Weekend update & March's 1st edition, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2009

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There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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Feb 27 through MARCH 15, 2009 events
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Updated February 27, 2009; recurring events included through Mon, March 9.
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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, write to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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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! People who love real music tend to love all real music. So, yes, we do include listings for many classical music performances. (When is a fiddle a violin? We’ll leave that to you.)
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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.
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Here you will find news of live performances of acoustic music and musicians, events that we know you’ll enjoy attending. We include festivals everywhere, and provide a comprehensive guide to concerts, club gigs, coffeehouse performances, and more in the Los Angeles region, from Santa Barbara to Orange County. The Guide includes musicians’ workshops, music conferences, seminars, panel discussions, and more.
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This is the “big half” of what we publish. The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE and the ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS post separately.
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You will need to use the tabs (at left) for 2008, and specific months, to find anything posted before January 1, 2009.
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IF YOU USED A SPECIFIC URL to reach this edition of the Guide, and more than a few days have passed since the date it posted, THERE MAY BE A NEWER EDITION. See next line.
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THE MOST RECENT GUIDE, with its detailed calendar of events, is identifiable by the date it was posted. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left to look for the latest updated editions.
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FUTURE MONTHS are published separate from the current month. If you’re looking for “long looks ahead,” remember they may get buried under updates to the current month; use the list and tabs to the left for guidance. And we occasionally post a Guide / 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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THE MOST RECENT NEWS FEATURES, as well as other recent news posts that are often still relevant, are always available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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WHAT’S IN THE NEWS THAT 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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UPDATES TO THE CURRENT MONTH’S GUIDE / CALENDAR are made at least weekly, because MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events get booked into a vast number of venues, with more added all the time. And, we include events as we learn of them from artists, presenters, venues, festivals, workshop presenters, etc.
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FUTURE EVENTS are currently posted past 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 Guide’s 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.
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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 info that you have locked into 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 Guide is waaaay too comprehensive to fit anywhere that imposes limitations. 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. And it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008.
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PLEASE DO COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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PLEASE DON’T send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, it cannot be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. (Myspace “friends” are great, and we DO welcome you there!) But, communicate through email only at the above address. And, yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible for your event!
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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FEB 27-MARCH 15, 2009 EVENTS
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Includes the Weekend Update for the Feb/Mar interface…
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Recurring events are included in this edition through Monday, March 9.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
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Fri-Sun, Feb 27-Mar 1:
Annual “FIDDLING FROG CONTRA DANCE WEEKEND” with LISSA SCHNECKENBURGER, BETHANY WAICKMAN, COREY DiMARIO in Pasadena, CA ; info and registration at www.caldancecoop.org/cgi/frogdriver.cgi. The truly outstanding Lissa is from Maine. Her superb fiddle music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she tells us, “Bethany, Corey, and I will be forsaking winter for one sunny (fingers crossed) weekend in Southern California. I've already got my sunscreen and dancing shoes ready for the annual Fiddling Frog contra dance weekend, and I hope to see lots of you West Coasters out there.”
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There are lots of recent updates at www.lissafiddle.com that you might want to check out, including new pictures on the photos page, a live video with guitarist Bethany Waickman from her performance on WCSH6's show "207", and a link to YouTube footage of her band, Phantom Power, playing in Denmark. It’s at www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdupxeDaQ4g. Lissa adds, about her latest CD, “I'm also proud to announce that ‘Song’ was listed in the top ten records of '08 by Mojo magazine, fRoots, The Boston Globe, KFAI FM, WKAR FM, and WJZF FM.”
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Fri & Sat, Feb 27 & 28; in Kansas:
“KANSAS SILENT FILM FESTIVAL” in Topeka, Kansas, brings free showings of classic Hollywood short subject and feature length silent era movies with LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT. Film intros by Denise Morrison. organ accompaniment by MARVIN FAULWELL and GREG FOREMAN. Percussion by BOB KECKEISEN. Piano interludes by JEFF RAPSIS. Orchestra accompaniment by the MONT ALTO MOTION PICTURE ORCHESTRA. Showing Friday evening and all day and evening Saturday, with meal breaks. Complete program is on-line, with notes and details as they become available.
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Fri, every week, on web radio:
5 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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Fri, every week:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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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, Feb 27-Sun, Mar 1:
“ARTHUR HULL'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BASIC DRUM CIRCLE FACILITATORS' PLAYSHOP” presented by Village Music Circles(Tm), Remo, and Drummin Fun, at Remo Percussion Center, 7308 Coldwater Canyon, North Hollywood 91605 (1 block N of Sherman Way); 818-982-0461. Followed by a FREE Community Drum Circle at Remo on Sun, Mar 1, 5-6:30 pm. Info, http://drumminfun.com; register: http://www.filemaker911.got.net/vmc/2009regform-fac.html. Program Content and Activities: The Basic Weekend Facilitators' Training begins Friday evening and ends Sunday evening. These days are packed with information and experiences designed to give the participant the confidence, tools and inspiration necessary to facilitate a rhythm based event and to build a rhythm community in their home environment.
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This experiential intensive includes learning and practice with facilitation theory and techniques. Through small group activities using movement, voice, musical instruments and improvisational games participants will learn group leadership skills, platform presentation techniques and body language communication. The training culminates in the Community Drum Circle finale which will give participants an opportunity to practice and observe the skills learned during the weekend.
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Program content and structure is based on the innovative facilitation techniques developed by Arthur Hull and published in his books, Drum Circle Facilitation: Community Building Through Rhythm, and Drum Circle Spirit: Facilitating Human Potential Through Rhythm. These books are required text.
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No experience is necessary to attend. You do not have to be a musician to participate. This program is designed to be as much a personal growth process as a technical skills training. Beginning facilitators to advanced trainers have found the playshops to be stimulating and insightful.
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Free, though Continuing Education Credits are available through a numbger of places.

PLEASE BRING Your favorite hand drum, if possible, and at least one each of the following: shakers, bells, wood blocks. Extra percussion instruments will be available. Bring bottled water, snacks, paper & pens for note-taking, a piece of string (appx 3 feet long, thicker than thread and thinner than rope) for the closing ceremony:
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QUESTIONS & REGISTRATION - email Janet Planet - DrumminFun@gmail.com; more at http://DrumminFun.com or register directly with Arthur's office at outreach@drumcircle.com or online at www.filemaker911.got.net/vmc/2009regform-fac.html
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Fri, Feb 27:
7 & 9:30 pm (two shows) TEN WEST plus HI-FIDELITY at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. It’s an award-winning vocal quartet and a sketch comedy duo sharing the bill, and each will do some different material at each of the two shows.
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TEN WEST is an award-winning sketch comedy duo of JON MONATERO and STEPHEN SIMON, who appear in shows all across the country, from venues including the Improv to comedy award shows, commercials and the legitimate theatre. Venue impresario Bob Stane has worked with comics for decades, and he says, “Keeping the art of sketch comedy alive, Jon and Stephen will have you in stitches and tears, as they weave their show around your funny bone.”
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HI-FIDELITY is a vocal quartet who've been very busy. From winning the “Buckeye Invitational” contest - in all three of its categories - to the title of “Far Western District Quartet Champions,” to “National A Cappella Champions,” and most recently the title of “Pan Pacific Champions” - a contest held only every three years on the Pacific Rim - as well as radio and television appearances on “Later” with Carson Daly on NBC, and even an X-Box commercial, their brand of humor and singing is unique. Bob Stane adds, “You never know who's going to show up: it might be the crew of the Starship Enterprise, the Addams Family, or Elvis might be in the building. Hold on to your hats, they're known for pocketing a few collectibles during their show.” $22.50 either show.
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Fri, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, Feb 27:
8 pm GRADA plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the Caltech campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). Artists info, www.myspace.com/gradamusic.
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Here’s a bit from FolkWorks; more at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35836/3176 -
“’Cloudy Day Navigation’ is what they call their new album, and one way or another, each of the dozen tracks on Gráda's latest recording is about traveling, journeys or finding one's way. That's not surprising when you consider that the Irish band spent nearly eight of the last twelve months on the road and with the release of ‘Cloudy Day Navigation,’ their third album on Nashville's Compass Records, the band members look to do the same in the upcoming year.
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"’We all came to the band with songs we had written or collected since our CD ‘The Landing Step,’ which was completed in 2004,’ explains Andrew Laking, who plays double bass in the five member group. "Over a three year period we rehearsed, recorded and performed all of this material, eventually whittling it down to the twelve tracks that ended up on the final cut." Each band member had equal input into what was finally chosen for the recording, and for the six tracks on the accompanying DVD. Working all that out, Laking pointed out, is sometimes a challenge given the different musical tastes and backgrounds of the group, but that's also a major source of Gráda's distinctive sound.
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“Laking was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and his background includes playing jazz as well as Irish music, studying guitar making in Canada, and working construction. Flautist Alan Doherty is best known outside Gráda for his work as lead soloist on the soundtrack for the film Lord of the Rings, and comes from Tallaght, just outside Dublin. Lead singer Nicola Joyce, who also plays bodhrán and fiddle, is from Galway in the west of Ireland, while guitarist Gerry Paul was born in Dublin, grew up in New Zealand, and now lives in Galway. Fiddler Colin Farrell grew up in the in the thriving Irish music scene of Manchester, in England, and recorded with the well known band Flook before joining Gráda.”
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We want to call your attention to something about the series. Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith of the Caltech Folk Music Society are named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” most underappreciated people of the L.A. acoustic scene.
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Fri, Feb 27:
8 pm MICHAEL McDONALD (Doobie Brothers), TOMMY SHAW (Styx), plus th band VENICE, in “BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS,” presented by “Artists For The Arts” and the “Las Virgenes Educaton Foundation,” hosted by film and TV actor JOHN SCHNEIDER , at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787. Info, YouTube video, & tix, at www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1337
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Your editor says: We just caught the band Venice in a truncated TV performance on one of the morning shows. They are a superb 4-part harmony duo with two acoustic guitars, and we were very impressed – enough that we’ll look for their live shows from now on.
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Artists For The Arts Foundation and the Las Virgenes Educational Foundation present an evening of music to benefit the Arts in the LVUSD. The concert features the talents of international recording artist Michael McDonald, formerly of the Doobie Brothers, Tommy Shaw from Styx and the band Venice, performing together with LVUSD student musicians at an inspirational and unforgettable event. The evening will also feature honorary host John Schneider. 100% of ticket proceeds will go to Arts Programs for all the students of Las Virgenes Unified School District. For more information, visit www.aftafoundation.org or www.mylvef.org. Tix now on sale through the Civic Arts Plaza Box Office (above link), and at Ticketmaster. Tix are $204-$34; includes $4 facility charge.
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Fri, Feb 27:
8 pm JULIE FOWLIS at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best medium-size acoustic listening room venue - McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Fri; fourth Fri, every month:
8-10 pm “OUT-OF-THE-BLUE” songwriter showcase at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. Performing host DANIEL McFEELEY tells us, “Four performers each do six songs. One song is written on a theme, [assigned] just for this show. And of course, there's always the potential ubiquitous ‘very special guest’ performing a song or two.” Venue has good sandwiches, soups, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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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. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at 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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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, Feb 27:
8 pm CHRIS VALENTI at The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Bl, Hollywood.
Chris is a very clever and funny comedic singer-songwriter, and he has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tells us, “I'm leaving the guitar at home and meeting up with you [all who want to join him] for happy hour at 6 pm at the Saddle Ranch on Sunset. We'll head over to The Comedy Store for the 8 pm show in the Main Room. A couple of my favorite comedians, VARGUS MASON and CHRIS VALENTI [yes, he is talking about himself] are among the performers that night. Can't wait for that show. Let me know if you want in on this night, I have a few discount tickets they gave me. And go watch SINGLETOWN on www.FunnyOrDie.com!”
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Chis adds, “By the way, I posted a Highlight Reel of the January 28th Strings Of Comedy show at the M Bar on www.StringsOfComedy.com. It's very funny. The performers were truly great that night.”
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More at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com - www.DysfunctionalRomantics.com - www.StringsOfComedy.com.
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Tonight’s show is $10 donation for admission.
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Fri, Feb 27, in the OC:
8-10:30 pm DENNIS ROGER REED BAND at Alta Coffee, 506 31st St, Newport Beach; 949-675-0233. Dennis and his band have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” And Dennis says, “This is a pretty small club. It’s amazing how we sandwich in Lance Wulff on harmonica, Greg Lewis on bass, Ellis Schwied on fiddle, Kevin Gore on banjo and keyboards, and last month we even squeezed in Don Siegen on mandolin. There’s usually about four empty chairs in the place after we set up, and the all important tip jar.” More at www.dennisrogerreed.com
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Fri, Feb 27; in Temecula:
8 pm CELTIC LEGENDS play the Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula 92592; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com. They perform Fri, Feb 27 at 8 pm, and Sat, Feb 28 at 2 & 8 pm. More at www.celticlegends.net
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Fri, Feb 27; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm PHOEBE SNOW plays the Lobero Theatre, 33 ECanon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com. More at www.phoebesnow.com
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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, Feb 27; in the OC:
CANCELLED, due to illness: 9 pm-1 am KELLY FITZGERALD with her trio at Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach; www.muldoonspub.com. Kelly was named as L.A.’s top female singer-songwriter by Los Angeles WoMen in Music. More at www.kellyfitzgerald.net
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Fri, Feb 27:
9:30 pm (second of two shows) TEN WEST plus HI-FIDELITY at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. It’s an award-winning vocal quartet and a sketch comedy duo sharing the bill, and each will do some different material at each of the two shows. See 7 pm for complete description.
