Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, September 9, 2011 edition

     
     
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               SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
     
                         from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE
     
                                                                                          September 9, 2011 edition
     
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    Southern California – the region of our core coverage – continues to have THE MOST live acoustic music of anyplace in the world! (Not a brag, just a FACT.)
    
THIS SECTION of the Guide is SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, where you'll find the most complete annotated presentation available ANYWHERE of all th!
    
     
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PLUS, remember to check THIS WEEK’S NEWS FEATURES, September 9 edition, in its own current section of the Guide!    
    
It's a click away, at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/09/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html  
    
    
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        This edition SPOTLIGHT EVENTS is the LATEST UPDATE to the Guide's chronological, day-by-day listings and descriptions of live acoustic and Americana performances, festivals, workshops for artists, and more. We cover music indoors and out, across and around L.A., from the north border of Santa Barbara County to the south border of Orange County, inland to the deserts, plus some key events in San Diego and beyond, and FESTIVALS anywhere we think you're interested in finding them.
     
    
    
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Friday, September 9
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Fri, Sep 9:
7 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN plays Boulevard Music, Culver & Sepulveda, Culver City! Tix, $20, available at www.boulevardmusic.com/livemusic/295.html. Read the New York Times live show review at www.nytimes.com/2011/01/08/arts/music/08cowtown.html. Listen to the NPR “Weekend Edition” at www.npr.org/2011/05/14/136284952/hot-club-of-cowtown-a-texas-trios-tribute. But mainly, go see this fabulous Austin-based trio.
     
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Fri, Sep 9, in Tehachapi:
7 pm FIDDLER'S CROSSING'S FIRST ALL JAM EVENING at Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994. Hosts say, “Our open mic nights (every Wed at 7 pm) have been turning into jams at the end, anyway, so we decided to try an all jam night. If it goes well, we'll add more like it on a regular basis in the future. So, come on down with your instrument and play with us. Please keep in mind, we are a FOLKY, ACOUSTIC bunch at Fiddlers so please no electric instruments and amps or drums. The exception would be an electric bass - bring a small amp for it or just plug into our sound system.” $5 cover includes all refreshments.
EDITOR'S NOTE: a fire in Tehachapi, caused by a plane crash, had not been extinguished by press time, so call the venue before you go.
     
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Fri, Sep 9:
8 pm THE SCARLET FURIES plus THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
     
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Fri, Sep 9:
8 pm TIM EASTON and JONNY CORNDAWG at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $16.
     
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Fri, Sep 9:
8 pm ELI BARSI with JOHN CUNNINGHAM plays Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; 877-340-9378 or 661-255-7087. Eli is a 2011 Western Music Association (WMA) nominee for “Outstanding Female Performer” and 2011 Academy of Western Artists (AWA) nominee “Western Music Female” performer of the year and 2011 nominee for AWA “Western Music Yodeler” of the year. Reservations required by calling one of the above numbers. Tix, $20.
     
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Fri, Sep 9, in Ventura Co:
8 pm “FIRESIDE CONCERTS” series brings the TOM CORBETT BAND with BILL KNOPF & DAVID FERGUSON, at 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park.
     
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Fri, Sep 9, in Ventura:
8 pm GRANT LANGSTON at Yolies, 138 W Main, Ventura; 805-816-0663; tix, www.HiHatEntertainment.com. The alt-country artist is popular with roots aficionados, for good reason. Tix, $10.
     
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Fri, Sep 9, in Palmdale:
MAYDE IN IRELAND plays Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. “It pretty much started as a joke; a coupla local guys pretending to be an Irish folk-singing duo for a small, indie movie that was partially filmed at Butler's. But the joke was on us. Those rollicking' rascallions Randy and Dave, augmented by an occasional fiddle or mandolin player and collectively known as MAYDE IN IRELAND, have become one of Butler's favourite acts; a one-two punch of easy-going Celtic camaraderie, good times and good tunes that stretch from the (old) Dubliners to the Young Dubliners, from pastoral ballads to fire-spitting Pogues covers, and every little McNook and McCranny in between.” - Kevin Burton Smith, Butler's Coffee Music Guy.
     
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Fri, Sep 9:
9:30 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE SWAMP COOLERS, plus BRUCE RAY WHITE opening, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; http://thecinemabar.com. No cover, bring $ for the Tip Jar. More info at www.oldnumber7.net. Cliff says it's “Roots like you never heard before! (Don't worry, Old Number 7 is still alive and well.) The SWAMP COOLERS will tear up some electrified swamp music. If you like Lazy Lester, Leadbelly, and Jerry Reid, you are in for a real treat!”
     
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Fri, Sep 9:
10:30 pm PHIL WARD, talented musician-actor-comedian, at the ComedySportz Theatre in Hollywood. Phil says, “I have the honor of being the musical guest when 'Up Late With Adam Fisher,' a fake late-night TV talk show that’s written as it’s being performed, moves to prime time and starts Season Two. I'll be playing a made-up famous musician, improvising a song based on an audience suggestion. Other guests include PAUL F. TOMPKINS and the lads behind the 'Superego' podcast. The show comes complete with a writing staff (featuring actual late-night TV writers), a house band, and comic guest bits, all improvised before your eyes. See it to believe it.” Tickets and directions at http://comedysportzla.com. More info and funny stuff at www.uplatewithadam.com.
     
