November events, Nov 20 update, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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November, 2008 events
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November 20 update
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EDITOR’S NOTE…
You may notice that we are including a number of concerts that are usually found only under the headings of “Classical Music.” We’re happy to bring you the info about these, not only because some of the best holiday music often includes classical music, but because people who love real music tend to love all real music, whether, for example, a fiddle is called a violin or a viola or just a fiddle.
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It is all quite consistent with letting you know about music and musicians doing live performances that we know you’ll enjoy. We are, of course, true to the nature of live acoustic music, “keeping it real.” So, if you’re looking for that Britney Lohan sh-thump-thud, revolving-door-rehab, pop-tart-du-jour junk that infests the radio and is recorded one note at a time, you’ll need to look elsewhere. THIS is the place for acoustic music that’s REAL MUSIC, from blues-to-bluegrass-to-borderlands, Cajun-to-cowboy-to-Celtic-to-Cape-Breton-to-Quebecois, new-old-trad-alt-post folk, and the exciting artists of today’s acoustic renaissance!
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WELCOME! And after reading this little section of relevant stray facts, if you feel lost or mystified about any of this, BE SURE to read our “Welcome” post (find it in the list, at left) – it’s a good idea to do that if you are new to the calendar & news. It’ll help you understand how all this works!
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The CALENDAR and the NEWS FEATURES post separately.
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THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR is identifiable by the date it was posted at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. We DO post future months separate from the current month, so they may get buried under updates to the current month; use the list on the left side for guidance. And we occasionally post a calendar of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.)” events, for those great festivals and special happenings in other parts of the country, and to help everyone include music with travel plans.
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MOST RECENT NEWS FEATURES posted November 19, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/11/news-features-nov-19-edition-acoustic.html
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Recent week’s and month’s editions are available by reading the list of posts at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com and clicking what you want.
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WHAT’S IN THE NEWS WE COVER? Our latest news features always include things of interest to acoustic music fans AND artists (musicians and songwriters). Topics include trends in the industry, radio, internet radio, music conferences, artists who have recently won awards and recognitions, charity benefits, festival lineups and booking information, our picks for on-line music videos, music-related books, things that are fun to know, and more – but NEVER any “who’s-sleeping-with-who” gossip crap. (That’s YOUR business, and it’s not the public’s business just because you work in show biz.) Current and recent news editions are found at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. Old archived editions are on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), accessible by using the “View All” and the “older entries” button and scrolling all the way back to when acoustic music happened because dinosaurs got rambunctious.
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CALENDAR UPDATES TO THE CURRENT MONTH are made at least weekly, because MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events are posted all the time, and we include events as we learn of them from artists, presenters, venues, festivals, etc.
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FUTURE EVENTS are currently posted into mid-2009, and will soon go farther than that.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them, AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing. These are currently included through –
Sunday, November 30.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type all the info in a jpg – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com .
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM after a long presence on MySpace, because that site now accepts only short posts. The calendar is waaaay too comprehensive to fit there. We began posting to Blogspot in early 2008.
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Our MYSPACE PAGE (www.myspace.com/laacoustic) has current news of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show, and what’s happening with its TV counterpart. It’s also where you can find archived Acoustic Americana News editions from prior to Spring, 2008.
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COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Music Calendar & News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com. Please don’t send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, can’t be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. So, communicate through the above address. And, yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible!
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Updated November 20, 2008;
recurring events are included through the end of November.
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Thursday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Long Beach at 7 pm, in Altadena and San Marino at 8 pm, and in Culver City at 9:30 pm.
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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, at the Marriott Albuquerque, 2101 Louisiana Bl NE, Albuquerque, NM; 505-881-6800. Conference and festival, with annual awards, panels, workshops, performances, and more. Info at www.westernmusic.com 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-Sun, Nov 20-23; at UCLA:
“ACTIONS OF TRANSFER CONFERENCE” on the UCLA campus in Westwood includes numerous NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC PERFORMANCES, including a Mepuche Indian performer from Patagonia, two Mayan women from Chiapas, and a First Nation performer, and , and the leading scholar on First Nation dance. Each will perform and be interviewed, and American Indian scholar Ines Hernandez-Avila, from University of California, Davis, will give a paper entitled “Performing Ri(gh)t(e)s: (W)Riting the Native (In and Out of) Ceremony.” Info and updated program at www.performancestudies.ucla.edu/actions/actions.html. Conference is free, but sponsors request advance registration for events, for determination of refreshments and selections of room sizes. Info, Sue-Ellen Case, Director, Center for Performance Studies, UCLA, 310-794-5522, or Dwight Youpee, Student Affairs Officer, UCLA American Indian Studies, 310-206-7511; www.americanindianstudies.ucla.edu and www.aisc.ucla.edu.
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Thu, every week:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET,” brand new in October ’08, with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, every week:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, every week; in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month; in the OC:
6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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Thu, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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Thu, Nov 20; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7 pm FINAL EDITION of the weekly “CAJUN / ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” brings the FONTENOT PAPPION LOUISIANA BAND to the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; hotel phone 562-596-1631; event info, Karen Redding 562-708-8946 or karinovations@verizon.net. Playing traditional Cajun and Zydeco, this band takes you back to the Bayous of Louisiana and will make the traditional Louisiana music enthusiasts happy. Karen says, “By the way, Joe Fontenot is making home made gumbo, and I hear it's pretty good. He'll be bringing some and the first ten to show up get theirs FREE!”
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It will be a bittersweet night. Great music and dancing, but it’s the final time for this long-running series.
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Instruction, 7-7:30 pm; band plays 7:30-9:30 pm. $10 for instruction & dance. Come early and get FREE FOOD, Bar Happy Hour 4-7 pm, plus first ten at dance get free gumbo.
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Thu, Nov 20:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists JEFF PARIS (Keb Mo, Billy Preston, Bill Withers), and LISA O'KANE, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; www.myspace.com/arniescafe; 818-951-9089. Hosted by MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS. Tracks from Lisa O’Kane’s CDs have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” 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, Nov 20:
7 pm 18th annual “LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS” at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808. KRIS SEARLE, whose pop CD, “Slowly Diabolical,” is up for 3 nominations. These L.A.-based artists will be performing:
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Inca Son performs 2 songs
Brian Judah performs 2 songs
Juliette Goglia performs 1 song
Jefrey Taylor performs 2 songs
Cliff Morrison performs 2 songs, including a Doors classic
Mark Barnes performs 2 songs
Becca performs 1 song
Sherry Petta performs 2 songs
Eric Erskine performs 1 song
Alestar Digby performs 1 song
Garden of Eden performs 3 songs
Info, www.lamusicawards.com. Individual dinner seats are available in the back section on the raised bar area. All floor tables are VIP and include gift bags, three course meal, 2 two liter bottles of wine and other amenities. Tix start at $110.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, every week:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu; third Thu, every month:
7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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Thu, 3rd Thu, every month; in Camarillo:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “CAMARILLO HOOT” in Camarillo; for location, contact TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Thu, Nov 20:
7 pm “AGOURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Gateway Church, Kid's Ministry Building, 29646 Agoura Rd, Agoura.
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Thu; every week; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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Thu, every week:
OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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Thu, Nov 20; third Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, with this month’s music industry guest speaker PAUL ZOLLO, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by Alex Del Zoppo. Info: 323-551-1000; info@songswritersCoOp.com; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live.
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PAUL ZOLLO has written several books, the most famous of which is "SONGWRITERS ON SONGWRITING" (a voluminous collection of 62 interviews with the world's greatest songwriters) featuring in-depth interviews with Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Randy Newman, Laura Nyro, Townes Van Zandt, Lou Reed, Frank Zappa, Harry Nilsson and many others. He authored "Conversations with Tom Petty," and "Shirmer's Complete Rhyming Dictionary" that features over 900 pages of rhymes specifically created for songwriters, and "Hollywood Remembered," Paul is the Senior Editor of “American Songwriter” magazine, and the former editor of “SongTalk,” and he has written about music for many magazines, including “Musician,” “Acoustic Guitar,” “Sing Out!,” “Billboard,” “Variety,” “Grammy” magazine, and many others. Paul is also a celebrated and award-winning photographer, musician and songwriter in his own right. He recently signed with Trough Records, and is in the midst of recording his first album with them, to be released as “Ferris Wheel.” Paul will speak about what makes songwriters great, and touch on some of the above topics. There’s more on Paul Zollo at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zollo
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Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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Thu, every week:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, Nov 20; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm GONZALO BERAGA QUARTET at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-398-7917. GONZALO’s new CD, “Porteña Soledad,” has already received glowing reviews all over the world, including “Editor’s Pick” by Guitar Player Magazine, while Vintage Guitar Magazine called it, “a masterpiece.”
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Highly-regarded folk musician GORDY OHLIGER (www.banjoman.info) wrote to venue impresario BOB STANE about this act. Gordy says, “Yep, I hope your guitar shredders show up for this guy. I was in a late-night-after-the-festival, bar-across-the-street jam with him. He was sitting to my immediate left and was ultra-powered up. This guy ....woo! He was also in Chico about a week ago and did a tiny club with my friend backing him up on rhythm. I find it difficult for your clientele to realize just how amazing some of your acts are. I can only hope that they go by your word and rep, as you consistently have major big room shows in your tiny, tiny room where everyone has a front row seat. Amazing! Thanks for your efforts.”
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The quartet is GONZALO BERAGA on lead acoustic guitar, JEFFREY RADAICH on rhythm guitar, ROB HARDT on clarinet and tenor saxophone, and DAVID TRANCHINA on upright bass. The music is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, and “all the traditional jazz, and a hint of Buenos Aires.”
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GONZALO BERAGA has performed and recorded with hundreds of artists including DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, TIM HAUSSER from MANHATTAN TRANSFER, JOHN JORGENSON, SYLVIE VARTAN, HOWARD ALDEN and others.
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Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina’s GONZALO BERAGA is considered one of the best guitar players in America. With his quartet, he brings a mix of Gypsy Jazz and Latin acoustic music with memorable melodies and his own passionate virtuoso guitar. The quartet features incredible clarinet player ROB HARDT, and “a pumping rhythm section.” After touring the world extensively alongside the JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET, Beraga and his group will perform music from his acclaimed new CD, “Porteña Soledad.” He’s played Croatia, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Brazil, England, Scotland, The Montreal Jazz Fest, Django Reinhardt Fest in Germany, Suev guitar fest in Italy, and major US Festivals including the Playboy Jazz Fest, Sweet and Hot Jazz fest, Merle Fest, Strawberry Fest, and “all the Django Fests in the US, and lots, lots more.”
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One critic wrote, "Gonzalo Beraga’s music exists in a way that very little music does. He has lavished such care on every phrase, built each arrangement with such lapidary precision and pared away anything extraneous, the music becomes sculpture. It has weight, density, gravity. This is serious. And deeply moving." Artist info, “sassy music samples and other nifty stuff,” at www.gonzalobergara.com. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Nov 20; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play the Huntington Museum, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 91108; 626-405-2100; www.huntington.org/Information/greene.htm. Ukulele Chanteuse JANET KLEIN always brings a rollicking feast for the ears, eyes and heart, in a time machine that takes you back to the music of the nineteen-teens and twenties. Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of 1910-1930, delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits and late ragtime gems. Adding to the band's already extensive repertoire, these merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, and charming French and Italian ballads. The Parlor Boys feature Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB on accordion and ukulele (he’s a Backstage favorite), TOM MARION on guitar, banjo & mandolin (he’s an alumni of R. CRUMB'S CHEAP SUIT SERENADERS), along with a bevy of hot musicians on Hawaiian lapsteel guitar, washboard, violin, and more. Artist info, www.janetklein.com.