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Fri, Feb 27:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays authentic and original Irish music at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com. More at www.kenomalley.com
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Fri, Feb 27:
9:30 pm JEREMY LEV & FRIENDS at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Jeremy Lev is a singer-songwriter from L.A. who spent the past four years living in France, North Carolina, NYC, and L.A. His style is a sophisticated, warm, jazzy-acoustic sound, described as “sort of a jazzy, alternative Cat Stevens for the 21st century.” He’s accompanied by pianist STEVE WEISBERG. More at www.jeremylev.com
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Tonight is a stellar Saturday night for live acoustic music (meaning you’ll need to make a tough choice where to go…) Your editor can’t resist BILL TAPIA’s 101st BIRTHDAY SHOW - not a party for Bill, but TWO shows in one night BY Bill (6 & 8:30 pm)!
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Sat; recurring:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, Feb 28; on web radio:
10 am-noon (plus other times for simulcasts from other stations) GRUPO FALSO BAIANO on “West Coast Live,” a 2-hour radio program that broadcasts to over 80 radio stations in 15 states every Sat morning. Simulcast from San Francisco on 91.7 FM KALW at www.kalw.org or find schedules from other stations at www.wcl.org
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GRUPO FALSO BAIANO adds, “We have put some cool updates on our website. Along with a music player that launches when you go to the website, we have just put up audio of live performances and interviews we have done on KPFK Los Angeles, KCSM San Mateo, and KUSP Santa Cruz. Check out the ‘Music’ page at www.falsobaiano.com if you'd like to hear.”
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Sat, Feb 28:
10:30 am-1 pm “ACCOUNTING WORKSHOP FOR MUSICIANS & THE MUSIC INDUSTRY” presented by L.A. WoMen in Music’s “Monthly Workshop Series,” at Musicians Institute, Room P-150, 6752 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028 (enter through security gate on Hawthorne - back of the bldg); info & reservations, 213-243-6440 or www.lawim.com. LAWIM says, “Protect your assets and save money! Most of us are about the ‘art’ and often neglect the ‘business’ of music. With tax time just around the corner, many musicians, artists, engineers, songwriters and other music professionals struggle with setting up their business, record keeping and tax preparation. Find out how to pay the least amount in taxes, while staying in compliance... and out of trouble with the government! Bring your tax and business practice questions with you! There will be Q&A following this very timely and informative presentation by one of the industry's top accountants.”
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With Certified Public Accountant, Allan Rosenthal (Rosenthal & Associates; representing musicians, writers, composers, artists, production companies, a Radio DJ and major-label A&R people). Some of the topics to be covered:
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> What are the different entities for musicians to work from (i.e. sole proprietor, corporation, LLC) and what are the pros and cons of each?
> How to organize your records so that a tax preparer can do the best possible job for you.
> What sort of deductions are allowed on your tax return and what is the required record keeping?
> How to treat free-lance income if you have a W-2 from the day job!
> How to protect yourself from an IRS audit and what you need to know if you are being audited.
> And more, in a 90-minute presentation followed by one-hour Q&A.
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Limited seating; advance payment required. $5 forLAWIM mbrs; $10 non-mbrs.
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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-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 rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Sat, Feb 28:
1-5 pm T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND at Uncle Darrows Restaurant, 2560 S. Lincoln Bl, Marina del Rey. If you didn’t get enough on Mardi Gras, here’s one band that’s still at it!
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Saturdays, on web radio:
1-3 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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Sat, Feb 28; in Temecula:
2 & 8 pm CELTIC LEGENDS play the Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula 92592; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com. They perform Fri, Feb 27 at 8 pm, and Sat, Feb 28 at 2 & 8 pm. More at www.celticlegends.net
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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, Feb 28:
3 pm-late “ROCKABILLY REVENGE 6” with DEKE DICKERSON & THE LUCKY STARS, THE KAHUNA COWBOYS JUG BAND, THE ATOMIC THREE, TEXICALI DRIFTERS, BASTARD WINOS, STARDUST RAMBLERS, THE WESTERNERS, CRAIC HAUS, RUDY G y LOS HI-TONES, ROAD NOISE, CATTIE NESS & THE REVENGE, and LAS ARANAS, at The Blue Café, 210 The Promenade, Long Beach 90802; www.thebluecafe.com; info & advance tix, www.myspace.com/rebelkatent or 562-983-7111. DEKE DICKERSON recently produced, hosted, and performed at a big guitar festival at the NAMM show in Anaheim. More at www.dekedickerson.com. The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” This should be a rootin’-tootin’ fun afternoon and evening. All ages before 9 pm, then 21+ after that. The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band told us about this one; when buying tix, mention The Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band and they’ll get half of the gate from your purchase. Advance tix $14, day-of-show $18.
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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, Feb 28:
4-7 pm MASON MOUNTAINEERS bring bluegrass to Suzy's Bar and Grill, 1141 Aviation Bl, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310 379-6171. Traditional Bluegrass music provided by Glen Mason on Guitar and Mandolin along with Dave Sharp on banjo, Tom Hall on bass and Bryan Dresler fiddle. Info, Delia Mason, 310-259-6461 or k2ktm@earthlink.net. They provide music for the dinner hour, usually from 4 to 7 pm every other Saturday. Selection of food and drinks available. No cover charge.
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Sat, 4th Sat every month:
5 pm Monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at The Living Tradition series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; info, 949-646-1964. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
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Jam begins at 5 pm, bring your instruments & join in; 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 is 8-11 pm, $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, Feb 28:
6 & 8:30 pm BILL “TAPPY” TAPIA performs his “101st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & SHOW” at Grand Annex, 434 W Sixth St, San Pedro 90731; Info Event Hotline, 323-547-3482; www.grandvision.org. Celebrate the longevity and legend of Bill Tapia, who, at 101, is the world's oldest performing musician! Bill, who celebrated his 100th birthday with listeners of radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and a multi-state concert tour, turned 101 on January first of this year, and he wants to share his good fortune with all of his friends and fans. Bill Tapia on ukulele, vocals; Loyal McAvoy on guitar; Jennifer Leitham on bass; Abe Lagrimas, Jr. on drums.
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Tapia will perform his vocals and on his ukulele for two inspiring back-to-back concerts with some of L.A.'s top jazz musicians and beautiful Hawaiian dancers. A virtuoso musician and thoroughly engaging entertainer on stage, Tapia has been delighting audiences with his jazz chops and sharp wit over the last nine decades. Chances are slim-to-none that you'll find another entertainer anywhere in the world who can introduce a song as "something I learned during World War I" and then jump into his unique version of "Stars and Stripes Forever" which he arranged in 1918 at the age of ten, after hearing John Phillip Souza play it. Listen to samples and learn more about Bill at www.billtapia.com and www.myspace.com/billtapiahawaii
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"As delightful as it is surprising... Tapia's 90-year career includes jams with long-gone pioneers of American music, including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Fats Waller. Tapia takes his rightful place alongside these greats." - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
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"...you might (and boy, you'd be wrong) dismiss this as a novelty, considering his age. But Tapia is a master communicator with precision and his own brand of pizzazz." - HONOLULU ADVERTISER
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" ... musical treasures that document Tapia's importance as an innovator and pioneer in establishing the ukulele.. " - HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
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Presented by Paniolo Productions and the Grand Vision Foundation. Event info, advance tix, and autographed merch available at www.panioloproductions.com. TWO SHOWS: 6 pm (doors 5:30 pm) and 8:30 pm (doors 8 pm); $35 advance, $40 at door; gen’l seating.
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Sat, Feb 28:
6-7:30 pm CROSS TOWN COWBOYS continue their “Cowboy Coffee” House Tour at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner of L.A.’s “Best No-Cover-Charge (Free) Acoustic Music Venue” - The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.
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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 its new location, Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster; info, 661-733-8106 or rm.trochim@verizon.net. Held the last Saturday of every month. Please bring a snack or dessert to share in the potluck. $6 per adult, $2 for ages 14 and younger. Live caller.
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Sat, Feb 28:
7 pm TRAILS & RAILS at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Trails & Rails combines two of the most colorful eras of our country's history as the focus of their show - using both traditional and contemporary songs to recreate the lore and the myths of the train and the cowboy. Known for smooth harmonies, the four members of the award-winning group Trails & Rails share their energy, enthusiasm and love for western and train songs. Featuring mandolin and autoharp leads, toe-tappin' banjo and guitar, and standup bass, their songs and stories about cowboys and trains come alive for you as they sing.
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TRAILS & RAILS features Emmy Award-winning and Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest-winner and WALT RICHARDS on banjo, guitar and mandolin, and partner PAULA STRONG. The two were the Western Music Association “Duo Harmony Winners” in Albuquerque in 2005. The band is completed with KEN WILCOX on guitar and autoharp and BRUCE HUNTINGTON on standup bass. All four sing lead and harmony, presenting fine opportunities for variety. They’ll acknowledge a shared love for all types of music, and that combines in an eclectic variety of fun, including their original, "Night Train Down The Yellowstone," a Listener Favorite on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and voted # 3 in the Top Ten Single Western Releases of 2006 by the Heartland Public Radio Panel. They tell us, “Saddle up and get on board,” which would be an incongruous mixed metaphor if anyone else were performing. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “This show always sells-out every last seat. We'll let you take your horse on the train.” $15.
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Sat, Feb 28:
7-10:30 pm MURPHY’S FLAW plays the “BASC PIZZA NIGHT” series at Vincenzo's Pizza, at Devonshire at Mason, Chatsworth 91311; www.vincenzospizza.com. The Bluegrass Association of Southern California presents this from time to time, as a family-friendly event. They tell us, “It'll be all cheese, all the time when the Flaw plays Vincenzo's Pizza night. More fun than you can shake a pepperoni at. The Flaw will wheeze through a nondescript set of bluegrass standards, or Grateful Dead, or maybe Freebird - something they all know the chords for. Then you get to get up and show us how it's done. Some bands forget the chords, some forget the words, but with the Flaw you get the total package: Total Musical amnesia.” Info, Jeffrey Fleck, jeffreyfleck@mac.com. No cover, “though tips are implored.”
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Sat, Feb 28; in Maryland:
7-10:30 pm (EST) THE GIBSON BROTHERS perform, and you get a fried chicken dinner, at the “American Legion Bluegrass” series, presented by “Eastern Tradition” at the American Legion Post 238, at Rte 231 & 381, Hughesville, MD 20637.
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Sat, recurring; in the OC:
7-9 pm JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY Group Singing; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Sat, Feb 28:
7:30 pm MARTHA WAINWRIGHT at the 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, Jan 22, 2009, at 9 am, at 310-440-7300 or at www.getty.edu on or after that date.
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After her eponymous first album, Martha Wainwright is back with “I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too,” which is tender and tough, beautiful and brutal, and simmering with invention and confidence. A sharp-tongued performer who doesn't hold anything back in concert, Wainwright has emerged as the latest star from a legendary family of performers.
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Sat, Feb 28:
7:30 pm MERLIN SNIDER’s CD Release Party for the new album, "RIGHT HERE," at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Artist info, www.merlinsnider.com. $12.
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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, Feb 28; in Victoria, BC, Canada:
7:30 pm QRISTINA & QUINN play the CD release show for their new “RELATIVE MINORS” album at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Rd, Victoria, British Columbia 56, Canada. They’re Qristina & Quinn Bachand. She plays fiddle, he plays acoustic guitar. Official launch of their debut CD with a concert and party, and joining them are a variety of musical guests. Refreshments served after the concert.
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Sat, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Feb 28:
8 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best medium-size acoustic listening room venue - McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Lured away from a promising musical career by the pursuit of a doctorate in psychology, Dr. K eventually rejoined singing partner Shawn Colvin, and started wowing folk audiences all over again. She did more of the same teaming with Richard Shindell and Dar Williams on “Cry Cry Cry,” and has since become a favorite at McCabe’s. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Sat, Feb 28:
8 pm CLIFF WAGNER AND THE OLD #7 at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. CLIFF WAGNER & his band were final-round finalists on the network TV show, “The Next Great American Band;” selected from 8,000 applicants to be in the top 12, they performed on the show for six weeks to 10 million viewers or more each week. Cliff has sat-in and performed with other guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Someone wrote of them, "If Bill Monroe had started a band with Muddy Waters and Levon Helm, this is what it would sound like." The Daily Breeze newspaper wrote that when Cliff and his band play, "Toes instantly go tapping, and heads nod to the infectious rhythms that conjure Southern scenes filled with moonshine, mosquitoes and misty mountains." And it’s been written that they deliver "An original sound that utilizes bluegrass, blues, and honky tonk combined with modern lyrics that preserve the "High Lonesome Sound" of traditional music brought into the 21st century." Artists info, www.oldnumber7.net. $15.
