Tuesday, April 5 - THE SCENE

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Tuesday, April 5 - THE SCENE - from The Guide
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TUESDAY – The Guide to THE SCENE on first Tuesday 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.
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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.”
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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 Tuesdays - 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 Tuesday 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; TUESDAY’S ODDS: 6/7:
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; TUESDAY’S ODDS: 1/1:
THE COFFEE GALLERY FRONT STAGE, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; phone the venue to inquire about the FRONT Stage, at 626-398-7917. Tonight is the 8-10 pm every Tuesday “UNCENSORED COMEDY NIGHT,” hosted by JULIE SANDOVAL, an experienced standup comic and proprietor of the Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar. Series welcomes comics to try-out new material or share routines with an audience. Signups start at 7:30 pm, and do not close through the evening. No entry or cover fee.
    One caution: this is uncensored comedy, so this is the only night when you need to leave the kids at home. (That does bring a corresponding caution for those attending shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, especially if they bring children; they may wish to avoid the front room and exit the Backstage through the back door on Tuesdays.) The OTHER Front Stage offerings each week are family-friendly and include music. In fact, you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage’s live SUNDAY webcast of the MUSIC open mic at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage – live or archived. All Open Mics here are free to attend or participate.
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ANAHEIM (See “Orange County”)
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ARCADIA / COVINA / SIERRA MADRE
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Arcadia; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Arcadia; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MATT DENNY’S ALE HOUSE is the scene for the 7-9:30 pm every Tuesday “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with first-rate local artists, hosted by singer-songwriter J.C. Hyke, at 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. One two-week period brought performances by Rick Shea, Tom Corbett, Nicole Gordon, Tim Tedrow & Terry Vreeland, Tom Renaud, Lorin Hart, Phil Ward, & Marty Axelrod. The shows are outside on a covered patio equipped with heaters; dress warm when appropriate. Free parking in back. Venue offers dinner and drinks while you enjoy the music. Series info and lineup at www.JCHyke.com (click “Songwriter Serenade”) or www.jchyke.com/jc-friends-songwriter-seren.html.    
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Sierra Madre; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/3:
CAFÉ 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com.     
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Sierra Madre; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFÉ hosts “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music 6-9 pm every Tuesday, at the market in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food.
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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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE PRESS, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808.
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COLTON (See “San Bernardino / Colton / Loma Linda”)
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COVINA (See “Arcadia / Covina / Sierra Madre”)
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CULVER CITY
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Culver City; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
VINOTEQUE (formerly the SYNERGY CAFÉ), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock, just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com. Scene of the 7-10 pm every Tuesday “OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word.” An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.    
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DESERTS & BEYOND (includes Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palmdale, Lancaster, Tehachapi)
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Palmdale; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
BUTLER'S COFFEE, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. Hosts the 7 pm every Tuesday “TUESDAY JAVA JAM ACOUSTIC NIGHT.” Butler's owners, PAM & DAVID LOGAN, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink in a rich, comfortable setting, featuring fresh-roasted coffee. Butler's “music guy,” KEVIN BURTON SMITH, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music for featured shows there.
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DOWNEY
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Downey; 1st TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
PRIVATE RESIDENCE hosts the HAMMERED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP 16:30-10 pm on the first Tuesday of every month. Round-robin format, all levels welcome. No dues or fees. For location, contact Bea Romano at celticanamusic@yahoo.com.    
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EAGLE ROCK (See “Pasadena / Eagle Rock”)
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ECHO PARK
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Echo Park; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
DOWNBEAT CAFÉ, 1202 N Alvarado St, Echo Park; 213-483-3955.
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Echo Park; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CLUB 705, aka ARDMORE RESTAURANT / CLUB 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com. Scene of the 7:30-11 pm every Tuesday “HEART OF WESTERN MUSIC” live performance for national cable & satellite TV broadcast, followed by western dancing and instruction, and performances by western music recording artists. The TV show broadcasts every week at 7:30 pm, live on Direct TV (Channel 86) and Dish Network (Channel 230) and on cable systems that carry “In Country TV.”
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Redondo Beach; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
AVALON, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
CAFÉ MUSE, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. When there’s entertainment, $5 min. on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CAFÉ WAS, 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood.
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CRANE’S HOLLYWOOD TAVERN, 1611 N El Centro Av, Hollywood;  www.myspace.com/cranestavern. Venue is between Selma & Hollywood Bl. Every Tuesday, it’s “ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS;” info, http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380.   
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
EL CID, 4212 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-668-0318; www.elcidla.com.     
