Acoustic Americana Music Guide, SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, April 21, 2012 WEEKEND (and beyond) edition

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Acoustic Americana Music Guide, SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, April 21, 2012 WEEKEND (and beyond) edition
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YIKES! Friday’s update was a mess (and so was saturday's first two attempts), created by a new Google interface with Blogspot. We’ve manually fixed it now, and additional events were added Saturday, April 21…
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Here’s the latest look at all that’s coming your way: festivals, concerts, club gigs, jams, workshops, contests, showcases, open mics, and more, in a VERY full edition.
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BUNCHAS o’ FESTIVALS happen, this weekend and in coming weeks (soon!) and we have full coverage of all THAT for you in this edition.
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One of America’s finest roots-acoustic-Americana festivals is this weekend: The SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL – full details within!
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Some quickie NEWS for ARTISTS:
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SUNDAY is the deadline for the "LAND THE BIG GIG®," contest at “SUMMERFEST”…

It’s a great opportunity to get your band out of the garage and on stage at the World's Largest Music Festival, in Milwaukee. The entry deadline is 11:59 pm tonight. With "Land the Big Gig®," you have a chance to perform at “Summerfest 2012” in front of thousands and take away your share of $45,000 in cash and prizes.
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To enter, upload your original performance video at www.LandTheBigGig.com. They're accepting submissions until 11:59 pm tonight, Sunday, April 22. All submissions must be original work.
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Fans will be able to vote for their favorite original artists. The Top 45 finalists will move on to a second round of voting. The Top 3 finalists will perform at Summerfest on July 4, and have the chance to win some serious cash.
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Send your submission(s) to www.landthebiggig.com
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Summerfest 2012 takes place June 27-July 1 and July 3-8, noon-midnight (closed Monday, July 2). In 2012, The "World's Largest Music Festival" and Milwaukee's cornerstone summer event celebrates its 45th Anniversary. Since 1968, Summerfest has provided unforgettable live music experiences for fans from around the world. Summerfest attracts over 700 bands, including the music industry's hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites and hosts a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. For more details visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/summerfest or Twitter: @Summerfest.
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NOW, let’s get started with the massive number of fine live performance events!
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Before we get to everything else, here are SATURDAY’s “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks, plus an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS”… . 1) Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” all day at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, plus evening musical events in Santa Clarita. . 2) Annual “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED,” part of the Adams Avenue Street Festival in Normal Heights, San Diego, Noon-9:30 pm. . 3) WORKSHOP, CELTIC MUSIC: “PIPES & STICKS ON ROUTE 66,” in Pasadena, Noon-4 pm. . 4) CELTIC MUSIC “Benefit for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation” with performances by SLIGO RAGS, KEN O'MALLEY, joins ANITA & THE YANKS, TROOPER THORN, and THE BRICKTOP BLAGGERS, in "A Celtic Celebration of LIfe" in Long Beach, 2-11 pm. . 5) ROSS ALTMAN performs “BALLAD OF TOM JOAD: WOODY GUTHRIE & THE GRAPES OF WRATH,” at the Ray G. Clark Theater, L.A., 2 pm. . 6) MICHELLE SHOCKED plays the “Ojai Concert Series” in Ojai, 7 pm. . 7) PHIL CHRISTIE plus SHELBY, TIEG & TARA play Phil’s annual ‘EARTH DAY SHOW” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, 7 pm. . 8) RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the “Lord of the Strings” Series in Mission Viejo, 7 pm. . 9) THE SALTY SUITES play the “Caltech Folk Music Society” series in Pasadena, 8 pm. . 10) ROBERT EARL “ROBBIE” LONGLEY plus BEV BARNETT & GREG NEWLON play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Oak Park, 8 pm. . 11) THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, 2011 top award-winning western vocal group, at Boulevard Music, Culver City, 8 pm. . 12) KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA bring Hawai’ian music to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, 8 pm. . 13) “REV. MARTINI PRESENTS” the “RAY CAMPI BIRTHDAY BASH” at Viva Cantina in Burbank, 9 pm. . 