May 20 to 22, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2009

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NEWS FLASHES!
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GETTIN’ CLOSE…
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, DAVID BROMBERG & THE ANGEL BAND, JIMMY LaFAVE, ELIZA GILKYSON, SLAID CLEAVES, 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:
SAT - Bruce Cockburn, Natalie MacMaster, Richard Thompson, The Kingston Trio, Jimmy LaFave, Eliza Gilkyson, Joel Rafael, and The Refugees

SUN - 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 has a seat!
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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Two TV airdates set:
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Thu, May 21 (after midnight, May 22) on TV:
12:30-1:45 am MANDA MOSHER (aka MANDA) performs as the musical guest on Craig Ferguson’s “Late Late Show” on CBS network TV. Set your recording device for May 22. (BTW, Manda and her band will be touring and playing in NYC all week, including May 21 at the famous Rockwood Music Hall!)
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Manda, who has performed at the “Folktacular” and various local L.A.-venues, says, “What a tremendous thrilling thing! I’m bringing out the most awesome band for this one: Ido Sasson, Dave Allen, Alex Balderston, and Carl Byron. A huge thank you to Chris Maddalone from the Craig Ferguson show for helping us with this. Stay up late to watch and celebrate or set the TiVos.”
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MANDA is a multiple award-winner, including “Female Singer-Songwriter of the Year” in the L.A. Music Awards. You’re read extensively about her in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and the Acoustic Americana Music News, and PAUL ZOLLO wrote a stellar review of her CD in “American Songwriter” magazine. Might be a good idea to record the show just so you’ll have the breakthrough performance of a rising star.
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SECOND,
Mon, May 25 (Memorial Day):
4-5 pm STEVE MARTIN, backed by SCOTT GATES on mandolin, performs on the “ELLEN – THE ELLEN DeGENERIS SHOW” today – on KNBC Ch 4 in L.A. -- check local listings; it’s a daytime network show, in national distribution. Yes, it’s “the” STEVE MARTIN, promoting his new banjo CD, "The Crow," produced by JOHN McEUEN (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founding member), and he chose 16-year-old mandolin wunderkind SCOTT GATES to perform with him. More at www.ellen.warnerbros.com
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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 20 to 22, 2009 EVENTS
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Updated May 20, 2009; recurring events are included.
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WELCOME!
It’s a regular thing that we have WONDERFUL acoustic performances, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals in the Los Angeles area! In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, we cover a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. Full descriptions of all are included in our extensive listings.
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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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WHERE TO FIND OTHER THINGS WE DO…
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with a new edition of Larry’s column, “Somewhere Out There,” and occasional reviews or feature stories. There are many good writers there. 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. And it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008. (We don’t update it often.) That’s 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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MAY 20 to 22, 2009 EVENTS
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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Wednesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are Julie Gribble in Palos Verdes at 6 pm; The Allman Brothers and the Doobie Brothers at the Greek Theater at 7; Kristin Korb in Pasadena at 7:30; Alex DePue & Miguel DeHoyos in Altadena at 8 pm.
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First, an “Out-of-Town” event:
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Wed, May 20; in Glasgow. Scotland:
PEATBOG FAERIES with FINDLAY NAPIER and THE BAR ROOM MOUNTAINEERS at the Old Fruitmarket. If ever a band were made for the Old Fruitmarket then it’s surely the Peatbog Faeries, whose raw energy and enthusiasm recently earned them the “Live Act of the Year” prize at the 2008 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. Newcastle fiddler PETER TICKELL ushers in a new era and offers fresh inspiration to the band as he joins ADAM SUTHERLAND up front on the fiddle. Support for the evening comes from FINDLAY NAPIER and THE BAR ROOM MOUNTAINEERS.
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LOS ANGELES-area acoustic music events:
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Wed, May 20; 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, May 20, every Wed:
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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Tom tells us, “May still be on hiatus.”
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Wed, May 20 (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’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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Wed, May 20, every Wed:
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, May 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm JULIE GRIBBLE at Admiral Risty's, Palos Verdes. Julie has performed live on the CBS Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, after she first performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Then, she did the radio show again, and the Craig Ferguson show again, and the radio show again a third time. Now based in Atlanta, Julie tells us she is excited about a lightning-round of seven shows in L.A./ the OC (with a trip to Flagstaff in the middle) all in a nine-day span. Keep up with her at www.juliegribble.net.
