Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, UPDATED January 17, 2012

     
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               SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
     
                         from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE
     
                                                                                          January 17, 2012 edition
     
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     RECONSTRUCTED EDITION after a hard drive crash and major loss of data… much more is added as we can, but fear not – there’s PLENTY here for you, including things you won’t find anywhere else!
     
    This is SPOTLIGHT EVENTS – the LATEST UPDATE to the Guide's chronological, day-by-day listings and descriptions of live acoustic and Americana performances, festivals, workshops and more. Welcome!
    
    The Guide’s NEWS FEATURES will be along soon, in a separate edition…
    
    
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Tuesday, January 17
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Tue, Jan 17; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Tue, Jan 17:
7-9:15 pm monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” with this month’s guests, ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND, at Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.  
    Sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California. Always fun.
    
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Tue, Jan 17:
7 pm twice-monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” sponsored by the Western Music Association, California Chapter, at El Trocadero Steak House on Main St in Newhall; http://eltrocaderosteakhouse.net. Runs 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month.
    
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Tue, Jan 17:
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, Jan 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
8 pm WILL KIMBROUGH, from EMMYLOU HARRIS & HER RED DIRT BOYS Band, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Named "Instrumentalist of the Year" in 2004 by the Americana Music Association, Will has been dubbed an "Alien" performer as a way to explain his un-earthly, masterful performance on the guitar.
    Will has released 10 artist albums and a 3-CD box set, including five albums as a founding member of DADDY, the BIS-QUITS, and WILL & THE BUSHMEN. The talented singer-songwriter, award-winning guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and bandleader has a voracious appetite for every aspect of the craft of music.
    Spending most of 2011 touring with Emmylou Harris as one of her Red Dirt Boys, WILL KIMBROUGH brings his formidable repertoire to the San Gabriel Foothills for his Coffee Gallery Backstage solo debut.
    His profound musical knowledge and expert creations reflect years of learning the intricacies of folk, blues, gospel, country, rock’n’roll, punk rock and jazz. With songs recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat, Jack Ingram, Todd Snider and others, Kimbrough's multidisciplinary approach has led to many notable collaborations in the studio and on-stage with artists such as Roseanne Cash, Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, the Jayhawks, Mark Knopfler, Buddy Miller, John Prine, Toumani Diabate, Kim Richey, Josh Rouse, Matthew Ryan, Billy Joe Shaver, Todd Snider, Mavis Staples, Garrison Starr, Adrienne Young, and others.
    Kimbrough co-leads (with Tommy Womack) the Nashville juke-boogie-R&B collective known as DADDY, and continues to perform often with Rodney Crowell, Jimmy Buffett, Todd Snider and others when not performing his own solo shows, writing hit songs, working as a session performer, or producing other notable artists across various genres.
    Since early 2010, Kimbrough has been posting his weekly "LICK OF THE DAY" videos on YouTube -- featuring an intimate moment with the man and a short lesson in how to perform some of his signature sounds on a plethora of cool gear - earning him even more critical acclaim.
    Tix, $15.
    
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Tue, Jan 17, in South OC:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS & BLAKE MILLS at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.
    
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Tue, Jan 17:
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, Jan 17:
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, Jan 17:
9 pm ROSIE LEDET & THE ZYDECO PLAYBOYS play The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9400.
    
    
    
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Wednesday, January 18
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Wed, Jan 18; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Wed, Jan 18, in Ventura Co:
6 pm twice-monthly IRISH MUSIC SESSION at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818. Held every first & third Wednesday.
    
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Wed, Jan 18, in San Diego:
7 pm JOHN CRUZ and SUGAR BLUE play acoustic Hawaiian music and blues harmonica at Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego 92101; 619-595-0300.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
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, Jan 18, 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, Jan 18:
8 pm JOY KILLS SORROW and WILL KIMBROUGH play The Fold series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, L.A. 90057; 213-389-3856.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
8 pm CAMERATA PACIFICA Chamber Music Ensemble presents Bach’s “Goldberg Variations for String Trio” and Chausson’s “Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 30,” at The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino; www.huntington.org; 626-405-2100. Tix, $45.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
8 pm weekly “WINE AND SONG” Acoustic Music Series at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90045; 310-670-1994.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
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, Jan 18:
9 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328. No cover, bring $ for the artists’ tip jar.
    
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Wed, Jan 18:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
    
    
    
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Thursday, January 19
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Thu, Jan 19-Sun, Jan 22, in OC; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
Annual NAMM SHOW takes over the entire Anaheim Convention Center Complex and convention halls in surrounding hotels. While the massive show – of the latest and best instruments and gear and recording technology and more – is music-industry-only, many music fans benefit because sponsored artists are in town and often play gigs throughout Southern California. These include scheduled concerts and impromptu sets and pick-up band ensembles in venues large and small and in some unlikely places. During the NAMM show, we’ll post alerts as we learn last-minute info, and before that, we’ll include scheduled acoustic gigs in the Guide.
    
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Thu, Jan 19; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Thu, Jan 19, in T.O.:
6-8 pm “HAPPY LITTLE UKULELE CLUB OF THOUSAND OAKS” meets at Denny’s Restaurant, 50 E Thousand Oaks Bl, T.O.; 805-418-7332. Bring your own uku. All levels of players and singers welcome.
    
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Thu, Jan 19:
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, Jan 19, in OC:
6:15 pm twice-monthly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708. Runs first & third Thursdays.
    
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Thu, Jan 19, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm WORKSHOP: GUITAR & MANDOLIN, all levels, with TIM MAY and DAN MILLER, hosted by BARRY McGUIRE, at 835 Arbolado Rd, Santa Barbara 93103; reservations, 800-413-8296 or call or email Barry at 805-570-4627 or barry.mcguiresb@gmail.com.  
    These two guitar wizards are in Southern cal for the NAMM show, and going to Santa barbara to do the workshop. Details at Tim & Dan's workshop webpage, www.flatpick.com/workshops.  Workshop is two hours; fee, $40.
    
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Thu, Jan 19:
7 pm ELEPHANT REVIVAL plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A. 90035; 323-954-9630.
    
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Thu, Jan 19, in San Diego Co:
7 pm “FOR THE SENDER” with NICKEL CREEK, SWITCHFOOT, NEW FOUND GLORY, JACK TEMPCHIN, MOLLY JENSON, NENA ANDERSON, & ALEX WOODARD, at La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024; 760-436-7469.
    
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Thu, Jan 19, in the desert:
7 pm JOY KILLS SORROW at Pappy and Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956.
    
