Acoustic Americana Music Guide – last of July, 2009

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The END of July? How did that happen? We thought the Beach Boys promised us an Endless Summer in Southern California. As July prepares to enter the history books, it takes with it an enormous book of musical memories of the live performances of Summer, 2009. And it isn’t even CLOSE to over, yet. July goes out with a bang. and August is waiting in the wings with more live acoustic music than anyone can go see. Unless they perfect cloning. The last of July’s acoustic music performances – and soon, the shows of August – are neatly catalogued for you, right here in your friendly and ever-helpful Guide!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JULY 28 through 31, 2009 EDITION
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WELCOME!
Without question, the Los Angeles region now has the greatest number of live acoustic performances of anyplace in America, and possibly in the world. Much of it is simply WONDERFUL, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals that include a healthy acoustic music presence. In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, the Guide always includes a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. And unique to the Guide, descriptions are included in our extensive listings, rather than simple calendar listings where you need to recognize a performer’s name to know the genre of acoustic music. (Lots of places tell you who, where, and when. We tell you that, plus the all-important “what.”) Yep, we “Guide” you through the live acoustic music scene.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the Guide’s calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing.
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RADIO SHOWS that regularly feature live acoustic performances are included, provided there is a way to hear them in Los Angeles. With precious few exceptions, hearing these in L.A. requires internet listening, and we give you the necessary URLs.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type info that you have locked into a jpg – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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WHERE TO FIND WHAT WE DO…
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WE’RE ON NO DEPRESSION as a new presence, and enjoying that site. Find us there at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with the latest edition of the “Somewhere Out There” column, available online at http://www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89 and for the edition before that, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We received MANY compiled pages of feedback about the last column, so feel free to send us yours!) We contribute occasional reviews or feature stories to FolkWorks. You can read the work of many good writers there, and you can sign-up for a free FolkWorks e-newsletter, too, all at www.FolkWorks.org
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News of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is happening faster than we can report it. But we will, soon!
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COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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Yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible for your event!
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PLEASE DON’T send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, it cannot be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. (Myspace “friends” are great, and we DO welcome you there!) We don’t update the Myspace site very often anymore. It’s really just an archive of old news at www.myspace.com/laacoustic
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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JULY 28 through 31, 2009 EVENTS
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And, for those who appreciate music festivals, read Larry Wines’ big round-up for FolkWorks of the Spring Music Festival circuit, at
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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Tuesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are bluesman Stan West in an eatery in Glendora, 6-8:15 pm, and the much-lauded Michael Ubaldini plus The Mighty Orange Trio in a double-bill at 8 pm in Altadena.
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Wed, Jul 28, in Vancouver BC, Canada:
9 pm “PRIDE IN ART” concert tonight opens the annual event (through Sun, Aug 2) throughout Vancouver. Concert is at Roundhouse Performance Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, at Davie and Pacific, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Event culminates Sun, Aug 2, with the “Sunset Beach Festival,” 11 am-5 pm, at English Bay, Vancouver. This event draws over 100,000 people each year to the park, listening to live music on the Festival Stage, and viewing the diverse selection of products and services provided by vendors, and drinking at the beer garden. NORINE BRAUN opens tonight’s show; more at www.norinebraun.com. Tonight’s concert is $10 at door. Sunday’s events are free.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Tue, Jul 28, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, last Tue, every month; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-8:15 pm STAN WEST at Frisella's Roastery, 179 N Glendora Av, Glendora; 626-852-1810. A bluesman from hat to boots, Stan West is, according to blues expert Bernie Pearl, one of this country's premiere slide guitarists. Vintage Guitar Magazine wrote, "Stan West knows the Blues," and Seven Days adds, "If there is any justice, Stan West would be a legend." He’s still working on that, with his new CD, “Live at Mr. Mike’s.”
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When he played the Fret House, they noted, “Stan West is something of an institution on the Southern Californian blues scene, delighting the patrons of the area's blues clubs with his potent slide guitar riffs for around thirty years, as well as opening for artists like Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter and Robben Ford. A rather astute observer of that four-letter word called ‘life,’ Stan West knows the blues.”
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Stan has quite a history, indeed, including performing on stage with all those luminaries, and even with Janis Joplin. In 1977, a stroke paralyzed one side of his body and robbed him of the ability to play. Overcoming that with a new and unique slide guitar style, he launched the Stan West Band in ’79. Beginning in ’83, he became proprietor of Stan’s Guitar Shop in Glendora. His previous CDs were released in ’94 and ’97. More recently, Stan was diagnosed with coronary artery disease, and has been forced to declare “no more smoke-filled clubs!” Catching Stan perform these days is a rare treat. More at www.stanwest.com. Venue offers great food, beer and wine. Stan says, “Try their tri-tip for a real sandwich treat!”
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Tue, Jul 28, 4th Tue, every month:
6-8:45 pm “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” led by Bea Romano & Jim, it’s a traditional folk music jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. Event info, www.folkjam.org; 562-861-7049. All acoustic instruments and singers welcome, as are good listeners. Bea says, “It's a lovely facility. We hope you will join in the fun. There are plenty of armless chairs. Best of all, it's free!”
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Tue, Jul 28:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. With JEAN SUDBURY (Tumbling Tumbleweeds) on violin, 6 – 7 pm and THE DAVE & JODI SHOW (guitar, keyboards, etc.), 7-9 pm. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, last Tue, every month:
7-8:45 pm GILLI MOON plays her monthly residency and “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640. It’s a mostly-acoustic event with guest artists. Gill says, “It features 'moi,' plus a couple of cool cats from Songsalive! - and we all perform in the round on stage. It's really a wonderful night, and starts early, 7 pm stage time.” Venue is known for its Chinese food; call for dinner reserv. Plenty of parking, $7 cover.
