Acoustic Americana Music Guide July 1 through 7, 2009

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JULY 1 through 7, 2009 EVENTS
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Updated July 1, 2009; recurring events are included.
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Yes, it’s true -
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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It’s JULY!
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Our seventh month was originally the fifth month on the Roman calendar. It was called “Quintilis” meaning “fifth,” and it had 36 days. Romulus reduced the number to 31 days, Numa Pompilius cut it to 30, and Julius Caesar restored it to 31 days. Marc Anthony paid tribute to Julius Caesar by naming the month after (hence, July) since Caesar’s birthday was the 14th. Of Quintilis. Er, July. It officially became July in 44 BC, right after Caesar was stabbed and killed by Brutus and a large group of Roman Senators.
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Our “Poem-of-the-Month” for July is much happier…
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Here’s to July,
Here’s to July,
For the bird,
And the bee,
And the butterfly;
For the flowers
That blossom
For feasting the eye;
For skates, balls,
And jump ropes,
For swings that go high;
For rocketry
Fireworks that
Blaze in the sky,
Oh, here’s to July,
Here’s to July.
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In history, the Battle of Gettysburg began today, July 1st, in 1863. The South’s dream of having an Independence Day for the Confederacy on the same July 4th as the birthday of the US was thwarted there in Gettysburg when the disastrous Pickett’s Charge failed on July 3rd, and when Vicksburg, the Confederacy’s “Gibraltar of the Mississippi River,” finally fell to Union forces on the same July 4th. So much death. Only in recent years has the traditional Americana Fourth of July been celebrated in Mississippi. Lots to digest before you overindulge in BBQ, beer, and fireworks.
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WELCOME!
Without question, the Los Angeles region now has the greatest number of live acoustic performances of anyplace in America, and possibly in the world. Much of it is simply WONDERFUL, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals that include a healthy acoustic music presence. In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, the Guide always includes a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. And unique to the Guide, descriptions are included in our extensive listings, rather than simple calendar listings where you need to recognize a performer’s name to know the genre of acoustic music. (Lots of places tell you who, where, and when. We tell you that, plus the all-important “what.”) Yep, we “Guide” you through the live acoustic music scene.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the Guide’s calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing.
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RADIO SHOWS that regularly feature live acoustic performances are included, provided there is a way to hear them in Los Angeles. With precious few exceptions, hearing these in L.A. requires internet listening, and we give you the necessary URLs.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type info that you have locked into a jpg – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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WHERE TO FIND WHAT WE DO…
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM where the format allows us to present the massive content of the Guide in easy-to-index published form. The Guide is waaaay too comprehensive to fit anywhere that imposes size limitations (yep, size matters). We began publishing on Blogspot in early 2008.
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WE’RE ON NO DEPRESSION as a new presence, and enjoying that site. Find us there at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with the latest edition of the “Somewhere Out There” column, available online at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We have received MANY compiled pages of feedback about the current column, so feel free to send us yours!) We contribute occasional reviews or feature stories to FolkWorks. You can read the work of many good writers there, and you can sign-up for a free FolkWorks e-newsletter, too, all at www.FolkWorks.org
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Our MYSPACE PAGE has news of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show. After a long presence on MySpace with the Guide’s predecessor publication, we had to move on, because that site now accepts only short posts. But it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008. (We don’t update the Myspace site very often, or even check its esoteric, myspace-only email. So please DON’T email us through that site. Myspace “friends” are welcome!) You can find what we have there at www.myspace.com/laacoustic
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PLEASE DO COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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PLEASE DON’T send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, it cannot be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. (Myspace “friends” are great, and we DO welcome you there!) But, communicate through email only at the above address. And, yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible for your event!
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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JULY 1 through 7, 2009 EVENTS
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our Special Section with a film review, and our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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SPECIAL SECTION:
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FILM REVIEW: Opened mid-June in L.A., playing citywide at Laemmle Theatres:
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Film; ongoing; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“IRENE IN TIME,” the new HENRY JAGLOM film, prominently features, on-camera, original music and song performances by multi-platinum songwriter HARRIET SCHOCK and her band, with some on camera vocals by the film’s star, TANNA FREDERICK. It opens today in L.A., citywide, at the Laemmle Theatres. Your editor has seen the film, and concurs with film critics that it is wonderful (see review, below). It opens in NYC on September 23.
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Here are the early reviews of “Irene In Time:”
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Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide: “This film explores the relationship between a young adult daughter and her departed father. Often charming, it is a tale with broad overtones and themes for our broken society. The topic seems inescapably uncomfortable, but not in Jaglom’s hands and those of his cast. Yes, too many children in our society are raised by one parent with the other parent present in a limited role that sometimes seems larger-then life as much as it is ultimately unfulfilling. The film neither runs from that nor trivializes it. Nor does it exploit it.
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“The film could have been a downer, but it most certainly is not. Jaglom trusts his actors to find the right dialog when it’s better than the script, something that Tanna Frederick, his star, points-out that’s been Jaglom’s trademark since he cast Jack Nicholson and Tuesday Weld years ago. Frederick’s comment and her character are wholly believable, and never more so than in her many tight close-ups, where her expressions are masterfully understated and in the picture-worth-a-thousand-words league.
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“If some moments seem saccharine, those pass in the context of the story and the style of storytelling, where the full backdrop of life is on display, with all its joys and disappointments, and ultimately, the comfort of a happier time, longed for. Aside from its drop-you-right-in, unusually spare opening, devoid of most of what we have come to expect from a film’s first two or three minutes, the editing is just right, with no cuts called for, at all.
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“Multi-platinum songwriter Harriet Schock’s music and lyrics are a full-fledged character throughout, as complete songs are used, and the visual images mix appealing images of sailing and beach waves with in-studio performances. The use of the live band shots give Jaglom a set of tools that reach beyond the usual filmmaker’s hard-cut or lap-dissolve to transition from one scene to another. And to the extent the songs create interludes, they never take you away from wanting to see what will happen next. Mostly, the songs illuminate the storyline and broaden both the appeal and the impact. (Though we would not include Schock’s “Starbuck’s” song in that, which felt a bit like product placement.)
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“The acting is exactly right, across the board, with standout performances from Kelly DeSarla, veterans Victoria Tennant and Karen Black, Jaglom’s newcomer daughter Sabrina and young son Simon, and consummate pro Andrea Marcovicci, who ad libs the film’s best line. See it for the story and the splendid use of the music. Both will stay with you.”.
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Jim Svejda, KUSC, L.A. - “Driven by Tanna Frederick’s astonishing performance, ‘Irene In Time’ proves once again that Henry Jaglom is America’s most daring, consistently provocative and stubbornly individual director.”
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Betty Jo Tucker, ReelTalk - “Part of the charm of ‘Irene in Time’ comes from the film’s lovely music. ‘When I hired Harriet Schock to write the music,’ Jaglom reports, ‘telling her what Irene in Time was about, she -- stunned -- immediately said to me: ‘I married my father.’ And right there in my living room, she sat down at the piano and played a song for me that she had written, ‘I’m Dancing with My Father.’ Tanna sang it together with Harriet’s band in a club one night and suddenly all the pieces of what I was looking for seemed to fall into place.’”