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Thu, Jan 19, in South OC:
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, Jan 19, in Ventura Co:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO HOOT,” third Thursday, every month, in Camarillo 93010; location and info at www.songmakers.org   
    
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Thu, Jan 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BRITTNI PAIVA at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    At age 22, she’s already acclaimed as the top ukulele player from Hawaii. Brittni Paiva (pie –VAH) is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist whose sound and concept are influenced by jazz, rock, flamenco, and classical music as well as world music from Brazil, Japan, and elsewhere. Ukulele, guitar, electric bass, piano and drums are Brittni’s instruments of choice, yet when it comes to the ukulele she invests as much soulfulness as skill. “Brittni brings a whole new spirit to the music and to the instrument: pop sensibilities in a smooth jazz format,” says John Schroeter, music producer and author of Between the Strings: The Secret Lives of Guitars. “It’s got a new kind of energy—it’s infectious.”
    At 22 years of age, Brittni Paiva (pi –VAH) is the preeminent female `ukulele player from Hawaii. Affectionately referred to as the `ukulele darling, Brittni is a native of Hilo, on the Big Island. She is a multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalist with a prodigious gift who is wholeheartedly embraced by a global audience.
    Over the past six years Brittni has self-produced three award-winning CDs. She took home the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist of the Year in 2005 in support of her debut release, Brittni x 3. Her sophomore release, Hear, won `Ukulele Album of the Year in the Hawaii Music Awards, otherwise known as Hawaii’s People’s Choice Awards in 2006. This CD was also nominated for the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Best Instrumental Album of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year. Her third album in as many years, simply titled, Brittni, won `Ukulele Album of the Year in the Hawaii Music Awards in 2007 and was nominated for two Na Hoku Hanohano Awards from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts.
    2009 marked the launch her fourth CD, Four Strings: The Fire Within in a national campaign. This CD contains upbeat, soulful interpretations of her most passionate work in world music. Charles Michael Brotman, Hawaii’s first Grammy Award recipient, co-produced the album. Burning like an eternal flame, instrumental music is an Old World tradition that has bonded people for centuries illuminating aspects of the human spirit that resonate to a higher truth.
    “The songs on this CD are my favorites,” Brittni says. “I chose them because they reflect the change in me, showing the increased complexity of my craft. I see music as a canvas and my arrangements are the brush strokes and warm colors that create the picture.”
    Brittni is well-known in world music circles with almost two million hits on YouTube. She began her music career at age four trained in classical piano through the Suzuki method. Seven years later, her grandfather gave her an `ukulele, a traditional 4-string Hawaiian folk instrument. For ten years, the `ukulele has been Ms. Paiva’s instrument of choice, though she also plays guitar, bass, piano, and drums.
    Brittni performs frequently in Hawaii, and along the Pacific coast
    Tix, $15.
    
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Thu, Jan 19:
8 pm guitar wizard GILAD HEKSELMAN at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; reservations & info, 800-403-3447. Shows include complimentary coffee, tea and “Alvas” bottled water; bring your own food & other drinks.
    Winner of the 2005 Gibson Montreux International Guitar Competition, native Israeli Gilad Hekselman is developing a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in New York, since his arrival there in 2004. In only a few years, he has shared the stage with some of the greatest artists in the New York jazz scene, including Chris Potter, Mark Turner, John Scofield, Anat Cohen, Ari Hoenig, Sam Yahel, Jeff Ballard, Gretchen Parlato, Avishai Cohen, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks and Greg Hutchinson.
     Gilad has played all the major jazz clubs in New York including the Blue Note, The Jazz Standard, Dizzy's Club, and Smalls. He constantly tours worldwide and has played most major jazz festivals including Montreux, North Sea, Montreal and San Francisco.
    Gilad opened for guitar legend Paco de Lucia at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006, which led to a string of performances at the IAJE Conference and at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York.
    Joining Gilad Hekselman on guitar are Dave Robaire on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Suggested donation, $20.
    
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Thu, Jan 19:
9:30-11:30 pm JESSICA FICHOT at Nic's Martini Lounge, 453 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills 90210; www.nicsbeverlyhills.com   
    She’s a splendid accordion player who delights with songs in English and French. Jessica tells us, “This is a fun and classy venue (featuring a "Vodbox" where people can sample Vodka at 28°F (-2°C) and they even supply the faux-fur coats...) Unlink a lot of other venues I play at, my band is the only one playing that night, so you would get to hear more than just one set. I will be performing with Michael Papillo (double bass), Robby Marshall (clarinet, sax), Dan Cole (guitar) and Brian Carmody (drums.)” Cover: $10.
    
    
    
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Friday, January 20
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Fri, Jan 20; Jan 19-22, in OC; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
Annual NAMM SHOW takes over the entire Anaheim Convention Center Complex and convention halls in surrounding hotels. While the massive show – of the latest and best instruments and gear and recording technology and more – is music-industry-only, many music fans benefit because sponsored artists are in town and often play gigs throughout Southern California. These include scheduled concerts and impromptu sets and pick-up band ensembles in venues large and small and in some unlikely places. During the NAMM show, we’ll post alerts as we learn last-minute info, and before that, we’ll include scheduled acoustic gigs in the Guide.
    
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Fri, Jan 20; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Fri, Jan 20, in San Diego:
7 pm ELEPHANT REVIVAL, THE BLIND WILLIES, and SHOW PONIES play the AMSD Concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
    
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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC GUITAR GREATS” with 2006 Nat’l Fingerstyle Champ DON ALDER, Hawaiian Slack Key specialist JIM “KIMO” WEST, and Solid Air Recording artist JIM EARP, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15.
    
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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TRACY GRAMMER with Rob Schnell and Michael Kurman at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    A long-time favorite on the folk circuit, Tracy Grammer is a sensitive, creative songwriter and interpreter with warm vocals, a girl-next-door stage presence, and beautiful guitar and violin work best known for her unshakeable dedication to the legacy of her late partner, songwriter Dave Carter. With a quick wit and a keen writer's eye, she is also a powerful storyteller, and it's often the case that at the end of the night, audiences can't decide which they loved better -- the songs, or the stories behind them.
    With several albums that have consistently topped the folk and Americana airplay charts over the last 12 years and two intimate EPs that have won critical raves, Grammer has earned a reputation as "one of the finest musicians anywhere in folkdom" (Boston Globe). Her newest album, LITTLE BLUE EGG, is a collection of archived recordings from the Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer home studios circa 1997-2002, and will be released on Red House Records on February 14, 2012.
    Grammer is delighted to be bringing her sometimes silly but always brilliant Philadelphia-based rhythm section to the Coffee Gallery Backstage this tour. With Michael Kurman on bass, guitar, and vocals and Rob Schnell on drums, percussion, mandolin, guitar, and vocals, the instrumental palette expands, the energy intensifies, and the repertoire deepens to include long-lost favorites from the back catalog as well as newer songs that benefit from the band's chemistry and fuller sound. This promises to be a special night for all.
    Tix, $18.
    
