FAR West edition! Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Nov 6 through 9

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Our SPECIAL EDITION: GUIDE TO THE FAR WEST CONFERENCE is available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/special-edition-guide-to-far-west.html
It was just too extensive to include it here. All our usual features and some news-items-that-can’t-wait are in this edition.
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The Guide’s TICKET ALERTS for upcoming events has been extensively updated, and it follows the regular listings…
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Yes, that was Coffee Gallery Backstage impresario BOB STANE that you saw on the TV news Nov 4. He was everywhere - on Channel 2, and channel 5, and channel 7, and he was featured in a full-page story the same day in the Pasadena Star News newspaper! Talk about star treatment (and long overdue, in Bob’s case). Bob is the creative force, booker, sound and light man of the venue named in FolkWorks as the Best Intimate Acoustic Music Venue in L.A. And he will receive the “Best of the West Award” on Saturday at the Folk Alliance Region West (FAR West) Conference in Irvine. (See our extensive special section on the FAR West Conference for all the details.)
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The editor sends his heartfelt thanks to all who attended, volunteered as staff, or performed at the BENEFIT CONCERT on Sunday, Oct 25. It was an amazing day! More about the show, and video links, will be here soon.
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In Memoriam…
“BANJO” FRED STARNER, the Grand Duke of Hobo Minstrels, a performing guest during multiple appearances on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” banjo player with Pete Seeger, and all around good guy, passed away about 10:30 pm on October 25. Fred was part of Pete Seeger’s shipbuilding and first sailing crew on the Hudson River sloop “Clearwater,” one of the first citizen grassroots projects that brought environmental awareness to the public consciousness. By confronting then leading the fight to overcome the horrific pollution of the Hudson River, the living example of the “Clearwater” continues to show us all a better way.
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Always a voice of conscience, Fred’s original songs expressed outrage over stupid wars and waste, enrichment of the few at the cost of the many, and mocked politicians who deserved it, while calling attention to social injustices and questioning the doctrine of worshipping wealth. His originals often celebrated colorful, sometimes hard-won legacies of a history that is forever on the brink of oblivion. Fred especially loved the lore of the rails and the hobos, and they loved him. Fred was the reigning “Grand Duke of Hobo Minstrels,” elevated to that title after first being voted, a few years ago, as official “Hobo Troubadour” by his beloved “hobo community” at their annual gathering / respite from riding the high iron, in Britt, Iowa. After that recognition, Fred was featured in a documentary film on the American hobo, from economic refugee to icon of folklore.
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Many others loved him, as well. When your editor booked a music festival for charity a few years ago, Fred stepped up to the plate on a few hours notice, playing what became a highlight set in place of Denise Vasquez, another artist couldn’t perform after she sustained serious injuries in an automobile crash the night before. Characteristically, though Fred had never met Denise, his was one of the first cards she received with get-well wishes.
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And Fred knew how to have fun with music. One day in 2008, he sent your editor a parody of “Blowin’ in the Wind” that chronicled the social ostracism of one who had enjoyed too much bean dip.
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In recent months, Fred’s health became compromised and he was in a medical rehab facility following his most recent hospitalization. He died far from the long steel rails and the short crossties.
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Fred is survived by his daughter Tasha and wife Barbara. His longtime friend, folksinger Ross Altman, is assisting the family with final arrangements and an upcoming memorial service.
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Your editor still has a bottle of rare vintage that was a holiday gift from Fred, and it awaits a gathering of his friends to be consumed in a toast to him. We’ll play Fred’s original banjo / vocal, “Hobo Soup,” a song that earned 2006 “Listener Favorite” honors on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and we’ll play his original, “Escape,” and his delightful banjo medley of Bach’s “Ode to Joy” and “Old Dan Tucker,” and we’ll all imagine we hear the lonesome whistle of the train leaving town, with Fred safe aboard a nice warm boxcar.
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Here are the lyrics to Fred’s song, “Escape,” from his live concert CD, “Hobos and the Wind” ~
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Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
Beware of the cities with their police wail
A sad sign of community failed.
There’s fear on a stock market fall
Not one live song at the suburban mall.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
I hope the fog, the mist, will lift
All once again will see life as a gift.
But until my mind and vision clears
I must free the cruel city spheres.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
Big Bill Gates earns tens of billions
Disney’s Eisner’s worth five hundred million.
But the hobos live life at the core
Happiness is not making more and more.
Hobos share their Mulligan stew
And a certain joy that sees ‘em through.
Well I’m no great philosopher and muse
But I know a freight train can cure the blues.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
So I’ll search out my comrades
Whitey and his guitar,
Captain Dingel who can sing to the stars
I’ll help Pilot Blackie lighten his pack
I know we’ll find peace on life’s track.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
Watch for my comrades by the side of the track
I know there’s some who’ll never be back.
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We’ll watch for you, Fred, every time we hear the lonesome whistle blow, and we’ll imagine your banjo recreating the rhythm of the rails as you jam with Jimmie Rogers and Steve Goodman and Johnny Cash in the shade of the water tank, your Mulligan stew warming over a wood fire. In the meantime, we’ll miss you, old friend.
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In Memoriam… LATE ADDITION:
The late AMY FARRIS is being mourned by a great many of us in the L.A. roots & acoustic music communities, and by everyone on the Austin music scene.
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Coming this Sun, Nov 8:
7 pm MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR AMY FARRIS at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com. The night’s artists will include DAVE ALVIN, STAN RIDGWAY, PETER CASE, I SEE HAWKS and others. Cover for the show is a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds going to Farris’s charity of choice, Hungry For Music. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite photo, item or note to post on the memorial bulletin board for viewing. Items left will be put into a scrapbook for the Farris family.
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No Depression has a blog feature/tribute to Amy, and comments are being added, including ours. Read them at www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/on-amy-farris
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The L.A. Times obit for Amy is at www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-amy-farris2-2009oct02,0,4854445.story
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I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. pay tribute to the late AMY FARRIS this week on their blog with some MP3s of the Hawks and Amy from Cole's basement. The guys add, “We miss you sister.” As do we. Find their tribute at www.iseehawks.com/hawkslog/#000394
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FEATURE STORY: ‘Grammy Awards Add American Roots Category,’ our recent news feature, is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/grammy-awards-add-american-roots.html
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FOLKWORKS: you can check out Larry Wines’ most recent column, available free online at www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89. 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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REVIEW: WPA (Works Progress Administration) superstar band – you can read JOEL OKIDA’s review for the Guide of their Oct 6 show at Largo in L.A.; it’s at www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/review-of-wpa-works-progress or at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-of-wpa-works-progress.html
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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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Tied to the Tracks
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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NOVEMBER 6 through 9, 2009 EVENT LISTINGS (much more is due soon!)
