Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, December 2, 2011 edition

     
     
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WE HAVE MUCH MORE TO ADD, so check back again Saturday morning - there was just too much, with the holiday weekend, the devil winds, and all that's happening in the music world and the larger world...

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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, special December 2 edition, is available in its own section at    
    
www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com  
    
(A fresh and more complete News Edition will follow soon... meantime, here are the EVENTS!)
    
    
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Friday, December 2
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Fri, Dec 2:
7 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to The Novel Cafe, 1713 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-3309.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in Ventura Co:
7 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “PENNY LANE SING CIRCLE” in Port Hueneme, every first Friday. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in OC:
7:30 pm STEVE & BETH FITCHET WOOD play the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” concert series at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656. One of two OC venues used by this series; often, the same show plays on different nights at both venues.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in Ventura:
7:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, former US Nat'l Scottish Fiddle Champ and fine performing composer of exciting instrumental music, plays the Debbie Harvey House Concert series in Ventura; reservations get directions at adharveys@yahoo.com or 805-642-3950.
     
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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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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm BORDER RADIO and TOM CORBETT return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
     
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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm PETER CASE of THE PLIMSOULS plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. He's here two nights, Dec 2 & 3, recording his “Live at McCabe's” album. McCabe's spokesman Lincoln Myerson says, “These will be solo shows with Peter playing selections from his 30+ year catalog that range from his punk/pop exploits with THE NERVES and THE PLIMSOULS through his lauded solo fare up to his latest bluesy folk that have defined his later works. The man is an iconic figure at McCabe's having played more shows here than any other performer. We've been talking about a 'Live At McCabe's' album for years and he's finally doing it. Come and be part of the audience for this historic event. Who knows? If you clap loud enough, you might hear yourself on the record!” $20.
     
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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT with NICK BEARDEN on bass and acoustic guitar, at Froggies, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga.
    Jenni is offering a free download of the track "Sweet Talk," at http://jennialpert.com/dl Go there and enter the code pmsq-qeo8    
    Check her out on YouTube. Jenni says, “This is a song of hope and peace for those who are held or locked away against their will for speaking their heart and mind.” It's at www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LAfwEYcHkCg#!    
     
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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm “HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AT L.A. LIVE” with free music performances by American Idol Finalists Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart, The Backbeats from the Sing-Off, II Volo featuring American Idol Pia Toscano, Pop Sensation JoJo and more, at Nokia Theatre Plaza / L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030. FREE and open to the public, it's a one-hour holiday celebration benefiting AEG's “Season of Giving.” KTLA will broadcast live.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in San Diego:
8 pm LISA SANDERS & HER BAND play Carol Branch’s House Concert series; reservations get directions at wonderwoman@san.rr.com or 858-452-1539.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in Riverside:
8 pm ANONYMOUS 4 at UC Riverside's Barbara & Art Culver Center of the Arts, 3834 Main St, Riverside 92501; 951-827-3755.
     
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Fri, Dec 2, in OC:
9 pm ERICK MACEK heads a bill of singer-songwriters at Westside Bar & Grill, 512 W 19th St, Costa Mesa 92627; 949-646-5615.
     
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Fri, Dec 2:
10 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the R Bar LA, 3331 W 8th St, LA 90005; 213-387-7227.
     
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Fri, Dec 2:
10 pm-1:30 am WHISKEY MAN / SHARON BENSON PROJECT with GARY FITZGERALD & LESLIE DANIEL, at Joxer Daly's, 11168 Washington Bl, Culver City; www.joxerdalysirishpub.com; 310-838-3745. It'll be an entertaining evening of some covers (country rock, blues, classic rock, oldies) and Sharon Benson originals, with the tunes “arranged for our unique instrumentation with a fresh and creative sound.” The band features
Steve Kaufman (acoustic; electric & resonator slide guitars; vocals)
Sharon Benson (7-string Viper violin; guitar; vocals)
Gary Fitzgerald (stand up & electric bass)
Leslie Daniel (drums; percussion)
More at www.souldogs.com. No cover.
     