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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT - 8 pm BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET 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, Jan 20, in Ventura Co; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm monthly “CAMARILLO CAFÉ” series brings JOHN BATDORF and CLAUDIA NYGAARD as featured recording artists, preceded by an OPEN MIC, at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, at Carmen), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, or email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com;  details at website, www.CamarilloCafe.com.  $10 at door (no presale). Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Emcee is Gary Lynch. Always well-attended, always good.
    
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Fri, Jan 20:
8 pm SIERRA HIGHWAY plays Kulaks Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; www.kulakswoodshed.com.  
    Members of this band have all won awards, appeared on recordings and radio and toured throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. Sierra Highway is a fine acoustic California band serving up contemporary original and traditional music with deep American roots planted in the bluegrass, folk, old time, and country traditions.
    SIERRA HIGHWAY is Larry Schallert on guitar and vocals, Frank Hoppe on fiddle, Eric Swanson on bass and vocals, Richard Espinoza on harmonica, vocals, and guitar, Catherine Espinoza on vocals, Lianne Sterling-Swanson on vocals.
    Hear music from their latest CD, “Keep Your Heart Warm.” Band plays for free; $10 donation suggested for venue.
    
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Fri, Jan 20:
8 pm GEORGE WINSTON plays the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University Malibu, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522.
    
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Fri, Jan 20:
8 pm PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO plays the Grace First Presbyterian Church Concert Series, 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach 90808; 562-420-2292.
    
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Fri, Jan 20, in Lancaster:
8 pm DAVID HIDALGO & LOUIE PEREZ (of LOS LOBOS) at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; 661-723-5950.
    
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Fri, Jan 20, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
JAMES INTVELD at Yolie’s, 138 W Main St, Ventura; www.HiHatEntertainment.com;  805-652-0338. 
    
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Fri, Jan 20, in San Diego:
9 pm BAYOU BROTHERS play JJ’s Gaslamp, 379 4th Av, San Diego 92101; 619-230-1968.
    
    
    
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Saturday, January 21
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Sat, Jan 21; Jan 19-22, in OC; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
Annual NAMM SHOW takes over the entire Anaheim Convention Center Complex and convention halls in surrounding hotels. While the massive show – of the latest and best instruments and gear and recording technology and more – is music-industry-only, many music fans benefit because sponsored artists are in town and often play gigs throughout Southern California. These include scheduled concerts and impromptu sets and pick-up band ensembles in venues large and small and in some unlikely places. During the NAMM show, we’ll post alerts as we learn last-minute info, and before that, we’ll include scheduled acoustic gigs in the Guide.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
9 am-1 pm RON ELY plays the Upland Farmer’s Market. Location and info, www.myspace.com/ronely or www.reverbnation.com/ronely  
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in OC:
Noon monthly “BIG GARAGE JAM” at Karen Torrell Hoffman, 249 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa 92627; third Saturday, every month.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
3 & 8 pm THE MAKAHA SONS play the “Aloha Hawaiian Music Series” at Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5 pm “ROOTS JUBILEE AND SQUARE DANCE” with THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, & DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in Redlands:
6 pm BAYOU BROTHERS play Taylor’s Lounge, 26787 Barton Rd, Redlands 92373; Ronda Conley 760 774-8023
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
6 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. Runs every Saturday.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm annual “MURIEL ANDERSON'S ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT” with LEE RITENOUR, MIKE STERN, FRANK VIGNOLA, NOKIE EDWARDS, CARL VERHEYEN BAND, and more, at the Anaheim Marriott, 700 W Convention Way, Anaheim 92802. This is one of the most anticipated events each year in conjunction with the NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets are available for those who do not have convention passes, but you’ll need to arrive VERY early to find any.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LAURENCE JUBER, multi Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney’s WINGS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    “Close your eyes and you'll hear 3 guitarists…Open them and you'll see one inspired solo player!” - Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
    LAURENCE JUBER is considered to be one of the leading acoustic guitarists of our generation. His masterful fingerstyle playing combines elements of jazz, blues, rock and folk with a distinctive voice that transcends musical boundaries. See him perform and you will understand why Paul McCartney hand-picked him to become lead guitarist for Wings. This is a show for all musical tastes.
    "The moods he can pull out of a single Martin acoustic are pretty astounding"- Guitar Player magazine.
    "One of the most gifted and versatile fingerstyle guitarists on the scene" - Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
    "Stunning fretwork" - Fingerstyle Guitar.
    "A provocative guitar perspective" - L.A.Times
    Tix, $20.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in OC:
7 pm CLAUDIA NYGAARD and PHIL CHRISTIE play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in San Diego:
SOLD OUT: 7 pm DAVE ALVIN plays the AMSD Concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in San Diego Co:
SOLD OUT: 7 pm GEORGE WINSTON plays the La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024; 760-436-7469.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in Ojai:
7 pm TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET plays “THE MUSIC OF JIMMY HENDRIX” for the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai 93023; 805-646-8907.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
7 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344. Runs third Saturday, every month. Info at www.songmakers.org   
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus THE COALS at The Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats. The bargain of the week: tix, $12.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PAUL ASBELL and STEVE JAMES, two guitar greats who have recorded with the stars of blues, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15. The pair does a workshop at the venue on Jan 22; see listing.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JIM MALCOLM plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the campus in Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 & 10 pm ROBYN HITCHCOCK, plus at 10 pm show only, SUSANNA HOFFS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $25.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm THE MAKAHA SONS play the “Aloha Hawaiian Music Series” at Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203. (Also an earlier show, at 3 pm.)
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm JOHN YORK (the BYRDS) plays the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont 91711; reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm DAVID HIDALGO & LOUIE PEREZ (of LOS LOBOS) play the Downey Civic Theatre, 8435 Firestone Bl, Downey 90241; 562-861-8211.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA “MOZART (MOSTLY)” series brings a concert to the Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Bl, Glendale; Info on this event, www.laco.org or 213-622-7001.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in Tehachapi:
8 pm PATRICK BALL plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm JOY KILLS SORROW play the “SINGS LIKE HELL” series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-963-0761.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in San Diego:
8 pm BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET play the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway 92064; 858-668-4797.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in San Diego:
8 pm JOEL RAFAEL plays the Carol Branch House Concert series in San Diego 92122; reservations get directions at 858-452-1539.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in San Diego:
8 pm TRACY GRAMMER, ALLISON LONSDALE, & JARRETT KILLEN play Lestats Coffee, 3343 Adams Av, Normal Heights (San Diego) 92116; 619-282-0437.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in OC:
8 pm “DULCIMANIA” dulcimer session, (both kinds) at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St, Newport Beach 92663. Recurring event here, third Saturday of every odd-numbered month.
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm SONGMAKERS’ every-other-month “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach; info and location at www.songmakers.org. Runs third Saturdays in odd-numbered months.
    
