Acoustic Americana Music Guide May 26, 2009 events only

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MEMORIAL DAY MAY HAVE PASSED, BUT…
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Many Americans wear the various uniforms of service to the nation, from the Marines and Airmen to the Sailors and Soldiers to the Coast Guardsmen to the local police and firefighters and more. Many of them put their lives on the line every day, and some of them lose their lives. We hadn’t received anything from any of our many artist and musician friends that spoke to any of this in advance of Memorial Day, but on the day itself, we did. Some of it demands to be shared with you now.
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JEANIE CUNNINGHAM paid tribute to our soldiers on YouTube with a song she wrote and produced called "We Will Remember." It has fine, exceptionally well-produced visual images, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARGrPfEbKAo&feature=channel_page
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There’s another YouTube offering at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpLdrvPHYVg&NR=1 that has this accompanying text: “Some people think that an American soldier is a mindless killing machine with no remorse or compassion. This couldnt be farther from the truth. The fact is they have emotions like anyone else they feel, pain,happiness, sorrow, pity, compassion, sympathy, remorse, and sometimes pure rage like any person would feel if put into the position they are put in each and every day. They are doing A job and doing it to the best of there abillity. Dont blame the soldier for the choices are government makes but instead praise the American soldier for being so brave and loyal to his or hers country and to the mission at hand. This video shows the human side of a soldier. God Bless our Troops.” It’s pop music but it has fine video images.
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SARAH McLAUGHLIN’s “The Arms of the Angels” is used with powerful images of fallen members of the American military, on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6TfTC5opwc&feature=related
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There are many, many more facilitators of remembrance on YouTube, some memorializing their lost friends or other specific people who have fallen in Iraq or Afghanistan. We did all the exploration we could undertake without becoming functionally useless, and without falling into an abyss of overwhelming sadness at the lives cut short, the lost promise of all those who have died while wearing the uniforms of the United States.
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We should be mindful that not all war casualties are among the dead. A record proportion of traumatic brain injuries have come from US military involvement in Iraq, due to the prevalence of “IED” roadside bombs. One in five veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with some form of PTSD. To date, that’s about 338,000. Caring for those with physical and psychological injuries will be obligations our society will bear for the lifetimes of those wounded and the far-reaching needs of their families and children. Lincoln first spoke of the need to care for the ones who shall have borne the battle, and for their widows, and their orphans. And many forgotten warriors are still with us from past conflicts, with needs that remain underserved or are as yet altogether unmet.
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We received a poem from by Donna Hatton, written by her in 2003 and spoken by her husband, cowboy poet Tom Hatton, at a concert the two performed that year for a gathering of American ex-POWs. We humbly present it for you:
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Salute

They came from every walk of life.
These men and women to fight and die.
They hit the beaches, drove a tank,
and there were those who went to fly.

They were doctors, nurses, cowboys, and farmers
from wheat fields and the open plains.
The common humanity who answered the call
and their families who did not complain.

They faced a foe in Europe and Asia
where they would eventually have to go.
Fighting in rain and mud, desert heat
and winter’s freezing snow.

They ate their rations in their foxholes
and slept when they thought they could.
and wondered, always wondered,
if they'd be killed wherever they stood.

Some were captured by the enemy,
put away alone in a cell.
There they fought another fight
for them a living hell.

Those that came home were quiet and frail,
some with minds and bodies broken
from hardships and horrors that,
for years, would remain unspoken.

We sat and listened to a reunion
between two of those battle-scarred friends.
Those soldiers now reunited (after half a century)
"Oh! MY GOD! Joe. Where you been?"

As we stood to say the pledge we looked at heroes,
warriors from the past.
I knew I was standing on hallowed ground,
among the very last.

Of these Patriots who gave their all
to the flag and country they hold dear.
The Chaplains, soldiers from air and sea,
the fliers, the bombardiers.

We salute you for the sacrifices
that we know you made for those like me.
With all our hearts, we thank you.
Because of you, this country is free!
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May Peace prevail on Earth. We can’t imagine a finer tribute to our veterans than that hope and wish and prayer.
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NEWS THAT CAN’T WAIT
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THIS YEAR’S “GOTTA-BE-THERE” ACOUSTIC MUSIC EVENT IS ALMOST HERE:
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Without question, the SHOW-OF-THE-YEAR in Los Angeles is the first-ever “L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL,” June 6 & 7 at Santa Monica Pier. Tix now available at various vendor sites around town, or at www.laacousticmusicfestival.com (schedules and other info there, as well.) Tix by check or cash, call 818-621-8309.
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This has an AMAZING lineup:
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THE KINGSTON TRIO, NANCI GRIFFITH, BRUCE COCKBURN, NATALIE MacMASTER, RICHARD THOMPSON, DAVID LINDLEY, JIMMY LaFAVE, ELIZA GILKYSON, SLAID CLEAVES, DAVID BROMBERG & THE ANGEL BAND, JOEL RAFAEL, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION, THE WOODY GUTHRIE TRIBUTE (RIBBON OF HIGHWAY, ENDLESS SKYWAY), THE REFUGEES, & STONEHONEY!
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THIS is THE musical event of the summer in the City of Angels, and it’s a benefit for a great 501(c)3 music charity for kids! Festival runs Noon-10 pm, both days.
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Lineup by day:
SATURDAY, June 6 - Bruce Cockburn, Natalie MacMaster, Richard Thompson, The Kingston Trio, Jimmy LaFave, Eliza Gilkyson, Joel Rafael, and The Refugees