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Thu, recurring:
8-11:30 pm RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Rick and his honky-tonk blues band’s Thursday series, with guests. Rick & co play 8-9, then from 10-12. At 9 is the guest band, different each week. Artists’ info: www.rickshea.com. Venue serves dinner, has drink specials most nights. $5 cover.
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Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. The boys say, “Come down for great music, dancing and a green beer!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com.
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Thu, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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Thu, Nov 20:
8-10 pm ”LILY WILSON & FRIENDS” brings Lily and KIKI EBSEN and others for an all-acoustic show at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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LILY WILSON often tours with MELISSA ETHERIDGE, and Lily and Melissa have traded participation on each other’s latest CDs. Lily has performed live, in two languages on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where one of her originals also captured a coveted “Listener Favorite” track. Lily has won the L.A. Music Awards "Female Vocal of the Year" in the Adult Contemporary category for her new song, "A Little Life."
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Lily’s music career began in Spain at age nineteen, where the Napa, California native was drawn to the Flamenco music being played in the gypsy caves above the city. She was also fascinated by the Moroccan music she heard in her neighborhood in Granada. In Spain, Lily played and sang solo and in bands, on street corners, tea shops, and bars all over Andalusia.
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Lily’s first CD, “Winter Song,” was recorded in Hawaii, where she spent a year writing and recording with White Termite Records, an independent label on Maui. During this time, she collaborated with ADAM SEYMOUR, guitarist for THE PRETENDERS, and with SUSIE HUG, lead-singer of THE KATYDIDS, who co-produced and played on the record.
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After Lily moved to Los Angeles, she wrote and recorded her second, self-titled CD with producer and slack-key guitarist, Jim “Kimo” West, of Westernmost Music. Next came Lily’s solo travels through Chile and Argentina for three months with a backpacking guitar and lots of journals, providing the inspiration for the 12 new songs (two in Spanish) on her third CD, “Stargazer,” recorded in L.A. with musician and producer and new husband MARK BROWNE, bass player for Melissa Etheridge.
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Lily also lends her voice to other artists’ projects, singing with DOLLY PARTON, BONNIE RAITT, ALISON KRAUSS, KENNY LOGGINS, PATTY GRIFFIN, and MELISSA ETHERIDGE. More at http://myrecordlabel.net/artistdetails.php?id=112
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All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Thu; repeats every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, most Thursdays:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR at one of the two Largo locations, either the original “little stage” venue at 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073, or the new “big stage” Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350. They are alumni of NICKEL CREEK. Cover is $15 in the small venue, $25 in the big venue.
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Thu, every week:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, 3rd Thu, every month:
9 pm-midnight “100% ACOUSTIC & OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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Thu, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, every week:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu, Nov 20; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
9:30 pm JAIMI SHUEY, plus JOHN PALMER, and the debut of the JOHN McDUFFIE QUARTET, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Jaimi’s music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and McDuffie is a respected roots musician. Jaimi says, “The [musical] menu is all original, a fusion of Latin & Louisiana flavors guaranteed to put a little spice in your Thursday night. Then Mr. McDuffie will amaze and delight you with the groovy sounds of his group, The John McDuffie Quartet!” (Dave Gleason, previously announced, apparently will not perform tonight). No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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Thu, Nov 20:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY with JOHN BREEN bring authentic and original Irish music to Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031.
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Thu; every Thu:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES at Bartwist, 48 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.bartwist.com. Expect a good time and dancing’, from honky-tonk to Elvis. Venue has food and full bar. No cover.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
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Friday’s early “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Claremont at 7, at the Getty Center at 7:30, in Altadena at 8 pm, and in L.A at a time not yet specified.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, every week:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Nov 21; not music, but cool:
7 & 9:30 pm SARAH SILVERMAN with BRIAN POSEHN, STEVE AGEE, & MARK COHEN at “Club Nokia,” at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com. Info, www.goldenvoice.com. $49.50.
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Fri, 3rd (&1st) Fri, every month:
7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Fri, Nov 21; in Simi Valley:
7 pm PRESTON SMITH at Baja Grill and Cantina, 575 Country Club Dr, Simi Valley 93065. Preston with full band on the patio. Preston sings “blues & beyond,” soul and jazz. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Fri, Nov 21; in Santa Barbara:
7 pm VANCE GILBERT at SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776; www.sohosb.com. More at www.vancegilbert.com. $12
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Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri; in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri; in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Fri, Nov 21; in Tehachapi:
7 pm CALIENTE BLUE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. We don’t know ‘em, but the venue says they’ll “Bring their own style of blues and classic rock.” Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, Nov 21; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BERKLEY HART at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. The duo of JEFF BERKLEY and CALMAN HART have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where they scored a “Listener Favorite” with the title track from their album, “Twelve.” They’ve repeatedly won honors as San Diego’s best performing songwriting duo. They combine fresh acoustic originals with old time and roots music sensibilities, and fine harmony vocals.
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Fri, Nov 21; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm ANN SAVOY & HER SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS at The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; www.getty.edu. Admission to the Getty Center and the show are FREE. Parking is $10. Reservations for the performance are required, and thr free tix for these shows go quickly. Reservations available beginning Thu, Oct 21, at 9 am, at 310-440-7300 or at www.getty.edu on or after that date.
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Keeping old jazz songs alive and fun, with a plenty of local color, this seasoned and diverse group of musicians from southwest Louisana brings its superb artistry to songs of love and humor. ANN SAVOY's sultry vocals are joined by the instrumental talents of jazz virtuosos and old friends TOM MITCHELL and KEVIN WIMMER; Ann's talented sons, JOEL & WILSON SAVOY; and the rhythm section from the RED STICK RAMBLERS - CHAS JUSTUS, ERIC FREY, & GLENN FIELDS. Hear a music excerpt from "Getting Some Fun Out of Life" from Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights' CD, “If Dreams Come True“ (2007, Memphis International Records), at www.getty.edu/visit/calendar/events/Performances.html?cid=egetty084
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Fri, Nov 21:
7:30-10:30 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER at Club 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-372-9705. The duo will play their own award winning songs and provide the audience with a list of over 400 cover songs they can request. Having recorded nine CDs, including a tribute to Bob Dylan, “It Takes A Lot to Laugh,” released in 2001, Andy and Renee are known for their ability to cover the covers. Their 2007 CD, “Hurricane of the Heart,” featured renderings of Patty Griffin’s “Mary” and Mark Knopfler’s “Romeo & Juliet.” In addition, they have twice re-created, live on stage, The Band’s legendary “Last Waltz” concert. This past year they recorded a spoken word and music CD with poet Brian Michael Tracy, titled, “Midnight Tea,” and tracks from it have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Andy, Renee and Brian were featured, Nov 12, on KPFK 90.7 FM’s “Poet’s Café” program.
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Andy and Renee perform over 200 shows per year and have shared the stage with John Mayer and Susan Tedeschi and Bruce Hornsby at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and with Michelle Shocked at the Bob Dylan Festival in Italy. This past May, the duo hosted their 18th Annual “Bob Dylan Fest,” also at Club 705. They have played numerous L.A. venues and across the U.S., Canada, Ireland and Thailand, as well as folk and blues festivals, including Napa Valley, Kerrville, and the Sierra Songwriter’s Festival. The duo has received several songwriting and performance awards and earned song placements in TV and film. Their “Hurricane of the Heart” CD blends original Americana, folk and rock; it was produced by Marty Rifkin, who tours and records with Bruce Springsteen. More at www.andyandrenee.com.
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Fri, Nov 21; in the OC:
7:30 pm DOYLE DYKES plays the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More at www.doyledykes.com. $25.
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Fri, Nov 21; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm MACK BAILEY (LIMELITERS) & RACHEL LEVY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. They checked-in to tell us, “Between THE LIMELITERS shows and our shows, we're keeping the calendar full! We even bought a little RV (sorry, tour bus) to drive around in... it's been a savior. We have a new song (not yet on a CD) that's called “It's Time.” We even got an review from AL GORE. :) “
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MACK BAILEY is a nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter who is gaining an ever-larger audience with his strong, expressive classically trained tenor voice, with an impressive range and pure clean quality. He writes sensitive original songs that express the deepest of human emotion, social conscience, and lighthearted fun. In concerts, he touches the listener's heart and tickles their funny bone.
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Mack performs solo and in two popular folk groups. In early 2004, he became a new member of the world-renowned legendary folk trio, THE LIMELITERS, a beloved group that has entertained audiences all over the world for over 35 years. As a member of THE HARD TRAVELERS and "Tribute to John Denver" productions, Mack has sung with dozens of folk and country stars, including JOHN DENVER, CHET ATKINS, EMMYLOU HARRIS, TOM RUSH, TOM PAXTON, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, KENNY ROGERS, KATHY MATTEA, NOEL PAUL STOOKEY, GLENN YARBROUGH, & THE CHAD MITCHELL TRIO.
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GLENN YARBROUGH calls him, "The next great singer in folk music."
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About the song "It's Time" (written by Mack with Rachel Levy), former Vice-President AL GORE said, "I think it is great that you both are promoting environmental awareness in your new song, ‘It's Time.’"
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"At the first John Denver Tribute concert at the Birchmere in January 1998, we had all of John's former band together but had lost the lead singer. We didn't know who could fill John's shoes. But when I heard Mack Bailey sing, I knew it would be OK." - Steve Weisberg, John Denver's former touring and studio guitar and dobro player.
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"We would love to have Mack Bailey sing the National Anthem for every game." - Baltimore Orioles Productions.
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“In its power, clarity and shear beauty, Mack Bailey's voice reminds me of no one more than my friend, the late John Denver. I love to hear this man sing.” - Tom Paxton.
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There's info on that and more at www.myspace.com/mackbaileyandrachellevy and www.mackbailey.com.
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Fri, Nov 21:
8 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A.; 323-653-0640. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com. $7 cover.
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Fri, Nov 21; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
BEX MARSHALL at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640; www.genghiscohen.com. Bex Marshall (www.myspace.com/bexmarshall) is touring her 1st US album, now available on the House of Mercy (www.houseofmercy.net) record label. Bex, a native of the British Isles, has been called, “An explosion of blue - hot acoustic roots rock, poker twisted with a whippin’ of Bluegrass!” A solo female guitarist with an earthy melting pot of a voice and roots /rock vocals, country/slide blues combo, and one-off song writing rarity, Bex accompanies herself on a blues resonator, a mix of slide guitar and chicken-pickin’ rock ragtime, adopting many classic types of playing into her own multi-style.