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Wed, May 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND with THE DOOBIE BROTHERS at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; http://greektheatrela.com. Classic rock legends, The Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers co-headline the second of two consecutive nights at the Greek Theatre. Event info, http://greektheatrela.com/calendar/event_info.asp?ID=1551
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THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, celebrating their 40th anniversary, are embarking on a US tour billed as “40 Years of Highs & Lows.” Honorees of Billboard magazine’s “Legends of Live” award this past November, the band lived up to that title during a recent show at the Beacon Theatre in New York. The New York Times said of that performance, “The first half of the show was an affirmation of bedrock values, with some of the sturdiest songs from the Duane Allman era: “Statesboro Blues,” “Revival,” “Don’t Keep Me Wonderin,’ ” “Done Somebody Wrong.” Gregg Allman was in strong vocal form, and the rhythm section (also with the bassist Oteil Burbridge and the percussionist Marc Quiñones) chugged along expertly. The set kept gathering steam as it went on…” More at www.allmanbrothers.com
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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, as one of the most popular Californian pop-rock bands of the '70s, have evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band. Along the way, the band has accumulated multiple Grammy awards, numerous gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums in the U.S. Their string of radio hits include, "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," "China Grove,” “Long Train Running” and Takin’ It To The Streets.” In between tour dates, the Doobie Brothers can be found in the studio mixing their upcoming full-length album. Tix, $50, $65, $75, $100, $140.
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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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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Replaces the DISCONTINUED “ACOUSTIC JAM” night.
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Wed, May 20, 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 & Thu, May 20 & 21; musical theater:
7:30 pm “THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY CLOSET” presented by the Middle School Drama Club at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, in Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 Pico Bl, L.A. 90064; 310-286-0553; www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com. Fantasy and reality collide in this eclectic and fun musical romp adapted from Angela D. Stewart book, on a music from Bill Francoeur and performed by Le Lycee Middle School Drama Club. It is gurarenteed to make for an entertaining evening of music and laughs. $10 gen’l, $5 students.
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Wed, May 20 (& May 27) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm KRISTIN KORB with vocalist CAROL HUSTON & pianist-composer STEVE TRYTTEN at the Pasadena Jazz Institute, upper terrace at Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena 91101; 626-398-3344; www.pasjazz.org. Kristin Korb has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with COW BOP. She is that amazing standup bass player and vocalist / jazz composer.
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Wed, May 20, 3rd (and 1st) 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, May 20, 3rd Wed, every month:
7:30-10 pm monthly “SONGWRITER'S NETWORK SHOWCASE” with about 15 performing songwriters, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Songnet’s monthly showcase brings an assortment of accomplished artists trying-out new songs, talented up-and-comers, and others. It provides performing songwriters and other musicians an opportunity to perform their originals on a professional stage, for songwriting peers, in a supportive atmosphere. Info on attending or performing and on the organization, at www.thesongnet.org. Pre-register to perform, or arrive before 7:30 pm for any spots that may remain. Coffeehouse fare available. Free entry, $5 suggested donation.
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In addition, every FIRST Wednesday, SongNet has seminars here with industry guests who discuss the business side of music. That, too, is FREE and should be of great interest to anyone who wants a "behind the scenes look" at working in the music biz.
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Info, articles, links to the music business, and CGB impresario BOB STANE’s "boilerplate," explaining why some artists do not get booked on a regular basis, are all at www.thesongnet.org.
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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20, May 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ALEX DePUE & MIGUEL DeHOYOS 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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Alex DePue is one of the most innovative violinists/fiddlers of our day. You can expect a jaw-dropping demonstration including multiple styles of violining. Having performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall by the age of 14, Alex went on to win numerous competitions, including the National Fiddling Championship in Winfield, KS in 1999 and again in 2005. Alex was employed as Musical Director for Capitol recording artist Chris Cagle (Country), from 2000 to 2006 and recently completed a lengthy world tour with legendary rock guitarist Steve Vai. Find out more at www.myspace.com/alexdepue or www.vai.com for news of their live DVD releases and recordings. Type "alex depue" at www.youtube.com for examples of live performances. Alex’s Myspace page has had over a million hits!
