Spotlight Events & FESTIVALS: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, June 10, 2011

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Spotlight Events & FESTIVALS: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, June 10, 2011

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June is crazy. Crazee, crazy, craaaaazeeeey with acoustic music and acoustic festivals!
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                SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
    
                           from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE
    
                                                                                                     June 10, 2011 edition
    
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ALSO check the site (www.acousticmusic.netwww.acousticmusic.net) for the fresh edition of the Guide's NEWS FEATURES, with a WHOLE LOT more detail on this month's rich offering of FESTIVALS!  
    
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS are updated in this edition through the summer – with more added all tghe time, plus, more months (into 2012) are coming back here, soon.    
    
    
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Friday, June 10
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Fri, Jun 10:
6:30 pm weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT (every Fri) at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood; 562-421-8908.

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Fri, Jun 10, in South OC:
7:30 pm PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO plays the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series” at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.

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Fri, Jun 10, in Tehachapi:
JUNI FISHER plays Fiddler's Crossing at Mountain Music, 206 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA, 661-823-9994. She says, “This is a fun venue between the San Joaquin Valley and the L.A. Basin.” It's Juni's first time here. Ticket sales are at a record high for this show, so call right away to reserve a seat. More on the wonderful Juni Fisher at www.junifisher.net.    
2009 WMA Female Performer of the Year
2009 WMA Album of the Year
2008 Natl. Cowboy Museum Wrangler Award Winner
2008 WMA Songwriter of the Year

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Fri, Jun 10, in Ventura Co:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play the Fireside Concert Series at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino, Newbury Park 92320. Info & tix (these sell-out) contact Bob Kroll, folksgr1@aol.com  or 805-499-3511.

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Fri, Jun 10:
8 pm ROY BOOK BINDER plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. legendary traveling bluesman makes his way out west again for an evening of country fingerpickin', wry songs, and witty asides. Jorma Kaukonen says, "Nobody writes in the idiom better than Roy Book Binder. Mccabe's raves, “He is a master player, singer, writer and teller of tales - true tales". He's one of a kind, and we're thrilled to have him back.” Tix, $15.

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Fri, Jun 10:
8 pm JOHN PRINE plus LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III in a superb double-bill at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90014; 213-749-5171. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

Fri, Jun 10, in N San Diego Co:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS brings their bluegrass-flavored Celtic / Irish music to O'Sullivan's Irish Pub, 640 Grand Av, Carlsbad 92008; 760-729-7234.

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Fri, Jun 10:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.


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Saturday, June 11
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Sat, Jun 11, FESTIVAL, in Thousand Oaks:
“OPEN BORDERS MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” all day and evening, closing with the 6 pm “HOMAGE TO WOODY GUTHRIE with COUNTRY JOE McDONALD & RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT, all at Open Borders, 125 W Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91360; www.openborders2011.com/cms.php; email openbordersmedia@gmail.com or call 805-497-1018. 
    Daytime entertainment includes a 12:15 pm set by ROCKY NECK and a 3 pm set by THE GET DOWN BOYS, with plenty of music all day. The venue says, “Come early to enjoy our multiple art galleries featuring work by the likes of Edward Curtis, Dorthea Lange, Ansel Adams and more, our interactive live web stream, giant game of chess, full bar and gourmet food trucks.”
    Doors open for the evening show at 6 pm, and it's $25, if any tickets are left. Country Joe McDonald performs his acclaimed “Tribute to Woody Guthrie at 7:30 pm and Ramblin' Jack Elliott performs at 9:30 pm.

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Sat, Jun 11:
11 am monthly KLEZMER BRUNCH with EXTREME KLEZMER MAKEOVER performing (2nd Sat) at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.

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, June 11:
11:30 am WILLOW BEND performs at the Altadena Public Library's "Art on Millionaire's Row" series, at 600 E Mariposa St, Altadena 91001; www.altadenalibrary.org; info, 626- 798-0833.

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Sat, Jun 11:
1 pm monthly CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM (2nd Sat) in Green Valley Lake; Google it if you're interested.

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Sat, Jun 11, mini-festival:
2-4 pm "GOSPEL JUBILEE" at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2600 White Av, La Verne. The WIMBERLY BLUEGRASS BAND is performing.

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t, Jun 11:
3 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Open Borders, 125 W Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91360. (Part of the all-day festival there.)

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Sat, Jun 11:
4 pm WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO play a House Concert in Huntington Beach; reservations get directions at glenlystne@aol.com or 714-204-8481.

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Sat, Jun 11:
6 pm BOOK SIGNING: "ALONG THE CHERRY LANE" - Autobiography of MILT OKUN, music publisher, arranger, and guiding hand behind PETER, PAUL & MARY, CHAD MITCHELL TRIO, JOHN DENVER and many other folkies of the 1960s, with RICHARD SPARKS, at Craig Krull Gallery, 2525 Michigan Av, Bergamot Station B3, Santa Monica 90404; 310-828-6410.

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Sat, Jun 11; evening festival:
6 pm HOMAGE TO WOODY GUTHRIE with COUNTRY JOE McDONALD & RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT, concludes today's all-day festival at Open Borders, 125 W Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91360; www.openborders2011.com/cms.php; email openbordersmedia@gmail.com or call 805-497-1018. Doors open at 6 pm, and it's $25, if any tickets are left.
    Country Joe McDonald performs his acclaimed “Tribute to Woody Guthrie at 7:30 pm and Ramblin' Jack Elliott performs at 9:30 pm. The venue says, “Come early to enjoy our multiple art galleries featuring work by the likes of Edward Curtis, Dorthea Lange, Ansel Adams and more, our interactive live web stream, giant game of chess, full bar and gourmet food trucks.”
    In 1950, Ramblin' Jack Elliott met Woody Guthrie, moved in with the Guthrie family and traveled with Woody to California and Florida, from the redwood forests to the Gulf Stream waters. Jack became so enthralled with the life and composer of This Land Is Your Land, The Dust Bowl Ballads, and a wealth of children's songs that he completely absorbed the inflections and mannerisms, leading Guthrie to remark, "Jack sounds more like me than I do."
    Country Joe McDonald has recorded 33 albums, including 1969's Thinking of Woody Guthrie, and has written hundreds of songs over a career spanning 40 years. In the early 1960s, he began busking on Berkeley, California's famous Telegraph Avenue, and later went on to co-found Country Joe & the Fish which became a pioneer psychedelic rock band with their eclectic performances at The Avalon Ballroom, The Fillmore, Monterey Pop Festival and both the original and the reunion Woodstock Festivals.
    And, as Billy Bragg observed, "Like no one of his generation, Country Joe McDonald carries on the mission of Woody Guthrie."
    
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Sat, Jun 11:
6-6:45 pm JESSICA BURKS plays Cafe Audrey in Hollywood. More at www.myspace.com/JessicaBurks.   

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Sat, Jun 11:
pm JERRY BURGAN ~ SONGS & STORIES with DEBBIE BURGAN & THOLOW CHAN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
It's his fshow at the venue since the release of his new CD, 笛erry Burgan ~ Reflections, Songs & Stories.
    The c-founder of We Five, (the group that made folk-rock history with 添ou Were On My Mind returns to the CGB with his latest installment of songs & stories.
    songs, Jerry takes the role of wizened sage, sharing fascinating tales woven from the spirit of Woody Guthrie, John & Alan Lomax, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger and the Weavers, to the more contemporary artists they inspired. He came of age in the mid-60s under the mentoring eye of John Stewart--former Kingston Trio banjo player and writer of countless classic songs in the musical form that痴 come to be called Americana. Count on hearing some treasures that were learned from the master.
    on some of his original songs from the new CD and few surprises all tastily complimented by bassist and humorist, Tholow Chan. Bob Stane says, 典heir stage rapport has a seamless quality that痴 been honed by time as they draw each audience into the feel-good experience--often with spontaneous laughter and comments coming from the room. When the three of them sing together, their tight arrangements bring to life the exhilarating power, harmony and charm that made folk trios so popular. It痴 a total package with memories you'll want to share. Bring your friends along for a pre-summer treat, they won稚 forget. 典ix, $15.

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Sat, Jun 11, in South OC:
7 pm PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO plays the the Lord Of The Strings Concert Series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.

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Sat, Jun 11:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” (2nd Sat) in Mission Hills; location & info, www.songmakers.org.   
   
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Sat, Jun 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN BATDORF plus JACK TEMPCHIN play a fine double-bill for the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176. (See the News Feature, JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sat, Jun 11, in Santa Barbara Co:
7:30 pm BORDER RADIO plays the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; SongTree@cox.net;  805-403-2639.

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June 11:
SOLD OUT: JUNI FISHER plays the Big Hat Productions House Concert Series in Altadena. More on the wonderful Juni Fisher at www.junifisher.net.    
2009 WMA Female Performer of the Year
2009 WMA Album of the Year
2008 Natl. Cowboy Museum Wrangler Award Winner
2008 WMA Songwriter of the Year

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, Jun 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN PRINE with PETER CASE play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010. This is a real wow of a show. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sat, Jun 11:
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play bluegrass weekly (every Sat) at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall.

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Sat, Jun 11:
7:30 pm monthly LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING (2nd Sat); location & info, contact Alan Stillson at 818-884-4284.
   
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Sat, Jun 11:
8 pm DAN NAVARRO plus CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA in a very cool double-bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. is still best-known as half of the celebrated acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro, who, for the past 20 years, barnstormed the country in support of their 11 albums. L&N's recording and touring diminished after Eric's 2004 diagnosis with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). Mccabe's booker Lincoln Myerson says, “The distinguishing marks are the same for Dan ,solo ,as they have been with Eric all these years - songs of insight and experience, delivered straight up with honesty, passion, and grace.” Dan's songs - written with Eric, with other collaborators, and on his own - have been recorded by artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Top Five smash "We Belong"), The Bangles, Dionne Warwick, Dave Edmunds, and many more. The double-bill with the delightful Claudia Russell and her phenomenal combo makes this an especially fine evening. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.) , $17.50.