     
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Saturday, December 3
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Sat, Dec 3, Festival:
Annual “BRENTWOOD VILLAGE FESTIVUS CELEBRATION” with music performances, Santa Claus, petting zoo, pony rides, holiday shopping, food, at Sunset & Barrington in Brentwood. Be there for the 1 pm set by rootsy Topanga-based traveling CITY FRITTER duo of JEWELS & JOHNNY NATIONS, playing with their full band with CHRISTOPHER HAWLEY on guitar, DAVID WHITE on bass, and ROBERT DILL on drums. Free,
     
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Sat & Sun, Dec 3 & 4; FESTIVAL, in Monterey CA:
Annual “MONTEREY COWBOY FESTIVAL” in downtown Monterey, CA, with plenty of western music stars, both days. This one is an indoor festival in the convention center, right on the beach, with plenty of eateries within walking distance.
     
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Sat, Dec 3 in OC:
11 am WHEN PIGS FLY! plays Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630; 949-923-2230.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
6 pm “MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS” at Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles 90068; info, scottwilkinson@earthlink.net.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; info and location at www.songmakers.org
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
6:30 pm monthly SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB music session at Sha'Arei Am (Santa Monica Synagogue), 1448 18th St., Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-4276. Meets first Saturday every month.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” with live performances at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. Every Saturday.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
7 pm CLIFF WAGNER AND THE OLD #7 plus the MODAL TEASE STRING BAND in a double bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
     
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Sat, Dec 3, in Palmdale:
7 pm BORDER RADIO plays Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.    
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7 pm LITHIUM plus THE SUNSHINE FACTORY in a double bill at Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
     
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Sat, Dec 3, in San Diego:
7 pm ROBIN HENKEL, ALLEN SINGER, PATTY HALL, & GREG MARTIN CAMPBELL play 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, Dec 3, in Yucca Valley:
7 pm "IRELAND AND THE CHRISTMAS STAR" is a holiday-themed KEN O'MALLEY solo show, at First United Methodist Church in Yucca Valley, 57273 Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley 92284; 760-365-3671. Tickets $15.
     
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Sat, Dec 3, in San Diego:
7:30 pm GEOFF MULDAUR plays the AMSD Concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
7:30 pm multi-platinum songwriter HARRIET SCHOCK performs “at a beautiful literary agency in Hollywood,” Author Services, 7051 Hollywood Bl (at Sycamore Av), Hollywood 90028.
    Harriet tells us, “I’ll be at the grand piano with Joe Lamanno on bass, Kelly DeSarla on flute, Jennifer Richardson on cello and Andrea Ross-Greene on backup vocals. Following my performance, there will be a dramatic reading of a fascinating short story by fabulous, well-known actors, followed by delicious and lavish refreshments. Please come!”
    Free parking in parking structure, entrance on Sycamore. Admission, $10. Reservations, jonil@authorservicesinc.com or call 323-798-1635.
    
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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 3:
8 pm “TOMASEEN FOLEY'S 'A CELTIC CHRISTMAS'” Presented by Caltech Public Events at California Institute of Technology, Beckman Auditorium (aka Big Beckman), 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena 91106; tix & info, 626-395-4652.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY, the all-star roots-Americana / old-time string band, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Venue's website has a good local dining guide.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER plus SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plays a splendid double-bill at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm “NA LEO: A HULA CHRISTMAS” at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 90703; 800- 300-4345.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm THE KOLES plus JOHN BATDORF in a delightful double-bill at Russ and Julie’s House Concert series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm ANONYMOUS 4 and JACARANDA play a double bill at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401; info & tix, www.jacarandamusic.org; 213-483-0216.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm PETER CASE of THE PLIMSOULS plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. He's here two nights, Dec 2 & 3, recording his “Live at McCabe's” album. McCabe's spokesman Lincoln Myerson says, “These will be solo shows with Peter playing selections from his 30+ year catalog that range from his punk/pop exploits with THE NERVES and THE PLIMSOULS through his lauded solo fare up to his latest bluesy folk that have defined his later works. The man is an iconic figure at McCabe's having played more shows here than any other performer. We've been talking about a 'Live At McCabe's' album for years and he's finally doing it. Come and be part of the audience for this historic event. Who knows? If you clap loud enough, you might hear yourself on the record!” $20.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
“THEIR ARE FRIENDS ECLECTIC?” KCRW benefit concert /holiday show at the Orpheum theater in downtown L.A., features performances by JIMMY CLIFF, IRON & WINE, BRETT DENNEN, OTHER LIVES, MCCABE'S FAVES THE SECRET SISTERS, THE BELLE BRIGADE, MIA DOI TODD, ZEE AVI, & ANNA CALVI.
     