     
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Saturday, September 10
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Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11:
2nd annual “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. More info has been recently added at http://ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox/index.html.    
    Saturday and Sunday DAYTIME is the multi-stage, multi-workshop all-day festival at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324.
    Saturday EVENING brings a choice of two concerts, quite a ways apart and a long way from the festival's daytime events. There's a Celtic concert with THE MULCAHY FAMILY and MICK MOLONEY at 7:30 pm (7 pm doors) at Throop Church, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena 91101. The other choice is an old-time concert with TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, OLD SLEDGE, and THOMAS MAUPIN at 8 pm (doors at 7:30) at HM157, 3110 N Broadway, Lincoln Heights 90031.
    Altogether, it's 43 world-class “traditional” performers (with more to be added), 70 workshops, 12 hours of dance and an all day children’s area.
    Performers include:
Legendary Irish musician Mick Moloney
Old-time fiddle and banjo icon Dan Gellert
World-class New England fiddler and singer Lissa Schneckenburger and Band
Outstanding Appalachian singer Ginny Hawker
Multi-instrumentalist and former New Lost City Rambler Tracy Schwarz
Old Sledge, some of the brightest new generation of Appalachian performers
Champion buckdancer Thomas Maupin
16-year-old banjo prodigy Daniel Rothwell
with more to come!
Other activities include:
Live Music at the Dance Area!
A participatory folk dance tent with live music
Dozens of workshops on everything from shape note singing to spoons to song-writing to storytelling.
Jam sessions (yes! Absolutely bring your instrument!)
Family area including dance, music, games and crafts
An expo of local folk arts non-profits
Craft and food vendors
    CTMS tells us, “The Fall Equinox Folk Music, Storytelling and Dance Festival is a two-day, teaching arts festival that exemplifies CTMS' guiding principles. CTMS believes that through sharing and celebrating traditional arts, we can better know ourselves, our neighbors, and can become more compassionate citizens of the world. Through artistic interaction, we create opportunities to dissolve misunderstandings, break down stereotypes and increase respect for one another.”
    Advance tix (purchased by Sep 8) are $25 for the entire day Sunday. Students with ID (verified at the gate) are $10 and children age 10 and under are free. Two-day Advance tix, available now, include the Saturday evening concert in Pasadena, and “are an even greater value.” Purchase tickets at http://equinox2011.eventbrite.com    
    If you're broke, you can become a volunteer, commit to 3 hours, and your admission is free. Contact Wyatt Stone at http://ctmsfolkmusic.org/getinvolved/festivalvolunteer.html before all the choice volunteer time slots are filled. Visit www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/getinvolved for the actual job descriptions. The Workshop schedule will posted soon on the CTMS sitey so you can make plans to volunteer and be free to attend what you most want to see. More info, www.ctmsfolkmusic.org; 818-817-7756. 
   
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Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11, in Julian (E San Diego Co):
Annual “JULIAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Frank Lane Park, Julian, CA; www.julianbanjofiddle.com. Includes Tom Corbett and Rick Shea Shows.
   
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Sat, Sep 10, in Solvang:
Noon-4:30 pm T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND play the “Iris Vineyard Birthday Party” at Iris Vineyard, 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang 93463. Info, www.rideauvineyard.com or 805-688-0717.
   
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Sat, Sep 10:
3-5 pm MURPHY'S FLAW brings “Bluegrass without Pity” to Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Raymond Av, Pasadena; 626-564-9291. You'll get ample warning: “The Flaw” banner will be hanging over the door. John Bryan, the closest thing they have to a leader, says, “We wanted to give your our most exciting show, so we canceled practice,” adding, “that means you're assured of the absolutely undiluted Flaw experience. We didn't want the usual, mind-numbing repetition of our set list to come between you, the audience, and us, the Flaw.” They really are quite good, despite their own banter to the contrary. More at www.murphysflawband.com. No cover, but buy something to support the music there.
   
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Sat, Sep 10, in Thousand Oaks:
7 pm DAN NAVARRO plus MATT CARTSONIS play the Four Friends Acoustic Music Series, Four Friends Gallery, 1408 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com.
    Emcee is VICKI PETERSON of THE BANGLES, and she will sing a few songs solo.
    Promoter Marilyn Babcock cooks dinner for guests at these events; doors open at 6 to eat; music begins at 7 pm. Marilyn adds, “The venue is very accessible seating for 100. Soft drinks free, no host bar. Kids OK. Song circle follows performances, so bring your guitars; amazing piano available.” Emcee is Dave Morrison. Directions from L.A. & the Valley: Take 101 Fwy to Rancho Rd exit; right at Rancho; right on Thousand Oaks Blvd. To venue, two blocks on the right. Parking lot in back.$15 admission each show, and that includes dinner. More info, info@fourfriendsgallery.com; 805-497-4022.   
     
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Sat, Sep 10:
7 pm MARY KAYE 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
     
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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 “ONE LIGHT: AN ECUMENICAL COMMEMORATION OF 9-11-01” at Los Angeles City Hall, west steps, 200 N Spring St, downtown L.A. For further information, email onelight@lacorl.org or see www.lacorl.org.
    SUSAN SUNTREE says, “Many of you know that I have been working with remarkable composer ADRIENNE ALBERT who has set my adaptation of the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights' as a choral work. Now the 'Preamble,' a short version of the complete choral work, will be performed by a chorus of one hundred voices.”
     
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” charity benefit show, this time with JUDE JOHNSTONE, RONSTADT GENERATIONS, GARY ALLEGRETTO, MARVIN ETZIONI, IAN ESPINOZA, BYRON PFEIFER, & MARK ISLAM, at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; 310-450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net. "BEST ACOUSTIC SHOW" - Best of LA 2011, Los Angeles Magazine.
     
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. info@folkmusiccenter.com     
    Listen to some samples at www.moirasmiley.com/VOCO_main.html
Doors at 7 pm. Tix, $15.
     
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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 play 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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Sat, Sep 10:
8 pm FREEBO plays Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024. Tix, $15.
     
