $49, $37.50, $27.50.
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Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27; in Oklahoma:
Annual “GENE AUTRY FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” continues in Gene Autry, OK; www.geneautryokmuseum.com. (See Sep 24 listing for info.)
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Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27; in Canada:
“DEEP ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, with HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, others.
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Fri-Fri, Sep 26-Oct 3; in Colorado & New Mexico:
“FRED EAGLESMITH'S ROOTS ON THE NARROW GAUGE” with guests CORB LUND, WASHBOARD HANK and LANCE LOREE (others tba). Deep into the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Albuquerque, NM - Durango, CO - Pagosa Springs - Chama, NM - Albuquerque. "Let's get our own train and go someplace great. I don't mean a fancy one, I mean an old one, with steam and dust and cinders." - Fred Eaglesmith. Journey with the Fred Eaglesmith Band (www.fredeaglesmith.com) with guests Corb Lund (www.corblund.com), Washboard Hank (www.washboardhank.com) and Lance Loree (others tba) to travel into the San Juan mountains of southwestern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Ride the last great, scenically spectacular examples of steam-era railroading in North America. The legendary Durango & Silverton (www.durangotrain.com) deep through Las Animas Canyon, then to the wild country of the Cumbres & Toltec www.cumbrestoltec.com), North America's longest, highest and most remote narrow gauge railroad. E-mail Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net, or call 866-484-3669 (toll free in the US & Canada) or 802-258-1397. Info, www.rootsontherails.com. $1,989 per person.
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Fri, Sep 26:
8 pm RONAN TYNAN at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Internationally acclaimed tenor Ronan Tynan has performed for countless dignitaries, royalty, and presidents. The New York Times calls Tynan “a Tenor as Irish as baseball and God Bless America.” His heartfelt song Passing Through debuted on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart, landed on the World Album Chart, and peaked in the Top 10 on the Contemporary Christian Chart. Seating is “lyric configuration,” $45, $30, $20.
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Fri, Sep 26:
8 pm THE REFUGEES play the Concerts at The Bodie House series in Agoura Hills; reserv gets directions, at 818-621-8309 or BodieHouse@aol.com. Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Sat, Sep 27; in Tehachapi:
11th Annual “BEAR VALLEY BUCKAROOS GATHERING” with DAVE STAMEY and LARRY MAURICE, in Tehachapi; 661-821-6615. Champion cowboy poet Larry Maurice and multiple-award-winning cowboy singer-songwriter Dave Stamey do a delightful, but rare, duo show. Larry tells us, “This show sells out every year. If you are in that area and think you would like to try for a ticket, make sure you call ahead. It is a guarded-gate equestrian facility and ya can't get in without a pass. No tickets at the door. Some of you folks, this might be your opportunity to see Dave and I together again.”
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Sat, Sep 27; in the OC:
9 am-8 pm 14TH ANNUAL “HARVEST OF DULCIMERS FESTIVAL” at OC Sailing and Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Pl; Dana Point 92629. Featured teachers / performers include JEFF HAMES, 2006 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion and JEM MOORE, Nationally Acclaimed Hammered Dulcimer Teacher / Performer. Info, www.scdh.org.
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Sat, Sep 27; 4th Sat every month:
5 pm monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; info, 949-646-1964. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are also welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
Schedule:Jam, bring your instruments & join in, beginning at 5 pm; free.Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm Fast jam, 5:45-7 pmPotluck, 6:30 pmContra dance introduction lesson, 7:30 pm> CONTRA DANCE at 8-11 pm is $8 per person, $7 for Anaheim residents, $6 for Living Tradition mbrs; children under 18 are free with paid adult.
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Sat, Sep 27; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm COUNTRY JOE McDONALD’s “TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE” plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. In his highly-entertaining Tribute to Woody Guthrie, Country Joe McDonald deftly conveys all the charm, talent, and social and political consciousness of the legendary folksinger from Oklahoma. McDonald, whose father Worden shared Oklahoma’s Dust Bowl roots with Guthrie in the ‘20s & ‘30s, opens the tribute with a moving performance of Woody’s best-known tune, “This Land is Your Land,” and ultimately sings 13 Woody Guthrie songs, all in a strong clear voice that doesn’t mimic Guthrie’s style, but conveys the emotion and energy that defines Guthrie. Artist info, www.countryjoe.com/cjmbio.htm. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $22 gen’l, $18 mbrs.
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Sat, Sep 27; in Ojai:
MICHAEL HURWITZ, from Wyoming, plays a cowboy/western music show at the Thacher school in Ojai (open to the public; Don Edwards and Dave Stamey have both played there); info when we have it, or check his website, www.mikehurwitz.com. He was a hit at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.
Sep 30:
MICHAEL HURWITZ, from Wyoming, plays a cowboy/western music show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena; info when we have it, or check his website, www.mikehurwitz.com. He was a hit at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.
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Sat, Sep 27:
8 pm ERIC ANDERSEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Sat, Sep 27:
8 pm THE ANDY RAU BAND at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. They perform a brand of Americana they call “New Acoustic Folk Rock,” an innovative, up-to-date blend of bluegrass, folk, rock and pop. Andy formed the band 20 years ago (before anyone called the genre Americana) with the intent of showcasing new material, illustrating the versatility of the 5-string banjo and breaking the mold of the homogeneous music that was being played with folk instrumentation. All the musicians are familiar with a wide variety of musical styles which enable each song to shape its own identity without borrowing from old tried-and-true formulas. From the very beginning, and through its continuing evolution, the band has always been true to its roots which reflect the diverse musical backdrop that is Southern California. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Sep 27:
8 pm THE CAPITOL STEPS at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. The Capitol Steps, the only group in America that attempts to be funnier than Congress, returns to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons following their hilarious engagement there two seasons ago. They've "been there, done that," because they are a troupe of current and former congressional staffers who comedically interpret events and personalities on Capitol Hill, in the Oval Office, and in other centers of power and prestige around the world. They take hilarious looks at sometimes serious issues. Capitol Steps has recorded two dozen albums and been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS and PBS, as well as National Public Radio. Tix go on sale Jul 16; prices tba.
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Sat, Sep 27:
8 pm BORROMEO STRING QUARTET at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. Revered by the Chicago Tribune as “a remarkably accomplished string quartet, not simply for its high technical polish and refined tone, but more importantly for the searching musical insights it brings,” the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet is one of the most sought-after acts in the world. Extolled by audiences and critics, the group has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “a live act, caught in the moment.”
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BACH - Fugue in c-sharp minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book IBEETHOVEN - Quartet in c-sharp minor, Op. 131BACH - Fugue in b minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book ISHOSTAKOVICH - Quartet No. 8 in c minor, Op. 110 BEETHOVEN - Grosse Fugue in B-flat Major, Op. 133
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Seating is ‘’recital configuration,” $40, $28, $20.
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Sat, Sep 27:
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 Oct 18, Nov 8. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sun-Tue, Sep 28-30, in Mammoth:
“MAMMOTH LAKES PACK OUTFIT FALL HORSEDRIVE” with award-winning cowboy singer-songwriter DAVE STAMEY; info, 888-475-8747; www.mammothpack.com.
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Sun, Sep 28:
11 am-noon THE SQUEEGEES play this year’s final offering in 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.
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Sun, Sep 28 & Sat, Oct 18:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm KAREN GOLDEN plays the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with storyteller Karen Golden as she tells humorous tales about human nature and the natural world around us. Included with Museum admission.