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, about a show Alex did at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, “Alex DePue is a very well known fiddle player who is in a big rock band. It was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience to see a full fledged ‘fiddle extravaganza.’ There is no other way to describe it. ....way too big to be in a 49 seat bistro. However, he had a great time and he asked to come back. (just like every other big time act who gets hooked up with The Coffee Gallery Backstage). Alex is, obviously, classically trained. He does not ‘just’ play but puts on a thorough show. He has a sweet puckish sense of humor and is good looking. This is a ‘class’ act. Not a person in the room stayed in his, or her, seat the end of the last song. A 100% standing ovation. The audience would not let him off the stage and he played for about another hour. He was mobbed at the CD table after he finally got off stage. [He’s] the nicest person you can imagine, with even a good sense of humor off stage. I am convinced I will never have a finer solo violinist/fiddler on my stage. This is a super winner. This raises the bar. A Pick. Top o' the heap.”
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Alex performs with special guest Miguel De Hoyos (Guitarrista Mexicano). Miguel is, without doubt, one of most reknowned and talented guitarists in Mexico. His musical elegance and virtuosity, whether with others or in solo performances, continue to captivate audiences of all ages in Mexico, United States and Europe. Distinguished for his eclectic performances, and throughout the course of one performance, he often delivers a piece of XVI century Baroque music, Spaniard music, Mexican music, South American music, European music and some killer acoustic rock and roll. These many different genres of music include original arrangements, all executed with such mastery and skill you will believe the music was originally written for solo guitar. Tix: $20 (a steal).
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Wed, May 20, 3rd 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, May 20, 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, May 20, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, May 20:
8:30 pm “GODDESS WITHIN” NITE with ESZA KAYE, KATHLEEN SMITH, & LEAH WALTON, at Versai (aka Music Club Shadow at Versai), 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471; 323-864-5184.
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ESZA KAYE, at 8:30 pm, is a singer/songwriter from New York, Moscow, London and L.A. She is of Transylvanian and Celtic descent. Her debut album, "Confessor," is the debut of her new sound, “aristo-goth.” This isn’t folk music. Esza channels what she calls “the dark feminine -- seductive energy with the promise of light.” It’s lyrically-driven, melodic music with a blend of organic and electric grooves/production. Producers say, “Esza's music strips away self-deception, and ushers in epiphany in such a way that the lessons manage to be both inconspicuous and eternal." Esza reached #43 on the Billboard Dance Chart with her hit dance single, "Walking Down Madison." Her first EP, "I Wanna Die Loving You", was recorded in London with producer Paul Freegard (Depeche Mode, Martin Gore), and her first album "Confessor" was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Randy Emata. Esza is currently working on her third studio album and playing live around town at venues such as the Key Club and House of Blues.
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KATHLEEN SMITH, at 9:30 pm, switched from theater studies at USC to pursue songwriting. There, she found her calling, and has never looked back. With songs that Billboard online called "emotionally charged," a debut EP that has received airplay on KCRW, a documentary score airing on CurrenTV, and a sound that melds Norah Jones, Cat Stevens and fairy princess, Kathleen enchants audiences with her unique message of love and fun through music, and reminds everyone to "find something you love and run with it!"
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LEAH WALTON (aka Leahpatra Knitwear), at 10:30 pm, is an L.A.-based knitwear designer, design teacher and singer. She loves to produce her own original music, sing and design her own fashion combining the two “into a crowd screaming performance” that she delivers with her two Otis College of Art students and models Becca Bordeaux and Liberty La Belle. Producers tell us, “This is a very sexy, burlesque style fashion show that is a motivational performance about Leah`s inspiration for her couture knitwear designs. Custom couture designs available per request.”
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Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Tonight’s show presented by Y3K GM Entertainment. Venue offers full dinner menu, lighter fare, and full bar. Free parking, down the block on the same side of the street; $10 cover + 2 drink minimum.