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Dan Kimpel, Music Connection Magazine - “Prolific gold and platinum Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Harriet Schock is lending her narrative talents to the latest film directed by cinematic auteur Henry Jaglom. The feature, titled Irene in Time, is centered on the complex relationships between fathers and daughters, and the potential lifelong consequences of these complex bonds. Schock’s contributions include four songs she performs on screen in conjunction with the film’s star, Tanna Frederick.
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“The project evolved when Frederick joined the songstress and her band onstage at the venerable Los Angeles listening room Genghis Cohen. When Henry Jaglom attended the performance, he was inspired to create a film utilizing the songs as commentary. In addition to the quartet of on screen performances, Schock’s song ‘Dancing With My Father’ from her ‘American Romance’ CD is reprised, and the songwriter also appears on camera in multiple scenes.
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“Schock is currently completing production on her seventh studio release, ‘Breakdown on Memory Lane,’ recorded with a stellar cast of Nashville musicians.”
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Wednesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are “The Work o’ the Weavers” at the Grammy Museum at 7 pm, and the “Acoustic Cordial” series tonight with Dale LaDuke, starting at 8 pm.
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“Out-of-Town” Events:
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Wed, Jul 1; in San Luis Obispo:
8-10 pm REBECCA SAYRE performs at Linnaea’s Café, 1110 Garden St, San Luis Obispo. She’s bringing musical guest CRAIG DINGMAN. If you’re escaping up the coast for a long holiday weekend, this is a fine choice. Rebecca plays the SLO Farmer’s Market (on Chorro St) with Craig Dingman, on Thursday, 6:15-8:45 pm. Both shows are no cover.
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Wed, Jul 1; Jun 24-Jul 5; in Washington, DC:
Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” on the National Mall; www.festival.si.edu/index.aspx. If you’re not there, you may want to know that, in conjunction with this year’s festival, Smithsonian Folkways has a brand-new online magazine, available at www.folkways.si.edu/magazine/index.aspx
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In addition, there are fresh albums on the Smithsonian Folkways label, by or about Frederick Douglass, Los Texmaniacs, Joropo Oriental, and Welsh Music and Song. They are: (1) “A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass,” read by Ossie Davis as part of the “Giving Voice: The Power of Words in African American Culture” Festival program; more at www.festival.si.edu/2009/giving_voice/index.aspx. (2) “Borders y Bailes from Los Texmaniacs and iY Que Viva Venezuela!” and (3) “Maestros del Joropo Oriental,” both as part of the “Las Américas: Un Mundo Musical” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/las_americas/index.aspx. (4) “Blodeugerdd -- Song of the Flowers: An Anthology of Welsh Music and Song,” as part of the “Wales Smithsonian Cymru” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/wales/index.aspx.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Wed, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, (Wed & Thu), every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
5-8 pm New “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music with RON ELY doing seafaring songs and more, inside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm . Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They are going to expand with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening. That will be outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, Jul 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “THE WORK O’ THE WEAVERS” is a tribute show to the legendary folk group, THE WEAVERS, at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org. The museum hosts the first-ever L.A. performance of "Work O' The Weavers," a musical biography of the pioneering folk quartet and their songs. The concert celebrates the museum's special exhibit, “Songs of Conscience, Sounds of Freedom.” The promo says, “this rousing and illuminating program will have you singing the songs that gave heart to a generation.” Those of us who missed the Weavers in their heydey can gain an appreciation of their contributions, and those who saw them “back when” can relive the memories. More at www.workotheweavers.com. Tix $10 at 800-745-3000.
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Wed, Jul 1:
7 pm AARON NIGEL SMITH & THE FUNDAMENTALS BAND play the Summer “Children's Hour” series 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 and you’re right there.
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With the help of Aaron Nigel Smith, the FUNdamentals band presents an up-tempo and exciting approach to music and movement. Although playing with such notable artists as Jessye Norman and Larry Farrow, Aaron Nigel Smith decided to focus on a goal to “enrich the lives of children through music” as well as to promote a healthy and exciting learning environment. His guitar and vocal talent encourages kids to get on their feet, dance and have fun. His music has been described by PBS as “some of the best targeted music for children today” and is such a hit with public TV that he will be joining the cast of “Between the Lions” in 2009. Aaron and his “FUNdamentals of Music and Movement” have travelled the country enriching the lives of children nationwide. More at www.aaronnigelsmith.com. Free.
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Wed, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, every Wed:
7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, Jul 1, 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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Wed, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, 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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In addition, every THIRD Wednesday, SongNet’s performance showcase is held here, with lots of musicians, plenty of songs and fun. (Register on their website to perform.)
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Wed, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, 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, Jul 1, every Wed:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, Jul 1, 1st Wed, every month:
8 pm THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES tonight brings DALE LaDUKE for a solo acoustic set, at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. Dale has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where his song, “Lone Ranger” became a “Listener Favorite,” en-route to being nominated in the L.A. Music Awards. Dale’s set at “Make Music Pasadena,” part of the global “Fete de la Musique” in June, was excellent. He performs about 9 pm. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. It’s an evening of fine music, with good food and drinks. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, Jul 1, 1st Wed, every month:
8 pm monthly “ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING” show with performing host POET RONI GIRL and a full evening’s lineup, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea, L.A. Venue has full bar and light meals (full dinners can be sent-up from Amalfi Ristorante, downstairs.) Cover is $6 if you say "Flyer" or bring their event flyer (otherwise, it’s more).
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
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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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, Jul 1, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Jul 1, every Wed:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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9 pm AUDRA BRYANT brings music, comedy, & spoken word to Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. More at www.myspace.com/AudraBryant
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Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks begin with the first of three nights at the Hollywood Bowl with JOHN FOGERTY joining the L.A. Phil for the annual series of July 4th Fireworks Concerts at 7:30 pm; in addition, we pick two 8 pm shows, “Sing Out For Single Payer,” with Anne Feeney and guests Peter Alsop, Dave Crossland, Jason Luckett, Joyce Woodson, Freebo, M.B. Gordy, & Eric Schwartz, in downtown L.A.; and finally, Jennings & Keller in Altadena.
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Thu, Jul 2; in San Luis Obispo:
6:15-8:45 pm REBECCA SAYRE performs at the SLO Farmer’s Market, on Chorro St, San Luis Obispo. She’s bringing musical guest CRAIG DINGMAN. If you’re escaping up the coast for a long holiday weekend, this is a fine choice. Free show.
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Thu, Jul 2; Jun 24-Jul 5; in Washington, DC:
Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” on the National Mall; www.festival.si.edu/index.aspx. If you’re not there, you may want to know that, in conjunction with this year’s festival, Smithsonian Folkways has a brand-new online magazine, available at www.folkways.si.edu/magazine/index.aspx
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In addition, there are fresh albums on the Smithsonian Folkways label, by or about Frederick Douglass, Los Texmaniacs, Joropo Oriental, and Welsh Music and Song. They are: (1) “A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass,” read by Ossie Davis as part of the “Giving Voice: The Power of Words in African American Culture” Festival program; more at www.festival.si.edu/2009/giving_voice/index.aspx. (2) “Borders y Bailes from Los Texmaniacs and iY Que Viva Venezuela!” and (3) “Maestros del Joropo Oriental,” both as part of the “Las Américas: Un Mundo Musical” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/las_americas/index.aspx. (4) “Blodeugerdd -- Song of the Flowers: An Anthology of Welsh Music and Song,” as part of the “Wales Smithsonian Cymru” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/wales/index.aspx.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, Jul 2, (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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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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5:30-7 pm “DESCANSO’S TWILIGHT THURSDAY” annual concert series begins tonight with children’s entertainer TIM GRIFFIN, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. Griffin’s original songs about science, history, math and childhood goofiness delight audiences young and old. Families are invited to bring blankets and picnics (normally not allowed) before the show that takes place at the “Under the Oaks Theatre.” Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums and offers numerous peaceful and splendid settings, in addition to the outdoor concert theatre. The concert is free with Garden’s admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors/students, $3 children 5-12 and free for kids 4 and younger.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu: in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 2, 1st Thu, every month:
6-9 pm “SAN PEDRO’S FIRST THURSDAY ARTWALK” has open galleries and live entertainment on 4th through 8th Streets, between Pacific and Beacon, in downtown San Pedro 90731. Free.
