August Finale, Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Aug 27 to 31, 2009

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A note on our Saturday “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, 7 pm in Santa Monica…
Even the L.A. Times discovered this one today (we've had it as a pick since August 11):
www.latimes.com/theguide/events-and-festivals/la-et-feature27-2009aug27,0,4373835.story - here’s an excerpt from the newspaper: “Billy Bragg sings an 'Ode to Joy.' The British folk singer has written new lyrics to Beethoven's famed chorale. It receives its U.S. premiere Saturday in Santa Monica.

”A rabble-rousing folk singer isn't the first person who comes to mind when drafting new lyrics for one of the most recognized pieces of classical music in the world. But British singer Billy Bragg, known for his politically charged pop songs, penned new lyrics for ‘Ode to Joy,’ the chorale finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

”Instantly recognizable, the triumphant refrains of ‘Ode to Joy’ are traditionally set to ‘An die Freude,’ a German poem written in 1786 by Friedrich Schiller. The poem celebrates universal brotherhood and a common yearning for peace. In that sense, Beethoven and Bragg were a perfect match.”
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
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AUGUST 27 through 31, 2009 EDITION
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New listings ARE included, added since we published the massive, 200-page-long edition for August 12-31 (and since we updated that on Aug 26).
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Find out WHO is performing, WHERE and WHEN, and WHAT they’re all about, at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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The editor has returned from the High Sierra, having weathered a storm at high altitude and encountered other surprises. Now, as expected, he’ll be sorting-through HUNDREDS of emails that arrived in his absence (about a thousand, actually. Do the math: average of 3 minutes per message = 50 hours to get through them all... plus dealing with new things as they arrive. If you have something urgent, send him a new message, otherwise, your patience is appreciated.)
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And, for those who appreciate music festivals, read Larry Wines’ big round-up of the Spring Music Festival circuit, in FolkWorks, at
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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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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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Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are this week’s installment of the 15th annual “Culver City Summer Concert Series” with a double-bill of THE FOLK COLLECTION, plus COW BOP, at Culver City City Hall courtyard, 7-9 pm; THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS perform at the new OutWest Marketing, 24265 San Fernando Rd / (aka Main St), Newhall; CEDRIC WATSON & BIJOU CREOLE at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, MacArthur Park, downtown L.A., at 7:30 pm.
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Sat-Fri, Aug 22-28; in the OC:
Annual “INDIE FEST USA” in Anaheim, CA is, say its organizers, the "Great Entertainment Festival" on the West Coast, taking place at the world famous Downtown Disney District, AMC 12 Theaters and the Anaheim House of Blues. It’s “Eight days of fun, films, entertainment, extreme sports, live music and filled with Red Carpet arrivals, parties and celebrities.” Included this year is a console and PC gaming pavilion expo on the opening weekend, plus headliner concerts and an extreme moto sports exhibition. The events draw 30,000 daily visitors.
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Wed-Sat, Aug 26-29, in Utah:
9 am-7 pm 11th annual “WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-UP” in Kanab "Little Hollywood" Utah, downtown, on Main Street, Kanab, UT; info, 435-644-3444. Saddle up with classic Hollywood western movie stars and wild west performers, as they ride into "Little Hollywood" This Cowboy Celebration features music by THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, CHRIS LEDOUX'S BAND, WESTERN UNDERGROUND, ELI BARSI and many others. New for 2009, history meets Hollywood with Dr. Buck's Wild Bunch, and Wild West Comedy Gunfight & Stunt Shows, “featuring Hollywood stuntmen and a stage show, Sidekicks, Stunts & Six Guns, a tribute to America's Westerns starring Rob Doudell as Gabby, Hollywood Stuntman Dr Buck Montgomery & Gun Spinning Champion Hotshot Johnny,” says their promotion. Meet Hollywood stars Clint Walker, Peter Brown, Ed Faulkner, Dan Haggerty, Neil Summers, Denny Miller, Wyatt McCrea, Cheryl Rogers Barnett, James Hampton & Don Shanks. Shop the vendors & street fair, enjoy great food and discover why hundreds of movie westerns where filmed here. Don't miss the big Cowboy Poetry Round-Up, Quilt Show, Hollywood Film Festival, Folklife Workshops, Kids Korral Arts & Crafts, Fiddle Contest, Live Music, Trail Rides and One-of-a-Kind Tours of Real Movie Sets that include “Gunsmoke” & “Outlaw Josey Wales.” There’s a Saturday "High Noon" Parade, and a wagon train you can ride prior to the Festival.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
11:30 am-3 pm weekly “7+FIG FARMERS MARKET” at 7th & Figuroa, downtown L.A.; 213-955-7157; www.7fig.com. Held on the beautifully landscaped upper plaza, above California Pizza Kitchen. Certified Gourmet Farmers Market, open-air, with vendors, lunches, produce, kettle korn, fresh flowers, honey, fresh breads, tamales, olives, dried fruits, nuts, crepes, crafts, and live music (varies each week). Entertainment is free.
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Thu, Aug 27, Wed & Thu, every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu: in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, Aug 27, 4th (and 2nd) Thu, every month; in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm “ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Thu, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-9 pm 15th annual weekly “CULVER CITY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” continues tonight with a double-bill of THE FOLK COLLECTION, plus COW BOP, at Culver City City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl (at Duquesne Av), Downtown Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org/articles/articles.asp?id=390&sec=arts; info@culvercitymusic.org. Both bands have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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THE FOLK COLLECTION brings music of the Kingston Trio and other hootenanny classics with sing alongs and humor.
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COW BOP delivers western swing, bebop style, and western & country classics.
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Series runs every Thursday through Sep 3. Parking is free for two hours in designated structures including underneath City Hall. Bring the family and dine-out in various eateries in downtown Culver City, either before or after the show. All concerts in the series are free.
