Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Oct 13 through 16

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FLASH! NEWS is here, of the two benefit concerts for Larry Wines (editor of the Guide, music journalist and radio host) who is recovering from eye surgery (without medical insurance). That news, of benefit concerts on Fri. Oct 23 at 8 pm and the BIG show on Sun, Oct 25, from 1 to 8 pm, are after the event listings, so you can get your tickets before they sell-out!
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Hopefully everyone survived last weekend’s onslaught of 13 amazing festivals. We hate losing readers who collapse from exhaustion at their third festival in two days, only to find them a week later packed with the tents, stage risers, and tofu fryers. Last edition, with ALL those festivals, was so enormous that we have simplified the remainder of the week for you. Of course, there ARE more new additions in here, and a new edition soon to come!
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Read JOEL OKIDA’s review of WPA (Works Progress Administration) superstar band at Largo in L.A., Oct 6; it’s at
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www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/review-of-wpa-works-progress
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-of-wpa-works-progress.html
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We already declared “this is as strong a week of first-rate folk-Americana shows in clubs and coffeehouses and concert halls as we’ve ever presented.” And the week isn’t over. So the tension of soooo many decisions where to go hasn’t yet abated. Eased, but not abated. Good oats and fresh fodder for your trusty steed are still in order, because you’ll still be embarking on the trail of good music.
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We have just added a cyber journey on Tuesday evening, when you can tune-in an especially exciting episode of “Ralph’s Back Porch” radio show from Texas, 5-7 pm Pacific time, with western stars JUNI FISHER, DEVON DAWSON, & JON MESSENGER.
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There’s an abundance of music indoors and out throughout this month, and some in computerland when you need to take refuge from the rain. They don’t call October Rocktober for nothing, even in the land of acoustica.
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Of course, it’s all here in the Guide, along with sooooo much REAL music you can see and hear LIVE, without embellished studio overproduction, soulless drum machines, pitch correction software, or other treatless tricks from Big Music’s bag of nonmusical fakery.
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The editor still can’t use the computer as his recovery continues to progress from eye surgery - but he does contribute some colorful phrases and somehow coax a coalition of the willing to keep it all going.
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WANT TO HELP? We can send info for you to format and send back to us for inclusion in the Guide! Of course, we want to include YOUR acoustic gigs in Southern Cal or at festivals everywhere (and these days, it’s really important that we receive your events ready to go in the Guide’s format).
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This update is made possible by the combined efforts of many, in many places. We continue to format the unbelievable amount of info that the editor already had in the Guide’s database, and combine all of it. (He’s got stuff here into late 2010 already.) We hope to post the remainder of October’s events soon, and keep this thing going without interruption.
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The editor thanks everyone for the cards and letters and tasty edibles and homemade treats, and for whatever well-wishes await in the mountain of emails that he can't yet read. A few at a time, we are starting to read them to him (there are over 2,700 there, waiting!)
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
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OCTOBER 13 through 16, 2009 EDITION
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Herein is an almost incomprehensible number and variety of live acoustic performances all across the L.A. region, at festivals everywhere, and on radio shows that feature live performances and/or interviews with acoustic musicians that are available on the web. So go enjoy some wonderful live acoustic music!
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OCTOBER’s live acoustic performances happen at concert halls, coffeehouses, clubs, bars, parks, band shells, fall festivals, and theaters and amphitheaters indoors and out, and your guide to the world of acoustica awaits you at
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(Yes, you can give your friends the url, even if it reveals they don’t need to call you anymore to learn what’s happening.)
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PLUS, you can check out Larry Wines’ most recent column in FolkWorks. It’s available free online at www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89 and it’s a time of remembrances for the late musicians MIKE SEEGER and DAVID CARRADINE, and for WOODY GUTHRIE’S guitar.
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RADIO NEWS: the return from hiatus of the syndicated TIED TO THE TRACKS radio show is delayed, due to the producer / host’s ongoing recovery from eye surgery. (At least he has time to listen to all those submitted CDs that arrive daily!) We’ll keep you posted.
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WELCOME!
Without question, the Los Angeles region now has the greatest number of live acoustic performances of anyplace in America, and possibly in the world. Much of it is simply WONDERFUL, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals that include a healthy acoustic music presence. In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, the Guide always includes a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. And unique to the Guide, descriptions are included in our extensive listings, rather than simple calendar listings where you need to recognize a performer’s name to know the genre of acoustic music. (Lots of places tell you who, where, and when. We tell you that, plus the all-important “what.”) Yep, we “Guide” you through the live acoustic music scene.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the Guide’s calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing.
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RADIO SHOWS that regularly feature live acoustic performances are included, provided there is a way to hear them in Los Angeles. With precious few exceptions, hearing these in L.A. requires internet listening, and we give you the necessary URLs.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type info that you have locked into a jpg – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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WHERE TO FIND WHAT WE DO…
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT as the current principal cyber home of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and the Acoustic Americana Music News. Every edition is published there with no annoying web-provider ads and we don’t need to break the Guide into segments, because they don’t impose size restrictions on us. Find us there at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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WE’RE ON NO DEPRESSION and enjoy contributing on that site, the cyber vestige of the now-departed print magazine of the same name. Find us there at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with the latest edition of the “Somewhere Out There” column, available online at www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89. 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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WE’RE ON MYSPACE and we DO welcome Myspace “friends.” But we don’t update the Myspace site very often. 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. (Same reason we don’t get sucked into doing Facebook or any of that other time-consuming and even more esoteric stuff.) Our Myspace page is still a good archive of old news and occasional current stuff, at www.myspace.com/laacoustic


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RADIO NEWS: the return from hiatus of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is delayed, due to the producer / host’s ongoing recovery from eye surgery. We’ll keep you posted.
