Monday, April 4 - THE SCENE

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Monday, April 4 - THE SCENE - from The Guide
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MONDAY – The Guide to THE SCENE on first Monday of every month in 2011
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What's happening in the world of live acoustic music, today and tonight? Here's a FOUR-PART Guide.
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PART ONE: "where things usually happen" - our annotated list of places, BY TOWN AND VENUE (in Southern Cal), with the odds of finding an acoustic show there tonight.
PART TWO: "recurring events" - our detailed listing, BY START TIMES, with descriptive write-ups of what happens today / tonight (expanded details of some of what’s in Part One).
PART THREE: “today’s radio / web radio and TV shows” with acoustic music.
PART FOUR: “venue catalog” - locations, web sites, street addresses and contact info for ALL acoustic-music-friendly live performance venues in Southern California.

To get the complete picture of live acoustic music, see the listings below AND the Guide’s current NEWS FEATURES and SPOTLIGHT EVENTS – at separate urls that change frequently with fresh updates, all available at

www.acousticmusic.net

– click “Acoustic Americana Music Guide.”

In 2011, these are the events for the “first Mondays” of the month, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4 (though, being Independence Day, most are not likely to happen on July 4), August 1, September 5 (but that’s Labor Day, so check before going), October 3, November 7, & December 5.
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PART ONE: "WHERE THINGS USUALLY HAPPEN"
- our quick list of places, by town and venue (in Southern Cal), with the odds of a show there tonight.
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A few venues are hotbeds of live music on Mondays - always or often with acoustic music - though they do NOT host residencies or recurring series tonight. These, PLUS tonight’s residencies and recurring series are RIGHT HERE.
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THE SCENE for today and tonight includes THE ODDS of finding each place listed, 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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First Monday of every month…
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AGOURA / AGOURA HILLS (See “Thousand Oaks / Agoura / Agoura Hills”)
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ALTADENA (just N of Pasadena)
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Altadena; MONDAY NIGHT'S ODDS: 5/7:
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE is the most prolific live acoustic music venue in the Los Angeles region, hosting more nationally-touring acts than any other Southern Cal venue. Shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage are at 8 pm weeknights and 7 pm weekends, with occasional weekend matinees, at 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info, show schedules, detailed write-ups, at www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tickets range from $12-20.
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Altadena; MONDAY NIGHT'S ODDS: 3/5:
THE COFFEE GALLERY FRONT STAGE hosts FREE shows, usually at 8 pm, often participatory or Open Mic nights, apart from the professional shows in the Backstage. The Coffee Gallery, with its “Front” and “Back” Stages, is located at 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; phone the venue to inquire about the FRONT Stage, at 626-398-7917.
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ANAHEIM (See “Orange County”)
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ARCADIA / COVINA / SIERRA MADRE
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Arcadia; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Sierra Madre; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
CAFÉ 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com.     
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BURBANK (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)
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CHATSWORTH (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)
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CLAREMONT / POMONA
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Claremont; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
HIP KITTY JAZZ / FONDUE, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700.
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Claremont; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE PRESS, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808.
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COVINA (See “Arcadia / Covina / Sierra Madre”)
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CULVER CITY
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Culver City; MONDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
CINEMA BAR, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the artists’ tip jar.
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Culver City; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
VINOTEQUE (formerly the Synergy Café), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com.     
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DESERTS & BEYOND (includes Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palmdale, Lancaster, Tehachapi)
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Palmdale; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
BUTLER'S COFFEE, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.     
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ECHO PARK
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Echo Park; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
DOWNBEAT CAFÉ, 1202 N Alvarado St, Echo Park; 213-483-3955.
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Echo Park; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE ECHO / ECHOPLEX is an affiliated venue, but each has a separate entrance. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. Web site for both, www.attheecho.com.     
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Echo Park; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
TAIX 321 LOUNGE, 1911 W Sunset Bl (at Alvarado), Echo Park; 213-484-1265.
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FULLERTON (See “Orange County”)
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GLENDALE (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)
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HERMOSA BEACH / REDONDO BEACH
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Hermosa Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
CLUB 705, aka ARDMORE RESTAURANT / CLUB 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705.