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Thu, Aug 27:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with guest artists KEN O'MALLEY and JANE BOLDUC, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes) tells us, it’s “becoming quite a scene. This bass player-songwriter MARK GOLDBERG hosts a fantastic Americana Songwriter Showcase, many times with name songwriters. I try to go as often as possible, because it's always good.” Venue serves Italian food, good coffeehouse treats and beverages. You can bring your own wine with no corking charge. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico Garcia 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, Aug 27, every Thu:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu, Aug 27; in the OC:
7 pm DENNIS ROGER REED BAND at Adele's Café at the San Clemente Inn, 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente; 949-481-1222. They’ve performed their fine and fun country roots acoustic music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Dennis is joined by Wayne Miller and Don Siegen, “7-ish – whenever pm.”
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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Thu, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS perform at the new OutWest Marketing, 24265 San Fernando Rd / (aka Main St), Newhall; 877-340-9378 or 661-255-7087; www.outwestmktg.com. Check with venue for show time.
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What a year it’s been for The Tumbling Tumbleweeds!! Since their premiere at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in 2007 they have gone on to capture the 2008 Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Award for Western Music Group of the Year and the Western Music Association Crescendo Award for Most Promising Talent along with the Marilyn Tuttle "Best in Show" Harmony Award! They were named one of the Top 10 Live Acoustic Acts in Southern California by FolkWorks Magazine. Their debut album titled “The Tumbling Tumbleweeds” has become #1 on the Top 10 Cowboy/Western Music CD Charts and is receiving critical acclaim as well as radio airplay all around the World.
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They return now to their old Altadena stomping grounds with their own special brand of Western Cowboy Entertainment that includes music, humor and a bit of fancy western footwork. Come join The Tumbling Tumbleweeds featuring Jean Sudbury on fiddle and Dan Dungan on upright bass as they preview some of the new songs planned for their follow up album, now in the works. More at www.thetumblingtumbleweeds.com.
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Thu, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CEDRIC WATSON & BIJOU CREOLE at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. It’s Creole and zydeco by cutting-edge fiddler Cedric and his fine band. Les bon temps will roulez tonight.
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This heartfelt, playful and stylish accordionist and violinist and his band explore the roots of Louisiana's Creole music. These, and the polyrhythmic and syncopated sounds of the Caribbean and his soaring, soulful vocals evoke a time long ago. More at www.cedricwatson.com and www.myspace.com/cedricwatson
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You can avoid parking hassles by riding the Red Line light rail to MacArthur Park Station and walking the length of the park to the band shell. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
7:30 “MUSIC NIGHT” at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233. After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Three featured acts, “plus special guests and surprises each week.” After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Or as they say, “the buzz has returned to the Beehive.” Light fare, sandwiches, coffeehouse beverages available. No cover.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, Aug 27:
8 pm REMEMBER WHEN 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. Created in the style of many big band and vocal groups from the past, REMEMBER WHEN is a performing vocal group, singing Big Band vocals, jazz standards and movie favorites. The music is presented in a close harmony four part (SATB) style. The group performs a'cappella and with a big band sound tracks for a full orchestration of sound. The musical style is reminiscent of the Pied Pipers, the Modernaires, the Mills Brothers, The Four Freshmen, Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices. They have a fresh approach to a hard-to-find great musical style. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Aug 27:
8 pm THE DUHKS close this year’s “Patchwork of America” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. They are self-described as “a Grammy-nominated Canadian folk-rock ensemble, fusing bluegrass and jazz.” Their music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” But that’s not the whole story here. The Duhks were the subject, a few years back, of a FolkWorks cover story, and tonight’s show is a FolkWorks “Pick-of-the-month.” When we saw the Duhks earlier this year at the Stagecoach Festival, they were doing a dreadfully droning percussion-on-top set that was nothing like what we’d seen from them before. They have an outstanding fiddle player and the ability to deliver a first-rate folk-Americana show, but that’s not what they did at Stagecoach. If you go, let us know what you think. Oddly enough, this Thursday night series is presented by KPCC, a radio station with no music programming. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Free show.
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Thu, Aug 27:
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 of the trio "Banks Epps &Snead," and JASON POWELL. Their latest 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.sonicbid.com/renaissance has the most up-to-date info; more at www.doowopaintdead.com. Their summer residency concluded here on Aug 6, and this is a special return before they go on the road.
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Thu, Aug 27, Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Thu, Aug 27:
8 pm LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC plays its “THURSDAY CLASSICS” summer series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000. Tonight, joining JURAJ VAL��UHA, conductor, is JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano, in an all-German program of WAGNER, Rienzi Overture; MENDELSSOHN, Piano Concerto No. 1; STRAUSS, Til Eulenspiegel; STRAUSS, Rosenkavalier Suite.
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Thu, Aug 27, recurring:
CANCELLED TONIGHT: 8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
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, Aug 27, last Thu, every month:
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, Aug 27, every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, Aug 27, every Thu:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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9 pm-2 am “ALL ACOUSTIC WITH ANGEL” hosted by ANGEL, with different artists each week (except 3rd Thursdays, when it’s the Old Time Jam, hosted by Triple Chicken Foot) always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. The Thursday series has its own web page, complete with weekly lineups, at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic.
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Angel tells us, “This night is acoustic, old timey, ukuleles, barbershop quartets, dedicated to creating a community of artists and musicians who don't need the use of flashy lights, amps or mics. Our grandpappies didn't need it so why do we? Inquiry about playing can be sent to HyperionTavernAllAcoustic@gmail.com or even better, stop by and have a beer! Entry is always free and 21+! We'll get the barberpole up and running soon.”
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9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play their residency at The Office, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank. Preston says, “Great sound, great food, wine and beer!” New residency, began Apr 9, 2009.
