Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Feb 13 through 16 events and LOTS more

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As always, the news of all the live acoustic performances in the L.A. region, our “Show-of-the-Week” picks AND workshops and events for artists, and a HUGELY EXPANDED guide to WEB RADIO shows that feature performance-interviews with acoustic musicians, and (new, for us) other acoustic Americana radio shows, plus more news and info, are right here in the current edition of the Guide.
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE & NEWS
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FEBRUARY 13 through 16 events (and highlights waaaay beyond), 2010
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NEWS FEATURES:
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1) MORE “HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER” CONCERTS YET TO COME…
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Sun, Feb 21, at 2 pm, is “TORCHED: A BENEFIT FOR ‘DOCTOR'S WITHOUT BORDERS’” 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com; seating limited to 46 people.
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Starring DENISE MOURGES. As a teenage dancer, Denise opened for THE ROLLING STONES their first concert in America. Then, she opened for THE BEATLES at Shea Stadium and on their U.S tour that same year (1965). She danced on TV’s "Hullabaloo." As a bicoastal, envelope-pushing Rock-and-rollian, Denise became friends with many musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and Gram Parsons. Denise says, "I learned a lot about music from them, spending hours in studios as they made records still relevant, fresh and alive." Later, Denise wrote on music, law, medicine and lifestyle for Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times. Accompanied by friends, Denise sings a selection of torch songs that she has chosen because they “reveal a core human bond transcendent of borders: the broken heart.” Accompanying Denise are:
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JOHN HUG on acoustic and electric guitars. John has been in on the creation of over 300 LPs, working with a roster of talent spanning Don Henley, Cher, Eddie Kendricks, Waylon Jennings, Jackie De Shannon, Gregg Allman and Burt Bachrach. His production credits include songs from the soundtrack LP for the movie "Ghostbusters" and Marty Balin of the Jefferson Airplane.
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JANA LEE ROSS, pianist and musical director. Jana (pronounced jay-na) is Musical Director of KCME classical radio in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a vocalist / pianist, Jana performs regularly in that city, often with her jazz combo HIDDEN AGENDA.
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Plus, a fund-raising SILENT AUCTION of very classy "Objets d’ Heart" happens in conjunction with the show. (See the Guide’s listing for examples):
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “We've already received an online donation of $25 from NY!” Cash and checks accepted at door (make checks to Doctors Without Borders). Pre-donate by credit card online at www.firstgiving.com/torched. Minimum (tax-deductible) donation at the door is $10, more if you can.
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JEANNINE FRANK and her “Parlor Performances” series is working on a benefit for Haitian earthquake victims. More when we know it, or check with Jeannine at 310-476-6735 or Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com.
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More will follow, as we learn of additional benefit events.
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2) PATTY LARKIN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN MUSIC WITH AN ALL-STAR CD
Beginning Sunday, Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day - and each day leading up to its March 9 release, fans can tune in to www.PattyLarkin.com and hear one new song each day from “25,” Patty’s new 25th anniversary CD. The double CD is a collection of Patty’s 25 most-requested love songs from her 25 years in music, recorded with 25 special guests… hence, the title, “25.” Each day, Patty will share details about that day’s song and do a guest spot on Facebook and Twitter.
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A variety of guests will join her as she tours the new album this Spring. Who? Well, the guests on the new album include Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, Suzanne Vega, Roseanne Cash, John Gorka, Chris Smither, Greg Brown, Janis Ian, David Wilcox, Jonatha Brooke, Janis Ian, Lucy Kaplansky, Catie Curtis, and more.
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3) UNIQUE VALENTINE FOR THE ONE WHO HAS EVERYTHING…
Twenty years ago on Valentine’s Day, the Voyager 1 spacecraft took one last farewell photo that NASA calls “Voyager’s Valentine to the Solar System.” The intrepid little robot, including its gold phonograph record of “Earth’s Greatest Hits,” had sailed beyond the outermost planet in our solar system. Scientists turned its camera inward to snap a series of final images - its parting valentine to the string of planets it called home.
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Mercury was too close to the sun to see, Mars showed only a thin crescent of sunlight, and Pluto was too dim, but Voyager was able to capture cameos of Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Earth and Venus from its unique vantage point. These images, later arranged in a large-scale mosaic, make up the only family portrait of our planets arrayed about the sun. It had taken more than 12 years to reach the place where it took the group portrait, 6 billion kilometers (almost 4 billion miles) away from the sun.
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So, if your sweetie has everything else, or just plain wants something you can’t afford, you can download a Valentine taken by Voyager and make that your unique gift. It’s available free at www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2010-048&cid=release_2010-048
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4) I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. GETS MORE MEDIA ATTENTION
The boys did a nice interview in a Ventura County paper…
www.vcstar.com/news/2010/jan/29/swooping-in-santa-barbara-is-on-the-flight-path
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5) VIOLINIST MAKES TOP “40 UNDER 40” LIST
JULIE ROGERS, 1st violin with the Pasadena Symphony, appears as one of Pasadena Magazine's annual “40 Under 40.” Julie and her fellow musicians perform their next concert with the Pasadena Symphony on March 20, in “Eternal Mozart.” Pasadena Magazine's “40 Under 40” issue is on newsstands now. Or you can read Pasadena Symphony Association's full interview with Julie at www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org
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6) FILM SOUNDTRACK NEWS…
The upcoming DVD release of the feature film, “CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY,” is due March 2 on Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD. Its soundtrack release is the same day. It features songs by Brian Wilson, including his cover of The Rivieras' hit “California Sun,” as well as new songs by Carbon Leaf and a new song, “Follow That Monkey” by Jackie Greene - a new track that appears on the soundtrack only. There’s additional score by Heitor Pereira. There’s a song stream at www.429records.com/sites/429records/pressclips/newreleases/curiousgeorge2/newreleases.html
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NEWS POSTSCRIPT…
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The CONCERT FOR HAITI on Sunday, Jan 31, sponsored by the ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE, was a PHENOMENAL success, raising over FIVE GRAND without a penny lost to overhead or expenses! We’ll soon have a feature story for you about the enormous show of folk-Americana artists, with Grammy and top music award winners. Other benefit shows for Haitian earthquake relief, including those yet to come, are in the Guide’s listings and in the NEWS section.
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MORE benefit events for Haiti are happening soon, including one on Fri, Feb 12. See the Guide for the details of that and much more.
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RECENT NEWS FEATURES:
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The Feb 10 edition is available at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/02/acoustic-americana-music-guide-feb-10.html
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The Feb 5 edition is available at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/02/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news-feb.html
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The Feb 3 edition is available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/02/acoustic-americana-music-guide-haiti_03.html
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“The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.” – Anaïs Nin.
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2010, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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(1) Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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2 pm “SILENT FILM AND ORGAN” with the magnificent Royce Hall Organ at UCLA Live in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood.
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2 pm BOWSER & BLUE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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5-10 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays a pre-Mardi Gras show at New Orleans Cajun-Creole Cuisine in Hermosa Beach.
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8 pm AL STEWART at McCabe’s in Santa Monica (SOLD OUT).
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8 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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8 & 10 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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8 pm DOUG MacLEOD plays the “40th anniversary Guitar Summit series” at The Fret House in Covina.
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8 pm “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings BRETT PERKINS & AMALIE RIIS from Denmark, playing acoustic, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks) in North Hollywood.
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An “Event-of-the-Week-for Artists:”
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10 am-1 pm “DUET HARMONY SINGING WORKSHOP: IRISH, APPALACHIAN, GOSPEL, COUNTRY” with LITTLE WINDOWS at Holy Nativity Episcopal in L.A.
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See the complete listings below for all the details.
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(2) Saturday’s RADIO & TV SHOWS
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~ that feature live performance-interviews with acoustic musicians (mostly on-line, simulcast from radio stations elsewhere).
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RADIO: Sat; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“FOLK ALLEY” is a non-profit venture produced by public radio station WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio. It often features interviews and performances as well as hosted programs with CD tracks from across the spectrum of folk / new folk / acoustic Americana. They say, “Our goal is to bring you the best in folk music, 24 hours a day, wherever you have access to the Internet.” It requires a free membership. All you need to know and to listen is at www.folkalley.com
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RADIO: Sat; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO DISMUKE” is a broad and deep presentation of vintage original recordings from 1925-1935, one of the most vibrant decades in popular culture and entertainment. It’s the music of boom times of the "Roaring '20s" to the hard times of the Great Depression; from frantic Charlestons danced to by a generation of flappers to sentimental ballads performed by the early crooners; from the hot jazz bands of the top Harlem nightclubs to the popular dance bands of the formative years of the swing and big band eras. One listener commented, “How in the world do you have all of this music!? I am amazed when I tune in the magnitude of your collection! Thanks so much for sharing it!” And if you’re wondering, JANET KLEIN (Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys) brought it to the Guide’s attention. It’s accessible through several free options and offers a blog, all available at www.radiodismuke.com
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“AMERICANA HOUSE PARTY” web radio from Bridgewater, Virginia, plays “the best regional and national Americana, bluegrass, new grass, mountain jam, old time, folk, blues, and alt country.” The programmer tells us, “I've attented some really awesome house parties with great entertainment. Only problem is, they ended way too soon. So I created the on-line Americana House Party. Now you can have a house party anytime you dial in, at home or work. It never has to end! Grab your favorite beverage, turn it up, and kick back.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/americanaradio
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME” is a 24/7 web radio station from Longmont, Colorado, playing “Americana / jazz / folk” It’s been around since 2003. The programmer says, “This station is provided to promote ragtime everywhere. We pleased to offer a wide variety ragtime music for listening on the web, from Scott Joplin, Brun Campbell, and James Scott to modern composers like David Thomas Roberts and Jack Rummel. We like to include music that 'borders' on ragtime like stride, novelty, blues, traditional jazz, tangos, choros, new ragtime, and terra verde.” More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/rmragtime
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“WATUSI RADIO” on Scion Radio 17 was once a staple on L.A. broadcast radio. Now a web radio show, it presents “the best in Americana, hardcore, no-nonsense alternative country, rockabilly, roots – old-time hillbilly, honky-tonk, outlaw country.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric, and usually, you’ll get a default broadcast of archived shows. More info at www.scionav.com/music and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/scion012
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“GYPSY RADIO” is 24/7 “Americana / free form / alt country” web radio from “Gypsyland” Pennsylvania, and bills itself as “The BEST Americana and FreeForm Radio ... The Suck Stops Here!” The programmer (musician Shawn Z) tells us, “Enjoy our 'freeform' playlist – [it’s] updated everyday, and includes classic hits and the newest releases from all your favorite artists including Hank III, Shooter Jennings, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Shawn Z, Tommy Womack, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle and more. We welcome requests and suggestions, so bring it on. Dig it?” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More info at www.myspace.com/radiogypsy and www.shawn-z.com and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/shawnz
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO JIMMY DREAMZ” from Selden, New York, is the place “Where tequila is the fuel and tropical music rules.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. The programmer says, “If it has a tropical feel, if it tells stories about far off islands, tiki bars, boat drinks, beaches, or sunsets, you could call it Trop-Rock. That's where we come in. We play the best mix of Trop-Rock & Americana.” There’s a good online newsletter with features on numerous Americana music radio shows (broadcast and web) and feature stories and links to specials on musicians whose tracks are played on the web station’s shows – including giants of the past, like Fats Domino. That, and the radio stream, are at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“BIG BURRITO RADIO” hosted by Johnny Russler and Mad Marty, is a webcast of the Chicago-area broadcast radio show on WLRA 88.1. The show features TropRock music and interviews with TropRock artists. It’s available with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at 9 pm; Tue at 6 am; Thu at 5 pm; Sun at noon, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“ISLAND TIME,” hosted by “DK the DJ” with webcast show times (Pacific time) Tue at 9 pm; Thu at noon; Fri at 5 pm; and Sun at 6 am, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“TIME AFTER ISLAND TIME,” produced by Paul Leslie & Jeff Pike, with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at noon; Wed at 6 am; Thu at 9 pm; Sat at 5 pm, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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6-8 am “ALIVE & PICKING” hosted by MARY KATHERINE ALDIN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, worldwide at www.kpfk.com. 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. KPFK has vacillated on whether or not Mary Katherine’s show will be aired regularly, so please take note, and let KPFK hear your preferences.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
7-11 am “AMERICANA WEEKEND” with Mike Mahaney is an omnibus of newly-released Americana music and music from the Top 40 Americana charts. The show is partly acoustic, partly electric. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COW TRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by Western Music Association 2009 DJ of the Year, “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart). Heartland Public Radio (HPR) rebroadcasts the show on Saturdays at www.hpr.org. The show originates Sundays at KSJD in Mancos, Colorado, and is simulcast on the station’s website (see the Guide’s radio listings for Sunday at 11 am for details). Write Barbara during the Saturday rebroadcast at westernbelle@hpr.org. More at www.myspace.com/mancosbelle and www.facebook.com/barbara.richhart
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
11 am-2 pm “TWANG” with Rowena Muldavin is traditional country, and as she says, “Folks, New Traditional Country music is not an oxymoron.” The show is favorites from the past and new artists who are keeping real country music alive and well in the face of Nashville’s soundalike flood of, as your editor says, “red state trailer park rock.” The show is partly acoustic, partly electric. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on web radio:
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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RADIO: Sat, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
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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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
2-5 pm “AMERICANA MATINEE” with Kat Griffin combines a diverse mix of the familiar, from Neil Young and Bob Dylan to Lead Belly, with a focus on the current music being released and charting on the National Americana Music Association’s Top 40 chart. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” on KPCC 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, simulcast at www.scpr.org. The long-running NPR variety show 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. (KPCC erroneously claims to be the “exclusive Southern California home” of APHC,” but you can catch it on KCLU at 4 pm Sat & 10 am Sun.)
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on web radio:
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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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
3-4 pm “THIS AMERICAN LIFE” hosted by veteran NPR producer Ira Glass is a weekly public radio program broadcast locally on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. The show “pushes the envelope of radio performance with a show that's part journalism, part arts, and entirely compelling and unique.” The show has a chosen theme each week, for which Glass does a story or two, and he invites a variety of writers and performers to take a whack at the theme. The result is stories, monologues, short radio plays, miniature documentaries, "found recordings" and original works for radio.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
4-6 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. The long-running NPR variety show always features live performances and skits and stories, including the signature monologue “News from Lake Wobegon” by host GARRISON KEILLOR, along with a regular cast of recording artists and guests; it’s broadcast from its home base in Minnesota or various live venues across America. The initial “live” broadcast time every Saturday (3 pm Pacific) is standard most places, though repeat times Sat & Sun vary by station. KCLU (KPCC erroneously claims to be the “exclusive Southern California home” of APHC,” but you can catch it on KCLU at 4 pm Sat & 10 am Sun.)
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
5-9 pm “ANN THE RAVEN” is a blues show that bears the name of its host, a well-known L.A. deejay with a velvet and sultry voice. Make no mistake, this is the electric blues, as Ann does not venture into acoustic blues often, if at all. From Billie Holiday to John Lee Hooker, Santana, Shemekia Copeland, Etta James, Mavis Staples and Blues Boy King, she knows the genre and her show is quite popular. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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WEB TV: Sat, 2nd Sat, every month; in Lake Elizabeth & web simulcast:
5-10 pm “EAST OF NOWHERE JAM & POTLUCK” at a private residence in Lake Elizabeth 93532; call for info & directions, 661-724-1064. Sponsors say, “Bring your axe, your voice, your ears and something to eat and/or drink. We’ll have a ball!” The monthly event is simulcast on the web at http://lakesandvalleys.camstreams.com.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
6-8 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” rebroadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, simulcast at www.scpr.org. The long-running NPR variety show 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. The initial “live” broadcast time each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM from 3-5 pm, 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 else; 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. (KPCC erroneously claims to be the “exclusive Southern California home” of APHC,” but you can catch it on KCLU at 4 pm Sat & 10 am Sun.)