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Sat, Sep 10:
8 pm JACKSH*T at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
     
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Sat, Sep 10:
8-11 pm PADDY'S PIG plays the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.[ www.lawrysonline.com. More at www.paddyspigla.com    
     
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Sat, Sep 10, in Palmdale:
CHUCK ROBERTS plays Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.      
    “Kicking off the evening is Victorville's own CHUCK ROBERTS, a featured writer and performer on 'Dog Tales,' running on over 120 stations across the country. Chuck's wry, rough-humored take on lives (some of them his) full of wrong turns and happy accidents will have you laughing (or squirming) in self-recognition -- when you're not tapping your feet or just nodding your head. If you're hankering for some smart, savvy songwriting, laced with dry wit and big wet hooks in the John Hiatt / Guy Clark / Lyle Lovett vein, check out Charlie B. -- he's got what you need.” - Kevin Burton Smith, Butler's Coffee Music Guy.
     
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Sunday, September 11
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Today is 9-11...
    Perhaps you wrote a song – or more – following 9-11, to help yourself or the rest of us comprehend or cope or make some kind of sense of it. Perhaps your song should be resurrected, or perhaps you now see it as something that served its purpose at the time. Have you moved on? Have we, as a nation, as a society, as humanity, moved on? Will we ever? And is the phrase, “moved on,” one that sounds too abrupt, insensitively dismissive, regardless of what we individually intend if we apply it here?
     Who can cite the date without delving into a well of emotions? Once, it was the number you called in an emergency. Then it was a day so tragic that no one bothered to note the irony of countless 9-1-1 calls made on that on 9-11 and the unprecedented loss of life to emergency responders trying to protect others.
     9-11 became forever engraved in history, as indelibly as December 7th. 9-11 became the shorthand date of an appallingly shocking and ultimate disaster, one wrought by fervently misguided religious zealotry that manifested as the inhuman hatred of man. It was a disaster, though not one brought by the mechanics of nature. It's become even sadder as one invoked and exploited by opportunistic politicians and fear-mongering profiteers ever since.
    9-11 is a fitting time to consider the larger implications of our thoughts and feelings, then and now, and our progress (or the lack of it) as the dominant, yet sadly divided species on this small blue planet. It's a fitting time to ask our politicians whether contrarian intransigence is worthy of their silenced constituents, those whose unfulfilled promise and creativity and ability to contribute were lost on 9-11 – and their suffering constituents who rushed to help that day and in the days and months following, and who continue to suffer now as a result, yet receive little or no help from what should be a forever grateful nation. .
    Just as Congress appears unable to help 9-11's surviving first responders, both political parties appear bereft of any real vision for a better future for all of us.
    Clearly, the role of the artist isn't yet over.
    (There's more. Read the complete piece, “9-11: The Part Played by Artists, and What's Still to be Done,” in this week's News Features.)
    
     
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Sun, Sep 11; Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11:
2nd annual “EQUINOX FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” with MICK MOLONEY, GINNY HAWKER & TRACY SCHWARZ, OLD SLEDGE, WOMEN ON THE MOVE, LISSA SCHNECKENBERGER BAND, and more, presented by the California Traditional Music Society. See our Saturday, September 10 listing for complete info.
     
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Sun, Sep 11, in OC:
Annual “TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL” at Dana Point Harbor - Baby Beach Grass Park, Dana Point. Info, 714-267-4567 or 949-362-9250 or www.tallshipsfestival.com/events.html.
Includes traditional maritime music performances by LEGACY, with Barbara Gershman on hammered dulcimer and accordion, and Patty McCollom on banjo, fiddle, whistle, vocals, & bodhran.
    
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Sun, Sep 11; Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11, in Julian (E San Diego Co):
Annual “JULIAN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Frank Lane Park, Julian, CA; www.julianbanjofiddle.com. Includes Tom Corbett and Rick Shea Shows.
   
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Sun, Sep 11:
2 pm RUSTY RICHARDS (SONS OF THE PIONEERS) and MARY KAYE, plus performing emcee, cowboy poet and musician STEVE DEMING at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum) Wells Fargo Theater,
    Most recognized as a former member of The Sons Of The Pioneers, today WMA Hall of Famer Rusty brings his own songwriting and song styling to each of his exciting performances across the West.
    Opening the afternoon is WMA Female Artist for 2010, Mary Kaye. Her powerful yet sweet vocals add the real west to the lyrics she pens straight from her heart.
    Info and advance tix, 818-365-8709 or wmacc2000@yahoo.com. Reserve your seats early. Special pricing for seniors. Youth, age 14 and under, are admitted free.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
2-7 pm JEFF SEVERSON THE SINGING SAFETY, plus THE CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND play the parking lot party at Kelly's Restaurant in Long Beach 90803. More at www.singingsafety.com and www.californiacowboyband.com.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
3 pm ELI BARSI plays a matinee 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Eli is a 2011 Western Music Association (WMA) nominee for “Outstanding Female Performer” and 2011 Academy of Western Artists (AWA) nominee “Western Music Female” performer of the year and 2011 nominee for AWA “Western Music Yodeler” of the year. $15.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
3-5 pm “BEST OF THE 2011 TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTESTANTS,” including WOMEN ON THE MOVE, do a free performance co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization 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. More info soon.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
4:30 pm MARK ST. MARY plays the dance at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90803. Dance lesson at 4:30, band plays 5-9 pm. Info, call Karen, 562-708-8946 or check www.LouisianaDanceLA.com. $15 at the door.
    Note that 7th St Offramp from 405 Freeway is CLOSED INDEFINITELY, so take an alternate route. From the north, take 405 Freeway south, exit Bellflower Bl South. Go 2 miles, cross 7th St, get in left lane, turn left on PCH, hotel is approx 1 mile on the left, just past the Gaslamp. Left into driveway, right into parking.
    From the South, take 405 Freeway north, exit Westminster Bl, go over freeway, take Westminster west approx 6.9 miles, turn right on PCH. Go 1/2 mile over bridge, turn right into hotel, right into parking lot.
    Either way, enter club through portico. Club is to the right, down three steps and through the doors.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
5 pm BORDER RADIO plays Angel City Brewing, 216 S Alameda (at Traction), downtown Los Angeles. Plenty of street and parking lot parking. Band leader Kelly McCune says, “We're shooting photos at this fantastic brewery earlier in the day, and then playing at 5 pm. Come on downtown to this sprawling industrial dance hall with microbrewery and art gallery inside. Did I mention the wonderful beers they make? And you can see it right there, brewing up in gigantic vats...my personal fave is the Charlie Parker. Michael Bowe is the Brew Master responsible for this wonderfully made beer. We'll be shooting band photos for our new CD after 2 pm and then setting up to play at 5 pm. We'd love to see you there!”
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
5:30-9 pm Weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” show has only 3 shows left this year, at the Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026. This week brings CRAIG ELKINS (formerly of HUFFAMOOSE), RIVER ROUGE, MAXIM LUDWIG & THE SANTA FE SEVEN, and on the Back Porch stage, MARK LENNON. You can find them all and watch the RIVER ROUGE video, "Black Licorice," at www.kgmusicpress.com/thegrandoleecho. No cover, all ages.
     