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Sun, Sep 28:
3 pm CECILIO & KAPONO “35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR” at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. It’s a musical journey to paradise as the award-winning duo Cecilio & Kapono celebrates its 35th anniversary with lively and beautiful Hawaiian music. The pair, which won the Na Hoku Hanohano Award (Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammys) for its albums Night Music, Goodtimes Together, and Lifetime Party: 30 Years of Friends, has thrilled sold-out crowds with its unique blend of Aloha spirit and island tunes. Seating is “lyric configuration,” $45, $33, $22.
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Sun, Sep 28:
5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by GINO DE LA FOSE at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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Sun, Sep 28:
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, Sep 28:
7 pm SLAID CLEAVES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $16.
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Sun, Sep 28:
“WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONCERT” at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), Wells Fargo Theater, Griffith Park. Usually features major stars. Details and performers tba.
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Wed-Fri, Oct 1-3, in Mammoth:
“MAMMOTH LAKES PACK OUTFIT FALL HORSEDRIVE” with award-winning cowboy singer-songwriter DAVE STAMEY; info, 888-475-8747; www.mammothpack.com.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 2-5; in Arizona:
“REX ALLEN DAYS” in Wilcox, AZ, is an event that includes western music, and it’s now being planned. Info when we have it, or check www.julieannream.com.
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Thu, Oct 2:
7:30 pm “McCABE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY: A LIVING HISTORY OF MUSIC” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Show honors Santa Monica’s McCabe’s Guitar Shop in an all-star concert with JACKSON BROWNE, RICHARD THOMPSON, ODETTA, DAVID LINDLEY, JENNIFER WARNES, THE SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY, RICKY JAY and other special guests who have contributed to the iconic cultural institution. Santa Monica's McCabe's Guitar Shop has served three generations of musicians and music lovers through its retail store, music school and world-famous concerts, becoming a civic treasure and international icon of the acoustic music community. The legendary weekend concert series that has taken place on the shop’s intimate backroom stage over the last five decades has presented a breathtaking variety of roots music, songwriters, jazz singers, punk bands, bluegrass groups, Cajun orchestras, Gospel choirs, outsider poets, and, of course, amazing guitarists of every flavor and stripe. McCabe’s roster reads like a “who’s who” of music in the last half century, from Bill Monroe and Sun Ra to Jeff Buckley and Cat Power. Nancy Covey and Lincoln Meyerson – McCabe’s concert directors past and present – produced this extraordinary concert celebrating 50 years of musical history in the making, featuring many of the artists who have contributed to the continuing saga of music at McCabe’s. Indiv tix on sale July 23: $60, $46, $32 ($17 UCLA students).
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Fri, Oct 3; 1st Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly "FIRST FRIDAY" show hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected.
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Fri, Oct 3:
8 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 North Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com;
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Sat-Sun, Oct 4-5; in Moorpark:
“COWBOY WEEKEND” at the “HARVEST FESTIVAL” in Moorpark, with SOURDOUGH SLIM and others.
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Sat, Oct 4; in Poway (San Diego):
10 am-4 pm 11th Annual “TRAIN SONG FESTIVAL” at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway; 858-668-4576; SDFH@san.rr.com. Hear the sweet sounds of train songs and whistles. The sounds of the railroad, the pounding of the steel wheels on the steel rails and the blast of the steam whistle flood the mind with musical inspiration. The California Parks and Recreation Society gave an award to this event, co-sponsored by San Diego Folk Heritage and the City. It features live traditional music inspired by the history and culture surrounding railroads. Features a full line-up of live entertainment throughout the day, train-related vendors, Poway Station Model Railroad Club display, craft displays by Poway Arts & Crafts Guild artists, mock train robberies by the Apache Canyon Gang and the Shadow River Regulators, and a free children's craft area. Using their 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive, the Poway Midland Railroad offers train rides for a nominal fee on the park's half-mile track. There exists a special connection between trains and music. Children’s railroad and hobo costume contest, for prizes, at 12:45 pm in the park’s gazebo, all kids welcome to participate. Family event. Free.
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Sat, Oct 4:
8 pm DAVID LaMOTTE plays the Concerts at the Bodie House series in Agoura Hills. Reserv gets directions, at bodiehouse@aol.com. Info, http://www.houseconcerts.us.
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David LaMotte has released 10 CDs and performed more than 2000 shows in 45 states and on four continents. The Boston Globe says he "pushes the envelope with challenging lyrics and unusual tunings, but he also pays homage to folk tradition." The Washington Times describes LaMotte's music as "guitar spanking open-tuning grooves as well as gentle folk-tinged pop," and folk music magazine Dirty Linen calls him a folk poet of elegant simplicity. His latest release, Change, hit #11 on the Folk-DJ chart and took four awards in the SAW Mid-Atlantic Song Contest, including Silver in Instrumental and Gold in Folk. David maintains a tireless tour schedule of about 200 road days each year, but he does much more than that. He s also the author of a successful children s book based on his award-winning children's song "S.S. Bathtub."
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Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com. All proceeds go to the musicians. $15.
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Sun, Oct 5:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm THE SQUEEGEES play the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. SAMANTHA TOBEY & ROMAN BLUEM are the kids-at-heart behind the Squegees' grassroots musical journey. Bubble along with the band's playful and earth-friendly lyrics. It's good clean fun. Included with Museum admission.
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Sun, Oct 5:
CHRIS VALENTI at The Colony Theatre, in Burbank. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” in his satiric persona as the patron saint of the broken hearted. More at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com.
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Sun, Oct 5:
8 & 9:30 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play two one-hour sets for dinner and dancing at Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, L.A. 90014; dinner reserv 213-488-9488; info, www.ClubCicada.com. Valet parking, fine dining, full bar, all ages. Dress code enforced (fancy! and old fashioned preferred!) No cover charge, but dinner and drink minimums apply. (They return here Dec 14.)
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Thu, Oct 9:
7:30 pm SUSAN EGAN plays the "Cabaret on Stage" series at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. Journey back to the cabaret-style night clubs of the '20s and '30s as the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center main stage is transformed for "An Evening with Susan Egan." You'll sit on the stage at your own candle-lit table, enjoy a drink or two, a delicous light fare, and then be moved by Egan's timeless and intimate voice. Susan Egan has excelled in the entertainment industry, making powerful istatements in theatre, film, television and music. She starred on Broadway in the lead as "Thoroughly Modern Millie," won critical acclaim as Broadway’s longest-running Sally Bowles in "Cabaret," and received Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for Best Actress as the original "Belle" in Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast." She has more than 40 recording credits, including five solo CDs, and was named Best Vocalist of the Year by TalkinBroadway.com. Only 150 seats are available, given the table seating arrangement. Tix go on sale Jul 16; prices $126, $108, $90.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 10-12; in Lone Pine:
Annual “LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL” in Lone Pine, with plenty of Western music, and DAVE STAMEY headlining. Info, www.lonepinefilmfestival.org. Events include "Concert at the Dow" series with Fri & Sat evening concerts at 7 pm at The Dow Villa.
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Sat-Mon, Oct 11-13; in Ventura:
Annual “SEASIDE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES” with music on three stages, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, in Ventura. This is a very good event, with the top Celtic musicians, and there is also a separate-tix Saturday evening concert at a nearby hotel. Info, www.seaside-games.com.
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Sat, Oct 11; in Lone Pine:
Annual “LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL” in Lone Pine, with plenty of Western music, and DAVE STAMEY headlining. Info, www.lonepinefilmfestival.org. Events include "Concert at the Dow" series with Fri & Sat evening concerts at 7 pm at The Dow Villa.