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Yes, already, it really is NOVEMBER, the month that derives its name from the Latin word novum, meaning nine. Yep, November was the ninth month (that’s month number IX, instead of month number XI) in the ancient Roman calendar.
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Poem-of-the-Month for November
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GOOD BOOKS, GOOD TIMES
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Good books.
Good times.
Good stories.
Good rhymes.
Good beginnings.
Good ends.
Good people.
Good friends.
Good fiction.
Good facts.
Good adventures.
Good acts.
Good stories.
Good rhymes.
Good books.
Good times.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
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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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Local Conferences:
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Fri, Nov 6; Thu-Sun, Nov 5-8, in the OC:
Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST (FAR West) CONFERENCE” at the Irvine Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine. This is a massive gathering of folk musicians for workshops and showcase performances; more at www.far-west.org. Tonight is one of the few FAR West events that’s open to non-conference attendees: 7:30-10 pm is a “Special Pre-FAR West Conference Concert” with SUSIE GLAZE (past TttT guest), JOYCE WOODSON, MARINA V (past TttT guest), SLIGO RAGS (past TttT guests), BETH FITCHET WOOD, and JENI & BILLY, sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in the Trabuco Room at It’s “a sampling of traditional musicians from the Orange County area and beyond.” Tonight’s concert is; free to FAR-West attendees; others pay $10 admission.
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See the Guide’s extensive special section today (published separately, and available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/special-edition-guide-to-far-west.html) on the entire Nov 5-8 Folk Alliance FAR West Conference and its jam-packed schedule. And if you’re going to FAR West, print it and take it along, ‘cause it’ll REALLY help!
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Fri-Sun, Nov 6-8; in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear, CA:
11th annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND” at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear. Musicians, singers, dancers are all invited. Camp features workshops, classes, activities, great food, great people and great fun. For more info and to register, contact www.debenneville.org or call Caroline Quintanilla, Camp de Benneville Pines, 909-794-2928 (camp office for messages), caroline@uucamp.org
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Fri, Nov 6, in Temecula:
7 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM plus JASON RINGENBERG plays Old Town Temecula Community Theater, downtown, Temecula; www.temeculatheater.org. Sourdough Slim is "Entertainer extraordinaire!" raves VIA Magazine. We really like this guy. Hids music has been featured on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He’s thoroughly entertaining. Watch a couple of YouTube videos of Sourdough's August performance at Scofield’s Cowboy Campfire, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZuifNsVDyY and www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLYeL_z3hRs.
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Fri, Nov 6, in San Diego:
7:30 pm The BATTLEFIELD BAND plays the Acoustic Music San Diego series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com. (They perform in Pasadena tomorrow night.)
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri:
Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS bring violin, cello, clarinet, and voices to Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri, on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri:
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, Nov 6, first Fri, every month:
6:30-10 pm “JAVA WITH JAVELYN INDIE MUSIC NITES” is a featured act / OPEN MIC monthly event at the The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Includes music and raffles of merchandise from indie artists and sponsors, including massage, life coaching, and acting coaches. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. Javelyn holds a companion event every 3rd Sat at another venue, at 8 pm; see that calendar listing. Info, www.javawithjavelyn.com. $2 cover.
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Fri, Nov 6:
7 pm IAN ANDERSON “PLAYS THE ACOUSTIC JETHRO TULL” at The Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90010; 213-380-5005 or 213-388-1400. Ian Anderson, known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary Jethro Tull, performs a special solo with three guests. Ian performs songs from the Jethro Tull repertoire and his solo material. Widely recognized as the man who introduced the flute to rock music, he remains “the crowned exponent of flute-playing” in the pop-rock genres of music. In addition to classical flute, he plays ethnic flutes and whistles together with acoustic guitar and the mandolin family of instruments, providing the acoustic textures that are an integral part of most of the Jethro Tull songbook.
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When not touring with Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson appears frequently in solo concerts with orchestras and in eclectic acoustic shows. For this 2009 solo tour, Anderson has three scheduled guests (subject to change) including IAN CLARKE, a stalwart of the classical and crossover scene, TEYMOUR HOUSEGO, an Indian bansuri (flute) player, and classical flautist ABIGAIL BURROWS. Each guest plays a solo spot and performs with Anderson. More at www.j-tull.com
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As a solo artist, Ian Anderson has recorded the diverse solo albums “Walk into Light” (1983), the flute instrumental “Divinities” (1995) that reached Number One on the Billboard Classical chart, and the more recently recorded acoustic collections of songs, “The Secret Language of Birds” (2000), and “Rupi’s Dance” (2003). In 2006, he was awarded a Doctorate in Literature from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, and received the “Ivor Award for International Achievement in Music,” was listed in the “New Years Honours List 2008,” and he received an MBE from his native Britain for services to music. In 2008, he celebrated 40 years as a recording and performing musician. It’s a chance to catch a legendary artist. Tix, www.livenation.com/venue/the-wiltern-tickets
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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri
7-9:30 pm ROB KLOPFENSTEIN “& Guests joining him at the piano,” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. No cover charge for bar or dinner patrons.
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Fri, Nov 6, first Fri, every month:
7 pm “FIRST FRIDAYS ON ABBOT KINNEY ART WALK” with art and music all the boulevard, including Altered Space Gallery, 1221 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-452-8121; www.alteredspacegallery.com. Free.
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Fri, Nov 6, 1st & 3rd 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, Nov 6, every 1st & 3rd Fri, in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, Nov 6, 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, Nov 6, in Tehachapi:
TONY VICE brings authentic and original cowboy music to Mama Hillybeans in Tehachapi; http://mamahillybeans.com. Tony tells us, “My wife, JoAnn, will be showing her paintings, and I’ll play. If you haven’t seen JoAnn’s paintings, check ’em out at www.grungehobbitt.com.“
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Fri, Nov 6, every 1st & 3rd Fri, in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Fri, Nov 6, first Fri, every month:
7:30-10 pm “SCOTT AND MELANIE BOMAR'S FIRST FRIDAY” show with different performing guests each month, at The Spot Cafe & Lounge, 4455 Overland Av, Culver City 90230; 310-559-8868. Scott & Melanie tell us, “There is no charge for the show but please support The Spot Cafe & Lounge with food and drink purchases. We like to help businesses that support independent music! Please carefully read the parking restriction signs in the neighborhood as some are hard to read and parking enforcement is aggressive in the area.” More at www.TheBomars.com and www.MelanieBomar.com and www.ScottBBomar.com. No cover.