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm monthly OPEN MIC at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. Signups at 7:30 pm.
     
     
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Sunday, December 4
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Sun, Dec 4 in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” every Sunday at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
Noon monthly “CTMS OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” every first Sunday at CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
2 pm twice-monthly “IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION” every first & third Sunday at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
     
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Sun, Dec 4 in Lancaster:
2 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ANTELOPE VALLEY SONG CIRCLE” every first Sunday in Lancaster; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
     
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Sun, Dec 4, in Redlands:
3 pm "IRELAND AND THE CHRISTMAS STAR" is a holiday-themed KEN O'MALLEY solo show, at the Fox Theatre, 123 Cajon St, Redlands; www.foxeventcenter.com. Purchase online at www.omalley.eventbrite.com or at the venue. General admission $18 / VIP $25 (includes drink, snacks and preferred seating).Optional pre-show dinner is $10. Tix at 909-792-3888 or call Chris at 818 389 8512. Pre-show dinner at 2 pm.
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
4 pm BORDER RADIO plays the Angel City Brewing Co, 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-622-1261.
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
4 to 9:30 pm 30th annual “ARTISTS & STARS HOLIDAY CAROLING FOR SHUT INS” in the West SFV, with MANY stars of music, screen, TV and stage, all taking part, and room for YOU to join in! Bring your unplugged instruments and voices!
    
    Participants – professional artists, some with top awards – join others to perform songs of Christmas and Hanukah for folks who otherwise would have no celebration of the holidays. And year after year, it's the best show available to anyone, ANYWHERE.
    
    THIS YEAR HAS EXPANDED to visit TWICE as many places on parallel tour routes, so there's PLENTY OF ROOM FOR YOU to join in!
    
    Your guitar (or other unplugged portable instrument) is welcome, along with your VOICE! Songbooks are provided for everyone!
    
    Some of this year's participants are:
* CARL VERHEYEN, world acclaimed guitarist of SUPERTRAMP
* FLORENCE LaRUE, six-time Grammy winner & original member of THE 5TH DIMENSION with mega hits “Aquarius”, “Wedding Bell Blues”
* ALAN O’DAY, pop singer performed #1 hit “Undercover Angel”
* BILL DEMPSEY YOUNG, actor portrayed variety of roles on “Passions,” “General Hospital,” ”Days of Our Lives,” ”Young & The Restless”
* DON PEAK, Musicians Hall of Fame member, guitarist with MARVIN GAYE, EVERLY BROS, RAY CHARLES, JACKSON 5
* PATRICIA ZAPPA, singer, author of “My Brother was a Mother: A Zappa Family Album”
* DONNA CHERRY, singer-comedienne; former Miss California, opening act for BARRY MANILOW
* BOB MALONE, New Orleans blues concert headliner, piano-keyboardist for JOHN FOGERTY
* LISA HALEY, Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddler and vocalist
* ALEX DEL ZOPPO, keyboard player of SWEETWATER band, performed at original Woodstock Festival; baby in the film “It’s A Wonderful Life”
* MIKE PINERA,. Guitarist for IRON BUTTERFLY, ALICE COOPER, BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, * BLUES IMAGE with hit “Ride Captain Ride”
* MIRIAM HERNANDEZ, member of the ABC 7 Eyewitness News team in Southern California
* JOANIE FAGAN, actress/comedienne; on ABC's "The Drew Carey Show” she played Faith (president of The Optimists Club)
* PATRICK WASKIELIS, drummer for popular group HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS, which performed Billboards #1 single “Fallin’In Love”
* PRESCOTT NILES, bassist of THE KNACK, performed #1 hit “My Sharona,” and MISSING PERSONS
* SHEREE “CHERYL” GREEN-ADAMS, Original Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeer
* KEVIN JONES, keyboard player for OZZY OSBOURNE
* REBEKKA ARMSTRONG, Playboy Magazine Playmate Centerfold - Miss September, acclaimed advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness
* TREY CARLISLE, actor who portrays “Earl Jr.” on TV series “My Name is Earl”
* LAWRENCE WINES, music journalist, songwriter, radio host, Acoustic Americana Music Guide editor
    
    ADDITIONAL INFO, schedules, maps for the two routes in L.A., info on Caroling in 22 other cities, and an expanded list of even more artist and celebrity participants, is at www.HolidayMusicMakingADifference.com    
    
    SCHEDULE: Room-to-room caroling for residents followed by two stage shows in dining halls at two senior care facilities; a cast dinner party follows in a nearby restaurant.
    