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Thu, Jul 2:
6-8 pm UNDERCOVER GIRLS play the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at San Angelo Park, 245 S San Angelo Av, La Puente 91746; info, 626-968-2666. Expect a pop/rock show. We’re listing it because it’s a series we haven’t listed before this year, and it uses venues we had known existed. So, now you know what and where and you can keep a look out for what will interest you there.
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Thu, Jul 2, 1st and 3rd Thu, every month; in the OC:
6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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Thu, Jul 2, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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6:30pm THE BROMBIES play a bluegrass-acoustic Americana concert for the July 4th weekend at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Bl, Riverside 92518; 951-653-8417; www.rncsc.org. More at www.brombies.com
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7-11 pm New “INDIE THURSDAYS” series at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N Highland Av (Hollywood & Highland Complex), Hollywood 90028; 323-856-1200; www.renaissancehollywood.com. Lineup includes STEVE FERRONE (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and AMY CLARKE. Tonight, keyboard composer / vocalist AMY CLARKE returns to her roots to open the evening on grand piano. In the Washington Post, Mary Ishimoto Morris called Amy “beautiful, magical, original.” Lineup is AMY CLARKE at 7:30, LES JULY at 8, JAYLA at 8:30, NICK MUNDY at 9, LADY DANVILLE at 9:30, a “special guest performance” by "MacDracula," featuring STEVE FERRONE (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) and MALIK POINTER at 10 pm. It’s a free indie / industry mixer-showcase featuring special guests, indie artists, music industry, and celebrities. Venue offers fine entrees, appetizers and cocktails. You can avoid expensive parking by riding the Red Line subway to Hollywood & Highland Station. Show is all ages, no cover.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week with guest artists JASON CHARLES MILLER (Godhead), and BRAD HUNT (Stiky Side Up), at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes) tells us, it’s “a new little coffee house that is becoming quite a scene. This bass player-songwriter MARK GOLDBERG hosts a fantastic Americana Songwriter Showcase every Thursday night, many times with name songwriters. I try to go as often as possible, because it's always good.” No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico GarcÃa Lorca's romantic ballad, "Romance Sonambulo." He a 2008/2009 winner of a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and US Universities for a new flamenco concert featuring GarciaLorca's mystical lullaby, "Nana del Caballo Grande."
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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7:30 pm Annual “JUL 4 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR” with JOHN FOGERTY and the L.A. PHILHARMONIC at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Congrats to the L.A. Phil for booking a roots musician again! Event info & tix, www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/program_detail.cfm?id=1878&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=160&utm_source=specific&utm_campaign=Jul4. We have come a very long way, when the L.A. Phil calls John Fogerty, “An all-American hero” and celebrates that he “headlines our annual U.S. birthday bash!” They continue, “John Fogerty, the guitar and voice of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and a master craftsman of classic rock ’n’ roll, is enjoying an enormously successful solo career. Don’t miss an electrifying night of ‘Fogerty and Fireworks’ — favorite American orchestral classics and a rollicking set by America’s favorite son.” Fogerty performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Russell, conductor. Tix available in many prices from $152 to $12, with children’s tix (under age 12) from $76 to $6.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7:30 “MUSIC NIGHT” at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233. After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Three featured acts, “plus special guests and surprises each week.” After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Or as they say, “the buzz has returned to the Beehive.” Light fare, sandwiches, coffeehouse beverages available. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, Jul 2, 1st and 3rd Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “SING OUT FOR SINGLE PAYER” concert with ANNE FEENEY and guests PETER ALSOP, DAVE CROSSLAND, JASON LUCKETT, JOYCE WOODSON, FREEBO, M.B. GORDY, & ERIC SCHWARTZ at Local 47, AFM, 817 Vine St, L.A. 90038; 213-252-1351; http://laborforsinglepayer.com.
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“Anne Feeney is the best labor singer in North America.--Utah Phillips.
“Congratulations on your fine songwriting!--Pete Seeger.
“Anne is a role model for us. She has lived her songs--Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary).
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“Pittsburgh-based agitator Anne Feeney performs music that she says is designed to ‘comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ Not many women have chosen to walk the path of Woody Guthrie, but Feeney has made a career of it for the past 35 years. She has lived her life on the frontlines - performing at thousands of rallies, picket lines and demonstrations over the years - including the WTO demonstrations in Seattle, Solidarity Day in Washington, DC, and for 1.5 million at the Apr 25, 2004 Mar for Women's Lives.
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“Feeney's bottomless songbag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk and contemporary material. She's as likely to sing a traditional song or an obscure gem by one of her many friends in the singer/songwriter circuit as she is one of her own award-winning songs.
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“Feeney's anthem, ‘Have You Been to Jail for Justice?’ is featured on Peter, Paul and Mary's CD, ‘In These Times,’ and on ‘Carry It On,’ their 5 CD boxed set. The song was featured in ‘Get Up/Stand Up: The History of Pop and Protest,’ a documentary featuring the greatest protest songs of all time, which aired nationally on PBS, and worldwide.
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“Her latest release is ‘Dump the Bosses Off Your Back.’ The fifteen song CD includes six new songs from Feeney as well as musical contributions from COMMANDER CODY, THE AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS, EMMA'S REVOLUTION and an all-star cast of Pittsburgh musicians.
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“While Feeney may prefer the excitement of performances at rallies and demonstrations, she knows that many of her fans prefer pepper-spray free environments to listen to the songs and stories that make up her sometimes caustic, sometimes hilarious, always inspiring show.
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“For more info: Cate Engel, MSW Administrator & Projects Coordinator Labor Task Force for Universal Healthcare 213-252-1351, cengel@USC.edu.” Donation, $10.
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Thu, Jul 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JENNINGS & KELLER 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. Jennings and Keller are the duo of LAURIE JENNINGS OUDIN & DANA KELLER, a Miami, Florida-based acoustic pair. In the past two years, they were finalists in five songwriting contests across the nation: South Florida Folk Fest, Suwanee SpringFest, Susquehanna, SolarFest, and Falcon Ridge Folk.
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Playing what they call "Fusion Folk Americana," a blend of many different elements that comes from their vast and wide-ranging musical backgrounds, they perform literate story songs sung and strummed with great emotion and depth.
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Laurie Jennings Oudin sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar, while Dana Keller provides his harmony vocals and plays dobro. They bring a wealth of experience to their collaboration, from the Broadway musicals of New York to the honky tonks of West Texas. Jennings & Keller are quickly gaining recognition throughout the country.