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Fri, Nov 6, first Fri, every month:
7:30 pm “SONGSALIVE! FIRST FRIDAYS LOS ANGELES SHOWCASE” at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, and held around the globe, Songsalive! Showcases are a cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop-by to check-out the latest talent. Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches & salads. Info on sponsoring organization at www.songsalive.org/losangeles. $8 cover at the door.
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Fri, Nov 6, 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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Fri, Nov 6, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, Nov 6:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER at McCabe’s, 3101 W. Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497 or www.mccabes.com. He was Paul McCartney’s choice as lead guitar for Wings, and he is an astonishing guitarist. You must see him at least once. Fortunately, he lives in L.A., so you get plenty of opportunities. More at www.laurencejuber.com. $20.
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Fri, Nov 6, 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, Nov 6, 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, Nov 6, first Fri, every month:
8-10 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY” show with one or more special performing guests, hosted by SEVERIN BROWNE at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; live simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. The series features performing guests (one or more recording artists) and the “First Friday Band,” with SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE BISCH, DAVID STONE, JEFF KOSSACK, AARON WOLFSON, ALEX DEL ZOPPO and GARY POPENOE. 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, Nov 6, every Fri:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Nov 6:
9 pm DAVE RAVEN'S MOJO MONKEYS, 29 MULES, and BETH WIMMER will be hitting The Joint, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West LA; 310-275-2619. Probably quite electric, but recommended to us...
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Fri, Nov 6:
9:30 pm LILY WILSON performing with (borrowing, she says) Jackson Browne’s band, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036. LILY WILSON has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and earned a “Listenr Favorite” track there, and and you can often find her singing backup vocals for Melissa Etheridge (and Melissa has sang backup for Lily!) in concerts and on CD tracks by each. Tonight, joining Lily on stage is Jackson Browne’s band(!), the amazing Fritz Lewak on drums, Mark Goldenberg on guitar, joining Mark Browne on bass, Kiki Ebsen on keys, and of course, the delightful and very talented Lily, at one of her favorite L.A. venues. More at www.lilywilson, and catch some of her music videos at www.youtube.com/lilywilson. $8 cover.
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Fri & Sat, Nov 6 & 7:
10 pm WAYNESBORO returns to 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. WAYNESBORO is Randy Weeks, Ramsay Midwood and (I believe) joined by Danny McGough and Tony Gilkyson. The Hppy Bookers tell us, “Get there early, it's gonna be packed!” Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
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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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Sat, Nov 7; Thu-Sun, Nov 5-8, in the OC:
Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST (FAR West) CONFERENCE” at the Irvine Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine. This is a massive gathering of folk musicians for workshops and showcase performances; more at www.far-west.org. Tonight is one of the few FAR West events that’s open to non-conference attendees: 7:30-10 pm is a “Special Pre-FAR West Conference Concert” with SUSIE GLAZE (past TttT guest), JOYCE WOODSON, MARINA V (past TttT guest), SLIGO RAGS (past TttT guests), BETH FITCHET WOOD, and JENI & BILLY, sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in the Trabuco Room at It’s “a sampling of traditional musicians from the Orange County area and beyond.” Tonight’s concert is; free to FAR-West attendees; others pay $10 admission.
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See the Guide’s extensive special section today (published separately, and available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/special-edition-guide-to-far-west.html) on the entire Nov 5-8 Folk Alliance FAR West Conference and its jam-packed schedule. And if you’re going to FAR West, print it and take it along, ‘cause it’ll REALLY help!
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Sat, Nov 7; Fri-Sun, Nov 6-8; in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear, CA:
11th annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND” at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear. Musicians, singers, dancers are all invited. Camp features workshops, classes, activities, great food, great people and great fun. For more info and to register, contact www.debenneville.org or call Caroline Quintanilla, Camp de Benneville Pines, 909-794-2928 (camp office for messages), caroline@uucamp.org
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9 am-5 pm annual “JAPANESE GARDEN FESTIVAL” at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada; 818-949-4200; www.descansogardens.org. Celebrate Japanese arts, crafts and culture with an Ikebana display, chrysanthemum show and sale and a taiko drum performance (Nov 7 only. at 1 pm). All programs free with admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors/students, $3 children age 5-12, and free to children age 4 and younger.
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Annual “BAKERSFIELD CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Cal State Bakersfield Amphitheater, Bakersfield; www.kernscot.com. Lineup includes the wonderful WICKED TINKERS playing their last show this year. Looks like a lot of fun. Check out the poster on the festival website.
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Annual COWPOKE GATHERIN’ in Loomis with champion cowboy poet LARRY MAURICE and others. Info, www.cowpokefallgathering.com
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10 am-4 pm annual “SEA MUSIC FEST & MARITIME FAMILY FESTIVAL” with plenty of acoustic music all day, in the Armory Building, adjacent to Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.
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Dan Roberts / Matthew Moeller, 10 am
Jon Pfaff (“unusual folk”), 11 am
Chris Roe (traditional songs), noon
Wendy Joseph (“Able Seaman sings”), 1 pm
J.W. Sparrow (folk & blues balladeer), 2 pm
Percy Hilo & Friends (maritime & original), 3 pm
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Sit and listen, or browse new and used shopping and family activities at the Maritime Family Festival. Features a pre-Christmas sale, new & used books, rummage, antiques, CDs, maritime collectibles. Refreshments available. Sponsored by Discovery Modelers Education Center. Proceeds go to heritage programs. More info, 206-448-0707 (music), 206-282-0985 or discoverymodelers@yahoo.com (sale). Questions? Contact Alice at 206-448-0707 or walice1@qwest.net
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Annual “MESA OLD WEST DAYS FESTIVAL” at Main & MacDonald, downtown Mesa, AZ 85201; www.mesaoldwestdays.com; 480-307-5649. Expect lots of musicians from several states, Apache dancers, gunfighter and cavalry re-enactors, Civil War ree-enactors, blacksmith demonstrations, pony rides, chuck wagon cuisine, an old west shooting gallery, and more.
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Sat, Nov 7, Saturdays, on broadcast & web radio:
6-8 am “ALIVE & PICKING” hosted by MARY KATHERINE ALDIN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, worldwide at www.kpfk.com. As you may know, we do not usually list radio shows UNLESS they feature live acoustic performances. This show does not. But L.A. remains the least diverse radio market in the US (even though it’s the largest US radio market), so any show that spins folk-Americana CDs in this town is cause for celebration. And, KPFK has vacillated on whether or not Mary Katherine’s show will be aired regularly, or at all. Please take note, and let KPFK hear your preferences.
