Acoustic Americana Music Guide & NEWS, Sep 9-14 (and waaaay beyond)

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LATE update, Sep 10 - we neglected to list the TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL this weekend at Dana Point, AND, there is a change for Sunday night at the Coffee Gallery Backstage - DANIELLE HEBERT, multiple-award-winning Canadian Musician, will perform there at 7 pm (details of both events are in this late update).
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Otherwise, this edition was updated on September 9 ~ includes our annual full feature on MUSIC AT THE L.A. COUNTY FAIR, running now through October 3… (News Feature #3).
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Alas, Summer nears its end, with many ways to tunefully bid it adieu ~ and Fall arrives with HUGE offerings of festivals, concerts, and more. Plus, this edition of the GUIDE lists events waaay into 2011.
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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SEPTEMBER 9 through 14 edition (and events waaaay beyond)
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NEWS FEATURES
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…in this edition:
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1) TIX GIVEAWAY: COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE – SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE
2) TIX GIVEAWAY: “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD,” SEP 12
3) ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY FAIR, BRINGS MUSIC & MORE, RUNS ENTIRE MONTH
4) 1st ANNUAL “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND
5) THIS SATURDAY IS CRAZY WITH GOOD MUSIC
6) “FESTIVALS ALMANAC” – SUMMER’S LAST, THROUGH THE FALL
7) WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET… ELIZA GILKYSON (she has local gigs this month)
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1) TIX GIVEAWAY: COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE – SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE
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Wow. It’s the best listening room in L.A. It earns more “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks in the Guide than anyplace else. It’s earned the honor multiple years in FolkWorks as “Best Intimate Venue in L.A. for Live Acoustic Music.” The Coffee Gallery Backstage celebrates its ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY this month, and in observance, they’re enabling us to help you celebrate. THERE’S STILL TIME for you to win free tickets to see a show of your choice there!
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The Coffee Gallery is a mecca for the arts, up the hill above Old Town Pasadena, in Altadena, at 2029 N. Lake Ave. It’s an art gallery with a new exhibition every month. It’s a coffeehouse with a vast array of hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and tasty treats. It has a new Front Stage with open mic nights, hosted comedy nights, and featured musicians. And it has the world famous BACKSTAGE with professional acts that play performing arts centers, big venues, even arenas, all over the world.
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Famous musicians, including a great many Grammy and Juno winners – even Emmy and Oscar and at least one Peabody Award winner – love to perform at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, as BOB STANE, the venue’s impresario, will proudly tell you. Bob has the place active five to seven nights a week, plus matinees on the weekends. So there’s an amazing array of music from which to choose.
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Try to see everything, and it could put you in the poorhouse. But we can help. In cooperation with the Coffee Gallery Backstage, the Guide has four pairs of tickets to award to our readers!
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TO WIN FREE TICKETS, pick a number between 1 and 1,000. Email it to us – be sure you put “BACKSTAGE TIX” in the subject line – and send your entry to tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com. If you are among the winners, you will get A PAIR OF TICKETS to use for the show of your choice – if you CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION WITH THE VENUE. (If you win, we will need your name as it appears on the photo i.d. you will use to claim your tix from Bob at the door, plus the name of the town where you live, and your email address to contact you.)
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So, what’s that about a “confirmed reservation?” Simple. Bob reserves the right to accept a limited number of free tickets for any given show. So, if you win, you should pick a show and make your reservation PROMPTLY at 626-794-2424.
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You will need to state, when you make your reservation, that you are a winner of a pair of tickets from The Guide (they will already have your name on the list of ticket winners).
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These free tickets are good anytime between when we announce the winners on September 10 – through all the many shows there through October 15. Now, here’s the fine print: these free tickets will be honored for any show with a ticket price of $18 or less. If you want to attend a show with a higher ticket price (there may be a few of those) you CAN, if you pay the difference between $18 and the cost of the show (probably, like $2 a ticket…). And like all giveaways, these free tickets have no cash value and you can’t show up someplace asking for cash instead of tickets.
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Enter NOW (no need to pick your show unless you win) and good luck!
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2) TIX GIVEAWAY: “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD,” SEP 12
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The 7th annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD” brings the US West Coast premiere of THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR, with their award-winning guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bouzouki playing and fine vocals. But that’s not all. This is a very full evening of first-rate Irish, Scottish, and Celtic entertainment. Opening the show is KEN O’MALLEY, with his wonderful baritone voice and fine guitar, as he performs authentic traditional and original music of his native Ireland. Plus, there are THE McCARTAN IRISH DANCERS, champion dancers MEGAN & ADAM KIRK, and THE LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS. It’s all at one of L.A.’s best outdoor venues, the Ford Amphitheatre (aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068. Others can buy tickets at 323-GO1-FORD or www.FordTheatres.org.
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The show is Sunday, September 12, at 7 pm, and it’s a Guide “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick.
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But you don’t need to buy your tickets, if you win them from The Guide! Thanks to Ken O’Malley and his publicist, we have tickets to give away! THERE’S STILL TIME FOR YOU TO ENTER, so do it NOW!
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This annual tradition is a splendid night under the stars. This year’s lineup is brilliant, so the music will be splendid and memorable. You can bring your dinner and beverage of your choice, including your own wine or other libations. Or, can order a catered box dinner at 310-652-3797. This is a delightfully civilized event with all the raucous joy of Irish dance and Celtic music!
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TO WIN FREE TICKETS, pick a number between 1 and 500. Email it to us – be sure you put “CELTIC SEP 12 TIX” in the subject line – and send your entry to tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com. If you are among the winners, you will get A PAIR OF TICKETS. (If you win, we will need your name as it appears on the photo i.d. you will use to claim your tix at will-call, plus the name of the town where you live, and your email address to contact you.) We’ll announce the winners on Friday, September 10.
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The fine print: like all giveaways, these free tickets have no cash value and you can’t show up someplace asking for cash instead of tickets.
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Now, if you DO NOT win your tickets from The Guide, we can help you find DISCOUNT TIX: tickets on the Ford website are FACE VALUE PLUS $3.50 per ticket. You can get them for face value plus a handling fee of only 50 cents per ticket, at www.celticconcert.com (or email fureysattheford@gmail.com). Group rates are available at that site, 10% discount for parties of 8 or more, 20% discount for parties of 16 or more. Tix available at the same discounted price at the Irish Import Shop, 742 N Vine (at Melrose), Hollywood, or Shamrock Imports, 12514 1/2 Magnolia Bl (near Whitsett), Valley Village.
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But if you enter NOW, you might win FREE tickets!
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3) ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY FAIR BRINGS MUSIC & MORE, RUNS ENTIRE MONTH
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The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September, to October 3. It includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. In addition, the L.A. County Fair has a number of themed series, shows and exhibitions.
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A number of pages on the Fair’s website need to be perused to compile a full schedule of everything happening for the month. Do it yourself at www.fairplex.com or check the Guide’s listings for the events we believe will interest folk-Americana aficionados.
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If you go, you can discover much, beyond the music offerings. First, let’s look at the concerts and events with music, then we’ll survey a few other highlights.
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This year, the L.A. County Fair‘s “END OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” runs 19 nights, but unlike recent years, has no big folk-Americana stars. And there’s another BIG change: in past years, the concerts were included with fair admission, unless you wanted to pay extra for prime seats. Not anymore. Now, a limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. (Free general admission tickets are not available for Selena Gomez And the Scene concert; general admission seating $15.) Prices for all other Grandstand acts: reserved seating $18.50-$25; box seating $22.50-$45; stageside seating $75-$125; Grandstand shows begin at 7:30 pm. And if you buy concert tix in advance, this year, Fair admission is not included with the price you pay for your concert tickets.
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CHRONOLOGY OF MUSIC AT THE FAIR – GRANDSTAND CONCERTS
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Sat, Sep 11 is Nashville country singer GRETCHEN WILSON. The promo says, “Hits will prevail like ‘Redneck Woman,’ ‘Here for the Party,’ and ‘All Jacked Up.’” Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Thu, Sep 16 is CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED. It’s STU COOK & DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD, the two surviving CCR band members (minus John Fogerty) with added players. And it’s still some of the best American rock ever written, recorded and delivered, including favorites “Born on the Bayou,” “Lodi,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Who’ll Stop the Rain” and “Proud Mary.” Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Sun, Sep 19 is the concurrent-with-the-Fair annual “MARIACHI USA® FIESTA.” It’s billed as “An unforgettable uplifting Mariachi experience that keeps the audience dancing, laughing and singing.” Tix, $18.50-$75.
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Sun, Sep. 26 is the “HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR-25 ANNIVERSARY.” It’s the still-touring show that started all those clichés about aging rockers doing the county fair circuit. It’s back to mark its quarter-century milestone: Says the promo, “Five incredible artists perform some of the greatest pop rock of the ‘60s. The music celebration stars THE TURTLES featuring FLO & EDDIE, THE GRASS ROOTS featuring ROB GRILL, THE MONKEES lead singer MICKY DOLENZ, THE BUCKINGHAMS, and MARK LINDSAY, former lead singer of PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS.” Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Fri, Oct 1 is DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES. Dozens of hits have been recorded and more than 60 million albums sold from the repertoire of this late ‘70s-early ‘80s duo, including “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)," “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone” and “One On One.” Tix, $19.50-$100.
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CHRONOLOGY OF MUSIC AT THE FAIR – NO EXTRA TIX REQUIRED…
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Wed & Thu, Sep 8-9, the OTERO DANCE COMPANY “thrills audiences with its performances of the romantic tango, the vibrant salsa, and the exciting gaucho.” Founded by Argentine siblings GLORIA & CLAUDIO OTERO, the company offers an authentic and unforgettable taste of classic Latin dances, into “a mystical world of music, color, passion, and rhythm.” They’ve played everything from small private parties to theater shows for thousands. More, www.gloriatango.com. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage Sep 8 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Sep 9 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 10 & 11 is ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON, a “big band” of musicians from all over Latin America, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Peru, Columbia, and Mexico. The Fair’s promo says, “Their high-energy, hard-edged brand of salsa music has appealed to devoted dancers and Latin music DJs worldwide. Orquesta Tabaco Y Ron’s stunning rhythms create a contagious energy that revives the most extinct salsa sound of past generations.” More, www.tabacoyron.com. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage at 7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm.
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Thu, Sep 16 at 7 pm is EXCUSE MY FRENCH, the first all-female, all-French-singing, all-American-born band. Hailing from Diamond Ranch High School, the band's members met in French classes and fell in love with the food, the language, the dances, and most of all, the music of the French-speaking world. In 2010, they won 1st place in the battle of the bands at Diamond Bar High School and were invited to represent the City of Diamond Bar on their day at the Fair. They are said to have fine harmonies, infectious stage presence and unstoppable confidence. On the Building 4 Stage.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 17-18 is LA INTERNACIONAL SONORA SHOW on the Plaza de las Americas Stage. The Fair’s promo says: “When the atmosphere pulsates with a vibrating and explosive sound, then La Internacional Sonora Show must be playing. Their catchy tunes have generated red-hot hits that have become chart-toppers over and over again while the group’s exhilarating live performances have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. They perform… cumbia, vallenato, salsa, and meringue, all with indigenous cumbia rhythms that create an electrifying synergy with the audience. [They’re] a favorite among Latinos, and their popularity extends from coast to coast and around the world.” More, www.sonorashow.com. Shows at 7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm.
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Sat, Sep 18, POWERHOUSE combines innovative tap, precision clogging, and stomp into their dance routine. Their members are selected from the best competitive dancers in the country. Audiences clap along and stomp their feet as they see, learn about, and even try percussive dance. More at www.powerhousedance.net. At the Coca-Cola Stage at 7, 8:30, 10, & 11:30 pm.
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Wed & Thu, Sep 22 & 23 is SON DEL SUR, a Los Angeles-based Latin music ensemble featuring Afro-Cuban percussion, violin, flute, trumpet, guitar and bass. They play traditional Cuban son, charanga, cha cha, cumbia, Latin jazz and other musical styles in the salsa genre, blending traditional with new “to evoke a familiar yet innovative sound” that “has entertained thousands of audiences in their ten years of performance experience.” Son del Sur was recently featured at Descarga; a Telemundo-Mun2 Summer Concert production at the Universal CityWalk. More, www.sondelsurband.com. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage Wed, Sep 22 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 23 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 24-25 is CHINO ESPINOZA. Born in Costa Rica, this L.A.-based salsa bandleader is said to be “taking the salsa industry by storm!” You can dance to the beat. More at www.myspace.com/chinoespinoza. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage at 7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm.
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Sat, Sep 25 is the “HARVEST OF PRAISE GOSPEL FESTIVAL,” sponsored by the House of Blues on the Coca-Cola Stage. The promo says, “The praises will go up and the blessings will come down as National and Regional Gospel recording artists from the World Famous House of Blues Sun Gospel Brunch present soul-stirring, house rocking, roof raisin’, soul savin’ Gospel at its very best! Explore the roots of rhythm and experience the excellence of traditional gospel at a one-of-a-kind show.” Shows will be continuous from 5 pm-midnight.
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Sun, Sep 26 is LOS FABULOCOS, who’ve been on the California music scene for years, delivering spicy Tejano music with sincerity, honesty and passion. Their promo asserts, “Los Fabulocos play with enough energy to power a small fleet of lowrider vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full- throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful guitar and accordion solos...” More at www.myspace.com/losfabulocos. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm.
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Wed, Sep 29 & Thu, Sep 30 is CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, with OTONO LUJAN’s dynamite accordion and songs with English and Spanish lyrics. They’ve performed across the country at a variety of venues, everywhere from dance halls to weddings, and locally from the eastside to the westside, throughout Southern California. They have developed a sound that combines elements of both Texas and Mexico’s traditional conjunto styles with original music, as well as classic favorites. The band has performed alongside legendary musicians including Poncho Sánchez, Los Dos Gilbertos, Flaco Jimenez and Little Joe y La Familia. Los Pochos plays to a steadily growing audience that cuts across race, nationality, and social status. They earned a “Listener Favorite” track on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.lospochos.com. Shows Wed, Sep 29 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 30 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Thu, Sep 30, C.G. RYCHE, National PBS Artist and Master Percussionist, plays shows at 7, 8, 9, and 10 pm. He’s been called a “visionary composer” and a “modern day Roger Waters.” It’s the first time he’s bringing his world-class band to perform live at the L.A. County Fair. C.G.’s live concerts have been called “Pink Floyd meets Stomp” and his live concert DVD was called a “must see for the whole family” by PBS, and it currently airs nationwide on public television during pledge drives. Ryche's live performance is a multicultual journey that introduces people of all ages to the beauty and the "X-Factor" of percussion from around the world. On the Coca-Cola Stage. More, www.cgryche.com
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Fri & Sat, Oct 1-2, is JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO, with one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the US. Known for contagious With extensive knowlege accumulated during nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, it’s Latin music that’s appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide and influenced the growth and popularity of salsa music for nearly a decade. Polanco is an autodiatic artist with mastery of 13 different instruments. More, www.myspace.com/johnnypolancoysuconjuntoamistad. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage at 7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm.
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DAILY MUSIC…
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Every day, “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” holds some kind of western theme or rodeo event, some with appropriate music. There are 20 recurring events, and it’s a rather complex schedule, with different events continuing on different days. More at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf.
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Every day, “COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT” happens throughout the Fair. You’ll need to check the Fair’s “Daily Fun Guide” for performance schedules that vary day-to-day and stage-to-stage. It’s “An assortment of community acts, including musical performances, dance exhibitions, and other special entertainment from Southern California schools and arts academies… Some 5,000 performers representing different cultures and performance styles are expected to take to the stage to showcase their various talents.” Runs Sep 4-Oct 3 at The Building 4 Stage and Sep 11, 18-19, 25-26, and Oct. 2-3 at the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Every day, “LIFE IS A PARADE” as parades happen every day of the Fair. Each one is dedicated to a local community and their local heroes, organizations and businesses, and includes one or more marching bands, musical and other acts from the grounds, classic cars, floats, and more. Specially-themed parades happen Sats and Suns, with themes including “America the Beautiful,” “Youth, Sports and Education,” “A Celebration of Diversity,” and “All For Fun, Fun For All." Sat & Sun Parades (except Sun, Sep 12); step-off at 1 pm (Sep 12 is at noon); Wed through Fri parades step-off at 5 pm.
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Every day, HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND PARADE COMPETITION brings competitions during the parades, Weds through Fris, Sep 8-19 at 5 pm, with competition finals on Fri, Oct 1 at 5 pm. In addition, the bands march throughout the grounds Sep 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29, and Oct 1 during the Fair’s weekday parades. It’s the kickoff for the competition events season. The Fair’s contest is distinguished, drawing top marching bands from throughout Southern California. This year adds a new honor for the contest’s “Grand Champion” victor - a spot in the internationally recognized Rose Parade.
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Every day, the “TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” Stage provides a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy. Experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real-life lumberjack, each show features world-renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and events include axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll have a chance to test your lumberjack skills on the Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp, offered once a day (Sat & Sun at 4:30 pm, Wed-Fri at 5:30 pm). Shows run Sats & Suns at 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm, and Weds-Fris at 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm; through Oct 1.
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Some Fris, Sats, & Suns, THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD brings its “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood. On “A Pirate's Life” Stage. Shows Fri & Sat, Sep 10-12; Fri-Sun, Sep 24-26; Fri-Sun, Oct 1-3. Sats at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm; & Suns at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30 pm.
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NON-MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS AT THE FAIR…
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“THE INDUSTRIAL AGE TO THE COMPUTER AGE…THREE CENTURIES OF ARTISTIC INNOVATIONS” presented by the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts is an exhibit that starts with the Industrial Revolution – which mechanized art and industry and changed the world forever. The theme is “Art and ingenuity worked hand in hand with these new technologies sending the artists on new and exciting adventures.” It’s a Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program.
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The “WINE & SPIRITS MARKETPLACE,” “BEERFEST,” and “GOURMET SCHOOL” enable you to “taste award-winning wines, spirits and olive oils from the Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits and Extra Virgin Olive Oil competitions. Sit in on a wine or food class taught by some of the best experts and chefs in the state. There’s also shopping and light dining for the gourmand in all of us.” Info at www.fairplex.com/2010/entertainment/WineandSpiritsMarketplace.asp
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“OUR BODY: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN” is “a fascinating, artful and educational human health and anatomy exhibit consisting of actual human bodies and organs.” It literally goes "under the skin," revealing the mysteries of human anatomy. This was seen in last year’s acclaimed exhibition at the County museums in Exposition Park, and has been on display at museums and science centers throughout North America. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds. Exhibit closes nightly at 9 pm; tix on sale until 8 pm. The Fair tell us, “This limited engagement is the first time it has been presented outside of a formal museum setting… [for] the broad spectrum of patrons only found at an event like the L.A. County Fair… [It’s] normally what only doctors and scientists are allowed to see first-hand, making this a once in a lifetime experience.” The exhibition is located on the ground level of the Grandstand, and requires an additional admission: $5 online or $7 at the door (does not include Fair admission). More info, including some fascinating images, at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/ourbody.asp and www.ourbodytheuniversewithin.com
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“JURASSIC PLANET” is a return of colorful, loud and moving audioanimatronic dinosaurs, popular at the fair in recent past years. (This time, there’s an elaborate premise to the whole thing.)
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“THE BEAUTY OF MEXICO” is celebrated in the Flower & Garden Pavilion for that nation’s bicentennial.
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“CALIFORNIA’S HERITAGE SQUARE” includes folk craft fun.
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PARADES happen Sats & Suns with step-off at 1 pm (except Sun, Sep 12, when it happens at noon), and Weds through Fris, with step-off at 5 pm.
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THERE’S A LOT FOR KIDS…
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“A PIRATE’S LIFE” invites you to “Make a splash as a swashbuckler at an island adventure, with a new island just for you sea rovers. Catch the ‘Pirates of the Sky’ show, then head to pirate school. Fly like a pirate on a ship’s mast as you try the new zip line adventure.”
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Elsewhere, “Medieval history comes to life” for kids, in the exhibit, “A TIME LONG AGO...” It invites children to “Step back to a time when kings and queens ruled, knights jousted, and fairy tales were born.” Kids can “See how skilled builders used mathematics, geometry, and physics to construct castles that have withstood the test of time,” and explore a “peasant village where you can try your skill at reading a sundial, pose for a photo in the stocks, dance around a maypole, try out some oversized Medieval games, and more.” Myths of dragons meet science when kids imagine “What was it like to face a reptilian behemoth in a medieval enchanted forest? Pacific Animal Productions will teach you about modern-day dragons. Explore the science behind some famous fairy tales in our Enchanted Forest.” It includes “competition displays of art, photography, crafts, sewing, history, and other categories.” More at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/americaskids.asp
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Obviously, there are many choices available at the Fair. Do a bit of advance planning to get the most from your visit.
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4) 1st ANNUAL “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND
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Remember the long-running “SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL,” held mid-June every year, until recently? Well, its sponsor, the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) is bringing it back – sort of – as the “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL.” Granted, it’s in a different season, without the camping. But the plan is to use the new event as a run-up to a Solstice re-launch, next year.
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Meanwhile, this Saturday & Sunday, September 11 & 12, is on track to be a fine event in its own right. For those who are into truly traditional roots music, this is a must. It’s a Guide “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. It includes a Saturday evening concert, after an offering of “master classes” Saturday afternoon, Sep 11. Then, the FULL DAY OF THE FESTIVAL is Sunday, Sep 12, from 10 am-6 pm.
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The 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” is a “Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks,” featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge.
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Details and schedule are in the Guide’s events sections. Look at “Saturday’s Local Festivals” or “Sunday’s Local Festivals” (before the day’s concert listings) and you’ll find it all there.
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And, if you leave on time, you can still get to the annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER SHOW AT THE FORD AMPHITHEATRE,” a one-evening Celtic music fest that begins at 7 pm (see events listing).
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5) THIS SATURDAY IS CRAZY WITH GOOD MUSIC
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In addition to the “Master Classes” and evening concert at the 1st ANNUAL “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” before its full day on Sunday, there are waaay too many good choices around town on SATURDAY, September 11. (Hint: Friday night is exceptional, too!) But here’s SOME of what’s happening on this quite outstanding Saturday, September 11:
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* 2 pm brings a matinee with LOAFER'S GLORY – the all-star ensemble of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, and TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. (The venue celebrates its 11th Anniversary with this matinee show and another tonight, wherein PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN play electric, after CAPTAIN RON ELY opens acoustic, at 7 pm.)
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* 7-10 pm, this month’s “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” presents GRETCHEN PETERS & JUDE JOHNSTONE, in a benefit show for Alzheimer’s research at The Talking Stick in Venice. Each of these women is a wonderful and top-award-winning songwriter, but neither one performs much in L.A.
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* 7:30-9:30 pm THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, including SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, close out this year’s “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” season at Olivas Adobe in Ventura. Classy series with an optional dinner. AND, it’s their last show together for some time to come, as Nathan is moving across the country.
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* 7:30 pm 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” evening concert with NIGHTINGALE plus the JOHN WHELAN BAND in a double-bill at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401. Sponsored by California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks. (The REST of the Festival is in Northridge – see listings.) More, www.nightingalevt.org and www.johnwhelanmusic.com
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* 7:30 pm NICK CHARLES plays a second evening for the “Lord Of The Strings” concert series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center.
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* 7:30 pm INCENDIO plays the Spaghettini Grill and Lounge in Seal Beach.
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* 7:30 pm KEN GRAYDON & FRIENDS play the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” down south in Fallbrook (N San Diego Co).
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* 7:30 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “AMSD” Concert series (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego).
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* 7:30 pm KATE WALLACE with DAVID WEST play the “Song Tree” concert series up north in Goleta (Santa Barbara Co).
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* 8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON, winner and/or nominee of just about every music award a folkie can get, accompanied by guitar wiz NINA GERBER (Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, and a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits); playing the Caltech Folk Music Society series on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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* 8 pm BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA bring their GRAMMY-winning music to a performance at Great Park (Balloon Park) in Irvine.
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* 8 pm THE EARL BROTHERS play Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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* 8 pm JESSE WINCHESTER is at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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* 8 pm JOHN YORK & SQUEAKIN’ WHEELS play a double bill at The Fret House in Covina.
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* 8 pm KÁTIA MORAES performs for the “Ritmos Latinos” series at the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
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* 8 pm “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS and DEAN DOBBINS as performing guests, plus performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks) in NoHo.
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* 8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays The Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral in Pasadena.
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Details on all these AND MORE Saturday shows are in the Guide’s events listings (along with all the events on all those OTHER days and nights when it’s tough to choose which ones to see…)
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6) “FESTIVALS ALMANAC” – SUMMER’S LAST, THROUGH THE FALL
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Holy cow, there’s a lot comin’ at us for the next two months! There’s no respite, with competing festivals this weekend in the L.A. region, in addition to all the concerts and club gigs to tempt you, and it just keeps coming. As Summer wanes and Autumn arrives, the festival options are an abundant harvest. Here’s the lowdowns on the hoedowns. Hold onto yer hat.
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THIS WEEKEND’S OPTIONS include a chance to hear music and devour lobsters, or go to the annual "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" with lots of music at Dana Point, or get to the first-ever “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” – and you can still catch one of those big shows that feels like a festival – Sunday evening’s 7th annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT” extravaganza at the Ford Amphitheatre. (See the Events listings.)
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IN THE COMING WEEKS there are many favorites, like the 19th annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” September 17-19 up in Bishop, and the October 9 & 10 return of the annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, and if you do that Saturday, you can get to the Sunday-only 39th annual “OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION AND FESTIVAL” in Goleta, October 10. In between, October 3 brings Southern Cal’s first-ever “AMERICANA MUSIC FEST.”
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Before it all starts to jam-up like the Hollywood Freeway, we’re here to inform and help you sort-through it, so you can plan. Most everything below is described in more detail in the Guide’s event listings. Here’s a short-form almanac of the festival scene.
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LOCAL & SEMI-LOCAL FESTIVALS, FROM NOW THROUGH THE FALL:
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* Fri-Sun, Sep 10-12, festival:
Annual “ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. Runs Fri 5-11 pm; Sat Noon-11 pm; Sun, Noon-10 pm. Plenty of music in several genres on the main stage and fresh live Maine lobsters…
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* Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge. Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11. Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm.
Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11.
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* Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12, in OC:
10 am-5 pm "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute at Dana Point, with Live Sea Music from Bob Zentz, the Westlin Weavers, Captain John Kraus, Bill Dempsey the Pilgrim Shanty Man, and Polynesian Dancers. Unless you want to go into the institute or board the ships, the music and plenty more are FREE. Info, www.tallshipsfestival.com or 949-496-2274.
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* Sat, Sep 11; festival:
Noon-8 pm “WEST LOS ANGELES JAZZ FESTIVAL” at Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA Baseball complex, on the campus in Westwood. Presented by Homeland Homeless as a benefit for disabled veterans; www.homelandhomeless.com. Contact events_homelandhomeless@yahoo.com. Festival features GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, NAJEE, KIRK WHALUM, EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE, THE SAI WHATT BAND, KEIKO MATSUI, ALEX BUGNON, and others. Musically, not our cup of beverage (we’ll be at the Equinox Festival, then the Celtic extravaganza at the Ford), but this is a benefit for a great cause.
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* Sun, Sep 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm 7th annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD” with THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR, KEN O’MALLEY, THE McCARTAN IRISH DANCERS, champion dancers MEGAN & ADAM KIRK, and THE LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS, at the Ford Amphitheatre (aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. It’s the US West Coast premiere of THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR with their award-winning guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bouzouki, plus fine vocals.
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* Ongoing, through Oct 1:
The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona and parts of it qualify, on some days, as worthy of music festival status; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day. The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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* Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19, in Bishop, CA; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
19th annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with JOE CRAVEN TRIO, SLAID CLEAVES, "STRAY CAT" LEE ROCKER, JO HENLEY, THE BILLS, CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL, LOS PINGUOS, THE ADAM BURNS BAND, OLD COYOTE MOON, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, THE MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE, IDLE HANDS, MARC ATKINSON QUARTET, SAGE ROMERO & ACA MYA DANCERS, DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN, RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS, and more, at Millpond County Park, 5 miles N/NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org/millpond.asp. The Guide ran a News Feature on this one in the Sep 4 edition, or see the current edition’s event listings for full info.