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The duo are touring to support their new CD, "As The Universe Unfolds" (released in May 2009). It’s the follow-up album to their critically acclaimed "Susan's House." The synergy created from these two diverse talents is apparent in the responses they are getting from festival directors, club owners, and audience members. Laurie's and Dana's music is not easy to define, but leaves a lasting impression on all who listen. $15.
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8 pm THE DELGADO BROTHERS play the “Patchwork of America” series 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 and you’re right there.
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Brothers Bob, Joe and Steve Delgado, along with Ray Solis and Dave Kelly, have been playing their authentic East L.A. jams of Latin blues with plenty of soul and funk, since 1987. With their most recent album, “Learn to Fly,” released June 19, the Delgado Brothers revitalize the musical skills that led to developing “a rep for giving shows that are like spontaneous musical parties”. The brothers have plenty of energy to perform the combination of rock and blues that makes their music so evocative. They give back to their community of East L.A. by organizing toy drives and instrument collections. More at www.myspace.com/delgadobrothers and www.delgadobrothers.com. Free.
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Thu, Jul 2, Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8-11 pm “BLUES JAM” hosted by the DENNIS HERRERA BAND, and guest musicians often include BERNIE PEARL, at El Dorado Restaurant, Spring & Studebaker, Long Beach. 562-421-2122. Bernie tells us, “It stays pretty close to the blues, doesn't get too loud, offers a small dance floor, a nice bar, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.” No cover.
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CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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9 pm-2 am “ALL ACOUSTIC WITH ANGEL” hosted by ANGEL, with different artists each week (except 3rd Thursdays, when it’s the Old Time Jam, hosted by Triple Chicken Foot) always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. The Thursday series has its own web page, complete with weekly lineups, at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic.
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Angel tells us, “This night is acoustic, old timey, ukuleles, barbershop quartets, dedicated to creating a community of artists and musicians who don't need the use of flashy lights, amps or mics. Our grandpappies didn't need it so why do we? Inquiry about playing can be sent to HyperionTavernAllAcoustic@gmail.com or even better, stop by and have a beer! Entry is always free and 21+! We'll get the barberpole up and running soon.”
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9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play their residency at The Office, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank. Preston says, “Great sound, great food, wine and beer!” New residency, began Apr 9, 2009.
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9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu, Jul 2, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, Jul 2, 1st & 3rd Thu, every month:
9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is the second of three nights at the Hollywood Bowl with JOHN FOGERTY joining the L.A. Phil for the annual series of July 4th Fireworks Concerts at 7:30 pm.
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Fri, Jul 3; in Seattle:
8-10:15 pm “NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING” aboard the schooner Adventuress, featuring the group BROADSIDE as songleaders, at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle. Info, 206-447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org. (Info about Adventuress, www.soundexp.org.)
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The evening is a prelude to the weekend’s annual “WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL,” which brings a full lineup of music (see Jul 4 & 5 listings). These songs of the sea are easy to learn and fun to sing. All ages welcome. BROADSIDE, the all-women chantey group, will be on board as songleaders to keep the music rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus.
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The group BROADSIDE is Trapper Graves-Lalor, Carol Mesford, Felicia Dale (Pint & Dale), & Jan Elliott-Glanister, the “Divas of the Dockside,” who will sweep you away to the Golden Age of Sail. Trapper, Carol, Felicia and Jan know how to serve-up a chantey in salty and authentic style while weaving the enchanting harmonies that bring out the best in maritime music. Their haunting songs will have you longing for the age of sail and the rolling deck under your feet. Come listen to rollicking chanteys, touching ballads, and hilarious songs of drinking and maritime mayhem. They perform at Friday night’s chantey sing, and at the Wooden Boat Festival, Sunday at noon.
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Fri, Jul 3; Jun 24-Jul 5; in Washington, DC:
Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” on the National Mall; www.festival.si.edu/index.aspx. If you’re not there, you may want to know that, in conjunction with this year’s festival, Smithsonian Folkways has a brand-new online magazine, available at www.folkways.si.edu/magazine/index.aspx
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Fri, Jul 3, every Fri, on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Jul 3; in Costa Mesa:
6:30 pm SLIGO RAGS play the Metro Pointe Bandstand, 949 South Coast Dr, Costa Mesa. They are named in FolkWorks among L.A.’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” bands. They played radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, at the time they had EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart. No other artist or band repeated even once anywhere in the Top 100. And they earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “TttT.” Bob Stane of the Coffee Gaqllery Backstage says, “Such a talented group. Drawing big crowds without it bein’ a wake. As usual, they’ve been winning awards, but modest they are.”
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Two-time winners of the “Orange County Music Awards” for “Best Folk Band,” this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm. Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After," still gets international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guinness stout you just ordered at the bar... Sligo Rags really know their Celtic music." Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act. Bob Stane adds, “Much fun. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles.” More at www.sligorags.com
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Fri, Jul 3, first Fri, every month:
6:30-10 pm “JAVA WITH JAVELYN INDIE MUSIC NITES” is a featured act / OPEN MIC monthly event at the The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Includes music and raffles of merchandise from indie artists and sponsors, including massage, life coaching, and acting coaches. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. Javelyn holds a companion event every 3rd Sat at another venue, at 8 pm; see that calendar listing. Info, www.javawithjavelyn.com. $2 cover.
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7 pm CHRIS VALENTI plays The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Chris is that very clever and funny singer-songwriter who’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and received considerable notices and recognitions. In addition to his music, Chris has made a number of short films. More on Chris at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com and www.DysfunctionalRomantics.com and www.StringsOfComedy.com.
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7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Fri, Jul 3, every 1st & 3rd Fri, in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, Jul 3; in Tehachapi:
7 pm JENNINGS & KELLER at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Jennings and Keller are the duo of LAURIE JENNINGS OUDIN & DANA KELLER, a Miami, Florida-based acoustic pair. In the past two years, they were finalists in five songwriting contests across the nation: South Florida Folk Fest, Suwanee SpringFest, Susquehanna, SolarFest, and Falcon Ridge Folk.
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The duo are touring to support their new CD, "As The Universe Unfolds" (released in May 2009). It’s the follow-up album to their critically acclaimed "Susan's House." The synergy created from these two diverse talents is apparent in the responses they are getting from festival directors, club owners, and audience members. Laurie's and Dana's music is not easy to define, but leaves a lasting impression on all who listen. More at www.jenningsandkeller.com. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, Jul 3, every 1st & 3rd Fri, in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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7:30 pm Annual “JUL 4 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR” with JOHN FOGERTY and the L.A. PHILHARMONIC at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Congrats to the L.A. Phil for booking a roots musician again! Event info & tix, www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/program_detail.cfm?id=1878&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=160&utm_source=specific&utm_campaign=Jul4. We have come a very long way, when the L.A. Phil calls John Fogerty, “An all-American hero” and celebrates that he “headlines our annual U.S. birthday bash!” They continue, “John Fogerty, the guitar and voice of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and a master craftsman of classic rock ’n’ roll, is enjoying an enormously successful solo career. Don’t miss an electrifying night of ‘Fogerty and Fireworks’ — favorite American orchestral classics and a rollicking set by America’s favorite son.” Fogerty performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Russell, conductor. Tix available in many prices from $152 to $12, with children’s tix (under age 12) from $76 to $6.