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After several years of travelling the world as a croupier and gaining an education in life through hitchhiking and busking, her songwriting developed, and with it, a talent of humour and poetry. Bex became a musical troubadour, singing her tales with factual humour and razor-sharp wit. Trips to the US drew her deeper into roots music. Since then, she’s played in support of BOB DYLAN, ROY HARPER, COUNTING CROWS, TONY JOE WHITE, LEVELLERS, BILLY BRAGG, and others. The Glastonbury Festival saw Bex play on four stages, including the Acoustic and Leftfield stage. She’s played a 28-date summer tour with U.K sellout bluegrass band HAYSEED DIXIE (including a sell-out at the London Forum). Her combination of blue grass pickin’, slide blues and electric riffs has been exciting audiences all year. Her promo asserts, “Bex Marshall is about to take the world of 6 strings by the notes and nine ball it.”
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Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, every week:
8-10 pm “DEBRA DAVIS & FRIENDS” brings DEBRA DAVIS & THE BAND OF GOLD, plus OTIS, LAUREN ADAMS, to Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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DEBRA DAVIS is a compelling artist who writes hook-filled songs that hit deep. The first single from her new CD is “Born to Love You,” and features Debra’s duet with 5-time Grammy winner CHRISTOPHER CROSS. Many songs from her CDs have been heard on TV and in films, including “Dawson’s Creek” (WB) “Any Day Now” (Lifetime), “The Bold & The Beautiful” (CBS), “The Smokers” (HBO), and “All You Need,” (Lifetime), and have attracted a national following of fans who call themselves “debheads.” Debra has sold more than 20,000 copies of her CDs independently. Debra’s new CD, “Complete” (on GCG), is now in music stores nationwide. “These songs came from the sadness of goodbye and the awe of new life,” says Debra. “In the course of a couple years I was dealing with loss of loved ones, and then the birth of my daughter Ella. So this album deals with the circle of life and all the feelings therein.” The track “Hiding Place (Da Vinci Code)” is a musical twist on the best-selling novel, and the song “Supernatural High,” is featured on the “Dawson’s Creek” Season 2 DVD, and is also on a Sony Wonder CD single accompanying the popular kids’ book series, “Avalon: Web of Magic.” Debra’s producer is his husband and drummer, DAVE BEYER, who has drummed for Melissa Etheridge, The Motels, and currently with Christopher Cross.
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OTIS is a band comprised of NICK KIRGO and guitarist / vocalist / percussionist ERICA SORENSON. They are currently working on their debut album. The multitalented Kirgo is a composer, songwriter, guitarist, and he plays the bazouki, banjo, and mandolin. He’s played, toured, and/or recorded with David Lynch, Julee Cruise, clarinetist Michael Moore, Han Bennik, Les McCann, Billy Childs, Nelson Riddle, Buell Neidlinger, Jim Lang, A.J. Croce, Marc Snow, Christopher Young, Michael Vatcher, Nels Cline, Steuart Liebig, Camille Henry, Chris Mancinelli, Debra Davis, Alex Cline, Vonda Shepard, Dianne Reeves, Angelo Badalamenti, Animal Logic (Stewart Copeland, Stanley Clark, Deborah Holland), Sean Callery, Mark Feldman, Lawrence Lebo, and others. He produced LAUREN ADAMS new CD, "Secret Heart."
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LAUREN ADAMS is well known on the L.A. music scene as a fine singer-songwriter and the producer of the monthly “Americana Song Circle” (www.americanacircle.com and www.myspace.com/americanacircle). Lauren has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Her new CD, “Secret Heart,” is adding to her critical acclaim and fan base. The CDs opening track, "Poor to Carry It," says Jim Moulton in Country Stars Online, “really is stoked with emotion, this slide just cuts to my heart, love the texture of her music." On L.A.’s indie music scene, Lauren Adams has developed a reputation for giving her heart and soul to her music. Adams’ music is a fusion of rock, folk, country, and blues, very much roots Americana. She’s been characterized as, “Lucinda Williams meets The Eagles.” More at www.laurenadams.com and www.myspace.com/laurenadams101
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Debra adds, “I'll also be collecting donations for the fabulous Glendale Humane Society, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter rescuing and changing the lives of so many dogs and cats every day! www.glendalehumane.org.“
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All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Fri, Nov 21:
8-10 pm BRETT DENNEN plays an event with surfer KELLY SLATER at the Malibu Performing Arts Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu 90265. This one has an odd requirement: you must have a Citi card to be eligible to buy tix. Citi and SPIN are doing this as a show and VIP reception for the surfer's new book, “For the Love,” published by Chronicle Books. The night includes “an intimate Q&A session with Slater and a performance from favorite Brett Dennen whose new album, ‘Hope for the Hopeless,’ is out on Downtown/Dualtone.” Each guest gets a complimentary autographed copy of “For the Love.” The book was co-written by long-time surfer Phil Jarratt and featuring an introduction by surf-soundtrack king Jack Johnson, the full-color book reveals Slater's life and career. Info on the event, the book, and tix, at www.privatepass.citi.com. Tix, $45, available to Citi credit cardmembers; expires Nov 19 or while supplies last.
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Fri, Nov 21:
8 pm KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays the Old Town Monrovia Friday evening family street fair, at 412 S Myrtle Av, Old Town Monrovia. Info, call Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744.

Fri, Nov 21; in the OC:
8 pm THE BACON BROTHERS at the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8930. Probably electric, maybe partly acoustic, this is the band formed by actor KEVIN BACON.
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Nov 21; in the OC:
TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA at the Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Av, Anaheim 92806. Parking is $15-$40. Tix are $49-20. Unless they’ve cloned themselves, we’re not sure how they plan to do this, because they’re playing a show the same day in Greensboro, NC!
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Fri, Nov 21; in Lancaster:
8 pm ERIC SLATER at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Eric Slater cut his teeth as lead guitarist with popular Antelope Valley bands OFF LIMITS, AURORA BECKONS, MOFLO, & BOMB SQUAD before releasing solo albums in 2005 and 2007. With THE ERIC SLATER BAND he performs his blend of Southern blues influenced rock. www.myspace.com/ericslater. Also Sat, Nov 22, 8 pm. Tix $15.
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Fri, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Music by live band. Recent musicians have included TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER. Dance instruction at 7:30 pm.
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Fri, Nov 21; in the OC:
8:30 pm-midnight KATHLEEN GRACE plays a final CD RELEASE PARTY for “Mirror” in the OC, combined with her “Tour Finale” show at Steamers Jazz Club, 128 Commonwealth Av, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800. Kathleen is an exciting piano-playing jazz-with-folk-elements vocalist and songwriter. She tells us, “The evening will be packed with hours of music - we'll be on that stage from 8:30-midnight. I hope you can come by and hear where the music takes us!”
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Kathleen’s music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Here are some review comments for her new album, “MIRROR” –
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"The Kathleen Grace Band lives somewhere between cheeky and poignant, plugging their brand of jazz, rock, and folk into the purity of music and coming up with awe-inspiring results... These stories of love, power, loss, and passion are charming and textured. They serve as reminders of our humanity, of our reflections, and of the inner compartments of our hearts." - Jordan Richardson, Blog Critics Magazine
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"Charting a new route that your won't be able to pigeon hole straight away, Grace is a jazzy vocalist that mines a Rickie Lee Jones groove with a smoother voice and veers it into classic singer-songwriter territory...Grace has loads on the ball and the open eared looking for a new kick are sure to find it right off here." - Chris Spector, Midwest Record
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"By turns haunting, bittersweet, insightful and buoyant... The mystery of Grace's art runs deep." - Chuck Graham, Tucson Citizen
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More at www.kathleengrace.com. As for tonight’s show, Kathleen adds, ”Reservations are strongly encouraged to help the club plan for numbers.”
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Fri, Nov 21:
9 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS at the Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90010; 213-388-1400; www.livenation.com/venue/the-wiltern-tickets. More at www.lucindawilliams.com.
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Fri, Nov 21:
9 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E 4th St (at Hermosa, 1 block W of Cherry), Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453; www.myspace.com/thepike. Cliff Wagner & The Old Number 7’s new CD debuted at #39 on the US Americana Charts, and debuted at #9 on the Euro America Charts. It’s “their own brand of twisted Americana/ Alt Bluegrass.” More at www.oldnumber7.net. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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Fri, Nov 21:
9 pm-1 am THE CALIFORNIA COWBOYS at Texas Loosey’s, 22252 Palos Verdes Bl, Torrance 90505. The band is currently recording another CD, so expect some new songs from Craig, Mel and Steve.
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Fri, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Nov 21:
9:30 pm MARIAN CALL, from Alaska, at The Talking Stick (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Marian is touring her new folk-acoustic Americana CD. Artist info, www.mariancall.com.
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Fri, Nov 21:
9:30 pm SLIGO RAGS at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com. This locally-based big time Irish act performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day in 2006, and that time EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart were their recordings. . Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After" still gets international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this highly-entertaining ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guinness stout you just ordered at the bar... Sligo Rags really know their Celtic music." Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act, as well. Much fun. More at www.sligorags.com.
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Fri, Nov 21:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS bring authentic and original Irish music to The Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com; 562-437-8300.
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Fri, Nov 21:
10 pm THE NEIGHBORHOOD BULLYS plus 50 CENT HAIRCUT at Taix Lounge, 1911 Sunset bl, Echo Park. Read PAUL SILVER’s review of the Bulls new CD, "What?" at www.jerseybeat.com/paulsilver.html. Venue is 21+. No cover.
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Fri, Nov 21:
10:30-11:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN at The Kibitz Room, Canter's Deli, 419 N Fairfax, L.A. 90036; www.cantersdeli.com/kibitzroom. The two bring bluegrass / newgrass with fine vocals and fiddle-centered music. Stephanie’s music is new and very catchy; an engaging mixture of bluegrass, folk, roots, and jazz with sophisticated lyrics and killer instrumentation sent in a folky mountain vibe. She has an amazing voice, and when her band chimes in with those soaring harmonies, audiences have been heard to literally gasp “wow.” Stephanie and her full band have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” before they were the grand prize winners in the 2008 Southern California Live Acoustic Music Competition; they were already among the winners in the 2007 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. Since then, they’ve delighted the Bluegrass Society of Southern California headlining the monthly BASC “Bluegrass at the Braemar” dinner-and-a-show. Grammy-winning fiddler RICHARD GREENE calls Stephanie, “A phenomenal singer, songwriter and fiddler.” More at www.stephaniebettman.com.
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Today is the 45th anniversary of the shocking day in Dallas, Texas, when PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY was assassinated as he rode through Dealey Plaza in an open-topped car, in a motorcade. Texas Governor John Connolly was badly wounded, but recovered. The promise of “The New Frontier” was never completely fulfilled, and America has never seemed as youthful and vigorous and forward-looking. In short, the nation never fulfilled its vision of, and for, itself, and has never been the same. Indeed, no incoming president has commanded the mystique and hope that died with JFK – until the election of Barack Obama, earlier this month. And if that statement seems presumptuous, it has been made by Caroline Kennedy, JFK’s daughter, and Senator Ted Kennedy, JFK’s brother. Hope may, indeed, spring eternal.
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Saturday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Altadena at 7 pm, in San Pedro, Covina, Culver City, and Los Olivos (up the coast) at 8 pm, and in L.A. at 8:30 pm.