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS (in summer) 1/1:
HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND COMPLEX hosts the free weekly “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” 7-9 pm every Tuesday from June through August, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
    The summer-long “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore aficionados of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
    Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS (summer only) 1/8:
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.
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Hollywood; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
AROMA COFFEEHOUSE, 8539 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-644-2833.
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West Hollywood; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232.
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West Hollywood; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
BABE & RICKY'S INN, 4339 Leimert Bl, Leimert Park; www.bluesbar.com; 323-295-9112.
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LOMA LINDA (See “San Bernardino / Colton / Loma Linda”)
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LONG BEACH / SIGNAL HILL
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Long Beach; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
AULD DUBLINER, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Long Beach; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; 1st & 3rd TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
VIENTO Y AGUA, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse. Scene of the 8 pm “OPEN MIC,” 1st & 3rd Tuesday, every month. Signup list closes at 8 pm. All genres of music and all styles of self-expression including spoken word, instrumental or lyrical (folk, hip hop, soul, reggae, rock, blues, etc) are welcome.
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Signal Hill; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CURLEY’S CAFÉ hosts the weekly BLUEGRASS JAM, 6 pm every Tuesday, at 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Signal Hill; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
INDUSTRIAL PARK is the location for the “SOUP JAM,” DON ROWAN’s 6:30-11 pm every Tuesday country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served.
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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); TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE BORDELLO, 914 E 1st St, L.A. 90012; 213-687-3766; www.bordellobar.com; event calendar at www.myspace.com/bordellobar.     
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Los Angeles (downtown); TUESDAY’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); TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
EAST SIDE CAFÉ hosts SON JAROCHO CLASSES, 4:30-6 pm every Tuesday, at 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Los Angeles (downtown); TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212 or 323-954-8080.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 3/7:
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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
LIFE ON WILSHIRE, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; www.lifeonwilshire.com; 323-651-5433. Dinner seating starts at 6:30 pm.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
LOST SOULS CAFÉ, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; www.lostsouls.com; 213-617-7006.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
M'DEAR'S, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; www.mdears.com; 323-759-2020.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE MINT, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; www.themintla.com; 323-954-9630.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MOLLY MALONE'S, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577. Scene of the 8-9:30 pm every Tuesday “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN and different musical guests each week.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MUSIC CLUB SHADOW, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Scene of the 9 pm-12:30 am every Tuesday “BLUES ROCK JAM.” 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.” All shows are $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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PIANO BAR, 6429 Selma Av. L.A. 90028; 323-466-2750.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
ROOM 5, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504; www.amalfiristorante.com. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Los Angeles; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE VARNISH, 118 E Sixth St, downtown Los Angeles 90014; 213-622-9999; www.thevarnishbar.com. Scene of MARK BOSSERMAN’s 9 pm-1 am Tuesday jazz-and-more piano and vocals residency. This guy is good, with a fine repertoire of very listenable originals.
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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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE DOLL HUT, 107 S Adams, Anaheim 92802; 714-533-1286. Venue is 21+.
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Anaheim; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
STEAMERS JAZZ CLUB & CAFÉ, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com.
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Huntington Beach; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
FITZGERALD'S, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.
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Laguna Beach; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MARINE ROOM TAVERN, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027. Scene of the 8 pm every Tuesday “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” featuring guest artists and host BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week.
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San Juan Capistrano; TUESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
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 / EAGLE ROCK
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(Also check “Altadena” venues.)
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Eagle Rock; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
IMIX BOOKSTORE hosts ARANA MUSIC LESSONS 6-8 pm every Tuesday at 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts, music lessons focus on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Pasadena; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 2/5:
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; FIRST TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM – CENTRAL LIBRARY hosts the monthly “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB RECITALS,” 12:30-2:30 pm, first Tuesdays, every month, at 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Program and performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739. All ages, free. Accessible to people with disabilities, handicapped parking available.
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Pasadena; TUESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
OLD TOWNE PUB, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583.
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Pasadena; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
PARKWAY GRILL, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001.
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POMONA (See “Claremont / Pomona”)
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REDONDO BEACH (See “Hermosa Beach / Redondo Beach”)
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY
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Menifee; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
GIOVANNI'S PIZZA hosts SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, 6-8:30 pm every Tuesday at Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.     