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Redondo Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
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.
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HOLLYWOOD / WEST HOLLYWOOD
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
AVALON, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CAFÉ MUSE, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Every Monday, 8:30 pm, “Open-Mic” hosted by GORDON GILGES. Sign-ups at 8, preceded by comedy from 7:30-8:30 pm. Venue has a piano and guitar you are welcome to use. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CAFÉ WAS, 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
CRANE’S HOLLYWOOD TAVERN, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern.     
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
EL CID, 4212 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-668-0318; www.elcidla.com.     
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
HOTEL CAFÉ, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. This is absolutely the hippest place in L.A. with acoustic music, though the décor is nothing special at all. Acoustic performers are in the mix of acts scheduled one per hour – check their schedule carefully and plan for Hollywood traffic so you can be on time. There are very few seats, and those are only available if you order food from the menu, so be prepared to stand.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS (summer only) 1/1:
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATRE (aka FORD AMPHITHETRE), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Free Monday night “Jams” series, but not what most musicians expect that word to mean. It’s a series of focused, thematic, participatory programs.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
M BAR, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. An eclectic assortment of acts at this supper club and bar, and they have a grand piano.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA THEATRE, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808.
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Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
THE PIG 'N’ WHISTLE, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com; 323-463-0000. This place, more than ANY other, maintains the charm of Old Hollywood of the great clubs of the silver screen era – the interior architecture is amazing. The entertainment is often acoustic lineups, but (almost always) people whose names you’ve never heard anyplace else.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
AROMA COFFEEHOUSE, 8539 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-644-2833.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
CAT CLUB, 8911 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-657-0888. Usually loud rock, but not always.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
HOUSE OF BLUES - SUNSET STRIP, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232.
Every Monday, 8:30 pm, OPEN MIC; sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE ROXY, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222. Usually loud rock, but not always.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
TROUBADOUR, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; www.troubadour.com; 310-276-6168. This old club, famous and storied for events of decades past, is neither media-savvy nor media-friendly, so we haven’t often had reason to list them in the Guide. They do host some acoustic and electric Americana shows, including the occasional star from the Austin music scene.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
VIPER ROOM, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-358-1881. There are two stages here. The main, upstairs stage is usually booked with very loud rock acts, often drowning-out the act playing the postage-stamp-size performance space downstairs. Check to be sure the downstairs act you want to see is scheduled before the upstairs stage opens.
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West Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
WHISKY A-GO-GO, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202. Usually loud rock, but not always.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH (See “Orange County”)
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LEIMERT PARK
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Leimert Park; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
BABE & RICKY'S INN, 4339 Leimert Bl, Leimert Park; www.bluesbar.com; 323-295-9112. Every Monday, 10:30 pm, “BLUES JAM” made famous by the legendary MISS MICKEY CHAMPION. No cover.
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LONG BEACH
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Long Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
AULD DUBLINER, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.     
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Long Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CLANCY'S, in East Arts Village, 803 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-1836.
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Long Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE PIKE BAR & GRILL, 1836 E 4th St (at Hermosa, 1 block W of Cherry), Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453; www.myspace.com/thepike.     
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Long Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
VIENTO Y AGUA, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse.     
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LOS ANGELES – Central & Downtown
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(Also check SEPARATE L.A. neighborhood listings, for “San Fernando Valley,” “Silverlake,” “Echo Park,” etc., and check West L.A. venues in “Santa Monica / Venice / West L.A.” listings)
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Los Angeles (downtown); MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE BORDELLO, 914 E 1st St, L.A. 90012; 213-687-3766; www.bordellobar.com; event calendar at www.myspace.com/bordellobar. Every Monday, 8 pm, “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series a lineup of alt-country and roots bands. $3 cover.
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Los Angeles (downtown); MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CANTER'S KIBITZ ROOM, in CANTER’S DELI, 419 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-651-2030.
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Los Angeles (downtown); MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CASEY'S IRISH PUB, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com.     