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Sun, Sep 11:
7 pm GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $15.
     
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Sun, Sep 11, in Oregon:
Noon-dusk Annual “MT. HOOD FESTIVAL OF THE FOREST” at Wildwood Recreational Area in Zigzag, Oregon, features music by ATOMIC GUMBO, NEW IBERIANS & TOOLOOSE. More. Info, www.cascade-zydeco.com    
     
     
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Tuesday, September 13
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Tue, Sep 13:
WOMEN ON THE MOVE perform in the evening at “Taste of the Village” in downtown Glendora.
     
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Tue, Sep 13:
“ALL FOR THE HALL” with ZAC BROWN, SHERYL CROW, VINCE GILL & EMMYLOU HARRIS at Club Nokia, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com. Doors at 7 pm. Tix, $65, $100, $125, $250; on sale August 20 at 10 am. (Emmylou is back in L.A. at the Greek Theatre on Sep 27, with her RED DIRT BOYS plus PATTY GRIFFIN & BUDDY MILLER...)
     
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Tue, Sep 13:
8 pm THE GOURDS plus EAGLE EYE WILLIAMS at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026. Show is 18+.
     
     
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Wednesday, September 14
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Wed, Sep 14:
7-10 pm TOM CORBETT, RICK SHEA and DAVE HALL play an acoustic show at Cafe 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre.
     
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Wed, Sep 14:
7-10 pm Monthly “LAWIM SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with JENNIFER HOPE, JAMES HURLEY, JANIS LIEBHART, GARY STOCKDALE, & CAROLINE WATERS, at the M Bar & Restaurant, 1253 N Vine St (Fountain & Vine Plaza), Hollywood 90038; valet parking available or area street parking. Hosted By multiplatinum artist HARRIET SCHOCK. Doors open 7 pm for food, full bar & mingling with the artists. Show starts 8 pm. Open seating, no reservations. This is the longest running show of its kind in L.A. - 20 years and counting. Los Angeles Women in Music - LAWiM - is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Free admission for LAWiM Members; $10 admission all others; plus $10 food or drink minimum per person (club policy).
     
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Wed, Sep 14:
7:45 pm FAY WOLF at Room 5, 143 N La Brea, 2nd Floor, L.A. 90036. $10 at the door. You can catch samples from her upcoming CD, “Spiders,” at www.faywolfmusic.com.
     
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Wed, Sep 14:
8 pm RASPIN STUWART is the featured artist at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Canyon Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905; www.guitarmerchant.com.
     
     
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Thursday, September 15
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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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Thu, Sep 15:
8 pm SALTY SUITES, the acoustic ensemble of SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, & CHELSEA WILLIAMS, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $15.
     
     
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Friday, September 16
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18; world music:
Annual “PASADENA GREEK FEST” brings food, music, dance and more to santa Anita Racetrack (enter at Holly & Huntington), Arcadia. Runs Fri 5 pm-1am, Sat noon-1 am, Sun noon-10 pm. Info, www.pasadenagreekfest.org
     
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18, near Bishop, CA:
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with headliners DAVID LINDLEY, LOS LOBOS, RAY BONNEVILLE, THE BILLS, MARC ATKINSON TRIO, INCENDIO, and plenty more, is at Millpond County Park/Campground, N of Bishop 93514; info at www.inyo.org or contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or 760-873-8014. This is, reliably, year-after-year, the best “end-of-the-summer” traditional and new acoustic music festival in California. If you can drive to Mammoth to ski, this is closer, up the same road.
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    Here's the lineup, day-by-day:
    Friday Night - Main Stage
6:30 pm Fiddlin' Pete & Friends     
7:35 pm David Lindley     
9:10 pm Mumbo Gumbo     
    Saturday - Main Stage
1 pm Buster Blue     
2:10 pm Marc Atkinson Trio     
3:30 pm Joe Craven Trio     
4:50 pm The Bills     
7 pm Poor Man's Whiskey     
8:45 pm Incendio     
    Saturday - Workshop Tent
There are seven time slots, with various festival artists leading sessions.
    Sunday - Main Stage
9 am Xitlahuac Estrellas de Mexico Latin Dancers
10 am Sage Romero
11:05 am Eddy Evans Band
12:10 pm Ray Bonneville     
1:20 pm Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
2:35 pm Cafe Musique     
4:05 pm Masanga Marimba Ensemble     
6 pm Los Lobos     
    Sunday - Workshop Tent
There are seven time slots, with various festival artists leading sessions.
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    This festival isn't overcrowded and you don't wait interminably long at the snack bar (which offers good food.) You can take your own chow, ice chest, whatever you like. Tent camping is around one side of the picturesque mill pond, and early birds get spots shaded by big cottonwood trees. Car parking is close enough you can access it easily (but you can't sleep in your car in the regular parking lot). Jamming in the RV campground is always good, and the campground has token-operated showers for all festival participants.
    There's more info at www.inyo.org or you can contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or call 760-873-8014. For Bishop area lodging, restaurants & more, go to www.bishopVisitor.com.
    We'll have more in our next edition, but this motivate you to indulge yourself in one, last, summer festival fling, get your tickets, and reserve your campground space or a motel in town.    
     