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
7-9 pm “WEST COAST LIVE” hosted by Sedge Thompson is a weekly two-hour public radio program produced in San Francisco, broadcast locally on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. The show is a nationally-distributed radio variety show performed live in front of a live audience, with author interviews, music, and comedy.
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WEB TV: Sat, every Sat; web video simulcast:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, live from Kulak's Woodshed in 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. Web page has a provision to accept a donation to help the venue pay for the uplink and band width use by those watching.
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RADIO: Sat, every Sat, on broadcast & web radio:
10 pm-midnight “AMERICAN ROUTES” hosted by Nick Spitzer is a weekly two-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, broadcast locally on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. The show presents a broad range of American and Americana music, from blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. Now in its 9th year on the air, “American Routes explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music, and how they are distinguished.”
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TV: Sat, every Sat; on TV:
11 pm-12 am “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
3 am “KDEN ZYDECO & AMERICANA” is an Americana, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano web radio show from Burbank, CA that airs nightly at 3 am. New shows air Mon, Fri, & Sat, and other nights are repeats. DJ Dennis Gurwell is a product of the Bakersfield area. He’s played in a variety of rock, country, Celtic and zydeco bands since the mid-’60s, and he’s been in L.A. since late in that decade. These days, Dennis plays accordion in the L.A.-based BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO. This is his first foray into the world of internet broadcasting, and he says, “Hope you all enjoy the music on my show. It's made up of a large dose of zydeco, along with some blues, country, Americana, Hawaiian, Tex-Mex, and Celtic. If I've left anything out, please let me know. I will try to update my playlists as often as I can. Recent additions are cuts by guitar greats Pete Anderson and Gregg Wright, as well as new music from Danny Trashville. Artists, if you have any music that you would like to have played, please send me a copy. If I feel that it fits in with the general direction, I will be happy to play it.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584
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(3) Saturday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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Sat, Feb 13, in Fallbrook (San Diego Co):
7:30 pm LITTLE WINDOWS Concert: “LOVE SONGS FROM IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND APPALACHIA” at “Fallbrook Americana Music Series,” Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W Mission, Fallbrook; 760-723-7255 for info. Little Windows is the delightful musical duo of JULEE GLAUB & MARK WEEMS, performing traditional Irish and Appalachian songs and tunes. They tour the West Coast annually. More at www.littlewindows.net. Tix sold in advance at Capital Major, or at door. Tix $15 gen’l, $7 for kids ages 7-17.
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Sat & Sun, Feb 13-14, in San Francisco:
“OLD TIME-BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” at several venues in the Bay Area. Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band perform Sat, Feb 13 at McGrath's Pub in Alameda, from 8-11 pm, and Sun, Feb 14 at the Mayflower Inn in San Rafael, from 4-7 pm. More on the festival and the many performers at www.sfbluegrass.org
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Annual “COCHISE GATHERING” in Sierra Vista, AZ is “an excellent festival,” says cowboy (ah, cowgirl) poet DORIS DALEY, who returns to perform again this year. More at www.dorisdaley.com
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BOB MALONE tells us, “I make my debut at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City. Gonna bring out the whole band with horns and all.” If you’re in the Big Apple, go.
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None today. The semiannual “FOLKTACULAR,” Robert Morgan Fisher’s multi-artist show with waaay too many acts that goes-on for waaay too many hours, happens this coming Sunday. See Sunday’s listing for more info.
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(5) Saturday’s “LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, Feb 13, recurring:
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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Pete was among the winners in mandolin at last year’s Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. He says, “There's no way I'm getting out and playing music 8:30 am every Saturday.” So check Pete’s myspace page to see if they’ll be there. Sharon plays flute. Free.
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Sat, Feb 13; WORKSHOP; an “Event-of-the-Week-for Artists:”
10 am-1 pm “DUET HARMONY SINGING WORKSHOP: IRISH, APPALACHIAN, GOSPEL, COUNTRY” with LITTLE WINDOWS at Holy Nativity Episcopal, 6700 W 83rd St, Los Angeles; www.holynativityparish.org; 310-670-4777. Little Windows is the delightful musical duo of JULEE GLAUB & MARK WEEMS, performing traditional Irish and Appalachian songs and tunes. They tour the West Coast annually. More at www.littlewindows.net. Workshop is open to all. Bring a duet partner, or find one in the workshop. For info, contact Peter Rood at the church (see above). Fee, $40.
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Sat, Feb 13, repeats every Sat:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat, in Camarillo:
1-3 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” in the courtyard of Rare Blends Cafe, 4101 Las Posas Rd (next to Camarillo Library), Camarillo. Info, 805-682-4718. Geared for singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. New as of Jan 9, 2010. Sign-ups at 12:30 pm. Rain cancels, because it’s outdoors. Free.
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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm “SILENT FILM AND ORGAN” program with the magnificent Royce Hall Organ at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, Westwood. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm BOWSER & BLUE 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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They have recorded with Supertramp's Rick Davies, and with Kimberley Rew, Vince de la Cruz, Alex Cooper and Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves. They also recorded a song with the late great MacLean and MacLean. They have written and appeared in many full-length Theatre shows, most recently the musical 'The Paris of America,' which ran for seven sold-out weeks at Montreal's Centaur Theatre in 2003. Previous shows include the smash hits 'Blokes' and 'Blokes Deux.'
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Wildly popular with proctologists and Colorectal Surgeons, George Bowser and Rick Blue have been writing and performing music and comedy together since 1978. Colorectal Surgeons around the world are familiar with them through the song 'Working Where the Sun Don't Shine', which was first heard on 'Madly Off In All Directions' in 1997. They are down from Canada on a continental tour performing for big venues and festivals, mostly for other snow birds in the Winter months. The Coffee Gallery Backstage carved out two hours for them on the afternoon of February 13. The popular coffee house showroom will be expecting a cohort of doctors and their families to fill the room with laughter as they will be sharing the joke and recognizing themselves in the songs of Bowser & Blue.
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They appeared at the 2008 edition of the Just For Laughs comedy Festival, with Joan Rivers and many other fine comedians. That performance was telecast in January 2009 on CBC-TV. They can often be seen on television shows compiled from their many festival appearances since 1988.
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Also in 2008, they appeared at Montreal's Centaur Theatre in "The 25th Century Belongs to Canada," a follow-up to the highly successful "Four Anglos of the Apocalypse." This was a comic perspective on the last 30 years of politics in Quebec, narrated by film-maker and humorist Josh Freed, with music by Bowser and Blue and cartoons by award-winning cartoonist Terry Mosher (Aislin). Highlights from the show were presented at Toronto's IdeaCity festival in 2007. More at See: www.bowserandblue.com and http://bowserandblue.com/history.php. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat, every month; in Tehachapi:
2-5 pm Monthly “FIDDLE JAM” at Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. Second Sat, every month. Info: Leslie Schoenberg, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 3, 661-821-0800. Every second Saturday, fiddlers and pickers are all welcome to join in the fun and learn some new fiddle tunes. All ages welcome as well as those who want to listen and tap their toes; www.tehachapi.com.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat, in Temecula:
2:30 pm “GOSPEL AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday afternoon, it’s “a variety show and features traditional, contemporary and jazz influenced Gospel music. Each week will showcase different soloists and Gospel mime dancers,” in a series presented by Lillian Crawford. Series info, www.americantowns.com/ca/temecula/events/gospel-at-the-merc-2009-07-18
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Sat, Feb 13:
4-8 pm BERNIE PEARL joins pianist DWAYNE SMITH to play the “Valentine Eve Fundraiser” for 7th District Long Beach City Council candidate, Jill Hill, at Veteran's Park Social Hall, 101 E 28th St, Long Beach 90806. Refreshments included. More at www.JillHillforQualityNeighborhoods.com. The donation is $20 for single, $30 for two, or $15 for those over age 65.
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Sat, Feb 13, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5-10 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays a pre-Mardi Gras show at New Orleans Cajun-Creole Cuisine, 140 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach. Reservations req’d at 310-347-5184. This band had ‘em dancing in the aisles at the “Concert for Haiti” benefit, sponsored by the Guide.
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Band leader Bervick BJ Deculus says, “It’s Mardi Gras time; the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl; and BMZ has a new CD. Lets party! BMZ's newest CD, ‘Straight from the Heart,’ is finally here and available for your purchase. A release date has been set for February 14. After a year-long recording and administrative process, we are pleased with the results. This CD has 16 songs designed to keep you dancing and grooving for 74 minutes. I will soon have sound clips on my Web site so you can take a listen. You may purchase the CD from CD Baby.com or you may contact me at bjdeculus@aol.com.” More at www.bmzgazette.com
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat, every month; in Lake Elizabeth & web simulcast:
5-10 pm “EAST OF NOWHERE JAM & POTLUCK” at a private residence in Lake Elizabeth 93532; call for info & directions, 661-724-1064. Sponsors say, “Bring your axe, your voice, your ears and something to eat and/or drink. We’ll have a ball!” The monthly event is simulcast on the web at http://lakesandvalleys.camstreams.com.
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Sat, Feb 13, in Lake Elizabeth (West of Palmdale):
6-11 pm “VALENTINE'S DINNER AND DANCE” at Lake Elizabeth Golf Course, Sapphire Room, on Elizabeth Lakes Rd, Lake Elizabeth. The Lakes Community Center is holding a festive dinner and dance for all Lakes and Valleys residents. Dinner is a choice of three entrees (meat, fish or pasta), plus salads, desserts, coffee and tea. Alcohol may be purchased. After dinner (7:30-11 pm) there’s live music “for dancing or singing along with the awesome classic rock band The Working Stiffs from Leona Valley.” Tix must be purchased by the end of January by calling Dahlia 724-1293 or Lynda 724-0737, at Greenside Grill. $25 per person.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat, every month; in the OC:
6:30 pm Blues legend BERNIE PEARL plays a monthly duet show with pianist DWAYNE SMITH at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. This is Bernie & Dwayne’s every-second Saturday show, and Bernie usually plays this one electric. He was great performing live acoustic on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in March 2007. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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MARLEY'S GHOST performs at the Grace First Presbyterian Church in Long Beach (but that’s all we know about it.)
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7 pm ZEN BOOGIE makes its first visit to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. They’ve been called L.A.'s most original Boogie-Blues Jazz band, with their fun and catchy songs, and wickedly offbeat and heartfelt lyrics. Their songs tell the stories of lead singer-songwriter Robert Linden - often with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek and his feet constantly moving behind his keyboard. His music has been compared to Steely Dan, Randy Newman, Billy Vera and Dr. John, and ZB supports him with a six-piece band and vocalists. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “They are simply a good time and a great show of music you won't hear anywhere else.”
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“Everyone loves ZEN BOOGIE’s music. The songs are awesome. It’s a kind of ‘bluezjazzfunk’. I get requests for it all the time.” ~ Bambi Breeze, “Kool Breezes” on Radio Scooter.
“…an infectious band that has four beat imbedded in their chromosomes… if the cool live disc is anything like the real thing, a lot of good times are guaranteed when ZEN BOOGIE comes to a town near you.” ~ George Harris, “All About Jazz.”
“We are afforded the luxury of being able to play the music we like… I liked your music and will be playing ‘Madness’ on my show.” ~ JR Moreno, “The Jazz Café.”
“Vocalist/Keyboardist Robert Linden has assembled a bunch of boogie-crazy musicians to run through a varied program... they have a certain rawness but also an immediate sense of excitement... a riotous celebration of swing-boogie heaven.” ~ Myrna Daniels, “L.A. Jazz Scene.”
”(Robert Linden) sings and plays a mean piano...and loves to share a raw boogie piano style with his audience while romping forcefully on the bottom keys.. That driving rhythm is the best part of what ZEN BOOGIE does... they give each song direction and the kind of powerful force that would fill a room. ~ Jim Santella, “Southland Blues Magazine.”
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat every month:
7 pm “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” monthly charity-benefit showcase with a full lineup of performers, at The Talking Stick’s new location 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Performing host MARK ISLAM says, “All of the performers, [make] good on their promise to busk their hearts out… new songs & everything… a Who's Hoot.” Past lineups have included Grammy winners / nominees and a Village Voice OBIE Award winner. Mark continues, “There's no shortage of acoustic eclecticism in Los Angeles.” More on Grassroots Acoustica, and lineup for tonight’s show, at www.grassrootsacoustica.org. No cover charge, but every show is a benefit for a nonprofit or charity.
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Sat, Feb 13, in Santa Barbara:
7-10 pm JOHN BATDORF & ANDREW JACKSON at the Santa Barbara Arts Factory, 208 Palm Av, Santa Barbara 93101. The two are making a return to the venue after a very successful first show here. John Batdorf has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” including the live-on-air reunion performance (after 30 years apart) with ‘70s duo partner Mark Rodney, as BATDORF & RODNEY. Andrew Jackson is renowned as the “Guitar Chameleon.” All ages show. Tix are $8 advance, $10 door.
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat, every month:
7-9:30 pm Monthly “SATURDAY [MUSIC] WORKSHOPS” series at the Valley Life Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av (at Chatsworth St), Granada Hills 91344; 818-366-9899. Info & reservations, www.moreart.us; 818-428-1377. Produced by CATHY SEGAL GARCIA, a major figure on the L.A. jazz scene. Cathy says, “Nibbles and such available on site for purchase.”
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat:
7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat, in Palmdale:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat, in Temecula:
7 & 9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. The 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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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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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. He’s famous for “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat.” 10 pm show may have tix available, $24.50.
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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech campus in Pasadena, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). Before 1989, Steve Gillette was a fixture in the local California folk music scene, widely known as an exceptional guitarist and a hugely talented songwriter, co-writer of the classic ballad, Darcy Farrow, among many other fine songs, some recorded by major performers like Ian and Sylvia, John Denver, and Garth Brooks. Then, he dropped out of sight, later returning to California from his new home in Vermont, with his new wife, Cindy, when he first brought this eastern singer and songwriter to California on tour. Even at this early stage of their career together, it was obvious that there was a towering amount of talent and chemistry here, and the Caltech Folk Music Society was lucky to be able to present them the next year. It has been a great relationship ever since, and their audience can always depend on new songs, some old favorites, and a lot of fun and stories of what they've been up to in the intervening two years.
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Sat, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DOUG MacLEOD plays the “40th anniversary Guitar Summit series” at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. He’s a fabulous acoustic bluesman, endorsed by National steel guiatars. His original, “Talkin’ Politician Blues,” became a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.doug-macleod.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Feb 13, 2nd Sat, every month; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings BRETT PERKINS & AMALIE RIIS from Denmark, plus JUDE ROBERTS, all playing acoustic, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916.
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BRETT PERKINS lives in Denmeark and performs internationally as an award-winning singer-songwriter. He grew his musical roots in the early ’80s L.A. club scene, as lead singer-songwriter of the power pop band THE SNEAKS, gaining national airplay and national sponsorship by Vans Shoes. His later works appeared in film and TV sountracks before he turned his attention to solo acoustic performing. Copenhagen, Denmark is now home, and he has performed in thirty countries and released several solo albums, including his newest CD, “Red Light Green Light,” which includes some European Top 30 radio hits and his song that won the International Sonwriting Awards. (It is available in the US on Trough Records, and the packaging and all the tracks are in English.) Many of his co-writes appear on other artists’ albums, including the recent hit single and number-one video “Breaking News” by Copenhagen Records artist Mads Langer. Brett has served as Executive Director for the Kerrville Folk Festival, and was a Founding Partner of the Unisong International Songwriting Contest.