    SIGN-UP, TAKE PART! Contact Vincent Leinen at 818-342-9336, or BD754@lafn.org    
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
6 pm monthly “FUN-DO-MENTAL MUSIC SONG CIRCLE” every first Sunday at Fun-do-mental Music, 1489 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Suite C, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-778-1000.
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
7 pm SHANNON McNALLY with GREG LEISZ plus special guest JARROD DICKENSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
    We caught SHANNON McNALLY's performance at the dedication of the Mississippi Blues Trail marker at the Grammy Museum, and her presence and performance were as beautriful and gracefully powerful as ever.
    McCabe's booker Lincoln Myerson says, “we bring the soulful southern balladry of ex-New Orleans' songstress Shannon McNally who for this show has teamed up with understated guitar-god Greg Leisz, who takes time off from his busy schedule this year working with the likes of Ray Lamontagne and guitar supergroup Majestic Silver Strings featuring himself, Buddy Miller, Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell. A big deal in Austin, Nashville and most southern music towns, McNally is starting to make a name for herself in these parts and this Sunday she will be making her McCabe's debut! Opening the show is Texas transplant Jarrod Dickenson, a great young singer-songwriter who has just finished recording his latest effort (featuring Mr. Leisz) and who's past performances at McCabe's floored us. This is going to be a very cool show. We hope you can make it down for this one.” $15.
     
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Sun, Dec 4, in Ventura:
LILY WILSON plays “a special benefit show that promises to be an amazing day of music and art” at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.
    "Wilson is an accomplished singer-songwriter with a well-honed ear for pop hooks and melodic flights. Her songs, which generally deal with self-discovery, and love and its various consequences, are fresh and bright, and exude California sunshine." — Leicester Bangs "words-R-us" (Leicester, England)
    " Wilson's voice is high and soothing, but still maintains enough power to push to the forefront of some very dense arrangements… Between Lily Wilson's gorgeous voice and Mark Browne's impeccable production, every song is able to offer something unique to the listener… Fortunately for Wilson, her exceptional blending of different musical styles has made "Harbour" a great place for various music fans to dock." — Heath Andrews
    "Throughout 'Harbour,' Wilson’s passion for life and music is evident. While her talent is undeniable, in a world full of singer-songwriters it’s hard for many to stand out from the crowd. Luckily, beautiful ballads like “Build It Again” set her apart. Segueing effortlessly from the more up-tempo tracks to the heartfelt ballads, Wilson is a musician to reckon with. " — Annie Reuter
     
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Sun, Dec 4:
7:30-10 pm JENNI ALPERT plays Trip, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica; with SCOTT GOLDBAUM (WISE CLUB), IAN TEPPER, WES POLAND, KELLIE LEE, and more.
    Jenni is offering a free download of the track "Sweet Talk," at http://jennialpert.com/dl Go there and enter the code pmsq-qeo8    
    Check her out on YouTube. Jenni says, “This is a song of hope and peace for those who are held or locked away against their will for speaking their heart and mind.” It's at www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LAfwEYcHkCg#!    
     
    
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Monday, December 5
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Mon, Dec 5:
7:30 pm weekly “VIVA CANTINA BLUEGRASS JAM” every Monday at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. The BROMBIES play bluegrass on some Mondays on the venue's other stage.
     
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Mon, Dec 5:
7:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” every first at Industry Cafe and Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-202-663.
     
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Mon, Dec 5:
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, Dec 5:
8-11 pm weekly “BLUE MONDAY JAM” every Monday hosted by the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Leimert Park 90008; 310-462-1439.
     
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Mon, Dec 5:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” every Monday 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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Mon, Dec 5:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to The Auld Dubliner, in Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com.
     