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Sat, Oct 11:
7:30 pm BARRY MCGUIRE’S “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60S” with JOHN YORK (The BYRDS) at the FBC Concert Hall Performances series on the campus of First Baptist Church, 505 N Grand Av, Glendora 91741; 626-914-5357. With former Byrds member John York, Barry sings songs of the decade from his first hits with the New Christy Minstrels, through his landmark anthem “Eve Of Destruction,” and his starring role on Broadway in musical “Hair.” Between songs, his stories about the music business, friends, and fame will have you laughing and singing along. Barry performed excerpts from his show live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted listeners. Truly memorable. 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 and adv tix available. $20.
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Sat, Oct 11:
8 pm ELIZA JANE at Russ & Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area); www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts; www.houseconcerts.us. Reserv & directions at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Features coffee & dessert buffet, to which contributions are welcome. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15, and all proceeds go to the artist.
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Sun, Oct 12; in Fullerton:
3 & 7 pm JANET KLEIN AND HER PARLOR BOYS 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. Show in the 250-seat amphitheatre. Miss Klein has developed a huge Southern Cal following with her hotsy-totsy delivery of syncopated scintillating songs of the ragtime era. $15 adv, $20 door.
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Sun, Oct 12:
5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by MARK ST. MARY at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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Thu, Oct 16; in Ojai:
7 pm SARA GREY & KIERON MEANS at the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-649-5189; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Sara Grey and Kieron Means are a singing duo on guitar & banjo. This mother and son sing native American ballads and songs of Ireland and Scotland. Sara's voice is powerful and sweet with a distinctive and lovely tremolo. She also plays a mean (claw hammer style) 5 string banjo. Kieron's voice is as smooth as silk, rich and mellow, and he is also a virtuoso finger style guitarist. Together they will captivate you with their excellent singing of old-timey ballads and a wonderful repertoire of contemporary folk songs from here and across the pond. Writing in Prittle Prattle, Molly Nudds says, "singing by turns restrained, triumphant, gentle, strong, fun and deeply emotional, but always with that beautiful rhythmic vitality ..." Doors at 6:30 for adv tix & will-call, 6:45 for tix buyers. Seating first come. Kids tix, under 14, are 1/2 price; on-site child care, by adv reserv is $5. Show tix, $15 adv, $18 door.
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Thu, Oct16:
8 pm KRIS SEARLE at the Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202. Kris’ CD, “Slowly Diabolical,” was released last spring and is getting critical attention. "Searle's music touches the heart and stimulates the soul, and deserves industry support and placement in a myriad of shows and movies. Searle is ready for the big time now!" - Bob Leggett, Music Connection (Jun 14, 2008). Artist info, www.reverbnation.com/krissearle.
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Fri-Sat, Oct 17-18; in Descanso:
Annual “VAQUERO DAYS” with DAVE STAMEY, RODGER MAXWELL, at Merrrigan Ranch in Descanso (that’s the town of Descanso, NOT Descanso Gardens). More info when we get it.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 17-19:
SOURDOUGH SLIM plays the “HARVEST FESTIVAL” in the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach.
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Fri, Oct 17:
GORDON LIGHTFOOT at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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Fri, Oct 17:
8 pm “SPOKEN TRUTH” with performing host TROYAL is a free variety show at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com. We know you know all about the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with it’s world-class performers, but what about The Coffee Gallery Front-stage? They have a free stage in the front of the coffeehouse. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL tells us, “The Front-stage is available for poetry, spoken word and acoustic music.” If you'd like to arrange your own Front-Stage Show please email Julie at justjuliehaha@gmail.com
“SPOKEN TRUTH” with Troyal is at 8 pm, one Friday each month; remaining 2008 dates: Nov 14, Dec 19. Admission is free, and you can contact them to sign-up to share your spoken truth or a song. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 18 & 19; in Joshua Tree:
The 3rd Annual “JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” offers discounted early bird festival tix for $60 (limited number); info, www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com. The lineup, so far, includes the STAIRWELL SISTERS, NATHAN, TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, DEVIL MAKES THREE, BELLEVILLE OUTFIT, the STARLINGS, HILLSTOMP and the THRIFT STORE ALL STARS. More artists tba soon.
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Sat, Oct 18; in Descanso, CA:
Annual “VAQUERO DAYS” with DAVE STAMEY, RODGER MAXWELL, continue at Merrrigan Ranch in Descanso (that’s the town of Descanso, NOT Descanso Gardens). More info when we get it.
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Sat, Oct 18:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm KAREN GOLDEN plays the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with storyteller Karen Golden as she tells humorous tales about human nature and the natural world around us. Included with Museum admission.
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Sat, Oct 18:
7:30 pm DEBRA COWAN plus DAVID MASSENGILL play the “THE LIVING TRADITION” Concert series at the Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reserv, 949-646-1964 or tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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DEBRA COWAN grabs her audience and doesn't let go. Her ability to communicate the story within the song is rare. Her rich voice conjures images of stony grey Celtic castles, green and rolling English landscapes, and humorous American urban scenes. Just as the audience is left spellbound after Debra presents a woeful traditional ballad of love gone wrong, she immediately brings laughter with an outrageous comic song. Her love of songs from the British Isles has led her to search out the connections with their North American ancestors and her desire to be true to the song brought her to move to Edinburgh, Scotland. She plays many North American festivals, as well. She has been a featured performer at the Greater New Bedford Summerfest, Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival, Champlain Valley Folk Festival, Lancaster Maritime Festival (UK), Edinburgh Festival (UK) and the Chico World Music Festival. She was one of 18 artists selected as a Formal Showcase Artist at the 2002 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Annual Conference and is a past Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Showcase Artist. A musical scholar as well as a renowned performer, she was a panelist discussing Woody Guthrie's life and legacy along with Fred Hellerman, Oscar Brand, and journalist Dave Marsh. Artist info, www.fallingmountain.com/cowan.html.
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DAVID MASSENGILL accompanies himself mainly on the Appalachian dulcimer, which he slings over his shoulder like an electric guitar. The sound of the dulcimer has an intimate, detailed quality that complements the easy graciousness of Massengill's stage presence. He has achieved a virtuosity on the traditional instrument that enables him to wring from its few strings music of a complexity and richness far beyond anything it was ever meant to produce, drawing the listener in to his lyrical imagery and the close-up focus on human foibles and experience that is the substance of his best songs. In them, Jesus escapes from a mental hospital, history's greatest villains gather for a dinner party, a New York restaurant kitchen crew saves an illegal alien cook from the immigration man, a young woman and a bandit fall in love as he robs her … and these are just some of the vividly imagined scenes and characters with which he captivates audiences wherever he performs. Massengill's songs are rich with insight and poetic imagery, they're upbeat and engaging but full of subtle complexities; this Appalachian dulcimer player with the soft-edged vocal style and offhand stage presence is acknowledged to be one of America's finest songwriters. Artist info, www.davidmassengill.com.
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$14, $11 for Living Trad mbrs; children under age 18 free w/ paid adult.
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Sat, Oct 18:
GORDON LIGHTFOOT at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, Oct 18; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. THE FOLK COLLECTION has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted listeners. They are a Southern California-based three-part-vocal harmony string quartet, performing musical tributes to the songs made famous by The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Peter Paul & Mary, John Denver and the other great artists of the folk era. TONY UNGER, ED LABOWITZ and MIKE SIROTA, along with bass man BOB PACKHAM, grew up in the 1960's, when they fell in love with the story songs and 3-part harmonies of that acoustic era. Ed and Tony have been a duo on and off since their days at Hollywood High School. www.thefolkcollection.com/topframe.htm. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Oct 18:
8 pm SCOTT DETWEILER plays the Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; www.madridtheatre.org; 818-347-9938. Info, www.detweilermusic.com.