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Sat, Jan 21, in Ventura Co:
8 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “CARS AND GUITARS SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo; info and location at www.songmakers.org. Runs third Saturday, every month.
    
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Sat, Jan 21; Jan 21-29, in Ventura:
TED NEELEY AND HIS LITTLE BIG BAND play nine nights at the Rubicon, 1006 E Main St, Ventura; tix, 805-667-2900. A mix of acoustic and electric, a “little yammering,” and, they tell us, “some surprises.”
    
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Sat, Jan 21:
10 pm ROBYN HITCHCOCK, plus at 10 pm show only, SUSANNA HOFFS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $25.
    
    
    
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Sunday, January 22
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Sun, Jan 22; Jan 19-22, in OC; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
Annual NAMM SHOW takes over the entire Anaheim Convention Center Complex and convention halls in surrounding hotels. While the massive show – of the latest and best instruments and gear and recording technology and more – is music-industry-only, many music fans benefit because sponsored artists are in town and often play gigs throughout Southern California. These include scheduled concerts and impromptu sets and pick-up band ensembles in venues large and small and in some unlikely places. During the NAMM show, we’ll post alerts as we learn last-minute info, and before that, we’ll include scheduled acoustic gigs in the Guide.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464. Every Sunday.
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
11 am DEBBIE & FRIENDS play a matinee Kid’s show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
1 pm monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS JAM” at CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. Runs fourth Sunday, every month.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm annual “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLACK KEY FESTIVAL” with CYRIL PAHINUI, SONNY LIM & LORNA LIM, JEFF PETERSON, HIIKUA, JIM “KIMO” WEST , STEVEN ESPANIOLA, ED GERHARD, NATHAN AWEAU, JEFF LINSKY, SHAWN ISHIMOTO, & KALYN AOLANI, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach 90278; 310-937-6607.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in Ventura Co:
2 pm renowned pianist LINCOLN MAYORGA in concert at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo; www.mountcross.com/concerts; 805-484-2054. Tix, $20.
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
2 pm JAMES HURLEY plays the Slater-Lunsford Pavilion, 2804 Kenwood Ct, Lancaster 93536; presented by Desert Song Productions. James tours nationally almost constantly, and he doesn’t get home to Southern Cal very often to perform. Plus, this is a fine house concert-style venue.
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” acoustic showcase, this time with headliners CLAUDIA NYGAARD and LARRY SCHALLERT, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631. Runs third or fourth Sunday, every month. Free, donations to artists are encouraged, as are donations to the potluck buffet.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3 pm WORKSHOP: “SONGWRITING LAB” with ROY ZIMMERMAN, America’s best socio-political singer-songwriter, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Fee, $40. Roy also plays a concert here at 7 pm tonight.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his wonderful voice and guitar to a matinee of authentic and original Irish songs at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Dublin born Ken O’Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over thirty years. In this unique solo performance, Ken transports his audience to his beloved Ireland through heartfelt singing and vivid storytelling. Find out why the Irish News calls this consummate entertainer “without question, . . .the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California..”
    Ken’s songs in both English and Irish Gaelic are accompanied by his remarkable talent on guitar and mandolin.
    “Dust-free and polished to perfection, each song is performed with authenticity, and the care one might use when handling a valuable family heirloom” ----Lisa Elaine Scott, Music Connection Magazine.
    Tix, $18.
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
3 pm JIM MALCOLM plays the Yvonne Fleury House Concert series in Santa Monica; reservations get directions at irishfleury@earthlink.net  
    
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Sun, Jan 22; world music:
3 pm SOULS ON FIRE, with ADAM DELMONTE on Flamenco guitar), YALE STROM on violin, ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ on Arabic and Ladino vocals, PILAR MORENO Flamenco singer, GERALDO MORALES on percussion, JEFF PEKAREK on bass, and LAKSHMI "LA CHIMI"BASILE a Flamenco dancer from Seville, play Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Bl, Encino 91436; 818-788-6000.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; not music, but weird:
4 pm “ACCIDENTS IN ABSTRACT PAINTING” brings an intentional crash of a military drone aircraft filled with paint, guided to destruction into a 20-foot wall in Arroyo Seco, near the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, by artist RICHARD JACKSON. It will “demonstrate the element of chance in abstract painting,” says the artist. We have no comment. It’s sponsored by the Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts in conjunction with the ongoing, multi-venue, Pacific Standard Time series of exhibitions. Presumably there’s a safe place to stand and watch. Get info at www.pacificstandardtime.org or www.armoryarts.org.     
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
5 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A., runs fourth Sunday, every month, in West L.A. 90025. Info and location at www.songmakers.org    
    
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Sun, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, America’s best socio-political singer-songwriter, in concert at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50. Roy also does a workshop here at 3 pm today.
    
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Sun, Jan 22:
7 pm THE SCARLET FURIES plus THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    The Scarlet Furies is fronted by a beautiful young singer, songwriter Raleigh Holmes. They have been doing lots of shows and festivals for the last year with folks like Leon Russell, The Subdudes, John Waite, and Kenny Loggins, and have a new CD "Dark Clad Company", produced by Rusty Anderson of Paul McCartney's band and mastered by Gavin Lurssen (triple Grammy winner with T Bone Burnette), and a new soundtrack for the hit game Gray Matter just released. Here's a peice of a review from The Alternate Root.
    "There is a gentleness and quiet beauty to The Scarlet Furies recent release, ‘Dark Clad Company’. Raleigh Holmes vocals whisper promises (“All or Nothing”) and say goodbye (“Gone Tomorrow”) with a sweetness that leave a smile and a glass half full memory. Lyrics and story lines, like on “Young Goodman Brown”, lend an age to the songs. The dust of time works well with the instrumentation and The Scarlet Furies natural ability to add freshness. They reincarnate tradition and the resulting sound never shows age. They take a modern classic track by Nirvana (“Heart Shaped Box”) and replace the grunge of Seattle with forest freshness more in line with the folk side of Americana. "— The Alternative Root.
    The Merry Wives of Windsor is a ten-piece all-female folk band based in Pasadena, California. Blending elements of North American, British Isles, and Contemporary Folk music, the foundation of the Merry Wives' sound is rich four- and five-part vocal harmonies, with support and ornamentation by acoustic folk instruments.
    A collaborative group, the Wives bring a unique sensibility to every song they perform, from traditional Irish pieces, to original compositions that range from beautiful to bawdy. With musical backgrounds in everything from Folk, to Musical Theater, and even straying to Pop and Opera, the Merry Wives present a relevant musical perspective, while still staying true to the spirit of the music they perform. These lovely and talented ladies have graced the stages of the El Rey Theater, the Grove of Anaheim, and The Galaxy Theatre, as well as Renaissance Faires across the country.
    Tix, $18.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in San Diego Co:
7 pm GEORGE WINSTON plays the La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024; 760-436-7469.
    