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* Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19; festival:
Annual “PASADENA GREEKFEST” at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia (Baldwin Av exit, south of 210 Fwy) has music, food, Greek dancing and culturally-themed entertainment, vendors, lots of fun even if you’re not Greek, and more.
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* Sat & Sun, Sep 18 & 19; festival, east of San Diego:
Annual “JULIAN BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” celebrates its 40th year at Frank Lane Field, in the mountain community of Julian, east of San Diego. A variety of traditional music is featured both days. The Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin Contests are on Saturday only. There will be an Open Mic stage and lots of Jamming Opportunities all weekend. Organizers say, “if you are a player, start getting ready! Teachers - let your students know - encourage them to enter.” The Julian event is the one of the oldest festivals in California. Many of the finest stringed instrument artists of today participated in the Julian contest when they were just getting started - NICKEL CREEK, STUART DUNCAN, ALLISON BROWN, and JOHN MOORE among the many. Come to Julian in September to participate in a continuation of music history. More info, and the 2010 Entry Form are online at www.julianbanjofiddle.com
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* Sat, Sep 18; festival, in Palmdale:
Noon-9 pm 3rd annual “GRACEFEST AV” benefit for local kids charities with headliners BIG DADDY WEAVE, BARLOWGIRL, & AARON SHUST – all Dove award nominees or winners – plus a special performance by Christian reggae artist DOMINIC BALI. Venue is in Palmdale. Gates at 11:30 am, local artists begin at noon; Christian band BOLD WITNESS opens the main show. Info & tix, www.gracefestav.com; 661-265-6069.
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* Sun, Sep 19; festival, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “¡VIVA MEXICO!” with OZOMATLI, LOS SUPER SEVEN, MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND, MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES, & GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY, is the only “mainstream” offering in “KCRW's World Festival” series at the Hollywood Bowl.
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* Sat, Sep 25, festival:
All-day “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” with workshops & concerts, at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl; Culver City. This was the venue for the Guide-sponsored “Concert for Haiti” back in January…
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* Sat, Sep 25; festival, in Bear Valley (near Tehachapi):
Annual “BEAR VALLEY BUCKAROO GATHERING” in Bear Valley, near Tehachapi, with many cowboy / western performers and cowboy poets, some award-winning. More when we know it.
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* Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “BODIE HOUSE MUSIC 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW” at the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. No, we don’t yet know who is playing, but we are assured it will be some wonderful artists.
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* Sun, Sep 26; world music; festival:
7 pm “BRAZILIAN NITES – 17th ANNUAL BRAZILIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org.
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* Sat, Oct 2; festival, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “VIVA MEXICO! 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” with acclaimed Spanish-language singers ANGELES OCHOA and PERLA BATALLA joining NATI CANO and MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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* Sun, Oct 3; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
All day First ever “AMERICANA MUSIC FEST” sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Charitable Foundation at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area. Info. www.americanamusicfestkw.org. Performers are all acoustic, chosen from submissions through the spring and summer.
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* Fri-Sun, Oct 8-10; festival, in Lone Pine, CA:
Annual “LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL” with many events at the museum and around town, interpretive tours of famous movie locations, and more, including a Friday evening concert (2 shows, 7 & 9 pm) with DON EDWARDS & SOURDOUGH SLIM in the Lone Pine High School Auditorium. Schedules, concert tix (it sells-out), info, www.lonepinefilmfestival.org
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* Sat & Sun, Oct 9 & 10; festival, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura. This is the premiere Scottish event on the California Central Coast, with multiple stages of music that ranges from the very traditional to piupe and drum corps to Celtic rock. The games themselves are a hoot! One recent year’s publicity proclaimed, “Large Men Throwing Things.” You can drive or ride Amtrak (directly to the Games) from L.A.
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* Sat, Oct 9; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm ”2nd ANNUAL WHISTLE STOP RANCH FALL COWBOY ROUNDUP” with DAVE STAMEY, GARY ROBERTSON, and MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, at Whistle Stop Ranch in Acton, CA (off the 14 Fwy, between Santa Clarita and Palmdale.) Sponsored by OutWest Marketing in Old Town Newhall.
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* Sun, Oct 10; festival, in Goleta; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 am-5 pm 39th annual “OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION AND FESTIVAL” at Ranco Patera & Stowe House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117. Tix, $20.
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* Fri & Sat, Oct 15 & 16; festival, in Visalia, CA:
Annual “VISALIA FALL ROUNDUP” with music by SOURDOUGH SLIM and others, authentic western BBQ (durch oven biscuits, etc) by the Cowboy Cultural Committee, and more, at Richie's Barn, Visalia. Schedules, lineup, info, www.visaliacowboys.com
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* Sat, Oct 23; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
1-7 pm annual “THUNDERFEST – BLUESAPALOOZA” at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. It’s a tradition here, a once-a-year FREE day of the blues. Here’s the lineup:
* 1 pm - LES JOHNSON BLUES BAND
* 3 pm - BARRY BIG B BRENNER
* 5 pm - STAN WEST
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We’ll bring you additional Fall festivals and other events as we learn of them.
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(Okay, time for an admission - we wish we were in Nashville this weekend – as strange as that must be, considering how much we rail against the forced-conformity sameness of dysfunctional relationship songs in what Nashville calls “country” music – but we certainly would enjoy the 11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,” Wednesday-Saturday, September 8-11, in Nashville, and one of the Guide’s Best Out-of-Town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks. Yes, that festival is extensively covered in our event write-ups.)
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You can bet we’ll list even MORE festivals, as we learn about ‘em…
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7) WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET… ELIZA GILKYSON (she has local gigs this month)
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards, including the GRAMMY. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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She received four awards from Folk Alliance in 2006, and was nominated for Americana Music Association (AMA) Awards for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” in 2008.
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego on Sunday, Sep 19. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)
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Caltech Folk Music Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith cite her as, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician.
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Eliza plays the world, and lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s acclaimed ’08 CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow” (and STEVE EARLE played on those tracks). Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and north of the border, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY.
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Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Eliza’s songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on the current tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN and with transplanted Aussie AUDREY AULD, and Nina has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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You can hear Eliza sing "Borderline" on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYuwwEw1Ac&feature=related. Talented other music icons are doing her songs, live and recorded, and some of them are showing-up on YouTube, as well. There’s more at Eliza's website, www.elizagilkyson.com.
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RECENT NEWS FEATURES (in the past 30 days):
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September 4 edition’s News Features are available at:
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The topics are:
1) TIX GIVEAWAY: COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE – SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE
2) TIX GIVEAWAY: “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD,” SEP 12
3) SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT LABOR DAY, AS IT IS IN 2010
4) MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL BRING TUNEFUL END TO SUMMER
5) WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET… THE WHITES
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August 28 edition’s News Features are available at:
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The topics are:
  1) 21st International Bluegrass Music Awards Names Hosts – Jerry Douglas,
       Sharon & Cheryl White to Officiate
  2) “Laptop Lyrics” Singalong Is Innovative Fun, Every Week
  3) San Pedro’s Grand Annex Announces Fall Season
  4) “Texas Crossroads Cowboy Gathering” Seeks Performers
  5) Karen Hart Gears-Up for Holiday Season, Has Video Up Now
  6) Bob Stane’s Tale of Desert Delirium – and He Solicits Yours
  7) Our Musician’s “Real-Life Moments” of The Week…                               
       From Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, And From Marina V
  8) Brigitte DeMeyer Signs Nashville Publishing Deal
  9) We’d Like You to Meet… Jerry Douglas
10) Editorial: Why a Show Biz Career Confuses Heroes & Celebrities –
       and Makes You a Target for Gossip  (Part 2)
11) Final Days for The Guide’s Current “Thank-You” Gifts –                   
       Change Arrives August 31
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August 20 edition’s News Features are available at:
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The topics are:
1) Kenny Edwards, R.I.P.
2) 11th Annual “Americana Music Festival & Conference” Will Deliver Stellar             Musicians
3) Folk-Americana Music On L.A. Radio – Addendum To Last Week’s Feature             Story
4) Brad Colerick’s “Wine & Song” Series - Still Strong In New Venue
5) We’d Like You To Meet… Tony Joe White
6) Editorial: Why A Show Biz Career Confuses Heroes & Celebrities –                           And Makes You A Target For Gossip  (Part 1)
7) The Guide Needs Your Help: “Thank-You” Gifts Change August 31
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August 12 edition’s News Features (events updated Aug 13 & Aug 16) are available at:
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The topics are:
1) A Call to Action: Musician Kenny Edwards Needs Your Help
2) Folk Icon Anne Feeney Faces Serious Health Challenge
3) You Bloom Songwriting Contest: Free Entry, Big Prizes
4) Ragin’ Cajun in TV Food Truck Race, Party this Sunday
5) Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor Calls it Quits
6) Folk-Americana Music on L.A. Radio Wins Awards –
     But Faces Cancellation (Again) – You Can Help Save Two Shows
7) Americana / Canadiana & Non-Nashville Country: Big in Canada
8) Caltech Folk Society to Bring Eliza Gilkyson, Marley's Ghost,
     Patrick Ball
9) We’d Like You to Meet… Tracy Newman
10) Support the Guide Now: Our “Thank-You” Gifts Change August 31
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THE LATEST FULL EDITION of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide is always available at
www.acousticmusic.net or at
www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com or by links from the News-only edition at www.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
or by following any of MANY links on the web to get to one of those sites.
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Each weekly edition is designed to be useful not just for the current week, but well beyond. Each edition focuses on ALL THINGS ACOUSTIC for a span of a week or so – AND adds MORE events to those days’ listings than we had the previous week – PLUS, it’s updated with more events, farther into the future, as we learn of them.
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Thu, Sep 9, in Felton (Northern Cal):
7:30 pm MOLLY’S REVENGE, plus MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO), Grammy-winner WILLIAM COULTER, MICHAEL & SHAY BLACK, and DEBBIE BENTON-GROSJEAN play a benefit concert for Molly’s Revenge bagpiper DAVID BREWER, at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA. David is fine, but his car was stolen, with personal belongings and recording equipment from it, resulting in David being out of pocket to the tune of around $4000. The boys tell us, “We'll be performing of course and helping the cause will be our friend and vocalist extraordinaire MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO), Grammy award winning guitarist WILLIAM COULTER, members of Ireland's foremost family of song MICHAEL & SHAY BLACK, and Scottish fiddler DEBBIE BENTON-GROSJEAN. All the performers are donating their time and Don Quixote's are helping by waiving the portion of ticket sales which they normally keep. We're asking for a minimum donation of $15 to attend the concert and more if you can afford it. Please call Don Quixote's at 831-603-2294 for reservations. If you can't attend the concert but would still like to help David, you can make a donation via Paypal. Thanks to all of you who can afford to contribute!” - Molly's Revenge
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Thu, Sep 9; Wed-Sat, Sep 8-11, in Nashville; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” at the Nashville Convention Center, plus various performance venues, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Sheraton Nashville Downtown, 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219. Festival info, 615-386-6936; www.americanamusic.org.
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We are thrilled that we can bestow a humble “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick from the Guide to anything that’s happening in Nashville. this event is about real music, and an enormous showing of it.
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Scheduled to perform are SHELBY LYNNE, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, ROSEANNE CASH, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, CHERRYHOLMES, ELIZABETH COOK, STONE HONEY, 18 SOUTH, BLACK LILLIES, CADILLAC SKY, HAYES CARLL, PETER CASE, CHIP TAYLOR, TONY JOE WHITE, CHARLIE LOUVIN, RAUL MALO, CHUCK MEAD, TOMMY EMMANUEL, MARY GAUTHIER, KEVIN GORDON, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, WANDA JACKSON, JOHN OATES, EXENE CERVENKA, CHAPMANS, SUSAN COWSILL, KEVIN GORDON, WILL KIMBROUGH, CORB LUND, PAUL BURCH & THE WPA BALL CLUB, RANDY KOHRS BAND, JON LANGFORD & SKULL ORCHARD, MICKY & THE MOTORCARS, OVER THE RHINE, DEX ROMWEBER DUO, STEELDRIVERS, SARA STORER, STONE RIVER BOYS, SWEETBACK SISTERS, PAUL THORN, TRISTEN, WILL KIMBROUGH, TODD SNIDER'S ROCK & ROLL REVUE featuring JASON D. WILLIAMS, DAN BAIRD & FRIENDS, & FRAZEY FORD. They'll be joined by buzz-worthy up and coming acts AMERICAN AQUARIUM, DEFIBULATORS, SHANNON WHITWORTH, FRONTIER RUCKUS, CADILLAC SKY, & SARAH JAROSZ. More artists tba.
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Artists selected to perform underscore Americana's formative place in the world's musical landscape. The the inaugural “Best Americana Album” Grammy, presented to LEVON HELM for his “Electric Dirt” album earlier this year, shows that the genre continues to grow deeper grassroots and gain industry recognition and respect.
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This is really two events in one. The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 11th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference offers seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Nashville Convention Center by day, and brings musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like the The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, The Basement, and 3rd & Lindsley. The Festival's capstone is the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony toasts winners in six member-voted best-of-the-year categories and bestows Lifetime Achievement Awards on several honored guests.
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The event is intended to “cover the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, performing rights organizations, legal and business affairs executives, tour-related services, merchandisers, new media and all related allied professionals.”
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JOHN MELLENCAMP, WANDA JACKSON, LUKE LEWIS, GREG LEISZ, & BRIAN AHERN will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show, presented by the Gibson Foundation.
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The 2010 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are JOHN MELLENCAMP, whose songs have influentially combined the blue collar sweat of rock and roll and the humble grit of honky tonk; WANDA JACKSON, the undisputed “Queen of Rockabilly” and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, whose growling glamour reshaped the role of women in both rock and roll and country; LUKE LEWIS, Chairman of Universal Music Group Nashville, whose visionary commitment to the label’s Lost Highway imprint has created a home for numerous Americana greats; GREG LEISZ, the go-to lap and pedal steel, guitar, mandolin and bass virtuoso who has enriched recordings by Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Bill Frisell, Whiskeytown, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and more; and BRIAN AHERN, whose work as a producer includes seminal albums by Emmylou Harris, as well as output from Marty Robbins, George Jones, Anne Murray, Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Jesse Winchester and Ricky Skaggs.
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Mellencamp, Jackson, Lewis, Leisz, and Ahern will be honored in the Songwriting, Performance, Executive, Instrumentalist, and Producer/Engineer Lifetime Achievement categories, respectively.
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All honorees will be present to receive their awards at the 9th Annual AMA Honors and Awards Show (during the 11th Annual conference), on September 9 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. The ceremony will feature performances by RODNEY CROWELL, ROSANNE CASH, PATTY GRIFFIN, SAM BUSH, THE AVETT BROTHERS, CORB LUND, WILL KIMBROUGH, SARAH JAROSZ, and more. JIM LAUDERDALE will again serve as master of ceremonies, while BUDDY MILLER will lead the all-star house band.
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Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community with six member-voted annual awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Presented by the Gibson Foundation, the Honors & Awards are attended by over 2000 artists, music loving fans, and entertainment industry executives in one of America's musical shrines, the historic Ryman Auditorium. The event has been broadcast internationally via Sirius/XM Radio, BBC2, WSM and Voice of America. The Honors & Awards have featured many amazing moments over the years, including Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash's last live performance together, as well as show-stopping appearances by John Fogerty, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Solomon Burke, Old Crow Medicine Show, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, the Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples, Robert Plant, Patty Griffin, Guy Clark, Levon Helm, and many more.
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The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. Dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in that industry, the Americana Music Association works closely with artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers and more to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for the Americana genre to achieve success both creatively and financially.
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Wed-Sat daytime conference hours are 9 am-5 pm; evening festival runs 8 pm-1 am nightly. Rooms at the host hotel are nearly sold out (at press time, Aug 18).
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Registered attendees have access to sanctioned events including daytime educational panels and forums, all sanctioned evening performances at local venues, and a ticket to the Americana Honors & Awards at the Historic Ryman Auditorium.
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Conference Registration (goes up Aug 20) is $350 for AMA members; $450 for non-members, and includes a ticket to the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show. Individual Americana Honors & Awards Show tix are $55, or $50 with Music Festival wristband: The nighttime festival is open to the general public. Wristbands, good for admission to all venues during the four-day event, are the best bargain in music at $50 in advance, available now.
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(4) Thursday’s LOCAL FESTIVALS:
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The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day (those other show times are included in our listings.) The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes part of the
“WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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2, 5, & 6:30 pm “BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes the
“TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage. The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests. Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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(5a) Thursday’s TODAY-AND-TONIGHT-ONLY
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Thu, Sep 9; Wed-Fri, at the L.A. County Fair:
1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm “TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests.
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Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Thu, Sep 9, at the L.A. County Fair:
2, 5, & 6:30 pm “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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“BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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Thu, Sep 9, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 8 & 10 pm OTERO DANCE COMPANY performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. This act “thrills audiences with its performances of the romantic tango, the vibrant salsa, and the exciting gaucho.” Founded by Argentine siblings GLORIA & CLAUDIO OTERO, the company offers an authentic and unforgettable taste of classic Latin dances, into “a mystical world of music, color, passion, and rhythm.” They’ve played everything from small private parties to theater shows for thousands. More, www.gloriatango.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage Sep 8 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Sep 9 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Thu, Sep 9:
7:30 pm “REEL TO REEL: THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS: UNTITLED DOCUMENTARY,” presented in conjunction with the Downtown L.A.Film Festival, at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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The GRAMMY Museum presents a special screening of the Downtown Film Festival’s music documentary series. “The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Untitled Documentary,” chronicles the artistic collaboration between one of the biggest rock bands of all time and the directors of their various music videos. Includes Tony Kaye (American History X), Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton (Little Miss Sunshine) and Chris Rock (I Think I Love My Wife). From the birth of the song, to the concept of the music video and to the set, this film shows a never-before-seen slice of life of The Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process. A panel discussion follows, featuring the film’s producer, Rocky Ziegler, and director, David Hausen.
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Doors at 7 pm. Advance tix at Downtown Film Fest's website, www.dffla.com. Day of event tix, if not sold out, can be purchased at the Museum’s box office.
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Thu, Sep 9:
8 pm SURFIN SAFARI at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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SURFIN SAFARI is, 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 5 member lineup of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here. SURFIN' SAFARI provides you with a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Tixs: $18
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(5b) Thursday’s RECURRING
“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events.
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THERE ARE 35 ADDITIONAL EVENTS, TODAY & TONIGHT!
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/08/thursday-second-thursday-every-month.html
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(1) Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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7 pm PETER YARROW & NOEL PAUL STOOKEY (both of PETER, PAUL & MARY) play the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.
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7:30 pm SHERYL CROW plus special guest COLBIE CAILLAT at the Greek Theatre in L.A.
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8 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks.
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8 pm PETER FELDMANN, TOM LEE, & DAVID WEST perform “AN AMERICANA MUSIC CONCERT” at the Presidio Chapel in Santa Barbara.
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8 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” in Nashville, TN, runs Wed-Sat, Sep 8-11.
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Fri, Sep 10, in San Diego:
7:30pm JESSE WINCHESTER plays the “AMSD” concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com. More at www.jessewinchester.com
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Fri & Sat, Sep 10 & 11, in Utah:
Annual “OLD CAPITAL ARTS FESTIVAL” in Fillmore, UT, brings music performances, including SOURDOUGH SLIM, both days.
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Check-out some Sourdough Slim performance videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajY_r6RNy0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4 
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Fri, Sep 19; 2nd Fri every month, in Seattle:
8-10:30 pm “NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING” aboard the historic steamship “Virginia V” at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Monthly installment of the 2009 Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing series, a sing-a-long with authentic chanteys and songs of the sea, hosted by Wayne Palsson. A recording artist is always on board as song leader to keep the music rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. Chanteys are work songs and foc’s’le ditties with great choruses that join present-day maritime traditions and lore with those of the past. Come and lead a song of the sea or just join in on the chorus. Chanteys and sea songs are easy to learn and fun to sing. The historic passenger ferry “Virginia V,” last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Refreshments & maritime CDs available. More at 206-447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Free, donations welcome.
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Fri, Sep 10; Wed-Sat, Sep 8-11, in Nashville; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” at the Nashville Convention Center, plus various performance venues, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Sheraton Nashville Downtown, 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219. Festival info, 615-386-6936; www.americanamusic.org.
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We are thrilled that we can bestow a humble “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick from the Guide to anything that’s happening in Nashville. this event is about real music, and an enormous showing of it.
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Scheduled to perform are SHELBY LYNNE, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, ROSEANNE CASH, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, CHERRYHOLMES, ELIZABETH COOK, STONE HONEY, 18 SOUTH, BLACK LILLIES, CADILLAC SKY, HAYES CARLL, PETER CASE, CHIP TAYLOR, TONY JOE WHITE, CHARLIE LOUVIN, RAUL MALO, CHUCK MEAD, TOMMY EMMANUEL, MARY GAUTHIER, KEVIN GORDON, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, WANDA JACKSON, JOHN OATES, EXENE CERVENKA, CHAPMANS, SUSAN COWSILL, KEVIN GORDON, WILL KIMBROUGH, CORB LUND, PAUL BURCH & THE WPA BALL CLUB, RANDY KOHRS BAND, JON LANGFORD & SKULL ORCHARD, MICKY & THE MOTORCARS, OVER THE RHINE, DEX ROMWEBER DUO, STEELDRIVERS, SARA STORER, STONE RIVER BOYS, SWEETBACK SISTERS, PAUL THORN, TRISTEN, WILL KIMBROUGH, TODD SNIDER'S ROCK & ROLL REVUE featuring JASON D. WILLIAMS, DAN BAIRD & FRIENDS, & FRAZEY FORD. They'll be joined by buzz-worthy up and coming acts AMERICAN AQUARIUM, DEFIBULATORS, SHANNON WHITWORTH, FRONTIER RUCKUS, CADILLAC SKY, & SARAH JAROSZ. More artists tba.
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Artists selected to perform underscore Americana's formative place in the world's musical landscape. The the inaugural “Best Americana Album” Grammy, presented to LEVON HELM for his “Electric Dirt” album earlier this year, shows that the genre continues to grow deeper grassroots and gain industry recognition and respect.
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This is really two events in one. The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 11th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference offers seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Nashville Convention Center by day, and brings musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like the The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, The Basement, and 3rd & Lindsley. The Festival's capstone is the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony toasts winners in six member-voted best-of-the-year categories and bestows Lifetime Achievement Awards on several honored guests.
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The event is intended to “cover the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, performing rights organizations, legal and business affairs executives, tour-related services, merchandisers, new media and all related allied professionals.”
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JOHN MELLENCAMP, WANDA JACKSON, LUKE LEWIS, GREG LEISZ, & BRIAN AHERN will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show, presented by the Gibson Foundation.
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The 2010 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are JOHN MELLENCAMP, whose songs have influentially combined the blue collar sweat of rock and roll and the humble grit of honky tonk; WANDA JACKSON, the undisputed “Queen of Rockabilly” and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, whose growling glamour reshaped the role of women in both rock and roll and country; LUKE LEWIS, Chairman of Universal Music Group Nashville, whose visionary commitment to the label’s Lost Highway imprint has created a home for numerous Americana greats; GREG LEISZ, the go-to lap and pedal steel, guitar, mandolin and bass virtuoso who has enriched recordings by Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Bill Frisell, Whiskeytown, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and more; and BRIAN AHERN, whose work as a producer includes seminal albums by Emmylou Harris, as well as output from Marty Robbins, George Jones, Anne Murray, Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Jesse Winchester and Ricky Skaggs.
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Mellencamp, Jackson, Lewis, Leisz, and Ahern will be honored in the Songwriting, Performance, Executive, Instrumentalist, and Producer/Engineer Lifetime Achievement categories, respectively.
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All honorees will be present to receive their awards at the 9th Annual AMA Honors and Awards Show (during the 11th Annual conference), on September 9 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. The ceremony will feature performances by RODNEY CROWELL, ROSANNE CASH, PATTY GRIFFIN, SAM BUSH, THE AVETT BROTHERS, CORB LUND, WILL KIMBROUGH, SARAH JAROSZ, and more. JIM LAUDERDALE will again serve as master of ceremonies, while BUDDY MILLER will lead the all-star house band.
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Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community with six member-voted annual awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Presented by the Gibson Foundation, the Honors & Awards are attended by over 2000 artists, music loving fans, and entertainment industry executives in one of America's musical shrines, the historic Ryman Auditorium. The event has been broadcast internationally via Sirius/XM Radio, BBC2, WSM and Voice of America. The Honors & Awards have featured many amazing moments over the years, including Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash's last live performance together, as well as show-stopping appearances by John Fogerty, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Solomon Burke, Old Crow Medicine Show, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, the Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples, Robert Plant, Patty Griffin, Guy Clark, Levon Helm, and many more.
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The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. Dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in that industry, the Americana Music Association works closely with artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers and more to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for the Americana genre to achieve success both creatively and financially.
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Wed-Sat daytime conference hours are 9 am-5 pm; evening festival runs 8 pm-1 am nightly. Rooms at the host hotel are nearly sold out (at press time, Aug 18).
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Registered attendees have access to sanctioned events including daytime educational panels and forums, all sanctioned evening performances at local venues, and a ticket to the Americana Honors & Awards at the Historic Ryman Auditorium.
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Conference Registration (goes up Aug 20) is $350 for AMA members; $450 for non-members, and includes a ticket to the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show. Individual Americana Honors & Awards Show tix are $55, or $50 with Music Festival wristband: The nighttime festival is open to the general public. Wristbands, good for admission to all venues during the four-day event, are the best bargain in music at $50 in advance, available now.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 10-12, festival:
Annual “ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. Runs Fri 5-11 pm; Sat Noon-11 pm; Sun, Noon-10 pm.
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Plenty of music in several genres on the main stage and fresh live Maine lobsters dominate a giant food court, dance floor, children’s stage, beach bar, arts-and-crafts area, live sports tent with football & baseball on TVs.
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You can get adult admission tix for $15, children free. BUT, the best way to go is to order advance tix that include a lobster feast. Those tix are $25 for a 1 ¼ lb lobster, $50 for a 2 ¼ lb lobster, with admission included. More, and advance tix, at www.originallobsterfestival.com
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Fri, Sep 10; Sep 1-Oct 3:
The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day (those other show times are included in our listings.) The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes part of the
“WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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3 pm “BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes the
“TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage. The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests. Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes
THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, an “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood
Performances Sep 10-12, Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3 in “A Pirate's Life” or catch them
Sats at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm; or Suns at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30 pm.
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Fri, Sep 10; Wed-Fri, at the L.A. County Fair:
1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm “TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests.
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Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Fri, Sep 10, at the L.A. County Fair:
3 pm “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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“BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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Fri, Sep 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PETER YARROW & NOEL PAUL STOOKEY (both of PETER, PAUL & MARY) play the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com.
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"Peter, Paul and Mary are folk singers." So stated the liner notes to the group's self-titled 1962 debut album. Today, this declaration seems redundant, because the term "folk music" when applied to the Folk Revival era, has come to be virtually interchangeable with the group name. But when the words were written, they were meant less as a stylistic distinction than as a mission statement.
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In the decades prior to the '60s, through the work of such avatars as WOODY GUTHRIE, THE WEAVERS, and PETE SEEGER, folk music had become identified with sociopolitical commentary – but the idiom had been forced underground in the witch-hunting era of the early '50s, led by demagogue Senator Joe McCarthy.
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Happily, society mostly got past that – if far too gradually. Along the way, America embraced Peter, Paul & Mary, and despite the passing of MARY TRAVERS, the influence of that trio is with us today. Seeing PETER YARROW & NOEL PAUL STOOKEY isn’t a museum – it’s a chance to experience music that can be as fresh and relevant today as ever.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 10 & 11, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’re a “big band” of musicians from all over Latin America, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Peru, Columbia, and Mexico. The Fair’s promo says, “Their high-energy, hard-edged brand of salsa music has appealed to devoted dancers and Latin music DJs worldwide. Orquesta Tabaco Y Ron’s stunning rhythms create a contagious energy that revives the most extinct salsa sound of past generations.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.tabacoyron.com. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Fri, Sep 10, in Ojai:
CANCELLED: 7-9:30 pm NATHAN McEUEN, SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES play the “DOOLITTLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Ojai 93023. Since this is cancelled, catch ‘em tomorrow night in Ventura, instead…
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Fri, Sep 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SHERYL CROW plus special guest COLBIE CAILLAT at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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SHERYL CROW is touring her new studio CD, “100 Miles From Memphis” (on A&M Records) due for release July 20. Along with it, she’s debuting a new live band to take the album’s “funky new sound” and her new vocal “soul stylings” on the road.