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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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OCTOBER 13 through 16, 2009 EVENT LISTINGS
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Your editor, recovering from eye surgery, still isn’t available to detail the “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks.
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Tue, Oct 13, in Idaho:
Annual “ARTS NORTHWEST CONFERENCE” in Boise, Idaho; www.artsnw.org. VOCO plays an Official Showcase at noon.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, Oct 13, on web radio:
5-7 pm (Pacific) western music stars JUNI FISHER, DEVON DAWSON, & JON MESSENGER perform on “RALPH’S BACK PORCH WESTERN RADIO SHOW,” in conjunction with True West Historical Society, from “Sparklin’ downtown San Augustine Texas,” at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch
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Top performing songwriter JUNI FISHER has won every award in western music (multiple times), and she delighted listeners on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” when she performed live there. With Juni joined by the lively young and superbly talented DEVON DAWSON and renowned cowboy singer JON MESSENGER, this show is easily the webcast of the week. More details and RSVP on True West Historical Society, at http://truewest.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2518161%3AEvent%3A92102&xgi=0SHxK5E8QWfpHm
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, Oct 13, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, Oct 13:
7 pm THE DEVIL MAKES THREE performs a live in-store set at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400; www.amoeba.com.
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The Devil Makes Three had the goal of being "an acoustic band but to play our shows like a rock show," the band changed notions of what acoustic music could be. Mixing styles from the ragtime and country music of the twenties and thirties to the rock-and-roll and punk music of their adolescence, The Devil Makes Three pushes the boundaries of acoustic music. Citing influences as varied as Steve Earle, the Reverend Gary Davis, Memphis Jug Band, and Django Reinhardt, the band combines tight vocal harmonies with idiot-savant finger style guitar to create an exciting and original sound. The end result is genuine blues music that thrives as much in a live setting as it does on The Devil Makes Three.
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Laced with elements of ragtime, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummer-less trio - consisting of guitarist/frontman Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean - brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music that is deeply steeped in rhythm and alive with three part harmonies which is pleasingly dissimilar to most other bands in modern music.
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They have been constantly on tour, selling out dates across the country and in their neck of the woods on the West Coast drawing nearly capacity crowds nightly. This is all word of mouth. For the past 7 years, the Devil Makes Three have garnered fans the old school way, playing a city, making friends, conquering fans and moving on. When they hit the next town, venues are packed with folks that heard from a friend in a city that they'd been before.
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They’ll do a sampler set today, and play their full concert at the Echoplex on Oct 15, 7 pm (see listing).
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More at www.amoeba.com/live-shows/performances/hollywood/2009-october-13/the-devil-makes-three/artist.html and at www.thedevilmakesthree.com. Free.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week, in Palmdale:
7 pm “TUESDAY JAVA JAM” ACOUSTIC NIGHT at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Tue, Oct 13, every Tue:
“ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS” at Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. More at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380
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Tue-Thu, Oct 13-15:
7:30 pm BOB DYLAN & HIS BAND play three nights at the Hollywood Palladium; tix at www.livenation.com or 877-598-6671. Folk / blues / rock icon Bob Dylan has won eleven Grammys, an Oscar, and even a Pulitzer Prize for his brilliant albums including the classics "Blonde on Blonde," "Blood on the Tracks,” and "Time Out of Mind." Arguably the most important figure in twentieth century American music, the mercurial Bob Dylan is in the midst of his legendary Never Ending Tour. The Live Nation site has Bob Dylan tickets, tour dates, and concert reviews. Tix are gen’l admission, standing room only, $56.50.
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Tue, Oct 13, in Santa Barbara:
7:30 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plus BRASS MENAZERI at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com.
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FISHTANK ENSEMBLE has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where listeners reveled in their unique eclectic blend of old time Americana flavored Romanian folk, Gypsy jazz, Swedish folk music, Balkan, Flamenco, Klezmer, Japanese smamisen, other folk sources, and original songs. This lively and unusual group are all talented musicians mastering their respective instruments, violin, saw, accordion, shamisen, flamenco guitar, contrabass, percussion and voice.
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“For those in need of having their dervish whirled, Fishtank Ensemble are the rompin', stompin' leaders of cross-pollinated Gypsy music. French fiddler FABRICE MARTINEZ paid dues gigging Europe in a mule-drawn caravan, including stints in Romani villages. EL DOUJE is the master of 21st-century flamenco guitar, while AARON SEEMAN [aka Duckmandu] is the king of punk accordion. Audience eyes tend to focus on URSULA KNUDSON, not only for her virtuosic fiddle, saw playing and a voice that sings in octaves not yet invented, but also for her sensual beauty. The mix includes… a rock-bottom upright bassist, and we have a young band that is one of the most thrilling live acts on the planet.” - Michael Simmons, LA Weekly. More at www.fishtankensemble.com and www.brass.menazeri.com.