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8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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8:30 am DARK & STORMY BAND (with the Hinkley Soaring duo of PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) bring their catchy songs and voices to the Pasadena Farmer's Market. More at http://myspace.com/petekalmus.
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11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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1-3 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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1:30 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Sat, Nov 7; world music:
2 pm NEVENKA EASTERN EUROPEAN FOLK ENSEMBLE presents their "Bulgaria in 2010" concert and fundraising event at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 1260 18th St, Santa Monica 90404. The full concert, accompanied by guest musicians, is followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres, wine, and music by the MILKMAIDS OF SWING. Following is a live auction of “remarkable and intriguing goods and services.” Nevenka is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - donations are tax deductible. Advance tix with Paypal at www.nevenka.org/shows.html or tix available at door. Tix, $25.
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2-5 pm KELLY'S LOT plays with the full band at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara; www.ColdSpringTavern.com. Kelly Zirbes and her band are bluesy and wonderful.
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3 & 8 pm CYRIL PAHINUI & PETER MOON JR. at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org
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3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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3-5 pm (Pacific) “MY KIND OF BLUES” web radio show crafted and hosted by renowned blues man BERNIE PEARL, every Sat on www.wpmd.org. The show often has Bernie reminiscing about the blues greats with whom he has performed, and features thematic sets with “behind the music” -style tales of the songs and the artists. More at www.berniepearl.com - www.myspace.com/berniepearl
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4 pm “CHARITY AUCTION” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400. Host Brently Heilbron presides over the event, bringing a good time and money for a variety of charitable causes.
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4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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6-10:30 pm monthly “PICKIN’ NIGHT” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001. Beginner’s Jam 6-7:30 pm (main store); Intermediate Jam 6-7:30 pm in their additional space at 17824 Chatsworth St, 2 doors E of the main store; Open Jam 7:30-10:30 pm in main store.
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Sat, Nov 7, 1st Sat, every month; in the OC:
6 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; for location, contact David Borger & Ann Carroll, OrangeCountyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Nov 7, 1st Sat every month; in Oak Glen:
6 pm monthly “HOMETOWN JAMBOREE” show & jam at Riley’s at Los Rios Rancho, in the beautiful hills of Oak Glen above Yucaipa and Beaumont; info & tix, 909-797-1005 or www.losriosrancho.com. They tell us, “Folks can tuck into a tasty meal and enjoy a hand-clappin', knee-slappin', toe-tappin' good time as RILEY'S MOUNTAINEERS and special guest performers pick, fiddle and sing their favorite old-time bluegrass, western, and gospel tunes, as well as a few surprises along the way. Guest musicians are always welcome to tote along an instrument or two and join in the free-wheeling jam after the show. You never know who'll turn up, or what you'll hear next!” No shows in Dec and July. Jamborees start at 6 pm. Upcoming: Nov 7. Advance tix $15 adults, $10 kids age 12 & under.
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6:30 & 8:30 pm PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO at the San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Center, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; www.musicatthelibrary.com; 949-248-7469. More at www.peppinodagostino.com
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6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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7:30-11 pm “FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE” with THE SCREAMING EARWIGS the merry acoustic band of TOM SAUBER, PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS, & MIKE SAUBER, playing the 1st-Sat-of-every-month contra dance at the Brentwood Youth House, 731 S Bundy Dr (just S of San Vincente). Instruction at 7:30, dance from 8-11 pm.
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7:30-11:30 pm “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St (corner of 18th & Broadway), Santa Monica. Info, coordinator April Halprin Wayland, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com; www.santamonicafolkmusicclub.org.
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7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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8 pm BATTLEFIELD BAND performs Celtic Music at Caltech Concerts in Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene, Battlefield Band mixes the old songs and tunes with new self-penned material, playing them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments: bagpipes, synthesizers, fiddles, guitars, citterns, flutes, accordion, whistles, bouzouki, and bodhran. Parking for Beckman Auditorium is located at 332 South Michigan Av, Pasadena (south of Del Mar Bl). Advance tix can be purchased at the Caltech Ticket Office, 332 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena. Tix $29, $24, $19; youth (high school age and younger) $10. Senior rush tickets $10, beginning one-half hour before the performance (subject to availability).
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8 pm PADDY’S PIG, plus CELTIC GOLD ACADEMY DANCERS opening, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. Venue booker Taran Schindler says, “Irish Balladeers seasoned with fabulous California grit. It’s curly-tailed, mud-drenched acoustic Irish stomp!”
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8 pm JIM KWESKIN plus special guest WILL GALISON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Kweskin is famous as the guy who brought the jug band back into vogue. More at www.jimkweskin.com. Tix, $20.
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8-10 pm monthly “JUKE JOINT GANG” show at the venue named in FolkWorks as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue, The Talking Stick (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. This monthly event is specifically cited as a reason for the venue’s 2008 co-win in FolkWorks. It’s an evening of fine acoustic roots music, with four acts, each playing a 30-min set. Hosted by 2009 Kerrville Folk Festival “New Folk Award” winner ERNEST TROOST, sometimes with LAUREN ADAMS, who have each performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue has coffeehouse fare, good sandwiches, salads, soup. No cover.
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8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS at the Live Oak Event Hall, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta They are Mike Nadolson, Tom Lee, David West, Peter Feldmann, and Tom Marton, and they are among California's premier bluegrass bands.
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The five-piece Very Lonesome Boys band includes bassist Tom Lee, veteran of the Cache Valley Drifters and The Bluegrass Cardinals, The banjo duties are ably handled by record producer David West (Play Ball Productions), known for his dynamic guitar and banjo work, while Tommy Marton, a leading exponent of Texas contest style fiddling as well as bluegrass music, will preside on fiddle. Mike Nadolson, from Lake Elsinore, CA plays guitar and adds lead and harmony vocals to the band's sound. The band presents a stimulating mixture of bluegrass standards and re-visitations of earlier country music from the 1920s and 30s. The band's shows will feature selections from their recently-released CD, "Home On The Grange" as well as Peter's adaptation of some numbers from his new trio CD "Down By The Brazos", out this month. CDs and tix are available at www.BlueGrassWest.com. Doors at 7:30 pm. Tix, $12.
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8 pm CYRIL PAHINUI & PETER MOON JR. at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org
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8 pm monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar to get in. Sign-up starts at 7:30, show at 8 pm. They tell us, “If there aren't enough slots for everybody, we'll make a list for the next month, and call you at 7:30. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. We'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show.” $1 cover.