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Sun, Jan 22; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
8 pm WORKSHOP: FINGERSTYLE BLUES with PAUL ASBELL and STEVE JAMES, two guitar greats who have recorded with the stars of blues, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. The pair does a concert at the venue on Jan 21; see listing.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S Chestnut St, Ventura; www.venturetheater.net; 805-653-0721.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in Ventura:
8 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.
    
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Sun, Jan 22, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN CRUZ plays “Acoustic Hawaiian” music at SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
    
    
    
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Monday, January 23
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Mon, Jan 23; ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org.  Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.
    
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Mon, Jan 23, in San Diego Co:
7 pm “INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT” presented by “Music of Making Music,” with BRIAN GORE, LULO REIHHARDT, ARIAN LEGG, & MARCO PEREIRA, at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad 92008; 760-438-5996.
    
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Mon, Jan 23:
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, Jan 23:
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, Jan 23:
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, Jan 23:
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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Tue, Jan 24:
6 pm monthly “DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM” at Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey 90242; 562-904-7223. Runs fourth Tuesday, every month.
    
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Tue, Jan 24, in T.O.:
6 pm monthly “THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE” at Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360. Runs fourth Tuesday, every month.
    
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Tue, Jan 24, in Ventura:
6 pm twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey's Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-0091. Runs second & fourth Tuesday, every month.
    
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Tue, Jan 24, in San Diego:
6 pm monthly “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego 92117. Runs fourth Tuesday, every month.
    
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Tue, Jan 24:
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, Jan 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CLAUDIA NYGAARD at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    CLAUDIA NYGAARD is an incredible storyteller, not just as a songwriter, but also in the charming tales she spins between her songs. Delivering a song like "Miss Kitty" or Dumped By A Dweeb" she gets an audience laughing, then she turns on the steam and romance with a song like "Georgia Boy" or "I Want To Touch You". A minute later, "J.C.", or "His Left Side" have put a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye, and then you are back to tapping your feet and singing along. Performing solo, with her jumbo Tacoma JK50 guitar and her tiny Tenor ukulele, Claudia will give you an intimate evening of music that will linger with you for a long time.
    "Claudia has a talent for finding in a simple phrase the most excellent songs, where ayone else might hear nothing. I am continually amazed by the emotions she can evoke; to a social statement which could be a call to action or at least some inner searching, to sexy and funny that leaves everyone in the room delightfully, joyfully heated. Always delighted to have her at Kerrville." Dalis Allen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, TX.
    "Claudia was a smash hit with our audience. Her songs, her stories, her charming wit, and her engaging personality combined to provide all of us with a wonderful evening of entertainment." Kelson Slayman, "Folk at the Cannery", Dataw Island, SC.
    Tix, $15.
    
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Tue, Jan 24, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS and BLAKE MILLS play the Ventura Theatre, 26 S Chestnut St, Ventura 93001; 805-653-0721.
    
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Tue, Jan 24:
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, Jan 24:
8 pm twice-monthly OPEN MIC at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, L.A. 90026; 213-353-0734. Runs second & fourth Tuesday, every month.
    
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Tue, Jan 24:
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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LATER IN JANUARY & BEYOND…
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Wed, Jan 25:
8 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR plays the Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
    
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Wed, Jan 25:
8 pm GOOD LOVELIES play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University Malibu, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522.
    
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Thu, Jan 26, in T.O:
9:30 am “NEW WEST SYMPHONY / MEET THE ARTIST” at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; info on this event, 805-776-8400. Before the symphony’s concerts on Jan 27 & 28, this is an opportunity to meet the guest artists. Jan 26 in T.O., Jan 27 in Ventura, and both are free. See concert listing for more info.
    
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Thu, Jan 26, in T.O; not music, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
7 pm “REEL OF JUSTICE FILM SERIES” presents “THE FLAW,” a film documenting the credit bubble that caused the financial crash, screening at Cal Lutheran Univ., Lundring Events Center, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks; info, 805-493-3693. Free.
    International award-winning documentarian DAVID SINGTON’s film tells the sordid tale through interviews with Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash, and examines “the toxic combination of forces that nearly destroyed the world economy.” A panel discussion follows. Free.
    
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Thu, Jan 26, in OC:
7 pm THE SCARLET FURIES and ALBERT LEE play The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.
    
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Thu, Jan 26:
7:30 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC SHOW,” this month headlining “Harmonicowboy” GARY ALLEGRETTO, at Viva Cantina in Burbank; 818-845-2425 for dinner & table reservations; http://vivacantina.com. Runs 4th Thursday each month.
    
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Thu, Jan 26:
8 pm THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS, presented by the Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern California (BASC) plays the New Mission Theater at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 81324.
    
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Thu, Jan 26:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.
    
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Fri, Jan 27, in Ventura:
11 am “NEW WEST SYMPHONY / MEET THE ARTIST” at Unitarian Universalist Church, Ventura; info on this event, 805-776-8400. Before the symphony’s concerts on Jan 27 & 28, this is an opportunity to meet the guest artists. Jan 26 in T.O., Jan 27 in Oxnard, and both are free. See concert listing for more info.
    
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Fri, Jan 27, in Oxnard:
NEW WEST SYMPHONY presents “SERENADE TO MUSIC” in Oxnard tonight, and in T.O. tomorrow; tix, 800-NEW-WEST. Conductor STEVEN MERCURIO, guest artist RYLAND ANGEL, with the NEW WEST SYMPHONY CHORUS, perform works by Vaughn Williams, Mercurio, Respighi, and Tchaikovsky. Tix, $29-$114.
    
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Fri, Jan 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays UCLA Live! in Royce Hall, on the UCLA Campus in Westwood 90095; 310-825-2101 or 310-825-4401.
    
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Fri, Jan 27:
8 pm THE COALS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    THE COALS bring elegant songwriting and heartfelt harmonies as the backbone of their folky sound. A little bit country, a little bit Leonard Cohen, this quintet can stir your spirit and soothe your soul. With its warm blend of upright bass, piano, accordion, and dobro, the band forges a sound that is sweet, sad, and rollicking all at once. Led by the earthy baritone of singer/songwriter Jason Mandell, who was signed to a publishing deal by the Chrysalis A&R man who discovered Ray LaMontagne, The Coals carry the troubadour tradition to some surprisingly beautiful places.
    Tix, $15.
    