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Tues, Jul 28, every fourth Tue:
7-8:30 pm “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” led by Bea Romano & Jim, it’s a traditional folk music jam at the Barbara J. Riley Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. Bring your acoustic instrument(s) and join in. Bea says, “It's a lovely facility. We hope you will enjoy playing / listening to music. Bring your acoustic instruments and join in the fun. There are plenty of armless chairs. Best of all, it's free!”
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MICHAEL UBALDINI plus THE MIGHTY ORANGE TRIO 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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Rock n roll poet, philosopher, hopeless romantic, storyteller, guitar slingin' outlaw, these are only a few of the diverse descriptions of Michael Ubaldini. With six CDs, including his latest "Street Singin' Troubadour" (2008) which has been winning favorable reviews in The USA and UK. The L.A. Times’ Mike Boehm calls him "Better than Bruce Springsteen at probing the national soul," in what Michael calls an “infamous review,” an ironic bit of faux humility, since Boehm is a top respected music critic, who cites the latest CD as “Record of the Year" and lists it as his “# 10 'Best of The Decade,” where it is the only indie CD alongside major label artists on Boehm’s list. Michael has won numerous awards, including the 2005 & 2006 "Best Roots" and “Best Live Male Performer” in the Orange County Music Awards, and “Best Live Performer / Songwriter” in the Southern Cal Music Awards in 2007. He has been nominated for “Best Country / Americana CD” in the OCMA's for the newest album.

In March 2009, Michael Ubaldini was featured on CNN Headline News as his Nashville tour concluded with a featured performance for the fifth time in six years at the famous Bluebird Cafe.
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Plus, THE ORANGE MIGHTY TRIO, a Chicago / Minneapolis based band that calls their instrumental music "bluegrassical" since it contains technical and compositional classical elements and adds “the accessibility of” fiddle. They are said to interact like improvising chamber musicians. Take one part bluegrass fiddling and combine with classical technique and compositional chops, add a range of improvisation, especially jazz flavor, and you might get a recipe for The Orange Mighty Trio’s music. These instrumentalists use humor, spontaneity and onstage interaction to capture a growing audience for their adventurous violin, piano and bass. The Trio received acclaim for their self-titled EP and has followed up with a June 2009 CD, “Infrastructure.” The album draws its theme and tune titles from transportation, a wry nod to the many traditional fiddle tune titles about roads and travel. Tix, $15.
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Tue, Jul 28:
8 pm The LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC plays its “TUESDAY CLASSICS” summer series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. With MARIN ALSOP, conductor, and guests PERCADU, a percussion duo. Theprogram includes DORMAN’s “Spices, Perfumes, Toxins” in its West Coast premiere, and MAHLER, Symphony No. 5.
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, repeats every second and fourth Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL McCARTHY the second and fourth Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. You can sign-up in advance online at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28:
8:30 pm MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC CO. plus DONKEY and DAVE GLEASON, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com. About MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC CO, from Stereogum: “Record Store Day brought a welcome treat in the form of a new Magnolia Electric Co. 7″, but that was just a tiny tributary to the relative flood of awesomeness that Jason Molina has cooked up with Josephine, his band’s first album in three years. It’s out this July. Which is such good news. This morning Pitchfork posted a lengthy Q&A with the Songs: Ohia/Magnolia great, discussing details and touch points for the forthcoming Secretly Canadian release: inspired by the tragic Oakland-fire death of touring bassist Evan Farrell, recorded once again by Steve Albini, ‘sonically more on the minimalist side,’ although ‘heavier’ in that there’s a ‘gravity to the playing.’ Read it. As for the listens, today we get a snatch at ‘Josephine,’ the set’s title track. It sounds like a Jason Molina song, which is to say it sounds great. There’s Jason’s reedy, bleeding quaver delivering a heart-aching confessional, cathartically castigating himself ‘a fool’ while the chords pull him up. It’s spare, dense, and to the point — try not to love it. And it’s just the start with this album.”
18+ show. $10 advance, $12 day of show.
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Tue, Jul 28:
8:30 pm MISTER B plays for the “L.A. Music Awards Showcase” at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. His music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Mister B tells us, “We sent our new CD, ‘Just Like This,’ to the Los Angeles Music Awards and they invited me and the band to showcase for the judges back in March. Because of that showcase one of the songs from the CD, ‘Thank U Bo Diddley,’ was nominated as ‘Adult Contemporary Single of the Year.’ I just got a call from them again and we have another song being nominated! The song, ‘I Need Your Love,’ is being nominated as ‘Americana Single of the Year.’ How cool is that? They get about 10,000 CDs sent to them and some of the past showcase acts include No Doubt, Korn, System of a Down & the Black Eyed Peas so getting a double nomination is really nice. We’d love for you all to join us for this really cool event. We have Cathy on drums, Ed Estrella on bass, Leo Cates on lead guitar, Mister B on vocals, and our friend Ron Scott joining us on keyboards. It’s going to be a very special show.” $10, door.
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Tue, Jul 28, 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 28, 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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Tue, Jul 28, on cable TV:
10 pm OAK & GORSKI, a fine guitar / cello duo, are featured tonight on the E! Entertainment channel show "The Daily 10." The guys tell us, “It should be pretty cool and include some live footage. There is a new website up that you should definitely check out (courtesy of Augusto Piccio) at www.cellorock.com . We are in the process of planning the fall tour so if you if you want us to come to your town and are interested in helping promote, or are in a college student group and would like to bring Oak and Gorski to your school, email oakandgorski@gmail.com - shoot over an email and let us know about a cool venue by you!”