     
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Tuesday, December 6
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Tue, Dec 6:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” every Tuesday with different recording artists playing acoustic instruments and singing, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover.
     
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Tue, Dec 6::
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” every Tuesday at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
     
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Tue, Dec 6:
8 pm weekly “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” every Tuesday at South Santa Monica Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Wilshire Bl Santa Monica 90403; 310-828-9988.
     
     
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Wednesday, December 7
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Wed, Dec 7, in Ventura Co:
6:30 pm twice-monthly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” every first & third Wednesday at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010.
     
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Wed, Dec 7:
7 pm weekly OPEN MIC every Wednesday at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Signups at 6:45 pm.
     
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Wed, Dec 7, in Simi Valley:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS weekly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” every Wednesday; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
     
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Wed, Dec 7:
8 pm KEB' MO' plays the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 90703; 800-300-4345.
     
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Wed, Dec 7:
8 pm LAWRENCE LEBO brings her classic Americana-flavored early jazz-style vocals to this week's “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994. Series runs every Wednesday with different artists.
     
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Wed, Dec 7:
8 pm weekly “O'BRIEN'S IRISH MUSIC SESSION” every Wednesday at O'Brien's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303.
     
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Wed, Dec 7:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” every Wednesday at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
     
     
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Thursday, December 8
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Thu, Dec 8:
6 pm twice-monthly “VALLEY OLD TIME JAM” every second & fourth Thursday at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
     
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Thu, Dec 8:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” every Thursday at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
     
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Thu, Dec 8, in Ventura:
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ROUND TABLE VENTURA SING CIRCLE” every second Thursday at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura 93003.
     
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Thu, Dec 8:
7 pm weekly “LORD OF THE STRINGS” series OPEN MIC, every Thursday at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St Dana Point 92629; info, www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com; 949-842-2227.
     
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Thu, Dec 8, this week's mid-week “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS with Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB and special guest JOHNNY CRAWFORD (from TV's “The Rifleman”) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations (highly recommended), 626-798-6236.
     
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Thu, Dec 8:
8 pm ELIZABETH COOK plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630. She's a big Americana star, but we find her inconsistent. If you caught the televised “Americana Music Awards” a couple weeks ago, you know why. That performance was droll and monotonic and rather dreadful. Still, she ascended the charts for a reason.
     
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Thu, Dec 8:
9 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays Harvard & Stone, 5221 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90027; harvardandstone.com; 323-466-6063.
     
     
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Friday, December 9
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Fri, Dec 9:
6 pm TRACY NEWMAN plays Strings Music, 142 N Glendora Av, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. She's the only singer-songwriter we know who has an Emmy and a Peabody Award; she still needs a Grammy for the trifecta.
     
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Fri, Dec 9:
7:30 pm Fingerstyle Guitarist DOYLE DYKES plays the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” Concert Series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656. One of two OC venues used by this series; often, the same show plays on different nights at both venues.
     
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Fri, Dec 9:
8 pm THE BELLE BRIGADE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $16.
     
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Fri, Dec 9, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm ELIZABETH COOK plays the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-963-0761. She's a big Americana star, but we find her inconsistent. If you caught the televised “Americana Music Awards” a couple weeks ago, you know why. That performance was droll and monotonic and rather dreadful. Still, she ascended the charts for a reason.
     
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Fri, Dec 9:
8 pm monthly “OLD TIME JAM” every second Friday at Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
     
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Fri, Dec 9:
SOLD OUT: 8:30 pm TRAMPLED BY TURTLES at The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-276-6168.
     
