Acoustic Americana Music Guide – first days of August, 2009

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(Psssst: over here. Yeah, you.) Didja know the Guide brings you the news of a variety of radio shows, available on the web, that feature acoustic performance-interviews -- along with all those live acoustic shows in Southern California you can go see in concert halls, outdoor amphitheatres, park band shells, nightclub and coffeehouse gigs, and more -- under the lights and under the summer stars -- from Santa Barbara to south Orange County! The acoustic open mics are in here, too, along with workshops and other events for artists. Well, basically, It’s ALL in here, just waiting for you.
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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AUGUST 1 through 5, 2009 EDITION
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THE STORY OF WHY AUGUST IS AUGUST

August gets its name from Roman Emperor Augustus, and there’s quite a tale to that. He was Julius Caesar’s adopted nephew and heir, and his name was Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. Then he became the first Roman emperor to receive the title “Augustus,” when the Roman Senate bestowed that title on him.
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The word Augustus meant “Reverend” in Latin. The senators even changed the name of the sixth month of their calendar, from Sextilis (that meant sixth, and presumably, not something sexual), to August, in honor of their “reverend” ruler. Apparently all that wasn’t enough of an honor for Augustus, because he stole a day from February to give his month 31 days -- so it would be as long as July -- putting him on an equal footing with the month that honored none other than his original benefactor, Julius Caesar.
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And you though modern politicians (and some modern reverends) had out-of-control egos.
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Our “Poem-of-the-Month” for August:
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NO MATTER

No matter
how hot-burning
It is
outside

when

you peel a
long, fat cucumber

or
cut deep into
a fresh, ripe watermelon

you can
feel
coolness
come into your hands.

- Lee Bennett Hopkins
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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 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 http://www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89 and for the edition before that, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We received MANY compiled pages of feedback about the last 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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News of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is happening faster than we can report it. But we will, soon!
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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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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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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!) We don’t update the Myspace site very often anymore. It’s really just an archive of old news at www.myspace.com/laacoustic
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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AUGUST 1 through 5, 2009 EVENTS
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And, for those who appreciate music festivals, read Larry Wines’ big round-up for FolkWorks of the Spring Music Festival circuit, at
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http://www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are rich and varied: they begin with the annual “CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” all day today and tomorrow in Long Beach; “MICHAEL HERALDA’S AZTEC STORIES” in El Monte, 2-4 pm THE CHAPIN SISTERS plus I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, downtown L.A., at 7 pm; FISHTANK ENSEMBLE at the Folk Music Center in Claremont at 7:30 pm; EVAN J. MARSHALL plus NATHAN McEUEN BAND with SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES at Boulevard Music in Culver City at 8 pm; “ERNEST TROOST¹S JUKE JOINT GANG” this month with NICOLE GORDON, SALLY JAYE, SHAUN CROMWELL, and Kerrville “New Folk” winner ERNEST TROOST, at The Talking Stick in Venice, 8-10 pm; TEN WEST plus SIRENS at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, at 8 pm; an enormous lineup of notable musicians in “PAUL ZOLLO & FRIENDS” at Kulak's Woodshed in NoHo, 8-10 pm; and, “GUYS & DOLLS” in concert with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, with an all-star cast that includes SCOTT BAKULA and JESSICA BIEL at 8:30 pm.
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LOCAL FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” with GENO DELAFOSE, RODDIE ROMERO, DIKI DU, and many other stars of the Cajun / zydeco music world, at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach.
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SATURDAY includes Grammy nominees RODDIE ROMERO & THE HUB CITY ALL-STARS, and ARMAND ST. MARTIN AND HIS BAYOU BOHEMIANS, plus THE ROCKIN’ JAKE BAND, BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS, ROYAL GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, A.J. GIBBS, and THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND. Both days bring appearances by THE LOUISIANA TO LA (“LA o LA”) SOCIETY SECOND LINE DANCERS, led by LEWIS HOLT & THE NEW ORLEANS HIGH STEPPERS. You are invited to join the Conga line, and throughout the day and night, partake of the dance instruction by A.J. Gibbs, teaching “Zydeco to Myzeto.” Both days, the Children's Stage operates noon to 6 pm, with storytelling, magicians, “inflatable impressions,” bounce houses, and more.
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A.J. GIBBS, “The Mydeco Dance King,” interacts throughout the day. He tells us, “You are guaranteed to have fun with my style of Zydeco dancing of which I call ‘MYDECO.’ You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style. Adding hip hop, break dance, salsa, or whatever to the feel of music.”
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BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS play 3-5 pm. One of Southern California’s hottest Cajun / zydeco bands is, says Zydeco Brad, “one of the hottest in the nation. Once you hear the Swamp Gator’s infectious music you will find it hard to stay in your seat — grooving to the Zydeco beat.”
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THE ROCKIN’ JAKE BAND plays 5-7 pm. Rockin Jake, from New Orleans, plays blues harp, and is five-time winner of the “Best Blues Harmonica” award in the “Best of the Beat,” New Orleans Music Awards.
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ARMAND ST. MARTIN AND HIS BAYOU BOHEMIANS play 7-9 pm. It’s an all-original piano-pumping party featuring St. Martin's sizzlin’ 88’s in the tradition of Professor Longhair, Fats Domino and Dr. John. “Non-stop Entertainment!” raves the L.A. Times, in a rare mention of Americana music.
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RODDIE ROMERO & THE HUB CITY ALL STARS play 10-11 pm. “When you're raised on the zydeco and Cajun sounds of Southwest Louisiana and the groove of New Orleans, you can't go wrong,” observes Zydeco Brad, editor of the Cajun / Zydeco Events Newsletter. He adds, “Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars are sure to pack the dance floor with their unmatched blend of South Louisiana rhythm and soul.”
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SUNDAY includes two Grammy nominees, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, and LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, plus DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, A.J. GIBBS, and THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND. Both days bring appearances by THE LOUISIANA TO LA (“LA o LA”) SOCIETY SECOND LINE DANCERS, led by LEWIS HOLT & THE NEW ORLEANS HIGH STEPPERS. You are invited to join the Conga line, and throughout the day and night, partake of the dance instruction by A.J. Gibbs, teaching “Zydeco to Myzeto.” Both days, the Children's Stage operates noon to 6 pm, with storytelling, magicians, “inflatable impressions,” bounce houses, and more.
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BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays 1-3 pm. Led by B.J. DECULUS, a guest multiple times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” the band’s name Bonne Musique Zydeco (or as their fans call ‘em, BMZ), literally means "good zydeco music." They are a 6-member band specializing in the Creole music of Louisiana and East Texas to create a blend of music designed for dancing.
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A.J. GIBBS, “The Mydeco Dance King,” interacts throughout the day. He tells us, “You are guaranteed to have fun with my style of Zydeco dancing of which I call ‘MYDECO.’ You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style. Adding hip hop, break dance, salsa, or whatever to the feel of music.”