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Tue, Oct 13, second Tue, every month:
7:30-8:30 pm “SONGSALIVE L.A. / SHOUT IT OUT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Hosted by Bob Leggett. Four performers in a song circle, each plays three songs in a round. Songsalive members get preference. Artists may have other musicians play with or for them (i.e. if primarily a singer not a musician). Artists may apply online at the Songsalive Showcase application page, www.songsalive.org/showcases. Cover is $8, or $5 with flyer from website www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Tue, Oct 13, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Oct 13:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. “This,” says venue impresario Bob Stane, “is a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. This five member lineup is unrivaled in their sound, presentation, and professionalism. There are no backing tracks or extra musicians playing off-stage. SURFIN' SAFARI is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original five member lineup of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitars, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here. SURFIN' SAFARI provides you with a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Tix, $18.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tue, Oct 13, second and fourth Tue, every month:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL MCCARTHY the second and fourth Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm; you can sign-up in advance at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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Tue, Oct 13, every week:
DISCONTINUED: VENUE HAS CLOSED; 8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Oct 13:
8:30 pm monthly “TANK TUESDAYS” series brings DARK & STORMY (duo of PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) bring their catchy songs and voices to The Airliner, 2419 N Broadway, L.A. 90031; www.myspace.com/theairlinerclub. Venue is a club / restaurant / bar, has free parking (at Ave 24 & Daly), is 18+. They’re just back from New England. Pete says, “This place is a total dive! But it's kind of a cool night -- about 10 ‘folk’ acts (many cross the line into loud rock) on two floors. Check http://myspace.com/petekalmus to see when we're playing.” More on the night’s lineup and the series may be available at www.myspace.com/tanktuesdays .
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Tue, Oct 13, every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Oct 13, every Tue:
9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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10 pm DAFNI hosts the monthly “Acoustic Music Night” at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317.
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Tonight features VICKI HILL, SIMON PETTY, DAVY MESHELL, COLLEEN KENNEDY & GLEN SHERBA, and the delightful DAFNI, ending the evening with a few songs. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed, in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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3-7 pm “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER at the Sierra Madre Farmers' Market, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Blvd., just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Av exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” Info, masaw48@earthlink.net
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Wed, Oct 14, 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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5-8 pm “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. RON ELY plays authentic and original songs of the sea and more at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening, outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, Oct 16, in Santa Barbara:
6 pm KELLY JOE PHELPS at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com. He’s just back from the UK & Ireland, touring his new album of 11 instrumentals for solo guitar. Called “Western Belle,” it’s his 8th, and his first all-solo instrumental album including 6 string and 12 string guitars and a return to lap-slide on three tracks. More at www.kellyjoephelps.com.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nick’s Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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6:30 pm “TWICE-A-MONTH BLUEGRASS JAM” new for ’09, at Robano's Italian Pizza Kitchen, 10057 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602. (It’s S of Magnolia, W of Buena Vista, E of Cahuenga.) Jam is in the room behind the bar area. Hosted by Paddy Hill, who wants us to tell you, “All players welcome. Please plan to buy a beer or appetizer (from $5) to get the owner enthusiastic, or better still, a full meal from $9.” Info, contact Paddy Hill at paddyh036@gmail.com. First date for event is Feb 11. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed in Oct & Nov 2009:
7-9 pm "WINE & SONG" series hosted by award-winning songwriter BRAD COLERICK at WineStyles, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030. Brad says the venue is “a wonderful little wine bar in my sleepy town of South Pasadena.” He describes the event: “Every Wednesday in October and November I'll be hosting an evening of original songs by talented (that's where you come in) singer-songwriters who will present their songs and the stories/inspiration behind them. DAVE MORRISON and some other San Gabriel Valley songwriters will be joining me for the first installment on Oct 7. Shows are from 7 to 9 pm. [Songwriters,] If your schedule finds you open on a Wednesday evening in the LA area in Oct or Nov, please get in touch.” -Brad. Brad Colerick and Dave Morison have both performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Wed, Oct 14, 2nd Wed every month:
7-10:30 pm monthly “LAWIM SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with this month’s artists, THE B.O.L.T., LARA GATLING, NANCY NEVINS, BROOKE RAMEL, and WOMEN ON THE MOVE featuring JOAN ENGUITA, TRISH LESTER & LINDA GELERIS, at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. Info, info@lawim.com.
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Tonight’s event, formerly the Soiree, is the Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM) evening of music in a respectful “listening room” environment. There are plenty of industry networking opportunities before and after. Its predecessor, the Soiree, was co-winner in FolkWorks’ “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” for best monthly listening room, and called "An invigorating evening that proves there is art in Los Angeles after all" by Tom Kidd in Music Connection Magazine. Hosted by multi-platinum songwriter-recording artist HARRIET SCHOCK. Valet parking is $4.50 when it operates (sporadically), or there’s free street parking, if you can find it. Full bar available, and there is a $10 minimum on food (the buffet dinner no longer operates). The showcase is held in a respectful “listening room” atmosphere, from 8-10 pm. Reservations are no longer taken; just get there promptly for a seat. $10 cover, plus restaurant minimum.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, Oct 14, in Santa Ynez:
7 pm JON DEE GRAHAM plus MICHAEL ON FIRE play the “Tales from the Tavern” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez; 805-686-4785; www.talesfromthetavern.com. More at www.jondeegraham.com and www.michaelonfire.com
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7-10 pm weekly OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7-9 pm “JILL SHARPE PRO-BLUES JAM” local blues favorite Jill Sharpe jams with her band at Sacred Grounds, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. More at www.myspace.com/jillsharpe. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, in the OC:
7 pm OLGA LOYA performs tonight at the monthly “MUCKENTELLERS” series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org.
