Acoustic Americana Music Guide WEEKEND UPDATE, March 30, 2012

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Plenty happens EVERY night on the Southern Cal acoustic and Americana scene, and this weekend - day and night - offers some exceptional delicacies and delights!
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PLUS, there are THREE fine WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS are included in this edition (details follow in the full listings / descriptions):
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Sat, Mar 31, WORKSHOP for artists:
1 pm “HOW TO PLAY BASS GUITAR” with MIKE LEY is the latest in the “BEST BOOT FORWARD WORSHOP SERIES” at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum) in Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027. Info and reservations, 818-365-8709 or wmacc2000@yahoo.com. Bring a bass if you have one. Presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter.
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Sat, Mar 31, WORKSHOP for artists:
4 pm DOBRO WORKSHOP with STACY PHILLIPS at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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Tue, Apr 3, an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK” for artists:
7-10 pm ‏“EAR CANDY 101 - WHY MUSIC PRODUCTION MATTERS” with Hit Songwriter & Producer GUY MARSHALL, a LAWIM Music Production Workshop, at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.
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ALL the live music this weekend, an early look at the coming week, and a first peek at some upcoming ACOUSTIC FESTIVALS are in this edition, too!
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Friday, March 30
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Fri, Mar 30:
7-10 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER, aka ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, play Delzano's by the Sea, 179 Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach.
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Fri, Mar 30, in OC:
7:30 pm BROOKS ROBERTSON plays the “LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT SERIES” at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Mar 30:
7:30 pm SUGAR DADDIES BLUES BAND play The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net. Tix, $20.
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Fri & Sat, Mar 30 & 31:
8 pm TOM PAXTON, a folk legend, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm LARRY HANKS & DEBORAH ROBINS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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American songster Larry Hanks is known as a folksingers' folksinger, longtime favorite of heroes like Michael Cooney, Art Thieme, and the late Sam Hinton. Hanks has been delighting audiences for over 50 years with his deep bass voice, sparse acoustic guitar accompaniments, and acclaimed Jew's Harp. Hanks is probably best known for his classic original, "Apple Picker's Reel".
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Larry can be heard on recordings of DAVID GRISMAN, JODY STECHER & KATE BRISLIN, MIKE SEEGER, and many others; and he has performed with UTAH PHILLIPS, GORDON BOK, FRED HOLSTEIN, MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ, ELIZABETH COTTEN, MALVINA REYNOLDS, GEOFF MULDAUR, and on and on.
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Now performing with wife and musical partner, DEBORAH ROBINS, the two are becoming even more beloved for an eclectic repertoire of American traditional, work, blues, and political songs; the music of Utah Phillips, Larry Penn, Leadbelly, Sam Hinton, Stephen Foster; and others in the pantheon of American vernacular/working people's music. He says, “We perform at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, the Old Songs Festival (NY), and annually tour the US and alternately, the UK.”
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Hanks & Robins bring a warm and homey stage presence, most comfortable in creating an intimate musical evening, long remembered by all in attendance. Michael Cooney, beloved folksinger in his own right, raves about the duo's recent CD, “No Hiding Place,” saying, “...This is why I got into folk music to begin with!”
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The Boston Globe's Folk Music Critic, Scott Alarik, calls their CD, “A drop of the pure!” while John Cohen's glowing critique includes, “Wonderful and challenging!” among his fond comments. You can listen to audio clips from Larry & Deborah's CDs at www.cdbaby.com/cd/hanksrobins and www.cdbaby.com/cd/hanksrobins2
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View their recent performance festival videos at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P-lOUxmvfo; www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aDDY-smq98; www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e6Q39xOHP8.
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Tix, $15.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm TODD SNIDER & BILL CARTER at the El Rey in L.A., www.theelrey.com. 8 pm doors. Tix, $25.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm DAVID WILCOX plays Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach 90808; 562-420-2292.
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Fri, Mar 30, in OC:
8 pm THE DENNIS ROGER REED BAND plays Alta Coffee Warehouse and Restaurant, 506 31st St, Newport Beach 22663; 949-675-0233.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8-11 pm monthly “SWING DANCE PARTY” brings music by FLATTOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS to Café 322 in Sierra Madre; www.cafe322.com. No cover, but make dinner reservations if you want a table.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their weekly residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm weekly KATTYWOMPUS plays and jams with all comers at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Fun string band, including dulcimers.
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Fri, Mar 30:
8 pm-2 am MARIACHI LOS REYES play the Eastside Luv Wine Bar in East L.A.; . Free admission before 9 pm.
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Fri, Mar 30:
“ROCKABILLY FRIDAYS” series brings JAKE ALLEN, plus THE LADYKILLERS, to Weber’s Place in Reseda; www.weberslive.com
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Fri, Mar 30:
8:30 pm WUMBLOOZO, a fine and fun harmonica-driven acoustic blues outfit, returns to Viva Cantina in Burbank; www.vivacantina.com. No cover.
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Fri, Mar 30:
RANDY WEEKS plays the Cinema Bar in Culver City; www.thecinemabar.com
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Fri, Mar 30:
9 pm KENNY NEAL plays Café Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach; www.boogaloo.com
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Fri, Mar 30:
9 pm THE REVEREND & THE DOCTOR at Ireland’s 32 in Van Nuys. www.irelands32pub.com. No cover.
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Fri, Mar 30:
10 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays The R Bar in Koreatown. You need to contact the band to get the password needed for admission. (Shades of “Joe sent me!”)
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Saturday, March 31
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Sat, Mar 31; world music FESTIVAL:
10 am-11:30 pm annual “BALKANFEST” world music festival, with EASTERN EXPOSURE, IVAN VARIMEZOV, & TZVETANKA VARIMEZOVA, and teachers Ivan Filcich teaching Kolos, Vicki Maheu teaching Macedonian, Mihai David & Alexandru David teaching Romanian, Joan Hantman teaching Bulgarian, and Joan Friedberg teaching Greek East Macedonia, at Pomona College, Pendleton Dance Center, 210 E 2nd St, Claremont 91711; 909-621-8176. Info, contact Mady Taylor at madelyntaylor@hotmail.com or Ian Price at ianpricebey@hotmail.com
