Acoustic Americana Music Guide, updated events of June 18, 2009 ONLY

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LIVE OAK and HUCK FINN -- BIG and beloved festivals are this weekend, and they begin Friday. Plus, “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA” returns Sunday, on numerous stages, all FREE, as part of the global “FETE DE LA MUSIQUE” that originated in France. Sorta like a stay-close-to-home one-day festival for the budget-conscious and irreconcilably broke. Of course, some folks are crazy enough to catch a day or two at one big festival, then a day or two at another. If you don’t feel like that well-worth-it road trip to the hills north of Santa Barbara or the Mojave River near Victorville, there are daytime and evening shows all around the L.A. area, including the all-day Pasadena event.
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And remember what ELSE is coming: there’s the wonderful “THREE GIRLS AND THEIR BUDDY” concert with EMMYLOU HARRIS, PATTY GRIFFIN, SHAWN COLVIN, & BUDDY MILLER at the Greek Theatre, Wed, Jun 24 (and you can still WIN FREE TICKETS from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide, through this Friday, Jun 1;; details at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-free-tix-to-see-emmylou-harris.html or at http://community.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/win-free-tix-to-see-emmylou
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And, the annual “Long Beach Bayou Festival” is the following weekend!
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JUNE 18, 2009 EDITION
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Updated June 18; recurring events are included.
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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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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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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 edition of the “Somewhere Out There” column, available online at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We have received MANY compiled pages of feedback about the current column, so feel free to send us yours!) 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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Three of Thursday’s four “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks begin at 6 pm with a fine lineup of old-time musicians at the REDCAT, under the Disney Concert Hall in downtown L.A. At 7 pm, Mark “Pocket” Goldberg’s series in Tujunga features Buddy Zapata. Then, at 8 pm, there are three “pick” shows: Rebecca Kleinmann & Elameno Quintet in Altadena; Kathleen Grace with special guest Kristin Korb in Fullerton; and, the “‘F’ Is For Folk Film Series” with a screening of “Earl Scruggs: His Family And Friends” in Hollywood; and at 9 pm is the “100% Acoustic Old Time Jam” in L.A., hosted by Triple Chicken Foot and fun whether you go to play or go to listen.
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Thursday has a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS,” as the L.A. Songwriters Co-Op brings guest speaker K.A. Parker to Hollywood at 7:30 pm.
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A BUNCH happens this weekend, and two of best LOCAL acoustic music festivals start tomorrow (see our “Local Festival” section in Friday’s listings) and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival starts today in Colorado (see next section).
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Thu-Sun, Jun 18-21; in Colorado:
36th annual “TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Telluride, Colorado, is one of the best music festivals in America. If you’re not already there, plan to go next year. Check it out at www.bluegrass.com/telluride
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Thu, Jun 18; in Kansas:
5:30 pm annual “ART WALK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at The Gazebo in Ave A, the park at Ave A & Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67502; info, 620-662-1280. Colorado-based ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, an L.A. favorite when they’ve toured to California, are among the performers. More at www.acousticeidolon.com
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Thu, Jun 18, 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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Thu, Jun 18, (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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Thu, Jun 18, every Thu:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, Jun 18, every Thu: in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-9 pm “OLD-TIME MUSIC AT THE DISNEY CAL ARTS THEATRE” as TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, LUCAS GONZE, DICK & JANE, & SAUSAGE GRINDER, play the classy REDCAT Lounge, under the Disney Concert Hall, 631 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012; www.redcat.org. This is a marvelous lineup. TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where their recorded tracks debuted. They host the annual “Los Angeles Old Time Social” which was a phenomenal success again this year. More on LUCAS GONZE at www.myspace.com/lucasgonze
and TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at http://triplechickenfoot.com
Ben Guzman tells us, “the Foot will be nice twice,” since they run-off at 9 pm to play until midnight at the Hyperion Tavern (see listing). REDCAT show is free.
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Thu, Jun 18:
6-8 pm JOHN BERGSTROM brings western and cowboy music to Thelma’s Morning Café, 22876 Copper Hill Dr (at Seco), Santa Clarita; 661-263-8283. (SW corner, in the center with CVS pharmacy.) John tells us the venue “has expanded its service to include dinner, Tuesday through Saturday evenings, 5-9 pm. I checked out the menu and it looks really good.” John Bergstrom has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He’s the one with the originals about famous western banditos.