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18, in Oregon:
Annual “CASCADE ZYDECO DANCE CAMP” in the Mt. Hood Nat'l Forest, 50 miles from Portland, Oregon.
    Organizers tell us, “We are now the only zydeco dance camp in the country.”
    HORACE TRAHAN & THE NEW OSSUN EPRESS, from Lafayette, LA, and ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, from the SF Bay Area, play all three days/nights. Organizers add, “For those who have been to Vortex & Buffalo Jambalaya dance camps, the facilities are similar, but nicer. We can meet you at the Portland airport & deliver you back, plus provide bedding if you can't pack it on the plane.”
    Cost is $225, with “a liberal refund policy if you have to cancel.” Space for only 150, already 2/3 full, signup soon to guarantee a spot. Stay a few extra days to explore Oregon & hike in the national forest. Check out dance camp details and register at www.cascadezydeco.com and click on "Dance Camp." Questions, contact dickbrainard@gmail.com.    
     
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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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Fri, Sep 16:
8 pm SLAID CLEAVES at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
     
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Fri, Sep 16:
8 pm MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $18.
     
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Fri, Sep 16, in Ventura County:
8 pm CHRIS STUART & JANET BEAZLEY (both of BACKCOUNTRY) plus RACHEL SEDACCA, celebrated singer-songwriter, play a double-bill at the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo. Open mic precedes the featured acts (signups start at 7:30); info, 805-523-2682, email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com and website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Produced by Gary & Kathy Lynch.
     
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Fri, Sep 16:
8 pm France's OLIVIA RUIZIN plays her Los Angeles concert premiere at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl (between Beverly Glen and Kenwood), L.A. Pre-show reception at 7 pm. Adults $45, students $30, includes gourmet food and wine tasting.
     Second show on Sat, Sep 17 at 7:30 pm does not include food and wine or reception; adults are $35, students are $25.
     
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Fri, Sep 16, in Ventura:
8 pm LAURIE MORVAN BLUES BAND at Yolies, 138 W Main, Ventura; 805-816-0663; tix, www.HiHatEntertainment.com. Tix, $10.     
     
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18:
8:30 pm L.A. PHIL PRESENTS THE “FIREWORKS FINALE: A NIGHT AT THE MOULIN ROUGE” at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. ri & Sat shows at 8:30 pm; Sunday show at 7:30 pm.
    Artists: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, conductor; Paris Combo; special guest Dancers from the Moulin Rouge; special guest Ooh la la! Enjoy an intoxicating adventure through the City of Lights with high-kicking dancers direct from the legendary Moulin Rouge performing the can-can, and the jazzy French cabaret sounds of Paris Combo, accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a dazzling fireworks display.
     
     
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Saturday, September 17
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Sat, Sep 17; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18; world music:
Annual “PASADENA GREEK FEST” brings food, music, dance and more to santa Anita Racetrack (enter at Holly & Huntington), Arcadia. Runs Fri 5 pm-1am, Sat noon-1 am, Sun noon-10 pm. Info, www.pasadenagreekfest.org
     
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Sat, Sep 17; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18, near Bishop, CA:
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with headliners DAVID LINDLEY, LOS LOBOS, RAY BONNEVILLE, THE BILLS, MARC ATKINSON TRIO, INCENDIO, and plenty more, is at Millpond County Park/Campground, N of Bishop 93514; info at www.inyo.org or contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or 760-873-8014. This is, reliably, year-after-year, the best “end-of-the-summer” traditional and new acoustic music festival in California. If you can drive to Mammoth to ski, this is closer, up the same road.
     See Friday's write-up for all the details and each day's schedule.
     
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Sat, Sep 17:
2-6 pm “CANCER BENEFIT SHOW” with new band THE APPLE VALLEY DEATH SQUAD and more rootsy Americana acts, at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach 90254. It’s considered “a private event,” so it’s not listed on the venue's website, but everyone is welcome. $10 per ticket or $15 per couple. Email vince for tickets at vince@dntmusic.com    
     
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Sat, Sep 17, in OC:
4-6 pm "TRAD FOR TRÓCAIRE" benefit concert with LOONEY'S FORTUNE, the band of PATTI AMELOTTE, GEORGIANA HENNESSY, and MATT TONGE, at a private residence in Mission Viejo. Reservations get directions at patti@pattiamelotte.com. Cost is a donation IN ANY AMOUNT, cash, or a check made out to Trócaire. What's it about? Check www.trocaire.org   
     
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Sat, Sep 17, in OC:
LOAFER'S GLORY plays the San Juan Capistrano Library; details not known.
     
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Sat, Sep 17:
6:30 pm “BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL” includes a free outdoor solo acoustic performance of Irish music by KEN O'MALLEY at Video Symphony, 266 E Magnolia, Burbank.
     
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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:
7-10 pm “INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY WEEKEND” brings THERE BE PIRATES! to the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; www.whaleandale.com; 310-832-0363.  
    The globally-touring THERE BE PIRATES! is acoustically based, frequently breathing new life into 200 year old sea shanties, sea songs, and pirate ballads.
    California's premiere pirate jam band, There Be Pirates!, based, of all places, in Joshua Tree, is in their sixth year as swashbuckling musical buccaneers. They tell us, “There Be Pirates! has performed far and wide, with two UK tours under arrgghhhhhh belts, headlining festivals such as Scarborough's SeaFest (twice), and Liverpool's On the Waterfront festival (50,000 in attendance), as well as playing venues from the Merseyside Maritime Museum (Liverpool), the Ryedale Folk Museum (Hutton-le-Hole), and the Queen Mary. Arrrrgghhhhh albums have been well reviewed, and arrrgghhhhh CD release party fer Pirates in the Desert was held at Danby Castle last summer. There's much more at www.therebepirates.net    
    “ITLPD” is September 19, which is Monday, so the musical pirates “arrrrgghhhhh” celebrating today and tonight. This will be the largest International Talk Like a Pirate Day celebration in Southern California, so the pirates “recommend getting reservations prior to the date, and coming for dinner as The Whale & Ale has superb food, as well as a great selection of British beers. It will be a special performance for arrrgghhhh band as we will be featuring FIDDLER FRANCIS from arrgghhhhh first album, 'Drink & the Devil,' and the Right Good REVEREND BILL CHURCH who provided the trumpet for arrgghhhhhh second album, 'Pirates in the Desert.'”
    Small cover charge, dinner & drinks available, prizes for best costume/ regalia, and more.
     