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SHERYL CROW has sold more than 35 million records worldwide. Her 1993 debut album, “Tuesday Night Music Club,” has seven-times Platinum sales, was nominated for five Grammys and won three. Since then, she’s sold more than 35 million records worldwide and won six more Grammys from an additional 27 nominations. Crow has five studio albums, each charting in the Top 10, four of them Platinum-plus, including a quadruple-Platinum greatest hits collection and a Christmas album. In live shows, she has performed duets with musical luminaries including Sting, Kid Rock, Mick Jagger and others. Her most recent Grammy nomination was for her sixth album, 2008’s critically acclaimed “Detours.”
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Sheryl Crow is a cancer survivor and passionate supporter of a variety of environmental and health-related charities, including The NRDC, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The World Food Program. She’s launched her own clothing line, Bootheel Trading Co. Recently, Crow has taken an interest in acting, playing a role in a three-episode run of “Cougar Town” and doing an appearance on her friend Jerry Seinfeld’s show, “The Marriage Ref.”
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In addition to her summer tour, Crow will join the Lilith Fair caravan for the traveling festival’s first outing in a decade.
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Tix, $80 / $65 / $45 / $35, + “Convenience Charge” of $13.50 per order (unless you get ‘em from the box office).
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Fri, Sep 10, in OC:
7:30 pm NICK CHARLES plays the “Lord Of The Strings” concert series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More, www.charlesguitar.com
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6:30 pm ”THE THREE MUSKETEERS” takes the stage as “FRIDAY FEASTS” with a French buffet return to the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. Dinner is served by swashbuckling swordsmen and saucy chambermaids; limited seating is available every Fri, Sep 3, 10, 17 & 24:
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Dinners begin at 6:30 pm, followed by the 8 pm performance. Tix, with dinner, MUST be purchased at least 48 hours in advance.
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To book your dinner and show package OR to reserve tickets for the performance only, phone 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com
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Prices for the meal & The Three Musketeers package:
Adults (ages 12 and up): $45. Children under age 12: $20.
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Fri, Sep 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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He’s a wonderful performing songwriter, who has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tours in his bio-diesel bus, and has plenty of tales of that, his songs, and life in general. More at www.davidwilcox.com
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Fri, Sep 10, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PETER FELDMANN, TOM LEE, & DAVID WEST perform “AN AMERICANA MUSIC CONCERT” at the Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara. Info & advance tix, www.BlueGrassWest.com
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FELDMANN, LEE, & WEST present material covering a wide span of country music history and styles, from the original Carter Family, the Delmore Brothers, to Jimmie Rodgers and the bluegrass music of Bill Monroe. The songs and tunes are performed in a variety of combinations, featuring bass, mandolins, banjos, and guitars, in an all-acoustic program. The repertoire ranges from early blues and ballads, old time fiddle tunes, country heart songs to bluegrass classics.
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PETER FELDMANN, recipient of the Topanga Banjo/Fiddle organizations 2008 Music Legend Award, is a longtime musical mainstay in Santa Barbara and Southern California. He is joined by guitarist / banjoist DAVID WEST and bassist TOM LEE. Besides actively performing bluegrass and old time music with a variety of groups, Peter is known as a bluegrass historian, collector, music consultant, teacher, and producer, both of live concerts and radio/tv programs throughout the area. Peter founded Santa Barbara's Old Time Fiddler's Convention (1972), UCSB's Old Time Music Front (1964), and The Bluebird Cafe (1971).
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Through these and other outlets, Peter was the first to bring many prominent folk, blues, and bluegrass artists, including Bill Monroe, Mance Lipscomb, The Stanley Brothers, The New Lost City Ramblers, Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis, Rose Maddox, the Balfa Brothers, and many others to the Santa Barbara area.
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DAVID WEST has produced over sixty albums as a staff producer for CMH records in Los Angeles, and many more as a freelance producer through his Play Ball! Musical Services and Studio "Z" based in Santa Barbara. As a session guitarist, (acoustic and electric), bassist (upright and electric), banjoist (5-string) and mandolinist, he has appeared on hundreds of albums, TV shows and commercials plus many film sound tracks. His early career was spent on the road as an accompanist touring the US and Europe and has, for the last fifteen years been primarily a studio musician. He still occasionally tours, backing up some of his favorite musicians, including Peter Lewis (Moby Grape), Chris Hillman (Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros., Manassas), and Nashville/California songwriter Kate Wallace, not to mention his old pal Peter Feldmann. A complete bio and additional discography is available at www.davidwest.com
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TOM LEE's music ranges far and wide, from traditional jazz to country, Hawaiian, and bluegrass standards. As a skilled bassist, Tom has toured with the Drifters, the Bluegrass Cardinals, and other musical groups. His vocal harmonies add richness to the group's duo and trio arrangements. He is director of the Song Tree Music Series, a popular concert forum in Goleta, bringing lots of great music to the area.
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Cosponsored by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. Seating at the Chapel is limited. Advance tix, $15. (Trust for Historic Preservation members, $12.) Remaining tix, if any, available at door.
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Fri, Sep 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor, harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. Preserving America’s great vocal sounds from a time when music was music, this vocal quartet, named the 2002 National A Cappella Champions, recreates the close harmonies of such legendary groups as The Ink Spots and the Pied Pipers, while including the era’s great comic songs made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan and The Hoosier Hotshots.
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A typical performance by The Perfect Gentlemen includes marvelous melodious music mingled with masterful mirth, mischief, and merry-making. The group’s versatility allows for effortless shifts between vocal styles with an air of ease, whether singing a cappella or accompanied by guitar or ukulele. Their signature piece, Salute to the 20 Century, is a humorous take on the de-evolution of music over the last century, illustrated by singing the same song in the style of Barbershop, Dixieland, Blues, Big Band, Doo-Wop, Bluegrass, Disco, Techno Punk, and Rap, complete with visuals that delights audiences of all ages time and time again. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Once you’ve heard The Perfect Gentlemen, you won’t settle for anything.” Tix, $20.
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Fri, Sep 10, in OC:
8 pm BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY-RITE BOYS play Great Park (Balloon Park) in Irvine; 949-724-6247; www.ocgp.org. More at www.bigsandy.net
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Fri, Sep 10:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm The DITTY BOPS return to 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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Fri, Sep 10; extended indefinitely; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
CANCELLED: SHOW HAS ENDED ITS EXTENDED RUN. 8 pm Fri & Sat (& 5 pm Sun) “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center for the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. Reservations req’d at 310-392-7327 or www.edgemarcenter.org (under events tab). See the Guide’s Sep 3, 8 pm listing for complete info.
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Fri, Sep 10:
9 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS at the Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge, 7066 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90038; 323-467-7444; www.cabaretwest.org/gardenia.html. More at www.tracynewman.com
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(5b) Friday’s RECURRING
“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events.
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THERE ARE 20 ADDITIONAL EVENTS, TODAY & TONIGHT!
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/08/friday-second-friday-every-month.html
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10 am-5 pm "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute at Dana Point, with Live Sea Music from Bob Zentz, the Westlin Weavers, Captain John Kraus, Bill Dempsey the Pilgrim Shanty Man, and Polynesian Dancers. Unless you want to go into the institute or board the ships, the music and plenty more are FREE. Sat & Sun.
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2 pm LOAFER'S GLORY – the all-star ensemble of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, and TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, play a matinee show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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7-10 pm 7 pm “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” presents GRETCHEN PETERS & JUDE JOHNSTONE, in a benefit show for Alzheimer’s research at The Talking Stick in Venice.
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7 pm PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN play electric, plus CAPTAIN RON ELY opening acoustic, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, for the venue’s 11th Anniversary.
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7:30-9:30 pm THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, including SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, close out this year’s “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” season at Olivas Adobe in Ventura.
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7:30 pm NIGHTINGALE plus the JOHN WHELAN BAND in a double-bill at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, sponsored by California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) & FolkWorks. It’s part of the 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, with master classes, workshops, public performances, and more, earlier today and all day tomorrow at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge. (Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11. Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm.)
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7:30 pm NICK CHARLES plays a second evening for the “Lord Of The Strings” concert series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center.
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7:30 pm INCENDIO plays the Spaghettini Grill and Lounge in Seal Beach.
More at www.incendioband.com.
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7:30 pm KEN GRAYDON & FRIENDS play the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” down south in Fallbrook (N San Diego Co).
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7:30 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “AMSD” Concert series (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego).
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7:30 pm KATE WALLACE with DAVID WEST play the “Song Tree” concert series up north in Goleta (Santa Barbara Co).
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8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON, accompanied by guitar wiz NINA GERBER, plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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8 pm BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA bring their GRAMMY-winning music to a performance at Great Park (Balloon Park) in Irvine.
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8 pm JOHN YORK & SQUEAKIN' WHEELS play a double bill at The Fret House in Covina.
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8 pm THE EARL BROTHERS play Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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8 pm JESSE WINCHESTER at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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8 pm KÁTIA MORAES performs for the “Ritmos Latinos” series at the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
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8 pm “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS and DEAN DOBBINS as performing guests, plus performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks) in NoHo.
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8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays The Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral in Pasadena.
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11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” in Nashville, TN, runs Wed-Sat, Sep 8-11.
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Sat, Sep 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “AMSD” Concerts (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com; 619-303-8176. More, www.davidwilcox.com
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Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12, in Port Townsend, Washington; festival:
Annual “PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL,” with THE CUTTERS, THE WHATEVERLY BROTHERS, TOM LEWIS, and others, plus shanty sings on Fri & Sat nights. Info, www.woodenboat.org/festival
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11th annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” concludes today at the Nashville Convention Center, plus various performance venues, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Sheraton Nashville Downtown, 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219. Festival info, 615-386-6936; www.americanamusic.org.
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We are thrilled that we can bestow a humble “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick from the Guide to anything that’s happening in Nashville. this event is about real music, and an enormous showing of it.
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Scheduled to perform are SHELBY LYNNE, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, ROSEANNE CASH, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, CHERRYHOLMES, ELIZABETH COOK, STONE HONEY, 18 SOUTH, BLACK LILLIES, CADILLAC SKY, HAYES CARLL, PETER CASE, CHIP TAYLOR, TONY JOE WHITE, CHARLIE LOUVIN, RAUL MALO, CHUCK MEAD, TOMMY EMMANUEL, MARY GAUTHIER, KEVIN GORDON, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, WANDA JACKSON, JOHN OATES, EXENE CERVENKA, CHAPMANS, SUSAN COWSILL, KEVIN GORDON, WILL KIMBROUGH, CORB LUND, PAUL BURCH & THE WPA BALL CLUB, RANDY KOHRS BAND, JON LANGFORD & SKULL ORCHARD, MICKY & THE MOTORCARS, OVER THE RHINE, DEX ROMWEBER DUO, STEELDRIVERS, SARA STORER, STONE RIVER BOYS, SWEETBACK SISTERS, PAUL THORN, TRISTEN, WILL KIMBROUGH, TODD SNIDER'S ROCK & ROLL REVUE featuring JASON D. WILLIAMS, DAN BAIRD & FRIENDS, & FRAZEY FORD. They'll be joined by buzz-worthy up and coming acts AMERICAN AQUARIUM, DEFIBULATORS, SHANNON WHITWORTH, FRONTIER RUCKUS, CADILLAC SKY, & SARAH JAROSZ. More artists tba.
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Artists selected to perform underscore Americana's formative place in the world's musical landscape. The the inaugural “Best Americana Album” Grammy, presented to LEVON HELM for his “Electric Dirt” album earlier this year, shows that the genre continues to grow deeper grassroots and gain industry recognition and respect.
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This is really two events in one. The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 2010 Americana Music Festival is part of the 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference.
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The 11th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference offers seminars, panels and networking opportunities at the Nashville Convention Center by day, and brings musical showcases each evening at premiere venues like the The Mercy Lounge, Cannery Ballroom, The Station Inn, The Basement, and 3rd & Lindsley. The Festival's capstone is the annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony toasts winners in six member-voted best-of-the-year categories and bestows Lifetime Achievement Awards on several honored guests.
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The event is intended to “cover the interests and needs of artists, managers, labels, radio stations, publishers, agents, promoters, retailers, performing rights organizations, legal and business affairs executives, tour-related services, merchandisers, new media and all related allied professionals.”
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JOHN MELLENCAMP, WANDA JACKSON, LUKE LEWIS, GREG LEISZ, & BRIAN AHERN will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show, presented by the Gibson Foundation.
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The 2010 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are JOHN MELLENCAMP, whose songs have influentially combined the blue collar sweat of rock and roll and the humble grit of honky tonk; WANDA JACKSON, the undisputed “Queen of Rockabilly” and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, whose growling glamour reshaped the role of women in both rock and roll and country; LUKE LEWIS, Chairman of Universal Music Group Nashville, whose visionary commitment to the label’s Lost Highway imprint has created a home for numerous Americana greats; GREG LEISZ, the go-to lap and pedal steel, guitar, mandolin and bass virtuoso who has enriched recordings by Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Bill Frisell, Whiskeytown, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and more; and BRIAN AHERN, whose work as a producer includes seminal albums by Emmylou Harris, as well as output from Marty Robbins, George Jones, Anne Murray, Billy Joe Shaver, Rodney Crowell, Jesse Winchester and Ricky Skaggs.
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Mellencamp, Jackson, Lewis, Leisz, and Ahern will be honored in the Songwriting, Performance, Executive, Instrumentalist, and Producer/Engineer Lifetime Achievement categories, respectively.
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All honorees will be present to receive their awards at the 9th Annual AMA Honors and Awards Show (during the 11th Annual conference), on September 9 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. The ceremony will feature performances by RODNEY CROWELL, ROSANNE CASH, PATTY GRIFFIN, SAM BUSH, THE AVETT BROTHERS, CORB LUND, WILL KIMBROUGH, SARAH JAROSZ, and more. JIM LAUDERDALE will again serve as master of ceremonies, while BUDDY MILLER will lead the all-star house band.
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Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community with six member-voted annual awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Presented by the Gibson Foundation, the Honors & Awards are attended by over 2000 artists, music loving fans, and entertainment industry executives in one of America's musical shrines, the historic Ryman Auditorium. The event has been broadcast internationally via Sirius/XM Radio, BBC2, WSM and Voice of America. The Honors & Awards have featured many amazing moments over the years, including Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash's last live performance together, as well as show-stopping appearances by John Fogerty, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Solomon Burke, Old Crow Medicine Show, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, the Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples, Robert Plant, Patty Griffin, Guy Clark, Levon Helm, and many more.
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The Americana Music Association is a professional trade organization whose mission is to provide a forum for the advocacy of Americana music and to promote public awareness of the genre to support the creative and economic viability of professionals in this field. Dedicated to building and promoting the Americana genre and the individuals who participate in that industry, the Americana Music Association works closely with artists, labels, radio stations, retailers, print media, festivals, agents, publishers and more to help organize and build the infrastructure necessary for the Americana genre to achieve success both creatively and financially.
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Wed-Sat daytime conference hours are 9 am-5 pm; evening festival runs 8 pm-1 am nightly. Rooms at the host hotel are nearly sold out (at press time, Aug 18).
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Registered attendees have access to sanctioned events including daytime educational panels and forums, all sanctioned evening performances at local venues, and a ticket to the Americana Honors & Awards at the Historic Ryman Auditorium.
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Conference Registration (goes up Aug 20) is $350 for AMA members; $450 for non-members, and includes a ticket to the critically-acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards show. Individual Americana Honors & Awards Show tix are $55, or $50 with Music Festival wristband: The nighttime festival is open to the general public. Wristbands, good for admission to all venues during the four-day event, are the best bargain in music at $50 in advance, available now.
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(4) Saturday’s LOCAL FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, with most events at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av (at Nordhoff), Northridge 91324.
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TODAY’S “MASTER CLASSES”
September 11, Noon-2:30 pm, lunch included…
Nightingale - Arrangement Master Class
Sammy Lind (Foghorn)- Advanced Fiddle
Caleb Klauder (Foghorn)- Advanced Mandolin
Charlene Adzima (John Whelan Trio)-
Advanced Fiddle Master Class
John Whelan - Advanced Accordian Master Class
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*** TONIGHT’S CONCERT is in Santa Monica, at 7:30 pm. The 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” evening concert with NIGHTINGALE plus the JOHN WHELAN BAND in a double-bill at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401. More, www.nightingalevt.org and www.johnwhelanmusic.com
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The Festival includes a Saturday evening concert in Santa Monica, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11. Then, the full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm, in Northridge.
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Sunday:
Showcase stage:
MEHANATONES (Trad Balkan Music)
TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Old Time)
SEVERIN BROWNE (Singer Songwriter)
at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324.
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Principal concert acts:
NIGHTINGALE was formed in 1993 by JEREMIAH McLANE (accordion, piano; www.jeremiahmclane.com), KEITH MURPHY (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion; www.blackislemusic.com) and BECKY TRACY (fiddle). The nightingale bird is a poetic figure that appears in traditional songs from many places, including parts of Northern Europe, Canada and the United States. So the nightingale was an appropriate emblem for a band committed to drawing inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec.
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JOHN WHELAN BAND is led by a man known for his amazing button accordion virtuosity. He moved in 1980 from the Dunstable Irish community in London to the US and soon was performing with Riverdance fiddler Eileen Ivers in one of the most celebrated Irish duos of the decade. He has recorded both solo and band albums that have been favorites of the Celtic Music community, worldwide. He has appeared in films, including Ang Lee's “Ride with the Devil” (1999). Joining John is CHARLENE Adzima (fiddle and song; www.myspace.com/fhidileoir) and ZAC LEGER (guitar and bouzouki; www.myspace.com/zacleger ).
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FOGHORN DUO plays old time string band music deeply rooted in the American folk tradition. It's a pre-copyright, post-bluegrass style, with “the Foghorns” own stamp on it. STEPHEN "SAMMY" LIND's fiddle and CALEB KLAUDER's mandolin play tight, unison lead lines. It's a sound that could be coming to you from a big console radio in a 1930s living room, or an Appalachian front porch. Instead, it's being delivered by players from the thriving old time music scene of Portland, Oregon. “The Foghorns” are proof positive that folk music will remain vital as long as there are folks who want to play it.
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Master Classes are offered, as follows:
Arranging / Ensemble playing: Nightingale
Fiddle: Charlene Adzima, Sammy Lind
Mandolin: Caleb Klauder
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The Concert is Nightingale, & the John Whelan Band
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The Festival is a realigned season revival of the CTMS Summer Solstice (and previously Dulcimer) Festivals that were held many years at SOKA University, and before that, at Cal State Northridge (CSUN) and Greystone Mansion. The festival continues that legacy on two concert stages, plus a dance tent, teaching workshops, storytelling, children's activities and, of course, lots of jamming. Many details are still being confirmed. Here’s the current line-up.
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Main concert stage:
JOHN WHELAN BAND (Irish)
FOGHORN DUO (Old-Time)
SAUSAGE GRINDER (Jug Band)
BIG IRISH BAND
LOS POCHOS (Latin)
ZADONU (West African)
THE BLADERUNNERS (Bluegrass)
BROTHER YUSEF (Blues)
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Showcase stage:
MEHANATONES (Trad Balkan Music)
TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Old Time)
SEVERIN BROWNE (Singer Songwriter)
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Workshops:
Fiddle: TOM SAUBER, SAMMY LIND, KIRA OTT, DAVID BRAGGER
Banjo: CALEB LAUDER, STEVE LEWIS, CHRIS BERRY
Guitar: KELLY MARTIN, JOE WACK, ZAC LEGER
Mandolin: PATRICK SAUBER, JIMMY MURPHY, ASHLEY BRODER
Other: PATTI AMELOTTE (Hammered Dulcimer), CHRISTA BURCH (Bodhran), ROSS ALTMAN (Yiddish Songs), AEDAN MacDONNELL (Harp), PAT MacSWYNEY (Intro Balkan Music), MELANIE NOLLEY / LEEANNE GORNE (Intro Irish Music/Sessions), SEVERINE BROWNE (Songwriting), JESSICA CATRON (Shape Note Singing), ARIELLA FORNSTEIN (Improv. Vocals); plus, Storytelling, and more (TBA)
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Dance tent:
Cumbia (Los Pochos), International Folk Dancing (Sherry Cochran with Mehanatones), West African, Squares (Susan Michaels, caller with K. Boogie & The Brownbaggers), Contradance (Susan Michaels & Frannie Marr, callers with Nightingale)
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Family Activities:
Family Dance (with Susan Michaels), Crafts, Facepainting, Juggling, Storytelling and more TBA
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Advance tickets:
Early bird tickets (not including the concert or master classes, which will be available soon) are available at www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox/default.html for $20 (admission only).
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Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12, in OC:
10 am-5 pm "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute at Dana Point, with Live Sea Music from Bob Zentz, the Westlin Weavers, Captain John Kraus, Bill Dempsey the Pilgrim Shanty Man, and Polynesian Dancers. Unless you want to go into the institute or board the ships, the music and plenty more are FREE. Info, www.tallshipsfestival.com or 949-496-2274.
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Sat, Sep 11; Fri-Sun, Sep 10-12, festival:
Annual “ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. Runs Fri 5-11 pm; Sat Noon-11 pm; Sun, Noon-10 pm.
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Plenty of music in several genres on the main stage and fresh live Maine lobsters dominate a giant food court, dance floor, children’s stage, beach bar, arts-and-crafts area, live sports tent with football & baseball on TVs.
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You can get adult admission tix for $15, children free. BUT, the best way to go is to order advance tix that include a lobster feast. Those tix are $25 for a 1 ¼ lb lobster, $50 for a 2 ¼ lb lobster, with admission included. More, and advance tix, at www.originallobsterfestival.com
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Sat, Sep 11; festival:
Noon-8 pm “WEST LOS ANGELES JAZZ FESTIVAL” at Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA Baseball complex, on the campus in Westwood. Presented by Homeland Homeless as a benefit for disabled veterans; www.homelandhomeless.com. Contact events_homelandhomeless@yahoo.com.
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Festival features GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, NAJEE, KIRK WHALUM, EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE, THE SAI WHATT BAND, KEIKO MATSUI, ALEX BUGNON, and others.
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Sat, Sep 11; Sep 1-Oct 3:
The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day (those other show times are included in our listings.) The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes the
“TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage. The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests. Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes
THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, an “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood
Performances Sep 10-12, Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3 in “A Pirate's Life” or catch them
Sats at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm; or Suns at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30 pm.
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(5a) Saturday’s TODAY-AND-TONIGHT-ONLY
“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Sat, Sep 11; Sat & Sun, at the L.A. County Fair:
11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm “TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests.
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Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm LOAFER'S GLORY – the all-star ensemble of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, and TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, play a matinee show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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LOAFER'S GLORY brings a matinee featuring legends of pickin' & grinning.' They are, indeed, a unique engagement of the finest of bluegrass players. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “A show that will be talked about for years to come. Treat you and yours to historical fun.... Herb Pedersen, guitar, vocals. Herb Pedersen is an Americana musician, guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years.”
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Indeed, Pedersen is a founding member of the DESERT ROSE BAND. He fronted his own band, the LAUREL CANYON RAMBLERS. Besides this, Pedersen has worked with the PINE VALLEY BOYS, EARL SCRUGGS, THE DILLARDS, SMOKEY GRASS BOYS, OLD AND IN THE WAY,DAVID GRISMAN, PETER ROWAN, VASSAR CLEMENTS, GRAM PARSONS, EMMYLOU HARRIS, TONY RICE, DAN FOGELBERG, STEPHEN STILLS, LINDA RONSTADT, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, JOHN PRINE,JACKSON BROWNE, JOHN DENVER, JOHN JORGENSON, & LELAND SKLAR.
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TOM SAUBER is a virtuoso on fiddle and banjo, and he adds vocals to the group. A native of Southern California, Tom has helped bring authentic traditional music to the film industry. In 1980, along with RY COODER & DAVID LINDLEY, he played the music for the motion picture “The Long Riders.” His music performances have appeared in many films, including “Bound for Glory” and “Geronimo,” and numerous TV movies and series.
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PATRICK SAUBER, Tom’s son, has toured Japan and Europe as a musician. He plays banjo and mandolin and does vocals.
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BILL BRYSON is known and respected for his work with half a dozen award-winning bluegrass bands. He plays upright bass and does vocals. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Sep 11, at the L.A. County Fair:
2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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They’re called an “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood
Performances Sep 10-12, Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3 in “A Pirate's Life” or catch them
Sats at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm; or Suns at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30 pm.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm 7 pm “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” presents GRETCHEN PETERS & JUDE JOHNSTONE, both hit songwriters, busking to cure Alzheimer’s, in rare area appearances at this month’s charity-benefit showcase – with a full lineup of performers – at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; 310-450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Here’s a bit of background on the series. Mark explains, “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.
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The venue was named as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue” in FolkWorks’ annual review in 2008, and this series had a lot to do with that recognition. No cover charge, but every show is a benefit for a nonprofit or charity.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN, plus CAPTAIN RON ELY opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “On our 11th Anniversary it’s going to be a party! This ship will be a rocKin' tonight!”
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A seafaring spokesman adds, “The Pirates arrrr going overboard this time so Batten down the hatches. With Captain Ron Ely and Lots of Dancers and Musicians Shanghaied from around the World.We'll beat Captain Sparrow to The Fountain of Youth. Everyone gets a Free drink from The Fountain!”
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The Pirates of the Black Swan board the main deck to perform bone rattlin' pirate rock (yep, it’s electric) in full pirate regalia, with nautical wit and mayhem. Bob Stane adds, “Guaranteed to get your peg leg a tappin.' They arrr a five piece crew with strong vocals, two guitars, woodwinds, harmonica.. Lots of dancing and singing by the wenches. A costumed extravaganza. Show up in pirate gear if it suites you. No parrots, please. Come aboard and sail with us.” More at www.myspace.com/piratesoftheblackswanmusic
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Sat, Sep 11, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’re a “big band” of musicians from all over Latin America, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Peru, Columbia, and Mexico. The Fair’s promo says, “Their high-energy, hard-edged brand of salsa music has appealed to devoted dancers and Latin music DJs worldwide. Orquesta Tabaco Y Ron’s stunning rhythms create a contagious energy that revives the most extinct salsa sound of past generations.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.tabacoyron.com. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Sat, Sep 11; every Sat, Jul 10-Sep 11, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30-9:30 pm THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, including SCOTT GATES & CHUCK HAILES, close out this year’s “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” season at Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 93001. Show info, 805-658-4726.
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It’s their last show together for some time to come, as Nathan is moving across the country. Other’n that, this band is in the forefront of young acts that are assuring a bright future for acoustic Americana music. The series brings a different band each week, for music in various genres.
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More at www.nathanmceuen.net. Tix, $18; optional dinner is $13.50.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” evening concert with NIGHTINGALE plus the JOHN WHELAN BAND in a double-bill at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401. Sponsored by CTMS in collaboration with FolkWorks. More, www.nightingalevt.org and www.johnwhelanmusic.com
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Tonight’s concert (and “Master Classes” earlier today) precede tomorrow’s full day folk music, dance, & storytelling festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge.
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Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm. See “Sunday’s Local Festivals” section, for complete details and schedule.
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Sat, Sep 11, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm INCENDIO plays the Spaghettini Grill and Lounge, 3005 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach, 90740; 562-596-2199.
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INCENDIO is JIM STUBBLEFIELD on guitar, LIZA CARBE on bass and guitar, and JEAN-PIERRE DURAND on guitar. Together, they are an acclaimed world-guitar-fusion trio. In both Italian and Spanish, their name means “fire,” and it’s a moniker that fits this musical group, whose sound is all about energy, exploration, and passion. At the heart of INCENDIO’s sound is the Latin or Spanish guitar, conjuring romantic, powerful, and bold images. They refer to their style as “Latin Guitar World Fusion.” Averaging over 150 concerts a year for the last four years, INCENDIO’s live show has become an explosive improvisational journey, earning tremendous audience response in places as diverse as the Strawberry Music Fest in Yosemite, the Sundance Film Festival, Verizon Music Festival, Catalina Jazztrax, California World Festival, and more. Their four previous CDs have enjoyed international radio airplay and critical acclaim. Their live DVD / CD, “Dia Y Noche”, captures a daytime show at the Strawberry Festival in 2004 and a nighttime show at the Countrywide Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center. More, www.incendioband.com
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Sat, Sep 11, in Fallbrook (N San Diego Co); a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm KEN GRAYDON & FRIENDS play the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” at Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main, Fallbrook (N San Diego Co); 760-731-2278 or 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws. Ken’s splendid baritone voice, fine originals – many based in California and western history and seafaring – and his prowess on 6 and 12 string guitar, are as good as it gets. We expect PHEE GRAYDON will join in on guitar and hammer dulcimer, and Ken will surely assemble a talented cast of musical characters.
