Acoustic Americana Music Guide – Part One of our weekend events coverage, March 23, 2012...

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Jeepers! The GUIDE is now mobile device-friendly!
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Beyond that, gad-f-ing-zooks there's a LOT going on! All we could get in here is FRIDAY - the rest of the weekend will be along Saturday morning (another sleepless night... oh, is there no end to what we do for you...)
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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE’s current edition has the info on a great big buncha acoustic concerts, club gigs, a FREE festival, some rootin’ tootin’ Americana shows that might be, uh, well, plugged-in, PLUS PLENTY MORE happening this weekend (commencing Friday evening), plus some fine upcoming events and TICKET ALERTS so you won’t miss out!
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It’s all at www.acousticmusic.net, or go directly to the current edition (where it’s portable device-friendly) at www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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We have indeed been publishing regularly on our main sites, BUT, a computer crash- one that also took out our backup – left us without our mailing lists and entry codes to post to our partner sites. We’ve partially reconstructed things. If you were getting the GUIDE directly in your inbox (not through another source) or if you would like to “go direct,” just drop us an email and let us know! Send to tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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Acoustic Americana Music Guide, with PART ONE of our WEEKEND EVENTS coverage, for Friday, March 23; March 24 & 25, and beyond, will be here Saturday morning.
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How wunnerful! The GUIDE is now mobile device-friendly!
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First, A Quick Weekend Overview…
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FESTIVALS:
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One Saturday, one Sunday...
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Saturday:
5 pm-to-waaaay-late “WONDER VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL” returns to The Palms, 83131 Amboy Rd, Wonder Valley, CA; 760-361-2810. Featuring performances by BEN VAUGHN DESERT CLASSIC, THE SIBLEYS, CLIFF WAGNER, SUGAR IN THE GOURD, THE BLUE DOLPHINS, DAN MARCUS, PETER GILSTRAP, AL GARCIA, & JAMIE HAFLER. Free admission, and free camping on-site.
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Sunday:
Annual WISTARIA FESTIVAL in Sierra Madre on Sunday has multiple stages of music, some of it rootsy acoustic, plus an art show in the park, a short shuttle bus ride to the world’s largest wisteria vine, and a variety of food and150 craft vendors. It’s centered around the charming little downtown of Sierra Madre, above the 210 Fwy at Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd. In addition to touring the big vine, the historic Pinney House (1887) will also be open this year. The post office even offers a special cancellation for you philatelists. Main streets are closed for the festivities, and it’s park where you can. Better yet, ride the free shuttle (Gateway Coach) from the Sierra Madre Villa Station (end of the Gold Line light rail) from 10 am- 6 pm. More at www.sierramadrechamber.com/wistaria/ and www.sierramadrepatch.com
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SUNDAY MATINEE:
Catch the 3 pm matinee show by the excellent musician-actor RONNY COX, joined by Austin music star KAREN MAL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY EVENINGS:
There are MANY evening shows, at McCabe’s, the Fret House, Boulevard Music, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, the Orpheum Theater, and many other places, and we’ve rounded-up all we can for you, below.
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WEEKEND OUTLOOK:
There’s almost surely an opportunity within minutes of su casa to ENJOY SOME LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC this weekend, so in the words of the song, “who cares about the clouds…”
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Here’s the LATEST UPDATE to the Guide's chronological, day-by-day listings and descriptions. A new and complete edition of The Guide’s NEWS FEATURES will be along soon.
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Fri, Mar 23:
5-8 pm MISSISSIPPI MUDD plays Happy Hour at Petie's Place, 6025 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356 (just S of Oxnard, west side of street). MISSISSIPPI MUDD is Steve Kaufman (guitar; vocals), Rick Mohr (harmonica; vocals), Sharon Benson (violin; vocals). Sharon tells us, “Kick back after work and join us while we perform a variety of acoustic blues; rock and country tunes in unique; fresh and tasteful arrangements. No cover charge.”
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Fri, Mar 23:
6:45 pm “UCLA MOUNTIAN BRUINS MARDI GRAS” with LISA HALEY CAJUN DUET, Lisa with Andy Anders on bass, at 850 Willow Creek Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. Benefit for UCLA Scholarship Program. Info and directions, 909-337-8200 or www.UCLAMountainBruinsMardiGras
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Fri, Mar 23:
7-10 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER of HARD RAIN play Delzano's by the Sea, 179 Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.
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Fri, Mar 23:
7-9 pm “L.A. INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL WORKSHOP” with NINO DE LOS REYES at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732. Call 800-403-3447 for reservations and info. Includes complimentary coffee, tea and "Alvas" bottled water. Bring your own food & drinks. 7-8 pm is Tangos, 8-9 pm is Martinete. Cost is $40/class, $60 for both classes. Workshop continues Monday, March 26, 7-9 pm.
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Fri, Mar 23:
7 pm “THAT LITERARY JAM THANG,” a monthly happening at Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale (next to Buffalo Wild Wings and across the street from Wal-Mart); 661-272-9530. Night is hosted by Rod "The Man of Steel" Williams and features “poetry and prose from the mad scribblers and daft dribblers of the Antelope Valley, dishing out words that matter and thoughts to scatter.” Scheduled: Charles Hood & Tina McDermott, Pat Alexander, Joan Fry, Kevin Burton Smith, Nicelle Davis, Wayne Slater-Lunford, Janie Fried, Frank Robinson, Amber Hood & Neil, Michael Vernetti, April Holzer, Gary Helm, Viviane Carson, Richard Elton, & Rod Williams. It’s not an open mic.
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Butler’s says, "Be kind to our host and purchase food & libations as appropriate and desired; bring friends & family for an appreciative audience if you like; be respectful and bring your best game; no extreme cussing, though adult themes are OK and even welcomed."
More at www.butlerscoffee.com/
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Fri, Mar 23:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.
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Fri, Mar 23:
8 pm THE HONEY DEWDROPS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236. They combine a high lonesome duet harmony vocal style with contagious energy, soulful new songs and a fresh angle. The result, with guitars, a banjo and a mandolin, is a sound that welcomes you in like a dear old friend. Writing and singing in the veins of folk and old country music, theirs are new songs from the southern mountains that ring with originality. Warm and honest, the Dewdrops fill up a room with sound and spirit.
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After their appearance and first place win on a 2008 talent show broadcast of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion," the Dewdrops began their careers as songwriters and have since released two critically acclaimed albums, both of which have charted at the #1 and #2 positions on the Folk DJ Charts in 2010.
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Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine says "Their talent is such that it's quite possible that band recording in the year 2020 might cite The Honey Dewdrops as a prime influence." Writing and singing in the veins of folk and old country music, the Dewdrops entwine harmony singing with tight instrumentation and craft songs that are simple and fine-tuned. Theirs are new songs from the southern mountains that ring with originality. Tix, $18.
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Fri, Mar 23:
8-11 pm ANITA & THE YANKS with special guest ZAC LÉGER on bagpipes play the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A. 90039. Anita says, “If you've never been to this establishment, definitely check it out. Great food and incredible atmosphere.” More at www.anitaandtheyanks.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
8 pm LORI McKENNA at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Booker Lincoln Myerson says, “Lori wowed us last year when she shared the bill with the great Mary Gauthier... and more than held her own. She has already established herself as one of Nashville's prized commodities, having applied her songwriting skill to mega hits by Faith Hill and Mandy Moore. Eventually, she got a record deal, which led to 2007's Unglamorous, co-produced by Tim McGraw. Now touring in support of Lorraine, her sixth album, she returns to McCabe's after knocking us out in a co-bill here last year. The evening begins with another of our favorites, the prolific Mark Erelli, a former winner of the Kerrville New Folk songwriting contest whose voice is one of the best we know.”
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Fri, Mar 23, in San Diego:
8 pm GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET play the “Dizzy's Wine & Culinary Center” series at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, 2660 Calhoun St, San Diego 92110; 619-297-1874.
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Fri, Mar 23:
8 pm TRUTH AND SALVAGE CO. and BRIAN WRIGHT at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. Tix, $15. Info: www.troubadour.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
8:30-11:30 pm WUMBLOOZO at the House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant in West Hollywood. No cover. Info, www.wumbloozo.com and www.hob.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
7 pm SWEET TALK RADIO plays the Hotel Café in Hollywood. Stay for WHISPERTOWN’S CD release party at 11:30 pm. Info, www.sweettalkradio.com, www.whispertown.com, www.hotelcafe.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
OLD MAN MARKLEY, VIVALE VOX, RACHEL BROOKE & BEULAH & THE BEAT are all at Weber’s Place in Reseda tonight. Info: www.weberslive.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
8 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their weekly residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz. Info: www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter
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Fri, Mar 23:
8 pm KATTYWOMPUS, a trad-instrument-friendly outfit, featuring dulcimers, performs and jams with all comers every week at Dollmakers’ Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Mar 23:
8:30 pm KING COTTON plays Viva Cantina’s Rancho Room in Burbank, plus CODY BRYANT on the front room stage. No cover. Info: www.vivacantina.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS at Ireland’s 32 in Van Nuys. No cover. Info: www.irelands32pub.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
9 pm WRECK N SOW at T. Boyle’s Tavern in Pasadena. No cover. Info, www.tboylestavern.com
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Fri, Mar 23:
9 pm CHRIS PIERCE at the Foundry in Melrose. Info: www.thefoundryonmelrose.com
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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENTS WILL BE PUBLISHED SATURDAY MORNING, SO CHECK BACK, SAME BAT CHANNEL…
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FARTHER AHEAD… assorted events worth planning to attend…

