Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, November 11, 2011 edition

     
     
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS is our roundup of concerts, club gigs, workshops, and acoustic music-related events, in a dedicated weekly section of The Guide, and it's called SPOTLIGHT EVENTS.
    
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The Guide's NEWS FEATURES, November 11 edition, is available in its own section, at    
    
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/11/news-reviews-acoustic-americana-music_11.html    
    
    
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                                        SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
    
                                                       November 11, 2011 edition       
    
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Friday, November 11
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Fri, Nov 11:
SOLD OUT 8 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Still famous for his fine songs, “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat,” he's here for two nights, the 11th and 12th. Tix, $24.50
     
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Fri, Nov 11:
8 pm SWING RIOTS QUIRKTETTE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236. They're gypsy and Creole jazz, klezmer and Romanian horas, Parisian musette, “and the occasional wild card.” Tix, $15.
     
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Fri, Nov 11:
8 pm DAN BERN and JOHN ELLIOTT play the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
     
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Fri, Nov 11:
ILIANA ROSE BAND: “HOT NIGHTS IN HAVANA!” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. Romantic melodies, voluptuous poetry, and pulsing rhythms of Cuban Salsa abound. Hailed as a spirited and vibrant presence on and off stage, Iliana's voice is pure, warm, sensual and beautiful, captivating audiences in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
     
     
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Saturday, November 12
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Sat, Nov 12; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
“WEST L.A. RECORDING EXPO” is a weekend extravaganza for recording artists, those who want to record their own CD, or explore getting into other aspects of the music biz, like film scoring; with seminars by award-winning industry experts, exhibits and new product debuts, hands-on Apple classes, premiere of new Pro Tools 10, more, at West L.A. Music, 11345 Santa Monica Bl, L.A.; 310-477-1945. You can attend free, but you must RSVP at www.westlamusic.com/recordingexpo or by phone.  
     
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Sat, Nov 12; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
10:30 am-4 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL,” sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, brings daytime workshops by MICHAEL COONEY, JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, and Pipemaker BENEDICT KOEHLER, at The McKeagney's, 29251 Country Hills Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. There's a concert tonight at 7:30 pm; see listing.
     