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Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 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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9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the “Highway 61 Revisited” Dylan show with the 88 in West Hollywood, and Bill Burnette & Teresa Tudury in Altadena, Julie Gribble at the “Take Back the Night” series at UCLA, and the Kristin Korb Trio in Fullerton, all at 8 pm; The Believers at the House of Blues (set time unspecified); the monthly “100% Acoustic Old Time Jam” with Triple Chicken Foot in L.A. at 9 pm -- especially for those who didn’t get enough at last week’s annual 3-night “Old Time Social;” and on TV at 12:30 am, Manda Mosher on the CBS network Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
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First, the exciting “Out-of-Town” events:
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Thu-Sun, May 21-24; near Yosemite:
20th annual “STRAWBERRY (SPRING) MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings its always amazing lineup, this year with SOURDOUGH SLIM, MARTY STUART, THE FLATLANDERS, DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, RODNEY CROWELL, AVETT BROTHERS, RUTHIE FOSTER, SUZIE BOGGUSS, THE GREENCARDS, BEARFOOT BLUEGRASS, THE TIMEJUMPERS, KANE-WELCH-KAPLIN, ALISON BROWN & JOE CRAVEN, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, and many more. Alas, it’s long ago sold-out. Info at 209-984-8630 or www.strawberrymusic.com
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“EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2009” in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands; www.ewob.eu
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Band applications for EWOB 2009 have closed, and the Program Committee is spending the holidays listening to all the demos and making difficult selection decisions. In late January, they'll announce the EWOB 2009 Festival program. This will be the 12th European World of Bluegrass Festival held in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands, under the auspices of the European World of Bluegrass
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In 2008, Strictly Country Records released the double CD, “10 YEARS OF EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS.” It shot straight to #1 on the Folk Radio charts in the USA and Canada. As the label justifiably boasts, “The music world got its first taste of European bluegrass - and they love it.” The album includes the top European bluegrass bands, plus 15 artists from the US & Canada, on two hours of live performance recordings. It includes KATE MacKENZIE, CLAIRE LYNCH, COUNTRY GENTLEMEN, LAURIE LEWIS, JOHN REISCHMAN, CHRIS & SALLY JONES, THE CHAPMANS, and more.
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A fine gift for any bluegrass lover, it’s “a banjo-laden ramble through the far corners of Europe, along with some of your favorite American touring artists.” "The language of Bluegrass transcends borders on this collection. For your introduction into the European World of Bluegrass, this is the place to start your world tour!" ~ Folkwax, USA
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LOS ANGELES-area acoustic music events:
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
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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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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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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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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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, May 21, 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, May 21, May 21:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS WEEKLY SONGWRITER SHOWCASE,” this week with DAVID MORGAN (Ray Charles, Delaney Bramlett, Jim Messina) and JODI SIEGEL (Maria Muldaur, Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball), at Arnie's Café & Ristorante Italiano, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.Arnies Café.com. No cover, but support the venue and bring $ for the artists’ tip jar.
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21, third Thu, every month:
7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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Thu, May 21, 3rd Thu, every month; in Camarillo:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “CAMARILLO HOOT” in Camarillo; for location, contact TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21, every Thu; 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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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, May 21; musical theater:
7:30 pm “THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY CLOSET” presented by the Middle School Drama Club at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, in Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 Pico Bl, L.A. 90064; 310-286-0553; www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com. Fantasy and reality collide in this eclectic and fun musical romp adapted from Angela D. Stewart book, on a music from Bill Francoeur and performed by Le Lycee Middle School Drama Club. It is gurarenteed to make for an entertaining evening of music and laughs. $10 gen’l, $5 students.
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
7:30 “MUSIC NIGHT” at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233. After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Three featured acts, “plus special guests and surprises each week.” After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Or as they say, “the buzz has returned to the Beehive.” Light fare, sandwiches, coffeehouse beverages available. No cover.
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Thu, May 21, third Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, with music industry guest speaker, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by Alex Del Zoppo. Info: 323-551-1000; info@songswritersCoOp.com; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live. Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL BURNETT plus TERESA TUDURY 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. Bill Burnett's songs have been performed by Bette Midler (who called on Bill to craft an opening number for her new Vegas act), Patti Lupone, Tim Curry, Dean Stevens, Pebbles Flintstone, Bamm Bamm Rubble, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and others. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Bill Burnett is one of the finest song writers to grace our stage. He has amazing wit and outlook. He's a songwriting treasure waiting to be discovered -- by you.” Bill Burnett and his music were big hits at the recent 90th birthday celebration for Pete Seeger.
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TERESA TUDURY takes you on a musical journey of wild and powerful songs and stories from the depths of her incredibly rich and inspiring repertoire. She is an absolute original, from her San Francisco roots to the Greek Islands to New York and L.A., Bob Stane says, “She wakes up the music scene. Teresa creates a loyal following and rave reviews wherever she performs. Our world is richer with such a rare talent in our midst.” Tix, $15.