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Sat, Sep 11, in OC:
7:30 pm NICK CHARLES plays a second evening for the “Lord Of The Strings” concert series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More, www.charlesguitar.com
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Sat, Sep 11, in Santa Barbara Co; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm KATE WALLACE with DAVID WEST play the “SongTree” concert series at Live Oak Universalist Unitarian Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639. Show & series info, www.songtree.org. More at www.katewallace.com and www.davidwest.com
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Sat, Sep 11, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm GRETCHEN WILSON, Nashville country singer, performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. The promo says, “Hits will prevail like ‘Redneck Woman,’ ‘Here for the Party,’ and ‘All Jacked Up.’” A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON, accompanied by guitar wiz NINA GERBER, plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More at Caltech Folk Music Series (www.folkmusic.caltech.edu) or Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series (www.events.caltech.edu). Eliza returns for her second time to the long-running series, and she’s a “good get” here, as this Southern Cal tour includes McCabe’s and a big series in San Diego.
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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She received four awards from Folk Alliance in 2006, and was nominated for Americana Music Association (AMA) Awards for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” in 2008.
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego on Sunday, Sep 19. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)
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Eliza, who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” is, as Caltech Folk Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith observe, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician, while Eliza plays the world.
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Lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow.” Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and, that year, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY. Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Her songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on this tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, and she has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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The splendid NINA GERBER is, happily, a late edition at the Caltech concert, made after the event’s flyers were printed.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s tickets, takes credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. Tickets went on sale in early August. This will likely sell-out. $18 adults, $5 Caltech students and children.
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Sat, Sep 11, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA bring their five-time GRAMMY-winning music to a performance at Great Park (Balloon Park), Irvine; 949-724-6247; www.ocgp.org.
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The Grammys and The National Endowment for the Arts with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 60 years and shows no signs of diminishing. Longevity and major awards aside, The Blind Boys have earned praise for their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by acclaimed songwriters such as Curtis Mayfield, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. More at www.blindboys.com
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN YORK & SQUEAKIN' WHEELS play a double bill at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.
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JOHN YORK is the last pure voice of the Silver Sixties to make it through… intact to the first decade of the 21st Century. John was a member of the Byrds, post-Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons, from 1968 throughout the Easy Rider era, until right before "Chestnut Mare." More at www.johnyorkmusic.com
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SQUEAKIN' WHEELS fuse musical influences from a wide range of times and places, an aural tour through the American musical landscape of the past and present. More at www.myspace.com/squeakinwheels
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE EARL BROTHERS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. More at www.earlbrothers.com
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JESSE WINCHESTER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.jessewinchester.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Sep 11; world music; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KÁTIA MORAES performs for the “Ritmos Latinos” series at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Brazilian singer Kátia Moraes takes the stage with out-of-this-world energy, grace, and soul. She began her career in Rio de Janeiro, before moving to Los Angeles in 1990. Her powerful voice, dynamic lyrics and stage presence have taken her around the globe from the Sydney Australia Festival to The French Quarter Festival in New Orleans among many other events in the U.S. and abroad. Moraes’ enticing blend of Brazilian rhythms has been widely recognized by the International Brazilian Press, the New Times Newspaper Music Awards, and many more. “She comes on stage like an explosion, her body in constant motion, her voice powerful and dynamic.” ~ Los Angeles Times,
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A “Wine Tastings & Ticket Package” is available for $25 advance, $30 day of show. Tastings before all shows are at Off the Vine Wines, 491 W 6th St, San Pedro, from 6:30-7:30 pm; reservations, 310-833-4813, and you can pick up your concert tix at Off the Vine; more, www.offthevinewines.com.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS and DEAN DOBBINS as performing guests, and performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Series runs 2nd Sat, every month, with different guest recording artists, playing acoustic.
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TRACY NEWMAN is the only performing songwriter who has won both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. When she wins a Grammy, she’ll have the trifecta. And she’s working on it, as she’s demonstrated many times with world premieres of her originals on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.: Tracy’s band, THE REINFORCEMENTS, has expanded beyond the original concept of two backup vocalists. She now brings a bunch of fine instrumentalists.
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SABRINA & CRAIG won First Place in “Traditional Singing” at this year’s Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, and they’ll be among the featured artists at next month’s “Americana Music Festival,” on Oct 3. As for their monthly series, Sabrina says, the series “came about through fond yearnings of a time before iTunes and iPods. For places like the Historic Ash Grove Coffeehouse in Hollywood and the bohemian places in Greenwich Village where music came directly from the instrument being held in the artist's hands and the voice that came directly from their hearts. For audiences that yearn for more than the Top 40 same-old-same-old, we are taking music back to its roots.” More on tonight’s show & the series at www.myspace.com/acousticla, and info on Sabrina & Craig at www.SabrinaandCraig.com and www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig. Venue offers soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. $10 cover.
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Sat, Sep 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays The Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral, 150 N Madison Av, Pasadena.
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When they’ve performed across town at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, that venue’s impresario, Bob Stane said, “These guys grew up loving folk music, and the turnouts at their shows – including sellouts at the Coffee Gallery Backstage – confirm they have struck a chord with audiences of all ages, who really like listening to words and harmonies – and joining in when the mood and song fit. Their show is centered around folk music and good clean jokes. They are family friendly and their audiences are multi-generational – from children to parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. Their show is a fun evening that should not be missed. You will leave singing, toe-tapping, and smiling. For those who have seen them before, the guys promise they have a substantially different show from last year – as they have every time they have been here.” More at www.thefolkcollection.com.
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Sat, Sep 11; extended indefinitely; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
CANCELLED: SHOW HAS ENDED ITS EXTENDED RUN. 8 pm Fri & Sat (& 5 pm Sun) “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center for the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. Reservations req’d at 310-392-7327 or www.edgemarcenter.org (under events tab). See the Guide’s Sep 3, 8 pm listing for complete info.
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“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events.
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/08/saturday-second-saturday-every-month.html
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1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge. Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11. Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm.
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10 am-5 pm "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute at Dana Point, with Live Sea Music from Bob Zentz, the Westlin Weavers, Captain John Kraus, Bill Dempsey the Pilgrim Shanty Man, and Polynesian Dancers. Unless you want to go into the institute or board the ships, the music and plenty more are FREE.
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3-5 pm THE MURPHY FAMILY, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND and MURPHY'S FLAW, play the “FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service, at Peter Strauss Ranch in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills.
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7 pm 7th annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD” with THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR, KEN O’MALLEY, THE McCARTAN IRISH DANCERS, champion dancers MEGAN & ADAM KIRK, and THE LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS, at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood.
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Sun, Sep 12; Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12, in Port Townsend, Washington; festival:
Annual “PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL,” with THE CUTTERS, THE WHATEVERLY BROTHERS, TOM LEWIS, and others, plus shanty sings on Fri & Sat nights. Info, www.woodenboat.org/festival
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Sun, Sep 12; Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av (at Nordhoff), Northridge 91324.
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Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11.
Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm.
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Showcase stage:
MEHANATONES (Trad Balkan Music)
TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Old Time)
SEVERIN BROWNE (Singer Songwriter)
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NIGHTINGALE was formed in 1993 by JEREMIAH McLANE (accordion, piano; www.jeremiahmclane.com), KEITH MURPHY (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion; www.blackislemusic.com) and BECKY TRACY (fiddle). The nightingale bird is a poetic figure that appears in traditional songs from many places, including parts of Northern Europe, Canada and the United States. So the nightingale was an appropriate emblem for a band committed to drawing inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec.
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JOHN WHELAN BAND is led by a man known for his amazing button accordion virtuosity. He moved in 1980 from the Dunstable Irish community in London to the US and soon was performing with Riverdance fiddler Eileen Ivers in one of the most celebrated Irish duos of the decade. He has recorded both solo and band albums that have been favorites of the Celtic Music community, worldwide. He has appeared in films, including Ang Lee's “Ride with the Devil” (1999). Joining John is CHARLENE Adzima (fiddle and song; www.myspace.com/fhidileoir) and ZAC LEGER (guitar and bouzouki; www.myspace.com/zacleger ).
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FOGHORN DUO plays old time string band music deeply rooted in the American folk tradition. It's a pre-copyright, post-bluegrass style, with “the Foghorns” own stamp on it. STEPHEN "SAMMY" LIND's fiddle and CALEB KLAUDER's mandolin play tight, unison lead lines. It's a sound that could be coming to you from a big console radio in a 1930s living room, or an Appalachian front porch. Instead, it's being delivered by players from the thriving old time music scene of Portland, Oregon. “The Foghorns” are proof positive that folk music will remain vital as long as there are folks who want to play it.
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Master Classes are offered, as follows:
Arranging / Ensemble playing: Nightingale
Fiddle: Charlene Adzima, Sammy Lind
Mandolin: Caleb Klauder
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The Concert is Nightingale, & the John Whelan Band
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The Festival is a realigned season revival of the CTMS Summer Solstice (and previously Dulcimer) Festivals that were held many years at SOKA University, and before that, at Cal State Northridge (CSUN) and Greystone Mansion. The festival continues that legacy on two concert stages, plus a dance tent, teaching workshops, storytelling, children's activities and, of course, lots of jamming. Many details are still being confirmed. Here’s the current line-up.
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JOHN WHELAN BAND (Irish)
FOGHORN DUO (Old-Time)
SAUSAGE GRINDER (Jug Band)
BIG IRISH BAND
LOS POCHOS (Latin)
ZADONU (West African)
THE BLADERUNNERS (Bluegrass)
BROTHER YUSEF (Blues)
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MEHANATONES (Trad Balkan Music)
TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Old Time)
SEVERIN BROWNE (Singer Songwriter)
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Fiddle: TOM SAUBER, SAMMY LIND, KIRA OTT, DAVID BRAGGER
Banjo: CALEB LAUDER, STEVE LEWIS, CHRIS BERRY
Guitar: KELLY MARTIN, JOE WACK, ZAC LEGER
Mandolin: PATRICK SAUBER, JIMMY MURPHY, ASHLEY BRODER
Other: PATTI AMELOTTE (Hammered Dulcimer), CHRISTA BURCH (Bodhran), ROSS ALTMAN (Yiddish Songs), AEDAN MacDONNELL (Harp), PAT MacSWYNEY (Intro Balkan Music), MELANIE NOLLEY / LEEANNE GORNE (Intro Irish Music/Sessions), SEVERINE BROWNE (Songwriting), JESSICA CATRON (Shape Note Singing), ARIELLA FORNSTEIN (Improv. Vocals); plus, Storytelling, and more (TBA)
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Cumbia (Los Pochos), International Folk Dancing (Sherry Cochran with Mehanatones), West African, Squares (Susan Michaels, caller with K. Boogie & The Brownbaggers), Contradance (Susan Michaels & Frannie Marr, callers with Nightingale)
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Family Dance (with Susan Michaels), Crafts, Facepainting, Juggling, Storytelling and more TBA
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Early bird tickets (not including the concert or master classes, which will be available soon) are available at www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox/default.html for $20 (admission only).
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Sun, Sep 12; Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12, in OC:
10 am-5 pm "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute at Dana Point, with Live Sea Music from Bob Zentz, the Westlin Weavers, Captain John Kraus, Bill Dempsey the Pilgrim Shanty Man, and Polynesian Dancers. Unless you want to go into the institute or board the ships, the music and plenty more are FREE. Info, www.tallshipsfestival.com or 949-496-2274.
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Annual “ORIGINAL LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. Runs Fri 5-11 pm; Sat Noon-11 pm; Sun, Noon-10 pm.
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You can get adult admission tix for $15, children free. BUT, the best way to go is to order advance tix that include a lobster feast. Those tix are $25 for a 1 ¼ lb lobster, $50 for a 2 ¼ lb lobster, with admission included. More, and advance tix, at www.originallobsterfestival.com
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Sun, Sep 12; Sep 1-Oct 3:
The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day (those other show times are included in our listings.) The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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1, 3, & 6 pm “BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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“TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage. The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests. Runs Sats, Suns, & Labor Day, 11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm and Weds-Fris; 1:30, 4:30, & 7 pm, through Oct 1.
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Today at the L.A. County Fair includes
THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, an “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood
Performances Sep 10-12, Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3 in “A Pirate's Life” or catch them
Sats at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 9:30 pm; or Suns at 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, & 8:30 pm.
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Sun, Sep 12; Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 am-6 pm 1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, THE BLADERUNNERS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FOGHORN DUO, SAUSAGE GRINDER, BIG IRISH BAND, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, ROSS ALTMAN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, ZADONU, ASHLEY BRODER, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge.
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11 am STORYTIME FUNLAND plays a “Matinee Kids' Show” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. They’re an L.A.-based interactive musical kids band. The show features stories, puppets, reading, special musical guests, and more. Experience a jamboree of singing, dancing, and creative storytelling, featuring Train Conductor Daniel, Ticket-Taker Mindy, Monkey and friends. Storytime Funland's children's shows are about having fun and teaching through singing songs and reading stories. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).
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11:30 am, 2, 6, & 7 pm “TIMBERWORKS LUMBERJACK SHOW” on the “Wilderness Ridge” stage at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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The Timberworks Lumberjack Show is an exciting and entertaining adventure providing a unique blend of sports, history, and comedy that includes an opportunity for you to experience a nostalgic logging competition of the early 1900s. Combining the romantic image of Paul Bunyan and the modern real life lumberjack, each show features top-world renowned athletes with a theatrical narration and includes such events as axe throwing, underhand chopping, log rolling, cross cut sawing, hot sawing, and chainsaw carving. You’ll even have an opportunity to test your lumberjack skills on our Participation Climb during Lumberjack Camp offered once a day to fair guests.
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Noon-5 pm PERPETUAL E-MOTION, a “hot young duo and contra dance favorites from Maine,” play the “Ojai Concert Series” at Dancing Oak Ranch, on Hwy 150 at: 4585 Casitas Pass Rd, Ventura County; 805-665-8852. It’s a potluck party and concert.
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“They begin with the simple statement of traditional, often recognizable dance tunes from Europe and Americas, and proceed to notch it up into a thrilling composition of complex poly-rhythms, melody and counter melody scaffolding exotic and lush chord structures into an amazingly satisfying musical performance drawing from Celtic, bluegrass, jazz and electronic influences. The duo is highly regarded throughout New England for their ability to provide thrilling pulsating music and are in much demand in the Contradance community.”
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Shane says, “Bring a dish to share. It’s BYOB for those wanting to drink more than fruit juice provided. Bring the family, bring the kids (we have a sandbox and trampoline for the youngsters). Bring low back deck chairs and picnic blankets (small beach umbrellas for the sunny spots are OK too). Bring a bathing suit and a towel if you want a dip in the hot tub on the hill. As always, friendly well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome, too.
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12:30 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Venue phone, to talk to a harried barrista, is 626-398-7917. Hosted by DAVID NAIDITCH. Listen or join in. Free.
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Sun, Sep 12; world music:
1 pm NANKA NIMON MINYO KYOKAI present Japanese Folk Song and Dance at Torrance Cultural Arts Center’s James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance; 310-781 – 7171; www.tcac.torrnet.com.
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2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 pm THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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They’re called an “adventurous and outrageously energetic group of brigands that together form a celtic rock band with a slew of valiant and amusing songs.” The pirate crew is steadfast gaining popularity in the pirate music genre with their epic seafaring sound and extensive vocal harmonization. Their promo says, “This band of rough and tough young swashbucklers is sure to catch the eyes of all the ladies and the ears of the entire shire with their catchy sea shanties. It's time to weigh anchor and set sail with a pirate adventure you won't want to miss!” More at www.myspace.com/oddwood
Performances Sep 10-12, Sep 24-26, Oct 1-3 in “A Pirate's Life” or catch them
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3-5 pm THE MURPHY FAMILY, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND and MURPHY'S FLAW, play the “FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service, at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Set in an outdoor amphitheater under the shade of the giant old oaks. Park free in the lot just past the bridge and walk back over the bridge to the ranch entrance. Bring a picnic and a cushion or blanket for the earthen or wood bench seating. Fun and free.
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Today is a much-anticipated show, with the best of the 50th Annual Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest’s award-winning bands, plus “a few surprises” are promised. This will be a fine show. You’ll get the virtuosity you expect from mainstage festival acts, conveniently packaged in a two-hour, free show.
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In addition, TBFC presents free folk-singing programs at various public libraries. Info on the full range of the organization’s activities available at www.topangabanjofidle.org - go to “Free Concerts” for detailed info on the artists in the Strauss Ranch series.
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5 pm HORACE TRAHAN plays the “CAJUN / ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” at the Center at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Av, Lakewood. Info, call Sidney, 323-401-8859 or 562-804-4434. More at www.myspace.com/horacetrahanthehuvaldoucetband
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5-9:30 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” series returns with KINGSIZEMAYBE, THE RUNNING KIND, GENTLEMEN FARMERS, plus SKIP HELLER on the Backporch stage at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com. All ages, no cover.
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7 pm 7th annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD” with THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR, KEN O’MALLEY, THE McCARTAN IRISH DANCERS, champion dancers MEGAN & ADAM KIRK, and THE LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS, at the Ford Amphitheatre (aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797.
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It’s the US West Coast premiere of THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR with their award-winning guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion and bouzouki, plus fine vocals.
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THE FUREYS band was formed in 1978, literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called THE BUSKERS, and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George, Paul and Davey got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together – and thus came the start of the FUREYS AND DAVEY ARTHUR. It’s worked out rather well, since they’re still at it, and delighting fans, worldwide.
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This annual tradition is a splendid night under the stars. This year’s lineup is brilliant, so the music will be splendid and memorable. You can bring your dinner and beverage of your choice (including your own wine).
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Tickets on the Ford website are FACE VALUE PLUS $3.50 per ticket. You can get them for face value plus a handling fee of only 50 cents per ticket, at www.celticconcert.com (or email fureysattheford@gmail.com). Group rates available at that site; 10% discount for parties of 8 or more, 20% discount for parties of 16 or more. Tix available at the same discounted price at the Irish Import Shop, 742 N Vine (at Melrose), Hollywood, or Shamrock Imports, 12514 1/2 Magnolia Bl (near Whitsett), Valley Village.
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7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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McCabe’s booker LINCOLN MYERSON says, “After our own master guitar teacher PETE STEINBERG had been raving about RICHARD SMITH for some time, this summer brought him by McCabe's to show off a bit, and boy were we impressed! The 2001 National Fingerstyle Champion includes his heroes Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, and Chet Atkins (who invited the then 11-year-old prodigy to play alongside him during a London concert back in '83) in his long list of fans. He is joined tonight by his wife, concert cellist JULIE ADAMS, in a performance that is sure to dazzle.” Tix, $15.
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Sun, Sep 12; a "SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK" pick:
7 pm DANIELLE HEBERT, multiple-award-winning musician from Canada, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com
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But after the Olympics were over, multiple award-winning Canadian recording artist and chanteuse DANIELLE HEBERT let her wanderlust take over. She has been riding solo on a sport motorbike (not a freeway cruiser, mind you) from one end of the North American continent to another. Her adventures, both harrowing and beautiful, have been chronicled (almost) daily on her blog at: http://daniellehebert.wordpress.com. It is a worthy read.
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. She hit L.A. a couple weeks back, and played to a delighted packed house on the new Front Stage at The Coffee Gallery in Altadena, after the “Altadena All-Stars” opened for her (we let you know, in the Guide). Musician and promoter DUANE THORIN happily reported that she delivered “The best show we’ve ever had on the Front Stage,” and world-famous Coffee Gallery BACKSTAGE impresario BOB STANE added, “I caught only part of her show, and she is better than some of the acts we’ve had in the Backstage.”
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Danielle had last visited the Altadena arts mecca in the middle June, this year. But that was thousands of miles ago on her two-wheeler. Her blog entry for that earlier event is at http://daniellehebert.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/sing-along-home-of-lamas-flirtation-at-the-laundromat
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Danielle Hebert is a versatile artist with great vocal chops. She handles everything from folk-rock to pop-rock, and brings her own French Canadian flavor.
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Duane says, “Amazing talent, if you have read her blog.... Lady Hemingway on Wheels, with the musical and sculpting skills of Joni Mitchell. Danielle still seems to be mulling-over what turns she intends to take next. If she ever wanted to quit music, she could become a writer. Her blog posts are that good.”
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Next thing we knew, Danielle was back on the road again – to Montana, if she followed the whim she shared with us. But she just happened to come back to L.A. again, before the Canadian snows fly. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Sep 12; extended indefinitely; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
CANCELLED: SHOW HAS ENDED ITS EXTENDED RUN. 5 pm Sun, (& 8 pm Fri & Sat) “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center for the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. Reservations req’d at 310-392-7327 or www.edgemarcenter.org (under events tab). See the Guide’s Sep 3, 8 pm listing for complete info.
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunday-second-sunday-every-month-in.html
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7:30 pm SAMBA ESCANDALO performs for the “J.A.M. Sessions” series at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org.
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8 pm THE JOHN WHELAN TRIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Imagine an intimate night of heel-kicking reels, rollicking jigs and soulful songs all wrapped up in playful and dazzling showmanship. The John Whelan trio features the legendary All-Ireland accordion championwith up and coming Irish music stars Charlene Adzima (fiddle, vocals) and multi-instrumentalist Zac Leger (guitar, bouzouki, uilleann pipes, flute, vocals).
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Born in London and raised from an early age on the traditional music of Ireland, John Whelan has spent his life bringing his love of music to wider audiences all across the globe.
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Incorporating styles and influences from his Irish background and beyond, and with over a dozen albums under his belt, John was recently voted Top Button Accordion Player by the Irish Music Association.
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Charlene Adzima grew up immersed in Irish and classical music in Columbus Ohio, and now makes her home in Reno, NV. She has multiple awards in fiddle and Irish dance including U.S. Senior Irish Fiddlechampion in 2005. In 2006 she released her debut album "The Initiation" which also featured her mastery of Irish Gaelic song.
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Now based in Los Angeles, multi-instrumentalist Zac Leger has been touring professionally for ten years. An All-Ireland medalist on the intricate uilleann pipes, he has been a member of the Eileen Ivers band, Celtic Crossroads, Glen Road and is the guitarist for Scottish fiddler Jamie Laval. Equally at home on both melodic and accompaniment instruments, and with numerous recordings to his credit, his unique approach to rhythm playing drives the music of The John Whelan Trio.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Fiery, melodic button accordion, jaw-dropping fiddle pyrotechnics, stunning female vocals in Irish and English, haunting pipe solos, and innovative, syncopated guitar and bouzouki playing all guaranteed to get your feet tapping and leave with a night you will never forget.” Tix, $20.
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/monday-second-monday-every-month-in.html
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8 pm 4 WAY STREET - CSN & Y tribute band, plus ROBYN ROTH & BLUE BAYOU – Linda Ronstadt tribute band, in a double-bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Venue impresario BOB STANE tells us, “On a recent Monday night, our audience was reminded of just how potent and poignant the songs of Crosby Stills & Nash can be when "Daylight Again" brought its acoustic show to the Coffee Gallery Backstage. We were treated not only to a generous helping of some of CSN's most recognizable and beloved hits, but also to a handful of deeper cuts that can satisfy the most died-in-the-wool CSN aficionados.”
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He continues, “Now, the same group of richly invested musicians brings us "4-Way Street" which adds the "&Y" to CSN in the form of DENNY GERARD as Neil Young. Founding member and Graham Nash vocalist JIM WOOTTEN says, "Adding the Neil factor to the Crosby, Stills, Nash recipe is a lot like the Eagles adding Joe Walsh to their mix; it gives the act that rock edge that really ramps up any performance and helps us expand the catalog."
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Special guest opener is "ROBYN ROTH & BLUE BAYOU," a headline act in their own right. BLUE BAYOU pays affectionate tribute to the music of Linda Ronstadt. Dubbed the "Queen of Rock" long before she became an Americana icon, Linda Ronstadt's diverse musical career has spanned a broad spectrum, including pop, rock, country, big band, Latin, Mexican folk, jazz, light opera, and Americana.
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Bob Stane adds, “Like 4-Way Street, Blue Bayou will tailor their set to the acoustic tone of the evening delivering intimate renditions of songs like ‘When Will I Be Loved,’ ‘Long Long Time,’ ‘You're No Good,’ and of course, ‘Blue Bayou.’” See live concert footage of the band at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W8jrISCzv0
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The L.A. COUNTY FAIR runs at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. As we do every year, The Guide lists events that we believe will interest our readers. On Saturdays & Sundays (after we expand each week’s listings to include all the events), check the listings beginning in the morning, as many shows are listed once, but repeat several times during the day (those other show times are included in our listings.) The Fair is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, except Labor Day.
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3 pm “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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“BENNY MARTINEZ MEXICAN TRICK ROPING” – The favorite from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival demonstrates trick roping and classical vaquero (Californio / Mexican cowboy) riding, paired with Spanish style country music. Benny’s wife, Rosa, narrates the show and explains the Heritage of the Mexican Cowboy and Charro.
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6 pm MICHAEL HERALDA’S “AZTEC STORIES” at the East Los Angeles Public Library, 4837 East 3rd St, L.A. 90022; info, 323-264-0155. Using Native American indigenous instruments, Michael presents a musically fascinating and highly informative (and interactive) program that shares stories and information on the beliefs, legends, and spirituality of Native North Americans. Michael says, “I look forward to sharing music, stories, and songs with you.” His greater Los Angeles-area shows this month will be followed by a week-long tour (9 presentations) in Chicago – including one at the Old Town School of Folk Music! More at www.aztecstories.com. Free.
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8 & 10 pm “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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“MEXICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION” is a demonstration of some elements of a Mexican Rodeo or “Charriada”. Amazing sliding stops, rope tricks, dancing horses and the passé de muerta. It’s a “Celebration of the Charro!” In addition to today’s Charriada, on Thu, Sep 16, at 8 & 10 pm, is “Dancing horses & trick roping.”
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JENNIFER KNAPP, plus NICOLE GORDON opening, at Brixton South Bay, 100 W Torrance Bl Suite J, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931; www.brixtonsouthbay.com and www.myspace.com/brixtonsouthbay. Venue is 21+, holds 450. NICOLE GORDON is excellent, performing oftern with Kerrville New Folk winner ERNEST TROOST, and multiple times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She tells us, “If anyone is interested in buying tickets from me, PLEASE let me know and I will set it up! Brixton is a funky little underground club on the pier!” Check with venue for show time. More at www.jennfierknapp.com and www.nicolegordon.net and www.reverbnation.com/nicolegordon
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4 & 6:30 pm JUDY TAYLOR headlines the “JUDY TAYLOR & DAVE THORNBURY COWBOY SHOW” tonight at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Judy Taylor & Dave Thornbury star in a cowboy show that’s a rope-twirling, gun-spinning exhibition, as they stroll around “Western Days & Rodeo Nights,” and during their 15-minute arena performances.
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The “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” series is part of the world’s largest county Fair, which runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. Catch these “rope twirling, gun spinning extraordinaire” strolling acts, some involving appropriate music, during their featured shows or during their 15-minute arena performances.
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7 pm ELIZA GILKYSON plays a house concert in Ojai; reservations get directions at rain@rainperry.com. We’re not familiar with this series, but it’s one more opportunity to see an outstandintg artist perfom live.
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards, including the GRAMMY. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego on Sunday, Sep 19. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)

Eliza’s current tour includes Southern Cal gigs at the Caltech Folk Series in Pasadena on Sat, Sep 11, a house concert in Ojai on Thu, Sep 16, McCabe’s on Fri, Sep 17, the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Sat, Sep 18, and the “AMSD” series in San Diego on Sun, Sep 19.
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Series in Pasadena on Sat, Sep 11, a house concert in Ojai on Thu, Sep 16, McCabe’s on Fri, Sep 17, the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Sat, Sep 18, and the “AMSD” series in San Diego on Sun, Sep 19. (The Guide’s events listing have details of each.)
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Caltech Folk Music Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith cite her as, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician.