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The venue tells us, “The formost Latina storyteller in the US comes to us from the Bay Area to present scary stories from around the globe.” The series presents “the best of Nationally known spoken word artists with adult stories.” This year featuring strong Women of Words. Opens at 7 pm with a story swap open mic for amateurs. Tix, $5 & $10.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed, in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” series at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705. Based on their opening bookings, this is a wonderful series with musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Call them for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, Oct 14, drum class:
7:30-9 pm HAND DRUM CLASS starting in Burbank, taught by renowned percussionist JAMIE PAPISH at a private home in Burbank; reservations get directions at jamie.papish@verizon.net or 310-455-2706. Jamie tells us, “This class is for beginning and advanced beginning hand drummers. You will learn many rhythms of the Middle East as well as proper technique and have a blast doing it. Frame Drums, Arabic Tambourines and Doumbeks are all welcome. A few extra drums will be available. Please let me know if you will need to borrow a drum.” More at www.myspace.com/jamiepapish. Cost is $15 per session, $50 for 4 classes (must be used within 2 months), $80 for 8 classes (must be used within 3 months).
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, Oct 14:
8 pm “THE LEGENDS OF LAS VEGAS: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA / BOBBY DARIN / SAMMY DAVIS JR. AND DEAN MARTIN,” 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; reservations, 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Mark W. Curran's intimate cabaret-style production features the hits of Frank Sinatra, as well as a salute to the legendary singers of Las Vegas and select interpretations from the Great American Songbook. Songs will include "My Way," "Theme From New York New York," "Luck Be A Lady," and many more swingin' and snappy classics.
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But at this point, if we leave it "A Tribute to The Legends of Las Vegas," the copy would be, “Experience the excitement of the Rat Pack era with ‘The Legends of Las Vegas,’ Mark W. Curran's one man show that pays tribute to the greatest Las Vegas singers of all time! We're talking about the wild cool and swingin' sounds of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin - the crooners that put cool on the map and made the Las Vegas lounge the hippest place in the Universe. The worldwide popularity of these great singers has grown stronger with each decade as audiences have re-discovered the magic of the retro-experience.”
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Mark W. Curran is not just a singer - he is an entertainer that draws his audience into the show with comedy, stories and sing-alongs that will transports you back to the days of style and hipness - while getting you clappin and snappin to the jazzy classics
of Sixties cool. Some of the songs he will perform include "Hello Young Lovers," "Mack The Knife," "More," "Charade," the hilarious Dean Martin "When You're Drinkin'" Medley, and more. Order up a martini and experience the "Legends of Las Vegas" in this intimate cabaret style venue that brings you "up close and personal" to the greatest songs and singers of the Lounge Era. Tix, $20.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2nd Wed every month:
8 pm HOLLYWOOD HOT-SHOTS bring charming music of the ‘20s & ‘30s, to the Steve Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl (x-from Barnsdale Park), Hollywood; 323-666-4268; www.steveallentheater.com. Get tix at 800-595-4-TIX, and there’s more about this monthly show at www.steveallentheater.com/hotshots. It’s JOHN REYNOLDS and his washboard playing brother, RALF REYNOLDS, plus an always surprising assortment of guests for an evening of "upstairs" hot jazz, with plenty of Django-style jazz. Guests include performers who have previously worked with THELONIOUS MONK and BENNY GOODMAN. $10.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
8-10 pm “DALE LaDUKE'S SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC NIGHT” with this week’s guest artist, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089. This replaces Dale LaDuke’s previous series here, that ran the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month; it’s now every Wednesday night, starting in August. New format is an Open Mic from 8-9 pm, with signups at 7:30 pm, first come, first serve. Each Open Mic performer gets a sheet of paper to write-down and rate every performer except him/her self. At the end of the Open Mic, the top-rated Open Mic’er participates in a song circle with dale LaDuke and a guest artist. Venue offers tasty Italian food, and you can bring your own wine, with no corkage fee. No cover, artists perform for tips.
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8 pm CHE ZURO plus COWSPACE at Brennan’s Pub, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey 90292; www.brennanspub-la.com. CHE ZURO returns to California for a pair of shows, the first tonight Che plays a 45-60 minute set, then COWSPACE holds sway. This will be fun. More at www.checheche.com. It’s 2-for-1 burger night. Venue has a full bar, and is 21+, so no kids. No cover.
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8 pm “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS” at Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. This is a roots / honky-tonk night, and talented artists like MICHAEL ANN play this series, which offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights there are anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well known gay bar. Info from whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, Oct 14, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 14, every Wed:
9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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Thu, Oct 15, in Temecula:
7:30 Pianist LENORE RAPHAEL plays "JAZZ AT THE MERC" hosted by SHERRY WILLIAMS at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Thursday, the audience is treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc," one of Temecula's original buildings that has been beautifully restored. It now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Gen’l admission, $15; srs / student / military discounts available.
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Thu, Oct 15, every Thu:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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11:30 am-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, Oct 15, Wed & Thu, every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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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6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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Thu, Oct 15, 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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DONE FOR 2009 (but you can still go there for the Fosselman’s ice cream): 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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7 pm THE DEVIL MAKES THREE performs at The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com.