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Wednesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is The Alley Cats with the Bohemian Soul Rustlers opening, in Altadena at 8 pm.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Wed, Jul 29; on web radio:
11 am (Pacific time) BOB MALONE does a live performance-interview on “LIVE AT LUNCH” on KFRC 88.9 FM, Fort Collins, Colorado, simulcast at http://krfcfm.org; click “listen” at top right.
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Wed, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, every Wed:
5-8 pm New “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. RON ELY plays authentic and original songs of the sea and more at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening, outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, Jul 29:
6:30-8:30 pm SUSIE HANSEN LATIN BAND plays Latin jazz for the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at La Puente Park, 501 N Glendora Av, La Puente 91744. Info, contact Michelle Rojas, 626-855-1539.
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Wed, Jul 29:
7-11:30 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at The Bull Pen, 314 Ave I, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-375-7797. They have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Sean’s original, “L.A. Blues” earned a “Listener Favorite” on the show. She says, “Sean & Paul jamming all night long! Come heckle us!” No cover.
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Wed, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29; literary/rock music event:
7:30 pm JASON BUHRMESTER at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Jason Buhrmester, editor of Inked, does a reading and book signing with lots of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath music to celebrate the release of his novel “Black Dogs.” It’s the fictional imagining of the story behind one of the most notorious crimes in rock history, the disappearance of $203,000 of Led Zeppelin’s cash. It vanished from New York City’s Drake Hotel in Jul 1973, in what was at the time the single highest safe deposit box theft in the city’s history. The robbery remains unsolved and the money was never recovered, and that’s briefly featured in the “Song Remains the Same,” the film that chronicles the band’s 1973 North American tour, which was rumored to have been delayed due to this huge financial loss. More at www.blackdogsbook.com and www.myspace.com/jasonbuhrmester
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Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the venue’s back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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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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7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Jul 29, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, Jul 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE ALLEY CATS with THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS opening, 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 are, says venue impresario Bob Stane, “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, indeed, made THE ALLEY CATS "America's Premier Doo-Wop Group" and the nation’s most-booked Doo-Wop group.
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Plus, THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS with BILL BURNETT (The Backboners) and DUANE THORIN are new favorites at the venue. Bob Stane says, “You must see and hear them. You will be standing and screaming at the end of their show. No, they have no desire for your soul in any way, just getting your attention. A great creative blend of music and comedy. We have sneaked them into a few shows and they are just a bit of wonderful. You will be on your feet cheering for an encore. Lots of stuff from the 1960s and a grab bag of fun. Got a beret? Be cool. At the end you will be saying, ‘who are those guys?’ Fun, music and just perfect.” Tix, $15.
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Wed, Jul 29, 5th Wed, when there’s a fifth Wed:
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 29, every Wed:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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8 pm “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS” at Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. This is a roots / honky-tonk night, and talented artists like MICHAEL ANN play this series, which offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights there are anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well known gay bar. Info from whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, Jul 29, 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 29, 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 29, last Wed, every month:
ON HIATUS: 8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Artist info, www.hobobanjofred.com. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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Wed, Jul 29, 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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8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are abundant and scattered through so many areas you stand a good chance of finding one (or more) near you (and taking-in an early one and a late one). They are: BERNIE PEARL playing his “big local Long Beach show on the lawn” early at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, 6-7:30 pm; this week’s “Pocket Goldberg & Friends Songwriter Showcase” with 2009 Kerrville “New Folk” winner ERNEST TROOST plus LISA O¹KANE at Arnie's Café in Tujunga, 7-10 pm; this week’s installment of the “Culver City Summer Concert Series” with BARBARA MORRISON and BIG MAMA THORNTON musical cast members, at Culver City City Hall courtyard, 7-9 pm; MAIA SHARP at the Pershing Square Concert Series in downtown L.A., 8-10 pm; SCOTT GATES, NATHAN McEUEN, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, and others performing for the mandolin wunderkind’s musical birthday party at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena at 8 pm; THE FLUTTERBIES & FRIENDS at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood, 8-10 pm; PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES playing a full-band show with a dance floor at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica, at 9:30 pm; and the second of tonight’s two birthday party shows as DAFNI celebrates another year, with her excellent band, at the Cinema Bar in Culver City at 10 pm.
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Thu-Sun, Jul 30-Aug 2, in Connecticut:
Annual “PODUNK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in East Hartford, CT, features regional and national bluegrass, “bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year.” Organizers say, “We are proud to bring you ‘The music of the mountains in the heart of the city.’ Family friendly, camping on the grounds, workshops and plenty of field pickin'.”
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Thu, Jul 30, 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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11:30 am-4 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON play the annual “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; www.sawdustartfestival.org. They’re on the stage near the Tavern. Sean & Paul have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she earned a “Listener Favorite” there. More at www.SeanWiggins.com and www.MySpace.com/SeanWiggins
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Thu, Jul 30, 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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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 “WARM NIGHTS, COOL SOUNDS” summer concert series continues tonight with THE LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN ENSEMBLE at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. Outdoor entertainment at the Under the Oaks Theatre brings a new series’ name for this season’s “Summer Twilight Thursdays” because this season is devoted to top local Latin jazz talent. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics (normally not allowed) and settle back to savor the music. THE LOUIE CRUZ BELTRAN ENSEMBLE blends “high energy salsa with jazz, R&B and pop.” Free with Gardens admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors/students and $3 children 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger.