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Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13, in Ventura Co:
11th Annual “THE BLUE & THE GRAY” CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT with period music, at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark. More info at www.moorparkrotary.com, or call 805-279-5253.    
    It's billed as “the largest and grandest Civil War event west of the Mississippi.” Four historic battles will be reenacted: South Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (2nd day, Wheatfield and Little Round Top), and Antietam, plus a “twilight battle” on Saturday evening.
    Rain won't dissuade them; some of the reenactors will cite authenticity and tell you when it rained during which real battle, 150 years ago.
    You can converse with Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, attend Abolitionist rallies, hear military band concerts and take period dance classes, plus there's soldier school for kids, demonstrations of leather crafting, sewing, blacksmithing, cooking, sutler's tents (the general stores of the day), North and South soldier's camps you can visit, a food court, and more. Stadium seating for the battles.
    It's presented by the Rotary Club of Moorpark. Saturday's battles happen at noon, 3 pm, & 5:15 pm. Sunday's action is at noon and 2:30 pm. $15 general admission; $10 for students; free for children age 5 and younger. Bleacher seats are available while they last for an additional $3.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
7 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS plus JOYCE WOODSON bring a night of award-winning western music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations (highly recommended for tonight) 626-798-6236.
    After The Guide's feature story last week, the show this Saturday received fine coverage in this week's Pasadena Weekly. Pick it up or read it online at www.pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/double_shot_of_country/10718    
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    Uhh, except reading the title of their story, someone needs to tell them that this here is WESTERN, not country...
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    Western Music award nominees THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS (nominated for the WMA 2011 “Traditional Western Album by a Duo or Group”) and JOYCE WOODSON, Will Rogers Academy of Western Artists “Best Female Western Performer of the Year” (and nominated for both the WMA 2011 “Outstanding Female Performer” and WMA 2011 “Outstanding Songwriter of the Year”) share the bill tonight, just one week before the awards ceremonies in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    Along with the WMA Nominations for their latest CD, “Blaze Across the West,” The Tumbling Tumbleweeds have received glimmering reviews for the new CD from magazine critics, including “American Cowboy,” “The Western Way,” “Big Sky Journal,” and even “Cri Du Coyote” in France.
    It's always special when the group returns to this venue, because they got their start on this stage. (The Guide was there that first night and wrote a glowing review, so we've always taken a special interest in their continuing success.)
    Singing Tumbleweed band members TUMBLEWEED ROB WOLFSKILL, BIG CADE PARENTI, CHRIS ACUFF and “BABYFACE” R.J. MILLS will be joined by their new member, fiddler JESSE OLEMA making his debut performance at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, along with regularly featured member, bass player SMOKIN’ DAN DUNGAN.
    The Tumbling Tumbleweeds found Jesse playing in a jam circle at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Music Festival this past May and they tell us they “were instantly taken with his intuitively laid back style.”
    Tumbleweed Rob adds, “Jesse has an uncanny knack of weaving in and out of a melody as if being beckoned by some alternate point of view of the song no one but he has ever considered. It is his own special gift that we find stunning and we can’t wait for our audiences to be delighted by it as well!” Rob raves, “Jesse has the heart and soul for traditional American music and we are so thrilled to have him playing with us!”
    The Tumbling Tumbleweeds presented Jesse for the first time in September during their three-concert Arizona tour where Rob says he was, “a big hit.” The Tumbleweeds plan to present Jesse “to their Western Music family” at the Western Music Association Showcase and Awards Show in Albuquerque, where they will learn if their nomination will bring them “best album” honors.
    Tumbleweed Rob, leader of The Tumbling Tumbleweeds, says, “We are so thrilled and honored to be nominated by the WMA! The Western Music Association is very near and dear to our hearts so it means more than we can ever say to be recognized by them. We are proud to represent the WMA wherever we go and we are equally proud to be a part of an organization that sets the standard of excellence in our genre.”
    JOYCE WOODSON is no stranger to top honors in western music. Here at the Guide, we believe her songwriting and vocals are winners every time she performs.
    Tix, $20, and this will likely sell-out.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
4-10 pm monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” in a special, extended edition, with BILLY BLOCK, AMILIA K. SPICER, SEVERIN BROWNE, JEFF KOSSACK, JIMMY YESSIAN, JANE BOLDUC, JOHN STOWERS, JAKE HAGOOD, BYRON PFEIFER, & performing host MARK ISLAM, in a benefit for a charity called “Shane's Inspiration” and a tribute to the late ANDREW GOLD (1951-2011), at the Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052.
     
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Sat, Nov 12, in Palmdale:
7 pm TONY VICE plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
7:30 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL CONCERT” with performances by MICHAEL COONEY and JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, at the Community Center, 30201 Outpost Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Event brings daytime workshops, too; see 10:30 am listing listing.
     
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Sat, Nov 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm INCENDIO plus HOUSE OF GUITARS play the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
     
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Sat, Nov 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOSH WHITE JR. plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-866-4040.
     
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Sat, Nov 12, in Santa Barbara Co:
7:30 pm DAN CRARY plays the Song Tree Concert Series at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm THE WICKED TINKERS play the The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm JORDAN CHARNOFSKY, classical guitarist, performs for the American Guitar Society at L.A. Valley College Dep't of Music, Recital Hall (Music Bldg rm 106), 5800 Fulton Av, Valley Glen 91401. Yes, he IS the professional muiscian brother of concert presenter Dana Charnofsky... Tix available at 800-838-3006; $20 gen'l, $15 AGS mbrs, $10 srs and students.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm PIPER~GREY, the duo of DAVID PIPER & EARL GREY, plus JANEEN RAE HELLER, & RASPIN STUWART, bring an exceptional night of music to the “West Valley Music Acoustic Concert Series” at Jeff Gold's West Valley Music, 24428 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 616-992-4142; www.westvalleymusiccenter.com   
   Reservations strongly advised. Tix, $15, includes refreshments.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm THREE MUSCKETEERS (Three mUSCketeers) at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Oct 29; $15.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
RICHARD PEARSON THOMAS: “SONGS FROM NEW YORK,” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. With “the heart and soul of the quintessential New York musician,” Thomas has received praise from the likes of Audra McDonald, Sanford Sylvan, Lauren Flanagan and Kurt Ollmann. Richard will perform an eclectic selection of his music with his brilliant TRILLIUM ENSEMBLE collaborators, California based soprano PATRICIA PRUNTY and New York based baritone BRUCE RAMEKER.
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
SOLD OUT - 8 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Still famous for his fine songs, “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat,” he's here for two nights, the 11th and 12th. Tix, $24.50
     