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Sat, Nov 22:
8 am 7th annual “LOS CABALLEROS FAMILY AND FRIENDS RIDE” and concert at the Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates. Advance registration required. Continental breakfast at 8 am, ride begins at 9 am. The ride, BBQ dinner, and western music entertainment are $100 per person before Nov 15, $110 after that. Dinner & entertainment only (at 6 pm), $50, $55 after Nov 15. Arrive early for breakfast. Lunch at Poets Point (at noon) is included with ride. Refreshments at stops along the route of the ride. RENTAL HORSES are $125; contact Lee Graham, at 760-245-7695.
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ENTERTAINMENT (with BBQ dinner, available whether or not you ride) is 6-9 pm, with THE CALIFORNIA COWBOYS, and RUSTY RICHARDS, providing an evening of western music and poetry. Special guests are Las Caballeras, and other members of the Catalina Conservancy.
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The Ride will divide into small groups for differing durations to Poet’s Point for lunch. From there, the ride to the beach is optional, as are the routes back to the Empty Saddle Club for the BBQ dinner and entertainment. You can take the horseback ride or just come for the BBQ dinner and concert. They advise signing-up before Nov 15. More info from Steve Deming, 310 516 2363.
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Sat, Nov 22:
11 am-4 pm "GETTING THE GIG - GOING FOR THE GOLD IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS" is a one-day music business workshop and career counseling workshop presented by BARBARA COLLIN of Collin Artists, at the Burnley Complex in Hollywood. Advance call required to reserve a spot: 323-467-4702 or 323-556-1046 or collinartists@sbcglobal.net. Barbara Collin is an L.A.-based manager / agent and music researcher / consultant / educator. Open to artists, musicians, actors, managers, agents, seasoned industry professionals or students / beginners. All styles of music welcome.
Topics are:
- Introduction to the Business of Booking and Getting the Gig
- 5 Keys of Success in the Booking Business
- Do's and Don'ts of the Booking Business
- Doing your Research, What to Look For, Where to Find It
- Insider Tips and Tools of the Trade / Resources for work
- Networking, Working the Room and Expanding Contacts
- The Killer Press Kit - How to Put it Together, How to Use it.
- Agents, Manager, Publicists; Develop your own professionalism/ assemble your team
- Career strategy, deal structures, negotiating and touring
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Barbara Collin’s background includes representation and/or association with Nancy Wilson, Jay Leno, Rita Coolidge, Joe Sample, Beth Nielson Chapman, Joe Williams, Flora Purim & Airto, Andy Bey, Dennis Miller, Freddie Hubbard, Latin Jazz All Stars, Reniassance, Escovedo Family Orchestra featuring Sheila E., Sweet Baby J'ai, and others. Advance registration $ 125, $150 at the door.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Sat, Nov 22:
11:30 am-1 pm WORKSHOP: “HOW TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR TIME WITH A PHOTOGRAPER” sponsored by Los Angeles WoMen in Music (LAWIM) in Studio City; location given when reservations are confirmed. Whether you have a concept for your new CD cover art, don't have a concept, need promo headshots, or just want new Myspace photos, learning how to work with a photographer is key to translating your music into photography that captures your artistic image. The workship features professional photographer & artist JOSEPH CORSENTINO of Artist Imagery. Among the topics are choosing a photographer, developing a concept or a look, trusting your photographer, preparing for the photoshoot/being comfortable, what to expect, looking your best, choices to make - studio or on location? - make-up artist or none?, "I have never shot with a professional photographer before," and more. Limited seating; best to make reservations by Nov 20 at info@lawim.com. $15 LAWIM mbrs, $25 non-mbrs.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-2 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show also rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Sat, Nov 22:
2-3 pm SOMETIMES IN TUNE plays a free concert at the Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills. LAURA GARFIELD, the band’s fiddler, tells us, “We play ‘the sunny side’ of bluegrass and Americana music.” More at www.SometimesInTune.com
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Saturdays, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
2 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Sat, 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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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, 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.
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Jam, bring your instruments & join in, beginning at 5 pm; free.
Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm
Fast jam, 5:45-7 pm
Potluck, 6:30 pm
Contra 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, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, 4th Sat, every month; in Lancaster:
6:30-10 pm CONTRA DANCE with Live music by DANANCE BAND at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W Ave J (across from Doublz Hamburgers and Popeye's Chicken), Lancaster; info: 661-272-5648 or rm.trochim@verizon.net. Held the last Saturday of every month. Please bring a snack or dessert to share in the potluck. $6 adults, $2 for age 14 and younger.
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Sat, Nov 22; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7 pm INCENDIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. acclaimed world-guitar-fusion trio. in both Italian and Spanish means “fire” and this moniker is fitting for a musical group whose sound is all about energy, exploration, and passion. At the heart of INCENDIO’s sound is the Latin or Spanish guitar which can conjure up romantic as well as powerful and bold images – they refer to their style as “Latin Guitar World Fusion”. Averaging over 150 concerts a year for the last four years, INCENDIO’s live show has become an explosive improvisatory journey, garnering tremendous audience response in such diverse venues as the Strawberry Music Fest in Yosemite, the Sundance Film Festival, Verizon Music Festival, Catalina Jazztrax, California World Festival, and many more. Their four previous CD’s have enjoyed international radio airplay and critical acclaim. Their new live DVD and CD, “Dia Y Noche”, captures a daytime show at the Strawberry Festival 2004 and a nighttime show at the Countrywide Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center and was released internationally on December 2, 2005. INCENDIO is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), Liza Carbe (bass and guitar), and Jean-Pierre Durand (guitar). $18.
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Sat, Nov 22:
7 pm DOYLE DYKES plays the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More at www.doyledykes.com. $20.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Tehachapi:
7 pm JOHN BATDORF at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. JOHN BATDORF was half of the wonderful ‘70s folk-rock duo, BATDORF & RODNEY. John has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and the duo had their radio reunion on the show. John says, "I have survived many careers in one lifetime. Starting with the ‘70s as a recording artist with BATDORF & RODNEY and SILVER. We got to play with a lot of great groups like America, Seals and Crofts, Dan Fogelberg, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Bread, The Youngbloods, Hall and Oats, Cheech and Chong, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Pure Prairie League, Harry Chapin, John Prine, Dave Mason, Kris Kristofferson, just to name a few! A great time was had by all. In the 90's I met and went on to write some great songs with my friend, Michael McLean. We have recorded 4 CDs together.”
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With JAMES LEE STANLEY, John recorded "All Wood And Stones," a highly original take on early Rolling Stones songs, done acoustically with tight harmonies, and the two of them have performed selections from the CD, live, on TttT. Tonight, John will sing songs about things that really matter to him, and you'll understand why they mean so much to his fans - fans that have spanned three decades. This show will be recorded live for the “FolkScene” radio show (www.folkscene.com).
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Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site. Tix, $12 advance, $15 door.
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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 22:
7:30 pm weekly “RANCH PARTY” this time with THE SINGERS & PLAYERS SOCIETY, plus PORCUPINE PICKINS, for an evening of alt-country & Americana roots music, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from sponsoring venue; $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat, Nov 22:
7:30 pm “TELLABRATION” Storytelling Festival at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. Event info, www.tellabration.org. Note that this festival has a performance in Long Beach tonight, as well. $10 gen’l, $8 srs, students.
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Sat, Nov 22:
7:30 pm “TELLABRATION” Storytelling Festival with the Long Beach Storytellers and friends, at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach; 562-570-1745.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Temecula:
LUIS OLIART solo acoustic at Rodrigo's Temecula, 39562 Winchester Rd, Temecula 92591; 951-506-4191.. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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Sat, Nov 22; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm COW BOP at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310 398 2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Band leader and USC Artist-in-Residence BRUCE FORMAN tells us, “After a couple of months out on the open range, Cow Bop hits town with more swingin’ tunes and a new drummer. Come on out and experience what would've happened if Bob Wills, Charlie Parker, Django Reinhardt, Ella Fitzgerald and Patsy Cline were locked in a room for the weekend! Wahoo!” Well, pardner, we’ve seen ‘em numerous times, they’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and that’s an apt description. They’re as good as it gets. Cow Bop is Bruce Forman, guitar; Pinto Pammy, vocals; Phil Salazar, fiddle; Devin Hoffman, drums; Jake Reed, drums. Doors at 7:30. Venue’s website has a guide to local pre-show dining.
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Sat, Nov 22; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS present “Obscure, Naughty & Lovely Songs of the 1910s, 20s & 30s,” with opening act MADAME PAMITA, at Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; event info, http://panioloproductions.com/local.html. Janet Klein takes you back to a gentler time with her quirky, clever and sweet style of entertainment. Her enchanting voice, expert ukulele playing, and interpretative take on songs from the period immediately draws you in. Her reverence for a bygone era and her uncanny ability to make it come alive is a rare treat for the sentimentalist in all of us. "Janet Klein is a misplaced-in-time phenomenon!... Her work is authentic, done with a twinkle and a wink." - LA Jazz Scene.
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MADAME PAMITA mixes old-time music performance with “euphonious prognostication” and other elements of an old-time medicine show. Always fun. Tix, www.panioloproductions.com/store.html. Adv tix $15.
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Sat, Nov 22; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER, two-time Grammy Award-winner, Fingerstyle "Guitarist of the Year," former lead guitarist for PAUL McCARTNEY’s band, WINGS, plays at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.covina.com/frethouse. LAURENCE JUBER fuses folk, jazz, pop and classical styles, creating a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. Among his many honors, Juber won the “Best Rock Instrumental” Grammy for the track, “Rockestra” on the WINGS album "Back to the Egg." Juber has developed a reputation as a world-class guitar virtuoso solo artist, composer and arranger, voted #1 by “Fingerstyle Guitar” magazine. LAURENCE JUBER has released 12 critically acclaimed solo albums, including "LJ Plays the Beatles," "Guitarist," "One Wing," and "I've Got the World on 6 Strings." Artist info, www.laurencejuber.com. $20.
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Sat, Nov 22:
8 pm “THE GRAPES OF WRATH” with jug band music from KENNY & THE LEASEBREAKERS, in a National American Shakespeare Company production at The Knightsbridge Theatre, 1944 Riverside Dr, L.A. 90039; Info & tix, 323-667-0955, www.knightsbridgetheatre.com. "The Grapes of Wrath" is a timely story in these troubled times of foreclosures, evictions, and economic uncertainty. FRANK GALATI’s play based on the JOHN STEINBECK novel is uplifting, portraying how the people of Depression-Era America continued to maintain dignity and justice in indecent and unjust situations. The story follows the Joad family - who are forced to leave their homes in the Dust Bowl - in search of a better life in the farmland of California. The Joads, like thousands of real-life economic refugees, encounter unjust labor practices and discrimination, but also companionship, and the generosity of fellow human beings in common plights. It is a story of love, family, honor, courage, and individual battles over doing the right thing, once one figures out what the right thing is. It's about community and working together to make change. Steinbeck’s own powerful words are preserved and honored in Frank Galati’s adaptation. The production includes “authentic on-stage fights featuring pick handles and guns.” Director CAROLEE SHOEMAKER grew up in the San Joaquin and San Gabriel Valleys and is herself a real part of that California story.
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The production features live, acoustic, jug band music by KENNY & THE LEASEBREAKERS before, during, and after the show and during the intermission and the curtain call. The cast sings a couple of original songs, there is a camp-fire sing along, and there are two live-called square dances, all set to jug band music.