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Sat, Jun 11:
8 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY and CLIFF EBERHARDT split the bill at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Jun 11, in Ventura Co:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN on his "Live From the Starving Ear" tour, plays the Unitarian Universalist Church of Conejo Valley, 3327 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park. $15 suggested donation. Info at www.royzimmerman.com, Roy's website, and see the Guide's feature story in the June 10 News Edition.

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Sat, Jun 11:
8 pm MIROSLAV RADOVIC plays the Masonic Lodge in Culver City, 9635 Venice Bl, Culver City 90232.

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Sat, Jun 11:
8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION play the Noble House Concert series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions, barb@noblehouseconcerts.com or call 818-780-5979.

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Sat, Jun 11:
8 pm “GREAT FILM COMPOSERS: JERRY GOLDSMITH” a concert by the GOLDEN STATE POPS plus a stage-side chat with JEFF BOND of The Hollywood Reporter, at Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St,
San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.GSPO performs its final concert of the season, a tribute to legendary film and television composer Jerry Goldsmith at San Pedro's historic art deco movie palace. The prolific composer wrote numerous film scores for many iconic movies, including "Basic Instinct," "Planet of the Apes," and "Alien." Goldsmith won the Oscar for the film score of "The Omen" in 1977, and he composed the "Soarin' Over California" theme for the Disney park ride. GSPO will perform a medley of Jerry's TV themes including "Star Trek Voyager," "The Waltons," "Barnaby Jones," and a special musical tribute arranged and conducted by Austin Wintory.
        
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Sat, Jun 11:
9 pm SLUGGER O'TOOLE plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
        
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Sat, Jun 11:
9:30 pm-Midnight MARK"POCKET"GOLDBERG TRIO featuring DEBRA DOBKIN & NICK KIRGO play a special show at Colombo's Italian Steakhouse, 1833 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041; 213-254-9138. Mark tells us, 'Colombo's is a family-owned restaurant that's been in business since the '50s. Great food!' No cover charge!
        
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Sat, Jun 11:
10 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Kilkenny's Irish Pub in Redondo Beach.
    
    
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Sunday, June 12
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Sun, Jun 12:
am The SUNSHINE SISTERS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. The venue says, 的's our last children's concert before the summer break, and hey, hey, it's T. Art, music, self-esteem, and creativity are just a few of the gifts local duo Lonnie Martinez and Janine Cooper bring to their performances, along with their special brand of charm and music. Come celebrate the release of their new songbook based on their 'Shoot for the Moon' song, available now at xlibris.com and at the show. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).

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Sun, Jun 12:
12:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION (2nd Sun) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; no reservations req'd.

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, Jun 12:
1-3 pm MURPHY'S FLAW brings their fine and fun bluegrass and corn-pone humor to Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Raymond Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-564-9291. The band tells us, 哲o charge, but free-will love offerings gladly accepted. Sit around, drink some cosmic coffee, catch a little Flaw ... it's all good! As for that humor we mentioned? MURPHY'S FLAW (www.murphysflawband.com) brings you Bluegrass Without Pity.

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Sun, Jun 12:
2 pm monthly SONGWRITER SANCTUM series brings a fine show headlined by SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, plus EDWARD TREE, WENDY CONRAD, KERRY CANDAELE, & ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405. Free show, free potluck (participation encouraged), donations for artists encouraged. (See the News Feature, JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sun, Jun 12:
3 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS plus the ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND play the 2011 season opening National Park Service / Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest Summer Concert Series at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. .
        
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Sun, Jun 12:
5 pm LI'L POOKIE & THE ZYDECO SENSATIONS play the “Cajun-Zydeco Dance Series” at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90803; 562-596-1631 or 562-708-8946.
    
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Sun, Jun 12:
6-8 pm 'S FORTUNE with PATTI AMELOTTE, GEORGIANA HENNESSY & MATT TONGE, with multi-instrumentalist BETH BALMER, play a free concert at the Summer Barbeque of Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach; location and info, www.gracelb.net/#/contact-info/directions-to-grace   
   
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Sun, Jun 12:
7 pm “THE WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE RADIO SHOWCASE” with MANDA MOSHER, GABRIELLE WORTMAN, KRISTY HANSON, JULIA LUCAFO, and DENISE ROSIER, features five amazing, hard-working female artists from the local music scene, at the Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
    MANDA MOSHER is a multiple L.A. Music Awards Winner (“Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year,” “National Touring Artist of the Year”), and she's performed on national TV on The Late Late Show,. She got her start in the Pasadena club scene.
    WORTMAN is a classically-trained pianist, guitarist & vocalist and songwriter. Her performing prowess and unique alternative pop style earned her a “Bruin’s Choice” Award in 2009.
    HANSON is out to prove herself everyday through hard work measured in blistered fingers and miles traveled. Powered by vocal chords of lioness strength and a polished guitar sound, Kristy’s music demands attention and instantly takes you in.
    LUCAFO (Juice) is a talented singer/songwriter described as an "Old Soul" with an edgy touch. This infectious and humorous artist is a seasoned performer, opening for artists like Michelle Branch, Michelle Shocked and Sophie B Hawkins.
    ROSIER is a pop singer/songwriter from Orange County whose songs appear on television and movie scores such as The Ghost Whisperer, Supernatural, Everwood, King of the Hill and Showtime's Soul Food.
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Sun, Jun 12:
7 pm “STAND UP FOR MAIN STREET” all-star comedy / music benefit for Public Citizen, with socio-political singer-songwriter ROY ZIMMERMAN, along with comics PAULA POUNDSTONE, PATTON OSWALT, ANDY KINDLER, DOM IRRERA, JEFF GARLIN and HAL SPARKS, at tBrentwood Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Bl, L.A. $100 Orchestra, $50 Mezzanine. Info & tix at www.royzimmerman.com, Roy's website, and see the Guide's feature story in the June 10 News Edition.

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Sun, Jun 12:
7 pm PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. “Gwizardry takes the stage in the person of PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO. He's not your conventional steel-string acoustic guitarist, and that's exactly the way this internationally acclaimed virtuoso wants it,” says the venue. The Italian native and longtime California resident has mastered an amazing variety of musical styles, and his command of the instrument is breathtaking. In addition to his remarkable solo playing (he was named 'Best Acoustic Guitarist' in the 2007 Guitar Player Magazine Reader's Choice Awards), he has collaborated with an astounding assortment of musicians. He's taught at guitar clinics the world over, and has released several instructional books and DVDs. Tix, $15.

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Sun, Jun 12:
7 pm “KINDRED SPIRITS” Fundraiser for International Medical Corps includes a performance by ERIC RIGLER, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, downtown L.A. 90012; tickets & info, http://kindredspiritslive.org/home.asp. More on Bad Haggis & Eric Rigler, who did the haunting flute and whistle for the “Titanic” soundtrack, at www.badhaggis.com. These days, Eric bills himself as "cutting-edge Celtic meets groovin’ jazzy world fusion."

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Sun, Jun 12:
7:30 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO with INGA SWEARINGEN, plus ROUND MOUNTAIN, play a big night at SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
    Moira Smiley & VOCO from Southern Cal, and Round Mountain from Santa Fe, team-up for some shows on California's Central Coast and in Los Angeles. Expect an evening of gorgeous vocal harmony, a two-person folk orchestra, rhythms to dance by and songs that make you cry.
    Smiley & VOCOspend more than half the year on tour bringing effervescent life to the sweet harmony, grit & stomp of American and East European folksong, original music, music of Bela Bartok with the vaudevillian wonderment of voices, cello, banjo, accordion.
    group's luscious harmony vocals are equal parts Appalachia & Eastern Europe and combine with foot-stompin' original body percussion numbers to create an eye-opening and heart warming musical experience. Moira Smiley's original songs and arrangements, sung by thousands around the world, are by turns achingly beautiful and raucously mischievous.
    The #1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2007, Moira Smiley & VOCO is the energy of street singing and the elegance of a string quartet. Featured in Dirty Linen and on more than 100 radio stations nationwide on NPR's "Harmonia," following their radio debut on "Tied to the Tracks," VOCO has released two critically acclaimed CDs in '08-'09: "Small Worlds" and "Circle, Square, Diamond & Flag". They've been called, "A visionary blending of voices - joyous, magnificent, hair-raising harmonies - music that mourns and dances at the same time..." More at www.moirasmiley.com.   
    Moira in VOCO are INGA SWEARINGEN, well-known to NPR audiences for her frequent singing on A Prairie Home Companion and her solo "farm-jazz" tours. Plus, APRIL GUTHRIE, singer and extraordinary cellist with a folksinger's heart and an avant-garde soul. Moira says April "Brings fire and beauty to the low end of all VOCO shows." The current tour ppepares the group's "harmony & stomp" in time to kick off their "Alaska to Australia Tour."
    , Santa Fe-based brother duo ROUND MOUNTAIN (Robby & Char) travel widely and listen deeply in their unique songs that draw on East European, West African and Irish traditions. You will be blown away by their effortless virtuosity, searing lyrics and warmth onstage. More at www.roundmountainmusic.com.   
    (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)     


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Monday, June 13
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Mon, Jun 13:
6 pm Twice monthly VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM (2nd & 4th Mon) at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura; 805-652-0091.