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Sat, Feb 28:
8 pm BERNIE PEARL, named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” live instrumentalists in L.A., with MIKE BARRY at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; reservations & info, 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. (Venue won an honorable mention in FolkWorks “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in Best Acoustic Music Venues in L.A.)
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Guitarist Pearl has lived and played the blues in L.A. since the early ‘60s. He was an apprentice to Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, and Mississippi Fred McDowell who often performed with his famous teachers. Bernie has been a favorite perfoming guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He has backed-up a who’s-who of blues legends, including John Lee Hooker, Freddie & BB King, Big Mama Thornton, and many others. Tonight, he’s backed by bassist MIKE BARRY.
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Venue website has a local dining guide. Tix on sale Feb 14. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders. Those with advance tix get in first when doors open at 7:30 pm. After that, any remaining tickets go on sale. $15.
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Sat, Feb 28:
8 pm LUNASA plays the Caltech Music series in Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; this event, http://events.caltech.edu/events/event-5489.html; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832).
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Lúnasa has been hailed as "Ireland's newest 'supergroup'...the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet." Using melodic interweaving of wind and string instruments, pairing fiddle, whistle, and pipes in often breathtaking arrangements, the group's musical talents captivate audiences. Artists info, including video samples, at www.lunasa.ie.
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Presented by the Caltech Committee on Institute Programs, with the Caltech Folk Music Society as marketing partner; discounted tix available if you mention the Folk Music Society. Info & tix, Caltech Ticket Office, 626-395-4652 or 1-888-2CALTECH. Gen’l, $28, $23, $18; $10 youth.
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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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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, 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, Feb 28, 2009; in Lancaster:
8 pm PHOEBE SNOW at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org. Delta blues, Broadway show tunes and Dixieland jazz inspire an eclectic, career-defining concert by vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Phoebe Snow. Her signature earthy voice, and great songs like “Poetry Man,” earned her Platinum records, the cover of Rolling Stone, and legions of fans. More at www.phoebesnow.com. Tix $45 & $40.
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Sat, Feb 28; stage play:
8 pm Opening Night Gala for RAY BRADBURY'S “FALLING UPWARD” with Irish musician/actor KEN O’MALLEY and starring actor PAT HARRINGTON, at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; www.elportaltheatre.com; 818-508-0281. Opening night is Feb 28; show runs weekends through Apr 5. Ken O'Malley once again joins the cast of this wonderfully funny and poignant play set, where else, in an Irish pub. Like the previous show, which received rave reviews during its brief run, the play is directed by TIM BYRON OWEN and features many of the same actors playing the inhabitants of Heeber Finn's pub in County Kildare, Ireland. More on Ken O’Malley, who is named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” male singer-songwriters in L.A., at www.kenomalley.com. Advance tix, more about this very Irish show, at www.raybradburysfallingupward.com. Tix $40-50.
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Sat, Feb 28; in Temecula:
8 pm CELTIC LEGENDS play the Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula 92592; 877-711-2946; www.pechanga.com. They perform Fri, Feb 27 at 8 pm, and Sat, Feb 28 at 2 & 8 pm. More at www.celticlegends.net
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Sat, Feb 28; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm ANNIE GALLUP plays the Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-2970; www.trinitybackstage.com. More at www.anniegallup.com
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Sat, Feb 28:
8:30 pm BILL “TAPPY” TAPIA performs his “101st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & SHOW” at Grand Annex, 434 W Sixth St, San Pedro 90731; Info Event Hotline, 323-547-3482; www.grandvision.org. See 6 pm listing for complete details.
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Sat, Feb 28:
8:30 pm “OLD-TIME MUSIC NIGHT” at the Old-Town Pub, between Fair Oaks & Raymond, down the alley off Holly St, Old Town Pasadena. Lineup includes TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (multiple-time performing guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”), FRANKIE FAIRFIELD (banjo/fiddle/guitar/singer solo act, making a stir in L.A.), NATHAN W, & THE SONS OF AUGUST. Venue is 21+; $5 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, Feb 28:
9:30 pm FREDDY & FRANCINE at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. The duo, FREDDY & FRANCINE, was formed in early 2008 by multi-talented singer-songwriters Lee Ferris and Bianca Ferrari Caruso. Both have performed in many musical projects over the past five years including the award winning Los Angeles production of HAIR. They are now taking the stage together with their original project, Freddy & Francine. Drawing on influences from musical icons that include Aretha Franklin and The Fleetwoods and modern day indie pop stars Feist and Yael Naim, Freddy & Francine create a combination of retro panache and up-to-date vocal harmonies, as distinct, soulful tunes. The pair recently returned from a successful tour in Austin, TX promoting their new self-titled EP (now available on iTunes) and plan more tours in ’09. More at www.myspace.com/freddyandfrancine and www.freddyandfrancine.com
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Sat, Feb 28:
10:30 pm VOCO plus FAUN FABLES, at Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake 90027. The award-winning female vocal harmony masters have performed live opn radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and won a “Listener Favorite” there. Now, the group’s leader, MOIRA SMILEY, tells us, “VOCO seems to have slipped into the LA Weekly Rock Picks...oh my! Please come out for a beautiful night with us at Spaceland.”
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“Building on a tradition of American avant-folk with roots stretching back to YaHoWa and Cromagnon and before, Dawn McCarthy, of Oakland, has collaborated with everyone, from Bonnie Prince Billy to Nurse With Wound’s Matt Waldron — not out of some misguided careerist collection of strategies but with an eye toward communion in a music world fraught with cynicism. With a name like ‘Faun Fables,’ one might suspect the music to be inconsequential (or precious, or jocular) twaddle — yet the unassailable tradition of Americana that McCarthy draws from precludes such snark. Naiveté and simplicity notwithstanding, it’s music that’s not so much a fable as it is an ideal and a dream. Also on the bill are Voco, local Appalachia fetishists — where “fetish” means a meaningful totem, not a meaningless burlesque — who’ll present their modern volkish radiance via the inestimable talents of Moira Smiley, Jess Basta, Jessica Catron and Christine Enns on banjo, accordion, harmonies and ‘body percussion.’ Acoustic body music (ABM)? It’s about time!” More at www.myspace.com/vocoinfo. Venue is 21+. Tix $8 advance, $10 day of show.
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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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It’s MARCH!
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March was the opening month of the Roman calendar, and it was named for Mars - not the planet, but the Roman god of war. Appropriate, really, given the Romans penchant for warfare. March remained the first month of the year until the Julian calendar was adopted in 46 BCE. Uhh, that is except in England and her possessions, where the practice of using March as the opening month of the year lasted until the mid-eighteenth century.
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POEM OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
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MARCH 2009 events
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Sun, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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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. Includes 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, Mar 1; in the OC:
11:30 am-1 pm KELLY FITZGERALD plays her popular brunch gig at Renaissance, 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point; www.renaissance-danapoint.com. Kelly was named as L.A.’s top female singer-songwriter by Los Angeles WoMen in Music. More at www.kellyfitzgerald.net
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, Mar 1; 1st Sun, every month:
1 pm monthly “OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl (in the park), Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
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Sun, every week:
1-6 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” Show hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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Sun; 1st Sun, every month:
1-5 pm “1ST SUNDAYS BLUEGRASS JAM” at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; first Sun, every month. Bill Elliott 909-678-1180; Ron Walters 310-534-1439.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Mar 1:
2 & 7 pm (two shows) “CHOPIN AND THE PIANO” with pianist LINCOLN MAYORGA presented by “Parlor Performances at Steinway Hall,” beneath Fields Pianos, 12121 W Pico Bl (1 door W of Bundy, on Level P2; park free in lot), Santa Monica; reservations, Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or 310-471-3979. Celebrate Frederic Chopin's 199th birthday with world-renowned pianist Lincoln Mayorga, who will talk about the composer's life and play ALL of his twenty-four Preludes, the Grande Polonaise in A flat, the Scherzo in C sharp minor and selected mazurkas, etudes, and waltzes. This is a musical feast of Chopin's intensely romantic, dramatic, and highly original music for the piano, the first of a number of programs Mayorga will perform during the composer's bi-centennial year in 2010. About Lincoln Mayorga: Equally versatile and virtuosic regardless of musical genre, pianist and composer Lincoln Mayorga has enjoyed one of the busiest studio careers in Hollywood. He was the staff pianist for Walt Disney Studios, and as accompanist, arranger, and conductor, he has recorded with such artists as Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, Frank Zappa, and Quincy Jones. He is co-founder of the renowned audiophile record label Sheffield Lab, for which he has produced recordings by a range of artists from Harry James and his Band to Erich Leinsdorf and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His concert tours have taken his diverse repertoire of 18th-to-21st-century music to more than two hundred cities across the US, Canada, Europe and Russia. Tix $30.
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Sun, Mar 1:
2 pm FIVE BUCK TIX is “ECONOMIC STIMULUS FOR THEATRE LOVERS” to see Moliere’s TARTUFFE at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883.
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All tix for this performance only are $5. Don’t let the economy get you down. For this one day only, theatre is cheaper than a movie. Come early to reserve your seat. Doors open at 1 pm. Show time is 2 pm. Cash/check only. No credit cards accepted.
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The Theatre at Boston Court presents a Tartuffe re-envisioned like no other Tartuffe you've seen. Some call it an “absorbing theatrical conceit” others call it “a meringue pie filled with air, yet layered with steak and beans and banana cream.” Come see for yourself what makes this Tartuffe so unique. Tartuffe, by Molière, translated by Donald M. Frame, directed by Josh Chambers. Now playing through Mar 22, 2009.
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Sun, Mar 1; in Lancaster:
2-5 pm “AV GUITAR SOCIETY” monthly meeting at Mario's Music, 2039 West Ave K, Lancaster 93536; event info, www.avgs.freezoka.com; 661-940-8307; AvGuitarSociety@yahoo.com. March meeting is “Open Mic Month,” so they tell us, “Practice up and come play whatever music you like for the meeting. Get the word out.”
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Sun; first Sun every month; in Nipomo:
2 pm WILD RIVER RAMBLERS bring bluegrass to Santa Maria Brewing Co, 112 Cuyama Ln (1/2 blk W of the 101), Nipomo; 805-349-2090. Features JULIO BOYSENBERRY on banjo. “2 PM to whenever.”
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Sun, Mar 1; in Hemet:
2:30 pm WOOD'S TEA COMPANY plays an afternoon concert at the First Southern Baptist Church, 433 S San Jacinto St, Hemet 92543; 951-927-3424. They were a big hit at the Ojai [folk] Concert Series last year. More at www.woodstea.net
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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, Mar 1; stage play:
3 pm RAY BRADBURY'S “FALLING UPWARD” with Irish musician/actor KEN O’MALLEY and starring actor PAT HARRINGTON, at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; www.elportaltheatre.com; 818-508-0281. Opening night is Feb 28; show runs weekends through Apr 5. Ken O'Malley once again joins the cast of this wonderfully funny and poignant play set, where else, in an Irish pub. For more information go to: www.raybradburysfallingupward.com. Info on Ken at www.kenomalley.com. Sun matinee tix $30 & $40.
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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, Mar 1:
5-7:30 pm PADDY'S PIG duo (Mike & Missy) bring traditional and original Irish music to Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; www.gerrigilliland.com; 310-452-1734. We’ve heard ‘em before as a full band, and they’re lots of fun. Mike & Missy tell us, “We're starting off our favorite month [the one with St. Paddy’s in it!] with a duo show, to bring you lots of Irish cheer and traditional songs for dinnertime in Santa Monica. Nice place, relaxed atmosphere, good food and pints. Check in at www.myspace.com/paddyspigla for other full band shows in March in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Colton, Upland, and who knows where else. It's going to be a fun month and we hope to see you.” More at www.breech.net/paddys_pig
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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, every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun; first Sun every month; in Santa Margarita:
5:30-8:30 pm SANTA MARGARITA JAM (bluegrass & more) at "The Porch" (formerly Solomon's Café), 22322 El Camino Real (Rt 58), Santa Margarita. First 1/2 hour is a free music lesson for anyone getting started; remainder of evening is an open jam for all pickers. Bluegrass / trad / old time oriented. Info, siminoff@siminoff.net.