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9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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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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Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS at Los Angeles State Park, downtown L.A., 7-9 pm; and, TOM FREUND, MATT THE ELECTRICIAN, & JESS KLEIN in a triple bill at McCabe’s in Santa Monica at 8 pm.
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Sat-Fri, Aug 22-28; in the OC:
Annual “INDIE FEST USA” in Anaheim, CA is, say its organizers, the "Great Entertainment Festival" on the West Coast, taking place at the world famous Downtown Disney District, AMC 12 Theaters and the Anaheim House of Blues. It’s “Eight days of fun, films, entertainment, extreme sports, live music and filled with Red Carpet arrivals, parties and celebrities.” Included this year is a console and PC gaming pavilion expo on the opening weekend, plus headliner concerts and an extreme moto sports exhibition. The events draw 30,000 daily visitors.
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Aug 28-Sep 5; in Boulder Creek, Northern Cal:
“VALLEY OF THE MOON FIDDLE CAMP” with ALASDAIR FRASER, NATALIE HAAS, LIZ CARROLL and many others. Info at www.valleyofthemoon.org
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Wed-Sat, Aug 26-29, in Utah:
9 am-7 pm 11th annual “WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-UP” in Kanab "Little Hollywood" Utah, downtown, on Main Street, Kanab, UT; info, 435-644-3444. Saddle up with classic Hollywood western movie stars and wild west performers, as they ride into "Little Hollywood" This Cowboy Celebration features music by THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, CHRIS LEDOUX'S BAND, WESTERN UNDERGROUND, ELI BARSI and many others. New for 2009, history meets Hollywood with Dr. Buck's Wild Bunch, and Wild West Comedy Gunfight & Stunt Shows, “featuring Hollywood stuntmen and a stage show, Sidekicks, Stunts & Six Guns, a tribute to America's Westerns starring Rob Doudell as Gabby, Hollywood Stuntman Dr Buck Montgomery & Gun Spinning Champion Hotshot Johnny,” says their promotion. Meet Hollywood stars Clint Walker, Peter Brown, Ed Faulkner, Dan Haggerty, Neil Summers, Denny Miller, Wyatt McCrea, Cheryl Rogers Barnett, James Hampton & Don Shanks. Shop the vendors & street fair, enjoy great food and discover why hundreds of movie westerns where filmed here. Don't miss the big Cowboy Poetry Round-Up, Quilt Show, Hollywood Film Festival, Folklife Workshops, Kids Korral Arts & Crafts, Fiddle Contest, Live Music, Trail Rides and One-of-a-Kind Tours of Real Movie Sets that include “Gunsmoke” & “Outlaw Josey Wales.” There’s a Saturday "High Noon" Parade, and a wagon train you can ride prior to the Festival.
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Annual “INDY FRINGE FESTIVAL” includes a set by past “Tied to the Tracks” performing guest TRINA HAMLIN at 9 pm Sat. Trina says, “Come on out Indy and support your independent artists of ALL kinds!” Info, www.indyfringe.org. One venue (where Trina performs) is at 719 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis IN; 317-822-4386.
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Fri-Mon, Aug 28-31; in Ohio:
“FUR PEACE RANCH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP & CONCERT” at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio. ANNE McCUE tells us, “I am honoured to be invited by JORMA & VANESSA KAUKONEN to conduct a song workshop and play a show at their Fur Peace Ranch. Jorma was the guitarist in legendary JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and has a great thing going on here. We will spend a couple of days working on your songs and getting them finished, shining them up, polishing them into gems. It'll be fun!” Sign-up for the workshop or buy tix to the show at www.furpeaceranch.com
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Fri, Aug 28, every Fri:
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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Noon - Final edition of the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” free lunchtime summer series, brings EL COLEGIO DEL CUERPO to California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org. The company will use the entire plaza as it brings the work to out audience in a special lunchtime presentation that emulates its street performances in Cartegena, Colombia. They perform again tonight and tomorrow night at 8 pm. This lunchtime show is free, the evening shows cost. Ride the Red Line subway to Pershing Square Station, walk out the 4th St end and up the hill to save expensive downtown parking; or check the event website for parking tips.
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4:30-5:30 pm HINCKLEY SOARING (the duo of PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) bring their catchy songs and voices to Oh Happy Days' Natural Food Grocery & Café, 2283 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. They’re just back from New England. Pete was among the winners in mandolin at this year’s Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. Sharon plays flute. Venue has delicious natural vegan food plates and beverages, and Pete adds, “other stuff like shampoo that Sharon really likes.” (Your carnivorous editor really likes the food here, too.) No cover.
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Fri, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28:
6 pm KATHLEEN GRACE plays the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) “Friday Night Jazz” series in the L.A. Times Central Court at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; www.lacma.org/programs/MusicPrograms.aspx; 323 857-6115. Her music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she is a fine jazz-based pianist and vocalist who writes and composes good material. Cover, $5.
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6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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7-9 pm CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS play the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Los Angeles State Park, 1245 N Spring St, downtown L.A. 90012. Info, contact Pat Talamantez, 323-257-5891.
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“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, Aug 28; in the OC:
7 pm DENNIS ROGER REED BAND at Alta Coffee, 506 31st St, Newport Beach; 949-675-0233. They’ve performed their fine and fun country roots acoustic music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Dennis is joined for “music and caffeine” by Greg Lewis; Ellis Schweid, and Lance Wulff, “8-ish – 10:30 pm.”
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Fri, Aug 28, 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 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, Aug 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM FREUND, MATT THE ELECTRICIAN, & JESS KLEIN play a triple bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. You’ve heard Tom Freund’s music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Tix, $15.