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5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-7:30 pm BERNIE PEARL calls this one, “My big local Long Beach show on the lawn” at beautiful and historic Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach; 562-570-570-1755; www.rancholoscerritos.org. The free show features a duo set with BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY, followed by a set with the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND. Bernis says, “Bring your blankets and picnics, and your kids (but no pets), and spread out on a gorgeous lawn under venerable trees and enjoy an evening of the blues. And, yes, I will have CDs for sale. Get there early for parking and enjoy a tour of the museum.” Free.
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Thu, Jul 30, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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Thu, Jul 30, every Thu through the summer:
6:30-8:30 pm BUDDY ZAPATA at Buster's Coffee & Ice Cream Shop, 1006 Mission, South Pasadena; 626-441-0744. He’s performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” with PETER CASE (Plimsouls), solo, and in an all-pro “Blues Song Circle.” Buddy tells us he’s trying-out new material for an upcoming CD, and the little venue with the great ice cream (and good sandwiches) is the beneficiary. No cover, tips to the artist are welcome.
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Thu, Jul 30, every Thu; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with ERNEST TROOST & LISA O¹KANE as this week’s guest artists, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Both guests have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” ERNEST TROOST has performed live multiple times on radio’s “TttT” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there, before his HUGE win this year as the “New Folk” winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival. LISA O”KANE will be accompanied by CRAIG T. FALL. Musical hosts MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS perform, too. Venue has a good variety of Italian dinners and coffeehouse treats, and you can bring your own wine without paying a corkage fee. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-9 pm 15th annual weekly “CULVER CITY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” continues tonight with BARBARA MORRISON and BIG MAMA THORNTON musical cast members, at Culver City City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl (at Duquesne Av), Downtown Culver City; www.culvercity.org/articles/articles.asp?id=390&sec=arts; 310-253-5716; info@culvercitymusic.org. BARBARA MORRISON is a legendary jazz blues vocalist, performing tonight with her band, plus BIG MAMA THORNTON musical cast members.
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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 30; in Temecula:
7 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Tonight is the Youth Cast opening; show opens tomorrow with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany 1920’s-era musical that’s took Broadway by storm. Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life, where she finds herself in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. This cast features the best performers in Temecula and surrounding areas.
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Adult Cast works Fridays, tonight & Aug 7, at 8 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 8 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 6 pm. Tix, $18 Orchestra / $16 Parterre/ $12 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students. Youth Cast performs Thursdays, Jul 30 & Aug 6, at 7 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 2 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 2 pm. Tix, $16 Orchestra / $14 Parterre / $10 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students.
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Thu, Jul 30, 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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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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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 “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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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 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8-10 pm MAIA SHARP plays the Pershing Square Concert Series, 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; www.laparks.org. Maia Sharp is a singer-songwriter who resides in the Wilshire District. In addition to her solo career, she has written songs for Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, Edwin McCain, Art Garfunkel, The Dixie Chicks, Paul Carrack, Cher and Mindy Smith. She is the daughter of country songwriter Randy Sharp. Sharp grew up in the San Fernando Valley. By the age of twelve she played piano, saxophone, oboe, and guitar, and by her twenties she was performing her jazz/folk songs in L.A. acoustic venues. "Maia is making some of the most innovative and soulful music around with songs that are head and shoulders above the rest. She has become one of my favorite artists." - Bonnie Raitt
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Thu, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SCOTT GATES, NATHAN McEUEN, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, and others perform for mandolin wunderkind SCOTT GATES at his annual musical birthday party 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. Scott's birthday bash at the Coffee Gallery returns for its 5th year (and counting). Come join Scott as he turns 17 and celebrates with his highly musical friends. These evenings are usually chock full of surprises, new tunes, debuts of new acts. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Ask someone who has gone and they will tell you! Surprise guest artists in the past have included Chelsea Williams, Jonathan McEuen, the incomparable Evan Marshall, Pacific Ocean Bluegrass, and many others. It is a free wheeling night of music, laughs and cake. Did we mention cake? Come see who Scott has in store for you this year! Remember that what Scott wants for a birthday present this year is you in the audience. Can you believe Scott was 12 years old when he started playing mandolin at The Coffee Gallery Backstage?” Tix, $15.
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8 pm LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC plays its “THURSDAY CLASSICS” summer series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Tonight, MARIN ALSOP, conductor, brings GIL SHAHAM, violin, to a program of DVORÁK, Slavonic Dance No. 1; BEETHOVEN, Violin Concerto, and DVORÁK, Symphony No. 8.
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8 pm GADJI-GADJO play the ”Sunset Concert” summer series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. It’s another L.A. premiere for the Skirball. With its zesty live show and invigorating blend of the Roma and klezmer traditions of Eastern Europe with global influences, this beloved Quebec-based band has become a favorite on the world-music festival circuit. Free; but get there promptly, as it will surely fill-up and turn-away latecomers. No street parking permitted in area. Plentiful on-site parking, $5 per car.