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SAN BERNARDINO / COLTON / LOMA LINDA
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Loma Linda; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LOMA LINDA SENIOR CENTER hosts the “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” every Tuesday, 9-11:30 am, at 25541 Barton Rd, Loma Linda (behind the Civic Center; Senior Center is at the far end of the parking lot.) All welcome, contact Ginny Stone, harryginny@hotmail.com or 909 795 3841. Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.   
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Loma Linda; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, Loma Linda. Home of the 7 pm every Tuesday “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM.” Venue is at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings.
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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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
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.    
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Burbank; TUESDAY’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. Scene of the 8 pm every Tuesday (except 3rd Tue) “OPEN MIC.” (Third Tuesday, every month, is BASC “Bluegrass Night.”) And, on any given night, you might find a very good Americana band in the house.
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Chatsworth; TUESDAY’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 (tonight is “swing dance” with Ed, 7-8:30 pm). No cover at L.A.’s last real honky-tonk.
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Glendale; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE BIG FISH, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442.
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Glendale; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE SCENE, 806 E Colorado Bl (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029.
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North Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
BAKED POTATO, 3787 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-980-1615.
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North Hollywood; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CAHUENGA GENERAL STORE (aka HALLENBECK’S), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Scene of the 7:30 pm every Tuesday “OPEN MIC.” Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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North Hollywood / Valley Village; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
KULAK'S WOODSHED, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Attend or watch the web simulcast.
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North Hollywood; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CAFÉ CORDIALE, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale. Scene of the 9 pm every Tuesday “TUESDAY NIGHT ALL STAR JAM” hosted by RICK BRAUN, with GREGG KARUKAS, RAYFORD GRIFFIN, DAN LUTZ, & CRAIG SHARMAT. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Sherman Oaks; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
COZY'S, 14058 Ventura Bl (at Hazeltine), Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000.
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Sherman Oaks; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
LUCY'S 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toluca Lake.
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Universal City; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE & ART GALLERY, 399 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-514-0800.
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San Pedro; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
SOhO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; .sohosb.com.
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Santa Barbara; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CANTALINI'S, 193 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-821-0018; www.cantalinis.com.
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Santa Monica; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
CLUB GOOD HURT, 12249 Venice Bl, Santa Monica 90066; 310-390-1076.
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Santa Monica; TUESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
FINN McCOOL, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Santa Monica; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
HARVELLE'S, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Santa Monica; TUESDAY’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; 1st & 3rd TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
UNURBAN CAFÉ / COFFEE HOUSE, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. Scene of “BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch, 1st & 3rd Tuesday, every month. It’s “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is “a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegetarians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare.” The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova” [contact through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova].     
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Venice; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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.; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE JOINT, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West L.A.; 310-275-2619.
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SILVERLAKE
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Silverlake (Los Angeles); TUESDAY’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; TUESDAY’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
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Topanga; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
ABUELITA'S, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; www.abuelitastopanga.com; 310-455-8788.
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VENICE (See “Santa Monica / Venice / Playa Del Rey / West L.A.” listings)
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VENTURA COUNTY
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Camarillo; TUESDAY’S ODDS 2/9:
ROUND TABLE PIZZA hosts the SONGMAKERS “ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE,” 6:30-10 pm, first Tuesday of every month, at 889 Arneill Rd, Camarillo (near Ponderosa; in Longs, K-Mart, Vons shopping center); 805-484-8900. Get 20% off your order during the Songmakers event. You can call to order ahead at 805-484-8900. Info, TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.    
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Ventura; TUESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
PIERPONT BAY YACHT CLUB, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor; loc & directions, www.pbyc.org. Scene of the 7-11 pm every Tuesday SONGMAKERS “PBYC VENTURA HARBOR SONG CIRCLE.” Event info, http://songmakers.org.    
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Ventura; TUESDAY’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.
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PART TWO: RECURRING EVENTS - First Tuesdays of every month in 2011
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THIRTY (WOW, 30 !) RECURRING EVENTS & RESIDENCIES HAPPEN TODAY & TONIGHT, the recurring events for “First Tuesdays” of the month.
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While these are included in Part One, here they are presented 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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*Tue, every Tue; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.     
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*Tue, 1st Tue, every month:
12:30-2:30 pm monthly “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB RECITALS” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events.   Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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*Tue, every Tue:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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*Tue, every Tue:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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*Tue, every Tue:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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*Tue, every Tue:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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*Tue, every Tue; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.     
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*Tue, 1st Tue, every month:
6:30-10 pm HAMMERED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP at a private home in Downey; first Tue, every month. Round-robin format, all levels welcome. No dues or fees. Contact Bea Romano for loc: celticanamusic@yahoo.com.     