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Thu, Jun 18, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month; in the OC:
6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, every Thu; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick tonight:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” tonight brings guest artists JOHN WILLIAMSON, JOB STRILES, & BUDDY ZAPATA, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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BUDDY ZAPATA has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” twice with PETER CASE, and solo doing his own excellent acoustic blues. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes) tells us, it’s “becoming quite a scene. This bass player-songwriter MARK GOLDBERG hosts a fantastic Americana Songwriter Showcase every Thursday night, many times with name songwriters. I try to go as often as possible, because it's always good.” No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Jun 18; not music, but cool:
7 pm THE MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART hosts a retrospective of the work of KAMALA LOPEZ, filmmaker and actor, at the museum, 628 Alamitos Av, Long Beach 90802; info & advance tix, 562-437-1689 or www.molaa.org.
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Kamala produced the film, “A Single Woman,” a biopic about the first woman member of Congress and her sole antiwar votes. The film premiered in Washington, DC for contemporary members of Congress, and has screened by invitation at the National Portrait Gallery and at the United Nations.
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Reception at 7 pm in outdoor sculpture garden, followed by film presentation, then dancing and drinking under the stars. Kamala says, “The Museum houses some of the strongest exhibits by Latin American artists anywhere and the galleries will be open all night for you to check them out.” She adds, “Earlier in the evening (at six o'clock) I will be bringing in forty ‘At Risk’ girls from the LAUSD ‘Heart’ Program, which is the only program dealing with the major problem of gangs/crime in our public schools. Unfortunately it is about to be cut from fifteen Youth Relations staffers to seven - seven people to deal with over two hundred thousand active gang members of middle and high school age in our city(?!). If any of you are interested in helping me support this program, please let me know! Even if it is just exposing these young people to different environments and potential life choices - the impact could be life changing. More at www.heroicafilms.com/MOLAA.html. Tix, $15 gen’l, $5 students.
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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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Thu, Jun 18, every Thu:
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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, third Thu, every month; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, tonight with music industry guest speaker K.A. PARKER, 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.
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K.A. PARKER is considered one of the top lyric teachers in America. She has had over 40 of her songs recorded by a list of artists that include George Duke, Gloria Loring, and Juice Newton. She has been a staff writer at Motown and has won the top prize in American Song Festival five times. She has taught at Berklee College, Musician's Institute, The Grove School, Trebas Institute, UCLA Extension, and Golden West College. Her students include major recording artists, music business professionals, and hundreds of working musicians and songwriters. As a music business professional, she has worked with BMG Music Publishing, CBS Songs (now Sony Music), ATV Music and Island Music. She is the only teacher in Los Angeles who has spent over 20 years on both sides of the desk, both as businessperson and songwriter. For more information contact K.A. Parker at lyricteacher@sbcglobal.net.
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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, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm REBECCA KLEINMANN & ELAMENO QUINTET 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. Elameno Quintet brings modern acoustic originals, performed and composed by Rebecca Kleinmann, flute; Myra Joy, cello; Dusty Brough, guitar; Tobias Roberson, percussion; Kevin Hill, bass.
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Rebecca Kleinmann’s music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Myra Joy has accompanied “TttT” guest and Telluride Troubadour winner Hans York.
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This captivating acoustic ensemble performs their own original music, blending flavors from their individual backgrounds in styles from Flamenco to Brazilian, from Irish to Arabic. Elameno will delight you with virtuosic improvisation, compelling grooves, beautiful compositions, and their unique band chemistry. The members of Elameno Quintet have been touring internationally with a wide variety of musical projects, and their only L.A. area show on their California tour is tonight, at the intimate Coffee Gallery Backstage. This young, virtuosic ensemble of world-class musicians is a delight, with their stunning improvisation on the flute, mesmerizing guitar, soulful cello lines, superb upright bass, and skillfully applied percussion.
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Their fans include prominent musicians: "Elameno Quintet gave a great performance. I am now a big fan! Great music." - Luis Conte. "Still thinking about that great performance you did at the Mint in LA." - Billy Childs
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Hear these five musicians and you believe they’ve spent their lives performing together. The tones blend, the beats groove and something amazing happens with the unusual combination of these five instruments. Unique and accessible at the same time, the flavor of Elameno Quintet appeals to audiences of all ages and across genres. Last summer’s tour was marked by sold out shows, so get your reservations at the venue. More at www.elamenoquintet.com. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm-midnight KATHLEEN GRACE, joined by special guest KRISTIN KORB, at Steamers Jazz Club & Café, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com. Kathleen tells us, “There will be a very special guest joining me for some songs (hmmm I wonder who that could be [we now know it is the wonderful KRISTIN KORB, who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”]). There's no cover, so call-up to reserve a table and feel free to sing along.” Kathleen adds, “Well, I am back from having way too much fun on the East Coast. When I landed in DC I could smell the soil and feel the green leaves growing. Blues Alley with Kristin Korb was a blast and the ‘Peruvian Song Cycle’ in NY was amazing. It's possible that I may be addicted to ceviche. But I do love California and it is so good to be home.” Kathleen’s band is MATT POLITANO on piano, MATT MAYHALL on drums, EDWIN LIVINGSTON on bass. Reservations requested by venue; no cover.
