Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, November 18, 2011 edition

     
     
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Welcome to the Guide's SPOTLIGHT EVENTS section, our roundup of concerts, club gigs, workshops, and acoustic music-related events.
    
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The Guide's NEWS FEATURES, November 18 edition, is available in its own section, at    
    
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/11/news-features-acoustic-americana-music.html    
    
    
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                                                       November 18, 2011 edition       
    
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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.
    Excerpted from the feature story in the November 11 edition of the Guide's News Features:
    Grammy-winning mandolin legend Roland White’s infectious rhythms lead his agile and swinging bluegrass band, in both its East and West Coast versions. His albums are known for many fine things, including “out-on-a-limb” banjo mischief and old-fashioned country duets.
    The band exudes a joyful drive that earned a Grammy nomination in 2002 for their CD “Jelly On My Tofu.”
The West Coast line-up of the Roland White Band is a delightful list of “who's who” names:
• ROLAND WHITE on mandolin and vocals
• DIANE BOUSKA on guitar and vocals
• HERB PEDERSEN (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; The Dillards; Country Gazette) on banjo, guitar, and vocals
• BILL BRYSON (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; Bluegrass Etc.) on bass and vocals
• BLAINE SPROUSE on fiddle
    ROLAND WHITE has been there, done that. He's been a member of THE KENTUCKY COLONELS; BILL MONROE's band; LESTER FLATT'S NASHVILLE GRASS; COUNTRY GAZETTE; THE WHITE BROTHERS; and THE NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS BAND. Roland is known as one of the few unique stylists on the mandolin, with his own unmistakable sound and touch.
    During his distinguished career in bluegrass music, Roland has played in some of the most influential and popular groups in the music history, and has played a large part in creating that history. His gifts as a musician have delighted audiences everywhere. His vitality, soul, and infectious rhythm enable him to dance through his instrument. Add to this his mastery of ensemble playing, harmonic sophistication, and warm voice guided by a swinging sense of phrasing, and you have the legend of bluegrass that Roland has become.
    With this splendid ensemble of East and West Coast bluegrass stars, they delivered a fine show to a packed house Thursday night at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Go.
     
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm Mandolin masters EVAN MARSHALL & SCOTT GATES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations (highly recommended for tonight) 626-798-6236.
     
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Fri, Nov 18, in Ventura County:
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 Grammy-winning guitar master LAURENCE JUBER plays 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, in San Diego:
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; FESTIVAL
10 am-4 pm “26th annual ELVES FAIRE” brings musical performances, including one by the excellent GWENDOLYN & HER BAND at 11 am, at Pasadena Waldorf School, 209 E Mariposa St, Altadena; www.elves-faire.com.      
    Interesting stuff here, including the ability to rent a live tree for Christmas – yes, they deliver it and come and pick it up after the holidays, and it continues to live and grow (more at www.LivingChristmas.com). Free admission
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
Noon-1 pm “CRITICAL LANGUAGE IN ACTION” teach-in class by CHRISTIAN W. CHUN, PhD., USC's Rossier School of Education; taught free at “Occupy Los Angeles” on the grounds of L.A. City Hall, downtown L.A.
    This provides “An understanding of how language is mobilized in the service of power and how it shapes, frames, and privileges certain representations about, and of, the world; how 'language forms' help construct certain meanings; critical discourse analysis of the prevailing economic discourses of the past 30 years; how everyday people can mobilize a critical language in action in service of social justice and radical transformation.”
     
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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.
    Two really fine and fun acts split the bill here tonight. This'll be fun.
    Tix, $18.
     
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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.
    It's a rare chance to see this big festival act in an intimate venue. Great four-part sister harmonies, plus a fifth-part harmony, some thrilling lead vocals, and wonderful guitar from their cousin, George Cavanaugh. It's Scottish, Irish, Celtic, Americana, and Canadiana. (On that last point, request the Stan Rogers' classic, “Northwest Passage.”) Well worth the drive to the desert, and if you live in the Antelope Valley, you finally have a great show in a fun little venue right in your own backyard.
     