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DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE play 3-5 pm. He has incorporated his musical heritage with his own experience to create one of the most innovative zydeco groups around. He takes songs from classic zydeco and turns the inside out with fresh and funky renditions.
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LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play 5-7 pm. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her album “King Cake” had an exclusive, five-week world premiere en-route to a Grammy nomination. As Zydeco Brad (Cajun / Zydeco Events Newsletter editor) writes, “when GRAMMY Nominee Lisa Haley’s soaring, compelling ‘cornbread’ voice holds court in the ‘One World Swamp,’ worlds collide!” They were featured performing with LITTLE RICHARD and playing zydeco on the NBC-TV series, “Las Vegas,” in the “Mardi Gras” episode.
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GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE perform 7-10 pm, bringing a “Herculean testament of souped-up, rocked-out, nuclear-combustin’ zydeco that’s invigorating all the way through” He is, indeed, “one of the reigning dance floor monarchs.”
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More at www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com and www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/lbcentertainment.php. The “online-only” tix options are recommended for the best deals. These include an $8 discount for a 1-day general admission, a free souvenir e-picture, and the “Crawfish Feast” served by Bristol Farms, all for $25. The pre-event “Craw Bucket” admission is $30 per ticket (a $13 discount) and includes a one-day general admission, free souvenir e-picture, and a Crawfish Bucket served by Bristol Farms.
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Sat, Aug 1:
10 am-10 pm annual ”TEMPLE STREET FESTIVAL” presented by the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series on Temple Street in downtown L.A. Info on who’s performing, contact Thelma Sugay, at 818-915-3558.
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Sat, Aug 1:
All-day - American Cancer Society “RELAY FOR LIFE” at City Hall’s South Lawn, 200 N Spring St, downtown L.A. 90012. Includes lots of music, as have the previous renditions in many locations this spring and summer. We know that 4-5 pm SOUL DOGS & ZEPHRO unite for charity to perform together. The former was the late DAVID CARRADINE’s band. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. More info at www.relayforlife.org. Free
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Daily, through Aug 30, in Laguna Beach:
10 am-10 pm 43rd annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” daily, with live music on three stages, plus roving entertainment, at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. This reliably includes first-rate acoustic acts, many of whom have performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Specific day’s lineups for each stage are on the festival website. Over 200 artists exhibit their work on a beautiful and permanent site. Plenty of food vendors. Festival organization is nonprofit. Summer season pass is $15, annual pass (includes winter festival) is $20. One-day festival admission is $7.50 adults, $6 srs, $3 children age 6-12 (children under age 5 are free).
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“OUT-OF-TOWN” EVENTS:
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Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2; in Monterey, CA:
“MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES AND CELTIC FESTIVAL” includes Ken O'Malley and The Twilight Lords performing both days, and many others. Info, www.montereyscotgames.com
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Sat, Aug 1, every Sat:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, Aug 1:
11 am “ACOUSTIC GUITAR FORUM” Get2Gether at the home of Dennis & Shoko Ramsey in Lawndale, 90260. Response gets directions from Dennis at islandbbq@gmail.com or Russ at vaddicks@aol.com or 310-973-5499. They say, “Everyone is welcome for food / pickin' / grinnin' / etc, starting at 11 am and going until we drop.” Bring any instrument you wish to play or come and just have some fun listening. Check with Dennis (above) if you wish to bring food or drinks. Food $$ donations are accepted at the gathering.
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Sat, Aug 1, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Ongoing, through Aug 23:
11 am-4 pm “SPARKLE & TWANG: MARTY STUART’S AMERICAN MUSICAL ODYSSEY” exhibition at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000. Event info, www.autrynationalcenter.org/event_calendar/all/2009/04#16. “SPARKLE AND TWANG” tells the story of country music icon MARTY STUART's personal experiences with some of the most famous stars of American music, highlighting several of the greatest performers on the country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and Southern gospel scenes. This uniquely American collection underscores the importance of style and sound with performance costumes, handwritten lyrics, personal letters, musical instruments, and previously unpublished photographs of music legends including PATSY CLINE, HANK WILLIAMS, PORTER WAGONER, JOHNNY CASH, & BOB DYLAN. Exhibition included with museum admission; Tue-Fri, 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am-5 pm; $9 adults; $5 students (age 13-18) and seniors (age 60+); $5 adult students (age 18+ with ID); $3 children (age 3-12); free for children under age 3.
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Sat, Aug 1, Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Sat, Aug 1, Saturdays, on web radio:
1-3 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Sat, Aug 1:
1:30-4:30 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” often draws fine musicians, hosted by TOM FAIR, at Oh Happy Days Natural Food Store, 2283 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-797-0383; www.geocities.com/ohdonline. Expect (and bring) folk, acoustic rock, acoustic soul music, and upbeat original tunes. Venue offers tasty and wonderful vegetarian soups and plates (get the daily combo plate, endorsed by your editor), as well as organic shelf goods. Tom says, “There’s no charge for the music, but we may pass the hat.”
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Sat, Aug 1, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
1:30 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2-4 pm “MICHAEL HERALDA’S AZTEC STORIES” music and storytelling performance for the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at the El Monte Library, 3224 Tyler Av, El Monte 91731. Info, contact Cynthia Yu, at 626-444-9506. Michael has performed excerpts live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He combines Native American Indian legends, spiritual beliefs, and folklore with music played on native and natural-derived instruments. Michael says, “This event is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and is for everyone. Bring family and friends. We will present stories, music, and indigenous knowledge. Two hours of informative, enlightening, and fun edutainment in the form of stories, songs, and music.
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“There will be plenty of time for you to join-in and participate while playing some of the 35 hand-made indigenous instruments we will be bringing. And, if you find yourself fascinated by the Mayan Gourd Water drums, keep in mind that the following weekend we will be offering a workshop on making them - so you can make your own Mayan Gourd Water Drum! During this presentation we will be covering many topics and aspects of the Mexica / Aztec culture, so if you are interested in knowing more about this great cultural heritage that so many of us here in Los Angeles are connected to, please plan on attending - we share knowledge from the indigenous perspective.”
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Your editor has seen Michael’s presentation numerous times. This is a fine interactive experience for all ages. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1; in Temecula:
2 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Tonight is the Youth Cast opening; show opens tomorrow with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany 1920’s-era musical that’s took Broadway by storm. Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life, where she finds herself in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. This cast features the best performers in Temecula and surrounding areas.
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Adult Cast works Fridays, Aug 7, at 8 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 8 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 6 pm. Tix, $18 Orchestra / $16 Parterre/ $12 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students. Youth Cast performs Thursdays, Jul 30 & Aug 6, at 7 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 2 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 2 pm. Tix, $16 Orchestra / $14 Parterre / $10 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students.
