Acoustic Americana Music Guide, with WEEKEND EVENTS and more, March 16-18, 2012

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First, A Quick Weekend Overview…
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FESTIVAL:
Festival season continues this weekend, with the annual TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (two stages, both indoors if it’s raining, both free except for GREAT evening concerts Friday and Saturday). PLUS, there are plenty of IRISH music events for ST. PATRICK’S DAY, despite the rain that canceled the official L.A. celebration on the L.A. Live / Nokia Plaza. Still, some of the best indoor venues are hoppin’!
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY IS BIGGER THAN EVER:
We bring you a roundup of specific gigs and hot party places in Saturday’s listings for the day when everybody is Irish. Really, get THIS: 39.7% of Americans claim some Irish ancestry. That’s over 10% of the U.S. population. But March 17’s wearin’ o’ the green is much bigger than that. Over 54% of Americans will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, spending an average of $39 each. That adds up to an expected $4.5 BILLION in 2012 St. Patrick’s Day spending, which will be a new all-time record! As you down your green beer, you’re engaging in economic stimulus! Erin Go Braugh!
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RADIO:
Start your Saturday morning with the new “ROOTS AND BEYOND” folk-Americana show on KPFK, 90.7 FM, live streaming on the web. It’s a cooperative thing with rotating hosts, and this week brings THE WAYFARING STRANGERS, led by ART PODELL, an original NEW CHRISTY MINSTREL, with lots of St. Patrick’s Day-themed Irish music on tap. It’s ridiculously early, 6-8 am, or available through the coming week at your convenience at www.kpfk.org .
You can conclude your weekend with “FOLKSCENE” on KPFK, Sunday evening from 6-8 pm.
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SATURDAY MATINEE:
If you stay in town Saturday, catch the matinee CD release show by JOHN BATDORF at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY EVENINGS:
There are MANY evening shows, and we’ve rounded-up all we can for you, below.
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RAIN?
Hey, we really do need the late season rain. SPRING arrives this weekend! Just grab your umbrella and GO!
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ROAD TRIP?
If you’re afraid you’ll dissolve in the rain, break the piggy bank and go the airport. The massive SXSW (South By Southwest) Music Festival in Austin heads into its closing weekend, with a nearly incomprehensible assortment of nonstop music.
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WEEKEND OUTLOOK:
Stay in town with the rain, or travel to Austin or Temecula, the opportunities are especially abundant to ENJOY SOME LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC!
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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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Friday, March 16
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Fri, Mar 16; Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18, FESTIVAL, in Temecula:
Annual “TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” kicks off with a Friday evening concert. The festival is mostly FREE, with its usual lineup of all-star acts, including DAN CRARY & THUNDERATION, BLUEGRASS ETC, LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, SALTY SUITES, MURPHY FAMILY BAND, KEEPING FIRE, SILVERADO, THETHIRD STREET BAND, KANAN ROAD, OLD HAYWIRE, BLUEGRASS BRETHREN, & HORIZON RIDGE.
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Act promptly to get tix for Friday & Saturday night concerts ($15, either night, different shows). LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS play only at the Saturday night concert. The Friday night concert is a fine showcase of the festival’s artists. If it's raining, all venues are indoors, both daytime free shows and evening concerts. Info, www.temeculacalifornia.com - tix for evening shows (reserved seats) at 951-678-0831 or www.temeculatheater.org
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Fri, Mar 16, in Idyllwild:
6 pm THE REED BROTHERS play The Creek House, 54905 North Circle Dr, Idyllwild 92549; 951-659-0686.
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Fri, Mar 16, in Ventura Co.:
7:30 pm JUDE JOHNSTONE & DANA HUBBARD 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.
More on Jude Johnstone at www.JudeJohnstone.com and Dana Hubbard at www.DanaHubbard.com
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Fri, Mar 16, in South OC:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER 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 16:
8 pm ST. PATRICK’S SHOW, “THE BAD ARM - CONFESSIONS OF A DODGY IRISH DANCER,” with MAIRE CLERKIN, at Theatre Asylum Lab, 1078 Lillian Way, Los Angeles 90038.
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Fri, Mar 16:
8 pm CHICKEN FEAT, Bluegrass masters with a new band name, are PETER FELDMAN, BLAINE SPROUSE & RICK CUNHA, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Peter Feldmann, A singer and multi- instrumentalist with many years' performing experience throughout California and the West, Peter Feldmann has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related musics since the early 1960's, and is known as the founder of the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention, and the original Bluebird Cafe in Santa Barbara, a music club highly influential on the Southern California Music scene. Peter's tribute CD to Uncle Dave Macon, Grey Cat On The Tennessee Farm, was named to the nation's Top Ten Bluegrass albums of 2005 by the Chicago Tribune. The year 2012 marks Peter's 50th year as a professional performer.