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Fri, Jul 3, first Fri, every month:
7:30-10 pm “SCOTT AND MELANIE BOMAR'S FIRST FRIDAY” show with different performing guests each month, at The Spot Cafe & Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; 310-559-8868. Scott & Melanie tell us, “There is no charge for the show but please support The Spot Cafe & Lounge with food and drink purchases. We like to help businesses that support independent music! Please carefully read the parking restriction signs in the neighborhood as some are hard to read and parking enforcement is aggressive in the area.” More at www.TheBomars.com and www.MelanieBomar.com and www.ScottBBomar.com. No cover.
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7:30 pm “SONGSALIVE! FIRST FRIDAYS LOS ANGELES SHOWCASE” at Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.hallenbecks.net. Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, and held around the globe, Songsalive! Showcases are a cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop-by to check-out the latest talent. Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches & salads. Info on sponsoring organization at www.songsalive.org/losangeles. $8 cover at the door.
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7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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8 pm THE ALLEY CATS 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 Alley Cats,” says venue impresario Bob Stane, “are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. Royce, Juan, Mando, and Sean never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the ‘50s and ‘60s. They have recorded four albums, which showcase their rich harmonies, as well as the energy and humor from their live shows. Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made THE ALLEY CATS "America's Premier Doo-Wop Group" and “Most booked Doo-Wop group.”
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Fri, Jul 3:
8-10 pm JUMPIN’ JOZ BAND brings swing jazz to the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Bell Gardens Senior Center, 6722 Clara St, Bell Gardens 90201. Info, 562-334-1779.
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8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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8 pm JAMES INTVELD headlines tonight, plus WUMBLOOZO opening, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Info on tonight’s show at http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2988350&s=93914888. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm). JAMES INTVELD plays at 10:30 pm, with WUMBLOOZO at 8 pm. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Jul 3, first Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY” show, this month with THE LOCKE BROTHERS, hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. The Locke Brothers, and Severin Browne, have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.elderlocke.com and www.severinbrowne.com. 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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8 pm EMILIE SIMON plays the “World Rhythms” series 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. We don’t know a thing about this show, other than it’s free.
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9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Jul 3; a comedy show:
9:30 pm “COMEDY CAFÉ” with JACKIE “FABULOUS” CHAMPAGNIE at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Jackie "Fabulous" Champagnie (comedian, writer, producer, author, MC/host), a self-proclaimed "Ambassador of Girls Night Out" from the East Coast, has finally settled down in California, where, at long last, she finds herself performing to sold-out audiences all over the place as a standup comedian and overall entertainer. Jackie is always on the go as a professional writer and producer of her own comedy shows at all the major comedy venues around the nation. Some women are forces of nature all on their own; Jackie transcends even that label with purpose-driven comedy and the feeling that this is a woman you want to get to know. Her performances make it difficult for anyone not to want more. That's what makes her “Fabulous.” More at www.myspace.com/jackiechampagnie
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Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is the last of three nights at the Hollywood Bowl with John Fogerty joining the L.A. Phil for the annual series of July 4th Fireworks Concerts at 7:30 pm.
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10 am (Pacific) “BOB WILLS RADIO” internet launch on July 4th, 2009, at www.bobwills.com. It’s a weekly updated podcast launching at noon (Austin time), featuring historical interviews of former TEXAS PLAYBOYS and contemporary artists influenced by Bob Wills. The interviews include recordings from the respective artists and is a venture that Dwight Adair, owner of bobwills.com, and longtime friend of the Wills family, says "is a free, weekly tribute to the music and legacy of Bob Wills, a fun-filled half-hour show without commercial interruption, available world wide 24 hours a day."
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Bob Wills Radio, on the official site of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, airs there and on The Broken Spoke site, www.brokenspokeaustintx.com, Austin's premiere honky-tonk that booked Bob Wills for multiple dates in the mid ‘60s. James White, owner of The Broken Spoke, remembers the thrill of seeing Bob Wills perform in his club, and says he feels Bob Wills Radio "is a wonderful opportunity for fans world wide" and "is a way we can continue The Broken Spoke's history of presenting legendary Texas music to all Country fans."
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Dwight Adair has one of the world's largest collections of Bob Wills memorabilia and recordings. He says, "In the Bob Wills era, performances and personal charisma on daily noon radio broadcasts were how bands advertised their weekend dances, where they made the bulk of their income. When we discovered that our community base for bobwills.com visited the website in the greatest numbers at noon everyday, the idea for Bob Wills Radio was born."
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Sat, Jul 4; in Big Sur:
3 pm REBECCA SAYRE performs at the Big Sur Bakery, on Hwy One, in Big Sur 93920; 831-667-0524; www.bigsurbakery.com. If you’re escaping up the coast for a long holiday weekend, this is a fine choice. Free show.
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10 am-6 pm annual “LAKE UNION WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL” at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA. Info, www.cwb.org/2009-wooden-boat-festival. Preceded by a bug Friday night sea shanty sing; see that listing. Lots of activities and boats, plus music, and the first festival since the City of Seattle towed the 19th century sailing ship Wawona to the scrapper.
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Music stage presented by Puget’s Sound Productions. Here’s the music lineup:
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Jim Nason, 11 am-11:50 am
Paul Sandoval, 12 pm-12:50 pm
Kathe Davis, 1 pm-1:50 pm
Watch The Sky, 2 pm-2:50 pm
Stanislove, 3 pm-3:50 pm
The Other Band, 4 pm-4:50 pm
Pint and Dale, 5 pm-6 pm
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The Whateverly Brothers, 11 am-11:50 am
Broadside, 12 pm-12:50 pm
Break, 1 pm-1:30 pm
Larry Murante, 1:30 pm-2:20 pm
Robyn Landis, 2:30 pm-3:20 pm
Break (Quick and Daring Race), 3:30 pm-4:20 pm
Bold Horizon, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
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The group BROADSIDE is Trapper Graves-Lalor, Carol Mesford, Felicia Dale (Pint & Dale), & Jan Elliott-Glanister, the “Divas of the Dockside,” who will sweep you away to the Golden Age of Sail. Trapper, Carol, Felicia and Jan know how to serve-up a chantey in salty and authentic style while weaving the enchanting harmonies that bring out the best in maritime music. Their haunting songs will have you longing for the age of sail and the rolling deck under your feet. Come listen to rollicking chanteys, touching ballads, and hilarious songs of drinking and maritime mayhem. They perform at Friday night’s chantey sing, and at the Wooden Boat Festival, Sunday at noon.