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Los Angeles (downtown); MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE EDISON, 108 W 2nd St #101, Los Angeles 90012; www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212 or 323-954-8080. Every Monday, 8 pm, “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers. Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
GENGHIS COHEN, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 2/7:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at S Park View), downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. (AKA MacArthur Park Band Shell, and home to other events NOT in Levitt series listings.)
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LIFE ON WILSHIRE, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.comwww.lifeonwilshire.comwww.lifeonwilshire.comwww.lifeonwilshire.com . Every Monday, 9:30 pm, is “JJ SONG SALON,” a weekly singer-songwriter night hosted by Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion). It’s a live acoustic, eclectic mix of performers. Complete list, with links, for each week, at www.jjsongsalon.com. Dinner seating starts at 6:30 pm.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LOST SOULS CAFÉ, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; www.lostsouls.com; 213-617-7006. 2-4 pm weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and forwww.killradio.org.    
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
M'DEAR'S, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; www.mdears.com ; 323-759-2020. Every Monday, 8-11 pm, blues legend BERNIE PEARL hosts the long-running weekly “BLUES JAM.” More at www.berniepearl.com.     
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE MINT, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.     
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
MOLLY MALONE'S, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MUSIC CLUB SHADOW, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Scene of the 8 pm-12:30 am every Monday “SINGER-SONGWRITER "CREATE" NIGHT.” Open for dinner at 7 pm. Venue has a capacity of 250, ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” $10 cover.
Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PIANO BAR, 6429 Selma Av. L.A. 90028; 323-466-2750.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
REDWOOD BAR & GRILL, 316 W 2nd St (between Broadway and Hill), downtown L.A. 90012; www.theredwoodbar.com.     
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
ROOM 5, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504; www.amalfiristorante.com. Every Monday, 8 pm, “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
SEVEN GRAND, 515 W 7th St (2nd floor), downtown L.A. 90014; www.sevengrand.la. Trendy and upscale, sometimes with good music.
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Los Angeles; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE VARNISH, 118 E Sixth St, downtown Los Angeles 90014; 213-622-9999; www.thevarnishbar.com.     
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MARINA DEL REY (See “Santa Monica / Venice / Marina Del Rey / Playa Del Rey / West L.A.”)
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)
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ORANGE COUNTY
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Anaheim; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
THE DOLL HUT, 107 S Adams, Anaheim 92802; 714-533-1286. Venue is 21+.
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Anaheim; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
HOUSE OF BLUES - ANAHEIM, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; www.hob.com; 714-778-2583. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.
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Fullerton; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
STEAMERS JAZZ CLUB & CAFÉ, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com.     
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Huntington Beach; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
FITZGERALD'S, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.
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San Juan Capistrano; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE COACH HOUSE, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.     
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PALMDALE / LANCASTER (See “Deserts & Beyond”)
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PASADENA
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(Also check “Altadena” venues.)
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Pasadena; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE, upper terrace at Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena 91107; 626-398-3344; www.pasjazz.org.     
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Pasadena; MONDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 2/7:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - PASADENA, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. In addition, this is home to the “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series which is NOT listed on the Levitt series website (check Pasadena Senior Center for info on the all-ages shows that are not in Levitt series).
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Pasadena; MONDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
OLD TOWNE PUB, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583.
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Pasadena; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
PARKWAY GRILL, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001. 6-10 pm, every Monday, MARC BOSSERMAN plays his piano residency.
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POMONA (See “Claremont / Pomona”)
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REDONDO BEACH (See “Hermosa Beach / Redondo Beach”)
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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
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(Includes Burbank, Chatsworth, Glendale, San Fernando, Universal City, and all named parts of the City of L.A. that are in “The Valley”)
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Burbank; FIRST MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
JOE’S GREAT AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes -www.danceatjoes.com.     
    The 1st Monday, every month, 8 pm-1 am, it’s “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” with a full lineup of guest performers and THE BARNDANCE BAND; info, www.danceatjoes.com/barndance and www.myspace.com/421889964.     
