Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Friday the 13th and a Woody’s Birthday Weekend Preview

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WOODY GUTHRIE’s birthday is Saturday, and he would be 100 years old if he were still with us. (What’re we saying, he IS still with us, anywhere the oppressed need encouragement.)
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So, why the partial edition? Waaaay too much is happening, plain and simple. But there’s nothin’ plain or simple about Friday’s musical offerings! Here’s tonight’s OVERFLOWING ABUNDANCE of live performances and folk-Americana on TV. And we have a heads-up preview of Woody commemorative events this weekend.
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Does triskaidekaphobia play a part in any of this? (That’s the fear of the number 13, and by implication, of Friday the 13th). Nah. WE aren’t staying home and missing all this great music!
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A complete new edition will appear here as soon as we can finish it. Hence, MUCH MORE, coming soon!
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Acoustic Americana Music Guide, single-day edition for Friday the 13th
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Friday, July 13
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A couple of weekend festivals start today…
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Friday’s FESTIVALS
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Fri-Sun, Jul 13-15, FESTIVAL:
5-10 pm annual “SOUTH BAY GREEK FESTIVAL” at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-540-2434.
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The dancing is fun, even if the tunes go on endlessly. Greeks are usually very tolerant of people who don’t know their dances, but who want to try anyway. The food is great, and who can beat the Ouzo?
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Fri-Sun, Jul 13-15, in Northern Cal:
Annual “CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST” with DELHI 2 DUBLIN, ANI DIFRANCO, RUPA & THE APRIL FISHES, CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO, CALIFA, THE RAILFLOWERS, RUTH MOODY, QUETZAL, NEW YORK GYPSY ALL STARS, NIGERIAN BROTHERS, ROSIE BURGESS TRIO, MAMUSE, PROFESSOR MERLOCH SILVERMAINE, and more, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley 95949; www.worldfest.net; 530-891-4098.
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Friday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, WORKSHOPS, & more…
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Fri, Jul 13:
2-4 pm monthly “PAT’S JAM” at Mambo Grill, 1118 Downey Av, Downey 90241. They tell us, “Dulcimers welcome! We play all types of tunes on all kinds of instruments.” Runs 2nd Friday, every month. Details www.folkjam.org/recurring-jam/us/ca/downey/pats-folk-jam. For info and location, and this month only to RSVP, contact Pat, at 562-858-9003.
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Fri, Jul 13:
5 pm “FRETTED FROG OLD TIME JAM” at Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734 .
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Fri, Jul 13:
6 pm “MUSIC AT THE L.A. ZOO” with CUBENSIS, LONG BEACH CARAVAN TRIO, MASANGA MARIMBA, MINI MANSIONS, CARAVANA, PATROLLED BY RADAR, WAYWARD SONS, & THE HEIST, at the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles 90027; 323-644-6042.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “UNDER THE OAKS: A TRIBUTE TO WARREN ZEVON” with MATT CARTSONIS, PETER CASE, JORGE CALDERON, JORDAN ZEVON, BOB NEUWIRTH, PHIL CODY, STEPHEN PATT, AMILIA SPICER, DON HEFFINGTON, IRA INGBER, SYD STRAW and more, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. Tix, $15.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7-11 pm DOUG MacLEOD, one of our favorite acoustic bluesmen and a National Steel Guitar endorsed artist, plays Lucille’s BBQ in Long Beach; www.lucillesbbq.com
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Fri, Jul 13, in Tehachapi:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Fri, Jul 13:
7 pm new “FRIDAY NIGHT JAM” at the Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av (at Venice Bl), Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380. Runs second Friday, each month. Organizers tell us, “The Coffee Connection offers the ideal setting for a jam. It’s easy to find, has plenty of free parking, and will serve snacks and beverages ‘til 10:30 pm.” More info, ask Jeff, at jeffreyfleck@me.com or 310-390-4391.
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Fri, Jul 13, in San Diego:
7:30 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD plays the AMSD Concert Series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” with GARRISON KEILLOR and musical guests, does its annual show for radio taping and next-day broadcast, returning this year to the larger facilities of the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 232-850-2000.
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This show at the Bowl should be a strong one. Guests include SARA WATKINS (of Nickel Creek), MARTIN SHEEN, ELLIE DEHN, JEARLYN STEELE, JEVETTA STEELE, performances by the Royal Academy of Radio Actors, the Guy's All Star Shoe Band, and of course GARRISON KEILLOR's signature skits, bits, storytelling, and sitting-in with musical guests.
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Nothing has been said, but they will certainly acknowledge WOODY GUTHRIE’s birthday in some way, since it’s tomorrow, the day the show airs on radio.
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Tix are available in a wide price range at www.scpr.org/events and there's a nice feature (read or listen) on Patt Morrison's page on the station's site.
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Fri, Jul 13, in Ventura Co, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WHISKEY CHIMP, a Southern Cal favorite, plays a rare local show for the “FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES” at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park. Hosted By Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District.