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AMALIE RIIS stepped into the recording studio for the first time at age fifteen to record a demo, and the rest is on the way to becoming history. That first bold step led to a full album that received national radio airplay in her native Denmark, and to tours of Ireland, Sweden, and now the United States. Her original songs defy categorization, but can be said to nestle neatly between folk, Americana, and catchy acoustic pop. Her most recent single "I Think I Love You" is still in national radio rotation.
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JUDE ROBERTS writes songs that are folk gems, crafted with a decidedly new flare, and he sings 'em strong, pure, and clear. Hailing from New York's Hudson River Valley, he's shared the stage with folk icon Pete Seeger. Just this last year, Jude was chosen to be a featured main-stage performer at both FAR-West Folk Alliance and Northeast Regional Folk Alliance conferences.
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8 pm “BEACH BOYS SONGS ALL NIGHT LONG” hosted by MARC PLATT, with performances by LISA NEMZO, MARC PLATT, LISA TURNER, PAUL ZOLLO and others at Kulaks Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. It’s a fundraiser for Kulak’s, with contributions accepted on the internet or in person. Th evenue was 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; $10.
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Sat, Feb 13, every Sat:
8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am.
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8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in the north SFV; for location, contact Bobbi Gore, 818-365-6418; www.songmakers.org.
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DAVID SERBY & CHARLIE FAYE at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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9 pm LIVE MUSIC & DANCING for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Check their website for tonight’s performers. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded every Saturday by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. There’s an early show at 7 pm, and the 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs, student. military discounts available.
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10 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. He’s famous for “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat.” The 8 pm show is sold-out. Tix, $24.50.
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(1) Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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11 am-2 pm SWEET BABY J’AI plus BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO play a Valentine’s Day / pre-Mardi Gras show at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa, Twist Restaurant, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex in Hollywood.
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3 pm-midnight Semi-annual “ROBERT MORGAN FISHER'S FOLKTACULAR” at Bergamont Station Arts Complex in Santa Monica.
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7 pm VAN DYKE PARKS with CLARE MULDAUR & The REASONS, plus special guest JOSH MEASE, at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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7 pm JANET KLEIN & THE PARLOR BOYS at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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7:30 pm BRETT PERKINS and AMALIE RIIS (from Denmark) plus TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND play a “LISTENING ROOM SPECIAL EVENT” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre.
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RADIO: Sun; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“FOLK ALLEY” has “VALENTINE’S SPECIAL” programming today only – a choice of two streams, one with folk music’s mushiest love songs. Folk Alley is a non-profit venture produced by public radio station WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio. It often features interviews and performances as well as hosted programs with CD tracks from across the spectrum of folk / new folk / acoustic Americana. They say, “Our goal is to bring you the best in folk music, 24 hours a day, wherever you have access to the Internet.” It requires a free membership. All you need to know and to listen is at www.folkalley.com
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RADIO: Sun; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO DISMUKE” is a broad and deep presentation of vintage original recordings from 1925-1935, one of the most vibrant decades in popular culture and entertainment. It’s the music of boom times of the "Roaring '20s" to the hard times of the Great Depression; from frantic Charlestons danced to by a generation of flappers, to sentimental ballads performed by the early crooners; from the hot jazz bands of the top Harlem nightclubs to the popular dance bands of the formative years of the swing and big band eras. One listener commented, “How in the world do you have all of this music!? I am amazed when I tune in the magnitude of your collection! Thanks so much for sharing it!” And if you’re wondering, JANET KLEIN (Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys) brought it to the Guide’s attention. It’s accessible through several free options and offers a blog, all available at www.radiodismuke.com
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“AMERICANA HOUSE PARTY” web radio from Bridgewater, Virginia, plays “the best regional and national Americana, bluegrass, new grass, mountain jam, old time, folk, blues, and alt country.” The programmer tells us, “I've attented some really awesome house parties with great entertainment. Only problem is, they ended way too soon. So I created the on-line Americana House Party. Now you can have a house party anytime you dial in, at home or work. It never has to end! Grab your favorite beverage, turn it up, and kick back.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/americanaradio
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“ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME” is a 24/7 web radio station from Longmont, Colorado, playing “Americana / jazz / folk” It’s been around since 2003. The programmer says, “This station is provided to promote ragtime everywhere. We pleased to offer a wide variety ragtime music for listening on the web, from Scott Joplin, Brun Campbell, and James Scott to modern composers like David Thomas Roberts and Jack Rummel. We like to include music that 'borders' on ragtime like stride, novelty, blues, traditional jazz, tangos, choros, new ragtime, and terra verde.” More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/rmragtime
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“WATUSI RADIO” on Scion Radio 17 was once a staple on L.A. broadcast radio. Now a web radio show, it presents “the best in Americana, hardcore, no-nonsense alternative country, rockabilly, roots – old-time hillbilly, honky-tonk, outlaw country.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric, and usually, you’ll get a default broadcast of archived shows. More info at www.scionav.com/music and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/scion012
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“GYPSY RADIO” is 24/7 “Americana / free form / alt country” web radio from “Gypsyland” Pennsylvania, and bills itself as “The BEST Americana and FreeForm Radio ... The Suck Stops Here!” The programmer (musician Shawn Z) tells us, “Enjoy our 'freeform' playlist – [it’s] updated everyday, and includes classic hits and the newest releases from all your favorite artists including Hank III, Shooter Jennings, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Shawn Z, Tommy Womack, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle and more. We welcome requests and suggestions, so bring it on. Dig it?” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More info at www.myspace.com/radiogypsy and www.shawn-z.com and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/shawnz
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO JIMMY DREAMZ” from Selden, New York, is the place “Where tequila is the fuel and tropical music rules.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. The programmer says, “If it has a tropical feel, if it tells stories about far off islands, tiki bars, boat drinks, beaches, or sunsets, you could call it Trop-Rock. That's where we come in. We play the best mix of Trop-Rock & Americana.” There’s a good online newsletter with features on numerous Americana music radio shows (broadcast and web) and feature stories and links to specials on musicians whose tracks are played on the web station’s shows – including giants of the past, like Fats Domino. That, and the radio stream, are at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“BIG BURRITO RADIO” hosted by Johnny Russler and Mad Marty, is a webcast of the Chicago-area broadcast radio show on WLRA 88.1. The show features TropRock music and interviews with TropRock artists. It’s available with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at 9 pm; Tue at 6 am; Thu at 5 pm; Sun at noon, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“ISLAND TIME,” hosted by “DK the DJ” with webcast show times (Pacific time) Tue at 9 pm; Thu at noon; Fri at 5 pm; and Sun at 6 am, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“TIME AFTER ISLAND TIME,” produced by Paul Leslie & Jeff Pike, with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at noon; Wed at 6 am; Thu at 9 pm; Sat at 5 pm, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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RADIO: Sun, every Sun, on broadcast & web radio:
5-6 am “CITY ARTS & LECTURES” hosted by Linda Hunt is a weekly public radio program broadcast locally on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. The show BRINGS some of the most celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers of our day as they address contemporary ideas and values, often discussing the creative process. These unique programs offer diverse perspective on literature, criticism, the performing arts, and the way we think about the world we live in today.
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RADIO: Sun, every Sun, on broadcast & web radio:
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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RADIO: Sun, every Sun, on broadcast radio & web simulcast:
8 am-noon “PEACE, LOVE & SUNDAY MORNINGS” with veteran deejay Mimi Chen, on 100.3 FM The Sound in L.A., and simulcast everywhere at http://www.thesoundla.com/?nid=41&sid=304. Mimi mixes together the best acoustic, live, reggae, bluegrass, "jam band", and folk performances by Sound artists both new and old. It's music that fits the mellow mood of Sunday mornings in Southern California. The station tells us, “This is a unique opportunity for our listeners to associate with the idealism that grew out of the peace movement in the 1970s. No longer controversial, the core ideals of friendship and togetherness live on - and relate powerfully to new generations of music fans. Tune in and turn on.”
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RADIO: Sun, every Sun, on broadcast & web radio:
10 am-noon (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” rebroadcast on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. Show always features live performances and skits and stories, including the signature monologue “News from Lake Wobegon” by host GARRISON KEILLOR, along with a regular cast of recording artists and guests; it’s broadcast from its home base in Minnesota or various live venues across America. The initial “live” broadcast time every Saturday (3 pm Pacific) is standard most places, though repeat times Sat & Sun vary by station. (KPCC erroneously claims to be the “exclusive Southern California home” of APHC,” but you can catch it on KCLU at 4 pm Sat & 10 am Sun.)
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RADIO: Sun, every Sun, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COW TRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by Western Music Association 2009 DJ of the Year, “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart), on KSJD, simulcast at www.ksjd.org. Studio phone-in numbers for host and on-air guests during Sunday’s live broadcast, 970-564-9727 & 970-564-0808 or email onair@ksjd.org. (During the Heartland Public Radio - HPR - Saturday rebroadcast, write Barbara at westernbelle@hpr.org and hear the show Saturdays at 11 am Pacific, at www.hpr.org. More, www.myspace.com/mancosbelle and www.facebook.com/barbara.richhart
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Noon-2 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” rebroadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, simulcast at www.scpr.org. The long-running NPR variety show 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. The initial “live” broadcast time each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM from 3-5 pm, 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 else; 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. (KPCC erroneously claims to be the “exclusive Southern California home” of APHC,” but you can catch it on KCLU at 4 pm Sat & 10 am Sun.)
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2-5 pm (Pacific) “BLUES SHACK” Hosted by Jim Rondeau on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. Show is KCLU's weekly showcase for “the best of the blues, a celebration of the musical innovators who created the genre.”
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3-5 pm “TANGLED ROOTS” is Pat Baker’s long-running Americana show on KCSN in Los Angeles. The show is alt country, folk, folk/rock, gospel, blues and music from the singer–songwriter tradition, resulting in an eclectic mix of roots-based Americana from classic to contemporary. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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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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5-7 pm “THE DYLAN HOURS” on KCSN in Los Angeles is hosted and programmed by Americana musician Lisa Finney. The show focuses on the music of American singer-songwriter, author, musician and poet Bob Dylan, blending his greatest hits, classic album cuts, and rare and obscure tracks from his five decades of recording, together with covers and requests from listeners. It’s a theme-based show: each week, Lisa links the tracks to themes, news, social and political events, and more. She researches and includes background information about each track played, including musician and producer credits, recording dates and locations. The broadcast signal at 88.5 FM leaves a lot to be desired, but the web simulcast is first-rate at www.kcsn.org.
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6-8 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. The schedule recently changed, and the show now airs at 6 pm. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live with a guest recording artist. The show celebrates its 39th year on the air in February 2010. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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6:05 pm (Pacific) “AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH ED AND TERRY” on WKUL Country 92.1 FM in North Alabama, simulcast at www.wkul.com is a western music show. Co-host Ed (Eddy) tells us, “a person can learn a lot from a good cow or an old horse.” Uh, okay, Eddy. You can contact him at kudzucowboy@hotmail.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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10-11 pm “ETOWN” hosted by Nick Forster on KCLU from Thousand Oaks, 88.3 FM in West SFV & Ventura County, 102.3 FM & 1340 AM in Santa Barbara; web simulcast at www.kclu.org. Heard from coast to coast on NPR, commercial, and community stations, etown's mission is “to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience, through music and conversation, to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world. Like old-time radio variety shows, every etown show is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today's top musical artists as well as conversation and information about our communities and our environment.”
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3 am “KDEN ZYDECO & AMERICANA” is an Americana, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano web radio show from Burbank, CA that airs nightly at 3 am. New shows air Mon, Fri, & Sat, and other nights are repeats. DJ Dennis Gurwell is a product of the Bakersfield area. He’s played in a variety of rock, country, Celtic and zydeco bands since the mid-’60s, and he’s been in L.A. since late in that decade. These days, Dennis plays accordion in the L.A.-based BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO. This is his first foray into the world of internet broadcasting, and he says, “Hope you all enjoy the music on my show. It's made up of a large dose of zydeco, along with some blues, country, Americana, Hawaiian, Tex-Mex, and Celtic. If I've left anything out, please let me know. I will try to update my playlists as often as I can. Recent additions are cuts by guitar greats Pete Anderson and Gregg Wright, as well as new music from Danny Trashville. Artists, if you have any music that you would like to have played, please send me a copy. If I feel that it fits in with the general direction, I will be happy to play it.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584
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“OLD TIME-BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” at several venues in the Bay Area. Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band perform Sat, Feb 13 at McGrath's Pub in Alameda, from 8-11 pm, and Sun, Feb 14 at the Mayflower Inn in San Rafael, from 4-7 pm. More on the festival and the many performers at www.sfbluegrass.org
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6 pm LITTLE WINDOWS play a Valentine's Day Concert, “LOVE SONGS AND SONGS OF HEALING,” at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego 92103; 619-298-7261; www.stpaulcathedral.org. Little Windows is the delightful musical duo of JULEE GLAUB & MARK WEEMS, performing traditional Irish and Appalachian songs and tunes. They tour the West Coast annually. More at www.littlewindows.net.
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6 pm “VALENTINE TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER” is a dinner-and-a-show event at Sun City McDonald Ranch Ballroom, 2020 Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson NV 89129. Jimmy Ray as Johnny, Cyndi Cantrell as June, with the Ring of Fire Band, and Tom Flagg as Willie Nelson. Dinner and show is $28, or attend the show only at 7 pm for $15.
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Annual “COCHISE GATHERING” in Sierra Vista, AZ is “an excellent festival,” says cowboy (ah, cowgirl) poet DORIS DALEY, who returns to perform again this year. More at www.dorisdaley.com
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3 pm-midnight Semi-annual “ROBERT MORGAN FISHER'S FOLKTACULAR” at Bergamont Station Arts Complex in Santa Monica.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR celebrations happen in several communities throughout Southern California, and there’s a big parade in L.A.’s Chinatown. Gung hay fat choy (phonetically…)
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8 am-1 pm THE FAIR MARKET BAND performs bluegrass at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl (1 block W of Vine), Hollywood. They’re a 5-piece, with guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and bass, playing the standards with conviction, and Cajun, country, and “the spectrum” of Americana roots. The core of the group are brothers Bill & Mike McClellan on fiddle & mandolin, and banjoist Gary Dostalek. They perform within sight of Amoeba Music. Expect to find them playing the entire 5 hours. Free.
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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-2 pm SWEET BABY J’AI plus BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO play a Valentine’s Day / pre-Mardi Gras show at the Renaissance Hotel & Spa, Twist Restaurant, 2nd floor, 1755 N Highland Avenue (Hollywood & Highland Complex), Hollywood. This band had ‘em dancing in the aisles at the “Concert for Haiti” benefit, sponsored by the Guide. Band leader BJ Deculus says, “BMZ is back at the New Orleans Cajun Creole Cuisine for a good ole fashioned Mardi Gras celebration.”