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Eliza plays the world, and lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s acclaimed ’08 CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow” (and STEVE EARLE played on those tracks). Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and north of the border, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY.
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Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Eliza’s songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on the current tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN and with transplanted Aussie AUDREY AULD, and Nina has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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You can hear Eliza sing "Borderline" on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYuwwEw1Ac&feature=related. Talented other music icons are doing her songs, live and recorded, and some of them are showing-up on YouTube, as well. There’s more at Eliza's website, www.elizagilkyson.com.
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Thu, Sep 16, at the L.A. County Fair; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm EXCUSE MY FRENCH, the first all-female, all-French-singing, all-American-born band, performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Hailing from Diamond Ranch High School, the band's members met in French classes and fell in love with the food, the language, the dances, and most of all, the music of the French-speaking world. In 2010, they won 1st place in the battle of the bands at Diamond Bar High School and were invited to represent the City of Diamond Bar on their day at the Fair. They are said to have fine harmonies, infectious stage presence and unstoppable confidence. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Building 4 Stage.
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Thu, Sep 16, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. It’s STU COOK & DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD, the two surviving CCR band members (minus John Fogerty) with added players. And it’s still some of the best American rock ever written, recorded and delivered, including favorites “Born on the Bayou,” “Lodi,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Who’ll Stop the Rain” and “Proud Mary.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Thu, Sep 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays a Beverly Hills version of the Bodie House Concert Series, at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. More soon, here in the Guide. Or, there’s info at www.BodieHouse.com.
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Thu, Sep 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, plus the Nashville Old Time Folk Duo JENI & BILLY, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Larry Wines, in his annual “Best of” for Folkworks Magazine, named Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band among the “Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands” in Southern California for 2008, writing "Susie is justifiably endorsed by Appalachian music legend Jean Ritchie, and the band has a fine repertoire of beyond-bluegrass originals from its chief songwriter, Rob Carlson. They can take you up in the hollars, or sound like a female-fronted Asleep at the Wheel."
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The band prides itself in presenting “the best in Bluegrass to Appalachia Americana Folk Fusion,” for an evening of gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new bluegrass inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze. Susie's Hilonesome Band is Steve Rankin on mandolin, Rob Carlson on guitar, Fred Sanders on bass and Mark Indictor on fiddle, showcasing the songwriting of lead guitarist Rob Carlson.
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Introducing three new compositions from Rob Carlson at this show, their set will feature work from their critically-acclaimed "Green Kentucky Blues" produced by Laurie Lewis, award-winning "Blue Eyed Darlin'" and classics from the 2002 album "Home On the Hill," with mountain standards from the Jean Ritchie collection, favorites from Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams.
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Known for their mountain harmonies and subtle acoustic arrangements, Jeni & Billy are an internationally touring sweetheart duo. This year they released their third album, Longing for Heaven, to critical acclaim. Maverick Magazine called the album "totally genuine and beautifully melodic" while Bluegrass Unlimited praised the "impressive measures of inspiration, artistry, and austerity" the duo brought to the recording. Their songs and stories of the coalfields of Southwest Virginia and of the people who carve out their living in the Appalachian mountains will have your toes tapping and your heart breaking. More at www.susieglaze.com.
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Plus, opening act JENI & BILLY, the Old Time Folk Duo from Nashville. More at www.jeniandbilly.com
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Thu, Sep 16:
8 pm monthly “NETTE RADIO SHOWCASE” with PATRICIA BAHIA, ATHENA MARIE, and Nette Radio host ANNETTE CONLON, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax, Los Angeles 90046. Joining Annette are JEFF MARSHALL, JOHN DePATIE, & JEFF MADDOX, “doing new songs,” and she expects a special guest. Annette adds, “This may be the last show of the year, so I hope you can make it out!” $8 cover if you print and take this listing.
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Thu, Sep 16, at the L.A. County Fair:
8 & 10 pm “WESTERN DAYS & RODEO NIGHTS” at the L.A. County Fair – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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“MEXICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION” is a demonstration of some elements of a Mexican Rodeo or “Charriada”. Amazing sliding stops, rope tricks, dancing horses and the passé de muerta. It’s a “Celebration of the Charro!”
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There are several parts to this series, continuing on different days during the Fair. Some include music. Details at www.lacountyfair.com/2010/entertainment/documents/WesternDaysandRodeoNightsDescription.pdf .
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Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19, in Bishop, CA; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
19th annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with JOE CRAVEN TRIO, SLAID CLEAVES, "STRAY CAT" LEE ROCKER, JO HENLEY, THE BILLS, CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL, LOS PINGUOS, THE ADAM BURNS BAND, OLD COYOTE MOON, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, THE MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE, IDLE HANDS, MARC ATKINSON QUARTET, SAGE ROMERO & ACA MYA DANCERS, DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN, RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS, and more, at Millpond County Park, 5 miles N/NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org/millpond.asp
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This one always has lots of prominent folk-Americana artists who headline other festivals, and it offers a celebratory last hurrah for summer. Your editor named it in FolkWorks, in his annual “Best Of,” as one of the Best Events of 2008.
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The annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings an eclectic and fine collection of music to one of the most intimate outdoor festival surroundings imaginable. Crossing ethnic and cultural lines in a celebration of life in all its diversity, you can immerse yourself in an exotic mix of music, surrounded by the stunning mountains at autumn's first blush. Eastern Sierra weather and temperatures are ‘purt near perfect in mid-September, so extend your stay and go hiking in the beautiful High Sierra.
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Fri Night, Main Stage:
6:30 Idle Hands Band
7:35 Joe Craven Trio
9:10 Los Fabulocos
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Sat, Main Stage:
1 pm Adam Burns Band
2:10 Richard Smith & Julie Adams
3:20 Jo Henley
4:45 Marc Atkinson
7 Masanga Marimba Band
8:45 "The Stray Cat" Lee Rocker
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Sat, Worshop Tent:
8:30 am Open Mic
9:30 Joe Craven
10:30 Jo Henley
11:30 Richard Smith
12:25 pm Los Pinguos
1:40 Marc Atkinson Quartet
3 TBA
4:15 TBA
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Sun, Main Stage:
9 am Latin Dance Group
10 am Sage Romero & The AcaMya Dancers
11:05 am Old Coyote Moon
12:10 pm Old Man Luedecke
1:20 David Jacobs-Strain
2:35 Slaid Cleaves
4 Celtic Fiddle Festival
5:45 Los Pinguos
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Sun, Worshop Tent:
9 am Open Mic
10:20 Adam Burns Band
11:15 Masanga Marimba Ensemble
12:20 Slaid Cleaves
1:20 Old Man Luedecke
2:30 Sage Romero
3:30 David Jacobs-Strain
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The Millpond Music Festival is located at the base of the Sierra Mountains in Bishop, California. Just like the Woodstock Festival, this weekend event is filled with traditional and contemporary music for the entire family to enjoy. Along with enjoyment from main stage performances, you are invited to bring your own instruments and join in the fun of informal "jams" that take place throughout the weekend. Children can have fun and enjoy the festival by participating in the many activities such as, arts and crafts, a bounce house, playground, swimming pool and special music performances.
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Most people camp. Bishop area lodging, restaurants, and other info at www.bishopVisitor.com. You can call, visit, or email (in advance of the festival) the Inyo Council for the Arts, 137 S Main St, Bishop 93514; phone 760-873-8014; email InyoArts@Inyo.org
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Directions: Approximately 5 miles north west of Bishop on Highway 395, turn south onto Ed Powers Road (the sign is marked with a sign from both directions; this will be a right turn if you are coming from the north, a left turn if you are coming from Bishop and the south). Take the first right onto Sawmill Road, and proceed about one mile to the Millpond County Park, clearly evident on your left. The entrance to the park is on the left, after you have passed the park.
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Advance tix are available online at www.inyo.org/millpond.asp. Full Weekend Pass is $80 (adult); Student (ages 5-18) $25. Senior (age 65 & above) $65.
AT THE GATE, $90 full weekend, adult; Single Day Pass – Fri, adult $25; Sat, adult $35; Sun, adult $35. Student, Single day $15. (Inyo Mono students through grade 8 admitted free with adult.) No firearms or generators, no solicitation on the grounds during the festival.
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Festival Camping (dogs in campground only) - 1 vehicle/campsite, two nights, Fri & Sat:
Site I, Brown’s Campground - RV’s, Trailers, Vehicles or Tents (Dry Camping –no hook-ups). 1 family per site, $45.
Site II, Brown’s Campground - RV’s, Trailers, Vehicles or Tents (With water and electric). 1 family per site. Dogs in campground only. very limited availability, $55.
Site III, Sage Flat or Tennis Courts - RV’s, Trailers, Vehicles or Tents (Dry Camping –no hook-ups) 1 family per site. No dogs allowed, $40.
Site IV, Pondside or Forest - Tents only (Dry Camping –no hook-ups) 1 family per site. No dogs allowed, $35.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19:
Annual “PASADENA GREEKFEST” at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia (Baldwin Av exit, south of 210 Fwy) has music, food, Greek dancing and culturally-themed entertainment, vendors, lots of fun even if you’re not Greek, and more.
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Fri, Sep 17 & 24:
6:30 pm ”THE THREE MUSKETEERS” takes the stage as “FRIDAY FEASTS” with a French buffet return to the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. Dinner is served by swashbuckling swordsmen and saucy chambermaids; limited seating is available every Fri, Sep 3, 10, 17 & 24:
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Dinners begin at 6:30 pm, followed by the 8 pm performance. Tix, with dinner, MUST be purchased at least 48 hours in advance.
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To book your dinner and show package OR to reserve tickets for the performance only, phone 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com
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Prices for the meal & The Three Musketeers package:
Adults (ages 12 and up): $45. Children under age 12: $20.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 17-18, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm LA INTERNACIONAL SONORA SHOW performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. It’s on the Plaza de las Americas Stage. The Fair’s promo says: “When the atmosphere pulsates with a vibrating and explosive sound, then La Internacional Sonora Show must be playing. Their catchy tunes have generated red-hot hits that have become chart-toppers over and over again while the group’s exhilarating live performances have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. They perform… cumbia, vallenato, salsa, and meringue, all with indigenous cumbia rhythms that create an electrifying synergy with the audience. [They’re] a favorite among Latinos, and their popularity extends from coast to coast and around the world.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.sonorashow.com.
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Fri, Sep 17, in Camarillo; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SUSIE GLAZE AND THE HILONESOME BAND plus BYRON WALLS (New Christie Minstrels / Limeliters alum) play a double-bill for the big 21st anniversary show of the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com and website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. $10 at door (no presale). Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Emcee is Gary Lynch.
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SUSIE GLAZE, who got her start as a Broadway actress and singer, is an award-winning recording artist and powerhouse vocalist. She’s been described by Bluegrass Unlimited as "...an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene". A native Tennessean, Susie grew up in the shadow of the Grand Ole Opry, learning the craft of country and bluegrass. New York audiences saw Susie's Broadway debut in the original cast of Roger Miller's musical play "Big River." Since relocating to Southern California, Susie has consistently wowed audiences and has released four great CDs. Susie is accompanied by husband STEVE RANKIN on mandolin & guitar, the band’s performing songwriter ROB CARLSON on lead guitar, FRED SANDERS on upright bass, and Hollywood soundtrack fave MARK INDICTOR on fiddle. More at www.susieglaze.com, including reviews and videos.
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BYRON WALLS, an influential force in the folk music scene since the early '60s, is an alumnus of THE TRAVELLERS, BYRON AND HOWARD, THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, SANDALWOOD, and THE LIMELITERS. He was a staff writer at Warner Brothers Music, and his songs have been recorded by EMMY LOU HARRIS, BURL IVES, GLEN YARBROUGH, THE LIMELITERS, ANDY WILLIAMS, ED AMES, ROY ROGERS, RONNIE MILSAP, RAY CONIFF SINGERS, THE KENDALLS, and DENNIS WEAVER.
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Byron has two self-produced CDs. When asked what he would have you know about him, Byron says, “Tell them I love to perform. Nothing brings me more pleasure than sharing my songs and stories with an audience. I was a singer and lover of good songs before I ever tried to write one. " Walls is funny, hip, defiant, world weary, sardonic and even hopeful, but mostly cool and witty." Says Dave Nathan, in his All Music Guide review. More at www.byronwalls.com
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Host GARY LYNCH adds, “And even though the Camarillo Café will finally ‘come of age’ [with our big 21st anniversary show] in September, it will always be an alcohol-free and tobacco-free venue!”
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Schedule:
Doors open for best seats, and open mic signups begin, at 7:30 pm
Open mic begins at 8 pm
Byron Walls performs at 8:40 pm
Break, with refreshments and snacks available, at 9:15 pm
Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band perform at 9:40 pm
All times approximate.
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Fri, Sep 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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She received four awards from Folk Alliance in 2006, and was nominated for Americana Music Association (AMA) Awards for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” in 2008.
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego on Sunday, Sep 19. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)
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Eliza, who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” is, as Caltech Folk Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith observe, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician, while Eliza plays the world.
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Lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow.” Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and, that year, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY. Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Her songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on this tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, and she has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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You can hear Eliza sing "Borderline" on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYuwwEw1Ac&feature=related. Talented other music icons are doing her songs, live and recorded, and some of them are showing-up on YouTube, as well. There’s more at Eliza's website, www.elizagilkyson.com.
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Fri, Sep 17:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300[ www.aulddubliner.com. More at www.kenomalley.com
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Sat & Sun, Sep 18 & 19, east of San Diego; festival:
Annual “JULIAN BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” celebrates its 40th year at Frank Lane Field, in the mountain community of Julian, east of San Diego. A variety of traditional music is featured both days. The Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin Contests are on Saturday only. There will be an Open Mic stage and lots of Jamming Opportunities all weekend. Organizers say, “if you are a player, start getting ready! Teachers - let your students know - encourage them to enter.” The Julian event is the one of the oldest festivals in California. Many of the finest stringed instrument artists of today participated in the Julian contest when they were just getting started - NICKEL CREEK, STUART DUNCAN, ALLISON BROWN, and JOHN MOORE among the many. Come to Julian in September to participate in a continuation of music history. More info, and the 2010 Entry Form are online at www.julianbanjofiddle.com
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Sat, Sep 18; Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19, in Bishop, CA; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
19th annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with JOE CRAVEN TRIO, SLAID CLEAVES, "STRAY CAT" LEE ROCKER, JO HENLEY, THE BILLS, CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL, LOS PINGUOS, THE ADAM BURNS BAND, OLD COYOTE MOON, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, THE MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE, IDLE HANDS, MARC ATKINSON QUARTET, SAGE ROMERO & ACA MYA DANCERS, DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN, RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS, and more, at Millpond County Park, 5 miles N/NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org/millpond.asp
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This one always has lots of prominent folk-Americana artists who headline other festivals, and it offers a celebratory last hurrah for summer. Your editor named it in FolkWorks, in his annual “Best Of,” as one of the Best Events of 2008.
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Sat, Sep 18:
9 am-4 pm “MONTROSE ART WALK” in the 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Av, Montrose. Billed as, “Musicians playing, great family outing. Watch artists work while strolling along the tree-lined Honolulu Avenue.” Info, call Montrose Chamber of Commerce, 818-249-7171. Runs May 8, Jul 10, Sep 18, Nov 13.
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Sat, Sep 18; festival, in Palmdale:
Noon-9 pm annual “GRACEFEST AV” returns for its 3rd year, with headliners BIG DADDY WEAVE, BARLOWGIRL, & AARON SHUST, all of whom have been Dove award nominees or winners, plus a special performance by dominic bali, a Christian reggae artist. Gates open at 11:30 am and local artists begin performing at noon, including Central Christian’s Worship Band, Highlands Worship Band and AngelSong by Angela Hearn’s. Christian artists Bold Witness are openers. Venue is in Palmdale. Info & tix, www.gracefestav.com; 661-265-6069.
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GraceFest AV is a fundraiser for the Kids Charities of the Antelope Valley. Funds raised go to numerous local Christian school scholarship programs to provide further education. The Kids Charities of the AV was founded in 2000 by Ron Emard. Ron is the Managing Partner at Robertson Palmdale Honda in Palmdale and Dealer Principal at Antelope Valley Harley Davidson in Lancaster. Ron and his wife Yvette are known for their untiring devotion to kids in need and have been actively involved in the community since the mid 1980's. Year to date Kids Charities of the Antelope Valley has raised over $2.8 million for the kids from various local fundraising events.
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Carry-in food and coolers permitted. Blankets and beach chairs encouraged, beach umbrellas for shade are permitted until 5:30 pm. Sunscreen, hats/caps and light-colored clothing suggested. Alcoholic beverages, smoking and pets strictly prohibited. Numerous food and beverage vendors available.
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All seating is festival style on grass and there is no reserved seating other than a small area for sponsors. Ages 12 and under free; age 13-19, $5 with a student ID. Online tickets available at www.gracefestav.com. Advance tix also available at City of Palmdale Parks and Recreation (38260 10th St E, in Palmdale), and at local businesses and churches. Adult tix $15 advance, $20 gate.
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Sat, Sep 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2:30 pm MICHAEL HERALDA’S “AZTEC STORIES” presents his “Seven Warrior Foods” program at the Live Oak Library (L.A. County branch library), 4153 E Live Oak Av, Arcadia 91006. Using Native American indigenous instruments, Michael presents a musically fascinating and highly informative (and interactive) program that shares stories and information on corn, beans, squash, chili, nopal, chia, and amaranth – all highly nutritive foods that can enhance our lives today and keep us in good health, as they did for Native North Americans for thousands of years. These are the foods of native peoples from the southwest and Mexico. Michael says, “I look forward to sharing music, stories, and songs with you.” His greater Los Angeles-area shows this month will be followed by a week-long tour (9 presentations) in Chicago – including one at the Old Town School of Folk Music! More at www.aztecstories.com. Free.
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Sat, Sep 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Some bands are outstanding, playing live, anywhere. Some do best in particular venues. Both those things are true when this group plays this venue.
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Named among the top acoustic bands in L.A. by Larry Wines in his annual “Best of” feature for Folkworks Magazine in 2008, and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this exciting ensemble presents Irish Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. 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.
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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.”
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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 Jonathan Baer 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, Sep 18, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm LA INTERNACIONAL SONORA SHOW performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. It’s on the Plaza de las Americas Stage. The Fair’s promo says: “When the atmosphere pulsates with a vibrating and explosive sound, then La Internacional Sonora Show must be playing. Their catchy tunes have generated red-hot hits that have become chart-toppers over and over again while the group’s exhilarating live performances have left a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. They perform… cumbia, vallenato, salsa, and meringue, all with indigenous cumbia rhythms that create an electrifying synergy with the audience. [They’re] a favorite among Latinos, and their popularity extends from coast to coast and around the world.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.sonorashow.com.
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Sat, Sep 18, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11:30 pm POWERHOUSE performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They combine innovative tap, precision clogging, and stomp into their dance routine. Their members are selected from the best competitive dancers in the country. Audiences clap along and stomp their feet as they see, learn about, and even try percussive dance. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More at www.powerhousedance.net. On the Coca-Cola Stage,
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Sat, Sep 18, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm “The Living Tradition” concert series brings CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA plus old time folk duo JENI & BILLY opening, at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org.
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CLAUDIA RUSSELL and her outrageously big band are excellent, as they proved when they performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Plus, opening act JENI & BILLY, the acclaimed Old Time Folk Duo from Nashville. More at www.jeniandbilly.com
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Sat, Sep 18, in San Diego:
7:30 pm THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org . More at www.brownesisters.com
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Sat, Sep 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELIZABETH COOK at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.elizabeth-cook.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Sep 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL BOURNE & ERNEST TROOST share a double-bill at the California Traditional Music Society - Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Series is co-produced by CTMS and Paniolo Productions.
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ERNEST TROOST won the big prize two years ago at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. He’s L.A.’s resident Piedmont Blues expert, a fine songwriter, and a multiple music Emmy winning composer. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” track there.
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Sat, Sep 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LINE FORMS HEAR at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Line Forms Hear is a guitar trio with classical, jazz, and rock influences known for pushing musical and technical boundaries. The trio began in 2009 as collaboration between guitarists JEFF YOUNG (ex-Megadeth), SCOTT MORRIS and STEVEN THACHUK, with JULIAN CORYELL joining in early 2010. Performing music as varied as their individual backgrounds, their debut concert tour took them to venues and festivals throughout Europe and the United States including appearances at England's Bath Festival, Dominguez Hills Guitar Festival, Orlando's Music Cafe Television Show, the Midwest, Westcoast and Southeast.
t century mixed in with originals by siblings David and Marguerite Millard. Their soulful, vocal harmonies rubbing up against some rambunctious licks will help you re-imagine what folk music is. Doors at 7:30 pm for best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Sep 18, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELIZA GILKYSON & NINA GERBER play the “Sings Like Hell” series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E.Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com. Series and show info, www.singslikehell.com.
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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She received four awards from Folk Alliance in 2006, and was nominated for Americana Music Association (AMA) Awards for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” in 2008.
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego tonight. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)
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Eliza, who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” is, as Caltech Folk Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith observe, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician, while Eliza plays the world.
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Lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow.” Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and, that year, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY. Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Her songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on this tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, and she has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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You can hear Eliza sing "Borderline" on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYuwwEw1Ac&feature=related. Talented other music icons are doing her songs, live and recorded, and some of them are showing-up on YouTube, as well. There’s more at Eliza's website, www.elizagilkyson.com.
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Sat, Sep 18:
8 pm BILL MIZE Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. More at www.billmize.com
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Sun, Sep 19; Fri-Sun, Sep 17-19, in Bishop, CA; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
19th annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with JOE CRAVEN TRIO, SLAID CLEAVES, "STRAY CAT" LEE ROCKER, JO HENLEY, THE BILLS, CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL, LOS PINGUOS, THE ADAM BURNS BAND, OLD COYOTE MOON, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, THE MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE, IDLE HANDS, MARC ATKINSON QUARTET, SAGE ROMERO & ACA MYA DANCERS, DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN, RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS, and more, at Millpond County Park, 5 miles N/NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org/millpond.asp
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This one always has lots of prominent folk-Americana artists who headline other festivals, and it offers a celebratory last hurrah for summer. Your editor named it in FolkWorks, in his annual “Best Of,” as one of the Best Events of 2008.
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See Friday’s extensive write-up for full lineup, schedules, and more.
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Sun, Sep 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm CHRISTINE LAVIN & CLAUDIA RUSSELL play a rather incredible double-bill booking for a small venue, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Wow. If you’re not Millpond, be at this show show.
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For this one only, reservations must be made 3 days before show. More at www.christinelavin.com and www.claudiarussell.com
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Sun, Sep 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “¡VIVA MEXICO!” with OZOMATLI, LOS SUPER SEVEN, MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND, MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES, & GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY, is the only “mainstream” offering in “KCRW's World Festival” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. This will be a partly electric, partly-acoustic, partly traditional, partly world-beatish show, so be aware what you’ll encounter.
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Sun, Sep 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PETER HIMMELMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.peterhimmelman.com. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Sep 19, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm “MARIACHI USA® FIESTA” at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. It’s an annual concurrent-with-the-Fair festival, at the Fair. It’s billed as “An unforgettable uplifting Mariachi experience that keeps the audience dancing, laughing and singing.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. Tix, $18.50-$75.
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Sun, Sep 19, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm ELIZA GILKYSON performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176.
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Red House Records recording artist ELIZA GILKYSON is highly acclaimed and has won or been nominated for many top music awards. Writing about her 2004 GRAMMY-nominated "Land of Milk and Honey," the New York Times wrote, "Gilkyson doesn't pull any punches. She graces the music with her lush and passionate voice; a dark and lonely sound, hope and satisfaction, and edgy lyrics with piercing imagery round out the whole."
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She received four awards from Folk Alliance in 2006, and was nominated for Americana Music Association (AMA) Awards for “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” in 2008.
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No Depression magazine called her, "An exquisite weaver of story-songs that strike at the heart of personal experience..." And the St Louis Post Dispatch wrote, "The title ‘artist’ is bestowed on anyone who makes a recording, but in Gilkyson's case it truly applies. ‘Paradise Hotel’ is a poetic, honest album..." The Boston Globe wrote of that album, "Masterfully structured, startlingly intimate songs in a beautifully lived in voice..." The Austin Chronicle gave it 4 stars: "This new offering in her contemporarily flawless oeuvre is tender and cathartic to the point of jubilation, brimming with radio-polished tunes and exquisite traditional folk," while “This is Texas Music” awarded it 5 out of 5 stars, saying, "Paradise Hotel is simply a stunning album. (5/5 stars) One of the most original and influential folk artist of our time."
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SOUTHERN CAL GIGS are included in Eliza’s current tour, with dates at the Caltech Folk Music Series in Pasadena on Saturday, September 11, McCabe’s on Friday, September 17, and the “AMSD” (formerly Acoustic Music San Diego) series in San Diego tonight. (The Guide’s events listing has details of each.)
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Eliza, who has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” is, as Caltech Folk Society bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smith observe, “a very talented singer and songwriter, now living in Austin, Texas, that Mecca of fine musicians.” They add, “She has such a fine way with words, and her vocals are so compelling. She's a strong woman who can express the spectrum of feelings and her songs grow and deepen with each listening.”
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She grew up in a musical family with a father renowned for his film scores. Now based in Austin, Texas, her Southern Cal concerts are homecoming events, and her live performance on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” remains a talked-about listener favorite. Her brother TONY GILKYSON is an in-demand L.A. musician, while Eliza plays the world.
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Lots happened for her in 2008. In addition to Eliza’s CD “Beautiful World” (Red House Records), JOAN BAEZ chose two of Eliza’s songs for her own new album, “Day After Tomorrow.” Eliza was chosen to deliver the keynote address to the International Folk Alliance Conference in 2008, and, that year, to perform on the "Songwriter Train" and “Cowboy Train” across Canada with the likes of IAN TYSON, TOM RUSSELL, & MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY. Along with her concert tours, she plays benefits for women’s shelters and environmental causes. Her songs reflect a consciousness of our times and love and longing.
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The splendid NINA GERBER joins Eliza for some of the shows on this tour. NINA GERBER is a guitar wiz who has toured as member of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, and she has a whooole lotta other stage and studio credits.
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You can hear Eliza sing "Borderline" on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QYuwwEw1Ac&feature=related. Talented other music icons are doing her songs, live and recorded, and some of them are showing-up on YouTube, as well. There’s more at Eliza's website, www.elizagilkyson.com.
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Tue, Sep 21-Sun, Sep 26, in Prague in the Czech Republic:
“PLAY PRAGUE” MUSIC CONFERENCE AND CONCERT is a 6-day event, with seminars / workshops by Nashville award-winning music industry professionals, showcases by artists and bands, and talent competitions to perform in the closing concert which will be webcast live on Sep 25. More at www.playprague.com.
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Tue, Sep 21:
7 pm “An Evening with FURTHUR, featuring PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR” at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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GRATEFUL DEAD members PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR continue their musical adventure with their new band FURTHUR. The venue’s promo says, “Fans can expect Lesh & Weir to push the musical envelope with jaw-dropping improvisations and loving renditions of Grateful Dead classics, with an all star band. New and old fans of the Grateful Dead alike will be entranced as Phil & Bob take the musical journey “furthur”, exploring some of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved songs in a tour that promises to keep the feet stomping and the bodies shaking.”
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FURTHUR includes keyboardist JEFF CHIMENTI (RatDog), drummer JOE RUSSO (Benevento - Russo Duo, Trey Anastasio), and guitarist JOHN KADLECIK (Dark Star Orchestra). More at www.furthur.net
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Tue, Sep 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm MURPHY'S FLAW plays the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, hosted by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) at Braemar Country Club, 4401 Reseda Bl, Tarzana. Info, contact Harley at 818-221-4680 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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MURPHY'S FLAW is an award-winning bluegrass band with fine musicianship and really funny on-stage humor.
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An optional dinner buffet is available. More on the show and the series at www.socalbluegrass.org/bascnite.html and on BASC at www.socalbluegrass.org
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Tue, Sep 21:
8 pm THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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It’s “Byrds Week” at the venue, with this tribute band tonight, and ex-BYRDS members JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL playing their reunion show here on Thursday.