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Mon, Jun 13:
7 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO with INGA SWEARINGEN plus ROUND MOUNTAIN play a delightful mega-bill at the UU Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th St, Santa Monica, 90404.  
   Smiley & VOCO from Southern Cal, and Round Mountain from Santa Fe, team-up for some shows on California's Central Coast and in Los Angeles. Expect an evening of gorgeous vocal harmony, a two-person folk orchestra, rhythms to dance by and songs that make you cry.
    Smiley & VOCOspend more than half the year on tour bringing effervescent life to the sweet harmony, grit & stomp of American and East European folksong, original music, music of Bela Bartok with the vaudevillian wonderment of voices, cello, banjo, accordion.
    group's luscious harmony vocals are equal parts Appalachia & Eastern Europe and combine with foot-stompin' original body percussion numbers to create an eye-opening and heart warming musical experience. Moira Smiley's original songs and arrangements, sung by thousands around the world, are by turns achingly beautiful and raucously mischievous.
    The #1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2007, Moira Smiley & VOCO is the energy of street singing and the elegance of a string quartet. Featured in Dirty Linen and on more than 100 radio stations nationwide on NPR's "Harmonia," following their radio debut on "Tied to the Tracks," VOCO has released two critically acclaimed CDs in '08-'09: "Small Worlds" and "Circle, Square, Diamond & Flag". They've been called, "A visionary blending of voices - joyous, magnificent, hair-raising harmonies - music that mourns and dances at the same time..." More at www.moirasmiley.com.   
    Moira in VOCO are INGA SWEARINGEN, well-known to NPR audiences for her frequent singing on A Prairie Home Companion and her solo "farm-jazz" tours. Plus, APRIL GUTHRIE, singer and extraordinary cellist with a folksinger's heart and an avant-garde soul. Moira says April "Brings fire and beauty to the low end of all VOCO shows." The current tour ppepares the group's "harmony & stomp" in time to kick off their "Alaska to Australia Tour."
    , Santa Fe-based brother duo ROUND MOUNTAIN (Robby & Char) travel widely and listen deeply in their unique songs that draw on East European, West African and Irish traditions. You will be blown away by their effortless virtuosity, searing lyrics and warmth onstage. More at www.roundmountainmusic.com.   
    (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLSin the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)     

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Mon, Jun 13:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC (every Mon) at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913.

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Mon, Jun 13:
7:30 pm weekly BLUEGRASS JAM (every Mon) at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444. They have two stages...

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Mon, Jun 13:
8 pm weekly OPEN MIC (every Mon) at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444. They have two stages...

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Mon, Jun 13:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach.


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Tuesday, June 14
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Tue, Jun 14; seminar for artists:
10 am-noon “ARTIST ASSET DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR," free with reservation, in the Clive Davis Theater at The GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl, Suite A245, (though you enter from the Figueroa side) in downtown Los Angeles 90015.
    This event, covered in a feature story in mid May in the Guide, is described as “ground-breaking and informative,” and it's free. The event features the museum's Executive Director Bob Santelli, together with External Affairs Director Tracy Strann, Archivist Bob Pfeifer, leading entertainment attorney Peter Paterno (King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner, LLP), and Jeff Anthony, Vice President of Iron Mountain Film & Sound Archives, plus Darren Julien, the President/CEO of Julien's Auctions.
    Working as a panel, the distinguished group will outline the process of archiving as well as educate attendees in how to effectively preserve and potentially monetize an artist's collection. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity ask specific questions pertaining to their individual interests and speak one-on-one with each of the panelists.
    "Most artists have a storage warehouse, a garage, or an attic full of potentially deteriorating memorabilia that reflects their life's work," says Executive Director Bob Santelli. "Asset discovery and development is critical to its preservation. Our mission is to not only preserve musical history, but assist in facilitating the artists' legacy for future generations to discover and enjoy."
    There's plenty of info about the museum at www.grammymuseum.org. Reservations are required for the seminar. Contact Tracy Strann, Director, External Affairs, at tstrann@grammymuseum.org or call 213-763-2108.    

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Tue, Jun 14:
6 pm Twice monthly VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM (2nd & 4th Tue) at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura; 805-652-0091.

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Tue, Jun 14:
7 pm monthly “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT” (2nd Tue) at Fuddruckers La Mesa, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa.

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Tue, Jun 14:
7 pm monthly BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB music jam (2nd Tue) at the Wayland House in Manhattan Beach; call for info and location, 310-376-8760.

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Tue, Jun 14:
7 pm weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” with a different lineup every week, musically hosted by JC HYKE (every Tue) at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.

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Tue, Jun 14:
7:30 pm “SINGER SONGWRITER OPEN MIC” (2nd, 4th & 5th Tue) at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura; www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.    
    
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Tue, Jun 14:
8 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO with INGA SWEARINGEN, plus ROUND MOUNTAIN, in a fabulous double bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
    Moira Smiley & VOCO from Southern Cal, and Round Mountain from Santa Fe, team-up for some shows on California's Central Coast and in Los Angeles. Expect an evening of gorgeous vocal harmony, a two-person folk orchestra, rhythms to dance by and songs that make you cry.
    Moira Smiley & VOCOspend more than half the year on tour bringing effervescent life to the sweet harmony, grit & stomp of American and East European folksong, original music, music of Bela Bartok with the vaudevillian wonderment of voices, cello, banjo, accordion.
    The group's luscious harmony vocals are equal parts Appalachia & Eastern Europe and combine with foot-stompin' original body percussion numbers to create an eye-opening and heart warming musical experience. Moira Smiley's original songs and arrangements, sung by thousands around the world, are by turns achingly beautiful and raucously mischievous.
    Named the #1 a cappella group in the U.S. in 2007, Moira Smiley & VOCO is the energy of street singing and the elegance of a string quartet. Featured in Dirty Linen and on more than 100 radio stations nationwide on NPR's "Harmonia," following their radio debut on "Tied to the Tracks," VOCO has released two critically acclaimed CDs in '08-'09: "Small Worlds" and "Circle, Square, Diamond & Flag". They've been called, "A visionary blending of voices - joyous, magnificent, hair-raising harmonies - music that mourns and dances at the same time..." More at www.moirasmiley.com.   
    Joining Moira in VOCO are INGA SWEARINGEN, well-known to NPR audiences for her frequent singing on A Prairie Home Companion and her solo "farm-jazz" tours. Plus, APRIL GUTHRIE, singer and extraordinary cellist with a folksinger's heart and an avant-garde soul. Moira says April "Brings fire and beauty to the low end of all VOCO shows." The current tour ppepares the group's "harmony & stomp" in time to kick off their "Alaska to Australia Tour."
    Plus, Santa Fe-based brother duo ROUND MOUNTAIN (Robby & Char) travel widely and listen deeply in their unique songs that draw on East European, West African and Irish traditions. You will be blown away by their effortless virtuosity, searing lyrics and warmth onstage. More at www.roundmountainmusic.com.   
    (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)     
    
    
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Wednesday, June 15
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Wed, Jun 15:
7 pm weekly OPEN MIC (every Wed) at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.

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Wed, Jun 15:
7:30 pm RODNEY DILLARD & THE DILLARD BAND play the AMSD Concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.

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Wed, Jun 15:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS weekly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” (every Wed) in Simi Valley; location & info, www.songmakers.org.  
    
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Wed, Jun 15:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” series (every Wed) at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles; 310-670-1994.

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Wed, Jun 15:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” series (every Wed) at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985.


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Thursday, June 16
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Thu, Jun 16:
“SONGWRITING / CREATIVITY INTENSIVE & WELLNESS RETREAT” with FREEBO and FLORENCE RIGGS at California Hot Springs; contact Laurie Pettigrew, Lauriepettigrew@earthlink.net, 855 278 7262. More at freebomusic.com

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Thu, Jun 16:
4-7 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play the South Pasadena Farmers Market, 905 Meridian Av, at Mission Bl), South Pasadena 91030; www.farmernet.com/events/one-cfm?venue_id=822. Take the Gold Line to Mission Station and you're right there. Bring chairs or a blanket. The music is in the grassy park at the Gold Line exit end of the market. This is an especially nice farmers market with lots of shade and a free local history museum to visit. Great food vendors, lots of fresh items and fine picnic opportunity.

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Thu, Jun 16:
6:15 pm Twice-monthly MOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM (1st & 3rd Thu) at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley.

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Thu, Jun 16:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO HOOT” (3rd Thu) in Camarillo; location & info, www.songmakers.org.   
    
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Thu, Jun 16, world music:
7:30 pm YOUSSOU N’DOUR, ANGELIQUE KIDJO, & VUSI MAHLASELA play The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, in Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)
    
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Thu, Jun 16:
8 pm WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS celebrate “National JUNE FORAY Month” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW, May 2011) is 626-798-6236.
    The Guide is really big on this band. ’ve been hearing WILL RYAN’s voices for years in Oscar-winning animated films and popular cartoons series. Now hear the two-time Gold Record winner join in four-part harmony with his band the Cactus County Cowboys, “a mad-cap mash-up of the Marx Brothers and the Sons of the Pioneers!” Tonight, they’re allhere – tuba and bass expert WESTY WESTENHOFER, guitar wizard JOHN “PRESTO” REYNOLDS, banjo-strumming Princess of the West “CHAPARRAL KATIE” CAVERA, and returning to the band from back East, for this performance, the mandolin-strumming wunderkind of the clarinet and tenor sax, “CACTUS CHLOE” FEORANZO. Plus, here because he's on a break from his North and South American tour, the band’s fiddler / symphony conductor “BUCKAROO BENNY” BRYDERN.
    Expect “A whole lotta music,” as they introduce, in this show “Cactus County Euphonium, Tuba, Trombone and Bilabial Fricitationizer” plus unscripted zaniness that will make you wonder why everyone doesn’t just pack up their bags and move to Cactus County, wherever it is.
    SPECIAL GUESTS is sometime band member, Grammy-winner, and band favorite “OXNARD IAN” WHITCOMB on the Cactus County accordion.
    The whole shebang is together tonight to honor the Queen of Cartoons, JUNE “ROCKY THE FLYING SQUIRREL” FORAY, the most famous animation voice artist in the world (Looney Tunes, Mulan, Cinderella, Smurfs, George of the Jungle, Gummi Bears, Fractured Fairytales, Rocky & Bullwinkle, and more).
    In addition, a “special surprise guest” is promised, who will join in celebrating “National June Foray Month.” Who could it possibly be? Could it be JUNE FORAY herself? Nothin' up mah sleeve... PRESTO! Yes, June herself will be there, direct from Frostbite Falls! This will surely sell-out, so reserve your seats now. Tickets, $15.
    
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Thu, Jun 16, in Ventura:
8 pm RODNEY DILLARD & THE DILLARD BAND play Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.