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8 pm MOJACAR FLAMENCO 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. It’s Flamenco guitar, rhythm and dance. The award-winning duo brings their evocative concert "Bailes Candiles." It takes its inspiration from the 19th century "Café Cantante" flamenco shows, where the only lighting was supplied by gas lamps. This intimate concert setting in the candlelit venue (with professional stage lighting) allows the artists to perform their best, most difficult flamenco works. Featuring guitar virtuoso Stephen Dick and fiery flamenco dancer/singer Katerina Tomás, this duet completely transforms the art of flamenco. Recognized with numerous awards and honors by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, the City of Los Angeles, the Zellerbach and Haas Foundations, and “Meet the Composer,” Mojácar Flamenco is well known for their distinctive use of Katerina's footwork as a rhythmic instrument and Stephen's flamenco guitar compositions. Join Mojácar Flamenco as they celebrate the release of their hot new Flamenco and Latin album, “Al Que Quiere.” More at www.mojacarflamenco.com. Tix, $15.
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8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm).
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Fri, Aug 28, fourth Fri, every month:
8-10 pm “OUT-OF-THE-BLUE” songwriter showcase at the venue named as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue,” The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win. It’s a lineup of invited songwriters (often some prominent ones) whose individual sets each include a song written to the unique pre-assigned theme of tonight’s event. Though former performing host DANIEL McFEELEY has moved to Australia, the popularity of this event enables it to continue. Venue has good sandwiches, soups, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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8-10 pm PAUL ZOLLO & FRIENDS 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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PAUL ZOLLO - In a recent review of his album “Orange Avenue,” Louisiana writer Michelle Williams wrote that he “Has the most unique style I think I have ever heard, and he sings his ‘Somebody Else’s Troubles’ when he was still a teenager, toured Russia and Poland during the Cold War as a guitarist with a musical theater troupe, and ultimately moved to Los Angeles where he was the leader of the band The Ghosters. He’s collaborated with many great songwriters, including Darryl Purpose, with whom he’s written several songs, including ‘Crooked Line,’ the title song of Darryl’s 2003 album, and Steve Allen, Severin Browne, Michael Silversher, James Coberly Smith and Bob Malone. Malone recorded Zollo’s song ‘Halloween’ for a special seasonal EP release. Zollo’s first solo album ‘Orange Avenue’ was released on Windyapple Records and features a duet with the legendary Art Garfunkel on the John Fante-inspired ‘Being In This World.’ Called ‘one of the world’s most insightful storytellers’ by the great Chad Watson, Zollo is presently at work on his first album on Trough, which is being co-produced by Billy Salisbury.
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ALLAN WACHS has been producing projects in film and video for over 20 years. Originally, and still, a singer/songwriter/guitarist, recording and releasing on his own label the internationally rare and obscure ‘Mountain Roads & City Streets’ (a proud member of the Acid Archive), Allan began working in film production in 1984 at the beginning of the Music Video age. He received a strong foundation in the craft of filmmaking working in various capacities and departments on hundreds of music video, commercial and feature sets between 1984 and 1986. In 1987 he began producing music videos and has since produced more than 400, from Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder to The Strokes. He has also produced more than 100 commercials for clients such as Toyota, Honda, McDonalds, SBC, Levis and many others.
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DAVE MORRISON - "For a long time people have assumed the greatest Morrison writing songs in and about Los Angeles was Jim, but now the secret is out – it’s Dave. Dave Morrison. This is the real thing. People so often mourn for the days when people wrote meaningful songs. Well, folks, mourn no more. Stop your weeping and get this album. It doesn t get better than this. Dave Morrison has made a record." --Paul Zollo/Bluerailroad.com and American Songwriter Magazine. Dave Morrison’s album gets global airplay after its debut on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where he has performed live. More at www.myspace.com/davemorrisonmusic and www.davemorrisonmusic.com
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LISA NEMZO has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Lisa’s song “Restless Soul” is on the “Fast Folk Vol 8” compilation and was chosen for the Smithsonian Institution collection of “Folk Music of the ‘90s.” Her catalog of songs includes originals that have made the charts in the US and Europe, including “Walking on Ice,” “Hard For a Girl Like Me,” “I Don’t Wanna Fool With Love,” “Feel The Night” (duet with Baxter Robertson used in “The Karate Kid” soundtrack), “Stayin’ With It” (duet with Rick Roberts of Firefall), “Hot Summer Love” (a hit song for Harvey Mason and Lee Ritenour), and “Short Cut” (a hit for Tanya Tucker). Lisa’s new record company, Dream Wild Records, debuted with an Ohana Productions DVD in early 2008, and Lisa's first CD in 10 years is due soon. More at www.myspace.com/lisanemzomusic
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LORIN HART has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She has been writing songs about basic issues of love and trouble for many years. She recorded her first CD with Hal Blaine and Don Randy of the famed Wrecking Crew some years back which brought her air play around the country. Lorin continued writing while raising four kids on her own. She is now preparing her second album and looking forward to many more years of finding a way to tell the story in song. Paul Zollo wants you to know she is the granddaughter of famed early silver screen stars John Gilbert and Leatrice Joy.
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8 pm Final edition of the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” summer series, brings EL COLEGIO DEL CUERPO to California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org. The company will use the entire plaza as it brings the work to out audience in a special lunchtime presentation that emulates its street performances in Cartegena, Colombia. They perform again tomorrow night at 8 pm. A Friday lunchtime show is free, the evening shows cost. Ride the Red Line subway to Pershing Square Station, walk out the 4th St end and up the hill to save expensive downtown parking; or check the event website for parking tips.
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8:24 pm THE CODY BRYANT SHOW at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com. This is the partly acoustic, partly electric alter ego of the IDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE. The boys tell us, “You are invited to walk, drive, or trot over to Viva and enjoy classic country and ‘other’ as only Cody and the boys can deliver.”