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THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE takes you back to L.A.'s "hip" music scene of Ciro's, The Troubador, and The Whisky A Go Go, when those were the great music hot spots in the 1960s, when folk rock emerged from the shadows of the Beatles and other "British Invasion" groups. The five members of THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE reproduce the exciting sounds of The Byrds between 1965 and 1970. From the opening chords of "Mr. Tambourine Man," you'll swear that Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clarke, Chris Hillman and Michael Clark have reunited for one more concert.
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Venue impresario BOB STANE says, “THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE faithfully recreates The Byrds' unique sound, right down to the vintage Rickenbacker 12-string the group made so popular. Everything is as it was – the harmonies, the ‘jingle-jangle’ guitars, the driving bass and the steady beat of the drums. No synthesizers and no tape loops are used. It's just about the music and how it was made back in 1965. Come share the history and music of The Byrds, performed by THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE.” More at www.thebyrdscollective.com. Tix, $18.
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Tue, Sep 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH plays The Fox and Hounds, 11100 Ventura Bl, Studio City; 818-763-7837. More at www.prestonsmith.com.
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"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, in the Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston is celebrated as, "An exceptional, gutsy singer, songwriter, and guitarist…a phenomenal artist, who appeals to all types of music lovers, Preston always "delivers!" Whether he's wailing on the harmonica, or singing through a megaphone, the audiences love him!" - University Reporter
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"Indeed, Preston is a man of melody. Talent oozes from him. As a vocalist, his delivery possesses a subtle growl charismatic of the great bluesmen of past decades. His snarlin' guitar sound blends with his screamin' harmonica work to produce a raw, soulful treat for any music lover. He has been known to break into a guitar solo using his tongue." - Santa Clarita Signal.
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"…originals that could easily sound good on the airwaves of your local triple A stations…" - Entertainment Today
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"Smith writes memorable songs. Tunes that you hum in the shower for weeks after seeing the band."
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Preston has performed on many live radio and cable TV shows on both the east and west coasts, and has performed live on club circuits in Los Angeles, New York and Nashville. His multifaceted talent has enabled him, both with his band and solo acoustic, to share stages with a diverse pantheon of performers ranging from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fine Young Cannibals, Fishbone, Social Distortion, Wall of Voodoo, Concrete Blonde, Savoy Brown, Charlie Sexton, The Mighty Lemon Drops, and The Bonedaddy’s – to rock, R&B, and blues legends, including James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bo Diddley, Bonnie Raitt, The Robert Cray Band, k.d. Lang, John Mayhall, Albert Collins, Tower of Power, Joe Satriani, The Ventures, Dick Dale & the Deltones, Eric Burden & the Animals, Delbert McClinton, Paul Butterfield, Poco, Santana, Charlie Musselwhite, SaltN'Pepa, Robert Cray, Joe Louis Walker, Booker T. & the MGs, The Ink Spots, The Coasters, Savoy Brown, Spencer Davis, Al Kooper, Marshall Tucker Band, Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Youngbloods, Donovan, Commander Cody, Asleep at the Wheel, N.R.B.Q., Buster Poindexter, Mink DeVille, The Tubes, The Busboys, David Lindley & El Rayo X, John Stewart, Al Stewart, The James Harmon Blues Band, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Billy Vera & The Beaters, The Palladins, The King Bee’s, and Jack Mack & the Heart Attack. (Does the man ever sleep?)
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Wed & Thu, Sep 22 & 23, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm SON DEL SUR performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. A Los Angeles-based Latin music ensemble. They feature Afro-Cuban percussion, violin, flute, trumpet, guitar and bass. They play traditional Cuban son, charanga, cha cha, cumbia, Latin jazz and other musical styles in the salsa genre, blending traditional with new “to evoke a familiar yet innovative sound” that “has entertained thousands of audiences in their ten years of performance experience.” Son del Sur was recently featured at Descarga; a Telemundo-Mun2 Summer Concert production at the Universal CityWalk. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.sondelsurband.com. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage Wed, Sep 22 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 23 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Wed, Sep 22:
9:30 pm JAMES McMURTRY, touring his new CD / DVD combo, “Live In Europe,” plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com. Show info, www.themintla.com/show/detail/31883.
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You may have noted that James’ band is no longer called the HEARTLESS BASTARDS and is now just JAMES McMURTRY. His 2005 album, “Childish Things,” spent six weeks at # 1 on the Americana Music Radio Chart in 2005 and 2006. In September 2006, “Childish Things” and "We Can't Make It Here" won the Americana Music Awards for Album and Song of the Year, respectively. McMurtry received more Americana Music Award nominations for 2008’s “Just Us Kids.” His “We Can’t Make it Here” was named “Song of the Decade” by Bob Lefsetz, in his music industry Lefsetz Letter, and by Grant Alden, at No Depression.com. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Sep 23, 1st & 4th Thursdays:
6 pm “OLD TIME JAM” at Casa Di Pizza, 7543 Fallbrook Av, West Hills.
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Thu, Sep 23, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm SON DEL SUR performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. A Los Angeles-based Latin music ensemble. They feature Afro-Cuban percussion, violin, flute, trumpet, guitar and bass. They play traditional Cuban son, charanga, cha cha, cumbia, Latin jazz and other musical styles in the salsa genre, blending traditional with new “to evoke a familiar yet innovative sound” that “has entertained thousands of audiences in their ten years of performance experience.” Son del Sur was recently featured at Descarga; a Telemundo-Mun2 Summer Concert production at the Universal CityWalk. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. More, www.sondelsurband.com. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage Wed, Sep 22 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 23 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Thu, Sep 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BYRDS AND BEYOND with JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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It’s “Byrds Week” at the venue, with this reunion show of ex-BYRDS members here tonight, following the Byrds tribute band, THE BYRDS COLLECTIVE, on Tuesday.
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Venue impresario BOB STANE says, “Don't miss this rare chance to see this singer-songwriter and former member of the legendary folk-rock band, THE BYRDS. This show at the Coffee Gallery is a special treat because these two very musical friends and ex=BYRDS will be playing together for the first time in many years.”
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JOHN YORK has been a constant musical creative force in support of acts like THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, DR. JOHN, JOHNNY RIVERS, RICK DANKO, RICHARD MANUEL, SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET, and ROLLING STONES keyboardist NICKY HOPKINS. John even played bass for the blues legend, Lightin' Hopkins. Recently John has completed a new solo album titled Fanfare For 2 and West Coast Revelation, a collaboration with rock legend, Kim Fowley. Joining him on stage will be veteran performer, Billy Darnell, who joined John in a later Byrds band with Gene Clark. He has also played guitar for The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw.
The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs and great interpretations of songs from the era..and the best music this side of Bob Dylan and The Band. Come join us for an evening of great artistry and entertainment.
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JOHN YORK is an ex-BYRD, having played with ROGER MCGUINN, CLARENCE WHITE, & GENE PARSONS in the “Easy Rider” period of that legendary band. Later, he played with ex-Byrd GENE CLARK in a band that included RICK DANKO & RICHARD MANUEL from THE BAND, and NICKY HOPKINS, piano player for the Rolling Stones. Prior tojoining the Byrds, John was a member of the SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET and then he was the bass player for THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS. He is proud of the fact that he played bass for LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS. He is currently touring with BARRY McGUIRE in the "Trippin' The Sixties" show.
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BILLY DARNELL played guitar with THE EVERLY BROTHERS, DOUG KERSHAW, DR. JOHN, & ROGER McGUINN, and was a member of the GENE CLARK version of THE BYRDS that featured John York.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 24-26, in Grass Valley:
Annual “DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC” at Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA. SOURDOUGH SLIM is among the musical performers. Info, www.nevadacountyfair.com
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Check-out some Sourdough Slim performance videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajY_r6RNy0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4 
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Fri, Sep 24:
6:30 pm ”THE THREE MUSKETEERS” takes the stage as this season’s “FRIDAY FEASTS” conclude, with a French buffet and show at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. Dinner is served by swashbuckling swordsmen and saucy chambermaids; limited seating is available every Fri, Sep 3, 10, 17 & 24:
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Dinners begin at 6:30 pm, followed by the 8 pm performance. Tix, with dinner, MUST be purchased at least 48 hours in advance.
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To book your dinner and show package OR to reserve tickets for the performance only, phone 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com
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Fri & Sat, Sep 24-25, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm CHINO ESPINOZA performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Born in Costa Rica, this L.A.-based salsa bandleader is said to be “taking the salsa industry by storm!” You can dance to the beat. More at www.myspace.com/chinoespinoza. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Fri, Sep 24, in Ventura:
7 pm Songmakers “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” (fourth Fridays) at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura. More at www.songmakers.org
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Fri, Sep 24:
7:30 pm MARIE-JOSÉE LORD performs for the 2010-2011 Season Opener at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, 10361 Pico Bl, L.A. 90064; 310-286-0553; www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com. Pre-show reception starting at 7 pm with gourmet food and champagne. This is a fine venue with great sound, and they always book first-rate acts. More later, or check the venue’s website.
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Fri, Sep 24, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CHRISTINE LAVIN plays the “AMSD” concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com. More at www.christinelavin.com
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Fri, Sep 24:
TONY BENNETT at the Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608; 818-622-4440 (formerly Universal Amph.) Tix on sale Apr 4.
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Fri, Sep 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY” plus RYAN BINGHAM at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Legendary singer-songwriter WILLIE NELSON is touring his new album, “Country Music.”
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“COUNTRY MUSIC” was released in April on Rounder Records. The album was produced by Grammy and Oscar winner and fellow music legend T BONE BURNETT. It’s the first time the two music legends have worked together. Along with RYAN BINGHAM, T BONE BURNETT won a music Oscar in 2010 for “Best Original Song” for “The Weary Kind,” from the award winning film “Crazy Heart.”
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With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, iconic Texan WILLIE NELSON is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of “Crazy”, “Red Headed Stranger,” “Stardust,” and many others. He has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist.
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Who else could release three new albums in the same year? Willie’s 2009 new CDs included “Naked Willie,” “Willie and the Wheel,” and the critically-acclaimed “American Classic,” the latter hitting the stores last August.
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RYAN BINGHAM opens the show. Music Oscar winner for the film, “Crazy Heart,” and known for his long-time band THE DEAD HORSES, Ryan and the band’s new album “Junky Star” (released Aug 31 on Lost Highway Records) was also produced by legendary songwriter and musician T BONE BURNETT.
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Fri, Sep 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. For many years, this iconic band was THE face of Cajun and zydeco music. Fortunately for all of us, they’re still at it. More at www.rosebudus.com/beausoleil. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri, Sep 24:
9 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; Info, 310-390-1328.. One of L.A.’s best bands in "The World's Smallest Honky-Tonk." No cover, but you will be asked to contribute to a tip jar for the band.
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Fri, Sep 24:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com. More at www.kenomalley.com
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Sat, Sep 25, in Bear Valley (near Tehachapi); festival:
Annual “BEAR VALLEY BUCKAROO GATHERING” in Bear Valley, near Tehachapi, with many cowboy / western performers and cowboy poets, some award-winning. More when we know it.
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Sat, Sep 25, festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
All-day “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” with workshops & concerts, at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl; Culver City.
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Featuring:
NEIL HELLMAN, mountain dulcimer legend
KENDRA WARD & BOB BENCE, hammered & fretted dulcimers and guitar
CARMEN AMREIN, all the way from Germany, playing her hackbrett (hammered dulcimer)
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Free noontime concert and storytelling hour; open jam, all instruments; workshops for guitar, ukulele, bodhran, tin-whistle, & harmonica. Vendors all day, and meals available on site.
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Twilight / Evening Concert with all four featured artists.
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Plus, on Sun, Sep 26, classes offered by the festival’s featured artists; locations and times tba. Event info, 714- 534-2855 or www.scdh.org.
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Sat, Sep 25, at the L.A. County Fair:
5 pm- continuous-to-midnight. “HARVEST OF PRAISE GOSPEL FESTIVAL” performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Sponsored by the House of Blues on the Coca-Cola Stage. The promo says, “The praises will go up and the blessings will come down as National and Regional Gospel recording artists from the World Famous House of Blues Sun Gospel Brunch present soul-stirring, house rocking, roof raisin’, soul savin’ Gospel at its very best! Explore the roots of rhythm and experience the excellence of traditional gospel at a one-of-a-kind show.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts.
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Sat, Sep 25:
7 pm “FIESTA MEXICANA VIII – SONES, BAILES Y CANTARES” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org. Presented by Star Entertainment & Education Group.
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Sat, Sep 25, in Los Osos:
7 pm JIMBO TROUT & THE FISHPEOPLE play the "Red Barn Community Music Series" at the Red Barn at South Bay Community Park, Los Osos. Potluck supper precedes concert, at 6 pm. $10 donation at the door.
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JimBo Trout and the Fishpeople are a high energy, good-time band from San Francisco that have been together since 1992. They perform a musical gumbo of bluegrass, ragtime, blues, western swing, Appalachian, rock and roll, New Orleans, honkytonk, and more. JimBo Trout and the Fishpeople are known for their entertaining, energetic and danceable live shows.
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The band has performed at many top clubs and festivals, including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, The Great American Music Hall, The Independent, Slim's, Bottom of the Hill, and the San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival (eight years in a row). JimBo Trout and the Fish People have opened for Dr. John, Johnny Winter, The Gourds, Hot Club of Cowtown, The Squirrel Nut Zippers, Cake, Calexico, Riders In the Sky, and Southern Culture on the Skids, among others.
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"A great amalgamation of classic Americana... they combine Appalachian bluegrass with Louisiana swamp music, Cajun, zydeco, Dixieland, ragtime and street-corner jugband." -Berkeley Daily Planet.
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The Red Barn Community Music Series is a monthly concert series showcasing local, regional, and national musicians performing old time, bluegrass, swing, Celtic, blues, and other forms of acoustic roots music. The Red Barn is located at 2180 Palisades Ave in Los Osos.
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Show at 7, with pot luck supper and pot luck band starting at 6 pm. BYOB and a dish to share for the pot luck supper.No tickets are required but suggested donation for the evening is $10 at the door.
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Sat, Sep 25, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm CHINO ESPINOZA performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Born in Costa Rica, this L.A.-based salsa bandleader is said to be “taking the salsa industry by storm!” You can dance to the beat. More at www.myspace.com/chinoespinoza. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. At the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plus ANNABELLE LEE at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. Slaid Cleaves will tell you he “grew up in Maine, lives in Texas,.writes songs, makes records, travels around, tries to be good.” He is. More at www.slaid.com. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats. Advance tix now on sale. $18.
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN plays a house concert in Northridge at the home of Jill and Jay Michtom; reservations get directions, at JayMichtom@Verizon.net or 818-368-1957.
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This all-woman Celtic music ensemble often takes their listeners into many musical realms, all well-chosen, and always to the delight of all. More at www.bansheeinthekitchen.com
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plus ANNABELLE LEE play a fine double-bill at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; www.folkmusiccenter.com; 909-624-2928. More at www.slaid.com
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Sat, Sep 25, in Fallbrook (N San Diego Co); a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm KEN GRAYDON & FRIENDS play the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” at Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main, Fallbrook (N San Diego Co); 760-731-2278 or 760-723-7255; Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W Mission, Fallbrook; 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws. Info, phee@adelphia.net. Ken’s splendid baritone voice, fine originals – many based in California and western history and seafaring – and his prowess on 6 and 12 string guitar, are as good as it gets. We expect PHEE GRAYDON will join in on guitar and hammer dulcimer, and Ken will surely assemble a talented cast of musical characters.
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Sat, Sep 25:
7:30 pm PASADENA POPS presents “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD!” as its final concert of the summer season, on the Rose Bowl Events Lawn, (Area H), at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Program includes music from the movies and a Star Wars tribute, with music from “Titanic,” “Nine,” “Funny Girl,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Star Wars,” and more. Featuring guest artists JODI BENSON (voice of The Little Mermaid), saxophonist DOUG MASEK, and members of the 501 LEGION. Gates open for picnicking at 5:30 pm. Pre-concert family activities with the adjacent Kidspace Children's Museum begin at 5:30 pm on the Southwest Lawn inside the venue.
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Sat, Sep 25:
7:30 pm ”HOOKED ON SWING: BEST OF THE BIG BANDS CELEBRATION” and “THE LEGENDS OF LAS VEGAS SHOW - A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA, BOBBY DARIN, SAMMY DAVIS JR. AND DEAN MARTIN” presented by Cruisin Oldies Concerts and West Coast Performing Arts, at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-449-ARTS (2787); www.CivicArtsPlaza.com. Advance tix at 866-448 –7489 or www.civicartsplaza.com/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1512
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Sat, Sep 25:
JOHN YORK plays The Verity Room (behind Guitar Merchant), 7305 Topanga Bl, Canoga Park; www.myspace.com/theverityroom. Time tbd. More at www.johnyorkmusic.com
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DALA, the splendid Canadian indie music duo, plays the Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; www.arts.pepperdine.edu. Presented by Pepperdine University Center for the Arts. Advance tix, 310-506-4522.
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Darlings of the Canadian music scene, AMANDA WALTHER & SHEILA CARABINE of DALA (the duo's name was formed by combining the last two letters of each artist's name) have come a long way in a short time. The two best friends met in their high school music class, wrote their first song together in 2002, and since have performed at Toronto's legendary Massey Hall a total of seven times. Amanda's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. The sheer joy with which they perform is infectious, turning first-time listeners into instant fans.
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"[They are] the angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent, and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed..." - Exclaim!
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Dala has toured across Canada six times, opening for such artists as Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, Matthew Good, Stuart McLean of the CBC's Vinyl Cafe, and, most recently, Chantal Kreviazuk. It has also performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Edmonton Folk Festival, California's Strawberry Festival, and Mariposa. In 2009 it was the only Canadian act invited to play at the 50th Anniversary of the Newport Folk Festival.
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Dala is poised to bring its harmonies and fresh brand of acoustic pop to the world. Drawing upon influences like the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan, the pair writes songs that are both catchy and insightful.
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“Everyone Is Someone,” Dala's new album, was released in 2009 to critical acclaim. It earned the vocalists their fifth Canadian Folk Music Award nomination and was named "Album of the Year" by The Irish Post. The song "Horses," which speaks to the heartbreak and hope of a young man dealing with disability, was nominated by National Public Radio in the US as one of the Top 10 folk songs of 2009.
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The duo's PBS special, “Girls from the North Country,” was recently broadcast across North America and GREATLY impressed the editor of the Guide.
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Additionally, Dala won the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Folk Artist.
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The admission price includes a dessert reception with the musicians following the performance. Tix, $25 gen’l, $10 for full-time Pepperdine students. More at www.dalagirls.com.
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHRIS STUART & BACKCOUNTRY play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. More at www.chrisstuart.com
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “BODIE HOUSE MUSIC 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW” at the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. No, we don’t yet know who is playing, but we are assured it will be some wonderful artists.
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Sat, Sep 25, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET plus BIG CHIEF MONK BOUDREAUX & THE MARDI GRAS INDIANS at Great Park (Balloon Park), Irvine; 949-724-6247; www.ocgp.org.
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This’ll be a fine evening of Cajun & zydeco. For many years, the iconic band BEAUSOLEIL was THE face of Cajun and zydeco music. Fortunately for all of us, they’re still at it. More at www.rosebudus.com/beausoleil
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm COW BOP plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
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They are a virtuosic ensemble led by BRUCE FORMAN, Artist-in-Residence at USC Scholl of Music. They bring a happy marriage of Bob Wills and Django Reinhardt, with an emphasis on the latter, plus a boot-scootin’ interpretation of everything from Hoagy Carmichael to their own fine originals. They were enormously popular when they performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.cowbop.com
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JEFFREY HALFORD & THE HEALERS play The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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This band receives the inevitable comparisons to John Fogerty, Tom Waits and even Bob Dylan. San Francisco based Jeffrey Halford with his band, the Healers, offer soulful blues-influenced and rootsy rock-n-roll. Getting his start on the streets and small clubs in the city by the bay, Halford’s songs create a uniquely American, and specifically California, landscape. He’s played with Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Dave Alvin, and others, making a name for himself with his poetic lyrics, his raw and haunting slide guitar, and his band of top players. Buddy Siegal of the OC Weekly wrote, “I am here to place Jeffrey Halford . . . in the pantheon of great American singer-songwriters.”
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The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, featuring a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The venue is operated by Grand Vision Foundation, a 15-year-old non-profit dedicated to the preservation and continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, and to the development of high quality arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. In 2008, Grand Vision Foundation launched the Grand Annex as a small space. Proceeds from concerts at the Grand Annex go toward ongoing restoration and repairs at the Warner Grand Theatre.
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The series offers wine tasting packages on show nights, and various other specials. A “Wine Tastings & Ticket Package” is available for $25 advance, $30 day of show. Tastings before all shows are at Off the Vine Wines, 491 W 6th St, San Pedro, from 6:30-7:30 pm; reservations, 310-833-4813, and you can pick up your concert tix at Off the Vine; more, www.offthevinewines.com.
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Doors at the Grand Annex open at 7:30 pm for the best seats, with concerts at 8 pm. Tix, unless listed otherwise, are $15 advance, $20 day of show.
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Their complete season and more info is available at www.grandvision.org. You can contact Taran Schindler, Outreach Coordinator and Grand Annex Director, at 310-833-4813 or taran@grandvision.org.
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Sat, Sep 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE ANDY RAU BAND at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. The Andy Rau Band performs progressive bluegrass and acoustic music. Andy's songs are brought to life with their innovative blend of folk, rock, pop and bluegrass. After a long hiatus in the recording studio, they have re-emerged with the release of their CD, “Higher Ground,” a recording that continues to introduce inventive new material to the world of acoustic music. Doors at 7:30 pm for best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Sep 25:
8 pm JON LANGFORD at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Sep 25, in Ojai:
8 pm KIM ROBERTSON and VIRGINIA KRON play a house concert in Ojai. Reservations get directions at un-amok@sbcglobal.net. More at www.kimrobertson.net and www.virginiakron.com
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Sat, Sep 25 (every 4th Sat):
8-11 pm monthly “CONTRA DANCE” with live music by the SCREAMING EARWIGS (Steve Lewis, Tom & Mike Sauber, & Patrick Sauber), and Susan Michaels calling, at the Brentwood Youth Hut, 731 S Bundy Av (just south of San Vincente), West L.A. Dance from 8-11 pm; newcomers welcome; instruction at 7:30 pm.
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Sat, Sep 25, in Pioneertown (CA High Desert):
8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956. It’s the HAWKS final Southern Cal appearance of 2010.
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Sun, Sep 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm DALA, the splendid Canadian indie music duo, plays the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
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Darlings of the Canadian music scene, AMANDA WALTHER & SHEILA CARABINE of DALA (the duo's name was formed by combining the last two letters of each artist's name) have come a long way in a short time. The two best friends met in their high school music class, wrote their first song together in 2002, and since have performed at Toronto's legendary Massey Hall a total of seven times. Amanda's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. The sheer joy with which they perform is infectious, turning first-time listeners into instant fans.
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"[They are] the angels of folk music. Ethereal, eloquent, and downright beautiful, the music they create is faultlessly performed..." - Exclaim!
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Dala has toured across Canada six times, opening for such artists as Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, Matthew Good, Stuart McLean of the CBC's Vinyl Cafe, and, most recently, Chantal Kreviazuk. It has also performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Edmonton Folk Festival, California's Strawberry Festival, and Mariposa. In 2009 it was the only Canadian act invited to play at the 50th Anniversary of the Newport Folk Festival.
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Dala is poised to bring its harmonies and fresh brand of acoustic pop to the world. Drawing upon influences like the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan, the pair writes songs that are both catchy and insightful.
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“Everyone Is Someone,” Dala's new album, was released in 2009 to critical acclaim. It earned the vocalists their fifth Canadian Folk Music Award nomination and was named "Album of the Year" by The Irish Post. The song "Horses," which speaks to the heartbreak and hope of a young man dealing with disability, was nominated by National Public Radio in the US as one of the Top 10 folk songs of 2009.
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The duo's PBS special, “Girls from the North Country,” was recently broadcast across North America and GREATLY impressed the editor of the Guide.
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Additionally, Dala won the 2010 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Folk Artist.
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Sun, Sep 26, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm LOS FABULOCOS performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’ve been on the California music scene for years, delivering spicy Tejano music with sincerity, honesty and passion. Their promo asserts, “Los Fabulocos play with enough energy to power a small fleet of lowrider vehicles. It's a fuel that burns full- throttle, ignited by the heat of soulful guitar and accordion solos...” More at www.myspace.com/losfabulocos. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Sun, Sep 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SLAID CLEAVES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.slaidcleaves.com. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Sep 26; world music:
7 pm “BRAZILIAN NITES – 17th ANNUAL BRAZILIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org.
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Sun, Sep 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm PO' GIRL plays the “Gelencser House Concert” series in Claremont; reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Info on this show and the series at www.gelencserhouseconcerts.com.
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Rolling Stone Magazine writes, "With enough sultry ambiance to be at home in either cocktail lounge or New Orleans street corner, PO' GIRL's sentiment never feels forced, the lyricism never cliche or false. They manage to maintain that traditional and nostalgic sound while the breathing fresh life into an old-fashioned genre."
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PO' GIRL tours in support of their pair of latest albums, "Deer in the Night" and "Live." Alyssa Archambault of Paniolo writes, “Hailing originally from Canada, Po’Girl weave a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul into their fresh and original sound. Since the band's birth in Vancouver, BC in 2003 they've been winning devoted and growing numbers of fans across 4 continents and 13 countries with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show. The interplay between Allison Russell, Awna Teixeira, Benny Sidelinger and JJ Jones is truly something to behold. They are distinct voices with incredible harmonies; multiple instrumentalists who bring the perfect sound to each song and songwriters who pen poetic tunes you'll find yourself humming. Po’Girl showcases a wide array of instruments, from gutbucket bass, accordion, clarinet, banjo, dobro, and guitar, to electric bass, glockenspiel, piano, harmonica, bicycle bells, drums-- and they frequently trade off instruments with each song. Their fluid and joyous musicality is one of the group's most endearing features. Suffice it to say Po' Girl makes 21st Century roots music, urban roots – never derivative, not faithfully aping a beloved tradition. Russell, Teixeira, Sidelinger, and Jones don't rehash the old forms, they reshape and reinvigorate them for new ears. Like genuine gypsies, they wander and play--out on the international road bringing their unique brand of pan North Americana to a diverse and widespread audience 250 to 300 days of the year... always restless, more often than not bone-tired, they write their flashes of sadness, their loss, their good love, their faint dreams of home into songs that matter deeply to them. Like any good art, they are little acts of self-rescue. So you should listen. You aren't much different from them, and who couldn't use a little rescuing these days?”
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The Glasgow Americana Festival says of them, “Their uplifting take on American Folk music, combining it with Jazz, roots and a little bit of pretty much everything else, has the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face.”
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"Po' Girl is rough and smooth, sweet and tart, and would be huge stars in that super-cool alternate universe I've always wanted to live in." - John Schlotfelt, Little Village Magazine.
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ALYSSA ARCHAMBAULT of Paniolo Productions booked ‘em in 2009, and she adds, “Their latest release, ‘Deer in the Night,’ still includes many of the trappings of the trademark Po' Girl sound - the echoes of speakeasy jazz, the western lament, the accordion-strapped ghosts of European folk - but it's all delivered with a soulful clarity and depth only hinted at on previous records. They have also recently released a live album - 'Po' Girl Live' that captures the energy and spirit of the live show complete with special guests JT and the Clouds.”
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Hear their songs: “Deer In The Night” - http://pogirl.net/deer/deer.mp3 and “Dig Me A Hole” - http://pogirl.net/deer/dig.mp3. More at www.pogirl.net and www.myspace.com/pogirls. Their numerous CDs are available at www.cdbaby.com/artist/pogirl.
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Sun, Sep 26, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm “HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR-25 ANNIVERSARY” at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. It’s the still-touring show that started all those clichés about aging rockers doing the county fair circuit. It’s back to mark its quarter-century milestone: Says the promo, “Five incredible artists perform some of the greatest pop rock of the ‘60s. The music celebration stars THE TURTLES featuring FLO & EDDIE, THE GRASS ROOTS featuring ROB GRILL, THE MONKEES lead singer MICKY DOLENZ, THE BUCKINGHAMS, and MARK LINDSAY, former lead singer of PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Sun, Sep 26:
8 pm Annual “AMOEBAPALOOZA” at King King, 6555 Hollywood Bl (at Whitley), Hollywood; www.kingkinghollywood.com; 323-960-9234. Amoeba Hollywood (the last of the great record stores) presents their annual show of staff musical performances (their SF store did it on Sep 19 at Haight Street's Milk Bar). Here, as there, expect to be dazzled at no cost. Venue, and show, is 21+. Keep an eye on www.Amoeba.com for more info.