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Sun, Mar 1:
6 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY at the This show will be held at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362. Presented by Bodie House Music, Inc.; more info at www.bodiehouse.com; reservations (recommended) at bodiehouse@aol.com
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LUCY KAPLANSKY started-out singing in Chicago bars. Then, barely out of high school, she took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers - Suzanne Vega, John Gorka, Bill Morrissey, Cliff Eberhardt, and others - where she fit right in. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Lucy was everyone's favorite singing partner, but most often she found herself singing as a duo with Shawn Colvin. People envisioned big things for them; in fact, The New York Times said it was "easy to predict stardom for her." She harmonized on Colvin's Grammy-winning “Steady On,” on Nanci Griffith's “Lone Star State of Mind” and “Little Love Affairs,” and on four of John Gorka's albums. She also landed major film soundtrack credits, singing with Suzanne Vega in “Pretty in Pink” and with Griffith in “The Firm,” and she has several credits for TV commercials. Red House Records released Lucy's debut solo ablum, “The Tide,” in 1994 to rave reviews, and within six months Lucy signed with a major booking agency. Her voice continues to remain in high demand by her peers. She can be heard on additional albums by Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith, John Gorka and on the Greg Brown tribute album, “Going Driftless,” featuring Ani Difranco, Iris Dement, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gillian Welch, Eliza Gilkyson, and others. Lucy teamed with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form the supergroup CRY CRY CRY. There will surely be tales from her to update all we think we know about this exciting artist. $15.
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Sun, every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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Sun, Mar 1:
7 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & BRUCE KAPLAN, plus Bay Area singer songwriter KAYE RODDEN opening the show, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. Claudia has been here at least four times, and performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, " Why do we ask Berkeley-based Claudia Russell and her band [to come] back not just once, but twice each year? Absolutely one of my faves. She gets it done. Great voice, wonderful songs, funny and active. A triple threat act. Always plays to a full house.”
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Claudia is a soulful singer and talented songwriter (think Dolly Parton meets Aretha Franklin) who weaves folk, blues, rock, country and traditional music into an eclectic sound that is all her own. She is a two-time Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk finalist and was named by Boston Folk Radio station WUMB as 2000's New Artist of the Year. Since then, she has played the Sisters Folk Festival, the Freight and Salvage and other top venues across the US. Also performing is Claudia's pal, KAYE RODDEN. Info, www.claudiarussell.com. $15.
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Rich Warren, of the nationally syndicated radio show “Midnight Special” wrote in “Sing Out” magazine, “Claudia Russell is a vocalist in the old-fashioned sense. She can really sing. And Russell is a great live performer. Not only does she have an impressive set of pipes, she interprets songs rather than merely conveying lyrics. She sounds involved with the songs. Her band - let’s just say they’re hot. Connect them to the power grid and they’d light up a medium-sized town.” Tonight, that town is Altadena. Claudia most often performs accompanied by her husband Bruce Kaplan on mandolin and guitar, and Carl Byron on keyboards and accordion. Claudia has an expressive voice that’s every bit at home on a whispery ballad as on a full-tilt Buddy Holly-style romp. Her songs deal with the classic themes of songwriting: love, longing and loss, with an occasional foray into silliness.
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KAYE RODDEN, a Bay Area-based singer songwriter, plays and writes folk and old time country music in the style of, say, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. She performs as an acoustic duo with her husband, Ted, on vocals and guitar. She was born in Altadena and grew up in neighboring Pasadena before moving north. Claudia tells us that Kaye and Ted will join her for “a super sweet harmony session.” Looks to be a fine night with two of the Bay area’s sweetest songbirds. $15.
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Sun, Mar 1:
7 pm Annual ”AFTER THE FROG CONTRADANCE” with CONTRAZZ and KATHY ANDERSEN, caller, at the Pasadena Masonic Temple, 200 S Euclid Av, Pasadena. Info at www.caldancecoop.org. $15.
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Sun, Mar 1:
7 pm “CHOPIN AND THE PIANO” with pianist LINCOLN MAYORGA presented by “Parlor Performances at Steinway Hall,” beneath Fields Pianos, 12121 W Pico Bl (1 door W of Bundy, on Level P2; park free in lot), Santa Monica; reservations, Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or 310-471-3979. Celebrate Frederic Chopin's 199th birthday with world-renowned pianist Lincoln Mayorga, who will talk about the composer's life and play ALL of his twenty-four Preludes, the Grande Polonaise in A flat, the Scherzo in C sharp minor and selected mazurkas, etudes, and waltzes. This is a musical feast of Chopin's intensely romantic, dramatic, and highly original music for the piano, the first of a number of programs Mayorga will perform during the composer's bi-centennial year in 2010. About Lincoln Mayorga: Equally versatile and virtuosic regardless of musical genre, pianist and composer Lincoln Mayorga has enjoyed one of the busiest studio careers in Hollywood. He was the staff pianist for Walt Disney Studios, and as accompanist, arranger, and conductor, he has recorded with such artists as Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, Frank Zappa, and Quincy Jones. He is co-founder of the renowned audiophile record label Sheffield Lab, for which he has produced recordings by a range of artists from Harry James and his Band to Erich Leinsdorf and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His concert tours have taken his diverse repertoire of 18th-to-21st-century music to more than two hundred cities across the US, Canada, Europe and Russia. Tix $30.
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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, Mar 1:
SOLD OUT: 7 pm “A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS DARROW” featuring THE AKRON FAMILY, BEN HARPER, & HOWLIN RAIN, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. More at www.everloving.com/assets/darrow; individual artist info: AKRON FAMILY, www.akronfamily.com; BEN HARPER, www.benharper.com; HOWLIN RAIN, www.myspace.com/howlinrain.
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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 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, Mar 1:
7:30 pm “UKULADY'S PONYSHOW VARIETY EXTRAVAGANZA” with Ukulady THESSALY LERNER, plus NANNY, BRIDGET McMANUS, CAT DAVIS, DANIEL LEARY, RIEGEL & BLATT, & SH*TTING GLITTER, at the Celebration Theater, 70057 Santa Monica Bl, L.A. 90038; 323-972-0939. Thessaly tells us, “The show returns to L.A. for one magical night only, for the Ukulady's Birthday Party Ponyshow!” More at www.TheUkulady.com & www.zannel.com/UkuladyAndNanny. Advance tix from TheProgram@CelebrationTheatre.com. Tix $10 reserved, $12 door.
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Sun, Mar 1:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” series continues every first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of the month in 2009, at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern Cal, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain.
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Upcoming dates are all Sundays, at 8 pm: Mar 15, 29; Apr 5 & 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 7 & 21; Jul 5 & 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 6, 13, 27; Oct 4 & 18; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 6 & 20.
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Mon, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast 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 many of his guests 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, 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. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. 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; repeats every first Mon:
7:30-9 pm “LAMN JAM” at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (x-st Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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Mon, Mar 2:
7:45 pm twice-monthly “DALE LaDUKE & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089. This time with SEVERIN BROWNE, of whom Dale says, “the great guitar and song of the ex-Motown artist and local legend himself,” plus DEAN DOBBINS, who Dale calls “great songwriter, great doctor (I don't think I've ever said that before)” and time permiting, a short set by host DALE LaDUKE. Come early and have dinner. And a reminder to please try to order blender / cappaccino drinks between songs, or better yet, between sets. No cover, but tips are welcome.
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Mon, Mar 2:
8 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE with EVAN MARSHALL (aka “RELAXIN' JACKSON”) opening on magic mandolin, and joining the band on fiddle - the band named in FolkWorks as the best band in the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten,” with Evan Marshall, named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” live instrumentalists in L.A. - at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. The Riders of the Purple Sage have enjoyed L.A.’s most successful monthly residency here, routinely selling-out six weeks in advance. This is the last of their special two-night extra bookings, and the last of several the best chances you’ll have to catch them performing their formidable acoustic show - without planning way ahead for that six-week waiting list.
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The RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE are one of, if not "the" most historical Western band in the world, having starred in films and radio for the pre-war days to today. Today's Riders, under the leadership of CODY BRYANT, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are virtuosos on their instruments, including five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, twin fiddles, steel guitar, upright bass, drums/percussion, and consummate vocals. While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound and enjoying the endorsement of author SHARON WILLING, widow of band founder FOY WILLING, they continue to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Today’s Riders bring together hot swing riffs with smooth harmonies that, at the end of the show, leave the audience wanting more. Their sound and show makes you feel that all is well in the West.” Larry Wines wrote of one performance that they were “ethereal” and “orchestral,” and indeed, they often perform with symphony orchestras. Larry added in that review, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.”
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Read all about honors for the venue, and the band named as the best band in the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” feature in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166 $18.
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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 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 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 Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. 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.”
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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, Mar 2:
9 pm ADAM SMITH plus GARRICK RAWLINGS at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar.
Adam Smith at 9 pm, www.myspace.com/adamsmithacousticproject
Garrick Rawlings at 10 pm www.myspace.com/garrickrawlings
Venue is 21+; no cover - tip jar only at the "world's smallest honky tonk."
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Mon, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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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 “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. 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; first Tue, every month:
12:30-2:30 pm monthly “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB RECITALS” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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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 first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue; first Tue, every month:
6:30-10 pm HAMMERED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP at a private home in Downey; first Tue, every month. Round-robin format, all levels welcome. No dues or fees. Contact Bea Romano for loc: celticanamusic@yahoo.com.
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Tue, first Tues, every month; in Camarillo:
6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS “ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE,” at Round Table Pizza, 889 Arneill Rd (near Ponderosa; in Longs, K-Mart, Vons shopping center), Camarillo; 805-484-8900. Get 20% off your order during the Songmakers event. You can call to order ahead at 805-484-8900. Info, TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Tue; first & third Tue, every month:
“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova .
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Tue, every week:
ON HIATUS, PENDING VENUE’S BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS: 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 host GARRET SWAYNE. 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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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 the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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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, Mar 3:
8 pm “THE KEYS TO NEW ORLEANS” with JON CLEARY, HENRY BUTLER, & ALLEN TOUSSAINT, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562 916-8501 or 800- 300-4345; www.cerritoscenter.com.
Artists’ info:
JON CLEARY, www.joncleary.com,
HENRY BUTLER, www.henrybutler.com
ALLEN TOUSSAINT, www.rosebudus.com/tourdates/toussaint.html
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Tue, Mar 3:
8 pm LOS FARRUCO – “THE FIRST FAMILY OF FLAMENCO” at UCLA Live!, in Royce Hall on the UCLA Campus, Westwood; 310-825-2101 or 310-825-4401; www.uclalive.com. Tix $38-60; UCLA students /$17.
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Tue, Mar 3:
8 pm LARRY MAURICE, the multiple-award-winning top cowboy poet and storyteller, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. He interweaves history and folklore and enlightens as he entertains. He’s been a guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” And he doesn’t get to Southern Cal very often. This will be a fine show that will bring you laughter and tears of joy. Larry received the Academy of Western Artists coveted “Will Rogers Cowboy Award” for Cowboy Poet of the Year, twice. His CDs have received great reviews and have been nominated “Album of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists.
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He has hosted television specials for the FOX network, and his one man show, “Cowboy; The Spirit, The Lore, The Legacy,” continues to keep him traveling around the country. Through poetry, song and stories, Larry is able to transport his audiences back in time, allowing them to experience the cattle drives, characters and critters of the old west.
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LARRY MAURICE has spent the last twenty years as a Cowboy, horse wrangler and packer in the Eastern Sierra and the high deserts of Nevada. You’re likely to find him leading a string of mules into the back country, on a horse drive in the Owens Valley of California, or working with longhorn cattle in Virginia City, Nevada. Over the last few years, Larry has had to juggle his need to be horseback with his busy entertainment schedule. A sought after entertainer, not only for his Cowboy Poetry that speaks from the heart of the day to day Cowboy, but also for his ability to breath life into the history of the American West. He can also be found acting as an announcer or master of ceremonies for rodeos, parades, mounted shooting competitions, film festivals or singing the National Anthem for the opening of a major sports event. He is an exceptional after-dinner speaker and he spends a great deal of time in schools around the country, talking to children about the role the Cowboy has played and is continuing to play in the development of the west.
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About this show, he says, “Great place! One of the great performance venues in Southern California. Small and intimate room that only holds about 50 people. So far this will be my only show in the L.A. area for this year. Tuesday night - what else do you have to do? Thanks to Bob Stane and his crew for having me back. Tickets are $15 and the proceeds go to a good cause (keeping my dogs and horses fed). I expect I'll sell out; reservations are strongly recommended.” $15.
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Tue, first Tue, every month:
8 pm-1 am “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” with a full lineup of guest performers and THE BARNDANCE BAND at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, L.A. 90029; contact venue for set times, www.elcidla.com/ronnymack.html; 323-668-0318. No cover.