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Sat, Jan 28:
7 pm DEBRA DAVIS & THE BAND OF GOLD plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Debra Davis writes hooky Americana-rock songs that hit deep. The singer/songwriter and her Band of Gold are powerfully fun live, and have a big international following of fans who call themselves “debheads.” Debra is a storyteller---her songs make you think and feel…and sing along. Songs from Debra’s 3 CDs have been featured on numerous TV shows and films, and her latest features a duet with 5-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross. She recently wrote the new theme song, “Girl of the World,” for the Global Girl Media organization, and she was featured on “Angel Encounters” (The Nashville Network), which explored the stories behind her songs.
    Debra has toured nationwide playing festivals and venues like Summerfest, the Bluebird in Nashville, Bluebird’s stage at Countryfest, House of Blues, the Troubadour, the Coach House, Palm Springs PRIDE, LA Marathon, and Revlon Run/Walk. She’s opened for such artists as Christopher Cross, Edwin McCain, and Collective Soul. Her songs are on several compilation CDs for good causes, including “Artists Against Cancer,“ “It’s About Eve” for breast cancer research, and “Home” for Children International.
    Band of Gold members play or have played and recorded with Melissa Etheridge, Christopher Cross, Glenn Frey, Loggins & Messina, The Motels, Nels Kline Trio, Joe Walsh and Wilson Phillips. With Nick Kirgo playing emotive slide on acoustic guitar, Wade Biery on bass and high harmonies, the nimble-fingered Bob Emmet on keys, and Debra’s built-in hubby/drummer Dave Beyer laying down the foundation, Debra’s music will at once take you on a journey of wit and reflection, and feel like a neighborly chat over a picket fence.
    John Zipperer & Friends have played all over the country from festivals to House Concerts. Known for their upbeat spin on Acoustic Americana. Their witty lyrics and touching tunes will tug at your heart strings yet, send you away smiling. Their shows are jam packed with energy, humor, fun, and yes even a few tears. Enter the room a stranger and instantly find yourself another one of John Zipperer’s friends. John Zipperer, a former instructor at the world renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Ca., has played with greats such as Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge), Dave Sutton (Lucinda Williams, Melissa Ethridge), Doan Perry (Jethro Tull) and Jimmy Scott (Ike Turner, The Four Tops).
    Tara Sitser can be heard as a narrator and vocalist in musical cast recordings, audiobooks and radio spots. She has performed with John M, Michael Grate (Molly Zenobia, Renee Myara Quartet), Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue) and Jimmy Scott.
Jim Van Booven has performed extensively on the West Coast including a stint with his younger brother, Doug, in a Grand Funk Railroad tribute band.
    Eddie “The Spoon-man” Terry has been playing spoons for 78 years. He has appeared with the Horace Heidt Orchestra, won first prize on The Ted Mack Amateur Hour and has the distinction of having appeared on The Gong Show without getting Gonged!
    Barrett Tagliarino is currently an instuctor at the Musicians Institute. Barrett has published many guitar instructional books. He also has two excellent solo CDs available.
    Tix, $15.
    
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Sat, Jan 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
    
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Sat, Jan 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL performs at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15, on sale Jan 14. Radim does workshops at the venue on Jan 29; see listings.
    
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Sat, Jan 28:
8 pm SCOTT AINSLIE, Delta Blues guitarist, plays the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.
    
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Sat, Jan 28, in Claremont:
8 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the Hip Kitty Jazz and Fondue, 502 W First St, Claremont 91711; 909-447-6700.
    
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Sat, Jan 28, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm LISA LOEB & JILL SOBULE at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
    
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Sat, Jan 28, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm TERESA JAMES & DEBRA DOBKIN play “RUSS AND JULIE’S HOUSE CONCERT SERIES” in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179.
    
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Sat, Jan 28, in Thousand Oaks:
NEW WEST SYMPHONY presents “SERENADE TO MUSIC” in T.O.; tix, 800-NEW-WEST. Conductor STEVEN MERCURIO, guest artist RYLAND ANGEL, with the NEW WEST SYMPHONY CHORUS, perform works by Vaughn Williams, Mercurio, Respighi, and Tchaikovsky. Tix, $29-$114.
    
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Sun, Jan 29:
11 am RANDY KAPLAN plays a matinee Kid’s show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $10 (kids under age 2 are free).
    
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Sun, Jan 29; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
1-2:50 pm WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED MANDOLIN with Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. (One of two different workshops today by Radim; there’s a discount if you sign-up for both workshops.) Radim plays a concert at the venue on Jan 28; see listing.
    
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Sun, Jan 29; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3-4:50 pm WORKSHOP: BEGINNING TIN (PENNY) WHISTLE with Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. (One of two different workshops today by Radim; there’s a discount if you sign-up for both workshops.) Radim plays a concert at the venue on Jan 28; see listing.
    
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Sun, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th Annual “ROBERT BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATION” sponsored by the Celtic Arts Center at St. Martin-in-th-Fields Episcopal Church & School, 7136 Winnetka Av, Winnetka 91306. It’s a celebration with music, food, dancing and poetry of the life and works of the Great Bard of Scotland. It’ll sell-out. Details and tix at www.celticartscenter.com.   
    
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Sun, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
    
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Sun, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm JOHN McCUTCHEON plays the “Bodie House Concerts at the Library” series at the Grant R. Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-706-8309.
    
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Sun, Jan 29:
7 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER (from HARD RAIN) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    This award-winning Los Angeles-based duo has made a strong mark on the acoustic/rock scene at home as well as across the US, Canada, Thailand, Ireland and Italy. This duo has it all: great musicianship, outstanding voices and exceptional songs. Andy’s songwriting is original, passionate and sincere. It covers a vast lyrical landscape, bringing to mind Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Van Morrison. One reviewer said of Renee, “Safier's voice oft drips with an aching sensitivity filtered through delicate beauty and a fragility that would break and disappear in less capable hands”, and another of Andy, “Hill is rapidly becoming a songwriter to watch”.
    Andy Hill & Renee Safier’s ten CDs have garnered them awards from Los Angeles Music Awards “Americana Group of the Year" to the International Acoustic Music Awards "Best Duo or Group". Andy and Renee provide a much needed connection with live music to their audiences, whether in an intimate House Concert or at a large festival.     For information on their CDs or their extensive performance schedule, go to www.andyandrenee.com
    Tix, $15.
    
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Sun, Jan 29, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego 92101; 619-595-0300.
    