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Sat, Mar 31 (through Apr 22):
“I CAN: REQUIEM FOR I CAN'T,” the first project generated by “Cultivate / Create,” examines Ending Violence Against Women, presented at A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) at Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC), 685 Venice Bl, Venice (the Old Venice Police Station).and runs March 31 through April 22
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Music events combine with exhibitions, film, and theatre in a series that will premiere throughout Los Angeles County through July 2012. It’s made possible by the Arts Commission’s Cultivate/Create Initiative. The first of these is this art installation and performance, created by artists Barbara T. Smith and Nina Juns.
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The artists, in collaboration with AWBW, have designed a participatory project that creates a communal space for healing and transformation from domestic violence and sexual assault. Designed to mobilize survivors statewide, the public component of this artwork launches with an installation and performance building upon AWBW’s 20 years of pioneering experience in using art against abuse.
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Events surrounding the installation-performance include an opening ceremony today, an evening reception on April 19, coinciding with the Venice Art Crawl, and a conversation with the artists on April 22.
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All events are free. For more information, go to www.awbw.org.
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Cultivate/Create, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts with a matching grant from the Los Angeles County Productivity Investment Fund, enables arts organizations to increase funds from external sources to commission new works of art. In April 2011, the initiative granted nine arts organizations $10,000, all of which were matched dollar-for-dollar by contributions from new individual donors.
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Other new works of art commissioned through Cultivate/Create include an “outer-disciplinary” music event at Highways Performance Space, a workshop presentation of performance artist Casey Smith’s “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” by Circle X Theatre Company and artists Miwa Matreyek and Steve Ellison’s (Flying Lotus) film/music collaboration, “The Mapping of Countries Yet to Come,” at Center for the Arts Eagle Rock. More details of about these and other Cultivate/Create works will be released at a later date.
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For more information about other arts organizations involved in this initiative and their respective commissions, visit http://www.lacountyarts.org/cultivate_create.html.
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The Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Laura Zucker, Executive Director, provides leadership in cultural services of all disciplines for the largest county in the United States, encompassing 88 municipalities. The Arts Commission, in addition to administering a grants program that funds more than 350 nonprofit arts organizations annually; provides leadership and staffing to support the regional blueprint for arts education, Arts for All; oversees the County’s Civic Art Program for capital projects; programs the John Anson Ford Theatres,and supports the Los Angeles County Cultural Calendar on ExperienceLA.com. The Commission also produces free community programs, including the L.A. Holiday Celebration broadcast nationally, and a year-round music program that funds more than 70 free concerts each year in public sites. The 2011-12 President of the Arts Commission is Ollie Blanning.
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Today’s opening is free.
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Sat, Mar 31:
11 am-3 pm 6th Annual “SAFETY HARBOR KIDS ETIQUETTE & MANNERS BRUNCH” at Dukes Restaurant Malibu, 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265. It’s a benefit with live music for 75 orphans, foster and homeless children. The organization serves 2,000 children. Event includes performances by the SAFETY HARBOR TRAVELIN’ BAND, backing musical guests, precedes an extravagant brunch, available to all guests with a $25 donation to SHK.
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During the afternoon, the children will receive music lessons, there’s an Easter egg hunt, tool safety certification, art lessons, music lessons, life coaching and college and career planning and foreign language instruction. Special guests include WNBA #5 Draft pick / Sparks Basketball Player Lisa Willis, and actor Josh Feldman.
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“We invite the children to our Enrichment Events and we introduce, inspire and support them in the areas of music, art, college, career and mentoring." says SHK President Petrie Alexandra Williams. "It has really had a tremendous effect on the kids!”
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The SAFETY HARBOR TRAVELLIN' BAND has special guest performances by singers AUSTIN ANDERSON, SYESHA MERCADO, & SAVANNAH ROBINSON.
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SHK says, “At our events we provide Career, Collage, Music and the Arts and Mentor Programs to children from group homes and shelters within 50 miles of Malibu. Please join us and light up a child's life.” Info and registration at www.donatetoshk.org. More info at www.SafetyHarborKids.org or call 800-277-0497 to become a member, sponsor a child or attend an event.
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Sat, Mar 31, WORKSHOP for artists:
1 pm “HOW TO PLAY BASS GUITAR” with MIKE LEY is the latest in the “BEST BOOT FORWARD WORSHOP SERIES” at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum) in the classroom complex, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027. Info and reservations, 818-365-8709 or wmacc2000@yahoo.com. Presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter.
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Mike Ley will explain the relationship between one chord and another and where the bass fits in the picture. He will be explaining the use of the circle of 5ths and the Nashville system of playing songs in different keys. He will cover what patterns to play on different types of songs. Mike will be using the bass guitar for demonstration but everything will be directly applicable to the upright bass. Mike encourages everyone to bring a bass guitar.
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Mike brings a different approach to playing the bass. He thinks the main goal of a bass player is to join with the other rhythm instruments in laying down the "rug" that supports the lead instruments and vocalists. "Less in more" when it comes to playing the bass. "One right note is so much more effective than two wrong ones."
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Mike is a WMA member and currently the bass player for the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE and the CODY BRYANT EXPERIENCE. He has worked in the Country-Western field with various artists including ROY ROGERS, EDDIE DEAN, HAROLD HENSLEY, CLIFFIE STONE, MOLLY BEE, HANK PENNY, STUART HAMBLIN, HARVEY WALKER, and many others. He started out playing mandolin at age 4 and eventually added the guitar, banjo, harmonica and electric and acoustic bass. He was in the house band at the Whisky-A-Go Go and has worked with LITTLE ANTHONY, SONNY AND CHER, SONNY KNIGHT, SUGGIE OTTIS, THE LETTERMEN, THE COASTERS, ETTA JAMES and many others. Mike is also an accomplished songwriter and teamed up with poet LES BUFFHAM to write "Nobody Kisses Their Horse Anymore" which was nominated for several WMA awards.