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9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is the U.S. premiere of THE BILLY BRAGG ‘BEETHOVEN 9th’ CONCERT with DWIGHT TRIBLE, SUSIE GLAZE, ERNEST TROOST, JUSTIN BISCHOF , DAFRA DRUM ENSEMBLE, & the BAKER & TARPAGA DANCE PROJECT, at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, 7-10 pm.
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Aug 28-Sep 5; in Boulder Creek, Northern Cal:
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Wed-Sat, Aug 26-29, in Utah:
9 am-7 pm 11th annual “WESTERN LEGENDS ROUND-UP” in Kanab "Little Hollywood" Utah, downtown, on Main Street, Kanab, UT; info, 435-644-3444. Saddle up with classic Hollywood western movie stars and wild west performers, as they ride into "Little Hollywood" This Cowboy Celebration features music by THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, CHRIS LEDOUX'S BAND, WESTERN UNDERGROUND, ELI BARSI and many others. New for 2009, history meets Hollywood with Dr. Buck's Wild Bunch, and Wild West Comedy Gunfight & Stunt Shows, “featuring Hollywood stuntmen and a stage show, Sidekicks, Stunts & Six Guns, a tribute to America's Westerns starring Rob Doudell as Gabby, Hollywood Stuntman Dr Buck Montgomery & Gun Spinning Champion Hotshot Johnny,” says their promotion. Meet Hollywood stars Clint Walker, Peter Brown, Ed Faulkner, Dan Haggerty, Neil Summers, Denny Miller, Wyatt McCrea, Cheryl Rogers Barnett, James Hampton & Don Shanks. Shop the vendors & street fair, enjoy great food and discover why hundreds of movie westerns where filmed here. Don't miss the big Cowboy Poetry Round-Up, Quilt Show, Hollywood Film Festival, Folklife Workshops, Kids Korral Arts & Crafts, Fiddle Contest, Live Music, Trail Rides and One-of-a-Kind Tours of Real Movie Sets that include “Gunsmoke” & “Outlaw Josey Wales.” There’s a Saturday "High Noon" Parade, and a wagon train you can ride prior to the Festival.
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Annual “INDY FRINGE FESTIVAL” includes a set by past “Tied to the Tracks” performing guest TRINA HAMLIN at 9 pm Sat. Trina says, “Come on out Indy and support your independent artists of ALL kinds!” Info, www.indyfringe.org. One venue (where Trina performs) is at 719 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis IN; 317-822-4386.
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“FUR PEACE RANCH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP & CONCERT” at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio. ANNE McCUE tells us, “I am honoured to be invited by JORMA & VANESSA KAUKONEN to conduct a song workshop and play a show at their Fur Peace Ranch. Jorma was the guitarist in legendary JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and has a great thing going on here. We will spend a couple of days working on your songs and getting them finished, shining them up, polishing them into gems. It'll be fun!” Sign-up for the workshop or buy tix to the show at www.furpeaceranch.com
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Sat, Aug 29, every Sat:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, Aug 29, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Sat, Aug 29, Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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1-3 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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1:30 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Sat, Aug 29, Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, Aug 29, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, Aug 29:
6-10 pm SCOTTISH DANCERS at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Senior Citizen Center, 5040 Van Nuys Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; contact Paul Myers, 818-756-9146. Intended for age 55+.
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6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Aug 29, last Sat, every month; in Lancaster:
6:30-10 pm CONTRA DANCE with live music by DANANCE BAND at its new location, Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster; info, 661-733-8106 or rm.trochim@verizon.net. Band includes FRANK JAVORSEK (longtime teacher at Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor), & DOUG MOON (banjo player, former Captain Beefheart guitarist). Please bring a snack or dessert to share in the potluck. $6 per adult, $2 for ages 14 and younger. Live caller.
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Sat, Aug 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm U.S. PREMIERE OF THE BILLY BRAGG ‘BEETHOVEN 9th' CONCERT with DWIGHT TRIBLE, SUSIE GLAZE, ERNEST TROOST, JUSTIN BISCHOF , DAFRA DRUM ENSEMBLE, & the BAKER & TARPAGA DANCE PROJECT, at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage, 1310 Eleventh St, Santa Monica; 310-430-1628; info & tix, kcandaele@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit CLUE, LA: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, L.A.
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The North American premiere of Billy Bragg’s version of “Ode to Joy,” the choral finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, comes to the Broad Stage. The ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA will perform the piece under the baton and musical direction of DAVID BENOIT. Bragg will perform and lead the audience in a sing-along of the choral.
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Commissioned in 2007, Bragg translated the German words of “Ode to Joy,” (found in the fourth movement of The Ninth), for a new generation. It was first premiered with the London Philharmonic in 2008 at the Royal Festival Hall before Queen Elizabeth (see Bragg’s article about that at http://tiny.cc/PthAF - “How the Queen Charmed the Pants off me: Confessions of an old Leftie”). A prolific songwriter and social activist, Bragg’s discography includes punk, folk, country and protest songs. In 1995, Bragg was asked by Nora Guthrie to write music for unrecorded Woody Guthrie lyrics. The songs were later released on two LPs with Wilco and Natalie Merchant.
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Beethoven had long wanted to set German poet/philosopher Friedrich Schiller’s poem about universal brotherhood, “Ode to Joy” (“An die Freude”) to music. (The poem was first published in 1786 in Schiller’s own literary journal, Thalia.) When Beethoven premiered The Ninth Symphony in 1824 it was the first example of a major composer using voices in a symphony. The Ninth Symphony has become a vehicle for inspiration, as documented in Filmmaker/Producer Kerry Candaele’s film Following the Ninth (to be released in 2010). The Ninth played over makeshift speakers during the 1989 protest in Tiananmen Square, as student leader Feng Congde stated “to create the ambiance of solidarity and hope…” Conductor Leonard Bernstein chose The Ninth to perform in East Berlin six weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In Japan “The Daiku” (“The Great Nine”) is performed as an annual ritual of national release and exaltation.