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Sat, Oct 18; in Fallbrook:
DAVE STAMEY plays the “Americana Music Series” at Hilltop Center, 331 E Elder, Fallbrook (San Diego); 760-723-2563; JMW94@aol.com. Event info, 760-415-9026.
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Sat, Oct 18; in Seattle:
8 pm HOLDSTOCK & MacLEOD play the monthly Northwest Seaport Maritime Concert, at the Center for Wooden Boats, in Lake Union Park, Seattle. Hosted by Phillip Morgan, all concerts start at 8 and last until after 10 pm. Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more, are available. Maritime music CDs for sale. Info, www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Tix, $15 gen’l, $10 srs, youth, and mbrs of Northwest Seaport or the Center for Wooden Boats.
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Sat, Oct 18:
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 show(s) in 2008: Nov 8. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sun, Oct 19:
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm ZAK MORGAN GUITAR DUO play the “Summer Family Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Guitarists ZAK MORGAN and DON RAYMOND play together and encourage children to read and exercise their imaginations. Included with Museum admission.
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Sun, Oct 19; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. On WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members will be admitted free to the museum all day (show your WMA membership ID at the front desk and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day). Award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur first, then stop by for some music.” Info at www.westernmusic.org. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Sun, Oct 19:
DAVE STAMEY plays an afternoon house concert in West Hills; info, big.hat@sbcglobal.net.
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Sun, Oct 19:
7 pm CLIFF WAGNER AND THE OLD #7 plus opening act TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at the Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org.
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CLIFF WAGNER & his band were final-round finalists on a network TV show to select America’s next great band, and he’s sat-in with other guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT has performed multiple times, live, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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About Cliff and his band, "Toes instantly go tapping, and heads nod to the infectious rhythms that conjure Southern scenes filled with moonshine, mosquitoes and misty mountains." - Daily Breeze. And it’s also been written that they deliver "An original sound that utilizes bluegrass, blues, and honky tonk combined with modern lyrics that preserve the "High Lonesome Sound" of traditional music brought into the 21st century." Artists info, www.oldnumber7.net and www.triplechickenfoot.com. Tix $15 adv, $17 door.
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Sun, Oct 19:
7 pm HOVHANNES SHAHBAZYAN at the Kodak Theatre, across from the Hollywood & Highland complex, Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.kodaktheatre.com. This young gousan tenor belongs to a new breed of classically trained chanteurs who are reinventing the pearls of Armenian traditional, folk and gousan music. He is a master of complex keyboard arrangements and often compared to the voice of his great teacher Rouben Matevosian. Tix range from $30-$100, at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/74167.
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Tue, Oct 21; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 24-26; in Phoenix:
5th Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST CONFERENCE” in Phoenix, AZ; www.FAR-West.org.
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Fri, Oct 24:
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON plays a “Solo Acoustic Show” at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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Fri, Oct 24:
8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 25 & 26:
9th Annual “RAGFEST” Ragtime Weekend Music Festival in Southern California, loc tba; info, 714-680-6684 or www.RagFest.com. Featuring, in alphabetical order, ALBANY NIGHTBOAT RAGTIMERS, PATRICK ARANDA, ANDREW BARRETT, THE BRADSHAWS, SHIRLEY CASE, BILL EDWARDS, MARK ALLEN JONES, HELIOTROPE RAGTIME ORCHESTRA, BRAD KAY, ERIC MARCHESE, ERIKA C. MILLER, BILL MITCHELL, BOB PINSKER, GALEN WILKES, IAN & REGINA WHITCOMB, THOSE SYNCOPATING SONGBIRDS, and “many surprise guest artists.” All-weekend pass $60 in adv; select event tix $20-$25.
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Sat, Oct 25; 4th Sat every month:
5 pm Monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; info, 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are also welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
Schedule:Jam, bring your instruments & join in, beginning at 5 pm; free.Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm Fast jam, 5:45-7 pmPotluck, 6:30 pmContra dance introduction lesson, 7:30 pm> CONTRA DANCE at 8-11 pm is $8 per person, $7 for Anaheim residents, $6 for Living Tradition mbrs; children under 18 are free with paid adult.
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Sat, Oct 25:
7 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Grab this show.” The Mighty Echoes are an award-winning A Cappella quartet specializing in the “Doo-Wop” sound of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Their repertoire includes the classics of that era plus an eclectic mix of contemporary material. This is a “pure fun” act; not only are they thrilling to hear singing but are as funny as a comedy troupe. The Echoes are solid faves at the venue.
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Sun, Oct 26 (began Oct 25):
9th Annual “RAGFEST” Ragtime Weekend Music Festival in Southern California, loc tba; info, 714-680-6684 or www.RagFest.com. Featuring, in alphabetical order, ALBANY NIGHTBOAT RAGTIMERS, PATRICK ARANDA, ANDREW BARRETT, THE BRADSHAWS, SHIRLEY CASE, BILL EDWARDS, MARK ALLEN JONES, HELIOTROPE RAGTIME ORCHESTRA, BRAD KAY, ERIC MARCHESE, ERIKA C. MILLER, BILL MITCHELL, BOB PINSKER, GALEN WILKES, IAN & REGINA WHITCOMB, THOSE SYNCOPATING SONGBIRDS, and “many surprise guest artists.” All-weekend pass $60 in adv; select event tix $20-$25.
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Sun, Oct 26:
CAMERON CARPENTER, dubbed “The Maverick Organist” by The New York Times, showcases the historic Skinner pipe organ at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Carpenter is known for his intensely personal, often flamboyant performances and repertoire spanning the organ and piano literature, featuring original compositions, film scores (especially from Japanese animé), and improvisations influenced by folk songs, jazz, disco and pop.
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Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31; across Canada:
“2008 COWBOY TRAIN” with IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL and ELIZA GILKYSON. A journey across Canada from Vancouver to Winnipeg on board a private section of Via Rail's Canadian. Includes all Cowboy Train activities, all meals on board, sleeper accommodations (upper or lower semi-private berth accommodations: bench seat by day, roomy single bed by night), shower in each car, private dome car/lounge, concerts and workshops in Performance Car, kickoff and farewell concerts in Vancouver and Winnipeg, hotel room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and hotel TBA in Winnipeg. E-mail Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net
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Wed-Tue, Oct 28-31 & Nov 1-2; in Laughlin, Nevada:
RIDERS IN THE SKY play three nights at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, NV.
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Thu, Oct 30:
“STAY AWAKE: THE OFFICIAL 20TH CENTURY ANNIVERSARY CONCERT” (West Coast premiere) at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. From record producer HAL WILLNER comes this celebration of Willner’s historic compilation of music from the vintage Disney Songbook by an eclectic range of artists from SUZANNE VEGA and LOS LOBOS to RINGO STARR and BONNIE RAITT. The soon-to-be-announced lineup will include many of the album’s original performers in this one-time-only event.
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Fri, Oct 31-Sun, Nov 2; in Arizona:
Annual “TOMBSTONE WESTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Tombstone, AZ, with THE DUE WEST TRIO, GEORGE DICKEY, RODGER MAXWELL, MARVIN O’DELL, JOE BETHANCOURT, PATTY CLAYTON, BILL BARWICK; info, www.tombstonewesternmusicfestival.com.
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Sat, Nov 1:
Annual “INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE PERSON'S DAY” honoring creative people all around the world. This year was proclaimed as a tribute to and focus on the music of BILLY JOEL. Info, www.lvcreativehalloffame.org.