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8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” meets in a private home in Mission Viejo. Info, www.songmakers.org/hoots/orange_county_hoot.htm.
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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 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am.
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8 pm DEL REY plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s website has a helpful local dining guide. More at www.hobemianrecords.com/delrey.html
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Sat, Nov 7:
8:30 pm PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO at the San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Center, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; www.musicatthelibrary.com; 949-248-7469. More at www.peppinodagostino.com
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Sat, Nov 7, every Sat:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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10 pm WAYNESBORO returns to 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. WAYNESBORO is Randy Weeks, Ramsay Midwood and (I believe) joined by Danny McGough and Tony Gilkyson. The Hppy Bookers tell us, “Get there early, it's gonna be packed!” Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST (FAR West) CONFERENCE” at the Irvine Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine. This is a massive gathering of folk musicians for workshops and showcase performances; more at www.far-west.org. Tonight is one of the few FAR West events that’s open to non-conference attendees: 7:30-10 pm is a “Special Pre-FAR West Conference Concert” with SUSIE GLAZE (past TttT guest), JOYCE WOODSON, MARINA V (past TttT guest), SLIGO RAGS (past TttT guests), BETH FITCHET WOOD, and JENI & BILLY, sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in the Trabuco Room at It’s “a sampling of traditional musicians from the Orange County area and beyond.” Tonight’s concert is; free to FAR-West attendees; others pay $10 admission.
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See the Guide’s extensive special section today (published separately, and available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/special-edition-guide-to-far-west.html) on the entire Nov 5-8 Folk Alliance FAR West Conference and its jam-packed schedule. And if you’re going to FAR West, print it and take it along, ‘cause it’ll REALLY help!
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11th annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FOLK MUSIC WEEKEND” at Camp de Benneville Pines in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear. Musicians, singers, dancers are all invited. Camp features workshops, classes, activities, great food, great people and great fun. For more info and to register, contact www.debenneville.org or call Caroline Quintanilla, Camp de Benneville Pines, 909-794-2928 (camp office for messages), caroline@uucamp.org
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6-10 am “BLUEGRASS ETC.” with producer & host FRANK HOPPE, on KCSN 88.5 FM in L.A., worldwide at www.kcsn.org. Frank’s show has been broadcast for 17+ years, and lately, he’s had live performance-interviews with musical guests. A musician himself, Frank Hoppe knows traditional bluegrass and old time string music forward and backward and everywhere in between.
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8 am-1 pm THE FAIR MARKET BLUEGRASS BAND performs at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood. Free.
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8 am-noon “PEACE, LOVE & SUNDAY MORNINGS” with veteran deejay Mimi Chen, on 100.3 FM The Sound in L.A., and simulcast everywhere at http://www.thesoundla.com/?nid=41&sid=304. Mimi mixes together the best acoustic, live, reggae, bluegrass, "jam band", and folk performances by Sound artists both new and old. It's music that fits the mellow mood of Sunday mornings in Southern California. The station tells us, “This is a unique opportunity for our listeners to associate with the idealism that grew out of the peace movement in the 1970s. No longer controversial, the core ideals of friendship and togetherness live on-and relate powerfully to new generations of music fans. Tune in and turn on.”
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9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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11 am Matinee Kids' Show with FARMER JASON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8; kids under age 2 are free.
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11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COW TRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart) on KSJD, simulcast at www.ksjd.org. Studio phone-in numbers for host and on-air guests, 970-564-9727 & 970-564-0808. More, www.myspace.com/mancosbelle
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Noon-3:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com. These jams are the second Sunday of every month. Info: David Naiditch, 626-797-1827; french10@pacbell.net. Host David Naiditch's wonderful instrumental CD has been heard on radio's "Tied to the Tracks." David says, “Pickers, grinners, and fans of bluegrass are invited.” The jam is always free.
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Noon “TUCKER'S GROVE OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS JAM” at Tucker's Grove County Park, near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Rd, in "Noleta" (between Santa Barbara and Goleta). After entering the park, go to the right about 1/3 mile to the Kiwannis Meadows section. Hosted by Alan Aleksander (constatty@aol.com.) this jam from the early ’70s was recently reinstated. Goes from noon, "until."
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12:30-5 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” show, hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun, 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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“NATIVE PERFORMANCES” at the Museum of Tolerance as part of Native American Heritage Month for the City of L.A. Musician ELK WHISTLE tells us, “I’ll be playing Native American flute there and many of my friends will be performing as well.”
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1-4 pm “FOLK SONG JAM” sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) at the Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Singalongs, new in Sep ’09, feature “all kinds of folk and folk music,” free and open to the public (street parking on Sunday is free, as well). Song circle is led by Janet Cornwell, a seasoned folk singer and song leader with a genuine love for sharing traditional songs. Free.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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2-5 pm monthly “AV FOLK MUSIC CLUB CIRCLE” is returning to homes for its potluck and jamfest (no longer at the Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café.) They tell us, “Bring your instruments and voices and join in.” Held every month on the second Sunday. Info and location, 661-339-2655.
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2:30-3:30 pm “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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3-6 pm DALE LA DUKE & JOHN FLYNN play a house confert in Sylmar; reservations get directions at 323 356-6197. Feel free to bring a snack to share.
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DALE LA DUKE is an award winning singer-songwriter who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Originally from the Detroit area, he has for many years made his living writing, teaching and playing music in Los Angeles. His song "The Lone Ranger" was a TttT “Listener Favorite” and later nominated for an L.A. Music Award. The song has acheived cult status and will be on his next CD.
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JOHN FLYNN sings from the heart. His powerful songs of humanity and hope are deeply rooted in the traditions of Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs. From barbed political verse to fun-loving lyrics, John paints vivid, lasting images with words and music, drawn from a palette of awareness, irony, humor, and compassion. A socially driven singer-songwriter not afraid of writing about the shadows, John always seems to find the glimmer of light in the dark. He does not bludgeon but allows us the space to come to our own conclusions. His songs speak to our common shared humanity. Thank-you notes left on his websites come from both soldiers and anti-war advocates. With just his old Martin D-28 and harmonica for accompaniment, John is truly an American Troubadour. John walks his talk. When off the road, he leads a prison discussion group for the New Beginnings program. He is also very involved with Camp Dreamcatcher, a safe haven for children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Additionally he is an advocate for the care and treatment of combat veterens suffering from PTSD. More at www.tscbooking.com/id1.html. Suggested donation for the show is $10.