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Sat, Nov 12:
9 pm MARC COHN plays the The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
     
     
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Sunday, November 13
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Sun, Nov 13; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
“WEST L.A. RECORDING EXPO” a weekend extravaganza for recording artists and those who want to record their own CD or explore getting into other aspects of the music biz, like film scoring; with seminars by award-winning industry experts, exhibits and new product debuts, hands-on Apple classes, premiere of new Pro Tools 10, more, at West L.A. Music, 11345 Santa Monica Bl, L.A.; 310-477-1945. You can attend free, but you must RSVP at www.westlamusic.com/recordingexpo or by phone.  
     
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Sun, Nov 13; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
10:30 am-4 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL,” sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, brings daytime workshops by MICHAEL COONEY, JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, and Pipemaker BENEDICT KOEHLER, at The McKeagney's, 29251 Country Hills Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. There's a Saturday night concert at 7:30 pm; see listing.
     
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Sun, Nov 13; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13, in Ventura Co:
11th Annual “THE BLUE & THE GRAY” CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT with period music, at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark. More info at www.moorparkrotary.com, or call 805-279-5253.    
    It's billed as “the largest and grandest Civil War event west of the Mississippi.” Four historic battles will be reenacted: South Mountain, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (2nd day, Wheatfield and Little Round Top), and Antietam, plus a “twilight battle” on Saturday evening.
    Rain won't dissuade them; some of the reenactors will cite authenticity and tell you when it rained during which real battle, 150 years ago.
    You can converse with Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, attend Abolitionist rallies, hear military band concerts and take period dance classes, plus there's soldier school for kids, demonstrations of leather crafting, sewing, blacksmithing, cooking, sutler's tents (the general stores of the day), North and South soldier's camps you can visit, a food court, and more. Stadium seating for the battles.
    It's presented by the Rotary Club of Moorpark. Saturday's battles happen at noon, 3 pm, & 5:15 pm. Sunday's action is at noon and 2:30 pm. $15 general admission; $10 for students; free for children age 5 and younger. Bleacher seats are available while they last for an additional $3.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
11 am-1 pm MURPHY'S FLAW plays its monthly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Rymond Av, Pasadena; 626-564-9291. Venue is south of Old Town and the parking is close and free. Banjo John Bryan says the Flaw's new four-song EP will be available, you can eat there, and you can conveniently drop-off a packaged or canned food donation at the nearby “Fork in the Road” before or after (see this week's news features).
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
11 am DIDIPOP plays a Matinee Kids show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
12:30 pm monthly “COFFEE GALLERY BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Free to jam or listen.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
1 pm monthly “FOLK SONG JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. Free.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” showcase brings TOM CORBETT, BRAD COLERICK, MICHAEL JACKSON MOORE, and JAYNEE THORN to the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica. Free admission, donations for the artists gratefully accepted; there's always a potluck, so bring food or drink to share.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
3 pm GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA performs “American Music” at First Presbyterian Church, 731 S Averill Av, San Pedro. Info and tix, www.gspo.com or call the GSPO Box Office at 310-433-8774.
    It's a world premiere wind quintet by maestro Steven Allen Fox, Schickele: String Quartet #1 and Masklanka: Wind Quintet #3. Maestro Steven Allen Fox notes, “We are excited to continue this GSPO style of weaving fun, educational information into these intimate programs. Some of our music and education collaborators (and core GSPO players) in this new concert series have been assisting us with the previous incarnation of our chamber series, so this was a natural transition.”
    A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to First Presbyterian Church’s 15th annual Thanksgiving Family Food Baskets for needy families living in the greater San Pedro area.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
4 pm STRING MADNESS, the trio of BOB APPLEBAUM, MITCH GREENHILL and PETER SPELMAN, play Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Westwood; 310-478-4251.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
5-9 pm DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS play the Cajun-zydeco dance series at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; note tonight's early start time; info, 562-708-8946.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
7 pm HAPA brings award-winning Hawaiian music to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach; 310-937-6607.
     