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Sun-Sun, Nov 2-9, 2008; in Canada:
“POLAR BEAR TRAIN” With FRED EAGLESMITH, GURF MORLIX, JON DEE GRAHAM and friends Winnipeg-Churchill, MB and return. Music, a 900 mile train ride, and lots of Polar Bear watching. Includes all Polar Bear Train activities, all meals on board when train is enroute, sleeper accommodations (upper or lower semi-private berth accommodations, shower in each car, private dome car/lounge, concerts and workshops in Performance Car, farewell concert in Winnipeg, hotel room in Winnipeg 11/8. E-mail Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net
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Wed-Sun, Nov 5-9; in Death Valley Nat’l Park:
Annual “DEATH VALLEY 49ERS ENCAMPMENT” with DAVE STAMEY, KEN GRAYDON, many others performing.
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Wed, Nov 5:
7:30 pm CARRIE UNDERWOOD on her “Carnival Ride” tour, with LITTLE BIG TOWN, at NOKIA Theatre L.A. Live, downtown L.A. $ tbd; tix on Sale June 30 at 10 am. Info, www.goldenvoice.com.
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Thu, Nov 6:
8 pm OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW at The Music Box, Henry Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Bl between Argyle & Gower, Hollywood; 323-464-0808. Last time they played L.A., radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” did exclusive radio promotion, and their show sold-out. They’re wonderfully entertaining and wildly popular, so get tix early! Tix on sale Jun 2, at www.goldenvoice.com. $30.
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Thu, Nov 6:
LINDA RONSTADT, ten-time Grammy-winner, reunites with the world-famous MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS DE NATI CANO in “A Romantic Evening in Old Mexico,” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The show highlights songs from her best-selling albums “Canciones de Mi Padre” and “Más Canciones.” The dance troupe, Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte, will also perform to the classic Mexican ranchera music.
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Fri, Nov 7:
8 pm ELLIS PAUL at Russ & Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area); www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts; www.houseconcerts.us. Reserv & directions at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Features coffee & dessert buffet, to which contributions are welcome. Doors at 7:30 pm. All proceeds go to the artist. Check for price of each concert.
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Fri, Nov 7; 1st Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly "FIRST FRIDAY" show hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected.
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Sat, Nov 8; in Texas:
“REDNECK FESTIVAL” with lots of music, a truck show with prizes for “Best Redneck Truck” & “Worst Redneck Truck,” a pool tournament with “8-Ball Break” (they spelled it “brake”) contest, a “Washer Pitching Tournament” (no, we don’t know if that’s nut-bolt-washer, or washing machines, and we’re not gonna ask), a horseshoe tournament, and an array of contests, including hot-dog-eating, lawn-mower-racing, watermelon-seed-spitting, together with the crowning of the “Redneck Royal Court,” prizes for “Best Dressed Redneck” (man & woman), a “Miss Redneck” contest (they said “contest,” not beauty pageant, so be warned), and probably more. Live music (scheduled bands) noon-midnight, plus indoor acoustic jams noon-9 pm. Regis & tix on sale for the "Redneck Coupon" price of $13. Specify if a band refers you, so they’ll get paid for their performance. Info, www.myspace.com/redneckfestival.
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Sat, Nov 8:
10 am- Noon “ONCE UPON A TIME AT THE HOMESTEAD” at the Homestead Museum, 15415 East Don Julian Rd, City of Industry; 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org. The imaginations of children come to life as Museum storytellers share memorable tales with them and instruct them in making a craft. Ideal for children 8 and under. Details when available. Meantime the museum advises, “Parents: consider visiting your local library before or after the event to keep your young ones engaged with reading.”
Reserv recommended, and can be made starting July 25. Admission is free.
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Sat, Nov 8; in Poway (San Diego):
7 pm JOEL RAFAEL plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. Joel’s CD tracks have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He is an award-winning, internationally-recognized songwriter from San Diego County. Among his accomplishments are winning the Kerrville Folk Festival "New Folk Emerging Songwriter Award" in 1995. Artist info, www.joelrafael.com. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Nov 8:
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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Shows are once-a-month, on Saturdays at 10 pm (after the music performance in the Backstage). Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sun, Nov 9:
Annual “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HERITAGE FAIRE” with THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, and others, at Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach.
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Sun, Nov 9:
5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by DEXTER ARDOIN at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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Sun, Nov 9:
7:30 pm CARRIE UNDERWOOD on her “Carnival Ride” tour, with LITTLE BIG TOWN, at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA. $ tbd; tix on Sale June 30 at 10 am. Info, www.goldenvoice.com.
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Mon-Fri, Nov 10-14; across Canada:
“2008 SONG TRAIN” Toronto to Vancouver with TOM RUSSELL and THE FLATLANDERS - JOE ELY, BUTCH HANCOCK & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE. Ride across Canada on the rails that built a nation. Seventy avid music fans and amazing musicians make a non-stop rolling festival from Toronto to Vancouver. Three days and nights of music on board the last great long-distance streamline train still operating in North America - Via Rail's “Canadian.” Open mics and workshops every afternoon and on-board concerts every evening in our intimate Performance Car, where the scenery and music never stop. Includes all Song Train activities, all meals on board, sleeper accommodations (upper or lower semi-private berth accommodations: bench seat by day, roomy single bed by night), shower in each car, private dome car/lounge, concerts and workshops in Performance Car, kickoff concert in Toronto, hotel room at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. E-mail Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net or call 866-484-3669 (toll free in the US & Canada) or 802-258-1397. Info, www.rootsontherails.com. $2929.00 CN per person.
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Thu, Nov 13; in Ojai:
7 pm DANA & SUE ROBINSON play the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-649-5189; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Publicity on this one says, "In a Dana and Susan Robinson concert you'll hear two rich, intimate voices, intricate and powerful guitar, mandolin, banjo and fiddle-playing. Dana writes songs and tells stories about America, the land and its people. They bring to their performances an understanding of America's musical heritage and convey its significance to our culture.
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Dirty Linen says, "Many songwriters have been heralded as modern day Woody Guthries or keepers of the American rural spirit, but that mantle might be better entrusted to musicians like Dana Robinson who embody both the heart and the soul of folk music." The Asheville Citizen-Times writes, "...rural America explored with elegant simplicity. Their music and cleanly poetic songwriting bring to mind the great folksingers of our times." Artists info, www.robinsongs.com. Doors at 6:30 for adv tix & will-call, 6:45 for tix buyers. Seating first come. Kids tix, under 14, are 1/2 price; on-site child care, by adv reserv is $5. Show tix, $15 adv, $18 door.
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Fri, Nov 14:
8 pm “SPOKEN TRUTH” with performing host TROYAL is a free variety show at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com. We know you know all about the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with it’s world-class performers, but what about The Coffee Gallery Front-stage? They have a free stage in the front of the coffeehouse. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL tells us, “The Front-stage is available for poetry , spoken word and acoustic music.” If you'd like to arrange your own Front-Stage Show please email Julie at justjuliehaha@gmail.com
“SPOKEN TRUTH” with Troyal is at 8 pm, one Friday each month; remaining 2008 dates: Dec 19. Admission is free, and you can contact them to sign-up to share your spoken truth or a song. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sat, Nov 15:
7:30 pm WILLSON & McKEE plus a second act, tba, at the “THE LIVING TRADITION” Concert series at the Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reserv, 949-646-1964 or tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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WILLSON & McKEE play “Rocky Mountain Celtic, what Celtic becomes when it settles comfortably in the West.” So what does that mean? Read about it, and them, at www.jigheads.com.
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$14, $11 for Living Trad mbrs; children under age 18 free w/ paid adult.