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Thu, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED” performed in its entirety by THE 88, at The Key Club, 9039 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-274-5800; www.keyclub.com. This is an unusual concept show. The 88, just back from their spring tour with The B-52s, headline tonight and have chosen to do this special show. Hometown L.A. fans get to hear the band’s newest original material, plus, The 88 performs -- in its entirety -- BOB DYLAN's classic 1965 album “Highway 61 Revisited." Why? Because, they tell us, “It’s one of our favorite records of all time, that’s why!” FERRAS opens. Tix at www.ticketmaster.com. Show is age 15+. Tix $18 adv, $22 day of show (two drink minimum required; under age 21 add $6.).
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Thu, May 21, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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Thu, May 21; in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KRISTIN KORB TRIO plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Kristin tells us, “Back under the stars, the Muckenthaler Center has started their 4th annual Jazz Festival. Llew and Steve will be facilitating fun with me. We had such a great time last year. Bring your friends and a picnic dinner. It is going to be a blast!” Kristin Korb has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with COW BOP. She is that amazing standup bass player and vocalist / jazz composer. Tix $20.
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Thu, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE BELIEVERS, Seattle favorites, celebrate their new album "Lucky You" with the first of several dates in Los Angeles, tonight at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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They’re a band of folk types, with an edge and fun original songs. Americana works as a description. Their own moniker country soul works, too. Either way, THE BELIEVERS combine elements of old timey folk, country, gospel, and rock to create something that’s their own. Since the release of their debut CD, “ROW (baptism by fire),” heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” THE BELIEVERS have been embraced by musicians and music fans alike: "The Believers sing with heart and conviction" - Jim Lauderdale. "Spellbinding" - Austin Americana.com. The Believers speak to everyone. This is an act other entertainers come to see.
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L.A. dates are: May 21, House of Blues Sunset Strip; May 23, Crane's Tavern, Hollywood; May 28, Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena; May 31, Grand Ole Echo, Echo Park. Known as a band that's rapidly converting listeners through widespread word-of-mouth for their effortless blend of alt-country and indie-rock, Seattle's THE BELIEVERS are touring their new CD demonstrating, as they playfully put it, a "rock band with a country problem," pairing 70s-style Fleetwood Mac hooks with a heavy undercurrent reminiscent of Heart and Concrete Blonde. Months before its release, “Lucky You” already had a whirlwind radio presence around the country, leaving this independent act flooded with preorder requests.
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The album's title track, "Lucky You," is a sexy stomp, evoking a modern update of X, another punky group who flirted with country and boy-girl vocal harmonies over a four-on-the-floor rock groove. The album includes singer-songwriter duo Craig Aspen and Cyd Frazzini tackling Hurricane Katrina's aftermath with the barn-burning twang of "Ring Ring Ring" and the country blues "Higher Ground." The album features musical contributions from Band of Horses' Bill Reynolds, and was produced by Aspen, Frazzini, drummer Stevie Adamek, and mastered by producer Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams). Ther band’s live shows have been described by Rock and Reel Magazine as "what Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three might have sounded like if they'd jammed with The White Stripes." More at www.thebeleiversUSA.com and www.myspace.com/thebelieversmusic. Check with venue for show time and cover.
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Thu, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JULIE GRIBBLE plays the “Take Back The Night Series” at UCLA, on the campus in Westwood. Julie has performed live on the CBS Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, after she first performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Then, she did the radio show again, and the Craig Ferguson show again, and the radio show again a third time. Now based in Atlanta, Julie tells us she is excited about a lightning-round of seven shows in L.A./ the OC (with a trip to Flagstaff in the middle) all in a nine-day span. Keep up with her at www.juliegribble.net.
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Thu, May 21; 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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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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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, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21, 3rd Thu, every month; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm-midnight “100% ACOUSTIC OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. The venue has an all-acoustic series every Thursday, and it goes old time for a jam led by Triple Chicken Foot every 3rd Thursday. The Thursday series has its own web page at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic - complete with weekly lineups for all those other Thursdays. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “The Hyperion Tavern Old-Time Jams welcome everybody from beginners to people who have been playing their whole lives. If you love this music and want to learn some good tunes and meet wonderful people all while drinking beer grab your instrument (whatever it may be) and come on down to one of these nights. It's free except for the beer. Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play their residency at The Office, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank. Preston says, “Great sound, great food, wine and beer!” New residency, began Apr 9, 2009.