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Friday, June 17
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Today is the anniversary of the infamous Watergate Break-In, the 1972 event wherein Nixon White House operatives were caught inside the Democratic National Headquarters in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. It took nearly two years of investigative journalism led by the Washington Post's reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and climactic hearings by the Senate Watergate Committee and the House Impeachment Committee to reveal the scope and magnitude of effort by the White House to circumvent the electoral process, attempt to cover-up other burglaries, and break other federal laws. Finally in 1974, when faced with certain conviction in the pending impeachment trial, Richard Nixon became the only President in US history to resign the office.      
     
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Fri, Jun 17:
Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” with performances by ROY CLARK, RODNEY DILLARD & THE DILLARD BAND, THE GIBSON BROTHERS, JULIE WINGFIELD, WAYNE RICE & LIGHTHOUSE, BLUEGRASS ETC, SIERRA HULL, NEW FOUND ROAD, SCOTT GATES & SALTY SUITES, MARK TWAIN LIVE, GRASSLANDS, TOM & BECKY, and more, plus Line Dance Workshops with KC DOUGLAS, Clog Dancing with THE BON FAMILY CLOGGERS, lots of fun activities for kids, and a bit of mid-nineteenth century Mark Twain culture straight from “Life on the Mississippi” all transported to a bluegrass festival on a river in the California desert (really). At Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville; 951-780-8810. Named in recent years in a national ranking as the best weekend music festival in America.

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Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19, FESTIVAL, NE of Santa Barbara:
2 pm midnite Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” with performances by MAVIS STAPLES, THE TEXAS TORNADOS, EVIE LADIN & EVIL DIANE, THE WAILIN' JENNYS, MOLLIE O'BRIEN & RICH MOORE, MOLLY'S REVENGE, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, CAFÉ MUSIQUE, SIERRA HULL & HIGHWAY 111, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, SAMBADA, CARL SONNY LEYLAND, THE DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE, SPARROWS GATE, PELLEJO SECO, WILL BERNARD, and more, at Live Oak Camp, off Highway 154, NE of Santa Barbara; 805-781-3030. (Different hours Sat & Sun.)

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Fri, Jun 17:
6:30 pm weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES (every Fri) at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood; 562-421-8908.

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Fri, Jun 17:
8 pm ANGEL ROMERO (plus Angel Romero Salon,” VIP Pre-Show Seminar at 7 pm) at Open Borders, 125 W Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91360.
    Come early to enjoy the multiple art galleries featuring work by the likes of Edward Curtis, Dorthea Lange, Ansel Adams and more, our interactive live web stream, giant game of chess, full bar and gourmet food trucks.
    Angel Romero is hailed for his superior artistry as the Spanish maestro of the guitar. His eminence in the music world as soloist and conductor is heralded by audiences and critics alike. One of the most sought-after musicians of his generation, Angel Romero has appeared in the major cultural centers throughout the world including those of London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, Munich, Zurich, Chicago, Los Angles and New York among others. He has appeared as soloist with such leading orchestras as the New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, the New World Symphony, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. As conductor, he has led numerous orchestras worldwide including the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the Royal Philharmonic, Germany's NDR Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Symphoniker, the Beijing Philharmonic, the Euro-Asia Philharmonic, the Shanghai Symphony, the Bogotá Philharmonic, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the Orquesta de Baja California, the Santa Barbara Symphony, the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego Chamber Orchestra among others. 50 tickets only, at $175 each.

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Fri, Jun 17, in San Diego:
7:30 pm TANNAHILL WEAVERS play the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.

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Fri, Jun 17:
8 pm Americana double-bill: CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 play their CD Release show for their new album, “Country Funk,” plus a performance by DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, for the season finale at the Grand Annex, 434 West 6th St, San Pedro 90731; tix & info, www.grandvision.org; 310-833-6362.
    Internationally recognized Bluegrass/Americana band Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 releases their new CD "Country Funk" at the Grand Annex.  After appearing nationally on the "Next Great American Band" show, providing music for FX network's "Justified" and other projects, The Old #7 delivers a brand new album! The Old #7 is Cliff Wagner, songwriter, fiddle, banjo; Lucas Cheadle, bass; Devitt Feeley, mandolin; Craig Ferguson, guitar; and Steve Mugalian, drums.  
    DUSTBOWL REVIVAL replaces Black Crown String Band, previously listed for tonight. Stirring up the room with their high-energy vintage revival show, The Dustbowl Revival is a rowdy Venice-based jazz and roots collective that mixes New Orleans swing, bluegrass and jug-blues into “a lethal Americana cocktail” - gads, hopefully not lrthal(!) Venue booker Taran Schindler says, “Think Dylan and The Band in Newport meet Louis Armstrong in New Orleans meet Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeroes on the beaches of LA!”   
    Note: BLACK CROWN STRING BAND, previously scheduled, will not appear tonight.
    Grand Vision Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the preservation and continued use of the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, CA and bringing high quality arts to the L.A. Harbor Area. The Grand Annex is an intimate 99-seat concert venue dedicated to acoustic, world, roots and other musical explorations. Proceeds from Annex concerts go toward on-going repairs at the Warner Grand Theatre. Tix, $15 advance, $20 door; doors open at 7:30 for the best seats.  

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Fri, Jun 17:
8 pm THE TENNESSEE MAFIA JUG BAND plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Fri, Jun 17:
8 pm RICK RUSKIN plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.

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Fri, Jun 17:
8 pm THE DITTY BOPS play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.


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Saturday, June 18
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Sat, Jun 18; Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19; FESTIVAL, in the desert:
Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” with performances by ROY CLARK, RODNEY DILLARD & THE DILLARD BAND, THE GIBSON BROTHERS, JULIE WINGFIELD, WAYNE RICE & LIGHTHOUSE, BLUEGRASS ETC, SIERRA HULL, NEW FOUND ROAD, SCOTT GATES & SALTY SUITES, MARK TWAIN LIVE, GRASSLANDS, TOM & BECKY, and more, plus Line Dance Workshops with KC DOUGLAS, Clog Dancing with THE BON FAMILY CLOGGERS, lots of fun activities for kids, and a bit of mid-nineteenth century Mark Twain culture straigh from “Life on the Mississippi” all transported to a bluegrass festival on a river in the California desert (really). At Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville; 951-780-8810. Named in recent years in a national ranking as the best weekend music festival in America.

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Sat, Jun 18; Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19; FESTIVAL, NE of Santa Barbara:
8 am-midnite Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” with performances by MAVIS STAPLES, THE TEXAS TORNADOS, EVIE LADIN & EVIL DIANE, THE WAILIN' JENNYS, MOLLIE O'BRIEN & RICH MOORE, MOLLY'S REVENGE, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, CAFÉ MUSIQUE, SIERRA HULL & HIGHWAY 111, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, SAMBADA, CARL SONNY LEYLAND, THE DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE, SPARROWS GATE, PELLEJO SECO, WILL BERNARD, and more, at Live Oak Camp, off Highway 154, NE of Santa Barbara; 805-781-3030. (Different hours on Fri & Sun.)

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Sat & Sun, Jun 18 & 19, FESTIVAL in OC:
10 am-7 pm annual “IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” with DUBLIN4, FENIANS, SLIGO RAGS, and more at Irvine Meadows, 8800 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine 92618.

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Sat, Jun 18, in Ventura Co:
nual “HISTORY DAYS” festival, at Simi Valley Historical Society and Museum in Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Pl, Simi Valley 93065. Full details at www.simihistory.com/History%20Days.htm. MURPHY'S FLAW (www.murphysflawband.com) brings you their “Bluegrass Without Pity,” 2-3 pm.

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Sat, Jun 18, in Ventura Co:
3rd annual "JOHNNY CASH MUSIC FESTIVAL" happens all weekend at Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Bl, Ventura 93001. Festival info, www.roadshowrevival.com. Thousands of fans are expected to converge there on Fathers Day weekend to enjoy live music and more, The event features a vendor marketplace, kids korral, auction items, a pin-up pagent, classic cars and motorcycles, food and beverages and "a few special surprises are all in store for attendees." This year's festival benefits Foodshare and the Coalition to End Family Violence.

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Sat, Jun 18, FESTIVAL:
Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” the biggest U.S. expression of the French-based FETE DE MUSIQUE, on many stages, in many venues and on many street corners throughout Pasadena. You can go to .makemusicpasadena.org; but we recommend you read this first. The schedule is quite heavy this year with indie rockers and world music. One example is, unfortunately, the Levitt Pavilion stage - the fine bandstand in Memorial Park, active only from 6-9 pm. It will be exclusively Afro Beat and Reggae all evening, heavy on KCRW DJ presences and fare. But wait.
    For all us folk-Americana types, don't throw in the towel. Even if they didn't et the memo about Old Crow Medicine Show and Mumford & Sons and music like theirs leading the way into the nation's hottest new trend, it's not all bleak here. If you can't afford the trek to either LIVE OAK, northeast of Santa Barbara, or HUCK FINN on the Mojave River near Victorville, there are some fine offerings at the free event in Pasadena, if you pick through the crush of its louder offerings.
    The Guide recognizes that many of us are just plain broke, so we're giving special attention to the free event in Pasadena. We recommend all the shows at the Pasadena Central Library, 11 am-1 pm, including Susie Glaze and Hilonesome and the harp guitar concert with Greg Miner ('a' below), plus the following shows on various other stages (many of which happen at the same time): David Vidal at 1 pm ('c' below); Jessica Fichot at 1:30 pm ('b'); a tough choice of competing shows at 3 pm, where you'll need to pick Border Radio ('e'), Dustbowl Revival ('b'), The Wicked Saints ('c'), or Eliza Rickman ('f'). Then, there are offerings that could keep you around for more music, through a leisurely dinner or picnic or imbibing in Old Town, highlighted by another choice at 9 pm, to see either I See Hawks In L.A. ('m' - one of L.A.'s absolute best roots bands), or The Driftwood Singers ('n' - below).
    Early in the day, you might think of checking out the primarily youthful offering of Classical Music on the Steps of City Hall, presented by Saturday Conservatory of Music, active 11 am-1 pm ('o' below).
    