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Laced with elements of ragtime, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummer-less trio - consisting of guitarist/frontman Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean - brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music that is deeply steeped in rhythm and alive with three part harmonies which is pleasingly dissimilar to most other bands in modern music.
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They have been constantly on tour, selling out dates across the country and in their neck of the woods on the West Coast drawing nearly capacity crowds nightly. This is all word of mouth. For the past 7 years, the Devil Makes Three have garnered fans the old school way, playing a city, making friends, conquering fans and moving on. When they hit the next town, venues are packed with folks that heard from a friend in a city that they'd been before. More at www.thedevilmakesthree.com. There are other acts on the bvill tonight, so check with venue for set times. Venue is 18+. Tix, $13 advance, $15 day of show.
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7 pm 10th annual “GO GIRLS MUSIC FEST” brings CHE ZURO, HOLLY LIGHT, EVONNE RIVERA, TRISH LESTER, & KELLY’S LOT to the Liquid Lounge, 3522 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90801. Most of the artists in tonight’s lineup have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The traveling festival is raising money across America for local maternity homes. Tonight’s event will raise money and collect other donations for New Life Beginnings Inc, a maternity home in Long Beach. The “wish list” items include diapers & wipes, toys for Christmas, school supplies, bus tickets, and cash. There will be an opportunity drawing so bring your cash and leave with some great goodies. Venue is 21+. No cover, but it is a benefit.
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7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, plus bluesman SHAUN CROMWELL, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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TRACY NEWMAN is the only singer-songwriter, so far as anybody knows, who has both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. (She’s still working on a Grammy.) Many of her charming original songs had their world premieres on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” when Tracy performed them live, and again as recorded tracks from her album. Others cover her songs in their live shows. Hear Tracy perform them herself with her REINFORCEMENTS, singer-songwriters LORI DOSWELL and GENE LIPPMANN.
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Your Guide editor has written, “I get excited when I see that Tracy Newman's talents as a songwriter are receiving recognition. She has performed multiple times, live, on my radio show, ‘Tied to the Tracks,’ in L.A., and it will be great to share her CD with a national audience now that the show is entering syndication. Of course, Tracy's songs on her fine CD are out there working for her on other radio shows in the U.S. and Europe, gaining fans who enjoy substantial lyrics that, as Don Seigel observed in his review, take turns at irony and much more. As for the ‘more,’ there is charm and wit in every track on Tracy's CD. And what other performing songwriter has a band (The Reinforcements) comprised of two artists who are each performing songwriters in their own rights? For those who can catch one of Tracy's live shows, go. Whether or not you can do that, you're sure to enjoy her CD.”
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7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico GarcÃa Lorca's romantic ballad, "Romance Sonambulo." He a 2008/2009 winner of a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and US Universities for a new flamenco concert featuring GarciaLorca's mystical lullaby, "Nana del Caballo Grande."
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7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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Thu, Oct 15, 3rd Thu, every month; in Camarillo:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “CAMARILLO HOOT” in Camarillo; for location, contact TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Thu, Oct 15, every Thu:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu, Oct 15, every Thu; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, with music industry guest speaker, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by ALEX DEL ZOPPO. Info: info@songswritersCoOp.com; 323-551-1000. More at www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live. Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15:
8 pm PRESTON REED 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; reservations, 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and has great press everywhere: “Spectacular…the best one-man show this reviewer has seen since Bruce Springsteen…A terrific performer” ~ The Irish Independent. “…. a major musical talent” ~ Manchester Evening News. “True spellbinding guitar mastery” ~ Guitarist Magazine. “Remarkable…. Mesmerising…” ~ UNCUT. “Will drop your jaw” ~ Playboy. “In a class of his own” ~ London Evening Standard. “Amazing….hypnotic” ~ The Scotsman. “Absolutely unmissable” ~ The Herald. “Heart stopping tour de force” ~ Billboard. “Reed's fiendishly intricate blend of blues, rock, country and metal styles ducks and weaves itself away from measurability” ~ The Irish Times.
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Welcome to Preston Reed’s guitar revolution. Everything you thought you knew is wrong. All the rules you thought applied have gone. For one night only, logic and reason have left the building and musical magic fizzes in the air, as the New York visionary credited with reinventing the acoustic guitar takes you on a six and twelve string thrill-ride through the impossible and unforgettable. Night after night, venue after venue, Reed’s growing army of converts are unanimous. He came. He soared. He conquered. Pass it on.
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“He can’t be doing that.” It’s a familiar reaction to the one-man symphonies on Reed’s 15 studio albums, as the maestro fuses chord-based grooves, soaring melodic runs and polyrhythmic percussion with his breathtaking two-handed style. Yet this is not guitar wizardry for its own sake. Unlike many instrumentalists, the power and depth of Reed’s original song writing is as unique as the man’s execution, as blues, rock, funk and jazz meet, embrace, interlock and attack to create a sonic brew quite unlike anything you’ve heard before. Ears prick up. Heads turn. Feet tap. Hearts melt.
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But “live” is where Preston Reed really comes alive. Walking onstage, he is one man armed with a single ordinary guitar. Then it happens. Before your eyes, Reed morphs into a fully-formed rock ‘n’ roll band, engaging acoustic, electric and resophonic guitars with a visceral display of slaps, taps, harmonic tickles and fretboard pyrotechnics that shred the rulebook and leave audiences breathless across the globe.