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Sat, Jul 4, Jul 4 & 5; in Athens. Georgia:
1st annual “RED, WHITE, & BREWGRASS FESTIVAL” at the Metling Point in Athens, GA; www.meltingpointathens.com; 706-254-6909. It brings 14 acts on 2 stages, including the PACKWAY HANDLE BAND, heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.packwayhandle.com
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Annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” on the National Mall; www.festival.si.edu/index.aspx. If you’re not there, you may want to know that, in conjunction with this year’s festival, Smithsonian Folkways has a brand-new online magazine, available at www.folkways.si.edu/magazine/index.aspx
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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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9 am”4TH OF JUL PARADE” in Santa Monica includes musicians. More at www.andrecomeau.com
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10 am GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY performs at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre , 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org
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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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Sat, Jul 4, 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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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, Jul 4, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
2 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Sat, Jul 4, 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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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, Jul 4, 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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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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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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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, Jul 4, every week, in Palmdale:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE 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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Sat, Jul 4, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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7:30 pm Annual “JUL 4 FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR” with JOHN FOGERTY and the L.A. PHILHARMONIC at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Congrats to the L.A. Phil for booking a roots musician again! Event info & tix, www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/program_detail.cfm?id=1878&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=160&utm_source=specific&utm_campaign=Jul4. We have come a very long way, when the L.A. Phil calls John Fogerty, “An all-American hero” and celebrates that he “headlines our annual U.S. birthday bash!” They continue, “John Fogerty, the guitar and voice of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and a master craftsman of classic rock ’n’ roll, is enjoying an enormously successful solo career. Don’t miss an electrifying night of ‘Fogerty and Fireworks’ — favorite American orchestral classics and a rollicking set by America’s favorite son.” Fogerty performs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Russell, conductor. Tix available in many prices from $152 to $12, with children’s tix (under age 12) from $76 to $6.
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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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, every week:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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CLOSED TONIGHT, for the 4th of July: 8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This 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.
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8-10 pm monthly “JUKE JOINT GANG” show at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, with four acts, each playing a 30-min set. Hosted by ERNEST TROOST, sometimes with LAUREN ADAMS, who have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches, salads, soup. No cover.
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Sat, Jul 4; magical live theatre:
8 pm Opening night for Shakespeare’s “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM” at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. Theatricum brings back its award-winning signature production, an audience favorite with a set design unrivaled by any other theater - because it's the real thing. The most magical outdoor setting in Los Angeles is once again transformed into an enchanted fairy forest inhabited by lovers both fairy and human - a world of wonder, magic and romance where comical misunderstandings and the pain of unrequited love are resolved, and all is reconciled through midsummer night revelries and the enduring power of nature. Opens Jul 4, runs in repertory through September 7.
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Sat, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Jul 4:
9:30-10:30 pm WUMBLOOZO brings the blues for the 4th of July to Santa Monica Pier, at Rusty's Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; 310-393-7437. The band reminds us, “The pier does a spectacular firework display, so you get the ocean, fireworks plus get to listen to Wumbloozo after.” More at www.wumbloozo.com. $7 cover.
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Sat, Jul 4, 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 great Fats Kaplin & Kristi Rose in Altadena at 7 pm, and a show in Echo Park at 8:30 with Moira Smiley & Voco, Triple Chicken Foot, Frank Fairfield, & Homesick Elephant, plus “Cory the Caller” to call square dances.
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There are two “PICKS-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS” and both are registration deadlines today. One is for the “Active Arts' Snare Drum Choir,” the other is for the “Active Arts' Jazz Combo,” both presented by the L.A. Music Center. (See the first two local listings of the day.)
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Sun, Jul 5. Jul 4 & 5; in Georgia:
12:30 & 2:30 pm “REDS, WHITES AND BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” with PACKWAY HANDLE BAND at Wolf Mountain Vineyards in Dahlonega, Georgia; info & reservations, www.wolfmountainvineyards.com
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Sun, Jul 5; Sat & Sun, Jul 4 & 5; in Seattle:
10 am-6 pm annual “LAKE UNION WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL” at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA. Info, www.cwb.org/2009-wooden-boat-festival. Preceded by a bug Friday night sea shanty sing; see that listing. Lots of activities and boats, plus music, and the first festival since the City of Seattle towed the 19th century sailing ship Wawona to the scrapper.
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Music stage presented by Puget’s Sound Productions. Here’s the music lineup:
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The Whateverly Brothers, 11 am-11:50 am
Broadside, 12 pm-12:50 pm
Break, 1 pm-1:30 pm
Larry Murante, 1:30 pm-2:20 pm
Robyn Landis, 2:30 pm-3:20 pm
Break (Quick and Daring Race), 3:30 pm-4:20 pm
Bold Horizon, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
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The group BROADSIDE is Trapper Graves-Lalor, Carol Mesford, Felicia Dale (Pint & Dale), & Jan Elliott-Glanister, the “Divas of the Dockside,” who will sweep you away to the Golden Age of Sail. Trapper, Carol, Felicia and Jan know how to serve-up a chantey in salty and authentic style while weaving the enchanting harmonies that bring out the best in maritime music. Their haunting songs will have you longing for the age of sail and the rolling deck under your feet. Come listen to rollicking chanteys, touching ballads, and hilarious songs of drinking and maritime mayhem. They perform at Friday night’s chantey sing, and at the Wooden Boat Festival, Sunday at noon.
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Sun, Jul 5; Jun 24-Jul 5; in Washington, DC:
Closing day of the annual “SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL” on the National Mall; www.festival.si.edu/index.aspx. If you’re not there, you may want to know that, in conjunction with this year’s festival, Smithsonian Folkways has a brand-new online magazine, available at www.folkways.si.edu/magazine/index.aspx
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In addition, there are fresh albums on the Smithsonian Folkways label, by or about Frederick Douglass, Los Texmaniacs, Joropo Oriental, and Welsh Music and Song. They are: (1) “A Voice Ringing O'er the Gale! The Oratory of Frederick Douglass,” read by Ossie Davis as part of the “Giving Voice: The Power of Words in African American Culture” Festival program; more at www.festival.si.edu/2009/giving_voice/index.aspx. (2) “Borders y Bailes from Los Texmaniacs and iY Que Viva Venezuela!” and (3) “Maestros del Joropo Oriental,” both as part of the “Las Américas: Un Mundo Musical” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/las_americas/index.aspx. (4) “Blodeugerdd -- Song of the Flowers: An Anthology of Welsh Music and Song,” as part of the “Wales Smithsonian Cymru” Festival program. More at www.festival.si.edu/2009/wales/index.aspx.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Sun, Jul 5:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for “ACTIVE ARTS' SNARE DRUM CHOIR” presented by the L.A. Music Center. Haven't played in a while and need some stick control? Ready to tune up your drum and get your chops back? Participate in an ensemble of snare drums of different sizes and tuning played with a variety of implements. Participants will explore drumming with a melodic sensibility, experience original compositions, regain solid hand technique, learn concepts for tempo/rhythmic awareness, drum maintenance, and tuning advice. Save these dates. Once confirmed, Snare Drum Choir rehearsals are 3 hours long, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, on Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Sept 5, and Sept 19, and held in Atwater Village with a final open rehearsal on Sep 26 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. GYCB Snare Drum Choir is for adult learners (18 years or older), non-professional / recreational musicians with basic playing and reading skills (standard music notation). Please provide your own stand and snare drum (No Maring drums). Register online anytime by Jul 5th. Sign up in 3 easy steps: (1) Go to musiccenter.org (Key Word Search: Active Arts); (2) Complete either the registration form; (3) Submit no later than Jul 5th. Admission fee: Sliding scale from $10 to $25. Registration required by today. You will receive final confirmation from Active Arts by Jul 8.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE for “ACTIVE ARTS' JAZZ COMBO” sponsored by the L.A. Music Center. Explore, expand, and create. Remember blues scales? Want to experience rhythm changes and chord progressions again? Reconnect with the joy of playing in a group, learn customized arrangements of jazz standards, review and relearn techniques and concepts for creative soloing, create an original composition in collaboration with fellow players, and more. Save the dates: once confirmed, Jazz Combo rehearsals are 3 hours long, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, on Jul 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 5, and Sep 19, and held in downtown Los Angeles with a final open rehearsal on Sep 26 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. GYCB Jazz Trio is for adult learners (18 years or older), non-professional / recreational musicians with basic playing and reading skills (standard music notation). Please provide your own instrument: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, keyboard or drum set. Register online anytime by Jul 5. Sign up in 3 easy steps: Sign up in 3 easy steps: (1) Go to musiccenter.org (Key Word Search: Active Arts); (2) Complete either the registration form; (3) Submit no later than Jul 5th. Admission fee: Sliding scale from $10 to $25. Registration required by today. You will receive final confirmation from Active Arts by Jul 8.