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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:
7:30 pm “HOMEWARD BOUND: a tribute to SIMON & GARFUNKLE and AMERICA” with MARK W. CURRAN, and VENTURA HIGHWAY, at Scheer Forum Theater, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, T.O.; www.CivicArtsPlaza.com; 805-449-ARTS
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
8 pm Grammy-winning guitar wizard LAURENCE JUBER at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com.     
     
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Sat, Nov 19:
7 pm THE ROLAND WHITE BAND with Grammy-winner Roland White and West Coast mega-talented band members at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
    Excerpted from the feature story in the November 11 edition of the Guide's News Features:
    Grammy-winning mandolin legend Roland White’s infectious rhythms lead his agile and swinging bluegrass band, in both its East and West Coast versions. His albums are known for many fine things, including “out-on-a-limb” banjo mischief and old-fashioned country duets.
    The band exudes a joyful drive that earned a Grammy nomination in 2002 for their CD “Jelly On My Tofu.”
The West Coast line-up of the Roland White Band is a delightful list of “who's who” names:
• ROLAND WHITE on mandolin and vocals
• DIANE BOUSKA on guitar and vocals
• HERB PEDERSEN (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; The Dillards; Country Gazette) on banjo, guitar, and vocals
• BILL BRYSON (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; Bluegrass Etc.) on bass and vocals
• BLAINE SPROUSE on fiddle
    ROLAND WHITE has been there, done that. He's been a member of THE KENTUCKY COLONELS; BILL MONROE's band; LESTER FLATT'S NASHVILLE GRASS; COUNTRY GAZETTE; THE WHITE BROTHERS; and THE NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS BAND. Roland is known as one of the few unique stylists on the mandolin, with his own unmistakable sound and touch.
    During his distinguished career in bluegrass music, Roland has played in some of the most influential and popular groups in the music history, and has played a large part in creating that history. His gifts as a musician have delighted audiences everywhere. His vitality, soul, and infectious rhythm enable him to dance through his instrument. Add to this his mastery of ensemble playing, harmonic sophistication, and warm voice guided by a swinging sense of phrasing, and you have the legend of bluegrass that Roland has become.
    With this splendid ensemble of East and West Coast bluegrass stars, they delivered a fine show to a packed house Thursday night at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Go. Tix, $20.
     
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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 (Agoura Hills / Thousand Oaks area); 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.; reservations get directions at 310-625-8544.
    He, from County Clare, Ireland, is a fine instrumentalist. As part of the legendary Irish band PATRICK STREET, he’s played the White House, opened for the GRATEFUL DEAD, played on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and toured globally, all the while writing and performing songs and tunes in the rich tradition of the Emerald Isle. He tours these days most often with ROSIE SHIPLEY (the two played the Caltech Folk Music Society series a few months back) and he's recorded recently with SARAH McQUAID. Very versatile!
     
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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 get-up-and-dance Southern Louisiana zydeco at The Twist, in the Renaissance Hotel & Spa complex, 1755 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-491-1000. You can ride the Red Line subway to the Hollywood & Highland Station and you're right there, avoiding expensive parking. (Free parking at Universal City or North Hollywood Red Line Stations.)
     
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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:
5-9 pm “JONNY WHITESIDE'S MESSAROUND” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. No cover.
     
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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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Monday, November 21
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Mon, Nov 21:
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 21:
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 21:
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 21:
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, music session at 9 pm. Free.
     
     
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Tuesday, November 22
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     On this day in 1963, the world was forever changed when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in an open car along a motorcade route in Dallas, Texas. Instead of fulfillment of his “New Frontier” programs, we got a bloody, useless war in Vietnam. The nation saw the fulfillment of his challenge to “land a man upon the Moon and return him safely to the Earth” before the decade was out, but the war consumed so much money that the manned space program beyond Earth orbit was abandoned and has never been resurrected. If you ever wonder what happened to the future we were supposed to have, it died on this day in 1963.
     