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Tue, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly 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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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, every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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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 Wed; 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, every Wed:
ON HIATUS: 3-7 pm “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER at the Sierra Madre Farmers' Market, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Blvd., just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Av exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” Info, masaw48@earthlink.net
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Wed (& Thu), every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed, every week:
5-8 pm New “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music with RON ELY doing seafaring songs and more, inside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm . Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They are going to expand with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening. That will be outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, every Wed:
CANCELLED - VENUE HAS CLOSED: 7-9 pm ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC, hosted by ALLAN COMEAU, at Santa Monica Bar & Grille, 3321 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. It’s now weekly. SEVERIN BROWNE says, “For those of you who like a good open mic night, my friend Allan Comeau is hosting… not far from McCabe’s. And the food is good.” 6:45 pm sign-ups.
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Wed, every Wed:
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, every Wed:
7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, Mar 4; in Lancaster:
7 pm DAVE STAMEY, renowned western music star, with LARRY MAURICE, the multiple-award-winning top cowboy poet and storyteller, at the Lancaster Library, 601 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster, CA. Free event, sponsored by the Friends of the Lancaster Library the "Poets & Writers of California," whom Larry Maurice calls, “my ever-faithful group.” Larry tells us, “Thanks to Chuck Billodeaux for making this happen. This show has grown quite large over the years.” Your editor adds, yes, so get there early for a seat. All-ages, free.
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Wed, every Wed; 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, Mar 4:
7:30 pm monthly “SONGNET SONGWRITERS NETWORK” guest speaker night, tonight with music legend VAN DYKE PARKS, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Info, www.thesongnet.org. When the name Van Dyke Parks is mentioned, words like genius, legend, and real musician usually follow. A musical prodigy, he worked as a child actor, including Grace Kelly's final film, The Swan (1958). A year after graduating from Carnegie Tech, he was signed to MGM Records as a recording artist, put together a band whose members included a young Stephen Stills, & later signed to Warner Bros. He’s worked with, produced, arranged, or played on albums by Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, U2, Silverchair, Ry Cooder, The Everly Brothers, Laurie Anderson, Tim Buckley, Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, The Byrds, Rufus Wainwright, Judy Collins, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon, Carly Simon, T-Bone Burnett, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Case, Gordon Lightfoot, Sonny & Cher, Little Feat, Inara George, and countless other respected & well known artists, played a key role in completing "Sail On Sailor," with the Beach Boys, and his partnering with Brian Wilson for the SMiLE album is the stuff of legend. He recently completed work with Brian Wilson on That Lucky Old Sun, a new narrative song cycle, and maintains his "day job"…film work on scores by Ry Cooder and others, writing and arranging for Shelley Duvall's children's TV series, and other pursuits. He composed "Black Sheep" for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, worked with Inara George on An Invitation, released in 2008, performed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and contributed to the new record by The Shortwave Set, a collaborative project by John Cale and Danger Mouse, tentatively titled Replica Sun Machine. All that AND five acclaimed albums of his own work. If a life in music is what you aspire to, Van Dyke Parks is one of the few who can truly say, “Been there/Done that” and is STILL doing it! Priceless insight from an industry legend, FREE! Well, $5 requested for the nonprofit Songnet, otherwise it’s free.
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Wed, 1st & 3rd Wed every month:
7:30-9:30 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” at El Trocadero, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. (Many maps show the street name as San Fernando Rd; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main St in 2007.) Event moved to this venue in Sep, 2008. This is the event that was held at Rattlesnake Slim’s until that venue had a fire, and before that, it was held for years at Vincenzo’s Pizza. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, every Wed:
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 Wed:
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 Wed; 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, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, every Wed:
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, 1st Wed, every month:
8 pm THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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Wed, 1st Wed, every month:
8 pm monthly “ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING” show with performing host POET RONI GIRL and a full evening’s lineup, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea, L.A. Venue has full bar and light meals (full dinners can be sent-up from Amalfi Ristorante, downstairs.) Cover is $6 if you say "Flyer" or bring their event flyer (otherwise, it’s more).
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Wed, every Wed:
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 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, 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 Wed:
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, 1st & 3rd Wed, every month:
CANCELLED - VENUE HAS CLOSED: 9-11 pm “WESTSIDE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND” hosted by JEFF KOSSACK & JOHN STOWERS with pre-booked guests, at Santa Monica Bar & Grille, 3321 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. “They usually have a song circle with 4 or 5 songwriters,” says SEVERIN BROWNE and he continues, “For those of you who like a good open mic night, my friend Allan Comeau is hosting the open mic [happens earlier, 7-9 pm]. The location for this wondrous event not far from McCabes. For those of you on the West Side, this may become your regular Wednesday night outing! John and Jeff are talking about having the very best singer-songwriters that they know join them every two weeks. And the food is GOOD.”
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Follows the 7-9 pm weekly OPEN MIC (6:45 pm sign-ups) that’s hosted here by ALLAN COMEAU. See 7 pm listing for more info.
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Thu, every week:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” 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 (& Wed), every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009
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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, 1st and 3rd 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, Mar 5; series runs every week:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week brings ED TREE (Spencer Davis, John Schneider) and KAREN TOBIN (Spencer Davis, LA Cowboys) to Arnie's Café & Ristorante Italiano, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.ArniesCafe.com. Hosted by Mark "Pocket" Goldberg & "Brother" Randy Sacks; this is not an open mic. Venue has good food, coffeehouse beverages. No cover.
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Thu, every week:
7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico GarcÃa Lorca's romantic ballad, "Romance Sonambulo." He a 2008/2009 winner of a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and US Universities for a new flamenco concert featuring GarciaLorca's mystical lullaby, "Nana del Caballo Grande."
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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, Mar 5; in Ojai:
7 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE at the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-665-9952; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. On-site child care, by adv reserv is $5. Tix at the door.
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They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where listeners reveled in FISHTANK ENSEMBLE as a unique eclectic blend of old time Americana flavored Romanian folk, Gypsy, Balkan, Flamenco, Klezmer, Japanese smamisen, and originals. This lively and unusual group are all talented musicians mastering their respective instruments, violin, saw, accordion, shamisen, flamenco guitar, contrabass, percussion and voice. Romanian folk music forms the bulk of the material with a healthy helping of flamenco, Swedish folk music, klezmer, Gypsy jazz, other folk sources as well as original songs.
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“For those in need of having their dervish whirled, Fishtank Ensemble are the rompin', stompin' leaders of cross-pollinated Gypsy music. French fiddler FABRICE MARTINEZ paid dues gigging Europe in a mule-drawn caravan, including stints in Romani villages. EL DOUJE is the master of 21st-century flamenco guitar, while AARON SEEMAN [aka Duckmandu] is the king of punk accordion. Audience eyes tend to focus on URSULA KNUDSON, not only for her virtuosic fiddle, saw playing and a voice that sings in octaves not yet invented, but also for her sensual beauty. The mix includes a Japanese shamisen player and a rock-bottom upright bassist, and we have a young band that is one of the most thrilling live acts on the planet.” - Michael Simmons, LA Weekly. Tix, $18 advance, $20 at door.
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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, Mar 5:
8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & HER BOYS at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. "A phenomenal singer/songwriter/fiddler…an artist of great promise destined for huge success." - Richard Greene, Grammy winning Fiddler (Bill Monroe, Seatrain)
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STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS continue to be discovered by audiences all over Southern California, and Stephanie is named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” Female Singer-Songwriters in Los Angeles. Stephanie and the Boys have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “If you have not yet discovered this terrific group, do yourself a favor and come to the Coffee Gallery the first Thursday of the month for some sublime original Roots / Bluegrass / Americana,” where they begin their new monthly residency with this show. Former theater actress and trapeze artist Stephanie Bettman is an award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddler. She and her band were the Grand Prize winners in the 2008 “Southern California Live Acoustic Music Competition” and among the winners in the 2007 “Topanga Banjo Fiddle contest.” When they played the Sedona Bluegrass Festival, buzz on the street labeled her "the next Alison Krauss." Her violin has taken her from the National Theater Of Korea to The Capistrano Valley Symphony and beyond. She's acted and produced films, theater and commercials, written screenplays, and performed as a trapeze and circeau artist. "A fiddle playing charmer with a set of pipes she knows how to use and gift of gab that regularly amuses her audiences" - Jesse Lilly, Mondo Cult Magazine.
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Stephanie is backed by an impressive acoustic ensemble, including multi-instrumentalist LUKE HALPIN, late of Border Radio. Luke was pegged early-on as a "musical phenom" by the Southern Cal press, and he brings beautiful harmonies and fine pickin' to the ensemble, who perform some of his original songs. And there’s DANNY CIARFALLIA on guitar and vocals, and BRIAN NETZLEY on bass and vocals. These illustrious band members have worked as studio musicians in Nashville, toured this country and others, and opened for everyone from Kenny Chesney to Merle Haggard. Based from L.A., Stephanie and her band have shared the stage with some of Southern California's favorite bluegrass and roots artists at festivals and in numerous respected venues. More at www.stephaniebettman.com. $15.
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Thu, Mar 5:
8-10:30 pm STEPHEN BENNETT plays the first 2009 edition of the “DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS” showcase series, at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.net. The Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association calls him "the Jedi Master of Fingerstyle Guitar.” Stephen Bennett is an extraordinary musician, an acknowledged master of the harp guitar, a challenging teacher, a gifted composer, and a performer of astounding sensitivity. Series host David says, “STEPHEN BENNETT is an old friend from Virginia. He is one of the finest contemporary acoustic artists in the world. Stephen is a former National Flatpicking Champion, he is equally adept at fingerstyle and slide guitar, and he is a master of the harp guitar. He has performed all over the world, has produced over 15 CD's [plus DVDs, books and other instructional materials], has appeared on ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ and he is one of the nicest humans around too! Stephen blends his virtuosity with a gentle sense of humor that makes his live performances a delight. We will be recording this show live, so please come and join us for this special event! If you have never heard a Harp Guitar you are in for an amazing experience.” The event has its own website where you can buy tickets, etc., at http://harpguitar.eventbrite.com. Stephen's web site is www.harpguitar.com.
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Whether playing his great-grandfather's harp guitar, slide on his 1930 National steel, or on a standard six-string, Stephen Bennett is a guitarist to hear. His music has won awards and critical praise. In live performance and on record, his diverse musical influences and interests are joined in a life-long love affair with the sound of guitar strings. Advance tix highly recommended; info at above links.
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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; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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, 1st and 3rd 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, Mar 5; in Ojai:
8 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plays the “Ojai Concert Series,” at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Av, Ojai; info & tix, 805-665-8852; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. A unique eclectic blend of Romanian folk, Gypsy, Balkan, Flamenco, Klezmer and originals, they’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and your whole family will love this group. Series co-booker Shane Butler says, “I think it is going to be the most musically creative and diverse concert we have this year, so don't miss it! Kelli and I discovered this exciting quartet last summer at WorldFest in Grass Valley, and were blown away by their creativity, musicianship and playful enthusiasm. Combining Romanian folk, Gypsy, Balkan, Flamenco and Klezmer, Fishtank has drawn inspiration from the 4 corners of Europe and has created a truly original, yet mysteriously familiar sound. Combining fiddle, musical saw, banjolele, Gypsy Jazz guitar, upright base, tuba, accordion and the sexy hypnotic voice of their lead singer Ursula Knudson, they create a sound that will haunt your dreams, and expand your understanding and love of world music. Truly not a show to be missed!”
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Add this, from Michael Simmons, in the LA Weekly: "For those in need of having their dervish whirled, Fishtank Ensemble are the rompin', stompin' leaders of cross-pollinated Gypsy music. French fiddler Fabrice Martinez paid dues gigging Europe in a mule-drawn caravan, including stints in Romani villages while El Douje is the master of 21st-century flamenco guitar. Audience eyes tend to focus on Ursula Knudson, not only for her virtuosic fiddle, saw playing and a voice that sings in octaves not yet invented, but also for her sensual beauty. The mix includes a Japanese shamisen player and a rock-bottom upright bassist, and we have a young band that is one of the most thrilling live acts on the planet."
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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, 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, Mar 5:
9:30 pm DAFNI & HER BAND, plus BRIAN HOGAN & MISS CHRISTINE, at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City. Dafni is one of FolklWorks’ “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” female singer songwriters, she’s performed live twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there, and we always refer to her here as “the delightful Dafni.” Dafni performs with Mark San Filippo on drums, Geoff Rakness on upright bass, and Peter Kavanaugh on lead guitar, at 9:30 pm. Then, at 10:30 pm, is BRIAN HOGAN & MISS CHRISTINE, with the same Mark, Geoff and Peter as their backing band. Dafni tells us, “This night will be an eclectic mix of Americana, jazz, country and rockabilly!” More at www.myspace.com/dafni and www.myspace.com/brianhogan. Venue is 21+; no cover, artists play for tip jar.