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Thu, May 21, every Thu:
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, May 21, 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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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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12:30-1:45 am MANDA MOSHER (aka MANDA) performs as the musical guest on Craig Ferguson’s “Late Late Show” on CBS network TV. Set your recording device for May 22. (BTW, Manda and her band are in NYC tonight, playing the famous Rockwood Music Hall!)
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Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are Steve Lockwood & Kristin Korb at LACMA at 6 pm; New Zealand’s Flight of the Conchords in Santa Barbara at 7; Chris Valenti in Hollywood at 7:30; and, guitar wizard Michael Chapdelaine in Altadena at 8 pm.
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Local FESTIVALS (three start tomorrow; preview for your weekend plans):
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Starts tomorrow and runs Sat & Sun, May 23 & May 24:
20th Anniversary “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN-CREOLE FESTIVAL” at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley. Always a great lineup, including Cajun-Zydeco Grammy nominees, Louisiana musicians, top zydeco dance bands, and top blues players. Festival and charity event, presented by Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. On two stages, music includes Grammy nominee LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS and renowned bluesman BERNIE PEARL; both have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Always fun, you can get zydeco dance lessons, dance yourself silly (or just tap your foot and listen all day), and get tasty Cajun food, too. Info at www.simicajun.org
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The 36th annual “TOPANGA DAYS” runs all weekend, at the Topanga Community House & Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. In the heart of Topanga Canyon, with LOTS of music on four stages, including SEVERIN BROWNE, & CITY FRITTER / JEWELS & JOHNNY (who have all performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”), plus OLD BULL, THE BONEDADDYS, TIM O’GARA, DAVID SERBY, TONY GILKYSON, OLD CALIFORNIO, KILLING CASANOVA, ELIZA JANE, STAMPEDE, and more. Info at www.topangadays.com
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Starts tomorrow and runs Sat & Sun, May 23 & 24; in the OC:
77th Annual “SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES” with MOLLY’S REVENGE, BROTHER, WICKED TINKERS, ALEX BEATON, THE BROWNE SISTERS, & CELTIC SPRING, hosted by the United Scottish Society, at the Orange Co. Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa; www.scotsfest.com.
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Fri, May 22; Thu-Sun, May 21-24; near Yosemite:
20th annual “STRAWBERRY (SPRING) MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings its always amazing lineup, this year with SOURDOUGH SLIM, MARTY STUART, THE FLATLANDERS, DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, RODNEY CROWELL, AVETT BROTHERS, RUTHIE FOSTER, SUZIE BOGGUSS, THE GREENCARDS, BEARFOOT BLUEGRASS, THE TIMEJUMPERS, KANE-WELCH-KAPLIN, ALISON BROWN & JOE CRAVEN, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, and many more. Alas, it’s long ago sold-out. Info at 209-984-8630 or www.strawberrymusic.com
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Fri-Mon, May 22-25; in Seattle:
38th annual “NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” at Seattle Center (the former World’s Fair site) in Seattle, WA. The vast expanses of venues and workshops come alive for an extended Memorial Day Weekend with singing, playing, dancing and so much more. As NWFL Director Robert Townsend asks, “What is life without the arts - and without a little play?” It’s not uncommon for this festival to operate 26 stages simultaneously, plus half-a-dozen or more workshops, plus a dozen appreciable jams. You must go, at least once. More at www.nwfolklife.org
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There is so much to this festival that it’s almost incomprehensible. This year’s “Cultural Focus” is the “A-Y-P Exposition Centennial.” In 1909, Seattle hosted its first world's fair, the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Known as "the A-Y-P," that historic event celebrated the culture, industry, and innovation of the Pacific Northwest at the beginning of the twentieth century. It drew four million visitors to the young city of Seattle. A hundred years later, the Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates the A-Y-P, marking that event “by presenting [cultural] communities that called Seattle home in the early 1900s as well as groups that were presented at the A-Y-P: Scandinavians, Japanese, Chinese, Hawaiians, Filipinos, and Alaska Natives.”