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Sat, Sep 17:
7 pm ELDERLOCKE reunion show 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $20.        
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Sat, Sep 17, on TV:
7-8 pm “CALIFORNIA'S GOLD” brings the "SINGING COWBOYS," ROY ROGERS, DALE EVANS, and HERB JEFFRIES. And the "UKULELE MAN" episode featuring 103-year-old musician BILL TAPIA, on KCET, broadcast channel 28. Many in L.A. with cable can't see it, since big cable companies dropped KCET just after it went independent the first of the year. Have someone record it for you. This will be a dandy!
     
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Sat, Sep 17:
7:30 pm DON HENLEY (Eagles) plus LUCINDA WILLIAMS at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com. Tix went on sale Aug 13; prices range from $50-$155.    
    
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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:
7:30 pm France's OLIVIA RUIZIN plays her Los Angeles concert premiere at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl (between Beverly Glen and Kenwood), L.A. Adults $35, students $25.
     First show is Fri, Sep 16 at 8 pm and includes gourmet food and wine tasting and a pre-show reception at 7 pm; adults are $45, students are $30.
     
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Sat, Sep 17:
8 pm MOYA BRENNAN and CORMAC DE BARRA, masters of the Irish harp, play the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena. Free parking is off Michigan Av, south of Del Mar. More on the show, the artists, and the series, at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu including info on upcoming shows.    
    KRISTINA OLSEN (www.kristinaolsen.net), previously scheduled, has been postponed until some time in 2012.
    Nick Smith, co-booker of the series, tells us, “The silver lining in the cloud is that MOYA BRENNAN and CORMAC DE BARRA were looking for a local venue on the same day, and Voilà! They'll be coming to Caltech!”
    MOYA BRENNAN is world renowned for for her angelic voice and harp playing, as a member of CLANNAD, one of Ireland's most prominent groups, and in various other settings, including work with the CHIEFTAINS, PAUL BRADY, and BONO. She is a strong link between traditional and modern Irish music.
    CORMAC DE BARRA is a harpist, too, heavily involved in traditional Irish music and known for stretching the boundaries in many directions. He sings as well as plays, and the two have worked together in the past. Their recording, “Voices and Harps,” came out earlier this year and is attracting a lot of attention. This show is a fine opportunity to hear these two great musicians in an intimate setting. Tickets now on sale via website and phone number above. $20 adults, $5 for Caltech students and children.
    
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Sat, Sep 17:
8 pm MARY GAUTHIER & LORI McKENNA at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
     
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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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Sat, Sep 17; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18:
8:30 pm L.A. PHIL PRESENTS THE “FIREWORKS FINALE: A NIGHT AT THE MOULIN ROUGE” at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. ri & Sat shows at 8:30 pm; Sunday show at 7:30 pm.
    Artists: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, conductor; Paris Combo; special guest Dancers from the Moulin Rouge; special guest Ooh la la! Enjoy an intoxicating adventure through the City of Lights with high-kicking dancers direct from the legendary Moulin Rouge performing the can-can, and the jazzy French cabaret sounds of Paris Combo, accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a dazzling fireworks display.
     
     
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Sunday, September 18
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Sun, Sep 18:
11 am EARTHWORM ENSEMBLE, comprised of some stellar musicians, performs a Kid's Show Matinee at oMcCabe's, 3101 Pico, Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com. In addition to members of I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., KING KUKULE will be a featured guest vocalist. His mad wit should spice up the memorable EE eco/farmers market tunes even more. Tix are only $8. More at www.earthwormensemble.com and www.kingkukulele.com.
     
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Sun, Sep 18; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18; world music:
Annual “PASADENA GREEK FEST” brings food, music, dance and more to santa Anita Racetrack (enter at Holly & Huntington), Arcadia. Runs Fri 5 pm-1am, Sat noon-1 am, Sun noon-10 pm. Info, www.pasadenagreekfest.org
     