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Sat, Aug 1, Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, Aug 1, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat every month:
4 pm “CHARITY AUCTION” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Host Brently Heilbron presides over the event, bringing a good time and money for a variety of charitable causes.
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Sat, Aug 1:
6-10 pm BALI & BEYOND plays the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at The 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica 90404. Info, contact Ronald Lopez at 310-453-3711.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat every month:
6-10:30 pm monthly “PICKIN’ NIGHT” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001. Beginner’s Jam 6-7:30 pm (main store); Intermediate Jam 6-7:30 pm in their additional space at 17824 Chatsworth St, 2 doors E of the main store; Open Jam 7:30-10:30 pm in main store.
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Sat, Aug 1, 1st Sat, every month; in the OC:
6 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; for location, contact David Borger & Ann Carroll, OrangeCountyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Aug 1, 1st Sat every month; in Oak Glen:
6 pm monthly “HOMETOWN JAMBOREE” show & jam at Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful hills of Oak Glen above Yucaipa and Beaumont; info & tix, 909-797-1005 or www.losriosrancho.com. They tell us, “Folks can tuck into a tasty meal and enjoy a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', toe-tappin' good time as RILEY'S MOUNTAINEERS and special guest performers pick, fiddle and sing their favorite old-time bluegrass, western, and gospel tunes, as well as a few surprises along the way. Guest musicians are always welcome to tote along an instrument or two and join in the free-wheeling jam after the show. You never know who'll turn up, or what you'll hear next!” No shows in Dec and July. Jamborees start at 6 pm. Upcoming: Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7. Advance tix $15 adults, $10 kids age 12 & under.
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Sat, Aug 1, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm THE CHAPIN SISTERS plus I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, downtown L.A. More at www.paulmarshall.net. This is sure to be an outstanding show, and one of the Levitt’s best of the summer. Free.
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Sat, Aug 1:
7-9 pm CROSS TOWN COWBOYS bring their “Cowboy Coffee House Tour” back to Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016. Venue has sandwiches, desserts, coffeehouse beverages. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1:
7-9 pm “MARINA DEL REY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (at Admiralty Way), Marina del Rey; 310-305-9545; www.marinadelrey.lacounty.gov. Series includes Thursday and Saturday evening concerts in alternate weeks. Thursdays bring classical concerts featuring world-class artists appearing with the MARINA DEL REY SUMMER SYMPHONY, conducted by Musical Director Frank Fetta. Saturday evening concerts bring “internationally famed artists from the worlds of pop and jazz.” To see what you’re getting into, check their web site. Wheelchair accessible. Free.
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Sat, Aug 1, every week:
7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, Aug 1, in Palmdale:
7 pm JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, plus JEANNIE WILLETS, & JOHN M, at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. Jennie Willets has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she opensd tonight’s show. She tells us, “I will be sharing the night with my two good friends, John Zipperer, who sits in with me on guitar with my band often, and John M, who's another very talented singer-songwriter. We'll each do a set of music and it should be a great night!”
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John Zipperer’s “friends” tonight are JIM VAN BOOVEN & ED “THE SPOONMAN” TERRY. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue offers tasty sandwiches and coffeehouse fare, featuring fresh-roasted coffee in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1, in Tehachapi:
7 pm HOUSTON JONES returns to Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Houston Jones, a high-octane Americana quintet from the San Francisco Bay Area, features the mile-a-minute flatpicking of guitarist Glenn Houston (voted "best guitarist for 2009" by the Northern California Bluegrass Society); the band features the honky tonk vocals and guitar of Travis Jones; there’s Henry Salvia on keyboard and accordion; Chris Kee on standup bass, cello and acoustic guitar; and, Peter Tucker on drums and percussion. Houston Jones seamlessly blends original folk, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and blues styles. "No one delivers the goods quite like Houston Jones....Houston Jones remains one of the West Coast's most talented and entertaining bands." - Jim Lee, Dirty Linen Magazine. Venue offers tasty and healthy food (“about 95% organic”) and coffeehouse beverages. More at www.houstonjones.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. They’ve brought their high-energy lightening-fast musicality to perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” They headline festivals. Fishtank Ensemble offers a unique and truly worldly musical experience. From the smoky cafes of Bucharest to the Gypsy caravans of yesterday, this band evokes the spirit of a past age and the sounds of tomorrow. This lively and unusual group consists of extremely talented musicians mastering their respective instruments, including violin, saw, accordion, flamenco guitar, contrabass, percussion and voice. Romanian folk music forms the bulk of the material with a healthy helping of flamenco, Swedish folk music, klezmer, Gypsy jazz, roots Americana and other folk sources as well as original songs. Doors at 7 for the best seats. Tix, $12.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat every month:
7:30-11 pm “FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE” with THE SCREAMING EARWIGS the merry acoustic band of TOM SAUBER, PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS, & MIKE SAUBER, playing the 1st-Sat-of-every-month contra dance at the Brentwood Youth House, 731 S Bundy Dr (just S of San Vincente). Instruction at 7:30, dance from 8-11 pm.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat every month:
7:30-11:30 pm “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St (corner of 18th & Broadway), Santa Monica. Info, coordinator April Halprin Wayland, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com; www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org.
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Sat, Aug 1, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat, Aug 1, every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1:
“FOREVER FLAMENCO: LA OLE!" at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797.
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Sat, Aug 1, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EVAN J. MARSHALL plus NATHAN McEUEN BAND with SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, in a double-bill at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. You’ve heard Evan Marshall play his astonishing duo-style solo mandolin and fiery fiddle as a member of the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE. That band is named in FolkWorks “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” as the “Best Acoustic Band in L.A., period,” and Evan - master of the solo mandolin - is named among the “Top Ten Live Acoustic Instrumentalists in L.A.” with the notation, “Long renowned as a mandolin virtuoso who plays duets solo, he’s developed fiddle chops to match. And he writes all the parts for entire orchestras when the Riders of the Purple Sage play those gigs.” More at www.solomandolin.com.
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The Nathan McEuen Band is led by Nathan, one of the musical progenies of John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band). A prodigy at 17 (his birthday celebration was two nights ago, with an all-star concert) Scott Gates is now a member of Nathan’s band. Scott Gates' mentor, Evan J. Marshall, plays one set. This is truly an exciting double bill. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix $15 adv, $18 door.
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Sat, Aug 1; first Sat, every month; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8-10 pm “ERNEST TROOST¹S JUKE JOINT GANG” this month with NICOLE GORDON, SALLY JAYE, SHAUN CROMWELL, and performing host ERNEST TROOST, at The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, with four acts, each playing a 30-min set.
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ERNEST TROOST, who plays at 8:30 pm, earned a HUGE win this year as the “New Folk” winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival. (You’ve heard of EVERYONE who has won it before him.) Ernest has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “TttT” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there, all before the Kerrverts discovered him.