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Mon, Sep 27, in San Diego:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plays the “AMSD” concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com. More at www.slaidcleaves.com
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Mon, Sep 27
8 pm TWO FRETS LOWER BLUEGRASS BAND plays Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com. No cover.
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Wed, Sep 29 & Thu, Sep 30, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, with OTONO LUJAN’s dynamite accordion and songs with English and Spanish lyrics, performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’ve performed across the country at a variety of venues, everywhere from dance halls to weddings, and locally from the eastside to the westside, throughout Southern California. They have developed a sound that combines elements of both Texas and Mexico’s traditional conjunto styles with original music, as well as classic favorites. The band has performed alongside legendary musicians including Poncho Sánchez, Los Dos Gilbertos, Flaco Jimenez and Little Joe y La Familia. Los Pochos plays to a steadily growing audience that cuts across race, nationality, and social status. They earned a “Listener Favorite” track on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.lospochos.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. Los Pochos plays Wed, Sep 29 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 30 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Wed, Sep 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm DRUHA TRAVA, the amazing acoustic bluegrass/world band from Czechoslovakia, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Your editor is a fan, having seen ‘em live three times at this very same venue.
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The Bluegrass Association of the Czech Republic declared Druha Trava "Group of the Year" in both 2005 and 2006. Beyond that, they are a wonderfully eclectic band from the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Shane says they are “hard to describe. They perform new acoustic world music with bluegrass influences. You might hear them perform a bluegrass tune, a Bob Dylan tune or one by another American or British artist, along with their many originals. Though they basically use a typical bluegrass complement of instruments, you might see the banjo player also pick up a clarinet or Irish whistle. This, along with the versatility of the dobro player, helps create much of their unique sound.”
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Singer and writer ROBERT KRESTAN has been recognized with numerous honors in his home country in both bluegrass and country music. He has been "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the Banjo Jamboree Festival numerous times and has been awarded "Country Artist of the Year" by the Czech Music Academy.
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LUBOS MALINA was named overall "Best Banjo Player" at the 20-plus year-old “Banjo Jamboree Festival.” LUBOS NOVOTNY plays Dobro. (The Dobro was actually invented by a Slovak family). TOMAS LISKA is amazing on acoustic double bass. EMIL FORMANEK, from the Slovak Republic, plays mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar.
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More at www.druhatrava.com. Tix, tba.
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Wed, Sep 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm PO' GIRL plays the “AMSD” concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com.
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Rolling Stone Magazine writes, "With enough sultry ambiance to be at home in either cocktail lounge or New Orleans street corner, PO' GIRL's sentiment never feels forced, the lyricism never cliche or false. They manage to maintain that traditional and nostalgic sound while the breathing fresh life into an old-fashioned genre."
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PO' GIRL tours in support of their pair of latest albums, "Deer in the Night" and "Live." Alyssa Archambault of Paniolo writes, “Hailing originally from Canada, Po’Girl weave a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul into their fresh and original sound. Since the band's birth in Vancouver, BC in 2003 they've been winning devoted and growing numbers of fans across 4 continents and 13 countries with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show. The interplay between Allison Russell, Awna Teixeira, Benny Sidelinger and JJ Jones is truly something to behold. They are distinct voices with incredible harmonies; multiple instrumentalists who bring the perfect sound to each song and songwriters who pen poetic tunes you'll find yourself humming. Po’Girl showcases a wide array of instruments, from gutbucket bass, accordion, clarinet, banjo, dobro, and guitar, to electric bass, glockenspiel, piano, harmonica, bicycle bells, drums-- and they frequently trade off instruments with each song. Their fluid and joyous musicality is one of the group's most endearing features. Suffice it to say Po' Girl makes 21st Century roots music, urban roots – never derivative, not faithfully aping a beloved tradition. Russell, Teixeira, Sidelinger, and Jones don't rehash the old forms, they reshape and reinvigorate them for new ears. Like genuine gypsies, they wander and play--out on the international road bringing their unique brand of pan North Americana to a diverse and widespread audience 250 to 300 days of the year... always restless, more often than not bone-tired, they write their flashes of sadness, their loss, their good love, their faint dreams of home into songs that matter deeply to them. Like any good art, they are little acts of self-rescue. So you should listen. You aren't much different from them, and who couldn't use a little rescuing these days?”
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The Glasgow Americana Festival says of them, “Their uplifting take on American Folk music, combining it with Jazz, roots and a little bit of pretty much everything else, has the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face.”
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"Po' Girl is rough and smooth, sweet and tart, and would be huge stars in that super-cool alternate universe I've always wanted to live in." - John Schlotfelt, Little Village Magazine.
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ALYSSA ARCHAMBAULT of Paniolo Productions booked ‘em in 2009, and she adds, “Their latest release, ‘Deer in the Night,’ still includes many of the trappings of the trademark Po' Girl sound - the echoes of speakeasy jazz, the western lament, the accordion-strapped ghosts of European folk - but it's all delivered with a soulful clarity and depth only hinted at on previous records. They have also recently released a live album - 'Po' Girl Live' that captures the energy and spirit of the live show complete with special guests JT and the Clouds.”
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Hear their songs: “Deer In The Night” - http://pogirl.net/deer/deer.mp3 and “Dig Me A Hole” - http://pogirl.net/deer/dig.mp3. More at www.pogirl.net and www.myspace.com/pogirls. Their numerous CDs are available at www.cdbaby.com/artist/pogirl.
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Wed, Sep 29:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH ALAN PARSONS” is a performance-interview at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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The great audio engineer, musician, and record producer ALAN PARSONS (THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT) speaks about his work on many successful albums - including The Beatles' “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be,” as well as Pink Floyd's “Dark Side of the Moon,” in addition to his own Alan Parsons Project. Parsons will discuss his latest venture – an instructional DVD series entitled “The Art And Science Of Sound Recording” (www.artandscienceofsound.com) as well as his newest song, “All Our Yesterdays," written especially for the series and featuring some of Los Angeles’ finest musicians, including a rare performance by Alan himself on lead vocal. The evening concludes with an audience Q & A, a special live music performance, and an autograph signing. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Tix on sale Thu, Aug 26, at noon. Tix, $15, available in person at the GRAMMY Museum Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.
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Annual “AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION” in Melbourne, Australia.
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Thu, Sep 30, at the L.A. County Fair:
6:30, 7:30, 9 & 10 pm CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, with OTONO LUJAN’s dynamite accordion and songs with English and Spanish lyrics, performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’ve performed across the country at a variety of venues, everywhere from dance halls to weddings, and locally from the eastside to the westside, throughout Southern California. They have developed a sound that combines elements of both Texas and Mexico’s traditional conjunto styles with original music, as well as classic favorites. The band has performed alongside legendary musicians including Poncho Sánchez, Los Dos Gilbertos, Flaco Jimenez and Little Joe y La Familia. Los Pochos plays to a steadily growing audience that cuts across race, nationality, and social status. They earned a “Listener Favorite” track on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.lospochos.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. Los Pochos plays Wed, Sep 29 at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, & 9:30 pm, and Thu, Sep 30 at 6:30, 7:30, 9, & 10 pm.
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Thu, Sep 30, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8, 9, and 10 pm C.G. RYCHE, National PBS Artist and Master Percussionist, performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. He’s been called a “visionary composer” and a “modern day Roger Waters.” It’s the first time he’s bringing his world-class band to perform live at the L.A. County Fair. C.G.’s live concerts have been called “Pink Floyd meets Stomp” and his live concert DVD was called a “must see for the whole family” by PBS, and it currently airs nationwide on public television during pledge drives. Ryche's live performance is a multicultual journey that introduces people of all ages to the beauty and the "X-Factor" of percussion from around the world. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Coca-Cola Stage. More, www.cgryche.com
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Thu, Sep 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm DRUHA TRAVA, the amazing acoustic bluegrass/world band from Czechoslovakia, plays the “Ojai Concert Series” at Dancing Oak Ranch, on Hwy 150 at: 4585 Casitas Pass Rd, Ventura County; 805-665-8852. It’s a potluck party and concert.
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Your editor is a fan, having seen ‘em live three times.
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Show is preceded by “another big family potluck” starting at 5 pm. Series co-producer Shane says, “Bring a food dish or dessert to share, and a low deck chair, blanket and jackets (because it is going to get pretty cool around 9 pm) and enjoy a picnic with friends and the boys in the band.”
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The Bluegrass Association of the Czech Republic declared Druha Trava "Group of the Year" in both 2005 and 2006. Beyond that, they are a wonderfully eclectic band from the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Shane says they are “hard to describe. They perform new acoustic world music with bluegrass influences. You might hear them perform a bluegrass tune, a Bob Dylan tune or one by another American or British artist, along with their many originals. Though they basically use a typical bluegrass complement of instruments, you might see the banjo player also pick up a clarinet or Irish whistle. This, along with the versatility of the dobro player, helps create much of their unique sound.”
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Singer and writer ROBERT KRESTAN has been recognized with numerous honors in his home country in both bluegrass and country music. He has been "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the Banjo Jamboree Festival numerous times and has been awarded "Country Artist of the Year" by the Czech Music Academy.
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LUBOS MALINA was named overall "Best Banjo Player" at the 20-plus year-old “Banjo Jamboree Festival.” LUBOS NOVOTNY plays Dobro. (The Dobro was actually invented by a Slovak family). TOMAS LISKA is amazing on acoustic double bass. EMIL FORMANEK, from the Slovak Republic, plays mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar.
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Learn more or buy tickets for Druha Trava online at www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Tix, $18 advance, $20 at the gate.
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Thu, Sep 30, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA plays the “AMSD” concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com.
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Thu, Sep 30:
8 pm JOHN CALE: “WHEN PAST & FUTURE COLLIDE - PARIS 1919 LIVE” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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It may surprise you that this show is in the Guide. Please read-on, and you’ll discern why. The co-founder of the Velvet Underground, JOHN CALE is legendary for his avant-garde pop-music aesthetic – but there’s more. In this West Coast premiere, Cale performs his seminal 1973 album “Paris 1919” in its entirety with his band and members of the UCLA Philharmonia. Dubbed “a masterpiece” by Rolling Stone, the magazine calls the record “one of the most ambitious albums ever released under the name of pop.” With evocative melodies, sweeping orchestration and poetic lyricism, “Paris 1919” effortlessly blends rock, soul and classical music. The second set will feature Cale’s more modern side. The promo says, “whether that’s debuting new material or deconstructing a classic, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening.” UCLA Live at Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood. Tix, $38-68 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Oct 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm FOY WILLING'S RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE featuring CODY BRYANT perform at the Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church, 4445 Noble Av, Sherman Oaks; 818-788-3330; www.shermanoakspc.org. More at www.codybryant.com and www.ridersofthepurplesage.com
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Fri & Sat, Oct 1-2, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’ve got one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the US. Known for contagious With extensive knowlege accumulated during nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, it’s Latin music that’s appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide and influenced the growth and popularity of salsa music for nearly a decade. Polanco is an autodiatic artist with mastery of 13 different instruments. More, www.myspace.com/johnnypolancoysuconjuntoamistad. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Fri, Oct 1, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA plays the “Lord of the Strings” concert series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
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Fri, Oct 1, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES perform at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Dozens of hits have been recorded and more than 60 million albums sold from the repertoire of this late ‘70s-early ‘80s duo, including “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)," “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone” and “One On One.” The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. A limited number of free general admission concert tickets is available the day of the concert, once you’re inside the Fair. Tix, $19.50-$100.
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Sat, Oct 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5-10 pm SMALL POTATOES, CHAUNCY BOWERS, LISA TURNER, ERIC SCHWARTZ, DAVE MORRISON, OLD BULL play the “Topanga Acoustic Music Series” at the Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Event info, contact Marilyn at 310-455-2248 or marilynbabcock@mac.com.
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This is a mini-festival in one evening and includes dinner (drinks for purchase). It’s an acoustic music event, with half the proceeds benefiting Topanga Community House, half going to the musicians. A song circle follows. Advance reservations by email are greatly appreciated, so they’ll know how much food to prepare. (No reservations and you may not get to eat!) Tix, $15.
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Sat, Oct 2, at the L.A. County Fair:
7, 8:30, 10, & 11 pm JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO performs at the L.A. County Fair at Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. They’ve got one of the most sought-after bandleaders in the US. Known for contagious With extensive knowlege accumulated during nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, it’s Latin music that’s appreciated by salsa dancers worldwide and influenced the growth and popularity of salsa music for nearly a decade. Polanco is an autodiatic artist with mastery of 13 different instruments. More, www.myspace.com/johnnypolancoysuconjuntoamistad. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September and includes dozens of concerts on multiple stages, many of them acoustic, some of them with major national acts. On the Plaza de las Americas Stage.
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Sat, Oct 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “VIVA MEXICO! 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” with acclaimed Spanish-language singers ANGELES OCHOA and PERLA BATALLA joining NATI CANO and MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano featuring special guests Angeles Ochoa and Perla Batalla: Viva Mexico! 50th Anniversary Celebration — The 2009 Grammy Award-winning MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS DE NATI CANO commemorates its 50th anniversary and the Bicentennial of Mexico with this special program. Spanish-language songstresses ANGELES OCHOA and PERLA BATALLA will help tell the story of Mexican independence through mariachi favorites “Viva Mexico,” “Mexico Lindo,” “La Bamba,” “Ave Maria” and more. A Los Angeles treasure, Los Camperos have emerged as the driving force of a musical tradition treasured throughout the world. The group is known for its collaboration with LINDA RONDSTADT on her critically acclaimed Spanish-language album, “Canciones de mi Padre.” Tix, $43-78 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Oct 2:
HENRY GRIMES & FRIENDS at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown Los Angeles 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; Fall sched, www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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Sat, Oct 2:
8 pm KIMBERLY DAHME & JILL KNIGHT play a double-bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sat, Oct 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HAYES CARLL plus special guest BONNIE WHITMORE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Oct 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARINA V plays a benefit show to celebrate her birthday, “with cake and prizes,” at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
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Marina says, “I'll be donating my ticket proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Fighting cancer is a cause very close to my heart as cancer has really affected my family. Everyone who buys tickets in advance will be entered in a drawing to win some awesome prizes! Musical guests and prizes TBA very soon! If you have a company and would like to donate items (to give away as prizes) - let me know :)” She adds, “We'll have a huge cake and lots of cookies for everyone! Birthday cupcakes by Vinoteque.”
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Marina is on the road so much these days (often playing major venues), and it’s difficult to catch her in L.A. these days. Performing songwriter, wonderful vocalist, classically trained pianist and sometime guitarist MARINA V is a charming Russian emigree. Americans can’t properly pronounce her last name, so she doesn’t use it.
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“Last night I was sitting in my car at a red light in Hollywood, answering an email on my Blackberry. Next thing I know, I hear laughing and the words "Wow, you're typing really fast on that thing." And that's when I noticed two motorcycle cops who pulled-up right next to me and had been watching me type. I still am not sure whether it's legal or not to text/email while stopped at a red light, so I just laughed (nervously) and at that very moment the light changed to green :)”
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Details of this show at www.marinav.com/events.php. There’s plenty more about this very busy artist, including her stories from the road, at www.MarinaV.com
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RSVP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154552341227629&ref=mf. Partial proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Venue is 21+. $7 advance tickets, $10 at the door.
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Sat, Oct 2:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT plays her CD release show for “Underneath the Surface” at The Witz End, a new L.A. venue that’s currently under construction. The new album is instrumental piano, and produced by BRAD SMITH (Blind Melon, writer of “No Rain”). Jenni says, “There is a chance that the venue will still be under construction in which case it will be on Oct 16. The info will be released within the next two weeks.”
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Jenni has supported Loudon Wainwright III, Kaki King, Jon Allen, and has shared stages with Regina Spektor and Sara Bareilles among other familiar voices. Recently, her music was featured on the ABC Television show “Castle” as well as the NBC TV series “Lipstick Jungle,” MTV's “The Real World” and the CBS TV series “CSI Miami.” Jenni has independently toured the US and internationally, performing with regularity in over 14 countries.
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Sun, Oct 3; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
All day First ever “AMERICANA MUSIC FEST” sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Charitable Foundation at the beautiful Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area. Info. www.americanamusicfestkw.org
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Performers are all acoustic, chosen from submissions through the spring and summer.
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With three stages, an Instrument Petting Zoo to let kids get some hands-on feel, workshops, many with the goal of getting kids interested in learning to play and letting them know where to get lessons.This is the inaugural year for what’s already being called “a wonderful event, with multiple stages of scheduled acts, prestigious contests, and all-day jams under the oak tress and on the wooden boardwalks of the buildings in the movie-set old west town.” Yep, if any of that sounds familiar, it is indded the same site as the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.
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Info, or to assist with the planning or presentation of the event, send an inquiry to info@AmericanaMusicFest.org.
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Sun, Oct 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PIETA BROWN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Oct 3:
ROBERT HENKE: “MOONLAKE LIVE” at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown Los Angeles 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; Fall sched, www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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The co-creator of the Ableton Live software gives a special Monolake Live performance.
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Tue, Oct 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:15 pm VAN MORRISON plays the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com. The venue’s promo says, “The historical show of a lifetime comes to Los Angeles as Van Morrison makes his Greek Theatre debut.”
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Okay, beyond the hype, Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered an important living artist of our time. He has albums that are ranked “greatest ever” in the rock and roll canon. He has over 150 songs featured in major motion pictures, with the latest in the Scorsese film, "The Departed."
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Morrison has an enormous body of highly-acclaimed musical compositions. His albums consistently list highly on published lists of critically acclaimed Musical work. He is the composer of albums that are considered the Best of All Time. He is also considered one of the most important living artists of our time. On the 1995 MOJO list of "100 Best Albums," Morrison's music tops the list at #2. Rolling Stone Magazine lists Morrison's compositions at #19 on "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and in 2004 ranked him 42 on their list of “The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” VH1 lists Morrison in the Top 50 Greatest Musicians of All Time.
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With a career spanning some four decades, several accolades including being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Morrison's music continues to have that authentic American Blues, Jazz and melodic Folk sound that he loved and listened to as a child. With hit songs such as “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Into the Mystic,” “Moondance,” and “Crazy Love,” among others.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 8-10, in Lone Pine, CA:
Annual “LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL” with many events at the museum and around town, interpretive tours of famous movie locations, and more, including a Friday evening concert (2 shows, 7 & 9 pm) with DON EDWARDS & SOURDOUGH SLIM in the Lone Pine High School Auditorium. Schedules, concert tix (it sells-out), info, www.lonepinefilmfestival.org
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Check-out some Sourdough Slim performance videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajY_r6RNy0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 
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Fri, Oct 8:
8 pm LES SHELLEYS featuring TOM BROSSEAU & ANGELA CORREA at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $12.50.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 9 & 10, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura. This is the premiere Scottish event on the California Central Coast, with multiple stages of music that ranges from the very traditional to piupe and drum corps to Celtic rock. The games themselves are a hoot! One recent year’s publicity proclaimed, “Large Men Throwing Things.” You can drive or ride Amtrak (directly to the Games) from L.A.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 9 & 10, in Kingston, New York:
Annual “O+ FESTIVAL” in Kingston, NY. Artists include Mike + Ruthy; more at www.mikeandruthy.com and www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
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Sat, Oct 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm ”2nd ANNUAL WHISTLE STOP RANCH FALL COWBOY ROUNDUP” with DAVE STAMEY, GARY ROBERTSON, and MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, at Whistle Stop Ranch in Acton, CA (off the 14 Fwy, between Santa Clarita and Palmdale.) Sponsored by OutWest Marketing in Old Town Newhall. Gates at 4 pm, show at 7 pm. Event includes “cowboy grub and great entertainment” at Mike & Paulette Tcherkassky's Whistle Stop Ranch. This year's gathering will feature the Western Music Association's “Entertainer of the Year” DAVE STAMEY, talented poet and storyteller, GARY ROBERTSON and "Saddle Serenader" MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY (you’ve seen him playing guitar and singing on horseback at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival). $35 per person includes dinner and beverages. Order tix early, as last year sold-out. Updates, reservations, email list signup, at big.hat@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, Oct 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARLEY’S GHOST plays the CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More at Caltech Folk Music Series (www.folkmusic.caltech.edu) or Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series (www.events.caltech.edu).
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Series bookers Rex Mayreis and Nick Smithy gush, “We finally landed this incredible vocal and instrumental band… These five guys play guitar, mandolin, keyboards, pedal steel, bass, Dobro, drums, bouzouki, a bit of bagpipes and more! More importantly, you get five guys who can all sing lead, and they put together some of the finest harmonies we've ever had at Caltech, which is saying a lot! Their material is as eclectic as can be, including gospel, country & western, traditional folk, blues, and reggae. You just have to hear them to find out how they make this all work, but their music is stirring.”
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Your editor, after wanting to hear them for years, caught up with them at Northwest Folklife in Seattle a few years ago, and they met or exceeded all his expectations. More at www.marleysghostband.com.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s tickets, takesd credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. Tickets went on sale in early August. This will likely sell-out. Tickets are $15, $5 for children and Caltech students.
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Sat, Oct 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JIM KWESKIN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. The man who pioneered the popular return of jug band music (back in the ‘60s) is still at it, with a diverse and highly musical repertoire. It’s great fun to see him perform. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Oct 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BEPPE GAMBETTA at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Beppe Gambetta has travelled the world, even crossing the old “Iron Curtain” to dazzle audiences. He is increasingly known as one of the true master innovators of the acoustic guitar. Beppe travels to the US from his home in Italy to play festivals, events and radio shows. He has performed with DAVID GRISMAN, GENE PARSONS, DOC WATSON, NORMAN BLAKE and with the band MEN OF STEEL (DAN CRARY, TONY MCMANUS & DON ROSS). In a world dominated by the trends and logic of the market, Gambetta's playing and singing stand out for their intimate emotions, communication, research in tone, sobriety and humour. Doors at 7:30 pm for best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Oct 10, in Goleta; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 am-5 pm The 39th annual “OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION AND FESTIVAL” at Ranco Patera & Stowe House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Oct 10:
7 pm KENNY WHITE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Oct 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM PRASADA-RAO & CARY COOPER with RADISLOV LORKOVIC play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Sun, Oct 10:
PADDY’S PIG brings their authentic and original Irish music to the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.; 323-664-0228. Missy, Mike, Damon and Marty (Paddys Pig) say, “Thanks for listening to and supporting local Irish music!” Contact ‘em at paddys.pig@mailcity.com. More at www.paddyspigla.com and www.myspace.com/paddyspigla
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Thu, Oct 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE YES MEN LIVE” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Part activist-pranksters, part social-satirists, The Yes Men pull no punches in their shock-and-awe spoken word campaigns of rhetoric, bent on exposing hypocrisy in government officials and multinational corporations. They’ve taken on George W. Bush, Dow Chemical, Exxon Mobile, and others; we expect they’re primed to lambaste BP. Their acclaimed book, “The True Story of the End of the World Trade Organization,” chronicles their bogus WTO website and their subsequent appearances as imposter representatives from the organization. A recently released feature-length film, “The Yes Men Fix the World,” highlights even more of the duo’s confrontational antics. This UCLA Live engagement affords the audience an in-person glimpse inside the minds of these impassioned provocateurs. Tix, $28-43 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri & Sat, Oct 15 & 16, in Visalia, CA:
Annual “VISALIA FALL ROUNDUP” with music by SOURDOUGH SLIM and others, authentic western BBQ (durch oven biscuits, etc) by the Cowboy Cultural Committee, and more, at Richie's Barn, Visalia. Schedules, lineup, info, www.visaliacowboys.com
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Check-out some Sourdough Slim performance videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajY_r6RNy0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4 
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Fri, Oct 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ERIC ANDERSEN, accompanied by VAN DYKE PARKS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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Sat, Oct 16:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT returns to town from her national tour of her new CD, “Underneath the Surface,” to play the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. The new album is instrumental piano, and produced by BRAD SMITH (Blind Melon, writer of “No Rain”).
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Jenni has supported Loudon Wainwright III, Kaki King, Jon Allen, and has shared stages with Regina Spektor and Sara Bareilles among other familiar voices. Recently, her music was featured on the ABC Television show “Castle” as well as the NBC TV series “Lipstick Jungle,” MTV's “The Real World” and the CBS TV series “CSI Miami.” Jenni has independently toured the US and internationally, performing with regularity in over 14 countries.
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Sun, Oct 17:
3:30 pm JULLIARD STRING QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 21-24:
Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST (FAR-West) MUSIC CONFERENCE” this year in San Jose, CA; www.far-west.org
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Thu-Sat, Oct 21-23, in Live Oak, Florida:
Annual “MAGNOLIA FESTIVAL” in Live Oak, FL. Artists include Mike + Ruthy; more at www.mikeandruthy.com and www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
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Thu, Oct 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURIE ANDERSON: “DELUSION” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Combining violin, electronic puppetry, music and visuals, the piece speaks the colorful, poetic and imagistic language that has become Anderson’s trademark.
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UCLA Live presents the Los Angeles premiere of eclectic genre-bending artist Laurie Anderson’s latest work, “Delusion.” Conceived as a series of short mystery plays, Delusion jump-cuts between the everyday and the mythic.
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Inspired by the breadth of Balzac, Ozu and Laurence Sterne, and employing a series of altered voices and imaginary guests, Anderson tells a complex story about longing, memory and identity. At the heart of “Delusion” is the pleasure of language and a terror that the world is made entirely of words. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Oct 22:
CALIFORNIA E.A.R. UNIT: “CHAMP VITAL (LIFE FIELD)” at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown L.A. 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; Fall sched, www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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Los Angeles' fearless new music ensemble returns with works by David Rosenboom and E.A.R. Unit members.
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Fri, Oct 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TAJ MAHAL plus special guest VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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In one astounding evening, two artists embody the global spirit of the blues in a magnificent co-bill of TAJ MAHAL and VIEUX FARKA TOURÉ. Opening the night is Touré, son of legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré and himself a famed blues guitarist who, with his band, extends traditional Western Saharan rhythms into hypnotic, stinging grooves.
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TAJ MAHAL, perhaps the 20th century’s most influential figure in blues and roots music, closes the night with KESTER SMITH on drums and BILL RICH on bass. Expect a thrilling on-stage collaboration with Taj and Vieux as two generations and two distinct global traditions of the blues collide. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Oct 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick; festival:
1-7 pm annual “THUNDERFEST – BLUESAPALOOZA” at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.
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It’s a tradition here, a once-a-year FREE day of the blues. Here’s the lineup:
* 1 pm - LES JOHNSON BLUES BAND
* 3 pm - BARRY BIG B BRENNER
* 5 pm - STAN WEST
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Sat, Oct 23; dance:
8 pm HELIOS DANCE THEATER: “BEAUTIFUL MONSTERS” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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In a one-night-only, world-premiere performance, this haunting dance dreamscape reveals the furious abandon of a body transformed by magic, in a romance that defies human limitations. Brought to life by Los Angeles’ own HELIOS DANCE THEATER, this stunning piece features visual design by acclaimed animator and director CHRIS MILLER and an original score by praised composer PAUL CANTELON (The Diving Bell and The Butterfly). Choreographed by Helios artistic director LAURA GORENSTEIN MILLER, it is a dance born from confrontation of childhood nightmares, where becoming the monster may be the only escape. Tix, $28-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Thu-Sun, Oct 28-Nov 1, in Denmark; festival:
Annual “WOMEX - THE WORLD MUSIC EXPO,” in Copenhagen, Denmark. It began in Berlin and it’s traveling through Europe. The last edition saw over 2,700 delegates from more than 90 countries, a full conference and a showcase festival presenting 57 acts on 6 stages. More at www.womex.com.
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Fri, Oct 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PETER MULVEY & JEFFREY FOUCAULT at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $16.
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Sat, Oct 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA,” the 1925 silent film, with live original score performed by theater organ specialist STEVEN BALL, on the massive pipe organ at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Wow. Royce Hall’s fabulous Skinner Organ and a classic silent film. The oft-retold tale of “The Phantom of the Opera” in a not-to-be missed evening of silent movie magic and live music performed on Royce Hall’s historic Skinner organ. Eerie and astonishing, this 1925 classic silent film starring LON CHANEY endures as a seminal piece of theatrical horror, from the grand old days when horror wasn’t about grossing you out. Tix, $23-33 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Oct 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RONNY COX & JACK WILLIAMS play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Tue, Nov 2:
WAYNE HORVITZ GRAVITAS QUARTET at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown Los Angeles 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; Fall sched, www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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Hailed as harbingers of modern music, the quartet explores texture, sonority, rhythm, and ensemble fluidity.