    Since 1988, Ronnie Mack has marshaled forward the Los Angeles roots and alt country scene with his once-a-month Barn Dance. It’s simply amazing who has played the series. In 2003, Jim Hollander filmed his documentary, "First Tuesdays at Ronnie Mack's Barndance," featuring performances and interviews with series alumni Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Rosie Flores, Big Sandy, James Intveld, Mike Stinson and more. It’s available at www.hollandermedia.com.     
    In addition to each month’s lineup of guest performers, there’s always the BARN DANCE BAND. That brings Ronnie Mack on lead vocals & rhythm guitar (with a lead here & there), Skip Edwards on the keys, Marty Rifkin on Pedal Steel, Harry Orlove on lead guitar, Paul Marshall (I See Hawks in L.A.) on bass, Dave Raven on drums (or on occasion John Palmer). A fun note: Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill is the old Crazy Jack’s, where the Barn Dance first began many years ago. More on Ronnie Mack and his legendary Barn Dance at www.electricearl.com/BDance.html.     
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Burbank; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
VIVA FRESH CANTINA (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. On any given night, you might find a very good Americana band in the house. Every Monday, 8 pm, “Open Mic.”
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Chatsworth; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
COWBOY PALACE, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Live music and country dancing here every night, preceded by free dance lessons, at L.A.’s last real honky-tonk. Every Monday, 8:30 pm, is the CHAD WATSON BAND for listening & dancing, followed by the weekly “TALENT NIGHT” (competitive Open Mic, with prizes, hosted by Chad Watson.
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Glendale; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE BIG FISH, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442.
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Glendale; FIRST MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE SCENE, 806 E Colorado Bl (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. On 1st Monday, every month, the L.A. Music Network holds the “LAMN Jam” from 7:30-9 pm. Billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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North Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
BAKED POTATO, 3787 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-980-1615.
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North Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CAHUENGA GENERAL STORE (aka HALLENBECK’S), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916.
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North Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CELTIC ARTS CENTER, shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; www.celticartscenter.com; 818-760-8322. Southern California's longest-running traditional Celtic and Irish music seisiún (session), every Monday, 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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North Hollywood / Valley Village; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
KULAK'S WOODSHED, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Home of long-running Monday night 7:30 pm Open Mic with web simulcast.
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North Hollywood; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
UNIVERSAL BAR & GRILL, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114; www.universalbarandgrill.net. Free street parking; not on CityWalk.
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Sherman Oaks; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
ARNIE’S CAFÉ, 15245 Burbank Bl, Sherman Oaks 91411; 818-781-7009; www.arniescafe.com & www.myspace.com/arniescafe. This is the music-friendly Italian restaurant that moved from Tujunga.
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Sherman Oaks; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
CAFÉ CORDIALE, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale.     
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Sherman Oaks; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
COZY'S, 14058 Ventura Bl (at Hazeltine), Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000. “Pro Blues Jam” every Monday; call venue for start time.
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Sherman Oaks; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
SPAZIO’S, 14755 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; 818-728-8400; www.spazio.la. Hardcore jazz, and seldom of a rootsy-traditional kind. Upscale.
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Studio City; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
VITELLO'S (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com. Usually jazz, sometimes a good piano-based non-jazz act…
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Tarzana; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE SUGARMILL SALOON, 18389 Ventura Bl, Tarzana. Venue has dance floor, full bar, catered food.
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Toluca Lake; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LUCY'S 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toluca Lake. Every Monday, 9:30 pm, is the weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles).
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Universal City; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
B.B. KING'S, Universal City Walk, 2nd level, Universal City; 818-622-5464.
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (See “Orange County”)
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SAN PEDRO
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(Also see separate listings for “Hermosa Beach / Redondo Beach” and “Long Beach”)
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San Pedro; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE & ART GALLERY, 399 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-514-0800.
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San Pedro; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
WHALE AND ALE, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com.     
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
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Santa Barbara; MONDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
SOhO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com.     
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Santa Barbara; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
TRINITY BACKSTAGE COFFEEHOUSE, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; .trinitybackstage.com.
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SANTA MONICA / VENICE / MARINA DEL REY / PLAYA DEL REY / WEST L.A.