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$20 general, $15 for WMA members. Reserve right away, as this will fill-up.
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Sat, Mar 31; workshop for artists:
4 pm DOBRO WORKSHOP with STACY PHILLIPS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Mar 31:
MIGUEL FONTENOT plays “SIDNEY’S CAJUN-ZYDECO” DANCE SERIES” at the American Legion Post 14, 863 N “D” St, San Bernardino 92410.
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Sat, Mar 31, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm “FOUR FRIENDS ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES” is dinner-and-a-show, with feature sets tonight by SEVERIN BROWNE & AMILIA K. SPICER, plus a few songs from musical host DAVE MORRISON, at Four Friends Gallery in Thousand Oaks; www.fourfriendsgallery.com; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com or for show and series info, contact marilynbabcock@mac.com
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Both of tonight’s headliners are renowned musicians. Browne was the first white songwriter signed to Motown. Spicer plays festival stages all over the world.
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Severin tells us, “I’ll have JAYNEE THORNE singing background vocals. This will be such a cool show. Amilia is a wonderful songwriter and performer who I’ve known for many years. She paints wonderful pictures with her songs. And at this show they feed everyone too!”
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Dinner at 6 pm, music at 7. It’s a comfy art gallery venue. Bring your instrument for the Song Circle after the show.
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Regenerate Films (www.regenerate.org) will professionally videotape the entire evening. Hosts say, “We promise to be unobtrusive and, if any of you don't want to be taped, rest assured that the audience shots will be few to none-existent. Plus you can always bring your paper bags with the eye-holes cut out. So please, Join DAVE MORRISON as he hosts AMILIA K. SPICER and SEVERIN BROWN in what promises to be an evening of unforgettable proportions.”
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Tix, $15, includes dinner.
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Sat, Mar 31:
6:30-9 pm JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, with guest musician ED “THE SPOONMAN” TERRY, play Big Mama’s Rib Shack, 453 N Lake Av, Pasadena; 626-797-1792. The editor says, “This place has wonderful BBQ, and John’s crew will treat you to some good music.”
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John Z says, “We'll be playing our own songs and selected bluesy covers. We don't get to stretch out like this too often so I'm really looking forward to it. Our good buddy Art Brickman says, ‘I had the sampler platter It was great, I loved it and I am looking forward to going back and trying more things.’” No cover.
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Sat, Mar 31:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm WRECK & SOW brings their new-fangled old-timey bluegrassy music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236 (call 10 am-10 pm). A string quartet, Wreck N Sow is Pierre Dupuy on guitar, Randy Cochran on bass fiddle, Mike Stave on fiddle and Andre Dupuy on mandolin. They’ll tell you, “Like Monopoly, we entertain people aged eight to eighty. Bluegrass? We do that. Folk? That too. Country Western? Absolutely. Americana? Well, we are from America.”
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Using strings and voices, they offer up familiar and original songs of love, lost love and no love. Songs about family, heaven and hell, small animals, driving, dancing, lots of money and heavy farm equipment. Is that entertainment?
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Wreck N Sow has entertained Southern Californians at theaters, festivals, restaurants, bars, museums, private parties, two Jewish weddings and a pancake breakfast. They’ve recorded two CDs; “First Harvest”, released to coincide with their appearance at the inaugural 2007 “Stagecoach Festival” mega-event in Indio, and 2009’s “Second Thoughts.” They are currently working on their third CD. Their website, www.wrecknsow.com, features pictures, videos and notices of their upcoming shows. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER, aka ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, play a House Concert in Manhattan Beach at the home of Richard Strom. Doors open at 5:30, music at 7, BYOB, good food provided. $20 donation. Reservations get directions at richardostrom@gmail.com or 310-874-9720. More at www.andyandrenee.com
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm weekly “RANCH PARTY” roots music series tonight brings the DIMEBOX BAND and TERRY OKEY to EB’s Wine Bar in the L.A. Farmer’s Market, 3rd & Fairfax. L.A.; www.reverbnation.com/venue/ranchpartycountrynight. No cover, plenty of food options all around you.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm YALE STROM & ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ of HOT PSTROMI play the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Mar 31, in Tehachapi:
7 pm SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME play Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm THE MULCAHY FAMILY TRIO play the “Ojai Concert Series” at Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Av, Ojai 92023; 805-649-5189.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7 pm SON DEL CENTRO, CONJUNTO JARDIN, & GRUPO CAMBALACHE play the Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90026; 213-481-8112.
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Sat, Mar 31, in Palmdale:
7 pm weekly LIVE MUSIC at Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Check with venue to see who is performing.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7:30 pm ABIGAIL WASHBURN plays the Getty Center’s Harold M. Williams Auditorium, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-7300.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7:30 pm SIERRA HIGHWAY plays the Sweetwater Café, 33310 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce 91350; 661-268-1213.
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Sat, Mar 31, in OC:
7:30 pm BROOKS ROBERTSON plays the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series” at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Mar 31, in Ojai:
7:30 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON” concert series at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai 93023; 805-646-8907.
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Sat, Mar 31:
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS plays their weekly residency with a good chance of guest musicians, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Mar 31:
8 pm TOM PAXTON, a folk legend, plays the second of two nights at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Mar 31, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MICHAEL SMITH, extraordinary singer-songwriter-guitarist, plays the CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (Little Beckman) on the campus in Pasadena. Free parking off Michigan Av, S of Del Mar.
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Michael is a monumental songwriter, known best for his song, “The Dutchman.” You can see him perform it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLgttYMF4lM.
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Introduced into the mainstream by the late STEVE GOODMAN (who wrote “City of New Orleans”), the song has been recorded by many, from Liam Clancy of the Clancy Brothers, to Jerry Jeff Walker, to Tom Russell. Get some insight into Michael the songwriter, talking about that song at www.youtube.com/watch?v=w74gl57_KBM.