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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 pm RENAISSANCE performs a short summer residency at Cafe-Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; 323-931-4636 or 323-556-1046. Recognized as one of Los Angeles' premiere a Capella vocal groups, RENAISSANCE takes their audience on a nostalgic, musical journey; singing songs of joy, hope, love and redemption. Their repertoire creatively brings back memorable music, covers of legends of Doo Wop and Soul music, including The Drifters, The Moon Glows, Sam Cooke, The Orioles, Clyde McPhatter, Pookie Hudson and the Spaniels, and many more. This group is on a mission to preserve an important American musical art form - "Street Corner Doo Wop / A Capella" singing. In their own, cool, creatively unique and soulful style, are doing all they can to accomplish that goal. Comprised of founding members MAURICE KITCHEN, TORRE BRANNON REESE, & KWAME ALEXANDER, over time these core members teamed-up with ANTHONY SNEAD & CHARLES (SONNY) BANKS of the trio "Banks Epps &Snead." Their new CD, "Meet Me on the Corner," has been accepted with overwhelming enthusiasm and great success. Not just another singing group, Renaissance intertwines social and cultural themes in their music, offering "food for the spirit" as well as the soul. As their website proclaims, “Doo Wop Ain’t Dead.” Artists info, www.doowopaintdead.com. They’re here Thursdays, Jul 23, Jul 30, & Aug 6.
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8-10 pm SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE at The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. A full evening of entertainment from local songwriters, hosted by MAUREEN DOHERTY. Songsalive is now booking for various dates in 2007, and seeking singer-songwriters to perform; info: hotline at 310-238-0359 or email usa@songsalive.org; www.songsalive.org. No cover, $5 donation requested.
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Thu, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8-10 pm THE FLUTTERBIES & FRIENDS at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast 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. Tonight’s “friends” feature ADAM DANIEL, BART RYAN, and The Flutterbies. The latter bring alt-country twang, bluesy grit and folk sweetness blend with earthy vocals and edgy guitars, mixing salt with poetry, heat with harmony.
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Adam Daniel writes what he calls “pop meditations - words that testify, music that bears witness.” Adam first came to public attention in 1999 with the release of his debut album “Blue Pop.” It’s “A Powerpop diary of the perils and joys of a claustrophobic romantic,” and All Music Guide named the CD "...among the best guitar-pop albums of the `90's..." Championed by fans worldwide,Blue Pop spent eight weeks in the CMJ (college radio) Top 100, garnered regular airplay on XM Satellite Radio and was featured in primetime TV programs and movies, including “Felicity,” “Jack and Jill,” “Jenifer” (starring Laura San Giacomo) and “The Matthew Shepard Story.” He co-wrote a ballad called "Christmas Morning" with country music mainstays John Berry and Kim Richey, recorded by Berry and released on the compilation “A Country Superstar Christmas, Vol. 4,” alongside tracks by Travis Tritt, Toby Keith and Dolly Parton. CD NOW reviewed the song as: "...one of the finest new tunes of this holiday season." Alongside his career as a singer-songwriter Adam also became an in-demand session guitarist, playing on recordings by The Bangles´ Susanna Hoffs and jazz saxaphone diva Mindi Abair. More at www.adamdaniel.com
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Bart Ryan plays at 8:40 pm. More at www.bartryan.com
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The Flutterbies perform at 9:20 pm. Featuring Maureen Davis, with Adam Daniel, Bart Ryan, Christopher Allis, Mark Nilan Jr. and Steve Whalen, The Flutterbies cite influences like Ryan Adams, Bonnie Raitt and Ava Gardner. Sultry Maureen Davis heads up The Flutterbies (pronounced "Flutter-byes"). Winner of “Best Female Vocalist” and “Best Country Band” at the South Bay Music Awards, 2009, and an Independent Music Awards 2009 nominee, Lead Singer Maureen was recently opener / background vocalist for Grammy-winner Michelle Shocked. Maureen's dusty, honey-smothered vocals evoke comparisons to Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Maria McKee.
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The group has gotten TV and film placements on “House,” “Dexter,” “My Name Is Earl,” “JAG,” “Another World,” ABC Movie-Of-The-Week "Trapped In A Purple Haze," and other network and cable placements.
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Their 2009 EP, “The Flutterbies Featuring Maureen Davis” was produced by Bart Ryan, engineered by Grammy-winner Seth Atkins Horan and co-written with Power Pop luminary Adam Daniel. The sweet, hypnotic "Hummingbird Heart" is the logo song for www.gettoknowusfirst.org, a campaign to reverse Proposition 8, used in behind-the-scenes films starring George Takai and Gloria Allred. It is playing in theatres before screenings at the Laemmle and Angelika theatre chains, July 10 to August 10, to an estimated 52,000 film patrons in Southern Cal, NYC, Dallas, Houston, Sacramento, and more. Finally, "Hummingbird Heart" can be heard in July and August on all worldwide Lufthansa flights.
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The Kulak's concert features bassist Steve Whalen (of L.A. cult band The Gluey Brothers), drummer Christopher Allis (with credits as diverse as the Met Theatre's revival production of “Hair;” “Cowboy Jazz" chanteuse Circe Link, and TV commercials for Coca-Cola), keyboardist Mark Nilan Jr.; and, of course, Adam Daniel & Bart Ryan.
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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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Thu, Jul 30, every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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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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Thu, Jul 30, every Thu:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu, Jul 30, 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 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play a full-band show, with a dance floor, at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St, Santa Monica. 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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Thu, Jul 30:
9:30 pm GABY MORENO & FRIENDS at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com.
www.myspace.com/gabymoreno
A soulful new songwriter, Gaby is a transplant from Guatemala. She gravitated to Los Angeles, CA in 2001 where she attended The Musician's Institute. Her unique songwriting (she writes in English and Spanish) has a soulful, melodic sound that appeals to the masses. Venue has tasty light fare and coffeehouse drinks. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 pm DAFNI performs for her birthday at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. The ever-delightful Dafni has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there. She tells us, “I'd like to have a party to celebrate my birthday, so I've decided to celebrate it by playing a show with my band (Mark, Geoff, and Peter). We'll have some special guests and of course, there will be cake. It would be wonderful to see you there!”