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In keeping with The Ninth’s spirit of international connection the concert will feature an eclectic array of multicultural groups who will perform their versions of different parts of the symphony. Performers include: jazz singer Dwight Trible –vocalist with the Pharoah Sanders Quartet critically-acclaimed Bluegrass vocalist Susie Glaze – “…an important voice on the California bluegrass scene” (Bluegrass Unlimited); Susie tells us, “Rob Carlson [her Hilonesome Band’s most prolific songwriter] is composing something BRAND NEW for this event, by invitation from the producers. So this event will debut our new Carlson opus officially ‘inspired by Beethoven's Ninth.’ And yes, it will include a banjo! (You'll be very proud of us, I think!)”
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Taking part is Kerrville Folk Festival’s 2009 New Folk Winner, singer-songwriter Ernest Troost – who combines folk and Piedmont blues style guitar pickings in his songs; Dafra Drum Ensemble - a multicultural group that performs dance and drumming from the Djeli/Griot tradition of West Africa; The Baker & Tarpaga Dance Project from Burkina Faso and pianist Justin Bischof – an internationally acclaimed conductor, concert pianist and organist. He is one of the few artists of his generation who presents complete concerts of improvisations on both organ and piano.
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Sat, Aug 29:
7 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and the phones rang off the wall. The Folk Collection could just as well be named “Your Favorite Songs of the ‘60s Folk Era” group. TONY UNGER, ED LABOWITZ, & MIKE SIROTA, along with bass man BOB PACKHAM, grew up in the 1960s where they fell in love with the story songs and 3-part harmonies of that acoustic era. Ed and Tony have been a duo on and off since their days at Hollywood High School. Mike joined the group in 2003 and Bob in early 2005.
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Much of their repertoire is familiar to audiences of all ages. With songs like “This Land is Your Land,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Where Have all the Flowers Gone?” and John Denver tunes, original compositions, and a medley of the great TV Western theme songs of the ‘50s, like “Rawhide” and “Bonanza,” The Folk Collection is reminiscent of groups like The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, The New Christy Minstrels, and The Brothers Four. But they have their own unique blend, sound - and humor. These guys grew up loving folk music, and the turnouts at their shows confirms that there are many baby boomers, as well as older and younger folks, who really like listening to words and harmonies - and joining-in when the mood and song fit. Their show is centered on folk music and good clean jokes. They are family-friendly and their audiences are multi-generational - from children to parents to grandparents, and even great-grandparents. Their show is a fun evening. You will leave singing, toe-tapping, and smiling. More at www.thefolkcollection.com. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week:
7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week, in Palmdale:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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7:30 pm THE MANNISH BOYS play the “American Roots” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. They are a world-renowned blues super group, assembled from the cream-of-the-crop of today's blues veterans and young bloods. These vigorous musicians are entertainers who “bring down the house as they grind their blues to an incandescent element.” More at www.themannishboys.com and www.myspace.com/lesmannishboys
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Sat, Aug 29, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat, Aug 29, every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 29; at Lake Elsinore:
7:30 pm THE CODY BRYANT SHOW plays the “Music with a View” series (overlooking the lake) in McVicker Park, 29355 Grand Av, (at McVicker Canyon Rd), Lake Elsinore; www.musicwithaview.com. This is the partly acoustic, partly electric, alter ego of the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE. Free outdoor show, bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics.
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Sat, Aug 29, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Aug 29:
8 pm YMT GUITAR TRIO at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. The YMT Guitar Trio is a collaboration of guitarists Jeff Young, Scott Morris and Steven Thachuk. Their repertoire includes original works as well as Brazilian, Miles Davis, Michael Jackson, Radiohead and Zappa. Jeff Young was the lead guitarist for Megadeth from 1986-1988. Scott Morris has recorded for Eroica Classical and Centaur Records and worked with longtime Neil Young producer Niko Bolas. Steven Thachuk is one of Canada’s most versatile guitarists playing both traditional classical guitar throughout North America, Great Britain and Europe. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Aug 29:
8 pm JOE PERNICE plus MATT CUNNINGHAM in an “adults only” show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $16.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week:
8-10 pm monthly “ANIMAL NIGHT” benefit brings a lineup of singer-songwriters and bands to 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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Sat, Aug 29, every Sat:
8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am.
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8 pm Final edition of the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” summer series, brings EL COLEGIO DEL CUERPO to California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org. The company will use the entire plaza as it brings the work to out audience in a special lunchtime presentation that emulates its street performances in Cartegena, Colombia. They perform Fri & Sat night at 8 pm. A Friday lunchtime show is free, the evening shows cost. Ride the Red Line subway to Pershing Square Station, walk out the 4th St end and up the hill to save expensive downtown parking; or check the event website for parking tips.
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Sat, Aug 29, fifth Sat of the month (when there is one):
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” in Studio City; for location, contact Rich & Jo Lewis, Takethe5thHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 29, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the annual “FIESTA DE LA BALLONA” festival in Veterans Park, Culver City, all day; MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO at McCabe’s in Santa Monica at 7 pm; and, EVAN J. MARSHALL and THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, featuring SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena at 7 pm.
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Sun, Aug 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “FIESTA DE LA BALLONA” in Veterans Park, Culver City; info & directions, www.fiestalaballona.org. LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play at 3 pm. She was a Grammy nominee in the first-ever Cajun-Zydeco album of the year category, and she has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her Grammy-nominated album debuted.