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Thu, Oct 15:
8 pm LAURA ZUCKER, ZACK LUPETIN & THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, and others play in a showcase tonight at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. At presstime, Sarah is scheduled for a 45-min set at 9:30, followed by Zack Lupetin. LAURA ZUCKER is a Mountain Stage New Song Contest Regional Finalist and a 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards nominee. And she gets great press: "Expertly crafted songs, accessible and compelling, performed with a seasoned finesse and a vocal quality that is honest and direct." ~ RI Muse. Laura tells us, “I’m from the SF Bay area, and don’t have a great big fan base in L.A. (yet!), but I’m good, and friendly, and fun, and I hope to earn some fans while I’m here. I’ve had a lot of success these four years that I’ve been writing and performing, and I’d love it if you went to my website and had a look and a listen. www.laurazucker.com.”
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Thu, Oct 15, in Ventura:
8 pm KELLY JOE PHELPS at Zoeys Café, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com or 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091. He’s just back from the UK & Ireland, touring his new album of 11 instrumentals for solo guitar. Called “Western Belle,” it’s his 8th, and his first all-solo instrumental album including 6 string and 12 string guitars and a return to lap-slide on three tracks. More at www.kellyjoephelps.com.
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Thu, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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Thu, Oct 16:
8 pm RENAISSANCE bring their doo wop vocal show to Cafe-Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; info, 323-931-4636 or 323-467-4702. They’ll open for Boyz II Men on Nov 8, with details tba. Tonight’s show, $10 cover.
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8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8-11 pm “BLUES JAM” hosted by the DENNIS HERRERA BAND, and guest musicians often include BERNIE PEARL, at El Dorado Restaurant, Spring & Studebaker, Long Beach. 562-421-2122. Bernie tells us, “It stays pretty close to the blues, doesn't get too loud, offers a small dance floor, a nice bar, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.” No cover.
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CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, Oct 15:
8:30 pm RICHIE FURAY BAND at The Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net. This one may not be all that acoustic, but hey, the guy is a legend. More at www.richiefuray.com
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, Oct 15, 3rd Thu, every month:
9 pm-midnight “100% ACOUSTIC OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. The venue has an all-acoustic series every Thursday, and it goes old time for a jam led by Triple Chicken Foot every 3rd Thursday. The Thursday series has its own web page at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic - complete with weekly lineups for all those other Thursdays. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “The Hyperion Tavern Old-Time Jams welcome everybody from beginners to people who have been playing their whole lives. If you love this music and want to learn some good tunes and meet wonderful people all while drinking beer grab your instrument (whatever it may be) and come on down to one of these nights. It's free except for the beer. Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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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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Thu, Oct 15, every Thu:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu, Oct 15, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, Oct 15, 3rd (& 1st) Thu, every month:
9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) happens every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Annual “VENTURA HARVEST FESTIVAL” has lots of music of a wide variety; info, www.harvestfestival.com
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Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS bring violin, cello, clarinet, and voices to Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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6 pm DAFNI plays the “FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE IN CLAREMONT” series in The Public Plaza, near the Laemmle Theatre on 2nd st, Claremont. Dafni has delighted listeners when she has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She tells us, “I'll be playing 3 sets. Claremont is a beautiful town and a great place to hang out in on a Friday night.”
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6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Oct 16; in Santa Clarita:
7-10 pm 10th annual “GO GIRLS MUSIC FEST” brings TRISH LESTER, EVONNE RIVERA, GENEVIEVE, NATALIE KAYE ARAZI, KAT BLACKWELL, and KELLY’S LOT to the Antioch Art Connection, 24422 Chestnut St, Newhall 91321.
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Most of the artists in tonight’s lineup have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks:”
Trish Lester, www.TrishLester.com
Evonne Rivera, www.evonnerivera.com
Genevieve, www.genevieve-music.com
Natalie Kaye Arazi, www.myspace.com/NatalieKayeArazi
Kat Blackwell, www.katblackwell.com
Kelly’s Lot, www.KellysLot.com
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To donate a last-minute raffle prize, contact the host, Trish Lester, at 661-254-1242.
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The traveling festival is raising money across America for local maternity homes; more at www.gogirlsmusicfest.com/ggmf2009 and http://bit.ly/SCVGoGirlsFest. Tonight’s event will raise money and collect other donations for two local maternity homes, Sarah’s House in Simi Valley (www.Sarahshouse-online.org) and Angels Way in Canoga Park (www.angelswayhome.net). The “wish list” items include diapers, disposable diapers, wet wipes & other baby care items, toys for Christmas, school supplies, bus tickets, and cash. If you can, bring to donate. There will be an opportunity drawing, silent auction, and refreshments, so bring your cash and leave with some great goodies. No cover, but it is a benefit.