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Thu, 1st & 3rd Thu, every month:
9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) happens 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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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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Fri, every week, on web radio:
5 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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Fri, every week:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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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, first Fri, every month:
6:30-10 pm “JAVA WITH JAVELYN INDIE MUSIC NITES” is a featured act / OPEN MIC monthly event at the The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Includes music and raffles of merchandise from indie artists and sponsors, including massage, life coaching, and acting coaches. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. Javelyn holds a companion event every 3rd Sat at another venue, at 8 pm; see that calendar listing. Info, www.javawithjavelyn.com. $2 cover.
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Fri, Mar 6:
7-9 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED performs for the opening gallery reception of “CLUB PILLOWS II,” new works by DAVID WILLARDSON and collaborative works with MARSHALL SWERMAN, including art of the Beatles, at Willardson Gallery, 105 California Av, Glendale 91203. Refreshments served. Exhibition runs Mar 6-Apr 1. Reservations required for opening; contact davidwillardson@gmail.com
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Fri, 1st & 3rd 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, every 1st & 3rd 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 1st & 3rd 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, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, first Fri, every month:
7:30-10 pm “SCOTT AND MELANIE BOMAR'S FIRST FRIDAY” show with different performing guests each month, at The Spot Cafe & Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; 310-559-8868. Scott & Melanie tell us, “There is no charge for the show but please support The Spot Cafe & Lounge with food and drink purchases. We like to help businesses that support independent music! Please carefully read the parking restriction signs in the neighborhood as some are hard to read and parking enforcement is aggressive in the area.” More at www.TheBomars.com and www.MelanieBomar.com and www.ScottBBomar.com. No cover.
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Fri, first Fri, every month:
7:30 pm “SONGSALIVE! FIRST FRIDAYS LOS ANGELES SHOWCASE” at Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.hallenbecks.net. Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, and held around the globe, Songsalive! Showcases are a cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop-by to check-out the latest talent. Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches & salads. Info on sponsoring organization at www.songsalive.org/losangeles. $8 cover at the door.
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Fri, Mar 6:
8 pm guitar wizard ROBBY LONGLEY at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “His fusion flamenco will have you awe struck. Many times headlining at The Coffee Gallery Backstage.” Bob quotes one review that reads, Robby “is an amazingly talented and personable musician. The title of this review should really be ‘Hands of Glory’ because that is exactly what Robby Longley has. Robby’s neo-classical/flamenco guitar filled the Center and each of us lucky enough to be at tonight’s concert with sheer wonder. Robby didn’t play music, he channeled music. The music came from his very essence and filled the space and each listener with awe as his fingers blurred across the guitar. ‘Evangeline,’ named for the Longfellow poem, was a musical tour de force. Robby swept us up into the music and we were still in another world when the final note died away. ‘Bourbon St. Burlesque’ had us believing we were in New Orleans with a bass rhythm that was finger-snapping.” Your editor says, see him now in an intimate room where you can watch his hands, or wait, pay a lot more, and see him in a big concert hall. Priced at $15, Bob Stane calls the price, “A gift.”
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Fri, Mar 6:
8-10:30 pm “ONE VISION: CREATIVITY and GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY” is an event sponsored by “Artists Helping Artists” (AHA!) at a private residence in Pasadena; info, www.artistshelpingartists.org. They beckon, “Come ye cultural creatives, visionaries and artists! Partake in some extraordinary muse and delight.” It’s billed as a “special celebration OPEN TO ALL - cultural creatives, arts and music lovers, educators, artists and environmentalists.” Proceeds go to help forward Aha! community gatherings and visionary salons throughout the state. This is not a potluck so eat before you come. BUT, if you would like to bring some snacks or drinks for all to share, please feel free to do that ! Reservation gets location, at TheArtistsLine@cs.com (Glen) or HeleneBphoto@aol.com (Helene). A post-event drum circle is planned for 10:30-11 pm; bring percussion instruments. The event is $10 donation.
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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. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, first Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY” show, this month with JOE RATHBURN, a powerful and entertaining singer-songwriter from San Diego; hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. 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, Mar 6; in Ventura:
8 pm ROBIN WILEY, nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and performing guest (multiple times) on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” plays acoustic with all-star accompaniment at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St #8, Ventura 93001; reservations 805-889-8715 or www.zoeys.com. Robin is joined tonight by two-time Grammy-nominated producer-singer-songwriter FRANKIE FUCHS (who performed with her on “TttT”), and singer-songwriter-guitarist ED BERGHOFF whose hit songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Doug Stone, Billy Ray Cyrus, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, and others. Venue serves dinner and drinks; call for cover. Reservations strongly recommended.
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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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Sat & Sun, Mar 7 & 8:
All day “LOS ANGELES COUNTY IRISH FAIR AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with nine stages, at the Pomona Fairplex Fairgrounds; www.la-irishfair.com. Features GAELIC STORM, SKELPIN', THE MULLIGANS, KEN O'MALLEY AND THE TWILIGHT LORDS, DIANE THE BARD, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, and many others. The Banshees perform 3 sets each day, and they tell us, “We'll be on the Rebel Stage, near the food court, as we hear. Sounds like one could grab some fine Irish cuisine and sit and listen for a while, eh?”
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Celebrating its 7th year, The Irish Fair & Music Festival has become the largest festival of its kind in Southern California. Returning are the CRIPPLE CREEK CLOGGERS and the McCARTAN SCHOOL OF DANCE, and there are Sheepherding Demonstrations, an Irish Dog Show, “the largest Irish Import Street in the West,” Leprechaun Village, Pipers, and the Celtic Arts Center with fine Irish dining.
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Advance tix on the web link (link above). Tix purchased at gate are cash only. $16 general admission; $14 srs age 55 & over; $14 students, with valid student ID; $26 for a 2-day pass; children age 11 and under are free.
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Sat, Mar 7; in Washington State:
“WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC: ARTBEAT OF THE SPIRIT” in Olympia, WA, is a program of Interfaith Works, and was inspired by other interfaith music festivals including those in Fez, Morocco, and Vancouver, Canada. These and other sacred music and arts festivals were inspired by a call by the Dalai Lama for such events as the world approached the new millennium: "Among the many forms in which the human spirit has tried to express its innermost yearnings and perceptions, music is perhaps the most universal. There is something in music that transcends and unites. This is evident in the sacred music of every community... music that expresses the universal yearning that is shared by people all over the globe." The WSMF is a volunteer-run festival with state and federal nonprofit status as a program of Interfaith Works. The festival is a showcase for musicians, dancers, and artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, all part of our world's rich spiritual tapestry. “This all-day, family-friendly global celebration is a rare opportunity to hear the music of different sacred traditions in one location. The festival has expanded beyond music to include dance, interactive workshops, and visual arts that represent different spiritual paths. The festival is able to offer such a rich array of performances and displays through the support of festival sponsors, and the generosity of the musicians and artists, most of whom donate their performances, helping the festival to stretch its small budget and present the widest possible array of diversity each year.”
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Sat, Mar 7; in Texas:
“BUDWEISER SPRINGFEST MUSIC CONFERENCE” in Lufkin, Texas, is host to over 1,500 attendees, a diverse lineup of participants including national multi-platinum producers; A&R; local and national artists; DJs; program directors; songwriters; entertainment lawyers and record label executives. This conference is “designed to educate and will provide a strategic platform for the discussion and development of music industry issues and is set to give independent artists an opportunity to expand their networking to not only the public but also top names in the industry.”
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Sat; recurring:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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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-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 rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
1-3 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, 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, first Sat every month:
4 pm “CHARITY AUCTION” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Host Brently Heilbron presides over the event, bringing a good time and money for a variety of charitable causes.
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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, first Sat every month:
6-10:30 pm monthly “PICKIN’ NIGHT” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001. Beginner’s Jam 6-7:30 pm (main store); Intermediate Jam 6-7:30 pm in their additional space at 17824 Chatsworth St, 2 doors E of the main store; Open Jam 7:30-10:30 pm in main store.
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Sat, 1st Sat, every month; in the OC:
6 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; for location, contact David Borger & Ann Carroll, OrangeCountyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat; 1st Sat every month; in Oak Glen:
6 pm monthly “HOMETOWN JAMBOREE” show & jam at Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful hills of Oak Glen above Yucaipa and Beaumont; info & tix, 909-797-1005 or www.losriosrancho.com. They tell us, “Folks can tuck into a tasty meal and enjoy a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', toe-tappin' good time as RILEY'S MOUNTAINEERS and special guest performers pick, fiddle and sing their favorite old-time bluegrass, western, and gospel tunes, as well as a few surprises along the way. Guest musicians are always welcome to tote along an instrument or two and join in the free-wheeling jam after the show. You never know who'll turn up, or what you'll hear next!” No shows in Dec and July. Jamborees start at 6 pm. Upcoming: Nov 1, 2008; 2009: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7. Advance tix $15 adults, $10 kids age 12 & under.
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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, Mar 7:
7 pm THE LATE BLOOMERS at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. Dan Ames, Gayle Bluemel, Ross (Debe) Johnsen, and Scott Shepherd are The Late Bloomers, an acoustic folk-rock band with some intriguing originals in its repertoire. Now two married couples, they cut their teeth on the music of Dylan and Neil Young while still in high school in the sixties, and have since found their own sound by putting their individual stamp on favorites from that era. All four are accomplished vocalists and pleasing harmonies dominate the sets. Dan is a singer-songwriter, with a gentle guitar style that he has carried over to the dobro and pedal steel, and Gayle, his wife, plays the keyboard for the group. Debe, the other passionate singer- songwriter, plays guitar and bass and Scott rounds out the instrumentals with his mandolin and driving blues harmonica. They have individually been part of the Pasadena and L.A. music scene for many years and have played with other bands, including Smokewood. $18.
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Sat; first Sat every month:
CANCELLED - VENUE HAS CLOSED: 7-10 pm KELLY’S LOT plays their monthly residency with special guests at Santa Monica Bar and Grill, 3321 Pico Santa Monica 91405. Runs Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, and on into the summer. Kelly's Lot has fine originals, and favorite covers; venue has dancing, food, & drinks. No cover.
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Sat, recurring; in the OC:
7-9 pm JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY Group Singing; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Sat, Mar 7:
7:30 pm “POETRY AND BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA” with Bluesman BERNIE PEARL, his poet brother SHERMAN PEARL, poetess IMANI TOLLIVER, and bassist MIKE BARRY supporting the readers and playing a short set with Bernie, at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Bl, L.A.; 310-822-3006, www.beyondbaroque.org . Bernie tells us, “Both highly regarded poets are published and will be offering their books for sale. Last August's poetry and blues drew an overflow house at the Santa Monica Public Library.” $7 gen’l, $5 srs & students.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
7:30-11 pm “FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE” with THE SCREAMING EARWIGS the merry acoustic band of TOM SAUBER, PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS, & MIKE SAUBER, playing the 1st-Sat-of-every-month contra dance at the Brentwood Youth House, 731 S Bundy Dr (just S of San Vincente). Instruction at 7:30, dance from 8-11 pm.
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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, first Sat every month:
7:30-11:30 pm “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St (corner of 18th & Broadway), Santa Monica. Info, coordinator April Halprin Wayland, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com; www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org.
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Sat, Mar 7; in Encinitas (San Diego County):
7:30 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play a “San Diego Folk Heritage” series concert at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org. All ages, kids age 12 and under are free; gen’l adm $22, SDFH mbrs $18.
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"Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. [His] name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish musical scene." - SCOTS Magazine. Scottish fiddle Alasdair Fraser appears in his favored current pairing with the young American cellist extraordinaire Natalie Haas, continuing to pursue their resurrection and reinvention of the classic musical marriage between big and small fiddles, a familiar feature of Scottish music in the 18th century. The duo’s near-telepathic interplay is dazzling both for its breathtaking technical prowess and its boundless dynamism, be it in tunes from that same golden era, the age of Burns and Gow, or Fraser’s own memorable compositions. More at www.alasdairfraser.com
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This is one of only 3 shows that are remotely close, this tour; the others are:
> Mar 8 in Tehachapi, at BeeKay Theatre; 661-823-9994; info@fiddlerscrossing.com.
> Mar 9 in Bishop, at the Inyo Council for the Arts Theater, 760-873-8014.
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Sat, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Mar 7:
8 pm “WORLD’S END” Celebrating Two Decades of the Neruda-O’Daly Ranchito, with poet translator WILLIAM O¹DALY and Friends, at Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Avenue 50, Highland Park 90042; info 323-258-1435; www.avenue50studio.com. L.A. poets read from Neruda, in Spanish and English, as prelude to a talk and reading by William O¹Daly primarily on his two newest Neruda books, “World¹s End” and “The Hands of Day.”