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Aug 28-Sep 5; in Boulder Creek, Northern Cal:
“VALLEY OF THE MOON FIDDLE CAMP” with ALASDAIR FRASER, NATALIE HAAS, LIZ CARROLL and many others. Info at www.valleyofthemoon.org
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Venue is Camp Campbell, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Fiddlers of all ages and levels of musical experience choose from daily workshops on Scottish and related fiddle styles. Additional classes are offered in dancing and singing, as well as piano, guitar, cello and percussion accompaniment for fiddle tunes.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 28-30, in Indiana:
Annual “INDY FRINGE FESTIVAL” includes a set by past “Tied to the Tracks” performing guest TRINA HAMLIN at 9 pm Sat. Trina says, “Come on out Indy and support your independent artists of ALL kinds!” Info, www.indyfringe.org. One venue (where Trina performs) is at 719 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis IN; 317-822-4386.
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“FUR PEACE RANCH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP & CONCERT” at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio. ANNE McCUE tells us, “I am honoured to be invited by JORMA & VANESSA KAUKONEN to conduct a song workshop and play a show at their Fur Peace Ranch. Jorma was the guitarist in legendary JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and has a great thing going on here. We will spend a couple of days working on your songs and getting them finished, shining them up, polishing them into gems. It'll be fun!” Sign-up for the workshop or buy tix to the show at www.furpeaceranch.com
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Sun, Aug 30, last Sun, every month; near Seattle:
4-6:30 pm “RUNNING DOG SHANTY SING,” held the last Sunday of every month, at Running Dog Guitars / Sound Guitar Repair, 118 N 35th St, Suite 105, Fremont, WA. Hosted by Rick Davis & Cat Fox. Sea Chanties (shanties) are fun to sing and the choruses are always easy-to-learn sing-alongs. The hosts tell us, “The building is tall, grey cinderblock and green metal. Suite 105 is in the back, facing the alley between 36th and 35th. Parking available on the street. Over 21 years of age please. Potluck beverages and snacks.” Free.
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Sun, Aug 30, every Sun, on broadcast radio & web simulcast:
8 am-noon “PEACE, LOVE & SUNDAY MORNINGS” with veteran deejay Mimi Chen, on 100.3 FM The Sound in L.A., and simulcast everywhere at http://www.thesoundla.com/?nid=41&sid=304. Mimi mixes together the best acoustic, live, reggae, bluegrass, "jam band", and folk performances by Sound artists both new and old. It's music that fits the mellow mood of Sunday mornings in Southern California. The station tells us, “This is a unique opportunity for our listeners to associate with the idealism that grew out of the peace movement in the 1970s. No longer controversial, the core ideals of friendship and togetherness live on-and relate powerfully to new generations of music fans. Tune in and turn on.”
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Sun, Aug 30, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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Sun, Aug 30, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COW TRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart) on KSJD, simulcast at www.ksjd.org. Studio phone-in numbers for host and on-air guests, 970-564-9727 & 970-564-0808. More, www.myspace.com/mancosbelle
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Sun, Aug 30; in the OC:
11:30 am THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, featuring SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, at the “Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival,” 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org. Festival features the fine art and crafts of over 200 Laguna Beach artists, plus plenty of music of multiple stages, every day. Admission, $7.50 adult.
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12:30-5 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” show, hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun, 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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3 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “FIESTA DE LA BALLONA” in Veterans Park, Culver City; info & directions, www.fiestalaballona.org. She was a Grammy nominee in the first-ever Cajun-Zydeco album of the year category, and she has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where her Grammy-nominated album debuted.
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3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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4-5 pm SILK ROAD plays the monthly “Concerts at the Rancho” series at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324. Elisabeth Waldo and the “MCMAFN family” say, “We invite you to journey with us down the Silk Road through work by two fantastic artists, choreographer Carolyn Krueger and composer Elisabeth Waldo. The Gulistan Dance Theatre’s new program ‘Crossings’ will be presented in which mythical beings travel through the seasons in a collage of alchemy and ornament. Elisabeth Waldo and her ‘realms of mystic music’ will add exotic Asian percussion performance to this outstanding production. Following the concert there will be a wine reception honoring the performers from 5-6 pm. Reservations are by donation to the MCMAFN Foundation at $30, $25 for members and $15 for students. For more information and to reserve tickets please call 818-998-1669. We accept Visa and Mastercard.”
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4-8 pm “SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES BAND at The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country (near Santa Clarita) 91351. They tell us, “You never know who will show up. There’s always lots of great music and fun. The Londoner serves up some free food for these Sunday Jams, so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your instrument - we’d love to hear your music!” More, www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety and www.scvblues.org. All ages, free.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Aug 30; in Santa Barbara:
4-7 pm SEAN WIGGINS & LONE GOAT play a full band show at the Paradise Store, 1 Paradise Rd, Santa Barbara; 805-967-3254. Sean has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and earned a “Listener Favorite” with her original, “L.A. Blues.” She says of this show, “You can get BBQ and a 6 pack and come out and hang in the beautiful hills above Santa Barbara!” Free admission.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun, Aug 30, repeats last Sun, every month:
5:45 pm OPEN MIC at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com.
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6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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6:30 pm THE HANDSOME LITTLE DEVILS play the “Children’s Night” Sunday series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. They are described as a “Fantastic vaudeville comedy adventure with highly skilled circus acts.”
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You can avoid parking hassles by riding the Red Line light rail to MacArthur Park Station and walking the length of the park to the band shell. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free.