     
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Saturday, December 10
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Sat, Dec 10:
HUGE “SCHECTER SIDEWALK SALE” featuring Daisy Rock and Seymour Duncan gear at the Schecter Warehouse, 1840 Valpreda St., Burbank 91504. They promise major savings on factory seconds, samples, and one \-of-a-kinds. The Grill 'Em All food truck will be on hand and Monster Energy drinks will be available for heart palpitations. More at www.schecterguitars.com    
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
1 pm monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” every second Saturday in Green Valley Lake (well, not actually in the lake...) every second Saturday at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341. Followed by the monthly “MOUNTAIN AREA ACOUSTIC JAM” at 2 pm. (See listing.)
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
2 pm Famous music photographer HENRY DILTZ does a book signing for his new book “Unpainted Faces” at Barnes & Noble at The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles.
    It's the Los Angeles launch of the legendary photographer's book from Morrison Hotel Publishing (if you're a Doors fan, you get that; Diltz took that famous album cover photo). Henry will present a slide show featuring iconic photographs from the book, and a Q&A and book signing will follow. More info at kiva@thepresshouse.com.     
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
2 pm monthly “MOUNTAIN AREA ACOUSTIC JAM” every second Saturday at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341. Preceded by the monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” at 1 pm. (See listing.)
     
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Sat, Dec 10 in OC:
5:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630; 949-923-2230.
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” with live performances at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. Every Saturday.
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” every second Saturday in Mission Hills 91345 (North SFV); info and location at www.songmakers.org.
     
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Sat, Dec 10, in Palmdale:
7 pm BORDER RADIO and JOHN BERGSTROM play a double-bill at Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
     
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Sat, Dec 10, in San Diego:
7 pm LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS play the Bon Temp Social Club's Cajun-zydeco dance at War Memorial Hall in Balboa Park, 3325 Zoo Dr, San Diego 92101; 858-496-6655.
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
7:30 pm monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” every second Saturday; info, contact Alan Stillson, 818-884-4284.
     
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Sat, Dec 10, in Santa Barbara Co:
7:30 pm KIMBERLY FORD, RANDY TICO, GEORGE FRIEDENTHAL, & RAY PANNEL play the “Song Tree” Concert Series at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; SongTree@cox.net; 805-403-2639.
     
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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 10:
8 pm KEVIN BURKE plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series at California Institute of Technology in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the campus in Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
8 pm JACKSH*T returns to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
     
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Sat, Dec 10:
10 pm GET DOWN BOYS play the R Bar LA, 3331 W 8t St, L.A. 90005; 213-387-7227.
     
     
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Sunday, December 11
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Sun, Dec 11 in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” every Sunday at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
12:30 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” every second Sunday at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917. Free.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
1 pm monthly “FOLK SONG JAM” every second Sunday at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” happens either the first or second Sunday every month with different recording artsists playing acoustic, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631. Free; bring something for the potluck food tables and donations for artists are welcome.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
3 pm "IRELAND AND THE CHRISTMAS STAR" is a holiday-themed KEN O'MALLEY solo show, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236. Seating is limited and tickets will be sold online in advance at altadenastar.eventbrite.com . Purchase tickets to be assured seating at this venue. Seats may be purchased at the door if available. $18.
     
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Sun, 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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Sun, Dec 11, in OC:
5:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630; 949-923-2230.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
7 pm annual “McCABE'S HOLIDAY SHOW” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Free.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
7 pm JIM "KIMO" WEST brings his award-winning “HAWAI'IAN SLACK KEY GUITAR” for a holiday-themed show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
     
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Sun, Dec 11, in Ventura:
7:30 pm COWBOP brings amazing Western Swing flavored with splendid bebop jazz riffs to Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
“MARIACHI USA” Christmas show with MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO, MARIACHI CAMPANAS DE AMERICA, MICHAEL SALGADO, NYDIA ROJAS and more at Nokia Theatre / L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030.
     
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Sun, Dec 11:
8 pm THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA with SARA & SEAN WATKINS at the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022. We caught this splendid ensemble edition at the Grammy Museum this past summer. Go.
     
     
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Monday, December 12
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Mon, Dec 12:
7:30 pm weekly “VIVA CANTINA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. The BROMBIES play bluegrass on some Mondays on the venue's other stage.
     
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Mon, Dec 12:
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, Dec 12:
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, Dec 12:
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, December 13
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Tue, Dec 13, in Ventura:
6 pm twice monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” every second & fourth Tuesday at Zoey's, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.
     
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Tue, Dec 13:
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, Dec 13:
7 pm monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” every second Tuesday at Wayland House in Manhattan Beach 90266; info & directions at 310-376-8760.
     
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Tue, Dec 13, in San Diego:
7 pm wonderful acoustic bluesman DOUG MacLEOD plays the Saville Theatre, on the campus of San Diego City College, 1400 C St, San Diego 92101; 619-388-3037.
     