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Sun, Nov 13:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS featuring Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB bring the charming and sometimes “rather naughty” music of the nineteen-teens and twenties to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236.
     
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Sun, Nov 13, in Ventura Co:
7 pm TOM CORBETT and JIM ST. OURS play the “Fireside Concert Series” at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino, Newbury Park 92320. Info, call Bob Kroll, 805-499-3511 or email folksgr1@aol.com  
     
     
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Monday, November 14
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Mon, Nov 14:
7:15 pm JOSH WHITE, Jr. & KIRAN AHLUWALIA at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.   
     
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Mon, Nov 14:
7:30 pm weekly “VIVA CANTINA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
     
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Mon, Nov 14:
7:30 pm weekly “KULAK'S WOODSHED OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm.
     
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Mon, Nov 14:
8-11 pm “BLUE MONDAY JAM” hosted by the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Leimert Park; 310-462-1439.
     
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Mon, Nov 14:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the shared Celtic Arts Center / Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; info, www.celticartscenter.com; 818-760-8322. Dance at 8, muisc session at 9 pm. Free.
     
     
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Tuesday, November 15
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Tue, Nov 15:
6:30-8:30 pm WUMBLOOZO, that wonderful harmonica-driven blues duo, is playing an acoustic evening at Big Mama's Rib Shack, 1453 Lake Av, Pasadena 91104. Venue has great BBQ, as we know from personal experience.
     
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Tue, Nov 15:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” with different recording artists playing acoustic each week, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover.
     
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Tue, Nov 15:
7:30 pm THE ROLAND WHITE BAND at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. See the feature story in the current edition of the Guide's News Features.
     
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Tue, Nov 15:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
     
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Tue, Nov 15:
8 pm weekly “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” at South Santa Monica Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Wilshire Bl Santa Monica 90403; 310-828-9988.
     
     
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Wednesday, November 16
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Wed, Nov 16:
7 pm KOFFIN KATS play Zoey’s Cafe, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
     
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Wed, Nov 16:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
     
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Wed, Nov 16:
8 pm weekly “O'BRIEN'S IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at O'Brien's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303.
     
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Wed, Nov 16:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
     
     
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Thursday, November 17
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Thu, Nov 17:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
     
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Thu, Nov 17:
8 pm THE ROLAND WHITE BAND with Roland's West Coast all-star swinging bluegrass lineup, as Grammy winner White is joined by HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, DIANE BOUSKA & BLAINE SPROUSE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236.
    See the feature story in the current edition of the Guide's News Features.
    Tix, $20.
     
     
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Friday, November 18
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Fri, Nov 18:
7:15 pm THE ROLAND WHITE BAND at Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos.
    See the feature story in the current edition of the Guide's News Features.
     
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm CALAVERAS plus CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA play a double-bill at the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo.
    Artist info, www.CalaverasSongs.com and www.ClaudiaRussell.com   
    Open mic precedes the featured acts (signups start at 7:30). Info, 805-523-2682; email, WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com; website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District and produced by Gary & Kathy Lynch, this is always a good time, and tonight, it brings two acts well worth a drive from L.A.
     
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
     
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm “A FAMOUS BRITISH TRIBUTE BAND” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Even the venue won't tell you who yet, citing their “Don't strum, don't tell” policy.” Big reveal is Oct 22. Tix on sale Nov 4; $17.50.
     
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm THE KLEZMATICS play the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Av, San Diego;.
     