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And hear Michael's passion for life as he sings and talks about his friend, Gamble Rogers at www.youtube.com/watch?v=okWNcIvtjGw.
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Michael has written many other fine songs. Caltech Folk producers say, “You'd better be ready to buy a CD or two, because he just can't fit them all in. He can be funny, insightful, poetic, and literary.”
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See and hear Michael, joined by ANNE HILLS, doing his tribute to King Tut, “Dead Egyptian Blues,” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fULzCgoigPg.
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Hear him perform “Some Things Are Finely Done,” at www.michaelpetersmith.com/chgo-ton-vid1.shtml.
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On “Heartfelt Music,” John Davis’ radio program, he introduced Michael's recording, “Michael, Margaret, Pat & Kate,” some years ago. He did that for his listeners by playing a few songs a week, because he wanted to play it all, but also savor it over a period of time.
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Paul Zollo wrote, “Hearing the songs of Michael Smith in this day and age is like reading an anthology of Hemingway’s short stories after decades of only comic books. It’s a realization that songs can hold a whole lot more than they’re usually expected to hold, they can possess a genuine sense of place and time as evocative and magical as the finest literature.”
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More on Michael and his career at www.michaelpetersmith.com.
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Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Caltech students and children.
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Coming up next in this series is a great young group, THE SALTY SUITES, on Saturday, April 21. Advance tix are available for that show and others coming up in the series. Info at www.folkmusic.caltech.edu.
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Sat, Mar 31, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BELINDA GAIL, a reigning queen of Western Music, plays the OutWest Concert Series at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; 877-340-9378 or 661-255-7087. Doors at 7:30, concert at 8. Show and series info, www.outwestmktg.com/events/live-music.cfm
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As both a solo artist and half of the duo, BELINDA GAIL & CURLY MUSGRAVE, with her late musical partner, Belinda has won many awards and even more hearts. She always does a memorable performance.
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Sat, Mar 31:
8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, Mar 31:
8 pm STACY PHILLIPS and PAUL HOWARD play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Mar 31:
8 pm THE PRATIES play their every-Saturday rollickin’ Irish music residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz. Info: www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter
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Sat, Mar 31:
8 pm SONGMAKERS’ “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” that happens whenever a month has a fifth Saturday, held in Studio City 91604; check their website for location and info, www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Mar 31:
RANDY WEEKS plays the Cinema Bar in Culver City; www.thecinemabar.com
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Sat, Mar 31:
8:45-11:30 pm the excellent KELLY FITZGERALD plays her residency at La Palapa in Long Beach. Info, www.lapalaparestaurant.com
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Sat, Mar 31:
9 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Av, Venice 90291; 310-392-4040.
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Sat, Mar 31:
9 pm BOXCAR 7 plays the El Dorado in Long Beach. Browse for details.
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Sat, Mar 31:
9 pm SMOKIN’ JOE KUBEK & BNOIS KING play Café Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach; www.boogaloo.com
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Sat, Mar 31:
9 pm THE ATOMIC SHERPAS play Max Steiner’s in Long Beach. No, we’re not sure what you’re getting into if you go.
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Sat, Mar 31:
9:30 pm ARTHUR ADAMS plays Harvelle’s in Long Beach; www.harvelles.com. Tix, $10.
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Sun, Apr 1, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “URBAN SOLACE BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Apr 1:
11 am The SUGAR FREE ALLSTARS play the “Matinee Kids' Show” series at McCabe’s in Santa Monica. Tix, $8, kids under age 2 get in free.
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Sun, Apr 1:
12 pm monthly “CTMS OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” at the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sun, Apr 1:
1-4 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Kings Row Gastro Pub, 20 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena; www.kingsrowpub.com.
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Sun, Apr 1, in OC:
2 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER, aka ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, play an afternoon House Concert in San Juan Capistrano at the home of Tonya Picerne, Doors 1 pm, show at 2 pm. Reservations get directions at tonyapicerne@cox.net. BYOB, $20 donation.
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Sun, Apr 1, in the desert:
2 pm LARRY HANKS & DEBORAH ROBINS play the “Traditional Music at the Russells” series in Lucerne Valley 92356; reservations get directions at carolyn@lucernevalley.net or 760-248-2118. See the Guide’s full write-up about these two accomplished musicians; it’s in an 8 pm Friday, March 30, listing.
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Sun, Apr 1:
2 pm monthly “KLEZMER JAM SESSION & YIDDISH DANCE” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Sun, Apr 1:
2:30-6:30 pm “ACOUSTIC SUNDAY” show at the Artisan House in downtown L.A. Info, http://artisanhouse.net/acoustic.html
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Sun, Apr 1:
4-7 pm “TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION” at the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach. Info, www.aulddubliner.com
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Sun, Apr 1:
4-7 pm AUSTIN HANKS & THE KALIFORNIA KINGSNAKES play the Piano Bar in Hollywood; www.pianobarhollywood.com. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
MIGUEL FONTENOT plays the Cajun-Zydeco dance at The Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Av, Long Beach 90807. Admission, $20.
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Sun, Apr 1:
5 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and THE COALS share the early-start bill at the Redwood Bar and Grill, 316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-2600; www.theredwoodbar.com
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Sun, Apr 1:
6 pm “TOAST TO THE BLUES” Concert Series brings performances by SHIRLEY BROWN, BOBBY RUSH, & MS. JODY to the Hollywood Park Casino in L.A.; show & series info, www.jephwillisarts.com/blues/index.html, venue info, www.hollywoodpark.com
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Sun, Apr 1, in T.O.:
6 pm monthly “FUN-DO-MENTAL MUSIC SONG CIRCLE” at Fun-do-mental Music, 1489 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Suite C, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-778-1000.
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Sun, Apr 1:
CANCELLED: 7 pm JACKSH*T at McCabe’s in Santa Monica. ‏
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Sun, Apr 1:
7 pm PHIL UPCHURCH leads "a Galaxy of world class jazz stars" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Apr 1, in San Diego:
7:30 pm TOM PAXTON plays the “AMSD Concert Series” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sun, Apr 1:
JIMI NELSON BAND plays South in Santa Monica; www.southsantamonica.com
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Sun, Apr 1, in T.O.:
8 pm DAVID WILCOX plays the “Bodie House Concerts at Thousand Oaks Library” series, at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309.
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Sun, Apr 1:
8:30 pm-midnight “BLUES NIGHT” at Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill in Burbank; check for lineup at www.joesgreatbar.com. $6 cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
9:30 pm-12:30 am THE GET DOWN BOYS play their weekly residency at Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Bl, L.A.. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
9:30 pm CAPTAIN JEFFREY & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS play Harvelle’s in Long Beach; www.harvelles.com. $5 cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
10 pm MIKE STARR & FRIENDS play their weekly residency at the Piano Bar in Hollywood; www.thepianobar.com. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
10 pm MIKE STARR & FRIENDS play their weekly Sunday residency at the Piano Bar in Hollywood. Info: www.thepianobar.com. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 1:
11 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Monday, April 2
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Mon, Apr 2:
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “ATRIA LOS POSAS SENIOR RESIDENCE SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo 93010; get location and info from their website, www.songmakers.org
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Mon, Apr 2, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIKE” held the first, third, and fifth (when there is one) Monday, at Zoey's Café, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 2:
7:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Cafe and Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 2:
7:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM,” plus, sometimes THE BROMBIES play on the other stage, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Mon, Apr 2:
7:30 pm weekly “KULAK'S WOODSHED OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 9160; 818-766-9913. Famous for its web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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Mon, Apr 2:
8 pm monthly “RONNIE MACK'S BARNDANCE,” this time with HARD RAIN, THE BARN DANCE BAND, and more, at Joe's Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W. Magnolia Bl, Burbank; show and series info, www.ronniemacksbarndance.com
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Mon, Apr 2:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE and IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is always a good time at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322. Info, www.celticartscenter.com
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Mon, Apr 2:
8 pm “MONDAY SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND” brings indie recording artists to Room 5 in L.A. Info, www.room5lounge.com. Cover, $8.
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Mon, Apr 2:
CANCELLED: 8 pm “BLUE MONDAY JAM” with BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND no longer happens at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Leimert Park, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008; info, bmorrblues@aol.com
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Tue, Apr 3, an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK” for artists:
7-10 pm ‏“EAR CANDY 101 - WHY MUSIC PRODUCTION MATTERS” with Hit Songwriter & Producer GUY MARSHALL, a LAWIM Music Production Workshop, at Musicians Institute, Room 155, 1655 N McCadden Pl, Hollywood 90028.
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Los Angeles Women in Music, LAWIM, presents a fast paced, comprehensive workshop on dynamic songwriting production with before and after recordings, structured “to kick your creative juices into high gear.”
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You can bring ONE song on CD for production critique following the presentation, plus, one lucky attendee will win a free one-on-one consultation. Raffle ticket included with paid reservation.
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The promo says, “Think like a music producer and make your songs broadcast/radio ready for success. Put the manuals away and get ready for a fast paced, comprehensive workshop that focuses on the ‘craft’ of dynamic songwriting production. No tech-talk or engineering terms... just the art of creating original music from a simple vocal / keyboard / guitar demo to a fully realized marketable song. You'll hear before and after recordings that will kick your creative juices into high gear. It's all about the songs, not the equipment.”
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You'll learn how to add emotion, heart & soul, and dynamics into your vocals; create production value using backing vocals, counter melodies and unique instrumentation; turn your demo into a song that's broadcast/radio ready; find & work with a producer that's right for your style of music; develop the professional tools you'll need to present yourself as someone who's "relevant" in the music industry; craft dynamically engaging melodies and arrangements; and lots more.
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GUY MARSHALL is a gold and platinum award winning songwriter/producer and a 27+ year veteran of the music industry. He has written or produced music for artists such as Pat Benatar, The Tuesdays, Robert Tepper, and for film and television shows including Baywatch, Rocky IV, The Cobra, Lionheart, the LA Kings, Turner Broadcast Network, Dr. Laura and others.
Marshall also teaches and lectures at The Musicians’ Institute, Pierce College, The Los Angeles Music Academy, the Learning Annex, and The Songwriters’ Guild of America, UCLA,Santa Monica College, to name a few. He has done A&R work for TAXI, and been a guest teacher and panelist at their annual ROAD RALLY.
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You'll have a chance to ask questions and play your songs and get a producer's perspective on your songs and their "window" of marketability.
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Bring ONE original song on CD. We guarantee a minimum of 12-15 songs will be chosen via random drawing and listened to following the presentation.
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$15 LAWiM Members (current membership verified)
$15 Student Discount (MUST present valid student photo i.d. at the door)
$25 General Public (all are welcome!)
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Reserve by Monday, April 2, at 5 pm; reservations are REQUIRED for guaranteed seating. Walk-ups admitted if space permits. Reservation info, info@lawim.com or 213-243-6440.
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Tue, Apr 3:
7-9:30 pm weekly “JC HYKE’S SONGWRITER SERENADE” brings TOM RENAUD, LORIN HART, SEVERIN BROWNE, MIKE EHLERS, KAWEHI, and performing host JC HYKE, at Matt Denny’s Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover, but it’s fun to make dinner plans here, stay the whole evening, and enjoy the show.
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Tue, Apr 3:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 3, in San Diego:
7 pm monthly “NORTH COUNTY BLUEGRASS AND FOLK CLUB” at Round Table Pizza, 1161 E Washington Ave (Ash and Washington, Escondido 92025.
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Tue, Apr 3:
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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FARTHER AHEAD… assorted events worth planning to attend…