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Fri, Oct 16, 3rd (&1st) Fri, every month:
7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Fri, Oct 16; not music but cool:
7 pm “SPECIAL FOOD FORUM” aimed at “stopping corporate control of the world food supply” is an “Educate and Activate” event sponsored by The Topanga Peace Alliance at The Topanga Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. To get to the Community House from the 101, take Topanga S (toward the ocean). Deep in the canyon, take the first left after Cheney (also on the left – at night look on the left for the sign for Ozark Walk). Go up (and up) the hill and park as close to the large brick building as possible. If you are still on Topanga and see the driveway for the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum (or Froggy's) you have passed the road for the Community Center. From PCH or the town of Topanga, head N on Topanga and take the right across from the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, not too far after passing Froggy's. More on the event and the Topanga Peace Alliance at www.TopangaPeaceAlliance.org
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Fri, Oct 16, in Palmdale:
7 pm “DESERT SONG FEATURED ARTIST SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC” with this month’s featured artist JAMES HURLEY at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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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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Fri, Oct 16, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri, in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, Oct 16, 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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Fri, Oct 16, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri, in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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7:30 pm SHANA MORRISON with members of the JOHN STEWART BAND plays the 705 Club, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-372-9705. Those JOHN STEWART BAND members joining Shana are JOHN HOKE, BOB HAWKINS, DAVE BATTI, & ANDY HILL.
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Fri, Oct 16, every Fri:
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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KATHY LARISCH & CAROL MCCOMB perform at the Noble House Concert series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions; info at www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse
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Fri, Oct 16:
8 pm KELLY JOE PHELPS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. He’s just back from the UK & Ireland, touring his new album of 11 instrumentals for solo guitar. Called “Western Belle,” it’s his 8th, and his first all-solo instrumental album including 6 string and 12 string guitars and a return to lap-slide on three tracks. More at www.kellyjoephelps.com. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Oct 16:
8 pm special “BLUEGRASS WORSHIP SERVICE” with Grammy winning fiddler RICHARD GREENE, plus FRED SOKOLOW, PAT CLOUD, JUSTIN STEIN, HAZZAN MIKE STEIN (formerly with the US Navy bluegrass band Country Current), at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-346-3545.
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Fri, Oct 16:
8 pm PAUL THOMAS YODER BAND brings a night of jazz to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. “Paul Thomas Yoder plays trumpet and flugelhorn with unbridled passion,” says www.SmoothJazz.com. Although his work has been called the "essence of smooth jazz", his individualistic musical style and interpretation contains elements of pop, rock, hip-hop and fusion. Paul is a Pasadena native and performed with the Rose Parade Herald Trumpets and the Pasadena Junior Symphony earlier in his musical career. He even worked for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory(! – a jazzy rocket scientist?! Whata concept!)
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Paul's first album, "Dreamin’," scored rave reviews from ABC Radio International, Cafe Jazz Radio, Opus Broadcasting, Jazz Improv Magazine and Smooth Jazz News and more, and got international radio airplay.
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Paul's second CD, "Catalina Cool," features some of the biggest artists in the smooth jazz world, including Michael Lington, Mindi Abair, Paul Jackson Jr., Chris Standring, Jay Soto, Freddie Fox, and Dan Kuramoto of Hiroshima. Universal is handling national distribution and even Paul's own PBS-TV special is in the works.
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Paul's band members have equally impressive resumes and hail from such international acts as James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Vanessa Williams and Andrea Bocelli. Together, they perform an eclectic set of jazz originals and covers, new-age compositions and soft-rock vocals. Some of Paul's most memorable performances include San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, Dodger Stadium, Royal Concert Hall (Glasgow, Scotland), Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, Hollywood Palladium (w/ Spyro Gyra, Marc Antoine, Philippe Saisse) and a PBS show taping at the Orange County Pavilion. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Oct 16:
8-10 pm KATHLEEN GRACE at Café Metropol, 923 E 3rd St, downtown L.A. Arts District 09913; 213-675-8269; www.cafemetropol.com. She’s an outstanding vocalist in the jazz & blues genres, and her piano / vocal blues tracks have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” $10 cover.
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Fri, Oct 16, every Fri:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, Oct 16, every Fri:
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, Oct 16, every Fri:
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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Fri & sat, Oct 16 & 17; dance:
8 pm HOFESH SHECHTER COMPANY plays its West Coast debut at the UCLA Live series for two nights at Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Shechter’s company presents a double bill of “Uprising,” inspired in part by the violent Paris protests of 2006, and “In your rooms,” about frustrated desires for intimacy. Shechter, an alumnus of the Batsheva Dance Company and a onetime rock drummer, also created original music for both pieces. Tix, either night, $24-$48.
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Fri, Oct 16, in the OC:
8:30 pm RICHIE FURAY BAND at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8930. This one may not be all that acoustic, but hey, the guy is a legend. More at www.richiefuray.com
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Fri, Oct 16, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, with TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER, play the monthly CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Dance instruction at 8 pm.
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Fri, Oct 16, every Fri:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS / BUY TIX NOW
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HEADS-UP – GET TIX WHILE YOU CAN!
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Sun, Oct 25:
1-8 pm BENEFIT CONCERT for music journalist, radio host, and GUIDE editor LARRY WINES, at Topanga Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga CA 90290.
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Performances by:
I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.
SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND
SEVERIN BROWNE
DAVE MORRISON BAND
ROBERT MORGAN FISHER
TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND
STEVE WERNER (of Fur Dixon & Steve Werner)
STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN
MELANIE KAREEM BELLYDANCERS
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It’s a musical extravaganza concert / festival / benefit show for Larry Wines, producer & host of radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He reports on and showcases live performances from singer-songwriters and bands in the Americana, folk, cowboy, Cajun, Celtic and bluegrass traditions, and the best of today’s acoustic renaissance musicians.
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He produces the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and writes a column and the annual “Best of / Top Ten” for FolkWorks.