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NICOLE GORDON, who performs at 8 pm, has played live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there for “Boy from Crooked Creek,” a co-write with her “Songs of Shiloh” partner Marty Azelrod; SALLY JAYE plays at 9 pm; SHAUN CROMWELL, who plays at 9:30 pm, has been heard on “TttT.” This’ll be a fine night. Venue has tasty light fare, good sandwiches, salads, soup, coffeehouse drinks. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TEN WEST plus SIRENS in a double-bill 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. The venue’s impresario, Bob Stane, says, “This show is better than we can describe. Well recommended and very amusing. Super music.”
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SIRENS have been called “Awesome, Artistic, Audacious,” and their recent CD has been touted as a “must have” recording. Sirens is a vocal quartet based in Los Angeles specializing in singing a cappella four-part harmony. Their repertoire includes songs from many decades, featuring the barbershop style, along with a touch of jazz and pop. Sirens formed out of friendship and a passion for singing harmonies that reach out and touch their audiences. They are the current “2009 Region 11 Champions” of “Sweet Adelines International.” Regional champion bass, Lisa Kneebone (formerly of Naturally quartet), joined forces with friends Debra Hockenberger (baritone), Melissa Hockenberger (tenor), and Shelly Wilner (lead), who had all sung together since 2002 in a regional medalist quartet called Serious Treble. Sirens went on to become the 2009 Regional Champions of SAI. Sirens has performed at many events, including a Cirque du Soleil director’s show at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, a fundraising luncheon for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, charity events for non-profit organizations, and private engagements and chorus shows. Like the Sirens call, these ladies beckon you to come and enjoy their unique brand of entertainment. More at www.sirensquartet.com
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TEN WEST is the award-winning sketch comedy duo of JON MONATERO and STEPHEN SIMON, and they appear in shows all across the country, from the Improv to comedy award shows, commercials, and the legitimate theatre. Bob Stane, founder of the world-famous Ice House, assures us, “Keeping the art of sketch comedy alive, Jon and Stephen will have you in stitches and tears, as they weave their show around your funny bone.” Tix, $22.50.
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Sat, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8-10 pm “PAUL ZOLLO & FRIENDS” brings MANDA MOSHER, SEVERIN BROWNE, KAREN NASH, DAVE MORRISON, LISA NEMZO, DUTCH NEWMAN, LORIN HART, JAMES HURLEY, AARON WOLFSON, ALLAN COMEAU with JOHNNY SZMYD & LEONARD KRUBSACK, ADAM SHENKMAN, ALLAN WACHS, APRIL HAVA SHENKMAN, JEFF GOLD, JOHN O'KENNEDY, MARK ISLAM, RICHARD MARCHETTA, and performing host PAUL ZOLLO, 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.
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This is quite a lineup, inclusive of many who have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” -- SEVERIN BROWNE, DAVE MORRISON, JAMES HURLEY, KAREN NASH, LISA NEMZO, LORIN HART -- and others whose music has been featured on the show, including world premieres of recordings by MANDA MOSHER (aka Manda, who recently played the CBS “Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson), JAMES HURLEY, DAVE MORRISON, MARK ISLAM, AARON WOLFSON, and ALLAN COMEAU.
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PAUL ZOLLO is a renowned music journalist and book author, along with being a musician who is well-known on the L.A. scene. In a recent review of his album “Orange Avenue,” Louisiana writer Michelle Williams wrote that he "has the most unique style I think I have ever heard... and he sings his heart out on every song." A Trough Records artist, Paul Zollo has long been known in the L.A. music circuit as an "enchanting and lyrical songwriter," according to Campus Circle magazine. A Chicago native, he performed in Steve Goodman´s club Somebody Else´s Troubles when he was still a teenager, toured Russia and Poland during the Cold War as a guitarist with a musical theater troupe, and ultimately moved to L.A. where he was the leader of the band, The Ghosters. Paul has collaborated with many great songwriters: Darryl Purpose, with whom he’s written several songs, including "Crooked Line," the title song of Darryl´s 2003 album; Steve Allen; Severin Browne; Michael Silversher; James Coberly Smith; and Bob Malone. Malone recorded Zollo´s song "Halloween" for a special seasonal EP release. Zollo’s first solo album, “Orange Avenue,” was released on Windyapple Records and features a duet with the legendary Art Garfunkel on the John Fante-inspired "Being In This World." Called, "one of the world’s most insightful storytellers" by the great Chad Watson, Zollo is presently at work on his first album on Trough, which is being co-produced by Billy Salisbury
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ALLAN COMEAU tells of one of the songs they’ll play, “the debut of ‘Hard Times Ahead,’ with Leo on keys and sharing vocals and Johnny on bass - a must see.” He adds, “After the show, Paul will perform and videotape his new song, ‘Clown Jam at the Moose Lodge,’ bringing in a bunch of clowns and giving us all an opportunity to clown in on the taping. He’ll have make-up available for those who do not already look like clowns.”
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Allan Comeau's “Life Is in Session” CD was eligible for Grammy nominations last year in 9 categories, including "Song of the Year," "Record of the Year," and Best Rock, Folk and Country Performances. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Sat, Aug 1, every Sat:
8 pm THE 44s, with THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND 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. Info on this show at http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=3015952&s=93914888. The venue claims BOBBY BLUEHOUSE “is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. The 44's at 10:30 pm, with Bobby Bluehouse opening at 8 pm. Tix, $10.
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Sat, Aug 1; literary event:
8 pm RICHARD LANGE & JOHN TOTTENHAM at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. It’s two of L.A.’s literaria, author RICHARD LANGE, and poet / philosopher / blues aficionado JOHN TOTTENHAM. Lange reads from his critically acclaimed debut novel, “This Wicked World,” a follow-up to his short story collection “Dead Boys.” The L.A. Times says of Lange, ““Elmore Leonard meets Denis Johnson on the seedy side of Southern California in this riveting first novel from an explosive talent.” Lange's stories have appeared in StoryQuarterly, The Sun, The Iowa Review, and Best American Mystery Stories 2004.
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JOHN TOTTENHAM will read from his cult classic, “Inertia Variations” and other worldly poems.
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The venue says, “Unique voices that resonate, plus a solid use of punctuation and grammar. Bring on the dancing horses and that bottle of Jim Beam.” Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the venue’s back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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Sat, Aug 1:
8 pm RONNIE GUTIERREZ at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. This Cuban and Puerto Rican influenced percussionist has performed and recorded with great musicians such as Poncho Sanchez, Marcus Miller, Al Jarreau, and many more. Ronnie will be taking the stage with his own ensemble turning the Levitt Pavilion into a danceable fiesta under the stars in Pasadena. More at www.rmgmusic.com. Free.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat, every month:
8 pm monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar to get in. Sign-up starts at 7:30, show at 8 pm. They tell us, “If there aren't enough slots for everybody, we'll make a list for the next month, and call you at 7:30. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. We'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show.” $1 cover.