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Sat, Nov 15; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm MEN OF WORTH plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. This folk-music duo was formed by JAMES KEIGHER (Ireland) and DONNIE MacDONALD (Scotland) in 1986. Both exiles, it was through the Celtic music scene in Southern California that James and Donnie first met, and within a couple of years a partnership developed that was simultaneously serious and fun. Geographical changes now find James and Donnie living in Southern Oregon and Northern California respectively. Whilst remaining true to their Gaelic roots, Men of Worth have successfully evolved as marvelous entertainers. Artist info, www.menofworth.com. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sun, Nov 16; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. Last WMA California Chapter meeting of the year follows. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. On WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members will be admitted free to the museum all day (show your WMA membership ID at the front desk and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day). Award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur first, then stop by for some music.” Info at www.westernmusic.org. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Sun, Nov 16:
7 pm MARTIN SIMPSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $22.50.
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Sun, Nov 16:
7 pm YUVAL RON “ON THE MUSIC OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPAIN” at the Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org. YUVAL RON is a world-class musician with a music Oscar. In this show, he brings Muslim, Jewish and Christian harmony in the Golden Age of Spain, as a lecture / storytelling concert. Learn the fascinating journey of the Oud (Middle Eastern Lute) from Baghdad, Iraq to Andalusia, Spain and the amazing master musician who changed the music of Europe. A lecture and demonstration of the Jewish and Arabic music that originated in Andalusia, and the 600 years of Moorish Arab role in Spain, as well as the mutual influences between these traditions and the Christian music tradition of Spain. Artist info, www.yuvalronmusic.com. Tix $15 adv, $17 door.
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Tue-Wed, Nov 18-19; in New Mexico:
Annual “WESTERN MUSIC SONGWRITERS COLLEGE” with JUNI FISHER and others teaching; in conjunction with the WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL in Albuquerque, Aug 20-23. Info at www.westernmusic.org or 661-297-5955. [NOTE: Festival dates have been changed from those previously announced.]
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Tue, Nov 18; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm SIMON PURE are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
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Thu-Sun, Nov 20-23; in New Mexico:
Annual “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL” with performances by JUNI FISHER, SONS OF THE KONZA PRAIRIE, PATTY CLAYTON, RODGER MAXWELL, THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, YAMPA VALLEY BOYS, STAMPEDE, BILL BARWICK, and others, in Albuquerque, with annual awards, panels, workshops, performances, and more. Info at www.westernmusic.org or 661-297-5955. LOTS of L.A. area "western" people attend this every year. [NOTE: dates have been changed from those previously announced.]
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Thu, Nov 20:
7 pm KRIS SEARLE at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808. Kris’ CD, “Slowly Diabolical,” was released last spring and is getting critical attention. "Searle's music touches the heart and stimulates the soul, and deserves industry support and placement in a myriad of shows and movies. Searle is ready for the big time now!" - Bob Leggett, Music Connection (Jun 14, 2008). Artist info, www.reverbnation.com/krissearle.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Palm Desert:
3 pm RIDERS IN THE SKY at the McCallum theater for the Performing Arts, in Palm Desert.
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Sat, Nov 22; 4th Sat every month:
5 pm Monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; info, 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are also welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
Schedule:Jam, bring your instruments & join in, beginning at 5 pm; free.Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm Fast jam, 5:45-7 pmPotluck, 6:30 pmContra dance introduction lesson, 7:30 pm> CONTRA DANCE at 8-11 pm is $8 per person, $7 for Anaheim residents, $6 for Living Tradition mbrs; children under 18 are free with paid adult.
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Sat, Nov 22:
7:30 pm GOLDEN STATE BRITISH BRASS BAND at the FBC Concert Hall Performances series on the campus of First Baptist Church, 505 N Grand Av, Glendora 91741; 626-914-5357. It’s a taste of England in the San Gabriel Valley. This 28-piece band of top L.A.-area musicians, under the direction of Jack Hollander, was founded in 1996. They perform and record music written and arranged in the traditional “British Brass Band” style. Producer Jerry Burgan says, “Save the airfare and have some fish ‘n chips before the show.” 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 and adv tix available. $15.
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Sat, Nov 29:
8 pm CELTIC THUNDER at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, downtown L.A. Tix $65 / $57.50 / $47.50/ $37.50; On sale at 10 am, Jun 23.
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Sat, Nov 29:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $25.
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Sat, Nov 29:
8 pm “I LOVE A PIANO” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. "I Love a Piano" is the music of IRVING BERLIN in a new musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the perceptive and hopeful eyes of Berlin's music. Berlin was a legend, a man Jerome Kern described by saying, "Irving Berlin has no place in American music... He IS American Music!" Using 64 of Berlin’s enduring and popular favorites, the show explores the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the swinging sophistication of the 1920s and '30s. From the sentimental songs that inspired a nation during two World Wars to the innocent optimism of timeless classics of the 1950s, including “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” these songs do more than define the music of a generation. They define the music of a nation. Tix go on sale Jul 16; prices tba.
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Sun, Nov 30:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL plays the Concerts at The Bodie House series in Agoura Hills; reserv gets directions, at 818-621-8309 or BodieHouse@aol.com. Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Fri-Sun, Dec 5-7; in Monterey:
Annual “MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” with DAVE STAMEY, BAXTER BLACK, JUNI FISHER, PATTY CLAYTON, at the Monterey Conference Center, Monterey; www.montereycowboy.com; 800-722-9652.
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Fri, Dec 5; 1st Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly "FIRST FRIDAY" show hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected.
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Sat, Dec 6; in Poway (San Diego):
7 pm TRAILS & RAILS plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. WALT RICHARDS & PAULA STRONG have enjoyed performing together for over twenty years in various groups, including Bow Willow and Mandolin Madness. Trails & Rails has appeared at many Western Music Events over the last couple of years, carrying on the grand tradition of Western music. In Nov, 2005, Trails & Rails won the Duo Harmony competition at the Western Music Association Music Festival and annual gathering in Albuquerque. Collecting and sharing cowboy and train songs, along with information about the history of the West, is just one of their many passions. Artist info, http://members.cox.net/trailsandrails. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Dec 6; in Seattle:
8 pm THE CUTTERS & FRIENDS play the monthly Northwest Seaport Maritime Concert, at a special location, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 Thomas Street (5 blks S of Lake Union Park at the intersection of Thomas & Pontius), Seattle; map at www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Seattle&state=WA&address=1215+Thomas+Street&zipcode=98109. Hosted by Phillip Morgan, all concerts start at 8 and last until after 10 pm. Coffee, tea, baked goods, and more, are available. Maritime music CDs for sale. Info, www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Tix, $15 gen’l, $10 srs, youth, and mbrs of Northwest Seaport or the Center for Wooden Boats.
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Fri, Dec 12; in Visalia:
SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN play their annual Fan Club Dinner in Visalia; info & tix, 928-757-9030.
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Sat, Dec 13; in Visalia:
SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN play their Christmas Concert at the Fox Theater, in Visalia.
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Sun, Dec 14:
1-5 pm “A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS” at the Homestead Museum, 15415 East Don Julian Rd, City of Industry; 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org. Experience over one hundred years of Southern Cal holiday traditions at this annual festival as you enjoy music, historic house tours featuring costumed characters at the Workman House, theatrical performances, special exhibits, demonstrations, beautiful decorations, crafts, food, shopping, and much more. Check back for more details as we get closer to the event. In the event of rain, the festival will be canceled. Free—but bring spending money for food and shopping.