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Blaine Sprouse, Born and reared in the mountains of West Virginia, fiddler Blaine Sprouse moved to Nashville, TN before turning eighteen, fast-tracking his professional career by joining Jimmy Martin as a Sunny Mountain Boy, with whom he toured the United States and Japan. Over the next 25 years Blaine toured nationally and internationally and recorded with a stunning array of legendary bluegrass and country artists, among them, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, Jim and Jesse and the Virginia Boys, Charlie Louvin, Alabama, Randy Travis, Glen Campbell, and the Osborne Brothers. Much in demand as a performer and session player, Blaine performed on the Grand Ole Opry for over 15 years. His solo recordings are available on the Rounder and Cumberland Record labels.
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Rick Cunha may truly be described as a guitar players' guitar player. He is also one of America's finest songwriters. Rick has performed in concert with Mason Williams (for whom he also produces), Emmy Lou Harris, John Stewart, Anne Murray, Jennifer Warnes, Buck Owens, and The Smothers Brothers, to name a few. His songs have been recorded by Ms. Warnes, Ian Matthews, The Smothers Brothers, Michael Johnson and many other artists. Mr. Cunha's solo recording career began in 1974 with an album for the GRC label, that included his song Yo-Yo-Man which has since been immortalized on television and in concert by Tom Smothers. Other solo albums include: Cunha Tunes and Moving Pictures.
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Fri, Mar 16:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER and KENNY WHITE play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Mar 16:
8 pm KATTYWOMPUS performs and jams with all comers every week at Dollmakers’ Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Saturday, March 17 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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Sat, Mar 17; Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18, FESTIVAL, in Temecula:
10 am-5 pm annual “TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” is mostly FREE, with its usual lineup of all-star acts, including DAN CRARY & THUNDERATION, BLUEGRASS ETC, LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, SALTY SUITES, MURPHY FAMILY BAND, KEEPING FIRE, SILVERADO, THETHIRD STREET BAND, KANAN ROAD, OLD HAYWIRE, BLUEGRASS BRETHREN, & HORIZON RIDGE.
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Act promptly to get tix for Friday & Saturday night concerts ($15, either night, different shows). LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS play only at the Saturday night concert. The Friday night concert is a fine showcase of the festival’s artists. If it's raining, all venues are indoors, both daytime free shows and evening concerts. Info, www.temeculacalifornia.com - tix for evening shows (reserved seats) at 951-678-0831 or www.temeculatheater.org
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Sat, Mar 17, in OC:
12 pm KAREN TORRELL HOFFMAN’S monthly “BIG GARAGE JAM” at 249 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa 92627. Runs third Saturdays.
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Sat, Mar 17:
3 pm JOHN BATDORF plays a matinee CD RELEASE SHOW at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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"The music of John Batdorf has always been a part of our lives. From the songs of the 70s with Batdorf & Rodney to his solo career in songwriting, his songs have always been special and always there. As a house concert presenter, I expected yet another great show, but I wasn't prepared for the polished soul-touching concert we had, and for days after I was somewhat awed and overwhelmed as I recalled it, and I thought maybe it was just me. As I spoke with more and more friends who had been there, I realized that it was universal. We had all been completely blown away! I must warn you though, it is dangerous to see John play. One wants to forsake career and home life to become a John Batdorf groupie. I can't wait to see him again... For you who are thinking of having John play, think no more. He's a true pro not only musically, but at making everything run smoothly. John is so approachable, so talented, so warm and friendly...It's like like having your best friend visit...He really is one of the great ones." - Ben Gangloff
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About the new CD...
"'One Last Wish,' the promise made back in 1972 with the first Batdorf & Rodney album has been fulfilled time and again by John - and this, his newest release, almost 40 years on is one more reason to have remained a fan all this time. His way of wielding words with sublime melody is a talent others only wish they had. Once more with feeling - and a lot of it. " - Dean Sciarra, Itsaboutmusic.com
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Come spend a few hours at one of LA's premier listening rooms and hear the new original songs from John's new solo CD, "One Last Wish" with just him and his guitar, the way the songs were born! John will also be performing several songs from his four decades of recording. This is "the official Coffee Gallery Backstage CD release party." More at http://johnbatdorfmusic.com/index.html
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Sat, Mar 17:
4 pm THE PRATIES play for ST. PATRICK’S DAY at O'Brien's on Main, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-396-4725.