Sun, Apr 29:
7 pm BENEFIT FOR FOLKWORKS with LISA HALEY, KEN O’MALLEY & THE NEER DUWELS, NEVENKA, and KB SOLOMON, at Santa Monica YWCA, 2019 14th St, Santa Monica 90405. FolkWorks is presenting a benefit concert in support of itself, an important e-zine, with a representation of the folk community that FolkWorks promotes / supports (world music and folk-Americana).
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GRAMMY Nominee LISA HALEY and her trademark blue fiddle were nominated for “Cajun/ Zydeco Album of the Year," and in her live performance, Lisa is "Joyful, exotic... a la the bluesy moans of Janis Joplin..." says the Los Angeles Times. Lisa Haley & the Zydekats are acclaimed as “The most joyful Americana / Cajun / Zydeco act on tour today!” She is fiddler, dancer, vocalist, and songwriter, serving-up heart-moving Louisiana bayou rhythms, traditional stylings and original songs speaking to all ages.
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KEN O’MALLEY & THE NEER DUWELS – KEN, PAT D’ARCY, & BRYAN DOBBS. Ken O’Malley is a musician, singer, writer and producer. The Irish News has called him "the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California". Well-known throughout the western United States and Ireland, he's been a member and leader of many musical groups in Los Angeles including Blended Spirits, The Mulligans and The Twilight Lords. He also enjoys a successful career as a solo artist in the bardic tradition of Irish storyteller and musician.
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NEVENKA is the premier Los Angeles-based women's folk chorus that performs songs from Eastern Europe with spellbinding harmonies.
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KB SOLOMON brings “the warm, treacle sounds of Lou Rawls or Barry White stirred into a dark, mouthwatering gateau. Mix in an authentic helping of blues and soul, spiced with a zest of operatic pedigree - and the recipe comes alive.”
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Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending a check for $20 general / $25 for reserved front rows. Send to FolkWorks, PO Box 55051, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. They tell us, “Online ticketing will be soon.”