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Marina Del Rey; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
BRENNAN’S IRISH PUB, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.     
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Playa Del Rey; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CANTALINI'S, 193 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-821-0018; www.cantalinis.com.     
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Santa Monica; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
CLUB GOOD HURT, 12249 Venice Bl, Santa Monica 90066; 310-390-1076.
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Santa Monica; MONDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
FINN McCOOL, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Santa Monica; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
HARVELLE'S, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. “All Star Pro Jam” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday; call venue for times.
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Santa Monica; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
RUSTY'S SURF RANCH, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; www.rustyssurfranch.com; 310-393-7386 / 310-393-7437.
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Santa Monica; MONDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
UNURBAN CAFÉ, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica.
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Venice; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
AC LOUNGE, aka AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE / SUPPER CLUB, 625 Lincoln Bl (3 blks S of Rose Av), Venice 90291; 310-230-5343; www.airconditionedlounge.com or www.airconditionedbar.com/venice. Venue has full bar, is 21+.
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Venice; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
STRONGHOLD SPEAKEASY, 1625 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-399-7200. Venue is a jeans / apparel shop during the day and an evening 21+ music venue with two bars.
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Venice; MONDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE TALKING STICK, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052.
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West L.A.; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE JOINT, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West L.A.; 310-275-2619.
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SHERMAN OAKS (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)
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Silverlake (Los Angeles); MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
SPACELAND, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake; 213-833-2843. (Primarily rock, but a fair amount of acoustic renaissance.)
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THOUSAND OAKS / AGOURA / AGOURA HILLS
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Agoura Hills; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE CANYON CLUB, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016. Big supper club with cavernous interior. Nationally-touring acts are often booked here.
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Topanga; MONDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
ABUELITA'S, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; www.abuelitastopanga.com; 310-455-8788.
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Ventura; MONDAY’S ODDS 4/5:
ZOEY’S CAFÉ, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, with some shows at “The Lodge,” 11 S Ash St, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091. “Bluegrass Jam” is 2nd & 4th Mondays, “Gypsy Swing Jam” is 1st & 3rd Mondays.
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PART TWO: RECURRING EVENTS - First Mondays of every month in 2011
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TWENTY-TWO (22 !) RECURRING EVENTS & RESIDENCIES HAPPEN TODAY & TONIGHT, the recurring events for “First Mondays” of the month.
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Included in Part One, these recurring events are presented here in more detail, and listed by START TIME, regardless of location.
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These include weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other regularly-scheduled acoustic music events 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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*Mon, every Mon:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.     
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*Mon, every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.     
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*Mon, 1st & 3rd Mondays, every month, in Ventura:
6 pm “GYPSY SWING JAM” at Zoey’s Café, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; dinner reservations, advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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*Mon, every Mon, during the summer:
7 pm 3rd annual “J.A.M. SESSIONS AT THE FORD” is a free series that includes Israeli and Mexican folk, swing, contemporary and Korean traditional dance, hula, samba, taiko drumming, Afro-Peruvian, Afro-Cuban percussion, and more, at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (aka Ford Amphithetre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797.
    This is a free and interactive series, but it is not what most musicians would recognize as a “jam session.” Check the Ford’s site for info on each program, as they vary widely. Eleven Monday nights between May 24 and September 13 center-around movement and drumming, and a painting session, “Self Portrait a la Frida Kahlo,” is a bonus event. Though free, you should reserve a space; if you do that online there is a small fee, so do it by phone.
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*Mon, every Mon:
“ PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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“ ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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*Mon, every Monday; workshop for artists:
7:30-9:30 pm “MAGIC INGREDIENT SONGWRITING SEMINAR” with BILL BURNETT, is a continuing workshop series for artists at a private residence in Altadena. Reservations get directions; contact co-producer Duane Thorin for info or to apply, at 323-627-0662 or duane@duanethorin.com.    
    BILL BURNETT is an accomplished professional songwriter of depth, versatility and accomplishments (check him out at www.billburnettsongmine.com). His years of writing songs for countless performers, TV shows and the stage have led him to develop a method to seek-out magic ingredients that make songs spring to life. The series’ promo promises:
• “Learn the 20 tricks of kicking your own butt and finding your own magic.”