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3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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4 pm ADAM and KRIS from Portland play the Vreeland House Concert series in South Pasadena; reservations get directions at tvree@socal.rr.com or 323 255-1501.
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4-8 pm T-LOU & HIS RED-HOT ZYDECO BAND play the “CAJUN ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” at The Lakewood HOP, 5201 Clark Av, Lakewood 90721. (Note new time, beginning in March, 2009; and series is no longer at Gardena Elks Lodge); event info, call Sidney, 323-401-8859. Presented by J.P.L.. Productions. Admission to all dances, $20 per person.
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4-8 pm “SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM” this time hosted by CODY LePOW and LITTLE BUFFALO N’ THE MUSTANGS at The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country (near Santa Clarita) 91351. They tell us, “You never know who will show up. There’s always lots of great music and fun. The Londoner serves up some free food for these Sunday Jams, so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your instrument - we’d love to hear your music!” More,www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety and www.scvblues.org. All ages, free.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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5 pm “JAM FOR LAURA ANN” at The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl. Ecdho Park 90026. Info at www.thehappybookers.net. Dozens of musicians will perform a benefit concert for fellow musician LAURA ANN MASURA. Masura, a former member of Dime Box Band, Evil Beaver, Motorhome, and the Prescriptions suffered a motorcycle accident in September when she was hit by a motor home. This benefit will help to defray her medical costs, expected to exceed $15,000 for which she is being held liable. Performing are The Happy Stars (Brian Young from Fountains of Wayne and Joe Skyward from The Posies), The Pulsars (Dave and Harry Trumfio), Tim Rutili (Red Red Meat, Califone), Pity Party, Light FM, and The Backward Clock Society, featuring Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, Kerry Brown of Ancient Chinese Secrets and Mark Tulin of the Electric Prunes. Rotary Rachel (Rachel Lichtman of luxuriamusic.com) will emcee and DJ between band sets and Madame Pamita will tell fortunes. Learn more about Laura Ann at www.lauraannsjams.com. BBQ available out back, just like Grand Ole Echo shows. (Syd Straw had to cancel as she's out of the state.) Doors at 4:30, show at 5. Purchase in advance at www.ticketweb.com. Tix, $12.
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5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by DEXTER ARDOIN at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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5-7 pm “THE MUSIC OF COSMIC STARFISH” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. JEFFREY SNYDER (aka Cosmic Starfish) brings his electro-folk music to Cafe MUSE every Sunday. (Yep, this is electric.) The venue tells us, “Come to the MUSE to hear his truly unique and totally chill astral-pop music... the perfect complement to Sunday dinner, don't you think?” We haven’t been, but their menu of light cuisine is quite good.
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5-8 pm “JAZZ NIGHT” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. Different bands every week. No cover.
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DONE; FINALE WAS SEP 27; MAY RETURN IN A DIFFERENT VENUE IN 2010: 5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana music or music-performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play their “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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7 pm MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR AMY FARRIS at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com.. The night’s artists will include DAVE ALVIN, STAN RIDGWAY, PETER CASE, I SEE HAWKS and others. Cover for the show is a suggested donation of $10, with all proceeds going to Farris’s charity of choice, Hungry For Music. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite photo, item or note to post on the memorial bulletin board for viewing. Items left will be put into a scrapbook for the Farris family. Check for availability of tix before you go; this may be sold out.
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7 pm 5th annual “VETERAN'S DAY PEACE CONCERT” with CARY PARK at Spiritworks, 260 N Pass Av, Burbank 91505; 818-848-4158. Sponsored by The Jizo Peace Center in Pine Mtn, CA. Concert features CARY PARK, voted in 2008 by Guitar World as one of the 50 fastest guitarists of all time. He is a sought-after songwriter and producer. Cary lives up in the mountains, and he will journey down to the city to perform folk music peace classics. More at 661-242-6956 or www.jizopeacecenter.org. $15.
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7-10 pm monthly “WORLD MUSIC SERIES” at The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052. Series has presented highly regarded local and touring artists. Venue offers sandwiches, salads, coffeehouse beverages. $10 cover.
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7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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7:30 pm monthly “FRIDAY NIGHT KICKBACKS” OPEN MIC series returns tonight in the San Fernando Valley, hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA at the Valley Life Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av (at Chatsworth St), Granada Hills 91344; 818-366-9899. Info, 818-428-1377. This is “for anyone to perform.” Series continues Nov 28. Produced by CATHY SEGAL GARCIA, a major figure on the L.A. jazz scene. More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. Suggested donation: $5.
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CELTIC THUNDER at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com.
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9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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All day - BILLY HILL AND THE HILLBILLIES in the Golden Horseshoe (Frontierland), Disneyland. Five shows daily, starting at 11 am. Genuine bluegrass music mixed with genuine comic idiocy. PHIL WARD, Trough Records artist who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” is sitting-in “as the lead goofball,” as he does from time to time.
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Noon-12:30 pm “GUNSLINGER RADIO SHOW” with host Cowboy Hud and performing guests on web radio KSGV, Glendora, at http://ksgvradio.com.
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1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Nov 9, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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7-10 pm CORONA BLUEGRASS JAM at Crossroads Christian Church, 2331 Kellogg Av (at Ontario Av), Corona. Info, contact Todd Holtkamp, 951-347-2597 or onetoad@adelphia.net. Todd says, “Open Jam, all levels welcome. Having a good time is mandatory. If the weather is good we will be outside in front of the main building. If the weather is bad we will be inside.”
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN 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. Venue impresario Bob Stane says they “provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. Preserving America’s great vocal sounds from a time when music was music, this vocal quartet, named the 2002 National A Cappella Champions, recreates the close harmonies of such legendary groups as The Ink Spots and the Pied Pipers, while including the era’s great comic songs made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan and The Hoosier Hotshots. A typical performance by The Perfect Gentlemen includes marvelous melodious music mingled with masterful mirth, mischief, and merry-making. The group’s versatility allows for effortless shifts between vocal styles with an air of ease, whether singing a cappella or accompanied by guitar or ukulele. Their signature piece, Salute to the 20th Century, is a humorous take on the de-evolution of music over the last century, illustrated by singing the same song in the style of Barbershop, Dixieland, Blues, Big Band, Doo-Wop, Bluegrass, Disco, Techno Punk, and Rap, complete with visuals that delights audiences of all ages time and time again. Once you’ve heard The Perfect Gentlemen, you won’t settle for anything.” Tix. $20.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Nov 9, 2nd & 4th Mon every month:
8-9 pm “MONDAY NIGHT POETRY” at the Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E Washington Bl, Pasadena 91104 ; info, www.home.earthlink.net/~mondaynightpoetry/; contact Don Kingfisher Campbell, mondaynightpoetry@earthlink.net or 626-744-7272. Featured poets and open readings; sign-up by 8 pm. They say, “This is your chance to share your poetry with the public and to hear professional poets performing their newest creations.” Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Adults, free.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; 323-759-2020; www.mdears.com. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Mon, Nov 9:
9 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and SUSAN JAMES at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230 (between Venice Bl & Washington Pl); 310-390-1328. It’s "The World's Smallest Honky-Tonk." No cover, but you will be asked to contribute to a tip jar for the band.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
9-11:30 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every Mon is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toulca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger, The Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, Nov 9, every Mon:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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HEADS-UP – GET TIX WHILE YOU CAN!