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Thu, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “‘F’ IS FOR FOLK FILM SERIES” brings the film, “EARL SCRUGGS: HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS featuring DOC WATSON, JOAN BAEZ, BOB DYLAN, some of THE BYRDS and more” at the Silent Movie Theater, 611 N Fairfax Av, Hollywood; 323-655-2510. Series info, www.cinefamily.org. It’s a Thursday series of folk music-themed films chosen by the series’ organizers. Tonight is an especially strong offering.
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“Earl Scruggs: His Family And Friends,” directed by David Hoffman, released in 1972, screens tonight in DigiBeta, and is 90 minutes. It has interesting promo: “Earl Scruggs is a banjo. Born under a foggy mountain top straight out of Cleveland County, North Carolina, no other name in the history of mountain music is more directly associated with three-finger pickin' (‘Scruggs-Style’) than Earl. Originally part of BILL MONROE'S BLUE GRASS BOYS, Earl built on earlier musical traditions and formulated a singular style known for being smoother than glass and never wavering in syncopation or uninterrupted flow. Most know Earl as the picker behind the ‘Dueling Banjos’ riff in ‘Deliverance,’ but thankfully the 1972 PBS documentary, ‘Earl Scruggs: His Family and Friends,’ offers a more complex portrait of the man behind the hand. Featuring BOB DYLAN, JOAN BAEZ, THE BYRDS (CLARENCE WHITE & SKIP BATTIN!), and CHARLIE DANIELS, Earl and his banjo embark on a personal renaissance, taking the instrument where it has never gone before. Unmissable highlights include Earl playing for anti-war protesters, battling a mini-Moog (which cannot keep up with his style), and Earl visiting the MORRIS BROTHERS' garage to hear them sing their hit song, ‘Salty Dog’ and pick a tune together.”
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Thu, Jun 18, Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, recurring:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Thu, Jun 18:
DAVID SERBY at The Pike, 1836 E 4th St, Long Beach 90802. He’s a fine standard-bearer for country that hasn’t been ruined by Nashville. More at www.davidserby.com
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Thu, Jun 18:
THE GIMME 5'S are “Grooving Instrumental soul music much in the style of the great Memphis rhythm sections,” at The Liquid Kitty 11780 W. Pico Bl, L.A. 90064. The band is Rick Holmstrom on guitar; Jason Borger on Hammond organ; Rob Douglas on bass; Derek Brown on drums; plus special guests.
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Thu, Jun 18, every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu & Fri, Jun 18 & 19:
8:24 pm THE CODY BRYANT BAND at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506. Yes, many of the band members are in the Riders of the Purple Sage; this is a more electric, honky-tonk, country dance band version. More at www.CodyBryant.com
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Thu, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 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.” Whether you go to play or go to listen, it’s just like Ben Guzman says: “Old time is a good time.” You can catch the Foot tonight from 6-9 pm, free, at the REDCAT theatre, under the Disney Concert Hall; see listing. This series at the Hyperion is no cover.
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9 pm-2 am “ALL ACOUSTIC WITH ANGEL” hosted by ANGEL, with different artists each week (except 3rd Thursdays, when it’s the 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 Thursday series has its own web page, complete with weekly lineups, at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic.
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Angel tells us, “This night is acoustic, old timey, ukuleles, barbershop quartets, dedicated to creating a community of artists and musicians who don't need the use of flashy lights, amps or mics. Our grandpappies didn't need it so why do we? Inquiry about playing can be sent to HyperionTavernAllAcoustic@gmail.com or even better, stop by and have a beer! Entry is always free and 21+! We'll get the barberpole up and running soon.”
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Thu, Jun 18, every Thu:
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, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, Jun 18, 3rd (& 1st) Thu, every month:
9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) happens every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events to come in JUNE and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.]
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The MOST RECENT EDITIONS - both the GUIDE’s event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the Acoustic Americana Music News Features – are available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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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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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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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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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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If you have trouble believing that assertion, then print this out and see how many pages you’ll need just for the events for the days covered in this edition!
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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 biggest newspapers, it seems people DO want acoustic music and they will find and support it anyway!
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