Here are portions of the schedules and locations, only for the stages that we think will be of greatest interest to you:
    
a) The 'Many Strings' theme at the Pasadena Central Library, Donald R. Wright Auditorium (a nice theater), 285 E Walnut; active 11 am-1 pm;
11 am Susie Glaze and Hilonesome
11:45 am TBD, but expect a folk-Americana act
12:15 pm Harp Guitar music with Greg Miner

b) The Shops on Lake Avenue Courtyard, 345 S Lake Av; active Noon-6 pm;
1:30 pm Jessica Fichot, accordion chanteuse who performs in English and French
3 pm Dustbowl Revival, a solid Americana band

c) The Acoustic Stage at The Armory, 145 N Raymond Av; active Noon-5 pm;
1 pm David Vidal (very solid stuff)
3 pm The Wicked Saints
4 pm The Sheep

d) The Luckman 'World Music' Stage, 16 S El Molino Av; active Noon-6 pm;
1 pm La Santa Cecilia
2 pm Carla Morrison, Mexican singer-songwriter

e) Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W Walnut St, Pasadena 91103; active 3-4 pm;
3 pm Border Radio (Guide favorites; splendid prairie grass-flavored Americana)

f) Mercantile Alley, 18 S Fair Oaks Av; active 2-8 pm;
2 pm Alison Standish
3 pm Eliza Rickman

g) Pasadena Convention and Visitor's Center, 300 Green St; active 11 am-4 pm;
2 pm Elaine Faye, presented by Musicians Institute

h) First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E Colorado Bl; active 2-4 pm;
2 pm FUMC Dulcet Singers
3 pm Chuck Saint and Friends

i) Alliance Fran軋ise Stage, sponsored by the Luckman Fine Arts Complex and the Consulate General of France, 34 E Union St; active 4-9 pm;
4 pm The Four Fathers
5 pm Salt Petal
6 pm Penelope Fortier
7 pm Nick Ariondo
8 pm Paris loves LA

j) The Church of Scientology of Pasadena, 35 S Raymond Av; active 5-6 pm;
5 pm Shelby, Tieg & Tara

k) One Colorado Emerging Artists Stage, 41 Hugus Alley; active 1-11 pm;
8 pm Jenny O

l) Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S Fair Oaks Av; active 8-10 pm;
8 & 9 pm Michelle Macedo
8:30 & 9:30 pm Michelle Bloom

m) T.Boyle's Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106; active 9 pm-Midnight;
9 pm I See Hawks In L.A. (one of L.A.'s absolute best roots bands)

n) Pop Champagne & Dessert Bar, 33 E Union St; active 7-10 pm;
9 pm The Driftwood Singers

o) You can enjoy some classical music and support the kids in music at this one:
Classical Music on the Steps of City Hall, presented by Saturday Conservatory of Music, 100 N Garfield Av; active 11 am-1 pm;
11 am Youth & Junior Choirs
11:15 am Youth Symphony West
11:30 am Brass Ensemble
11:45 am "10:30 Orchestra"
Noon String Quartet
12:15 pm New Age Orchestras
12:30 pm "8:30 Orchestra"
12:45 pm "9:30 Orchestra"
    
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Sat, Jun 18:
3-5 pm GUITAR WORKSHOP with RICK RUSKIN at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jun 18:
6:30 pm “A NIGHT OF FOLK & BLUEGRASS MUSIC” with BILL MESNIK, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, SEVERIN BROWNE, & THE WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-355-4318. This looks like a fine show and a great way to end your day at the nearby “Make Music Pasadena.” $15, all ages, and if you bring your dad for his Father's day treat, he gets in for $5. Reservations strongly recommended at 626-969-0778, or chsrge by phone at 626-355-4315.

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Sat, Jun 18:
7 pm TRACY NEWMAN AND THE REINFORCEMENTS and DUTCH NEWMAN and the MUSICAL MELODIANS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236. It's a double headline bill. Bob Stane says, “Been here before and it is quite a show. A triumphant return. Another huge bargain for your money. $15.”
    DUTCH NEWMAN and the MUSICAL MELODIANS are led by Paul “Dutch “ Newman, a vintage-clad songwriter and vocalist, fronts a five-piece ensemble known as the Musical Melodians. Performing originals inspired by music of the 1920s and '30s, and covering jazz era standards, The Musical Melodians have performed all over and have just released their CD, “Lowdown Man.” The band includes the San Francisco Songbird - Mikal Sandoval, master string man - John Reynolds, Corey Gemme, the one-man band with percussion, reeds, and cornet, Dan “Bone” Weinstein, master violinist, trombone, trumpet, and tuba player, Dave Jones, standup bassist, and Bob Mitchell on piano and melodica. Dutch Newman and The Musical Melodians will transport you to the bygone era of Paul Whiteman, Red Nichols, Ruth Etting, and Annette Hanshaw, with romantic ballads and red hot jazz.
    TRACY NEWMAN AND THE REINFORCEMENTS are musically fine, and she has an interesting pedigree. Tracy is Paul “Dutch” Newman’s older sister. They’re both Los Angeles natives. Tracy started playing guitar at 14, primarily influenced by the Kingston Trio, about which she says, “I could actually play their songs, especially Tom Dooley which had, and still has only two chords.” After high school, Tracy wanted to be a folksinger, but her parents insisted she go to college. She went to the U of A in Tucson and quickly fell in with the local folk community, stopped attending college and started playing on street corners for money. Understandably, this freaked out her mother who flew to Tucson and dragged her back to LA for “help.” It’s taken Tracy a while to get back to her dream. Along the way, she worked as a TV writer with partner Jonathan Stark. Their first staff job was on Cheers. In 1997, they won the Emmy and the prestigious Peabody Award for writing the ground-breaking “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001, they created the ABC comedy, According to Jim, which recently completed its eighth and final season of production. Tracy has been writing songs all along and is once again performing full-time, sometimes for money. Her CD is called A Place in the Sun. The Reinforcements are Gene Lippmann, Rebecca Leigh, John Cartwright, John O’Kennedy, and Doug Knoll. This is a funny, moving and memorable show. Be prepared for unusual, modern folk tales. Tix, $15.
    
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Sat, Jun 18, in N San Diego Co:
7 pm TRAILS AND RAILS play the Fallbrook Library Concert series, 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook; 760-451-9606.

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Sat, Jun 18, in Riverside:
7 pm MIGUEL FONTENOT & THE JPL BAND play “St. Catherine's 65th Anniversary White Linen Cajun & Zydeco Dance” at St. Catherine of Alexandria Hall, 7005 Brockton Av, Riverside. Info, call Estelle White at 951-653-7940 or Monette King at 951-265-1055 or Estella Rideaux at 951-213-1667.

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Sat, Jun 18:
7:30 pm DIANA JONES plays the “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807. She's a big Rounder Records folk-Americana star.

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Sat, Jun 18:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” (3rd Sat) at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills. Info, www.songmakers.org.   
    
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Sat, Jun 18:
7 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS in a fine double bill with DUTCH NEWMAN & THE MUSICAL MELODIANS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236. (See the News Feature, JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm CAROLINE AIKEN plays Russ and Julie’s House Concert Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm BERKLEY-HART plays the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont. Reservations get directions at singfolk@yahoo.com or 909-596-1266.

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO plays the Luckman Fine Arts Center at Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles 90032; 323-343-6600.

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm GLEN PHILLIPS plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm RICK RUSKIN plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jun 18, in San Marcos:
8 pm EVE SELIS plays the Frogstop House Concert series in San Marcos 92078; check her website.

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Sat, Jun 18; world music:
8 pm SIMA BINA & LIAN ENSEMBLE bring traditional Persian folk music to UCLA Live! In Royce Hall, on the UCLA Campus in Westwood 90095; info & tix, 310-825-2101 or 310-825-4401.

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Sat, Jun 18:
8 pm MATTHEW SWEET with GIRLFRIEND STRIPPED at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sat, Jun 18, in Ventura Co:
8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CARS & GUITARS SONG CIRCLE” (3rd Sat) in Camarillo; location & info, www.songmakers.org.   
   
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June 18, in Cambria (Central Coast):
JUNI FISHER plays a benefit concert for the Cambria Historical Society in Cambria, CA. For tix, call Linda at 805-927-1369, or email howdy@ecrgallery.com or call the museum at 805-927-2891. Tickets $20. each, limited seating. More on the wonderful Juni Fisher at www.junifisher.net.    
2009 WMA Female Performer of the Year
2009 WMA Album of the Year
2008 Natl. Cowboy Museum Wrangler Award Winner
2008 WMA Songwriter of the Year
   
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Sat, Jun 18:
9:30 pm BRIAN TRAVIS BAND plays an acoustic show at Cafe Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, L.A. 90038; www.cafemusela.com.
    "Brian's lyrics are thoughtful, sincere and powerful, and all the while he maintains a rhythmic, and even folky sense of being open to the audience. As a stranger to his music, I felt right at home listening to his songs with a capacity crowd slinging jokes back and forth with Brian, and drummer Mark Wickliffe and bassist Steve Weil. It gave me a sense that Brian was truly writing his life, with all the laughter and love woven into the hard-hitting lyrics." — Sean Patrick, Weho News.
    "Brian's songwriting is on par with the best. There are only a few songwriters who have the ability to move me to tears....John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams...." — Brian Volpe, Good TImes, Santa Cruz, CA.
   
    
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Sunday, June 19
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Sun, Jun 19; Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19; FESTIVAL, in the desert:
Annual HUCK FINN JUBILEE concludes today; festival brings performances by ROY CLARK, RODNEY DILLARD & THE DILLARD BAND, THE GIBSON BROTHERS, JULIE WINGFIELD, WAYNE RICE & LIGHTHOUSE, BLUEGRASS ETC, SIERRA HULL, NEW FOUND ROAD, SCOTT GATES & SALTY SUITES, MARK TWAIN LIVE, GRASSLANDS, TOM & BECKY, and more, plus Line Dance Workshops with KC DOUGLAS, Clog Dancing with THE BON FAMILY CLOGGERS, lots of fun activities for kids, and a bit of mid-nineteenth century Mark Twain culture straight from Life on the Mississippi all transported to a bluegrass festival on a river in the California desert (really). At Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville; 951-780-8810. Named in recent years in a national ranking as the best weekend music festival in America.