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Sat & Sun, 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 (limited time, early-bird advance purchase), $499, $799; single day, $79.
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Nov 12:
8 pm JOHN FOGERTY with STEAMTRAIN MARY at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Doors at 8 pm; tix, $39.50, $59.50, $69.50; went on sale Oct 5.
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Thu, 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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Fri, Nov 13:
8 pm RICHARD THOMPSON and LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III perform separately and together at UCLA Live, 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.
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Sat, Nov 14:
All-day annual “LOS CABALLEROS FAMILY AND FRIENDS RIDE” at the The Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates 90274. Horses available from Lee Graham for $125 for the day; contact Lee directly at 760-243-2065 to reserve a horse. The day’s $100 ride fee includes breakfast at 9 am, trail lunch at Poets Point, beverages provided on the trail and at lunch, and dinner upon return to the club at 6:30 pm. It’s all followed by a lively evening with the CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND and cowboy poetry by STEVE DEMING. Info, Steve.Deming@cbre.com
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RAY DAVIES performs the “Choral Kinks Collection” at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A.; 213-749-5171. This appears to be an acoustic show.
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Sat, Nov 14, in Hollister, CA:
Annual "HOLLISTER BAYOU FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL," 4000 San Felipe Rd, Hollister. Lineup includes Southern Cal-based bands and past “Tied to the Tracks” guests BJ DECULUS & BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO and LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS. The latter is a Grammy nominee, and her Grammy-nominated album had its radio world debut on “TttT” with FIVE WEEKS of exclusive airplay. BJ tells us, “So, pack your stuff and come see your Southern California bands kick b _ _ _ in Northern California.. . . . all in good fun.”
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Sun, Nov 15:
3 pm “MOVIE AND TV MUSIC” is the program as THE CHAMBER PLAYERS and members of the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA play the “Afternoon Chamber Music Series” at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. GSPO, in collaboration with the Grand Vision Foundation presents their latest musical adventure, CHAMBER MUSIC at the GRAND ANNEX, featuring GSPO musicians and the Chamber Players of Los Angeles. This informal Sunday afternoon series is designed to deliver fun and accessible music in an educational format and is performed in San Pedro's intimate performance space, The Grand Annex (home to the Grand Vision Foundation), located just steps away from the historic Warner Grand Theatre. The afternoon's family-friendly selections include music from “The Simpsons,” Looney Tunes Cartoons, “Dance of the Hours” from “La Giaconda” and “The Sorcerer's Apprentice.” More at www.gspo.com.
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RAY LaMONTANGE at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A.; 213-749-5171.
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Wed, Nov 25:
21st annual “BATTLE OF THE BLUES HARPS” with ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, THE JAMES HARMAN BAND with NATHAN JAMES, RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS, JUKE LOGAN & DOUG MacLEOD, and more, at Golden Sails Best Western Hotel, Long Beach; 562-498-6942.
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Sat, Nov 28:
8 pm “AN IRISH CHRISTMAS” at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl., Thousand Oaks. Presented by Kerry Records. The producers tell us, “With glorious music, dance, storytelling, laughter and plenty of Irish soul, come join us ‘round the hearth' on this joyful Irish night and celebrate with us the wonder and beauty of AN IRISH CHRISTMAS. A great night to be Irish…and be certain that you are welcome! Not to be missed! A perfect family event!” More at www.kerryrecords.com. Tix on sale now at the Civic Arts Plaza box office or Ticketmaster. Tix, $54, $44, $24.
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Sat, Dec 5:
8 pm BRUCE MOLSKY plays the FolkWorks Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401; info, www.folkworks.org. It’s a rare opportunity to see BRUCE MOLSKY in a solo concert. Alone or with fellow musicians, guitar, fiddle, or banjo in hand, multi-instrumentalist Bruce Molsky has been exploring traditional music from an astonishingly broad range of cultures over the past two decades. He synthesizes these musical forms and refracts them through his own evolving sensibilities to the point where the sources of his inspiration transform themselves into a sound that is uniquely his. While he is most identified with traditional American old-time music, Molsky’s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues, from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe.
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Advance ticket orders to FolkWorks, PO Box 55051, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Tix $18 advance, $20 at door. ($15 for FolkWorks members and friends).
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Sat, Dec 5:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com. More at www.tomrussell.com
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Sun, Dec 6:
2 pm Annual COWBOY CHRISTMAS CONCERT with top western music award winners BELINDA GAIL & CURLY MUSGRAVE and others, plus emcee LARRY WINES, at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; www.autrynationalcenter.org; 323-667-2000. Concert is followed by the annual Western Music Association (WMA) Christmas Party at Viva Fresh in Burbank. Advance tix info due soon.
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Sun, Dec 6:
AFTERNOON FIDDLE & CELLO WORKSHOP presented by ALISDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS at a Pasadena venue TBA Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas; info & reservations, 626-446-2663 or ponyseeker@yahoo.com
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Sun, Dec 6:
7 pm ALADSAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the Caltech Folk Music Society series at California Institute of Technology, Beckman Institute (Little Beckman), on the campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu.
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Sun, Dec 6, in Ojai:
7 pm TOM RUSSELL plays the Ojai Concert Series, Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Av, Ojai; 805-665-9952; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Tom Russell is an American singer-songwriter. Although most identified with the Texas Country music tradition, his music also incorporates elements of folk, Tex-Mex and the cowboy music of the American West. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith, Dave Alvin, Suzy Bogguss and more. In addition to his music, he is also a painter of folk art and has published a novel and a book of songwriting quotes. Russell grew up in California, graduated from the University of California with a degree in criminology and taught school in Nigeria at the time of the Biafran War. He also lived in Spain and Norway and played music at a circus in Puerto Rico. He began his musical career in earnest in the early 1970s in Vancouver, playing strip bars. Later he relocated to Texas and formed a band with singer-pianist Patricia Hardin. Along with legions of fans, the media treats him with high regard: "perhaps the finest American folk-roots artist that most Americans never heard of." -All Music Guide. This may well sell-out. More at www.ojaiconcertseries.com/index.files/Page1192.htm. Tix, $20 advance, $25 at door; Kids under age 15 are 1/2 price at door.