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Sat, Aug 1, first Sat every month; in the OC:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” meets in a private home in Mission Viejo. Info, www.songmakers.org/hoots/orange_county_hoot.htm.
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Sat, Aug 1; in Temecula:
8 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Tonight is the Youth Cast opening; show opens tomorrow with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany 1920’s-era musical that’s took Broadway by storm. Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life, where she finds herself in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. This cast features the best performers in Temecula and surrounding areas.
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Adult Cast works Fridays, Aug 7, at 8 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 8 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 6 pm. Tix, $18 Orchestra / $16 Parterre/ $12 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students. Youth Cast performs Thursdays, Jul 30 & Aug 6, at 7 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 2 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 2 pm. Tix, $16 Orchestra / $14 Parterre / $10 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “GUYS & DOLLS” in concert with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. With KEVIN STITES, conductor; RICHARD JAY-ALEXANDER, director; DONNA McKECHNIE, choreographer. Cast includes SCOTT BAKULA as Nathan Detroit, JESSICA BIEL as Sarah Brown, JOHN MAHONEY as Arvide Abernathy, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL as Sky Masterson, KEN PAGE as Nicely Nicely, RUTH WILLIAMSON as Gen. Cartwright. Combine the pizzazz of Damon Runyon’s now-legendary characters with a dazzling score by Frank Loesser and a brilliant book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The result is “Guys and Dolls” – a musical fable of Broadway, one of America’s greatest musicals and winner of 15 Tonys since its 1951 premiere. The same creative team behind last summer’s spectacular “Les Misérables” joins forces with Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie as choreographer to bring this classic to life as this season’s annual fully-staged musical at the Hollywood Bowl. Runs Aug 1 at 8:30 pm, Aug 2 at 7:30 pm.
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Sat, Aug 1:
9 pm-1 am WUMBLOOZO at Joe's Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank; 818-982-5585; www.joesgreatbar.com. The bluesmaking band had so much fun playing a birthday show last week for band member HERBIE KATZ (aka “Dr. Fun”) that they decided a repeat is in order tonight. They tell us, “Doc had an ear to ear grin all night. Lots of birthday kisses and wishes. The band was on fire fueled by the new faces on the dance floor. At one point Michael asked Stan for some preaching music on the organ. Stan obliged and Michael started testifying like a Southern Baptist preacher and quickly had the crowd shouting “Doctor” in unison. This turned into a fiery new song written especially for Doc’s birthday. For those of you who were there, we thank you deeply for attending. If you want more, we're doing it all over again. If you missed it, come to Joe's and join in the festivities. You never know what's going to happen at a Wumbloozo show, from special guests to mystery dancers. One thing is for certain though - you are sure to have a good time.” More at www.wumbloozo.com and www.myspace.com/wumbloozo
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Sat, Aug 1:
9 pm ANTHONY RIVERA & THE RAINING HORSESHOES 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 dance lessons - tonight’s offering is line / couple with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 1, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the weekend-long “CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” in Long Beach, with several Grammy nominees; 7 pm HOUSTON JONES returns to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena at 7 pm; and it’s the closing tonight for “GUYS & DOLLS” in concert with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, with an all-star cast that includes SCOTT BAKULA and JESSICA BIEL, at the Hollywood Bowl at 7:30 pm.
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Sun, Aug 2; Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” with GENO DELAFOSE, RODDIE ROMERO, DIKI DU, and many other stars of the Cajun / zydeco music world, at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach. Descriptions of both days are in Saturday’s festival section.
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Sunday includes two Grammy nominees, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, and LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, plus DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, A.J. GIBBS, and THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND. Both days bring appearances by THE LOUISIANA TO LA (“LA o LA”) SOCIETY SECOND LINE DANCERS, led by LEWIS HOLT & THE NEW ORLEANS HIGH STEPPERS. You are invited to join the Conga line, and throughout the day and night, partake of the dance instruction by A.J. Gibbs, teaching “Zydeco to Myzeto.” Both days, the Children's Stage operates noon to 6 pm, with storytelling, magicians, “inflatable impressions,” bounce houses, and more.
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BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays 1-3 pm. Led by B.J. DECULUS, a guest multiple times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” the band’s name Bonne Musique Zydeco (or as their fans call ‘em, BMZ), literally means "good zydeco music." They are a 6-member band specializing in the Creole music of Louisiana and East Texas to create a blend of music designed for dancing.
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A.J. GIBBS, “The Mydeco Dance King,” plays 1-3 pm. He tells us, “You are guaranteed to have fun with my style of Zydeco dancing of which I call ‘MYDECO.’ You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style. Adding hip hop, break dance, salsa, or whatever to the feel of music.”
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DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE play 3-5 pm. He has incorporated his musical heritage with his own experience to create one of the most innovative zydeco groups around. He takes songs from classic zydeco and turns the inside out with fresh and funky renditions.
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LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play 5-7 pm. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her album “King Cake” had an exclusive, five-week world premiere en-route to a Grammy nomination. As Zydeco Brad (Cajun / Zydeco Events Newsletter editor) writes, “when GRAMMY Nominee Lisa Haley’s soaring, compelling ‘cornbread’ voice holds court in the ‘One World Swamp,’ worlds collide!” They were featured performing with LITTLE RICHARD and playing zydeco on the NBC-TV series, “Las Vegas,” in the “Mardi Gras” episode.
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GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE perform 7-10 pm, bringing a “Herculean testament of souped-up, rocked-out, nuclear-combustin’ zydeco that’s invigorating all the way through” He is, indeed, “one of the reigning dance floor monarchs.”
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More at www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com and www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/lbcentertainment.php. The “online-only” tix options are recommended for the best deals. These include an $8 discount for a 1-day general admission, a free souvenir e-picture, and the “Crawfish Feast” served by Bristol Farms, all for $25. The pre-event “Craw Bucket” admission is $30 per ticket (a $13 discount) and includes a one-day general admission, free souvenir e-picture, and a Crawfish Bucket served by Bristol Farms.
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Daily, through Aug 30, in Laguna Beach:
10 am-10 pm 43rd annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” daily, with live music on three stages, plus roving entertainment, at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. This reliably includes first-rate acoustic acts, many of whom have performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Specific day’s lineups for each stage are on the festival website. Over 200 artists exhibit their work on a beautiful and permanent site. Plenty of food vendors. Festival organization is nonprofit. Summer season pass is $15, annual pass (includes winter festival) is $20. One-day festival admission is $7.50 adults, $6 srs, $3 children age 6-12 (children under age 5 are free).