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Wed, Apr 4:
9 pm RICK SHEA plus THE BLACK TONGUED BELLS play The Redwood, 316 W 2nd St, L.A. 90012.
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Sat, Apr 14, PSEUDO-FESTIVAL, in Carlsbad:
11 am-4 pm “BLUEGRASS DAY AT THE CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS” brings “a variety of bluegrass, old-time and other traditional music bands for some “pickin’ in the posies” and “fiddlin’ in the flowers” on 50 acres of Ranunculus flowers overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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There are still some openings for bands. Email Corky Shelton at corkys@cox.net for info.
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Sponsored by Summergrass San Diego. The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum provides fun and informative wagon rides (wheelchair accessible) around the site. Info on this event, www.theflowerfields.com or 760-431-0352.

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Sat, Apr 14, in Victorville:
6 pm NEXT GENERATION plays a concert sponsored by the Southwest Bluegrass Association (SWBA) at the West Palms Conservatory, 14375 Del Gado, Victorville (half a block E of cross streets Seneca & El Evado). Benefit for the SWBA “Music in Schools” Program and the SWBA BLUEGRASS KIDS from Victor Elementary Schol District are the opening act. Tix, $8 adults, students free.

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Sat, Apr 14:
TAJ MAHAL at the Coach House in san Juan Capistrano.

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Sun, Apr 15:
5-9 pm The 6th “GRAND OLE ECHO” season of roots-Americana and alt country returns today for its spring-through-fall run, at the Echo in Echo Park, this evening with OLD CALIFORNIO, MATT LAX & NEARLY BELOVED, and JEREMY LITTLE. Woo-hoo!