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Mon, Dec 7, in Bakersfield:
7:30 pm WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY with special guests ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, at the Majestic Fox Theater in Bakersfield; tix & info, www.goldenvoice.com - www.myspace.com/goldenvoice. Tix, $59.50, $68.50.
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Tue, Dec 8:
7:30 pm WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY with special guests ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, at Club Nokia, downtown L.A. Doors at 7 pm; tix & info, www.goldenvoice.com - www.myspace.com/goldenvoice. Tix, $45, $65, $125.
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Wed, Dec 9:
7:30 pm WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY with special guests ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl., Thousand Oaks. Doors at 7 pm; tix & info, www.goldenvoice.com - www.myspace.com/goldenvoice. Tix, $65, $75, $85.
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Fri, Dec 11:
7 pm JOHN GORKA plays the kick-off concert, with DAVE MORRISON opening, as Folk Music Returns to Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Bl, Pasadena. Fondly remembered as the home venue for the long-running series that ended with the death of its founder, Ron Stockfleth.
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It’s an appropriate return, since no less than Rolling Stone Magazine calls JOHN GORKA “The preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement.”
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For many years, Neighborhood Church was known nationally for monthly folk concerts featuring a wide variety of prominent artists. In response to the growing interest in music “by the people for the people,” original acoustic music is returning to the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church.
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John Gorka is the ideal artist to kick off the rebirth of the famous venue. Gorka is a master storyteller known for the emotional depth, intelligence and power of his beautiful songs. His latest CD is due for release just before the concert. John will be accompanied by special guest Dave Morrison, a local singer-songwriter and long-time leader in the Pasadena / Altadena and Southern Cal folk scene.
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Sat, Dec 19:
8 pm “HOLIDAY SWING” is the season’s offering by the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA with legendary jazz and blues artist BARBARA MORRISON, at the Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. Barbara Morrison Join GSPO for a little holiday cheer – GSPO Big Band style! Jazz and Blues legend Barbara Morrison will be rocking the house and ringing in the holidays! Who knows – it might snow?
Returning to the Warner Grand stage after a three year absence - the gifted Ms. Morrison is fresh off a 33 US City tour, co-headlining in an all-star tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen (most recognizable for his genius behind the music for The Wizard of Oz). Barbara now celebrates her 30th year in the music industry. Over the years she has performed with a virtual "who's who" of the Jazz and the Blues worlds. More at www.gspo.com and www.barbaramorrison.com.
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Tue, Dec 22:
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK plays the Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND plays the Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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8 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY for the Ojai Concert Series at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai; info & tix at 805-665-8852 or www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Ring in the New Year with a wild Celtic concert, then waltzing till 12:30 am. Tix, $20 before Dec 1, therafter $25 advance, $30 at door if any remain. Bring the family, bring all your friends and help ring in the New Year with a wild, fun Celtic concert featuring the return of the legendary Sligo Rags, 8-11, then enjoy elegant and romantic waltzes to a live band until 12:30 in the morning.
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Sligo Rags are an energetic Celtic / bluegrass fusion band and two-time winner of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band. This dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the national Celtic music scene by storm.
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Sat, Jan 16:
13th annual “COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” at The Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates. Includes the CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND and at 7 pm the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS. More when we know it.
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Mar 20 - 28, 2010:
IRELAND TOUR - Ken O'Malley will be leading a tour to Ireland on. Some highlights of the tour: Dublin, Donegal, Westport, Achill Island, Connemara, Galway, Aran Islands, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. SPACE IS LIMITED - the full itinerary is available at www.kenomalley.com (click on Travel to Ireland with Ken O'Malley in the upper right corner of the home page).
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Fri, Apr 16, 2010:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER at the Pantages Theatre; Nederlander is offering a free copy of his CD, “Get Lucky,” with every pair of tix bought online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004329CBC65F34?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned
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Sat, Apr 17, 2010:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER has added a second show at the Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; tix for everyone else on Sun, Nov 8; get yours now at www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00432E988955AC?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1. When prompted, enter code word "Pantages" (and thanks to The Sound 100.3 FM for the early bird opportunity).
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May 12-16, 2010; on the US West Coast:
“SCOTTISH FIDDLE TRAIN” with ALISDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS is a beautiful coastal train trip from California to Oregon and back. Join Alasdair & Natalie Haas and special guests involving fiddles, pipes and whisky tasting, on an unforgettable musical journey on board vintage private railroad cars from Los Angeles and the Bay Area to Portland and return, May 12-16, 2010. Be one of just 57 travelers on this journey along the coast, tracing the historic El Camino Real, then through the Central Valley to Sacramento, past Mount Shasta and over the Cascade Mountains on one of the most scenically spectacular rail routes in North America. Sign up today with Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net, or 866-484-3669 (toll free in the US & Canada) or 802-258-1397. Full details at www.rootsontherails.com.
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Sun, May 16, 2010:
50th TOPANGA BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST at Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills; www.topangabanjofiddle.org; Hotline: 818-382-4819.
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Jul 30-Aug 1, 2010; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS:
“2010 NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” in Los Angeles is the 5th annual conference. If the website information doesn't answer any questions you might have, contact Steven Henegar, Monologist & Storyteller, Truth & Lies Productions (www.stevenhenegar.net), at shenegar@sbcglobal.net - 714-662-5503 or 800-598-1852.
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Includes the annual “FRINGE FESTIVAL” with numerous 55 minute sets of “compelling, risky, experimental, and work-in-progress storytelling, with folktales, autobiography, performance art, stand-up, puppetry, dance and favorite long form stories.”
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Steven Henegar tells us, “Growing networks of performance venues all over the world have adopted this model and many storytellers are taking advantage of these venues to reach new audiences. The Conference Fringe encourages more storytellers to participate in American and Canadian Fringe Festivals by providing the opportunity for you to experience many aspects of a typical Fringe Festival including the selection process and performance framework.” More at www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html
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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 NOVEMBER 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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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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The editor still isn’t supposed to use the computer as his recovery continues to progress from eye surgery…
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WANT TO HELP keep the Guide going? Go to http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/guide-faqs-and-more.html
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