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NWFL always has many maritime music events. This year, even more, off-site, happen in conjunction with the festival. For a run-down on all those, contact Alice at walice1@qwest.net
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The festival is free, and requests donations as you enter the site at the massive Seattle Center fairgrounds. One event, away from that site, is a fundraiser for NWFL and requires an admission. It’s on Sat, May 23, at 8 pm, at Conor Byrne Pub in Ballard (NW Seattle). It’s a “BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE,” and costs $10. A portion of the proceeds benefit Northwest Folklife.
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57th annual “FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL” is a three-day celebration of the music, dance, stories, crafts and food, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Dr, White Springs, Florida 32096; www.floridastateparks.org/folkfest.
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This year’s Festival theme is Florida's Nature Coast. More than 300 performances give voice and meaning to Florida’s heritage. Performers include MARY Z. COX, BILLY DEAN, DOYLE DYKES, JACK WILLIAMS, SPANKY & OUR GANG, THE BURNS SISTERS, FRANK THOMAS, JEANIE FITCHEN, BEN PRESTAGE, GRANT LIVINGSTON, SAIL AMERICANA, BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE, NEW RIVER BLUEGRASS BAND, and many more. From Irish fiddle tunes and kumquat pie to the wide varieties of music brought by immigrants, the state’s cultural heritage reflects the lives of generations of Florida families and communities.This year’s Festival “proudly takes a step back to festival tradition and Florida performers.” Audiences are sure to be charmed this year when Grammy Award winner BILLY DEAN shares top musical billing this year with folk music legends SPANKY & OUR GANG, master guitarist DOYLE DYKES, one-man-band blues maestro BEN PRESTAGE, and Florida Folk Heritage Award Winner JEANIE FITCHEN.
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Three-time Florida State Banjo Champ / three-time Florida State Mountain Dulcimer Champ / “Tied to the Tracks” performing guest MARY Z. COX performs all three days with her guitarist husband BOB COX. At the Florida Folk Festival you can sit with the masters who keep cultural traditions alive. In jam sessions, demonstrations and workshops, try your own hand at playing mandolin, telling stories, or making a pine needle basket. Learn how to collect your family’s history, call a square dance, or the importance of native plant and animal species. Take a shopping excursion and visit with Florida’s traditional and contemporary craftsmen. Then dine on collard greens and cornbread, chicken pilau and hoppin’ john, shrimp gumbo, barbecue, curries, gyros and lime fizzes. As the sun sets, settle in for concerts by moonlight or dance the night away at the Heritage Stage. At the end of the day you’ll have discovered new corners of the state from the people who call Florida home. Festival sponsors say, “Join us along the Suwannee River at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, home of the Florida Folk Festival for 57 years.” The Festival is presented under the auspices of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks.
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Fri, May 22; Thu-Sat, May 21-23; in Europe:
“EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2009” in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands; www.ewob.eu
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Band applications for EWOB 2009 have closed, and the Program Committee is spending the holidays listening to all the demos and making difficult selection decisions. In late January, they'll announce the EWOB 2009 Festival program. This will be the 12th European World of Bluegrass Festival held in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands, under the auspices of the European World of Bluegrass
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In 2008, Strictly Country Records released the double CD, “10 YEARS OF EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS.” It shot straight to #1 on the Folk Radio charts in the USA and Canada. As the label justifiably boasts, “The music world got its first taste of European bluegrass - and they love it.” The album includes the top European bluegrass bands, plus 15 artists from the US & Canada, on two hours of live performance recordings. It includes KATE MacKENZIE, CLAIRE LYNCH, COUNTRY GENTLEMEN, LAURIE LEWIS, JOHN REISCHMAN, CHRIS & SALLY JONES, THE CHAPMANS, and more.
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A fine gift for any bluegrass lover, it’s “a banjo-laden ramble through the far corners of Europe, along with some of your favorite American touring artists.” "The language of Bluegrass transcends borders on this collection. For your introduction into the European World of Bluegrass, this is the place to start your world tour!" ~ Folkwax, USA
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Fri, May 22, every Fri, 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, May 22, every Fri:
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 8-10 pm 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, May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-8 pm KRISTIN KORB joins pianist-composer STEVE LOCKWOOD at the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; 323 857-6115. Kristin Korb has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with COW BOP. She is that amazing standup bass player and vocalist / jazz composer.