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Sun, Aug 2; Sat & Sun, in Monterey, CA:
“MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES AND CELTIC FESTIVAL” includes Ken O'Malley and The Twilight Lords performing both days, and many others. Info, www.montereyscotgames.com
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Sun, Aug 2, in Vancouver BC, Canada:
11 am-5 pm Annual “SUNSET BEACH FESTIVAL” at English Bay, Vancouver. This event draws over 100,000 people each year to the park, listening to live music on the Festival Stage, and viewing the diverse selection of products and services provided by vendors, and drinking at the beer garden. Events are free.
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Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” includes a “Zydeco Thursday Evening” on Jul 2, & zydeco all day Fri, Jul 3. on the Front Porch Stage, with five zydeco bands, each playing twice. Plus, plenty of da blues. More at www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.
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Sun, Aug 2, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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11 am-4 pm “SPARKLE & TWANG: MARTY STUART’S AMERICAN MUSICAL ODYSSEY” exhibition at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000. Event info, www.autrynationalcenter.org/event_calendar/all/2009/04#16. “SPARKLE AND TWANG” tells the story of country music icon MARTY STUART's personal experiences with some of the most famous stars of American music, highlighting several of the greatest performers on the country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and Southern gospel scenes. This uniquely American collection underscores the importance of style and sound with performance costumes, handwritten lyrics, personal letters, musical instruments, and previously unpublished photographs of music legends including PATSY CLINE, HANK WILLIAMS, PORTER WAGONER, JOHNNY CASH, & BOB DYLAN. Exhibition included with museum admission; Tue-Fri, 10 am-4 pm, Sat & Sun 11 am-5 pm; $9 adults; $5 students (age 13-18) and seniors (age 60+); $5 adult students (age 18+ with ID); $3 children (age 3-12); free for children under age 3.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COWTRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart) on KSJD, simulcast at www.ksjd.org. Phone-in number to studio to talk to host and on-air guests is 970-564-9727. More at www.myspace.com/mancosbelle
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
12:30-5 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” show, hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun, 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, Aug 2, 1st Sun, every month:
1-5 pm “1ST SUNDAYS BLUEGRASS JAM” at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance; first Sun, every month. Bill Elliott 909-678-1180; Ron Walters 310-534-1439.
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1 pm Monthly “CTMS OLD TIME JAM” hosted by the California Traditional Music Society at the Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl (in the park), Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Free.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Aug 2; 1st Sun, every month:
2-6 pm “THE FOUR SEASONS OF MUSIC” series continues today in the San Fernando Valley, hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA as a benefit for the nonprofit “More Art, Inc.” at the Valley Life Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av (at Chatsworth St), Granada Hills 91344; 818-366-9899. Event info & reservation, 818-428-1377. The first 3 concerts in this new series are jazz concerts. Today’s concert features the ROGER HARRISON QUARTET, ESPRIT WORLD JAZZ, and AMBER ROSE. Refreshments & CDs for sale. More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. Tix $15 advance, $20 door.
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2 pm WILD RIVER RAMBLERS bring bluegrass to Santa Maria Brewing Co, 112 Cuyama Ln (1/2 blk W of the 101), Nipomo; 805-349-2090. Features JULIO BOYSENBERRY on banjo. “2 PM to whenever.”
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Sun, Aug 2; in Temecula:
2 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Tonight is the Youth Cast opening; show opens tomorrow with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany 1920’s-era musical that’s took Broadway by storm. Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life, where she finds herself in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. This cast features the best performers in Temecula and surrounding areas.
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Adult Cast works Fridays, Aug 7, at 8 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 8 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 6 pm. Tix, $18 Orchestra / $16 Parterre/ $12 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students. Youth Cast performs Thursdays, Jul 30 & Aug 6, at 7 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 2 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 2 pm. Tix, $16 Orchestra / $14 Parterre / $10 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students.
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3-4 pm KLEZMER JUICE plays the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at
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3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, Aug 2, every Sun:
4-8 pm “SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES BAND at The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country (near Santa Clarita) 91351. They tell us, “You never know who will show up. There’s always lots of great music and fun. The Londoner serves up some free food for these Sunday Jams, so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your instrument - we’d love to hear your music!” More,www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety and www.scvblues.org. All ages, free.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Aug 2, in the OC:
4-5 pm KELLY’S LOT performs at The Orange County Fair, on the Main Mall Stage, at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa; www.ocfair.com/2009. The3 wonderful KELLY Z has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and her brand of blues will perk you up on a hot afternoon. More at www.Myspace.com/kellyslot
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Sun, Aug 2:
4:30-6 pm JIM CURRY brings his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE” show to the City of Dana Point, Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern, Dana Point; 949-248-3530; www.danapoint.org. Free.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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5 pm JR & THE SADDLE DUST BAND and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun, Aug 2, first Sun every month; in Santa Margarita:
5:30-8:30 pm SANTA MARGARITA JAM (bluegrass & more) at "The Porch" (formerly Solomon's Café), 22322 El Camino Real (Rt 58), Santa Margarita. First 1/2 hour is a free music lesson for anyone getting started; remainder of evening is an open jam for all pickers. Bluegrass / trad / old time oriented. Info, siminoff@siminoff.net.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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6-8 pm SWING INC. brings, well, swing music, to the “Music in the Park” series in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Bl, La Canada Flintridge. Not ethat the BLUEGRASS BILLIONAIRES play the series Aug 16. Free.
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Sun, Aug 2; in Temecula:
6 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Tonight is the Youth Cast opening; show opens tomorrow with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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Sun, Aug 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm HOUSTON JONES returns to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Houston Jones, a high-octane Americana quintet from the San Francisco Bay Area, the band performs a mostly original repertoire that ranges from bluegrass and folk to blues and gospel. Featuring the mile-a-minute flatpicking of guitarist Glenn “Houston” Pomianek (voted "best guitarist for 2009" by the Northern California Bluegrass Society); the band delivers the honky tonk vocals and guitar of Travis Jones; there’s Henry Salvia on keyboard and accordion; Chris Kee on standup bass, cello and acoustic guitar; and, Peter Tucker on drums and percussion. Tonight, they are joined by special guest Chojo Jacques on fiddle and mandolin.
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7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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7-9 pm LOUIS VAN TAYLOR brings his jazz / r&b to the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. Info, contact Coralie Whitcomb,
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Sun, Aug 2, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, Aug 2, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun, Aug 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm “GUYS & DOLLS” in concert with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. With KEVIN STITES, conductor; RICHARD JAY-ALEXANDER, director; DONNA McKECHNIE, choreographer. Cast includes SCOTT BAKULA as Nathan Detroit, JESSICA BIEL as Sarah Brown, JOHN MAHONEY as Arvide Abernathy, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL as Sky Masterson, KEN PAGE as Nicely Nicely, RUTH WILLIAMSON as Gen. Cartwright. Combine the pizzazz of Damon Runyon’s now-legendary characters with a dazzling score by Frank Loesser and a brilliant book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The result is “Guys and Dolls” – a musical fable of Broadway, one of America’s greatest musicals and winner of 15 Tonys since its 1951 premiere. The same creative team behind last summer’s spectacular “Les Misérables” joins forces with Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie as choreographer to bring this classic to life as this season’s annual fully-staged musical at the Hollywood Bowl. Closes its three-night run tonight.