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Sun, Jun 19; Fri-Sun, Jun 17-19; FESTIVAL, N of Santa Barbara:
8 am-10:15pm Annual LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL concludes today; festival brings performances by MAVIS STAPLES, THE TEXAS TORNADOS, EVIE LADIN & EVIL DIANE, THE WAILIN' JENNYS, MOLLIE O'BRIEN & RICH MOORE, MOLLY'S REVENGE, OLD MAN LUEDECKE, CAFﾉ MUSIQUE, SIERRA HULL & HIGHWAY 111, TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, SAMBADA, CARL SONNY LEYLAND, THE DAVID MAYFIELD PARADE, SPARROWS GATE, PELLEJO SECO, WILL BERNARD, and more, at Live Oak Camp, off Highway 154, NE of Santa Barbara; 805-781-3030. (Different hours on Saturday.)

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Sun, Jun 19, FESTIVAL, in OC:
10 am 7 pm Annual “IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” concludes today; festival brings performances by DUBLIN4, FENIANS, SLIGO RAGS and more, at Irvine Meadows, 8800 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine 92618.

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Sun, Jun 19:
10-11:30 am “THE BIBLE AND THE BLUES” presentation by LMU scholar Dr. Daniel Smith Christopher, with music by BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 San Vicente Bl, L.A. 90049. Please call in advance, 310-826-5656. Bernie tells us, “Mike and I have been part of [this previously]. We have done it in Anaheim and in Camarillo at ticketed gatherings. We will be doing it again, and this time the public is welcome, and it is free. We perform several blues numbers while the knowledgeable and entertaining scholar connects the Old Testament Book of Lamentations to African-American history, Civil Rights, and the Blues.”

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Sun, Jun 19:
1-3 pm monthly COWBOY / WESTERN MUSIC JAM (third Sun) at the Museum of the American West (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A.; 323-667-2000. Sponsored by the Western Music Association, California Chapter; all musicians who participate in the jam get free admission to the museum for the day, so come early.

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Sun, Jun 19:
1 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” (third Sun) in Van Nuys; location and info at www.songmakers.org.  
    
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Sun, Jun 19:
2-4 pm Ms. BETTIE MAE FIKES, BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY celebrating Juneteenth, in a program of Freedom songs, Gospel, and the Blues, plus THE GET LIT PLAYERS, all sponsored by the Ash Grove Foundation at Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Bl, L.A. 90026. Bernie says, “Mike and I will perform a set of acoustic blues and will back up the astounding and moving vocalist Ms. BETTIE FIKES. From Selma, Alabama, Bettie was a leading voice of the Freedom Movement. My musical reunion with her last year reminded me of her greatness. This singular voice will move you - I promise.” General admission $15, seniors and students $10. Advance tix and info, www.ashgrovemusic.comor 213-481-8112.

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Sun, Jun 19, in the desert:
2 pm GOVE SCRIVENOR plays the Slater-Lunsford Pavilion house concert series in Lancaster; reservations get directions at www.desertsong.org.    

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Sun, Jun 19:
3 pm monthly CELTIC JAM SESSION (third Sun) sponsored bt the California Traditional Music Society at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756.    
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Sun, Jun 19:
7 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES “Silver Anniversary Show” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
    The Mighty Echoes are celebrating twenty-five years of a cappella vocal harmony which began in a store-front Silverlake theater in 1986. Since then they have performed across the nation and internationally, been seen on countless TV shows, and are still going strong. Join Charlie Davis, John Fluker, Jon Rubin and Harvey Shield for an unforgettable evening of laughter, classic songs and vocal perfection. Comprised of baritone Harvey Shield, bass singer Charlie Davis, tenor Jon Rubin and 2nd tenor John Fluker each member brings a rich history to the group. Harvey began his career in the swinging sixties with the British group Episode Six, precursor to Deep Purple. Charlie has been seen on equity stages across the nation, was Spiderman in the seventies and his booming bass has been the voice of both God and Satan. Jon Rubin, a former teen idol with a soaring tenor, toured extensively and had top 40 hits with his seminal power pop group The Rubinoos. Newest member John Fluker, a brilliant vocalist, arranger and pianist, was musical director for Gladys Knight and has worked with many other great artists. Besides some excellent singing, the Echoes bring a show mixed with comedy and joy that works for the whole family. Tix, $20.
   
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Sun, Jun 19, world music in San Diego:
7 pm SIMA BINA & LIAN ENSEMBLE bring traditional Persian folk music to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St, La Jolla 92037; 858-454-3541.

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Sun, Jun 19:
7 pm CHIP TAYLOR plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sun, Jun 19:
7 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
      
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Sun, Jun 19:
8 pm monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with a featured artist and OPEN MIC (participants booked in advance) at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583.

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Sun, Jun 19:
9:30 pm BRIAN TRAVIS BAND plays an acoustic show at The Surly Goat, 7929 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90046; ww.surlygoat.com.
    "Brian's lyrics are thoughtful, sincere and powerful, and all the while he maintains a rhythmic, and even folky sense of being open to the audience. As a stranger to his music, I felt right at home listening to his songs with a capacity crowd slinging jokes back and forth with Brian, and drummer Mark Wickliffe and bassist Steve Weil. It gave me a sense that Brian was truly writing his life, with all the laughter and love woven into the hard-hitting lyrics." — Sean Patrick, Weho News.
    "Brian's songwriting is on par with the best. There are only a few songwriters who have the ability to move me to tears....John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams to name a few...." — Brian Volpe, Good TImes, Santa Cruz, CA.


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Monday, June 20
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Mon, Jun 20:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444.

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Mon, Jun 20:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC (every Mon) at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913.


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Tuesday, June 21
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Tue, Jun 21, in Chula Vista (San Diego Co):
6:30 pm monthly “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT” (third Tue) at Fuddruckers Chula Vista, 340 3rd Av, Chula Vista.

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Tue, Jun 21, in Arcadia:
7 pm weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” with different performing guests, musically hosted by JC HYKE, every Tue at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.

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Tue, Jun 21:
8 pm PETER FELDMANN, BLAINE SPROUSE & FRIENDS, plus MURPHY’S FLAW, plays the monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” brings one or more bands of bluegrass recording artists each month to Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444. Presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California.
    Peter Feldmann, a singer and multi- instrumentalist with many years' performing experience throughout California and the West, Peter Feldmann has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related musics since the early 1960's, and is known as the founder of the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention, and the original Bluebird Cafe in Santa Barbara, a music club highly influential on the Southern California Music scene. Peter's tribute CD to Uncle Dave Macon, Grey Cat On The Tennessee Farm, was named to the nation's Top Ten Bluegrass albums of 2005 by the Chicago Tribune. Peter was given a Music Legend Award by the Topanga Banjo/Fiddle Association in 2008.
     Blaine Sprouse, one of this country's finest fiddlers, was a Blue Grass Boy for Bill Monroe for several months, filling in when a hand injury sidelined Kenny Baker. He repeated this role on subsequent occasions. Subbing for Eddie Stubbs, Sprouse later donned a Johnson Mountain Boys hat for their tour of Moscow. Much in demand as sideman and session player, Blaine toured and recorded with a stunning array of legendary bluegrass and country artists, among them, Charlie Louvin, Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, and the Osborne Brothers, often performing on the Grand Ole Opry where he had earlier fiddled for Bill and James Monroe. He joined banjo innovator Butch Robins to found The Bluegrass Band, and considers Kenny Baker as his chief source of inspiration.


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Wednesday, June 22
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Wed, Jun 22, in Ventura:
8 pm PETER CASE plays Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.

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Wed, Jun 22; world music hipster gathering, in Montclair:
7 pm monthly “VILLAGE MANDALA DRUM CIRCLE” (4th Wed) at Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, 9185 Monte Vista Av, Montclair; 909-626-0520.

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Wed, Jun 22:
7 pm weekly OPEN MIC (every Wed) at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.

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Wed, Jun 22:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS weekly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” (every Wed) in Simi Valley; location & info at www.songmakers.org.    
   
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Wed, Jun 22:
7:30 pm Twice-monthly “VALLEY IRISH SESSION” (2nd & 4th Wed) at McG's Irish Pub & Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.mcgspubandgrill.com; -734-7056.

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Wed, Jun 22:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” series (every Wed) at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, L.A.; 310-670-1994.

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Wed, Jun 22:
9 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” series (every Wed) at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985.

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Thursday, June 23
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Thu, Jun 23:
7:30 pm ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION play The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.

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Thu, Jun 23:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER, the GRAMMY winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's Wings, plays Russ and Julie’s House Concert Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.

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Thu, Jun 23:
8 pm $18 JIM CURRY'S TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER with special guest JIM CONNOR on 5 string banjo & wit, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236. Tix, $18.

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Thu, Jun 23, in San Diego:
9 pm KEREN ANN plays The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Bl, San Diego 92101; 619-232-4355.

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Thu, Jun 23, in San Diego:
8 pm PETER CASE plays the Oasis House Concert Series in Sorrento Valley (San Diego) 92121.

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Thu, Jun 23:
6 pm Twice-a-month “VALLEY OLD TIME JAM” (2nd & 4th Thu) at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park; 818-346-3033.


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Friday, June 24
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Fri-Sun, Jun 24-26, FESTIVAL, in Ventura Co:
"THE CHANNEL ISLANDS TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" with appropriate music all three days. BILL DEMPSEY, a well-known singer of sea shanteys and nautical songs, plays Friday & Saturday at 10 am, and Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm. And there really are tall ships to see, board, and even sail upon, "in a magnificent display of seafaring power and beauty." It's part of the 2011 ASTA TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast series – more on this one soon.

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Fri, Jun 24, outdoor summer concert in N San Diego County:
6 pm JANIVA MAGNESS plays Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, 92008.