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The music performances are “truly acoustic” - no electronic processing, no microphones, pickups, amplifiers or PA speakers, no pickups, no wires, just, as the band says, “the genuine acoustic vibrations traveling through the air from the musicians to your ears!” and they add, “The jug band's banjo player plays in an old-timey style, without finger picks or resonator.”
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The show runs Nov 1-Nov 23, Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
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Sat, Nov 22:
8-10 pm “LORIN HART & FRIENDS” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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LORIN HART has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She’s known for her original songs about basic issues of love and trouble. Lorin recorded her first CD with Hal Blaine and Don Randy of the famed Wrecking Crew some years back. That brought her air play around the country, even as she continued writing and raising four kids on her own. Lorin is completing her second album and looking forward to telling more stories in song. Musician and music writer/book author PAUL ZOLLO always adds that Lorin is the granddaughter of famed early screen stars John Gilbert and Leatrice Joy. We don’t know who Lorin plans to bring to share the stage with her tonight, but rest assured that she is well-known and well-regarded in the music community, and whomever she asks will be there to play.
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All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Sat, Nov 22:
8 pm WINDY RIDGE BLUEGRASS at It's a Grind Coffee, 4245 Atlantic Av, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach 90807. More at www.windyridgebluegrass.com
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Sat, 4th Sat, every month:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills; for location, contact Kay Conroy, 818-887-0446, WestValleyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Los Olivos; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS play their “Very Lonesome Boys Bluegrass Show” at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos, CA. One of California's finest bluegrass bands, their program will feature bluegrass standards, songs of the West, and a number of 1920s-‘30s country songs adapted to the bluegrass format.
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The recipient of the "Music Legend Award of 2008" by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization earlier this year, and a singer and multi-instrumentalist with many years' performing experience throughout California and the West, PETER FELDMANN has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related music since the early 1960s. Peter's tribute CD to UNCLE DAVE MACON, "Grey Cat On The Tennessee Farm," was named among the nation's “Top Ten Bluegrass albums of 2005” by the Chicago Tribune. Peter was the founder of both the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention and the original Bluebird Café in Santa Barbara. The latter is a music club that was highly influential on the Southern California Music scene.
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The five-piece VERY LONESOME BOYS band includes bassist TOM LEE, veteran of the CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS and THE BLUEGRASS CARDINALS; MIKE NADOLSON (head of Tricopolis Records in Orange County), who plays Martin flat-top guitar; DAVID WEST (record producer, Play Ball Productions), on banjo, known also for his song writing and engineering skills; TOMMY MARTON, a leading exponent of Texas contest-style fiddling as well as bluegrass music, on fiddle. Together for ten years, the band has performed throughout Southern and Central California at festivals, clubs, and college concerts.
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Advance tix on-line at www.BlueGrassWest.com and at The Book Loft in Solvang. Doors at 7:30 pm. $12.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Lancaster:
8 pm ERIC SLATER at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Eric Slater cut his teeth as lead guitarist with popular Antelope Valley bands OFF LIMITS, AURORA BECKONS, MOFLO, & BOMB SQUAD before releasing solo albums in 2005 and 2007. With THE ERIC SLATER BAND he performs his blend of Southern blues influenced rock. www.myspace.com/ericslater. Also Fri, Nov 21, 8 pm. Tix $15.
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Sat, Nov 22; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm DEANNA PINO at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Deanna, a habitué of the stages at Kulak’s Woodshed and Hotel Café, is touring her new CD, “You Left Me Standing.” She reports, “So far I've had a couple of my tunes placed with stream radio, one as far away as Scotland and perhaps some interest in becoming a guest on a talk show regarding my kidnapping story. I am also working on a music video and can't wait to see how that unfolds.”
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Tonight is a full band show with MARC PLATT on mandolin and guitar, DEBRA TALA on accordion and piano, and LISA TURNER and MAUREEN DAVIS on backing harmony vocals. Deanna adds, to all her fans, “We can meet for dinner. They have great food. I promise there will be food.” She emphasizes that by recounting from her last gig, “I had no idea that Hotel Cafe doesn't serve food on Sundays.”
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Here’s a recent review of Deanna’s CD, by Jeff Weiss, for Miles of Music:
DEANNA PINO, “You Left Me Standing”
“IT'S A CRACKER! - While it is safe to wager that most musicians create from a personal place, very few draw inspiration from an event as horrific as being kidnapped as a child. DEANNA PINO was abducted by her father… spending many years on the run before being reunited with her mother. ‘You Left Me Standing’ not only documents that part of her life, but tells a story of courage and bravery. This is the story of empowerment and deciding to move forward. This song-cycle is at time[s] heart wrenching but ultimately inspiring. Her gorgeous sometimes-Angelic voice, often accompanied by little more than an acoustic guitar, carries the narrative. It is a brave and masterful work.”
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Deanna invites you to join her for a no-host dinner at the venue at 7 pm; let her know in advance at ChimeGirl@aol.com. The show is $7 cover.
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Sat, Nov 22:
9-11 pm RICHARD MARCHETTA & MIKE DILL play a November residency with different guests each week, at Cafe At The Vista, 4469 Sunset Dr (next to the historic Vista Theater), Los Feliz; 323-660-4722. It’s “acoustic originals & standards - jazz, blues, ragtime tunes.” Guests artists performing the series are:
Nov 22, PIPER-GREY - wonderful vocal harmony / fingerpicking guitarists acoustic duet, DAVID PIPER & EARL GREY, past guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
Nov 29, MARIO MARTIN ZELAYA - acoustic jazz guitarist.
More at www.myspace.com/richardmarchetta. No cover.
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Sat, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Nov 22; in Ojai:
9:30 pm-1 am KELLY'S LOT at The Deer Lodge, 2216 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai 93023. They’re touring their new CD, “The Light.” Info, www.kellyslot.com
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Sat, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Glendora at 2 pm and in Altadena at 7 pm.
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Sun, Nov 23:
All day “FAMILY STORYTELLING” at the The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; www.getty.edu. LOU STRATTEN parties 18th-century style with a musical tale inspired by Nicolas Lancret's painting, “Dance Before a Fountain.” Tpday’s sessions are at 10:30 & 11:30 am; 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm. The Getty’s complete fall and winter storytelling schedule is at www.getty.edu/visit/events/storytelling_fall_2008.html?cid=egetty084.
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Sun, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun; repeats every fourth Sun:
11 am-4 pm OLD TIME MUSIC JAM, TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE AND BANJO, hosted by BRETT WALLER, at Audubon Nature Center, Debs Park “in the Arroyo,” 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy. Link to the Audubon center has a map: http://www.audubon-ca.org/debs_park.htm. Enter through the main portal of the Audubon center, out to the grounds, pass the pond and wind up the path to under the shade of the old pepper tree. Info, call Brett, 323-441-2113.
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Sun, Nov 23:
Noon-3 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic for “Sunday Brunch,” at the Wine Bistro, 11915 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-766-6233. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” with different live performers each week, at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. Hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff W, who David Serby says, “Not only puts these Sunday shows together, but he spins some serious old school country, honky tonk and rockabilly music, too.”
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun; repeats every fourth Sun; in Temecula:
OPEN JAM SESSION IN TEMECULA at The Nettworks Ranch, Menifee Valley, in the Temecula / Murrieta Valley, a few miles N of the I-215 / I-15 split, in that triangle. Take Scott Rd W 2 miles off I-215, or Bundy Canyon Rd E 4 miles off I-15. Turn S on Daily Rd; first ranch on right; info, Diana Nett, The Nettworks Ranch, 951-679-7951 or 909-239-5154.
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Sun; repeats every fourth Sun:
1-5 pm BLUEGRASS JAM at Torrance Elks Lodge, 1820 Abalone Av, Torrance. Info, Bill Elliott, 909-678-1180 or Bob & Lynn Cater, 310-678-1180.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Nov 23; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
2 pm EILEEN IVERS (CHERISH THE LADIES, “RIVERDANCE,”) & IMMIGRANT SOUL at the Haugh Performing Arts Center, at Citrus College 1000 W. Foothill Bl, Glendora 91741; www.haughpac.com. Listening to the music of Eileen Ivers, you’ll sense that around the time she learned to hold a spoon, she began to wield a fiddle bow. Nine-time All-Ireland fiddle champion, original star of the spectacular “RIVERDANCE,” and a founding member of CHERISH THE LADIES, this talented lady delivers a high-spirited mix of traditional and Irish airs, jigs, reels, grooves, songs, and stories – flavored by her fascination with world rhythms and musical styles. Backed by her brilliantly versatile band IMMIGRANT SOUL, Ivers’ music is a blend of her Celtic roots, exuberant personality, and pure joy. Artist info, www.eileenivers.com. Tix $28, students & srs $26.
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Sun, Nov 23:
3 pm “THE GRAPES OF WRATH” with jug band music from KENNY & THE LEASEBREAKERS, in a National American Shakespeare Company production, closing show, at The Knightsbridge Theatre, 1944 Riverside Dr, L.A. 90039; Info & tix, 323-667-0955, www.knightsbridgetheatre.com. "The Grapes of Wrath" is a timely story in these troubled times of foreclosures, evictions, and economic uncertainty. FRANK GALATI’s play based on the JOHN STEINBECK novel is uplifting, portraying how the people of Depression-Era America continued to maintain dignity and justice in indecent and unjust situations. The story follows the Joad family - who are forced to leave their homes in the Dust Bowl - in search of a better life in the farmland of California. The Joads, like thousands of real-life economic refugees, encounter unjust labor practices and discrimination, but also companionship, and the generosity of fellow human beings in common plights. It is a story of love, family, honor, courage, and individual battles over doing the right thing, once one figures out what the right thing is. It's about community and working together to make change. Steinbeck’s own powerful words are preserved and honored in Frank Galati’s adaptation. The production includes “authentic on-stage fights featuring pick handles and guns.” Director CAROLEE SHOEMAKER grew up in the San Joaquin and San Gabriel Valleys and is herself a real part of that California story.
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The production features live, acoustic, jug band music by KENNY & THE LEASEBREAKERS before, during, and after the show and during the intermission and the curtain call. The cast sings a couple of original songs, there is a camp-fire sing along, and there are two live-called square dances, all set to jug band music.
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The music performances are “truly acoustic” - no electronic processing, no microphones, pickups, amplifiers or PA speakers, no pickups, no wires, just, as the band says, “the genuine acoustic vibrations traveling through the air from the musicians to your ears!” and they add, “The jug band's banjo player plays in an old-timey style, without finger picks or resonator.”
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The show runs Nov 1-Nov 23, Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.