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Sun, Aug 2:
8 pm JEANNIE WILLETS at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114; www.universalbarandgrill.net. She’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and combines a fine voice with strong and sweet songwriting. Cover, $7.
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8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” series continues every first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of the month in 2009, at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern Cal, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain.
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9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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Daily, through Aug 30, in Laguna Beach:
10 am-10 pm 43rd annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” daily, with live music on three stages, plus roving entertainment, at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. This reliably includes first-rate acoustic acts, many of whom have performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Specific day’s lineups for each stage are on the festival website. Over 200 artists exhibit their work on a beautiful and permanent site. Plenty of food vendors. Festival organization is nonprofit. Summer season pass is $15, annual pass (includes winter festival) is $20. One-day festival admission is $7.50 adults, $6 srs, $3 children age 6-12 (children under age 5 are free).
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon, on web radio:
Noon-12:30 pm “GUNSLINGER RADIO SHOW” with host Cowboy Hud and performing guests on web radio KSGV, Glendora, at http://ksgvradio.com.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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7 pm free “J.A.M. SESSIONS” series continues at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Grounds open two hours early for picnics, so pack your basket and a bottle of vino and head for the Ford. A variety of events and activities happen through the summer in this series. It is NOT what musicians would recognize as a “jam session.” It’s a structured program. Check the Ford’s site to see what happens tonight. This series is free, but you should reserve a spot by calling the Ford at 323-461-3673.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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7:30-9 pm “LAMN JAM” at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Mon, Aug 3, in Santa Barbara:
7:30 pm KATHLEEN GRACE plays SohO, 1221 State St # 205, Santa Barbara. Kathleen is a wonderful jazz pianist and vocalist who writes fine material. Tix, $10.
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Mon, Aug 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JIM CURRY with ANNE CURRY and flautist DIANE IRELAND bring his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE” show at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Jim notes, “The music of John Denver is so nice with the flute.” He performs aboard cruise ships and was the singing voice of John Denver in the TV movie about the late author of “Rocky Mountain High” and dozens of other wonderful songs. Anne Curry plays mandolin and guitar and sings harmony.
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Husband and wife team Jim and Anne Curry deliver the multi-platinum hits of the great John Denver in a fun-filled evening of singing and stories. Jim plays the guitar and sings John's songs in a crystal clear tenor. You'll be invited to sing along (don't worry, you already know the words to the songs), share in the memories, learn new songs and howl at the moon (literally!)
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Tribute artist Jim Curry's voice was heard in the CBS-TV movie “Take Me Home: The John Denver Story,” has performed Denver's music in sold-out shows throughout the country and has emerged as today's top performer of Denver's vast legacy of multi-platinum hits. Jim's uncanny ability to mirror John's voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when "Rocky Mountain High" "Sunshine" "Calypso" and "Annie's Song" topped the charts, and his popular music had the heartfelt message of caring for the earth and caring for each other. Denver's message is worth repeating: "Be kind to the Earth and to each other. " More at www.jimcurrymusic.com. Tix, $18.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Aug 3, every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toulca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger, The Pasadena Weekly.
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Mon, Aug 3, every Mon:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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Tuesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is THE WICKED TINKERS at Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion) in Pasadena, 6-7 pm.
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Daily, through Aug 30, in Laguna Beach:
10 am-10 pm 43rd annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” daily, with live music on three stages, plus roving entertainment, at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. This reliably includes first-rate acoustic acts, many of whom have performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Specific day’s lineups for each stage are on the festival website. Over 200 artists exhibit their work on a beautiful and permanent site. Plenty of food vendors. Festival organization is nonprofit. Summer season pass is $15, annual pass (includes winter festival) is $20. One-day festival admission is $7.50 adults, $6 srs, $3 children age 6-12 (children under age 5 are free).
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Tue-Thu, Aug 4-6, in Maine:
“SWEET CHARIOT MUSIC FESTIVAL” on Swans Island, Maine, tonight features Southern Cal-based VOCO, who are subjects of a story in the current ish of Dirty Linen magazine. More at www.sweetchariotmusicfestival.com
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Tue, Aug 4, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Aug 4, first Tue, every month:
12:30-2:30 pm monthly “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB RECITALS” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, Aug 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-7 pm THE WICKED TINKERS bring their fiery mix of Celtic music infused with didgeridoo and Americana / roots influences, plus bagpipes, of course, to the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103, Info, contact Cynthia Rosedale, 626-685-6724 or 626-795-4331. You’ve heard their music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and at dozens of festivals. This show is not listed in the Levitt Pavilion series, because the Tuesday summer series is separate, hosted by the neighboring Pasadena Senior Center as an all ages show, in its 25th year. Schedule at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/seasonal2.pdf. Free.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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Tue, Aug 4, every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, Aug 4, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, Aug 4, first Tue, every month:
6:30-10 pm HAMMERED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP at a private home in Downey; first Tue, every month. Round-robin format, all levels welcome. No dues or fees. Contact Bea Romano for loc: celticanamusic@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Aug 4, first Tues, every month; in Camarillo:
6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS “ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE,” at Round Table Pizza, 889 Arneill Rd (near Ponderosa; in Longs, K-Mart, Vons shopping center), Camarillo; 805-484-8900. Get 20% off your order during the Songmakers event. You can call to order ahead at 805-484-8900. Info, TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week, in Palmdale:
7 pm “TUESDAY JAVA JAM” ACOUSTIC NIGHT at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Tue, Aug 4, first & third Tue, every month:
“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova .
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7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Aug 4, 1st & 3rd Tue, every month:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viento y Agua Coffeehouse, 4007 E 4th St, Long Beach 90814.
Sign up list closes at 8 pm when the show starts. All genres of music and all styles of self-expression including spoken word, instrumental or lyrical (folk, hip hop, soul, reggae, rock, blues, etc) are welcome.
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Tue, Aug 4, first Tue, every month:
8 pm-1 am “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” with a full lineup of guest performers and THE BARNDANCE BAND at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, L.A. 90029; contact venue for set times, www.elcidla.com/ronnymack.html; 323-668-0318. Since 1988, Ronnie Mack has marshaled forward the Los Angeles roots and alt country scene with his once-a-month Ronnie Mack's Barn Dance. It’s simply amazing who has played the series. Alumni include Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Rosie Flores, Big Sandy, James Intveld, Mike Stinson and many more. No cover.