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Band leader Bervick BJ Deculus says, “It’s Mardi Gras time; the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl; and BMZ has a new CD. Lets party! BMZ's newest CD, ‘Straight from the Heart,’ is finally here and available for your purchase. A release date has been set for February 14. After a year-long recording and administrative process, we are pleased with the results. This CD has 16 songs designed to keep you dancing and grooving for 74 minutes. I will soon have sound clips on my Web site so you can take a listen. You may purchase the CD from CD Baby.com or you may contact me at bjdeculus@aol.com.” More at www.bmzgazette.com
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11 am-3 pm “FREE TRAIN RIDES” behind miniature steam locomotives at Los Angeles Live Steamers (LALS) Railroad Museum, 5202 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. Closed on rainy days. This is not the park’s carnival-style train, though it is indeed big enough to ride, and the trains are pulled by real (if lilliputian) steam locomotives. It’s just east of Travel Town and its real but immobile steam trains. Revisit all those songwriting dreams of riding the rails and hearing lonesome whistles, even if each of the engines’ “big” drive wheels are something like four inches in diameter instead of 70 or 80 inches, and the whistles are more akin to piccolos than the haunting reverberations of the denizens of the high iron. LALS is a non-profit that’s been around since 1956, founded by train enthusiasts to educate people in railroad history and lore and to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology. They operate 7 1/2 inch-gauge (distance between the rails) model trains for the general public to ride every Sunday (weather permitting). The gate is open from 10:45 am to 3 pm. In addition, they have extensive layouts for 4 3/4” and 3 1/2” gauge model trains. Passengers must be at least 34″ in height, and weigh under 350 lbs. LALS survives solely from donations by fans who visit and ride the trains. Admission is free but be kind and give the suggested donation of $3. More at www.lals.org
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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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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun, 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun, Feb 14, 2nd Sun, every month:
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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Sun, Feb 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm-midnight Semi-annual “ROBERT MORGAN FISHER'S FOLKTACULAR” with DAN BERN, MATT CARTSONIS, ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, SHAUN CROMWELL, ROSS ALTMAN, TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, PAUL ZOLLO, DAVE MORRISON, JEFF GOLD, SABRINA AND CRAIG, GARY AUSTIN, ANDY ALLEN, DEAN DOBBINS, & MOTHER NATURE'S ARMY, at Bergamont Station Arts Complex in Santa Monica.
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This is the twice-a-year event that lasts entirely too long and books waaay too many performers, but it includes food and it’s always fun. More at www.robertmorganfisher.com.
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Schedule and linksnfor each act:
Ross Altman 3 pm; www.ultimate.com/altman/songfighter.html
Dean Dobbins 3:30 pm; www.myspace.com/deandobbins1
Andy Allen 4 pm; www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1KDddYXVhE
Gary Austin 4:30 pm; http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=269834047
Sabrina and Craig 5 pm; www.sabrinaandcraig.com
Jeff Gold 5:30 pm; http://cdbaby.com/cd/jeffgold
Matt Cartsonis 6 pm; www.mattcartsonis.com
Paul Zollo 6:30 pm; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zollo and http://bluerailroad.com
Dave Morrison 7 pm; www.davemorrisonmusic.com
Tracy Newman & The Reinforcements 7:30 pm; www.tracynewman.com
Shaun Cromwell 8 pm; www.shauncromwell.com/beta
Mother Nature's Army 8:30 pm; http://www.myspace.com/mothernaturesarmy
Robert Morgan Fisher 9 pm; www.robertmorganfisher.com
Dan Bern 10 pm; http://danbern.com/index.html
After Dan Bern's set there will Encore Sets until midnight, kicked off by nationally-touring Eric Schwartz; www.ericschwartz.com
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POTLUCK contributions strongly encouraged and appreciated. Price includes admission, beverages and Tito's Tacos while they last.
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DIRECTIONS: 10 Fwy West, past the 405 Fwy; exit Cloverfield, turn right, then right on Michigan, which ends at the gates of Bergamot Station. Enter the gates, and park as far to the left or West as you can. Walk and follow signs to Writers Boot Camp, Bldg. i.
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3-5:30 pm SHAPE NOTE SINGING in West L.A. Call for location, 310-557-1927.
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Sun, Feb 14, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun, in Temecula:
3 pm “CLASSICS AT THE MERC” music series featuring violin & piano, at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info, info on artists, and tix, at www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
4-8 pm “SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES BAND at The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country (near Santa Clarita) 91351. They tell us, “You never know who will show up. There’s always lots of great music and fun. The Londoner serves up some free food for these Sunday Jams, so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your instrument - we’d love to hear your music!” More,www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety and www.scvblues.org. All ages, free.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
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. $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
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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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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Sun, Feb 14:
7 pm VAN DYKE PARKS with CLARE MULDAUR & The REASONS, plus special guest JOSH MEASE, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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Sun, Feb 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & The Parlor Boys 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. It’s a delightful frolic with Ukulele Chanteuse Janet Klein, and her all-star band of Parlor Boys. Janet and her distinctive musician pals bring to life "Obscure, Naughty and Lovely tunes of the 1910s, 20s & 30s, delivering a bundle of spirited and inspired renditions of cleverly fun but forgotten Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, saucy bits and late ragtime gems. These merrymakers zestfully branch into obscure vaudeville and Vitaphone numbers, Hawaiian, Yiddish novelty tunes, French and Italian knock-out ballads.
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The Parlor Boys feature Ian Whitcomb, on accordion and ukulele (A Backstage favorite), as well as the astonishing guitar,banjo and whistling talents of John Reynolds and Tom Marion on guitar, banjo & mandolin, alumni of R. Crumb's Cheap Suit Serenaders, along with a bevy of hot musicians on violin, cornet, trombone and slap-happy bass. Bob Stane says, “Watch out for the charming and alarming Ms. Klein!” Tix, $20.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Sun, Feb 14, 2nd Sun, every month:
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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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, Feb 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BRETT PERKINS and AMALIE RIIS (from Denmark) plus TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND play a “LISTENING ROOM SPECIAL EVENT” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.org/_wsn/page3.html.
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BRETT PERKINS is a celebrated and multiple-international award-winning songwriter. His “Listening Room” series began in Southern California, and now holds monthly events throughout Europe. Tonight is a rare and celebratory return with special musical friends. Brett lives in Denmeark and performs internationally as an award-winning singer-songwriter. He grew his musical roots in the early ’80s L.A. club scene, as lead singer-songwriter of the power pop band THE SNEAKS, gaining national airplay and national sponsorship by Vans Shoes. His later works appeared in film and TV sountracks before he turned his attention to solo acoustic performing. Copenhagen, Denmark is now home, and he has performed in thirty countries and released several solo albums, including his newest CD, “Red Light Green Light,” which includes some European Top 30 radio hits and his song that won the International Sonwriting Awards. (It is available in the US on Trough Records, and the packaging and all the tracks are in English.) Many of his co-writes appear on other artists’ albums, including the recent hit single and number-one video “Breaking News” by Copenhagen Records artist Mads Langer. Brett has served as Executive Director for the Kerrville Folk Festival, and was a Founding Partner of the Unisong International Songwriting Contest. More at www.myspace.com/brettperkins
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AMALIE RIIS stepped into the recording studio for the first time at age fifteen to record a demo, and the rest is on the way to becoming history. That first bold step led to a full album that received national radio airplay in her native Denmark, and to tours of Ireland, Sweden, and now the United States. Her original songs defy categorization, but can be said to nestle neatly between folk, Americana, and catchy acoustic pop. Her most recent single "I Think I Love You" is still in national radio rotation.
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TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND are Trough Records’ multi-instrumental New Folk duo, with fine originals and wonderfully blending voices. They are sometimes joined on harmony vocals by the lovely JOEY VREELAND. They were big hits with the audience at the recent CONCERT FOR HAITI benefit.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
7:30-10 pm “SUNDAY NIGHT SONG & VARIETY SHOWCASE” is the new OPEN MIC on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts – this is the weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages. This series, hosted by Duane Thorin, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels, the series welcomes “singers, songwriters, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “Plan on two songs at a time, however on busy nights, it may go into a one-song rotation. Stay and repeat if there is time and room on the bill. There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re there, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.”Free.
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Sun, Feb 14, every Sun:
9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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RADIO: Mon; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“FOLK ALLEY” is a non-profit venture produced by public radio station WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio. It often features interviews and performances as well as hosted programs with CD tracks from across the spectrum of folk / new folk / acoustic Americana. They say, “Our goal is to bring you the best in folk music, 24 hours a day, wherever you have access to the Internet.” It requires a free membership. All you need to know and to listen is at www.folkalley.com
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RADIO: Mon; every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO DISMUKE” is a broad and deep presentation of vintage original recordings from 1925-1935, one of the most vibrant decades in popular culture and entertainment. It’s the music of boom times of the "Roaring '20s" to the hard times of the Great Depression; from frantic Charlestons danced to by a generation of flappers, to sentimental ballads performed by the early crooners; from the hot jazz bands of the top Harlem nightclubs to the popular dance bands of the formative years of the swing and big band eras. One listener commented, “How in the world do you have all of this music!? I am amazed when I tune in the magnitude of your collection! Thanks so much for sharing it!” And if you’re wondering, JANET KLEIN (Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys) brought it to the Guide’s attention. It’s accessible through several free options and offers a blog, all available at www.radiodismuke.com
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“AMERICANA HOUSE PARTY” web radio from Bridgewater, Virginia, plays “the best regional and national Americana, bluegrass, new grass, mountain jam, old time, folk, blues, and alt country.” The programmer tells us, “I've attented some really awesome house parties with great entertainment. Only problem is, they ended way too soon. So I created the on-line Americana House Party. Now you can have a house party anytime you dial in, at home or work. It never has to end! Grab your favorite beverage, turn it up, and kick back.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/americanaradio
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME” is a 24/7 web radio station from Longmont, Colorado, playing “Americana / jazz / folk” It’s been around since 2003. The programmer says, “This station is provided to promote ragtime everywhere. We pleased to offer a wide variety ragtime music for listening on the web, from Scott Joplin, Brun Campbell, and James Scott to modern composers like David Thomas Roberts and Jack Rummel. We like to include music that 'borders' on ragtime like stride, novelty, blues, traditional jazz, tangos, choros, new ragtime, and terra verde.” More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/rmragtime
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“WATUSI RADIO” on Scion Radio 17 was once a staple on L.A. broadcast radio. Now a web radio show, it presents “the best in Americana, hardcore, no-nonsense alternative country, rockabilly, roots – old-time hillbilly, honky-tonk, outlaw country.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric, and usually, you’ll get a default broadcast of archived shows. More info at www.scionav.com/music and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/scion012
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“GYPSY RADIO” is 24/7 “Americana / free form / alt country” web radio from “Gypsyland” Pennsylvania, and bills itself as “The BEST Americana and FreeForm Radio ... The Suck Stops Here!” The programmer (musician Shawn Z) tells us, “Enjoy our 'freeform' playlist – [it’s] updated everyday, and includes classic hits and the newest releases from all your favorite artists including Hank III, Shooter Jennings, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Shawn Z, Tommy Womack, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle and more. We welcome requests and suggestions, so bring it on. Dig it?” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More info at www.myspace.com/radiogypsy and www.shawn-z.com and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/shawnz
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“RADIO JIMMY DREAMZ” from Selden, New York, is the place “Where tequila is the fuel and tropical music rules.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. The programmer says, “If it has a tropical feel, if it tells stories about far off islands, tiki bars, boat drinks, beaches, or sunsets, you could call it Trop-Rock. That's where we come in. We play the best mix of Trop-Rock & Americana.” There’s a good online newsletter with features on numerous Americana music radio shows (broadcast and web) and feature stories and links to specials on musicians whose tracks are played on the web station’s shows – including giants of the past, like Fats Domino. That, and the radio stream, are at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“BIG BURRITO RADIO” hosted by Johnny Russler and Mad Marty, is a webcast of the Chicago-area broadcast radio show on WLRA 88.1. The show features TropRock music and interviews with TropRock artists. It’s available with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at 9 pm; Tue at 6 am; Thu at 5 pm; Sun at noon, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“ISLAND TIME,” hosted by “DK the DJ” with webcast show times (Pacific time) Tue at 9 pm; Thu at noon; Fri at 5 pm; and Sun at 6 am, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“TIME AFTER ISLAND TIME,” produced by Paul Leslie & Jeff Pike, with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at noon; Wed at 6 am; Thu at 9 pm; Sat at 5 pm, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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RADIO: Mon, every Mon, on web radio:
Noon-12:30 pm “GUNSLINGER RADIO SHOW” with host Cowboy Hud and performing guests on web radio KSGV, Glendora, at http://ksgvradio.com.
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RADIO: Mon, every Mon; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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6 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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3 am “KDEN ZYDECO & AMERICANA” is an Americana, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano web radio show from Burbank, CA that airs nightly at 3 am. New shows air Mon, Fri, & Sat, and other nights are repeats. DJ Dennis Gurwell is a product of the Bakersfield area. He’s played in a variety of rock, country, Celtic and zydeco bands since the mid-’60s, and he’s been in L.A. since late in that decade. These days, Dennis plays accordion in the L.A.-based BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO. This is his first foray into the world of internet broadcasting, and he says, “Hope you all enjoy the music on my show. It's made up of a large dose of zydeco, along with some blues, country, Americana, Hawaiian, Tex-Mex, and Celtic. If I've left anything out, please let me know. I will try to update my playlists as often as I can. Recent additions are cuts by guitar greats Pete Anderson and Gregg Wright, as well as new music from Danny Trashville. Artists, if you have any music that you would like to have played, please send me a copy. If I feel that it fits in with the general direction, I will be happy to play it.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584
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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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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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“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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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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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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8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND for listening & dancing 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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8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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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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9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toulca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger, The Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, Feb 15, 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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Today is Fat Tuesday, better known by its French name, Mardi Gras! Voulez les bonne temps roulez!
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(1) Tuesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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5-11 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays the Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday show at New Orleans Cajun Creole Cuisine in Hermosa Beach.
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7 pm FUR DIXON AND STEVE WERNER play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana.