     
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Saturday, November 19
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Sat, Nov 19:
7 pm THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH PLAY Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale; 661-272-9530. A rare chance to see this big festival act in an intimate venue. Great Scottish, Irish, Celtic, Americana, Canadiana.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
7:30 pm KATE MacLEOD & KAT EGGLESTON play “The Living Tradition” series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reservations 949-646-1964.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.     
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
7 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA plus JILL FREEMAN LIVE with JOEL WACHBRIT, STEVE NELSON, & KATIE DAHL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236. Tix, $18.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm RITA HOSKING & COUSIN JACK play the Caltech Folk Music Series, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832); www.folkmusic.caltech.edu .  Series held in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech Campus, Pasadena.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND play the zydeco dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 130 W Pomona Av, Monrovia; 626-484-1823.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm THE KLEZMATICS play the Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.   
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm JAMIE MICHAELS and SEVERIN BROWNE play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park; info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm CALAVERAS plays the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont; Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm GERRY O'BEIRNE plays a house concert in L.A.; 310-625-8544.
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
“ORPHEUS AND EURIDICE” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. This artful production explores what happens when Orpheus gives up his mythic lyre for a clarinet. Find out in an innovative staging of award-winning American composer RICKY IAN GORDON’s reimagining of the classic love story. Graceful and dramatic is the beloved Euridice as created by up-and-coming soprano superstar ALEXANDRA LOUTSION. World renowned pianist ALAN SMITH provides the vibrant keyboard landscape that supports the longing voice of masterful clarinetist JAMES SULLIVAN’s poignant Orpheus.
     
     
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Sunday, November 20
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Sun, Nov 20:
11 am BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO and SWEET BABY J'AI perform at The Twist, in the Renaissance Hotel & Spa complex, 1755 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-491-1000.
     
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Sun, Nov 20:
11 am MELISSA GREEN plays the Matinee Kids Concert at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
     
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Sun, Nov 20:
3 pm TARAFUL USTUROI (THE GARLIC BAND) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236. Tix, $18.
     
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Sun, Nov 20:
7 pm FOLDING MR. LINCOLN brings their acoustic folk-Americana to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236. Tix, $18.
     
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Sun, Nov 20:
7 pm APRIL VERCH at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
     
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Sun, Nov 20:
8 pm monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with featured artists CALI ROSE & CRAIG BRANDAU and the sign-up-in-advance OPEN MIC, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Open Mic signups limited to the first eight, and are taken beginning Nov 6 at 1 pm at the venue. Tix, $4.
     
     
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LATER IN NOVEMBER (just a bit of what's coming...)
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Tue & Wed, Nov 22 & 23:
8:30 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS at the El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-6400.
     
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Sat, Nov 26, in Ojai:
“CELTIC WOODS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION” with local superstars CELTIC SPRING promises to be a “delightful and festive” edition of the Ojai Concert Series. Tix & info, www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call Shane Butler at 805-665-8852.
     
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Sun, Nov 27:
LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach; 562-985-7000.
     
     
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DECEMBER 2011 (first look at what's coming...)
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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm ROB ICKES & JIM HURST at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 18; $17.50.
    
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 19; $20.
    
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Sat, Dec 10:
8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 26; $17.50.
    
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Sat, Dec 17:
8 pm THE WITCHER BROTHERS bring dynamite bluegrass to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Dec 4; $15.
    
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Sat, Dec 17:
GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA performs their “HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR” at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro. Info and tix, www.gspo.com or call the GSPO Box Office at 310-433-8774.
    
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Sun, Dec 18:
7 pm Annual “FREE HOLIDAY SHOW” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. An established tradition here, with entertainment provided by the teachers (recording stars / session players all) at the venue / music store. Cookies and baked confections are always anticipated at this event, too. More details in the near future. Free.
    
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Dec 31, in Ojai:
3rd Annual Celtic “NEW YEARS CELEBRATION” with “the international sensation” MOLLY’S REVENGE at the Ojai Concert Series. Tix & info, www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call Shane Butler at 805-665-8852.
    
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