SUNDAY, June 7 - Nanci Griffith and the Blue Moon Orchestra, David Bromberg & the Angel Band, David Lindley, Woody Guthrie Tribute (Ribbon of Highway/Endless Skyway), Stonehoney, Slaid Cleaves, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
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Everyone gets a seat - no standing for hours or sitting on the ground!
GEN’L ADMISSION TIX:
Full Festival (2-day ticket) adult $120, child (age 12 & under) $80;
one day (Sat or Sun) adult $75, child $45.
PREMIERE SECTION TIX (front-of-house):
Full Festival (2-day ticket) adult $140, child (age 12 & under) $100;
one day (Sat or Sun) adult $85, child (age 12 & under) $55.
GOLD & SILVER TIX:
Include parking and backstage receptions with artists after the show; available through the Guacamole Fund, at www.guacfund.org
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Yes, it’s true -
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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MAY 26, 2009 EVENTS
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Events for today only; recurring events are included.
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WELCOME!
Without question, the Los Angeles region now has the greatest number of live acoustic performances of anyplace in America, and possibly in the world. Much of it is simply WONDERFUL, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals that include a healthy acoustic music presence. In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, the Guide always includes a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. And unique to the Guide, descriptions are included in our extensive listings, rather than simple calendar listings where you need to recognize a performer’s name to know the genre of acoustic music. (Lots of places tell you who, where, and when. We tell you that, plus the all-important “what.”) Yep, we “Guide” you through the live acoustic music scene.
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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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RADIO SHOWS that regularly feature live acoustic performances are included, provided there is a way to hear them in Los Angeles. With precious few exceptions, hearing these in L.A. requires internet listening, and we give you the necessary URLs.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance 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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WHERE TO FIND WHAT WE DO…
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM where the format allows us to present the massive content of the Guide in easy-to-index published form. The Guide is waaaay too comprehensive to fit anywhere that imposes size limitations (yep, size matters). We began publishing on Blogspot in early 2008.
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WE’RE ON NO DEPRESSION as a new presence, and enjoying that site. Find us there at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with the latest of the “Somewhere Out There” column, published May 1 and available online at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We had already received over 16 pages of compiled feedback about the current column, before May 9!) We contribute occasional reviews or feature stories to FolkWorks. You can read the work of many good writers there, and you can sign-up for a free FolkWorks e-newsletter, too, all at www.FolkWorks.org
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Our MYSPACE PAGE has news of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show. After a long presence on MySpace with the Guide’s predecessor publication, we had to move on, because that site now accepts only short posts. But it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008. (We don’t update the Myspace site very often, or even check its esoteric, myspace-only email. So please DON’T email us through that site. Myspace “friends” are welcome!) You can find what we have there at www.myspace.com/laacoustic
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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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THIS EDITION is a quickie, with only the events happening today & tonight. Look for a full edition tomorrow morning!
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Tuesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are all on the early side tonight: MOLLY’S REVENGE & MOIRA SMILEY in Ojai at 6:15; and at 7 pm, LUCINDA WILLIAMS in Anaheim and ELIJAH WALD in West Hollywood.
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Local FESTIVALS:
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This week offers a bit of a respite, before Saturday’s 8-hour-long annual “Bob Dylan Birthday Fest” and a two-hour “Tribute to Harry Carey, Jr.” the huge L.A. Acoustic Music Festival on June 6 & 7. This past holiday weekend, we attended FOUR festivals in three days, and will report soon on:
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The 20th Anniversary “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN-CREOLE FESTIVAL,”
The 77th Annual “SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES,”
The semiannual “FOLKTACULAR,”
and the 36th annual “TOPANGA DAYS” Festival,
all of which took place in the Los Angeles region over Memorial Day weekend, delivering splendid acoustic music performances and drawing literally hundreds of thousands of people!
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LOS ANGELES-area acoustic music events:
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26; in Ojai:
6:15 pm MOLLY'S REVENGE & MOIRA SMILEY at The Thacher School, 5025 Thacher Rd, Ojai 93023; 805-646-4377. They were splendid at the Coffee Gallery Backstage last night. They’ve all performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and are solid favorites with listeners. This is high energy and splendid musicianship. We defy you to sit still when Molly’s Revenge performs.