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RADIO: Tue, every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“FOLK ALLEY” is a non-profit venture produced by public radio station WKSU-FM in Kent, Ohio. It often features interviews and performances as well as hosted programs with CD tracks from across the spectrum of folk / new folk / acoustic Americana. They say, “Our goal is to bring you the best in folk music, 24 hours a day, wherever you have access to the Internet.” It requires a free membership. All you need to know and to listen is at www.folkalley.com
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RADIO: Tue, every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“RADIO DISMUKE” is a broad and deep presentation of vintage original recordings from 1925-1935, one of the most vibrant decades in popular culture and entertainment. It’s the music of boom times of the "Roaring '20s" to the hard times of the Great Depression; from frantic Charlestons danced to by a generation of flappers, to sentimental ballads performed by the early crooners; from the hot jazz bands of the top Harlem nightclubs to the popular dance bands of the formative years of the swing and big band eras. One listener commented, “How in the world do you have all of this music!? I am amazed when I tune in the magnitude of your collection! Thanks so much for sharing it!” And if you’re wondering, JANET KLEIN (Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys) brought it to the Guide’s attention. It’s accessible through several free options and offers a blog, all available at www.radiodismuke.com
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RADIO: every day, 24/7, on web radio:
“AMERICANA HOUSE PARTY” web radio from Bridgewater, Virginia, plays “the best regional and national Americana, bluegrass, new grass, mountain jam, old time, folk, blues, and alt country.” The programmer tells us, “I've attented some really awesome house parties with great entertainment. Only problem is, they ended way too soon. So I created the on-line Americana House Party. Now you can have a house party anytime you dial in, at home or work. It never has to end! Grab your favorite beverage, turn it up, and kick back.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/americanaradio
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“ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAGTIME” is a 24/7 web radio station from Longmont, Colorado, playing “Americana / jazz / folk” It’s been around since 2003. The programmer says, “This station is provided to promote ragtime everywhere. We pleased to offer a wide variety ragtime music for listening on the web, from Scott Joplin, Brun Campbell, and James Scott to modern composers like David Thomas Roberts and Jack Rummel. We like to include music that 'borders' on ragtime like stride, novelty, blues, traditional jazz, tangos, choros, new ragtime, and terra verde.” More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/rmragtime
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“WATUSI RADIO” on Scion Radio 17 was once a staple on L.A. broadcast radio. Now a web radio show, it presents “the best in Americana, hardcore, no-nonsense alternative country, rockabilly, roots – old-time hillbilly, honky-tonk, outlaw country.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric, and usually, you’ll get a default broadcast of archived shows. More info at www.scionav.com/music and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/scion012
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“GYPSY RADIO” is 24/7 “Americana / free form / alt country” web radio from “Gypsyland” Pennsylvania, and bills itself as “The BEST Americana and FreeForm Radio ... The Suck Stops Here!” The programmer (musician Shawn Z) tells us, “Enjoy our 'freeform' playlist – [it’s] updated everyday, and includes classic hits and the newest releases from all your favorite artists including Hank III, Shooter Jennings, Todd Snider, Willie Nelson, Shawn Z, Tommy Womack, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Earle and more. We welcome requests and suggestions, so bring it on. Dig it?” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More info at www.myspace.com/radiogypsy and www.shawn-z.com and get the radio stream at www.live365.com/stations/shawnz
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“RADIO JIMMY DREAMZ” from Selden, New York, is the place “Where tequila is the fuel and tropical music rules.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. The programmer says, “If it has a tropical feel, if it tells stories about far off islands, tiki bars, boat drinks, beaches, or sunsets, you could call it Trop-Rock. That's where we come in. We play the best mix of Trop-Rock & Americana.” There’s a good online newsletter with features on numerous Americana music radio shows (broadcast and web) and feature stories and links to specials on musicians whose tracks are played on the web station’s shows – including giants of the past, like Fats Domino. That, and the radio stream, are at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“BIG BURRITO RADIO” hosted by Johnny Russler and Mad Marty, is a webcast of the Chicago-area broadcast radio show on WLRA 88.1. The show features TropRock music and interviews with TropRock artists. It’s available with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at 9 pm; Tue at 6 am; Thu at 5 pm; Sun at noon, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“ISLAND TIME,” hosted by “DK the DJ” with webcast show times (Pacific time) Tue at 9 pm; Thu at noon; Fri at 5 pm; and Sun at 6 am, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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“TIME AFTER ISLAND TIME,” produced by Paul Leslie & Jeff Pike, with webcast show times (Pacific time) Mon at noon; Wed at 6 am; Thu at 9 pm; Sat at 5 pm, at www.live365.com/stations/jimmydreamz
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WEB TV: Tue, every Tue, on web video:
7-9 pm “FURIOUS WORLD” with PETER HIMMELMAN is a live weekly performance webcast with musical guests and an archive, available at www.peterhimmelman.com
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3 am “KDEN ZYDECO & AMERICANA” is an Americana, Cajun/Zydeco and Tejano web radio show from Burbank, CA that airs nightly at 3 am. New shows air Mon, Fri, & Sat, and other nights are repeats. DJ Dennis Gurwell is a product of the Bakersfield area. He’s played in a variety of rock, country, Celtic and zydeco bands since the mid-’60s, and he’s been in L.A. since late in that decade. These days, Dennis plays accordion in the L.A.-based BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO. This is his first foray into the world of internet broadcasting, and he says, “Hope you all enjoy the music on my show. It's made up of a large dose of zydeco, along with some blues, country, Americana, Hawaiian, Tex-Mex, and Celtic. If I've left anything out, please let me know. I will try to update my playlists as often as I can. Recent additions are cuts by guitar greats Pete Anderson and Gregg Wright, as well as new music from Danny Trashville. Artists, if you have any music that you would like to have played, please send me a copy. If I feel that it fits in with the general direction, I will be happy to play it.” It’s partly acoustic, partly electric. More, and radio stream, at www.live365.com/stations/dennisgu2584
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Tue, Feb 16, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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5-11 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays the Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday show at New Orleans Cajun Creole Cuisine, 140 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach. Reservations req’d at 310-347-5184. This band had ‘em dancing in the aisles at the “Concert for Haiti” benefit, sponsored by the Guide. Voulez les bonne temps roulez!
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Band leader Bervick BJ Deculus says, “It’s Mardi Gras time; the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl; and BMZ has a new CD. Lets party! BMZ's newest CD, ‘Straight from the Heart,’ is finally here and available for your purchase. A release date has been set for February 14. After a year-long recording and administrative process, we are pleased with the results. This CD has 16 songs designed to keep you dancing and grooving for 74 minutes. I will soon have sound clips on my Web site so you can take a listen. You may purchase the CD from CD Baby.com or you may contact me at bjdeculus@aol.com.” More at www.bmzgazette.com
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Tue, Feb 16, every week:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, Feb 16, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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7 pm FUR DIXON AND STEVE WERNER play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional “ever changing” buffet complete with beverages and dessert, $15 (tax and tip included), or $2 for just coffee, tea or soda. Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, (during the day), at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Feb 16, every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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7 pm “TUESDAY JAVA JAM” ACOUSTIC NIGHT at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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CANCELLED; VENUE HAS CLOSED: 7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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“ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS” at Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. More at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380
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7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viento y Agua Coffeehouse, 4007 E 4th St, Long Beach 90814.
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7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova or www.myspace.com/backporchattheunurban.
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8 pm CUPPAJOE 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. An acoustic “classic rock” band, CuppaJoe (named after their favorite beverage) features Bob Weitz on guitar and vocals, Michelle Weitz on bass and vocals, Jim Kane on guitar and vocals and Ken Dayton on drums and accordion (yes, accordion) is known for their upbeat musical variety. The bands motto is "we're gonna party like its 1969!"
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Tue, Feb 16, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tue, Feb 16, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, Feb 16, every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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BEYOND THE CURRENT EDITION…
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(6) EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS / UPCOMING EVENTS / BUY TIX NOW
(updated Feb 13, with many new concert listings AND upcoming festivals! - Check back frequently for more!)
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Feb 17-21, in Tennessee:
22nd INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE in Memphis, TN.
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Thu, Feb 18:
5-9 pm “ART WALK” in Old Town Newhall, partly centered at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; 877-340-9378 or 661-255-7087. Enjoy the music of local Western singer-songwriter JOHN BERGSTROM at Out West and mingle there with fine art photographer Frank Lozano, leather artist Biskit Hatch, glass artist Laila Asgari and handwoven artistan Rick Ayers. Across the street, listen to “the magic guitar strings” of MANAK.
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Out West doubles as a store and concert venue. This coming Sat, Feb 20 at 7 pm, they host a concert by the multiple-award winning LOST CANYON RANGERS.
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You can take home goodies today from the adjacent weekly “Old Town Newhall Farmer's Market” from 3-7 pm. Free.
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Thu, Feb 18:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. They are, says venue impresario Bob Stane, “a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. This five-member lineup is unrivaled in their sound, presentation, and professionalism. There are no backing tracks or extra musicians playing off-stage. SURFIN' SAFARI is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original lineup of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here. SURFIN' SAFARI... a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Tix, $18.
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Fri, Feb 19, 2010 (Get tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm AN EVENING WITH RANDY NEWMAN at UCLA Live in 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. The promo calls him, “America’s premiere musical fabulist,” and Randy Newman has maintained a remarkable balance of trenchant vignettes, exaggerated outrage and, especially in his film work, earnest sentiment. His latest album, “Harps and Angels,” employs sardonic wit and self-deprecation on a level worthy of Mark Twain. And Newman’s wry classics, including “Political Science,” “I Love L.A.,” and his much-played during the aftermath of Katrina, “Louisiana 1927,” have only grown in relevance with time. But Newman shines most brightly in his rare concert appearances, where his mischievous presence complements his musical and storytelling talents. Tix, $65, $50, $40; UCLA students $15.
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Fri, Feb 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PERFECTO DE CASTRO 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. He delivers rock star charisma, classical guitar mastery, multicultural influences...Hailed as one of the best Filipino guitarists by fans and critics alike, Perfecto takes his career to the World Stage, performing at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, the # 1 stop of International Acts coming to the Los Angeles area. This evening of solo classical guitar will feature music from Perfecto’s critically-acclaimed CDs, “A Journey through 10 Strings” and “Caparison”. His instrument of choice, the Ten-string classical guitar, affords him a wider musical range and colorful sonority that transforms each piece, raising them to a higher level of musical potential not usually heard on a standard 6-string guitar.
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Perfecto has enjoyed a musically-diverse career: from conquering the Philippine Rock Music Scene with platinum-selling recordings and sold out concert tours to performing beautiful and passionate solo classical guitar in concert venues across the United States and Asia.
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At the core of his repertoire, lies the rich and appealing blend of Eastern and Western musical influences…. from the simplistic beauty of indigenous Ethnic melodies and challenging rhythms of Folk dances… to Spanish-flavored Art Songs and contemporary fusion of all aforementioned elements. Perfecto collaborates with composers all over the world. UK’s Classical Guitar Magazine declares that “De Castro plays with elegance, sensitivity, tonal clarity and finesse”.
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A professional performer for over 20 years, De Castro has conquered the rock and pop music scenes for SONY Philippines, producing and performing on platinum-selling recordings and delivering explosive performances before throngs of screaming fans. But he has since returned to his first love ... the classical guitar. The 10-string guitar’s expanded octave range allows a true master to inject emotion, life and power into each piece of music, leaving audiences deeply moved. Tix, $15.
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Fri & Sat, Feb 19 & 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN & GE SMITH play two shows on each of two nights at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $26.50.
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Sat, Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude.
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Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Folk and Celtic music scenes by storm with a unique blend of eclectic musical influences. Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says “These guys have it all--great vocals, lots of energy, captivating songs, well executed arrangements, and tasteful solos.” Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After", was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine, while their sophomore effort, “The Whiskey Never Lies,” (called “the best from the West Coast Celts in many years” by Shay Clark of the Irish-American News), was named one of the top 10 of 2007 by Folkworks.
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Don’t be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well. Award-winning flatpicking and fingerstyle guitarist David Burns (recently featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine), fiddler extraordinaire Michael Kelly, world-renowned bassist Gordon Rustvold, and percussion whiz-kid Andy Reilly (8 years on the road with the original Riverdance company) are guaranteed to fill the room and your lives with electricity. They may give you a good laugh or two along the way as well.
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"Sligo Rags have mastered the ability to take songs from a time gone by and make them fresh and relevant for a modern audience. Their passion for the music and their willingness to take risks combine for an outstanding live show."--Music Connection
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"…A ‘money back, no questions asked if you are not thrilled’ act. Bring friends. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles." — Bob Stane, The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Feb 20:
7 pm LOST CANYON RANGERS at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (San Fernando Rd on older maps), Old Town Newhall (Santa Clarita); 661-255-7087; www.scvoutwest.com. They’ve won the Will Rogers’ “Rising Star” Award and been nominated for “Western Group of the Year,” “Best Male Vocalist” (Skeeter Mann) and “Best Instrumentalist” (Skeeter Mann). Complementary refreshments. Reservations req’d. All admission proceeds go to artists. $15.
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Sat, Feb 20, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the Living Tradition Concert Series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. Renowned folk faves…
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Sat, Feb 20:
7:30-10:30 pm BRYAN CHAN & FRIENDS at Henri's Restaurant / Bar, 21601 Sherman Way, Canoga Park.
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Performing:
7:30-8:30 pm MICHAEL GUSSIN - combines skillful guitar and intensely personal lyrics to weave songs of complexity and breadth. With influences as diverse as Paul McCartney, Don Henley, Elvis Costello and Paul Westerberg, his songs fuse genres ranging from rock to country, folk to alternative. More, www.myspace.com/michaelgussin
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8:30-9:30 pm BRYAN CHAN - slide/blues - playing in the Delta Blues style with his own influences, Bryan says he is, “Always trying to achieve the goal of giving blues music the heart, soul and respect it deserves.” More at www.scvblues.org. Catch his You tube video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrIBv1ug4c
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9:30-10:30 pm ROLAND VEGA is a North Hollywood-based singer-songwriter with a new CD, “In My World.” Bryan says, “In live performance mode, Roland brings rich vocals done with soul and passion.” More, www.myspace.com/rolandvega
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Henri's has a full food menu until 9 pm, limited menu until 11 pm, and the bar all evening. $5 minimum food / drink charge for the night.
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Sat Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MICHAEL O'DORN plays the “40th anniversary Guitar Summit series” at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.michaelodorn.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS play Russ & Julie’s House Concert series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179. Info, www.houseconcerts.us
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Sat, Feb 20:
8 pm LA CHARANGA CUBANA perform as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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La Charanga Cubana, led by Edgar Hernandez, is a Latin Grammy nominated band that plays energetic, danceable Charanga rhythms with a sprinkle of West Coast salsa. Charanga fills the room with percussion, keyboard, violins, vocals and more, creating an intrinsic Cuban jazz-pop sound. Hernandez, author of several books on Cuban rhythm and presently a private music instructor through Cal State L.A., has played and recorded with many prominent musicians in Cuba, including Pio Leiva of the Buena Vista Social Club, and Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, and Albita Rodriguez. More at www.lacharangacubana.com
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com. Doors open for the show at 7:30 for the best seats. Show tix, $15 advance, $20 door.
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Sun, Feb 21:
2 pm “TORCHED: A BENEFIT FOR ‘DOCTOR'S WITHOUT BORDERS’” 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com; seating limited to 46 people.
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Starring DENISE MOURGES. As a teenage dancer, Denise opened for THE ROLLING STONES their first concert in America. Then, she opened for THE BEATLES at Shea Stadium and on their U.S tour that same year (1965). She danced on TV’s "Hullabaloo." As a bicoastal, envelope-pushing Rock-and-rollian, Denise became friends with many musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and Gram Parsons. Denise says, "I learned a lot about music from them, spending hours in studios as they made records still relevant, fresh and alive." Later, Denise wrote on music, law, medicine and lifestyle for Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times. Accompanied by friends, Denise sings a selection of torch songs that she has chosen because they “reveal a core human bond transcendent of borders: the broken heart.”
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JOHN HUG on acoustic and electric guitars. John has been in on the creation of over 300 LPs, working with a roster of talent spanning Don Henley, Cher, Eddie Kendricks, Waylon Jennings, Jackie De Shannon, Gregg Allman and Burt Bachrach. His production credits include songs from the soundtrack LP for the movie "Ghostbusters" and Marty Balin of the Jefferson Airplane.
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JANA LEE ROSS, pianist and musical director. Jana (pronounced jay-na) is Musical Director of KCME classical radio in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a vocalist / pianist, Jana performs regularly in that city, often with her jazz combo HIDDEN AGENDA.
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Plus, a fund-raising SILENT AUCTION of "Objets d’ Heart" happens in conjunction with the show. Here's an eclectic sampling of items for the benefit's silent auction:
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- A generous selection of CDs from the Westen Jubilee Recording Company catalog, including discs by Don Edwards, Michael Martin Murphy, Sons of the San Jaoquin and Norman and Nancy Blake.
- Brunch for two at the romantic Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena.
- Designer metal "string" belt from The Hamptons Collection.
- Luxury sheets (featured on TV's "Brothers and Sisters," filmed in Pasadena) from The Joe & Jane Shop.
- March 1989 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle"s comicbook, “Return to New York, Book One.”
- Series of art classes (adult or child) from Space (South Pasadena Arts Center and Gallery).
- Cute as a button, extra-soft PJs (L) from Dulcenea Lingerie.
- plus MORE restaurant and specialty item/services gift certificates coming in every day.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “We've already received an online donation of $25 from NY!” Cash and checks accepted at door (make checks to Doctors Without Borders). Pre-donate by credit card online at www.firstgiving.com/torched. Minimum (tax-deductible) donation at the door is $10, more if you can.