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Sun, Dec 14:
“WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL COWBOY CHRISTMAS CONCERT” at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), Wells Fargo Theater, Griffith Park. Details and performers tba. Christmas party follows, at location tbd.
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Sun, Dec 14; in Victorville:
“CURLY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS” with BELINDA GAIL & CURLY MUSGRAVE in a benefit for the Happy Trails Foundation in Victorville.
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Sun, Dec 14:
8 & 9:30 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play two one-hour sets for dinner and dancing at Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, L.A. 90014; dinner reserv 213-488-9488; info, www.ClubCicada.com. Valet parking, fine dining, full bar, all ages. Dress code enforced (fancy! and old fashioned preferred!) No cover charge, but dinner and drink minimums apply.
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Tue, Dec 16; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Fri, Dec 19:
8 pm “SPOKEN TRUTH” with performing host TROYAL is a free variety show at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com. We know you know all about the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with it’s world-class performers, but what about The Coffee Gallery Front-stage? They have a free stage in the front of the coffeehouse. Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar proprietor and professional comic JULIE SANDOVAL tells us, “The Front-stage is available for poetry, spoken word and acoustic music.” If you'd like to arrange your own Front-Stage Show please email Julie at justjuliehaha@gmail.com
“SPOKEN TRUTH” with Troyal is at 8 pm, one Friday each month. Admission is free, and you can contact them to sign-up to share your spoken truth or a song. Info, www.funkylittlecoffeehouse.com.
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Sat, Dec 20:
4-8 pm “EVENING HOLIDAY TOURS” at the Homestead Museum, 15415 East Don Julian Rd, City of Industry; 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org. Special, one-evening-only tours for visitors to enjoy period decorations by moonlight. Tours focus on how the celebration of Christmas in Southern Cal changed from the 1840s through the 1920s. Following each tour, visitors can enjoy cider and sweet treats in the Homestead Museum Gallery. Tours depart every 20 minutes. Adv tix recommended, on sale Oct 31. $5 adults; $3 seniors, students, & children 2-12; children under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Dec 21; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. No WMA California Chapter meeting following, this month only. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. On WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members will be admitted free to the museum all day (show your WMA membership ID at the front desk and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day). Award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur first, then stop by for some music.” Info at www.westernmusic.org. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Mon, Dec 22; in Ojai:
7 pm Second Annual “IRISH CHRISTMAS SHOW” with Portland’s HANZ AKARI BAND and Irish step dancers at the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-649-5189; www.ojaiconcertseries.com.
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It’s a celebration of Christmas with songs of the season, Irish step dancers, and a fresh new take on Irish traditional music with a Celtic / Japanese fusion quartet that series sponsors say “will knock your socks off the chimney.” Last year’s show was a complete sell-out, so order early.
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HANZ AKARI BAND has created a singularly original new sound, a Celtic / Japanese hybrid, that honors both styles and their traditions while adding a fresh new element to both. For the past five years they have been exciting concert goers across the country and around the world. Also Featured are CARY NOVOTNY on guitar and vocals, EDDIE PARENTE on fiddle and JOEY ABARTA (Ciunas) on bodhran, and featuring two young Irish step dancers. "The next generation of traditional music" winner of liveireland.com's 2005 Male Newcomer of the Year.
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Sat, Dec 27:
8 pm-midnight “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES’ Christmas & New Year's Eve Dance” with live music by ANDRE' THIERRY at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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Sat, Jan 10, 2009; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm APRIL VERCH plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. When you see twenty-seven year old April Verch perform, the first thing that strikes you is the pure energy that infuses her fiddle playing and stepdancing. When you listen to “Take Me Back,” her third disc for Rounder Records, heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” what draws you in are more subtle things - her confident, winsome singing, the finely detailed elegance of her fiddle phrasing and the depth of a repertoire that ranges through material from Americana mainstays Buddy and Julie Miller, to simple country songs and rollicking tunes from her native Ottawa Valley to sparkling original instrumentals. Artist info, www.aprilverch.com/bio.php. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $22 gen’l, $19 mbrs.
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Sun, Jan 11, 2009:
7 pm ART GARFUNKEL with SANTA CLARITA SYMPHONY at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304.
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It's been 35 years since "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was recorded, and ART GARFUNKEL's image and signature vocals remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music. Teaming up with lifetime friend Paul Simon in 1962, SIMON & GARFUNKEL won five Grammy awards together, two in 1968 and three in 1970. In 1972, "Simon & Garfunkel - Greatest Hits" was released, remaining on the charts for 131 weeks in the US. The album has since sold 14 million copies, the largest-selling album of all time for a duo. In 1990, Paul and Art were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With 12 solo albums, countless musical achievements and awards, and a lifetime of touching the souls of listeners throughout the world, Art Garfunkel brings his storied voice and one-of-kind persona to the stage once again.
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The SANTA CLARITA SYMPHONY is a group of 75 professional musicians. Many live locally, and perform with nationally-recognized orchestras where they provide world-class orchestral experiences. Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices tba.
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Sun-Sat, Jan 18-31, 2009; in Elko, NV:
25th Annual “COWBOY GATHERING” in Elko, Nevada. Expect an extra-special shebang for their big anniversary year.
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Sun, Jan 18, 2009:
7 pm PETER HIMMELMAN at the Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org. PETER HIMMELMAN is a hilarious, openhearted, spontaneous, unpredictable and truly multi-faceted musician. He is a critically-lauded rock troubadour, a Grammy nominated creator of children’s music, and an Emmy nominated film and television composer. One of the finest, if not underappreciated, American songwriters of the last two decades. Artist info, http://peterhimmelman.com. Also an opening act, tba. Tix $15 adv, $17 door.
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Tue, Jan 20, 2009:
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION in Washington, D.C., when the nation finally gets a new Chief Executive; followed that evening by numerous celebratory balls.
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Tue, Jan 20, 2009; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm THE BLADERUNNERS are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Jan 22, 2009:
“BLUE NOTE 70th ANNIVERSARY TOUR” brings an all-star lineup to UCLA Live!, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Led by Blue Note Records artist and pianist, BILL CHARLAP with PETER BERNSTEIN, RAVI COLTRANE, LEWIS NASH, NICHOLAS PAYTON, PETER WASHINGTON & STEVE WILSON. The all-star ensemble will explore classic tunes by Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter and many others.
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Sun, Jan 25, 2009:
7 pm THE HUNT FAMILY FIDDLERS at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award-winning family of Irish step-dancers, fiddlers and singers who have been entertaining crowds across the country with their high-powered performances and other instrumental talents. In addition to fiddles, this extraordinary family of nine plays drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar, performing Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, and offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices tba.
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Sat, Jan 31, 2009:
“ROYCE HALL ORGAN & FILM” brings organist TOM TRENNEY accompanying one of the great comedies of the silent film era, Harold Lloyd’s “Speedy” (1928), at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Shot on location in Manhattan and featuring shots of the old Yankee Stadium and Coney Island's Luna Park, Lloyd’s last silent film is packed with brilliant sight gags and includes a cameo by baseball legend Babe Ruth. Co-presented with the UCLA Film & Television Archive. It’s a popular family event, so get tix early.