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7 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and all over the world. Moira Smiley won the vocal competition at this year’s Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. The group’s harmonies and polyrhythmic use of body percussion is unparalleled. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Aug 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm EVAN J. MARSHALL and THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, featuring SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, 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. They tell us, “The show [with Evan] at Blvd. Music in Culver City was so excellent, the Coffee Gallery is running another, featuring a little more of band member Scott Gates (mandolin) with the master of the mandolin, Evan J. Marshall, and a little more of Evan J. Marshall sitting-in with The Nathan McEuen Band. Evan Marshall (Riders of the Purple Sage) plays the orchestral score of The William Tell Overture on solo mandolin. You have to see it to believe it. Seriously. Evan doubles as a fiddle master, and will join The Nathan McEuen Band during their set.” More on Evan J. Marshall at www.solomandolin.com and www.mandolinconservatory.com; Scott Gates, www.scottgates.com; Nathan McEuen, www.myspace.com/nathanmceuenmusic. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Aug 30, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Sun, Aug 30, repeats last Sun, every month; in the OC:
7-9 pm monthly “ORANGE COUNTY SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room), 13030 Goldenwest Av (crnr of Garden Grove Bl), Westminster 92683; 714-636-0442; event info, 714-333-8222 (Rodney). Songwriting workshop, critique session and songwriting exercises. Event gathers songwriters to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the global Songsalive! songwriting communities. First half is an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each (on tape, CD or live) followed by a guest speaker or industry discussion in the second half, with time to talk and network. Moderated by Rod O'Riley. Directions, info, www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, Aug 30, every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun, Aug 30, repeats last Sun, every month:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. Sign-ups at 7 pm. $1 cover.
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Sun, Aug 30, every Sun:
9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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Aug 28-Sep 5; in Boulder Creek, Northern Cal:
“VALLEY OF THE MOON FIDDLE CAMP” with ALASDAIR FRASER, NATALIE HAAS, LIZ CARROLL and many others. Info at www.valleyofthemoon.org
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Alasdair Fraser, Director of the camp, is in demand as a concert artist, dance fiddler and fiddle teacher throughout his native Scotland and the United States. 'Artist in Residence' at the prestigious Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow for the past several years, he excels in expressing the beauty and energy of traditional Scottish fiddling and in creating exciting new music that remains true to that tradition.
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Venue is Camp Campbell, in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Fiddlers of all ages and levels of musical experience choose from daily workshops on Scottish and related fiddle styles. Additional classes are offered in dancing and singing, as well as piano, guitar, cello and percussion accompaniment for fiddle tunes.
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“FUR PEACE RANCH SONGWRITING WORKSHOP & CONCERT” at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio. ANNE McCUE tells us, “I am honoured to be invited by JORMA & VANESSA KAUKONEN to conduct a song workshop and play a show at their Fur Peace Ranch. Jorma was the guitarist in legendary JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and has a great thing going on here. We will spend a couple of days working on your songs and getting them finished, shining them up, polishing them into gems. It'll be fun!” Sign-up for the workshop or buy tix to the show at www.furpeaceranch.com
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Mon, Aug 31, every Mon, on web radio:
Noon-12:30 pm “GUNSLINGER RADIO SHOW” with host Cowboy Hud and performing guests on web radio KSGV, Glendora, at http://ksgvradio.com.
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Mon, Aug 31, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Aug 31, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Aug 31, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, Aug 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6:30-9”30 pm GARY ALLEGRETTO & BAND perform at the “Sherman Oaks Galleria Concert Series” at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, Center Plaza, 15303 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; www.shermanoaksgalleria.com. They’ve played live on the “Jimmy Kimmel Show” on ABC network TV, and you first heard Gary’s music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Come and see what prominent Blues critics are raving about:
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"Harmonica wrangler Gary Allegretto is one of the classiest acts in the music business today, working only with the best backup musicians and taking the time to craft music noted not only for its quality but for its authenticity... and what's best about his genuineness is its completely offhand quality. If someone complains to you that they don't make "real" blues records anymore - albums that sound like lost classics yet retain the freshness of an individual - play Many Shades of Blue for them..." ~ Robert Fontenot, Blues Revue Magazine, June/July 2008.
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"... Gary Allegretto shines bright on this soulful program of down-to-earth comfort... Allegretto sings with a natural storytelling appeal that’s easy to understand. His harmonica gives the program a zest that ensures magnetic forces. One listen and you’re under his spell. One listen and his audience is sold on pure blues with a message that comes from the heart." ~ Jim Santella, Southland Blues Magazine, Aug 2008.
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"This is honest music crafted from inspiration, talent, and skills, delivered at a high level of accomplishment. I'm really impressed with the maturity, facility, and depth in Gary's harp playing. He could sure teach a lot of harp players about tone, phrasing, and getting the most expression out of a very expressive instrument. His songwriting, singing and arranging are very accomplished too. No wonder (Many Shades of Blue) is being well received... Gary's music made me feel good, and that's a very attractive quality." ~ Bob Margolin, renowned bluesman from Muddy Waters Band, and blues columnist.
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You can listen to tracks from Gary’s new CD, “MANY SHADES OF BLUE,” at www.cdbaby.com/garyallegretto and learn more at www.garyallegretto.com or www.myspace.com/garyallegretto
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7 pm free “J.A.M. SESSIONS” series continues at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Grounds open two hours early for picnics, so pack your basket and a bottle of vino and head for the Ford. A variety of events and activities happen through the summer in this series. It is NOT what musicians would recognize as a “jam session.” It’s a structured program. Check the Ford’s site to see what happens tonight. This series is free, but you should reserve a spot by calling the Ford at 323-461-3673.
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“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8 pm THE ALLEY CATS plus a “special opening act” 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. Tix, $15.
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8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, Aug 31, every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Aug 31, every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, Aug 31, every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Mon, Aug 31, every week:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toulca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger, The Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, Aug 31, every week:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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[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 SEPTEMBER 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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Questions? Comments? Contact us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to all the months of 2009 in the “long look ahead” posts.
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…So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. With a new spirit of HOPE in America, why not celebrate by going out for a tunefully good time?
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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ~ 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 into account the dozens of electric Americana shows!)
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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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