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Thu-Sun, Apr 19-22; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” with DON EDWARDS, WADDIE MITCHELL, THE QUEBE SISTERS BAND, DAVE STAMEY, COW BOP, R.W. HAMPTON, CARIN MARIE & PONY EXPRESS, BRENN HILL, JON CHANDLER & THE WICHITONES, DORIS DALEY, ADRIAN THE BUCKAROO GIRL, GARY ROBERTSON, THE BATTALION BAND OF CALIFORNIA, and many more.
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This has become the top western music festival in America, with all-day Saturday & Sunday events at Gene Autry’s old western town movie set, Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio in Newhall (Santa Clarita), where there are multiple stages of music, cowboy poetry, top-quality western attire, art and more you can buy, plus good food you can carry to your seat at any of the stages.
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The movie set town becomes a true Brigadoon, as vendors move into the storefronts and bring them to life for the weekend. It’s the only film set where the buildings have complete interiors, so it’s the only place where this is even possible.
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The festival takes maximum advantage of all the possibilities at this unique site and nearby historic places, including silent movie star William S. Hart’s ranch. Events begin Thursday at historic sites and concert halls, and local western history tours are available Thursday and Friday. There’s even a musical western BBQ in a museum village of restored historic buildings. All the “extras” sell-out, so hop on it.
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One free and unofficial event is the annual gathering of western musicians playing the festival at the Saugus Café for evening jams.
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Tix and info for all events are available at www.cowboyfestival.org or 661-250-3735. Yee-Hah!

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Fri-Sun, Apr 20-22, in Chula Vista:
Annual “SPRING CAMPOUT” sponsored by SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY BLUEGRASS & FOLK CLUB at San Diego KOA Campground, 111 N 2nd St, Chula Vista 91910. Info, 619-743-1442. It’s a giant collection of jams in a 270 acre park.

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Thu & Fri, Apr 26 & 27:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND play two nights at the L.A. Sports Arena. Get tix right away, it’ll sell-out.

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Fri-Sun, Apr 27-29, FESTIVAL, in Arizona:
7th Annual “BENSON BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK” with acts from Branson, Missouri and several Western states, including GOLD WING EXPRESS, LONESOME OTIS, TRIPLE L BAND, VIRTUAL STRANGERS, THE BURNETT FAMILY BAND, THE HEY BOYZ, BOST FAMILY TRADITIONS, JAM PAK ‘N’ BLUES NEIGHBORHOOD BAND, FIDDLEMANIA, and workshops, jams and more, on the grass at Lions Park in historic Benson, AZ. Info and tix, www.bluegrassben.com or call the Benson Chamber of Commerce at 520-586-2842.

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Sun, Apr 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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.
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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 music, dance, storytelling, folk life, folk craft, cultures).
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About the performers…
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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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Fri, May 4:
7:30 pm EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS at the Greek Theatre in L.A. Tix, $30, on sale now.

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Sat, May 5:
6 pm First Annual “LOS LOBOS’ CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL” brings LOS LOBOS, NEKO CASE & ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO, plus X and MARIACHI EL BRONX, at the Greek Theatre in L.A.
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Los Lobos, the beloved Grammy®-winning band from East L.A., have announced their first annual music festival to be held in their hometown of Los Angeles at the iconic Greek Theatre on May 5, 2012. The 1st Annual Los Lobos Cinco de Mayo Festival will feature performances by preeminent LA bands Los Lobos, X and Mariachi El Bronx, with special guests Neko Case and Alejandro Escovedo joining Los Lobos on stage. The festival was born out of a desire to have a branded event for the community-conscious band to celebrate food, culture and music in their hometown. It promises to be an unforgettable night, taking place during the opening week of the Greek Theatre’s new season.
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“We are happy and proud to announce the 1st Annual Los Lobos Cinco de Mayo Festival,” says Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. “After discussing it for what seems like years it's amazing to actually see it come to fruition, and it's made all the more special by having our great friends X, Neko Case, Alejandro Escovedo and Mariachi El Bronx join us. We think it's going to be a joyous and amazing evening of music.”
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Los Lobos is currently on tour in support of “Tin Can Trust,” an album that speaks to the time and place in which it was conceived. Los Lobos is a band that has consistently evolved artistically while never losing sight of their humble roots.
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Tix, $65, $55, $39.50, $29.50, on sale now.

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Sat & Sun, May 5 & 6, FESTIVAL, in Ramona, CA:
“RAMONA BLUEGRASS & OLD WEST FEST” brings BLUEGRASS ETC, LONESOME OTIS, CHRIS CLARK & PLOW, THE SHIRTHOUSE BAND, TOM HIATT, JUDY TAYLOR, & CAPTAIN COOPER, plus Cowboy Poetry, Chicken Bingo, and more, at 421 Aqua Ln, Ramona 92065. Runs Sat, 10 am-10 pm, and Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Sat adult tix, $17 door, $13 advance, kids 6-16 $10; Sun adult tix, $14 door, $10 advance, kids $5. Under age 6 is free. Camping available. Info, RamonaBluegrassFest@gmail.com

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May 10-13; FESTIVAL, on the Central California Coast:
14th Annual ‘PARKFIELD BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” with THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS, THE DARRELL WEBB BAND, LOAFER’S GLORY, VIRTUAL STRANGERS, CALIFORNIA PEARLY BLUE, THE ALKALI FLATS, RED DOG ASH, LITTLE BLACK TRAIN, LeROY McNEES, & THE GOSPEL BLUEGRASS BAND, presented by The Bluegrass Music Society of the Central Coast in Parkfield, CA, “The Earthquake Capital of the World.”
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Advance ticket purchase deadline is April 10. Tix & info, www.parkfieldbluegrass.com or 800-838-3006.