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After surgery for a detached retina, without health insurance, he faces an uncertain amount of time healing. The syndication of the radio show is on hold, and he cannot use the computer for that and his other work. He temporarily cannot make a living and needs our help.
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This benefit show will definitely sell-out. Order your tickets now (and that will give Larry the help he needs right away). Make checks payable to him.
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Admission to the show is $20, and all tickets are will-call at the event. Send check to
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Tied to the Tracks, PO Box 5427, Pasadena CA 91117-5427
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Questions? Need more info? Contact Marilyn Babcock at marilynbabcock@mac.com
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Fri, Oct 23:
8 pm LAWRENCE LEBO plays a BENEFIT SHOW for Larry Wines and it’s her “Anniversary Show” with DENNY CROY; they’re accompanied by PHIL PARLAPIANO on accordion, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Dirty Linen Magazine raves, “She sounds like what a daughter spawned by Ella Fitzgerald and Bob Wills might have.” Expect a fine and fun eclectic evening of traditional American music, as LAWRENCE LEBO brings her hybrid blues / jazz / folk songwriting and vocals to the warm and intimate concert venue. Accompanied solely by husband/bassist DENNY CROY for part of the evening, the bass and vocal duo amaze audiences with their intricate arrangements and full sound that’s earning them the nickname of “The World’s Biggest Little Band.” Tonight’s show celebrates the couple’s 23rd wedding Anniversary and is a benefit for Larry Wines.
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The duo is joined by special guest PHIL PARLAPIANO on accordion. Folk darling Parlapiano has toured and recorded with John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Lowen & Navarro and Dave Koz. Ms. LEBO will perform selections from her album, “Don’t Call Her Larry, Volume 2,” including her sexy Christmas blues song, “(I’m Your) Christmas Present, Baby!”, as well as much loved selections from her “…Volume 1,” and selections from her upcoming new album.
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Ms. LEBO’s recordings have earned rave international reviews and college airplay, and have been featured on National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” show, hosted by Liane Hansen, in addition to getting very complimentary ink here in the Guide.
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Larry Wines is editor of the Guide, columnist and feature writer for FolkWorks, and producer and host of radio’s syndicated “Tied to the Tracks.” Following eye surgery (and no medical insurance) he is temporarily unable to use the computer to make a living. A portion of tonight’s proceeds go to Larry’s recovery fund. (Another benefit, with many artists performing, is Oct 25 at the Topanga Community House; see the section at the end of the Guide’s listings for the last day covered in this edition.) Tix for tonight’s show, $15.
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Mon, Oct 26:
7 pm TEGAN AND SARA with LAURA VEIRS at The Orpheum; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $38, $42. (Oct 25 sold out, limited tix available for Oct 26).
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Sun, Nov 1:
7:30 pm “An Evening with KRIS KRISTOFFERSON” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, downtown L.A. In this solo acoustic show, three-time Grammy-winner and Country Music Hall-of-Famer Kris Kristofferson guides his audience through his poignant songs of love and protest, including his classics made famous by Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Tix & info at www.LAPhil.com - link to program page, www.laphil.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=3993
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Tix on sale Oct 16 at 10 am;
Apr 24 & 25, 2010:
“STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL“ with Nashville big names and LOTS of wonderful roots-Americana artists, returns to Empire Polo Club in Indio.
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Announced so far: MERLE HAGGARD, THE AVETT BROTHERS, DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER, BAXTER BLACK, STEEL DRIVERS, BJ THOMAS, BOBBY BARE, CHUCK MEAD, MARY GAUTHIER, LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS, BILL ANDERSON, WADDIE MITCHELL & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, PHIL VASSAR, CARLENE CARTER;
Plus “Mane Stage” Nashville acts:
Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, The Oak Ridge Boys;
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Jamey Johnson, Ray Price, Joey + Rory, Nick 13, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, and Mallary Hope.
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Weekend passes $99, $499, $799; single day, $79.
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Tix on sale Sat, Oct 17;
Nov 12:
7 pm HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS at Club Nokia, L.A. Doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45, $65, $85.
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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 still to come in OCTOBER and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus RADIO SHOWS with live performances of acoustic music available on the web, plus the many acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, hither and yon, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.
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The editor still can’t use the computer as his recovery continues to progress from eye surgery - but he does somehow coax a coalition of the willing to keep it all going.
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WANT TO HELP?
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First, see the “EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS / BUY TIX NOW” section for the two benefit shows for Larry, one on Friday, Oct 23, and the BIG one on Sunday, Oct 25.
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Want to help keep the Guide going? We can send info for you to format and send back to us for inclusion in the Guide! Of course, we want to include YOUR acoustic gigs in Southern Cal or at festivals everywhere (and these days, it’s really important that we receive your events ready to go in the Guide’s format).
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This update is made possible by the combined efforts of many, in many places. We continue to format the unbelievable amount of info that the editor already had in the Guide’s database, add as much as we can keep up with from all that pours in, and combine all of it. (He’s got stuff into late 2010 already.) We hope to post the remainder of October’s events soon, and keep this thing going without interruption.
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The editor thanks everyone for the cards and letters and tasty edibles and homemade treats, and for whatever well-wishes await in the mountain of emails that he can't yet read. A few at a time, we are starting to read them to him (there were over 2,700 there, waiting, the last time anybody dared to look!)
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