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Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are VERTIGO ROAD at the “Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival” in Laguna Beach, 5-9:30 pm; Legendary songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN (The Eagles) plus I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, at 8 pm; and, “GUYS & DOLLS” with an all-star cast and the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, at 8:30 pm.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2:
Annual “CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” with GENO DELAFOSE, RODDIE ROMERO, DIKI DU, and many other stars of the Cajun / zydeco music world, at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach. The online-only tix include an $8 discount for a 1-day general admission, a free souvenir e-picture, and the “Crawfish Feast” served by Bristol Farms, all for $25. Or, the online, pre-event, “Craw Bucket” admission is $30 per ticket (a $13 discount) and includes a 1-Day general admission, free souvenir e-picture, and a Crawfish Bucket served by Bristol Farms. Full description of event is in the first edition for August, when it’s published. Meantime, there’s more at www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com and www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com/lbcentertainment.php
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Sat, Aug 1:
All-day - American Cancer Society “RELAY FOR LIFE” at City Hall’s South Lawn, 200 N Spring St, downtown L.A. 90012. Includes lots of music, as have the previous renditions in many locations this spring and summer. We know that, 4-5 pm, SOUL DOGS & ZEPHRO unite for charity to perform together. The former was the late DAVID CARRADINE’s band. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. More info at www.relayforlife.org. Free
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Fri, Jul 31; in Carlsbad:
6-8 pm RODDIE ROMERO & THE HUB CITY ALL-STARS bring their Grammy-nominated Cajun music to the 24th annual “TGIF” Concert Series in Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad 92011; www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html and www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/artspevpdf/2009tgifjazzschedule.pdf. In their 2008 TGIF debut, the audience picked up on it right away – a rich gumbo of heartfelt Louisiana rhythm and soul, plus supreme musicianship – right out of Cajun country. This year brings them back for a repeat of bon temps at Poinsettia. Acclaimed as the tightest band to rise from the Louisiana swamps, Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars were Grammy-nominated in 2008 for their double album, “The La Louisianne Sessions.” More at www.roddieromero.com. Free.
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Fri, Jul 31; Thu-Sun, Jul 30-Aug 2, in Connecticut:
Annual “PODUNK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in East Hartford, CT, features regional and national bluegrass, “bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year.” Organizers say, “We are proud to bring you ‘The music of the mountains in the heart of the city.’ Family friendly, camping on the grounds, workshops and plenty of field pickin'.”
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Sat & Sun, Aug 1 & 2; in Monterey, CA:
“MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES AND CELTIC FESTIVAL” features Ken O'Malley and The Twilight Lords, and others.
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Fri, Jul 31:
Morning, tbd: CALL FOR ZYDECO DANCERS to demonstrate Cajun and Zydeco dancing on a live broadcast for the “Channel 5 Morning News” on KTLA, Ch 5 Los Angeles, from this weekend’s “Crawfish Festival” at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach. Info, www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com
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Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS bring violin, cello, clarinet, and voices to Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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Fri, Jul 31; on web radio:
11 am-noon (Pacific time) MARTY JONES & THE GREAT UNKNOWNS perform “LIVE AND OUT TO LUNCH AT THE LINCOLN CENTER” from the Terrace stage at the Lincoln Center (not the Lincoln Center in NYC, but the one in Ft. Collins, Colorado). It’s a live broadcast on KFRC 88.9 FM, Fort Collins, Colorado, simulcast at http://krfcfm.org; click “listen” at top right. Locals bring a lunch and relax in a lovely outdoor setting every Friday in July. (Alas, we found this just in time to tell you about the LAST one in ’09.) More on the band at www.martyjones.net
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Fri, Jul 31; in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5-9:30 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 Mon, Jul 6, 11:30 am-4 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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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri, on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri:
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 31, last Fri, every month:
“SAN PEDRO SHANTY SING” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. Audrey Coleman wrote in FolkWorks, “If you arrive at the official start time, you'll find a chair at the table and friendly people who will let you look at their shanty books so you can sing along. No singing background required. Many of the twenty or so shanty fans who gather around the long wooden dinner table in the restaurant's cozy upstairs meeting room are volunteers with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute. They sail ‘tall ship’ sail boats for youth training programs run by the Institute. For them, learning the songs that powered the labor on the 19th century clipper ships has become an extension of learning to sail the ships themselves. Added attractions are Alan's pennywhistle and concertina, Jeff's banjo, Kim's collection of flutes, and Dustin and Lindsay's robust baritone voices. When the table fills up, more chairs are set up around the room. And the Guinness flows freely till about 10:30 pm.” Venue is celebrated in the Yahoo! Travel Guide as “the only Authentic British Restaurant in the South Bay of Los Angeles.”
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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri, in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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7:30-10 pm TRISH LESTER, T. DAN HOFSTEDT, & LINDA GELERIS share the stage at Antioch Art Connection, 24422 Chestnut St, Newhall / Santa Clarita; www.myspace.com/antiochartconnection. The venue is presenting an evening of family-friendly original acoustic music, including songs and Hawaiian slack key guitar. The evening will include solo performances and harmonies.