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Poems and poets as follows: “Matilda” read by Fernando Castro. “If You Forget Me” read by Corrie Greathouse. “If You Forget Me,” read in Spanish by Rafael F J Alvarado. “I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You” read by Theresa Antonia. “Cat's Dream (Sueño de Gato)” read in Spanish by Abel Salas. “I Can Write the Saddest Lines” read by Doug Knott. “Ode to Air” read by Don Newton. “Canto XII: Arise to Birth with Me, my Brother” read by Peggy Dobreer. “Canto XII: Arise to Birth with Me, my Brother” in Spanish read by Mariano Zaro. “Ode to Socks” read by Amaranth Borsuk. “Ode To Socks” read in Spanish by Gabriela Jauregui. “Ode to the Yellow Bird” read by Kim Calder. “To the Foot from its Child” read by Miguel Sanchez. “Walking Around” read by Jenny Factor. “Sonnet XIV” read by Russell Salamon. “Ode to Book” read by Lois P Jones. “Ars Poetica” read by Holly Prado.
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Sat, first Sat every month:
8-10 pm monthly “JUKE JOINT GANG” show at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, with four acts, each playing a 30-min set. Hosted by music Emmy winner ERNEST TROOST, sometimes with LAUREN ADAMS, who have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches, salads, soup. No cover.
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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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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, first Sat every month; in the OC:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” meets in a private home in Mission Viejo. Info, www.songmakers.org/hoots/orange_county_hoot.htm.
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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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Sun, Mar 8 (began Sat, Mar 7):
All day “LOS ANGELES COUNTY IRISH FAIR AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with nine stages, at the Pomona Fairplex Fairgrounds; www.la-irishfair.com. Features GAELIC STORM, SKELPIN', THE MULLIGANS, KEN O'MALLEY AND THE TWILIGHT LORDS, DIANE THE BARD, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, and many others. The Banshees perform 3 sets each day, and they tell us, “We'll be on the Rebel Stage, near the food court, as we hear. Sounds like one could grab some fine Irish cuisine and sit and listen for a while, eh?”
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Celebrating its 7th year, The Irish Fair & Music Festival has become the largest festival of its kind in Southern California. Returning are the CRIPPLE CREEK CLOGGERS and the McCARTAN SCHOOL OF DANCE, and there are Sheepherding Demonstrations, an Irish Dog Show, “the largest Irish Import Street in the West,” Leprechaun Village, Pipers, and the Celtic Arts Center with fine Irish dining.
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Advance tix on the web link (link above). Tix purchased at gate are cash only. $16 general admission; $14 srs age 55 & over; $14 students, with valid student ID; $26 for a 2-day pass; children age 11 and under are free.
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Sun, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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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. Includes 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; second Sun, every month:
Noon-3:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com. These jams are the second Sunday of every month. Info: David Naiditch, 626-797-1827; french10@pacbell.net. Host David Naiditch's wonderful instrumental CD has been heard on radio's "Tied to the Tracks." David says, “Pickers, grinners, and fans of bluegrass are invited.” The jam is always free.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month; near Goleta:
Noon “TUCKER'S GROVE OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS JAM” at Tucker's Grove County Park, near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Rd, in "Noleta" (between Santa Barbara and Goleta). After entering the park, go to the right about 1/3 mile to the Kiwannis Meadows section. Hosted by Alan Aleksander (constatty@aol.com.) this jam from the early ’70s was recently reinstated. Goes from noon, "until."
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, Mar 8:
1-5 pm “THE CREATIVITY OF SPRING” presented by “Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) at Scenic Drive Gallery, 125 W Scenic Dr, Monrovia 91016. It’s a potluck banquet and “Imagination Salon for Cultural Creatives, Artists and More.” They tell us, “This special gathering is to promote unity, creativity and grassroots community in arts and music and society. The event is open to all and is hosted by GLENN HORTON (Boomer) the originator of Aha! and international fine artist SUSAN DOBEY. More info at www.ArtistsHelpingArtists.org.
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Come share your poems, songs or art work - visual artists, poets, writers, songwriters and musicians may present their work during the “CREATIVE SALON.” Educators, environmentalists, or nonprofit or visionary leaders may share their inspirations, creative works or special projects. Make reservations, in advance, to secure a spot. There are a limited number of seats and performance slots for this event. Or just show up on the day of the event and partake. Reservations to Glenn Horton (Boomer) at TheArtistsLine@cs.com, 831-227-6588, or Susan Dobey, sedobay@altrionet.com. Cost of event is $5 if you bring a healthy dish for the poptluck; without a dish it’s $10.
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Sun, every week:
1-6 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” Show hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun; 2nd Sun, every month, in Lancaster / Palmdale:
2-5 pm monthly “AV FOLK MUSIC CLUB CIRCLE” is returning to homes for its potluck and jamfest (no longer at the Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café.) They tell us, “Bring your instruments and voices and join in.” Held every month on the second Sunday. Info and location, 661-339-2655.
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Sun, 2nd Sun, every month:
2:30-3:30 pm “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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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, 2nd Sun, every month:
4-8 pm “CAJUN ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” at The Lakewood HOP, 5201 Clark Av, Lakewood 90721. (Note new time, beginning in March, 2009; and series is no longer at Gardena Elks Lodge); event info, call Sidney, 323-401-8859. Presented by J.P.L.. Productions. Admission to all dances, $20 per person.
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ANDRE THIERRY performs Mar 8.
LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS perform Apr 12.
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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, Mar 8; in Tehachapi:
4 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the newly-restored BeeKay Theatre in Tehachapi; info & tix, 661-823-9994; info@fiddlerscrossing.com. All ages, gen’l adm $25, students $15.
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"Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. [His] name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish musical scene." - SCOTS Magazine. Scottish fiddle Alasdair Fraser appears in his favored current pairing with the young American cellist extraordinaire Natalie Haas, continuing to pursue their resurrection and reinvention of the classic musical marriage between big and small fiddles, a familiar feature of Scottish music in the 18th century. The duo’s near-telepathic interplay is dazzling both for its breathtaking technical prowess and its boundless dynamism, be it in tunes from that same golden era, the age of Burns and Gow, or Fraser’s own memorable compositions. More at www.alasdairfraser.com
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This is one of only 3 shows that are remotely close, this tour; the others are:
> Mar 7 in Encinitas (San Diego County); info, 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
> Mar 9 in Bishop, at the Inyo Council for the Arts Theater, 760-873-8014.
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Sun, Mar 8; 2nd Sun, every month:
5-9 pm “CAJUN ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” this month brings ANDRE THIERRY and his band to the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 West 162nd St, Gardena 90247; event info, call Sidney, 323-401-8859. Presented by J.P.L.. Productions. Admission to all dances, $20 per person.
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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, every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun, every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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Sun, Mar 8:
7 pm DRUID brings Celtic harp and Irish music to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Druid is an Irish folk band created by Belfast Harpist Julie Mondin. They provide traditional music with harmonizing vocals, fine instrumentations, some fresh arrangements and a few untouched classics “to keep the toes tappin' and the hands clappin'.”
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Step dancers are known to appear at these concerts. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, to expect “A frolicsome evening of Irish Traditional music filled with the best of both instrumentation and song. Fiddle, guitar, harp, bodhran, concertina and the occasional uillean piper showing-up at various times makes an unforgettable impression on audiences of every age.” And there are songs of love and whiskey. These folk artists have a sizable following. $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, 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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Mon, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast 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 many of his guests 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, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon; repeats every 2nd & 4th 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, Mar 9; in Bishop:
7 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the Inyo Council for the Arts Theater, 137 S Main St, Bishop 93514; http://inyo.org/calendar; InyoArts@Inyo.org; 760-873-8014. All ages, gen’l adm $15.
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"Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. [His] name is synonymous with the vibrant cultural renaissance which is transforming the Scottish musical scene." - SCOTS Magazine. Scottish fiddle Alasdair Fraser appears in his favored current pairing with the young American cellist extraordinaire Natalie Haas, continuing to pursue their resurrection and reinvention of the classic musical marriage between big and small fiddles, a familiar feature of Scottish music in the 18th century. The duo’s near-telepathic interplay is dazzling both for its breathtaking technical prowess and its boundless dynamism, be it in tunes from that same golden era, the age of Burns and Gow, or Fraser’s own memorable compositions. More at www.alasdairfraser.com
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This is one of only 3 shows that are remotely close, this tour; the others are:
> Mar 7 in Encinitas (San Diego County); info, 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
> Mar 8 in Tehachapi, at the Beekay Theatre; info & tix, 661-823-9994; info@fiddlerscrossing.com.
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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. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. 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, Mar 9:
8 pm TWO DOLLAR BASH bring award-winning bluegrass from Germany, plus SHOSHINZ, with acclaimed comedy from Japan, for a rather amazing “International Double Headliner Show” at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917.
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TWO DOLLAR BASH, from Berlin, Germany and SHOSHINZ, from Japan. Bluegrass from Germany and comedy from Tokyo. Could it be any better? Is venue impresario Bob Stane happy? Oh, yes. Since forging their line-up in 2003, Two Dollar Bash has toured constantly throughout Europe and America. In September 2005, they won the “Rising Legend” award at the 30th “Old-Time Country and Traditional Music Festival” in Missouri Valley, Iowa. In 2006, Two Dollar Bash played the “Latitude Festival” in England, and were one of four bands picked from around the world to perform at the “International Country Night” showcase at the “Popkomm” music industry conference in Berlin, the most international of all music business festivals in Europe. 2007 brought tours of Ireland, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic and an extensive tour of the US and Canada, including their first stint at SXSW and at Canadian Music Week in Toronto.
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TWO DOLLAR BASH are an acoustic folk-country-bluegrass band based in Berlin, with members hailing from Scotland, Ireland and France. Tony plays guitar, Matt plays the mandolin and harp, Mark plays the banjo and mandola, Joe plays guitar and bass, and they all sing and write songs. Two Dollar Bash share a keen sense of musical camaraderie that comes with 15 years of playing together in various incarnations throughout Europe. Their songs of longing, loving, and wayfaring are fitting tales to be swapped over hobo campfires or rows of empty shot glasses in dark corners of musty barrooms. Their sound is distinctly Americana, but delicately informed by their Celtic and European backgrounds. Two Dollar Bash are making their debut in the L.A. area, after playing the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, and before heading to the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, where they’ve been invited back for the third consecutive year.
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2008 saw them back in Austin for their second visit to SXSW before the release of their third album, “Lost River.” They spent the following summer and fall touring the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. This swing through the States will take them through Missouri, Colorado and Utah before reaching the West Coast.
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SHOSHINZ is Japanese for "shy timid people". But these two surreal Tokyo maids are subservient to nothing and no one. Their delicate silences and coy demeanor will lure you in, and then they will bend your mind with brilliant physical theater, dance, absurd music and song. They will not clean your house, but they will blow your mind. Yanomi and Kuronatsu of SHOSHINZ have starred in numerous theater productions in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan and have toured to Canada, Egypt, Russia, Iran, and many countries across Asia.
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SHOSHINZ formed in 2005 and is now one of the most renowned comedy troupes in Japan. They are now performing in the U.S. for the first time with their “Shoshinz: We Love You Too” West Coast Tour. "Serious skills are at play here, with not a glance nor a step wasted - full of kooky surprises.” - The Montreal Gazette. $15 gets you both acts.
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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 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; 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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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 Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. 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.”
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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, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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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 “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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Tue, Mar 10:
8 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they generate excitement wherever they go. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “The Fishtankians are landing. Fabulous. One of our very hottest acts, returning.”
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They are a lively and unusual ensemble consisting of violin, musical saw, accordion, shamisen, flamenco guitar, bass, percussion and voice. Rumanian folk music forms the bulk of the material, with a healthy helping of Flamenco, Swedish folk music, Klezmer, other folk sources and original songs that range from clever to fun to intricate. The Gypsy violin of Fabrice Martinez is the backbone of the sound, and has to be heard to be believed.
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In May 2005, the band made their first album, "Superraoul," with six live performance tracks recorded over just a week and a half. In summer 2005, Fabrice and Ursula moved to Italy for two years and returned to the States in Fall 2007, encouraged by the response to “Superraoul.”
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Fabrice Martinez plays violin and violintromba; the classically-trained Ursula Knudson plays musical saw, violin, banjolele, percussion, and does vocals, and self-taught on the saw, she won 2nd place in the 2004 International Saw Festival; Josh and Justin Petrojvic - the peripatetic Petrojvic brothers - play accordion and trombone, and are known for their antics as the duo Petrojvic Blasting Company; Douglas Smolens is an accomplished Flamenco guitarist performing with the band as "El Douje," and he has a recently released Flamenco fusion CD entitled “Worlds Collide” that is available at www.cdbaby.com/eldouje; Djordje Stijepovic plays slap bass and was a member of leading world music bands in Serbia, where he finished classical music conservatory - Djordje performs solo world music/jazz, and provides his signature slap for rockabilly band Atomic Sunset, and for Deke Dickerson, Slim Jim Phantom (from Stray Cats), Lemmy (from Motorhead), and more, and plays with bluegrass, Cajun, jazz, blues and other bands. $15.