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Sat, Mar 17:
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 17:
7 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS bring their multiple-award-winning western / cowboy song and dance, with cowboy troubadour JOHN BERGSTROM opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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The Tumbleweeds, who started on this very stage, are WINNERS of the 2011 WMA "Traditional Album By A Duo or Group" award.
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"Great harmony, creative arrangements, keeping the Tradition alive!" - Douglas B. Green, Riders In The Sky.
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Formed in 2005, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds have won the Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Award for Western Music Group of the Year and the Western Music Association Crescendo Award for Most Promising Talent and have also just been nominated for the 2011 WMA Entertainer of the Year Award. They were also named one of the Top 10 Live Acoustic Acts in Southern California by Guide editor Larry Wines, writing the annual roundup for FolkWorks Magazine. Their newest CD "Blaze Across the West" not only received glowing reviews all around the globe but also WON the 2011 WMA Traditional Album By A Duo or Group Award. Their Debut Album titled "The Tumbling Tumbleweeds" hit #1 on the Top 10 Cowboy/Western Music CD Charts and both albums are receiving radio airplay all around the World.
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As their name suggests, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are a tribute to the era that gave us singing cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the great swingtime cowboy band, The Sons of the Pioneers. Although The Tumbling Tumbleweeds feel the Sons of the Pioneers are their "blue print" they do bring their very own unique brand of entertainment to the world of Western Music and have been hailed as brilliant young songwriters. It's show complete with singing, humor, storytelling and some good ol' boot stompin' western antics! "The great news is The Tumbling Tumbleweeds don't sound like the Sons of the Pioneers, or Riders In The Sky, or Sons of the San Joaquin. They sound 100% like The Tumbling Tumbleweeds. and that, folks, is simply wonderful!" - Rick Huff, The Western Way Magazine.
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Sat, Mar 17, in OC:
7:30 pm “AN IRISH HOOLEY” presented by Kerry Records for ST. PATRICK’S DAY at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646.
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Sat, Mar 17, in OC:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER plays the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Mar 17, in OC:
7:30 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER plus FREEBO in a double-bill at “The Living Tradition” concert series, at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Mar 17, in San Diego:
7:30 pm MIKE MERENDA & RUTHIE UNGAR MERENDA 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 17:
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass gig at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Mar 17:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.
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Sat, Mar 17:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE play the Caltech Folk Music Series in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the campus in Pasadena.
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Sat, Mar 17, in Temecula:
KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND play for ST. PATRICK’S DAY on the concert hall stage at the Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula 92592; 951-693-1819; www.pechanga.com.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm SOLAS plays for ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Carpenter Performing Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815; 562-985-7000.
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Sat, Mar 17, north, off I-5:
8 pm DANA HUBBARD plays the “Work Of Heart” House Concert series in Frazier Park; reservations get directions at Kate trading2@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, Mar 17, in T.O.:
8 pm THE REFUGEES play the “Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library” at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-706-8309.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm JANIVA MAGNESS at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm BERNIE PEARL brings his masterful Blues guitar, accompanied by bass master MIKE BARRY, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm JEREMY COLLINS, Classical Guitarist, at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. Artist info, http://jeremycollinsguitar.com. $15.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm SONGMAKERS’ six-times-a-year “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach 90277; use their website for info and location, www.songmakers.org. Runs third Saturday in odd-numbered months only.
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Sat, Mar 17:
8 pm DULCIMANIA plays their six-times-a-year gig at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St, Newport Beach 92663. Runs third Saturday in odd-numbered months only.
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Sat, Mar 17:
9 pm “ST. PADDY'S SQUARE DANCE” with TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT and a set by RT N' THE 44's, presented by “NEW LOS ANGELES FOLK FESTIVAL,” with SUSAN MICHAELS calling the dance, at Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041. $ 10, all ages.
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Sat, Mar 17:
9:30 pm-to-closing KEN O’MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play for ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.; 323-664-0228.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at McGs Irish Pub & Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.mcgspubandgrill.com; 818-734-7056.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at Nadine’s Irish Mist, 16655 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach; www.nadinesirishmist.com.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica; www.obriensonmain.com; 310-396-4725.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at Brennan’s Irish Pub, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at O’Malley’s on Main, 140 Main St, Seal Beach 90740; 562-430-0631; www.omalleyssealbeach.com. Jim McDonough of the “Irish News” says, “best pub in the South Bay… a multi-year winner of the ‘Guinness Perfect Pint Award.’ The food selection is above the fold, the fish and chips are fantastic. Rated Five Shamrocks on PubGuide.com. Prices are moderate.”