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TRISH LESTER has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her song, “Plymouth Belvedere” had its world premiere, en-route to being played on NPR’s “Car Talk” and being included in that show’s music compilation CD. Trish cooks-up Americana music from life experience, often spicing it with satire or humor. Her tribute song for our troops, "Thank a Soldier, " plays on five patriotic Websites and in a New York airport. More at www.TrishLester.com
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T. DAN HOFSTEDT learned the art of Hawaiian slack-key guitar as a teenager in Honolulu. Since then he has composed more than 250 songs, many infused with that distinctive laid back island style. T. Dan’s instrumentals have been described as a "gentle breeze blowing along a north shore beach at sunset." The lyrics to his Americana songs are family-friendly personal stories, and he sings them with heart-felt emotion.
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LINDA GELERIS has an appealing voice and songs with an easy rock / folky beat and catchy hooks. She writes unique and honest songs spanning a broad range of subjects and emotions.Her song "Call Me Crazy" is featured in the Columbia Tri-star Film, "Implicated." Between playing live shows in support of her CD "If I Only Had a Minute" and showcasing everywhere from playhouse and college quad to Hollywood with the ensemble, Women on the Move, Linda enjoys communicating through song to an ever-expanding audience. She is the founder of SongNet (www.thesongnet.org) a free and friendly network aimed at helping songwriters grow through peer networking and monthly visits by music industry professionals. More at www.myspace.com/lindagelerismusic
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7:30 pm “VOCE” hosted by PHIL HARRINGTON of YOU BLOOM in South Pasadena. Reservations get directions at philh@youbloom.com. Nibbles at 7.30 pm, Voce at 8.30 pm. VOCE (pronounced vo-chay') is Italian, meaning voice. VOCE is a type of "Sing Song" in an environment of consciousness in which individuals share their creative process. These activities are in the shamanic tradition of performance, celebration, and listening committed to the nurturing of the individual voice and self-esteem - personal healing through creative community. VOCE has been evolving as performance workshops where individuals go through a simple process of introspection and expression. Traditional and modern composing techniques are used to open the individual voice, access self-knowledge, and sing the "inner song". Here are the VOCE links: www.be-in.com/9/areas/netcast/be-in-9-live-netcast/html/per0835-voce.html
www.sometimesidonothing.com/invisible_college
www.digitalspace.com/sig98/pavilion.htm
www.digitalspace.com/avatars/book/fullbook/appendix/projects.htm#voce
www.hyperreal.org/~mpesce
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7:30-9 pm RAIN PEOPLE play the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts at MacArthur Park, downtown L.A. Info, contact James Cheydleur, 213-384-5701.
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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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Fri, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Legendary songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN (The Eagles) plus I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., 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. JACK TEMPCHIN is the composer of the Eagles hits, “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone.” The legendary Americana songwriter began his career playing in San Diego coffeehouses alongside The Eagles, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther and Tom Waits. He soon became a principal co-architect of the genre-defining 1970s country rock genre known as The Southern California Sound. Tempchin penned two massive hits for The Eagles, and both are on “The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975,” which, according to RIAA, is now at 29 times platinum, making it the best selling individual album of all time.
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In the 1970s, Jack Tempchin wrote “Slow Dancing,” a huge comeback single for Johnny Rivers. In the ‘80s, Tempchin co-wrote another dozen hit songs with Eagle Glenn Frey for Frey's solo career, including “You Belong To The City,” “Smuggler’s Blues,” “The One You Love,” “Sexy Girl,” “I Found Somebody,” “Party Town,” and “True Love.” In 1994, he and Frey co-wrote a track for The Eagles “Hell Freezes Over” reunion CD, a song heard frequently on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” “The Girl From Yesterday.”
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In 2007, Tempchin landed two more co-writes on the The Eagles “Long Road Out Of Eden” CD, “Somebody,” and “It’s Your World Now.” On his new 2009 CD, “Songs,” Tempchin has included his own version of the hit “Smuggler's Blues,” popularized on the 1980s “Miami Vice” TV Show.
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Over his 40 year career, Tempchin has penned tunes with and for many career artists, including Tom Waits, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood, The Paladins, Chris Hillman, Patty Loveless, Randy Meisner, Steve Wariner, John Brannen, Richie Havens, Sammy Kershaw, The New Riders Of The Purple Sage and others.
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"Actually the first real songwriter I saw and really got enthused about was Jack Tempchin..." -Tom Waits.
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I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. are a local favorite and they’ve developed a huge following in the British Isles. They’re performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” One reviewer wrote, "These freewheeling lords of California psych country approach their music as if it were a portal, an unseen threshold that, once crossed, promises a wholly unpredictable experience. The Hawks' singular style operates on an epic scale, exploring weird panoramas of hallucinatory metaphor with a sound as much traditional hillbilly as it is acceleratedlysergic-rock spontaneity. Any flight taken with I See Hawks In L.A. assures a view to startling new perspectives. Up, up and away."
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Fri, Jul 31:
8 pm CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT plays his album release party at the Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St, L.A. 90038; www.unknowntheater.com. Doors and revelry at 8, singin' at 9:30-ish. Christopher tells us, “The disc is up on CDBaby.com at the moment. It will be up on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, Verizon V-Cast and a bunch of other places before the release party. Sound clips, bio, purchase info, link back to my Myspace page, credits of the heavyweights I've got playing on the album are at http://cdbaby.com/cd/lockettchristopher. Feedback, reviews, sharing a beer at the release party - all are welcome. Peace.” $10 cover.