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Sun, Feb 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm BORDER RADIO returns from a multi-year hiatus, with tonight’s show at 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. Border Radio has been a well-loved acoustic band playing in the Los Angeles area since 2000. They were festival favorites and appeared ready for the national scene before they dropped off the map. Tonight, they return to their favorite stomping grounds, ready to charm you with their handwritten songs, soulful folk and bluegrass style tinged with cowboy swing, all backed up with some serious steel and string. Border Radio is Kelly McCune on sweet lead vocals, Mike Stromberg on dobro and guitar, Mark Indictor on smokin' fiddle, and Robert Staron on bass. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Feb 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Feb 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm BORDER RADIO returns from a multi-year hiatus with a show 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Band founder and lead vocalist KELLY McCUNE tell us, “BORDER RADIO is back in business! We have our first gig at the Coffee Gallery on and we couldn't be more excited. We're sounding better than ever, have new tunes, and are energized.” Many will remember the award-winning band that was a festival favorite. No word yet on whether Kelly will revive her old tradition of awarding one or more home-baked pies to some lucky soul in the audience. More when we know it.
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Mon, Feb 22:
7:30 pm JERRY BURGAN & FRIENDS bring “Folk Songs & Stories” to the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Jerry and friends take a musical journey leading from familiar pop songs of the late ’50s to an exploration of his folk roots and experiences as the surviving co-founder of We Five, the group that had a million selling hit record with the folk-rock classic, You Were On My Mind. It is a totally entertaining experience that also manages to inform the audience about pockets of our American heritage we have overlooked, forgotten, or never really knew.
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The sets are laced with a fabric woven from the spirit of Woody Guthrie, John & Alan Lomax, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, to the more contemporary artists they inspired when Jerry was coming of age in the mid sixties under the mentoring eye of John Stewart—No, not the comedic TV host, but the Kingston Trio banjo player, writer of countless classic songs including Runaway Train, Gold, and Daydream Believer, as well as an early pioneer of the musical form that’s come to be called Americana.
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Jerry’s songs, stories and guitar are beautifully complimented by bassist and humorist, Tholow Chan. Joining them for this show is Jerry’s wife and lead singer from WE FIVE, Debbie Burgan. Their stage rapport has a quality which can only come with time, and their arrangements reflect voices that can be disarmingly bold and beautiful. Tix, $15.
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Tue, Feb 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EVAN J. MARSHALL and BILLY & THE HILLBILLIES, featuring JOHN "SLAP-BASS BILLY" MARSHALL, plus opening act PHOEBE BRIDGERS, 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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EVAN J. MARSHALL is widely regarded as one of the greatest mandolin virtuosos ever. He possesses an uncanny technique which the Raleigh-Durham Independent called "superhuman," the Los Angeles Times called "remarkable," the Washington Post labeled "truly dazzling," and the Fresno Bee called "mind-boggling." Besides his "obvious virtuosity" (Pasadena Star News), he also has "in color and texture . . . a stunning mastery of interpretation" (St. Paul Pioneer Press). Evan's accomplishments are legendary among other artists of the plucked string: The late Chet Atkins called him "one of the few great musicians of our time;" Don Stiernberg calls him "The Michael Jordan of the mandolin."
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Evan reprises his role with BILLY & THE HILLBILLIES, featuring JOHN "SLAP-BASS BILLY" MARSHALL... JOHN MARSHALL, founder of "Billy and the Hillbillies," has performed for about four million visitors to the Golden Horseshoe Theater at the world's most famous theme park during the course of 18,000 shows spanning 17 years. (Evan played over 10,000 of those shows.) Evan’s brother John brings his "Hillbillies at the Symphony" program to over a dozen of the country's premier orchestras, including the Baltimore Symphony & the Houston Symphony. A consummate entertainer, he is widely regarded as the greatest slap-bass virtuoso in the world of Bluegrass.
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Opening the show is PHOEBE BRIDGERS, who has played her original acoustic folk all over Los Angeles, including the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, Folk Music Center in Claremont, and the Echo’s Back Porch. Phoebe is an engaging performer for such a young singer, and her own songs are mature and insightful. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Feb 25, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG play the “Ojai Concert Series,” at the Woman's Club, Ojai; www.ojaiconcertseries.com. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Thu, Feb 25:
8 pm GORDIE TENTREES 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. From the Canadian North Country on his US CD release tour comes Yukon Roots act Gordie Tentrees Trio with dobro, lapsteel, banjo, upright bass, harmonica, guitars and 3 part harmonies weaving stories in song, digging deep into country blues grooves, and blowing your "What the heck what that?" door down. "In the rough cut vein of Fred Eaglesmith or Kelly Joe Phelps, Tentrees is gifted" Globe & Mail. www.tentrees.ca
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Yukon roots music songwriter Gordie Tentrees has released his 3rd album, “Mercy or Sin,” produced by Juno Award-winning producer Bob Hamilton. Joining Gordie (dobro, guitar, harmonica) on the "Mercy or Sin" CD release tour is legendary multi-instrumentalist Ken Hermanson (banjo, lapsteel, guitar) and singing sensation Jennie Sosnowski (upright bass).
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This is the much-anticipated follow up to his critically-acclaimed “Bottleneck to Wire” (2007) and 29 Loads of Freight (2004). This album finally captures the bands dynamic live show and unique growth of songwriter Gordie Tentrees. There are 12 tracks delivering story-driven songs, edgy foot-stompers and heart-worn odes that can only be cultivated by a road warrior.
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Gordie has toured relentlessly in North America, Europe and the UK, building an international buzz in the roots music world. He has opened for Fred Eaglesmith and Kelly Joe Phelps, shared stages with the D-Rangers, Rick Fines, Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, performed a CBC Saturday Night Blues concert, and showcased at North American Folk Alliance, Western Canadian Music Awards and South by Southwest. Tix, $15.
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Fri, Feb 26:
7:30 pm BERNIE PEARL joins pianist DWAYNE SMITH “to play the duo blues” in a return to Iva Lee's Restaurant, 555 El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672; 949-361-2855; www.IvaLees.com. Bernie says, “Great food and drink, no cover.”
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Fri, Feb 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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"First rate entertainment. A delightfully splendid show. . . full of good time music and laughs galore." - Diane Brinkman, Seattle Times.
"You won't find better authentic Country or Western music being played anywhere." - David Barnes, British Archive of Country Music.
"Much more invigorating than 9/10ths of the stuff you hear from the current cadre of Western revivalists." - Ronald Lankford, Jr., Sing Out! Magazine.
"Good stuff!" - Dallas Dobro, Master of Ceremonies, Strawberry Music Festival. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Feb 27; WORKSHOP; an “EVENT of THE WEEK” pick for artists:
11 am-1 pm MIKE GORMLEY presents “ARTIST MANAGEMENT TODAY & WHY YOU NEED IT: THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO MUSIC MANAGEMENT” sponsored by Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM) at Musicians Institute, 1655 N McCadden Pl, Hollywood 90028; info & reservations, 213-243-6440; www.lawim.com.
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The challenges of the music industry today require people to be smart, diversified, well connected and in love with music. Music biz veteran Mike Gormley of “Yes, Dear Entertainment” (a full-service Artist Management / Marketing / Consultancy Company), has managed The Bangles, Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman, Concrete Blonde, Angelique Kidjo, Ronny Cox, Simon Lynge, Lowen & Navarro and many others. YDE has worked with Rhino Records, A&M Records, Clear Channel Communications, The Agency Group, Orsino Publicity, iFanz and Amoeba Music and others.
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Learn what your manager should do for you, why they are important, and how to avoid management pitfalls. The music business only looks glamorous. Recognize career pitfalls and how to get around them. Recognize your talents and know you are ready Just because it's easy to record these days doesn't mean you should. Topics include:
When to get a manager and how to do it; How to introduce yourself to the people you THINK really care; To get out and sell, you have to keep introducing your talents; Mistakes artists have made; Independent record deals versus major labels (both are bumpy roads. Learn how to handle the bumps); Guerrilla Marketing - using the internet to introduce your talents to the world; Ways to survive until "the big break" comes along; You don't have to go for the "big brass ring," and more. Advance payment required by 8 pm on Feb 26. $15 LAWIM Members, $25 gen’l.
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Sat, Feb 27:
7 pm HIGH HILLS 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. The all-women bluegrass band announced their retirement a few months ago, since they were moving to different parts of America. But thonight, their music and comedy are back.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “A big winner here: HIGH HILLS, a dynamic multi-talented all-female award-winning bluegrass band fills the house with their high-lonesome sound to beautiful soothing ballads and their magical blend of harmonies to superb instrumental leads.”
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High Hills debuted in 1996. They headlined with the Dixie Chicks in 1998 and opened for The Del McCourey Band and Ricky Skaggs in 1999. They continued to be on the rise until that recent retirement. VIRGINIA STARLING delivers award-winning vocals and combines her songwriting with her fiddle-playing; LESLIE REAGAN plays hot mandolin and flatpick guitar; LAURA SILVERSTEIN is an accomplished fingerstyle banjo and guitar player; CHERYL RICHARDS plays upright bass. More at www.highhills.com including soundclip sample hor d’oeurves. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Feb 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE WAILIN’ JENNYS play the Caltech Concert Series, presented by Caltech Campus Programs, in Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; http://events.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). Caltech Folk Music Series or Caltech Presents series, in Beckman Institute Auditorium, or other venues Pasadena. The Wailin' Jennys started in Winnipeg, Canada and have made their brand of vocal music a huge worldwide attraction. Soprano Ruth Moody (guitar, banjo, accordion, bodhran), mezzo Nicky Mehta (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, percussion), and alto Heather Masse (upright bass) comprise this trio of amazing singers. They draw from folk, bluegrass, old time and jazz, and their harmonies are exquisite. They could easily be an a cappella group, but they are talented instrumental musicians, as well. If you enjoy Moira Smiley and VOCO, or the Chapin Sisters, you'll love the Jennys. "Like Gilian Welch or Alison Krauss, they make new songs feel traditional and old songs sound brand new" — All Music Guide. Advance tix available on the website or by phone. Tix are $26, $21, $16, ($10 for youth) and there is a $5 discount if you mention the Caltech Folk Music Society when ordering or buying tickets at the door.
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Sat, Feb 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sat, Feb 27, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN at Trinity Backstage, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara; info & table reservations 805-962-2970. “Steve and Cindy have hit on a combination that consistently produces high quality recordings and entertaining stage shows. Their voices and their styles meld seamlessly with a gentleness and a maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos.” - Matt Watroba, Sing Out Magazine. More at www.compassrosemusic.com.
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Sat, Feb 27:
8 pm PHRANC at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $16.
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Sun, Feb 28; workshop:
10 am-4 pm STEPHEN MEMEL’S VOCAL WORKSHOP happens today in Los Angeles; reservations get directions. Stephen says, “We've had a great response so far and there are only 20 slots available per workshop. This allows me to be able to work individually with every participant. That's important because methods too often supersede the student. And, by using my system, ‘The Science of Switching On,’ I will identify patterns that limit you and then create original and inventive exercised that will give way to immediate transformation. It's time to be who you've always wanted to be and I want to be there when you discover just how great you are.” Register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2py36fxd8aa98d1. $250.
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Sun, Feb 28, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm CORRINE WEST & KELLY JOE PHELPS play the Duncan House Concert Series in Ventura; reservations get directions, at www.myspace.com/duncanhouseconcerts. Corrine has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and if you like Alison Krauss, you'll love Corrine.
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Kelly Joe Phelps is a guitar virtuoso and great bluesman.
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There's magic in Corinne West's voice. It aches and breaks. It soars. It's clear, penetrating and washed in emotion. When she wraps that voice around songs as sublime as those on her latest CD, “Second Sight,” she's spellbinding. That's because she's unlocked the secret that so many singers spend entire careers looking for and never find.
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"She writes great songs, plays with top flight musicians, sports a killer voice and oh yes, has sultry good looks- she could easily be cast as a princess in a ‘Lord of the Rings’-type movie (hopefully a singing part)" - Americana Roots.com.
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"West, who took to the road at the tender age of fifteen, is a masterful songwriter, winning awards at Kerrville Folk Festival. She has a distinct voice with echoes of another Californian, the late Kate Wolf. Educated on the streets West has a raw sincerity in her lyrics and her singing." - Montrose Daily Press, Colorado.
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"Coupling a voice to die for with beautifully crafted songs that are memorable both lyrically and melodically, West has fashioned a unique identity within American music's acoustic/roots scene." - Colin Hall, R2, RocknReel: The UK's best selling eclectic music magazine.
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Scott Duncan says, “For those that missed the special Rhythm Angels show, and for those that were lucky enough to attend that great concert, here is a show not to miss. Corrine's CDs have been playing over and over in our car for over a year. We arraigned our trip to England in September ‘09 to catch her in London on her latest UK tour. This will be one of the best concerts you've ever see!” More at www.myspace.com/corinnewest and www.myspace.com/kellyjoephelps357
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Sun, Feb 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm KEN O’ MALLEY 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. In this captivating show, the Dublin born singer-songwriter will transport his audience to his beloved Ireland with his rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence accompanied by his remarkable talent on guitar and mandolin.
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The University of St. Thomas at Houston proclaims that Ken O'Malley is "widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today" and the Irish News calls this consummate entertainer "without question, . . .the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California . . ." And, last year, Folkworks Magazine named him second among the top 10 live acoustic male singer-songwriters in Los Angeles.
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The event promises to be a magical evening of music with songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, suitable for all ages. Not just a singer, about whom Dave Soyars of the Irish Herald writes "his powerful and emotive voice shines through on everything he does", O'Malley is also a cultural ambassador and educator who infuses every performance with a genuine passion and love for his native land and its people. As longtime fan Mark Dresser says "the songs Ken sings touch all of us, Irish or not, to the very core of the human heart." Tix, $18.
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Sun, Feb 28:
7 pm JEFF TURMES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $10.
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Mon, Mar 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, with a solo set by mandolin phenom EVAN MARSHALL, 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Named in FolkWorks as the Best Acoustic Band of 2008, they are one of, if not "the" most historical Western bands in the world. The Riders Of The Purple Sage have starred in films and radio for the pre-war days to today... Today's Riders, under the leadership of Cody Bryant, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are skilled musicians, and their instruments include a five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, fiddles, steel guitar, bass, hammer dulcimer, concert harp, coronet, drums, and consummate vocals.
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While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound, they continue to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages. Today’s Riders bring together hot swing riffs with smooth harmonies that, at the end of the show, leave the audience wanting more. Their sound and show makes you feel that all is well in the West. After one performance Larry Wines called them “ethereal and orchestral,” adding, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Venue impresario Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.” Tix, $20.
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Thu, Mar 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WALTER STRAUSS 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. "A many-layered, multi-textured, one-man folk festival." – Maverick Magazine (UK) "...dazzling...guitar-based music with an artistry that’s unparalleled." – The Daily Freeman, Kingston, NY. "...really musical and quite innovative" – Pierre Bensusan, renowned French-Algerian guitarist.
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Walter Strauss is a "wizard of the fingerstyle guitar" (Netrhythms UK), a songwriter educated by the ghosts of the high desert where he was born. His music is simultaneously fiery and refined, and his multi-layered guitarwork will make you swear several are playing at once. With roots in American song and a unique style that evokes far reaches of the globe, Walter's music mesmerizes - be it a song about the vast American West or an ambitious guitar translation of traditional music from another part of the world.