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The members of this band are on tour with other bands much of the year – ’purt near constantly, including performing on national TV. So it's just plain difficult to get them together anymore. But, voila! – Bob Kroll did, for a special summer edition of this series (it usually runs fall-to-spring).
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WHISKEY CHIMP takes its audience on a genre-bending roller coaster of musical emotions. Starting from very traditional bluegrass, they may venture deep into punk rock roots or move into a rousing Mariachi ballad. Whiskey Chimp’s repertoire of refreshing original material and choice cover songs delightfully violate all the rules of engagement. Their simian stage antic and electrifying performances keep audiences entertained throughout the night. From their first song to their encore, it is very apparent these guys are having a blast.
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They are CHRIS CAIRNS on bluegrass banjo; TOBY EMERY on punk vocals and mandolin; BILL FLORES (a seemingly bottomless talent) on accordion / clarinet / Dobro / fiddle / guitar; STANLEY GONZALES on vocals and rock-n-roll ukulele; BRENT HARDING on vocals and slapping upright bass; MARK PARSON on Cajun-style fiddle and vocals; and CORY SCRIVNER on roots and folk-based vocals and guitar. Featuring tight four-part harmony and blazing instrumentals, “The Chimp,” as they are affectionately known by their fans, leave their audiences clamoring for more. Fasten your seat belts as you witness a mesmerizing musical experience.
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Tix, $13, at the door. Adults only, no children. Arrive early for a good seat.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STRING CHEESE INCIDENT at the Greek Theatre, is a concert by the band who calls each performance an "incident."
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “UKULELE SHOW” with IAN WHITCOMB & FRED SOKOLOW at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Ian is a GRAMMY winner, Fred is one of Southern Cal’s favorite multi-instrumentalists. Tix, $15.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ROBBY HECHT, renowned fingerstyle guitarist and singer-songwriter, plays the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, in the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Fri, Jul 13, in South OC:
8 pm BILLY VERA & THE BEATERS play the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927; 949-496-8930.
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Fri, Jul 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE SCARLET FURIES & BELVEDERO play a double-bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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THE SCARLET FURIES bring the rootsy romance of American Southern gothic angels and demons, wrapped in a veil of rich harmonies and anything with strings. This 5 piece folk outfit melds complex acoustic layers with unshakable melodies and vocal arrangements behind stunning powerhouse songstress Raleigh Holmes. An alt folk / roots band, THE SCARLET FURIES is fronted by beautiful young singer-songwriter Raleigh Holmes. They have been doing lots of shows and festivals for the last year with folks like Leon Russell, The Subdudes, John Waite, and Kenny Loggins, and have a new CD "Dark Clad Company", produced by Rusty Anderson of Paul McCartney's band and mastered by Gavin Lurssen (triple Grammy winner with T Bone Burnette), and a new soundtrack for the hit game Gray Matter just released. Here's a peice of a review from The Alternate Root.
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"There is a gentleness and quiet beauty to THE SCARLET FURIES recent release, ‘Dark Clad Company’. Raleigh Holmes vocals whisper promises (“All or Nothing”) and say goodbye (“Gone Tomorrow”) with a sweetness that leave a smile and a glass half full memory. Lyrics and story lines, like on “Young Goodman Brown”, lend an age to the songs. The dust of time works well with the instrumentation and THE SCARLET FURIES natural ability to add freshness. They reincarnate tradition and the resulting sound never shows age. They take a modern classic track by Nirvana (“Heart Shaped Box”) and replace the grunge of Seattle with forest freshness more in line with the folk side of Americana. "— The Alternative Root.
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BELVEDERO is a band from Southern California, and whether labeled alt country, Americana, new folk, East Nashville or some other term, the five veteran musicians of the roots music scene in Los Angeles & Orange County bring original music. It’s been called "inspired... just in time for audiences seeking a true joining of singer-songwriter sensibilities with just enough twang to appeal to the country set and enough gritty attitude to appeal to the latest crop of punk rockers."
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Chief songwriter, guitarist and singer Troy Meier is joined by Christopher Rex Harvey on pedal steel duties, Tom Almanzar on lead guitar, Tony Sanborn on drums and Johan Johanson on bass. Each bring their own unique influences ranging from Almanzar's rockabilly guitar chores with the Amber Foxx Band to Johanson's guitar duties in famed Brit-Punk stalwarts, the U.K. Subs. Harvey and Sanborn slugged their way through some of SoCal's most famous honky tonks in hard-working country outfits. Meier ties the knot relying on the grit and rasp of his tenured blues background.
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Tix, $18.
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Fri, Jul 13:
8 pm OLD TESTAMENT, plus FUR TRADERS, and CB BRAND, at HM 157 in Lincoln Heights; http://thechurchoffashion.com.