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Mon, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “LEGENDS OF THE CELTIC HARP” with PATRICK BALL, LISA LYNNE, & ARYEH FRANKFURTER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Bob Stane will tell you this is one of his “best acts.”
    Legends of the Celtic Harp" with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne, and Aryeh Frankfurter.
    This is a first! Three brilliant and beloved Celtic Harpers will be on one stage together performing not only exquisite music from ancient to modern times, but legendary stories of this most enchanting instrument and the journey it has taken through the centuries.
    Prepare to have your soul stirred by the masterful skill you will hear. We are the first venue in Los Angeles to host this unique show where this rare music is performed seamlessly with tales of wit and enchantment.
    If you have never heard the world-renowned award-winning teller of tales Patrick Ball and his wire strung harp, you have not lived. This will be his first performance at Coffee Gallery. Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter have performed at several sold out shows at Coffee Gallery, and are masterful on their harps and rare instruments.
    "Legends of the Celtic Harp" will take you back in time, and entertain you with spellbinding tales and Celtic music old and new.
    This new show will be sure to sell out, so get your tickets now!
    Tix, $20.
    
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Tue, Jan 31, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ABIGAIL WASHBURN plus THE JAYHAWKS play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
    
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Wed, Feb 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EDITED TRIO, just back from their California tour, play the weekly “WINE AND SONG” Acoustic Music Series at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
    
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Wed, Feb 1, in South OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ABIGAIL WASHBURN plus THE JAYHAWKS play The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.
    
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Thu, Feb 2, in Agoura Hills; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
RICHIE FURAY, of POCO, BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, and the SOUTHER-HILLMAN-FURAY BAND, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
    
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Thu, Feb 2, in the desert; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDY COLLINS plays the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert 92260; 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
    
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Thu, Feb 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARY FLOWER, folk guitar royalty, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    First and foremost, Mary Flower is a world-class guitarist who swings the blues. Along the way, she’s mastered the intricate, harmonically subtle Piedmont style, with its good-timey, ragtime feel. The Piedmont style forms the foundation of much of her work, but she’s an unrivaled interpreter of Mississippi blues and an ingenious composer in her own right whose tunes take American music into uncharted waters. In the rarefied atmosphere where Mary operates, she’s recognized everywhere as one of the pre-eminent fingerstyle guitarists who continue in the rich acoustic blues tradition. In fact, she’s twice placed in the top three at the prestigious National Finger Picking Championship in Winfield, Kansas–the only woman to do so. That’s remarkable enough, but Flower goes beyond technique. She’s a warm singer who ranges far in the byways of blues, pop and jazz for the kind of down-home yet sophisticated material she feels comfortable with. Mary brings smarts and sublime equipoise to her music–you feel happier after listening to her.
    Mary has been nominated in two categories (“Acoustic Artist” and “Acoustic Album”) for a 2012 Blues Music Award presented by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. She's also up for "Best Female Artist" in her own town (Portland Music Awards) and the recipient of the Muddy Award in 2011 by the Cascade Blues Assn. for Best Acoustic Guitar.
    Downbeat says of her recent duets CD on Yellow Dog Records, “Superlative… such a high level of proficiency that your heart will beat faster and your blood race. One of the Top 10 roots albums of 2011, no question about it. (4 stars) Twenty years and nine albums into her recording career, Flower is a superlative fingerstyle guitarist square in the Piedmont tradition. She also excels on lap steel. Easy confidence characterizes her singing style.”
    Acoustic Guitar says, “Beyond the tight song arrangements, expert musicianship, and crystal clear production, Misery Loves Company’s crowning achievement is reflected in Flower’s ability to capture her musical inspiration—the rural, romantic South—in word and sound. Her unpretentious vocal style, compelling guitar work, and minimalist arrangements perfectly capture the feeling of gently floating down a slowly moving river or strolling down an isolated dirt road. “
    Tix, $15.
    
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Thu, Feb 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm ABIGAIL WASHBURN plus THE JAYHAWKS play The Music Box Theater, 6126 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-464-0808.
    
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Thu, Feb 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LISA LOEB and JILL SOBULE play Brixton South Bay, 100J W Torrance Bl, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931.
    
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Thu, Feb 2, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm RICHIE FURAY plays The Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016.
    
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Fri, Feb 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DAVID LINDLEY plays the “Bodie House Concerts in the Library” series at Grant R. Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309.
    
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Fri, Feb 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus KAREN TOBIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. are in the top tier of elite, innovative Americana bands in L.A., or just about anywhere else.
    "These freewheeling lords of California psych country approach their music as if it were a portal, an unseen threshold that, once crossed, promises a wholly unpredictable experience. The Hawks' singular style operates on an epic scale, exploring weird panoramas of hallucinatory metaphor with a sound as much traditional hillbilly as it is acceleratedlysergic-rock spontaneity. Any flight taken with I See Hawks In L.A. assures a view to startling new perspectives. Up, up and away."
    For extensive descriptive copy, go to: http://www.iseehawks.com    
    KAREN TOBIN is originally from Pennsylvania, and the powerful, sensitive singer, songwriter is now a veteran of the Los Angeles Music scene and former recording artist with Arista Records - New York, and Atlantic Records - Nashville.
    Ms. Tobin has been compared with such luminaries of the female vocalist elite as Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. Karen was nominated for Best Female Vocalist by Los Angeles Music Awards. She is an active producer and writer in the Los Angeles area. She has performed at local venues and internationally.
    "Karen sings the heart right out of her chest." "Ms. Tobin wails out a shivering mountain edged soprano that's laced with a powerhouse of control and emotion"-- Cash Box." "Everything she does is wonderful, this woman has so much ability." - Robert Oremann, Music Row Magazine. Karen has had her songs released by Artists in Switzerland, Holland, Japan and the United States. For further info: www.myspace.com/karentobinmusic or contact Karen: karentobinmusic@gmail.com
    Tix, $15.
    
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Fri, Feb 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $32.50.
    
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Fri, Feb 3:
8 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY SHOW” with MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG, SEVERIN BROWNE & the “FIRST FRIDAY BAND” of JEFF KOSSACK, DAVID STONE, ALEX DEL ZOPPO, GARY POPENOE, MIKE BISCH, AARON WOLFSON AND CHRIS LACINAK at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913.
    
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Fri, Feb 3, in Agoura Hills:
STRAY CAT LEE ROCKER at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
    
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Sat, Feb 4; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3-5 pm WORKSHOP: BLUES / RAGTIME with MARY FLOWER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. She is a celebrated Yellow Dog Records recording artist and specialist who seamlessly blends acoustic blues, ragtime, folk-Americana and whatever else tickles her fancy. Downbeat magazine calls her, “a world class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. Mary plays a concert at the venue at 8 pm; see listing.
    