• “Master the Ten Tenets of Anti-Boredom.”
• “Uncover the magic hiding in your own fingers, piano keys, voice, heart and mind.”
• “Study songs from masters of all persuasions, like Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Rodgers & Hart, Yip Harburg, Randy Newman, and discover their tricks for creating magic.”
• “Revisit the fundamentals of rhyme, rhythm, melody, harmony and structure – the lost art of song craft.”
• “Then apply all this to your own work and write better songs.”
    Series co-producer DUANE THORIN says, “This exciting 7 week course [recurring] will change the way you write. Magic. That’s the ingredient that makes the difference between ordinary songs and world-class classics. And it’s the one thing most songwriters overlook when they write. Each session examines the best works and magic of certain fine songwriters, much as Bill does on the Songmine site, and then gets hands-on, discussing the myriad ways to make songs eloquent, interesting, and yes, magical.”
    Space is limited. First time is free (please make a donation); then, it’s $30 per session a la carte, or $160 for 8 sessions pre-paid (an $80 savings).
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*Mon, 1st Mon, every Month:
7:30-9 pm “LAMN JAM” at The Scene, 806 E Colorado St (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029. L.A. Music Network Jam is billed as a place where “artists, musicians, singers and songwriters play for the pros.” Only LAMN Members perform by registering at 818-769-6095 or tara@lamn.com. Info: www.lamn.com. Performers receive constructive criticism in the areas of music, lyrics and performance. No cover.
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*Mon, every Mon:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166.     
    Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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*Mon, 1st Mon, every month:
8 pm-1 am “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” with a full lineup of guest performers and THE BARNDANCE BAND, at Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl (between Cahuenga Bl & Pass Av), Burbank; 818-729-0905; venue info, www.danceatjoes.com/barndance; series info, www.myspace.com/421889964.     
    Since 1988, Ronnie Mack has marshaled forward the Los Angeles roots and alt country scene with his once-a-month Barn Dance. It’s simply amazing who has played the series. In 2003, Jim Hollander filmed his documentary, "First Tuesdays at Ronnie Mack's Barndance," featuring performances and interviews with series alumni Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Rosie Flores, Big Sandy, James Intveld, Mike Stinson and more. It’s available at www.hollandermedia.com.     
    In addition to each month’s lineup of guest performers, there’s always the BARN DANCE BAND. That brings Ronnie Mack on lead vocals & rhythm guitar (with a lead here & there), Skip Edwards on the keys, Marty Rifkin on Pedal Steel, Harry Orlove on lead guitar, Paul Marshall (I See Hawks in L.A.) on bass, Dave Raven on drums (or on occasion John Palmer). A fun note: Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill is the old Crazy Jack’s, where the Barn Dance first began many years ago. More on Ronnie Mack and his legendary Barn Dance at www.electricearl.com/BDance.html.     
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*Mon, every Mon:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL hosts the long-running weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; 323-759-2020; www.mdears.com. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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*Mon, every Mon:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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*Mon, every Mon:
8 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.     
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*Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm CHAD WATSON BAND for listening & dancing, followed by the weekly “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by Chad Watson, at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." After the Chad Watson Band performs, the ”Talent Night” competition runs from 9:45 pm to closing. No cover.
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*Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by GORDON GILGES at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
    Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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9-11:30 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every Monday is “Irish Language Workshop” at 7 pm, followed by the “Irish Céilí Dance Workshop” at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toluca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger, The Pasadena Weekly.
    Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com.    
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10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” made famous by MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com. This is the performing home of the legendary L.A. blues woman and her every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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PART THREE:
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Today’s RADIO / WEB RADIO and TV SHOWS that feature live performance-interviews with acoustic musicians, and selected other acoustic music shows (mostly on-line, simulcast from radio stations elsewhere) are listed, in all their abundance, at
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PART FOUR:
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Locations, web sites, street addresses and contact info for ALL acoustic-performance-friendly venues in Southern California, is a click away, at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/venue-directory-from-guide-updated.html    
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