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Wed-Sun, Mar 11-15; in Williamsburg, Virginia:
2009 “WILLIAMSBURG FILM FESTIVAL” Williamsburg, VA, with a western movie theme, includes champion cowboy poet LARRY MAURICE, and actors / western artists JOE CANUTT, LOREN JANES, DICK JONES, PEGGY STEWART, BO HOPKINS, STEVE KANALY, and many more. Event website has details and links for tix and room reservations: www.williamsburgfilmfestival.org. More at www.cowboypoetry.com
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Wed, Mar 11:
8 pm SURFIN’ SURFARI at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-398-7917. Venue impresario Bob Stane says to trust him on this one: “The last time you might see this group at this price. SURFIN' SAFARI is a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. This 5 member lineup is unrivaled in their sound, presentation, and professionalism. There are no backing tracks or extra musicians playing off-stage! SURFIN' SAFARI is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original 5 member line up of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here. SURFIN' SAFARI provides you with a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” $15.
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Thu, Mar 12; series runs every week:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week brings STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN (Stephanie Bettman & the Boys, winners of the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest) plus blueswoman LAWRENCE LEBO
to Arnie's Café & Ristorante Italiano, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.ArniesCafe.com. Hosted by Mark "Pocket" Goldberg & "Brother" Randy Sacks; this is not an open mic. Venue has good food, coffeehouse beverages. No cover.
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Thu, Mar 12:
8 pm KEVYN LETTAU brings “A velvet touch of International musical sophistication” to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917.
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An artist with ten albums to her credit, most recently “Bye Bye Blackbird” on MCG Jazz, KEVYN LETTAU is currently touring the US. Kevyn got her big break when legendary Brazilian pianist-bandleader Sergio Mendes discovered her. Al Jarreau was a mentor, too, and she’s worked with guitarist Peter Sprague. Kevyn toured and recorded with Mendes for eight years, developing her own vocal style along the way.
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Kevyn's first two solo releases were “Kevyn Lettau,” and “Braziljazz.” They led to critical acclaim and a loyal following both in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Japan and the Philippines, where she achieved near-superstar status. Kevyn was a spokesmodel for a soft drink company, featured in multiple television commercials and print ads that ran for years. She is currently the spokesmodel for Philippine Airlines and Sunlife Insurance.
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After her first two records, Kevyn signed with JVC Music, where she recorded four albums, “Simple Life,” “Another Season,” “Universal Language,” and “The Language of Flowers.” With her next label, Universal Music, she recorded “Police,” her exploration of the music from the pop-rock genre-bending group of that name, followed by “Little Things,” and “The Color of Love.” She’s come a long way since growing-up in Berlin, Germany, landing in San Diego at age 14, catching the singing bug by 17, and singing jazz, R&B and Brazilian music in and around the San Diego area with guitarist Peter Sprague from a young age. $15.
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Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14; in Ohio:
19th annual “HIBERNIAN ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL” at The Sullivam Center at Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio, features live Irish Music all day, Irish dancers, Irish food, Irish beverages, Irish vendors and irish baked goods, Kid's Corner with games and a clown, fun for all ages. A traditional Irish celebration of St. Patrick, with an "All Things Irish" Art Fair. Students from all around the region submit art work. Adult tix $6, or get admission all day Saturday by attending the memorial Mass at 11 am. Raffle for a trip to Ireland for two is drawn Sat, Mar 14. Get raffle tix at www.tolaoh.com. Raffle tix $10 each, only 1,200 tix sold.
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Fri, Mar 13:
8 pm SLIGO RAGS, named in FolkWorks among L.A.’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” bands, perform at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They played radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, at the time they had EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart. No other artist or band repeated even once anywhere in the Top 100. And they earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “TttT.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Such a talented group. Drawing big crowds without it bein’ a wake. As usual, they’ve been winning awards, but modest they are.”
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Two-time winners of the “Orange County Music Awards” for “Best Folk Band,” this dynamic 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. 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. 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. Bob Stane adds, “Much fun. This is money-back, no-questions-asked-if-you-are-not-thrilled. Bring friends. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles.” $18.
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Fri, Mar 13; in Thousand Oaks:
8 pm THE IRISH ROVERS play the “Live From The Plaza” series, co-presented by the Civic Arts Plaza Foundation, at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787. Info, YouTube video, & tix, at www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1267
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These international ambassadors of Irish music have charmed and entertained people around the world, and continue to delight audiences with their exciting stage shows. The Irish Rovers have never lost their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer that will have you singing and clapping along.
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Group and "Friends" discounts available; individual tix available at the Civic Arts Plaza Box Office (above link) or at Ticketmaster. Individual tix prices shown include $4 facility charge: $49, $44 & $34.
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Sat & Sun, Mar 14 & 15; in Seattle:
“IRISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE” at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA, features non-stop Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, booths selling Irish and Celtic products, children's contests and activities, genealogy workshops, Irish language workshops, and more. Family-oriented activities include Irish Musicians along with champion Irish stepdancers. Events for children include the “Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest” and the “Most Irish-Looking Face Contest.” Contemporary Irish short films are screened during the “Irish Reels Film Festival.”
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Sat & Sun, Mar 14 & 15:
DAN ZANES at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The 2007 Grammy Award winner for “Best Musical Album for Children,” Dan brings his Brooklyn-based band and special guests to present a concert celebrating the sounds and colors of Los Angeles and its “indigenous” music, from hip-hop to classic Disney tunes, in a rollicking, all-ages dance party.
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Sat, Mar 14:
7 pm ANNIE MOSCOW acclaimed poet-pianist-recording artist, joined by STEVIE GOLD, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. ANNIE MOSCOW is called things like: “Whimsical. Daring. Funny. Poignant and Powerful.” Author Diane Rappaport says, “The songs of Annie Moscow tap into the aspirations of every man/woman... to recapture the dreams and inspirations that initially drove them in their youth, a desire to tap into their creativity... and show them that it is always possible to connect.”
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When Annie Moscow sits down at the piano, she takes her audience on a powerful and unexpected journey through the world in which we live. With a background in theater and classical piano, it’s a musical adventure into both familiar and unexplored territory.
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STEVIE GOLD, Annie Moscow’s collaborator, joins her tonight. Gold has traveled the world as keyboard player for Sister Sledge, Billy Paul, Donna Summer and many others. Together, Moscow and Gold have written music for film, television and a variety of recording artists ranging from Sarah Vaughn to Mickey Mouse - really! In 2007, one of their songs recorded by Mickey Mouse became a top-selling Disney audio greeting card). In 1992, Moscow and Gold penned the hit song, “All of My Love” for Kathy Sledge, whose album went to #1 on the Billboard charts.
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In 2001, Annie Moscow released her first solo CD, “Wolves at My Door” about the midlife shattering of illusions. In a feature article on Moscow and her music, the Washington Post wrote, “Annie Moscow is breaking all of the rules.” Moscow recently completed a two-week run of a one-woman show at the Herberger Theater in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently at work on her third CD. This March will be her first tour through California and she tells us she is “very much looking forward” to her first appearance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. $18.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Thousand Oaks:
7:30 pm “ALL SHOOK UP - The Ultimate Tribute to the King” presented by Cruisin' Oldies Concerts at the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787.
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It’s Elvis tribute artist MARK W. CURRAN, and THE SUSPICIOUS MINDS SHOW BAND with special guests THE MEMPHIS SOUL SINGERS, returning to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theater, back by popular demand with Mark’s new high energy show. This exciting presentation highlights the musical history of Elvis, presented in four parts, from his early pioneering Sun Records era, The Movie Years, 1968 Comeback Special, and recreations of the historic ‘70s Aloha and Vegas concerts. Utilizing a unique narrative, multimedia and live performances with five costume changes, this show covers many of The King’s greatest hits, highlighting a phenomenal career that spanned three decades of solid gold.
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MARK W. CURRAN is considered one of the most authentic and dynamic Elvis performers working today and he is a Thousand Oaks favorite. His recent appearances on “The Tyra Banks Show” and the L.A. morning radio with Ryan Seacrest have increased his local fame. More info at www.cruisinoldies.com
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Tix at box office, 805-449-ARTS (2787) or www.civicartsplaza.com or at Ticketmaster, 805-583-8700 or www.ticketmaster.com. Svc chgs may apply: adults $40, srs/students $36, children $20.
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Sat, Mar 14; comedy show, in Thousand Oaks:
7:30 pm JOEL McHALE presented by Live Nation at Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, and blessed with Irish and Nordic ancestral roots, Joel McHale is one of the whitest and fairest stars around. Armed with sunscreen, his Mariners jersey and plenty of Wellbutrin, Joel became a cast member on Comedy Central’s “Almost Live!” Following in the footsteps of Patrick Duffy, Joel managed to complete the Actor’s Training Masters Program at The University of Washington where he honed his acting craft, played video games incessantly and discovered his passion: single malt scotch. Finally seeing his day in the sun, Joel took off for Southern California to pursue a future in acting and fell in love…with Korean BBQ. Well satiated with marinated beef, he quickly landed roles on “Will & Grace” and “CSI: Miami.” Now he is the star/ writer / producer of E!’s “The Soup” which satirizes pop culture and current events and attracts over 4 million viewers each week. Obsessed Joel McHale fans or bored people may also recognize him from “Spider-Man 2”, “Pushing Daisies,” and “Lords of Dogtown.” He is also a weekly guest on Adam Corolla’s nationally syndicated radio show and entertains fans around the country with his stand up comedy. Tix at box office, 805-449-ARTS (2787) or www.civicartsplaza.com or at Ticketmaster, 805-583-8700 or www.ticketmaster.com. Includes a $4 facility charge: $43 & $38.
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Sat, Mar 14:
8 pm monthly “ACOUSTIC L.A.-LIVE!” show, this time SUSIE GLAZE plus PAM LOE & CHAD WATSON, and performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at with Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-985-5916.
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SUSIE GLAZE won the “Just Plain Folks” award in 2006 (with 70,000+ people voting, worldwide) for “Best Roots Album of the Year” for her second CD, “Blue-Eyed Darlin’,” after it captured the prize for “Best Bluegrass Album of the Year” in FolkWorks in 2005. Susie has performed live many times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” From her role in the original Broadway cast of Roger Miller’s “Big River” to Acoustic L.A.-LIVE!, SUSIE GLAZE is a tried and true bluegrass powerhouse. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine named her "an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene," and “the real deal!” Susie has won the “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest” “Traditional Singing” prize. She is “the heart and soul” of 3 critically acclaimed albums. “She can blow the roof off any joint lucky enough to book her.” - Entertainment Weekly.
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PAM LOE & CHAD WATSON - California Country Music Association “Female Entertainer of the Year,” PAM LOE has opened for the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, The Judds, and Patty Loveless. She's also toured as lead singer for "The Seekers" (Of "Hey, There, Georgie Girl Fame!)
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CHAD WATSON is a multi-instrument master who has played with Albert Lee, Charlie Rich, and Janis Ian. He's opened for Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubb, Jerry Jeff Walker, Patty Loveless, and others, and he’s performed on dozens and dozens of recordings, and produced many CDs, as well. Together with PAM LOE, his partner in music and life, they are a magical musical synergy, and delightfully entertaining.
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(Advance notice for the April show, which will bring James Lee Stanley and Jude Johnstone; and (drum roll…) joining Jude is her friend Stephen Bishop.) Venue has sandwiches, soup, salads, coffeehouse beverages. More at www.SabrinaandCraig.com - www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig - www.MySpace.com/AcousticLA - www.MySpace.com/lincmusic. $5 cover.
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009; in Lancaster:
8 pm DANÚ brings Irish folk music to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org. Take a musical journey to Ireland with one of today’s leading traditional Irish folk ensembles. Hailing from historic County Waterford, and collectively named after a Celtic goddess, these seven performers will keep you in good humor with live music, song, dance and Irish humor. www.danu.net. Tix $32 & $27.
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Sun, Mar 15:
5 pm BILL CUNLIFFE plays the “JAZZ VESPERS” series at All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Av, Pasadena 91101; 626-583-2725; www.allsaints-pas.org. The series is “a celebration of life, spirit and music.” Child care is provided. Good will offering is accepted. No reservations. Free.
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Sun, Mar 15:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” series continues every first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of the month in 2009, at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern Cal, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain.
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Current chronological date listings, to August, 2009, are available for
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(2) festivals and other events of great note throughout the US and Canada (and sometimes beyond) included in the Guide and in our occasional presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” as we update it. THIS Guide edition contains the most current listings, as of the date it was published.
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If you used a specific url to reach this edition of the Guide, THERE MAY BE A MORE RECENT EDITION. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left, to see if more recent editions have been published.
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…So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. With a new spirit of HOPE in America, why not celebrate by going out for a tunefully good time?
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If you are considering a vacation to Mexico, here's an informative and fun site for you: www.mexicovacationtravels.com
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH (from Feb) since dat munt es when Mahdi Grah happen and we know cuz we done ask Thibodaux an Boudreau bout it:
"Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny."
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There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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