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Sat, Jan 31, 2009; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm TERRI HENDRIX with LLOYD MAINES play the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. When Terri Hendrix walked away from her opera scholarship in college, it was only because she found the classical music path too narrow for her free spirit. But there was just no shaking her love of music. Armed with the Mississippi-John-Hurt-style guitar chops she learned from her mentor, Marion Williamson, in exchange for milking goats on the philanthropist’s Wilory Farm, Hendrix began hauling her own P.A. in the back of her beat-up pick-up to gigs throughout the Texas Hill Country. From her native San Antonio to the live music hotbed of Austin and every small town honky-tonk and coffee shop in Texas, it wasn’t long before the fans started adding up and Hendrix had to recruit some of them to help her keep up with her mailing list. All this in the pre-email/Web site dark ages of the early ’90s.??By the time she got around to recording her debut album, 1996’s Two Dollar Shoes, Hendrix did what most artists still did at the time, and shopped around for a record label. She was turned down by three, none of which are still in business. She released the record independently, and never looked back. Now, nine self-released albums later, Hendrix is still thriving — and grateful she made the fateful decision more than a dozen years ago to not only follow her own path through her music career, but to ultimately “own her own universe.” Artist info, www.terrihendrix.com. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Sat, Feb 7, 2009:
EDWARD ALBEE, “THE POWER OF THE ARTS AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE,” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The three-time Pulitzer Prize-winner makes his Royce Hall debut in a fascinating discussion exploring charged topics such as government repression, censorship in the arts and cultural literacy.
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Sat, Feb 7, 2009:
“I HEAR AMERICA SINGING” with THE BROTHERS FOUR, MASON WILLIAMS, TOM CHAPIN, and JOSH WHITE JR, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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7:30 pm “AN ENCHANTED EVENING - THE MUSIC OF BROADWAY,” featuring LEE LESSACK & JOANNE O’BRIEN, is the Valentine's Day offering for the "Cabaret on Stage" series at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. This extraordinarily talented team performs Broadway's favorite songs, from the enduring standards of Rodgers and Hammerstein to new classics by Andrew Lloyd Webber, all set in the intimate cabaret-style seating on the main stage. Enjoy a drink or two and delicous light fare at your candle-lit table, together with the voices of Lessack and O’Brien. Only 150 seats are available, given the table seating arrangement. Tix go on sale Jul 16; prices $126, $108, $90.
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Tue, Feb 17, 2009; third Tue, every month:
7:30 pm THE STAGEROBBERS are this month’s performing artists at the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Feb 20, 2009:
WERNER HERZOG, “REQUIEM FOR A DYING PLANET,” at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. In a UCLA Live exclusive event, the visionary director appears in a discussion moderated by the New York Public Library’s Paul Höldengraber, followed by the cine-concert “Requiem for a Dying Planet,” an assemblage featuring Herzog’s documentaries, “The Wild Blue Yonder” and “The White Diamonds” set to an original live score.
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Feb 22, 2009; in San Diego:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the San Diego Folk Heritage series, location tbd. The review of Steve and Cindy's latest album “Being There” in Sing Out magazine, says, "Steve and Cindy have hit on a combination that consistently produces high quality recordings and entertaining stage shows. Their voices and styles meld seamlessly with a gentleness and a maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos." Their web page includes a wealth of information about the duo, including sound files, a full one-hour concert video recorded at the Kennedy Center, an infamous jokes page, plus a wealth of links to other folk music resources. www.compassrosemusic.com.
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Feb 24, 2009; in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm WOODS TEA COMPANY play the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; SDFH@san.rr.com. They are an acoustic group that performs fiery Celtic tunes, bluegrass, sea shanties, and American folk songs with ease and skill. During a performance they use as many as a dozen instruments. They are Howard Wooden on vocals, bass, guitar, bodhran; Mike Lussen on vocals, five string banjo, bodhran, bouzouki, guitar; Tom MacKenzie on vocals, hammered dulcimer, banjo, guitar, ukelele; and often, a fourth “guest” artist. Band info, www.woodstea.net. Adv tix, www.ticketweb.com; $18 gen’l, $15 mbrs.
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Mar 14 & 15, 2009:
DAN ZANES at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The 2007 Grammy Award winner for “Best Musical Album for Children,” Dan brings his Brooklyn-based band and special guests to present a concert celebrating the sounds and colors of Los Angeles and its “indigenous” music, from hip-hop to classic Disney tunes, in a rollicking, all-ages dance party.
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Mar 17, 2009:
MOVING HEARTS, one of Ireland’s most influential bands, at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The Irish folk-rock fusion group has reunited after nearly two decades and brings its inimitable musical blend of traditional Irish folk, rock, and jazz to Royce Hall for a rare and eagerly anticipated performance.
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Mar 21, 2009:
MONICA MANCINI, Two-time Grammy nominee, at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. She has appeared as a concert performer with major orchestras worldwide and recorded with artists from PLACIDO DOMINGO to QUINCY JONES. The daughter of famed film composer HENRY MANCINI and the singer GINNY MANCINI, Monica and her band come to Royce Hall with a program of American classics.
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Mar 27-29:
Britain’s HOIPOLLOI, a children’s act, has its West Coast premiere at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The bring “My Uncle Arly,” filled with music, clowning and Edward Lear’s best-loved characters in a gloriously giggly world where easels become birds, hats fly and where we meet the pobble who has no toes and the dong with the luminous nose. Presented in association with WebPlay, an international arts education charity.
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Apr 5, 2009:
“10th ANNIVERSARY OF ‘ORGANICA’” with award-winning German organist CHRISTOPH BULL and special guests showcasing the historic Skinner pipe organ at “UCLA Live” in Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. It’s a multimedia concert that demonstrates the creative expanse of the Royce Hall organ in a unique, original program.
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Wed, Apr 22, 2009:
7:30 pm RIDERS IN THE SKY at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. Saddle up and ride with the one of the most popular cowboy-country bands this side of the Rio Grande: Riders in the Sky! Famously featured in TV and movies, including Pixar’s "Toy Story 2," Riders in the Sky gallop onto the stage with a sound as unique as the sunsets on a warm evening beneath the Western skies. These GRAMMY winners music and comedy yarns delight people of all ages. They're in town to play the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, where they'll do one or more one-hour sets. But this is where you'll see them do their complete concert show. Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices tba.
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Fri, May 15, 2009:
THE GRASSCALS and the NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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2 pm TOM RUSH with THE LOVELL SISTERS at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304.
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TOM RUSH, as the man who arguably paved the way for the folk-pop sound of the '60s, has had a decades-long impact on the American music scene. His influence is profound, with a distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice. His Club 47 concerts helped propel other artists to stardom, including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Shawn Colvin and many more. Filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues, a Tom Rush concert is an American music experience.
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THE LOVELL SISTERS are one of the hottest new acts in the nation. They play with an innovative fusion of country, folk, and contemporary acoustic music that continues to surprise and delight audiences nationwide. Sisters Jessica, Megan and Rebecca began taking classical violin and piano lessons at age 5, and now, as The Lovell Sisters, bring a freshness and fun to their live performances that only three sisters can share. Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices $130.50, $99, $67.50.
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Fri, May 29, 2009:
8 pm LOS LOBOS at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. Los Lobos broke into the mainstream music scene with their stirring rendition of the Richie Valens’ classic “La Bamba” for the big-screen movie of the same name. But they'd already been around a long time, delighting audiences since they began in 1973 as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles. It's been a decade or more since they achieved the status of a respected artistic entity, artists who search for and interpret themes and topics that are an interpretive pulse of our times. Using musical molds built on the blues, rockabilly, jazz, Latin and their own Mexican-American heritage, Los Lobos have never beat their fans over the head with politics or agendas. Instead, they subtly challenge them with conscience-raising songs and thought-provoking lyrics. As Rolling Stone put it, “With the exception of U2, no other band has stayed on top of its game as long as Los Lobos.” Tix go on sale Jul 16, 2008; prices $184.50, $144, $94.50.
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly.
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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.
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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