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Wed, Nov 3:
8 pm ORNETTE COLEMAN at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Free jazz pioneer, Pulitzer Prize winner and peerless saxophonist Ornette Coleman has played a major role in the evolution of American music for more than five decades. At the 2009 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Coleman became the 16th person to receive the prestigious Miles Davis Award, instituted to honor an international jazz musician for his or her complete body of work and influence. Coleman was instrumental in breaking down jazz conventions in the 1960s, becoming the father of free jazz and returning the medium to its daring, revolutionary roots. Joining him on stage are his son Denardo Coleman on drums, Tony Falanga on bass and other special guests. Tix, $43-83 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Thu-Sat, Nov 4-6, in Utah; festival:
Annual “HEBER CITY COWBOY POETRY GATHERING” in Heber City, Utah. Info at www.hebercitycowboypoetry.com.
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Fri-Sun, Nov 4-13, tour to Ireland:
Musician KEN O’MALLEY leads another of his IRELAND TOURS, returning to some old favorite places including Dublin and Westport, and some exciting new places, including Dingle, Killarney, Skibbereen, and Kinsale. For info, write to twlord@sbcglobal.net
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Thu, Nov 4:
8 pm MURRAY PERAHIA at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Known for his lyrical, evocative renditions of classical masterworks, Murray Perahia wields consummate skill rooted in traditional classical music interpretation. Dubbed a “poet of the piano” by The New York Times, the beloved performer returns to Royce Hall for a stunning program of works by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms for solo piano. One of the most cherished pianists of our time, who has performed in all of the major international music centers and with every leading orchestra, he also serves as the Principal Guest Conductor of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, with whom he has toured as conductor and pianist throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Tix, $43-88 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri-Sun, Nov 5-7, in San Francisco:
“AES SAN FRANCISCO,” the 129th annual AES Convention, in San Francisco, CA.
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Fri, Nov 5:
“SCREAM FESTIVAL: NOISEFOLD” at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown Los Angeles 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; Fall sched, www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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This is described as, “A powerful synaesthetic experience where noise, music and image interact on a symphonic scale.” So are we going off the reservation, putting it in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Most probably. But, hey, it’s innovative, so we thought you might be interested.
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Fri, Nov 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER plus JILL SOBULE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $26.
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Fri, Nov 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MAVIS STAPLES and BILLY BRAGG at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Two artists, hailing from different sides of the Atlantic, both bound by the spirit of social justice and activism, come together for a special celebration of music. Mavis Staples blazes a rhythm & blues trail while never relinquishing her gospel roots. The Lifetime Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee was honored as one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of all time. Billy Bragg’s inspiration stems from the socially conscious folk tradition of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. He’s spent more than two decades making an indelible mark on the conscience of music with celebrated solo records and two Grammy-nominated albums with Wilco—Mermaid Avenue (1998) and Mermaid Avenue, Volume II (2000). Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students) (310).
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Sat, Nov 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PATRICK BALL: “CELTIC HARP AND STORY” at the CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More at Caltech Folk Music Series (www.folkmusic.caltech.edu) or Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series (www.events.caltech.edu).
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PATRICK BALL, the great Celtic harpist and storyteller, is touring his brand-new show in which he brings-alive the rich heritage and culture of Ireland through dialog and music. More at www.patrickball.com.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s tickets, takesd credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. Tickets went on sale in early August. As the date gets close, this will likely sell-out. Tickets are $15, $5 for children and Caltech students.
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Sat, Nov 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER at 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, Nov 7 – Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am Saturday night/Sunday morning (and even in Southern Cal, we must stop pretending it’s still summer…)
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Sun, Nov 7, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2:30 pm CELTIC THUNDER at The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim; 714-712-2700; www.thegroveofanaheim.com. You’ve seen them on PBS, during pledge drives (the only time PBS brings you music shows…)
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Sun, Nov 7:
3:30 pm CALDER QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sun, Nov 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RICHARD SHINDELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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Mon, Nov 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEPHEN SONDHEIM in a rare speaking engagement in celebration of the American master’s 80th birthday, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The greatest Broadway composer and lyricist of his generation, Stephen Sondheim is the true heir to such Broadway masters as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Irving Berlin. After his first big break for “West Side Story,” Sondheim went on to revolutionize musical theater with intricate and emotionally complex works, including “A Little Night Music,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Sun in the Park with George,” and “Into the Woods.” Tix, $43-88 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Thu, Nov 11, in Tehachapi; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm MIKE + RUTHY, from THE MAMMALS, play their CD Release Tour for their new album, "Million To One," at Fiddlers Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi; 661-823-9994 www.events.fiddlerscrossing.com.
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Mike and Ruthy are a musical couple whose love was forged in New York City amidst a swirl of rock, anti-folk, and Americana enthusiasm. They harmonized from the first night they met, bringing smiles to their friends' faces with original songs and layering raspy fiddle over pop-strummed guitar. It was 1999, and their band, Rhinegold, played to pre-trucker-hat hipsters in the East Village and then gathered to play more songs around the cluttered coffeetable at someone's apartment. Richard Buckner played low on the small bedside stereo as these young, nocturnal band-mates got some early morning sleep.
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It's true that Mike was originally recruited by his college to play hockey and Ruth had gone to school for acting, but now they began a new path together, crafting songs and recordings and touring the world. Ten years later, Mike and Ruthy are married and living upstate with their new son, William Puck. With 7 years of touring under their belts with folk band The Mammals, they have begun a new chapter, one that still incorporates the best sounds and textures that old-timey and rock music can offer.
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Mike and Ruthy love writing, recording and playing shows and music festivals as a duo or 4-piece band. The added joy and demands of parenthood have given them a new appreciation for the power of good music and the fine community of people they have connected with across the country and the world. Enjoying the beauty of the moment is their shared goal, and you can hear it in every song they sing.
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In addition to playing a great many famous folk venues, they were stars in summer 2010 on the festival circuit. A few festivals they played included: the sixth annual “Sugar Hill Festival” in Dalton, MA, Aug 22, where Mike + Ruthy performed with The Ladies Auxilary Ukulele Orchestra; then dashed off the same day to play the “Word x Word Festival” in Pittsfield, MA. Autumn brought the first annual “Hudson Valley Green Festival,” Sep 4 in Staatsburg, NY, and the October 10 “O+ Festival” in Kingston, NY, and the October 21-23 “Magnolia Festival” in Live Oak, FL.
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More at www.mikeandruthy.com and www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
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Thu, Nov 11, world music:
8 pm GAMELAN CUDAMANI at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The exhilarating splendor of Çudamani returns to UCLA Live with its newest innovation, Bamboo to Bronze. The 26-member music and dance ensemble from Bali, Indonesia harnesses movement, music and spectacle to transport audiences into the vibrant world of the treasured gamelan art form. Bamboo to Bronze highlights Balinese contemporary reality by celebrating the intimate and poetic sounds of a small village as well as the virtuosic, dynamic and technically dazzling sound of the brilliant seven-toned gamelan Semarandana. The simple beauty of bamboo and the glorious sheen of bronze continue to coexist in the increasingly complex and sophisticated culture of Bali. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri & Sat, Nov 12 & 13, in Florida:
Annual “MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Miami, FL.
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Fri, Nov 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MIKE + RUTHY (from THE MAMMALS) play their CD Release Tour for their new album, "Million To One," at the Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
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Mike and Ruthy are a musical couple whose love was forged in New York City amidst a swirl of rock, anti-folk, and Americana enthusiasm. They harmonized from the first night they met, bringing smiles to their friends' faces with original songs and layering raspy fiddle over pop-strummed guitar. It was 1999, and their band, Rhinegold, played to pre-trucker-hat hipsters in the East Village and then gathered to play more songs around the cluttered coffeetable at someone's apartment. Richard Buckner played low on the small bedside stereo as these young, nocturnal band-mates got some early morning sleep.
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It's true that Mike was originally recruited by his college to play hockey and Ruth had gone to school for acting, but now they began a new path together, crafting songs and recordings and touring the world. Ten years later, Mike and Ruthy are married and living upstate with their new son, William Puck. With 7 years of touring under their belts with folk band The Mammals, they have begun a new chapter, one that still incorporates the best sounds and textures that old-timey and rock music can offer.
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Mike and Ruthy love writing, recording and playing shows and music festivals as a duo or 4-piece band. The added joy and demands of parenthood have given them a new appreciation for the power of good music and the fine community of people they have connected with across the country and the world. Enjoying the beauty of the moment is their shared goal, and you can hear it in every song they sing.
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In addition to playing a great many famous folk venues, they were stars in summer 2010 on the festival circuit. A few festivals they played included: the sixth annual “Sugar Hill Festival” in Dalton, MA, Aug 22, where Mike + Ruthy performed with The Ladies Auxilary Ukulele Orchestra; then dashed off the same day to play the “Word x Word Festival” in Pittsfield, MA. Autumn brought the first annual “Hudson Valley Green Festival,” Sep 4 in Staatsburg, NY, and the October 10 “O+ Festival” in Kingston, NY, and the October 21-23 “Magnolia Festival” in Live Oak, FL.
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More at www.mikeandruthy.com and www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
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Sat, Nov 13:
9 am-4 pm “MONTROSE ART WALK” in the 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Av, Montrose. Billed as, “Musicians playing, great family outing. Watch artists work while strolling along the tree-lined Honolulu Avenue.” Info, call Montrose Chamber of Commerce, 818-249-7171. Runs May 8, Jul 10, Sep 18, Nov 13.
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Sat, Nov 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDE JOHNSTONE & MARK GOLDENBERG play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Sat, Nov 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAWRENCE LEBO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND plus LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS in a stellar double bill at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Twp of L.A.’s top female artists, backed by their first-rate bands. Lisa Haley is a Grammy nominee, and :awrence Lebo oughta be. Doors at 7:30 pm for best seats. This is absolutely the bargain of the week, with tix for just $15.
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Sat, Nov 13, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MIKE + RUTHY (from THE MAMMALS) play their CD Release Tour for their new album, "Million To One," at the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
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Mike and Ruthy are a musical couple whose love was forged in New York City amidst a swirl of rock, anti-folk, and Americana enthusiasm. They harmonized from the first night they met, bringing smiles to their friends' faces with original songs and layering raspy fiddle over pop-strummed guitar. It was 1999, and their band, Rhinegold, played to pre-trucker-hat hipsters in the East Village and then gathered to play more songs around the cluttered coffeetable at someone's apartment. Richard Buckner played low on the small bedside stereo as these young, nocturnal band-mates got some early morning sleep.
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It's true that Mike was originally recruited by his college to play hockey and Ruth had gone to school for acting, but now they began a new path together, crafting songs and recordings and touring the world. Ten years later, Mike and Ruthy are married and living upstate with their new son, William Puck. With 7 years of touring under their belts with folk band The Mammals, they have begun a new chapter, one that still incorporates the best sounds and textures that old-timey and rock music can offer.
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Mike and Ruthy love writing, recording and playing shows and music festivals as a duo or 4-piece band. The added joy and demands of parenthood have given them a new appreciation for the power of good music and the fine community of people they have connected with across the country and the world. Enjoying the beauty of the moment is their shared goal, and you can hear it in every song they sing. More at www.mikeandruthy.com and www.myspace.com/mikeandruthy
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Sat-Sat, Nov 13-20, departing from New Orleans:
“PIRATES OF ZYDECO CRUISE 2010” is a chance to “Get your pirate on and get on a Pirate Cruise,” New Orleans to Key West / Bahamas, on the Carnival “Triumph.” Music featuring GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKING BOOGIE BAND with special guest STEVE RILEY. Sponsors say, “We are sailing thehHigh seas with zydeco and Cajun music for our 13th year. [This time] following Captain Jean Lafitte ,famous Pirate of New Orleans (and the subject of the movie, “The Buccaneer”) from New Orleans across the Caribbean dancing under the stars all the way. There will be awesome music, dance lessons, classes for making your Pirate fun things, super shore excursions and the Pirate Costume Ball. Join us for this most unique Zydeco event. Call the Travel Machine to reserve your cabin. Book Early for the best prices me hearties! And a special Zydeco Cruise Boarding Party at the Rocking Bowl Friday before we sail!”
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$250 deposit holds your spot. Call 800-683-9882 or email Kermit@TravelMachine.net, exclusive agent for Zydeco Cruises.
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Sun, Nov 14, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MIKE + RUTHY (from THE MAMMALS) play their CD Release Tour for their new album, "Million To One," at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com.
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Mike and Ruthy are a musical couple whose love was forged in New York City amidst a swirl of rock, anti-folk, and Americana enthusiasm. They harmonized from the first night they met, bringing smiles to their friends' faces with original songs and layering raspy fiddle over pop-strummed guitar. It was 1999, and their band, Rhinegold, played to pre-trucker-hat hipsters in the East Village and then gathered to play more songs around the cluttered coffeetable at someone's apartment. Richard Buckner played low on the small bedside stereo as these young, nocturnal band-mates got some early morning sleep.
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It's true that Mike was originally recruited by his college to play hockey and Ruth had gone to school for acting, but now they began a new path together, crafting songs and recordings and touring the world. Ten years later, Mike and Ruthy are married and living upstate with their new son, William Puck. With 7 years of touring under their belts with folk band The Mammals, they have begun a new chapter, one that still incorporates the best sounds and textures that old-timey and rock music can offer.
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Mike and Ruthy love writing, recording and playing shows and music festivals as a duo or 4-piece band. The added joy and demands of parenthood have given them a new appreciation for the power of good music and the fine community of people they have connected with across the country and the world. Enjoying the beauty of the moment is their shared goal, and you can hear it in every song they sing.
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In addition to playing a great many famous folk venues, they were stars in summer 2010 on the festival circuit. A few festivals they played included: the sixth annual “Sugar Hill Festival” in Dalton, MA, Aug 22, where Mike + Ruthy performed with The Ladies Auxilary Ukulele Orchestra; then dashed off the same day to play the “Word x Word Festival” in Pittsfield, MA. Autumn brought the first annual “Hudson Valley Green Festival,” Sep 4 in Staatsburg, NY, and the October 10 “O+ Festival” in Kingston, NY, and the October 21-23 “Magnolia Festival” in Live Oak, FL.
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Thu, Nov 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
KATHERINE JENKINS performs at the Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 213-380-5005. She’s done a spectacular special for PBS, and her version of Sarah McLaughlin’s “Angel” is the best we’ve heard – and seen, with a dancer - suspended from traveling slings - who takes her aloft then brings her back to earth, mid-song. Her voice, through all of it, is magnificent, as is her choice of songs.
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Fri, Nov 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RICHARD BERMAN (from Amherst, Massachusetts) and STEVE MECKFESSEL play a double-bill at the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com and website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Produced by Gary & Kathy Lynch.
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7:30 pm - doors open - open mic signups begin
8 pm – open mic
8:40 pm – first headliner.
9:15 pm – break (refreshments and snacks available)
9:40 pm – second headliner.
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Fri, Nov 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “RICHARD THOMPSON’S CABARET OF SOULS” featuring HARRY SHEARER, JUDITH OWEN, PETE ZORN & special guests at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Direct from London's Royal Festival Hall, this show marks the West Coast premiere of Richard Thompson's stunning “Cabaret of Souls.” Featuring all-new songs and an original score composed by Thompson himself, “Cabaret of Souls” is a witty musical satire on human foibles, inviting the audience to cross over into darkness for an evening of entertainment staged in the Underworld. Featuring Richard Thompson with musical and theatrical cohorts Harry Shearer, Judith Owen, Pete Zorn, Debra Dobkin, David Piltch and the Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra, conducted by Peter Askim. Tix, $28-53 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Nov 19:
8 pm CURT SMITH of TEARS FOR FEARS at 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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Sat, Nov 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Grammy-winning guitarist LAURENCE JUBER at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 pm for best seats. As a young working musician in London, England in the 1970s, Laurence Juber got an extraordinary, life-changing break when PAUL McCARTNEY picked him to become WINGS’ lead guitarist. Juber spent three years recording and touring with the band. During that time he won a Best Rock Instrumental GRAMMY® for the track "Rockestra" from the Wings album “Back To The Egg.” His instrumental prowess is dazzling. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Nov 20:
8 pm FREEBO & FRIENDS at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sat, Nov 20:
8 pm MENAHEM PRESSLER and RICHARD STOLTZMAN with THE NEW YORK CHAMBER SOLOISTS ORCHESTRA at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Two of chamber music’s finest appear for an evening featuring Menahem Pressler performing Piano Concerto No. 17, K. 453 and Richard Stoltzman performing Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, K. 622. Together the duo will present Brahms’ Sonata No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 120.
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MENAHEM PRESSLER, one of classical music’s most distinguished and honored pianists, was co-founder of the revered BEAUX ARTS TRIO.
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RICHARD STOLTZMAN, a two-time Grammy winner, is considered one of the world’s foremost clarinetists and is known for bringing the instrument to the forefront of modern classical music. Tix, $38-68 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Nov 28:
7 pm BOBBY KIMMEL & BK SPECIAL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Wed, Dec 1:
8 pm JOHN McLAUGHLIN & THE 4th DIMENSION at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Considered by many critics and fans to be one of the greatest guitar players of all time, JOHN McLAUGHLIN has famously performed with MILES DAVIS and also with his own historic bands, THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA, SHAKTI, and THE GUITAR TRIO. Through a career spanning four decades, McLaughlin’s reputation and artistry as a virtuoso guitarist and adventurous improviser has remained constant. For the 4th DIMENSION, he has enlisted multi-instrumentalist GARY HUSBAND to play percussion and keyboards along with Jeff Beck drummer MARK MONDESIR. Plus, there’s ETIENNE MBAPPÉ, an extraordinary young bassist from Cameroon, to complete the rhythm section. Tix, $43-83 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Dec 5:
7 pm “ALICE COLTRANE TRIBUTE” with a host of all-star musicians, to pay tribute to jazz legend Alice Coltrane at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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It’s appropriate this is at UCLA, the site of ALICE COLTRANE’s historic 1976 recording “Transfiguration.” Led by KYP MALONE (TV on the Radio, Rain Machine) and co-curated by famed record producer IAN BRENNAN, the night will feature inspirational and improvisatory music via mini sets and onstage collaborations from legendary saxophonist PHAROAH SANDERS, guitarist NELS CLINE (Wilco), acclaimed Dutch free-improvisation drummer HAN BENNINK, free jazz saxophonist DANIEL CARTER, and others. Lineup subject to change. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Jan 22, 2011:
8 pm “WALLACE SHAWN: REAL WORLD, FAKE WORLD, DREAM WORLD” is a spoken word performance at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Writer and actor Wallace Shawn delivers a reading and interpretation from his most recent work, alongside an offering of excerpts from the works of writers and thinkers he admires. Known to stage and film audiences as an extraordinary character actor, Shawn is an Obie Award-winning playwright and best-selling author. His celebrated works include “The Designated Mourner,” and “The Fever,” along with the poignant film “My Dinner with Andre,” which Shawn co-wrote. His most recent work, “Essays,” released in 2009, is a highly personal, often self-deprecating collection of Shawn’s perspective on life, politics, morality and the power of art. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Jan 23, 2011:
3:30 pm CLAREMONT TRIO with NOKUTHULA NGWENYAMA, viola, plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Fri-Sun, Jan 28-30, 2011:
“CEAIT FESTIVAL ~ ‘IANNIS XENAKIS: NOW & TOMORROW’” at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown L.A. 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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Thu, Feb 10, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE ONION EDITORS” bring their satirical spoken word to UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Deadpan satire and journalistic skill collide in the phenomenon that is “The Onion.” Founded in 1988 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the “fake news” newspaper is the notable precursor to such biting, faux-news programs as "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report." Last year, “The Onion News Network,” an online send-up of 24-hour cable TV news, was named a Peabody Award winner and praised as “hilarious, trenchant and not infrequently hard to distinguish from the real thing.” In their UCLA Live debut, current Onion editor JOE RANDAZZO and fellow staffers present a multimedia discussion on the state of media, politics and pop culture, as they offer insight into how the paper’s culture-skewering stories and hilarious headlines are created. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Feb 11, 2011:
8 pm DANIEL HOPE & JEFFREY KAHANE at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Britain's versatile violinist DANIEL HOPE, the youngest person ever to perform as part of the prestigious BEAUX ARTS TRIO, is joined on piano by JEFFREY KAHANE, music director of the LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. The duo appears for a stirring performance of Brahms’ Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78, Regenlied, O. Messiaen’s Théme et Variations, Schulhoff’s Sonata No. 2, Sz. 76 and Franck’s Sonata in A Major.
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DANIEL HOPE is one of the most sought-after violin soloists in music today and has been described by The New York Times as “...a violinist of probing intellect and commanding style.”
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JEFFREY KAHANE is a multitalented conductor and pianist who made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1983 and regularly appears as a soloist with leading orchestras around the world. Tix, $28-58 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Feb 19, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MAYA ANGELOU at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Inspiring poet, feminist, author, actress, director and activist Maya Angelou is one of the most recognizable and beloved names in contemporary American literature and one of the most powerful voices in American culture. Her work is vigorous, elegant and wields the power to blur racial and socioeconomic lines. Angelou’s influential “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is a classic that transcends generations. Her prolific career includes a litany of best-selling works of poetry and prose, and this appearance is a rare chance to celebrate this extraordinary woman in her own notable presence.
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Angelou recited her original poetry at President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration in 1993. Not since John F. Kennedy took office in 1961 was a poet invited to take part. (Kennedy chose Carl Sandberg.) President Barack Obama revived the tradition again at his Inauguration in 2009 (the poet was Elizabeth Alexander, though most people remember that ARETHA FRANKLIN sang, and JOHN WILLIAMS conducted ITZHAK PERLMAN, YO-YO MA, GABRIELA MONTERO, & ANTHONY McGILL). Tix, $33-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Feb 20, 2011:
3:30 pm BORODIN QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Wed, Feb 23:
8 pm JOHN WATERS: “THIS FILTHY WORLD GOES HOLLYWOOD,” plus opening act ELVIS PERKINS, is an evening of music and one-man theatre at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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As a screenwriter, director, artist, actor, and all-around filth elder, John Waters has become a rotten renaissance man of unprecedented cultural influence. Not only was his movie “Hairspray” turned into a wildly successful Tony Award-winning musical, his recently published memoir, “Role Models,” has been called “alarmingly refined.”
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Waters’ one-man vaudeville act, “This Filthy World Goes Hollywood,” sends up show business, the art world, and his own lunatic career in a rapid-fire performance. Dynamic modern-rock recording artist ELVIS PERKINS opens the show with a solo set, and actor MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER hosts as the evening’s emcee. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am & 2 pm DAN ZANES & FRIENDS make their annual return for two shows at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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UCLA Live favorite Dan Zanes and his band perform exuberant, handmade music for enthusiastic crowds of kids and kids at heart. Filled with irresistible grooves drawn from a wealth of musical traditions, Zanes, his Brooklyn-based band and his surprising and eccentric special guests, create a rollicking Woodstock for kids, including American traditional songs, dance classics, and smart, inventive originals. The audience is invited to sing along with gusto before things heat up and ultimately evolve into an all-ages dance party. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Mar 20, 2011:
3:30 pm SCHUMANN TRIO plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sat, Apr 2, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The matinee is family-friendly, and the show tonight takes a different focus. Incomparable guitarist BILL FRISELL, along with his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN, create a live score to the Buster Keaton classics “Go West,” “The High Sign,” and “One Week.” Rediscover the timeless charm of Keaton’s magic, as re-imagined with live music, in an afternoon of film and music the whole family can enjoy. The trio plays another show here tonight at 8 pm, with an adult focus; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 2, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON, JIM WOODRING AND BILL MORRISON” at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The show tonight takes a different focus, unlike today’s family-friendly matinee. Geniuses collide as iconic guitarist BILL FRISELL and his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN play original compositions to a truly fantastic collection of visuals that includes classic slapstick comedy from a trio of Buster Keaton classics, the bold illustrations of Seattle animator JIM WOODRING and selections from avant-garde filmmaker BILL MORRISON’s “The Mesmerist.” Frisell’s trio sets this eclectic footage to music with a thrilling live score. The trio plays a matinee here at 11 am today, with a different focus and cheaper tix, intended for families; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $28-43 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Apr 8-10, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“ARLO GUTHRIE - A WEEKEND OF GUTHRIE IN REDLANDS” is a festival, venue tba. Info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Fri, Apr 8, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & FRIENDS at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Son of the illustrious WOODY GUTHRIE and current patriarch of folk music’s most notable family, Arlo Guthrie returns to UCLA Live for an evening of American music tinged with humor, warmth and his endearing and often meandering storytelling style. Guthrie shares timeless tales and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. His artistic ventures leave lasting impressions of hope and inspiration, and his inimitable musical ingenuity leaps to new creative heights as he perseveres through the times. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students) (310) 825-2101, www.uclalive.org.
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Sun, Apr 10, 2011:
3:30 pm REBEL plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Apr 14, 2011:
CANCELLED: Poet SEAMUS HEANEY’S spoken word engagement at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101. Event cancelled due to Visa issues. Full refunds or exchanges are available at the point of purchase to patrons who purchased tickets to this event during UCLA Live’s subscription-sales window.
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Apr 16, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN FLYNN & JOHN WORT HANNAM play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. Canadian singer-songwriter JOHN WORT HANNAM took L.A. by storm when he toured a number of local venue in October, 2009. At home in the Great White North, he’s won just about every acoustic music award there is.
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Sat, Apr 23, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm CHRISTOPH BULL performs a stirring BACH ORGAN RECITAL for UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Bull is a UCLA Live favorite. This is a delightful afternoon of classical music on Royce Hall’s glorious Skinner organ from acclaimed organist Christoph Bull, known for his energizing and often eclectic musical interpretation of organ repertoire. Bull will perform a thrilling and ethereal program of Bach on the UCLA campus treasure, which is known as one of the country’s great musical devices of its kind. Tix, $23/28/33 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 23, 2011:
8 pm BILLY COLLINS and KAY RYAN, two former U.S. Poet Laureates in a spoken word event, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The two Poet Laureates share the stage for an evening of readings from their acclaimed work and Q&A with the audience.
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BILLY COLLINS, winner of the 2004 inaugural Mark Twain Prize for Humor in Poetry, served as America’s Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. Beloved for his ironic style, Collins is one of the top-selling modern poets and author of nine collections including “Questions about Angels”,” The Art of Drowning,” and “The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems.”
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KAY RYAN, California native and UCLA alumna, was U.S. Poet Laureate from 2008-2010 and is revered for her complex and rueful style. Her work includes “The Jam Jar Lifeboat & Other Novelties Exposed,” a delightful collection inspired by stories from “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!,” as well as “Flamingo Watching”, a finalist for both the Lamont Poetry Selection and the Lenore Marshall Prize. In 2004, Ryan was awarded The Ruth Lilly Prize—the Poetry Foundation’s highest honor.
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In conjunction with this event and April’s National Poetry Month, UCLA Live will launch a poetry-writing contest for the Los Angeles community, with winning submissions to be read onstage in Royce Hall. More details will be available closer to the event. Tix, $28-53.
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Thu, May 12, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and THE DEL MCCOURY BAND in a stellar double-bill at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Two pillars of American music from two distinct lineages come together for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the glory of tradition and the power of newfound collaboration. Starting as a sideman for the legendary “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe nearly 50 years ago, McCoury has broadened the audience for the genre. During that same period, the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band has defined the tradition of New Orleans jazz. Now, they have converged to record and perform an unforgettable mix of bluegrass and traditional jazz. Each band will play individual sets, followed by a soul-stirring joint finale. Tix, $38-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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May 22, 2011; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” returns after a year of hiatus. This year, it’s a one-day event at the Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu. We do not know the lineup, but we feel comfortable recommending it as a “Show-of-the-Week” pick, given the talent that Renee Bodie booked the first year, and the fact that this is a MUCH more manageable venue where costs can be contained and ticket prices should be kept to reasonable limits. The festival is a benefit for the nonprofit California Acoustic Music Project.
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More info:
LA Acoustic Music Festival, www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
California Acoustic Music Project, www.californiaacousticmusicproject.org
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