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Fri, Jun 24, in South OC:
6:30 pm & 8:30 pm VAGABOND OPERA plays two shows at the San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Center, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; 949-248-7469.

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Fri, Jun 24:
8 pm KEREN ANN plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Fri, Jun 24:
8 pm RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN' END play the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, 90230; 310-390-1328. No cover, bring some $ for the tip jar.

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Fri, Jun 24; free outdoor summer concert:
8 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS bring authentic and original Irish music and a wee bit o' Irish rock to Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena, 91103; 626-683-3230.

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Fri, Jun 24:
8 pm PACIFIC SWINGLINE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.

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Fri, Jun 24, in San Diego:
8 pm PETER CASE plays the Oasis House Concert Series in Sorrento Valley (San Diego) 92121; check his web site.

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Fri, Jun 24, in Corona:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS brings their bluegrass-flavored Celtic / Irish music to Boondocks, 100 E Harrison St, Corona 92879; 951-739-0646.

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Fri, Jun 24:
6:30 pm BLUEGRASS CONCERT series, every Friday, at Me N Ed's Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood; 562-421-8908.

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Fri, Jun 24, in Ventura:
7 pm SONGMAKERS “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” every fourth Friday at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura.

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Saturday, June 25
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On this day in 1876, the US Seventh Cavalry, under the command of Col. George Armstrong Custer, met its end at the hands of the Sioux (Lakota) and Cheyenne, when the cavalry attacked what was probably the largest gathering, ever, of Plains Indians, on the Little Bighorn River in Montana.     
     
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Sat & Sun, Jun 25 & 26; FESTIVAL:
11 am 9 pm Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU & MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL” with DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911, KEITH FRANK & THE SOILEAU ZYDECO BAND, LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN' BOOGIE, BILLIE LEE & THE SWAMP CRITTERS, DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS, SAN DIEGO CAJUN PLAYBOYS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, and more, at Rainbow Lagoon Park (N side of Shoreline Dr), Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802; 562-570-1600.

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Sat, Jun 25; Fri-Sun, Jun 24-26, FESTIVAL, in Ventura Co:
"THE CHANNEL ISLANDS TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" with appropriate music all three days. BILL DEMPSEY, a well-known singer of sea shanteys and nautical songs, plays Friday & Saturday at 10 am, and Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm. And there really are tall ships to see, board, and even sail upon, "in a magnificent display of seafaring power and beauty." It's part of the 2011 ASTA TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast series – more on this one soon.

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Sat & Sun, Jun 25 & 26; FESTIVAL in Vista (San Diego):
9 am 5 pm Annual “SAN DIEGO SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES” with THE WICKED TINKERS, HIGHLAND WAY, THE BROWNE SISTERS AND GEORGE CAVANAUGH, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, and more, at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista 92084.

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Sat, Jun 25; FESTIVAL, free, in Altadena:
Noon-9:30 pm “OF THE ARTS” a free event for the entire family at Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 568 E Mount Curb Av, Altadena 91001.One to catch: at 4 pm RASPIN STUWART plays “Americana.” Raspin tells us he's just off the road, “Back to LA to work on my new CD titled 'King Of Fools.'” (He plays another local gig, July 8 at Guitar Merchant in Canoga Park. More on raspin at www.facebook.com/raspin.stuwart and at www.RASPIN.comand at www.myspace.com/raspinstuwart.   

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Sat, Jun 25, off the I-5 Grapevine:
7 pm HANS YORK, one of the most original and innovative singer-songwriter-guitarists on the circuit today, is making his annual California tour with a show tonight at Work of HeArt Gallery, 3011 Mt Pinos Way, Frazier Park, 93225.

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Sat, Jun 25, in San Diego:
7:30 pm DAN NAVARRO plays the AMSD Concerts Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.

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Sat, Jun 25; Irish music:
8 pm “CRAIC GO LEOR” IRISH TRADITIONAL CONCERT with THE SWEET SET, SLUGGER O'TOOLE, and Irish Step Dancers, followed by a session, at Burbank Moose Lodge #652, 1901 W Burbank Bl, Burbank 91506.

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Sat, Jun 25:
8 pm SALTY SUITES, the band of SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, & ELAINE GREGSTON, perform at 24265 Main St, Santa Clarita 91321 (venue name not given).

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Sat, Jun 25, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm DOUG CLEGG & KATE WALLACE play the LOCAL ARTISTS IN THE ROUND series at Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-2970. (See the News Feature, JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sat, Jun 25:
8 pm KEREN ANN plays the magnificent Luckman Fine Arts Center at Cal State L.A., 5151 State College Dr, Los Angeles 90032; 323-343-6600.

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Sat, Jun 25, in San Diego:
8 pm BARBARA NESBITT & HER BAND play Carol Branch’s House Concert series in San Diego 92122; reservations get directions at wonderwoman@san.rr.com; 858-452-1539.

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Sat, Jun 25:
8 pm GREGG TROOPER with AMERICAN PRIMITIVE at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, 90230; 310-398-2583. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.)

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Sat, Jun 25:
8 pm JANIVA MAGNESS plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, 90405; 310-828-4497.


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Sunday, June 26
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Sun, Jun 26; FESTIVAL:
11 am 8 pm Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU & MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL” with DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911, KEITH FRANK & THE SOILEAU ZYDECO BAND, LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN' BOOGIE, BILLIE LEE & THE SWAMP CRITTERS, DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS, SAN DIEGO CAJUN PLAYBOYS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, and more, at Rainbow Lagoon Park (N side of Shoreline Dr) at Shoreline Village Dr and Linden Av, Long Beach, 90802; 562-570-1600. Charity benefit festival with lots of great N'Awlins style food, Louisiana music for listening and dancing on large, covered dance floors.

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Sun, Jun 26; FESTIVAL, in OC:
Noon-4 pm “SUMMER SOLSTICE FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL,” sponsored by The Living Tradition series, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malven Av, Fullerton, 92833; www.themuck.com; 714-738-6706.
    The band WHEN PIGS FLY! is hosting the all-day folk jam and providing live Irish music for the PLAID IRISH STEPDANCERS. Enjoy a day filled with stage performances by world, traditional music, and dance groups and storytellers from all over Southern California, performing in The Muck's outdoor amphitheater, along with free art workshops, a kids' area, an arts and crafts fair, house and gallery tours, a lawn sports tournament, picnicking, and food vendors.

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Sun, Jun 26; Fri-Sun, Jun 24-26, FESTIVAL, in Ventura Co:
"THE CHANNEL ISLANDS TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" with appropriate music all three days. BILL DEMPSEY, a well-known singer of sea shanteys and nautical songs, plays Friday & Saturday at 10 am, and Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm. And there really are tall ships to see, board, and even sail upon, "in a magnificent display of seafaring power and beauty." It's part of the 2011 ASTA TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast series – more on this one soon.

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Sun, Jun 26:
3 pm matinee with JIM CONNOR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
    Personal friend of John Denver and a member of the New Kingston Trio, Jim Connor is the king of the old-time 5 string banjo players, and most famous for writing the song “Grandma’s Feather Bed.” Whether you call Jim’s banjo style frailing, or claw hammer, you are sure to agree with Earl Scruggs, who said that Jim Connor was the best! Join this Alabama music hall of fame achiever as he brings his own special brand of music from Sand Mountain, Alabama.
    Jim Connor learned the art of old tyme banjo playing from Uncle Arthur Kuykendall on Sand Mountain in Alabama. He quickly developed his own style and became deeply immersed in the rich musical culture, so much a part of the folks that lived in his community. His music has taken him from his humble home on the mountain to concert venues all over the world, performing with artists such as Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt and John Denver. Jim was also a member of the New Kingston Trio from 1965 through 1974 and appeared as “Richard and Jim” on the Hootenanny Show. Most famous for penning the song “Grandma’s Feather Bed” written in a moment of homesickness for Jim’s real Grandmother back home. John Denver recorded “Grandma’s Feather Bed” on his multi-platinum album “Back Home Again.” Proficient on many instruments, including guitar, harmonica and the bones, this versatile and entertaining performer brings his stories and songs garnered from a long and varied musical career.
    “The finest living traditional banjo player, and perhaps the best that ever lived..." - Earl Scruggs. Tix, $18.

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Sun, Jun 26:
3:15 pm PARLAPIANO, accompanied by MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG & LYNN "SKINS" COULTER, play a house concert at the home of Marc Bachrach in Thousand Oaks 91362.
    In Los Angeles, PHIL PARLAPIANO first toured in 1983 with folk icon Joan Baez to support her Live in Concert: Europe tour and album, playing piano, synthesizer and singing background vocals. As the tour progressed, his talent led him to being named musical director. He was a founding member of The Brothers Figaro, and signed to Geffen Records after a bidding war. work in the studio as a first call accordionist and keyboardist with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lowen and Navarro, Alanah Myles, Iris Dement, Carlene Carter, and Jude Cole.
In 1996, Phil was drafted into the smooth jazz world by saxophonist, Dave Koz, which culminated in co-writing a Chanukah song, "Eight Candles," featured on the Grammy nominated December Makes Me Feel This Way. Movie goers saw Parlapiano in the blockbuster film The Titanic as an accordion player during the memorable scene in the lower decks when Kate and Leo are dancing. His collaborative compositions were featured on the TV shows "Alias," "Felicity," Dawson's Creek" and "Joan of Arcadia."
    As the new millennium began, Phil started to tour with Americana sweetheart Lucinda Williams. This led to a featured spot on the famed Martin Scorsese documentary, The Blues, as well as a VH1 Crossroads program backing up Elvis Costello on accordion. As 2003 rolled around, Parlapiano was asked to join the Let It Rain tour with Tracy Chapman, touring Europe and the states concluding with playing on TV's Austin City Limits. Phil then toured and recorded with seminal punkers Social Distortion, and is featured on the soundtrack of the movie, Lords of DogTown. Most recently that year, Parlapiano was featured on John Prine's Fair and Square, which earned the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Many know him from his years touring with Lowen & Navarro.
    Recommended minimum donation is $15, or, with Phil's CD, Phil Parlapiano in Concert, $25. Or, you can be a Sponsor and get the show, the CD, and a DVD of the show, for $50.