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In addition to his solo work, Walter has performed throughout North America, the UK and Ireland with musicians ranging from Grammy nominated kora master Mamadou Diabate to eclectic songsters The Burns Sisters and fiddle legend Vassar Clements. Recently, Walter produced Stevie Coyle's (formerly of The Waybacks) solo CD, & was lauded in the press throughout the UK and Ireland on his breakout 22-show solo tour. Now he brings his jawdropping fretwork and creative shenanigans our way. More at www.walterstrauss.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat & Sun, Mar 6 & 7:
Annual “L.A. COUNTY IRISH FAIR” with Ken O'Malley and The Twilight Lords and many, many others performing both days on multiple stages, at the L.A. County Fairgrounds in Pomona.
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Sat, Mar 6, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm EMMA’S REVOLUTION plays a benefit concert for the Orange County AIDS Walk, at the Universalist-Unitarian Church, 1600 N Acacia Av, Fullerton; www.uufullerton.org. They’re a female duo from DC, and they were a big hit at the “50th Anniversary of the Ash Grove” at UCLA last year (they weren’t even born when the legendary Ash Grove was operating). Doors at 7 pm. Reserve tix, call Bill at 714-871–7150. Advance tix $18, $22 at door, $15 for seniors & students, no one turned away for lack of ability to pay.
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Sat, Mar 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELLIS PAUL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, Mar 6:
8 pm COYOTE GRACE brings their “Folkroots & Sweet Harmonies” to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com. Doors open for the show at 7:30 for the best seats. Show tix, $10 advance, $12 door.
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Mon, Mar 8:
7 pm LIVE POETRY as “RED HEN RETURNS TO BOSTON COURT” at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883. Red Hen Press and Boston Court present “some of the best contemporary poets in the country,” featuring LUCIA PERILLO, CARL PHILLIPS, & ROBERT WRIGLEY. Reservations recommended.
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Mar 10-24, in Canada:
“CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK,” centered in Toronto, Canada.
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Fri, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CARRIE NEWCOMER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BERNIE PEARL plays an acoustic blues concert with MIKE BARRY at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; www.BoulevardMusic.com. Bernie tells us, “I intend to debut a several new pieces that night.” Venue’s website has a helpful local dining guide. All ages, doors at 7:30 for the best seats. $15.
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Sat, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDE JOHNSTONE and LORI LIEBERMAN play Russ & Julie’s House Concert series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179. Info, www.houseconcerts.us
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Sat, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF plus STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN in a superb double-bill at the Fret House in Covina.
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JOHN BATDORF has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” including the live-on-air reunion performance (after 30 years apart) with ‘70s duo partner Mark Rodney, as BATDORF & RODNEY.
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STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where they debuted songs live and tracks from their CD that went on to beat Alison Kraus & Robert Plant on the DJ charts. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Mar 13:
Annual “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROSE OF TRALEE GRAND BALL” is a big-deal Celtic event, and this year’s emcee is musician KEN O’MALLEY. Info, www.socalroseoftralee.com/grand_ball
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Sat, Mar 13:
8 pm LOS PINGUOS perform as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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Los Pinguos are originally from Argentina and have been in L.A. since 2001. They bring their vivacious fusion of vocals and South American rhythms played on Spanish guitars, bass, the Cuban tres, and the Peruvian cajón (box-drum). Rising stars on the L.A. club circuit, Los Pinguos have been Grand Prize winners on Ed McMahon's “The Next Big Star,” and their music is featured on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Shield”, the Katherine Heigl movie “The Ugly Truth,” and the award-winning documentary on street musicians entitled “Playing For Change.” More at www.lospinguos.com
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com. Doors open for the show at 7:30 for the best seats. Show tix, $15 advance, $20 door.
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Sun, Mar 14:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with GWENDOLYN & The GOOD TIME GANG at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $10, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Tue, Mar 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm BILL EVANS & MEGAN LYNCH play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870.
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Tue, Mar 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm It’s “DINNER and a SHOW” with THE SWINGIN’ ARMANI BROTHERS 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Last month’s “Italian Party Night with the Swingin’ Armani Brothers” was an Italian delight of Italian folk music and opera, mixed with the great more contemporary songs, and the band was joined by two very genuine opera singers. We expect the opera singers to take part tonight, as well.
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There’s catered italian food, a drawing for an Armani mandolin signed by the band, as well as other Italiana flavored items. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Tap your toe and sway to classic neopolitan Italian folk music with a little Frank & Dino thrown in… violin, mandolin, guitar, bass and percussion by the Brothers, who, very often, suspiciously in certain light, look remarkably like some members of the Riders of the Purple Sage - but in pinstripes. Legend has it the Brothers stowed away on a freighter carrying olive oil from the old country to pursue their musical dreams in the Small Apple. See them before their green cards expire! The Coffee Gallery has cleverly stolen them away from a nearly endless tour of Italian restaurant lounges to perform for you. Bob Stane consumed gallons of latte’s in his caffeinated and fevered pursuit of this unsung and largely cult act, so that you, his loyal music lovers, could enjoy them in the safe and relaxing confines of the Coffee Gallery. Jackson Armani will dazzle you with his mandolin virtuosity and his oh-so-romantic violin, and Codio will croon the night away. Relax, dance the tarantella with a ‘Stranger In The Night’ and sing along with with your new found Italian friends to ‘That’s Amore.’ Come hungry! All this for only $19.99, dinner included.”
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Wed, Mar 17:
6:45 pm Folksingers TOM & DAWN at the Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark Av, Studio City 91604. Part of the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization’s “free folk singing” program, a continuing series to promote and advance bluegrass, old-time and folk music in Southern California at Los Angeles City and County Libraries and schools. There is no charge to the library or school and there is no charge for admission to the concerts. The public is welcome to attend all library concerts; school concerts are open to students only. (Hence, school concerts are not listed in the Guide.) To request a program for your library or school, or for information, contact Warren Garfield, Program Coordinator 323-656-5813, or email: warrengar@sbcglobal.net. More at www.topangabanjofiddle.org/FolkSinging/Free_Folk.htm. Free.
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Thu-Mon, Mar 17-21, in Texas:
Annual SXSW (SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST) MUSIC FESTIVAL in Austin, TX.
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Fri, Mar 19:
8 pm CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND plus CHRIS & THOMAS opening, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-398-7917.
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Mar 20-28, 2010 (reserve now):
IRELAND TOUR – tour the Emerald Isle, led by Irish musician KEN O'MALLEY - highlights include 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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Mar 20, in Atascadero:
7:30 pm RONNY COX plays Musica Del Rio in Atascadero, CA 93422; 805-466-6941; www.musicadelrio.org. He’s a famous screen and TV actor who played Woody Guthrie’s sidekick in “Bound for Glory” and known to millions by playing the “Dueling Banjos” guitar part in “Deliverance.” More recently, Ronny Cox played slithery corporate snakes in “RoboCop” and “Total Recall.”
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Ronny’s newest CD, "Songs... with Repercussions" was reviewed by the Guide’s editor in FolkWorks (www.folkworks.org/content/view/36151/167), en-route to reaching # 1 on the Folk DJ playlist, and finishing as # 48 for the entire year. Ronny’s all-star band of award-winning musicians joins him for this performance. They are KAREN MAL on mandolin, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC on accordion and keyboards, DAVID FERGUSON on guitar, JOHN COX (Ronny’s son) on bass. More at www.ronnycox.com.
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Mar 20:
8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “Eternal Mozart” with guests the PASADENA MASTER CHORALE, and guest soloists, with Jorge Mester, Conductor, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena.
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Berlioz’s Les nuits d‘Été (The Nights of Summer) complements Mozart’s Requiem as the symphony explores the emotional shades of darkness and light, with Jorge Mester, Music Director. Then, it’s Mozart’s Requiem with Shana Blake Hill, Soprano, Tracy Van Fleet, Alto, Scott Ramsay,Tenor, Alain Coulombe, Bass, and the Pasadena Master Chorale. A free pre-concert lecture is held at 7 pm. Tix, 626-793-7172 (9 am-5 pm) or at www.eventbrite.com/event/528541883
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Mar 21:
5-7 pm MEXIKA "Sounds of Ancient Mexico" at Alva's Showroom, organized by Martin Espino, who says, “MEXIKA will perform a set of healing, energizing music with ancestral instruments like Clay Multiple Flutes, Conch Shells, Drums, Water Drums, Log Drums, Indigenous Songs and Actual Shamanic Chants (We will teach you these so you can sing along with us). We even invite the audience to join in with us on a vast array of native percussion that we'll bring! Alva’s is a state of the art venue, with excellent sound and lighting as well as a very professional looking yet relaxed environment. Come celebrate the coming of Spring with MEXIKA. Refreshments Provided.” Details at www.discoversound.com/events/event/show?id=2819290%3AEvent%3A8345&xgi=0hXpSOOsREGOUL&xg_source=msg_invite_event
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Mar 23-27, in Florida:
Annual “WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE” in Miami Beach, FL.
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Mar 24-27, in Germany:
Annual “MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT,” in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Mar 25-28, in Arizona:
Annual “RIP ROARIN' ROUND UP,” at Old Tucson Studios, Tucson, AZ; www.oldtucson.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Fri, Mar 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
JAY UNGAR & MOLLY MASON presented by Paniolo Productions with the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) at Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Bl, Encino.
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Fri, Mar 26:
8 pm “DEAR COMPANION TOUR” featuring BEN SOLLEE & DANIEL MARTIN MOORE, plus special guest FRANK FAIRFIELD, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Ben Solee has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Frank Fairfield is a marvelous purveyor of old time music and his own originals that sound like they were written 90 years ago. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Mar 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm The BATTLEFIELD BAND plays the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach; www.CarpenterArts.org; 562-985-7000.
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Sun, Mar 28:
7 pm THE REFUGEES featuring Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Mar 28:
7:30 pm MICK MOLONEY & FRIENDS with opening act CHRISTA BURCH at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. It’s a Traditional Irish Music Celebration with master folklorist and traditional Irish songman Mick Moloney. Along with much acclaim, Moloney holds a Ph.D in ethnomusicology and is instructor most recently at New York University. He has recorded 40 albums and has been host, consultant and performer on several PBS television programs. In 1999 he was awarded the National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Mick will perform with special guests plus opening act, Celtic fiddler CHRISTA BURCH.
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Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Mon, Mar 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, with a solo set by mandolin phenom EVAN MARSHALL, 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 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Named in FolkWorks as the Best Acoustic Band of 2008, they are one of, if not "the" most historical Western bands in the world. The Riders Of The Purple Sage have starred in films and radio for the pre-war days to today... Today's Riders, under the leadership of Cody Bryant, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are skilled musicians, and their instruments include a five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, fiddles, steel guitar, bass, hammer dulcimer, concert harp, coronet, drums, and consummate vocals.
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While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound, they continue to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages. Today’s Riders bring together hot swing riffs with smooth harmonies that, at the end of the show, leave the audience wanting more. Their sound and show makes you feel that all is well in the West. After one performance, critic Larry Wines called them “ethereal and orchestral,” adding, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Venue impresario Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.” Tix, $20.
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Fri, Apr 2:
8-11 pm TOM & PATRICK SAUBER plus THE BLACK CROWN STRING BAND play what could become a bluegrass / oldtime series, at Café 322 Italian Kitchen & Bar, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; www.cafe322.com; 626-836-5414. Charlie Kissinger, who booked the music at Bean Town for many years, tells us, “I am trying to get a once-a-month bluegrass, oldtime show at this location, like I had at Beantown in Sierra Madre. I would appreciate any help to get people to come to the first show so the owner will want to do another.” Word to the wise: support what you want to see. Many already know this venue as the home to the SONG SIRENS monthly residency. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 3:
8 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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Sun, Apr 4:
6:30 & 8:30 pm TOM RUSSELL & DAVE ALVIN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $32.50.
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Apr 9 & 10 in Washington state:
Annual “COLUMBIA RIVER COWBOY GATHERING,” at the Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA; www.cowboygettogether.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Apr 10-May 23:
10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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Sat, Apr 10:
8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “Musical Flight” with guest artist Celino Romero and Jorge Mester, Conductor, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena.
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Sun, Apr 11:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with The HOLLOW TREES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Fri, Apr 16; Sat, Apr 17; Tue, Apr 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE EAGLES at the Hollywood Bowl – tix on sale now.
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Fri, Apr 16, 2010 (Get tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN at UCLA Live in 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. Four generations of what Vanity Fair rightly called “the first family of American folk” gather to revive the musical spirit of late patriarch Woody Guthrie. Led by Woody’s son Arlo, a star in his own right, “The Guthrie Family Rides Again” continues the clan’s tradition of sharing its music far and wide. Joining-in are Arlo’s son Abe, who has accompanied his father on keyboards and vocals since the 1980s, daughters Cathy and Annie, and Sarah Lee Guthrie with her husband Johnny Irion - one of the most acclaimed folk-rock duos of the last decade - and various grandkids. The elder generation is represented by Woody’s songs, both the classics and “new” compositions using lyrics uncovered in the Guthrie archives. Tix, $58, $42, $28; UCLA students $15.
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Fri, Apr 16, 2010 (Get tix now); a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER at the Pantages Theatre; 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028. 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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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HOUSTON JONES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 17, in the OC:
11 am-3 pm “IMAGINATION CELEBRATION” begins at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030.
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Sat, Apr 17 (Get tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER has added a second show (he’s here Apr 16 & 17) at the Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028. 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. Tix for everyone else, www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00432E988955AC?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1.
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Sat, Apr 17:
8 pm STEVE FORBERT at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Apr 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “CALIFORNIA FOLK” - An evening with MARY McCASLIN, RICK SHEA, & FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 20:
7 pm THE BRAINSTORMERS play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870.
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Apr 22-24:
ASCAP “I CREATE MUSIC EXPO” in Los Angeles promises “Access to three days of the biggest names in music, the best networking opportunities and in-depth study of today's music industry.” Once you register, you can submit your songs. Info, www.ascap.com/expo
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Sat, Apr 24:
8 pm PRISCILLA HERDMAN plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; http://folkmusic.caltech.edu
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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25, 2010 (Get discount tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“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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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” this year with a theme of, “It’s Not Country- It’s Cowboy!” brings great authentic and original Western music from Grammy nominated singer-guitarist DON EDWARDS, Western Music Awards king DAVE STAMEY, SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, RUSTY RICHARDS (a previous 20-year member of the Sons of the Pioneers), COW BOP, COWBOY CELTIC, THE QUEBE SISTERS, THE SONS AND BROTHERS, JON CHANDLER & THE WICHITONES, top western artist JUNI FISHER, and BRENN HILL, plus cowboy poetry (the event use to be the Santa Clarita Cowboy Poetry Festival), with cowboy poet and humorist ANDY NELSON as performer and emcee, and multi-award winning poet YVONNE HOLLENBECK, and meany others, plus a Youth Poetry Round-Up, and individual poetry and trick roping workshops. Ancillary events are taking shape for the 2010 Cowboy Festival, through the week preceding the weekend. More is added as things develop, at www.cowboyfestival.org.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25, in Northern Cal:
Annual “GOLD NUGGET DAYS” at the Skyway Rec Center, Paradise, CA. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM performing at 11 am, 1 & 3 pm. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sun, Apr 25:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with JAMBO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Fri, Apr 30:
8 pm NEIL INNES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2, in Nevada (Tahoe area):
Annual “GENOA COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Genoa, NV; www.genoacowboyfestival.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sat, May 1:
29th annual “CLAREMONT FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL” presented by the Folk Music Center & Museum, and held at Sycamore Elementary School in Claremont, for the 29th Annual Folk Music Festival. Over 20 workshops, 2 live stages featuring fine performers, kids activities and artisans faire and much more. After taking a year’s hiatus, this favorite event is back. Mark your calendars. More details when we get them.