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Sun, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 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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Sun, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 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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2-6 pm “THE FOUR SEASONS OF MUSIC” series debuts 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, THE GARY FUKUSHIMA TRIO, led by L.A. Jazz Collective's co-founder, pianist Gary Fukushima, featuring Ryan Doyle and Ryan McGullicutty, “an incredible band,” perform with guest artists, including vocalist CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, world respected trombonist BOB McCHESNEY, and the sax / flute / singer / scatter SAM MOST, with “another great singer” expected. Refreshments & CDs for sale. More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jul 5, first Sun every month; in Nipomo:
2 pm WILD RIVER RAMBLERS bring bluegrass to Santa Maria Brewing Co, 112 Cuyama Ln (1/2 blk W of the 101), Nipomo; 805-349-2090. Features JULIO BOYSENBERRY on banjo. “2 PM to whenever.”
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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, Jul 5, 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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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, Jul 5, every week, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” this week brings BLIND PONY, THE GRIZZLY OWLS, & DAN JANISCH all on the indoor stage, plus SMITH & WESSON on the back porch stage, and rumors of Hula girls(!), at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Each week, the country & roots series brings a full lineup of several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where a BBQ is available. Today’s show is co-presented by Paniolo Productions and The Happy Bookers (www.happybookers.net). This week celebrates another year older for Dan Janisch and “Happy Booker” Pam Moore (aka that mysterious and old-timey musical MADAME PAMITA), so expect even more of a party than usual. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Jul 5, 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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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, Jul 5, every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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Sun, Jul 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm FATS KAPLIN & KRISTI ROSE play at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Kristi Rose can “sing the stars from the heavens” while Fats Kaplin, on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and more, is a highly-sought musician who is universally acclaimed as “a brilliant multi-instrumentalist.” Fats is widely known for his work with hundreds of recording artists, and he sat-in with a bunch of the best acts at the recent Stagecoach Festival. Listeners to radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” will remember him from the album by the trio KANE-WELCH-KAPLIN.
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You don’t put musicians from this elite league in a box or pigeonhole their genre. Together, Fats Kaplin and Kristi Rose have created “Pulp Country” as a musical genre and a state of mind. They have spun their tales of “the hooch-soaked, heartbroke netherworld” and taken them to rapt audiences around the world. It is a world that has been described as “Coltrane Meets Country.” They have played to thunderous response, on stages as diverse as the Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, major festivals and venues in Europe, and honkytonks and legendary rock clubs.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Onstage, (and all the world is one) Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin, in stark Southern gothic style with lone electric guitar, fiddle, and a voice that gives cry to the heavens, conjure up the thinly veiled lives that we must all lead -- lives that are haunted by ghosts of regret, disrupted by carnal dreams, yet still able to be given over to rapturous joy.”
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Kristi Rose wrote to tell us, “You can hear some of our music at our new Myspace page - www.myspace.com/kristirosefatskaplin and find out a little more about us at our own website, www.pulpcountry.com.” Tix are $15.
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Sun, Jul 5:
7 pm BARBARA MORRISON brings her jazz vocals 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. Free.
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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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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Sun, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5, 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, Jul 5; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm MICHAEL LILLE plays Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-2970; www.trinitybackstage.com. More at www.michaellille.com
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Sun, Jul 5:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” returns to The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. The series continues every first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of the month in 2009. Tonight, artistic director / guitarist Antonio Triana joins singer Jesus Montoya and dancers Kerensa DeMars & Timo Nunez.
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Now in its sixth year at the Fountain, "Forever Flamenco!" is a live concert of a Flamenco cuadro or group, consisting of one or two guitarists, a singer, three dancers, and often a percussionist. With the roster constantly changing with every show, each performance is unique and offers a different "mix" of Flamenco artists - some local, some invited from cities around the United States, some visiting from Spain. The Fountain Theatre's intimate setting provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see world-class Flamenco up close, making it ideal to experience maximum Flamenco intensity. The LA Weekly has honored The Fountain Theatre as "L.A.'s most significant venue for flamenco." Secure, on-site parking, $5. Tix, $30.
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Sun, Jul 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, FRANK FAIRFIELD, & HOMESICK ELEPHANT, plus “Cory the Caller” to call SQUARE DANCES, at Echo Curio, 1519 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-977-1279; www.echocurio.com. MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO and TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT have both performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT is that great old-time band who sponsors the annual “Los Angeles Old Time Social.” This is an outstanding evening lineup of music and dancing.
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Jessica Catron of VOCO tells us, “What once was going to be a night with two stupendous artists playing has morphed into a night of four spectacular monsters of folk (if that is possible). Lock up your daughters and sons, cuz it is gonna be a hoedown. From the haunting and sometimes haunted strum und twang of FRANK FAIRFIELD (first time at the curio), to the return of our favorite lovie-dovie duo HOMESICK ELEPHANT (pick up some of their monographed wine glasses!) But the piece de resistance will be the ladies of VOCO as they turn the air itself into sweet, sweet sound, just with their voices. And then we’ve got the FOOT to take it all back to basics with a nice little hootenanny send-off.”
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More at www.myspace.com/vocoinfo - www.myspace.com/homesickelephant - www.myspace.com/frankfairfield - www.triplechickenfoot.com. $5 cover.
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Sun, Jul 5, every Sun:
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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Monday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is Jim Curry’s tribute to John Denver in Altadena at 8 pm.
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Mon, Jul 6; in the OC:
11:30 am-4 pm VERTIGO ROAD plays the “Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival” at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; www.sawdustartfestival.org. The delightful duo of Kim & Dawnia has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and on Frontier Airlines in-flight music. They return to the Sawdust Festival on Fri, Jul 31, 5-9:30 pm, and twice in Aug, on Mon, Aug 10, 11:30 am-4 pm, and on Sat, Aug 29, 5-9:30 pm. More at www.vertigoroad.com
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Mon, Jul 6, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, Jul 6, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Jul 6, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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Mon, Jul 6, every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Jul 6, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, Jul 6, every week:
7 pm free “J.A.M. SESSIONS” series continues tonight with “D.I.Y. (Do it Yourself) DRUMMING” 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. Get your creative and artistic juices flowing at the Ford Amphitheatre’s FREE J.A.M. Sessions. Dance, sing, play your favorite instrument and engage in other fun activities guided by artists from the Ford season. Beginning, intermediate and advanced participants are all welcome. 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. Free.