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Sun, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, every week:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, 4th Sun, every month:
5-9 pm SONGMAKERS “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A.; for location, contact Mha Atma Khalsa, WestLAHoot@songmakers.org or 310-203-0162; www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Nov 23; in Tehachapi:
6 pm CHRISTINE ROSANDER at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. The promo says, “From the first fiery note to the last whispery phrase, Christine Rosander’s sultry voice grabs hold and doesn't let go, stirring up yearning and desire long after a song has ended. Her strong and sexy style blends playful to poignant influences including the emotion of Rickie Lee Jones, the folk voice of Joni Mitchell, the sophisticated blues of Nina Simone, the storytelling panache of Billie Holiday, the rock-jazz feeling of Donald Fagan, the country pop attitude of the Dixie Chicks, and powerful songwriting influences such as the Beatles, CSNY, Bread, and many more. Each becomes undeniably her own. More at www.christinerosander.com
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Sun, Nov 23; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7 pm HOT CLUB QUARTET at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com. They don’t simply perform, they celebrate the music of an era was jazz was hot and fun and lively and musical, with lots of Gypsy jazz from the repertoire of DJANGO REINHARDT & STEPHANE GRAPPELLI's innovative HOT CLUB DE FRANCE from the 1930s. Venue impresario BOB STANE says, “This sassy, snappy ensemble brings violin, two guitars and a string bass to deliver early jazz swing with punch and perfection.” The group features both well-known and rare compositions by Django and Stephane and other composers from the ‘30s and ‘40s. L.A.'s own Hot Club Quartette evokes the glory years of the QUINTETTE DU HOT CLUB DE FRANCE with rare flavor.
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The Quartette is led by guitarist BILLY STEELE and violinist BENNY BRYDERN, together with standup bassist DAVE JONES and multi-instrumentalist TOM MARION on rhythm guitar, banjo, and mandolin. All double in JANET KLEIN'S PARLOR BOYS BAND. The quartette's song list is a minor-key medley of tunes, including rare QHCF classics, and gems like FLETCHER ALLEN's viper song "Blue Drag," and "Billet Deux," "Bouncin' Around," and "I'll See You In My Dreams," and IRVING BERLIN's "Russian Lullaby" played in the style of OSCAR ALEMAN, and COLE PORTER's "What Is This Thing Called Love ?" It’s marvelous to watch – and to hear – them play, and always a delight. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Nov 23:
7 pm VANCE GILBERT plus an opening set by DAN NAVARRO (Lowen & Navarro) at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403.
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Lowen & Navarro tell us, “Last time we saw Vance was during a hailstorm in upstate NY, at the Falcon Ridge Festival in July. Of course, in California, the weather behaves. But the performers seldom do. Vance is a spirited, soulful folk-jazz-blues performer, and since it's solo Dan's solo debut at the legendary McCabe's Guitar Shop, it sounds like a great time to us.”
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Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $15.
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Sun, Nov 23:
7 pm TREMOLOCO at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Artist info, www.myspace.com/tremoloco. $12.
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Sun, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Sun, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Monday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is in West Hollywood at 9 pm.
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Mon, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Nov 24:
3:59-5:15 pm (PST) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast with THE REFUGEES (WENDY WALDMAN, DEBORAH HOLLAND, CINDY BULLENS) and TODD SNIDER, from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and THE REFUGEES have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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Mon; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon; repeats every 4th (& 2nd) Mon:
7-10 pm CORONA BLUEGRASS JAM at Crossroads Christian Church, 2331 Kellogg Av (at Ontario Av), Corona. Info, contact Todd Holtkamp, 951-347-2597 or onetoad@adelphia.net. Todd says, “Open Jam, all levels welcome. Having a good time is mandatory. If the weather is good we will be outside in front of the main building. If the weather is bad we will be inside.”
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Mon, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Mon, Nov 24:
8 pm THE ALLEY CATS perform a “Christmas Tryout show” with their original cast, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com. Venue impresario BOB STANE has always been very big on this act. Bob says, “THE ALLEY CATS are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. ROYCE, JUAN, MANDO, & SEAN never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love.” They always perform with JAY LENO at his Las Vegas shows. THE ALLEY CATS have recorded four albums that showcase their rich harmonies and the energy and humor of their live shows. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have earned this group the recognition by the critics as "America's Premier Doo-Wop Group," and they are the nation’s most-booked Doo-Wop group. This is the second of their two consecutive Mondays here. Tix: $22.
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Mon, every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by singer-songwriter Chris Mathieu at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, “Open-Mic on Mondays is now for MUSIC ONLY.” Two songs, and if time allows, performers may get to go up a second time. Venue adds, “The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.” Sign-ups at 8 pm.
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Mon, Nov 24; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
9 pm RODNEY CROWELL, JOE HENRY play The Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood; 310-855-0350; www.largo-la.com
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Mon, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon; most Mondays:
10 pm PRESTON SMITH plays solo acoustic at The Bridge, 3256 Caheunga Bl (at Barham), Universal City / Hollywood area, one mile N of the Hollywood Bowl. Romantic, loungy, acoustic room. Preston sings “blues & beyond,” soul and jazz. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, every week:
10:30 pm MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Social, 6525 Sunset Bl, Hollywood. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. No cover.
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Tue, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is 1st entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, every week:
7 pm “MAIN STREET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE” at Café Bellissimo, 22458 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-225-0026. It’s a nice format, always with two recording artists, each doing a half-hour set, and a few songs from performing guest host PAUL ZOLLO. (Longtime host GARRET SWAYNE is out of town for a few weeks, but the series continues without interruption.) The two featured artists are followed by an open mic; info, www.garretswayne.com. MSSS patrons get half-price drinks, 6:30-7:30, and special discount on award-winning pizza all evening. No cover, but venue expects a minimum $5 food / drink purchase (and that’s half their former expectation).
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Tues; every 4th Tue:
7-8:30 pm “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” led by Bea Romano & Jim, it’s a traditional folk music jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and join in. Bea says, “It's a lovely facility. We hope you will enjoy playing / listening to music. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in the fun. There are plenty of armless chairs. Best of all, it's free!”
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Tue, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Tue, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Nov 25:
8 pm DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, plus THE HOLD STEADY at the Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 213-380-5005.
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Tue, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly summer series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tues; every 4th Tue:
8 pm SUZY WILLIAMS and HER SOLID SENDERS play live jazz and jump blues at Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90401; www.templebarlive.com; 310-393-6607. It’s their new 4th Tue residency, every month, for 2008. They play two sets, 8;30 & 9:30 pm. Jitterbug Janet gives free swing dance lessons at 8:15 & 9:15 pm. Suzy Williams has played Carnegie Hall with Stormin' Norman Zamcheck, performed with Moses Pendleton's Pilobolus dance troupe, and has worked with Van Dyke Parks, Buster Poindexter, Marc Shaiman, Nicholas Ray among many others. Bette Midler, Horace Silver, Roosevelt Sykes, Ann Magnuson, Eubie Blake and Hadda Brooks have praised her passionate singing and vibrant energy. The SENDERS are KAHLIL SABBAGH (band leader and vibes), BRAD KAY (piano), DAVE JONES (bass), NICK SCARMACK (drums), DANNY MOYNAHAN (sax), DAN HEFFERNAN (sax), DAVE WEINSTEIN (trombone) and COREY GEMME (trumpet). Celebrate being alive with Suzy and her swinging 8-piece band, evoking the rockin' dance music of Louis Jordan, and the recent release of “Suzy & The Jtones,” her new ten inch record / CD (www.jtonerecords.com). The NY Times John Rockwell wrote, "Williams is an enormously amusing, endearing presence...with tough, belting authority." “All About Jazz” critic Rex Butters wrote in Venice Beachhead, "Suzy and Her Solid Senders teach old standards (Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Anita O'Day, Fats Waller) new tricks, but it's their originals that will bring you back for more." Read the Santa Monica Mirror article at www.smmirror.com/MainPages/DisplayArticleDetails.asp?eid=6706. Catch ‘em at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rADpTDcq98Y. Artists info, www.puddingbench.com/suzy.htm. $10 cover.
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Tue; repeats every 2nd and 4th Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL MCCARTHY the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. You can also pre-signup online at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Nov 25; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” tonight features SEVERIN BROWNE and ERICK MACEK each doing a set, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027. Severin tells us, “This is a showcase that I’ve known about for quite a while, but could not make it to because of my every-Tuesday gig at Sammy’s.” The show is run by BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the first set every week at 8 pm. After her set is the showcase, with the night’s scheduled guest artists.
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Tue, every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed; every week; in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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Wed; 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nicks Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, Nov 26:
6:45 pm monthly “GILLI MOON & J.WALKER'S SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” this time with JESSIE SPARKS, BILL DOBBINS, J WALKER, & GILLI MOON, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. Gilli is co-founder of the global Songsalive! songwriters organization. She books different guests, and herself performs each month. More at www.songsalive.org
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JESSIE SPARKS was nominated for Best Female Vocal at the Hollywood Music Awards 2008, and hers was the winning showcase at Victoria, Australia’s renowned Blue Diamond. An accomplished Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Jessie continues to gain widespread recognition for her unique sound and live performances. Amidst ongoing gigs and charity performances, her career has been in overdrive since the release of her critically acclaimed indie debut CD, “Breathe Easy,” earlier this year. More at www.jessiesparks.com
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BILL DOBBINS began as a singer-songwriter in the ‘60s and ‘70s, working with Emmylou Harris, Arlo Guthrie, Tim Buckley, John Hammond, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott at venues like The Bitter End, Folk City, Café Wha?, Izzy Young's Folklore Center and the Gaslight. More at www.billdobbinsmusic.com
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Wed, every week:
7-10 pm weekly OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, every week; in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, last Wed, every month:
8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Artist info, www.hobobanjofred.com. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm ACOUSTIC JAM at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Wed; repeats every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Nov 26; in Ventura:
8-11 pm DENISE VASQUEZ at Café Bella 79 California St, Ventura 93001. Denise is an award-winning singer-songwriter, and she’s performed all over the world and twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” This is her every-Wednesday-in-November residency, and Denise tell us, “I will be performing 2 sets with RANDY MARTINEZ. I wrote a blog about my experience this week, so check out my blogspot site or website to read about why I love performing in intimate settings - http://www.denisevasquez.blogspot.com or http://www.denisevasquez.com.” No cover.
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Wed,: 4th Wed every month:
8:30 pm “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” the monthly all-female musicians’ event, at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114. $7.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, every week:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm “SPOKEN WORD & POETRY OPEN MIC” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). It’s "Real Talk," a night of self-expression, hosted by Moses, a native of New Orleans who has performed at many venues across the country, from neighborhood lounges to the Kennedy Center. Moses seeks “to create and rekindle a form of ‘Spoken Word’ familiar to everyone.” Venue adds, “If you have the desire to express yourself but feel you don't rhyme like everyone else, then this is the place for you. But for those that are as polished-as-chrome, make Wednesday nights at Café Muse your home, and you'll be delighted you didn't spend it alone.” Sign-ups at 8 pm.
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Note: we are including the regularly recurring events, but you should check before attending any of them; they may well have been cancelled due to Thanksgiving.
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Thu, Nov 27:
11 am-2 pm “THANKSGIVING AT THE LEARNING GARDEN,” at The Learning Garden at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Bl, Venice 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. For the fourth consecutive year, the garden and the community hosts the clients and staff of “Program for Torture Victims” in the celebration of our most quintessentially American holiday. This is an event that will make you thankful for what you have, as you share company and a meal with some very thankful folks who escaped torture in their home countries. Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish and join-in sharing gratitude for another year of growth and love. There’s always a fun acoustic roots music jam at these events.