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Sun, Sep 18; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18, near Bishop, CA:
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with headliners DAVID LINDLEY, LOS LOBOS, RAY BONNEVILLE, THE BILLS, MARC ATKINSON TRIO, INCENDIO, and plenty more, is at Millpond County Park/Campground, N of Bishop 93514; info at www.inyo.org or contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or 760-873-8014. This is, reliably, year-after-year, the best “end-of-the-summer” traditional and new acoustic music festival in California. If you can drive to Mammoth to ski, this is closer, up the same road.
     See Friday's write-up for all the details and each day's schedule.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
2 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER recording show for a live CD at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W Eighth St, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com. Reservation and info line, 800-403-3447. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
    The delightful duo will perform selections from their 3 previous CDs, “The Pearl and the Swine,” “Travelers,” and “Songs of the Open Road,” plus “a couple of other special choices.” They tell us, “We need you to be there and raise a ruckus, so you'll be on our CD with us!”
    Alva's audience capacity is 60. To guarantee your spot, call Alva's and make a reservation. Your tickets will be at Will Call on the day of the show. Tix, $20. Admission will include a signed copy of their new live CD, scheduled to arrive the first week of December. More at www.furandsteve.com and www.reverbnation.com/furdixonandstevewerner.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
2-4:30 pm “THE BERNIE PEARL L.A. BLUES REVUE” with BARBARA MORRISON, plus SHERRY PRUITT and BIG JAMIE POWELL, for the “ASH GROVE CONCERT SERIES” at Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Bl, L.A. 90026; info, 213-481-8112; www.ashgrovemusic.com.     
    BARBARA MORRISON has resumed performing following surgery, and will be singing the blues with Bernie and the guys as the Ash Grove concert series continues in the lovely courtyard. The show features the world-renown Ms. Morrison with the Bernie Pearl Blues Band.
    Also on the bill is powerful vocalist and original writer SHERRY PRUITT and BIG JAMIE POWELL singing his "about as blues as you can get" originals.
    The band features vocals by dynamic sax man BOBBY "HURRICANE" SPENCER.
    The show opens with renowned bluesman and guitarist BERNIE PEARL and bassist MIKE BARRY performing tunes from their latest acoustic CD, "Sittin' On the Right Side of the Blues."
    General admission $15, seniors and students $10.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
5:30-9 pm THE GRAND OLE ECHO presents “GRAMATHON” with roots artists celebrating the works of the late GRAM PARSONS; backed by the THE PALAMINO RIDERS, JESSE HARRIS, GREG HARRIS, JAY DEE MANESS, MIKE BAKER, & DON HEFFINGTON, are guest artists BRENNEN LEIGH, SUSAN JAMES, BRIAN WHELAN, LESLIE STEVENS, DAN JANISCH, & DAVID SERBY, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com.    
    With only one more 2011 show (next week), the series adopts a theme today and involves plenty of artists to carry it off.
     The traditions of California Country music run through the veins of guitarist and singer songwriter Jesse Jay Harris. Jesse's musical traditions run deep, his father Greg Harris fronted the Flying Burrito Brothers for years after Gram Parson's untimely death. Greg worked with many influential musicians during these years including Garth Hudson and Rick Danko of The Band, Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, Sneaky Pete Kleinow of the Burritos and many others.
    The influence of hanging around at these shows as a kid is still with Jesse and provides a strong foundation from with to draw, which is why his first solo release is aptly titled "Solid Ground" Jesse has played stages large and small in every corner of the state and elsewhere. The traditions of bluegrass, country, rock, blues, soul, and jazz have always been a part of Jesse's years of composing, playing, and producing. Jesse is currently focused on writing and producing his own brand of telecaster driven country rock. Currently residing in Los Angeles after a stint in San Francisco, California is still Jesse's playground, driving up and down the state to play shows as well as tours in Europe and elsewhere. More at www.jessejayharris.com and www.gregharrismusic.net    
    JAYDEE MANESS played on Gram Parson's records, was in the ISB band, was a Buckaroo and Vince Gill's steel player for years. A member of the Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame, a living legend, and and all around great guy. Check out his website, www.jaydeemaness.com   
    No cover, all ages.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
7 pm 8th Annual “CELTIC CONCERT” with THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH, LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES AND DRUMS, THE PLOUGHBOYS, and SKELPIN, plus IRISH DANCERS, at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD (323-461-3673); www.FordTheatres.org.     
    The show features headliners THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH who lend their beautiful harmonies to traditional Scottish and Irish music and are rarely seen outside the festival circuit. Opening the show will be the LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES AND DRUMS, followed by performances by local favorites THE PLOUGHBOYS as well as SKELPIN' from San Diego, always popular performers at the LA County Irish Fair in Pomona. And, of course, there will be IRISH DANCERS. This event is not just a concert but a genuine gathering of the extended Celtic family here in Los Angeles.
    Renowned Irish musician KEN O'MALLEY is co-producing this year's Celtic Arts Center signature annual event. He has a limited number of discount tickets at the rate of $31, 26 and 22. These tickets will be $39, 34 and 29 at the door. The $31 seats are in a special reserved section in the front of the house. Calling Chris at 818-389-8512 if you are interested in tickets for the show with no service charge. More at www.celticconcert.com.
    Box dinner orders available for some shows at 310-652-3797. [aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.] Come early and bring your picnic at tables & chair in the “leafy entryway” by the waterfalls (you can bring your own wine or other beverage, and grounds open 2 hours before show time for picnicking). Food & drink are available on-site, though they always run out of hot cocoa when it’s chilly.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
7 pm TRACY GRAMMER with JIM HENRY 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 venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $18.
     
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Sun, Sep 18:
7 pm “TRAD IRISH MUSIC SESSION” hosted by LOONEY'S FORTUNE, the band of PATTI AMELOTTE, GEORGIANA HENNESSY, and MATT TONGE, at Auld Dubliner pub, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802. It's part of the fund raising effort in Ireland "Trad for Trócaire." All tips and donations made will benefit Trócaire. More at www.trocaire.org.
     
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Sun, Sep 18; Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18:
7:30 pm L.A. PHIL PRESENTS THE “FIREWORKS FINALE: A NIGHT AT THE MOULIN ROUGE” at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Fri & Sat shows at 8:30 pm; Sunday show at 7:30 pm.
    Artists: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, conductor; Paris Combo; special guest dancers from the Moulin Rouge; special guest Ooh la la! Enjoy an intoxicating adventure through the City of Lights with high-kicking dancers direct from the legendary Moulin Rouge performing the can-can, and the jazzy French cabaret sounds of Paris Combo, accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a dazzling fireworks display.
     
     
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Tuesday, September 20
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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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Thursday, September 22
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Thu-Sun, Sep, 22-25, in Illinois:
FARM - Folk Alliance Region Midwest Conference, in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
     
     
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Friday, September 23
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Fri, Sep 23:
8 pm BOBBY LONG at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
     
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Fri, Sep 23:
8 pm THE BRACKEN BAND brings Irish music to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. With influences from The Chieftains to the Cranberries, THE BRACKEN BAND, featuring MARIAN TOMAS GRIFFIN, delivers high energy Irish jigs, reels and contemporary Irish tunes, too.Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats.
    Tix, $15 adv, $20 door; $10 student tix.
     