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Mon, Jul 6, 1st (and 3rd) Mon, every month:
7-10 pm DALE LaDUKE & FRIENDS play a twice-a-month singer-songwriter showcase night, with different guests each time, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; http://arniescafe.com; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, Five Wheel Drive) tells us, it’s “a new little coffee house that is becoming quite a scene.” Dale gets major-league songwriters; a recent edition featured HAROLD PAYNE, & FREEBO. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Mon, Jul 6, 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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Mon, Jul 6:
7:30-9 pm THE HODADS bring rockin’ Americana to the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Covina Park, 301 N Fourth Av, Covina 91723. Info, contact Melody Hynes, 626-858-7229.
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Mon, Jul 6, 1st Mon, every month:
7:30-9 pm “LAMN JAM” at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (x-st Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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Mon, Jul 6, 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, Jul 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “JIM CURRY'S TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER” at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Husband and wife team JIM & ANNE CURRY deliver the multi-platinum hits of the late, great JOHN DENVER in a fun-filled evening of singing and stories. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Jim plays the guitar and sings John's songs in a crystal clear tenor that will take your breath away. Anne, his wife and musical partner, plays guitar and mandolin and sings harmony in all the right places. You'll be invited to sing along, share in the memories, learn new songs and howl at the moon (literally!)”
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JOHN DENVER‘s music is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Jim Curry is an acclaimed performer for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage. Tribute artist Jim Curry, whose 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. Earlier this year, he performed with the Kansas City Symphony and members of John Denver’s band, using orchestral scores saved from destruction by Lee Holdridge, who wrote them for Denver’s recordings and concert tours. Jim's uncanny ability to mirror John's voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," "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.
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Anne Curry checked-in to tell us, “In addition to performing the songs of John Denver we are going to bring our good friend TOM PERRING to the stage and feature the songs of TIMBERLINE (a trio with Jim, Tom and myself). If you love harmony, this show is not to be missed! Tom’s busy teaching schedule and our busy travel schedule keeps us apart most of the time, so we are looking forward to this reunion and are eager to share it with you!” More at www.jimcurrymusic.com. $18.
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Mon, Jul 6, 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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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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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, Jul 6, 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, Jul 6, 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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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, Jul 6, every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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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, Jul 6, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, Jul 6, every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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10 pm PRESTON SMITH plays solo acoustic at The Bridge, 3256 Caheunga Bl (at Barham), Universal City / Hollywood area, one mile N of the Hollywood Bowl. Romantic, loungy, acoustic room. Preston sings “blues & beyond,” soul and jazz. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Mon, Jul 6, every week:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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Tue, Jul 7, 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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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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1:30 pm “ROAD TO SINGAPORE,” one of the classic “road pictures” with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour, screens at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. This summer, catch FREE matinees of the beloved "Road to..." classic films. Next up is “Road to Zanzibar” on Tue, Jul 14 at 1:30 pm. Free.
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4-5:30 pm HUI brings Hawaiian music to the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E Orange Grove Bl, Pasadena 91107. Info, contact: Michael Pierce, 626-744-7263.
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Tue, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, first & third Tue, every month:
“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova .
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Tue, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7:
8 pm HEATHER WATERS plays “a stripped down show” and introduces her new guitar player, CHUCK LEE BRAMLET, at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com. This’ll be good. Heather is plenty exciting playing acoustic or electric, without a whole band. Venue is 21+. $10 cover.
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Tue, Jul 7:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Tue, Jul 7, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tue, Jul 7, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, Jul 7, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Jul 7, 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, Jul 7, every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Jul 7:
KITTY DAISY AND LEWIS at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com. Music journalist Joel Okida tells us, “Young gap-toothed UK r&b n' rockabilly boppers and siblings, KITTY DAISY AND LEWIS come to the Echo. Joel adds, “They play it like it is and was! Incongruously opening stateside for Coldplay (but good for their exposure I'm sure), they break away to do the Echo tonight, following a KCRW(!) appearance the day before, 7/6, at 11 am. Here's some of their story: http://vimeo.com/1443138.” Check with venue for show time.
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Tue, Jul 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm CHARLIE BAKER plays his “special acoustic” West Coast CD release party at Wine Bistro, 11915 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; www.winebistro.net. Americana musician / actor / biker Charlie Baker’s new CD was recorded in California with Engineer / Producer Andy Ackland (Eagles / Meatloaf / Eric Clapton / Willie Nelson). Some of California’s top musicians are on it, including Anthony Crawford (Neil Young / Dwight Yoakam / Vince Gill) on steel guitar and David Leach (Blues Traveler / Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews Band) on percussion. Background vocals come from Beverley Stounton (James Taylor / Nelly Furtado / Michael Buble), currently a featured vocalist on ABC’s Emmy nominated “Dancing With The Stars” and vocal group Venice (Michael McDonald / Don Henley / Phil Collins).
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Charlie has performed on numerous TV & radio shows and shared stages with Randy Newman, Waylon Jennings, Ted Nugent, Tommy Shaw, REO Speedwagon, Warren Zevon, and others. One of the songs on the album, “The Great River,” was featured in a PBS documentary, and used in several different video documentaries about the Misssissippi River. It got heavy use with media coverage of floods in the Midwest.
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Here’s the review of the new CD from “Today’s Country” magazine: “A lot of people can be overheard in bars asking each other ‘what is country music these days?’ A good question, but try this one on for size instead. What is Americana music at all? I have heard countless descriptions of what this genre and style is and no two are the same but they all have the same spirit behind them. Americana isn’t about a genre or about what’s popular, it is about playing what you feel and singing about what you know. Then by that account Baker is Americana and he proudly displays it throughout his new self-titled album. His southern rockin’ country vibes are spread throughout the album and even when he slows things down a bit he just can’t help but to still carry that rock vibe as he shows with cuts like ‘Left Out Of Nowhere.’ His country roots are proudly put on display throughout ‘What’s Goin’ On’ where he sings of shooting old beer cans, cooking ribs on the Bar-b-que, and of course that trusty old John Deere and mowing the lawn. But he also explores the realism of a Saturday night for some guys out there on ‘Last Saturday Night,’ where he very candidly recounts an evening spent with biker girls, strip clubs, and a lot of beer. His well-crafted lyrics throughout the album paint perfect pictures not only of life, but rather the moments within’ it. So what is Americana? By Baker’s standards it is singing about true life, love, and all the things in between which make people who they are as he shows us throughout this album.”
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Tue, Jul 7, every Tue:
9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events to come in JUNE and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.]
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The MOST RECENT EDITIONS - both the GUIDE’s event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the Acoustic Americana Music News Features – are available at
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic and on No Depression, at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to all the months of 2009 in the “long look ahead” posts.
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…So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. With a new spirit of HOPE in America, why not celebrate by going out for a tunefully good time?
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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH “The sign of a true friend: when he can forgive your success!” -- from www.bluefiddle.com, which supplies us and the Gator Gazette.
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Yes, it’s true -
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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If you have trouble believing that assertion, then print this out and see how many pages you’ll need just for the events for the days covered in this edition!
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Check it yourself: take any edition of the L.A. Times Calendar Section and any edition of the LA Weekly, count-up all the live music shows (you won’t even need to subtract-out the acoustic shows in those two publications, since they hardly list any, anyway) and add them up. THEN, count the number of live acoustic music performances for the same days in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We have yet to find a week when the TOTAL of all those other genres of music performances equals the number of live performances of acoustic music in the L.A. area! (Even though you can’t hear the music on the radio here, or read about it in the biggest newspapers, it seems people DO want acoustic music and they will find and support it anyway!
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