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May 2 & 3, in Missouri:
Annual “SPRING PLANTING FESTIVAL” in Bakersville, MO; www.rareseeds.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Fri, May 7:
8 pm The BOBS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, May 8 & Sun, May 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Sat, 7 pm Sun - JENNIFER WARNES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $42.50.
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Sat, May 8:
8 pm RONNY COX plays the Noble House Concert series in Sherman Oaks 91411; 818-780-5979; www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse. Reservations get directions, at noblehouseconcerts@acn.net. He’s a famous screen and TV actor who played Woody Guthrie’s sidekick in “Bound for Glory” and known to millions by playing the “Dueling Banjos” guitar part in “Deliverance.” More recently, Ronny Cox played slithery corporate snakes in “RoboCop” and “Total Recall.”
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And Ronny Cox is a fine songwriter and folk singer who earned “Listener Favorite” honors on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He charms crowds with self-teasing humor, tart progressive insight, and a lulling Southwestern folk sound. His repertoire is a smart mix of witty ditties, bluesy swing tunes, heart-on-sleeve Romances, and real-life anthems.
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Ronny’s newest CD, "Songs... with Repercussions" was reviewed by the Guide’s editor in FolkWorks (www.folkworks.org/content/view/36151/167), en-route to reaching # 1 on the Folk DJ playlist, and finishing as # 48 for the entire year. Ronny’s all-star band of award-winning musicians joins him for this performance. They are KAREN MAL on mandolin, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC on accordion and keyboards, DAVID FERGUSON on guitar, JOHN COX (Ronny’s son) on bass. More at www.ronnycox.com.
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Sat, May 8:
8 pm PERLA BATALLA performs as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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Perla Batalla, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a Grammy nominated vocalist who discovered music early in life, from time spent in her father’s popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged her to embark on a solo career. Critics have called her voice “sublime” and her talent “stunning.” She has received Amazon.com awards for “Best Independent Release of the Year” and “Emerging Artist of the Year.” Perla Batalla sings original compositions and traditional Spanish language classics offering a resplendent musical show of her bicultural heritage. More at www.perla.com
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com. Doors open for the show at 7:30 for the best seats. Show tix, $15 advance, $20 door.
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May 12-16, 2010; on the US West Coast (Get tix now):
“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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May 13-16:
5th Ever L.A. OLD TIME SOCIAL with plenty of old time music performances and workshops and a dance or two. Info at www.triplechickenfoot.com
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Fri, May 14, 2010:
7:30 pm CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR together again at the Hollywood Bowl. They performed together at the Troubadour in the ‘70s and bring that rich history and music to this historic L.A. reunion. Tix at www.ticketmaster.com/Carole-King-James-Taylor-Troubadour-Reunion-tickets/artist/1384600?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name
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Fri, May 14:
8 pm LAURIE LEWIS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, May 15:
2 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, “traveling Western folksingers,” at the Santa Monica Main Library’s Outdoor Stage, 601 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401. Part of the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization’s “free folk singing” program, a continuing series to promote and advance bluegrass, old-time and folk music in Southern California at Los Angeles City and County Libraries and schools. There is no charge to the library or school and there is no charge for admission to the concerts. The public is welcome to attend all library concerts; school concerts are open to students only. (Hence, school concerts are not listed in the Guide.) To request a program for your library or school, or for information, contact Warren Garfield, Program Coordinator 323-656-5813, or email: warrengar@sbcglobal.net. More at www.topangabanjofiddle.org/FolkSinging/Free_Folk.htm. Free.
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Sat, May 15, in the OC:
7:30 pm RONNY COX plays “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St., Anaheim; 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. He’s a famous screen and TV actor who played Woody Guthrie’s sidekick in “Bound for Glory” and known to millions by playing the “Dueling Banjos” guitar part in “Deliverance.” More recently, Ronny Cox played slithery corporate snakes in “RoboCop” and “Total Recall.”
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And Ronny Cox is a fine songwriter and folk singer who earned “Listener Favorite” honors on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He charms crowds with self-teasing humor, tart progressive insight, and a lulling Southwestern folk sound. His repertoire is a smart mix of witty ditties, bluesy swing tunes, heart-on-sleeve Romances, and real-life anthems.
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Ronny’s newest CD, "Songs... with Repercussions" was reviewed by the Guide’s editor in FolkWorks (www.folkworks.org/content/view/36151/167), en-route to reaching # 1 on the Folk DJ playlist, and finishing as # 48 for the entire year. Ronny’s all-star band of award-winning musicians joins him for this performance. They are KAREN MAL on mandolin, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC on accordion and keyboards, DAVID FERGUSON on guitar, JOHN COX (Ronny’s son) on bass. More at www.ronnycox.com. Tix, $14.
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8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “Bravo Beethoven” with guest artist Jennifer Frautschi and Jorge Mester, Conductor, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena.
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50th annual “TOPANGA BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST” at Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills; www.topangabanjofiddle.org; Hotline: 818-382-4819. We’ll bring you info on registration for all the competitions when we have it, along with the list of featured acts playing the several stages. This is a must-attend event, that’s always the best one-day acoustic music festival in Southern Cal. And, since it’s celebrating the major milestone of half-a-century, we expect an event that will be VERY impressive, indeed.
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11 am Matinee Kids' Show with DAVID TOBOCMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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7 pm SUSAN COWSILL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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7 pm THE MILL CREEK play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870.
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May 22, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “OJAI COWBOY SHOW” features SOURDOUGH SLIM and others in Ojai; info, www.ojaicowboyshow.com. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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Annual “HISTORIC RITZVILLE DAYS WESTERN ART & MUSIC SHOW” in downtown Ritzville, WA; www.ritzvilledowntown.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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8 pm CUCHATA plus LA SANTA CECILIA perform tonight’s “Spring Finale” as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com.
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RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE! at the Grand Annex will resume in Fall 2010 with the final four shows of the series, including Brazilian samba, Mexican norteño, a night of tango and gaucho song and dance, and more.
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Jun 12 & 13, in Carson City, Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEZVOUS” in Mills Park, Carson City, NV; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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11 am Matinee Kids' Show with BEETHOVEN'S WIG at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Jun 15-24 (reserve now):
IRELAND TOUR – tour the Emerald Isle, led by folk musician and renowned actor RONNY COX. Ronny has joined forces with guide and musician Tom Pigott, a true Irishman and alum of many Irish bands (he lives in County Clare), and Enchanted Way Tours, to host this 9-day tour of the west of Ireland. By day, Ronny and his fellow travelers will visit ancient ruins, castles, small fishing villages, the Aran Islands, the horse races, and more. By night they will share music in the local pubs with Irish players. SPACE IS LIMITED - the full itinerary is available at www.ronnycox.com (click on “Tour Ireland with Ronny” on the home page).
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Jun 17-20, in Colorado:
37th Annual “TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Telluride, Colorado, is quite simply one of the best acoustic music festivals in the world. This year’s lineup includes SAM BUSH BAND, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, BÉLA FLECK with ZAKIR HUSSAIN & EDGAR MEYER, THE DEL McCOURY BAND, HOT RIZE, PUNCH BROTHERS featuring CHRIS THILE, LEFTOVER SALMON, TIM O'BRIEN BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, PETER ROWAN, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, JOHN COWAN BAND, IMELDA MAY, CADILLAC SKY, MUMFORD & SONS, THE DREPUNG MONKS, SARAH JAROSZ, THE HILLBENDERS, JOSH RITTER BAND, EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, the always anticipated TELLURIDE HOUSE BAND featuring SAM BUSH, BÉLA FLECK, JERRY DOUGLAS, EDGAR MEYER, BRYAN SUTTON & STUART DUNCAN, plus plenty more sets day and night by many other acoustic artists who bring music within and well beyond the bluegrass genre. Much more info and links at www.bluegrass.com/telluride. Camping, especially for the closest campgrounds, and the full four-day passes always go quickly; campground spaces and festival tix are now on sale, at 800-624-2422 or http://shop.bluegrass.com.
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The festival coincides with the Summer Solstice; the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. It's a magical time of sun and light, when the high country of Colorado puts away its skis and grabs hiking boots, kayaks, and a low-back festival chair to take in bluegrass and other acoustic music that’s arguably related, but always wonderful.
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Since its very beginning, the festival has embraced a wide swath of roots music to create the unique genre of "Telluride Bluegrass." This year's lineup welcomes Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Dublin's rockabilly superstar Imelda May, London arena-folk quartet Mumford & Sons, and much more.
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Your editor has been there, and all that is true. Telluride lives up to its hype. In fact, it exceeds it.
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With music on the main stage all day, intimate workshops on the Elks Park stage in the middle of town, prestigious band and songwriting contests, late-night Nightgrass concerts at every indoor venue in town, and jam sessions throughout the night in the town’s condos and in the campgrounds near and far (connected by festival bus service), it’s a week of uncommon musical riches.
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Jun 18-20, in Victorville:
Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 1800 Yates Rd, Victorville 92392; www.huckfinn.com. Advance tix $80 gen’l, $20 if under age 13., and include camping and admission Thursday night through Sunday. Tix available online or by calling 951-780-8810. It’s been named in FolkWorks among the best acoustic music festivals in Southern California. And it’s always a tough choice whether to go to the Huck Finn Jubilee or the Live Oak Music Festival, or split the weekend and go to both.
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The Jubilee includes the “Deering Banjo National Championships.” It’s been featured on TV’s "A World of Festivals" (www.festivals.com/wof). Newsweek named it "One of Eight Great American Festivals,"and it won the IBMA's 2001 "Bluegrass Event of the Year."
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Sirius XM Radio’s “BLUEGRASS JUNCTION” with Chris Jones will feature the Huck Finn Jubilee during its national broadcast on Jun 19. Chris will conduct interviews and record his popular bluegrass program from the Southwest Bluegrass Association campground on Thursday afternoon, Jun 17, during the Jubilee, for the global satellite broadcast. The SWBA campground is open to any bluegrass association member who purchases weekend camping to the Jubilee.
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Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; 805-781-3030; www.liveoakfest.org. It’s been named in FolkWorks among the best acoustic music festivals in Southern California. And it’s always a tough choice whether to go to Live Oak or the Huck Finn Jubilee, or split the weekend and go to both.
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This year’s lineup includes THE CHICAGO BLUES REUNION, TERRI HENDRIX WITH LLOYD MAINES, THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER, BAKA BEYOND, DR. LONNIE SMITH, VIGNOLA COLLECTIVE, THE SWEETBACK SISTERS, THE SACRED SHAKERS, LOS FABULOCOS, and others tba.
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The Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day concert and camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the hills above Santa Barbara, California. 100% of Live Oak proceeds go to support KCBX Public Radio (www.kcbx.org) an enviably good station (especially for everyone in L.A., where its signal doesn’t reach). KCBX serves a broadcast area of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
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The event’s self-promo is quite accurate: “Live Oak, as it has become affectionately known, is more than just a music festival — it is an experience rooted in music and community. These two elements together create a three-day journey into a timeless place that is far removed from ties and clocks, suits and schedules. The festival features an aural collage of live music ranging from traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music. Nestled in the oak trees of the quiet Santa Ynez Valley, Live Oak comes alive as an outdoor music festival showcasing some of the finest musicians from around the world. The camping experience at Live Oak creates a community of several thousand friendly people that are all doing the same thing — relaxing and having fun in the warm sunshine of June.”
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Jul 18-22, in Colorado:
Annual “ROCKYGRASS ACADEMY” on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/rga. Check for open classes at http://shop.bluegrass.com or 800-624-2422.
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Instrument Classes are taught by RockyGrass Festival performers - world-class bluegrass musicians representing several generations of the music's history and future. These talented musicians spend the week teaching instrument classes, leading jams, and sharing their wealth of musical experience. Typically, these include three levels of instrument instruction for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and bass, as well as classes in banjo (Scruggs-style and clawhammer) and dobro.
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Vocal, Songwriting & Traditional Dance Classes are separate course tracks. And there’s a Kids Camp for children (ages 7-14) of registered Academy students, taught by the award-winning Bearfoot, the bluegrass band from Alaska, now in their seventh year of teaching.
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38 th annual “ROCKYGRASS” traditional bluegrass festival with DOC WATSON & DAVID HOLT, SAM BUSH BLUEGRASS BAND, TONY RICE UNIT, JESSE MCREYNOLDS & BOBBY OSBORNE, THE TRAVELIN' McCOURYS WITH TONY RICE, INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, THE SELDOM SCENE, SIERRA HULL & HIGHWAY 111, BEARFOOT, MARK JOHNSON & EMORY LESTER, THE FAREWELL DRIFTERS, 49 SPECIAL, and more still to be announced, on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/rockygrass
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RockyGrass is held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado - located along the wooded banks of the beautiful St. Vrain River, with sandy beaches accessible from the festival site. The historic quarry town of Lyons is 15 miles north of Boulder in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The town is known for its antique stores, restaurants, artists, and musicians. Numerous camping options nearby include on-site at the festival grounds, under the cliffs at Meadow Park (a quick five-minute walk from the festival), or at the Olson Campground (a 10-minute walk or via the free shuttle buses).
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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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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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2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP” in Northern California – info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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13th Annual “SONG SCHOOL” on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/songschool. Immediately precedes the 20th Annual “ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL” on the same site.
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The faculty includes internationally known songwriters, actors, music professionals, and songwriting peers who share their expertise on the art, craft and business of songwriting. Past instructors have included Josh Ritter, Melissa Ferrick, Peter Himmelman, Darrell Scott, Mary Gauthier, Zoe Lewis, Catie Curtis, Pat Pattison, Vance Gilbert, Steve Seskin, and many others. The program is elective-based and designed to be flexible, allowing students to focus on a variety of topics. A typical day offers early morning stretching followed by electives in performance, vocals, guitar, music business, and specialized topics. After a lunch break, choose a three-hour workshop on creative songwriting with one of seven instructors followed by another elective period. After dinner, students perform songs for each other in the ranch’s new Wildflower Pavilion and retire to the campground for song-sharing late into the night.
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Aug 13-15, in Colorado:
20th Annual “ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL” with ANI DiFRANCO, THE SWELL SEASON, RICHARD THOMPSON, GREG BROWN, THE WAIFS, MARC COHN, DAVID WILCOX, DARRELL SCOTT, LIZ LONGLEY, and more still to be announced, on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/folks.
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The festival opens with the prestigious “Folks Songwriter Showcase,” where a juried group of the most gifted new songwriters from around the world compete for a spot in the 2010 lineup. Songwriting workshops continue throughout the festival in the intimacy of the new Wildflower Pavilion. Music runs on the main stage from morning 'til after 10 pm each night, reinforced through a sound system the festival claims is “the best at any festival in the country.”
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Pack a picnic - you're welcome to bring in food and drinks, just no alcohol or glass. Or enjoy a wide variety of food options, from fish tacos to ice cream, dumplings to BBQ, from festival food vendors, as well as beer and wine, and free filtered local water. Numerous camping options nearby include on-site at the festival grounds or under the cliffs at Meadow Park, a quick five-minute walk to the festival. Parking is available at the Olson Property, a 10-minute walk or free shuttle bus ride to the festival grounds. Camping and festival tix are available at 800-624-2422 or http://shop.bluegrass.com.
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Annual “WOMEX - the World Music Expo,” in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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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 in the coming weeks and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus RADIO SHOWS with live performances of acoustic music (available mostly on the web, of course, since we are in acoustic-music-radio-deprived Los Angeles) 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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In 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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(1) 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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(2) BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY that virtuosic ensemble from the Centennial State, is reviewed by JOEL OKIDA at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-boulder-acoustic-society-getting.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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