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Fri, Sep 23:
8 pm TOM CORBETT with BORDER RADIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com. Tom is opening the evening and then playing with Border Radio. This'll be fun! Tix, $18.
     
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Fri, Sep 23, in Ventura:
8 pm ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS BLUES QUARTET at Yolies, 138 W Main, Ventura; 805-816-0663; tix, www.HiHatEntertainment.com. Tix, $18.     
     
     
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Saturday, September 24
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Sat, Sep 24, festival:
9 am-8 pm 17th annual HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS at the Culver Palms United Methodist Church; 4464 Sepulveda Bl; Culver City; info, www.scdh.org.    
     
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Sat, Sep 24, festival:
Annual “CASTAIC DAYS” includes a 7 pm set by Grammy nominees LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS; venue is Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic 91384; event info, 661-257-4050 or www.castaicdays.com    
    Lisa talks about and plays Cajun & zydeco music at www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbYuHlI2xxA.    
    Michael Lucas of the Los Angeles Times calls Lisa Hayley and the Zydekats’ music "a pop approach to Louisiana's sound...one-of-a-kind cornbread voice."
    We find her marvelous, a world-class talent with a splendid and powerfully joyous voice. With her band, just back from a world tour that included the South Pacific Music Festival on Borneo (no kidding!), they play authentic, high-energy Americana / Louisiana / Pop / Folk music that is fun to sing along. It's an infectious repertoire, ranging from contemporary Louisiana music to 120-year-old traditional Cajun and zydeco songs, and they blend education with rollicking entertainment, teaching all ages about the rich history of Louisiana/Americana migration.
    Lisa Haley & the Zydekats include the talents of Gigi Rabe “Accordion Diva”, Chuck Alvarez, Andy Anders, and fine drummer Maria Martinez. In addition to live performance and recordings, they have collaborated on major motion pictures, including "Where the Red Fern Grows," “The Muppet Movie,” “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and "Man in the Moon."
     
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Sat & Sun, Sep 24 & 25, festival, in Sacramento:
Annual “SEAFARER'S MARKETPLACE & PIRATE FESTIVAL” brings Cajun-zydeco music and dance, and seafaring and pirate music. Free admission with donations of canned food or cash. Live music, Pirate encampments, cannon fights, food and treasures from around the globe, and more. Characters welcome, so rummage through the costume trunk. Info, directions, etc at www.louisianasue.com or call 916-962-6415.
     
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Sat, Sep 24:
WOMEN ON THE MOVE play a house concert that includes a home-cooked dinner and a song circle in Sherman Oaks. Google their name for details.
     
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Sat, Sep 24:
7 pm “FOLK ROOTS OF AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC” is “A Musi-Cational* House Concert in South Pasadena, benefiting the music student scholarship fund administered by music teacher TOM FAIR. Reservations get directions at dynamic_events@hotmail.com or 626-319-9289.
     The program “trace[s] the music of the American people from the British Isles through Southern slave songs to modern-time troubadours such as Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and [others].” It's intended for an audience of teens and adults. Entry by a minimum donation of $10 to the music student scholarship fund. TOM FAIR is the featured performer, with guest musicians and guest vocalists.
     
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Sat, Sep 24:
7:30 -10 pm “POETRY GETS THE BLUES” with music by renowned bluesman BERNIE PEARL and poetry by his poet brother SHERMAN PEARL, at the Rumor Mill Cafe, 11739 W.Washington Bl, L.A. (next to Culver City). Bernie says, “We recite poems and play the blues, in a program of spoken word and music featuring several artists.” This is a popular and anticipated annual event. Free admission. Info, 310-397-5400.
     
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Sat, Sep 24:
7:30 pm FRANCISCO GONZALEZ "Mexican Harp" at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. info@folkmusiccenter.com
Tix, $12. Listen to samples at www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbAYg1ra6kE
     
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Sat, Sep 24:
8 pm JENNIFER WARNES at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $38.50.
     
     
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Sunday, September 25
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Sun, Sep 25:
5:30-9 pm The very last “GRAND OLE ECHO” for 2011, with SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS, at the Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026. Unlike the previous shows all season, this one is 18+ and requires tickets. Advance tix at www.attheecho.com/2011/09/25. Tix are $12 advance, $14 doors.
     
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Sun, Sep 25:
7:30 pm Annual “BLUEGRASS CONCERT AT THE FORD” with MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER plus LOAFER'S GLORY, at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD (323-461-3673); www.FordTheatres.org.
    MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER are a great bluegrass band from Back East, and as TOM SAUBER of the all-star LOAFER'S GLORY observes, “The Ford is a great place to see and hear music.“
    Box dinner orders available for some shows at 310-652-3797. [aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.] Come early and bring your picnic at tables & chair in the “leafy entryway” by the waterfalls (you can bring your own wine or other beverage, and grounds open 2 hours before show time for picnicking). Food & drink are available on-site, though they always run out of hot cocoa when it’s chilly.
     
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Sun, Sep 25:
7 pm JIM LAUDERDALE plus PIETA BROWN at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
     
     
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Tuesday, September 27
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Tue, Sep 27:
7:30 pm EMMYLOU HARRIS & her RED DIRT BOYS plus PATTY GRIFFIN & BUDDY MILLER at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com. The Guide gave you a shot at advance tickets in mid-August at a special url; public sale is now ongoing.
     
     
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Friday, September 30
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Fri, Sep 30:
8 pm OLLABELLE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
     
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Fri, Sep 30, in Ventura:
8 pm HOLLYWOOD BLUE FLAMES at Yolies, 138 W Main, Ventura; 805-816-0663; tix, www.HiHatEntertainment.com. Tix, $18.     
     
     
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