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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri:
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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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri:
8 pm GIVE ME BACK MY WIG plays from 8 pm “until exhausted” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Show info at http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2988355&s=93914888. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm). Tix $10.
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Fri, Jul 31:
8-10 pm MADDIE DEUTCH QUARTET presented by The L.A. JAZZPRO connection at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166.
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Madelyn Deutch is a eighteen-year-old who was an early graduate from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she studied vocal jazz. She has studied extensively with Tierney Sutton, Frank Morgan, Harold Wheeler, and Junior Mance. She has performed for the famous Alzheimer´s Association’s "Night at Sardi’s" charity event since she was ten years old. Highlights were singing with the casts of “Will and Grace,” “Frasier,” and a duet with legend Dick Van Dyke. She was a non-classical voice finalist in NFAA´s 2008 "young arts week" in Miami, and won the prestigious $5,000 Silver Award. She participated in the Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble. She performed three of her own arrangements for the Cherry Creek Ballet Company in Denver, Colorado in March of 2008. She was selected as an outstanding soloist for Downbeat Magazine’s 2008 Student Music Awards for her cover of the Beatles "Across the Universe." In June of 2008, she sang at the Kennedy Center in D.C. for Presidential Scholars. For two consecutive summers, she has been recording all of her original material with her duo band around Los Angeles. Her resulting album, "Songs in Common," could be described as "jazz indie-rock" with hints of pop and folk. Madelyn currently attends the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City on one of their most generous vocal scholarships. Tonight, she will sing with her group: Evan Vidar on bass, guitar, piano, and more (she tells us that he plays everything), and Sam Kaufman Skloff on drums. Tonight’s show is hosted by April Williams. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Fri, Jul 31; in Victorville:
8 pm JIM CURRY brings his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE” show to the “All About The Music” series at Tom’s Music, 17180 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville 92395; 760-241-3184. He performs aboard cruise ships and was the singing voice of John Denver in the TV movie about the late author of “Rocky Mountain High” and dozens of other wonderful songs. More at www.jimcurrymusic.com
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Fri, Jul 31; in Temecula:
8 pm “THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE” at Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-OLD-TOWN (866-653-8696); www.TemeculaPresents.org or www.TemeculaTheater.org. Show opens tonight with its principle cast. During its run, there are “Actor's Contemporary Theatre and Fine Arts Network” adult cast performances and Youth Cast performances.
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany 1920’s-era musical that’s took Broadway by storm. Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life, where she finds herself in a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. This cast features the best performers in Temecula and surrounding areas.
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Adult Cast works Fridays, tonight & Aug 7, at 8 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 8 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 6 pm. Tix, $18 Orchestra / $16 Parterre/ $12 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students. Youth Cast performs Thursdays, Jul 30 & Aug 6, at 7 pm; Saturdays, Aug 1 & 8, at 2 pm; Sundays, Aug 2 & 9, at 2 pm. Tix, $16 Orchestra / $14 Parterre / $10 Balcony; discounts available for seniors & students.
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Fri, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “GUYS & DOLLS” in concert with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. With KEVIN STITES, conductor; RICHARD JAY-ALEXANDER, director; DONNA McKECHNIE, choreographer. Cast includes SCOTT BAKULA as Nathan Detroit, JESSICA BIEL as Sarah Brown, JOHN MAHONEY as Arvide Abernathy, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL as Sky Masterson, KEN PAGE as Nicely Nicely, RUTH WILLIAMSON as Gen. Cartwright. Combine the pizzazz of Damon Runyon’s now-legendary characters with a dazzling score by Frank Loesser and a brilliant book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. The result is “Guys and Dolls” – a musical fable of Broadway, one of America’s greatest musicals and winner of 15 Tonys since its 1951 premiere. The same creative team behind last summer’s spectacular “Les Misérables” joins forces with Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie as choreographer to bring this classic to life as this season’s annual fully-staged musical at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Fri, Jul 31, every Fri:
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 31:
9:30 pm “GAIA GROVE PRESENTS INDIEGRRL NIGHT” with AMANDA ABIZAID, AMY CLARKE, ATHENA REICH (in from NY), GENEVIEVE, JULIE CHADWICK, LISA TURNER, MELINDA ORTNER, MICHAEL ANN, NANCE BRODERZEN, at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). It’s an evening of “Networking, music, spoken word, conversation, art, and more” as a prelude to the Indiegrrl Conference in Nashville, Aug. 20-23 at the Hotel Preston. Tonight, musician AMY CLARKE’s Gaia Grove presents an evening with Indiegrrl - Independent Women in the Arts. Join Indiegrrl artists, creatives, innovators, musicians & entrepreneurs in a relaxed evening of networking, music, art and conversation. Indiegrrl works to create networking, educational, and showcasing opportunities for women. They are an organization with international members, supporting women in the arts regardless of race, religion, or sexuality. Indiegrrl welcomes, with open arms, songwriters and musicians with all genres of music, spoken word and poets, storytellers, comedy, visual arts, film, music production, radio, dance and more. Indiegrrl produces various events including an annual conference, community festivals, individual showcases, contests and more for members to build a community of women to support each other in artistic careers, partnering with various community groups and charitable organizations and donating to various charitable causes. If you would like to perform, introduce yourself, your entrepreneurship, creative skill, service, or artistry, email gaiagrove@gmail.com. More at www.gaiagrove.org and www.indiegrrl.com. Venue has tasty light fare and coffeehouse drinks. Seating is limited, so go early. No cover.
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events to come in JULY 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 - 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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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” -- from www.bluefiddle.com, which supplies us and the Gator Gazette.
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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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