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Sat, Mar 17:
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY at Casey's Irish Pub, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com.
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Sunday, March 18
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Sun, Mar 18; Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18, FESTIVAL, in Temecula:
10 am-5 pm annual “TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” is mostly FREE, with its usual lineup of all-star acts, including DAN CRARY & THUNDERATION, BLUEGRASS ETC, LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, SALTY SUITES, MURPHY FAMILY BAND, KEEPING FIRE, SILVERADO, THETHIRD STREET BAND, KANAN ROAD, OLD HAYWIRE, BLUEGRASS BRETHREN, & HORIZON RIDGE.
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Act promptly to get tix for Friday & Saturday night concerts ($15, either night, different shows). LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS play only at the Saturday night concert. The Friday night concert is a fine showcase of the festival’s artists. If it's raining, all venues are indoors, both daytime free shows and evening concerts. Info, www.temeculacalifornia.com - tix for evening shows (reserved seats) at 951-678-0831 or www.temeculatheater.org
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Sun, Mar 18, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Mar 18:
1 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION JAM” at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 323-667-2000. Free museum admission, plus one guest, for those who perform.
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Sun, Mar 18:
1 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys 91411; get info and location from their website, www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Mar 18:
2 pm monthly “IRISH, OLD-TIME, & BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Mar 18:
3 pm monthly “CTMS CELTIC SESSION” jam at CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sun, Mar 18, in Tehachapi:
3 pm THE REFUGEES play Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Sun, Mar 18, in OC:
3 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at Debby and Terry Koken's house in Costa Mesa 92627; contact them for directions, at dkoken@hmausa.com
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Sun, Mar 18:
7 pm JIM “KIMO” WEST brings his all-star, multi-award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitar to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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It's "Slack Key Sunday" with Jim “Kimo” West and Some Very Special Guests.
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Jim “Kimo” West is recognized as one of the world’s top “slack key” guitarists and brings his own unique musical perspective to this great acoustic guitar tradition. The “nahenahe” or gentle sound of ki ho’alu as it is known in Hawaii is heard throughout the recent Oscar-nominated film, “The Descendants”. His use of multiple tunings , including many of his own invention and his fluid technique, give Kimo a unique and identifiable sound and his playing literally transports the listener to the islands of Hawaii, a place of great natural beauty where people remain highly connected to the “aina” or land.
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Even older than the blues, Hawaiian slack key got it’s start in the 1830’s on the Big Island of Hawaii when Spanish vaqueros who were imported to teach the Hawaiians cattle management, gave guitars to the Hawaiian cowboys or “paniolos”. Hawaiians “slacked” the strings from standard tuning to create a new way of playing where bass, rhythm and melody are played simultaneously.
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He is a recent winner of the Hawaii Music Awards, a Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian “Grammy”) nominee and a two-time winner of the LA Treasure Award for his contributions toward the perpetuation of ki ho’alu.
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Kimo performs at the slack key guitar festivals in Hawaii and most recently as a featured performer at the Southern California Slack Key Festival. His playing has been featured in a number of films, TV spots, the Disney Channel and NPR.
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Kimo will be joined my some very special guests and you can expect to see some great hula as well . For more info and music, go to www.jimkimowest.com
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Sun, Mar 18:
11 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Sun, Mar 18:
7 pm THE GOIN' SOUTH BAND and SUGAR IN THE GOURD share the bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sun, Mar 18, in San Diego:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego 92101; 619-595-0300.
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Sun, Mar 18:
8 pm monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with a featured artist and an OPEN MIC at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sun, Mar 18, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE play SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
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FARTHER AHEAD… assorted events worth planning to attend…

Mon, Mar 19, in Ventura:
MICHELLE SHOCKED plays Zoey's Café in Ventura. She’s launched a major, 28-city, US tour with a theme of “Roccupy.” Michelle explains, “Roadworks returns to the US West Coast, Pacific Northwest and Midwest. We will rawwk. We will jam with special guests; sum>parts. We will also host a People's Assembly on the foreclosure crisis. Bring tent.” Other local dates: Mar 20 in santa Monica (Los Angeles show) at McCabe’s; Mar 21 in Ojai, at Ojai Valley Women's Club; Mar 22 in San Diego at Oasis House.

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Mon, Mar 19:
8 pm THE LONG RUN, the top EAGLES tribute band, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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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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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.

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