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Thu, every week:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET,” brand new in October ’08, with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, Nov 27:
Noon & 2 pm “BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER” at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge 91101; 818-949-4200; www.descansogardens.org. This Thanksgiving, Descanso Gardens is open for a holiday gathering – before or including the big meal. Wander and explore the Gardens (open 9 am-4:30 pm), and/or have the “Bountiful Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet” offered by Patina (seatings at noon & 2 pm in Van de Kamp Hall). A sample of menu items includes butternut squash soup with toasted pecans, wild rice salad with dried autumn fruit, brown sugar-brined roasted tom turkey with bourbon scented gravy, hearty herbed stuffing with roasted shallots and sage, green bean gratin with crispy shallots, cane sugar roasted sweet potatoes with marshmallow meringue and buttery mashed potatoes; dessert choices from among a selection of holiday pies. Cost for the brunch is $42 adults ($35 adult mbrs), $15 children age 12 and younger, and free for children age 3 and younger. Reservations required, at 818-790-3663. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Free parking. Gardens admission required: $8 adults; $6 srs & students; $3 children ages 5-12; free for children ages 5 and younger, and for Descanso mbrs.
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Thu, every week:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, every week; in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, 4th (and 2nd) Thu, every month; in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm “ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Thu, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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Thu, every week:
NO SHOW tonight: 7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with guest artists each week, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm WEEKLY ZYDECO DANCE in Long Beach, every Thursday at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-596-1631. Come early for Bar Happy Hour with free food, 4-7 pm. Evening costs $7 plus two drink minimum (bottled water, juices, more available). Zydeco dance lessons included: 7-7:30 basic zydeco; 7:30-8 pm intermediate / advanced dance moves. CD dancing 8-9 pm. Beginners, singles, all ages welcome. Dance instruction by Karen Redding of LouisianaDanceLA.com; Karen has taught at L.A. Music Center, “Long Beach Bayou Festival,” San Diego's “Gator By The Bay” Festival, “Simi Valley Cajun Festival,” Galaxy Theater, private parties and corporate events. Info, Karen, 562-438-1255, karinovations@verizon.net.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, every week:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu; every week; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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Thu, every week:
OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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Thu, every week:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, recurring:
8-11:30 pm RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Rick and his honky-tonk blues band’s Thursday series, with guests. Rick & co play 8-9, then from 10-12. At 9 is the guest band, different each week. Artists’ info: www.rickshea.com. Venue serves dinner, has drink specials most nights. $5 cover.
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Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. The boys say, “Come down for great music, dancing and a green beer!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com.
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Thu, recurring:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Thu; 2nd & 4th Mon every month:
8-9 pm “MONDAY NIGHT POETRY” at the Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E Washington Bl, Pasadena 91104 ; info, www.home.earthlink.net/~mondaynightpoetry/; contact Don Kingfisher Campbell, mondaynightpoetry@earthlink.net or 626-744-7272. Featured poets and open readings; sign-up by 8 pm. They say, “This is your chance to share your poetry with the public and to hear professional poets performing their newest creations.” Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Adults, free.
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Thu, last Thu, every month:
8-10 pm SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE at The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. A full evening of entertainment from local songwriters, hosted by MAUREEN DOHERTY. Songsalive is now booking for various dates in 2007, and seeking singer-songwriters to perform; info: hotline at 310-238-0359 or email usa@songsalive.org; www.songsalive.org. No cover, $5 donation requested.
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Thu; repeats every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, most Thursdays:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR at one of the two Largo locations, either the original “little stage” venue at 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073, or the new “big stage” Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350. They are alumni of NICKEL CREEK. Cover is $15 in the small venue, $25 in the big venue.
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Thu, every week:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, every week:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu; every Thu:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES at Bartwist, 48 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.bartwist.com. Expect a good time and dancing’, from honky-tonk to Elvis. Venue has food and full bar. No cover.
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Friday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is in Altadena at 8 pm.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, every week:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Nov 28; in Corona:
7-10 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic at Rodrigo's Corona, 150 W Parkridge Av, Corona 92880; 951-738-0373. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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Fri, Nov 28; in Santa Barbara:
7-11 pm KELLY’S LOT plays “full band acoustic” at Cold Springs Tavern, 5995 Stage Coach Rd, Santa Barbara. They’re touring their new CD, “The Light.” More at www.kellyslot.com
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Fri, Nov 28; in Tehachapi:
7 pm “LOST HILLS,” aka Americana songwriter ARCHIE LOGSDON, at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. Lost Hills is solo guitar and harmonica player and singer Archie Logsdon, Kern River Valley poet and songwriter. He is a native Californian who has traveled everywhere by the back roads, crafting songs about love, death and wandering in the wilderness. All are rooted in traditional American folk music. His songs tend to evoke the Southern Sierra region where he grew up and now resides, and he also loves to play the old ballads of the Carter Family and Woody Guthrie. More at www.myspace.com/losthillsmusic. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Check with venue for tix prices.
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Fri, Nov 28; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm “JIM STUBBLEFIELD’S GUITARRA EXOTICA” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-398-7917. Guitarist and composer JIM STUBBLEFIELD, a founding member of the Billboard-charting band INCENDIO, performs original music from his first solo album in ten years, “Guitarra Exotica.” Jim Stubblefield’s music is a journey into an exciting world of exotic melodies, infectious rhythms and evocative soundscapes, featuring original compositions inspired by his love of flamenco, jazz, classical, Celtic and many other Western and Eastern forms. From flamenco-inspired rumbas to Eastern European folk melodies, to Middle-Eastern bellydance rhythms, Jim Stubblefield’s fleet-fingered guitar takes center stage.
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Tonight, he is joined by three fabulous and accomplished musicians: violinist ANNA STAFFORD, whose credits include work with artists MARY J. BLIGE, LEANN RIMES, JOSH GROBEN, KANYE WEST, KELLY CLARKSON, & ANDREA BOCELLI; percussionist BRYAN BROCK, whose credits include performing with FRANKIE VALLI, JACKSON BROWN, LEONARD COHEN, & INCENDIO; and the fourth member of the band, bassist-guitarist RUBEN RAMOS, who performs with The Ten Tenors.
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Stubblefield's music has appeared on compilations with other notable artists, including the great OTTMAR LIEBERT, GOVI, and the late RUBEN ROMERO. Jim’s other band, INCENDIO, has released 6 CDs, a DVD, and toured the country several times. Stubblefield's music has been used on HGTV, ESPN, the Showtime series “Re:Evolution of Sports,” on the History Channel show “Modern Marvels,” on the WB shows “Elimidate,” and “The Girls Next Door,” and other network television shows. Tix, $15.
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Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, every week:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Fri, last Fri, every month:
9 pm “LAST FRIDAYS AT THE SCENE” with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and MIKE STINSON and guests, at The Scene, 806 E Colorado Bl, Glendale; 818-241-7029; www.thescenebar.com. I See Hawks and Mike Stinson do this monthly gig with a different guest each month, where “The worst stage monitors in California contribute to the fun.” Artists info: www.paulmarshall.net. No cover.
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Fri, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Saturday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Altadena and Santa Monica, both at 8 pm.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-2 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show also rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Saturdays, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
2 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Nov 29:
7 pm “CHRIS VALENTI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY SHOW” with music from CHRIS VALENTI, plus comics MICHAEL GOLDSTROM and TONY BOSWELL, at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. Chris is a fine performing songwriter who has played live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He is also the self-appointed patron saint of lonely hearts, or more accurately, of the broken relationship. Make that plural, relationships. Thus, many of his songs address that subject, always with witty and comic commentary. A veteran comic as well as musician, Chris obviously knows about this “surprise” birthday, and we ‘spect he orchestrated it himself. Which is fine, since that gives him plenty of time to prepare his material. This will be fun.
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Chris told us, “I have never been dating a girlfriend long enough for her to be vested in our relationship to the point where she'll throw me a surprise party. I've been to other surprise parties and they seem really great: The lights are out. The person walks in. Everyone jumps up to scare the crap out of the sucker. What fun! I want that! . I'm also going to get me an incredible birthday cake (ice cream, of course) and we'll all gorge on that.”
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Chris adds, “I'll be performing a full hour and recording the show for my first comedy DVD. Being a loud part of that DVD is your gift to me. But please, it’s a surprise. Don't mention this to me beforehand.” More at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com, where you can see a performance by Chris at the Comedy Store.
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It’s a “dinner and a show” event for those who want dinner; venue has a $10 minimum on food and drink. Cover is $10, but Chris can get you an advance ticket for $6; email him at Chris@ChrisValentiMusic.net.
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Sat, Nov 29; in Tehachapi:
7 pm “FRIENDS OF BETTY CASEY JACKSON” brings performances by PAT SEAMOUNT, MICHAEL GALLAGHER, GARY MAZZOLA, JERRY MULKINS, JOHN KAMPLANE, JON HAMMOND, CAMERON MELVILLE, TONY VICE, BUMPY WORTHINGTON, DEBBY HAND, PETER CUTLER, & more, at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com.
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Betty herself wrote this on her my space page: “My name is Betty Casey Jackson. I live in Bakersfield Ca. I grew up in Tehachapi, Ca. I have 1 child the love of my life, Jeremy. He is 34 yrs old. My father Bernie Casey,{Deceased} was a professional musician, and played for Maddox Brothers and Rose. My mother was a musician also. Her name was Mary Casey. She sang and played guitar and taught me to sing & play at a very young age. I followed the musical path also, and have been a singer and guitar player professionally for the past 30 yrs. I have played most all of the Kern County lounges and clubs. I love rock music and country, I especially love Bad Company, Steppenwolff, Jackson Browne, Aerosmith, & Tom Petty. I do not like Jazz, Opera, or Rap. I am a people person, and have been very blessed in my life to have wonderful friends. I am a Big cat lover. I have 6 cats all of whom live in my bedroom with me. I am also an artist I love to draw, paint, and make many different things. I Love the simple things in life, Family, Kids, the beach, theme parks, thrift stores, & yard sales. I am not spoiled. I love to laugh and I am a hopeless, people pleaser, romantic, and try to treat people the way I want to be treated. This is me in a nut shell. Will write more later. Who I'd like to meet: too many to mention.”
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Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Check with venue for tix prices.
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Sat, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat; every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. New in April, 2008. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, 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; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm ALEX DePUE, with special guest MIGUEL de HOYOS (Guitarrista Mexicano), at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
The venue’s impresario, Bob Stane, says of Alex’s first performance here, “It was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience to see a full fledged ‘fiddle extravaganza.’ There is no other way to describe it. ....way too big to be in a 49 seat bistro. However, he had a great time and asked to come back, just like every other big time act who gets hooked up with The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Alex DePue is a well-known fiddler in a big rock band!”
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Alex is also classically trained, and that’s abundantly obvious, once you hear him. Bob Stane says, “He does not ‘just’ play, but puts on a thorough show. He has a sweet puckish sense of humor and is good looking. This is a ‘class’ act. Not a person in the room stayed in his, or her, seat at the end of the last song. A 100% standing ovation. The audience would not let him off the stage and he played for about another hour. He was mobbed at the CD table after he finally got off stage. Also the nicest person you can imagine, with even a good sense of humor. I am convinced I will never have a finer solo violinist/fiddler on my stage.”
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Alex DePue is one of the most innovative violinists/fiddlers of our day. You can expect a jaw-dropping demonstration including all styles of violin playing. He performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall at age 14, then won numerous competitions, including the “National Fiddling Championship” in Winfield, Kansas in 1999 and again in 2005. Alex was employed as Musical Director for Capitol country recording artist CHRIS CAGLE from 2000 to 2006. He arrives for tonight’s show fresh off a world tour with legendary rock guitarist STEVE VAI, which began way back in July 2007. Find out more at www.myspace.com/alexdepue and www.vai.com including news of their live DVDs and recordings. Search "Alex DePue" at www.youtube.com and see live performances. Alex’s Myspace page has logged over a million hits.