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Tue, Aug 4:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Venue impresario Bob Stane loves this act. He calls them, “A faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. This five-member line up is unrivaled in their sound, presentation, and professionalism. There are no backing tracks or extra musicians playing off-stage! SURFIN’ SAFARI is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original five-member line up of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here, providing you with a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Tix, $18.
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8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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8 pm LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC plays its “TUESDAY CLASSICS” summer series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Tonight, joining LEONARD SLATKIN, conductor, is VADIM REPIM, violin, in a program of BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 1, BRAHMS Violin Concerto, and BRAHMS Symphony No. 2.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Aug 4, every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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Tue, Aug 4:
8:30 pm LARRY DEAN & THE SHOOTERS at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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Daily, through Aug 30, in Laguna Beach:
10 am-10 pm 43rd annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” daily, with live music on three stages, plus roving entertainment, at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. This reliably includes first-rate acoustic acts, many of whom have performed on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Specific day’s lineups for each stage are on the festival website. Over 200 artists exhibit their work on a beautiful and permanent site. Plenty of food vendors. Festival organization is nonprofit. Summer season pass is $15, annual pass (includes winter festival) is $20. One-day festival admission is $7.50 adults, $6 srs, $3 children age 6-12 (children under age 5 are free).
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Wed, Aug 5, 1st & 3rd Wed, every month:
10:30 am “STORYTIME FUNLAND” for kids at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. It’s an interactive story and music hour with Daniel, Hayley & Mindy. Venue is in the July ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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11:45 am-1:15 pm CONJUNTO JARDIN play the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Torino Plaza, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503. Info, contact John Powers, 310-486-2547.
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Wed, Aug 5, 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, Aug 5, 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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Wed, Aug 5, 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, Aug 5, every Wed:
5-8 pm New “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. RON ELY plays authentic and original songs of the sea and more at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening, 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, Aug 5, every Wed:
7-9 pm “JILL SHARPE PRO-BLUES JAM” local blues favorite Jill Sharpe jams with her band at Sacred Grounds, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. More at www.myspace.com/jillsharpe. No cover.
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Wed, Aug 5, 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, Aug 5, 1st Wed, every month:
7 pm “LONG BEACH STORYTELLERS” in the library at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E Willow St, Long Beach; www.longbeachstorytellers.com. More info from Steven Henegar, Monologist & Storyteller, Truth & Lies Productions, 714-662-5503 or 800-598-1852, www.stevenhenegar.net. The Long Beach Storytellers invite storytellers and story listeners to their monthly meetings.
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7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, Aug 5, 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, Aug 5; film screening:
7:30 pm “TOOTIE’S LAST SUIT,” on the eve of the “Sunset Concerts” offering of the New Orleans-based WILD MAGNOLIAS, at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. On the evening before the performance by the WILD MAGNOLIAS, watch this insightful documentary about New Orleans's vibrant Mardi Gras Indian culture. Produced and directed by Lisa Katzman, the film profiles the late legendary Allison "Tootie" Montana, former chief of the Yellow Pocahontas Hunters. Long admired for his gorgeously beaded and feathered Mardi Gras costumes, "Tootie" is greatly revered for turning Mardi Gras Indian life away from gang-style violence toward artistic accomplishment and innovation. (2006, 97 min. No MPAA rating.) $5 gen’l admission, free to Skirball mbrs w/ reservation.
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Wed, Aug 5, 1st Wed, every month:
7:30-10 pm monthly “SONGWRITER'S NETWORK SEMINAR” with a music industry guest speaker, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Songnet’s monthly seminar brings an assortment of accomplished music industry insiders, from traditional record label execs to the gurus of new media. It provides musicians and songwriters the opportunity to get inside information on the business side of music, to help their creative endeavors and careers. Info on night’s program, the organization, 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. Coffeehouse fare available. Free entry, $5 suggested donation.
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Wed, Aug 5, 1st & 3rd Wed every month:
7:30-9:30 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” at El Trocadero, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. (Many maps show the street name as San Fernando Rd; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main St in 2007.) Event moved to this venue in Sep, 2008. This is the event that was held at Rattlesnake Slim’s until that venue had a fire, and before that, it was held for years at Vincenzo’s Pizza. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, Aug 5, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” series at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705. Based on their opening bookings, this is a wonderful series with musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Call them for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, Aug 5, 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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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, Aug 5, 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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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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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, Aug 5:
8 pm “MILES DAVIS / GIL EVANS: STILL AHEAD” with TERENCE BLANCHARD & NICHOLAS PAYTON, trumpets, JIMMY COBB, CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, PETER ERSKINE, HOWARD JOHNSON, soloists, VINCE MENDOZA, conductor, MILES EVANS, artistic director, at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Program includes “Porgy and Bess,” and “Sketches of Spain.” It’s music that forever changed the sound of jazz, and from the original scores, some of today’s finest artists will re-create the magic that resulted from the unique and timeless partnership of Miles and Gil.
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8 pm monthly “ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING” show with performing host POET RONI GIRL and a full evening’s lineup, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea, L.A. Venue has full bar and light meals (full dinners can be sent-up from Amalfi Ristorante, downstairs.) Cover is $6 if you say "Flyer" or bring their event flyer (otherwise, it’s more).
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8 pm Special “[ALT] COUNTRY NIGHT” at the weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. Tonight brings ZACHARIAH & THE LOBOS RIDERS, STEPHANIE QUAYLE, & ROCKY HENSEL. 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 (in their lot only, behind the venue), no cover.
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8-10 pm “DALE LaDUKE'S SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC NIGHT” with this week’s guest artist GARRET SWAYNE, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089. This replaces Dale LaDuke’s previous series here, that ran the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month; it’s now every Wednesday night, starting in August. New format is an Open Mic from 8-9 pm, with signups at 7:30 pm, first come, first serve. Each Open Mic performer gets a sheet of paper to write-down and rate every performer except him/her self. At the end of the Open Mic, the top-rated Open Mic’er participates in a song circle with dale LaDuke and a guest artist. Venue offers tasty Italian food, and you can bring your own wine, with no corkage fee. No cover, artists perform for tips.
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8:30 pm-midnight KATHLEEN GRACE plays The Foundry, 7465 Melrose Av, L.A. Her music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she is a fine jazz-based pianist and vocalist who writes and composes good material.
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8 pm “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS” at Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. This is a roots / honky-tonk night, and talented artists like MICHAEL ANN play this series, which offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights there are anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well known gay bar. Info from whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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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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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, Aug 5:
8:30 pm LARRY DEAN & THE SHOOTERS 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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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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[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 AUGUST 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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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 “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” -- from www.bluefiddle.com, which supplies us and the Gator Gazette. (And a new one for August will be along shortly)
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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 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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