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Sat, Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm MODAL TEASE STRING BAND plus CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    Modal Tease and Old Number 7 double headline this bill in celebration of their new CDs, bringing you a not-to-be-missed show that celebrates music from Appalachia, Nashville, and Beyond.
    Modal Tease has been serving up sizzling' hot slices of Old Tunes for New Times since 2009. Rooted in America's old time music tradition, they’re adventurous and versatile, contrasting fast-paced breakdowns with moseying blues, archaic crooked fiddle tunes with straight-up square dance numbers, humorous ditties with Carter Family laments, mandolin with fiddle counterpoint, and typical clawhammer banjo with novel applications. What unites their varied tastes is their penchantfor modal tunes, which liberally pepper their performances, giving them an "out of this world" quality often associated with Celtic or Irish music. But rest assured their music is 100% American.
    "Belinda Thom (fiddle) and Cliff Latimer (mandolin) belt out tight unison melodies and vocal harmonies, while Jim Hamilton (clawhammer banjo), balances rhythm and melody, and Larry Ullman (standup bass) provides the backdrop. Recently, they won awards at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Competition and the Goleta Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. They recorded "Aggravatin’ Beauty," which will be unveiled at this special show.
    Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 might just be a band like nothing you have never heard. Mixing Bluegrass, Blues and Honky Tonk in a way that has audiences on their feet. Cliff and the other members of The Old #7 are taking American Roots Music to the next level, and the fans are following. This band gained nationwide exposure on FOX TVs “The Next Great American Band”, finishing 7th out of 8,000 bands who originally tried out for the show, defying the judge's expectations that a "Bluegrass" band would not be accepted by the general public. by. The band's release of “Hobo's Lullaby,” which debuted at #35 on the AMA Americana chart and shortly rose to #28, showcased the band’s musicianship, versatility and song writing skills by featuring something for everyone: hard-driving blues- and bluegrass-influenced tunes, country pop, and tender ballads.
    This past November, the band released its newest album, "Country Funk," which demonstrates why this band sounds like no other contemporary Bluegrass band playing today. Cliff Wagner & The Old #7 showcases superior musicianship, magical harmonies and an energetic, fresh new sound, which simply must be heard to be believed.
    Tix, $20.
    
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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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Sat, Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARY FLOWER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. She is a celebrated Yellow Dog Records recording artist and specialist who seamlessly blends acoustic blues, ragtime, folk-Americana and whatever else tickles her fancy. Downbeat magazine calls her, “a world class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15, on sale Jan 21. Mary does a workshop at the venue at 3 pm; see listing.
    
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Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Both shows are SOLD OUT; tix available for Friday’s 10 pm show, at press time. Tix, $32.50.
    
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Sun, Feb 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “BRETT PERKINS & FRIENDS” includes a short set by the EDITED trio (BRETT PERKINS, DAVID ZINK, MARK DAVIS), just back from a 22-gig tour; it happens amidst a full evening’s lineup of acoustic musicians, to celebrate Brett’s annual return / concert tour from Europe; at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com.    
    
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Sun, Feb 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “ECLECTIC UKUKELE” with LIL’ REV and UKULELE BART at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
    "Listen to this! Lil Rev is great!" -PETE SEEGER.
    Bartt and Rev will both do their own sets, while also joining one another for some spontaneous magic.
    Ukulele Bartt & Lil Rev are international Ukulele stars, who teach and perform at clubs and festivals all over the world. Come and see why these guys are winning new fans where ever they travel.
    Lil Rev is a Wisconsin based, award-winning one man music history show. Performing on Ukulele, Harmonica, Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar. Lil Rev sings, tells stories, recites poetry and when not singing his own rooted originals, dives down deep into the bedrock of American Music including blues, jazz, folk, tin pan alley, ragtime and more!
    Rev's awards: Voted Best Folksinger in WI-2004. 1996 National Blues Harmonica Champion
    Ukulele Bartt Warburton is recognized around the world for his "Fancy Fingers" workshops and his dazzling musical performances. The Los Angeles Times calls him a "modern-day master.”
    In addition to his playing prowess, he is equally acclaimed for being as much fun as you can have with four strings. Jim Beloff calls Bartt “a fearless uke player who combines his significant chops and wacky sense of humor to teach uke basics, as well as much more advanced techniques.”
    Bartt was honored as "Teacher of the Year" in the 40,000-teacher Los Angeles Unified School District, America's second-largest district. He's also been awarded a commendation from the mayor of Los Angeles. Bartt has released two CDs and an instructional DVD, “Ukulele Bartt’s Ultimate Ukulele,” which can be found across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. His instructional book is on the way.
    Bartt’s wide spectrum of musical influences ranges from Flamenco to Beatles to Beethoven and Mozart. As he traverses the planet, he brings home new ideas. You might learn just about anything at his next workshop!
    Bartt is the creator of the popular website, "http://www.bartt.net/" Bartt.net, with lessons, chord charts, message boards, and videos for players of all skill levels. More than a million viewers have enjoyed his Internet videos. In addition to his vigorous ukulele career, Bartt also keeps himself busy as a recording engineer in his Los Angeles studio.
    Tix, $15.
    
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Tue, Feb 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SONS OF THE PIONEERS at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach; Tickets $25 - $40, www.taabc.org or 714-708-1670. Info on this legendary band is available at sonsofthepioneers.org  
    
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Fri, Feb 10, in Agoura Hills; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
TERRI CLARK at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
    
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Fri, Feb 24; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick:
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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Sat, Mar 3:
MERLE HAGGARD plays the Agua Caliente Casino; info at www.hotwatercasino.com  
     
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May 19; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick:
Annual “DYLANFEST” at St. Anthony School in El Segundo. It's an all-day cavalcade of artists, with each act doing Dylan covers, and no repeats. The house band alone is always worth the price of admission. More details when we have them, but mark your calendar now.
    
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    We’ll keep covering the world of current acoustic music happenings and bringing you "heads up" notices to buy advance tix for shows likely to sell-out – and lots more.
    
    We’ll continue to tell you what acoustic musicians are doing, in the studio, on the stage, and as activist / artists seeking to improve things for all of us. We’ll tell you about the growing number of radio & TV shows with live acoustic performances (when it’s radio, it’s available mostly on the web, of course, since the Guide is published from acoustic-music-radio-deprived Los Angeles.)
     
And, as 2012 unfolds, we’ll bring you news and reviews of the many acoustic music FESTIVALS near and far, hither and yon, here, there and everywhere. Thanks for making the journey with us. With your help, the road goes on forever (even if we can’t afford the gas anymore to find out where it goes)!
     
     
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