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Tue, Nov 22:
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 22:
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 22:
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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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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Wednesday, November 23
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Wed, Nov 23:
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 23:
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 23:
8:30 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS at the El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-6400. She's here Tue & Wed, Nov 22 & 23.
     
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Wed, Nov 23:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
     
     
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Thursday, November 24
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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    See the News Feature in the other section...
     
    Weekly events are listed, but check with venues to see if they are happening, since most people are taking trhe day off for gluttony, and hopefully, to pause and consider their blessings (or at least that it could be worse...)
    
    For those with no place to go, there are a few feasts that will welcome you. See our feature in this week's News section about “Thanksgiving at the Learning Garden” in Venice (listed below). Or if that's not nearby, search the web.
    Here's one more eating event we know about, though it's not musical, as far as we know:
    In Pasadena: “Union Station Homeless Services Thanksgiving Dinner” in Central Park, SW of Old Town Pasadena (which will use the FOUR TONS of food donated recently at the “Put a Fork in Hunger” food drive at Fork Plaza)...
     
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Thu, Nov 24
11 am-2 pm 7th annual “THANKSGIVING AT THE LEARNING GARDEN”at the Learning Garden, at Venice High School, on the southeast corner of Walgrove Avenue and Venice Boulevard, at 13000 Venice Bl, Venice 90066.
    Bring a dish to feed 10 and you’re invited. Plus, you can bring your acoustic instrument and jam with others.
    THE LEARNING GARDEN hosts the “Program for Torture Victims” staff and clients in celebrating this American holiday, with potluck holiday feasting on traditional and international food, and Americana roots music. The feast is at noon, but come at 11 am to meet one another and socialize. There's a feature story in our News Section.
    For specific instructions on how to get there or other information, call the Garden at 310-722-3656 or email learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com.    
     
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Thu, Nov 24:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
     
     
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Friday, November 25
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Saturday, November 26
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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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Sunday, November 27
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Nov 27:
4:30 pm ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC plays a “SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT” 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.
     
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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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Monday, November 28
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Mon, Nov 28:
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 28:
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 28:
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 28:
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, music session at 9 pm. Free.
     
     
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Tuesday, November 29
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Tue, Nov 29:
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 29:
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 29:
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 30
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Wed, Nov 30:
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 30:
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 30:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
     
     
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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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Dec 11:
4:30 pm LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS play the “HOLIDAY DANCE” and celebrate Leroy’s birthday 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.
     
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Sat, Dec 17:
7 pm KATY MOFFATT plus BRAD COLERICK at the Four Friends Acoustic Music Series, Four Friends Gallery, 1408 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com. 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, 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:
5-9 pm monthly “CAJUN / ZYDECO DANCE” (aka “Sidney’s Dance”) this time brings live music by HORACE TRAHAN at the Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Av, Long Beach. $20.
     
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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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MUCH MORE COMING SOON!
     
     
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EARLY 2012 (first look at what's coming...)
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Sat, Jan 14:
7 pm EDITED trio of DAVID ZINK, BRETT PERKINS, & MARK DAVIS, with individual sets by each, too, at the Four Friends Acoustic Music Series, Four Friends Gallery, 1408 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com.
    These three guys are all seasoned pros who have played the world. In fact, they've done several European tours since we last saw them together a year ago in Southern Cal. MARK DAVIS had the “Album of the Decade” in the L.A. Times OC edition; tgransplanted Californian BRETT PERKINS has had originals in the European charts; DAVID ZINK has built a loyal fan base with innovative acoustic originals for years. Together, their writing, instrumental arrangements and rich vocal harmonies are extra special. Come hear why they keep getting booked in Europe.
    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, Feb 4:
7 pm JAIME MICHAELS plus DAVE MORRISON at the Four Friends Acoustic Music Series, Four Friends Gallery, 1408 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com. 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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    MORE COMING as soon as we're ready to reckon with the idea of 2012 and what will likely be a tumultuous and rancorous ELECTION YEAR... at least we can all take refuge in a world of delightful music that big media ignores...
     
     
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