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Pianist-composer STEVE LOCKWOOD’s varied career has included performances around the world with his piano trio as well as a long association with performance artist and choreographer Meredith Monk. Lockwood has composed for numerous theater and dance projects including his new multimedia dance/theater piece “New Orleans Lowdown.” Meanwhile, Lockwood remains active as a chamber music composer. More at www.stevelockwood.org. No reservations req’d, free.
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Fri, May 22; in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS with special guest ARJ BARKER, at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-7411; www.sbbowl.com. Grammy nominated New Zealand folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords are nearing the end of an eight week North American tour. The Los Angeles stop is the Greek Theatre on Sun, May 24.
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The tour coincides with the conclusion of the second season of HBO’s hit show “Flight of the Conchords” and the release of the duo’s as-yet-untitled second full-length album for Sub Pop. For the first time, songs featured in weekly episodes are available for download on iTunes and www.SubPop.com the Monday after they air. Flight of the Conchords' self-titled 2008 full-length is nominated for a Grammy for best comedy album. This follows their 2007 Grammy win for the EP “The Distant Future” in the same category. More at http://subpop.com/artists/flight_of_the_conchords or http://www.hbo.com/conchords
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Fri, May 22, every Fri; 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, May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CHRIS VALENTI, at The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset Bl, Hollywood. He has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Now, Chris tells us that word of his “Strings of Comedy” shows “has made it to NBC Studios in Burbank and may make it on to late night television. He says, “A producer from ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ contacted me and asked if we would be interested in having our show taped and then featured on their program. Um.... Yeah? If you haven't seen one of these shows yet, what are you waiting for? Look, if you want to keep your hip, underground, in-the-know street cred up to date, you gotta be there before these things go big. I promise you it is a well-spent Friday night. These shows are really very fun. I invite some of the best musical comics I've come across to play their best 15 minutes. There are no chumps performing here. It's always a great time. You can find Highlight Reels from recent shows at www.StringsOfComedy.com.
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He adds, “I'm shooting a monthly comedy short for Will Ferrell and Judd Apatow's website FunnyOrDie.com. If you haven't seen January thru March yet, check out www.FunnyOrDie.com/ChrisValenti. I have to say, I love them all, but this new one is my personal favorite, hands down.”
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Chris Valenti is a romantic comedy expert. A gifted songwriter, wry stand up comic, and award-winning filmmaker, Chris allows his vulnerability to guide his writings about the hazards of love and relationships. This playful self-deprecation leaves audiences singing along through their laughter and makes them a little wiser in their own love lives. He appears in the current number one film “17 Again” and is currently making a monthly short film for FunnyOrDie.com.
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Fri, May 22, every Fri:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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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, May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE at 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. A sensational guitarist, of whom venue impresario Bob Stane says, “the shock of black hair and barefoot on stage,” Michael is the only guitarist ever to win First Prize in the world's top competitions in both the Classical and Fingerstyle genres; the Guitar Foundation of America’s “International Classical Guitar Competition,” and the “National Fingerstyle Championships” at the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Winfiled, Kansas. Bob Stane adds, “From New York's Lincoln Center to the Cactus Cafe in Austin, to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Michael Chapdelaine continues to enchant, dazzle and surprise audiences and critics alike as he redefines the modern acoustic guitar with his amazing technique, soulful expressiveness, and versatility as a performer, composer and arranger/producer. His performances, played on both steel string and classical guitars, include musical styles ranging from blues to Bach to country to rhythm n' blues as he wins his audience’s hearts with breath taking technique and the poetic magic of his original musical portraits and landscapes. This is his seventh appearance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage.” Tix: $18.
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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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8 pm Headliner AD & THE SOUL COMPANY tonight, plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND in residence most Fri & Sat nights, as BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Advance tix & reservations are recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm). More on this event at http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2840022&s=93914888. AD and the Soul Company play at 10:30 pm, with Bobby Bluehouse opening at 8 pm.
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Fri, May 22, every Fri:
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, May 22, fourth Fri, every month:
8-10 pm “OUT-OF-THE-BLUE” songwriter showcase at the venue named 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.
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HOWEVER, performing host DANIEL McFEELEY has moved to Australia. Check with venue to see if someone else has picked-up the reins to continue this fine and fun series. Daniel had previously explained the format as, “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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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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[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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