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Plus, tonight’s special guitar guest MIGUEL de HOYOS, one of most renowned and talented guitarists in Mexico. One critic wrote, “His musical elegance and virtuosity, the personal seals that print to his solo performances, continue to captivate audiences of all ages in Mexico, United States and Europe.” Another wrote, “Throughout the course of his performance, you will hear a piece of XVI century Baroque music, Spaniard music, Mexican music, South American music, European music and even some killer rock and roll!” These many different genres of music include original arrangements, all performed with such mastery and skill you will believe the music was originally written for solo guitar. Tix for this show, up-close in an intimate venue with great sound, are a real bargain at $20.
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Sat, Nov 29; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tom gave radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” the world broadcast premiere of his song, “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall,” and the song has become a clear perspective in the dialogue over immigration issues. He’s a transplanted Californian who is a Texas folk icon and a stellar songwriter with a fine voice. He brings a repertoire that includes countless originals recorded by himself and covered by many folk and western and country stars, a few covers that he makes his own, and a Tom Russell concert is always memorable. His “Gallo del Cielo” is ancient Greek mythology translated into a tale of old California. Expect “Outbound Plane,” and the best version of “The Dutchman” you’ve ever heard. 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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Sat, every week:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Sat, fifth Sat of the month (when there is one):
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” in Studio City; for location, contact Rich & Jo Lewis, Takethe5thHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Nov 29:
9-11 pm RICHARD MARCHETTA & MIKE DILL conclude their November residency that has featured different guests each week, at Cafe At The Vista, 4469 Sunset Dr (next to the historic Vista Theater), Los Feliz; 323-660-4722. It’s “acoustic originals & standards - jazz, blues, ragtime tunes.” Tonight’s guest artist is acoustic jazz guitarist MARIO MARTIN ZELAYA. More at www.myspace.com/richardmarchetta. No cover.
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Sat, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in Altadena at 3 pm, in Thousand Oaks at 6 pm, and in Altadena at 7 pm.
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Sun, Nov 30:
10 am-5 pm 5th annual “HOLIDAY ART & GIFT SALE” with live music, at the Eagle Rock Center For the Arts, 2225 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041; 323-226-1617; www.centerartseaglerock.org. It’s a “Community celebration, collaborative circle of support, [where] local artists offer functional art fine crafts at wholesale prices.”
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The excellent VERTIGO ROAD (www.vertigoroad.com) performs noon-1 pm.
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Sun, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, Nov 30:
Noon-3 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic for “Sunday Brunch,” at the Wine Bistro, 11915 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-766-6233. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” with different live performers each week, at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. Hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff W, who David Serby says, “Not only puts these Sunday shows together, but he spins some serious old school country, honky tonk and rockabilly music, too.”
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
3 pm matinee with TOM BREIDING plus POPULUXE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Haunting. An evening full of history. Tom Breiding's epic songs echo the voices resonating from the coalfields of West Virginia, the mills of industrial Pittsburgh, and the Main Streets of small-town America.
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“A real folk experience” says AboutFolk.Com (NY Times Co.) about TOM BREIDING. They go on to say, "Breiding is a fantastic songwriter, and an even more gifted performer. His lyrics are honest and empathic, and the instrumentation is outstanding."
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TIM O’BRIEN, Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, says, “Tom Breiding's bluegrass flavored CD, ‘The Unbroken Circle,’ provides a much needed look at the story of the West Virginia coalfields. Like the best historical fiction, these true stories in song provide easy access to a culture whose trials and tribulations are too often ignored.”
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TOM T. HALL, “The Storyteller,” Distinguished Member of the Songwriter Hall of Fame, says of Tom Breiding’s “Shades of Woodie Guthrie,” "These recordings contribute the historical understanding of this much misunderstood region."
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Plus, the upbeat show opener POPULUXE contributes something entirely different to this double-bill. A modern duo, entirely composed of the flexible music rhythms and the subtle cadences of drummer PETE STRAUB and the songs and strings of ROB SHAPIRO, the interweaving of their voices and their instrumental sympathies, to create entire universes that continue to spark long after the tune itself is through. By turns dark, wry, funny, biting and always melodic and surprising, their music has received critical acclaim internationally. We heard them a few years ago, when BRETT PERKINS still did a “Listening Room” concert in Southern California, and they made a fine impression and were quite memorable. Yep, it’s a matinee (there’s a different show here tonight at 7 pm). $15.
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Sun, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, last Sun, every month; in Seattle:
4-6:30 pm “RUNNING DOG SHANTY SING,” held the last Sunday of every month, at Running Dog Guitars / Sound Guitar Repair, 118 N 35th St, Suite 105, Fremont, WA. Info, 206-448-0707. This one is “A community sing for songs about the sea, rivers or any kind of water. Lead a song or just join the chorus,” hosted by Rick Davis & Cat Fox. Sea Chanties (shanties) are fun to sing and the choruses are always easy-to-learn sing-alongs. The hosts tell us, “The building is tall, grey cinderblock and green metal. Suite 105 is in the back, facing the alley between 36th and 35th. Parking available on the street. Over 21 years of age please. Potluck beverages and snacks.” The “call and response” form of these work songs of the sea makes them easy to learn and fun to sing. Free.
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Sun, every week:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun; repeats last Sun, every month:
5:45 pm OPEN MIC at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
6 pm TOM RUSSELL plays the Thousand Oaks Library (Grant R. Brimhall Library), 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91361, co-sponsored by the Concerts at The Bodie House series in Agoura Hills; reserv gets directions, at BodieHouse@aol.com or 818-621-8309. Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Tom gave radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” the world broadcast premiere of his song, “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall,” and the song has become a clear perspective in the dialogue over immigration issues. He’s a transplanted Californian who is a Texas folk icon and a stellar songwriter with a fine voice. He brings a repertoire that includes countless originals recorded by himself and covered by many folk and western and country stars, a few covers that he makes his own, and a Tom Russell concert is always memorable. His “Gallo del Cielo” is ancient Greek mythology translated into a tale of old California. Expect “Outbound Plane,” and the best version of “The Dutchman” you’ve ever heard.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7 pm BRIAN JOSEPH & BRAD COLERICK, two headliners sharing a co-billing, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com. This is an outstanding “double bill.” If you don’t yet know the names of these artists, prepare to add their music to your list of favorites.
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BRIAN JOSEPH is often introduced with the question, “If Elvis was the king of rock, and Michael Jackson the king of pop, who's the king of Echo Park?” The answer, since his song and album, “The King of Echo Park,” is Brian, a tall, slim young man whose music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Independent Musician (publication) called Brian, "royalty in scuffed sneakers and a jester’s hat..." while The Oakland Tribune calls him, "...a troubadour in the classic sense,” adding, “Joseph is a singer and songwriter of the first order." With lyrical irony and warm, smart songs, BRIAN JOSEPH is in the royalty of L.A.-based “new folk” singer-songwriters. Brian's performances have been praised by venue bookers from New York to San Francisco. For a decade, his acting career had been met with critical acclaim and awards, yet he was best known for his portrayal of “Cheesy the Pizza Slice” in a TV commercial than for his roles as “Rodrigo” in Shakespeare’s “Othello” or as “Dromio” in “A Comedy of Errors.” Fortunately for us, Brian has returned to his first love - music. (Not that he wasn't a convincing slice of pizza.)
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BRAD COLERICK is featured in a recent issue of Billboard Magazine, and called, “one of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world." He has worked with a long list of musical icons from JOHNNY CASH to BB KING. Brad has performed live, twice, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and scored a “Listener Favorite” there. An Associated Press review of Colerick’s latest CD, “Lines In The Dirt,” says, “The 11-song set shows that Colerick’s excellent 2006 release, ‘Cottonwood’ – his first album in 19 years – was no fluke.” With contributions from SUZY BOGGUSS, LARRY KLEIN, HERB PEDERSEN, APRIL VERCH, and LOWEN & NAVARRO, “Lines In The Dirt” is marvelous, filled with honest, original, unique and memorable songwriting and fine music making from Brad and his stellar cast of guest artists. You can also catch Brad's videos of "Time Away" and "Let Her Fall In Love" in occasional rotation on the GAC TV channel; that’s especially notable, because he’s a pure Americana original, and certainly not just another Nashville clone - but it’s probably easier to catch the real thing live, as part of a full set in the comfort of the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Especially since it’s a “two-fer” night with Brian Joseph. Tix, $20.
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Sun, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Sun, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun; repeats last Sun, every month; in the OC:
7-9 pm monthly “ORANGE COUNTY SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room), 13030 Goldenwest Av (crnr of Garden Grove Bl), Westminster 92683; 714-636-0442; event info, 714-333-8222 (Rodney). Songwriting workshop, critique session and songwriting exercises. Event gathers songwriters to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the global Songsalive! songwriting communities. First half is an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each (on tape, CD or live) followed by a guest speaker or industry discussion in the second half, with time to talk and network. Moderated by Rod O'Riley. Directions, info, www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Sun, Nov 30; in Illinois:
7 pm SHELBY LYNNE with LISA DeROSIA & LUSH BUDGETT at Fitzgerald's Night Club, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL; 708-788-2118; www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Grammy Winner Shelby Lynne's album of (mostly) Dusty Springfield songs, "Just a Little Lovin','' was released in January to immediate acclaim, garnering four-star reviews from the likes of "USA Today'' and "Blender'' magazine and newspapers from coast to coast.
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Chicago's own Lisa DeRosia & Lush Budgett open. Part Emily Dickinson and part Kris Kristofferson, Lisa DeRosia's lyrics and rare voice are wrapped in arrangements flavored with bits of Burt Bacharach's '70s orchestral pop, Tammy Wynette's classic country and the Beatles' Revolver-era rock. The Daily Herald called Lush Budgett's latest CD, “Yesterday is Gone,” one of the 10 best Chicago releases of the year, “A sweet convocation of vintage country-inspired melodies and alt. rock brooding...lonely and love-struck lyrics...sung with a soothing, hushed twang...and a dash of Beatles-esque pop melancholy." More at www.shelbylynne.com and www.myspace.com/lushbudgett. Advance tix $20, $25 door.
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Sun, every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun; repeats last Sun, every month:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. Sign-ups at 7 pm. $1 cover.
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to the DECEMBER calendar, as well as all the months between then and August, 2009. So many truly fine shows, so few evenings to see them…
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, where all is presented as chronological date listings, for today/tonight, this week, this month, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Guide updates often, and News Features post weekly.
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Current chronological date listings, to June, 2009, are available for
(1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana / folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance music events, and,
(2) festivals and other events of great note featuring acoustic Americana music, THROUGHOUT THE US & CANADA (and sometimes beyond), are included in the Guide, and listed separately in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which posts from time to time.
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If you’re trying to explain this thing to someone who likes real music, just tell ‘em that the Guide’s MOST RECENT EDITIONS as well as our NEWS FEATURES - that’s both the Guide with its event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the separately-posted News for and about acoustic musicians and music - can be found conveniently at
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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