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Tue, Dec 13, in San Diego:
7 pm monthly “ SAN DIEGO BLUEGRASS SOCIETY BLUEGRASS NIGHT” every second Tuesday at Fuddruckers, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942, or at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
     
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Tue, Dec 13:
8 pm THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA with SARA & SEAN WATKINS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522. We caught this splendid ensemble edition at the Grammy Museum this past summer. Go.
     
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Tue, Dec 13:
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, Dec 13:
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, Dec 13:
8 pm monthly OPEN MIC every second & fourth Tuesday at Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
     
     
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Wednesday, December 14
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Happy 87th Birthday to Blueswoman and Gospel Singer LINDA HOPKINS, born Melinda Helen Matthews on Dec. 14, 1924 in New Orleans.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
6:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION” every second Wednesday at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Room 6, Culver City 90230.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
7 pm THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA with SARA & SEAN WATKINS play the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; 661-723-5950. We caught this splendid ensemble edition at the Grammy Museum this past summer. Go.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
7 pm PERLA BATALLA plays the Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815; 562-985-7000.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
7 pm weekly OPEN MIC every Wednesday at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Signups at 6:45 pm.
     
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Wed, Dec 14, in Simi Valley:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS weekly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” every Wednesday; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
     
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Wed, Dec 14:
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, Dec 14:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
     
     
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LATE DECEMBER 2011 (first look at what's coming...)
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Thu, Dec 15:
7 pm PERLA BATALLA plays the Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815; 562-985-7000.
     
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Thu-Sat, Dec 15-17:
7 pm “TRIPPING THE '60s” is an energetic, highly entertaining retrospect by BARRY McGUIRE (“Eve of Destruction”) & JOHN YORK (The BYRDS) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; ; reservations, 626-798-6236.
     
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Thu, Dec 15:
8 pm THE SPRING STANDARDS, playing their only L.A. show; headlined by MIKE BLOOM, plus NIK FREITAS, & MIRACLE PARADE, at the Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles. Doors at 7:30 pm. 21+, $8.
     
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Fri, Dec 16:
IVAN & ALYOSHA with THE MOUNTAIN GOATS at the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; www.troubadour.com; 310-276-6168. "Think of a literary-minded cross between Local Natives and Fleet Foxes" – FILTER. More at www.ivanandalyosha.com    
     
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Sat, Dec 17:
7 pm KATY MOFFATT plus BRAD COLERICK play the “FOUR FRIENDS ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES” at 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 has very accessible seating for 100. Soft drinks free, no host bar. Kids OK. Song circle follows performances, so bring your guitars; amazing piano available.” Performing emcee is Trough Records artist 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.
     
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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. This one will sell-out early. Tix on sale Dec 4; $15.
    
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Sat, Dec 17:
8 pm "IRELAND AND THE CHRISTMAS STAR" is a holiday-themed KEN O'MALLEY solo show, in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Chrch of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark Street (near Whitsett), Studio City. This is Ken's final Christmas show for this season. Tickets available online at www.studiocitystar.eventbrite.com. General Admission $18 / VIP preferred seating $25. Tickets also available directly from Ken O'Malley. Info, call Chris at 818-389 8512.
    
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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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As always, MUCH MORE COMING SOON!
     
     
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EARLY 2012 (first look at what's coming...)
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Sun, Jan 1:
7-9:30 pm “NEW YEAR'S MUSIC BENEFIT for THE LAUGHTER FOUNDATION,” with headlining set by WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, plus other acts, several comedians on the bill, at Flapper's, at Main St & Magnolia in Burbank. WILL RYAN says, “As Official Troubadour of the City of Burbank, I wrote the song 'Beautiful Downtown Burbank' back in the 1980s. The band will re-premiere this classic at the New Year's show.”
    Free parking off of Magnolia in building. Enter venue from Main. Further details to follow.
Will Ryan tells us, “GUARANTEED: This will be the BEST SHOW of the YEAR! (For at least one day).” The genius of playing 01-01, eh?!
    
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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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Fri, Feb 24:
JACKIE EVANCHO at Nokia Theatre / L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030. Tix on sale Mon, Dec 5, 10 am.
     
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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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