14) LATE ADDITION #1: 13th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY” Festival, at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Multiple stages of music, lots andts going on, good food available, Runs 10-sunset, both days. . 15) LATE ADDITION #2: 17th annual “SCOTTISH GAMES” with music by WICKED TINKERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, MOLLY’S REVENGE, CALIFORNIA CELTS, WORLD’S TALLEST LEPRECAUN, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES, and WRENROVE, sponsored by the Kern County Scottish Society, at Kern County Museum, Bakersfield, 9 am-5 pm (plus Ceilidh, after that). . All details are below (along with EVERYTHING else that happens today & tonight!) . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; 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. + 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. + 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. + 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. + One free and unofficial event is the annual gathering of western musicians playing the festival at the Saugus Café for evening jams. + Tonight, guests can visit nearby Heritage Junction to enjoy a dinner show and PATSY CLINE TRIBUTE with MARIE WISE HAWKINS and THE BODACIOUS BOBCATS; or venture back to Old Town Newhall for a western style street dance featuring CODY BRYANT & THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE at the “Old Town Hoedown.” + Tix and info for all events: Sat/Sun admission prices start at $10 for kids ages 12 and under and $20 for adults; children under age 3 receive a free one-day admission to Melody Ranch ™ Motion Pictures Studios. + Info, details on free parking / shuttles, maps and tickets, at 661-250-3735 or www.CowboyFestival.org. Yee-Hah! . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, FESTIVAL, in Bakersfield, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 9 am-5 pm 17th annual “SCOTTISH GAMES” with music by WICKED TINKERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, MOLLY’S REVENGE, CALIFORNIA CELTS, WORLD’S TALLEST LEPRECAUN, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES, and WRENROVE, sponsored by the Kern County Scottish Society, at Kern County Museum, Bakersfield. Stay for the Ceilidh that begins at 6 pm. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9 am annual “RELAY FOR LIFE OF SUNLAND/TUJUNGA” benefit for the American Cancer Society, with plenty of music all day, including a featured 9 am set by PAUL MARSHALL (I See Hawks in L.A.) and one at noon by KAREN TOBIN, on stage at the Relay event at Verdugo Hills High School, Sunland / Tujunga. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat & Sun, Apr 21-22; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 10 am-sunset 13th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY” Festival, at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Multiple stages of music, lots andts going on, good food available. Check their site for schedules and an idea of all that happens on these two fun-filled days, www.topangaearthday.org . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 10 am-12:30 pm RON ELY, folk and maritime music singer, plays the “UPLAND FARMERS MARKET” at Euclid Av & Arrow Hwy, Upland. Free. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; 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. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat & Sun, Apr 21-22, FESTIVAL: 11 am-9 pm Annual “ONE WORLD MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” with Grammy-winner LAURENCE HOBGOOD, classical pianist DMITRY RACHMANOV, and many other performers, at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Santa Susanna. Tix are $25 advance, $30 at gate. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat,-Sun, Apr 21-22, FESTIVAL, in San Diego, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: Noon-9:30 pm “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED” with LARRY & DEBORAH HANKS, TOMCAT COURTNEY, THE SAN DIEGO CAJUN PLAYBOYS, CURT BOUTERSE, THE BUDAPEST BROTHERS, ROSS ALTMAN, CHRIS CLARKE & PLOW, SIAMSA GAEL CEILI BAND, LOS CALIFORNIOS, JEFF BERKLEY, YALE STROM & HOT PASTROMI, and more, presented by Lou Curtiss and Folk Arts Rare Records; plus, there’s the rest of the big festival on many more stages with other music and a vast variety of musicians, all on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, San Diego. This stage is active on Saturday from noon-9:30 pm, and Sunday from noon-7 pm. Info, 619-282-7833. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS”: Noon-4 pm WORKSHOP, CELTIC MUSIC: “PIPES & STICKS ON ROUTE 66,” a Celtic Music Tour that’s being filmed, brings a workshop to Pasadena today, and a 7:30 pm concert tonight at Westminster Presbyterian Church, also in Pasadena. The tour is being documented by filmmaker John McDonald, the creator of the extensive "On The Day" documentary of the 2008 “Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band” project. You’ll need to search online for the details. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, in OC: 12 pm “KAREN TORRELL HOFFMANS BIG GARAGE JAM” at 249 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa 92627. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 2-11 pm CELTIC MUSIC “BENEFIT FOR THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION” with performances by SLIGO RAGS, KEN O'MALLEY, JOINS ANITA AND THE YANKS, TROOPER THORN, and THE BRICKTOP BLAGGERS, in "A Celtic Celebration of LIfe" benefit at Cirivello's, 4115 N Viking Way, Long Beach. Admission for all day / all bands with a $20 or more donation to this worthwhile 501(c)(3) charity. Get an email flyer at www.facebook.com/events/262013407219173. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 2 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs his original musical socio-political historical odyssey, “THE BALLAD OF TOM JOAD: WOODY GUTHRIE & THE GRAPES OF WRATH,” at the Ray G. Clark Theater, Institute of Musical Arts, 3210 West 54th St, Los Angeles 90043. We’re glad to report that we’ve seen this show. It’s informative, moving, and you leave with new understanding and fresh questions about the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era, and profound appreciation of those who came through it all and left their marks on our art and our history. This MAY have been POSTPONED, so browse for info before you go. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 6-10 pm JACK THORNE, JEALOUS MINDS, SANDY ROSS, J.C HYKE, BRYAN CHAN, SAL GUITAREZ, ROMMEL SACAN, KATIE FITZGERALD, & GARRY CORMAN play a night of acoustic music at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Venue offers coffee drinks and tasty treats. No cover. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21, in Ojai; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 7 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED plays the “OJAI CONCERT SERIES” at Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai 92023; 805-649-5189. One of the best female singer-songwriters and performing songwriters on the planet. Seriously. + Grammy-winner MICHELLE SHOCKED arrives with her “Roccupy!!”-themed “Roadworks 2012” tour. She enlists audience participation with her 'Folkaoke' concept; she takes requests of crowd favorites; and she performs new songs from her upcoming CD, “roccupying” her audience with themed anthems of encouragement for the 99%. Roadworks is a five-year mission, adding Roccupy” to the elaborate teaser campaign for her “Indelible Women” project, scheduled for a March 2014 release. + Michelle Shocked is an amazing storyteller and combines honest real-life stories with well-crafted lyrics, guitar and piano, for an intimate and openly soulful evening of classics, new tunes, poems and stories of today and of growing up in rural Texas. + She's a playful, fearless spirit who trusts the counsel of her heart. She's certainly not afraid to mess with convention and is a fiercely motivated singer who can unleash a passionately political plea at one moment, followed by a painfully funny story song the next, before slipping into a tune so tender that it feels like a lover brushing a hand across your face. + Michelle will performing with Jimmy Cabeza deVaca on guitar, accordion, banjo, electric guitar and piano. She usually opens the show with her 'Folkaoke' concept, and Jimmy will accompany volunteers from the audience who have a choice of singing folk classics 'Blowing in the Wind', 'Deportee,' 'This Land is Your Land, or another of Woody Guthrie’s originals. + Shocked will then take requests, likely including her own originals, old favorites such as 'Anchorage,' 'Memories of East Texas,' and ‘Don’t Mess with My Little Sister.’ The duo will also perform new songs from the as-yet-unrecorded 'Indelible Women' album and a few new compositions inspired by her activism, including 'The Ballad of Blanca Cardenas' and 'The Orange Braid Song (Occupy the Courts).’ + Michelle Shocked is a traveling troubadour whose musical talent is so eclectic it is difficult to categorize. As a young feminist, she left Texas to travel, Kerouac-style, and was caught up in Reagan-era grassroots politics. Her musical career was ignited by a bootleg recording made around a Kerrville Folk Festival campfire on a Sony Walkman. + In a 24-year career that has seen critical acclaim at every juncture, she adopted "Michelle Shocked" as her nom de guerre, first giving it as her identity when arrested in a political protest called "The War Chest Tour" during the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The demonstration challenged the practice of corporations receiving lucrative military contracts from the U.S. government while giving generous campaign contributions to both political parties. She’s an American original, and a very talented one. + More info, call Shane Butler at 805-665-8852 or go to www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Tix are $24 advance, $28 door; Kids under age 15 are half price (little ones on your lap are free). + And note: this show is listed in other sources for 8 pm. The Ojai series confirms it is at 7 pm. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 7 pm PHIL CHRISTIE plus SHELBY, TIEG & TARA play Phil’s annual ‘EARTH DAY SHOW” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236 (call 10 am-10 pm). + Canadian singer-songwriter PHIL CHRISTIE returns with special guests MICHAEL VALENTINE and the dynamic and youthful SHELBY, TIEG & TARA. + Christie, ever the warm, engaging performer, has been touring in support of his CD Rearview Mirror with premiere showcase performances at Folk Alliance, FARWest, and the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. The disc has been blazing a trail at Folk / Americana / NPR radio stations worldwide, with over 100+ stations playlisted to date including XM Satellite Radio’s folk channel The Village. Christie has also generated superlative reviews in the media…“Some of the most well crafted songs this writer has heard since the hey day of the Brill building - B. Noel Barr, RANDOM LENGTHS” … “This artist is one to watch RATING: (5 out of 5 Stars) - INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS”…“It's not often you hear a voice as strong as Phil Christie's. Though he keeps it well leashed, the potency and muscularity reverberate in every verse he sings” - Mark S. Tucker, FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC EXCHANGE”…. “Christie’s tales of every day life are sure to ring a bell when you are looking for some meaty songwriting you can get into” - Chris Spector MIDWEST RECORD.” Only a few select live dates are planned for this year before Christie heads into the studio to record his first Christmas album in 2013. www.philchristie.com + Sunland, California’s SHELBY, TIEG & TARA are a singing-songwriting folk trio. They’ve been described as being like the sisters that Simon and Garfunkel never had. The trio formed in December of ’09 when Tieg Johnson somehow managed to convince his two favorite singers, Shelby Lindley and Tara Louise, to be in a band with him. Equipped with only their voices and an acoustic guitar, they found they were able to put a unique sound on each other’s original songs. Shelby, Tieg & Tara are avidly performing in the local area with over 60 performances already under their belt. They released their debut EP “Beauty Wood” May 30, 2010 and their follow-up “Off to Neverland” on January 29, 2011 to a sold out audience at the NoHo Arts Center. They are always posting new recordings at www.ShelbyTiegAndTara.BandCamp.com. Their latest release “Mother, Father, Daughter” is a 3 song EP about family and is available online now. + Tix, $18. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 7 pm RICK SHEA & CLAIRE HOLLEY play “Bliss' Cabin Concert,” an acoustic series in Sierra Madre. Browse for info. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21, in OC; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in OC: 7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play 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. This series has two venues; they played the other one last night at 7:30 pm. + They are a virtuoso guitar and cello duo playing an eclectic mix of music from the Beatles to Bach to Bluegrass. Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire includes a wide variety of music from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners to beautiful ballads. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals. Richard’s flawless technique and Julie’s lyrical style and luscious tone, will have your toes tapping , melt your heartstrings and have your jaws hanging open. www.richardsmithmusic.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 7-11 pm SHAWN JONES plays Lucille’s BBQ in Long Beach; www.lucillesbbq.com. More at www.shawnjonesmusic.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 7 pm-midnight “EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION” folk / jazz charity benefit, with splendid vocal artist CAROL McARTHUR opening and an acoustic evening by ASPHALT MESSIAH, at the Talking Stick in Venice. Benefiting two 501(c)3 charities. Please donate $, as well as “gently used” towels and blankets. Event is FREE, and includes free food (just remember the artists are donating their time for charity, so govern yourself accordingly). . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 7:30 pm “PIPES & STICKS ON ROUTE 66,” a Celtic Music Tour that’s being filmed, brings a concert tonight at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. The tour is being documented by filmmaker John McDonald, the creator of the extensive "On The Day" documentary of the 2008 “Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band” project. There’s also a Noon-4 pm workshop in Pasadena today. You’ll need to search online for the details. ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS plays their weekly residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. This would be a fine choice after spending the day at the nearby Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival… . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 7:30 pm “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606. Info, LSchallert@aol.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344 . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 8 pm THE SALTY SUITES play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series at Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Cal Tech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Parking is at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar. + SALTY SUITES, the band with mandolin wunderkind SCOTT GATES, beautiful singer-songwriter-guitarist CHELSEA WILLIAMS, standup bassist CHUCK HAILES, fiddler PAUL CARPENTER, and accordion player ELAINE GREGSTON, is among the rising stars of top young string groups on the circuit today. CHELSEA WILLIAMS, who still gigs as a solo artist as well as a member of the SALTY SUITES, is the girl singing in that Chevy commercial airing on national TV, and it won the top national award at the NAMM Show in January for use of music. + It’s worth going to YouTube for Scott, Chelsea, and Chuck doing the traditional sounding “Blood, Whiskey and Wine,” followed by Chelsea's marvelous vocal on “Hear the Thunder.” Be sure to listen to both songs. The link is on their web site, http://scottgates.com/home.html. + Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for Caltech students and children. You can buy them in advance or at the door. For information, call the Ticket Office (M-F) at 626-395-4652. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 8 pm ROBERT EARL “ROBBIE” LONGLEY plus BEV BARNETT & GREG NEWLON play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or rsvp@houseconcerts.us + Robbie Longley is one of the best guitarists you’ll ever see, because his showmanship is such a striking visual part of his performance. Thus, merely hearing him isn’t enough. From time to time, he’ll be playing an intricate riff, and suddenly your eyes and ears cannot reconcile things because his right hand is straight up in the air over his head, while his left is flying all over the fret board. The intimate setting of a house concert really brings that home, far better than watching (and hearing) him on a big stage. You must see, as well as hear, Robert Earl “Robbie” Longley to believe it. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 8 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, 2011 top award-winning western vocal group, bring their award-winning Western harmonies to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. + They started as a tribute to the SONS OF THE PIONEERS. They’ve come well beyond that, winning top western music awards the past four years. This is a goodtime evening with tunes you’ll be humming the next day. Tix, $15. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm GRANT LEE PHILLIPS & PETER MULVEY play McCabe’s in Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com. Info on these two artists at www.grantleephillips.com and www.petermulvey.com. Tix, $20. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm CLIFF WAGNER AND THE OLD #7 bring their raucous bluegrass-Americana to the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928. This is a good venue for them, surrounded by plenty of instruments that decorate the walls. You’ll think all those strings are making music. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm GERRY O'BEIRNE plays the “Steward House Concert” series in Los Angeles; reservations get directions at jwilliamsonmusagency@earthlink.net. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8-10 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play the concert series at West Valley Music Center in Canoga Park. Info and tix, www.westvalleymusiccenter.com/accoustic-music-series. JEFF GOLD runs the center. PAUL ZOLLO is hosting this time. Jeff's wife, Holly serves “some amazing cookies” at the intermission. This is a tiny room, so make reservations. Tix, $15. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm-midnight BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO band brings its delightfully listenable and danceable music to “An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music” at Monrovia Knights Of Columbus Hall, 130 West Pomona Av (at Myrtle, 1 block S of 210 Fwy), Monrovia 91016; 626-484-1823 or 626-358-1718. "Great Gumbo" available. Laisses les bon temp rouler, n’est-ce pas?! CDs available. Tix, $13. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sat, Apr 21, in OC; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 8 pm KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA bring award-winning Hawai’ian music to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646. Presented by Kerry Records. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm BETTYE LaVETTE and JON CLEARY’S PHILTHY PHEW play the “UCLA LIVE” series in Royce Hall, on the campus in Westwood. This is quite a bill! More at www.bettyelavette.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8-11:30 pm “SWING DANCE” with STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS at Grace Hall in Pasadena; www.pasadenaballroomdance.com/swing-dances. $15. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, in OC: 8 pm ENSEMBLE GALILEI with NEAL CONAN and LILY KNIGHT plays the Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo 92656; 949-480-4278. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm THE PRATIES play their every-Saturday Irish music residency at Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter. More at www.thepraties.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8 pm INTI-ILLIMANI performs for the “Caltech Public Events Concert Series” at Beckman Auditorium (“Big Beckman”), on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, in Ventura: 8 pm THE BYRTLES bring their “Acoustic Musical Journey” to Sandbox Coffeehouse, 204 E Thompson Bl, Ventura 93001. + This is a new venue, opened in 2012. Its founders are the same folks who operated the lost and lamented Kava Dume in Agoura Hills from 2002-2008. Steve Brandik from the “Boney Mountain House Concert” series is working with the venue to book music events, so put it on your radar and check their website from time to time: www.sandboxcoffeehouse.com. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 8 & 10 pm STRUNZ & FOAL, an acoustic guitar duo, play two shows tonight at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 Eighth St, San Pedro; call for reservations, 800-403-3447. Venue has complimentary coffee and bottled water, and you can bring your own food and beverage of your choice. Tonight’s show is $25. (Late word: 8 pm is sold-out, tix available for 10 pm.) . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9 pm-1 am THE DELGADO BROTHERS and LOS FABULOCOS share the night at Nick’s Taste of Texas in Covina; www.nickstasteoftexas.com. More at www.delgadobrothers.com. Tix, $15 advance, $20 door. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9 pm SUSAN JAMES, a singer-songwriter with a chart-climbing Americana album, plays T. Boyle’s Tavern in Pasadena; www.tboylestavern.com. More at www.susanjamesmusic.com. No cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 9 pm “REV. MARTINI PRESENTS” a most special night tonight, the “RAY CAMPI BIRTHDAY BASH,” with RIP MASTERS, EDDIE NICHOLS, & DJ ROCKIN’ VIC, at Viva Cantina in Burbank; www.vivacantina.com. + RAY CAMPI is a true legend, the standup rockabilly bass player who still climbs the thing and perches atop it, balanced like a bull rider, playing furiously, at the same time he evokes the image of Hillary on Everest. Happy B-day, Ray! + Venue has full bar, and Mexican food, both a al cart and complete dinners. Park fee across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9-11:30 pm JIMMY WARREN plays Café Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach; www.boogaloo.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9 pm-2 am THE HUMBLE WHOOLIGANS play the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9:30 pm GROOVY REDNECKS and TALKIN’ TREASON trade sets of rowdy rootsy rockin’ Americana tonight at the Cinema Bar in Culver City; www.thecinemabar.com. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9:30 pm VAUD & THE VILLAINS play Harvelle’s in Long Beach; www.harvelles.com. More at www.vaudandthevillains.com. $15. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 9:30 pm JIMMY Z & THE Z TRIBE play Harvelle’s in Santa Monica; www.harvelles.com. $10. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sat, Apr 21: 10 pm STRUNZ & FOAL, an acoustic guitar duo, play two shows tonight at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 Eighth St, San Pedro; call for reservations, 800-403-3447. Venue has complimentary coffee and bottled water, and you can bring your own food and beverage of your choice. Tonight’s show is $25. (Late word: their 8 pm show here is sold-out, tix available for 10 pm.) . . . . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sunday, April 22 ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Before we get to everything else, here are SUNDAY’s “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks and an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS” … . 1) Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio, all day. . 2) Annual “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED” is part of a larger festival in Normal Heights, San Diego, Noon-9:30 pm. . 3) WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS ride into the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena, 7 pm. . 4) "PARTIAL CAPO WORKSHOP" with GREG NEWLON in Newbury Park, afternoon. . 5) LATE ADDITION: 13th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY” Festival, at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Multiple stages of music, lots andts going on, good food available, Runs 10-sunset, both days. . All details are below (along with EVERYTHING else that happens today & tonight!) . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22; 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. + See the full write-up at the top of Saturday’s listings. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22; Sat & Sun, Apr 21-22; FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 10 am-sunset 13th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY” Festival, at Topanga Community House Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Multiple stages of music, lots andts going on, good food available. Check their site for schedules and an idea of all that happens on these two fun-filled days, www.topangaearthday.org . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22; 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. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 10 am-12:30 pm RON ELY, folk and maritime music singer, plays the “MELROSE TRADING POST” at Melrose & Fairfax, on Fairfax H.S. grounds, in the “food court” area. Free. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22, in San Diego: 10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22; Sat & Sun, Apr 21-22, FESTIVAL: 11 am-9 pm Annual “ONE WORLD MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” with Grammy-winner LAURENCE HOBGOOD, classical pianist DMITRY RACHMANOV, and many other performers, at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Santa Susanna. Tix are $25 advance, $30 at gate. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22; Sat & Sun, Apr 21-22, FESTIVAL, in San Diego; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: Noon-9:30 pm “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED” with LARRY & DEBORAH HANKS, TOMCAT COURTNEY, THE SAN DIEGO CAJUN PLAYBOYS, CURT BOUTERSE, THE BUDAPEST BROTHERS, ROSS ALTMAN, CHRIS CLARKE & PLOW, SIAMSA GAEL CEILI BAND, LOS CALIFORNIOS, JEFF BERKLEY, YALE STROM & HOT PASTROMI, and more, along a closed-to-traffic stretch of Adams Avenue, in Normal Heights, San Diego; 619-282-7833. This acoustic stage is presented by Lou Curtiss and Folk Arts Rare Records at the ADAMS AVENUE STREET FESTIVAL. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22, in the San Gabriel Mtns above Arcadia: Noon-5 pm “AN AFTERNOON OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” at Adams Pack Station; 626-447-7356; www.Adamspackstation.com. + Directions: from the 210 Freeway, go north on Santa Anita Av all the way up into the mountains. The Pack Station is at road's end, three miles past the Nat’l Forest entrance gate. Drive through the middle parking lot at Chantry Flat around left, through the upper lot and down the dirt driveway. Just follow the signs. Parking requires a Nat’l Forest “Adventure Pass,” aka a parking pass. They cost $5 during the week, and $10 Saturday, Sunday & holidays, and are available at the venue. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 1-2:30 pm “GOSPEL MUSIC SUNDAY” with LITTLE FAITH at Viva Cantina in Burbank; www.vivacantina.com. More at www.littlefaithmusic.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 1-4 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their weekly residency at King’s Row Gastropub in Pasadena; www.kingsrowpub.com. More at www.thegetdownboys.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 1 pm monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” brings an EARTH DAY theme, with performances by ALFRED JOHNSON, AIREENE ESPIRITU, FRANK SPANO, MARC BLACK, and artist-in-residence DALE LaDUKE, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405. On a different Sunday this month, dislocated by Easter. Free, but donations of $5 or more for the artists arte recommended, and you can participate in the potluck (bring food, and eat). They have a new website, a-building, at www.concertsinharmony.webnode.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22, on the Central Coast: 2 pm MOLLY’S REVENGE does the “SONGWRITERS AT PLAY” series at Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles; 805-226-8881. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 2 pm JOHN BRYAN with the VERDUGO CITY STRING BAND play the “Etc. Stage” at the “LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS,” on the campus at USC. The banjo player and leader of MURPHY’S FLAW tells us that he has been taking a greather for a few months, while “the rest of the band is now killin' 'em as VERDUGO CITY STRING BAND and have been appearing in various places, ever since. They are excellent and you should go watch them and tip heavily. So, while we were minding our own business, into the inbox flew an invitation from Festival of Books and we all decided to get back together for one show as: JOHN BRYAN with the VERDUGO CITY STRING BAND.” Will this last? Is John really in seclusion? If you’re not at an all-day festival on Sunday, be advised that THIS one is free, and has MUSIC as well as books and authors and literate pursuits. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 2-7 pm “L.A. BLUES SOCIETY JAM” musically hosted by the excellent, harmonica-driven, WUMBLOOZO at Cafe 322, 322 W. Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com. Wumbloozo, in their six-piece configuration, plays the first hour and the last hour, and takes part in the blues jam. Bring your instruments. More at www.wumbloozo.com . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22, an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS,” in Ventura County: "PARTIAL CAPO WORKSHOP" with GREG NEWLON in Newbury Park this afternoon. Greg is offering $5 off the workshop for anyone who attends the show at Russ & Julie's House Concerts the night before. Info, including time and location, at www.bevandgreg.com/2012/04/08/partial-capo-workshop-sunday-april-22. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22, world music: 3 pm ZHENA FOLK CHORUS plus SOUL OF ANATOLIA play the Grand Annex, 434 West 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362. Feel like celebrating Earth Day with some top-rated world music? Try Zhena Folk Chorus and special guests, Soul of Anatolia Turkish band. In authentic costume, Zhena brings to life the hauntingly beautiful folk songs of Eastern Europe. Hear traditional and arranged folk songs from Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Romania and Turkey plus precious endangered songs from Chornobyl, Ukraine. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22, in the desert: 3 pm BRETT MIKELS plays the Slater-Lunsford Pavilion house concert series in Lancaster, 93536, produced by Desert Song Productions. . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . . Sun, Apr 22: 4 pm STRING MADNESS, the band of BOB APPLEBAUM, MITCH GREENHILL, & PETER SPELMAN, plays Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, West L.A.; 310-478-4251. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 4-7 pm AUSTIN HANKS & THE KALIFORNIA KINGSNAKES play the Piano Bar in Hollywood; www.pianobarhollywood.com. No cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 4 pm ANADI DUO, a sitar-tabla-guitar duo, play Alva’s Showroom, 1417 Eighth St, San Pedro; call for reservations, 800-403-3447. Venue has complimentary coffee and bottled water, and you can bring your own food and beverage of your choice. Show is $15. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 4-7 pm “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 5-9 pm weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” roots-Americana series brings PALADINO, JENNIFER GIBBONS & HER BAD INTENTIONS, THE FAR WEST, & CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, to the Echo in Echo Park; www.thegrandoleecho.bandzoogle.com/home.cfm. Venue has full bar and there’s a burger BBQ out back. All ages, no cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 5 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A.; location and info, www.songmakers.org . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick: 7 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS ride into the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations, 626-798-6236. + They’re marvelous, and if you bring your program from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, it’ll get ya a discount ticket here tonight, pard. ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 7 pm ERIC ANDERSEN plays McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22, in Santa Barbara: 7 pm BETTYE LaVETTE performs at Campbell Hall, on the campus of UCSB, 574 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara 93106; 805-893-3535. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 7:30 pm “A NIGHT OF FOLK MUSIC” with RYAN SY, TIM TEDROW, THE JOHN ZIPPERER BAND, & BILL MESNIK, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024. + RYAN SY is an upcoming singer-songwriter with a folk edge. TIM TEDROW is performing a rare show without his musical partners, the Vreelands. THE JOHN ZIPPERER BAND is a group of multi-talented musicians with great harmonies in a country-folk style. and, BILL MESNIK is a folk-singing purveyor of “mudslinging presidential campaign songs and stories.” + Presented by Tedrow Music, in association with the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Reservations at tedromu@earthlink.net or facebook/LoisTedrow. Charge reservations at www.sierremadreplayhouse.com or 626-355-4318. $15 donation. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22, in San Diego: 8 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED plays the Oasis House Concerts in Sorrento Valley, San Diego 92121. Check her website for info. One of the best female singer-songwriters and performing songwriters on the planet. Seriously. See the Friday, Apr 19 McCabe’s, or Sat, Apr 21 Ojai Concert Series write-ups for extensive info. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 8:30 pm TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS play Café Cordiale in Sherman Oaks; www.cafecordiale.com. More at www.teresajames.com . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 9:30 pm CAPTAIN JEFFREY & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS play Harvelle’s in Long Beach; www.harvelles.com. More at www.thechumbuckets.com. $5 cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 10 pm KIRK FLETCHER plays the Liquid Kitty in West L.A.; www.thekitty.com. No cover. . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . Sun, Apr 22: 11 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040. . . . . . . ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~ . FARTHER AHEAD… some assorted events worth planning to attend… . . Sorry, folks – no time to manually convert all that since Google changed its Blogspot interface. We HAVE a whole BUNCHA , and you’ll have it soon, after this weekend’s festivals… . . 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