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May 1-6:
“HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” has opened an office in Universal City and is currently recruiting sponsors and exhibitors. More when we know it.

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May 11, 12, 13, in San Diego:
Annual “GATOR-BY-THE-BAY” FESTIVAL on Mother’s Day weekend in San Diego. Reservations are now available at the Sheraton, next door to the festival site, for the Lanai rooms at $119 + tax per night. Check the web site www.gatorbythebay.com for the schedule of bands. Bands will include Chubby Carrier, Steve Riley, Commander Cody (of “Hot Rod Lincoln” fame) & Bonsoir Catin Cajun Band. More later.

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Thu-Sat, May 17-19:
“7th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” is an annual three days of Old Time music concerts and workshops, ending with a cakewalk, family dance and square dance. Produced by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT. Details to come.

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Fri, May 18, in Ventura Co; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm EAGLES songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN plus JENI & BILLY play “THE CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo (NE corner, at Carmen).
Although not an actual café, the Camarillo Café is a delightful, intimate coffeehouse-style concert series. More info, 805-523-2682, or www.CamarilloCafe.com.
Info on Jack Tempchin at www.PeacefulEasyFeeling.com and info on Jeni & Billy at www.jeniandbilly.com.

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Sat, May 19; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick:
Annual “DYLANFEST” at St. Anthony School in El Segundo. It's an all-day cavalcade of fine musicians, 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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Sun, May 20:
Annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. Details to follow. We proclaim it each year as “The best one-day festival anywhere.”

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Sat & Sun, May 26-27:
23rd Annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL” in the park in Simi Valley.
This well-organized festival runs two days of Memorial Day Weekend on an immaculate site, and continues a Southern Cal tradition. It brings music fans a full weekend of nonstop award-winning entertainment, more food choices than you can sample in two days, and activities to keep kids of all ages entertained.
The first stage will feature 9 hours of continuous music each day, featuring international and award winning Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music acts.
The second stage will feature the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue on Saturday and world-class blues and roots acts on Sunday.
Both stages feature lots of viewing space plus large dance floors.
In addition, this family-friendly event has a giant kids area featuring bouncers, rock walls, specialty acts, crafts and talent shows. There are also food booths and many crafts and merchandise booths.
Here are a few videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival. Check it out:
ANDRE THIERRY, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U, and www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ
GREG BENUSA teaching at Simi Valley, www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do
PETER OLIVER, KATHY, & BRAD SJOBLOM dancing at Simi Valley 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY
It’s a fine time, every year. More at www.simicajun.org

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The Guide’s weekly News Features and Spotlight Events, in ever-UPDATED EDITIONS will continue to bring you more news of concerts, club gigs, workshops, benefit shows, festivals and more (always more -- as we dig out from beneath the incoming mountains of email telling us about it, so we can organize it and tell YOU about all of it).

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 Spring blooms and the 2012 FESTIVAL SEASON progresses, we’ll bring you news and reviews of the many acoustic music festivals happening near and far, hither and yon, here, there and everywhere.

As always, 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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