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MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO) has performed in so many places around the world with MOLLY’S REVENGE that the boys (John, Pete, David, and Stuart) say “she is firmly and lovingly wrapped into the show.” Born out of the timeless tradition of Celtic music sessions, MOLLY’S REVENGE is a band with a genuine affection and enthusiasm for the music they play, and it’s evident in all their live and recorded performances. The classic combination of solo instruments including the Highland bagpipes, uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, and mandolin against a backdrop of guitar and bouzouki accompaniment, with an occasional rousing chorus song mixed in, guarantees an enjoyable and memorable listening experience. MOIRA SMILEY performs internationally as a traditional singer of Eastern European, Irish and Appalachian song, with and without VOCO. Her writing is a rich weave of searing lyrics, wild and immaculate harmony and an exquisite sense of rhythmic play. She has taken her music from Lincoln Center to UCLA Live, The Knitting Factory to CBGB's, to jazz, world music and folk festivals around the world. More at www.mollysrevenge.com.
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26; in the OC:
7 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-BLUE; www.hob.com. More at www.lucindawilliams.com. Lucinda Williams was writing and performing high-energy alt-country Americana music long before anyone began calling any of it Americana.
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Tue, May 26:
7 pm ELIJAH WALD does a book reading from his “HOW THE BEATLES DESTROYED ROCK 'N' ROLL: AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC,” along with some of his songs, at Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-659-3110; www.booksoup.com. Elijah says, “I'll be doing a reading/discussion, playing some recordings and performing a bit of live music at Book Soup, for my new book. You'll be getting a more thorough mailing about the book in a few days, and there's a page on my website with lots of info, pictures, and links to relevant music and videos.” Elijah adds, “I'll be chatting and guest-deejaying on Betto Arcos's show on KPFK, May 19, at 11 am, and on Allen Larman's show on KCSN on Sunday, May 24, around 3 pm.” (Thanks to Joel Okida for the info.) More at www.elijahwald.com.
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Tues, May 26, every fourth Tue:
7-8:30 pm “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” led by Bea Romano & Jim, it’s a traditional folk music jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and join in. Bea says, “It's a lovely facility. We hope you will enjoy playing / listening to music. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in the fun. There are plenty of armless chairs. Best of all, it's free!”
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Tue, May 26, last Tue, every month:
7-8:45 pm GILLI MOON plays her monthly residency and “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640. It’s a mostly-acoustic event with guest artists. Gill says, “It features 'moi,' plus a couple of cool cats from Songsalive! - and we all perform in the round on stage. It's really a wonderful night, and starts early, 7 pm stage time.” Venue is known for its Chinese food; call for dinner reserv. Plenty of parking, $7 cover.
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI 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.
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This is a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. Venue impresario Bob Stane tells us, “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!” Tix, $20.
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, repeats every second and fourth Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL McCARTHY the second and fourth Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. You can sign-up in advance online at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, May 26, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, May 26, 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, May 26, 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, May 26:
ROBIN TROWER brings the blues to The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net. Check with venue for show time. Tix $68.50.
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Tue, May 26, 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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Tue, May 26, every Tue:
9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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All shows are $10 cover.
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Tue, May 26:
9 pm THE HORSE THIEVES, OLD CALIFORNIO, & THE SADIES bring rootsy alt country to Spaceland, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake. Doors at 8:30. The Horse Thieves at 9, Old Californio at 10, The Sadies at 11 pm. Get in for a discounted price of $8 by using the password, “Happy Bookers.”
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events remaining in MAY and still to come in JUNE and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far… it’ll all be here, soon.]
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic and on No Depression, at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to all the months of 2009 in the “long look ahead” posts.
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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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“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 “The sign of a true friend: when he can forgive your success!” -- from www.bluefiddle.com, which supplies us and the Gator Gazette.
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Yes, it’s true -
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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If you have trouble believing that assertion, then print this out: you’ll need 130 pages just to print-out the events for these 13 days!
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Just check it yourself: take any edition of the L.A. Times Calendar Section and any edition of the LA Weekly, count-up all the live music shows (you won’t even need to subtract-out the acoustic shows in those two publications, since they hardly list any, anyway) and add them up. THEN, count the number of live acoustic music performances for the same days in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We have yet to find a week when the TOTAL of all those other genres of music performances equals the number of live performances of acoustic music in the L.A. area! (Even though you can’t hear the music on the radio here, or read about it in the paper, either, it seems people DO want acoustic music and they will find and support it anyway!
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