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May 11, 12, 13, FESTIVAL, 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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May 11, 12, 13, FESTIVAL, in Pahrump, Nevada:
“ACOUSTIC GRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL” is free, bringing three days of acoustic bluegrass and rots music “featuring various bands and performers,” at the Nye County Government Complex, 2100 E Walt Williams Dr, Pahrump. It’s 45 minutes from downtown Las Vegas.Bring your instrument for pickin’ and grinnin’. Info, call Dan at 775-537-2562 or Jack at 702-505-5546.

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Thu-Sat, May 17-19; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“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, all in and around Downtown L.A. Produced by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT. This is a wonderfully fun event in its own right, and a fine lead-up to the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival, the day after the Social concludes. 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; FESTIVAL, 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; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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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Sat, May 26:
GLENN FREY, Eagles member / songwriter, plays the Wiltern Theater in L.A. Get tix early, they went on sale March 24.

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Fri-Sun, Jun 15-17 FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
36th Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” with LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN BROTHERS, MARK TWAIN LIVE, THE SELDOM SCENE, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, DRY BRANCH FIRE SQUAD, RONNIE RENO & THE RENO TRADITION, CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS, LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND, STETSON & CIA, JULIE WINGFIELD, SCOTT GATES & EVN MARSHALL, PEARCE FAMILY, HWY 65, SWBA BLUEGRASS KIDS, SANDII CASTLEBERRY, RILEY’S MOUNTAINEERS, BON FAMILY CLOGGERS, LINE DANCING WITH KC DOUGLAS, SUNDAY GOSPEL SING, the DEERING BANJO CHAMPIONSHIPS, and more, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville.
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Yes, it’s on a river, and yes, it’s in the desert. It’s also won top honors among American music festivals and is a top-rated family event. You can even take a hot air balloon ride, and enjoy the Route 66 Car Show, California State Arm Wrestling Championships, and a variety of fun competitions, like raft building.
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Discounts are available for kids, juniors, and early ticket orders, AND this event does sell-out, so don’t dawdle. Info and tix, www.huckfinn.com or 951-780-8810.

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Sat, Jun 23:
8:15 pm CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA y LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE play the Gibson Ampheatre in Universal City.

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Tue, Aug 7:
7:30 pm BUDDY GUY & JONNY LANG bring the blues to the Greek Theater in L.A. Get tix early, it’ll sell-out.

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Sat, Aug 11, through Sat, Aug 25 (see dates):
NEIL DIAMOND reprises his “HOT AUGUST NIGHT” with a 40th Anniversary tour, including these shows at the Greek Theatre in L.A., where he played the original.
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Here’s the schedule and status at press time:
Sat, Aug 11 at 8 pm - sold out
Thu, Aug 16 at 8 pm - sold out
Sat, Aug 18 at 8 pm - on sale now
Thu, Aug 23 at 8 pm - on sale now
Sat, Aug 25 at 8 pm - just announced & on sale now
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Every seat will sell-out quickly, so act accordingly.

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Fri-Sun, Aug 17-19, FESTIVAL, in Vista:
10th Annual “SUMMERGRASS SAN DIEGO BLUEGRAS MUSIC FESTIVAL” with BLUE HIGHWAY, LONESOME RIVER BAND, FLATT LONESOME, SWEET TIDINGS, TAIL DRAGGERS, VIRTUAL STRANGERS, LIGHTHOUSE, and more tba, at the 40-acre outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N santa Fe Av, Vista 92083. There’s a kids’ camp, adult boot camp, raffles, music & craft vendors, jamming, dry camping, food, and more.
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Advance tix are discounted, so hop on it as soon as you know you are going. Tix & info, www.summergrass.net or 858-679-4854; camping questions, camping@summergrass.net or 619-940-4593.

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Sat, Sep 1:
8 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Get tix early, it’ll sell-out.

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Fri, Sep 7:
7:30 pm CROSBY, STILLS & NASH at the Greek Theater in L.A. Get tix early, it’ll sell-out.

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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL, in Northern Cal:
10th Annual ‘PLYMOUTH BLUEGRASSIN’ IN THE FOOTHILLS” at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth 95669, in the California Gold Rush / Mother Lode country. Booked so far are JAMES KING BAND, TRAVERS CHANDLER & AVERY COUNTY, BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, MARK PHILLIPS & IIIrd GENERATION, GET DOWN BOYS, THOMAS PORTER & COPPER RIVER, NU-BLU, and 2011 Emerging Artists RED DOG ASH. Info & tix, www.landspromotions.com or contact roaddog@caltel.com or 209-785-4693.

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Sat, Sep 22:
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT & MAVIS STAPLES play the Greek Theatre in L.A. This is an “oh, wow” show that will sell-out early.

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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.

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