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*Tue, 1st Tues, every month; in Camarillo:
6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS “ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE,” at Round Table Pizza, 889 Arneill Rd (near Ponderosa; in Longs, K-Mart, Vons shopping center), Camarillo; 805-484-8900. Get 20% off your order during the Songmakers event. You can call to order ahead at 805-484-8900. Info, TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; more on this and other Songmakers events at www.songmakers.org.     
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*Tue, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM” is DON ROWAN’s weekly country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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* Tue, every Tue:
7-9:30 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with first-rate local artists, hosted by singer-songwriter J.C. Hyke at Matt Denny’s Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. One two-week period brought performances by Rick Shea, Tom Corbett, Nicole Gordon, Tim Tedrow & Terry Vreeland, Tom Renaud, Lorin Hart, Phil Ward, & Marty Axelrod. The shows are outside on a covered patio equipped with heaters; dress warm when appropriate. Free parking in back. Venue offers dinner and drinks while you enjoy the music. Series info and lineup at www.JCHyke.com (click “Songwriter Serenade”) or www.jchyke.com/jc-friends-songwriter-seren.html.    
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*Tue, every Tue, late June through August, 2011:
7-9 pm 7th annual weekly “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” is free, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
    The summer-long “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore aficionados of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
    Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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*Tue, every Tue:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.     
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*Tue, every Tue; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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*Tue, every Tue; in Palmdale:
7 pm “TUESDAY JAVA JAM” ACOUSTIC NIGHT at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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*Tue, every Tue:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “PBYC VENTURA HARBOR SONG CIRCLE” at Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor; loc & directions, www.pbyc.org. Event info, http://songmakers.org.     
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*Tue, every Tue:
“ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS” at Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. More at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380.    
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*Tue, 1st & 3rd Tue, every month:
“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegetarians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova.     
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*Tue, every Tue; attend live or catch the TV broadcast:
7:30-11 pm “THE HEART OF WESTERN MUSIC” live performance for national cable & satellite TV broadcast, followed by western dancing and instruction, and performances by western music recording artists, at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com. The TV show broadcasts every week at 7:30 pm, live on Direct TV (Channel 86) and Dish Network (Channel 230) and on cable systems that carry “In Country TV.”
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*Tue, 1st & 3rd Tue, every month:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viento y Agua Coffeehouse, 4007 E 4th St, Long Beach 90814. Sign up list closes at 8 pm when the show starts. All genres of music and all styles of self-expression including spoken word, instrumental or lyrical (folk, hip hop, soul, reggae, rock, blues, etc) are welcome.
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*Tue, every Tue:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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*Tue, every Tue:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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*Tue, every Tue (except 3rd Tue):
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444. (Third Tuesday, every month, is BASC “Bluegrass Night.”)
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*Tue, every Tue; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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*Tue, every Tue:
8-10 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT UNCENSORED COMEDY” is another of the new OPEN MIC nights on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts. Every Tuesday is a weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages to accompany – and take part in – the free performances.
    The series is hosted by JULIE SANDOVAL, an experienced standup comic and proprietor of the Coffee Gallery Coffee Bar. The Tuesday series welcomes comics who want to try-out new material or share their routines with the audience. Signup starts at 7:30 pm, and does not close through the night. There is no entry or cover fee. Enjoy a coffee beverage or a snack, peruse the current month’s exhibition of artwork for sale on the walls, and share a free evening out with friends. One caution: this is uncensored comedy, so this is the only night when the Front Stage’s offerings are the kind when you need to leave the kids at home. (That does bring a corresponding caution for those attending shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, especially if they bring children; they may wish to avoid the front room and exit the Backstage, following shows there, through the back door on Tuesdays.)
    The other Front Stage offerings each week are family-friendly and include music. In fact, you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage’s live SUNDAY webcast of the MUSIC open mic – live or archived – at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage.     
    All Open Mics here are free to attend or participate.
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*Tue, every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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*Tue, every Tue:
9 pm-1 am MARK BOSSERMAN brings his jazz-and-more piano and vocals to his residency at The Varnish, 118 E 6th St, downtown L.A.; www.thevarnishbar.com; 213-622-9999. This guy is good, with a fine repertoire of very listenable originals.
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*Tue, every Tue:
9 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT ALL STAR JAM” hosted by RICK BRAUN, with GREGG KARUKAS, RAYFORD GRIFFIN, DAN LUTZ, & CRAIG SHARMAT, at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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*Tue, every Tue:
9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
    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
    All shows are $10 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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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesdays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html     
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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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