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Sun, Jun 26; ; FESTIVAL in Vista (San Diego):
9 am-5 pm Annual SAN DIEGO SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES with THE WICKED TINKERS, HIGHLAND WAY, THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, and more, at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista 92084.

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Sun, Jun 26:
7 pm SARAH JAROSZ, seen June 1 on “Austin City Limits” (half-a-season late in L.A., like all ACL broadcasts here) plays tonight at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sun, Jun 26:
7:30 pm BIG SANDY & HIS FLY-RITE BOYS play “The Living Tradition” series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton, 92833; 714-738-6706.


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Tuesday, June 28
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Tue, Jun 28
8 pm HANS YORK, one of the most original and innovative singer-songwriter-guitarists on the circuit today, is making his annual California tour with a show tonight at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach, 92651.

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Wednesday, June 29
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Wed, Jun 29:
7 pm HANS YORK, one of the most original and innovative singer-songwriter-guitarists on the circuit today, is making his annual California tour with a show tonight for BRAD COLERICK's weekly “Wine and Song” series at Firefly, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena, 91030.

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Wed, Jun 29:
8 pm SLIGO RAGS brings their bluegrass-flavored Celtic / Irish music to the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont, 91711; 909-624-2928.

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Wed, Jun 29:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to O'Brien's on Main, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica, 90405; 310-396-4725.


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Thursday, June 30
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Thu, Jun 30:
7 pm HANS YORK, one of the most original and innovative singer-songwriter-guitarists on the circuit today, is making his annual California tour with a show tonight at the “Culver City House Concert” series; reservations get directions at NODonnell@memorialcare.org.    
   
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Thu, Jun 30:
7 pm “BYRDS AND BEYOND” show by ex-Byrds JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL with CHAD WATSON, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236. (See the News Feature, “JUNE CONCERTS FEATURE SUPERB DOUBLE BILLS in the June 3 edition, archived at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/06/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html.) Tix, $20.
    
   
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July, 2011...    
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Sat, Jul 2:
7 pm Annual “L.A. GUITAR FESTIVAL” with LAURENCE JUBER, TOMMY EMMANUEL, CYRIL PAHINUI, GONZALO BERGARA, at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach 90278; 310-937-6607.

   
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Sun, Jul 3:
7 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations number (NEW) is 626-798-6236.
    “That Stephanie Bettman has reached a level comparable to others like Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez and Alison Krauss so quickly it’s a bit uncanny.” –Country Jukebox, Germany.
    “Bettman jams it up like few others as she leads an ensemble with great imagination.” – Maverick Magazine, UK.
    Stephanie Bettman is a singer/songwriter/fiddler extraordinaire and has been generating a buzz in bluegrass/country circles with inevitable comparisons to Alison Krauss and Emmylou Harris. Her partner, multi-instrumentalist, Luke Halpin, is an awesome talent in his own right. Named by Folkworks Magazine as one of LA’s top ten Female Singer Songwriters, Stephanie’s songs are sometimes sad, sometimes sassy but always stunning. Together she and Luke have been winners in many local and national competitions including:
* Grand Prize Winners in the 2008 So Cal Live Acoustic Music Competition.
* Winners in the 2007 Topanga Banjo / Fiddle contest.
* Folk Works Top Ten Los Angeles based female singer-songwriters of 2008.
* Music Connection’s Top Twenty-Five New Music Critiques of 2008.
    Inspired by the likes of Sam Bush, Tony Rice, and Mark O’Conner, Luke’s perfectly blended harmonies and his instrumental expertise together with Stephanie’s artistry and performance make for a dynamic entertaining experience. One thing’s for sure, if Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin are on the bill, you are in for an unforgettable performance that will have you hooked from the first fiddle line to the last sweet harmony. Tix, $18.
   
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Fri, Jul 15:
8 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
   
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Sat, Jul 16:
8 pm JACK TEMPCHIN plays “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807.
   
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Fri, Jul 22 & Sat, Jul 23:
8:30 pm DOLLY PARTON plays two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 213-480-3232.
   
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Sat, Jul 23:
Annual "MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL" with workshops, concerts and jams all day long at beautiful Green Valley Lake, at a cool 7000 ft elevation in the San Bernardino Mountains. Info, Sandi Huckaby, at 909-867-7105 or huckaby49@yahoo.com. Website, www.scdh.org     
   
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Sun, Jul 24:
11 am 5 pm Annual “SEA CHANTEY FESTIVAL” with THE JACKSTRAWS, KEN GRAYDON, RAGGLE TAGGLE, FLASH PACKET, GILMAN CARVER, TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY WALKER, JEFF PEKAREK, abpard the docked sailing vessel Star of India, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101; 619-234-9153.
   
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Sun, Jul 24:
7 pm FRANK FAIRFIELD plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
   
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Sun, Jul 24:
7:30 pm GUY DAVIS plays the AMSD Concert Series, , 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
   
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Fri, Jul 29:
7:30 pm LOS LONELY BOYS and LOS LOBOS at the Greek Theatre, , 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.
   
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Jul 30 & Sun, Jul 31:
Noon-10 pm Annual “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” with performances today by MARK ST. MARY LOUISIANA BLUES AND ZYDECO BAND, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, BLUESBOX BAYOU BAND, BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS, A.J. GIBBS - THE MYDECO KING, THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND, plus dancing and children's activities.
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On Sunday, Noon-10 pm, performances by STEP RIDEAU & THE ZYDECO OUTLAWS, LEROY THOMAS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, ROYALE GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, A.J. GIBBS - THE MYDECO KING, THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND, plus dancing and children's activities, all at Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802.
   
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Sat, Jul 30:
4 pm 9 pm “BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN TWILIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL” with SLIGO RAGS at Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Dr/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin 92333.
   
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Sat, Jul 30:
7 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play the “Concerts in the Park” series in Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91350.
   
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Sat, Jul 30:
8 pm LOS LONELY BOYS and LOS LOBOS play the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio 92203.
   
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Sun, Jul 31:
Noon-10 pm Annual “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” concludes with performances by STEP RIDEAU & THE ZYDECO OUTLAWS, LEROY THOMAS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, ROYALE GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, A.J. GIBBS - THE MYDECO KING, THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND, plus dancing and children's activities, all at Rainbow Lagoon, Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802.
   
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Sun, Jul 31:
7 pm LOS LONELY BOYS and LOS LOBOS play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego.

   
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Wed, Aug 3:
8 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival” series at 25 Grant St, Redlands 92373.
   
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Sat, Aug 13:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Altadena Summer Concert Series” in the amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 E Mount Curb Av, Altadena 91001.
   
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Sat, Aug 13:
7:30 pm THE CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; info & tix, SongTree@cox.net or 805-403-2639.
   
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the campus at California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
   
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm GYPSY KINGS play the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.
   
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Sun, Aug 14:
7 pm INCENDIO plays the LACC Summer Music Concert series at 425 Pennisula Dr, Los Angeles 96367.
   
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Sun, Aug 14:
8 pm GYPSY KINGS play the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.
   
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Mon, Aug 15:
7:30 pm B.B. KING plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
   
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Wed, Aug 17:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
   
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Thu, Aug 18:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787.
   
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Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21:
Annual “BIG BEAR LAKE COWBOY GATHERING” at Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315.
   
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Fri, Aug 19:
6 pm SLIGO RAGS play Baily's Old Town Temecula, 28699 Old Town Front St, Temecula 92590; 951-676-9567.
   
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Sat & Sun, Aug 20 & 21:
Noon-7 pm “VENTURA FOLK FESTIVAL” featuring RAMBLING JACK ELLIOTT, THE KINFOLK, THE RINCON RAMBLERS, GARRISON STARR, DELANEY GIBSON, and others, in Mission Park, 180 E Main St, Ventura 93001.
   
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Sat, Aug 20:
7:30 pm HOUSTON JONES plays “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964.
   
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Wed, Aug 24:
8 pm BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, the legendary Cuban group, plays the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 213-480-3232.
   
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Thu, Aug 25:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
   
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Sat, Aug 27:
8 pm “FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE BENEFIT” with BORDER RADIO, SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME, FUR DIXON & STEVEN WERNER, and MERLIN SNIDER & FRIENDS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; 626-798-6236.
   
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Sat, Aug 27:
10 am LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Big World Fun” series at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
   
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Sat, Aug 27:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 92002.

   
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September, 2011...   
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Sat & Sun, Sep 3 & 4:
10 am 10 pm “ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR” with SLIGO RAGS, and others, at Chapman Av & Glassell St, Orange 92866.
   
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Thu, Sep 8:
7:30 pm JOHN YORK, former BYRD, plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
   
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Thu, Sep 8:
8 pm COLIN HAY plays Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035.
   
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Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11:
“EQUINOX FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” with MICK MOLONEY, GINNY HAWKER & TRACY SCHWARZ, OLD SLEDGE, LISSA SCHNECKENBERGER BAND, and more, presented by the California Traditional Music Society at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324.
   
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Sat, Sep 10:
7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the Slater-Lunsford House Concert Series in Lancaster; info, www.desertsong.com.
   
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm GREGORY PAGE plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
   
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm BERKLEY HART plays the Song Tree Concert Series, at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; SongTree@cox.net or 805-403-2639.
   
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Thu, Sep 15:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plays the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
   
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18:
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” N of Bishop 93514; info at www.inyo.org or contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or 760-873-8014.
   
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Fri, Sep 16
7:30 pm MARTIN TAYLOR plays the first of two concerts for the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series,” this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
   
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Sat, Sep 17:
7 pm MARTIN TAYLOR plays the second of two concerts for the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series,” this one at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
   
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Sat, Sep 17:
7:30 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807.
   
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Sat, Sep 17:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plays the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.
   
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Sat, Sep 17:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays Russ and Julie’s House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
   
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Tue, Sep 20:
8 pm SIMON PURE plays the monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425. Presented by Bluegrass Association of Southern California.
    
    
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