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Fri, Jul 13:
8 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their every-Friday residency at Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter. More on this fine and fun band at www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=934044&content=music
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Fri, Jul 13:
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers – including dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Catch streaming video at www.SoKattywompus.com.
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Fri, Jul 13, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features a performance by blues artist TEENY TUCKER, doing selections from her 2010 album, “Keep the Blues Alive.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge Dr, and doesn’t chop-up any programming begging for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2 am.
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Fri, Jul 13, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features a 2011 performance by RICKY SCAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge Dr, and doesn’t chop-up any programming begging for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2:30 am.
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Fri, Jul 13:
9 pm JOHN C. REILLY & FRIENDS play Largo in L.A.; www.largo-la.com. $25.
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Fri, Jul 13, in the distant desert:
9 pm THE BAND OF HEATHENS play Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown; www.pappyandharriets.com. $10.
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Fri, Jul 13, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” features ELVIS COSTELLO plus the Austin-based Americana group THE BAND OF HEATHENS. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge Dr, and doesn’t chop-up any programming begging for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 3 am.
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Fri, Jul 13:
9:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl Van Nuys 91401; www.irelands32pub.com; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Jul 13:
10 pm-1:30 am CALIFORNIA CELTS at Auld Dubliner in Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Fri, Jul 13, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT ROW CENTER” features “T-BONE BURNETT PRESENTS THE SECRET SISTERS WITH ELVIS COSTELLO AND JAKOB DYLAN.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge Dr, and doesn’t chop-up any programming begging for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 4 am.
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SATURDAY, JULY 14 is a very special anniversary, the actual day of someone whose birthday is being celebrated all year long.
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The ongoing celebration of WOODY GUTHRIE's 100th Birthday continues with A BUNCH of events on Saturday and Sunday. Here’s a preview:
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Sat, Jul 14:
10 am-6 pm “AN ECHO PARK TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE,” with performances by MICHELLE SHOCKED, OLMECA, SUPERBROKE BRASS & TIN, KEVIN ROBINSON & CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS, and LEROY MOORE KRIP-HOP NATION, is a free concert, picnic, and street art show, at El Centro Del Pueblo, 1157 Lemoyne St (between Echo Park Av and Alvarado), Echo Park 90026; www.woodyinechopark.com.
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Join in the free backyard picnic celebrating the life and music of Echo Park resident Woody Guthrie with an afternoon concert of blues, jazz, psychedelic, bluegrass and hip-hop by Woody-inspired musicians. Art activities will take place throughout the day. End the day with a second line parade led by SUPERBROKE BRASS and TIN MARCHING BAND ENSEMBLE.
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An “after-hours” concert will follow at a venue tba.
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Sat, Jul 14, in San Diego:
7 pm "CELEBRATING WOODY GUTHRIE'S 100th ANNIVERSARY!" with SHAWN ROHLF & THE 7 DAY BUSKERS, and ALLEN SINGER, Presented by San Diego Folk Heritage at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Sun, Jul 15:
4-9 pm “WOODYPALOOZA” Celebration of Woody Guthrie’s birthday centennial with WALTER SPENCER, CLIFF WAGNER, RT N THE 44’S, GROOVY REDNECKS, JEREMIAH SAMMARTANO, SUSAN JAMES, BEN REDELL, VICKI HILL, DAVE CROSSLAND, BLISS BOWEN, TERRY OKEY, PAUL INMAN, DEAN CHAMBERLAIN, CROSBY TYLER, and more, in the EchoPlex parking lot in Echo Park; www.thegrandoleecho.com/woodyguthrie
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5:30-9 pm weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” with SON ARK, ROD MELANCON, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, plus WALTER SPENCER & FRIENDS with a Woody Guthrie celebration on the back porch, at the Echo in Echo Park; www.thegrandoleecho.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm. No cover.
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GUIDE reader PETER PARZIALE tells us, “I ran across this INTERVIEW SHOW RELATED TO WOODY GUTHRIE: archival film and audio, photos, interviews with authors and singers, etc. It worked for me to view the video in the enlarged screen. It's to commemorate Guthrie's 100th birthday.
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The entire show takes about an hour.
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Here's the link: http://truth-out.org/video/item/10163-woody-guthrie-at-100-pete-seeger-billy-bragg-will-kaufman-honor-the-dust-bowl-troubadour .
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Thanks, Peter! We’ll include in the next complete edition’s NEWS ITEMS, as well.
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And, finally, there’s the big one…
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The 15th annual “WOODY GUTHRIE FOLK FESTIVAL” is a free festival in Woody's home town, Okemah Olahoma. Loads of fun, lots of artists, pickin', singing and jamming! Starts July 12, held in indoor and outdoor venues.
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LOTS more ahead, all in our next edition, but forget the Friday the 13th hangups and go out tonight!
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The next FULL EDITION, with all the weekend events, will be here soon, same Bat-Channel.
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